AMD Optimizes Havoc Physics Middleware
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 27 MAR 2009 by Scott Parrino
AMD has optimized the code for the leading physics engine.
NVIDIA SDK Approved for Wii
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 19 MAR 2009 by Scott Parrino
Following on the heels of yesterday's announcement that its SDK (software development kit) was approved for the Playstation, NVIDIA has announced today that Nintendo has approved the SDK for the Wii.
NVIDIA & PS3 Ink Deal To Use PhysX SDK
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 17 MAR 2009 by Scott Parrino
NVIDIA and Sony have agreed to allow the PhysX software development kit (SDK)to be used by PS3 developers.
Nintendo Wins Lawsuit
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 17 MAR 2009 by Scott Parrino
Nintendo has won a decisive victory in a legal battle involving alleged patent infringement for its controllers and GameCube.
Take-Two Q2 Investor Call Info
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 3 MAR 2009 by Scott Parrino
Information for dialing into Take-Two's second quarter investor announcement has been released.
Midway Partners With Ubisoft
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 18 FEB 2009 by Scott Parrino
Financially troubled Midway has taken a partner to get its next game, Wheelman, out the door.
NVIDIA Revenue Drops 60 Percent In Q4
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 11 FEB 2009 by Scott Parrino
NVIDIA's 4th quarter revenue fell 60%.
EA Announces Preliminary Q3 Financials
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 4 FEB 2009 by Scott Parrino
EA has announced preliminary numbers for the third quarter. Bottom line: they made money but less than last year.
CDC Software Announces Revised Operating Income
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 18 JAN 2009 by Scott Parrino
Chinese Gaming company, CDC Software, has released revised preliminary EBITDA numbers.
Investor Dial-In/Webcast Info for EA's Q3 Announcement
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 18 JAN 2009 by Scott Parrino
EA will release its third quarter financials in a broadcast on February 3rd. Details to access the announcement are inside.
Midway Does Finance Dance
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 16 JAN 2009 by Scott Parrino
Convertible notes are on today's dancecard.
Wheel of Time Franchise Picked Up by EA
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 15 JAN 2009 by Scott Parrino
Electronic Arts has signed Red Eagle Games, who has the rights to develop games under Robert Jordan's fantasy series, The Wheel of Time.
Hilton Garden Inn Training Using PSP
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 14 JAN 2009 by Scott Parrino
The hotel chain Hilton Garden Inn is the first company to use a gaming platform as a training tool.
GameStop Enjoys Best Holiday Sales - Ever
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 9 JAN 2009 by Scott Parrino
Recession? What recession? GameStop has seen its best holiday season of sales ever.
Vivendi Adds Advisor To Its Board
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 8 JAN 2009 by Scott Parrino
Vivendi's Management Board has added an advisor.
1UP.com Sold to Hearst Corp.
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 7 JAN 2009 by Scott Parrino
UGO Entertainment, a division of Hearst Corp. has announced that it is acquiring 1UP.com.
Xbox 360 Enjoys Best Year Ever in 2008
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 6 JAN 2009 by Scott Parrino
Despite a bad economy, the Xbox 360 has continued to sell well, and 2008 was its best year ever.
Microsoft Inks Translation Partner
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 26 DEC 2008 by Scott Parrino
Microsoft selects Translations.com as a localization partner.
Take-Two And Rockstar Games Enter New Compensation Agreement
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 18 DEC 2008 by Scott Parrino
Rockstar's compensation will now be more closely tied to profitability...for the next three years.
Take-Two Posts Q4 Revenue
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 18 DEC 2008 by Scott Parrino
Losses for the quarter were $15 million.
