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2K Games has formed a new San Francisco-based studio to be led by Gears of War and Bioshock Infinite vet, Rod Fergusson. The announcement was originally made via Fergusson’s Twitter, with 2K later confirming the news to Polygon. "We are happy to confirm that Rod is heading up a new …
Read More »Irrational confirms round of layoffs
Bioshock Infinite developer Irrational Games has suffered a round of layoffs. A representative confirmed to Kotaku that eight individuals have been let go as part of a streamlining effort for the studio. "In an effort to streamline our processes I am sad to confirm that we let go a total …
Read More »Layoffs at BioShock developer Irrational Games
Developer says layoffs will not affect current DLC productions
Read More »BioShock Infinite surpasses 4m units sold
BioShock Infinite has crossed 4m sales since launching in March, according to Take-Two. Company CEO Strauss Zelnick mentioned the milestone for 2K and Irrational Games’ hit title during a call to investors, following the release of the publisher’s latest financial report. "BioShock Infinite is North America’s best-selling multiplatform release so …
Read More »Take-Two quarterly revenue sees significant decline
Take-Two has reported better than expected” results for the first quarter of its current fiscal year, despite seeing a significant decline for the period. The firm earned $142.7m in total revenue during the three-month stretch ending on June 30th, a year-over-year decline of 37 per cent. The decline was expected …
Read More »VIDEOS: BioShock Infinite DLC revealed, including Rapture-based Burial at Sea
Two pieces of DLC for 2K Games’ BioShock Infinite have been announced, one of which will be released today. The first, BioShock Infinite: Clash in the Clouds, is described as an action-focused downloadable content pack that presents players with a series of unique, intense challenges and a whole new gambit …
Read More »First UK game download charts says SimCity was March’s PC bestseller
SimCity and BioShock Infinite come out the best in the first official PC download charts for the UK. Published by trade association Ukie and collated by data firm Ipsos, the UK PC download charts are the culmination of years of effort to start accurately measuring a sector that has digital …
Read More »Take-Two reduces losses; Max Payne ships 4m; BioShock ships 3.7m
Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two has reported a drop in losses for the year ending March 2013. Total net losses for the period reached $31.2m, significantly down on last year’s $107.7m loss. Revenues climbed from $825.8m in 2012 to $1.21bn. For the fourth quarter revenues doubled from $148.1m to $300m. …
Read More »Rumour: Bioshock Infinite DLC will include new AI companion
The first BioShock Infinite DLC could include a new AI companion character, according to a 2K Games animator’s LinkedIn profile. Spotted by Superannuation, 2K senior animator Michael Shahan’s profile lists ‘BioShock Infinite DLC1,’ with animation and research & development for a new companion character” mentioned under the experience point. It’s …
Read More »Valve refunds BioShock Infinite buyer over baptism objection
A player who objected to his forced participation in a baptism in an early scene in BioShock Infinite has been refunded by Valve. Players are made to undergo the ceremony to gain access to the game’s main setting Colombia. All that is required is the pressing of a button. However, …
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