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Report: New Chinese Measure Gives Parents More Control Over Game Operators, Minors
Report: New Chinese Measure Gives Parents More Control Over Game Operators, Minors
In an attempt to curb internet addiction, the Chinese government is requiring online game operators to follow parents' requests to limit or stop their children's access to online games.
Feb. 1, 2011
Twisted Pixel's Teasdale Unveils Gunstringer For Kinect
Twisted Pixel's Teasdale Unveils Gunstringer For Kinect
Splosion Man developer Twisted Pixel revealed its first Kinect game, The Gunstringer, a marionette-inspired title from former Rock Band 3 lead designer Dan Teasdale.
Feb. 1, 2011
Survey: Gamers More Dangerous Drivers Than Non-Gamers?
Survey: Gamers More Dangerous Drivers Than Non-Gamers?
A study carried out by tire manufacturer Continental Tires claims video gamers are more dangerous behind the wheel than non-gamers because they take more risks.
Feb. 1, 2011
Report: I Am Alive To Be Released As A Digital Download in 2011
Report: I Am Alive To Be Released As A Digital Download in 2011
Ubisoft Shanghai's post-apocalyptic, first-person shooter I Am Alive will be released later this year as a console digital download for PSN and Xbox Live Arcade, according to media reports.
Feb. 1, 2011
Dark Souls Revealed as Follow-up to Demon's Souls
Dark Souls Revealed as Follow-up to Demon's Souls
Details have emerged out of Japan regarding Dark Souls, the next game from Demon's Souls developer From Software, including multiplayer and exploratory aspects.
Feb. 1, 2011
Road To The IGF: Thomas Grip of Frictional Games Talks Amnesia
Road To The IGF: Thomas Grip of Frictional Games Talks Amnesia
As part of a series of "Road to the IGF" interviews with 2011 IGF finalists, Gamasutra speaks with Frictional Games' Thomas Grip about the multi-nominated Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Feb. 1, 2011
Quepasa Buying Brazilian Social Game Developer For $4 Million
Quepasa Buying Brazilian Social Game Developer For $4 Million
Continuing efforts to bolster its game offerings, Latino-focused online social network Quepasa acquired Brazilian firm XtFt Games and its social game studio TechFront for $4 million.
Feb. 1, 2011
Vindicia's 2010 Revenues Up 80% From Online Billing
Vindicia's 2010 Revenues Up 80% From Online Billing
Vindicia, a provider of software-as-a-service billing solutions for online gaming companies and other industries, reported an 80 percent year-over-year revenue growth for 2010 and a record revenue month last December.
Feb. 1, 2011
Derek Smart's 3000AD Announces Free-To-Play Line Of Defense
Derek Smart's 3000AD Announces Free-To-Play Line Of Defense
3000AD, the Florida-based developer founded and led by industry veteran Derek Smart, has announced a free-to-play MMO called Line of Defense, due out this year.
Feb. 1, 2011
Top-Grossing iTunes Apps: In-App Sales Spike for Tap Zoo, Zombie Farm
Top-Grossing iTunes Apps: In-App Sales Spike for Tap Zoo, Zombie Farm
Apple's latest U.S. App Store game charts by revenue see Tap Zoo and Zombie Farm earning top iPhone sales, while Dead Space and Smurfs' Village remain big sellers on the iPad.
Feb. 1, 2011
Scaleform GFx 4.0 To Add Support For iOS, Android Devices
Scaleform GFx 4.0 To Add Support For iOS, Android Devices
Scaleform announced that it will be adding a number of new features to its Scaleform GFx 4.0 middleware designed specifically for mobile development on iOS and Android devices.
Feb. 1, 2011
In-Depth: PopCap's Possible IPO - Analysts Weigh In
In-Depth: PopCap's Possible IPO - Analysts Weigh In
Gamasutra editor-at-large Chris Morris examines PopCap's potential plans to IPO later this year, quizzing analysts from M2 and Arcadia on the pluses and minuses of a public Plants Vs. Zombies creator.
Feb. 1, 2011