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Gamasutra expert blogs: From brand recognition to deployment strategy
Gamasutra expert blogs: From brand recognition to deployment strategy
In highlights from Gamasutra's Expert Blogs, industry notables write about diverse topics, including the two faces of brands in the game industry, deployment strategies for free demos, and more.
Jan. 26, 2012
European publisher Rising Star opens U.S. arm, digital division
European publisher Rising Star opens U.S. arm, digital division
European publisher Rising Star Games has opened a U.S. branch in California, and intends to begin releasing titles in North America, starting with a localized version of bullet hell shooter Akai Katana.
Jan. 26, 2012
Devolver Digital to attract indie talent with a moving bus
Devolver Digital to attract indie talent with a moving bus
Today, Serious Sam 3: BFE publisher Devolver Digital announced a new program to attract indie game talent -- and this program involves a moving bus.
Jan. 26, 2012
Insomniac Games walks away from Resistance franchise
Insomniac Games walks away from Resistance franchise
According to a recent report, Insomniac's PlayStation 3 title Resistance 3 will be the developer's final game in the Sony-exclusive sci-fi shooter franchise.
Jan. 26, 2012
Layoffs hit video game magazine publisher Future US
Layoffs hit video game magazine publisher Future US
Struggling magazine publisher Future US went through some internal restructuring today, and cut a total of 19 jobs, affecting publications such as GamesRadar and Future Plus.
Jan. 26, 2012
Analyst lowers Nintendo forecasts following tepid earnings
Analyst lowers Nintendo forecasts following tepid earnings
Coinciding with Nintendo's reported losses for the first nine months of its fiscal year, analyst firm Wedbush Securities lowered its guidance for the company, noting that hardware price cuts and slow demand have significantly hindered its outlook.
Jan. 26, 2012
Hi5's new owner shuts down its third-party dev platform
Hi5's new owner shuts down its third-party dev platform
"Social discovery" site Tagged revealed today that it will shut down the third-party game program for its recently-acquired Hi5 network, and will replace the current games roster with a suite of internally developed titles.
Jan. 26, 2012
Epic's Capps, Insomniac's Price to speak at 2012 D.I.C.E. Summit
Epic's Capps, Insomniac's Price to speak at 2012 D.I.C.E. Summit
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences today announced that Epic's Mike Capps, Insomniac's Ted Price, and Blizzard's Frank Pearce will speak at upcoming panel at the 2012 DICE Summit in Las Vegas.
Jan. 26, 2012
Nintendo reduces full-year forecasts, confirms Wii U for holiday 2012
Nintendo reduces full-year forecasts, confirms Wii U for holiday 2012
Nintendo swung from a profit to a loss for the first nine months of the fiscal year, impacted by a strong yen and lower-than-expected hardware sales, as president Satoru Iwata confirmed the Wii U for this year.
Jan. 26, 2012
Mobile game marketing tips from Surprise Attack's Chris Wright
Mobile game marketing tips from Surprise Attack's Chris Wright
Surprise Attack, a marketing support company for indie devs, launched earlier this month. Co-founder Chris Wright, an industry publishing veteran, discusses marketing tips with Gamasutra.
Jan. 26, 2012
Opinion: Plagiarism as a moral choice
Opinion: Plagiarism as a moral choice
Spry Fox's Dan Cook considers the definition of plagiarism as it applies to game design, and warns developers of the consequences of borrowing ideas from other games.
Jan. 26, 2012
Road to the IGF: Vlambeer's Ridiculous Fishing
Road to the IGF: Vlambeer's Ridiculous Fishing
Continuing 2012's "Road to the IGF" interview series, Gamasutra speaks with indie developer Vlambeer about Ridiculous Fishing, which is nominated for the Best Mobile Game award.
Jan. 26, 2012