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Microsoft’s online platform Live has been given a huge boost after it signed an exclusive deal with Netflix that means 360 users will soon be able to stream a plethora of content from the online movie rental service. Revealed as part of today’s E3 Media Briefing, Microsoft has termed the …
Read More »E3 08: Were stealing PlayStations franchises, says Microsoft
The head of Microsoft’s interactive entertainment business, Don Mattrick, told a packed LA Convention Centre this morning that traditional PlayStation franchises have found a new home” on Xbox 360. Following the confirmation by Square Enix that Final Fantasy XIII would be coming to the Microsoft console, a jubilant Mattrick closed …
Read More »E3 08: Final Fantasy XIII confirmed for 360
Microsoft is cheering a significant psychological victory with the news that Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIII will be released simultaneously on both Xbox 360 and PS3. It’s the first time a full, numbered instalment in the FF series has debuted on more than one machine, and (with the exception of …
Read More »E3 08: Xbox will beat PS3
Microsoft boss Don Mattrick has told the global games media that Xbox 360 will sell more consoles than PlayStation 3 – and that gaming is now the leading form of entertainment. When it comes to hardware, we’re in fantastic shape. According to NPD data, we have the largest installed base …
Read More »Eidos closes Pivotal Games
Eidos has closed down Pivotal Games, its internal UK studio. A company spokesperson told Develop: "Eidos parent company SCi Entertainment Group announced on 29 February its plans to re-structure its business and to focus on cornerstone studios and core franchises. "As part of this process Eidos confirms that, despite reviewing …
Read More »Games revenue up over 42 per cent
ELSPA and ChartTrack have reported unprecedented revenue growth for software over the first half of 2008. Over all formats, software sales reached 738 million (31.3 million units sold) – an increase of 42 per cent compared with the same period last year. Hardware revenue told a similar success story, but …
Read More »Sky TV now on Sony PSP
Sony has struck a deal with pay TV giant Sky to offer video content to owners of its PlayStation Portable handheld games console in the UK and Ireland. The joint venture Go!View on-demand service will offer ‘comedy’, ‘sport’ and ‘entertainment’ programming packages via a monthly subscription, priced at 5 for …
Read More »US: New 60GB 360 confirmed; price cut for 20GB model
Microsoft has kicked off what could be a pivotal week for the platform holder by introducing a new 60GB Xbox 360 and cutting the 20GB SKU in the US. The new model will retail at $349, while the 20GB console has been slashed from $349 to $299 while stocks last …
Read More »MCV publisher acquires music title
The deal means Intent is now the dominant B2B player within entertainment and leisure markets. Its portfolio includes market-leading positions within print, online and events across music, video games, toys, home computing, cycling, mobile content and licensing – with eight magazines and 10 commercial websites. Agreement was reached with MTN …
Read More »Games Media Awards ’08 – vote now
This year’s Games Media Awards will feature 10 categories, covering print, digital, mainstream and specialist media. The number of titles up for grabs has been reduced dramatically from last year, in a move that ratchets up the cachet attached to each award and ensures fierce competition in every area. The …
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