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Online indie SimplyGames.com says its 2013 sales were up 120 per cent over 2012. The firm tells MCV that it’s increased its market share by 55 per cent, while its customer database has risen 23 per cent. The company points at Xbox One, PS4 and 3DS as being the big …

Developers, publishers and retailers must make sure free-to-play games are appropriate for their audience, says Square Enix. Free games has endured a backlash from core fans who accuse them of ripping off gamers and being of poor quality. Different business models give us an option to make different games for …

Helsinki studio set to hire new team of veterans to work on strategy game

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Capcom is to release the first three Phoenix Wright games on 3DS. Gematsu reports that the SKU will be called Ace Attorney 123: Wright Selection and will be released in Japan on April 14th priced at 3,990 (23). Included on the cart will be Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Ace Attorney: …

CandyJam started to combat 'trademark trolling'

Get the feeling this might be the tip of an iceberg? EA has become embroiled in the controversy surrounding behind-doors payments for coverage from YouTube video producers. Documents unearthed by NeoGaf show that EA has a program called Ronku that paid YouTubers for covering specific EA titles. It even highlights …

Companies assure users that deals are "typical promotions" and comply with Federal Trade Commission guidelines

Tactical RPG could confuse consumers and damage business, claims Candy Crush firm

Nintendo has confirmed that the delayed Pokemon Bank service has been officially launched in some regions. Specifically, Nintendo of America confirmed its availability in certain Asian countries”, adding that updates on availability in other regions” will follow at some point in the future. The 3DS app was supposed to launch …