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Destiny ships $500 million on day one
Activision claims this morning that Destiny is the most successful video game franchise launch of all time, as the game shipped more than $500 million to retail stores and first-parties worldwide.
Sept. 10, 2014
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The Xbox One sold just 23.5K units at launch in Japan
The Xbox One launched in Japan last week, and according to sales data from Famitsu, it wasn't exactly the greatest console launch ever.
Sept. 10, 2014
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Valve offers software, support to tech education program for kids
Steam's minder is strengthening ties to iD Tech, a national series of summer camps that teach kids how to make games, by providing students with free access to Valve software and systems.
Sept. 10, 2014
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Kabam CEO sees Alibaba deal as a path to China's mobile market
China-curious developers can learn much from a recent Wall Street Journal interview with Kabam CEO Kevin Chou about his company's partnership with Chinese holding company Alibaba.
Sept. 10, 2014
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The PlayStation 4 reached 1 million sold in the UK rather quickly
Sony's PlayStation 4 console has now sold 1 million units in the UK, achieving this sales figure in around 40 weeks.
Sept. 9, 2014
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'Queen of Code' aims to entice British women into game development
British not-for-profit organization Creative England is looking to entice more women into making video games in the UK, with the promise to provide money to the first few women to crowdfund games through its new Queen of Code scheme.
Sept. 9, 2014
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Apple's new iPhone 6 devices may have a big impact on games
Apple revealed its next generation of iPhone devices today, and the sizes of the new smartphones -- as well as what's inside them -- have some interesting implications for iOS game makers.
Sept. 9, 2014
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Apple's next mobile game platform is -- yeah, it's a watch
Apple launched another mobile game platform today, and it's small enough to strap on your wrist. Pitched as a smartphone accessory, it also presents intriguing opportunities for game developers.
Sept. 9, 2014
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Ensemble expats to make a new strategy game with Stardock's help
Sins of a Solar Empire publisher Stardock Entertainment has cut a deal with the Ensemble Studios expats at BonusXP to publish the Texas-based studio's forthcoming PC strategy title.
Sept. 9, 2014
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Half of all PC players wait for sales before purchasing games
New research from the NPD Group, based on a survey PC and Mac users who actively play games, says a lot of people are doing so -- but often at a discount.
Sept. 9, 2014
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Report: Microsoft buying Mojang -- for more than $2 billion
The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg say that the Washington-based tech giant has the massively successful Swedish indie in its sights.
Sept. 9, 2014
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GameStop makes another move into the mobile market
GameStop locations across the country will begin carrying the cellular chain's products in new partnership, as GameStop continues to look to drive mobile sales.
Sept. 9, 2014