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Speculation is rife that the next generation of consoles will be focused on download titles, and Ubisoft says it is laying the groundwork now for a new digital strategy to match. When asked about the rise of simultaneous boxed product and download releases, the publisher’s VP of digital Chris Early …
Read More »Molyneux ready to leave retail behind
Unshackled from Microsoft, legendary British games developer Peter Molyneux is working on a new game – but it might not see a retail release. In an interview with MCV and sister publication Develop, Molyneux said it is tough for retailers to compete with digital channels. I am certainly not that …
Read More »Gamefly funding mobile game development
Gamefly has invested themselves into mobile gaming development and publishing. The company has been known for years as a retail rental service, but it appears in this transitional period they’re exploring their options. "We’re going to be doing some pub-funding," said Gamefly’s editorial director Garnett Lee during the last week’s …
Read More »Max Payne mobile edition hits iOS
A mobile edition of Remedy’s shooter Max Payne has appeared on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. The offering (priced at $2.99) includes Retina resolutions support, custom controls, several aiming modes, and more regarding items tailored for touch screen devices. The game requires an iPhone 3GS to play, and …
Read More »March NPD: Mass Effect 3 on top, year-over-year decline
The sales figures for March have arrived via the NPD, with Mass Effect 3 out in front and overall numbers down compared to March 2011. Industry sales during the past month totaled $1.10bn, 25 percent less than the same period in 2011. Hardware sales were down 35 percent, accounting for …
Read More »Nintendo registers domain for Super Mario 4
Nintendo has quietly registered a domain for ‘supermario4.com’. An IGN reader spotted the filing, and the site furthers the discussion by considering if it relates to the new 2D Mario adventure game Nintendo announced at its last investor’s presentation earlier this year. Outside of a release date that was to …
Read More »Gamefly to fund mobile game development
Rental service turns mobile publisher
Read More »Miyamoto ponders A Link to the Past remake
Nintendo's game wizard keen on 3DS version of SNES classic
Read More »EA confirms Crysis 3, unveiling title next week
EA has confirmed reports that Crysis 3 is in the works, with an official reveal set for the other side of the weekend. "The best kept secret in shooters just can’t be contained. Stay tuned for more information on April 16th," the publisher told Joystiq. No more details than that …
Read More »Berlusconi party pushes Italy games tax breaks
Digital Agenda Initiative proposes tax credits on production and national distribution
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