News Archive: Online
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25th November, 2008
Downloadable games are under-priced, says Weapon of Choice dev
Former Insomniac developer frustrated at rigid pricing structure
20th November, 2008
Google pulls plug on Lively
Virtual world to be canned in December as company admits social and gaming experiment was unsuccessful
19th November, 2008
Microsoft launches New Xbox Experience
Capcom's Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix to be among the first titles offered on the new service
18th November, 2008
Sony claims 14 million active PSN accounts
Over four million users sign up in less than 5 months, according to SCEA
17th November, 2008
Live suffers connection issues days before NXE launch
Service down for maintenance in preparation for New Xbox Experience
12th November, 2008
10th November, 2008
LittleBigPlanet levels removed over copyright fears
Media Molecule hopes to work with users to tweak content rather than delete entirely
Second-hand game sales are "a huge issue" - Epic
Michael Capps praises the benefits of digital distribution
6th November, 2008
Bloober team announces company formation
Polish developer uses investor funding to establish independence from Nibris
5th November, 2008
Capcom: PSN and XBLA "still in their infancy"
Director of production says social interaction still an issue for online services
4th November, 2008
China to tax virtual goods income
Report suggests 20 per cent tax on assets to help deter virtual money trading
Metal Gear Online hits 1 million members
Konami announced new promotion to celebrate the game's success
Star Wars MMO won't harm Warhammer Online
EA Games president confident that both titles can flourish, despite some "overlap"
3rd November, 2008
Epic: Microsoft is "winning" online battle
Capps praises Xbox Live - although firm not heavily involved with new Experience
