Rage launches for Mac

February 3rd, 2012
Id Software's Rage is now available for Mac from the Mac App Store and publisher Aspyr's GameAgent store. The belated release - which comes almost four months after its debut on consoles and PC - is dubbed Rage: Campaign Edition, and includes bonus content only previously available in the Anarchy Edition.
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/rage-campaign-edition/id468808410?mt=12
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Id Software's Rage is now available for Mac, from the Mac App Store and publisher Aspyr's GameAgent store.

The belated release - which comes almost four months after its debut on consoles and PC - is dubbed Rage: Campaign Edition, and includes bonus content only previously available in the Anarchy Edition.

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THQ admits defeat and kills uDraw

February 3rd, 2012
THQ has said it has no further plans for uDraw after it revealed that the failed expansion of its tablet peripheral to PS3 and Xbox 360 has cost it $80 million in lost revenue. Speaking during an investor call after the publication of its dismal third-quarter results, the publisher said it had shipped a million uDraw tablets to retailers, leaving 1.4 million units of manufactured stock left unsold.
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/40078/Just_how_badly_did_uDraw_hurt_THQ_anyway.php
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THQ has said it has no further plans for uDraw after it revealed that the failed expansion of its tablet peripheral to PS3 and Xbox 360 has cost it $80 million in lost revenue.

Speaking during an investor call after the publication of its dismal third-quarter results, the publisher said it had shipped a million uDraw tablets to retailers, leaving 1.4 million units of manufactured stock left unsold.

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6waves Lolapps denies Spry Fox claims

February 3rd, 2012
6waves Lolapps has denied Spry Fox's allegation that it breached the terms of an NDA in development of Yeti Town. Earlier this week Spry Fox began legal proceedings against 6waves, claiming that it used information given to it while in negotiations to publish Triple Town on Facebook to essentially clone it with Yeti Town. Speaking to VentureBeat, however, 6waves Lolapps chief executive Rex Ng insisted that wasn't the case.
http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/02/6waves-lolapps-chief-denies-copying-spry-foxs-social-game-exclusive
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6waves Lolapps has denied Spry Fox's allegation that it breached the terms of an NDA in development of Yeti Town.

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Guild Wars 2: Press Beta Event AnnouncedGuild Wars 2: Press Beta Event Announced

February 2nd, 2012
NCSoft and Arena.Net will be treating members of the press to a beta event in the near future. MMORPG.com is one of the lucky attendees and we will have full beta previews, news and articles for our readers on February 20th. That's all we can say...for now. ;) Let the buzz begin!
NCSoft and Arena.Net will be treating members of the press to a beta event in the near future. MMORPG.com is one of the lucky attendees and we will have full beta previews, news and articles for our readers on February 20th. That's all we can say...for now. ;) Let the buzz begin!

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THQ posts increased third quarter loss

February 2nd, 2012
Troubled publisher THQ has announced a drop in revenue and an increased loss for the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011, as better than expected performances from core games were offset by poor results for uDraw hardware and software.

Troubled publisher THQ has announced a drop in revenue and an increased loss for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011, as better than expected performances from core games were offset by poor results for uDraw hardware and software.

Net sales dropped 2.9 per cent year-over-year to 305.4 million (£193.3m), while the company's net loss widened from $14.9 million (£9.4m) a year ago to $55.9 million (£35.4m).

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Take-Two third quarter profit falls 65 per cent

February 2nd, 2012
Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two has reported a significant decline in profit and revenue for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011.

Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two has reported a significant decline in profit and revenue for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011.

Net profit fell 65 per cent to $14.2 million (£9m), while revenue dropped 29 per cent to $236.3 million (£149m).

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EA games dominate Nordic chart

February 2nd, 2012
Battlefield 3 is once again the best-selling title on the Nordic all-formats chart, which collates sales data from Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland, the EA shooter having held the number one spot since the last week of 2011.

Battlefield 3 is once again the best-selling title on the Nordic all-formats chart, which collates sales data from Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland, the EA shooter having held the number one position since the last week of 2011.

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General: Nexon Invites Players to Level and WinGeneral: Nexon Invites Players to Level and Win

February 2nd, 2012
Nexon is inviting players to get into three of its stable of games, level characters to 20 in each game and be entered to win a wide variety of prizes including a 2012 car. The games include Vindictus, Dragon Nest and Dungeon Figher Online.
Nexon is inviting players to get into three of its stable of games, level characters to 20 in each game and be entered to win a wide variety of prizes including a 2012 car. The games include Vindictus, Dragon Nest and Dungeon Figher Online.

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Wakfu: Osamoda & Sadida Class TrailersWakfu: Osamoda & Sadida Class Trailers

February 2nd, 2012
Square Enix and Ankama Games have partnered with MMORPG.com to bring our readers two new trailers featuring the Osamoda and Sadida classes. Check out the Wakfu: Osamoda & Sadida Class Trailers and let us know what you think in the comments.
Square Enix and Ankama Games have partnered with MMORPG.com to bring our readers two new trailers featuring the Osamoda and Sadida classes. Check out the Wakfu: Osamoda & Sadida Class Trailers and let us know what you think in the comments.

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Dominus: The Beta BluesDominus: The Beta Blues

February 2nd, 2012
Beta testing is just a quick way to get into our most anticipated MMO IMMEDIATELY...right? Right? Well, maybe not as today's Developer Perspectives opines. We mourn the loss of what used to be an actual testing period for games. Check it out and then add your thoughts in the comments....unless you're That Guy.
Beta testing is just a quick way to get into our most anticipated MMO IMMEDIATELY...right? Right? Well, maybe not as today's Developer Perspectives opines. We mourn the loss of what used to be an actual testing period for games. Check it out and then add your thoughts in the comments....unless you're That Guy.

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