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A handful of developers behind the original F.E.A.R. and its sequel have reunited to form Blackpowder Games. Studio founders include Craig Hubbard (creative director and lead designer, F.E.A.R.), David Longo (art director, F.E.A.R.), Brad Pendleton (lead software engineer, F.E.A.R.), Charles Wes Saulsberry III (art lead, F.E.A.R.), and Larry Paolicelli (art, …
Read More »Rumour: PS4 to be bundled with Vita for around $500
An unidentified source claims a bundle featuring both the PS4 and PS Vita is being readied for the holiday season. VG247 reports on the statements of a well-placed anonymous source” of Machinima who supposedly has the inside scoop on the multi-hardware bundle. The source claims the bundle will retail for …
Read More »Report: Sega among companies vying for Atlus purchase
Sega is reportedly one of several groups bidding on Japanese developer and publisher Atlus Co. Polygon points to a Bloomberg Japan report claiming that Sega Sammy Holdings is one of approximately 20 organizations looking to buy Atlus from its parent company, Index Corporation. Bidding has reportedly ramped up to 20 …
Read More »CD Projekt RED opens new studio in Kracow
The Witcher developer CD Projekt RED has announced the opening of a new branch for the studio in Cracow, Poland. The new team’s focus will be on reinforcing development on the independent company’s current projects: Wild Hunt, the upcoming third title of the hit RPG franchise The Witcher, and Cyberpunk …
Read More »Activision Blizzard sued by shareholder over Vivendi buyback
Todd Miller, an Activison Blizzard shareholder, has filed a lawsuit over Activision’s recent purchase of Vivendi’s majority stake in the firm. GamePolitics reports Miller filed the suit against Activision, CEO Bobby Kottick, and the rest of the company’s board of directors for a breach of fiduciary duties, waste of corporate …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: July 28 – August 3
Civ V’s Brave New World expansion took first on Steam’s top ten products chart this week, with pre-orders for a pair of late August releases making the list as well. Pre-orders for Saints Row 4 and The Bureau: XCOM Declassified had the upcoming titles finishing eighth and tenth, respectively. Skyrim: …
Read More »Star Citizen crowdfunds over $15m
Star Citizen’s crowdfunding campaign has surpassed $15m, thanks to a combination of pre-orders and pledges. Developer Cloud Imperium Games revealed the massive milestone in a post onRoberts Space Industries, while taking a jab at big publishers in the process. Ten years ago, big publishers decided space games weren’t profitable, and …
Read More »Black Nintendo 3DS XL confirmed for North America, launches this month
Nintendo has announced a black 3DS XL model is heading to retail in US and Canada this month – officially confirming last week’s advertisement leak for the handheld. While the listed release date on the ad of July 26th was incorrect, the new color (at least to those stateside) will …
Read More »Activision Blizzard Q2: $1.05bn net revenue, $4.6bn in cash and assets
Activision Blizzard has announced financial results for the second quarter of its current fiscal year, reporting net revenue of over $1bn for the period. The $1.05bn earned by Activision during the three month period was just under the $1.08bn brought in by the firm during the same portion of 2012. …
Read More »Neverwinter MMO hits 2m player milestone
Perfect World Entertainment has announced Cryptic Studios’ free-to-play MMO Neverwinter has run past the 2m player mark. Polygon reports the milestone for the Dungeons & Dragonsonline RPG– which officially launched last month after a long run in beta – is highlighted in a new trailer provided by the publisher. Expansion …
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