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  • EA dropped from NASDAQ-100

    December 17, 2012 7:04AM PST

    FIFA publisher no longer one of the 100 largest non-financial companies on American stock exchange; competitor Activision’s status unchanged.

    FIFA and Battlefield publisher Electronic Arts has been removed from the NASDAQ-100, an index of the 100 largest domestic and international non-financial companies. NASDAQ’s recent re-ranking of the index pushed EA off of the list, which will become effective December 24.

    Netflix, Blackberry maker RIM, and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters were also dropped. Major EA competitor Activision will remain a member of the NASDAQ-100, and is the only gaming publisher to make the list.

    EA shares began the year trading as high as $21, before bottoming out at around $11 in August, and climbing back to about $15 as of this morning.

  • Kotick: Easy decision to fire Infinity Ward devs

    Firing Infinity Ward top talent Jason West and Vince Zampella in 2010 was not a difficult decision for Activision CEO Robert Kotick to make. In a New York Times profile published this week, Kotick addressed the swift and severe action taken against the high-profile developers.

    “You find out two executives are planning to break their contracts, keep the money you gave them, and steal 40 employees. What do you do? You fire them,” Kotick said.

    Activision’s high-profile court case against West and Zampella, along with 40 other former Infinity Ward developers, was settled in May this year before it could be heard by a trial. Terms of the deal were not disclosed at the time and have not been since, though one analyst previously projected this figure to be in the tens of millions.

    Elsewhere in the profile, it was revealed why the massively popular Call of Duty brand has not spawned a Hollywood adaptation. Kotick said game-to-film adaptations rarely work out and could in fact blemish the franchise. Hollywood studios have reached out to Activision, he said, though all requests thus far have been denied.

  • TGX Malaysia to host DOTA 2 The Asia tournament

    Rapture Gaming has announced the dates and featured tournaments for The Games Xpo Malaysia.

    The event will be held from December 22 to December 23 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Hall 1. Tournaments happening during the show include the DOTA 2: The Asia tournament and a FIFA 13 tournament.

    The teams participating in the DOTA 2 tournament are LGD, MUFC, Natural 9, Revival, Elunes, 1stVN I HCMA, Zenith, Orange Esports, Joenet, Mith-Trust and TNC. The English live stream commentary for the tournament will be done by Toby ‘TobiWan’ Dawson and Joshua ‘Jtan’ Tan. Other languages from different streams of the same tournament include Thai, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Chinese.

    The 48-person FIFA 13 tournament will feature cash prizes up to RM1,750 and will be held at NVidia’s booth. Head to the official site for more information.

  • Devil May Cry hits PC January 25

    The PC version of DMC: Devil May Cry will launch January 25, Capcom announced today. That’s ten days after the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions arrive January 15.

    Players can pick up the PC version of DMC: Devil May Cry at retail in Europe, and digitally through Steam and EA Origin in North America and Europe. No mention was made of a retail release for North America.

    In addition to traditional keyboard and mouse controls, the PC version of DMC: Devil May Cry will support an Xbox 360 controller and other third-party inputs. The game will also run at 60 frames-per-second, Capcom said. Additionally, those who pick up the game through Steam will find support for cloud saving, achievements, and leaderboards.

    The PC version of DMC: Devil May Cry was not developed by Ninja Theory, but rather Polish studio QLOC. Minimum and recommended system requirements are listed below.

    Minimum System Requirements:
    OS: Windows Vista/XP, Windows 7, Windows 8
    Processor: AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz or better, Intel Core2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or better
    Memory: 2 GB RAM
    Hard Disk Space: 8 GB free hard drive space
    Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 3850 or better, NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS or better
    DirectX: 9.0c or greater
    Sound: Standard audio device

    Recommended System Requirements:
    OS: Windows Vista/XP, Windows 7, Windows 8
    Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 3 GHz or better, Intel Core2 Quad 2.7 Ghz or better
    Memory: 4 GB RAM
    Hard Disk Space: 9 GB free hard drive space
    Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6950 or better
    DirectX: 9.0c or greater
    Sound: Standard audio device

  • Microsoft creating franchise that blends games and film

    December 13, 2012 10:48AM PST

    Company hiring producer to contribute to “AAA corre game” that meshes games with hollywood and TV.

    Halo maker Microsoft is staffing up for a new game that “blends the best elements of games and TV/film,” according to a job advertisement spotted by Videogamer. The company is seeking an experienced producer to come aboard to contribute to the “exciting new AAA core game.”

    The job ads says Microsoft aims to “add new blood” to its existing stable of franchises that includes Halo, Fable, Forza Motorsport, and Gears of War with this new series. A qualified candidate for the position will not only need to have experience shipping AAA games, but also experience with TV and film production.

    Last month, Microsoft rebranded its Vancouver outfit Black Tusk Studios and said the developer was at work on “Microsoft’s next big entertainment franchise.” Before that, Microsoft hired former CBS Television executive Nancy Tellem to join as the president of the company’s Entertainment and Digital Media division. She and her team will develop “unique, compelling storytelling experiences” at a new production studio in Los Angeles, California.

  • Dark Souls II Wii U petition nets 10,000 signatures

    The online petition at Change.org calling on Namco Bandai to bring Dark Souls II to the Wii U is picking up steam. The petition today crossed 10,000 signatures, a marked improvement over the 3,000 it had earlier this week.

    The creator of the petition says the Wii U is a worthwhile platform for Dark Souls II for two main reasons. The first, he said, is that the Wii U’s GamePad would open up beneficial inventory management options.

    The second major reason Dark Souls II should come to the Wii U, he said, is the console’s “affordability” relative to the PC and PS3, as well as online fees associated with Xbox Live. Online access for the Wii U is free, with the exception of a 50-cent charge for minors

    Dark Souls II will feature a new hero, a fresh storyline, and an “unfamiliar” setting. “Epic battles with gruesome enemies” are promised, as well as a revamped server-based multiplayer mode that aims to “put a distinct Dark Souls II twist on the concept of playing with others.”

    Dark Souls II will also be “more straightforward and more understandable,” according to new director Tomohiro Shibuya. The game was announced during the 2012 Video Game Awards last Friday.

  • Ted Price: Industry today is a ‘different world’

    December 12, 2012 7:23AM PST

    Insomniac Games CEO says developers have been lucky during the past 20 years with stable industry, but things have now changed.

    The video game industry in 2012 is an entirely “different world” from what it was just five years ago, Insomniac Games CEO Ted Price told VentureBeat in new interview. Responding to a question regarding whether or not he believes the industry is in dismay presently, he said no, adding that the game industry is a reflection of the wider changes happening in all of society.

    “The industry reflects society right now,” Price said. “Society is evolving extremely fast in terms of how it uses technology. Our industry is experiencing that change as well. We’ve been very lucky over the last almost two decades to have a stable, predictable industry. But now we’re in a different world. That change has come upon us and everyone else in the world in the last five years. So it’s not just us. It’s the internet. It’s sales. It’s traditional media. Everything and everybody is feeling the effects of this accelerated change in our world.”

    Price and Insomniac Games are currently working on multiplatform squad-based shooter Fuse. It is the company’s first multiplatform title and is due out for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 during March 2013. A PC version is not planned. For more on Fuse, check out GameSpot’s previous coverage.

  • Assassin’s Creed III sells 7 million

    December 12, 2012 9:52AM PST

    Stealth-action game notches new sales milestone, becoming Ubisoft’s fastest-selling game ever.

    Assassin’s Creed III has sold 7 million units since launch, becoming Ubisoft’s fastest-selling game in history, the company announced today. The stealth-action game launched October 30 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and sold 3.5 million units during its first week.

    Assassin’s Creed III released on Wii U November 18 and came to PC November 20.

    In addition to announcing new worldwide sales figures for Assassin’s Creed III, Ubisoft also broke down in-game statistics. In single-player missions alone, players have tallied more than 82 centuries of game time, performing in excess of 3 billion assassinations along the way.

    Multiplayer for Assassin’s Creed III was also a bright spot. Ubisoft said Assassin’s Creed III attracted more than double the number of players compared to Assassin’s Creed: Revelations. In addition, players have performed over 250 million assassinations in more than 5 billion multiplayer sessions since launch.

    For more on Assassin’s Creed III, check out GameSpot’s review.

  • BioShock Infinite shipping with reversible cover

    December 12, 2012 10:35AM PST

    Irrational Games allowing users to vote on six potential covers to be included with 2013 shooter.

    Gamer not satisfied with BioShock Infinite’s controversial box art may be happy to learn the 2013 shooter will come bundled with a reversible cover. Irrational Games creative director Ken Levine made the announcement today, also noting that fans will decide which alternate cover will be included.

    Gamers can vote for one of six covers at the Irrational Games website. Levine said print deadlines are approaching quickly, so fans should place their voices as soon as they are able.

    Fans not happy with whatever the community chooses are not out of luck. Irrational Games will make “a whole mess” of additional alternate covers available to download and print at a later date. These were not revealed.

    BioShock Infinite was delayed last week and is now due March 26, 2013. For more, check out GameSpot’s previous coverage.

  • Maxim, Napster, karaoke apps now available on Xbox Live

    Microsoft will roll out more than 40 new applications on Xbox Live across the world between today and spring 2013, the company announced today. New apps available today include Maxim (United States), the previously announced free-to-play karaoke game (all regions except Japan and United Arab Emirates), SkyDrive (all regions), CNET (United States and Canada), and Napster (Germany, United Kingdom).

    The Maxim app for Xbox Live includes “what guys want,” according to its official announcement. Content available through the app includes behind-the-scenes looks into the magazine’s “sexiest photoshoots,” original comedy, and sports-related video.

    The karaoke app features a library of more than 8,000 songs spanning numerous genres, including pop, rock, country, hip-hop, and others. Songs will be available by streaming, with no download required. Though the app is free to download, players will need to redeem Microsoft points for full access to the song library in blocks of 2-, 6-, or 24-hour periods. Microsoft did not announce what it plans to charge for these increments.

    The CNET app for Xbox Live includes the site’s product reviews, technology shows, and event coverage. CNET and GameSpot are sister sites, both owned by CBS Interactive.

    Lastly, the Napster app allows subscribers to access millions of songs, while the SkyDrive app lets users view their saved content like photos and video through the Xbox 360.

    The full list of new applications headed to Xbox Live, along with region-specific availability information, is below.

    1. All3M (United Kingdom, United States)
    2. Ameba TV (Canada, United States)
    3. ARTE (Germany, France)
    4. Azteca (Mexico)
    5. Canalplay Infinity (France)
    6. CBC’s Hockey Night (Canada)
    7. CrunchyRoll (Majority of Live Regions)
    8. Deezer (Majority of Live Regions)
    9. Eredivisie Live (Netherlands)
    10. Fightbox (Austria, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, United Kingdom)
    11. Flixster (United States)
    12. GameTrailers (Australia, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States)
    13. Globosat Muu (Brazil)
    14. Gulli Replay (France)
    15. HBO Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)
    16. IndieFlix (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States)
    17. Livesport.tv (Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Sweden, United Kingdom)
    18. Machinima (Majority of Live Regions)
    19. Maxim (United States)
    20. MTV (United States)
    21. MyTF1 (France)
    22. MyTF1VOD (France)
    23. Napster (Germany, United Kingdom)
    24. Pathe Thuis (Netherlands)
    25. PBS (United States)
    26. PopcornFlix (United States)
    27. Rai TV (Italy)
    28. Sainsbury (United Kingdom)
    29. Saraiva (Brazil)
    30. SBS (Netherlands)
    31. SF Anytime (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)
    32. Slacker Radio (Canada, United States)
    33. SPORT1 (Austria, Germany)
    34. The CW Network (United States)
    35. Televisa (Mexico)
    36. TV3 (Spain)
    37. Viaplay (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden)
    38. Vidéo à la Demande d’Orange (France)
    39. Vimeo (United States)
    40. VIVO Play (Brazil)
    41. Watchever (Austria, Germany)
    42. Zattoo (Germany)
    43. Ziggo (Netherlands)