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Read More »Windows-specific Kinect hardware on the way
Having enjoyed success on Xbox 360, Microsoft is to take Kinect to the next stage of its development with a Windows-specific version of the hardware – as well as a potential improvement to the Xbox 360 product. The company had already announced a suite of PC development tools for the …
Read More »PS Vita – 11 games for European launch
SCEE this evening revealed more details about the February 22nd launch of its new handheld games device. PlayStation Vita will come with 11 first-party launch games the firm announced at a London briefing this evening. The firm’s Sony Worldwide Studios Europe Michael Denny claimed that the line-up is one of …
Read More »Old Republic could steal 1m WoW players
The global launch the Star Wars MMO could trigger a mass-exodus of World of Warcraft subscribers, according to new analyst data. Lazard Capital Markets has downgraded Activision Blizzard’s stock from ‘buy’ to ‘neutral’ after a recent survey found that more than half of existing World of Warcraft subscribers have grown …
Read More »UPDATED: MS responds to The Sun claims, says XBL "has not been hacked"
Though MCV contests that users falling for fake phishing emails are not Microsoft’s responsibility, the platform holder has responded to claims made in today’s copy of The Sun. The paper this morning reported that users of the service were being robbed by online conmen. What it failed to adequately highlight, …
Read More »Gameforge axes free-to-play game following layoffs
Servers will shut off in December as active user numbers fall
Read More »Pickford attacks BAFTA Game Awards
A prominent indie developer has listed extensive criticisms of the BAFTA Game Awards and its organisers. Ste Pickford said the glitzy annual event ‘ghettoises’ the triumphs of small-scale independent work, and is too preoccupied with big-budget triple-A titles. He also claimed the Awards’ genre-based categories are pointless for celebrating the …
Read More »BAFTA Game Awards ‘ghettoises indies’
Ste Pickford calls for end to 'big-budget preferences'
Read More »Microsoft offers Kinect software investment handout
Microsoft is on the hunt for ten new games and applications that make inspired use of the Kinect motion controller, and is offering investment and support to help tempt developers to take part. Known as theKinect Accelerator Program, those approved to take part will be given $20,000 in seed investment, …
Read More »Square Enix opens second Montreal studio
New division to build Hitman title; Publisher also outlines plan to bolster its Deus Ex studio Eidos Montreal
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