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Possible asset sale still on as US arm continues breakaway strategy

The total value of the US video games market declined nine per cent in 2012. NPD estimates that the overall the sector was worth $14.8bn, down from $16.34bn in 2011. The number includes sales of physical and digital games (the latter presumably with a bit of guesswork) as well as …

Net gains attributed to growth in social and mobile business

Five finalists to have their games exhibited on the show floor

Microsoft’s Xbox Live Arcade saw revenue soar in 2012, thanks in large part to a trio of high grossing titles led by indie standout Minecraft. FADE reports Microsoft’s digital distribution platform hit $290m in annual revenue for last year, doubling 2011’s total. The growth is attributed to three specific titles: …

Social giant beats expectations with $1.28bn in revenues

Jason Rubin, Brian Farrell and Jason Kay dismissed 'without cause'

German company passed on studio because it didn't want Darksiders IP

Studio behind PlayStation All-Stars and console holder part 'on good terms'

Pieces of Fun looking for $400,000 to fund 'easy-to-use' development tool Worlds of Wander