News Archive: Publishers
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30th June, 2008
PC platform is the best for casual games, says Ubisoft's lead designer
The PC will have to evolve faster than consoles and is best suited to casual games, according to Emeric Thoa
27th June, 2008
Thom Ang appointed art director for 38 Studios
Former THQ and EA Los Angeles art director will work on upcoming "Copernicus" MMORPG among other projects
Xbox 360 price cut makes sense, says Pachter
Wedbush Morgan analyst thinks we shouldn't be surprised if rumours of an impending price-cut are accurate
25th June, 2008
Windows-based PC largest platform in world, says Schappert
Corporate VP of LIVE, software and services for Microsoft says these are exciting times for the industry
EA: Ratings plan will cause delays to UK release dates
Multiple standards to add "unnecessary" admin and cause British gamers to suffer
The US has a "healthier culture" for non-profits, says de Ronde
One Big Game's director says the US has a favourable environment for setting up non-profit businesses
24th June, 2008
ESA departure motivated by sale of company, says Crave president
Latest company to leave ESA says action is not a statement against value of membership
Delman named VP of global marketing for Microsoft IEB
Microsoft Interactive Entertainment Business exec responsible for global marketing of Xbox and Games for Windows
Ubisoft opens South American studio
With opening of new Sao Paulo studio, company now has development studios on five continents
PopCap promotes Gwertzman
PopCap has promoted James Gwertzman to VP of Asia/Pacific, relocating him to its new Shanghai office
In-Fusio secures investment for expansion
Mobile games publisher nets funding from Occam Capital to expand the company's worldwide offices
Crave Entertainment latest to abandon ESA
Report suggests publisher is fifth high-profile departure of US trade association
23rd June, 2008
PS3 pricing caused $3 billion loss
Improved sales help games division reduce operating losses, but PS3 still sells for less than production costs
20th June, 2008
Stringer: Videogames are Sony's "top priority"
Restoring profitability to the PlayStation and Bravia is key for Corporation chairman
19th June, 2008
Ubisoft launches Play Zone label
Sports Party will be first game released under new label covering Wii-exclusive "party" titles
Take-Two reaches agreement with FTC
The FTC limits the scope of information the company needs to provide in connection with the EA acquisition attempt
18th June, 2008
New greenlight process will help manage costs, says Farrell
CEO says THQ's studios appreciate the new staged greenlight process, which will also help manage costs
Decentralised model key to creativity, says THQ CEO
Farrell believes the decentralised model gives THQ a competitive advantage on owned IP
Nintendo Europe planning WiiWare TV blitz
Fischer promises bigger push for download service in response to concerns that the company isn't doing enough to promote titles
EA doesn't usually get benefit of the "cult" says CEO
When it comes to review scores, Riccitiello says that EA's games don't fall under the "everyone must rate it a hundred" thing
17th June, 2008
Acquisition not different than anticipated, says Riccitiello
EA's CEO says the process appears to be going smoothly and is not any different than the company anticipated
Riccitiello: Boom Blox sales have met our expectations
Despite initial sales data, EA's CEO says the game continues to sell well and may follow a flatter, longer casual curve
Sony still early on PSP curve, says Yoshida
The Sony Worldwide Studios president thinks it is too early to make judgments about the success or failure of its handheld system
16th June, 2008
Development will favour PS3 in 2009, says Yoshida
Having achieved parity this year, development will differentiate titles in favour of the PS3 next year according to Sony Worldwide Studios president
D3Publisher acquires Coraline license
D3Publisher announces a worldwide publishing agreement for games based upon the Coraline stop-motion animated film
Yoshida-san: I have big plans for Worldwide Studios
Group president explains what he brings to the job, and why Eight Days and Getaway cancellations weren't unusual
13th June, 2008
Atari Inc reports $23.6 million annual loss
Atari Inc reports a net loss of $3.7 million for Q4 and $23.6 million for the year - an improvement from the prior year
Nintendo director apologises for "otaku and geeks" remark
NOE's managing director of marketing Laurent Fischer responds to criticism over comments related to Wii storage
RockBand catalog reaches 200 songs
Latest releases push catalog to 200 titles, with over 12 million downloads sold to date
12th June, 2008
Spencer: MGS today is "as strong as it's ever been"
The new Microsoft Game Studios boss explains his confidence for the year ahead
Shane Kim: Japan is a "longer-term effort"
Newly-installed VP of Interactive Entertainment business strategy is hopeful of turning the Xbox 360's fortunes around
JoWooD partners with Tivola Publishing
Agreement will see JoWooD bring 40 of Tivola's titles to the Americas, Spain, Portugal and India
MGS reveals promotions for Kim, Spencer
Shane Kim to take on an interactive entertainment strategy role, with Phil Spencer to head up MGS; Jeff Bell to leave the company
FIFA future "couldn't be brighter," says Moore
EA Sports chief buoyant over the performance of NBA, NHL and FIFA franchises
MGS Europe: We will never cancel a game
Manager Peter Zetterberg explains Microsoft's role in Europe and why the company means business
Nintendo: Only "geeks and otaku" need more Wii storage
NOE marketing director dismissive of memory limitation issue at recent WiiWare event
11th June, 2008
Empire pondering future of internal studio
Empire Interactive has confirmed that they are in talks with other studios regarding the future of Razorworks
Activision Blizzard formation set for July 8
New super-publisher will be the world's most profitable videogames publisher, says Lazard Capital
Microsoft hopes DS helps Viva Piņata reach broader audience
Microsoft respects the handheld system of its console rival and sees it as a viable game development platform
10th June, 2008
2K Sports unheralded against EA Sports, says Zelnick
Strauss Zelnick says that 2K Sports titles out-rate and outsell the competition - an unheralded achievement
Ubisoft: We still support the PSP
Publisher reveals plans to publish 12 titles for the format this fiscal year
1C confirms multiformat plans
Publisher will put out two new cross-platform titles worldwide for the first time
9th June, 2008
Ubisoft a possible Take-Two suitor, suggests Forbes
Forbes suggests that Ubisoft may be one of the interested parties Take-Two claims to be talking with
Atari appoints Flynn senior VP of sales
Atari Inc has announced the appointment of Tim Flynn as its senior vice president of sales effective immediately
Women gamers just as competitive as men, says Ryan
Oberon's COO thinks that action-puzzle games can bridge the core and casual markets
6th June, 2008
Hirschmann's departure a "mutual decision," says LucasArts
LucasArts has confirmed a workforce reduction, including the departure of its VP of product development
GRID spearheads Codemasters' move into Japan
Release to be bundled with Colin McRae: DIRT as UK publisher looks to establish serious Japanese business
LucasArts lays off up to 100 staff?
Jobs to be outsourced, Lego Indiana Jones producer amongst axed employees, says report
Analysts warn of "struggle" for Xbox
Panel of experts questions Microsoft's mass-market credentials, labeling casual marketing strategy "disastrous"
5th June, 2008
GTA IV episodic content delayed
Take-Two has moved the release of GTA IV episodic content for the Xbox 360 to Q1 2009 for "portfolio balancing"
Take-Two reports $98.2 million Q2 net profit
Take-Two reports higher than expected net earnings, with GTA IV having sold through 8.5 million copies worldwide
EA halts work on PS3 version of Red Alert 3
Latest Command and Conquer title will still appear on Xbox 360 and PC
4th June, 2008
Oberon promotes Don Ryan to COO
The senior VP of publishing has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at the casual games company
3rd June, 2008
Future US announces PSN games show
Qore will be downloadable to PS3s with feature content provided by the publisher's editorial staff
Future and Tesco launch games magazine
The 24-page magazine will be written by Future's GamesRadar.com team and distributed for free in 425 Tesco branches
2nd June, 2008
GameTap expands Interplay partnership
Expanded deal adds Descent, Fallout and MDK to online game delivery service
NHN USA to publish Huxley in US, Western Europe
The US subsidiary of Korean Internet company NHN has secured publishing rights to Webzen's upcoming FPS MMO
Trion announces first project, signs Sony license deal
Fantasy MMO to be published on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
Microsoft: Live Arcade cull will force developers to focus on quality
New policy won't affect Community Games service, says Greenberg
Guillemot to transform Ubisoft with movie, TV and sports projects
Ubisoft boss wants CGI studio on a par with Peter Jackson's Weta group, publisher to create more sports titles, TV show based on game brands in early production
