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Computing giant ending popular indie development toolset, but DirectX will remain
Read More »Microsoft ‘phasing out’ XNA development framework
DirectX 'no longer evolving as a technology'
Read More »Nintendo rules out Wii U price cut despite "not delivering value proposition" to consumers
The price of the Wii U will not be cut by Nintendo in the near future. That’s despite, by Nintendo’s own admission, the fact that Wii U has not delivered a value proposition” to consumers. But with the company still selling the machine at a loss, it has no room …
Read More »Chinese console ban lift nears – Sony and Nintendo shares surge
Console manufacturers could be on the verge of a potentially very significant payday. The Guardian reports that talk coming from China suggests the state is preparing to lift its decade-long ban on the sale of games consoles. The ban was introduced in 2000 to safeguard children’s mental and physical development”. …
Read More »Sony launches Playstation Web Store
The Sony Entertainment Network has launched in select territories, allowing users to purchase Playstation Network and Sony Online Entertainment content from their web browser. Sony announced that the new branch of PSN’s redesign is available now for users in US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. The firm did not mention when …
Read More »Logitech to exit console peripherals market
Established peripherals firm Logitech has announced its intended departure from the console sector. The move follows a 14 per cent dip in sales in its 2013 Q3 to $615m and an operating loss of $180m. Net losses hit $195m. Sales were down 20 per cent in EMEA, 11 per cent …
Read More »Double Eleven opens publishing wing
LittleBigPlanet Vita studio to help indies on PSN
Read More »Wii U backs two key MCV Awards for retail
The first Retail Concept prize at the MCV Awards will be sponsored by Nintendo Wii U. The new category was added this year to reward retailers that have explored new ways to showcase and promote video games. Nintendo Wii U is also sponsoring the 2013 award for Mainstream Retailer. This …
Read More »Retro game catalogue Virtual Console coming to Wii U
Nintendo plans to introduce a massive catalogue of retro game downloads to the Wii U, starting with a special offer on cheap classic titles. The spring software update for the Wii U will add Virtual Console software to Nintendo eShop, with a selection of NES and Super NES games, with …
Read More »30p game offer leads Nintendo’s retro download service campaign
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the NES console, Nintendo will sell a bunch of games for 30p each starting this month. Although the anniversary promo is designed to acknowledge the firm’s 30 years of hardware heritage, the low cost will help attract more to Nintendo’s sometimes nascent download offer. …
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