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The visual fidelity of tablet and mobile gaming is going to increase far more rapidly than is being seen in the traditional games space. That’s according to EA Labels president Frank Gibeau who told IGN that the next wave” of games for mobile devices could rival current gen consoles in …
Read More »OPINION: What’s the upside to this strange generation change?
Are publishers like EA, Ubisoft and Activision being smart by releasing their games as cross-generation titles this Christmas? I actually think they are hedging their bets for sales’ sake. E3 and its fallout has proven that this Christmas we’re due a transition with some unprecedented activity. We’ve never had such …
Read More »Kislyi: Don’t be afraid of making niche games
Even a small audience can have big value on a global market, says Wargaming boss
Read More »Pachter: Nintendo is "in a world of trouble right now"
The release of Wii U came two years too late to save Nintendo from a poor showing in the coming console battleground, it has been claimed. Nintendo’s in a world of trouble right now,” Michael Pachter told ABC News 10. By the time they did launch a console that stacks …
Read More »Check out the ultimate guide to games retail in the latest MCV
This week’s issue of MCV features a full run-down of the UK games retail landscape, including the names of all the buyers working at the biggest chains. We also speak to Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot on Hollywood movies, TV shows and and next generation consoles. There’s a whole lot more, …
Read More »Price: Xbox One ditching restrictive dev policies
Studios will be closer to consumers and able to make regular updates, says Insomniac head
Read More »Kinect 2.0 to drive targeted, integrated Xbox One advertising platform
Advertising has been a central element in the design process behind not only the Xbox One but also the Kinect 2.0 camera, Microsoft has said. That’s according to StickTwiddlers which travelled to Microsoft’s London office earlier this week to meet with Xbox Live’s advertising team. Although none of the employees …
Read More »Iwata says Nintendo must region lock due to "cultural acceptance and legal restrictions"
Nintendo looks unlikely to respond to pressure to reverse its region-locking policy with Wii U and 3DS. "From some people’s perspective, it might seem like a kind of restriction,” Nintendo president Saturo Iwata told IGN. However, we hope people can appreciate the fact that we’re selling our products worldwide. "There …
Read More »Marmalade extends Smart TV support to Roku and LG
Connected TVs offer 'endless entertainment possibilities', says head of SDK Tony Waters
Read More »Report: Microsoft Windows chief to take on Xbox role
A number of execs in line for new positions in company reorganisation expected next week
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