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Opinion: it’s time for Sony to drop the “PlayStation” brand from consoles

February 2, 2012

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So Sony is about to get a new president and CEO. With that will come the inevitable tweaks to the company’s strategy and execution. The good news for gamers is that the incoming CEO, Kaz Hirai, is a games industry veteran, which means Sony is going to be well looked…

PopCap proves to be a good buy for EA, so far

February 2, 2012

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Last year, EA acqiored PopCap for a substantial sum. PopCap’s first financial results following the acquisition suggest EA did the right thing. Accoding to its financial report, PopCap’s revenue has increased 30 per cent year-on-year. This doesn’t necessarily mean profit was also up, but it does mean PopCap is selling…

PopCap proves to be a good buy for EA, so far

February 2, 2012

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Double Fine invades the Xbox Live update

February 1, 2012

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You know Double Fine don’t you? They made the underrated classic Psychonauts and the, um, not so great Brutal Legend. Now they’re back with a Kinect game in tow- and it’s one that you might be very interested in. Double Fine Action Theater is not so much of a ‘game’…

Double Fine invades the Xbox Live update

February 1, 2012

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Kaz Hirai to replace Sir Howard Stringer as Sony CEO and president

February 1, 2012

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In a move that everyone already anticipated, PlayStation head, Kaz Hirai, will become Sony head from April 1. Sir Howard Stringer will remain with the company in the capacity of chairman of the board, while current chairman, Yotaro Kobayahi will retire. Hirai has been largely credited with all the PlayStation…

Kaz Hirai to replace Sir Howard Stringer as Sony CEO and president

February 1, 2012

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Dungeon Defenders expands with new DLC

February 1, 2012

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DD fans playing on the PC are getting a new character class and a lot more today as the Barbarian class and the Assault Mission Pack both launch on Steam. The pack includes three new missions, a new map, and an absolutely fabulous unicorn familiar to follow you around. It’s…

Dungeon Defenders expands with new DLC

February 1, 2012

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Skyrim creation kit Steaming towards release

February 1, 2012

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You just might need a PHD to figure out how to use it, but get ready modding fans, the Elder Scrolls: Skyrim Creation Kit is coming soon. Launching very, very soon on Steam is the Skyrim Workshop. It’s going to allow you to make some pretty amazing things in the…

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