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Nintendo Reveals Traditional Kirby Game, Rhythm Heaven In Works For Wii
Nintendo Reveals Traditional Kirby Game, Rhythm Heaven In Works For Wii
In an investor briefing following its recent fiscal results, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed a few surprises: a traditional Kirby and a Rhythm Heaven are in the works for Wii, among others.
Jan. 28, 2011
Nintendo: 3DS eShop Won't Be Available On Day One After All, Slated For May
Nintendo: 3DS eShop Won't Be Available On Day One After All, Slated For May
Amid conflicting reports, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata confirms that the software update that'll implement the 3DS' eShop and internet browser actually won't be available until May.
Jan. 28, 2011
GDC 2011 Adds WoW: Cataclysm, Game Design Challenge, Heavy Rain Talks
GDC 2011 Adds WoW: Cataclysm, Game Design Challenge, Heavy Rain Talks
GDC 2011 has added a new Blizzard talk on the making of World Of Warcraft: Cataclysm, the all-star competitors for the Game Design Challenge, and David Cage lecturing on Heavy Rain's 'emotional rollercoaster'.
Jan. 28, 2011
GameCareerGuide: Challenges For 3DS and NGP
GameCareerGuide: Challenges For 3DS and NGP
Gamasutra's education-focused sister site has announced the results of its 3DS Game Design Challenge and in its new challenge, now asks readers to design a game
Jan. 28, 2011
PCI Council taking nominations for advisory board
PCI Council taking nominations for advisory board
The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is currently seeking nominations from participating organizations for 14 open seats on its Board of Advisors.
Jan. 28, 2011
FBI issues search warrants for WikiLeaks ‘Anonymous’ gang
FBI issues search warrants for WikiLeaks ‘Anonymous’ gang
The FBI has announced the execution of 40 search warrants throughout the US for information relating to the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks carried out by the pro-WikiLeaks group known as ‘Anonymous’.
Jan. 28, 2011
Analyst Expects Sony's 'NGP' To Sell For At Least $299 In U.S.
Analyst Expects Sony's 'NGP' To Sell For At Least $299 In U.S.
Sony's newly-revealed high-spec Next Generation Portable will come with a relatively hefty price tag of "$299 or higher in the U.S.,
Jan. 27, 2011
In-Depth: Mixed Response From Game Devs On Mandatory Facebook Credits
In-Depth: Mixed Response From Game Devs On Mandatory Facebook Credits
Gamasutra talks to PopCap, Lolapps, PlayFirst and more about mandatory Facebook Credits usage -- some devs are down, but one says it shows "Facebook cares about making games huge."
Jan. 27, 2011
Nintendo Nine-Month Profits Down 74% On 'Slower Sales'
Nintendo Nine-Month Profits Down 74% On 'Slower Sales'
Nintendo reported a slide in sales and profits for the nine months ended in December due to "slower sales," as life-to-date sales of DS and Wii reached 145 million and 84.6 million, respectively.
Jan. 27, 2011
Sony Touts Major Publisher Support For Next Generation Portable
Sony Touts Major Publisher Support For Next Generation Portable
Sony touted major third-party support for its newly-announced "Next Generation Portable," as well as major first-party franchises su
Jan. 27, 2011
'PlayStation Suite' Addresses Sony's Smartphone Gaming Gap
'PlayStation Suite' Addresses Sony's Smartphone Gaming Gap
Alongside the introduction of its "Next Generation Portable," Sony unveiled the PlayStation Suite, which will bring first and third-
Jan. 27, 2011
Road To The IGF: SpyParty's Chris Hecker
Road To The IGF: SpyParty's Chris Hecker
In this latest Road to the IGF interview with 2011 IGF finalists, Gamasutra speaks with Chris Hecker about his two-player competitive espionage-based game SpyParty.
Jan. 27, 2011