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Updated Feb 3, 2012 4:37 am GMT

Top Story Red Dead Redemption sells 13M, NBA 2K12 hits 4M

Publisher's net revenue dips 40 percent to $236.3 million during third quarter; open-world Western and hardwood sim reach new sales milestones. continue »
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 10:24 pm GMT
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Sony names Kaz Hirai president and CEO

Sony Computer Entertainment veteran Kaz Hirai to succeed Howard Stringer on April 1. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2012 10:40 am GMT
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Mortal Kombat developer to diversify in 2012

NetherRealm creative director Ed Boon says there's an "assumption" another Mortal Kombat game to come, but wants to work on new IPs on multiple formats, genres. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2012 4:17 pm GMT
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Shooters, MMOs linked to problem game playing - study

A new study conducted by the Institute for Special Populations Research in New York reveals that some game genres are more prone to problem game-playing habits. Full Story
- Posted Feb 3, 2012 4:37 am GMT
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THQ looking for help with Warhammer 40K MMO

Beleaguered company "actively looking" for publishing partners to launch Dark Millennium Online, taking realistic approach to required financial commitment. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 11:24 pm GMT
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THQ loses $56 million in holiday quarter

Darksiders II set for June, Devil's Third and Metro: Last Light hit early next year as publisher posts results that led to layoffs, killing of kids' games business. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 10:18 pm GMT
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Oklahama state rep wants violent-game tax

HB 2696 seeks to charge 1 percent tax on all games sold in state rated Teen, Mature, and Adults-Only; money collected would go toward Sooner State's obesity and bullying prevention funds. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 8:15 pm GMT
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Modern Warfare 3 DLC hits PS3 February 28

Call of Duty: Elite subscribers get first grab at new maps Piazza and Liberation at the end of the month; additional content to roll out through October. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 7:27 pm GMT
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The Last of Us arrives late 2012 / early 2013

Naughty Dog's new PlayStation 3 action survival game given release window of later this year or possible early next. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 5:51 pm GMT
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PS3 sales on the rise as Sony suffers overall losses

PlayStation 3 hardware moves 6.5 million units for the quarter, but Consumer Products & Services division loses ¥85.7 billion overall. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 6:43 am GMT
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Konami profits jump 77%

Japanese publisher reports $224 million net income during April-Dec. period as sales climb 3 percent to $2.55 billion; social gains offsetting console/handheld declines. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 8:08 pm GMT
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BioWare holding Star Wars: The Old Republic guild summit next month

Star Wars MMORPG developer inviting group leaders to three-day Texas event next month to meet with designers and discuss state of the game. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 6:08 pm GMT
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UFC Undisputed 3 gets Season Pass DLC

THQ details $17 bundle including 11 new fighters, 10 vintage UFC fights, and instant access to all unlockables; Season Pass free to those who preorder from publisher's online store. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 6:49 pm GMT
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Capcom holiday sales sink 29 percent

For nine months ended December 31, publisher posted $660 million in net sales; Monster Hunter 3G sells 1.2 million; RE: Operation Raccoon City, Street Fight X Tekken expected to sell 2M each. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 4:29 pm GMT
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Indie Game: The Movie HBO series not a comedy

James Swirsky and Lisanne Pajot talk to GameSpot about the film's reception at Sundance and the recent rights deal with programming giant HBO. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 2:36 am GMT
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Big in Japan Jan 23-29: Armored Core V, Resident Evil: Revelations

From Software's mech combat sequel and Capcom's 3DS survival horror title top software sellers as PS Vita sees slight sales boost and 3DS easily tops hardware chart. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 4:21 am GMT
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Rayman 3 HD hits XBL, PSN March 21

Ubisoft's high-def downloadable revamp coming to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 next month; updated audio, 60fps visuals included. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 3:37 pm GMT
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Disney acquires Ingition parent company UTV

Entertainment giant picks up India media house behind El Shaddai, Deadly Premonition via stock delisting. Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 2:20 pm GMT
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THQ layoffs hit 240, CEO takes 50% pay cut

Publisher confirms scope of layoff plans, reduces Brian Farrell's salary from nearly $720,000 to about $360,000, trims possible severance package payout. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2012 10:38 pm GMT
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Battlefield 3, FIFA 12 top 10 million sold

EA posts net loss of $205 million as hits reach new milestones; Origin digital distribution service reaches 9.3 million user base and rakes in $100 million over 2011. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2012 9:59 pm GMT
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Star Wars: The Old Republic sells 2M, has 1.7M active subs

BioWare's space-faring MMORPG off to solid start, easily eclipsing the 500,000-subscriber threshold needed to become profitable. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2012 10:11 pm GMT
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Facebook IPO could value company at $100 billion

Social giant announces initial public offering, estimates suggest it could quadruple Google's value at the time of its own IPO; games "most successful app." Full Story
- Posted Feb 2, 2012 12:33 am GMT
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