News Archive: Business
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29th July, 2008
Free Xbox 360 cross-platform multiplayer is temporary, says Microsoft
Promotional deal sees titles such as Shadowrun, Lost Planet and Universe at War free to play online
25th July, 2008
Gamecock titles to be available via GameTap
Games will be sold on the online store from launch, with subscription and ad-supported play to be offered later
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
EA signs Hollywood talent agency for new movie push
"We view EA as an emerging entertainment force," says United Talent Agency
Vivendi UK to bear the brunt of Actiblizz redundancies
Some staff may be able to apply for new positions; Sierra titles to be axed?
22nd July, 2008
Zelnick: We can be profitable in non-GTA years
Chairman says Rockstar series isn't the only multi-million dollar brand in portfolio
Riccitiello: Investors don't give a sh*t about quality
EA's CEO also says he isn't chasing any headlines over the company's Take-Two bid
Mad Catz signs new Microsoft licensing deal
The company will continue to make Xbox 360-branded console carrying cases as well as bags for other peripherals
21st July, 2008
EA extends deadline on Take-Two offer
But GTA publisher says the company is still worth more than is offered and will continue to hold out
19th July, 2008
Rebellion acquires Razorworks
Former Empire Interactive 30-strong internal team to move to Oxford studio
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"
Microsoft's shares fall 6%
The fall follows poorer than expected results and predictions for the next three-month period
17th July, 2008
1C Company acquires rival publisher BUKA
No merger for the companies as they plan to work together on publishing, marketing and distribution activities
16th July, 2008
Player X acquires Gaelco Móviles
Mobile media company plans to leave the core team of Spanish games publisher unchanged as it expands in Europe
Sony and Nintendo "playing it safe" at E3
No "Wow" moments from any company in LA so far, says analyst
15th July, 2008
Fox, Warner, Disney, all in for PSN movies on day one
Movie and TV download service gets major backing from content providers
Disney partners with Music for Relief
Content from the non-profit organisation will appear in the company's upcoming Ultimate Band Wii title
Square Enix shares jump following FFXIII move to 360
Corporate executive Shinji Hashimoto explains thinking behind bringing classic RPG franchise to Microsoft's console
14th July, 2008
Miller relaunches Apogee Software
Company plans to revive classic brands with Duke Nukem leading the charge
11th July, 2008
CNET UK reveals staff lay-offs
Challenging market conditions leads to "small number" of redundancies
Disney Interactive reshuffles its exec pack
Company to re-organise for global development and local distribution
Activision Blizzard eyeing Take-Two?
Janco Partners believes newly merged company is "stirring the pot" in front of EA
Activision Blizzard signs studio execs to long-term deals
Blizzard, Neversoft, Infinity Ward all under new contracts following merger
Australian game sales reach AUD 1.57 billion
Overall increase of 53 per cent, console games up 74 per cent
Konami sues Harmonix over Rock Band
Publisher seeks compensation from Viacom, MTV Networks and Harmonix over alleged patent infringement
10th July, 2008
SouthPeak appoints new managing director of Europe
Jonathan Hales will take up the role to spearhead the company's developing European portfolio
Activision's merger with Vivendi becomes complete
Activision Blizzard "marks the beginning of an important new chapter in the history of interactive entertainment," says Kotick
9th July, 2008
EA to extend Take-Two offer to August 21?
Publisher says it has fully complied with the FTC investigation and won't acquire Take-Two until given the all-clear
8th July, 2008
Ubisoft acquires Sin City effects studio
Hybride Technologies, responsible for movies 300, Sin City and Spy Kids, becomes part of French publisher
"Business as usual" for Chart-Track, says MD
John Pinder details the acquisition deal with GfK and reveals European ambitions
7th July, 2008
Yoshida confirms move back to Sony Japan
Worldwide Studios boss to contribute to direction of company, not just software
3rd July, 2008
Moore: PC sports market has declined
Consoles and piracy have helped put the squeeze on the changing PC market, says EA Sports boss
2nd July, 2008
Activision execs receive $6m bonus
CEO Bobby Kotick and co-chairman Brian Kelly are set to split the sum for "exceeding target" on business goals
1st July, 2008
Quatrro acquires Babel Media
Localisation and testing firm snapped up for USD 25-30 million, according to reports
