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Read More »Nintendo not accepting Wii U submissions from Japanese indie developers
Quick – there might be a new indie villain in town! Nintendo has confirmed that, for reasons which remain unclear, it is not currently allowing indie developers from Japan to submit games for possible release on Wii U. "The policy in question is the decision of Nintendo’s department responsible for …
Read More »SOURCEBOOK: White Room Games profile
Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with White Room Games. White Room Games Ltd Sector:Gaming Accessories and MerchandiseYear Established:2009Number of employees: 5Address:Campion House, Green Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4HQPhone:01562 820 010 Key contacts:Luiz Ferreira, Founder & Director – Luiz.Ferreira@whiteroomgames.com Website:www.whiteroomgames.comEmail:info@whiteroomgames.comTwitter:@whiteroomgamesFacebook:Click HereLinkedIn:Click Here White Room …
Read More »Xbox One could outnumber PS4 3-to-1 at launch, Xbox One price cut incoming?
Microsoft could win the first round of the next-gen battle through raw numbers, one analyst has claimed. Colin Sebastian says that supply chain checks suggest Microsoft may have the benefit of a 2-3x unit advantage at launch compared to Sony’s PS4". And with both machines quickly running out of pre-order …
Read More »VIDEO: 13 minutes of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag gameplay
Ubisoft has released an extremely exciting 13-minute gameplay video for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Game Director Ashraf Ismail takes us deeper into the world of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag with this new commented gameplay video,” the official blurb reads. Embark on a journey with Edward and discover his …
Read More »Eidos Montreal boss quits citing Square Enix’s "lack of courage"
The former head of Deus Ex: Human Revolution developer Eidos Montreal has resigned. In a statement to MCV’s sister siteDevelop, Stephane D’Astous said the company also suffered from a lack of leadership, courage and communication, and that he was not able to do his job properly as a result. He …
Read More »EA Q1: Origin surpasses 50m users, Battlefield 3 Premium subs over 4m
EA has confirmed Battlefield 3 Premium subscriber and Origin user numbers are still on the rise. As part of its quarterly earnings report announced earlier today, the company revealed recent milestones for both its digital content service and Battlefield 3’s paid subscription model. Battlefield 3 Premium surpassed 4m total subs, …
Read More »EA Q1: FIFA 13 saw $70m through digital sales in last three months
FIFA 13 has brought in $70m in revenue from digital sales over the past three months, according to EA. The firm included the figure in its Q1 FY2014 financial report earlier today, noting that the $70m is derived on a non-GAAP basis. The total amounted to a 92 per cent …
Read More »EA Q1: Packaged goods slump while digital revenue soars
EA has reported its financial results for the period between April 1st and June 30th, announcing a massive increase in digital revenue. While total earnings were down slightly at $949m (a $6m YOY difference), digital net revenue reached $482m during the quarter – a major increase over Q1 2013’s $342m. …
Read More »Ex-Eidos Montreal head resigns over ‘irreconcilable differences’
Stephane D'Astous lashes out at Square Enix's lack of leadership, courage and communication
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