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Sony sells multi-part PS3 horror game via download

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Sony Corp.’s U.S. game division on Thurs. will release a new multi-part horror game title via download distribution for the Playstation 3.

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Wii controller sales up amid possible ban

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Sales for Nintendo Co.’s Wii Classic Controller increased this week at Amazon.com following a court ruling that may ban the sale of the product from retail shelves.

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Tags: News · Wii · Systems · Business · Peripherals · Retail

Nintendo to increase Wii shipments this year

July 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Nintendo Co. this week said that it intends to increase shipments of the popular Wii home video game system to the U.S. amid a constant sell-out status of the device in the nation.

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Tivo, Amazon offer Product Purchase via TV set

July 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Tivo Inc. on Tues. said that it will offer a new Product Purchase feature to offer the ability to purchase physical products from Amazon.com through a TV set.

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E3 - The hottest mess in L.A.

July 21st, 2008 · No Comments

The hottest mess in L.A. last week wasn’t a new Hollywood starlet on a DUI binge; it was the latest Electronic Entertainment Expo. The E3 Media & Business Summit was an inefficient mess that showcased table scraps and locked all the hottest games in meeting-only rooms.

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E3: Wii, PS3 forecast clear; Xbox 360 cloudy

July 18th, 2008 · No Comments

The big three video game hardware manufacturers this week battled it out to claim victory among press and analysts at the E3 Media & Business Summit in Los Angeles, CA.

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Tags: News · Nintendo · Sony · Microsoft · Wii · Playstation 3 · Xbox 360 · Systems · Business

E3: PSP key to owning living room, says Sony

July 17th, 2008 · No Comments

Sony Corp. this week said that the PSP handheld is crucial in the company’s strategy of household media adoption.

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Tags: News · PSP · Handhelds · Business

E3: Sony, Microsoft’s Wii copying a danger, says Nintendo

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments

Nintendo Co. president Satoru Iwata on Tues. briefly referenced how reproduced ideas from rival hardware makers have forced it to continually innovate in the marketplace

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Tags: News · Nintendo · Wii · Systems · Business · Technology

E3: Sony to offer 80GB PS3 for $399.99

July 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Sony Corp. on Tues. said it will retail a new 80GB Playstation 3 SKU for $399.99 beginning this fall.

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E3: Sony opens PS3 video download store

July 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Sony Corp. on Tues. announced the launch of the Playstation Network video store for the Playstation 3.

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Tags: News · Sony · Playstation 3 · Systems · Business · Retail · Technology

Activision to tout ‘Wee 1st’ branded Wii titles

July 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Activision, Inc. this week said that it will deploy a new brand called ‘Wee 1st’ for titles specifically developed for Nintendo Co.’s Wii home video game system.

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Tags: News · Wii · Systems · Business · Retail

Double Fusion to deploy PS3 in-game ads

July 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Sony Corp.’s U.S. game division on Thurs. announced a partnership with Double Fusion Inc. to deliver in-game advertising to the Playstation 3 video game hardware.

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Sony to deploy PS3 movie download service

June 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Sony Corp. on Thurs. said that it will deliver a new movie download service for the Playstation 3 starting this summer in the U.S.

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Blu-ray backed PS3 costs Sony $3.3B in losses

June 25th, 2008 · No Comments

Sony Corp. this week filed a loss of $3.3 billion related to the cost of ’strategic pricing’ for the Playstation 3 in a new filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Tags: News · Playstation 3 · Systems · Business · Retail · Technology

T-Mobile sues Starbucks for AT&T Wi-Fi spill

June 7th, 2008 · No Comments

T-Mobile USA Inc. this week filed suit against Starbucks Inc. claiming breach of contract when the coffee chain announced an alliance with AT&T Internet Services Inc. to offer free Wi-Fi Internet access to customers.

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Ninja Gaiden II dev Itagaki quits; sues Tecmo

June 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Tomonobu Itagaki, developer of key Tecmo Inc. franchises including Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden, quit amid a money dispute.

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Tags: News · Xbox 360 · Systems · Business

Sony to offer in-game advertising to PS3

June 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Sony Corp.’s U.S. game division and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe on Wed. said that it will offer a new dynamic in-game advertising solution for the Playstation 3.

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Nintendo to pay $21M in patent infringement suit

May 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Nintendo of America Inc. this week was ordered to pay $21 million to Anascape Ltd. for patent infringement related to the Wii and GameCube video game hardware.

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Tags: News · Wii · Systems · Business

Sony records profit; predicts 10M PS3 sales fiscal year

May 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Sony Corp. on Tues. recorded a profit due to strong sales in its game unit, which includes the Playstation 3 hardware.

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Tags: News · Sony · Playstation 3 · Systems · Business · Retail

Take-Two sues CTA for jacked GTA IV ads

May 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Take-Two Interactive this week filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Transit Authority for allegedly pulling advertisements for the game title Grand Theft Auto IV.

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Tags: News · Playstation 3 · Xbox 360 · Business · Retail