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The developer behind indie title Dustforce has explained the importance of digital sales promotions to the eventual success of the title. Hitbox launched the game in January 2012. It admits in its very thorough report that it had no idea what kind of sales performance it ought to expect. But …
Read More »Calls for digital Darkstalkers release were not matched by sales, Capcom reveals
It’s one thing taking to the internet to say how badly you want a game to be re-released. It’s another thing to altogether to then go and spend money on it. Capcom admitted recently that it might have come to the end of the road when it comes to re-releasing …
Read More »Ubisoft readies digital range for summer
Gamers unserved by a quiet summer release schedule might find solace in raft of new digital games from Ubisoft. The firm is looking to take advantage of a barren period for boxed games with a clutch of download titles – including a swift follow up to Xmas hit Far Cry …
Read More »Can Ouya crack digital retail riddle?
When it comes to Ouya, much of the excitement has focused on the physical box itself: a cheap 99 Android console made famous on Kickstarter. The hardware launches on June 4th, will be stocked by GAME, and will launch with hundreds of smartphone games rebuilt for TV. But the platform’s …
Read More »SimCity makes digital-only move to Mac on June 11th
The Mac version of EA’s SimCity will be released on June 11st, the publisher has confirmed. It will only be released digitally, although those who buy it will also get the PC version for free, and vice versa, with synchronised play across both platforms. Current PC owners will be able …
Read More »Halo 3: ODST released as a single-player download
What do you have if you remove the multiplayer component of Halo 3: ODST? A tempting $14.99 Xbox Live Marketplace download. Microsoft has repackaged its 2009 Xbox 360 shooter, stripping out its MP components (Halo 4 is available to cater for that) and leaving it as a single standalone adventure. …
Read More »Hackers break into uPlay, download Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon for free
A group of Russian hackers have apparently discovered an exploit that allows them to download games from Ubisoft’s uPlay store for free. And furthermore, it has allegedly allowed them to get their hands on Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon – a game that has got plenty of press inches over …
Read More »Microtransactions could be headed to Halo 4
Halo 4’s executive producer has said that Microsoft is considering the introduction of microtransactions in the game. The news comes as the last piece of DLC included in the game’s Season Pass – the Castle map pack – is released worldwide. "I think Halo certainly has the potential for those …
Read More »‘The barrage of points cards at retail is not ideal’
The sheer number of points cards at retail is confusing, warn publishers. Points and subscriptions have been a significant area of growth for retail over the last 12 months. But Activision’s VP of Call of Duty, David Tyler, admits that publishers and payment specialists are still testing out what works. …
Read More »Telltale turns to DC’s Fables series for next episodic release
The fantasy world of DC’s Fables comics series will provide the basis for the next set of episodic games from Telltale. The studio has, as if you needed reminding, recently enjoyed tremendous success with its five-part episodic gaming series based on The Walking Dead IP. Its new series will be …
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