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Matt Behrens

Matt Behrens

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Matt Behrens is a software developer based in Michigan, working on networked software on Unix and Linux. He was a longtime writer for N-Sider.com, playing, reviewing, and irrationally enjoying low-rent Nintendo-platform games for many years. Today, you can find him grousing on Twitter about the latest goings-on in the open-source development world andholding conversations with his Twitter bot, @zigg_ebooks.

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Heartbleed is bandaged. Now how do we prevent the next one?

The worst of the Heartbleed OpenSSL bug has probably passed but that doesn't mean we're any safer. A giant vulnerability could be discovered tomorrow. Here are some ways the Internet can better protect itself.
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E3 2011 hands-on: Kirby Mass Attack

Kirby Mass Attack may have slipped under the radar at E3 2011, but the latest installment of the franchise for the Nintendo 3DS has plenty of potential.
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E3 2011 hands-on: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

N-Sider's Matt Behren's gets a first-hand look at The Legand of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
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E3 2011 hands-on: Star Fox 64 3D

N-Sider's Matt Behrens gets a first-hand look at Star Fox 64 3D.
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E3 2011 hands-on: Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny

Matt Behren's of N-Sider gets hands on with Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny for the first generation Wii.
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E3 2011 hands-on: Kid Icarus for 3DS

A hands-on look at Kid Icarus: Uprising for the 3DS, courtesy of N-Sider's Matt Behrens.
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E3 2011 first look: Ubisoft shows off Killer Freaks and Ghost Recon for Wii U

Ubisoft demos games coming to Wii U and how they will utilize the console's controllers [article courtesy of N-Sider's Matt Behrens].
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E3 2011 hands-on: Nintendo’s Wii U demos

We go hands on with all of Nintendo's E3 demos for the Wii U and walk away a bit disappointed. Screenshots and recaps of each minigame included.
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E3 2011 event: Shigeru Miyamoto reveals insights at Nintendo Developer Roundtable

Nintendo held its official Nintendo Developer Roundtable with Shigeru Miyamoto, who gave insights into many of 3DS games on display at E3 this year and spoke on the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
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E3 2011 hands-on: Mario Kart for 3DS

Joining a host of classic franchises making their way to Nintendo's newest handheld, Mario Kart for 3DS has added gliders and underwater propellers to the mix, but plays it safe, for the most part. Our hands-on E3 2011 impressions.
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Wii U holds promise, but will developers deliver?

Yesterday, Nintendo showed off the Wii U, a console capable of some innovative ways to play games. But will developers have the skill, or care enough to fully realize the potential of the Wii U
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E3 2011 hands-on: Luigi’s Mansion 2

We go hands-on with the full Nintendo 3DS sequel to Luigi's Mansion. Is it a good game or too slow for its own good? Our E3 2011 impressions inside.
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E3 2011 hands-on: Super Mario for 3DS

We get our hands on Nintendo's first Super Mario game for the 3DS. Super Mario 3D blends some elements of the Galaxy series with classic Mario action.
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