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Victor Kislyi of strategy developer Wargaming.net has spoken out on the game industry’s need for expansion, stating that the $75bn brought in annually isn’t nearly where it could be. VG247 reports on Kislyi’s talk at DICE Europe this week, where the CEO discussed the goal of $200bn in annual revenue …
Read More »Stardock opens mobile division
PC games and software developer Stardock has announced the launch of Stardock Mobile, a new division focusing on creating strategy titles for smartphones and tablets. "The goal at Stardock is to create great strategy games — whether that’s on a PC, phone or tablet," Stardock vice president Derek Paxton stated. …
Read More »IndieGameStand opens new storefront
Pay-what-you-want sale gets permanent marketplace
Read More »3DS lifetime sales surpass Wii in Japan
Lifetime sales for Nintendo’s 3DS handheld have overtaken the company’s Wii console in Japan. Games Industry reports on the latest Media Create charts, which show 3DS sales totaling over 12.75m – compared to the Wii’s 12.7m units sold. The weekly charts also show that the 3DS is dominating the software …
Read More »Valve confirms Steam Machines
Users are also allowed to hack or alter the system and use it how they see fit. Valve has detailed its plans to launch a Steam-based living room console. In fact, the firm will release multiple devices from multiple manufacturers, with the first 300 devices being sent out this year …
Read More »Valve reveals Steam Machines
Prototype for family of living-room PCs to enter beta later this year
Read More »South Park: The Stick of Truth gets 2013 release date
Ubisoft will release the final game of the year. In the midst of the busiest period of the year, South Park: The Stick of Truth will debut on December 13th on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The RPG from developer Obsidian and written by the South Park creators will also …
Read More »Apple rejects Plants vs Zombies 2 payoff claims
iOS giant denies that it paid EA to ensure Android release for F2P title was delayed
Read More »Vita SKU of Injustice: Gods Among Us outed
A new ratings classification suggests Warner Bros’ superhero brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us could be heading to Vita. The listing on Germany’s USK rating board was spotted by Siliconera, although there’s no indication of a release date. Injustice was released earlier this year for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U, …
Read More »SOURCEBOOK: VIP Computers profile
Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with VIP Computers. VIP Computers Sector:Gaming AccessoriesYear Established:1990Number of employees:250Address:4 Hardwick Grange, Warrington, WA1 4RFPhone number:0871 622 7500 Key contacts: Anthony McKenzie, Sales – anthony.mckenzie@vip-computers.co.ukDarren Jackson, Purchasing – darren.jackson@vip-computers.co.ukJason D’Cruz, Marketing – jason.dcruz@vip-computers.co.uk Website:www.vip-computers.com/ukEmail:salesgroup@vip-computers.co.ukTwitter:@vipcomputersukFacebook:vipcomputersuk Established in 1990; VIP …
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