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Read More »Avalanche Software closed as Disney kills Infinity franchise
Nearly 300 staff laid off at creator of toy-to-life series, with Disney Interactive to no longer self-publish games
Read More »Fifth Journey developing mobile game with actor and comedian Kevin Hart
Hartbeat Digital and film company Lionsgate collaborating with studio on ‘social adventure title’
Read More »Dovetail licenses Microsoft flight sim tech
Train simulator specialist Dovetail is branching out into the flight sim sector. The company, which rebranded from RailSimulator.com to Dovetail last year and last week announced plans to dabble in fishing, has licensed Microsoft’s flight simulator tech. This doesn’t mean Dovetail will be making future Microsoft Flight Simulator titles as …
Read More »Now 3D Realms reckons it still owns the Duke Nukem license
The farcical legal fracas between 3D Realms and Gearbox has taken another twist. It was revealed last month that Gearbox is suing 3D Realms following the latter’s confirmation that it intends to release a new Duke Nukem title. Gearbox says that the IP transferred into its ownership when it bought …
Read More »THQ sues EA, Zuffa over UFC licence transfer
Bankrupt publisher claims EA used insider knowledge to press for valuable licence
Read More »Blaze and Tommo fight back in Neo Geo X dispute
Tommo and Blaze have rebutted SNK’s attempts to shut down the Neo Geo X console. MCV yesterday reported that SNK had issued notice of the withdrawl of its licensing agreement for the retro console, demanding an immediate cease to its manufacture, distribution and sale. This morning, however, both its American …
Read More »EA gets new licence for college football
Publisher finds workaround for NCAA cancellation
Read More »Nvidia to licence graphics tech to third parties
PC graphics expert Nvidia is to begin licensing out its technology to other device makers. Reuters reports that the company’s chief executive Jen-Hsun Huang told the Reuters Global Technology Summit in San Francisco that licensing its graphics cores and visual patents will help Nvidia tap into the growing mobile computing …
Read More »Minecraft toys are actually happening
Jazwares has been appointed by Mojang as a global partner for toys and electronics for the popular Minecraft property. The worldwide deal will pave the way for a full line of Minecraft action figures, plush and paper craft items. Products will be available for holiday 2013. "Minecraft is one of …
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