Ubisoft became the first ever publisher to outsell Nintendo on DS in the UK last week – challenging the belief that third parties can’t succeed on the Japanese company’s consoles. Nintendo has been the dominant software publisher on the console in terms of units since the DS launched on March …
Read More »Trade hails its media darlings
Future, Imagine, Eurogamer and The Guardian were all amongst the winners at this year’s Games Media Awards. Taking place at Jongleurs Comedy Club in Camden last night (October 16th), the event recognised the best of the specialist, mainstream, print and digital media. It also featured a very special Games Media …
Read More »ABCs: ‘We’re top for unofficial 360 mags’ says Imagine
Today’s ABC circulation figures reveal that X360 is the top-selling unofficial title in the Xbox magazine market, according to a statement from publisher Imagine. X360’s average sales are 30,203, and alongside fellow Imagine title 360, which ABCed at 13,007, Imagine states that it now owns 49 per cent of the …
Read More »E3 08: Ubisoft boosts Imagine range
Ubisoft has unveiled two new titles in its Imagine series of video games at E3, Imagine Dream Weddings and Imagine Movie Star. Imagine Dream Weddings is targeted at young girls who must create the perfect wedding in the face of unruly guests and unexpected events. The game is under-development at …
Read More »Imagine recruits former Dennis CEO
UK games magazine publisher Imagine has hired former Dennis Publishing CEO Alistair Ramsey to serve as its non-executive chairman. The move is said to be an effort to help drive further acquisitions and overseas growth, with Ramsey being the man behind Dennis’ launch of a US division. "I am really …
Read More »ABCs: 360 and Nintendo mags up, PlayStation decline continues
A mixed set of results for this years’ Audited Bureau of Circulation figures, as the rise of Nintendo and continued strength of 360 see considerable rises for single format magazines, counterbalanced by some significant reductions in PlayStation magazine circulations. PC magazines including PC Gamer and PC Zone also saw declines, …
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