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Read More »THQ will not face charge from SEC
The investigation into THQ’s stock option grant practices will not result in criminal or civil action, according to the company. The Securities and Exchange Commission requested documents and information from THQ, relating to stock option grant practices between January 1st 1996 to 2006. The publisher was already in the process …
Read More »Zelnick: Consolidation is inevitable
Take Two executive chairman Strauss Zelnick has stated the the success of the industry will see further publisher consolodation this year. However, Zelnick, who this week turned down a $1.9 billion bid for the publisher from EA, added that it is still possible for Take Two to remain independent. I …
Read More »Haze set for May release
The Free-Radical-developed shooter has been heavily hyped as a key PS3 exclusive, and previously missed its original pre-Christmas release date. After a few extra months of tinkering, Free Radical and Ubisoft will be confident that it will wow critics and retailers alike.
Read More »Dualshock 3 hits US in April
SCEA has revealed that DualShock 3 will hit US retail in April. It will be available for $54.95 and incorporates both Sixaxis and rumble functionality. An SCEE spokesperson has also confirmed to MCV that a European SKU will follow shortly, but an official date has yet to be confirmed.
Read More »Riccitiello plots push into Asian market
Chief executive of Electronic Arts John Riccitiello has said that the firm is targeting the Asian market as a key area for growth in 2008. In an interview with GameDaily, Riccitiello added that the firm was also looking to expand EA’s core business into online, casual and mobile sectors. Riccitiello …
Read More »Games could get tax credits in the UK
Games industry singled out to benefit from new Government commitments
Read More »OPINION: Why EAs purchase of Take Two is inevitable
In the wake of EA’s shock announcement of its move to acquire Rockstar owner Take Two, Wedbush Morgan Analyst Michael Pachter has stated that, in his opinion, the deal is now inevitable. We think that EA has two choices – beat ‘em or join ‘em,” he said. They are attempting …
Read More »Why Take Two must accept EA’s offer
We disagree with both thoughts. In our view, EA is serious when it said that it reserves to withdraw its offer, and that Take-Two will not be worth as much in the future as it is today. As we consider the possible benefits to EA from a combination, it is …
Read More »Dead Space arriving on Halloween
Publisher Electronic Arts has dated one of its key new next-gen IPs today with the news that Dead Space will be released on Xbox 360 and PS3 in both Europe and North America on October 31st. The game, which is being developed by EA’s Redwood Shores Studio, is a survival …
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