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What Does Data Protection Officer (DPO) Mean? A data protection officer (DPO) is a position within a company that is responsible for certain data compliance standards. In many ways, the position of data protection officer was created by a European Union regulation called the General Data Protection Regulation – however, data protection officers may have other responsibilities in addition to enforcing compliance with GDPR. Techopedia Explains Data Protection Officer (DPO) Part of the GDPR mandate is that a company must have a data protection officer to ensure that the company is compliant in handling the data of European Union residents....

They say that someone reinstalls the original Deus Ex every time it’s mentioned online, and the same seems to be true for horrible remakes, as the original version of XIII from 2003 has outsold its dismal remake in the UK. XIII was a first-person shooter from 2003 that was notable for its use of cel-shaded visuals, which was something rarely seen at the time. XIII looked like a living comic book, with panels and sound effects popping up when the player shot head enemies in the head....

When Electronic Arts announced its latest Stuff Pack for The Sims 4, My First Pet Stuff, it must have known that it was treading uncharted waters. While the franchise as a whole is famous for its numerous downloadable content offerings – The Sims 4 alone has 4 expansion packs, 6 game packs, and now 14 stuff packs – this week marks a series-first: the upcoming Stuff Pack is intended for fans who have already purchased the Cats & Dogs expansion pack....

Despite the fact that PC owners have been able to play The Sims 4 since its release in 2014, it would appear that the title is preparing to make the leap to consoles this year – or at the very least Microsoft’s Xbox One. A listing for the game on Xbox One has appeared in the Microsoft Store, alongside a release date of November 17, 2017. The seemingly imminent arrival of The Sims 4 on Xbox isn’t a lock yet, as Electronic Arts has yet to officially announce the game for additional platforms....

Playing one of only four returning characters, one would think that Joel Kinnaman would be carrying some benefits and some baggage into The Suicide Squad. As it turns out, that’s half right: as Kinnaman tells us in an interview, the camaraderie and chemistry with his returning castmates is there, but any baggage of carrying the first movie’s “plot donkey” forward was completely lifted from him by the new director’s tone and style....

The beauty in Geralt’s character for The Witcher games is that he’s no white knight nor a black knight, but he could be. He’s the perfect template for neutrality in gaming. Still and more often than not, Geralt engages in behavior and activities which would have brought shame to a normal human being. Since he’s a witcher and all, he’s more immune to mortification, probably. These actions are sometimes an involuntary part of the story and sometimes they’re caused by the players themselves, Geralt usually shouldn’t take the full blame....

Twists and turns abound in many quests throughout The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and it is especially so in the ghostly adventure known as “A Towerful of Mice”. This quest can be picked up immediately after completing the previous one in the questline (An Invitation from Keira Metz) revolving around the sorceress. She will tell Geralt about the many deaths surrounding Fyke Isle and its haunting tower that seems to be cursing the area and causing great harm....

The Writers Guild of America announces nominations for its award celebrating outstanding achievement in writing for video games over the course of 2015. The four games nominated for the Writers Guild of America Award for outstanding achievement in writing for video games during 2015 were officially announced yesterday. The winner of the hotly contested category will be presented the honour on February 13, when concurrent ceremonies are being held in New York and Los Angeles....

Recently discovered villager dialogue in Animal Crossing: New Horizons hints at the possibility of Brewster and The Roost Café coming to the island. New Horizons fans on Twitter have posted some pretty interesting videos and screenshots regarding a potential future update that sees the return of everyone’s favorite coffee shop and barista in 2020. Twitter user @sliceofcy posted a video of her villager talking to fellow island resident Clay, who appears overly cheerful and energetic (despite it being 4 AM)....

Final Fantasy 14’s housing community is surely one of its most creative. There are Discords, podcasts, and livestreams dedicated to decorating and pushing the limits of the housing editor. Unfortunately, that content is gated off to most of the community. Not because they can’t swing the Gil, but because they can’t make it to a plot first. So, with the cute new items introduced in today’s patch, where can those who can’t secure an estate even put them?...

The Tribeca Film Festival is making a comeback to the Big Apple this year and its gaming section already has big plans. Tribeca Games has just announced the eight games that will be showcased for attendees as part of the first-ever Tribeca Official Selections. It’ll be 10 years since Tribeca Games became a part of the film festival. In order to mark the occasion, publisher Rockstar Games will make a return to the festival with a one-of-a-kind performance....

So what happened? Why did this rumored Google deal fall through? Did the rumors have it all wrong? That isn’t to say Google didn’t try to strike a deal amidst antitrust concerns; they just couldn’t come up with a suitable “breakup deal” if the government found the union unlawful. Who would get what if the acquisition fell apart shortly after its announcement? Obviously, those antitrust concerns stemmed from the fact that Google also happens to own YouTube, Twitch’s major competitor in the online streaming space....

This week in the world of virtual reality, we got two new games and something that might revolutionize the way we play. First up is Dead GroundZ, a new action-adventure game that puts you on a remote island that’s suffering a Resident Evil-style zombie outbreak. You play as the agent of a group called “White Parasol” that is aiming to uncover the secrets of “Black Rain,” a huge corporation that’s really interested in biological experimentation....

The previously digital exclusive game Those Who Remain is getting a retail physical deluxe edition in Europe and North America for the PlayStation 4 and PC. The first person horror title, developed by Camel 101, originally released on digital storefronts on May 28th, 2020. Wired Productions has been responsible for publishing multiple digital and physical titles such as Deliver Us The Moon, Close To The Sun, and The Town of Light....

THQ Nordic recently announced that Chronos: Before the Ashes will be the next video game released from their Gunfire Games development studio. Chronos is a prequel story to Remnant: From the Ashes, and is based on the 2016 VR-exclusive Chronos from Gunfire Games. Chronos: Before the Ashes is currently scheduled to be released on December 1st, 2020 for PC, Stadia, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4. Chronos: Before the Ashes is a dark and deeply immersive adventure RPG featuring the chosen one hero trope on a “quest to save their homeland from a great evil....

Fans of Fable 3 may have their favorite way to play between melee, ranged, and magic attacks, but most players are sure to have a favorite combination of spells to get them out of a tough fight. With 6 different spells to choose from and an achievement for using 15 different combinations of spells, players have plenty of reasons to try spellweaving to see what combination they like the best....

Revisit 1970s eco-horror, a rotting commune, and Joe Hill’s short fiction in December 2021’s top horror picks. That chill down your spine has nothing to do with winter… Gwen, in Green by Hugh Zachary Type: Novel (reissue)Publisher: Valancourt BooksRelease date: Dec. 7 Den of Geek says: Anything recommended via Grady Hendrix’s Paperbacks from Hell is an auto-read. And to be honest, we could all use a dose of vintage eco-horror…...

Today’s young adult books bring romance, adventure and social commentary. Take a look at our best bets for what to read this February. Reclaim the Stars by Zoraida Córdova et al. Type: AnthologyPublisher: Wednesday BooksRelease date: Feb. 15Den of Geek says: We know Córdova from her Star Wars books, but the wide range of authors here on display promises a neat collection of fantasy and science fiction.Publisher’s summary: From stories that take you to the stars, to stories that span into other times and realms, to stories set in the magical now, RECLAIM THE STARS takes the Latin American diaspora to places fantastical and out of this world....

Notwithstanding The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, there haven’t been a lot of notable films focusing on the video game community. While Kong was a documentary and decidedly old-school, Wunderkind Pictures’ feature film, noobz, examines the field of modern competitive gaming in a comedic light. This road trip flick shows the journey of four friends attempting to win the “Cyberbowl” video game championship. The movie stars Jason Mewes of Jay and Silent Bob fame, Blake Freeman (Gawd Bless America), Moises Arias (Ender’s Game), and Matt Shively (True Jackson) as the intrepid foursome....

The Pokémon TCG has two new box sets coming out this month. These new boxes will help trainers on their mission to become the very best with special edition foils, extra power ups, and access codes for the online community. One of the sets will feature the Gen VIII Steel-type Pokémon Copperajah V, and the other will act as a building kit. The Copperajah V Box contains two Copperajah V cards, a playable foil and an oversize version that is mainly just for fun, as well as four booster packs and a code to gain access to the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online....