News Archive: Business
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29th August, 2008
26th August, 2008
EA and Take-Two sign confidentiality agreement
Neither company will be allowed to detail the ongoing merger discussions until a deal has been finalised
22nd August, 2008
Sony Japan announces free WiFi internet for PSPs
Partnership with FON will see the handheld make use of a browser to download demos, clips and wallpapers across the region
21st August, 2008
18th August, 2008
Take-Two to present to EA as acquisition plans roll into 2009
EA to allow tender offer to expire tonight; senior execs discuss non-public information; no acquisition this year, says Riccitiello
15th August, 2008
Kotick hits back at Warner Music
Activision Blizzard's CEO says music companies need to appreciate the market videogames has opened to them
Atari Inc signs distribution deal with Empire Interactive
A number of portable titles are now set for a North American release by the end of the year
EA unveils deals with Epic and Grasshopper
Publisher will release a new horror game from Goichi Suda and an action game from Polish studio People Can Fly
Deep Silver signs licensing deal with Havok
Two-year contract will see the game engines used in Deep Silver's largest global multi-platform launch
14th August, 2008
EA to license Spore TV and movie rights - Wright
Publisher hopes to the game will appeal to a wider audience than The Sims
13th August, 2008
Blizzard to bring more key properties to China
While a deal with AMD will see its games bundled with ATI graphics cards
12th August, 2008
iPhone 3G sells 3 million, while App Store takes $30m
Analyst speculates on iPhone sales while Steve Jobs details success of its online software store
Games industry to follow Hollywood model
4J's Chris van der Kuyl looks ahead to the production company structure
11th August, 2008
NPD details gamer demographic research
Gamers broken down into seven groups with particular attributes and habits
Universally Speaking receives award nomination
Company up for Best Games Service Provider; appoints new marketing manager and localisation project manager
Nobilis inks EA Germany deal
Distribution for three titles to be handled in three countries by publishing giant
8th August, 2008
European PlayStation Home beta coming soon
Most active PSN users will be contacted by Sony to take part in the closed beta
7th August, 2008
Blimey! moves to reassure following 10T's insolvency
Developer cites "unannounced major project" that secures the company
Ghostbusters "will be published" - Randel
Terminal Reality boss explains that the title will see the light of day...at some point
Videogames can "defy UK economic downturn"
Northwest Vision and Media exec believes small firms should find partners to compete
Turner to sell GameTap?
Company's financial results lists $18m cost as part of decision to sell the online videogames shop
6th August, 2008
Xbox 360 DLC revenue hits $240m
$180m earned this year and, on average, games with downloadable content pull in $21m more at retail
Massive already in talks with possible new owners
Activision Blizzard casualty looks to have "plenty of options"
