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Best Of Indie Games: Right on the Money, Officer Alfred
Best Of Indie Games: Right on the Money, Officer Alfred
Sister site IndieGames.com looks at the top PC Flash/downloadable indie titles released over the past week, including a 2D platformer that encourages players to rebuild stages and an unorthodox defense game from Jap
May 30, 2011
Retro Reveals How It Became A Nintendo-Backed Studio
Retro Reveals How It Became A Nintendo-Backed Studio
In Gamasutra's latest feature, Retro Studios (Donkey Kong Country Returns) president Michael Kelbaugh explains how his company became a Nintendo-backed stu
May 30, 2011
Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of May 27
Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of May 27
In the latest postings over the last seven days, Gamasutra's jobs board plays host to roles across the world and in every major discipline, including opportunities at PopCap, Square Enix, and Gas Powered Games.
May 27, 2011
Analysis: Does A Take-Two Takeover Make Sense?
Analysis: Does A Take-Two Takeover Make Sense?
Gamasutra editor-at-large Chris Morris discusses whether Take-Two Interactive would benefit from an acquisition at the moment, noting that anyone looking to buy will most likely "have to pony up a boatload of cash."
May 27, 2011
PSN Back Online In Asia Tomorrow
PSN Back Online In Asia Tomorrow
Sony has announced that the PlayStation Network will begin restoration in Japan and other Asian countries tomorrow, noting the contents of a 'Welcome Back' package and details grearding the identity theft measures.
May 27, 2011
Disney To Bundle Games With Animated DVDs In UK
Disney To Bundle Games With Animated DVDs In UK
Next month, Disney will reportedly begin bundling DVDs of animated properties including Cars, Tangled and Phineas and Ferb with the video games based on those properties in the UK.
May 27, 2011
Sony Network Head Schaff To Testify Before Congress
Sony Network Head Schaff To Testify Before Congress
Sony Network Entertainment president Tim Schaff will appear before a House of Representatives subcommittee to answers questions regarding breaches in customers' personal data.
May 27, 2011
Capcom Announces Phoenix Wright Film In The Works
Capcom Announces Phoenix Wright Film In The Works
A feature film adaptation of Capcom's humorous lawyer-themed adventure game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is in the works by a well known Japanese director, with plans for a 2012 release.
May 27, 2011
Interview: Kabam's $85M Facebook Slam
Interview: Kabam's $85M Facebook Slam
Kabam pitches itself as the social games company for hardcore gamers. This morning it announced $85 million in Series D funding. Gamasutra's Colin Campbell interviewed the principals to find out more.
May 26, 2011
Best Of Console Digital News: Holy Impostors Batman!
Best Of Console Digital News: Holy Impostors Batman!
Gamasutra rounds up the week's biggest news for the major console and portable digital delivery services, this time highlighting news about Gotham City Imposters and Awesomenauts.
May 26, 2011
Zuckerberg: Other Industries Need To Follow Social Gaming's Example
Zuckerberg: Other Industries Need To Follow Social Gaming's Example
Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg hopes other industries will follow the example of the social gaming industry, praising the likes of Zynga and Playfish for "baking the principles of social design".
May 26, 2011
PSN Identity Theft Protection Now Available In U.S.
PSN Identity Theft Protection Now Available In U.S.
Sony's identity theft protection program began today in the U.S., allowing PlayStation Network users to claim 12 months of free identity protection, as a result of the PSN breach.
May 26, 2011