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Temple Run's switch to free more than quadrupled its revenue
Temple Run's switch to free more than quadrupled its revenue
Over the last few months, mobile game developer Imangi Studios learnt the power that the free-to-play model can hold, firing its game Temple Run to the peak of the top-free and top-grossing iPhone app charts.
Jan. 23, 2012
FIFA 12 UK's best-selling sports game ever
FIFA 12 UK's best-selling sports game ever
EA Sports' FIFA 12 claimed the top spot in the UK software sales charts last week, meaning it has been at number one for five consecutive weeks, and seven weeks overall.
Jan. 23, 2012
UKIE sells shares in Chart Track, extends partnership
UKIE sells shares in Chart Track, extends partnership
British trade group UKIE has sold its share of chart specialist GfK Chart-Track back to GfK, while also announcing an extended partnership with the company.
Jan. 23, 2012
UK retailer HMV's future looking brighter following bank waiver
UK retailer HMV's future looking brighter following bank waiver
UK retailer HMV has revealed that its banking syndicate has granted the company an amended waiver for its existing borrowings that may allow it to continue trading into the near future.
Jan. 23, 2012
UK regulators denounce TV network's 'misleading' use of ARMA II footage
UK regulators denounce TV network's 'misleading' use of ARMA II footage
UK regulatory authority board Ofcom has ruled that major UK TV network ITV misled viewers last year when it labeled a clip from the game ARMA II as real-life footage of the IRA shooting down a helicopter.
Jan. 23, 2012
Diablo III senior producer leaves Blizzard
Diablo III senior producer leaves Blizzard
Steven Parker, senior game producer on Diablo III at Blizzard Entertainment, has left the company after working there for more than five years.
Jan. 23, 2012
Zynga hires new executive for charity-focused Zynga.org
Zynga hires new executive for charity-focused Zynga.org
Social gaming giant Zynga has hired a new executive director for its philanthropic branch Zynga.org, furthering its commitment to supporting charities worldwide.
Jan. 23, 2012
Report: Microsoft Points to disappear by year's end
Report: Microsoft Points to disappear by year's end
According to recent reports, Microsoft plans to phase out its proprietary "Microsoft Points" currency by the end of the year, giving all the company's virtual transactions their appropriate real-world values
Jan. 23, 2012
Guilty Gear creator aims to make games that 'can't be duplicated' by Western devs
Guilty Gear creator aims to make games that 'can't be duplicated' by Western devs
As part of a new Gamasutra feature interview, Arc System Works' Daisuke Ishiwatari talks frankly about the challenges his studio faces, but knows that to stay releva
Jan. 23, 2012
GDC Play hall adds 'History Of 3D Games' museum exhibit
GDC Play hall adds 'History Of 3D Games' museum exhibit
GDC 2012 organizers have announced a special exhibition open to all attendees, showcasing the history of 3D graphics in games, from the Vectrex through N64 to PC and beyond.
Jan. 23, 2012
5th Cell focuses on new IP, self-publishing
5th Cell focuses on new IP, self-publishing
It's an exciting time for 5th Cell, as its first new IP since 2009's Scribblenauts hits iOS -- and three more in the works. Creative director Jeremiah Slaczka talks big learning experiences.
Jan. 23, 2012
Anonymous Hacker’s Message to Congress on SOPA
Anonymous Hacker’s Message to Congress on SOPA
Anonymous hackers had sent a message to congress on SOPA and PIPA legislation, though the message was sent at the end of 2011, but its effectiveness can be
Jan. 21, 2012