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New German games expo Gamescom welcomed 240,000 visitors through its doors last week, with its success leading to organisers Koelnmesse to hail it as the world’s largest games trade event. In total 458 companies exhibited at the show, representing 31 different countries. This, according to Koelnmesse, makes Gamescom the world’s …
Read More »Analyst: 360 Slim on the way
Microsoft could have more than just an Xbox 360 price cut up its sleeve – one analyst believes the platform holder could be on the verge of revealing an Xbox 360 Slim. When asked about the possibility of slimmed down console to rival Sony’s upcoming new machine, DFC Intelligence’s David …
Read More »UK CHARTS: Wii Sports Resort back on top
Despite England’s nail-biting series victory to regain the Ashes from rivals Australia over the weekend, Codemasters’ cricket title couldn’t quite replicate the accomplishment of Andrew Strauss’ men, with Nintendo’s Wii Sports Resort reclaiming the top spot in the ESLPA GfK-ChartTrack All Formats Top 40. Ashes 2009 actually has to settle …
Read More »Sainsburys in console marketing blitz
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has pledged to triple its games-related ad spend in an attempt to drive hardware sales this Christmas. Speaking during the firm’s entertainment conference last week, games manager Gurdeep Hunjan revealed Sainsbury’s games strategy for Christmas 2009 and beyond – which it believes will help it claim five …
Read More »Gamestation marches into Europe
The GAME Group has opened its first Gamestation store outside of the UK, MCV can reveal. The firm has unveiled a mall-based store in Alcala de Henares in Central Spain, 20 miles East of Madrid. GAME currently owns 1,342 stores across the UK, France, Spain, Scandinavia and Australia. In the …
Read More »Sony: £250 was the best we could do
SCEE president Andrew House has answered those who claim that Sony’s 50 PS3 price cut didn’t go far enough by saying that a 50 drop was simply as far as the platform holder could go. Of course consumers will absolutely always say 100 off is better than 50,” House admitted. …
Read More »Sony: Were head-to-head with MS
PlayStation platform holder Sony is in bullish mood ahead of the upcoming launches of both PS3 Slim and PSPgo, believing that its two new machines have given it the footing it needs to square up to the challenge posed by Microsoft’s Xbox 360. We’ve competing very seriously, head-to-head, with Microsoft …
Read More »Nintendo topples Mattel in toy market
Whilst we’re all aware of Nintendo’s lofty achievements in the video games sector, the Japanese gaming specialist is making major progress in other industries too and has now been named the leader of the global toys and games market. A new report from CompaniesAndMarkets, as spotted by Spong, claims: Video …
Read More »US: Plants vs Zombies confirmed for retail
PopCap has confirmed a boxed retail release for PC hit Plants vs Zombies in North America, where it will cost $19.95 and hit shelves late this year. Furthermore, having already enjoyed great success on PC, the publisher has officially confirmed what we all suspected – that Plants vs Zombies is …
Read More »Sony promises no PS3 shortages
Despite yesterday’s warning from retailer Amazon that the new PS3 Slim is likely to be in short supply come its release next month, SCEE president Andrew House has claimed that his firm has ensured that the transition from the old to the new will be seamless I’m very pleased with …
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