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38 Studios has successfully made a $1.125m payment to the state of Rhode Island. The news comes after reports that the MMO developer’s collapse could cost state tax payers $112m, and word from Joystiq that the studio couldn’t make payroll or pay the state. Governor Lincoln Chafee announced that the …
Read More »Dragonborn trademark filed by ZeniMax
A month after submitting applications for the Skyrim Dragonborn saying ‘Fus Ro Dah’, Bethesday parent company ZeniMax Media has filed another trademark for the term Dragonborn itself. Fusible reports the application was submitted on May 15th. Goods and services within the filing include computer/console game software and downloadable software offered …
Read More »GameStop to provide mobile phone plans
In an unexpected move, Gamestop will begin offering mobile plans in the US on AT&T’s network. Techcrunch reports the move, with a website for Gamestop Mobile going up and subsequently being pulled over the last several hours seemingly confirming the news. Gamestop will not actually be selling phones themselves, but …
Read More »Rayman Origins 3DS dated for June
The 3DS version of Rayman Origins will finally arrive next month. According to the just released trailer, owners of Nintendo’s latest handheld will finally get their crack at the title on June 5th in North America and June 8th in Europe. The demo arrived for the game on the 3DS …
Read More »Konami confirms Metal Gear Solid HD launch date
Konami has officially announced a June 12th launch date for Metal Gear Solid HD Collection in North America. Retailers previously listed the US date, along with word of a ‘late June’ release for the Vita port in European markets. The new version lets players sync save files with the PS3 …
Read More »NASCAR The Game: Inside Line revealed, slated for 2012
Activision has announced a new licensed NASCAR title set to arrive this year. NASCAR The Game: Inside Line is in development by Eutechnyx, the studio behind the previous NASCAR title. The title will offer 23 officially licensed tracks, filled with Sprint Cup Series drivers, teams, and cars. An in-depth career …
Read More »The Walking Dead sells 1m episodes
The Walking Dead has surpassed 1m episode sales just two weeks after launch, Telltale has announced. Joystiq confirmed with the developer that episode sales count each episode sold in the season pass offering (five episodes total), as well as individual episode one sales. The most exciting aspect of getting off …
Read More »Steam launches remote game downloads feature
Valve has brought Steam’s remote downloads feature out of beta, letting users of the digital distribution service manage their personal game catalogs through browsers and mobile apps. Users may log into the Steam website or use Steam’s iOS/Android mobile app to access their library anywhere, and download items such as …
Read More »Free Max Payne 3 DLC released
Rockstar has announced free DLC for Max Payne 3, available now for owners of the game on PSN and Xbox Live. The Gorilla Warfare pack focuses on the multiplayer aspect of the game, and first and foremost carries a gorilla mask that provides players with extra adrenaline for melee kills …
Read More »Activision, EA settle Modern Warfare case
Activision and EA have agreed to file a settlement agreement in their Call of Duty dispute. A joint statement by the two publishers requesting the settlement reads that both parties ‘have agreed to put this matter behind them.’ The case began when Infinity Ward’s Jason West and Vince Zampella sued …
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