The original Nintendo 3DS has seen sales sharply rise this week in Japan, according to the latest sales data from Famitsu. The spike may be due to the release of Japanese 3DS exclusive Yokai Watch 2, which separately claimed the number one spot in the software Top Ten, selling more …
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Google Play downloads now outnumber iOS downloads by 60%
Global Google Play downloads exceeded iOS App Store downloads by around 60 per cent last quarter, according to a new report. According to the Q2 2014 Market Index from analyst App Annie, Google Play downloads shot up by 15 per cent compared to the same period in 2013. The growth …
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Codemasters has said that economics is the simple reason behind the decision to release stat-pumping booster pack DLC for GRID Autosport. The publisher recently came under fire for the 2.39 download, which offers a 50 per cent increase in career XP, vehicle XP and in-game online cash rewards. Regarding the …
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Read More »"A prominent YouTuber suggested we pay them £10,000 to ‘like’ a video"
YouTubers ARE being asked to cover games for money without disclosing the deals, a new report has claimed. Eurogamer reports that John ‘TotalBiscuit’ Bain admits that he has previously been offered money by publishers to cover their titles on the condition that the agreement is not disclosed. They agreed to …
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Read More »Former Panama dictator Noriega suing Activision over Call of Duty likeness
Manuel Noriega, a former military dictator of Pananama, is taking Activision to court. Hot on the heel of Lindsay Lohan’s decision to sue Rockstar over the alleged use of her likeness in Grand Theft Auto V, Noriega accuses Call of Duty: Black Ops II of the "blatant misuse, unlawful exploitation …
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
The 2026 XDS Insights Report examines how external development partnerships are evolving as they become a core part of modern production pipelines. Based on input from 250+ industry professionals, the report shows an ecosystem moving beyond delivery risk and into a new phase shaped by coordination, governance, and long-term collaboration.
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