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THQ dissolves as assets get stripped off

THQ dissolves as assets get stripped off

Sega, Take-Two, Ubisoft, Crytek and Koch Media purchase studios and IP after bidding war

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Sony to sell US headquarters for $1 billion

Sony to sell US headquarters for $1 billion

Sale of 550 Madison Avenue to generate $770m in cash proceeds

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Game industry worth $83bn by 2016, research claims

Game industry worth $83bn by 2016, research claims

Mobile and online spearheading sector growth as social gaming investment plummets by $1 billion

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Blizzard raises $2.3m for Hurricane Sandy relief

Blizzard raises $2.3m for Hurricane Sandy relief

Proceeds from World of Warcraft 'cinder kitten' pet sales donated to Red Cross

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GamesAid Elite auction makes over £7,000

GamesAid Elite auction makes over £7,000

Video game charity's festive auction included statuettes, plush toys and artwork

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Layoffs and studio closures strike at Funcom

Layoffs and studio closures strike at Funcom

The Secret World developer confirms company restructuring

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Lenders move to block THQ bankruptcy

Lenders move to block THQ bankruptcy

Objection claims bankruptcy was 'orchestrated' to benefit executives and friends

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Connecticut town to destroy games

Connecticut town to destroy games

Citizens encouraged to get rid of violent games in wake of Newtown shooting

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THQ suffers NASDAQ delisting

THQ suffers NASDAQ delisting

Publisher removed from stock market as expected after filing for bankruptcy

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Obituary: Game designer Dr. Christopher Erhardt

Obituary: Game designer Dr. Christopher Erhardt

Producer, game developer, educator and father of three passes away

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Journey soundtrack nominated for Grammy

Journey soundtrack nominated for Grammy

Austin Wintory's epic composition first to be nominated for prestigious "best score" award

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Zynga seeks gambling license in Nevada

Zynga seeks gambling license in Nevada

Social games bets on US legalizing online gambling

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NCsoft Seattle hit with layoffs

NCsoft Seattle hit with layoffs

Several positions cut due to 'realignment'

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Jason Rubin gives $1k to THQ Humble Bundle

Jason Rubin gives $1k to THQ Humble Bundle

Turtle Rock Studios, GameDev.net chip in to help publisher

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THQ teams up with Humble Bundle

THQ teams up with Humble Bundle

Distressed publisher turns to indie pay-what-you-want platform, makes $1m in five hours

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Windows 8 moves 40m licences

Windows 8 moves 40m licences

New OS outpacing Windows 7 sales, says Microsoft

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Strict tax laws holding back Brazil game industry

Strict tax laws holding back Brazil game industry

Brazilian developers warn piracy isn't the only issue choking its sector

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THQ CFO Paul Pucino resigns

THQ CFO Paul Pucino resigns

Head of finance at troubled company resigns as publisher enters loan forbearance agreement

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Irish game industry shows huge jobs growth

Irish game industry shows huge jobs growth

Ireland's games market valued at seven per cent of UK and Eire, claims report

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Crytek offers TimeSplitters fans hope of series return

Crytek offers TimeSplitters fans hope of series return

Petition started to bring back beloved first-person shooter

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Tim Schaaff to step down as Sony NEI boss

Tim Schaaff to step down as Sony NEI boss

Andrew House to head division managing PlayStation Network

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THQ hires M&A consultant as finances worsen

THQ hires M&A consultant as finances worsen

Centerview Partners' engagement a sign beleaguered publisher is looking for buyers

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Take 2 may open Vegas office

Take 2 may open Vegas office

Deal with city to bring at least 150 new jobs

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Two senior execs leave Apple

Two senior execs leave Apple

Scott Forstall and John Browett leaving company in executive shake-up

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Zynga kills 13 games, proposes closure of UK and Japan offices

Zynga kills 13 games, proposes closure of UK and Japan offices

Social games giant streamlining operations to 'make Zynga into an internet treasure'

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