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Reportedly, Nintendo is implementing a new system which would let players manage their Nintendo Network accounts via smartphones and PCs, allowing them to, for example, buy downloadable games remotely. Apparently it's expected by the end of the year. [NicoNico, via Siliconera]

Activision Blizzard used to be owned by media giant Vivendi. Not anymore. It's now a free company, having bought Vivendi's stake out. You could say it's gone indie, but that joke's going to wear pretty thin over the next 24 hours. Read more

Gaming industry analytics firm DFC, in their recent forecast of the Xbox One's market performance, have noted that Microsoft's "overall strategy for entertainment devices is deeply flawed," adding that due to their strategy, "the entire future of Microsoft's consumer entertainment business is in question." [via MCV]

The slides released for Square Enix's most recent financial briefing session seem to suggest that they intend to focus on smart devices—ie. smartphones and tablets—as a gaming platform, as opposed to home consoles.

Sony, in their recently released financial statement, said that they do not expect any major changes in profit from their game division in the 2013 fiscal year, despite the PlayStation 4's release later this year. [via WSJ]