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Developer Bungie on Tues. said that the action sequel Halo 3 will feature cooperative online multiplayer support for up to four players on Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360.

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An advanced Circuit City Sunday circular indicates that Microsoft Corp. will price cut all Xbox 360 retail models.

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Sony Corp. on Tues. said that the expansion pack for the casual title Blast Factor is near completion and will be available for download soon at Playstation Store.

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Sony Corp. will release its new 80GB Playstation 3 SKU on Aug. 12, according to a product listing of the item on Amazon.com.

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Sales for Nintendo Co.’s Wii home video game system on Tues. led over Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3 and Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 in the latest sales data from Amazon.com.

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Data research firm Hitwise this month said that Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 has surpassed Nintendo Co.’s Wii home video game system as the most searched for console online.

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Amazon.com on Mon. discounted World Championship Poker: All In for Nintendo Co.’s Wii home video game system to $21.99.

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EB Games on Mon. began offering Sony Corp.’s new 80GB Playstation 3 SKU for pre-order at its online retail store.

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Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. on Mon. announced that it will preview new Playstation 3 game titles at the Lollapalooza tour beginning on Aug. 3.

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Upcoming circulars for retailers Wal-Mart and Toys R Us reveal that Microsoft Corp. will price reduce the Xbox 360 home video game console by $50.

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Microsoft Corp. on Mon. announced that Marathon: Durandal and Spyglass Board Games will be available for download on Xbox Live this week.

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Nintendo Co. on Mon. announced the release of Mario Strikers Charged for the Wii home entertainment system.

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Nintendo Co. on Mon. announced a selection of new Virtual Console titles for the Wii home video game system, including the NES classic Star Soldier.

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Sony Corp. this week said it has no plans for a further price cut on the Playstation 3. This month, it discounted the 60GB PS3 SKU to $499 from $599.

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In Brew #86, hosts Marcus Kirk Lai and Phil Park discuss PS3 usage, Xbox 360 HD DVD, and Wii profit!News articles discussed in Brew #86 include:
Sony profit doubles; PS3 losses mount
Nintendo posts record profit on Wii, DS sales
Xbox 360 HD DVD Player now $179 with five free movies
PS2 leads over Xbox […]

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Sony Corp. on Fri. said that it has no further plans to price cut the Playstation 3 game console.

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Products for Nintendo Co.’s Wii brand took the top three best-seller rankings this week at online retailer Amazon.com.

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Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. on Fri. announced an exclusive development deal with Eat, Sleep, Play, a new software company formed by game creators David Jaffe and Scott Campbell.

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Sales for Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 were stagnant overseas in the latest video game hardware sales tally in Japan.

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Sales for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3 were stable in the latest weekly hardware tally in Japan.

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