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It is not yet known whether the ‘child protecting’ web censorship plans proposed by XXXXXXXXXXXXX David Cameron will harm games. But fears are mounting it might. Cameron’s preferred web filter is the TalkTalk-owned HomeSafe. It is an opt-in system for customers but the Government recommends all ISPs use it or …
Read More »(Wii) U are not alone – specialist retail backs console
UK supermarkets are ready to drop Wii U unless Nintendo can drastically turn sales around. But specialist retailers, including market leader GAME, have vocally backed the struggling console. Asda and Morrisons both told MCV this week that they have no plans to stock Wii U or its games in the …
Read More »Next-gen transition blamed for low Call of Duty: Ghosts pre-orders
Pre-orders for Call of Duty: Ghosts are down compared to last year’s Black Ops II, Activision has admitted. It would be easy (and quite possibly wrong) to label this as the beginning of Call of Duty’s decline. Indeed, former EA man John Riccitiello would likely toe that line. However, Activision …
Read More »Ghostlight will release Devil Survivor 2 on DS… provided enough people pay upfront
Devil Survivor 2 on DS will be released in the UK on the condition that consumers pay up front for its manufacture. That’s how publisher Ghostlight is pitching a new solution that will allow it to publish DS title Devil Survivor 2. We’re now offering the game for pre-order on …
Read More »Game likenesses not protected speech, rules court
EA loses appeal on first amendment grounds in NCAA college athlete case
Read More »The Train Man: Rail Simulator’s Paul Jackson
Paul Jackson is a known name in the UK video games industry. He set up the British office of EA. He helped launch FIFA and The Sims into the word. He worked at industry trade body ELSPA for 12 years. He has an OBE for his services to the games …
Read More »Activision profits up 75 percent
First quarterly report since independence shows company is cautious about the future
Read More »Star Citizen crowdfunds over $15m
Star Citizen’s crowdfunding campaign has surpassed $15m, thanks to a combination of pre-orders and pledges. Developer Cloud Imperium Games revealed the massive milestone in a post onRoberts Space Industries, while taking a jab at big publishers in the process. Ten years ago, big publishers decided space games weren’t profitable, and …
Read More »Black Nintendo 3DS XL confirmed for North America, launches this month
Nintendo has announced a black 3DS XL model is heading to retail in US and Canada this month – officially confirming last week’s advertisement leak for the handheld. While the listed release date on the ad of July 26th was incorrect, the new color (at least to those stateside) will …
Read More »Activision Blizzard Q2: $1.05bn net revenue, $4.6bn in cash and assets
Activision Blizzard has announced financial results for the second quarter of its current fiscal year, reporting net revenue of over $1bn for the period. The $1.05bn earned by Activision during the three month period was just under the $1.08bn brought in by the firm during the same portion of 2012. …
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