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Ouya has 10,000 developers

By:  Eddie Makuch More than 10,000 developers worldwide are making games for the $99 Android-powered Ouya console, head of developer relations Kellee Santiago has told Games Industry International. At the end of February, the company hadsigned on 8,000 developers. The console’s list of developers ranges from startups to established companies like Square Enix, Double Fine, Tripwire Interactive, and Airtight Games. “It’s really awesome, especially at this early … Continue reading Ouya has 10,000 developers

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Bioshock Infinite will not feature multiplayer

By:  Guy Cocker It’s been a tough six months for developer Irrational Games and its latest game, Bioshock Infinite. In May, publisher Take-Two announced that the game was being pushed back beyond its scheduled October release date to arrive on February 26, 2013 instead. Then, in August, a number of the team’s top development staff began leaving the company. First were director of product development Tim Gerritsen and art director … Continue reading Bioshock Infinite will not feature multiplayer

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GameStop Kids stores opening across the United States

By: Eddie Makuch GameStop is trying something new this holiday season. The company announced today a new line of concept stores called GameStop Kids, the first of which will open today in Grapevine, Texas, the location of GameStop’s worldwide headquarters. In all, GameStop plans to open 80 GameStop Kids locations at malls across the country during the holiday season. A full list of stores is … Continue reading GameStop Kids stores opening across the United States

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God of War: Ascension getting ‘300’ DLC

By: Eddie Makuch Gamers who preorder God of War: Ascension at GameStop can add Spartan hero King Leonidas from the 2007 action film 300 to their multiplayer ranks, Sony announced today. Those who reserve either the standard or collector’s edition of the game will receive a voucher to download the character. King Leonidas in God of War: Ascension will come with his signature red cape, … Continue reading God of War: Ascension getting ‘300’ DLC

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Rumour: Nintendo Wii U Release Set For Thanksgiving

By: Darryl Kaye   (@DarrylGU) The Nintendo Wii U will launch between November the 19th and November the 23rd in North America, if a GameStop employee is to be believe. GoNintendo were told by a GameStop employee that Nintendo’s next console would be arriving just in time for the Black Friday shopping season in America, which is around the time of Thanksgiving. Nintendo hasn’t confirmed anything … Continue reading Rumour: Nintendo Wii U Release Set For Thanksgiving

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GameStop defends used prices

By: Eddie Makuch GameStop has spoken out to defend its used product prices. Divisional vice president of refurbishment John Daugherty told GameSpot at a media event at the firm’s refurbishment center in Grapevine, Texas last week that if consumers saw what happens behind the scenes, they would understand why GameStop charges what it does for used products. "[The refurbishment process] does have a cost to … Continue reading GameStop defends used prices

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GameStop looking into reselling digital content

By: Eddie Makuch GameStop already has a solid footing in the boxed used games business, but as the industry trends toward digital, the chain is considering ways it could resell downloadable games. Speaking to GameSpot from the retailer’s refurbishment center in Grapevine, Texas, this week, GameStop CEO Paul Raines said the firm is looking into digital secondhand sales. "It’s very interesting," he said. "There are … Continue reading GameStop looking into reselling digital content

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Hitman: Sniper Challenge Revealed

By: Darryl Kaye   (@DarrylGU) An additional Hitman game has been announced called Hitman: Sniper Challenge. The game will be made available on downloadble platforms and will support Hitman: Absolution. The new game was revealed in this month’s edition of US magazine Game Informer. It will feature a replayable sniper mission, with the best snipers being rewarded with unspecified prizes. If you pre-order Hitman: Absolution through … Continue reading Hitman: Sniper Challenge Revealed

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