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Zynga Continues International Push With FarmVillage In Japan
Zynga Continues International Push With FarmVillage In Japan
Social game developer Zynga unveiled another point from its international expansion strategy with the upcoming launch of FarmVillage, a localized mobile version of FarmVille for Japan.
Dec. 1, 2010
In-Depth: PlayStation Network Sales Analysis, October 2010
In-Depth: PlayStation Network Sales Analysis, October 2010
GamerBytes editor Ryan Langley examines October's PSN releases, using Leaderboard and chart data to analyze the performance of _ Sonic 4, Costume Quest, Blacklight: Tango Down_ and others.
Dec. 1, 2010
APB: Reloaded's Book-Larsson Explains Business Model For Free-To-Play Rebirth
APB: Reloaded's Book-Larsson Explains Business Model For Free-To-Play Rebirth
GamerFirst's Bjorn Book-Larsson has outlined the company's proposed business model in resurrecting Realtime World's subscription-based shooter All Points Bulletin as a free-to-play MMO.
Dec. 1, 2010
Social Game Dev: Consider The Consequences Of Addiction
Social Game Dev: Consider The Consequences Of Addiction
Michael Fergusson of Ayogo argues that when putting in potentially addictive mechanics, social game developers should consider the worst case scenario: the addicted player.
Dec. 1, 2010
Kotick: Little Value For Activision In Mobile, Facebook Markets
Kotick: Little Value For Activision In Mobile, Facebook Markets
"We don't view the App Store as a really big opportunity for dedicated games," says Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, explaining why the company's not interested in the booming mobile or social markets.
Dec. 1, 2010
Game Violence, Real Aggression Don't Correlate In Aussie R18 Debate
Game Violence, Real Aggression Don't Correlate In Aussie R18 Debate
An Australian government review has found no clear link between video game violence and real world aggression, a result sure to come to bear on the way the country considers mature-rated video games.
Dec. 1, 2010
Riccitiello: EA Giving Tiger 'Benefit Of The Doubt', But Wins Needed
Riccitiello: EA Giving Tiger 'Benefit Of The Doubt', But Wins Needed
Tiger Woods has long been the face of Electronic Arts' popular PGA Tour video games and the publisher has stuck by the athlete through scandal -- but the publisher's patience for Woods' continued losing streak isn't infinite.
Dec. 1, 2010
Internet responds to government attempts to tighten control
Internet responds to government attempts to tighten control
US and UK authorities are tightening their control of the internet in their fight against copyright pirates and counterfeiters. But their moves may reverse the principle that people are innocent until proven guilty, and open the way to censorship of online material such as the diplomatic cables published by Wikileaks.
Dec. 1, 2010
Analysis: The State Of The Nation At Nintendo
Analysis: The State Of The Nation At Nintendo
Gamasutra editor-at-large Chris Morris examines the surge in Nintendo's U.S. sales around Black Friday, and asks whether this holiday season turnaround is enough to influence the company's slowing growth curve.
Nov. 30, 2010
EA CFO Points To Digital Market As Growth Driver
EA CFO Points To Digital Market As Growth Driver
Electronic Arts CFO Scott Brown said the quickly growing digital market is set to become a larger part of the company's overall portfolio, which is currently dominated by sales of new retail products.
Nov. 30, 2010
U.S. Air Force Creates Powerful Supercomputer Out Of PS3s
U.S. Air Force Creates Powerful Supercomputer Out Of PS3s
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has connected 1,760 PlayStation 3 systems together to create what the organization is calling the fastest interactive computer in the entire Defense Department.
Nov. 30, 2010
Panasonic Beginning Public Testing For Jungle Portable System
Panasonic Beginning Public Testing For Jungle Portable System
Panasonic has begun inviting registered users in the United States to try out its upcoming Jungle portable game system, though details about the system are still largely unknown.
Nov. 30, 2010