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Gazillion Signs Euro Marvel Super Hero Squad Online Deal
Gazillion Signs Euro Marvel Super Hero Squad Online Deal
San Mateo, CA-based MMO publisher Gazillion Entertainment said it signed a deal with German media corporation ProSiebenSat.1 Digital to bring Marvel Super Hero Squad Online and Fortune Online to Europe.
July 7, 2011
Interview: Todd Howard On The Scope, Vision Of Skyrim
Interview: Todd Howard On The Scope, Vision Of Skyrim
Todd Howard, design director on Bethesda's long-awaited epic RPG The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, tells Gamasutra that his studio "is getting a pretty big audience [by] making a game that we want to make."
July 7, 2011
Dance Central Developer Harmonix Confirms Vidrhythm In Development
Dance Central Developer Harmonix Confirms Vidrhythm In Development
Dance Central creator Harmonix has revealed it has a new title in the works called Vidrhythm, although it is yet to provide details regarding what the game is about, other than to note that "it will be awesome".
July 7, 2011
Tales of the Abyss On Top In Japanese Software Charts
Tales of the Abyss On Top In Japanese Software Charts
Bandai Namco's Tales of the Abyss launched at the top of the Japanese software sales charts this week, while the top 20 saw 11 new entries in total, according to data from tracking firm Media Create.
July 7, 2011
Report: Free-To-Play Dominates iOS App Store Game Revenues
Report: Free-To-Play Dominates iOS App Store Game Revenues
A new analysis of top-grossing games on the iOS App Store finds free-to-play titles bringing in nearly two-thirds of all game revenue in June, a turnaround from a market dominated by pay-to-download games in January.
July 7, 2011
Apple iOS App Store Reaches 15B Downloads
Apple iOS App Store Reaches 15B Downloads
Apple announced today that over 15 billion iOS apps, including many games, have been downloaded across 200 million iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices, with developer payouts reaching $2.5 billion.
July 7, 2011
Zynga 'PrivacyVille' Tutorial Rewards Users For Learning Data Storage Policy
Zynga 'PrivacyVille' Tutorial Rewards Users For Learning Data Storage Policy
Leading social game publisher Zynga has launched PrivacyVille, a new somewhat-interactive tutorial designed to reward players for learning about the company's privacy policy.
July 7, 2011
This Week In Console Digital Download: From Qix To MLB Bobbleheads
This Week In Console Digital Download: From Qix To MLB Bobbleheads
Each week, Gamasutra rounds up the titles released for the major console and portable digital delivery services including XBLA's MLB Bobbleheads, and eShop's Qix and Fortified Zone.
July 7, 2011
Meier: 'Find The Fun,' And Money Will (Hopefully) Come In Social Games
Meier: 'Find The Fun,' And Money Will (Hopefully) Come In Social Games
Speaking about his Facebook debut CivWorld, Firaxis' Sid Meier tells Gamasutra in a new feature interview, "if we can make a fun game, there will probably be
July 7, 2011
GDC Organizers Debut 'GDC Play' Emerging Games Showcase
GDC Organizers Debut 'GDC Play' Emerging Games Showcase
Game Developers Conference organizers have revealed GDC Play, a new opportunity to showcase emerging games to prospective business partners, investors and the press at multiple GDC events.
July 7, 2011
Downloadable Burnout Crash! Coming From EA And Criterion
Downloadable Burnout Crash! Coming From EA And Criterion
Burnout series creator Criterion Games has announced Burnout Crash!, a downloadable spin-off title for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network that enhances the series' popular "Crash Mode."
July 7, 2011
Mass Effect Film Spotlighted At Upcoming Convention
Mass Effect Film Spotlighted At Upcoming Convention
Movie company Legendary Films will break its year-long silence to discuss its adaptation of BioWare's Mass Effect franchise at a panel at San Diego Comic-Con later this month.
July 7, 2011