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NCSoft Licenses Next Generation Unreal Engine 4 for Upcoming Projects

NCSoft Licenses Next Generation Unreal Engine 4 for Upcoming Projects

To use Epic's engine for upcoming projects.

Gabe Newell Assures No Change in Priorities Among Valve Lay-Offs

Gabe Newell Assures No Change in Priorities Among Valve Lay-Offs

However, no confirmation or word regarding rumours of the lay-offs.

Media Create: Dragon Quest VII 3DS Sells 872,922 Units on Debut

Media Create: Dragon Quest VII 3DS Sells 872,922 Units on Debut

Sends Animal Crossing: New Leaf down to second place.

Take Two Interactive Now Owns WWE Game License

Take Two Interactive Now Owns WWE Game License

Vince McMahon is doing the walk right now. Yes, THAT walk.

Reliance Games Partners With WET and Naughty Bear Developer

Reliance Games Partners With WET and Naughty Bear Developer

The "strategic alliance" will play a part in mobile games based on upcoming films.

EA: “We Didn’t Have the Quality Leadership to Make Medal of Honor Great”

EA: “We Didn’t Have the Quality Leadership to Make Medal of Honor Great”

You can stop with the "No, really?" faces now.

GameStop to Close 250 Stores in 2013, Open 60 to 70 New Stores

GameStop to Close 250 Stores in 2013, Open 60 to 70 New Stores

Closures will most affect shops with an alternate GameStop in the area.

Cliffy B: “The Scarier the Game, The Less Empowered Players Feel”

Cliffy B: “The Scarier the Game, The Less Empowered Players Feel”

Former Epic Games designer Cliff Bleszinski talks about Dead Space 3's change in direction.

Journey Development Bankrupted thatgamecompany, Next Game to be Bigger Commercial Success

Journey Development Bankrupted thatgamecompany, Next Game to be Bigger Commercial Success

Also look for the developer's next title to be on more than one console.

Adam Sessler Still Wants to Know Why He Was Fired from G4TV

Adam Sessler Still Wants to Know Why He Was Fired from G4TV

Which is the nice way of saying it.

The NPD Group Reports 16 Percent Increase in Digital Sales for 2012

The NPD Group Reports 16 Percent Increase in Digital Sales for 2012

While physical game sales were lower, digital sales are thriving.

GREE SVP: Mobile Devs Earning “Four Times and Beyond” Compared to Last Year

GREE SVP: Mobile Devs Earning “Four Times and Beyond” Compared to Last Year

According to Anil Dharni, the iPad played a big role in catalyzing mobile gaming growth.

Namco Bandai and Codemasters Announce Expanded Distribution Deal for GRID 2

Namco Bandai and Codemasters Announce Expanded Distribution Deal for GRID 2

The deal will also affect the distribution of future racing titles from Codemasters in PAL regions.

Ubisoft Fiscal 2012-2013 Sales Expectations Surpassed, Sales Targets Revised for Full Year

Ubisoft Fiscal 2012-2013 Sales Expectations Surpassed, Sales Targets Revised for Full Year

To the tune of €1.2 billion no less.

Valve Wants Steam to be More Open, Plans to Remove Steam Greenlight Election Process

Valve Wants Steam to be More Open, Plans to Remove Steam Greenlight Election Process

Fearing that heavy company involvement is causing a dictatorship, Gabe Newell hopes to create a more user-driven Steam.

THQ Finalizes Closure by Terminating CEO, President, CSO
OUYA To Release in Target, Best Buy, GameStop This June

OUYA To Release in Target, Best Buy, GameStop This June

Despite backers receiving their consoles early, retail launch will follow shortly after.

Sony Replaces Deutsch L.A. With BBH as Playstation Creative Agency

Sony Replaces Deutsch L.A. With BBH as Playstation Creative Agency

After 6 years handing the Playstation brand, it's time for a change.

Square Enix Reports ¥5.7 billion in Losses, “Difficult Condition of Global Console Game Market” Blamed

Square Enix Reports ¥5.7 billion in Losses, “Difficult Condition of Global Console Game Market” Blamed

However, the smartphone and PC gaming business is thriving.

Crytek CEO: “Surprised No One Bid on Vigil”, No Darksiders 3

Crytek CEO: “Surprised No One Bid on Vigil”, No Darksiders 3

Cevat Yerli opens up about the deal with Vigil and the future of Darksiders.