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Read More »APB acquisition rumoured
Online games developer and publisher K2 has acquired the APB IP from the administrator of collapsed Dundee studio Realtime Worlds, inside sources have told Develop. California based K2 Network, a heavily VC-funded company responsible for the free-to-play service GamersFirst, has reportedly spent in the region of 1.5 million for the …
Read More »Realtime Worlds’ final game ‘bought by K2’
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Read More »PlayStation enjoying Latin boom
Sony is to embark on a dedicated marketing campaign in Latin America following a tremendous boom for the PlayStation market in the region. The new ad spots, made by sector specialist Saatchi & Saatchi, feature both the PS3 and PlayStation Move and focus on a character called ‘babyman’ (who has …
Read More »Windows Phone 7 off to slow start
A report from TheStreet claims that on its first day of release Microsoft sold just 40,000 Windows Phone 7 units. TheStreet adds that the number doesn’t account for the 89,000 free Windows Phone 7 devices that were handed out to Microsoft employees. The numbers are thon into stark contrast when …
Read More »Capcom confirms MotoGP 10/11
Capcom has revealed that MotoGP 10/11 will be on the starting grid next spring. The PS3 and Xbox 360 title is being developed by Monumental Games and will feature all the content from the 2010 MotoGP season, whilst offering downloadable updates for the 2011 championship. "MotoGP will offer gamers the …
Read More »Don’t drink and play games, warns insurance firm
Forget the Red Ring of Death, spilt drinks are the most common cause of console damage, according to insurance firm Protect Your Bubble. Targeting gamers during the biggest release week of the year so far, the online broker highlights the arrival of Black Ops and Kinect, but warns that technology …
Read More »OPINION: The problem with new IP
It’s been a great year for new games franchises. In fact, last month was one of the most promising with the release of both Enslaved and Vanquish. But both failed to set the chart on fire – Enslaved flashed into the top 10 for one week, Vanquish didn’t even make …
Read More »Do we need to rethink new IP?
Why are we asking this now?It’s been a great year for new games franchises. In fact, last month was one of the most promising with the release of both Enslaved and Vanquish. But both failed to set the chart on fire – Enslaved flashed into the top 10 for one …
Read More »Rock Band DLC abandons older titles
Owners of either Rock Band or Rock Band 2 will not be able to download any future releases on the title’s in-game app store. Effective as of October 26th 2010, all DLC releases will work exclusively with Rock Band 3 only. Owners of the new game will be able to …
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