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Analysis: Aeria Games Leads Client-Based F2P

August 26, 2010

AUG. 26, 2010 • DFC Intelligence just released the new report, The Market for English Language Client Based F2P Games. In that report we forecast that, on the PC platform, this market will reach $2 billion by the year 2015. This is up from only about $250 million in 2009. .....

Lich King Ready for China

August 23, 2010

AUG. 23, 2010 • After an extended period in official regulatory limbo, NetEase.com and Blizzard Ent. will release The Wrath of the Lich King expansion for Chinese World of Warcraft players on Aug. 31. .....

Tesco Ends Used Game Trial

August 20, 2010

AUG. 20, 2010 • Retail giant Tesco ended its used game trial and extended the service to each of its stores in the United Kingdom. At least 60 locations are accepting pre-owned games in their entertainment departments. The retailer took out newspaper advertisements offering £12 ($19) for 2010 FIFA W.....

Mandarin Zynga Texas Poker

August 18, 2010

AUG. 18, 2010 • Zynga Texas Poker is made available in Taiwan and Hong Kong with traditional Mandarin – the first international localization for the publisher. The title can be accessed via Facebook. Impact: Up until no.....

Age of Empires Online in Development

August 17, 2010

AUG. 17, 2010 • Ensemble Studios may be a memory, yet its best known creation is getting new life as Age of Empires online. The title will possess some free-to-play features, and is being developed by Robot Entertainment. The latter was formed by ex-Ensemble staff after the studio was shutter.....

Interview: Vivox Puts the Voice Into Games

July 22, 2010

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Electronic Arts Signs English Premier League

July 21, 2010February 17, 2023

JULY 21, 2010 • The purveyor of the FIFA video game franchise, EA Sports, signed an exclusive four-year partnership with the English Premier League (EPL). The league will promote the EA Sports brand during televised matches, and will dedicate content for future FIFA ti.....

Interview: DePaul Video Game Program Preps Chicago Game Talent

July 21, 2010

JULY 21, 2010 • For years game developers not situated close to primary industry hubs such as California or Montreal faced low availability of creative talent in any off-the-beaten-track loca.....