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Free-to-play could be the go-to business model for next generation console software on PS4, Next Xbox and Wii U. That’s the impression given by Ubisoft in its post financials conference call. A surprising amount of focus was put on the next-generation consoles in the presentation. It’s interesting to think that …
Read More »Saints Row series ships 11m units
The Saints Row franchise has shipped 11m units globally, THQ has announced. The reveal was part of the publisher’s annual financial report that arrived earlier today. Saints Row: The Third (the series’ latest installment) has shipped over 4.25m copies, and according to THQ has generated the highest digital revenue of …
Read More »THQ no longer publishing Devil’s Third
THQ is actively seeking out interested parties to take on publishing duties for Ninja Gaiden creator Tomonobu Itagaki’s next title Devil’s Third. The publisher revealed that the ‘profitability profile’ of the game no longer meets their ‘internal threshold’ during its financial call to investors earlier today. The title’s future is …
Read More »South Park RPG delayed to 2013
THQ has announced that Obsidian’s upcoming South Park RPG has been pushed back to next year. The publisher revealed news of the delay during its earnings conference call earlier today. The game is rumoured to be titled ‘The Stick of Truth’, and will include turn-based combat, classes, summons, weapon augmentation, …
Read More »Darksiders II retail release date revealed
THQ has announced Vigil Games’ sequel Darksiders II will launch on August 14th. "We look forward to launching Darksiders [II] beginning on August 14 in North America," revealed THQ CEO Brian Farrell during an investor conference call earlier today. The action adventure title was previously delayed from a late June …
Read More »THQ reports $239.9m net loss for FY2012
THQ has announced financial results from its fiscal 2012 and Q4 2012. For Q4 total sales for the company reached $184.2m, up from $124.2m during the same period last year. Net losses during the fourth quarter increased to $53.2m from $44.1m last year. Full FY 2012 results show total sales …
Read More »38 Studios collapse would put Rhode Island taxpayers on $112.6m hook
The potential collapse of Rhode Island-based MMO developer 38 Studios could force state taxpayers into repaying private investors $112.6m through 2020. WPRI reports that the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation borrowed $75m for 38 Studios from private investors with interest rates between 6 and 7.75 per cent. The developer was …
Read More »Ubisoft profits rise to £30m in FY2012
French publishing giant Ubisoft has posted full-year profits of €37.3m (29.7m) for the twelve months ended March 31st, 2012. The company racked up€1.06bn (845m)in sales, up from the €1.04bn (828m) taken in the previous financial year. Its current operating income came in at €56m (44.6m). Ubisoft attributed its success to …
Read More »HMV and Microsoft raise £19k for Teenage Cancer Trust
A charity 5-A-Side football event held by HMV and sponsored by Microsoft has raised 19k for Teenage Cancer Trust. Sony Music emerged as the winners of the tournament, having come from two goals down to topple runners up OMD 4-3. Sony Music’s Ryan Slack was named as the player of …
Read More »Perry to receive Legend honour at Develop Awards
Earthworm Jim creator and Gaikai visionary David Perry is to be honoured with the Development Legend award at the July 11th Develop Industry Excellence Awards. Perry will receive the award for the impact he has made on the games industry during his three decades in the business. Having previously created …
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