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Analyst Sees Kinect Edging Out Move In 2011
Analyst Sees Kinect Edging Out Move In 2011
An analysis by Screen Digest predicts Sony will add 7.3 million PlayStation Move-enabled consoles in calendar 2011, falling just behind predicted sales of 7.6 million Xbox 360 Kinect units for Microsoft. [UPDATE: Numbers clarified.]
Dec. 28, 2010
In-Depth: What The (Game) Papers Say - December 2010, Pt. 2
In-Depth: What The (Game) Papers Say - December 2010, Pt. 2
Magazine veteran Kevin Gifford takes a look at the latest video game mags, this time looking at a surprising Official Xbox Magazine ad and some of the final magazines released in 2010.
Dec. 28, 2010
Germany to set up cyber defense center in response to growing threats
Germany to set up cyber defense center in response to growing threats
Because of a major increase in cyber attacks this year, the German government plans to set up a national cyber defense center in 2011.
Dec. 28, 2010
Opinion: Fable III - The Good, The Bad, And The Surprising
Opinion: Fable III - The Good, The Bad, And The Surprising
Gamasutra contributor Connor Cleary is a fan of Lionhead's Fable games -- but not blindly. In this opinion piece, he enumerates the good and the bad of Fable III, and how it stacks up against the previous two games.
Dec. 27, 2010
2011 Independent Games Festival Announces Best Mobile Game Jury
2011 Independent Games Festival Announces Best Mobile Game Jury
Organizers of the 2011 Independent Games Festival announced the jury for its Best Mobile Game award, including the creators of Drop7, Galcon, Canabalt and more.
Dec. 27, 2010
BAE to buy Danish cybersecurity firm ETI for $212 million
BAE to buy Danish cybersecurity firm ETI for $212 million
British defense firm BAE Systems has agreed to acquire ETI A/S, a Danish cybersecurity firm, for approximately $212 million.
Dec. 27, 2010
Best Of Indie Games: Cat Astro Rogues
Best Of Indie Games: Cat Astro Rogues
IndieGames.com co-editor Tim W. looks at some of the top indie titles released over the past week, including a browser game inspired by old Game Boy titles, and a survival centric Roguelike game.
Dec. 24, 2010
Gamasutra's Best Of 2010: Top 5 Console Downloadable Games
Gamasutra's Best Of 2010: Top 5 Console Downloadable Games
GamerBytes' editor Ryan Langley looks at a year that brought us standout titles and a flood of content alike, highlighting his favorite games for Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and WiiWare.
Dec. 24, 2010
This Week In Video Game Criticism: Of History And Video Game Archaeology
This Week In Video Game Criticism: Of History And Video Game Archaeology
This week, our partnership with game criticism site Critical Distance brings us a fresh roundup of links compiled by Ben Abraham, on topics including VGA woes, and how archaeology can serve as a vehicle for st
Dec. 23, 2010
Viacom Sells Harmonix To Investment Firm Columbus Nova
Viacom Sells Harmonix To Investment Firm Columbus Nova
Viacom has sold Rock Band developer Harmonix to strategic investment firm Columbus Nova, as Harmonix says it's "excited to be returning to our roots as an independent and privately owned studio."
Dec. 23, 2010
Bethesda Amends Interplay Suit, Attempts To Restrict Use Of Fallout IP
Bethesda Amends Interplay Suit, Attempts To Restrict Use Of Fallout IP
The dispute between Bethesda and Interplay over Fallout franchise rights continues, as Bethesda moves to block Interplay's use of recognizable Fallout icons in its MMO.
Dec. 23, 2010
Yahoo! Japan Survey Finds Mario Still Tops In Japan
Yahoo! Japan Survey Finds Mario Still Tops In Japan
A survey of Yahoo! Japan users finds Nintendo mascot Mario maintaining his popularity in Japan, taking first place in polls asking for favorite character and individual games from the past year.
Dec. 23, 2010