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DeNA, NetDragon Partner To Share Development Resources
DeNA, NetDragon Partner To Share Development Resources
Japanese mobile social game network/developer DeNA and Chinese online game developer/operator NetDragon announced a partnership to share mobile game development resources and distribution platforms.
April 28, 2011
CrowdStar Hires Glu's Ex-CTO To Head Studios
CrowdStar Hires Glu's Ex-CTO To Head Studios
Social game developer CrowdStar (It Girl) announced that it has hired Alex Galvagni, formerly the CTO and Global Product Development SVP at Glu Mobile, as its new head of studios.
April 28, 2011
Abertay Prototype Fund Round 2 Deadline Approaches
Abertay Prototype Fund Round 2 Deadline Approaches
Students and independent developers wishing to apply for the £25,000 Prototype Fund sponsored by the University of Abertay Dundee must submit applications this week to be considered for the second round of funding.
April 28, 2011
This Week In Console Digital Download: From Outland To Valet Parking 1989
This Week In Console Digital Download: From Outland To Valet Parking 1989
Notable releases for console digital download this week include Xbox Live Arcade release Outland and intriguing sounding title Valet Parking 1989 on Nintendo's DSiWare service.
April 28, 2011
Gamasutra Expert Blogs: From GDC Talks To Treating Employees Right
Gamasutra Expert Blogs: From GDC Talks To Treating Employees Right
In highlights from Gamasutra's Expert Blogs, industry notables write about diverse topics, including ways to best support the industry and how studios treat their developers.
April 28, 2011
Amazon Responds To Apple Lawsuit, Argues 'App Store' Is a Generic Term
Amazon Responds To Apple Lawsuit, Argues 'App Store' Is a Generic Term
In responding to a lawsuit filed by Apple last month, Amazon contends that it is free to use the term Appstore for
April 28, 2011
South Australia Ready To Accept R18+ Rating, But Only As Replacement For MA15+
South Australia Ready To Accept R18+ Rating, But Only As Replacement For MA15+
South Australian Attorney General John Rau says the state is finally ready to adopt a long-proposed R18+ adult rating for games, but only if the lower MA15+ rating is eliminated.
April 28, 2011
Analyst: Game Group Hurt By Digital Sales, Market Contraction, Wider Economy
Analyst: Game Group Hurt By Digital Sales, Market Contraction, Wider Economy
Janco Partners' Mike Hickey sees a difficult road ahead for UK-headquartered game retailer Game Group, saying the company is "highly unlikely" to meet growth goals of 2 to 5 percent for the current fiscal year.
April 28, 2011
Telltale To Publish Jurassic Park On Xbox 360 As Retail Disc
Telltale To Publish Jurassic Park On Xbox 360 As Retail Disc
Episodic adventure game publisher Telltale Games announced today its Jurassic Park game revival would come to the Xbox 360 as a retail disc containing the full series. [UPDATE: PC DVD coming.]
April 28, 2011
Hotz: Sony Should Have Hired Security Experts Instead Of Lawyers
Hotz: Sony Should Have Hired Security Experts Instead Of Lawyers
George Hotz, the hacker who publicly released details on an exploit that circumvents PS3 security, has stated that he is not involved in the recent compromise of Sony's PlayStation Network.
April 28, 2011
Volition Founder Mike Kulas Leaves Studio
Volition Founder Mike Kulas Leaves Studio
Mike Kulas, founder and president of Red Faction and Saints Row developer Volition Inc, is to leave the company at the end of the week, and will be replaced by current vice president Dan Cermak.
April 28, 2011
Pokemon Typing Game Tops Japanese Sales Chart
Pokemon Typing Game Tops Japanese Sales Chart
Pokemon Co. took the top spot in the Japanese software sales chart this week, with the debut of Battle & Get! Pokemon Typing DS on Nintendo DS, according to numbers released by tracking firm Media Create.
April 28, 2011