Transition to Digital Distribution May Mean Next Console Cycle is the Last, Report Says
UK-based firm Ibis Capital has released a new report for investors looking for opportunities in video games, highlighting a mature, profitable industry that’s nevertheless in the midst of a major transition. One of the focal points for this transition is the continued growth of digital distribution, which Ibis speculates could mean the end of consoles as we know them (via Gamasutra )
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Fils-Aime Says iPad and iPhone Not "Viable" Game Platforms
The iPad launch this weekend was met with fanfare from all reaches of the internet — including our own corner of it. But despite its explosive entrance on the marketplace, Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime feels it doesn’t carry much weight in the gaming sector. Kotaku reports that Fils-Aime was dismissive of the iPhone and iPad in recent comments made comparing the companies’ business models
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Indian Company Set to Acquire a 50% Stake in Codemasters
A 50% stake in British game developer Codemasters has been acquired by Reliance Big Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Indian giant Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group. The deal was officially confirmed by Codemasters today.
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Indian Company Set to Acquire a 50% Stake in Codemasters
Mr. Driller Meets Mr. Game & Watch on Nintendo Downloads
This week, Nintendo brings back memorable characters and a Neo-Geo title, alongside some new WiiWare offerings. Fishie Fishie for WiiWare costs 500 points ($5), and the press release brags that it can be played with only one button. You control your fishie through seven different game modes as it constantly eats, and up to four players can occupy the screen at once
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Assassin’s Creed 2 Takes Home Seven MI6 Gold Awards
An award ceremony was held at the conclusion of this year’s MI6 conference in San Francisco to honor the games that excelled at various aspects of marketing.
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Sega Closing Sega Studios San Francisco
Sega Studios San Francisco, the studio behind the 3D remakes of Golden Axe and Altered Beast (back when they were named Secret Level), as well as the Iron Man movie tie-in games, will be closing its doors, possibly as soon as by the end of the day.
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Ralph Baer Inducted Into Inventors Hall of Fame
Ralph Baer, considered by most to be the creator of home videogames, has been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Baer’s work is well known to videogame fans.
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1UP April Fools Pranks Round-Up
It’s April 1, and you know what that means. Lies! The Internet has made April Fool’s Day a national celebration of fabrication and deceit. We admit we’ve done our part from time to time, but aside from some office hijinks involving Matt Leone and a staple gun, we’ve put all that behind us.
1UP April Fools Pranks Round-Up
It’s April 1, and you know what that means.
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1UP April Fools Pranks Round-Up
New Club Nintendo Rewards Released
Club Nintendo members now have some new collectibles to spend their coins on. The North American version of the program now includes two new exclusive games, as well as posters.
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