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Despite previous reports stating the contrary, a Windows Phone 7 version of Angry Birds Space is in fact in the works according to Rovio CEO Mikael Hed. "We are working towards getting Angry Birds Space to WP7," Hed told Reuters; putting to rest the earlier media reports that the games …
Read More »THQ and Adidas settle exercise game lawsuit
THQ and Adidas have settled a $10m lawsuit over the fitness title miCoach. The sports brand was suing THQ for failing to provide software for tracking exercise akin to Nike+ and Garmin running watches. "Adidas and THQ have amicably resolved the dispute, which will allow Adidas to get the miCoach …
Read More »Remedy hiring for unannounced next gen project
Max Payne and Alan Wake creator Remedy Entertainment is looking to hire for an unannounced title ‘targeted at future generation consoles.’ "Remedy Entertainment is looking for world-class talent to work on an unannounced project targeted at future generation consoles," the company states in an announcement shared on the Alan Wake …
Read More »More WoW expansions coming after Pandaria
Blizzard has revealed it has at least two more expansions in mind after the upcoming Mists of Panderia for World of Warcraft. COO Paul Sams spilled 6.0 plans for the MMO to CVG. The developer already has a working outline for expansion five, and that head of creative development Chris …
Read More »Minecraft reaches $80m revenue
The indie phenomenon that is Minecraft has hit a stout $80m in revenues, with over five million copies sold. Along with the gaudy sales stats, the game also boasts a whopping 25m registered players. Five million new users have joined just in the past month. Developer Mojang currently employs 25 …
Read More »South Park: Tenorman’s Revenge hits XBLA this week
South Park Digital Studios has announced that its XBLA exclusive title South Park: Tenorman’s Revenge will arrive this Friday, March 30th. The downloadable sidescroller has players controlling the typical quartet of Cartman, Stan, Kyle and Kenny in a platforming adventure through time and space. The game boasts drop-in multiplayer and …
Read More »Call of Duty creative strategist Robert Bowling leaves Infinity Ward
Infinity Ward lead and Activision employee Robert Bowling has stepped down from his position as Call of Duty creative strategist. "Today, I resign from my position as Creative Strategist of Call of Duty, as a lead of Infinity Ward, and as an employee of Activision," Bowling stated onTwitter. He leaves …
Read More »Adventure Time DS game in the works
Pendleton Ward has announced a game adaptation of his hit cartoon series Adventure Time is in development for Nintendo DS. The Adventure Time DS game will release later this year sometime,” Pendleton Ward announced on Twitter (via Tiny Cartridge). I’m gonna be working on it with WayForward Technologies.” WayForward Technologies …
Read More »Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion confirmed for 3DS
Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion, a handheld tie-in of Disney’s recently announced console sequel Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, has been revealed for 3DS. A preview in the latest issue of Nintendo Power (via NWR) confirms earlier reports regarding the yet to be officially announced title. The game …
Read More »Bioshock film loses director
Negotiations for the movie adaptation of BioShock have seen very little forward movement since its reveal back in 2008. Now the film appears to have taken another step back with the loss of its second director in four years. Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, who signed on to direct after Gore Verbinski …
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