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Yesterday, Microsoft Japan president Yasuyuki Higuchi said that the Xbox One would be delayed a little in Japan compared to North America, calling it a ‘Tier 2 country’ as far as the console’s launch strategy goes. That’s not surprising since both predeeding Xbox consoles have performed poorly in Japan, but …

Zynga CEO's mostly stock-based compensation totals $92 million over five years

Microsoft has declared Halo 4 as MS Studios best-selling title ever in the US. The company announced that 343 Industries’ franchise entry has bested Halo 3 for sales during each respective launch year,” – meaning the game has surpassed its predecessor in terms of launch year sales, but not yet …

The upcoming HD re-release compilation of Final Fantasy X/X-2 will reportedly pack a totally new ending cut scene, complete with newly-recorded voice acting and scribed by the games’ scenario writer Kazushige Nojima. Siliconera reports on Japanese publication Shounen Jump’sreveal of the new 30-minute ending. One that will take place at …

Don Mattrick’s move from Microsoft to Zynga has been widely criticized as jumping from one sinking ship to another, but some in the money matters business think the hiring could prove a major factor in reversing the direction of the social game company’s stock. Kotaku reports on several personalities from …

Japanese localisation pays off for leading mobile developer

Aphelio's Kraig Walker on why some forms of elitism in gaming can be positive

Also under the knife: Nintendo Web Framework, Mark Pincus and The Develop Awards

'We have access to a whole new set of talent in gaming that we didn't have before'

Scheme can encourage development of innovative and culturally British titles, says Guillaume de Fondaumiere