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First fiscal quarter was 'a mixed bag for video games' - analyst
First fiscal quarter was 'a mixed bag for video games' - analyst
Analyst firm Baird Equity Research turns its attention to the first quarter of the current fiscal year, stating that "sluggish" console software sales will most likely limit any potential upside for numerous developers.
April 26, 2012
In-house tech lays foundation for mesmerizing Reset teaser trailer
In-house tech lays foundation for mesmerizing Reset teaser trailer
A visually stunning trailer for a game called Reset has been making the rounds on the internet, but who is behind it? And is it real? Gamasutra tracks down new developer Theory Interactive to find out more.
April 26, 2012
Star Wars: The Old Republic launches in an additional 38 countries
Star Wars: The Old Republic launches in an additional 38 countries
EA and BioWare's Star Wars: The Old Republic today launched in an additional 38 countries across Europe and the Middle East, as part of its aim to reach more potential customers.
April 26, 2012
Report: Social gaming networks DeNA, Gree introducing spending limits for children
Report: Social gaming networks DeNA, Gree introducing spending limits for children
Japanese social game giants Gree and DeNA are set to introduce monthly spending limits for young users on their networks in Japan later this week, according to media reports.
April 26, 2012
Cryptic discovers user account breach over a year after it happened
Cryptic discovers user account breach over a year after it happened
Star Trek Online developer Cryptic Studios has revealed that one of its user databases was breached and user details accessed by an unauthorized party nearly a year and a half ago.
April 26, 2012
Exceptional floating point
Exceptional floating point
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday in-depth piece, Valve Software programmer Bruce Dawson explains why it can be useful to halt when a floating-point exception is signaled.
April 26, 2012
A new head of publisher relations for Sony Computer Entertainment America
A new head of publisher relations for Sony Computer Entertainment America
Sony Computer Entertainment America on Thursday revealed that it has appointed Capcom USA's former director of production, Adam Boyes, as its new head of publisher relations.
April 26, 2012
Zynga's expanding game lineup drives revenue growth for fiscal first quarter
Zynga's expanding game lineup drives revenue growth for fiscal first quarter
Social game giant Zynga beat analyst expectations with $321 million in revenue for the quarter, driven by new games and the launch of the Zynga Platform - although the Draw Something publisher lost $85 million on a GAAP basis.
April 26, 2012
Draw Something acquisition was a 'rare' opportunity for Zynga, says CEO
Draw Something acquisition was a 'rare' opportunity for Zynga, says CEO
While last week Zynga's Mark Pincus pondered future acquisitions akin to the recent purchase of Omgpop, the executive said today that major deal was a "rare instance" for his company.
April 26, 2012
In-depth: 'Ignore Android at your own peril!'
In-depth: 'Ignore Android at your own peril!'
Industry consensus says that iOS beats Android hands down for app revenue, but is it true? Developer Mobile Deluxe shares its iOS and Android financial numbers for multiple games to find the truth.
April 26, 2012
Magic the Gathering creator seeks Kickstarter funding for mobile game
Magic the Gathering creator seeks Kickstarter funding for mobile game
Richard Garfield, creator of popular collectible card game Magic: The Gathering, has launched a fundraising campaign to finance development for a new location-based mobile game.
April 26, 2012
Disney vets bringing Diablo-style game to Facebook
Disney vets bringing Diablo-style game to Facebook
Former Disney Online executive Mike Goslin and other veterans from the company have brought their new social game studio Rebel Entertainment, a subsidiary of internet conglomerate IAC, out of stealth mode.
April 26, 2012