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Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida admits that there’s no question” smartphones have badly hurt” handheld sales. In an interview with Games Industry, Yoshida also concedes the installed base of the PS Vita versus Nintendo’s 3DS – specifically in Japan – has also played a big role in making the …
Read More »Monster Hunter 4 sales hit 2.4m
Monster Hunter 4 has come out on top again on Media Create charts, as sales for the game have ballooned past 2.4m. Gematsu reports Capcom’s 3DS title moved more than 213k units during the past week. While the game may have fallen off its incredible pace, the game still sold …
Read More »Sega of America confirms layoffs
Sega has cut an unspecified number of US jobs as part of ongoing restructuring. Venture Beat received confirmation directly from a Sega representative on the matter, but specifics were largely withheld. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, companies must adapt and adjust in order to compete and succeed in …
Read More »New Kirby 3DS game coming in 2014
A new Kirby title has been announced for Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed the iconic character’s latest adventure as part of yesterday’s Nintendo Direct event. The game marks Kirby’s debut on the 3DS handheld, and brings the series up to two dozen individual titles (including remakes). Footage shows …
Read More »Mario and Luigi Wii Remote Plus peripherals arrive next month
Mario and Luigi-branded Wii Remote Plus controllers will launch next month in North America. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced the pair during the latestNintendo Direct event yesterday, stating they’ll arrive in their suited colors of red and green. No word on whether the peripherals will make their way out to …
Read More »Piston Console launches next month
Hardware maker Xi3’s Piston Console will launch next month on Black Friday. The gaming PC will cost $999 and is described as the "first step” in what Xi3 believes will be a transformative technology revolution for the Living Room." That said, Xi3 founder Jason Sullivan has refused to spill the …
Read More »Minecraft featured in upcoming South Park episode
This week’s South Park episode will revolve around Minecraft, and –more specifically–the notion that concerned parents have no clue what the indie game sensation actually is. A teaser clip posted to South Park Studios’ Youtube channel shows a short clip of South Park’s adults seeking someone to teach them how …
Read More »GTA Online launch imminent on XBLA, PSN
Grand Theft Auto V’s multiplayer mode is set to land as part of a small” title update later today on Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network. The downloadable patch is expected to go live for both consoles at around 7 a.m. Eastern US time, according to Rockstar’s post – though …
Read More »Report: EA closes North Carolina studio
EA has reportedly decided to shut down its mobile-focused studio in North Carolina. The Escapist has word from an inside anonymous source that the publisher will close the branch, pointing to the sudden vanishing of the studio’s official page on EA’s website as well. EA North Carolina primarily developed freemium …
Read More »New 2K Games studio led by Bioshock Infinite, Gears of War director
2K Games has formed a new San Francisco-based studio to be led by Gears of War and Bioshock Infinite vet, Rod Fergusson. The announcement was originally made via Fergusson’s Twitter, with 2K later confirming the news to Polygon. "We are happy to confirm that Rod is heading up a new …
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