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As Vita languishes, why is Sony still gunning for indies?
As Vita languishes, why is Sony still gunning for indies?
OPINION With Sony predicting sales of 5 million for the Vita this year, you have to wonder whether the publisher's indie push is working. But Sony has a longer-term plan for indies.
May 9, 2013
Sony and Microsoft betting heavily on free-to-play for next-gen
Sony and Microsoft betting heavily on free-to-play for next-gen
Both Sony and Microsoft are looking at taking advantage of free-to-play and in-app purchase models in their upcoming consoles, says Epic Games VP Mark Rein.
May 9, 2013
Sony isn't planning on taking a major loss for its PS4 launch
Sony isn't planning on taking a major loss for its PS4 launch
Major video game console launches are often tied to financial losses due to major investment, but Sony said its PlayStation 4 will have a smaller negative impact when compared to PS3.
May 9, 2013
GDC adds Game Developer magazine EIC Miller as Online Community Director
GDC adds Game Developer magazine EIC Miller as Online Community Director
UBM Tech have announced that outgoing Game Developer magazine Editor-in-Chief Patrick Miller will be moving to a new role as Director of Online Community for the GDC and ADC events, effective July 1st.
May 9, 2013
Fake AV attack on DC-area media shows rise of mass compromises
Fake AV attack on DC-area media shows rise of mass compromises
Two local Washington DC media outlets – WTOP and sister station Federal News Radio, and the Dvorak Uncensored pundit blog – all became the victims of bad actors looking to make a buck with scareware earlier this week. The stunt is indicative of a rising tide of mass compromises, researchers said.
May 8, 2013
Viewpoints: Industry Experts Share Their Perspectives on the Financial Services Industry
Viewpoints: Industry Experts Share Their Perspectives on the Financial Services Industry
Cisco’s Financial Services Industry Marketing team is pleased to welcome a monthly contribution from industry professionals sharing their insights and
May 8, 2013
Preparing for an Uncertain Media Future: Even Challenging Scenarios Offer Ways To Grow
Preparing for an Uncertain Media Future: Even Challenging Scenarios Offer Ways To Grow
In the midst of tremendous disruption, it is impossible to tell where the global media industry is ultimately heading. But a recent analysis from the
May 8, 2013
Watch how this cello controls a video game
Watch how this cello controls a video game
It's not often that we see a video game in which a classical instrument is the controller -- but then Cello Fortress is quite unlike any game we've seen before.
May 8, 2013
EA will be making FIFA soccer games for another decade
EA will be making FIFA soccer games for another decade
Off the back of decreased profits and revenues for the last fiscal year, Electronic Arts has secured the rights to the FIFA Soccer series for another 10 years.
May 8, 2013
Sony waives fee on PlayStation Mobile development
Sony waives fee on PlayStation Mobile development
It seems like barely a week goes by when there isn't an indie-based announcement from Sony -- and today is no different, as the PlayStation Mobile development license has been waived.
May 8, 2013
As expected, Capcom's profits aren't as hot as previously hoped
As expected, Capcom's profits aren't as hot as previously hoped
As previously forecast, Capcom today announced reduced profits for the last fiscal year, mainly due to restructuring efforts at the company that focus on re-evaluating outsourced titles.
May 8, 2013
EA (still) won't be paying gun manufacturers
EA (still) won't be paying gun manufacturers
UPDATED EA is distancing itself from the gun industry by cutting ties with gun manufacturers over licensed weapons in its games.
May 8, 2013