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Gamasutra member blogs: From hierarchy myopia to Wordfeud
Gamasutra member blogs: From hierarchy myopia to Wordfeud
In highlights from Gamasutra's Member Blogs, our bloggers write about diverse topics, such as hierarchy myopia, why Wordfeud worked, managing assets for your game project, and more.
Feb. 1, 2012
DragonVale remains the top grossing game on iOS
DragonVale remains the top grossing game on iOS
Apple's latest U.S. App Store game charts by revenue see Where's My Water? and DragonVale earning top iPhone sales, while Slotomania and Modern War emerge as big sellers on the iPad.
Feb. 1, 2012
Top-Grossing Android Games: Tiny Village, Osmos HD see fast sales
Top-Grossing Android Games: Tiny Village, Osmos HD see fast sales
Google's latest North American Android Market game charts by revenue see Zynga Poker and Tap Fish leading today's rankings, as Osmos HD and Tiny Village also report top earnings.
Feb. 1, 2012
Critical Reception: Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIII-2
Critical Reception: Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIII-2
This week's edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Square Enix's RPG sequel Final Fantasy XIII-2, which reviewers describe as "an encouraging step in the right direction."
Feb. 1, 2012
Strong debuts for Armored Core V, RE: Revelations in Japan
Strong debuts for Armored Core V, RE: Revelations in Japan
From Software's Armored Core V and Capcom's Resident Evil: Revelations both made strong debuts in Japan last week, while Tales of Innocence R helped push PS Vita sales ahead of its predecessor.
Feb. 1, 2012
Recent mobile releases spur 18% revenue jump for Gameloft
Recent mobile releases spur 18% revenue jump for Gameloft
French developer and publisher Gameloft reported a record quarter for the October-December period, boosting revenues 18% from the previous year to €47 million ($61.9 million).
Feb. 1, 2012
Opinion: An indie marketing story
Opinion: An indie marketing story
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday opinion piece, Itzy Interactive's Kyle Kulyk discusses the difficulties of finding an effective way to promote an indie game, looking at his experience marketing an Android title.
Feb. 1, 2012
Battlefield 3, The Old Republic drive healthy Q3 for EA
Battlefield 3, The Old Republic drive healthy Q3 for EA
Today, Electronic Arts reported that it exceeded its guidance for its fiscal third quarter, with revenues driven largely by healthy sales for both Battlefield 3 and Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Feb. 1, 2012
EA tight-lipped on social plans to guard against 'mimicry'
EA tight-lipped on social plans to guard against 'mimicry'
EA CEO John Riccitiello explained today that the company is hesitant to publicly discuss its current and future plans in the social market, as it hopes to guard against "mimicry" from its competitors.
Feb. 1, 2012
DeNA partners with Chinese mobile platform Baidu
DeNA partners with Chinese mobile platform Baidu
Japanese mobile gaming giant DeNA today announced a partnership with Chinese mobile platform Baidu, with DeNA's Mobage platform now available via Baidu's Yi Store in China.
Feb. 1, 2012
Nintendo 3DS gains 5,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots in Europe
Nintendo 3DS gains 5,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots in Europe
Nintendo of Europe has signed a deal with Wi-Fi network Free Hotspot, that will give Nintendo 3DS owners access to more than 5,000 Wi-Fi hotspots across Europe.
Feb. 1, 2012
Kazuo Hirai named new Sony president, CEO
Kazuo Hirai named new Sony president, CEO
Sony today announced that Kazuo Hirai has taken over the role of president and CEO of the company, while current president Sir Howard Stringer will become the Chairman of the board of directors.
Feb. 1, 2012