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Question of the Week – Why Do Video Games Suck?
Every week we ask ourselves one question. Sometimes even that’s too much, but we take it in stride! This week, we question the validity of games in general.
Lower Console Prices – Raise Software Sales
Activision-Blizzard’s CEO stated in an interview with Reuters that console manufacturers should be looking at hitting the $199 sweet spot to encourage software sales. Something seems off…
Warranties, Prices Drops & Pre-Orders – News Wrap-Up
A report is out indicating game prices are dropping on average, Killzone 2 is getting a lot of buzz and your Xbox 360 may be past its warranty. Watch out, it’s News!
Future Publishing Feeling Pressured – Tough Times For Gaming Magazines
In the wake of the final EGM release and dismantling of the publication, Future Publishing (Nintendo Power, Official Xbox Magazine) excuses profit losses due to shrinking market. How about gaming mags?
Beating The Recession The UGTV Way!
Howlett discussed the best way to beat the recession. Buying MORE games. And don’t worry, it kind of makes sense.
Price of Games Going Up Or Down? – “Price Pressure” May Be Starting
Earlier this year, Peter Molyneux told the BBC that “price pressure” would be put on games in the near future. But are we going to see prices drop or soar?
Guitar Hero III Posts One Billion Dollars In Sales
While the world of printing money may be known as exclusive territory for Nintendo and Blizzard these days, it seems that Activision wants to enter the party announcing that Guitar Hero III has sold $1 billion (USD) worth of copies. That’s a lot of money!
PETA Loves Fable, Microsoft Loves Halo & Activision Hates The Economy – News Wrap-Up
It’s a News Wrap-Up after a long drought. PETA announces that Fable 2 is the most animal friendly game, apparently they haven’t kicked any chickens recently. Other stuff, too!
Japanese Market Diminishes Slightly in 2008
Things are looking up for gaming with hype at its highest point, and the whole “recession proof” thing. Well, I guess not so much, as the Japanese took a hit in ‘08.
Ratings Vs. Sales – The Great Divide in Gaming
There’s much ado about critical reception these days and which companies get the best scores for their games. How do those numbers translate to sales, however?
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