Tagged: Industry
A new report has revealed that there was a time when Electronic Arts talked with Valve about a proposed buyout of the creator of Steam — one that EA was apparently willing to split with over $1 billion for. The… Read More »
When TIME magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People comes to mind, figures like US President Barack Obama or internet mogul Mark Zuckerberg seem like the most likely candidates. But it turns out that a famous videogame designer is… Read More »
Over the last week, rumors have been running rampant that Valve Software is secretly working on and planning to soon announce its first foray into the console game with a platform known as the Steam Box. Unfortunately for any who… Read More »
With the rise of home consoles and lack of PC exclusivity these days, many gamers have been led to assume that computer gaming is on the downfall and at risk of being eventually rendered irrelevant. However, a new study by… Read More »
After completion of what Blizzard Entertainment is calling a “review of its business based on current organizational needs,” the large arm of Activision and creator of World of Warcraft has decided to let go of approximately 600 employees from its… Read More »
Nintendo announced that although its stance on DLC has not changed, the company’s future online service – the Nintendo Network – will allow microtransactions. Several executives have backed the idea, reiterating that it will bolster third-party support for the Big… Read More »
According to inside sources with knowledge of the discussions surrounding Microsoft’s plans for an online media subscription service, Microsoft TV, the console maker has decided to put said talks with media companies on hold for financial reasons. The insiders allege… Read More »
Reports have surfaced that Sony will be promoting current Executive Deputy President Kaz Hirai to president as early as April. Howard Stringer will retain his current roles as chairman and CEO of the company. Hirai was promoted twice last year… Read More »
Shigeru Miyamoto, the face of Nintendo and creator of The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros., is stepping down from his position at the company. Though he will no longer be working on AAA titles for The Big N… Read More »
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences’ (AIAS) board of directors has gained a valuable member with the addition of Frank Pearce of Blizzard Entertainment. Martin Rae, president of the AIAS thinks Pearce’s experience will be a valuable addition to… Read More »
