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Analysis: Xbox 360 Capitalizes On Wii Contraction Through February In U.S.
Analysis: Xbox 360 Capitalizes On Wii Contraction Through February In U.S.
Gamasutra analyst Matt Matthews examines shifting market share for video game hardware in the U.S., as Nintendo Wii's contraction is replaced by momentum from Micr
March 14, 2011
Opinion: Brian Moriarty's Apology For Roger Ebert
Opinion: Brian Moriarty's Apology For Roger Ebert
In a presentation originally given at GDC 2011, Infocom and LucasArts veteran Brian Moriarty (Loom) defended film critic Roger Ebert's views about video games as art. Gamasutra now has Moriarty's speech in full.
March 14, 2011
EA: NPD Data 'A Misrepresentation Of The Entire Industry'
EA: NPD Data 'A Misrepresentation Of The Entire Industry'
The failure of NPD data to capture game sales outside of U.S. physical retail "is like measuring music sales and ignoring something called iTunes," says EA, highlighting tracking conflicts as digital markets rapidly flower.
March 14, 2011
Mortal Kombat Reboot's Appeal Fails In Australia
Mortal Kombat Reboot's Appeal Fails In Australia
Warner Bros.' appeal on behalf of the gory new Mortal Kombat has been rejected by Australia's Classification Review Board, which continues to refuse to classify the game, effectively banning it in the country.
March 14, 2011
Disaster Report 4 Cancelled In Wake Of Japan Earthquake Tragedy
Disaster Report 4 Cancelled In Wake Of Japan Earthquake Tragedy
In the wake of the recent earthquake disaster in Japan, Irem will cancel this Spring's upcoming Disaster Report 4, which tasks players with escaping a massive quake. [UPDATE: Further game delays.]
March 14, 2011
Angry Birds Sees 100 Million Downloads
Angry Birds Sees 100 Million Downloads
"Everyone" is playing Angry Birds, says Rovio marketing exec Peter Vesterbacka -- the title has seen 100 million total downloads to date, a doubling over the 50 million at which it stood just three months ago.
March 14, 2011
ITU develops smart grid defence and communications standards
ITU develops smart grid defence and communications standards
The ITU, the International Telecommunications Union, has unveiled a new set of standards designed to support improved monitoring of electricity grids and networks.
March 14, 2011
Vigil Software warns over NHS security cutbacks
Vigil Software warns over NHS security cutbacks
Vigil Software, an audit, security and regulatory compliance specialist, has warned that the planned devolution of administration in the National Health Service down to GP level could have serious repercussions for IT security.
March 14, 2011
IE9 out today, but beta users want more
IE9 out today, but beta users want more
Microsoft will be releasing Internet Explorer 9 today in Austin, Texas, at 9pm US Pacific Standard Time.
March 14, 2011
PAX East 2011: Diversifying Beyond The 'Gamer' Stereotype
PAX East 2011: Diversifying Beyond The 'Gamer' Stereotype
At PAX East this weekend, video game writers from The Border House, Gaygamer, Ablegamers and Big Huge Games examined tolerance and diversity in a gamer community often stereotyped as being apathetic and intolerant.
March 13, 2011
PAX East 2011: Activision Studio Heads Vouch For 'Owned But Independent' Model
PAX East 2011: Activision Studio Heads Vouch For 'Owned But Independent' Model
Heads of Activision-owned studios Raven, High Moon and Vicarious Visions praised their parent company's "independent studio model" in an effort to dispel notions that the publisher rules with an iron fist.
March 12, 2011
SOE's Free Realms Releasing For PS3 On March 29
SOE's Free Realms Releasing For PS3 On March 29
Sony Online Entertainment announced that Free Realms, its popular and family-friendly free-to-play virtual world for PCs, will release for PlayStation 3 in North America on March 29.
March 11, 2011