News Archive
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6th May, 2008
THQ reports $35.3 million loss
THQ has announced results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year - both showing a loss in the $35 million range
EA Sports introduces Freestyle sub-brand
Electronic Arts has announced a new EA Sports sub-brand for the more casual gaming audience
GTA IV: 926,000 copies sold in five days
Chart-Track has released finalised UK sales data showing that GTA IV sold a record 926,000 units in its first week
Registration opens for Develop Conference
Registration is now open for the third Develop Conference, with discounts available through July 1
PS3 PlayTV European launch in September
SCEE president David Reeves has announced that PlayTV will be available in September for a price of EUR 99
Empire Interactive adds to North American team
Empire Interactive has hired product marketing and management directors for its new US office
Gameforge opens US office
German developer and publisher Gameforge has announced the opening of a US branch with an office in San Francisco
Little Big Planet coming this October
Kaz Hirai revealed the release date of the PS3 exclusive and says it will be followed by Home later in the year
PS3 sales surpass Xbox 360 in Europe, says Sony
Sony has sold more than 5 million PS3 consoles in Europe to date - surpassing sales of the Xbox 360
Wii Fit shoots to top spot in Germany and Spain
Nintendo's new health title replaces Mario Kart as the most popular in the European countries
Fumito Ueda to speak at Nordic Game 2008
The creator of ICO and Shadow of the Colossus will talk at the disruptive design session
Infogrames appoints new CFO
Fabrice Hamaide will take up the role as chief financial officer at the publisher, heading investor relations
Take-Two sues Chicago Transit Authority over pulled GTA IV ads
Publisher claims that its freedom of speech and contractual rights have been violated
MMO Week: Codemasters to bring MMO development in-house
Following licensing success, publisher to create own online titles as part of a five-year plan
Leipziger Messe opens Singapore office
The organisers of Games Convention Asia have opened a Singapore office to assist with event planning in the region


