Game Company Ubisoft Hacked, User Accounts Compromised

User names and passwords are at risk for some members of the service.

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Software Developers Trim Costs on New Games

A new generation of videogame consoles from Microsoft Corp. and Sony Corp. promise innovation on several fronts, including higher-fidelity visuals. But one thing they aren’t expected to bring is increased cost to software developers.

At CES, Lenovo Attempts to Go Big With 27-Inch “Table Computer”

What is this, a PC for giants?

$300 Nintendo Wii U Arriving in the U.S. November 18

Nintendo’s next-generation console will make it to store shelves just in time for the holidays.

Nintendo’s Wii U Tiptoes Between Hardcore and Family-Friendly

Can it pull off something that is a cross between Mario and a machine gun?

Ubisoft Prepping Eight Wii U Titles, Including Exclusives Like Zombi U

Ubisoft is aggressively going after Nintendo’s new Wii U by publishing eight titles to coincide with the console’s launch sometime later this year.

Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon Aiming to Bring Hardcore Gaming to Facebook

Ubisoft is releasing a free version of its popular Ghost Recon on Facebook today, with the goal of attracting the same hardcore audience that will pay $60 for the console version coming out tomorrow.

Xbox Accounted for 40 Percent of All Videogame Sales in 2011

Despite sales declines bringing down the overall game industry last year, Microsoft dominated the market, with the Xbox capturing nearly half of all consumer spending from physical sales.

Ubisoft Delays Game Launch Until May, but Plays Up Strong Holiday Sales

Game publisher Ubisoft reported today that it experienced a record holiday season, fueled by strong sales of two of its top-performing franchises, Just Dance and Assassin’s Creed.

Thank Activision for Record-Breaking Videogame Sales in November

Strong sales of Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 led to a record-breaking month in November for videogame sales.

High Point of Apple Event: Upgraded CEO