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Valve has announced a partnership with UOL BoaCompra to allow Steam users to pay for products with Brazilian currency. To start only Boleto (billing slip) will be accepted as payment, though other local methods are planned in the coming months including deposits, account transfers, and local credit cards. The addition …
Read More »Ubisoft reports six month loss of $41m, but expecting big Q3
Ubisoft has reported its earnings for the first half of its fiscal 2012. During the period running from April 1st through September 30th of this year, the company saw gross profits of around $247m – a 21 per cent increase from the same six months in 2011. That said, with …
Read More »Official US PlayStation magazine closing this year
Publisher Future US has revealed it will be shutting down Playstation: The Official Magazine. The end will be swift for the publication, with its Holiday 2012 special scheduled as the final issue. "Future US can confirm it will end production of PlayStation: The Official Magazine with the last issue slated …
Read More »Microsoft developing Xbox Surface tablet – report
A gaming-focused Xbox Surface tablet could be on the way from Microsoft. The Verge reports that the firm is finalizing designs for a 7-inch device that will run a custom version of Windows, which would confirm the validity of the specs sheet leaked earlier this year. The tablet will pack …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed 3 sells 3.5m during launch week
The latest in the Assassin’s Creed franchise is off to a great start at retail. As part of Ubisoft’s half-year earnings report,CEO Yves Guillemot announced that AC3 has racked up 3.5m units sold in its first week. Guillemot specified that the figure relates to the number of purchases by consumers, …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: October 28 – November 3
Valve has revealed the past week’s top sellers on Steam. Football Manager 2013 makes a significant jump from last week’s fifth place finish to grab the top spot. Left 4 Dead 2 glided to the runner-up position thanks to a discount promotion falling within the period. Though XCOM was toppled …
Read More »Microsoft developing its own smartphone report
Microsoft may be developing its own smartphone model free from its current partnerships with cellular providers. Wall Street Journal sources claiming to be Microsoft parts suppliers state that the firm is working with Chinese and Korean component manufacturers to finalize the new hardware’s design. The sources add that Microsoft is …
Read More »Nintendo reveals limited edition pink 3DS XL
Nintendo of America has announced a new limited edition model ofits latest handheld systemis heading stateside. The company announced on Twitter a pink version of the 3DS XL hardware will be made available in North America in limited quantities. The rosy device is being offered in two separate bundles running …
Read More »NAMCO BANDAI: Tekken Tag Tournament 2 drives increased revenue
Namco Bandai has reported an increase in revenue over the last half year thanks in part to solid Tekken Tag Tournament 2 sales. The fighting game-focused firm revealed in its latest financial statement a 15 per cent rise in revenue YOY for the period concluding at the end of September. …
Read More »New Steam Greenlight picks arriving this month
The next batch of titles to receive the Steam Greenlight treatment will be announced later this month. At least 10 more games are expected to get the go ahead from Valve on November 30th, according to a news post from the company. On top of the games, Valve is aiming …
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