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CD Projekt, Metropolis Veterans Launch 11 Bit Studios
CD Projekt, Metropolis Veterans Launch 11 Bit Studios
Several veterans from Polish developers CD Projekt and Metropolis Software have struck off their own to form 11 Bit Studios, a new developer focusing on digitally-distributed games.
Oct. 7, 2010
NPD: Fewer Consumers Plan To Buy Games As Holiday Gifts
NPD: Fewer Consumers Plan To Buy Games As Holiday Gifts
Market research company The NPD Group found that only 15 percent of surveyed consumers intend to buy video games and consoles as holiday gifts this year, a noticeable drop from 20 percent last year.
Oct. 7, 2010
Gears Of War 3 To Receive Public Beta In 2011, Dedicated Servers
Gears Of War 3 To Receive Public Beta In 2011, Dedicated Servers
Shortly after delaying the game by several months, Microsoft and Epic Games announced that Gears of War 3 will receive a multiplayer beta with support for dedicated servers in early 2011.
Oct. 7, 2010
World Of Warcraft Reaches 12 Million Subscribers Worldwide
World Of Warcraft Reaches 12 Million Subscribers Worldwide
Blizzard Entertainment announced that World of Warcraft has reached more than 12 million subscribers worldwide almost six years after the MMORPG's launch [UPDATE: Analyst comments added].
Oct. 7, 2010
Pokemon Maintains Sales Lead In Japan, Okamiden Debuts In Top Three
Pokemon Maintains Sales Lead In Japan, Okamiden Debuts In Top Three
In a week full of new releases, Nintendo's Pokemon Black/White maintains a strong lead on the Japanese software sales charts, and Capcom's Okamiden debuts at number three.
Oct. 7, 2010
Gamasutra Expert Blogs: From Classic Nintendo Power To Xbox Live Indie Problems
Gamasutra Expert Blogs: From Classic Nintendo Power To Xbox Live Indie Problems
In highlights from Gamasutra's Expert Blogs, industry notables write about diverse topics, including the design resources in Nintendo Power, design tips, and why the Xbox Live Indie service is broken.
Oct. 7, 2010
Current TV Announces Bar Karma, Interactive Show Created By Will Wright
Current TV Announces Bar Karma, Interactive Show Created By Will Wright
Current TV has announced that Will Wright will be involved in a new, interactive television series that "will give audiences the ability to create and control the show’s storylines and plot developments."
Oct. 7, 2010
GameTap Shutting Down Atlanta Offices, Refocusing On Modern Titles
GameTap Shutting Down Atlanta Offices, Refocusing On Modern Titles
PC game download and subscription gaming service GameTap is reportedly shutting down the remainder of its Atlanta offices and refocusing on more modern, downloadable PC games.
Oct. 7, 2010
Crowdstar Brings Two Games To Yahoo's Japanese Social Platform, Mobage
Crowdstar Brings Two Games To Yahoo's Japanese Social Platform, Mobage
Major social game maker Crowdstar today announced two of its most popular titles, Happy Aquarium and Happy Island, are available on Yahoo's new Japanese social gaming network Mobage.
Oct. 7, 2010
Opinion: On Legacy - Games With A Reputation To Live Up To
Opinion: On Legacy - Games With A Reputation To Live Up To
In a Gamasutra opinion piece, Connor Cleary examines approached in creating sequels to well loved franchises -- weighing their respective strengths and pitfalls.
Oct. 7, 2010
Feature: The Death Of Linearity?
Feature: The Death Of Linearity?
Tale of Tales' Michael Samyn (The Path) describes how narrative linearity got tangled up in the game medium, and suggests how leaving it behind will allow a
Oct. 7, 2010
Game Developer October Issue Showcases Final Fantasy XIII, Companies To Watch
Game Developer October Issue Showcases Final Fantasy XIII, Companies To Watch
The October 2010 issue of Game Developer magazine is now available, featuring a postmortem of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIII, companies to watch in 2011, Volition’s glass shattering techniques, and more.
Oct. 7, 2010