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Reserve the date in your diaries – it seems the UK has finally come up with a retail-focused trade show that can fill the gaping hole left by the ‘old’ E3’s demise. GamePlan aims to bring together UK publishing and retail over two days on 29th– 30th May 2008 at …
Read More »Sega Superstars Tennis hits an ace
With Sega and Nintendo joining forces to unleash their favourite characters in the upcoming Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, Sega has taken a leaf out of its former rival’s book by announcing a new character-filled tennis outing. In much the same vein as Mario Tennis, Sega Superstars Tennis …
Read More »Sega Superstars Tennis hits an ace
With Sega and Nintendo joining forces to unleash their favourite characters in the upcoming Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, Sega has taken a leaf out of its former rival’s book by announcing a new character-filled tennis outing. In much the same vein as Mario Tennis, Sega Superstars Tennis …
Read More »Monthly Chart Analysis – September
ALL FORMATS TOP 20 1. Halo 3 (360) Microsoft 2. FIFA 08 (PS2, 360, PS3, PSP, WII, PC, DS) Electronic Arts 3. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 (Wii, 360, PS3, PSP, WII, PC, DS) Electronic Arts 4. Norton 360 All-In-One Security (PC) Symantec 5. Bioshock (360, PC) 2K Games 6. …
Read More »Monthly Chart Analysis – September
ALL FORMATS TOP 20 1. Halo 3 (360) Microsoft 2. FIFA 08 (PS2, 360, PS3, PSP, WII, PC, DS) Electronic Arts 3. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 (Wii, 360, PS3, PSP, WII, PC, DS) Electronic Arts 4. Norton 360 All-In-One Security (PC) Symantec 5. Bioshock (360, PC) 2K Games 6. …
Read More »SCEE branches into Poland
The European arm of Sony’s entertainment division, SCEE, has announced the formation of Sony Computer Entertainment Poland, which will formally occur on April 1st next year. Many of the leading pan-European retailers with a strong gaming focus are already well established in Poland”, SCEE’s sales and marketing manager for Central …
Read More »SCEE branches into Poland
The European arm of Sony’s entertainment division, SCEE, has announced the formation of Sony Computer Entertainment Poland, which will formally occur on April 1st next year. Many of the leading pan-European retailers with a strong gaming focus are already well established in Poland”, SCEE’s sales and marketing manager for Central …
Read More »Do more Achievements equal greater sales?
CVG reports that a study by analyst Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR) suggests that Xbox 360 games which feature a higher number and greater assortment of Achievements not only score higher in reviews but also perform better at retail – in the US at least. Consumers want their games …
Read More »Do more Achievements equal greater sales?
CVG reports that a study by analyst Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR) suggests that Xbox 360 games which feature a higher number and greater assortment of Achievements not only score higher in reviews but also perform better at retail – in the US at least. Consumers want their games …
Read More »PlayStation Eye lands next-month
PlayStation Eye, the next-gen PS3 version of PS2’s successful EyeToy peripheral, will be released as a standalone unit in Europe on November 7th, SCEE has confirmed. Costing 24.99, the kit will come with free software package EyeCreate, which lets you record videos, audio and take pictures, all of which can …
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