Potpourri

“We’re about as slow as it gets. I don’t think that changes materially. We devote a fraction of our overall development resources to new IP. We have more resources devoted …
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When I was sitting listening to Miyamoto during Nintendo’s roundtable discussion at E3. I could not help imagine that Miyamoto could be a difficult person to deal with. Not in …
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If you have not seen the documentary “King of Kong” drop everything and go watch,then come back here and finish reading this post. Ok…welcome back. That documentary is going to be made …
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Last year it was Mario’s time to celebrate his 25th anniversary. This year it is all about Zelda and its 25th anniversary. Besides these two great franchises there are two other …
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For the second time in a row Activision will be brining a James Bond title to Comic Con. No word yet what the game is called or platform it will be …
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Coming from Game Politics…

A new survey from Rasmussen Reports reveals that around 67 percent of U.S. adults think that states should be allowed to bar the sale or rental …
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EA has been looking for a little help to distribute their games in Japan. According to a press release, posted by Famitsu, EA is turning to SEGA for some help …
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Here are some more highlights from the report.

• The average age of a gamer is now 37.
• 72% of Americans play video games
• 42% of gamers are women
• 29% …
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Miyamoto is said to get most of his inspiration from real life events. Yoshiaki Koizumi sometimes takes a little different approach.

“Occasionally I also take images from dreams. Perhaps I am a little …
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Coming from EA’s Wendy Spander, via Twitter…

“preparing for the big EA Summer Showcase on Thursday. Big announcements ahead!”

I have no clue what EA could have …
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Some of the world’s most dedicated Nintendo fans now have the opportunity to receive special gifts from Nintendo of America. Starting today, members of the Club Nintendo™ customer loyalty program …
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Nintendo held their investor meeting a couple a days ago. At the end of his presentation, Iwata took a few questions from investors. One exchange of questions become a little weird.

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‘From our perspective we always had a lot of fun playing Timesplitters – Timesplitters 2 was amazing fun. Crytek and Crytek UK are interested in the IP; we are thinking …
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“We are gratified that the Court took note of the demonstrable success of the ESRB system and that the industry continues to get the highest marks of compliance by a …
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