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Top industry analyst Michael Pachter has predicted that Sony will drop the Price of PS3 at the start of next year – as Metal Gear Solid 4 and GTA IV are released. In a note to investors on Tuesday, Pachter said: We do expect Sony to be in a position …
Read More »Arnie appeals against US ruling
The Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger has reacted angrily to the news that U.S. District Judge John Whyte overturned a proposed law to ban the sale of violent software to minors. I signed this important measure to ensure that parents are involved in determining which video games are appropriate for …
Read More »Oxygen unveils new Wii and DS studio
Another studio has pledged its allegiance to Nintendo, Develop has discovered: UK games firm Oxygen has founded a new development studio in London that will be committed to making games for just the Wii and DS. Publishing director Kevin Hassall explained to us that Oxygen Studios’ Nintendo-only focus was spurred …
Read More »AUSSIE CHARTS: Mario parties on
GfK’s latest all formats top ten for the week ending August 5th shows a dominant Nintendo and Sony carve up the spoils between them. Microsoft doesn’t get a look in as Guitar Hero Encore ‘80s is the only new title to break into a PS2-dominated chart, while Motorstorm leaps up …
Read More »The problem with games retail
I’m not sure the long-term outlook really is. There is a structural problem with specialist entertainment-media retail and it is one that threatens to bring the whole thing down. You’re expecting me to say digital distribution but I’m talking about something even more fundamental than that. I’m talking about one …
Read More »360 price drop confirmed
As of tomorrow (08/08), American gamers will be able to pick up an Elite console for $449, the limited edition Halo 3 console will be $399 at launch, the standard SKU will come in at $349 and the core will retail for $279. Dubbing its games portfolio as ‘the greatest …
Read More »BBC refutes development claims
The BBC has refuted circulating reports that it is to unveil a new games development strategy at the Edinburgh Interactive Festival next week. The Scotsman claimed that BBC Vision boss Simon Nelson would reveal the details in his keynote at the event. However a BBC rep said: "Simon Nelson controller …
Read More »Gem and Nyko join forces
Peripheral firm Nyko has partnered with Gem to extend its presence into the UK. Among the products available through Gem is the Nyko Charging Station – a charging dock with 2 rechargeable batteries for Nintendo Wii – with a suggested retail price of 29.99. Nyko has always been committed to …
Read More »Enterbrain: 80GB PS3 is heading to Japan
Industry nose-tappers in Japan are suggesting that Sony will phase out both the 60GB and 20GB PS3 consoles in the territory – but not before a price drop. Enterbrain’s chief marketing analyst Mitsunobu Uwatoko revealed to MCV that, following the PS3’s price cut in the US and the introduction of …
Read More »Capcom enjoys sales jump in Q1
Strong sales of Phoenix Wright and Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition have pushed Capcom’s quarter one sales up 35.1 per cent year-on-year. The company has now raised its six-month earnings forecast on the back of the results for the quarter ended June 30th, which saw revenues of 14.3 billion yen …
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