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Sony may have someone new onstage in the future.

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Harmonix vet Florian Hunziker grabs Adam Boyes’s old third-party relations gig at PlayStation

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
January 18, 2017
3 min

Among the three major console manufacturers, Sony has had arguably the strongest support from third-party indie developers and major blockbuster publishers this generation. Now,...

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Halo Wars 2 inspires a social media strategy game on Twitter

Posted byby Dean Takahashi
January 17, 2017
2 min

To tease the coming of video game Halo Wars 2, Microsoft Xbox and Twitter are launching a social media strategy game on Twitter. Available today,...

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Did Nintendo’s Switch reveal set the new console up for success? GamesBeat decides

Posted byby Mike Minotti
January 17, 2017
1 min

Nintendo has finally given us the Switch details we craved, including a March 3 launch date, a $300 price, and new games like Super...

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Decluttr: Pokémon Go makes $2,412.19 in a minute

Posted byby Dean Takahashi
January 17, 2017
1 min

Pokémon Go makes $2,412 in a minute. In an hour, the popular mobile game from Niantic Labs makes $144,700. And during that time, 252...

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Nintendo’s next Direct presentation focuses on Fire Emblem

Posted byby Mike Minotti
January 17, 2017
2 min

It might not be quite as exciting as the Switch reveal, but Nintendo’s next streaming event has news about one of the most cherished...

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2 min

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Microsoft acquires Donya Labs, the company behind 3D data optimization software Simplygon

Posted byby GamesBeat
January 17, 2017
1 min

Microsoft today announced that it has acquired Donya Labs, the company that developed the Simplygon software that game studios can use to improve 3D...

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LGBTQ-friendly dating game Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker is coming to PS4 and Xbox One

Posted byby Mike Minotti
January 17, 2017
1 min

One of the most inclusive games is about to reach a larger audience. Developer Magic Notion announced today that its dating sim Kitty Powers’...

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Pokémon Go generated revenues of $950 million in 2016

Posted byby Dean Takahashi
January 17, 2017
2 min

Pokémon Go generated an estimated $950 million in revenues in 2016, according to a report by market researcher App Annie. Niantic Labs launched Pokémon Go...

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App Annie: Worldwide app downloads grew 15% and revenue soared 40% in 2016

Posted byby Dean Takahashi
January 17, 2017
3 min

Downloads, revenue, and time spent in apps all grew by double digits during 2016, according to a report by market researcher App Annie. Time spent...

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Nintendo Switch game hands-on: Snipperclips, Super Bomberman, and Sonic Mania are the stars

Posted byby GamesBeat
January 17, 2017
6 min

Nintendo finally revealed the details on its new hybrid console, the Nintendo Switch, this week. Releasing on March 3 for $300, the console can connect...

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