News Archive
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2nd June, 2008
GameTap expands Interplay partnership
Expanded deal adds Descent, Fallout and MDK to online game delivery service
Funcom apologises for Age of Conan breast reduction
Developer working on fix for accidental character asset reduction caused by recent patch
NHN USA to publish Huxley in US, Western Europe
The US subsidiary of Korean Internet company NHN has secured publishing rights to Webzen's upcoming FPS MMO
Kuju buoyant over Battalion Wars II success in Japan
Developer Kuju London is pleased with the game's reception in Japan - charting behind only Mario Kart and Wii Fit
New online sessions added to Develop conference
Develop Online will focus on the challenges and solutions facing online game developers
Cryptic Studios names John Needham CEO
Cryptic Studios has announced that former SOE senior VP John Needham has been named its new CEO
Trion announces first project, signs Sony license deal
Fantasy MMO to be published on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
Trion partners with Sci-Fi Channel for upcoming MMO
Trion World Networks is partnering with the Sci-Fi Channel to develop an MMO and TV show simultaneously
GamesIndustry.biz Network adds features, partners with Develop conference
Networking tool refines contacts and events features ahead of July event
Netflix has partnered with Microsoft, says Wedbush Morgan
Analyst firm speculates that the two companies have signed a deal to stream movies on the Xbox 360
Microsoft: Live Arcade cull will force developers to focus on quality
New policy won't affect Community Games service, says Greenberg
Wii experiences lacklustre Korean sales
Report suggests console has failed to live up to expectations in its first month as customers react against region coding
New Gears of War SKU for US
Two disc version due out this month, featuring new maps and achievements
100 WiiWare games in development
Nintendo's Tom Prata has revealed a large number of games in development for the console's digital distribution service
Sony phases out Motorstorm bundle in US
No more stock for retailers, but new deals hit shelves this month
Wii Fit shortage is a "missed opportunity" warns IDC analyst
Plus Wedbush Morgan estimates just 500k titles sold in the US, compared with 2 million in Europe
Age of Conan surges up European charts
Funcom's MMO takes the top spot in Germany and breaks into Spain
Guillemot to transform Ubisoft with movie, TV and sports projects
Ubisoft boss wants CGI studio on a par with Peter Jackson's Weta group, publisher to create more sports titles, TV show based on game brands in early production
Eye animation is crucial, but costly and difficult - Image Metrics
When it comes to creating believable characters, "the eyes have it" according to Image Metrics' Nick Perrett
