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Capcom’s Xbox One exclusive Dead Rising 3 shipped 1m units prior to the end of last year, the publisher has announced. The figure was reached within a month of the game’s launch, and brings lifetime numbers for the franchise to 7m units shipped. "With the popularity of the Xbox One …
Read More »Ex-Infinity Ward vets take to Kickstarter with To the Death
A pair of indie studios led by a trio of industry veterans have launched a Kickstarter campaign for 2D action side-scroller, To the Death. Representing Scary Monstro, Todd Alderman and Francesco Gigliotti previously served as lead designer and engineer (respectively) at Infinity Ward – specifically on the Call of Duty …
Read More »Don’t Starve surpasses 1m players, Klei mulling Vita and mobile
Indie developer Klei Entertainment has revealed its open world survival horror game Don’t Starve has accumulated 1m players on the PC platform alone. Speaking with Edge, Klei’s Corey Rollins revealed the figure was actually reached ahead of the title’s release on PS4. Well before the end of 2013 we had …
Read More »Microsoft and Machinima defend YouTube Xbox One deal
Microsoft and Machinma have responded to yesterday’s report on the pair’s confidential Xbox One endorsement arrangement, claiming that the deal was a typical marketing partnership.” In a joint statement to Polygon, the companies denied the deal involved any shady practices – a notion that could be questioned by the US …
Read More »Harmonix’s unannounced Xbox One Kinect game cancelled – rumour
Harmonix is rumoured to have put an end to the development of an unannounced Xbox One Kinect effort. Game industry detective Superannuation’s latest post on Kotaku points to the LinkedIn profile of the studio’s senior level designer, Rob Stokes. Stokes states on his page that the project’s development has been …
Read More »Candy Crush developer gains approval for ‘candy’ trademark publication
Candy Crush developer King has received approval from the US Patent and Trademark Office over the trademarking of the term candy.” Gamezebo reports if the trademark is published without opposition, the free-to-play studio will receive exclusive use of the term in any video games and clothing products. Should that occur, …
Read More »Microsoft paying YouTube content producers for Xbox One coverage – report
Microsoft reportedly made deals with several Machinima video partners for extra pay, provided they promote Xbox One without mentioning any endorsement from the firm. A piece on Ars Technica alleges that the terms of the promotion included an extra $3 per thousand views bonus from Microsoft to video producers highlighting …
Read More »Fable Trilogy bundle confirmed, may launch alongside Fable Anniversary
A Fable Trilogy bundle containing Fable Anniversary, Fable 2, and Fable 3 is in the works for Xbox 360, Microsoft has revealed. A company spokesperson confirmed to Gamespot that the bundle is real, and will arrive alongside the original Fable’s HD remake, Fable Anniversary. "The Fable Trilogy bundle in the …
Read More »Disney Infinity reaches 3m units sold
Disney Infinity has moved 3m starter packs since its launch, Disney Interactive has announced. President of Disney Interactive Jimmy Pitaro revealed the figure to the New York Times, following the game’s inclusion in the latest NPD monthly report. We’re thrilled that families and gamers alike have embraced Disney Infinity,” Pitaro …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: January 12-18
The dominance of Early Access titles DayZ, Rust, and Starbound is evident again this week, as the trio continues to set the pace on the Steam’s latest top sellers chart. The games finished first, second, and third respectively – ahead of The Banner Saga in fourth, and Next Car Game …
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