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As part of its investor presentation last night, Nintendo revealed that Sony’s PS3 has taken control of the European hardware market since the turn of the year. Its data suggests that Sony has enjoyed weekly continental sales of between 100,00 and 50,000 units. 3DS is next in line with sales …
Read More »Nintendo kickstarts new digital push with New Super Mario Bros 2
Further to the news that Wii U will arrive with an aggressive new digital policy, Nintendo has also confirmed a brand new 3DS strategy. The headliner of this is that upcoming August release New Super Mario Bros 2 will be available to download on the same day that it is …
Read More »Wii U titles to launch retail and digital on day one
Nintendo has stated that first party Wii U games will be available to buy digitally on the same day that they are released at retail. It’s a big move for the typically internet-shy platform holder and one that places even more pressure on the already squeezed retail sector. We will …
Read More »Nexon rumoured to have launched EA takeover bid
EA shares has enjoyed a sharp jump on rumours that South Korean gaming giant Nexon has made a bid for the publisher. Both Forbes and Bloomberg are carrying the rumour, which originated from a South Korean newspaper. As a result of the chatter EA shares surged by over eight per …
Read More »‘SimOcean’ trademarked by EA
EA has filed a trademark for ‘SimOcean.’ Silconera (via Shacknews) spotted the filing yesterday by the publisher. Unfortunately little is known beyond that bit of info at the moment, but it seems a strong hint to what new direction at least one potentially upcoming Sim game is looking to go. …
Read More »Boyes joins SCEA as new head of publisher relations
Sony Computer Entertainment America has hired Adam Boyes as head of publisher relations for the company. Boyes is a 15-year industry vet and former director of production at Capcom USA. GI.biz reports he will fill the opening Rob Dyer left when departing to join Zynga as their head of platform …
Read More »Star Wars: The Old Republic coming to 38 additional countries
EA is preparing to launch their MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic in countries across the Middle East and parts of Europe. SWTOR will be released through retail and digital distribution in 38 additional countries on top of the ones the game is already available in. The news comes after …
Read More »Wii U/3DS compatibility on creator’s wishlist for next Smash Bros.
Smash Bros creator and Nintendo icon Masahiro Sakurai has revealed his intentions to bring Wii U and 3DS dual support for the hit franchise’s next title. "There is a certain dead end we come to if we just expand the volume of the game," Sakurai told IGN. "I intend to …
Read More »Ubisoft registers Rayman Legends domains
Ubisoft has registered a pair of new domains containing ‘Rayman Legends’ in their URLs. RaymanLegends.com and Rayman-Legends.com have been reserved for the as of yet unannounced effort according to WhoIs Search(via Shacknews). The developler/publisher makes the move just days after a leaked marketing survey pointed to a Rayman Origins sequel. …
Read More »Pachter: EA Nexon deal a ‘silly rumor’
Wedbush Securities analyst says takeover 'cannot happen'
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