Bioware has confirmed that sci-fi RPG Mass Effect 3 will not be sold through Valve’s Steam service due to what it calls “restrictive terms of service”.
It’s the same problem publisher EA had with sales of Crysis 2 and Dragon Age 2 on the service. And like those two titles, all PC versions of the game will be required to use the Origin
“During initial release Mass Effect 3 will be available on Origin and a number of other 3rd party digital retailers, but not on Steam at this time,” said the developer.
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Totalvideogames.com has closed down after more than 14 years, with the site blaming increased competition and search giant Google for a tough 2011.
“It’s with much regret and a heavy heart that we’re announcing the closure of Totalvideogames.com (TVG) today,” said the site.
“After a particularly difficult year in 2011 where Google left us high and dry and our competitors grew ever fiercer, we felt it was the right time to hang up the site’s boots as the world we once knew of internet games journalism makes way for a new generation of young hopefuls at leveraged networks of sites and blogs.”
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Saints Row publisher THQ has shelved all projects scheduled for release in 2014 and has cancelled Vigil-developed MMO Warhammer 40,000: Dark Millennium Online.
That’s according to games exec Kevin Dent, who suggests that the publisher is ultimately looking for a sale to save the troubled business.
Sources speaking to GamesIndustry.biz have suggested Dark Millennium Online, which was first announced in 2007, is currently being offered for sale to other companies.
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Jagex has hired former Rockstar vet Alex Horton to the newly-created role of chief creative officer.
Horton was art and animation director at Rockstar, over seeing the launch of Manhunt and Red Dead Revolver, as well as the Grand Theft Auto series, before leaving for consultancy work.
“Jagex has been around ever since I’ve been in the industry and it’s been amazing to witness their development and creativity in the online gaming space over the last decade,” said Horton.
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VentureBeat has appointed Dan Hsu as editor-in-chief of its GamesBeat channel. Hsu will oversee the current GamesBeat team, including lead writer Dean Takahashi.
“Dean loves writing, reporting, and covering the news beat and doesn’t necessarily have the bandwidth to manage and edit a team of writers,” Hsu told IndustryGamers.
“I’ve been an editor for 16 years now and have managed teams at EGM, 1UP, Gamers.com, and Bitmob.com, so that’s a perfect fit. I’m very much looking forward to bringing the Bitmob crowd over and working with Dean and everyone else at VentureBeat!”
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The average salary for a member of the UK games industry is currently £33,123 per annum, according to a new report. And while the average UK salary for those based in the UK has risen by over ten percent, there’s still a large gap between the wages of men and women within the industry.
The figures are based on a survey conducted by MCV and completed by 975 members of the global games industry. 597 of these were based in the UK.
“Take into account all the answers from all games industry personnel around the world and the median average rockets up to £34,263 from 2011′s £28,932 (and the mean is up too, at £38,179 from £35,902),” states the report.
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STALKER developer GSC Game World has admitted it needs more funding to complete the sequel to the highly praised shooter.
Reports had suggested the company was struggling and likely to close down before Christmas, but yesterday the Kiev-based developer said via Facebook that the project was still in development.
However, according to a report by Edge, the company is seeking funding to finish the game, stating: “We are hopeful things turn out well eventually. The team really wants to see STALKER continue.”
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STALKER developer GSC Game World has admitted it needs more funding to complete the sequel to the highly praised shooter.
Reports had suggested the company was struggling and likely to close down before Christmas, but yesterday the Kiev-based developer said via Facebook that the project was still in development.
However, according to a report by Edge, the company is seeking funding to finish the game, stating: “We are hopeful things turn out well eventually. The team really wants to see STALKER continue.”
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