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It was driven by Xbox 360 Pro (which featured heavily in our PC World TV campaign) and Xbox 360 Elite, but also by the PS3 40GB and 60GB (the 60GB was also featured on PC World TV campaign). Customers were keen to get hold of the 60GB PS3s, clearly understanding …
Read More »JAPAN: Wii Fit sells one million
After less than a month on sale in Nintendo’s homeland of Japan, the firm’s latest Wii outing Wii Fit has already sold a million units in the territory, Nikkei reports. The title comes bundled with what is known as a Wii Balance Board, a device on which players stand as …
Read More »What are you looking forward to in 2008?
Chris Lewis, Regional VP, EMEA Home and Entertainment, Microsoft: I’m looking forward to 2008 in lots of ways, but certainly as the year where gaming comes into its own – no longer a fad or annual staple of "hottest Christmas gift" features, but a valid entertainment choice that holds its …
Read More »Codemasters looks to possible US studio acquisitions
'I want to be a magnet for emerging talent' says CEO Rod Cousens
Read More »PSP GPS add-on for Europe this Spring
Sony has confirmed that its GPS add-on Go! Explore will arrive at European retail this spring. Go! Explore includes the software on UMD and a GPS receiver accessory that will link the console to the worldwide global satellite system, thus being able to pinpoint its position anywhere on the planet. …
Read More »Microsoft would consider 360 Blu-Ray drive
Xbox 360 format holder Microsoft has said that whilst its gaming unit still fully backs Toshiba’s HD-DVD hi-def format, it could still consider supporting Sony’s rival Blu-Ray technology. Xbox group marketing manager Albert Penello told Reuters that: "It should be consumer choice, and if that’s the way they vote, that’s …
Read More »Kalypsos Q1 line up
Jack Keane, Imperium Romanum and Agon – Lost Sword of Toledo will lead publisher Kalypso’s Q1 offering this year. Imperium Romanium is a strategy title set in ancient Rome due for release in February/March, while Jack Keane is a historical adventure title set to arrive in February, and fellow adventure …
Read More »Merscom inks WiiWare/XBLA dev deal
Signs Gabitasoft for unannounced online games released in 08
Read More »Nintendo storms Germany and Spain
Nintendo platforms took five of the top ten places in both the Spanish and German charts in the week ending December 30th, reported Next Gen . Super Mario Galaxy on the Wii topped the German charts, while More Brain Training on the DS came top of the pack in Spain. …
Read More »McDonalds boss: Games to blame for childhood obesity
The chief executive of McDonald’s UK has hit out at video games for being a major cause of the childhood obesity crisis. Steve Easterbrook told The Times that the food and drinks industry shared responsibility for the issue with individuals and Government. But he made special mention of the popularity …
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