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Yoshida: NGP Bringing PlayStation Dev Relationships 'Back To Basics'
Yoshida: NGP Bringing PlayStation Dev Relationships 'Back To Basics'
As Sony Computer Entertainment sought early feedback for its NGP from outside developers, SCE president Shuhei Yoshida said, "It's almost as if SCE has gone back to basics, which should be a good thing."
March 8, 2011
Eidos Montreal Confirms Deus Ex: Human Revolution U.S., UK Launch Dates
Eidos Montreal Confirms Deus Ex: Human Revolution U.S., UK Launch Dates
Eidos Montreal on Tuesday confirmed that retail date listings for its upcoming game Deus Ex: Human Revolution are correct: The game arrives August 23 in the U.S. and August 26 in the UK.
March 8, 2011
Opinion: Why Red Dead... Works
Opinion: Why Red Dead... Works
Gamasutra contributor James Bishop probes the depths of the characters, dialogue and writing in video games, this week exploring the reasons behind Red Dead Redemption's impressive showing in 2010.
March 8, 2011
Nexon Announces MapleStory Adventures For Facebook
Nexon Announces MapleStory Adventures For Facebook
Nexon America announced that it will bring a social game adaptation of one of the most popular free-to-play MMORPGs, MapleStory, to Facebook this summer.
March 8, 2011
Analysis: Have it Your Way - Tailoring A Game's Difficulty To Players
Analysis: Have it Your Way - Tailoring A Game's Difficulty To Players
Writing for Gamasutra, Jeffrey Matulef analyzes innovative ways of tailoring a game's difficulty towards players, looking at games from the Tomb Raider franchise to God Hand.
March 8, 2011
Gamasutra Member Blogs: From Books Clubs To Dealing With Death
Gamasutra Member Blogs: From Books Clubs To Dealing With Death
In highlights from Gamasutra's Member Blogs, our bloggers write about diverse topics, including recommendations for books on game design, and alternate methods of handling player death.
March 8, 2011
Microsoft Job Listings Seek 'Next Generation Console' Architects
Microsoft Job Listings Seek 'Next Generation Console' Architects
Microsoft job listings have appeared online which show the company is ramping up work on new Xbox hardware, including a position that will define "next generation console architectures."
March 8, 2011
Report: GTA V Is Codenamed 'RUSH'
Report: GTA V Is Codenamed 'RUSH'
A number of online casting calls (including one for a "weed evangelist) for an "interactive project" from Telsey + Company suggest that the next installment of the Grand Theft Auto series is currently codenamed "RUSH".
March 8, 2011
Alternate Reality Game Company Fourth Wall Studios Raises $15 Million
Alternate Reality Game Company Fourth Wall Studios Raises $15 Million
Los Angeles-based Fourth Wall Studios, founded by the people behind the "I Love Bees" Halo 2 promotion, has raised $15 million from California Capital Equity to support its efforts in alternate reality gaming.
March 8, 2011
Microsoft Promises Improvements After Games For Windows Live's 'Rocky Start'
Microsoft Promises Improvements After Games For Windows Live's 'Rocky Start'
The executive in charge of marketing Microsoft's Games for Windows Live initiative has promised the service will "continue to get better" after a "rocky start" plagued by a lack of quality software.
March 8, 2011
Nintendo: Portable Focus Pushed Back Some Wii Titles
Nintendo: Portable Focus Pushed Back Some Wii Titles
Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aime admitted that the company's recent focus on portable software and hardware has delayed some upcoming titles for the Wii, also defending the recent dip in console sales for the system.
March 8, 2011
Majesco Quarterly Revenues, Profits Up On Zumba, Babysitting Mama Strength
Majesco Quarterly Revenues, Profits Up On Zumba, Babysitting Mama Strength
Majesco today announced a significant year-over-year increase in its holiday quarter revenues and profits on strong sales of Zumba Fitness and Babysitting Mama titles.
March 8, 2011