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The Witcher 2 for Xbox 360 launches at number one in UK charts
The Witcher 2 for Xbox 360 launches at number one in UK charts
The Xbox 360 launch of CD Projekt Red's popular PC RPG The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings saw the title shoot to the top of the UK sales charts, according to data from tracking firm Chart-Track.
April 23, 2012
Seinfeld-inspired 5th Ave Frogger uses real-time traffic data
Seinfeld-inspired 5th Ave Frogger uses real-time traffic data
Last week, artist Tyler DeAngelo and friends took Konami's iconic Frogger to the literal streets with a Seinfeld-inspired arcade installation. Gamasutra talks to the artist behind the concept.
April 23, 2012
After social push, SpellTower iOS sells 22K copies in 2 days
After social push, SpellTower iOS sells 22K copies in 2 days
Zach Gage's iPhone and iPad word game SpellTower sold more than 20,000 copies in the space of two days, following a huge social and marketing push from the developer.
April 23, 2012
Opinion: It's time for Sony to consider a Vita price cut
Opinion: It's time for Sony to consider a Vita price cut
A rapid price cut helped Nintendo save its 3DS handheld, and maybe it's time for Sony to do the same with its PlayStation Vita, says Gamasutra editor-at-large Chris Morris.
April 23, 2012
Trojan used hacked WordPress sites to carry out mass Mac infections
Trojan used hacked WordPress sites to carry out mass Mac infections
The Flashback trojan, which infected more Macs than any other malware in history, used hacked WordPress sites to get onto machines, according to Kaspersky Lab researcher Vicente Diaz.
April 23, 2012
Khosrow Zarefarid explains why he published 3m Iranian card details
Khosrow Zarefarid explains why he published 3m Iranian card details
I am not a hacker, says Zarefarid. I did this to warn Iranian card holders that their accounts are in danger.
April 23, 2012
Your game industry in your words: Week of April 20
Your game industry in your words: Week of April 20
Gamasutra highlights choice quotes from industry figures such as Nintendo's Koichi Hayashida, Chair Entertainment's Donald Mustard, Queasy Games' Jon Mak, and many others in our weekly roundup.
April 20, 2012
Lineage lawsuits and more, this week in Korean news
Lineage lawsuits and more, this week in Korean news
Gamasutra rounds up the week's biggest reports on South Korea's booming online games market from local news site This Is Game, including jail time for the developers who allegedly leaked Lineage III trade secrets, and more.
April 20, 2012
New Facebook lawsuit highlights trouble with kids and virtual currency
New Facebook lawsuit highlights trouble with kids and virtual currency
Facebook is facing legal action from the parent of a teenager who claims that minors are able to purchase Facebook Credits for use in games, going against California's consumer protection laws.
April 20, 2012
Botanicula developer apologizes for pre-order confusion
Botanicula developer apologizes for pre-order confusion
Machinarium developer Amanita Design has apologized to consumers who pre-ordered its latest release Botanicula through digital distribution channels at full price, following the revelation that the game is available for pay-what-you-want from the latest Humble Indie Bundle.
April 20, 2012
Titan Gaming shifts focus to social casino games with Playsino rebranding
Titan Gaming shifts focus to social casino games with Playsino rebranding
Prize-based games platform Titan Gaming has reinvented itself through a round of funding, with a new name and a new focus on social casino gaming.
April 20, 2012
Opinion: Localization notes
Opinion: Localization notes
In this reprinted #altdevblogaday opinion piece, Monolith Games' Michael Carr-Robb-John's offers some useful advice on keeping localization in mind for your game early in its development.
April 20, 2012