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Nintendo claims ad revenue on user-generated YouTube content

Nintendo claims ad revenue on user-generated YouTube content

A popular YouTube user has taken Nintendo to task over claims it has made on his content.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 16th 2013 at 8:26AM in News
EA decides to ditch the online pass

EA decides to ditch the online pass

It was once heralded as a significant step forward by a number of publisher execs, but now EA’s Online Pass is no more.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 16th 2013 at 7:58AM in News
Valve introduces Steam Trading Cards

Valve introduces Steam Trading Cards

Valve has announced the beta launch of its Steam Trading Cards program, allowing users of the digital PC games service to earn and use game-specific virtual cards to gain discounts ...

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 16th 2013 at 7:45AM in News
Gran Turismo 6 could be released for PS4

Gran Turismo 6 could be released for PS4

Sony has admitted that Gran Turismo 6’s future could stretch beyond the PS3.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 16th 2013 at 7:17AM in News

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Ubisoft: Far Cry 3 has sold 6m across retail and digital

Ubisoft: Far Cry 3 has sold 6m across retail and digital

Far Cry 3 has shipped and digitally sold 6m copies since its launch late last year, according to Ubisoft.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 16th 2013 at 5:15AM in News
Ubisoft sees revenue increase led by 12.5m Assassin's Creed III sales

Ubisoft sees revenue increase led by 12.5m Assassin's Creed III sales

Ubisoft has announced fourth quarter and full year financial results for its fiscal calendar, reporting significant revenue increases in nearly every division.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 16th 2013 at 3:40AM in News
VIDEO: Check out the first footage of Gran Turismo 6 here

VIDEO: Check out the first footage of Gran Turismo 6 here

Sony has officially unveiled Gran Turismo 6, a brand new entry in Polyphony Digital's acclaimed racing simulator series.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 15th 2013 at 5:30PM in News
The UK's Fastest Growing Indies: Videogaming 247

The UK's Fastest Growing Indies: Videogaming 247

Our Indie Retail Month in association with Gem continues with another entry in our look at UK's fastest growing indies, Videogaming 247.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on May 15th 2013 at 5:28PM in News

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INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: Cyprus

INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: Cyprus

Cyprus was hit hard by the Eurocrisis, and this has hurt the region’s video games market.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 15th 2013 at 5:00PM in News
VIDEO: Scribblenauts embarking on DC Comics crossover

VIDEO: Scribblenauts embarking on DC Comics crossover

The worlds of Scribblenauts and DC are to collide in a new title for Wii U, 3DS and PC.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 4:04PM in News
Vivendi preparing fresh effort to sell Activision shares?

Vivendi preparing fresh effort to sell Activision shares?

French media giant Vivendi could once again be preparing to try and sell its interest in Activision.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 3:27PM in News
PSN hacker sentenced to house arrest for interfering with FBI investigation

PSN hacker sentenced to house arrest for interfering with FBI investigation

A 23-year-old Ohio resident involved in the infamous PSN hack has been placed under house arrest for one year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 2:54PM in News

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From nearly skipping Europe to 21m sales - we explore the magic of Animal Crossing

From nearly skipping Europe to 21m sales - we explore the magic of Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing was the sort of game that should have never worked in the West.

on May 15th 2013 at 1:46PM in News
WWE 2K14 gets UK release date; No sign of Wii U version

WWE 2K14 gets UK release date; No sign of Wii U version

2K Games’ debut WWE release will be released in the UK this November, it has been confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 1:23PM in News
Gran Turismo 6 announcement hits the internet early

Gran Turismo 6 announcement hits the internet early

A press release announcing Gran Turismo 6 for PS3 has hit the internet ahead of the official announcement, which was expected this afternoon.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 1:05PM in News
Sony: Don't mistake Vita caution for lack of optimism

Sony: Don't mistake Vita caution for lack of optimism

Is it an outrageous statement to say that vast swathes of the games industry have already written Vita off?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 11:58AM in News

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PS4 MMO War Thunder releasing 'holiday 2013'

PS4 MMO War Thunder releasing 'holiday 2013'

Gaijin Entertainment’s military vehicle MMO War Thunder has been given a ‘holiday 2013’ release date.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 11:32AM in News
SOURCEBOOK: Aardvark Swift profile

SOURCEBOOK: Aardvark Swift profile

Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with Aardvark Swift.

on May 15th 2013 at 11:05AM in News
AMD reveals Radeon HD 8000 series

AMD reveals Radeon HD 8000 series

Graphics card manufacturer AMD has at last revealed the Radeon HD 8000 series of GPUs… but it’s likely not what many consumers were expecting.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 11:02AM in News
EA opens Star Wars focused DICE office in LA

EA opens Star Wars focused DICE office in LA

A brand new office is being opened in LA specifically to work on Star Wars titles.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 10:44AM in News
Rift confronts the inevitable, goes free-to-play

Rift confronts the inevitable, goes free-to-play

Trion Worlds has confirmed plans to ditch subscription fees for MMO title Rift.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 9:58AM in News
DICE is bringing the Frostbite engine to mobiles

DICE is bringing the Frostbite engine to mobiles

A version of DICE’s impressive Frostbite engine is being developed for mobile and tablet platforms.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 9:34AM in News
Windows Blue becomes Windows 8.1, is free update

Windows Blue becomes Windows 8.1, is free update

The first major update for Windows 8 is coming later in the year under the banner of Windows 8.1.

by Seth Tipps
on May 15th 2013 at 9:09AM in News
Analyst: Wii U sales 20k units below Wii at US retail in April

Analyst: Wii U sales 20k units below Wii at US retail in April

Nintendo’s original Wii console significantly outperformed Wii U last month in terms of units sold, according to Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 15th 2013 at 7:55AM in News
Konami pre-E3 event to show off Phantom Pain, "wealth of new titles"

Konami pre-E3 event to show off Phantom Pain, "wealth of new titles"

Konami has announced details regarding its pre-E3 event next month, including what games will be showcased and where it can be viewed online.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 15th 2013 at 7:35AM in News