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Iwata on mergers and acquisitions: Sometimes, some people say that Nintendo’s position will become even more solid if it purchased software companies by M&A, but I have no such intention because buying such companies will not contribute to strengthening Nintendo in the true sense. I believe that it is not …
Read More »Iwata: Any attempt to copy the Wii is “not a big threat”
Nintendo president dismisses chance that Microsoft could successfully copy the Wiimote and discusses key development issues
Read More »SouthPeak value hits $35m after new stock purchase
Developer-cum-publisher SouthPeak Interactive has finalised a deal in which its current shareholders will acquire a majority of the common stock of Global Services Partners Acquisition Corp. (GSPAC). The deal appears to be an extension of a merger agreement that took place between the two companies in January. "These transactions will …
Read More »Empire Interactive co-founder stands down
Empire Interactive CEO Ian Higgins has today announced that he will be leaving the company after 21 years. Higgins has recently overseen a period of impressive growth at Empire, during which time the firm has enjoyed success with the likes of its FlatOut series and Jackass game adaptation. In late …
Read More »Economy will force console prices down, says Activision boss
Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has predicted that the slowing economy will put pressure on console manaufacturers to lower the price of their machines. He said that the rising cost of living could render 200-plus hardware a thing of the past, as consumers tightened their belts. Speaking to Reuters, Kotick said: …
Read More »Kongregate raises $3 million investment
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos contributes to Flash game site
Read More »THQ makes development layoffs
Rainbow Studios and Sandblast Games see staff cuts
Read More »Crytek no longer PC exclusive
German developer blames piracy for multi-platform direction change
Read More »Peter Moore: EA Sports is a league apart
EA Sports president Peter Moore has likened the marketing strength of the label to that of Hollywood movies – calling it the only real brand in video games”. In an interview with GameDaily, Moore said that EA Sports division has the opportunity to touch more people than hardcore sports gamers” …
Read More »Koch Media expands into US
Koch-owned multi-format publisher Deep Silver has today announced the opening of a new US office in Los Angeles. The office will serve as headquarters for sales and marketing activities, as well as North American developer relations. "The opening of our United States office represents an important milestone in the development …
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