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Edge Online: Console Sales In-Depth Analysis - June NPD In-Depth
Edge Online writes: "After more than a year and a half, Sony's PlayStation 3 has earned a moment in the sun: a non-holiday month selling over 400,000 systems and the exclusive Metal Gear Solid 4 at #1. In this month's analysis we look at: -How MGS4 affected PS3 sales, along with MGS sales figures from the PS1 to the present -How the Xbox 360 price cut could affect hardware sales in the near term -The timing of Nintendo's successful software strategy -An indication of how the industry might hit $25 billion for the year
N4G.com – Jul 22, 2008 07:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Edge Online writes: "After more than a year and a half, Sony's PlayStation 3 has earned a moment in the sun: a non-holiday month selling over 400,000 systems and the exclusive Metal Gear Solid 4 at #1. In this month's analysis we look at: -How MGS4 affected PS3 sales, along with MGS sales figures from the PS1 to the present -How the Xbox 360 price cut could affect hardware sales in the near term -The timing of Nintendo's successful software strategy -An indication of how the industry might hit $25 billion for the year
N4G.com – Jul 22, 2008 07:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Ericsson profit drops 70%, misses forecast
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Ericsson on Tuesday reported a 70% profit decline in the second quarter, hurt by restructuring costs and a poor performance at its Sony Ericsson mobile-phone making joint venture.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 22, 2008 07:50 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Ericsson on Tuesday reported a 70% profit decline in the second quarter, hurt by restructuring costs and a poor performance at its Sony Ericsson mobile-phone making joint venture.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 22, 2008 07:50 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Ericsson net drops 70%, but sales top forecast
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Ericsson Tuesday reported a sharp drop in second-quarter net profit on a weak networks segment, poor sales at Sony Ericsson and restructuring costs, but sales were better than expected. Net profit plunged 70% to 1.90 billion Swedish kronor ($319.4) from SEK6.41 billion in the quarter ended June 30. But sales rose 1.9% to SEK48.53 billion from SEK47.62 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations of SEK47.51 billion. In terms of outlook, Ericsson Tuesday reiterated its guidance of a "flattish" 2008 for wireless infrastructure growth. Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 22, 2008 06:32 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Ericsson Tuesday reported a sharp drop in second-quarter net profit on a weak networks segment, poor sales at Sony Ericsson and restructuring costs, but sales were better than expected. Net profit plunged 70% to 1.90 billion Swedish kronor ($319.4) from SEK6.41 billion in the quarter ended June 30. But sales rose 1.9% to SEK48.53 billion from SEK47.62 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations of SEK47.51 billion. In terms of outlook, Ericsson Tuesday reiterated its guidance of a "flattish" 2008 for wireless infrastructure growth. Market Pulse Stories are Rapid-fire, short news bursts on stocks and markets as they move. Visit MarketWatch.com for more information on this news.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 22, 2008 06:32 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Kaufman and Sony in sync on "Synecdoche"
Reuters - Sony Pictures Classics is in advanced negotiations to acquire "Synecdoche, New York," writer Charlie Kaufman's directorial debut and one of the more buzzed-about titles from this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Yahoo! – Jul 22, 2008 06:06 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Reuters - Sony Pictures Classics is in advanced negotiations to acquire "Synecdoche, New York," writer Charlie Kaufman's directorial debut and one of the more buzzed-about titles from this year's Cannes Film Festival.
Yahoo! – Jul 22, 2008 06:06 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Ericsson's Net Drops Sharply
Ericsson reported a 70% decline in second-quarter net profit on weakness at its networks segment and poor sales at mobile-handset joint venture Sony Ericsson.
Wall Street Journal – Jul 22, 2008 05:58 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Ericsson reported a 70% decline in second-quarter net profit on weakness at its networks segment and poor sales at mobile-handset joint venture Sony Ericsson.
Wall Street Journal – Jul 22, 2008 05:58 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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What is Sony's mystery E3 game?
The BBC is teasing that mystery Sony game yet again. When BBC's Darren Waters first described this mystery game, he noted that "we could be on the brink of a step change in what games consoles are capable of in terms of story-telling and immersion." However, Waters was surprised that they did not show this game. MAG was cool, yes, but it was not the game this BBC writer was teasing. "This was not the game I was referring to ... And so I still can't talk about it. Or even tell you what it's called."
N4G.com – Jul 22, 2008 05:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The BBC is teasing that mystery Sony game yet again. When BBC's Darren Waters first described this mystery game, he noted that "we could be on the brink of a step change in what games consoles are capable of in terms of story-telling and immersion." However, Waters was surprised that they did not show this game. MAG was cool, yes, but it was not the game this BBC writer was teasing. "This was not the game I was referring to ... And so I still can't talk about it. Or even tell you what it's called."
N4G.com – Jul 22, 2008 05:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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'Synecdoche' in sync with SPC
Sony Pictures Classics is in advanced negotiations to acquire "Synecdoche, New York."
The Hollywood Reporter – Jul 22, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Sony Pictures Classics is in advanced negotiations to acquire "Synecdoche, New York."
The Hollywood Reporter – Jul 22, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Why Sony Will Be the Biggest Loser this Gen
Many people predicted that upon the PS3s release that it was set to dominate the market as it's predecessor the PS2 did last generation. It is kind of interesting how things can change in the videogame market.
N4G.com – Jul 22, 2008 01:12 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Many people predicted that upon the PS3s release that it was set to dominate the market as it's predecessor the PS2 did last generation. It is kind of interesting how things can change in the videogame market.
N4G.com – Jul 22, 2008 01:12 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Sony will "lead the way" on PSP GPS games
Speaking to MTV at E3 last week, Sony marketing bod John Kohler confirmed that the company is to make games designed to take advantage of PSP's GPS attachment. "Yeah, we'll probably lead the way on that," he said when asked is Sony would release a game for the add-on early next year. Kohler wouldn't be drawn on specifics, though. "There's been a number of things that our first-party worldwide studios have looked at, and they've been trying to look at different options," he said.
N4G.com – Jul 21, 2008 11:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Speaking to MTV at E3 last week, Sony marketing bod John Kohler confirmed that the company is to make games designed to take advantage of PSP's GPS attachment. "Yeah, we'll probably lead the way on that," he said when asked is Sony would release a game for the add-on early next year. Kohler wouldn't be drawn on specifics, though. "There's been a number of things that our first-party worldwide studios have looked at, and they've been trying to look at different options," he said.
N4G.com – Jul 21, 2008 11:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Nintendo, Microsoft stumble while Sony cruises
Real news from the virtual world:
Canoe.ca – Jul 21, 2008 8:54 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Real news from the virtual world:
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