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QA and localisation firm Partnertrans is to shut down its Brighton office in favour of two new divisions in Montreal and the US, the company has confirmed. Iris Ludolf, co-founder of the German headquartered outfit, said the company has been gradually reducing its UK workforce by not replacing workers who …
Read More »LEGO ‘excited’ by Minecraft project
With fans of both Lego and Minecraft both eagerly awaiting news ona possible collaboration between the two, Lego has commented on theCuusoo projectin a statement today. "It is still too early to say whether Minecraft play sets will become a Lego product," said Paal Smith-Meyer, head of the Lego new …
Read More »Microsoft publishing contract to be awarded at IGF
'First-party' XBLA publishing offer goes to the winner
Read More »FEATURE: The Rise of Renting
For all the downbeat headlines, store closures and plummeting consumer spending, not every area of games retail is suffering. Yes, sales of new and used games have dropped significantly year-over-year. And yes, many firms operating in digital are on the rise. But there is one area of the boxed games …
Read More »FEATURE: Ubisoft’s digital dream
In the space of three years, Ubisoft has acquired five online game development studios and seen digital sales soar. In the first half of its 2011/2012 financial year, Ubisoft’s online revenues rose 85 per cent year-on-year to €30m, representing 12 per cent of its overall sales. Digital accounted for just …
Read More »OnLive microconsole heads to retail this year
GAME is set to sell the OnLive microconsole in-store in time for Christmas. Others retailers should begin selling the device in 2012. It’s part of a partnership between the US cloud gaming firm and the retailer. OnLive’s microconsole will also arrive in GAME stores first. Other retailers will be able …
Read More »APPLE APP CHARTS: Angry Chickens beats Angry Birds
Digital Minds’ Angry Chickens has become the best-selling iPhone game this week, according to the latest charts from Apple. The title beat rival Angry Birds Seasons which had to settle for No.3. Angry Chickens made it to No.2 behind WhatsApp Messenger. Chess was the best-selling iPad app this week ahead …
Read More »Kids key to 3DS comeback
The studio behind the hit Cooking Mama series says 3DS will pick up momentum now kids games are coming. The firm blames the portable’s early struggles on a lack of software for the younger demographic. But now it says the games are coming – including its own title Cooking Mama …
Read More »OG wins court battle
A Californian court has blocked Ubisoft’s request for a temporary restraining order on Get Up and Dance. OG International’s dance title was allowed to go on sale as usual in the US. Its UK release was unaffected. Ubisoft claimed Get Up and Dance uses avatars and instructors that look ‘nearly …
Read More »2012 push for Zumba sequel
Zumba Fitness 2 will receive a big post-release push to ensure the title sells strongly in the New Year. The Wii fitness game from 505 has already received a splash of marketing activity. An X Factor TV ad in late October announced the sequel’s release, while TV spots have been …
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