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GDC Europe 2012 opens registration, debuts Cousins, Blue Byte talks
GDC Europe 2012 opens registration, debuts Cousins, Blue Byte talks
GDC Europe organizers have opened registration for the August show in Cologne, Germany, revealing initial talks from Ben Cousins (on 'When The Consoles Die: Redux'), and Ubisoft Blue Byte's heads on free-to-play games.
May 9, 2012
Bioshock Infinite delay could open the door for Grand Theft Auto V this year
Bioshock Infinite delay could open the door for Grand Theft Auto V this year
Take-Two Interactive and Irrational Games have delayed BioShock Infinite's release to early next year -- which could give Take-Two room to ship Grand Theft Auto V this October instead.
May 9, 2012
Swift, Brathwaite, and more offer key job advice in GDC Vault's newest free video
Swift, Brathwaite, and more offer key job advice in GDC Vault's newest free video
In a newly-debuted free video from GDC 2012, major developers like Kim Swift, Frank O'Connor, Brenda Brathwaite, and more share their personal stories and insight to help aspiring developers break into the game industry.
May 9, 2012
Net neutrality becomes law in The Netherlands
Net neutrality becomes law in The Netherlands
The net neutrality provisions approved by the Dutch Parliament last June as part of its implementation of the European telecommunications package became law yesterday.
May 9, 2012
Judge upholds Microsoft's restraining order against Motorola in 'arrogant' lawsuit
Judge upholds Microsoft's restraining order against Motorola in 'arrogant' lawsuit
A judge has said that he will need more time to consider Motorola's lawsuit against Microsoft over alleged patent infringements, calling the way in which both companies have conducted themselves "arrogant."
May 8, 2012
Dark Souls sales help drive Namco Bandai profits
Dark Souls sales help drive Namco Bandai profits
Strong sales of retail games including Dark Souls and Ace Combat Assault Horizon during the last fiscal year helped Namco Bandai to increased revenues and profits for the full fiscal year.
May 8, 2012
Strong retail sales help Tecmo Koei to increased 2011 profits
Strong retail sales help Tecmo Koei to increased 2011 profits
Dynasty Warriors publisher Tecmo Koei today reported strong financial results for the fiscal year just ended, thanks to notable sales from multiple franchises, including Ninja Gaiden 3.
May 8, 2012
Sniper Elite remake enters UK charts at number one
Sniper Elite remake enters UK charts at number one
Rebellion Developments' tactical shooter Sniper Elite V2 launched at the top of the UK sales charts last week, while Warner Bros. Interactive's Mortal Kombat for PS Vita only just managed to scrape into the top 40.
May 8, 2012
XaitControl for Unity adds mobile support for character AI, game logic
XaitControl for Unity adds mobile support for character AI, game logic
Xaitment has added mobile support to XaitControl for Unity, allowing developers to create character behaviors and game logic for iOS, Android, and Unity Web Player titles.
May 8, 2012
Sony aims to rouse PS Vita's Japanese sales with Crystal White hardware
Sony aims to rouse PS Vita's Japanese sales with Crystal White hardware
Looking to energize PS Vita's dwindling hardware sales in Japan, Sony has announced a new Crystal White edition of the struggling portable that will release there next month.
May 8, 2012
Maximum creativity: Open and Closed Mode
Maximum creativity: Open and Closed Mode
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday opinion piece, Climax Games designer Claire Blackshaw looks at Closed and Open Modes in the context of game development, discussing the benefits of Open Mode.
May 8, 2012
Under threat of regulations, Gree announces plans to self-police its social games
Under threat of regulations, Gree announces plans to self-police its social games
Gree has announced plans to promote "proper use of social games" and to better address user concerns on its mobile social game network, as it faces impending crackdowns on its random virtual goods.
May 8, 2012