Publishing

Sony gives away PS3s

Sony is giving away a PS3, a copy of Gran Turismo 5 and two pairs of 3D glasses with each 3D TV sold. The deal begins in Sony Centres across the UK today and will run until December 5th or whenever stock sells out. Buyers will also receive a 3D …

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ANALYSIS: Digital vs Packaged

The video games market can generally be divided into three major forms of consumption. First you have the traditional sector of console and PC games, the old world of packaged media, which is still by far the biggest market. Next, there’s the downloads and digital distribution market, which is fast-growing, …

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The PS3 can sell more than PS2

As the most successful home console the world has ever known, Sony’s PS2, celebrates its tenth birthday in Europe, former SCEE president Chris Deering has said that the PS3 could yet go on to eclipse its accomplishments. Now entering its 11th year, the PS2 has sold a total of 147.6m …

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HMV launches 3D GT5 competition

High Street retailer HMV is hosting a Gran Turismo 5 3D gaming tournament to celebrate the game’s release. Sony Bravia 3DTVs are being installed in stores across the UK allowing participants to try and become the UK champion. Heats will kick off on November 27th with the fastest two players …

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Tradewest goes digital

European games publisher Tradewest has established a new affiliate company, Tradewest Digital. The new firm will focus on developing, publishing and distribution downloadable games for consoles, PC, mobiles and browsers. Tradewest Digital’s first title will be released just before Christmas. No details are available yet, but the company will be …

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