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Namco Bandai aims to replicate Japanese success by merging Western teams
Namco Bandai aims to replicate Japanese success by merging Western teams
Developer and publisher Namco Bandai Games has reportedly combined its U.S. and European operations, with the hope of replicating the success it's experiencing in Japan.
April 23, 2012
As social game devs struggle, 2012 could see lots of acquisitions
As social game devs struggle, 2012 could see lots of acquisitions
Game investment advisor Digi-Capital says the social games market could experience major consolidation in 2012, based on how many developers it's worked with that are looking to sell themselves this year.
April 23, 2012
Deus Ex, Sword and Sworcery win big at Canadian Videogame Awards
Deus Ex, Sword and Sworcery win big at Canadian Videogame Awards
Eidos-Montreal's Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Capy's Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery EP were the big winners at the 2012 Canadian Videogame Awards, taking home five awards each.
April 23, 2012
New Super Mario Bros. 2 coming to 3DS in August
New Super Mario Bros. 2 coming to 3DS in August
Nintendo revealed at the weekend that the Nintendo 3DS will receive a side-scrolling sequel to the DS's best-selling New Super Mario Bros. later this year.
April 23, 2012
Valve's Newell: Origin has a lot of catching up to do
Valve's Newell: Origin has a lot of catching up to do
Valve head Gabe Newell has revealed his thoughts regarding EA's Origin platform, stating that he hopes EA changes its mind and brings its Origin-exclusive titles back to Steam.
April 23, 2012
NPD: 40% of freemium players pay for in-game upgrades
NPD: 40% of freemium players pay for in-game upgrades
The latest report from the NPD Group has found that 40 percent of people who have played an upgradable freemium game have made an in-game payment to extend or enhance the experience.
April 23, 2012
Next-gen consoles to be 'time share donor' for social, mobile games - analyst
Next-gen consoles to be 'time share donor' for social, mobile games - analyst
As new consoles from Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft approach, Piper Jaffray estimates hardware sales for each console will be down significantly compared to current-gen consoles.
April 23, 2012
The Witcher 2 for Xbox 360 launches at number one in UK charts
The Witcher 2 for Xbox 360 launches at number one in UK charts
The Xbox 360 launch of CD Projekt Red's popular PC RPG The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings saw the title shoot to the top of the UK sales charts, according to data from tracking firm Chart-Track.
April 23, 2012
Seinfeld-inspired 5th Ave Frogger uses real-time traffic data
Seinfeld-inspired 5th Ave Frogger uses real-time traffic data
Last week, artist Tyler DeAngelo and friends took Konami's iconic Frogger to the literal streets with a Seinfeld-inspired arcade installation. Gamasutra talks to the artist behind the concept.
April 23, 2012
After social push, SpellTower iOS sells 22K copies in 2 days
After social push, SpellTower iOS sells 22K copies in 2 days
Zach Gage's iPhone and iPad word game SpellTower sold more than 20,000 copies in the space of two days, following a huge social and marketing push from the developer.
April 23, 2012
Opinion: It's time for Sony to consider a Vita price cut
Opinion: It's time for Sony to consider a Vita price cut
A rapid price cut helped Nintendo save its 3DS handheld, and maybe it's time for Sony to do the same with its PlayStation Vita, says Gamasutra editor-at-large Chris Morris.
April 23, 2012
Trojan used hacked WordPress sites to carry out mass Mac infections
Trojan used hacked WordPress sites to carry out mass Mac infections
The Flashback trojan, which infected more Macs than any other malware in history, used hacked WordPress sites to get onto machines, according to Kaspersky Lab researcher Vicente Diaz.
April 23, 2012