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The head of Microsoft’s interactive entertainment business, Don Mattrick, told a packed LA Convention Centre this morning that traditional PlayStation franchises have found a new home” on Xbox 360. Following the confirmation by Square Enix that Final Fantasy XIII would be coming to the Microsoft console, a jubilant Mattrick closed …
Read More »E3 08: Final Fantasy XIII confirmed for 360
Microsoft is cheering a significant psychological victory with the news that Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIII will be released simultaneously on both Xbox 360 and PS3. It’s the first time a full, numbered instalment in the FF series has debuted on more than one machine, and (with the exception of …
Read More »E3 08: Xbox will beat PS3
Microsoft boss Don Mattrick has told the global games media that Xbox 360 will sell more consoles than PlayStation 3 – and that gaming is now the leading form of entertainment. When it comes to hardware, we’re in fantastic shape. According to NPD data, we have the largest installed base …
Read More »UK CHARTS: Wii Fit sprints back to the top
Since it topped the charts on its debut week 12 weeks ago, stock issues have seen Nintendo’s Wii Fit dip in and out of the listings – but a renewed push from the publisher has this week seen the title return to the top of the ChartTrack All Formats Top …
Read More »E3 08: Nintendo announces new Wii Remote
Ahead of its E3 conference tomorrow (and about 60 minutes ahead of the Microsoft conference), Nintendo has unveiled a new piece of hardware – an accessory that enhances the Wii’s ability to track a player’s movements. The Wii MotionPlus attaches to the end of the existing Wii Remote and enhances …
Read More »Eidos closes Pivotal Games
Eidos has closed down Pivotal Games, its internal UK studio. A company spokesperson told Develop: "Eidos parent company SCi Entertainment Group announced on 29 February its plans to re-structure its business and to focus on cornerstone studios and core franchises. "As part of this process Eidos confirms that, despite reviewing …
Read More »E3 08: Square Enix lists its show titles
Square Enix has outlined its range of titles for the E3 expo in Los Angeles, which is lead by high-profile Xbox 360 exclusive Infinite Undiscovery and next-gen RPG The Last Remnant. The first title, which is due out in September, is important milestone for both the publisher and Japanese Xbox …
Read More »E3 08: EA reveals expo lineup
Global publishing behemoth EA has revealed its lineup for the LA E3 expo, the size of which dwarves the offering from nearly all of its rivals. Fronting the push will be the likes of Valve’s zombie co-op fest Left 4 Dead, the fast-arriving music sequel Rock Band 2, sci-fi survival …
Read More »Games revenue up over 42 per cent
ELSPA and ChartTrack have reported unprecedented revenue growth for software over the first half of 2008. Over all formats, software sales reached 738 million (31.3 million units sold) – an increase of 42 per cent compared with the same period last year. Hardware revenue told a similar success story, but …
Read More »E3 08: Microsoft pouts its Lips
It appears Microsoft will tonight announce its answer to Sony’s massively popular SingStar series in the shape of karaoke title Lips – and French site Gamekyo seems to have got the scoop. The game will come bundled with two mics that will also seemingly incorporate some sort of motion-sensing technology. …
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