News Archive: E3_2008
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30th July, 2008
PS3 native dev makes for "better" Xbox 360 games
SCEA's Steinberg believes that developers will use PS3 as their primary platform
24th July, 2008
Take-Two: We won't be distracted by EA bid
Development teams are completely focused on their current projects
23rd July, 2008
Schappert: Innovation and originality are different things
Microsoft's Xbox Live chief defends the company over copycat jibes
22nd July, 2008
Getting Home right is "important" for PS3 - and SCE
Kaz Hirai reiterates his commitment to launching a "fun service" at the right time
21st July, 2008
E3 is headed for extinction - Pachter
Analyst believes ESA must strike balance between old and new or risk the end of annual trade event
Perry: E3 is an embarrassment
"The concept is broken, it's expensive, consumers are ignored," says Acclaim exec
EA: "Every consumer will ultimately go online"
Peter Moore hails digital downloads, believes that "progressive retailers" will play a part
18th July, 2008
Riccitiello: "I hate E3 like this"
EA's CEO slams annual event and threatens to concentrate on private shows; Ubisoft's Detoc calls summit "terrible"
Miyamoto: E3 no longer for core games
Broader media attention has shifted focus to new concepts rather than fan-favourites
Riccitiello confirms Knights of the Old Republic MMO
Anticipated Star Wars franchise will be returning as one of EA's upcoming online games
17th July, 2008
Predicting a console's life-span is "nonsense", says Iwata
President says that Nintendo's only concern is that hardware provides the means to innovate with software
Next Wiimotes may integrate MotionPlus
Nintendo is yet to make a decision on whether MotionPlus tech should become standard, says Katsuya Eguchi
Ubisoft: E3 is "not appropriate" at the current date, location
But executive director Alain Corre happy with this year's showing based on good reaction to products
Hirai questions longevity of rival consoles
CEO points to evidence that PS2 is still going stong while GameCube and Xbox have long been forgotten
Mattrick: Live is the most important product this generation
But rival Hirai believes "it goes without saying" that PS3 games take Sony's home console forward
MotorStorm, Uncharted, Resistance first Platinum titles for Europe
New GBP 19.99 / EUR 29.99 range to be released in August
Sony confirms 80GB PS3 for Europe
But video download service won't be reaching the territory just yet
16th July, 2008
Metal Gear Online Championship at TGS
Konami announces Tokyo Game Show competition and details upcoming MGOnline expansion packs
Tretton: Digitally distributed movies will determine fate of UMD
Struggling UMD movie format will either be supplemented or have stake driven through its heart; Sony considering PSP hard drive
Miyamoto flattered by Microsoft's avatars
But Nintendo exec sees Xbox 360 characters evolving differently to Miis
Bungie's new Halo game pulled from E3 at last minute?
Microsoft reveals the developer is working on a new game in the franchise following a no-show at E3
INiS quiet on Lips DLC pricing
Promises competitive pricing for Microsoft's karaoke game, with videos and more available as downloadable content
Sony and Nintendo "playing it safe" at E3
No "Wow" moments from any company in LA so far, says analyst
Moore: We've helped popularise the FIFA organisation
EA Sports president believes that "it's actually the videogame that's built that brand"
15th July, 2008
Ubisoft demonstrates variety of offerings at E3
Raving Rabbids TV Party, Far Cry 2 and Prince of Persia played live; New girls sports franchise announced for DS
Sony unveils new Resistance, God of War titles at E3
New IP MAG from Zipper fills out a show featuring titles for whole PlayStation family
Sony phasing out 40GB PS3
Sony said that it intends to focus on the 80GB as its primary SKU, lowering the price to $399 in September
US gets more PS3 Greatest Hits titles
Motorstorm, Assassin's Creed, Ninja Gaiden Sigma join budget line-up
Fox, Warner, Disney, all in for PSN movies on day one
Movie and TV download service gets major backing from content providers
Tretton: DLC is nice, but games get consumers
Sony president takes a swing at Microsoft and reiterates long-term commitment to PlayStation 3
GTA DS and Animal Crossing lead Nintendo's new software push
Eight new titles for Wii and DS platforms unveiled at E3 conference in LA
Nintendo has helped industry out of seasonal sales rut - Iwata
More than 200,000 DS units sold in Europe a week "as if every week were a holiday"
Fils-Aime: We're not satisfied with $5 billion sales
NoA president expects 100 million DS sales by March '09, Pokemon once again drives handheld at retail
Valve helped convince Carmack to take EA deal
id co-founder used to think EA was "the Evil Empire" before signing Rage publishing partnership
Disney partners with Music for Relief
Content from the non-profit organisation will appear in the company's upcoming Ultimate Band Wii title
Two new Xbox 360 controllers unveiled
Game pads will be available in blue or red finishes from September 30
Wright: Spore has more species than Earth
100,000 creatures created in 22 hours, one million in first week
10 million PSPs sold in Japan
Sell-in to retail hits milestone, new Metallic Blue SKU to be released this week
Square Enix shares jump following FFXIII move to 360
Corporate executive Shinji Hashimoto explains thinking behind bringing classic RPG franchise to Microsoft's console
Microsoft: 3.5m Xbox Live communications happen every day
Instant message texts or Live Vision chat numbers prove active membership
14th July, 2008
EA partners with id for Rage
Company also announces new service tracking player accomplishments and supporting community across titles
Microsoft announces Netflix deal
Service free to Netflix subscribers who hold Xbox Live Gold accounts
Lips to lead Microsoft's new casual IP drive
Karaoke title Lips and You're In The Movies target casual audience; Final Fantasy XIII for the core gamer
Mattrick: Over $1 billion spent on Xbox Live
"I'm willing to declare that Xbox 360 will sell more consoles worldwide this generation than PS3," says Xbox boss
Microsoft unveils new Xbox Live interface
New user-created avatars will be integrated into future games; games will launch from hard drive; Live Party system detailed
Nintendo to release MotionPlus Wii accessory
New Wii remote attachment allows for more comprehensive tracking of arm position and orientation
Miller relaunches Apogee Software
Company plans to revive classic brands with Duke Nukem leading the charge
10th July, 2008
E3 "virtually useless for retail and investors" - Pachter
No surprises or access to execs dampens analysts mood for annual showcase
