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Read More »Report: Microsoft working on Xbox TV
Set-top box to support Xbox entertainment and casual gaming apps
Read More »EA: 70% of free-to-play gamers give up after a day
Free-to-play games on average lose 70 per cent of their userbase within the first day, says EA’s play4Free VP Sean Decker. Speaking at the London Games Conference 2012, Sean Decker provided a wealth of information for developers about how to become a success in the F2P market. He said that …
Read More »70% of free-to-play users leave after first day
LGC12: EA Play4Free VP Sean Decker shares his secrets and advice for being an F2P success
Read More »ANALYSIS: The rise of Assassin’s Creed
November 16th, 2007: Ubisoft releases risky but ambitious new IP Assassin’s Creed. It debuts at No.1 in the UK charts, dethroning little-known shooter Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. In week two, Assassin’s Creed prevents the latest Need for Speed from topping the charts – the first time in three …
Read More »Strict tax laws holding back Brazil game industry
Brazilian developers warn piracy isn't the only issue choking its sector
Read More »Region Focus: Brazil
After years of struggle, the South American country's development sector is establishing itself as a powerful emerging market
Read More »THQ fends off default with forbearance deal
Publisher protected from creditors' legal action until January 15th next year
Read More »THQ CFO Paul Pucino resigns
Head of finance at troubled company resigns as publisher enters loan forbearance agreement
Read More »Ubisoft launches ZombiU iPhone app ahead of Wii U
Ubisoft today launched the ZombiU iOS app to coincide with the arrival of the game at the end of the month. The app contains an ‘infection simulator’ which provides information on the virus and gives consumers the chance to see what they would look like if riddled with the virus. …
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