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The Dark Knight Rises boosts Batman game sales in July
The Dark Knight Rises boosts Batman game sales in July
The Dark Knight Rises wasn't the only Batman property to enjoy financial success last month, as Batman video games also saw healthy sales in July that coincided with the film's release.
Aug. 9, 2012
Gears of War producer joins Irrational to finish Bioshock Infinite
Gears of War producer joins Irrational to finish Bioshock Infinite
We recently learned that Bioshock Infinite developer Irrational Games had lost two of its major directors, and now Epic veteran Rod Fergusson has joined the studio to help get its highly-anticipated title out the door.
Aug. 9, 2012
Ouya Kickstarter finishes with $8.6 million in pledges
Ouya Kickstarter finishes with $8.6 million in pledges
The Kickstarter crowd-funding project for the Ouya, an upcoming open, accessible Android OS games console, ended today with nearly $8.6 million collected in pledges.
Aug. 9, 2012
Rhode Island takes possession of 38 Studios assets
Rhode Island takes possession of 38 Studios assets
As the saga surrounding the financial difficulties and collapse of Rhode Island-based 38 Studios comes to a close, Rhode Island's Economic Development Corp has taken possession of all of 38 Studios' assets, and will now look to sell them.
Aug. 9, 2012
Opinion: Counter Strike - A true social game
Opinion: Counter Strike - A true social game
The irony of the "social gaming" genre isn't lost on the majority of us, given the incredible lack of anything social in said games. UK editor Mike Rose discusses what he deems to be a true, yet seemingly unlikely, social title.
Aug. 9, 2012
Stalk a Democrat today: Obama for America app
Stalk a Democrat today: Obama for America app
Obama’s election campaign has developed and publicly released an app called ‘Obama for America’. Its purpose is to help campaign volunteers shore up votes – and tout for donations – by locating local Democrats.
Aug. 9, 2012
China's social, browser games raking in cash this year - study
China's social, browser games raking in cash this year - study
Client-based and core-targeted MMOs are dominating China's game market now, but a new report shows that browser-based titles and social games make up the fastest-growing segment in the country.
Aug. 8, 2012
Dragon Quest Wii MMO sees worst debut in series' modern history
Dragon Quest Wii MMO sees worst debut in series' modern history
When a new Dragon Quest releases in Japan, many expect millions of immediate sales, and that the country will treat it as a public holiday -- but that was far from the case with Square Enix's new MMORPG for the franchise.
Aug. 8, 2012
Two top Bioshock Infinite team members leave Irrational
Two top Bioshock Infinite team members leave Irrational
Gamasutra has learned that key members of the development team on Bioshock Infinite have left Irrational Games. [UPDATE: Original Bioshock art director returns to team to complete Infinite.]
Aug. 8, 2012
Gamasutra Member Blogs: From personalization's price to better tools
Gamasutra Member Blogs: From personalization's price to better tools
In highlights from Gamasutra's Member Blogs, our bloggers write about diverse topics, such as building better tools for game design, the price of personalization, the myth of casual competition, and more.
Aug. 8, 2012
Steam goes after Win 8 by offering non-game applications
Steam goes after Win 8 by offering non-game applications
Valve's Steam platform will become more like Apple's App Store and Windows 8's upcoming digital storefront next month, when it will begin selling software alongside its catalog of PC games.
Aug. 8, 2012
Critical Reception: Queasy Games' Sound Shapes
Critical Reception: Queasy Games' Sound Shapes
This week's edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Queasy Games' PlayStation 3 and PS Vita rhythm-platformer Sound Shapes, which reviews describe as "an emotional crescendo."
Aug. 8, 2012