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Wii owners will be able to download demos of key WiiWare titles through a new service that launches this week. Nintendo announced that the first demos would be made available this Friday, and new ones will be added on a regular basis. However, the demos will only be available for …
Read More »Namco US layoffs ‘affects 90 staff’
Development work to be sent back to Japan, firm says
Read More »90 layoffs expected at Namco US
Namco Bandai’s US arm is planning to lay off up to 90 of its staff. These job losses have been attributed to the company’s recent restructuring in which it combined its online game and mobile businesses to form single division, according to VentureBeat. The layoffs were confirmed by Namco’s vice …
Read More »Namcos Miller joins online games firm
David Miller has left Namco Bandai Partners to join up-and-coming online gaming firm Samvo. He takes up the role of marketing executive and will be responsible for driving communications about Samvo’s online gambling platform. While the firm is popular in Asia, this appointment is part of its strategy to raise …
Read More »Jacko glove bundled with Ubi game
Ubishop customers will find a special edition glove bundled in with their Wii copy of Michael Jackson: The Experience. The garment is a replica of the familiar glove that the late King of Pop wore during some of his most famoust performances. It is exclusive to Ubisoft’s online store and …
Read More »Capcom sales rise to ¥40m
Capcom has announced its financial results for the first six months of the current financial year. Net sales for the six months ending September 30th, 2010, came in at 40,706 million – an increase of 4.7 per cent when compared to the same period last year. This was primarily drive …
Read More »Kingmaker: Fables crown jewel
The Fable III Kingmaker smartphone app is leading Microsoft’s marketing rally for the upcoming RPG. The unique marketing tool has already pulled thousands of potential gamers. The response has been phenomenal – over 60,000 people have signed up, which is a fantastic result,” Microsoft’s director of Xbox and Entertainment Stephen …
Read More »Changes afoot for Games For Windows Live
Online PC games portal to be streamlined
Read More »Fable III gets new purchase incentives
Fable III has become the latest title to encourage gamers to buy new rather the pre-owned by offering exclusive DLC. Xbox 360 owners who pick up a brand new copy of Peter Molyneux’s latest fantasy epic will find a code for a range of in-game items inserted into the box, …
Read More »Revamp for Games for Windows Live
The Games For Windows Live Marketplace will be revamped next month. As well as an aesthetic redesign, the service will be receiving a host of new features, including an Xbox Live-style Deal of the Week, pre-order incentives and more, according to Joystiq. Microsoft group product manager Peter Orullian also told …
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