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Further redundancies hit Canada and US offices
Read More »Platinum linked to Darksiders acquisition
The executive director of Platinum Games has said he would love to buy the Darksiders IP from THQ. The Vigil Games-developed IP is currently still up for grabs after no companies made a bid for the studio or franchise in yesterday’s THQ auction. Taking toTwitter, as spotted byPolygon, Atsushi Inaba …
Read More »Average UK games salary falls to £29,358 – find out more in this week’s MCV
This week’s MCV – which isnow available to view online–reveals that the average games salary in the UK fell by almost 4,000 to just under 30,000. This figure comes from the results of our annual salary survey, which are printed in full and analysed in this week’s issue. We also …
Read More »Ouya controller gets redesign ahead of release
Hardware interface for Android-powered console gets rejig based on developer feedback
Read More »Apple finally takes action on underage labour
Apple has stuck to its word and begun to cut ties with Chinese suppliers who are found to employ underage workers. Apple last year joined forces with the Fair Labor Association (FLA) after a report from the organisation found evidence of the practise at some of Apple’s suppliers. Now the …
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 »Logitech to exit console peripherals space
Peripherals manufacturer Logitech has decided to exit the console peripherals business following poor third quarter financial results. The company reported a $180 million loss for the October-December 2012 period, prompting a review of its product strategies. Continued weakness in the global PC market was the primary factor in our disappointing …
Read More »Xbox revenues fall by $1bn
Computing giant attributes 29% drop to fewer console sales
Read More »Producer admits to on-disc DLC in Disney Infinity
Upcoming not-Skylanders game Disney Infinity will have post-release DLC sitting snugly on the disc. On-disc DLC is a very touchy subject and has previously led to publishers such as Capcom being forced to shy away from the practise amidst heavy criticism from some quarters. The argument against states that consumers …
Read More »THQ Montreal making new IP for new owner Ubisoft
Ubisoft has officially confirmed its acquisition of THQ Montreal. With it comes the publishing rights to the Obsidian-developed RPG South Park: The Stick of Truth as well as a new, yet-to-be announced IP in development” at the former THQ studio. This deal adds experienced developers to our internal creative teams …
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