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EA: Take-Two deal now "50/50 at best"
An EA VP says that Take-Two is not a strategic priority, claiming that the publisher is not desperate
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EA Sports introduces Freestyle sub-brand
Electronic Arts has announced a new EA Sports sub-brand for the more casual gaming audience
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PlayStation Day 2008
SCE president Kaz Hirai and SCEE's David Reeves addressed the media at the London event
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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
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Empire Interactive adds to North American team
Empire Interactive has hired product marketing and management directors for its new US office
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Gameforge opens US office
German developer and publisher Gameforge has announced the opening of a US branch with an office in San Francisco
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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
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SVG/Crave names new senior VP
David Burchi has been named senior VP of content and strategic development for SVG Distribution/Crave Entertainment
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THQ: $1 billion in sales of Nickelodeon titles
While announcing its upcoming Nickelodeon titles, THQ revealed that it has sold more than 50 million units
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Activision, Vivendi discontinue ESA membership
The US game publishers organisation confirms that that Activision and Vivendi have discontinued their membership
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Capcom promotes Beaumont to COO
Capcom has promoted executive VP Mark Beaumont to COO for North America and Europe
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GTA IV drove PS3 console sales, says SCEA
GameStop sees lift in PS3 sales and believes GTA IV may trigger PS2 owners to upgrade to the newer Sony console
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Empire CEO steps down
Ian Higgins is leaving the company, now owned by Silverstar Holdings, after a 21-year career
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PopCap donates 30% to breast cancer cure
PopCap Games will donate 30 per cent of website game sales through Mother's Day to Susan G. Komen for the Cure
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New Wii Fit stock coming weekly, says Nintendo UK
Nintendo UK tells GamesIndustry.biz that Wii Fit stock will be coming on a weekly basis
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SCEA adjusts PS Store pricing for Canadian market
As a result of the weakened US dollar, and the ability to localise pricing, SCEA has adjusted PS Store prices for Canada
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Hudson Entertainment president steps down
After 20 years with the company, Hudson Entertainment president John Greiner has decided to step down
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DFC believes Nintendo will be leader in Europe
A videogames market researcher says Nintendo will be the leader in Europe, the key area for growth
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Infogrames confirms SCi offer
Infogrames has confirmed that it made an offer to acquire SCi which was rejected by that company's board
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ZeniMax establishes Japanese publishing arm
ZeniMax Asia to bring Fallout 3, Bully, MLB 2K8 and Star Trek titles to the region
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DS "refresh" possible, says Sebastian
The Lazard Capital analyst suggests that Nintendo could launch a refreshed DS if sales momentum slows
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Partnership puts Warner in best position for acquisition
Warner's partnership with SCi gives them a foothold without a big potential downside, says David Cole
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Warner Bros partners with SCi
Warner Bros will subscribe to £15 million new shares in the company and handle its North American distribution
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EA takes away studios' souls, says Bobby Kotick
Activision's CEO speaks out against the business practices of its main rival publisher