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Future has recruited a new editorial team for its Official Nintendo Magazine. And the new recruits are currently redesigning the mag and website to coincide with the launch of Wii U. Former ONM editor Chandra Nair has returned to Future Publishing in the role of editor-in-chief for the firm’s Nintendo …
Read More »Nintendo wins in Wiimote patent lawsuit
Nintendo has emerged victorious in a patent lawsuit filed by Copper Innovations Group. The suit was first filed back in 2008 and claimed the Wiimote and Wii console infringed on the group’s 1996 patent for a ‘hand held computer input apparatus and method.’ Summary judgment was granted in Nintendo’s favor …
Read More »The War Z nets over 100k beta registrations in first 24 hours offered
Arktos Entertainment Group and Hammerpoint Interactive have revealed their upcoming MMO The War Z brought in over 100k closed beta registrations within 24 hours of being announced. The response in the first week since we announced the game has been incredible and it’s totally inspired the team,” said senior game …
Read More »Ouya Kickstarter exclusive edition and Vevo music video deal revealed
Ouya’s Kickstarter has surpassed the $6m mark entering the homestretch, and the creators aren’t about to let it finish with a whisper. The company has announced a new Kickstarter-exclusive edition Ouya console for those who plunk down $140 or higher for the campaign. The console comes in a darker colour …
Read More »Google cracks down on fake apps
Apps must not have names or icons that appear 'confusingly similar' to existing products
Read More »Game4u Resident Evil 6 contest winner
The Game4u Resident Evil 6 contest ended a couple of days ago, and before we announce the winner, here’s the correct answer to our contest question. We asked: Which Resident Evil 6 edition is exclusively available for pre-order at Game4u? The correct answer is the Collector’s Edition. While the Standard …
Read More »PayPal veteran joins Bigpoint
Online games giant Bigpoint has hired PayPal veteran Jochen Siegert as head of payment. Siegert is the former director of EMEA strategy and business development at PayPal Europe. He has over 12 years of experience in the payment industry. He built up PayPal’s European financial products department and lead the …
Read More »GREE, MadCatz and NetDragon join ESA
US trade body ESA has seen its members grow to 34 with the additional of GREE, MadCatz and NetDragon Websoft GREE and NetDragon Websoft are two of the biggest names in social and mobile games right now, while MadCatz – famed for its accessories – has recently become a fully-fledged …
Read More »Jay Z producing NBA 2K13
Global rap superstar Jay Z is the executive producer of NBA 2K 13. What the devil does the 99 Problems singer have to do with a basketball video game? I’ll let the press statement explain: "Jay Z’s interests and influences extend well beyond his illustrious?music career as a 14-time Grammy …
Read More »Virtual Reality gaming headset takes to Kickstarter
Oculus Rift to offer stereoscopic 3d experience
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