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Majesco, US publisher of Cooking Mama, has freed up $6 million through selling around 4 million of its shares. According to an SEC filing, the firm will be putting the raised funds towards working capital, reported Next Generation . The additional funds also provide valuable flexibility, stability and agility to …
Read More »Nintendo: We cant let our guard down
Speaking of the firm’s recent successes, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has said it was vital that the firm did not become arrogant or lose momentum. I believe my most important role right now is to prevent Nintendo from being in a company where people say, ‘oh, Nintendo is arrogant, Nintendo …
Read More »Euro price cut for 360 HD DVD Drive
Microsoft has announced that there will be a European price cut for the Xbox 360 HD DVD Drive, reported EfluxMedia . Microsoft announced the news at the consumer electronics trade fair IFA in Germany, stating the unit will be cut by €20 to €180. However no date was issued for …
Read More »Oberon signs up to Indiagames
Indiagames has signed a deal with publisher Oberon Games, which will make its casual games available on Indiagames’ Games on Demand service, according to Game Daily . Titles in Oberon’s catalogue include Agatha Christie Death on the Nile, Dream Day Wedding and Magic Match. "Indiagames is sphere-headed towards offering its …
Read More »$3 billion cash injection for PlayStation?
Sony will sell around $2.9 billion worth of shares from its insurance unit, freeing up a huge amount of capital that commentators have asserted could be injected into its game business, possibly precipitating a PS3 price cut. Sony could use the funds for various options to strengthen its electronics and …
Read More »Asian online games to reach $2.5 billion mark
According to Games Industry , online gaming revenues in Asia are predicted to reach $2.5 billion by the end of next year, a growth of around 20 per cent on last year’s figures. ‘Online Game Publishers in Asia’, a new report by Pearl Research, states that ten online publishers crossed …
Read More »Woolworths launches star studded ad campaign
A new Woolworths TV campaign will begin on Thursday September 6th, featuring Darth Vader, Kelly Osbourne and Rolf Harris alongside the retailer’s mascots Wooly and Worth. The new adverts are in support of the revamped the budget Worthit! brand which has been bolstered by a further 300 products, reported The …
Read More »BioShock storms to number one in Aussie charts
Following the news that 2K Games’ atmospheric FPS stormed in at number one in the UK to become the second fastest-selling 360 game – alongside similar success in the US – BioShock has followed suit in Australia as the 360 version debuts at number one in the All Format charts. …
Read More »Logitech to produce new Wii controller
Logitech is planning to produce a controller for use with the Wii, which will combine motion-sensing with rumble technology, reported Games Industry . [We hope] to have at least one product out for the Wii this year,” said Logitech’s UK and Ireland country manager Chris Spearing. Having the motion-sensing in …
Read More »Commodore Gaming invades North America
High-end gaming PC vendor Commodore Gaming has opened a North American office based in Stamford, Connecticut, alongside hiring former eastern regional sales manager at EA Bill Sims as vice president of sales in the region. The American division will implement a retail program for online and big box retailers, reported …
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