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Apple’s range of iDevices dominate the Christmas lists of kids aged 6-12 in the US. Its success comes at the expense of Nintendo’s Wii U, which is forced into second place according to new data from Nielsen. Apple’s iPad is the most sought after gift followed by Wii U, iPad …
Read More »Region Focus: Brazil
After years of struggle, the South American country's development sector is establishing itself as a powerful emerging market
Read More »Wii U demo pods installed in GAME stores
Over a hundred GAME stores have had Wii U demo pods installed for the public. As is the way with Nintendo’s experimental approach to hardware design, explaining it is fairly tricky – getting hands on is easily the best way for the public to get their head around how it …
Read More »PICTURES: Hitman: Absolution midnight launch in Mumbai
Square-Enix and E-xpress Interactive have been quite busy in the lead up to the release of Hitman: Absolution in India. A trade and press event in Mumbai was followed up by a consumer preview showcase at Delhu’s F.o.G lounge. Games the Shop in Mumbai’s Oberoi Mall threw open its doors …
Read More »THQ thrown lifeline by lenders as investment negotiations continue
Lender Well Fargo has agreed to extend the terms of its loan to THQ, giving the publisher a new January 15th deadline to meet its demands. Wells Fargo had previously threatened to default THQ after it failed to fulfil the conditions of its agreement. But as well as extending its …
Read More »THQ fends off default with forbearance deal
Publisher protected from creditors' legal action until January 15th next year
Read More »343 seeks MMO developers for work on Halo 4 and new project
Microsoft has posted a pair of job listings in search of developers to join 343 industries for future Halo endeavors. Spotted by Gamespot, the two software engineer listings are specifically seeking out those qualified for building the next generation of backend services to power Halo 4 and our new game …
Read More »3DS looks to surpass 6m US sales with new bundle
With Nintendo closing in on 6m units sold in the US, the company has revealed a new bundle for its 3DS line. Gamespot reports the bundle will pack a Flame Red 3DS with a copy of Super Mario 3D Land pre-installed for $170. The latest 3DS hardware offering will launch …
Read More »Gamestop readies 3,000 US stores for Black Friday midnight kickoff
Gamestop is coordinating a midnight opening for over 3,000 US locations this Friday. The video game retail giant announced a 12:01 a.m. kickoff for the selected stores, with other locations set to open doors at 5:00 a.m. Stores will be offering deals throughout the extended weekend, including on Xbox 360 …
Read More »THQ CFO Paul Pucino resigns
Head of finance at troubled company resigns as publisher enters loan forbearance agreement
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