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JP Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth has effectively labelled social gaming firm Zynga as worthless”. That is to say that its share value has now fallen so low – $2.35 per share, in fact – that it is no longer worth as much as its securities, which combined represent value of …
Read More »Kickstarter UK launches this month
A launch date for Kickstarter UK has been set. The service expands into the new region on October 31st, and users are allowed to start building their projects right now – though none can go live until the end of the month. Kickstarter has provided a solid FAQ post on …
Read More »TOYLOGIC: AAA games will shift toward free-to-play
Toylogic has touched on the indications of launching Xbox Live’s first free-to-play game Happy Wars, predicting that the release marks further expansion of the model – specifically into the AAA market. Studio president Yoichi Take spoke on the trending method ahead of his game’s release this Friday. "I believe it …
Read More »PlaySpan data leak compromises millions of accounts
A server breach of the PlaySpan Marketplace has led to the leaking of personal account information for millions of users. MCV sister site Develop reports the publisher-sponsored monetization firm has shut down the Marketplace site, after info including user IDs, email addresses, and encrypted passwords were found to be compromised. …
Read More »THQ closes Melbourne publishing office
Publisher opts out of direct sales in favor of distributor model
Read More »David Fincher to produce Halo 4 launch trailer
Fight Club, the Social Network and Se7en director David Fincher is to produce the launch trailer for Microsoft’s Halo 4. Visual effects maestro Tim Miller, of Scott Pilgrim vs The World fame, will act as the director. Then pair promise an emotionally-charged look at the backstory of Halo’s iconic hero, …
Read More »Call of Duty game engine criticism unfair, Treyarch claims
Critics of the Call of Duty game engine are being unfair, developer Treyarch has insisted. With high-profile FPS rivals like Crysis and Battlefield sporting relatively modern game-engines, many have been quick to point the finger at Call of Duty and its various creators’ willingness to stick with the same engine …
Read More »Hot for headsets: Audio accessories special
MCV lists the must-have audio products for gamers during peak season in our mammoth audio peripherals guide. Check out the latest audio hardware from the biggest brands and distributors. Venom01763 284181 Venom has all bases covered with its VX Comm series, a range of headsets that promise immersive audio, exceptional …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed 3 PC system requirements revealed; no Windows XP support
Ubisoft has dropped support for the Windows XP in the PC version of Assassin’s Creed 3, as is evident from the recently released minimum system requirements. Unlike FIFA 13, however, the game will support Windows 8, which will have released (23rd October) by the time the game hits shelves (23rd …
Read More »ToeJam & Earl comeback confirmed
Sega’s popular retro franchise ToeJam & Earl is making a comeback. Rumours of a re-release first circulated in July, but now Sega has officially confirmed an Xbox Live and PSN release for the Mega Drive title on November 7th. The game will cost 3.69. Also releasing on the same day …
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