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Reports of job cuts taking place at Microsoft’s in-game ad firm Massive Inc are wildly inaccurate”, according to a company spokesperson. On Wednesday news emerged that Microsoft’s sustained cost-cutting measures had resulted in a 75 per cent workforce reduction at its in-game advertising firm Massive. Speaking to Develop, a company …

As part of today’s financial results, Nintendo has revealed some impressive sales numbers that demonstrate the true impact of leading IPs such as Wii Fit and Brain Training. In its last financial year Nintendo sold 26m Wii consoles, bringing its lifetime sales to over 50m. 31m DS consoles were sold …

Game Connection organiser targets industry's 'need for professional training' with June event

The fate of 3D Realms is in serious doubt as the independent developer – best known for its work on the Duke Nukem series – is reportedly closing its doors and removing its staff. Multiple sources have suggested that the developer, founded over two decades ago, will fully close down …

In contrast to some of the severe losses suffered by the world’s biggest publishers last year, Wii and DS platform holder Nintendo has posted record numbers for its financial year ending March 31st. Full-year profits hit YEN 279.1bn ($2.8bn), an increase on the YEN 257.3bn seen in the year before. …

Company spokesperson rebuffs news of a 75% workforce reduction, confirms full-time workforce has been cut by 28%

Microsoft, Acclaim, Media Molecule and Mythic reps all set to headline at July event

The Eurogamer Expo will return in the form of individual London and Leeds events this year, which will also boast on-site HMV shops. The entertainment retailer has signed on both as sponsor and official retail partner for the consumer show, which debuted last year. Eurogamer’s Expo kicks off on October …

Multiple sources claim that the developer will close down by the end of the week

THQ reported an annual net loss of $431 million, a considerable drop from its $35 million loss the year prior. THQ Chief Executive Brian Farrell opened the company’s earnings conference call on Wednesday by stating it had been a disappointing year for the California-based publisher. Sales sunk to reach $830 …