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Warner Brothers International Entertainment has signed a deal for the distribution, sales, and marketing of the complete 2012 Codemasters lineup in North and South America. Codemasters’ distribution has previously been handled by THQ, which has hit trouble of late, closing several studios and laying off hundreds of employees. AsGamasutrapoints out …
Read More »Rumour: Xbox Lite is Microsoft’s E3 reveal
Established Xbox rumour-monger ‘MS Nerd’ has claimed Microsoft will reveal a new Xbox Lite console at E3 in June. The device, he says, will be similar in design to Apple TV, containing an ARM-based architecture and retailing for something in the region of 100. It will focus on Xbox’s networked …
Read More »Minecraft reaches $80m revenue
The indie phenomenon that is Minecraft has hit a stout $80m in revenues, with over five million copies sold. Along with the gaudy sales stats, the game also boasts a whopping 25m registered players. Five million new users have joined just in the past month. Developer Mojang currently employs 25 …
Read More »South Park: Tenorman’s Revenge hits XBLA this week
South Park Digital Studios has announced that its XBLA exclusive title South Park: Tenorman’s Revenge will arrive this Friday, March 30th. The downloadable sidescroller has players controlling the typical quartet of Cartman, Stan, Kyle and Kenny in a platforming adventure through time and space. The game boasts drop-in multiplayer and …
Read More »Call of Duty creative strategist Robert Bowling leaves Infinity Ward
Infinity Ward lead and Activision employee Robert Bowling has stepped down from his position as Call of Duty creative strategist. "Today, I resign from my position as Creative Strategist of Call of Duty, as a lead of Infinity Ward, and as an employee of Activision," Bowling stated onTwitter. He leaves …
Read More »Codemasters signs Warner Bros distribution deal
WBIE takes duties from troubled THQ
Read More »Irish GAME staff considering sit-in due to redundancy dispute
Some staff from GAME’s 13 Irish stores are reportedly considering a sit-in protest over unpaid redundancy. Administrators PwC have told staff they will pay them their March wages but nothing beyond – including their April pay from their notice period and any redundancy compensation. Instead, PwC has told staff to …
Read More »Adventure Time DS game in the works
Pendleton Ward has announced a game adaptation of his hit cartoon series Adventure Time is in development for Nintendo DS. The Adventure Time DS game will release later this year sometime,” Pendleton Ward announced on Twitter (via Tiny Cartridge). I’m gonna be working on it with WayForward Technologies.” WayForward Technologies …
Read More »PwC: GAME job losses are "regrettable"
Administrators PwC have said that today’s loss of over 2,000 jobs at GAME and Gamestation is regrettable” but that the move will place the company in a stronger position”. And furthermore, the company still intends to agree a sale for GAME’s remaining assets and for the company to continue trading …
Read More »Develop in Brighton call for speakers ends Friday
More than 1,500 developers expected to attend summer industry event
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