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Though commentators would have you believe that the music game genre is in a savage state of decline, new numbers from NPD Group claim that DJ Hero was in revenue terms the most successful new IP of 2009 across America and Europe. Not a bad achievement, considering it was up …
Read More »Activision sticking with DJ Hero IP
Leading global publisher Activision Blizzard has vowed to press ahead with its plans for the DJ Hero brand, having confirmed its intention to publish a sequel to the firm’s latest rhythm action IP. If you’re going to make a commitment to doing something original, the odds are that you’re not …
Read More »EA: Fewer games on the way in 2010
In an exclusive interview with MCV, EA Europe’s senior VP Jens Uwe Intat has stated that the publisher will release fewer games in 2010 than it did in 2009 – but the payoff will be an overall increase in quality. "Our aim is to do less games and do them …
Read More »Capcom bringing key IP back to Japan
Capcom has said in an investor Q&A that it intends to change the way it handles third party development partnerships with the intention of delegating new IP projects to its Japanese studios. Capcom believes that its partnership with fallen Swedish studio Grin has demonstrated the difficulty” of outsourcing projects to …
Read More »IsoHunt downed by copyright lawyers
Though Christmas day is behind us, IP holders have been given a late festive present with news that another high-profile BitTorrent site – Gary Fung’s IsoHunt – has been closed following a successful prosecution in California. A US District Court judge found that Fung and his site had infringed copyright …
Read More »EAs BioWare working on new IP?
Canadian studio BioWare may be working on an original IP project, a developer’s CV suggests. If true, BioWare’s undisclosed project would imply EA is still backing original IP – a philosophy the publisher has held since John Riccitiello took on the role as CEO back in 2007, though one which …
Read More »Gearbox turned down Bladerunner IP
The potential for a modern-day game based on classic sci-fi IP Bladerunner is obvious – and such a reality very nearly came to pass, developer Gearbox has admitted. Speaking to OXM, Gearbox president Randy Pitchford admitted: One of my partners, Brian Martell, had Bladrunner on the list of IPs we …
Read More »EA falls out of love with new IP
Rapidly changing publisher EA has revealed that as well as shedding a huge 1,500 jobs, the company has also ditched a dozen announced projects to focus on its established and successful franchises. The admission flies in the face of statements made by CEO John Riccitiello earlier this year where the …
Read More »CID The Dummy deal agreed
A dispute between Italian studio Twelve Interactive and UK firm OG International concerning the rights to the CID Dummy franchise has reportedly been resolved, according to Edge. The two set upon one another following the collapse of UK publisher Oxygen, from whom OGI – which is headed by former Oxygen …
Read More »Risk-averse retailers split market
Publishers this week debated whether retailers are too sceptical about new IP following accusations that the High Street is ‘dumbing down’. Last week MCV revealed that Rising Star Games’ Wii release Muramasa had been declined by buyers at some major chains. City Interactive’s Roy Campbell – former UK MD at …
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