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Nintendo Takes the Lead in the Video-Game Console Software Market

Andres C — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:39:59 +0000

Nintendo has taken Sonyâ€™s place as the leader in the video game console software market for the Q3 2007 period thanks to the introduction of a flood of new titles for both the Wii and the DS. Nintendo is pursuing a strategy of enlarging the market for its software by targeting casual gamers with games such as Mario Kart Wii and Super Mario Galaxy.

Sales of software for the PS3 have been suffering due to its high price and lack of compelling titles. It has been reported that these problems have begun to affect third-party publishers. Sony announced a $100 price cut, however, they were slow to reduce the price and produce compelling games and some third-party publishers are flocking to other platforms.

PS3 Will Not Have Market Impact of PS2 due to Xbox 360 Early Lead

Jason Rybka — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:48:32 +0000

A report released by Research and Markets earlier today indicates that the PlayStation 3 will not have as much of an impact on the market as its predacessor did, partly due to the Xbox 360's jump on the market. We didn't download the full report, mainly because it costs $1300.00 USD, but here's one quote from the description:

We expect the Sony PlayStation 3 to perform very well in in the long term, having the largest install base by 2010. The console is not expected to dominate as much as its predecessor, the PS2, due to late launch issues in the PAL region and the early lead of Microsofts Xbox 360.

I expect a lot of this also has to do with the high price point of the PS3, although not many people in the industry are ready to say that in a report. If you have a bunch of cash burning a hole in your pocket, you can download the report at the link above, or go buy a PS3.

Namco’s SOULCALIBUR III Goes Gold for the PS2

Jason Rybka — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 01:38:21 +0000

Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that â€œSOULCALIBURÂ® IIIâ€ has gone gold for the PlayStationÂ®2 computer entertainment system. The latest chapter in the classic tale of souls and swords, â€œSOULCALIBUR IIIâ€ secures its position as the must-have fighting game for 2005 with an in-depth character creation system, three brand-new characters and original gamepl

Pre-Order Soul Calibur III For PS2 And a Get Free T-Shirt

Jason Rybka — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 02:08:53 +0000

Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today a retail pre-order program for its upcoming fighting game, SOULCALIBURR III. Starting this month, consumers in the United States and Canada can pay $5 at Electronics Boutique, GameStop and GameCrazy stores to pre-order SOULCALIBUR III and receive a custom t-shirt when they pick up the game. Each retailer will have its o

Tekken Characters Make Guest Appearances In ”Urban Reign”

Jason Rybka — Sat, 20 Aug 2005 02:21:43 +0000

Marshall Law and Paul Phoenix to Guest Star in Hard-Hitting Street BrawlerLeading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that "Urban Reign" will feature guest appearances by characters from the "TEKKEN" series of fighting games. Marshall Law and Paul Phoenix will join "Urban Reign's" main protagonist Brad Hawk as he takes on a tough gang in back alleys, dive bars, p

Playlogic signs Publishing Agreement for State of Emergency 2

Jason Rybka — Sat, 20 Aug 2005 01:44:45 +0000

Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. and DC Studios today announced the signing of a worldwide publishing agreement for "State of Emergency 2" on PS 2, planned for release in the fourth quarter. "SOE2" is the sequel to the number one hit, which sold 1.6 million copies. "State of Emergency 2" takes place 10 years after the original and has Spanky, Bull and MacNeill again up against the Corporation. This

Dead of Rights Reckoning Goes Gold

Jason Rybka — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 00:47:12 +0000

Next Installment in Series Delivers Intense Action on the PSP With New Moves, Wireless MultiplayerLeading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that "Dead to Rights: Reckoning" has gone gold. A brand new adventure created exclusively for the PSP portable entertainment system, "Dead to Rights: Reckoning" features a new selection of hard-hitting moves and disarms, an

Samurai Western ships Nationwide

Jason Rybka — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 02:37:45 +0000

Do you know what it means to be a samurai?Atlus U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, announced today that it has shipped Samurai Western to retailers nationwide, an action-packed adventure game for the PlayStation 2. Developed by Spike, the creators of the original Tenchu and The Way of the Samurai series, Samurai Western is an enhanced version of the Japanese game that

Sony Using Bully Tactics to Cover Up PSP Launch Mistakes

Jason Rybka — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 03:30:51 +0000

Legal Action Taken Against Importers Despite Failure To Secure Vital TrademarksPSPÂ®, UMDÂ® and XMBÂ® Trademarks Are Not Actually Owned By Sony Computer Entertainment and Could Result in Further Launch DelaysElectricBirdLand Limited today hit back at videogames giant Sony Computer Entertainment's warnings over legal action regarding imports of the company's new console - the Playstation Portable (PSP

Exclusive Sony PS3 Images and Technical Information Revealed

Jason Rybka — Sun, 22 May 2005 17:47:02 +0000

Ever since E3 2005 and the debut of the next generation consoles, people have been comparing the systems from Microsoft and Sony quite intensely. There in no doubt in our minds that both consoles will be exceptional, offering gamers an experience that they have never seen before. We also met up with some of our contacts just after the Sony Pre-Show conference on the E3 floor, and they slipped us a