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Blockbuster unveils VIP Gamer reward scheme
Yet another retailer has made a new move for video games market share – Blockbuster. Called Blockbuster VIP Gamer, the retailer boldly claims its new loyalty program will provide gamers with the most rewarding experience in the gaming market”. Unlike other schemes this new offer doesn’t just reward consumers for …
Read More »INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: India
According to the FICCI-KPMG Indian Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2012, the Indian games business was valued at 13bn Rupees ($259m) in 2011 – up 30 per cent. The market is expected to grow by 38 per cent to 18bn Rupees ($359m) in 2012 and to a staggering 46bn Rupees …
Read More »Capcom profits down after "sluggish" year
It may not have impressed critics, but Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City has delivered the goods for Capcom at retail. Not that it was enough to stop Capcom posting some disappointing numbers. Revenues for the fiscal year ending March 31st were down 16 per cent at $1.02bn. Profits fell 13 …
Read More »EA studios working on Dead Space, Need for Speed
Both projects set for FY 2013
Read More »Japan getting Crystal White Vita
A Crystal White version of the PlayStation Vita will be released in japan on June 28th, Sony has confirmed. The arrival of new colour SKUs is no surprise considering the handheld’s ongoing struggle to gain traction, both in Sony’s homeland and overseas. The new model will retail for the same …
Read More »EA confirms new Need for Speed and Dead Space titles for fiscal 2013
New entries to the Dead Space and Need for Speed franchises are set to arrive sometime in the current fiscal year, EA confirmed during a financial call earlier today. The games are to launch sometime prior to March 31st, 2013 (the end of fiscal 2013). More specifically, the Need for …
Read More »Sorcery ‘will raise the bar for Move’
Sony expects its upcoming Move game Sorcery to be a flagship product for the motion accessory. The company says it raises the bar” for Move games, and has kicked off an ad campaign to get it in front of kids this summer. TV advertising will run around Cartoon Network programmes …
Read More »EA demos blockbuster line-up in London event
Electronic Arts took to London last month to show the press its upcoming triple-A blockbusters. And alongside the core console shooters, it demonstrated its latest PC, Facebook and iOS titles. The biggest games on display were shooters including upcoming modern day blaster Medal of Honor Warfighter (October 23rd). EA also …
Read More »Warner Bros revs up summer campaign for Lollipop Chainsaw
Warner is cutting through to core gamers with ads for its zombie cheerleader action title Lollipop Chainsaw. The 360 and PS3 game – due on June 15th – is one of the few eye-catching releases in a relatively quiet summer. A?large-scale TV campaign will advertise the title during during Family …
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