THQ Q3 Finanacial Results
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 6 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
THQ has released the financial figures for its third quarter.
Games Reward Men's Brains More
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 5 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
A new study on games triggering the reward area of the brain indicates that they trigger a greater response in men than women.
EA Announces Q3 Financials
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 1 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
EA has announced its third quarter financial results. Net revenue was up 17%.
HP & Sony Cut On-Demand DVD Deal
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 24 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
HP (NYSE:HPQ) and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) today announced that SPHE will license select catalog titles from its vast home video library for production and distribution via HP’s DVD manufactured-on-demand service.
Console Mfrs Seeking Revenue Via Online Sales
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 24 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
The three main console vendors have turned to online gaming either to generate additional revenue streams or to promote brand loyalty, the high-tech market research firm, In-Stat, says.
THQ Updated Financial Outlook
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 24 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced updated guidance for its fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2007, and its fiscal fourth quarter and year ending March 31, 2008.
THQ Creates New Product Development Team
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 24 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced the appointment of two executives to newly created product development positions to help drive new intellectual property creation and product quality initiatives inside the company’s studios.
Guitar Hero Superbowl Weekend Contest
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 22 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
Activision is sponsoring a Guitar Hero contest going through the Superbowl weekend.
Guitar Hero Francise Exceeds $1 Billion
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 21 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) today announced that the Guitar Hero(R) franchise has set an industry record, surpassing $1 billion in North American retail sales in just 26 months, according to The NPD Group.
Game and Hardware Sales up 27% in Dec.
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 18 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
NPD has released data indicating that US hardware and software game sales in December 2007 were up 27% over December 2006's sales.
cdv Expects 50% Growth in '07
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 18 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
cdv Software Entertainment AG, listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (General Standard), expects to report a revenue before returns and conditions of about 24 million EUR for the cdv Group for the business year concluding on December 31, 2007.
Baldur's Gate 3 Rumor?
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 18 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
A rumor is spreading that Baldur's Gate 3 may be in the works.
AMD Loses US$1.772 Billion
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 18 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
AMD loses a bunch of money, mostly due to acquistion of ATI.
True Games Interactive Launched
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 17 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
Global Publishing and Operations Experts Jeff Lujan and Bob Drobish Lead the New Venture.
TV Writers Strike Impacts Viewing Habits
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 17 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
94% of Americans Aware of Strike, 1/3 Already Altered Media Consumption, Nearly Half Expect Media Habits to Change if Strike Persists, According to Interpret. Additional Findings Show 1/3 of Americans Do Not Want Actors to Cross Picket Lines for Oscars, Nearly Half Say their Opinion of Favorite Stars Would Diminish if They Attend Academy Awards Ceremony.
Fog Studios Signs Glyphic
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 17 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
Ohio-based development studio Glyphic Entertainment has signed a multi-year, exclusive representation agreement with industry leading business management firm FOG Studios.
GamersGate To Distribute THQ Games
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 16 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
Leading global download portal GamersGate announced today that it has entered an extensive PC digital distribution partnership with publisher giant THQ Inc.
For Studios Signs Impossible
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 16 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
Impossible Signs with FOG Studios to Bring Warlords: Castles and more to gamers.
German CDV Eyes France
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 15 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
cdv Software Entertainment AG Continues Strategic Growth, Entering French Market. Full-service provider to the interactive entertainment industry acquires majority stake in cdv Madrics Media S.A.S.
Codemasters Plans New MMO
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 15 JAN 2008 by Scott Parrino
A post on Codemaster's MySpace.com page indicates that they have a new MMO in the works. Details on it will be announced at Connect 2008.
