Amazon shows its hand, buys Killer Instinct developer Double Helix
Noteable
Microsoft will continue to support killer instinct intends to add new developer
Adds to other gaming studio “Amazon Games Studioâ€
http://techcrunch.com/2014/02/05/amazon-acquires-video-gaming-studio-double-helix-games/

Oculus rift Crystal cove talk (a little old but we haven't discussed it)
John Carmack left iD software for oculus because they would not support VR
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/02/05/carmack-unfortunate-id-software-wasnt-interested-in-vr

Oculus Rift First Exclusive Eve: Valkyrie !!!!
http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/02/05/oculus-rifts-first-exclusive-launch-title-is-eve-valkyrie/

Call of Duty: Ghosts suffering frame-rate issues on Xbox One since latest update
From constant 60fps to usually 60fps with dips down to lows of 34fps
Issue most prevalent on larger maps when using view altering abilities (iron sights scopes motion trackers)
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2014-performance-drops-on-cod-ghosts-patch

The Old Republic Getting Two Expansions in 2014
Noteable:
They haven't announced a beta yet
Mentioned one would be a starfighter type release and the other a level cap expansion like “Rise of the Hutt Cartelâ€
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/02/04/star-wars-the-old-republic-getting-two-expansions-in-2014

Twitch ranked fourth in peak internet traffic for U.S.
Notable:
Based on bandwith
higher than hulu or facebook
large part of recent growth due to PS4 integration
http://appygamer.mobilesrepublic.com/Web/ArticleWeb.aspx?regionid=1&articleid=18713988

Note rise of subscribers since Warlords of Draenor announced
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/02/07/world-of-warcraft-subscriber-numbers-rise-to-78-million

1:
Respawn reveals Titanfall's minimum PC requirements on twitter: @vincezampella
Min: 64-bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1
AMD Athlon X2 2.8GHz or Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz
4GB RAM
512MB VRAM, Radeon HD 4770 or GeForce 8800GT
https://twitter.com/vincezampella/status/430808417867821056

2:
WCG Ceasing to Hold Tournaments in 2014
http://www.ongamers.com/articles/world-cyber-games-wcg-to-cease-operating-all-tournaments-and-events-in-2014/1100-820/

3.
Activision states Destiny will be the best selling game in history
Note the comment was during the investor call and not in the paperwork sent to investors
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/02/06/activision-blizzard-announces-better-than-expected-earnings

4.
Sonic getting another refresh
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/02/07/sega-announces-sonic-boom-new-game-tv-show-and-toys

5.
Sony restructuring non gaming parts of its business
http://www.joystiq.com/2014/02/06/sony-to-sell-pc-business-reform-tv-arm-layoff-5-000-employees/

6.
Watchdogs trademark reinstated
USPTO reinstatement petition reads. "An unknown party who lacked authority executed the purported abandonment of the application. Although the request appears to have been sent by petitioner, petitioner declared that it did not submit the request and has every reason to believe that this filing was fraudulent. The Director finds the application should not have been abandoned."
http://www.joystiq.com/2014/02/05/watch-dogs-trademark-reinstated-to-ubisoft/

7.
Microsoft has new CEO: Satya Nadella
http://www.joystiq.com/2014/02/04/microsofts-next-ceo-is-satya-nadella/

8.
Flappy Bird creator says he's pulling game from stores
http://m.mynews.ly/!EH.BHu79