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European publisher Rising Star opens U.S. arm, digital division
European publisher Rising Star opens U.S. arm, digital division
European publisher Rising Star Games has opened a U.S. branch in California, and intends to begin releasing titles in North America, starting with a localized version of bullet hell shooter Akai Katana.
Jan. 26, 2012
Epic's Capps, Insomniac's Price to speak at 2012 D.I.C.E. Summit
Epic's Capps, Insomniac's Price to speak at 2012 D.I.C.E. Summit
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences today announced that Epic's Mike Capps, Insomniac's Ted Price, and Blizzard's Frank Pearce will speak at upcoming panel at the 2012 DICE Summit in Las Vegas.
Jan. 26, 2012
Nintendo reduces full-year forecasts, confirms Wii U for holiday 2012
Nintendo reduces full-year forecasts, confirms Wii U for holiday 2012
Nintendo swung from a profit to a loss for the first nine months of the fiscal year, impacted by a strong yen and lower-than-expected hardware sales, as president Satoru Iwata confirmed the Wii U for this year.
Jan. 26, 2012
PS Vita's Japanese sales continue to slide as consumers wait for games
PS Vita's Japanese sales continue to slide as consumers wait for games
PS Vita's struggle to gain traction in Japan continues as the portable's weekly hardware sales sink even further, with its titles still notably absent from the country's top 20 retail software chart.
Jan. 25, 2012
Brink developer hires former FIFA director to bolster production team
Brink developer hires former FIFA director to bolster production team
Splash Damage, the London-based independent developer behind last year's Brink, has hired the FIFA series' former senior development director Griff Jenkins as its new studio production director.
Jan. 25, 2012
Gamasutra member blogs: From Rayman Origins to disenchantment
Gamasutra member blogs: From Rayman Origins to disenchantment
In highlights from Gamasutra's Member Blogs, our bloggers write about diverse topics, such as why you must play Rayman Origins, why disenchantment is the most valuable skill you can apply
Jan. 25, 2012
Rovio plans big splash for Facebook Angry Birds in February
Rovio plans big splash for Facebook Angry Birds in February
Despite slipping well past its previous summer release window, the Facebook version of Rovio's Angry Birds is still very much alive, and is due to hit the social network on February 14.
Jan. 25, 2012
Tapjoy's Android Fund reaches 130 apps worldwide
Tapjoy's Android Fund reaches 130 apps worldwide
Today, social app and game monetization company Tapjoy revealed that its Android Fund program now supports more than 130 apps worldwide, and has exponentially expanded the company's Android network.
Jan. 25, 2012
Rare digital PC sales data coming in a new ongoing report
Rare digital PC sales data coming in a new ongoing report
British trade group UKIE today revealed plans to publish its first digital PC game sales chart this February, in an effort to provide a more detailed breakdown of the digital distribution market.
Jan. 24, 2012
Apple more than doubles profits in first fiscal quarter
Apple more than doubles profits in first fiscal quarter
Apple saw its highest earnings ever during its first fiscal quarter, more than doubling it profits from the same period last year with increased sales for the bulk of its devices, the company said Tuesday.
Jan. 24, 2012
Apple has paid $4B to app developers so far
Apple has paid $4B to app developers so far
Alongside Apple's record-breaking earnings for its first fiscal quarter, the company revealed that app developers across its products have collectively earned $4 billion, $700,000 of which came from its most recent quarter.
Jan. 24, 2012
2012 Games for Change Festival issues call for proposals
2012 Games for Change Festival issues call for proposals
The organizers behind the 9th annual Games for Change Festival have issued their call for presentations, encouraging game developers to submit presentations on the creation of games that facilitate social change.
Jan. 24, 2012