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World of Tanks publisher Wargaming has announced its intentions to muscle in on the console sector. The first step in this planned invasion is the acquisition of Day 1 Studios, which is the outfit behind MechAssault, MechAssault 2, FEAR, FEAR 3 and Fracture. The deal is worth $20m with the …
Read More »UPDATED: Apple officially reveals 128GB iPad
A 128GB version of the iPad 4 has been officially announced by Apple. It’s a rare example of Apple rumours proving correct, with claims of just such a model doing the rounds this last weekend. Interestingly, Apple chose not to unveil the SKU at an event or as part of …
Read More »PC gamers told not to expect enhanced Dead Space 3 performance
The PC version of Dead Space 3 will offer little in the form of graphical plusses over the console releases. That’s because developer Visceral Games felt it a bigger priority to make the game experience consistent across platforms rather than utilising the extra power afforded on many modern PCs. [The …
Read More »Could the EU be UK tax breaks’ ultimate hurdle?
We're not there yet, warns cautious Take-Two SVP Seb Belcher
Read More »Re-imagining Ni no Kuni for the West
Side's Laetitia Amoros explains how it made sure Level-5's RPG was not lost in translation
Read More »UK GAMES INDUSTRY SALARY SURVEY: What are you worth?
This year, our salary survey shows a decline in the average UK games industry yearly wage. Last year we reported the number at 33,123 – this year it is just under 4,000 less, at 29,358. This is actually back in line with broader historical data, rather than a serious decline. …
Read More »Zelda art book tops Amazon.com bestsellers
A Zelda art book is currently the best selling title on the mighty Amazon.com. The success of The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Hysteria on the American retail site was spotted by NintendoLife, which adds that the book had previously topped Amazon.com’s listing back in August of last year. Furthermore, the …
Read More »Kabam revenues exceed $200m
Social games maker looks to be another IPO candidate
Read More »Kiss senior team named
Digital distribution management outfit offering developers deals on over 50 platforms
Read More »Wii U Virtual Console not compatible with older saves
Save game data for games downloaded from the Wii’s Virtual Console will not be compatible with the upcoming Wii U versions. Nintendo announced last week that the upcoming Wii U Virtual Console will offer updated versions of previous titles that will offer off-TV GamePad support. That’s not a function available …
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