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Today marks the UK release of what many hope will be the turning point in the MMO genre’s stuttering fortunes on consoles – Sony Online Entertainment’s DC Universe Online. To date the only MMO titles to launch on current-gen machines are Square Enix’ Final Fantasy XI and Sega’s Phantasy Star …
Read More »Codies to hire new team for online F1 game
'Service-based online team' to be based at its Warwickshire HQ
Read More »New Mobile Entertainment website launches
Today sees the relaunch of Mobile Entertainment’s leading industry website, www.mobile-ent.biz In six years ME has become the number one destination for the mobile content executive in search of news, analysis and opinion. The new website, which you can see for yourself here, continues Mobile Entertainment’s expansion into new media. …
Read More »EA’s PGA Tour Golf hits Facebook
Publisher EA has released a new free-to-play golf game on Facebook. EA Sports PGA Tour Golf Challenge, which is developed by EA Tiburon, blends to connectivity of the social network with proper 3D graphics and a host of real-life golf courses including Pebble Beach, St Andrews and Sawgrass. Casual-friendly controls …
Read More »Can pre-owned prosper online?
Selling previously played titles online may open businesses up to a nationwide – or even worldwide – customer base, and provide an extra opportunity for making margins. However, the practice of trading games online doesn’t come without its challenges, specifically the postal aspect of such a service. There is always …
Read More »LOTRO revenues triple
The Lord of the Rings Online MMO is making three times as much money since adopting a free-to-play subscription model, the game’s developer has claimed. Massachusetts-based studio Turbine incorporated free-to-play subscriptions in its MMO series last year, though still offers two additional subscriptions – standard and premium – at a …
Read More »Homefront to use THQ Pass
Mirroring the strategy employed by EA and its Online Pass, THQ has confirmed that upcoming shooter Homefront will include the THQ Pass. Shacknews reports that single-use code will be included with the game. Those who buy a pre-owned copy can obtain a new code from THQ for $10. The THQ …
Read More »Fresh round of EA online culls announced
EA will shut down the online servers for 31 of its titles over the next few weeks, it has been confirmed. Affected titles include Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09, FIFA 09, The Sims Carnival, Madden 09 and Madden 10 on PSP and FIFA Street 3. Also due for the chop …
Read More »HMV considering online pre-owned move
HMV wants to be the next retailer to offer pre-owned games online following Amazon UK’s entry into the market. Last week, Amazon.co.uk began buying and selling second-hand titles. Customers can buy pre-owned games from the retailer, check prices using an online calculator and post old games in exchange for gift …
Read More »“Why a half-second delay can lose your e-buyers”
Game Investor Consulting's Rick Gibson says solid analytics are needed to kill-off friction
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