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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Nintendo's Denise Kaigler Departs

Posted: 11/21/2009 03:11:00

Less than two years after taking the executive role, Kaigler has decided to leave.

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National Institute on Media and the Family Closing its Doors

Posted: 11/20/2009 17:32:00

After 14 years of targeting the impact of games on children, the NIMF is shuttering at the end of the year.

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The Beatles: Rock Band Revs Up for Holidays

Posted: 11/20/2009 14:24:00

A new commercial and a special on VH1 Classic will help shine a light on Harmonix latest masterpiece.

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Facebook, Zynga Face Class-Action Suit Over Offer-Based Ads

Posted: 11/20/2009 14:14:00

The suit is seeking $5 million in damages, not just from Zynga, but from Facebook itself. 

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Communication – A Vital Skill for Managers – Part 2

Posted: 11/20/2009 13:05:00

GameRecruiter CEO Marc Mencher continues his discussion about the importance of good communication skills in game management. 

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Xbox Live Mass Bans Spawn Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: 11/20/2009 12:42:00

Abington IP asserts that Microsoft use of the ban hammer caused “a great deal of collateral damage.”

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Industry Careers: Game Music Composer

Posted: 11/20/2009 12:12:00

We're kicking off a new series on IndustryGamers in which we'll be profiling the different positions that comprise this exciting industry. We start with composer Chance Thomas.....

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Steam Estimated to Control 70 Percent of Digital Distribution Market

Posted: 11/20/2009 11:23:00

This statistic comes from Impluse owner Stardock, who also comments on how Steamworks cuts them out of more business.

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Modern Warfare 2 on PC Had 'Tremendous' First Week, says Infinity Ward

Posted: 11/20/2009 11:07:00

The sequel has already done better than the first Modern Warfare on PC, according to Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling.

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PlayStation Comes to Brazil

Posted: 11/20/2009 09:47:00

The people in Rio get to party like its 1999 because they’re getting the PS2!

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Microsoft on Hiring Spree for Natal, Halo, Gears of War and Shadow Complex

Posted: 11/19/2009 19:23:00

EA may be cutting 1,500 people, but there seem to be plenty of jobs at Microsoft for Natal and other projects.

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Gamefly Tries Out New Game Sales

Posted: 11/19/2009 16:45:00

It’s an interesting option on top of their “previously rented” game sales, though only long term customers really benefit.

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Brad Pitt's Company Options Dark Void Movie

Posted: 11/19/2009 15:38:00

The game hasn’t even released yet, but Plan B Entertainment is looking into making it a movie.

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Industry Insights: How to Build a Rock Star PR Team In A Period of Recovery

Posted: 11/19/2009 15:33:00

Solid PR and marketing should not be overlooked. Jennifer Campana, co-founder, Fusion PR Group, explains strategies for putting together a team that will get your game results.

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Sony Mentions 'New Revenue Stream From Subscription' for PSN

Posted: 11/19/2009 14:44:00

What exactly does that mean?  No one’s sure, and Sony sure isn’t telling. UPDATE: Kaz Hirai comments.

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Poll of the Day

  • What side are you taking in the upcoming battle of the band simulators?

    Rock Band II, all the way

    Guitar Hero: World Tour for the win!

    Rock Revolution- old school Konami!

    What, no choice for Samba de Amigo?

Top 10 Console Games (June 2009)

1. Prototype (Xbox 360)
2. UFC 2009:UNDISPUTED (Xbox 360)
3. EA SPORTS Active Bundle (Wii)
4. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10* (Wii)
5. Wii Fit (Wii)
6. Fight Night Round 4 (Xbox 360)
7. Fight Night Round 4 (PS3) 8. Mario Kart W/Wheel (Wii)
9. Red Faction: Guerrilla (Xbox 360)
10. Infamous (PS3)

(*includes CE, GOTY editions, bundles, etc. but not those bundled with hardware)
Courtesy of NPD

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