Whether feeling the pinch from mobile gaming, taking advantage of improved production pipelines, trying to consolidate its major franchises, or any combination of the above, Capcom is reportedly ditching its traditional four-year development cycle. Speaking to investors, Capcom CEO Kenzo Tsujimoto … [Read more...] about Capcom Shortening Devil May Cry Dev Cycles
Digital Chocolate CEO Resigns, 180 Employees Laid Off
Trip Hawkins, Digital Chocolate (and EA for that matter) founder, is leaving his position as CEO amid company-wide layoffs and studio closures, aiming to take more of an advisory role in the near future. Around 180 employees have been reportedly let go in Russia, San Mateo, and India, though the … [Read more...] about Digital Chocolate CEO Resigns, 180 Employees Laid Off
Just Cause Studio Hiring For Open World Action Game
The news comes as part of Avalanche's recruitment drive at the Crowne Plaza Baltimore North Hotel on Wednesday 30th May for the benefit of former 38 Studios employees. The dev is collaborating with the same publisher who brought the first two Just Cause games to market, so it's looking fairly likely … [Read more...] about Just Cause Studio Hiring For Open World Action Game
Kingdoms Of Amalur Never Getting Patched
While some games get patched so extensively after launch that they essentially turn into a new product (*cough* Team Fortress 2 *cough*), other games never even get their first patch. Following the collapse of 38 Studios, the studio's first and only game, Kingdoms of Amalur, would seem to be left in … [Read more...] about Kingdoms Of Amalur Never Getting Patched
Carmageddon Kickstarter Gets Funded With 10 Days To Spare
If there's one thing Kickstarter runs on, it's nostalgia. And while a lot of original and innovative projects occasionally get funded, the nostalgia vote is always a sure thing, especially when it comes to gratuitous vehicular violence. Was there anyone on the planet not expecting the Carmageddon … [Read more...] about Carmageddon Kickstarter Gets Funded With 10 Days To Spare
BBC Takes Halo UNSC Emblem For United Nations Logo
In what can either be described as an indictment of the UN logo's complete lack of memorable features or a testament to Bungie's artists, a BBC news segment on Syria used the Halo UNSC logo to signify the United Nations. An official apology quickly followed, as well as a quick purge of the image … [Read more...] about BBC Takes Halo UNSC Emblem For United Nations Logo
Facebook Rumoured to Be Purchasing Face.com
It's been rumoured that Facebook may be looking to purchase the facial recognition service provided by Face.com. With prices being circulated, it is speculated that Facebook is looking to pay around $80-$100 million for the acquisition of Face.com and its advanced facial recognition … [Read more...] about Facebook Rumoured to Be Purchasing Face.com
BBC Confirms No iPlayer App Planned For Windows Phone In The Immediate Future
Contrary to a Nokia spokesperson saying that a BBC iPlayer app was currently in development and only a few weeks away from being launched, the BBC has today confirmed that no such app is being planned and that it has no plans to develop one in the immediate future. The BBC has launched iPlayer … [Read more...] about BBC Confirms No iPlayer App Planned For Windows Phone In The Immediate Future
Monster Shows off Three New Headphones
Monster no longer makes the popular Beats headphones after the split between the partners. However, Monster is still actively producing high-quality headphones and has recently unveiled three new sets at the Monaco Grand Prix. The new headphones include the Diamond Tears, VEKTR, and Inspiration. All … [Read more...] about Monster Shows off Three New Headphones
Dynaudio XEO 5 $4,500 Wireless Speaker Tower
Dynaudio has unveiled a new addition to their range in the form of the wireless Dynaudio XEO 5. Every Dynaudio XEO 5 speaker is hand-built in Denmark and uses a transmitter to project your audio wirelessly to the speakers, keeping unsightly wires to a minimum. Advanced Wireless Technology The … [Read more...] about Dynaudio XEO 5 $4,500 Wireless Speaker Tower
Laptop Workstation Is Actually a Desk with Speakers and a USB Hub
It's been a long time since I've said the name The Sharper Image. It used to be that you couldn't get away from commercials for the company's air filtration devices. The latest product to surface from The Sharper Image is a laptop workstation that is small and compact. Unlike most laptop desks that … [Read more...] about Laptop Workstation Is Actually a Desk with Speakers and a USB Hub
Yahoo Livestand iOS News App Bites The Dust
During the last Yahoo! earnings call, the company revealed that it was going to discontinue or consolidate a number of products across Yahoo!'s technology platforms during the course of 2012. Unfortunately for some, one of those services to be closed down is the Yahoo! Livestand iOS news … [Read more...] about Yahoo Livestand iOS News App Bites The Dust
