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Analyst Expects Sony's 'NGP' To Sell For At Least $299 In U.S.
Analyst Expects Sony's 'NGP' To Sell For At Least $299 In U.S.
Sony's newly-revealed high-spec Next Generation Portable will come with a relatively hefty price tag of "$299 or higher in the U.S.,
Jan. 27, 2011
In-Depth: Mixed Response From Game Devs On Mandatory Facebook Credits
In-Depth: Mixed Response From Game Devs On Mandatory Facebook Credits
Gamasutra talks to PopCap, Lolapps, PlayFirst and more about mandatory Facebook Credits usage -- some devs are down, but one says it shows "Facebook cares about making games huge."
Jan. 27, 2011
Nintendo Nine-Month Profits Down 74% On 'Slower Sales'
Nintendo Nine-Month Profits Down 74% On 'Slower Sales'
Nintendo reported a slide in sales and profits for the nine months ended in December due to "slower sales," as life-to-date sales of DS and Wii reached 145 million and 84.6 million, respectively.
Jan. 27, 2011
Sony Touts Major Publisher Support For Next Generation Portable
Sony Touts Major Publisher Support For Next Generation Portable
Sony touted major third-party support for its newly-announced "Next Generation Portable," as well as major first-party franchises su
Jan. 27, 2011
'PlayStation Suite' Addresses Sony's Smartphone Gaming Gap
'PlayStation Suite' Addresses Sony's Smartphone Gaming Gap
Alongside the introduction of its "Next Generation Portable," Sony unveiled the PlayStation Suite, which will bring first and third-
Jan. 27, 2011
Road To The IGF: SpyParty's Chris Hecker
Road To The IGF: SpyParty's Chris Hecker
In this latest Road to the IGF interview with 2011 IGF finalists, Gamasutra speaks with Chris Hecker about his two-player competitive espionage-based game SpyParty.
Jan. 27, 2011
Interview: Rolando Creator Simon Oliver On Okabu's Journey To PSN
Interview: Rolando Creator Simon Oliver On Okabu's Journey To PSN
Gamasutra talks to Simon Oliver of Rolando creator HandCircus, who is now targeting PlayStation Network with the cloud-flying heroes of 'Okabu', a co-op puzzle-platformer set in a colorful toy box world.
Jan. 27, 2011
Niko: Southeast Asia's Online Games Market To Reach $833.7M By 2014
Niko: Southeast Asia's Online Games Market To Reach $833.7M By 2014
Southeast Asia's online games market revenues will more than double from an estimated $405.7 million in 2010 to $833.7 million by 2014, according to a new report from market research group Niko Partners.
Jan. 27, 2011
SEE Virtual Worlds Buys Planet Calypso For $6M
SEE Virtual Worlds Buys Planet Calypso For $6M
Planet Michael publisher SEE Virtual Worlds has purchased the rights to Planet Calypso, the first planet from MindArk's free-to-play, client-based MMORPG Entropia Universe, for $6 million.
Jan. 27, 2011
IARPA to Outline Serious Games-Focused Program in February
IARPA to Outline Serious Games-Focused Program in February
The United States Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity will host a Proposers' Day Conference on February 24th, 2011, soliciting support for the serious games-promoting Serius Program.
Jan. 27, 2011
UK Animation11 Competition Now Accepting Entries
UK Animation11 Competition Now Accepting Entries
The 4th Annual UK Schools Computer Animation Competition, a contest open to UK students between the ages of 7 and 19, is now accepting digital animation entries through April 1st, 2011.
Jan. 27, 2011
Interview: Nexon Announces New Western Initiatives, 2010 Profit Leap
Interview: Nexon Announces New Western Initiatives, 2010 Profit Leap
Gamasutra talks to Nexon as Maple Story expansion drives the company's success in North America, and it signs two new games from Western-headquarted studios, including a social network game.
Jan. 27, 2011