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Sega Opens New UK Studio, Focused on PS Vita Development
Sega Opens New UK Studio, Focused on PS Vita Development
Sega announced this morning that it has opened a new development studio in the UK, with members of the original Sega Racing Studio, which was closed in 2008, already on board.
June 17, 2011
Interview: Majesco's Christina Glorioso And The Return Of The Uncool
Interview: Majesco's Christina Glorioso And The Return Of The Uncool
Gamasutra talks with Majesco's CMO Christina Glorioso about the company's humdrum image, dependancy on others' brands, and success with games like Cooking Mama and Zumba Fitness.
June 17, 2011
Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of June 17
Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of June 17
In the latest postings over the last seven days, Gamasutra's jobs board plays host to roles in every major discipline, including opportunities at Beachhead Activision, BioWare Austin, and The Behemoth.
June 17, 2011
West and Zampella Case Likely To Go To Trial
West and Zampella Case Likely To Go To Trial
The lawsuit filed by Infinity Ward co-founders Jason West and Vince Zampella against Activision on allegations of fraud may go to trial, as a judge has determined there is factual merit to their claims.
June 17, 2011
This Week In Console Digital Download: From Magic The Gathering 2012 To Outland
This Week In Console Digital Download: From Magic The Gathering 2012 To Outland
This week, Gamasutra rounds up the titles released for the major console and portable digital delivery services including Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 and Outland.
June 16, 2011
Xbox Live Indie Game Uprising Returning For Summer, Taking Nominations
Xbox Live Indie Game Uprising Returning For Summer, Taking Nominations
Organizers are currently accepting nominations for titles to be included in a planned summer revival of last year's Xbox Live Indie Games Winter Uprising, which is slated to start August 22.
June 16, 2011
Tapjoy Announces Android Fund, Backed By $5M Funding
Tapjoy Announces Android Fund, Backed By $5M Funding
Social app and game monetization company Tapjoy has announced a new program, the $5 million Tapjoy Android Fund, which will help selected developers port their iOS games over to the Android platform.
June 16, 2011
Online Gaming 'Reduces Likelihood Of 9th Console Generation'
Online Gaming 'Reduces Likelihood Of 9th Console Generation'
The rise of digital download content and online and mobile gaming, including services such as OnLive, reduces the likelihood of a ninth generation console cycle, according to a Digi-Capital investment review.
June 16, 2011
PSP Sits Firmly At Top Of Weekly Japanese Charts
PSP Sits Firmly At Top Of Weekly Japanese Charts
Sony's PSP continued to top the Japanese dedicated video game hardware sales charts this week, although sales of the system fell greater than for any other platform, for the week ended June 12.
June 16, 2011
Yakuza: Of the End Dominates Japanese Software Charts
Yakuza: Of the End Dominates Japanese Software Charts
Sega's Yakuza: Of the End stormed the Japanese software sales charts last week, selling more units than the rest of the top 20 combined for the week ended June 12, according to Media Create sales tracking.
June 16, 2011
Mochi Media Releases In-Game Achievements API
Mochi Media Releases In-Game Achievements API
San Francisco-based Flash game ad network and payments platform Mochi Media has released a customizable achievements API for developers using its platform, the company announced this week.
June 16, 2011
Classic Duke Nukem 3D, Others Offered In New Apogee Store
Classic Duke Nukem 3D, Others Offered In New Apogee Store
3D Realms spin-off Apogee Software is offering its legacy content in a new digital storefront launched this week, including titles in the Duke Nukem and Rise of the Triad franchises.
June 16, 2011