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Valve has revealed Steam’s top selling titles for the past week, with the release of Far Cry 3 vaulting Ubisoft’s sequel to the top of the list. Black Ops II finished in the runner-up spot, ahead of several titles who made the list thanks to Steam’s Big Picture launch sale. …
Read More »Halo franchise hits 50m units sold
Microsoft has announced its Halo franchise has hit 50m lifetime sales. The series had sold 46m units heading into the launch of Halo 4, meaning the latest installment has moved roughly 4m copies so far. The first Bungie-less game in the saga made $220m on launch day. Additionally, 343 Industries’ …
Read More »IGF finalists offered Steam distribution
The Independent Games Festival and Valve have announced an agreement that will provide all of this year’s finalists with a Steam distribution offer. The festival’s official site reveals Main competition finalists will have an opportunity to accept a distribution agreement with the PC digital games giant. The competition includes several …
Read More »Far Cry 3 dev focused on next-gen online RPG – report
Ubisoft appears to be at work on a next-gen effort that aims to offer one of the best gameplay experiences ever conceived.” OXMhas unearthed Ubisoft Massive designer Marc Cartwright’s LinkedIn profile, which makes mention of a AAA next generation online RPG. Further evidence in the form of job listings have …
Read More »eSports team Quantic Gaming shut down as investors pull funding – report
North American eSports team Quantic Gaming has been disbanded after investors pulled the organization’s funding. Gamespot reports that while an official announcement has yet to be made, several team members have taken to social networks to share their thoughts. Apparently the investors ripping of the funds came without warning, as …
Read More »Xbox Live adds new entertainment apps
Xbox Live is launching a handful of various entertainment apps in select countries this week. Major Nelson has announced US subscribers can now sign-up and download Rhapsody’s streaming music app as well as Blip.TV, a service that broadcasts popular web series. Users in the UK and Germany gain access to …
Read More »Nintendo Direct: All the announcements rounded-up
Nintendo has announced a variety of items as part of today’s Nintendo Direct presentations, including launch targets for several first and third party titles. Wii Fit U will launch in the first half of 2013, and as announced at this year’s E3 will come with the Fit Meter electronic pedometer. …
Read More »Lay-offs issued as part of NCsoft Seattle realignment
NCsoft has confirmed an unspecified number of employees and contractors have been let go from its Seattle offices. The company, responding to an inquiry by PC Gamer, denied murmurs of the Seattle branch closing entirely, but did reveal several jobs had been cut in a realignment” effort. NCsoft is realigning …
Read More »Resident Evil 6 multiplayer DLC lands on Xbox 360 this month
New multiplayer DLC for Resident Evil 6 has been revealed by Capcom, with Xbox 360 grabbing exclusivity of the content for the time being. Three new multiplayer modes including ‘Predator’ (a one versus all affair), ‘Survivors’ (which adds to regular versus mode by turning killed players into zombies), and ‘Onslaught’ …
Read More »Epic Games president Mike Capps retires, remains on board of directors
Epic Games’ Mike Capps has announced his retirement from his role as president, but will stay on with the company’s board of directors in an advisory role. In a post on Epic’s official site, Capps explains that with a child on the way his transition plans include being a stay …
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