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The record-breaking success of GTA IV has finally boomeranged on publisher Take-Two, with the company reporting a second-quarter profit loss which feebly compares to its market triumphs a year ago. The New York City-headquartered publisher has posted a net loss of $10.1m for the second quarter ending April 30, a …
Read More »Xbox video store gets Zune content
Speculation might be mounting that Microsoft is on the verge of signing a deal for satellite firm Sky’s, but in the meantime the firm has confirmed other video content for the 360. Namely, its US-only media player’s Zune Video Marketplace is to be available via the console for users in …
Read More »Xbox 360 bags Sky TV content deal?
Microsoft is partnering its Xbox 360 with Sky TV for a new media sharing deal, according to a new report. Claiming to reveal the details of an announcement Microsoft teased last week and which will be made this Thursday, trade publication Rapid TV News has this evening posted that "the …
Read More »In-game ad market to reach $1bn by 2014
Despite recent revelations that Microsoft-owned in-game advertiser Massive Inc has shed its full-time workforce by 28 per cent, a new study believes that the modern marketing practice is set for serious investment. In fact, according to analyst group Screen Digest, in-game advertising investment will total over $1bn by 2014. In …
Read More »Tony Hawk Ride plus skateboard equals $120
US game retail kingpin Gamestop has priced Activision’s upcoming title Tony Hawk Ride at $119.99 (75). The game has also been set a release date of October 13 for the three home console versions in North America. Activision has yet to officially announce a release date and full price for …
Read More »Sony offering inFamous-bundled PS3
Sony is set to release a new PS3 bundle in the UK comprised of an 80GB SKU and a copy of the upcoming action title inFamous. The bundle is the latest move in Sony’s aim to provide value to consumers without outright cutting hardware prices. Confirmed via an Amazon.co.uk listing, …
Read More »Can free-to-play games come to consoles?
The developer behind the world’s most popular free MMO is in discussion with the main platform holders in a bid to bring the free-to-play model to consoles. RuneScape developer Jagex is aiming to turn console digital distribution services such as WiiWare, XBLA and PSN into platforms that can host free …
Read More »Are DS pirates losing the war?
Less than 12 months later, and all three of the websites have pulled these cards from the virtual shelves. And Nintendo has revealed the extent of its ‘aggressive’ battle against the R4 menace. It’s certainly great news. However, this isn’t the time for champagne and backslapping. A quick search on …
Read More »Recession ‘impacting’ Nintendos global plans, says Iwata
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has revealed that opportunities to expand into emerging nations have been halted by the global recession. Speaking at a press conference after the company’s financial briefing back in March (the translated transcript of which has only just been released), Iwata cited tough exchange rates and topically …
Read More »Sony to halve its 2,500 suppliers
Sony is set to terminate partnerships with more than half of its parts and materials suppliers by 2011 in a new extraordinary effort to save the company around 500 billion Yen (3.3 billion). The decision will see the company’s fleet of 2,500 suppliers cut to around 1,200. Those remaining suppliers …
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