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Electronic Arts boss John Riccitiello has stuck the knife into the state of PC gaming – but backed the casual sector to strengthen the format. Riccitiello said that the figures suggesting the PC market was slowing didn’t take into account the success of microstransaction and subscription models. However, he added …
Read More »Riccitiello: I love playing GTA
Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello isn’t just interested in GTA IV because it’s owned by acquisition target Take Two – he actually loves” playing the game. Speaking in a earning call with investors following EA’s announcement of its fiscal results last night, Riccitiello refused to give away any more information …
Read More »Electronic Arts posts $454m FY loss
Electronic Arts has posted a $454 million net loss for the year ended March 31st, 2008 – down from a net profit of $76 million in FY 2006-2007. The company’s acquisition of development duo Bioware and Pandemic back in October, 2007 took its toll on the figure – a combined …
Read More »NEW YORK MINUTIAE: Examining the Big Apple’s games potential
Special territory report on Developmag.com explores how NY can be a world-class 'games city' like Montreal, Tokyo or Brighton
Read More »Xbox unveils full 2008 software line-up
Unfortunate internet leaks may have reduced the wow factor, but Microsoft Game Studios has finally revealed its list of big-hitting 360 software releases from now until the end of the year. The platform holder is set to confirm the list at its product showcase in San Francisco later today. Epic’s …
Read More »Industry is failing females
Two thirds of women with access to the internet play casual games, according to a new survey – however, despite the financial potential this emerging sector remains largely untapped. While 70 per cent of women who are aged between 16 and 45 and live in households connected to the internet …
Read More »Pitfall coming to Wii
Activision has announced that a new iteration of its classic Pifall franchise will be released on Wii in the autumn. Pitfall: The Big Adventure is in development at Activision studio Edge of Reality. Pitfall is one of the most legendary franchises in the history of videogames, so we look forward …
Read More »Microsoft to invest $147m in South Korea – with eyes on game studio
'Unique' games could be developed locally and released globally for 360 says Bill Gates
Read More »EA doesnt scare us, says casual site
The president of leading portal Big Fish Games Jeremy Lewis has told MCV sister site Casualgaming.biz that his firm isn’t worried by the likes of EA, Activision and Midway upping their game in the online casual market. Speaking as part of a wider interview, Lewis said that investment from established …
Read More »HAVE YOUR SAY: How can we stop early selling?
This week’s MCV letters page presents a potential solution to the age-old problem of rogue retailers breaking street dates – but what’s your view? We want your thoughts on Comet buyer Debbie O’Neill’s letter below, and your opinion on how to stop retailers selling early. Mail us here or post …
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