A new report by Parks Associates claims that the number of broadband-enabled consoles in the US has jumped by 64 per cent to around 18 million households between the end of 2008 and the end of 2009. The research, in a report entitles Digital Lifestyles: 2010 Outlook also notes that the number of households connecting [...]
The Video Game Voters Network – a US activist group that mobilises the gamer community in political activities – has now reached 200,000 members. The group, made up of voting-aged gamers, was commended by the Entertainment Software Association for its role in protecting free speech and defending gaming from intrusive regulation. “VGVN members play a [...]
Future Publishing has said that its portfolio, which includes Edge, PC Gamer and official Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft magazines, is facing “very tough” market conditions. While the firm’s titles in other special interest sectors are holding up, it’s which comprises 30 per cent of group revenue that is suffering the most. “Across the [...]
Last week, London-based company Mind Candy announced its online kids social game Moshi Monsters had reached a massive 15 million registered users, throwing a party for staff, press and 100 of its young players at the London Aquarium to celebrate. It was there that Industry.biz got to catch up with the company’s CEO and the [...]
Mind Candy CEO Michael Acton Smith has said that social gaming is “absolutely not” in a bubble, pointing out key differences between companies like Playfish and ones that experienced rapid growth during the dot.com era. “The reason Club Penguin and Playfish went for such multiples is because they are profitable businesses generating substantial revenue,” said [...]
Nintendo’s surprise announcement of a new 3D handheld was an effort to stem leaks from the Japanese press, according to Billy Pigeon, analyst at M2 Research. The company said last week that it would unveil the 3DS console at E3 in June unfortunately it came at the same time the company was launching the [...]
Sony Computer Entertainment Asia has officially launched the PlayStation business in the Republic of the Philippines. The 120GB PlayStation 3 will sell in the region for PHP 18,999 (£279 / $419) and the 250GB PlayStation 3 for 20,999 (£309 / $464). The PSP will sell for PHP 9999 (£147 / $220). The Philippines becomes the [...]
EA and DICE have revealed that Battlefield 1943 has become the fastest game on Xbox Live Arcade to sell over one million units. The game was released in July 2009 and is also available on the PlayStation Network a PC version of the game is also planned. “The reception of Battlefield 1943 continues to [...]
Call of Duty publisher Activision has promoted chief financial officer Thomas Tippl to chief operating officer, according to an SEC filing. Tippl will earn $850,000 per year in the new role, and will continue to hold the CFO position until a replacement is found, while resigning from his chief corporate officer position. He will also [...]
The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats are both committed to supporting tax breaks for the UK video industry, regardless of the outcome of the General Election next month, in light of the Labour government’s promise in last week’s Budget statement. That’s according to pledges made at a panel discussion event hosted by ELSPA last night, and [...]
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