Nintendo acquires video research/middleware company Mobiclip

Nintendo has acquired Mobiclip, a "Research and Development center specialized in the field of highly optimized software technologies" -- one whose logo you probably recognize if you've played a lot of GBA, DS, or 3DS games. The company specializes in video compression, which is often used for video in handheld games.

Gamasutra reports that Nintendo actually purchased the company in October, with the deal only now being publicized. It would appear that Mobiclip (and Nintendo) are looking beyond the 3DS, as the company is currently hiring a "Console software engineer" (PDF link) to work on "Nintendo's new generation consoles." In the job listing, Mobiclip calls itself a "new Research and Development subsidiary." Compression and streaming technology is something that could come in really handy for, say, the connection between the Wii U... (Continue Reading...)

WB registers 'Batman: Impostors' domains, XBLA game rumored

Back in February, there was a rumor going around, based on a few listings at UK retailers, that Warner Brothers was working on a Batman game specifically made for Xbox Live Arcade. At the time, the rumored title was "Gotham City Impostors," but with little more than that the story sounded as believable as Jason Todd coming back to life.

But now, Superannuation has unearthed registrations by Warner Brothers for the BatmanImpostors.com web domain, as well as BatmanRedHoods.com and BatmanHushGame.com. Now, the story seems about as likely as ... Jason Todd coming back to life.

Of course, this doesn't confirm an XBLA game -- Warner Brothers could just be registering these in advance of the Batman: Arkham City release, or picking them up for some unrelated reason. Impostors, as it is spelled, is a... (Continue Reading...)


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