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John Carmack Reveals RAGE Spinoff Mutant Bash TV for iPhone
John Carmack Reveals RAGE Spinoff Mutant Bash TV for iPhone
id Software co-founder John Carmack announced that an iOS-exclusive spinoff title for the company's upcoming first-person shooter RAGE will soon debut for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.
Nov. 1, 2010
Release This: Kinect, GoldenEye 007 Debut Stateside
Release This: Kinect, GoldenEye 007 Debut Stateside
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled worldwide release list explores a week that brings the debut of Microsoft's Kinect peripheral and a selection of compatible titles, along with a Wii remake of GoldenEye 007.
Nov. 1, 2010
Microsoft Rolls Out Redesigned Dashboard Ahead Of Kinect Launch
Microsoft Rolls Out Redesigned Dashboard Ahead Of Kinect Launch
In anticipation of the debut of the Kinect hardware, Microsoft has released its latest update for the Xbox 360 dashboard, which includes a new UI, Kinect functionality, ESPN programming, and more.
Nov. 1, 2010
Square Enix Lowers Forecasts
Square Enix Lowers Forecasts
Square Enix announced it has lowered its earnings forecast for the six month period ending September 30, 2010, reporting "slower sales growth" for new titles among the list of reasons for the revision.
Nov. 1, 2010
Microsoft Announces Holiday Bundle Sans Kinect
Microsoft Announces Holiday Bundle Sans Kinect
Microsoft has announced a new holiday bundle for the Xbox 360 that includes Forza Motorsport 3 and a download token for Remedy's Alan Wake, but not the company's upcoming Kinect hardware.
Nov. 1, 2010
Sony: We'll Address The 'Light' Mobile Gaming Market
Sony: We'll Address The 'Light' Mobile Gaming Market
Sony remains quiet on rumors of a "PSP Phone" in the works, but on its conference call to investors, acknowledges the evolution in the portable gaming business and its need to capture more of the smartphone and tablet arena.
Nov. 1, 2010
Attorney: Legal Community Would Be 'Surprised' If CA Game Bill Passes
Attorney: Legal Community Would Be 'Surprised' If CA Game Bill Passes
Attorney S. Gregory Boyd says that the California violent game bill "deserves thoughtful consideration," but "it would be surprising to the legal community" if the
Nov. 1, 2010
Coinstar Results Boosted As U.S. Game Rental Kiosks Expand
Coinstar Results Boosted As U.S. Game Rental Kiosks Expand
Redbox parent Coinstar this week reported quarterly sales and profits ahead of analyst expectations, as the company continued to expand roll-out of video game offerings in its automated kiosks.
Oct. 29, 2010
Scribblenauts Dev 5th Cell Debuting On Console With Hybrid For XBLA
Scribblenauts Dev 5th Cell Debuting On Console With Hybrid For XBLA
Independent developer 5th Cell this week announced the Xbox Live Arcade game Hybrid, a sci-fi departure from its million-selling kid-friendly Nintendo DS game Scribblenauts.
Oct. 29, 2010
Frogster Replaces Ousted Execs With New VPs, Managing Directors
Frogster Replaces Ousted Execs With New VPs, Managing Directors
After dismissing several executives last month, Berlin-based MMORPG publisher Frogster Interactive (Runes of Magic) has promoted and appointed three members of its staff to managing director and vice president roles.
Oct. 29, 2010
Moshi Monsters Reaches 29 Million Users
Moshi Monsters Reaches 29 Million Users
UK-based Mind Candy, developer and publisher of child-targeted MMO Moshi Monsters, revealed that its free-to-play game has reached 29 million registered accounts spread out across 150 countries.
Oct. 29, 2010
Analysis: Consoles And Kids - The Generation Gap
Analysis: Consoles And Kids - The Generation Gap
Gamasutra editor-at-large Chris Morris discusses the potential resurgence of 'edutainment' games, talking to Southpeak and examining Warner Bros' moves into the relatively neglected category.
Oct. 29, 2010