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The technology company that provided Microsoft with the original Kinect sensor is reportedly being courted by a pair of rival companies. VentureBeat translates a report from Israeli outlet Cacalist, which states Apple, Sony and Samsung have met with manufacturer PrimeSense regarding the acquisition of tech similar to that of the …
Read More »Industry vet Teasdale founds indie studio No Goblin
Veteran designer Dan Teasdale has formed No Goblin, a new indie studio that will focus on original mechanic-driven video games.” The No Goblin’s official site(viaJoystiq)revealsthe studio will work on original IP that make an effort to avoid sci-fi and fantasy tropes. The developer’s first title will launch for PC and …
Read More »Monaco developer calls XBLA sales performance "disappointing"
Monaco: What’s Yours is Mine developer Andy Schatz has expressed his disappointment in the Xbox Live Arcade sales performance of his title. Joystiq reports that Schatz revealed his thoughts on the game’s console port during a Q&A with fans on Reddit, stating that he believes his studio’s efforts were put …
Read More »Levine: I’m trying to make a match between Sony and 2K for BioShock Vita
BioShock designer Ken Levine is making a fresh push for the franchise’s Vita effort, attempting to bring Sony and 2K Games together to agree on terms for the title. Polygon reports that Levine has taken to Twitter to answer some questions about the game, which was originally pitched back at …
Read More »GameStop no longer taking Xbox One Day One Edition pre-orders
GameStop is no longer accepting pre-orders for the Xbox One Day One Edition. A spokesperson for the retailer told Joystiq that due to high demand,” the Day One Edition of the console is no longer up for reservation. PS4 pre-orders at GameStop were recently halted for the same reason. The …
Read More »US government: Pro League of Legends players are professional athletes
The US government has designated pro League of Legends players as professional athletes, allowing participants to acquire visas for international tournaments. Riot Games eSports manager Nick Allen explained to GameSpot how the development was huge for international events. The United States government recognizes League of Legends pro players as professional …
Read More »EA shuts down Phenomic as part of realignment effort
Electronic Arts has closed its German-based studio EA Phenmoic as part of the publisher’s company-wide realignment. Games Industry cites several sources that confirmed the shutting down of the development house, putting all 60 of its employees out of work. The studio had worked on free-to-play and strategy titles including Spellforce …
Read More »Sony drops appeal against UK ICO fine over 2011 PSN breach
Sony has given up its appeal against the fine issued by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office regarding negligence in the famed hack of Playstation Network in 2011. CVG reports the firm was assessed a 250,000 penalty at the beginning of this year and, after going through the initial appeal process, …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: July 7-13
The Summer Sale has made first impact on the top ten selling products chart for Valve’s service, with Civilization V and Borderlands 2 offerings making up nearly half of the list. Civ V’s latest expansion Brave New world finished ahead of BioShock Infinite for the top spot on this week’s …
Read More »PS Plus ‘massively inflated’ Thomas Was Alone audience, says creator
Mike Bithell, developer of the award-winning indie game Thomas Was Alone, has shared on his positive experience with Playstation Plus – saying player uptake has been amazing” since the game’s participation in Sony’s program. Speaking with Joystiq, Bithell revealed the game sold really well” since launching in April. Playstation Plus …
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