Microsoft’s device sells 26,000 units at launch, games struggle to make an impression on the software chart.
In a breakdown of Media Create’s latest Japan hardware and software charts, Andriasang confirms recent reports that Microsoft’s Kinect is off to a slow start in the territory.
Phileas Fog may have circumnavigated the world in 80 days, but London-based creative agency Poke tasked players with travelling across the World Wide Web in only 11. Balloonacy, Poke's promotional game for UK mobile phone provider Orange, first appeared in 2008 and allowed website owners to host stages of a balloon race on their pages. The simple game, which was laid over these websites, was a success that Orange wanted Poke to repeat this year.
Free-to-play shooter built with CryEngine 3 “dedicated to the Korean and other Asian markets”.
Eurogamer has received details of a new online shooter co-developed by Crytek Seoul. The game will feature a “constantly updated extensive” player-versus-environment setting, with support for co-op missions. Class-based PVP modes will also be included.
Warface will be PC-exclusive and aims to appeal to the eastern market.
Wii sales take a week-on-week dive as sales of Sony's handheld more than double.
Japan hardware sales for the week ending November 21 reveal rapid growth for a number of systems.
Sony’s PSP sales jumped from 40,328 units in the previous week to 96,601 while 360 sales were up from 2,686 to 7,083. PS3 sales increased by 7,944.
Kazunori Yamauchi says service was “kind of in a critical state” due to server problems.
In an interview with Eurogamer today, Gran Turismo 5 creator Kazunori Yamauchi addresses technical problems currently facing the title.
Microsoft says there are now more than 15,000 developers registered for its mobile platform.
In a statement on the Windows Phone Developer blog on Tuesday, Microsoft revealed that its Windows Phone 7 platform has seen an 80 per cent rise in registered developers since September.
New partnership will see the rhythm-action game released on Ngmoco’s Plus+ social network.
Charity organisation OneBigGame has announced a deal with US-based publisher Ngmoco to launch its latest project, WINtA, on its Plus+ platform for iOS devices.
WINtA was developed by PaRappa The Rapper creator Masaya Matsuura’s studio NanaOn-Sha in partnership with Dutch team Triangle Studios as part of the OneBigGame initiative which sees profits go to children’s charities.
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Atomhawk director warns that, as a result, game design courses aren't preparing students for working in the industry.
Google says developers who fail to submit a rating in the coming weeks will have apps labelled “Mature”.
Google, the US-based company behind the Android mobile operating system, has announced that in the coming weeks the ratings of all Android Market apps will be visible for users.
Activision’s shooter knocks Tactics Ogre off the top with strong debut sales.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops on PS3 is the new number one in the Japan software chart for the week ending November 21. Square Enix published the game in Japan on 360 and PS3 with subtitles though dubbed versions will also be released in December.
Trade association TIGA painted a detailed picture of the state of the UK game industry when it revealed the findings from its nationwide census at the House Of Commons on Monday. We took TIGA CEO Dr Richard Wilson aside to ask whether games tax breaks are a lost cause, if TIGA is focused too much on one issue and whether immigration caps will pose any real danger to UK studios.
Actor confirms involvement and says director David O. Russell’s idea for the film is “just insane”.
Actor Mark Wahlberg has discussed the development of the Uncharted film set to be directed by David O. Russell.
Sony issues statement regarding gameplay problems.
Gran Turismo 5 publisher Sony has addressed problems affecting the game’s performance.
The company says in a statement on its official site today: “Currently the online services of Gran Turismo 5 (GT5) is experiencing some extreme online traffic congestion.”
The Guns N' Roses frontman takes umbrage with ex-band mate Slash's inclusion in Guitar Hero III.
Undisclosed settlement reached, putting an end to 2009 lawsuit over "secret sauce" theft.
Late event will feature lectures on game theory and preservation as well as a range of interactive exhibits.
The Science Museum, based in South Kensington, London, is hosting a free event tonight all about games. The Late program is a regular fixture for the museum, but tonight's is the first one to be based on gaming.
Developer and parent company DeNA to launch popular Japanese social-gaming network on iOS and Android.
Mobile developer Ngmoco, along with parent company DeNA, is planning to expand its Japanese social gaming network Mobage to iOS and Android devices globally next year.
Ex-Bitmap Brothers business director Ed Barlett says advertisers' role pivotal. Also expresses desire to return to development.
Outgoing IGA Worldwide president, Ed Bartlett, has said that in-game advertising played a major part in removing the stereotypical perception of gamers. Speaking to Gamesindustry.biz, he revealed his frustration with the fact that the sector didn't get more credit for the shift.
Japanese retailer says Microsoft's device is "off to a pretty rough start".
According to Japanese media retailer Tsutaya, Kinect's early sales in Japan have been disappointing following its recent launch in the territory. As reported by 1UP Tsutaya merchandiser Taketo Matsuo said in a weekly retail forecast that the device is "off to a pretty rough start", adding that it's selling at around 25 per cent of Sony's PlayStation Move figures.
Format: 360, PS3 (version tested)
Release: Out now
Publisher: EA
Developer: Criterion
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CEA issues a statement saying that Nintendo will not be on the show floor.
Following yesterday's news that Nintendo would be returning to CES following a 16 year absence, the Consumer Electronics Association has issued a press release saying that it erroneously included Nintendo among the companies exhibiting.
Studio director Mick Hocking reaffirms Sony's commitment to 3D and discusses holographic displays.
Speaking to Develop, SCEE studio director Mick Hocking has revealed that there are more than 50 stereoscopic 3D-enabled games in development for PlayStation 3. 20 of them are being worked on in-house at Sony, including Killzone 3 and Gran Turismo 5.
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Zynga co-founder dismisses rumours that Google will purchase the FarmVille developer.
Speaking to The Telegraph, Zynga co-founder and chief executive, Mark Pincus, has said that the FarmVille developer is not for sale, despite expectations that Google would acquire the company.
Japanese giant among the list of exhibitors for next year's Consumer Electronics Show.
Nintendo has confirmed that it will be attending the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, taking place next January 6 to 9. The company, which has a reputation for eschewing trade events in favour of its own, last attended CES in 1994 which makes its upcoming appearence the first in 16 years.