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OnLive business model a "shot in the arm" for Gaikai
Cloud games service positioned for release this year; "All the major publishers already have accounts," says Perry
GAME opens Home space
Retailer becomes first to open store in PS3 virtual world
Quest Online sacks president, admits MMO "should never have launched"
Company brings in Derek Smart to overhaul business and RPG
6 16th March 2010 @ 09:03AM Developers Online
PlayStation Home audience hits 12 million
85% of visitors return to virtual world, as population doubles since June 2009
4 15th March 2010 @ 11:59AM Online Publishers
Microsoft patents online upselling
New system automatically detects missing content and offers instant purchases
5 15th March 2010 @ 11:42AM Online Publishers
OnLive to offer rentals without subscription
Free to access portal will also feature free demos but won't be ready for June launch
APB business model is "completely unique" - Jones
RTW boss says it's taken years to perfect; hopes flexible and changing model will please all consumers
Pricing could stunt OnLive growth
Game prices on top of subs and small user base not compelling for publishers or consumers, says Signal Hill
GamesIndustry.biz to launch German edition in April
MCV founder Christoph Holowaty to spearhead entry to German market
OnLive to launch June 17 in US
Monthly subs to start at $14.95 per month; EA, Ubisoft, 2K Games, THQ, Warner titles confirmed for launch
10 10th March 2010 @ 07:12PM Business Online Publishers
PC games revenues up 3% in 2009
PC Gaming Alliance unveils 2009 report on $13.1 billion PC games market
Ubisoft DRM servers attacked again
Hackers target login servers but Ubisoft claim 95% of customers unaffected
23 9th March 2010 @ 11:50AM Publishers Online
Modern Warfare 2 hits 25 million unique users
Infinity Ward blockbuster breaks new record, but Bowling remains quiet on controversy
1 9th March 2010 @ 09:08AM Developers Online Publishers
More trouble for Ubisoft's DRM system
PC gamers unable to play games due to server issues
23 8th March 2010 @ 10:22AM Online Publishers
Free Realms hits 9 million subscribers
Family-friendly MMO gains 1 million extra users in less than a month
2 8th March 2010 @ 08:31AM Developers Online
XBL rule change allows users to express race, sexual orientation
Service's terms of use amended to allow greater freedom of expression
EA Partners signs indie titles DeathSpank and Shank
Ron Gilbert and Klei Entertainment digital titles to be distributed by publisher
5th March 2010 @ 10:40AM Online Publishers
Rock Band Network opens to public
Over 100 songs made available on day one; T-Mobile signs up as launch partner
Ubisoft denies Silent Hunter 5 DRM cracked on first day
New anti-piracy system is working, insists publisher; torrent sites are hosting incomplete game
25 4th March 2010 @ 12:24PM Publishers Online
PlayReplay: Big demand for digital marketing
Online specialist agency announces strong growth as more companies turn to download sector
3rd March 2010 @ 12:30PM Online Developers
Online game purchases 'undisrupted' by economy
NPD study shows no significant changes in volumes of digital sales in past 3 years
Console MMOs set to take off in 2-3 years - Monumental
As format holders work out solutions to payment issues, developer set to make early market entry within months
7 1st March 2010 @ 01:20PM Exclusive Developers Online
Dungeons & Dragons Online revenues up 500%
Move to free-to-play model boosts Turbine game; passes 1m players
26th February 2010 @ 03:37PM Developers Online
hi5 acquires social games developer Big Six
Co-founders take executive roles at social gaming network
25th February 2010 @ 02:28PM Developers Online
Apple considering 'explicit' options for App Store
Although new options won't happen any time soon, says company
4 25th February 2010 @ 11:13AM Online Developers
Eurogamer and Skyjack team for Megaton launch
New website for younger gamers, Megaton.co.uk, to support print magazine
Steam update enters public beta phase
Hundreds of changes made to client in response to consumer feedback
GamesIndustry.biz Network surpasses 20,000 members
Trade site membership shows tremendous growth since moving to registration only
ESA estimates 10 million pirate games downloaded in December
But even those figures "under-represent the true magnitude" of problem says US trade association
OnLive: Faster broadband will lead to greater piracy
CEO Steve Perlman cautions against making the same assumptions of the music and video industries
