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US software sales for Nintendo 3DS up significantly compared to 2012
The 3DS has picked up the pace in the early going of this year, with software sales up 52 per cent in the first four months of 2013 when compared ...
Sony acquires Angry Birds film rights, to premiere worldwide in 2016
Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced it has won the exclusive international distribution rights to the Angry Birds animated feature film.
NPD April: Injustice: Gods Among Us, Xbox 360 on top of slow month
NPD’s report for the four week period between April 4th and May 7th is in, revealing an overall dip of 25 per cent at US retail when compared to the ...
4A Games overcame major hurdles to make Metro: Last Light, Rubin says
Metro: Last Light developer 4A Games overcame a series of seemingly unbelievable trials and tribulations to see the game through, according to former THQ president Jason Rubin.
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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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Mode 7: Frozen Synapse has sold 450k, PC community anticipating iPad release
Ahead of Frozen Synapse’s iPad launch later this week, UK-based developer Mode 7 has shared lifetime sales numbers for its indie turn-based tactics game.
Amazon introduces virtual coin currency for Kindle Fire app purchases
Amazon has announced the launch of its new virtual currency, Amazon Coins.
Nintendo wins appeal in Wiimote patent infringement case
Nintendo has prevailed again in its defense of its Wiimote patents against hardware company Motiva’s accusations of infringement.
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Analyst: Expect sharp decline in NPD sales through July
Financial services firm Cowen & Company has projected a steep decline for videogame retail sales over the next few months.
EA executives sell stake in company
EA Sports executive vice president Andrew Wilson has sold more than $687k worth of company shares – a move apparently prompted by the publisher’s recent stock market rise.
Nexon reports positive quarter, poor performance in North America
Nexon saw solid revenue and profit increases for the first quarter of its fiscal year, thanks to a major sales spike in Japan.
Steam top ten sellers chart: May 5-11
Total War: Rome II took Steam’s top ten chart by storm this past week, with pre-orders elevating the game to the top spot months ahead of its official launch.
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Report: TimeGate lays off entire staff
Aliens: Colonial Marines and Section 8 developer TimeGate studios has reportedly laid off its entire staff.
Sony issues underwhelming sales forecast for Vita and PSP in FY14
Sony’s latest financial report clearly shows its handheld division is struggling, and the company isn’t one to disagree as it looks forward.
Sony reports annual sales and profits decline in gaming division
Sony has reported financial results for its fiscal 2013, showing unsurprising declines across the board as it prepares to transition from one console generation to the next.
Activision Blizzard: World of Warcraft lost 1.3m subs last quarter
Activision Blizzard’s MMO World of Warcraft lost 1.3m subscribers during the first three months of 2013.
Activision Blizzard reports better-than-expected earnings
Activison has reported better-than-expected earnings for its Q1 2013, but remains cautious about the hurdles that still lie ahead for the rest of the year.
Sony adds Indie Games section to PlayStation Store
Sony has introduced a new indie games category on the PlayStation Store, aiming to give indie devs additional exposure for their titles.
FIFA 13 sells 14.5m units in fiscal 2013
FIFA 13 has topped its predecessor, selling 14.5m units during EA’s fiscal year 2013.
Battlefield 3 Premium reaches 3.5m subscriptions
Battlefield 3 Premium has generated $120m for EA since its launch.
EA: SimCity has recovered from "challenging" launch
SimCity has sold 1.6m copies since navigating through and recovering from a “challenging” launch – according to the game's publisher, EA.
