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Microsoft has posted a pair of job listings in search of developers to join 343 industries for future Halo endeavors. Spotted by Gamespot, the two software engineer listings are specifically seeking out those qualified for building the next generation of backend services to power Halo 4 and our new game …
Read More »3DS looks to surpass 6m US sales with new bundle
With Nintendo closing in on 6m units sold in the US, the company has revealed a new bundle for its 3DS line. Gamespot reports the bundle will pack a Flame Red 3DS with a copy of Super Mario 3D Land pre-installed for $170. The latest 3DS hardware offering will launch …
Read More »Star Citizen claims crowdfunding record as Kickstarter run concludes
The two crowdfunding efforts for Chris Roberts’ Star Citizen have come to a close, bringing in a combined $6.2m in pledges. The game’s Kickstarter wrapped up yesterday at $2.1m in funding and over 34,000 backers. Added to the $4.1m raised from the already concluded Roberts Space Industry drive, the team …
Read More »Major League Gaming sees massive viewership growth in 2012 season
Major League Gaming has reported record-breaking numbers for viewership. Polygon reports the international esports league amassed 11.7m unique viewers online during its 2012 season–boosting viewership growth by 334 per cent. More than 15m hours were streamed online for the period, and the organization’s spring and fall tournaments were the most-watched …
Read More »Rockstar considering Grand Theft Auto V for Wii U, PC
Despite their omission from all released promotional materials, Wii U and PC versions of Grand Theft Auto V may still be in the cards. Rockstar vice president Dan Houser explained to IGN–in response to why the two platforms were left out of the game’s recent marketing pushes–that any options beyond …
Read More »Arrested Bohemia employees denied appeal, refused bail
Ivan Buchta and Martin Pezlar, the ArmA 3 developers who were arrested in Greece on charges of espionage, have been denied an appeal and refused bail. Czech news site Rozhlas (translated by Eurogamer) reports the appeal verdict took weeks to be handed down due to a strike within the country’s …
Read More »Xbox World shares next Xbox console details before closing – report
Xbox World appears to be cleaning out its closet ahead of the magazine’s planned shutdown next month. The UK publication’s penultimate issue brings an 8-page feature claiming to expose Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox. For starters, the mag believes the upcoming console will again bear "Xbox" as its lone title and will …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: November 11-17
Valve has revealed the top ten sellers on Steam for the week ahead of Black Friday’s promotions. Call of Duty: Black Ops II leapt to first, as its launch in the middle of the week no doubt boosted the title after making an impact a week earlier with pre-orders. Assassin’s …
Read More »BUNGIE: Xbox Live wouldn’t have made it without Halo
As Xbox Live celebrates its tenth birthday, Bungie studio manager Harold Ryan has shared his thoughts on how the service may not have survived if it wasn’t for the former Halo developer. Speaking to GI.biz, Ryan explained the studio’s guidance and leadership in the fledgling years helped push the limits …
Read More »OnLive app now pre-installed on LG series Google TVs
LG and OnLive have announced a partnership that sees the cloud gaming service pre-installed on all LG Smart TVs in its G2 series. The app will let users stream games on LG’s Google TV models, along with allowing access to save files on any PC, Mac, or Android device. Titles …
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