In a fan newsletter, first spotted by fan news-site Stitch Kingdom, a sequel to the Wii’s Epic Mickey is on track for a 2012 release. Last we heard of a possible follow-up to the painting-platformer was in a focus group survey released by Disney last August (thanks Joystiq), where it was strongly hinted that Epic […]
Ever wonder what they pay people to make your video games? Game Developer magazine has got you covered. A few weeks ago, the publication released the results of its annual Salary Survey results, which have painted an American video game development industry made up of less disparate income differentials than one may assume when listening […]
Don’t listen to the hyperbole from the politicians and the parents, the Federal Trade Commission has released a report that states that game retailers are the best media outlets at keeping minors from purchasing mature content. Via their annual undercover shopping survey, the games industry was ranked highest in self-enforced product regulation, with only 13% […]
The newest leg in Microsoft’s post-Kinect remodeling of Xbox Live, Xbox Live Rewards will incorporate small Microsoft Point rewards into common dashboard actions. Gamers can get 10-400 points for a variety of actions including subscription renewal and occasional survey participation, and also be entered into associated raffles. Interested gamers can sign up for the program […]