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Sony Australia Claims GTA IV Victory. Says Microsoft got it wrong.
As Ephraim explains, "You might have seen the local Microsoft press release that came out last week. Well, I want to tell you that that is completely wrong, because what they failed to communicate or add was the 5000 GTA PS3 bundles that were sold in that week. When you add that in, the PS3 SKU outsold the 360 SKU definitely. We can't comment on GTA numbers — just that one bundle and that PS3 outsold 360 at EB — and their figures aren't factored into GfK statistics." It was a point that was reiterated by internal sales data from Australia's largest game retailer, EB. He continued, "The other thing I can tell you — and I feel comfortable telling you because I've asked them — EB, in the standalone data…across EB in Australia, the PS3 SKU outsold the Xbox 360 SKU too." Essentially, we don't have either party's sales figures for the week, but Ephraim believes that the difference of 5000 was enough to put Sony ahead of MS's release of GTA IV — without even being factored into the GfK figures.
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As Ephraim explains, "You might have seen the local Microsoft press release that came out last week. Well, I want to tell you that that is completely wrong, because what they failed to communicate or add was the 5000 GTA PS3 bundles that were sold in that week. When you add that in, the PS3 SKU outsold the 360 SKU definitely. We can't comment on GTA numbers — just that one bundle and that PS3 outsold 360 at EB — and their figures aren't factored into GfK statistics." It was a point that was reiterated by internal sales data from Australia's largest game retailer, EB. He continued, "The other thing I can tell you — and I feel comfortable telling you because I've asked them — EB, in the standalone data…across EB in Australia, the PS3 SKU outsold the Xbox 360 SKU too." Essentially, we don't have either party's sales figures for the week, but Ephraim believes that the difference of 5000 was enough to put Sony ahead of MS's release of GTA IV — without even being factored into the GfK figures.
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Microsoft claims 40% GTA IV attach rate for new consoles
VG247: Speaking in the latest edition of the Major Nelson podcast, perennial guest “e” has claimed that nearly half of all new Xbox 360's sold since GTA IV launched have also included a GTA IV sale. “Roughly 40 percent of consoles going out the door had a copy of GTA going with them,” he said.
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VG247: Speaking in the latest edition of the Major Nelson podcast, perennial guest “e” has claimed that nearly half of all new Xbox 360's sold since GTA IV launched have also included a GTA IV sale. “Roughly 40 percent of consoles going out the door had a copy of GTA going with them,” he said.
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Sega Shows Releases
june 2008: The Incredible Hulk (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, NDS, PC) June 2008: Beijing 2008 — (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) Q3 2008: Space Siege (PC) Q3 2008: Samba de Amigo (Wii) Q3 2008: Sonic Chronicles: the Dark Brotherhood (NDS) Q3 2008: Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) Q3 2008: Dinosaur King (NDS) 2008: YAKUZA 2 (PS2) 2008: Golden Axe Beast Riders (PS3, Xbox 360) 2008: Sonic Unleashed (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2) 2008: Football Manager Live (PC) 2008: ALIENS: Colonial Marines (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) 2008: Empire: TOTAL WAR (PC) 2008: Alpha Protocol (PS3, Xbox 360, PC)
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june 2008: The Incredible Hulk (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, NDS, PC) June 2008: Beijing 2008 — (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) Q3 2008: Space Siege (PC) Q3 2008: Samba de Amigo (Wii) Q3 2008: Sonic Chronicles: the Dark Brotherhood (NDS) Q3 2008: Valkyria Chronicles (PS3) Q3 2008: Dinosaur King (NDS) 2008: YAKUZA 2 (PS2) 2008: Golden Axe Beast Riders (PS3, Xbox 360) 2008: Sonic Unleashed (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2) 2008: Football Manager Live (PC) 2008: ALIENS: Colonial Marines (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) 2008: Empire: TOTAL WAR (PC) 2008: Alpha Protocol (PS3, Xbox 360, PC)
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PlayStation 3 sold 5million+ units in Europe; same as 360 despite 1 year gap?
Daily Star writes: ...To emphasise the point, Kaz Hirai, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, flew in to lead the audience through some of the new stuff. And it's an impressive line-up, with titles such as Killzone 2, Little Big Planet, Resistance 2 and Echochrome whetting the appetite. PlayStation 3 has sold more than 5million units in Europe. That's as many as the Xbox 360, despite launching a year later and...
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Daily Star writes: ...To emphasise the point, Kaz Hirai, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, flew in to lead the audience through some of the new stuff. And it's an impressive line-up, with titles such as Killzone 2, Little Big Planet, Resistance 2 and Echochrome whetting the appetite. PlayStation 3 has sold more than 5million units in Europe. That's as many as the Xbox 360, despite launching a year later and...
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TGR: Race Driver: GRID Demo Impressions
Via TheGameReviews.com "Race Driver: GRID is the latest racing game from Codemasters, developers of the critically acclaimed Colin McRae and TOCA Touring Car series. GRID is, in fact, based on the TOCA games, so it's easy to see the influence. Powered by Codemasters very own Ego engine, a modified version of the Neon engine behind Colin McRae: DIRT on the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 last year, it promises superb graphics and physics that could be a likely contender to have the best visuals for any racing game to date."
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Via TheGameReviews.com "Race Driver: GRID is the latest racing game from Codemasters, developers of the critically acclaimed Colin McRae and TOCA Touring Car series. GRID is, in fact, based on the TOCA games, so it's easy to see the influence. Powered by Codemasters very own Ego engine, a modified version of the Neon engine behind Colin McRae: DIRT on the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 last year, it promises superb graphics and physics that could be a likely contender to have the best visuals for any racing game to date."
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Eleven new Too Human screenshots
Today, eleven new screenshots of the upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive game Too Human appeared on the internet. The images show lots of action and fighting.
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Today, eleven new screenshots of the upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive game Too Human appeared on the internet. The images show lots of action and fighting.
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Week recap: PS3 sales up; Xbox 360 GTA IV; Wii Fit
Punch Jump Week in review. Stories include: Sales for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 increased at Japan retail. The hardware ranked No. 4 in overall hardware sales. Grand Theft Auto IV is the No. 1 Xbox Live game this week. More than 2.3 million players have entered in multiplayer sessions for the action title. An Ebay associate this week said that the company predicts greater demand for Wii Fit than Grand Theft Auto IV. The fitness title currently holds more than 163 listings prior to release on the auction site.
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Punch Jump Week in review. Stories include: Sales for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 increased at Japan retail. The hardware ranked No. 4 in overall hardware sales. Grand Theft Auto IV is the No. 1 Xbox Live game this week. More than 2.3 million players have entered in multiplayer sessions for the action title. An Ebay associate this week said that the company predicts greater demand for Wii Fit than Grand Theft Auto IV. The fitness title currently holds more than 163 listings prior to release on the auction site.
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Rogue Trooper Reborn on Wii
Reef Entertainment has announced a port of Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre for Wii. The original last-gen title, for PS2, Xbox and PC, told the take of solider from the future betrayed by his general. Only he survives an onslaught, but has the abilities of his deceased comrades in his electrical equipment.
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Reef Entertainment has announced a port of Rogue Trooper: The Quartz Zone Massacre for Wii. The original last-gen title, for PS2, Xbox and PC, told the take of solider from the future betrayed by his general. Only he survives an onslaught, but has the abilities of his deceased comrades in his electrical equipment.
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Mass Effect for PC: Why do people hate DRM?
Mike Doolittle writes: ''Bioware's highly acclaimed and formerly XBox 360 exclusive RPG Mass Effect is fast approaching its release on the PC. Most PC gamers were undoubtedly pleased to hear about enhanced graphics, faster load times, and a re-designed menu system; but it's likely that fewer were happy to hear about the evil digital rights management that will be unscrupulously bundled with the game. Like an increasing number of PC games nowadays, Mass Effect will require an online activation when it is installed. This has been common practice ever since Half-Life 2. But Mass Effect will also "phone home" every 10 days to make sure the key is valid, and it will carry a three-install limit. This has set many message boards afire with rants about "draconian" DRM and people threatening to pirate the game precisely because of the DRM.''
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Mike Doolittle writes: ''Bioware's highly acclaimed and formerly XBox 360 exclusive RPG Mass Effect is fast approaching its release on the PC. Most PC gamers were undoubtedly pleased to hear about enhanced graphics, faster load times, and a re-designed menu system; but it's likely that fewer were happy to hear about the evil digital rights management that will be unscrupulously bundled with the game. Like an increasing number of PC games nowadays, Mass Effect will require an online activation when it is installed. This has been common practice ever since Half-Life 2. But Mass Effect will also "phone home" every 10 days to make sure the key is valid, and it will carry a three-install limit. This has set many message boards afire with rants about "draconian" DRM and people threatening to pirate the game precisely because of the DRM.''
N4G.com – May 11, 2008 05:16 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Want to Watch Movies On Your Wii? My Wii News shows you how!
For those in the know, Xbox Media Center (XBMC) is one of the greatest homebrew applications ever created. It perfectly streams movies, videos, pictures and more from your computer or the Xbox's internal harddrive onto your TV, turning last-generations behemoth into a wonderfully powerful media center experience. Unfortunately, running XBMC takes two things that you probably don't have: an old Xbox lying around, and the correct tools to do dastardly deeds to the consoles innards to either soft mod (through applications) or hard mod (through actual computer chips) the Xbox in question. Sure, you could just run out and plunk down $300-400 for one of those other consoles that have limited playback support, but what's the fun in that? Wii owners handy with their Twilight Princess discs, rejoice! Wii Miidia is here to save the day! With a core program that clevery “borrows” from XBMC, WiiMiidia 0.1 will let you play back most any common movie or music format on your TV in no time... visit the site for more info...
N4G.com – May 11, 2008 12:42 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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For those in the know, Xbox Media Center (XBMC) is one of the greatest homebrew applications ever created. It perfectly streams movies, videos, pictures and more from your computer or the Xbox's internal harddrive onto your TV, turning last-generations behemoth into a wonderfully powerful media center experience. Unfortunately, running XBMC takes two things that you probably don't have: an old Xbox lying around, and the correct tools to do dastardly deeds to the consoles innards to either soft mod (through applications) or hard mod (through actual computer chips) the Xbox in question. Sure, you could just run out and plunk down $300-400 for one of those other consoles that have limited playback support, but what's the fun in that? Wii owners handy with their Twilight Princess discs, rejoice! Wii Miidia is here to save the day! With a core program that clevery “borrows” from XBMC, WiiMiidia 0.1 will let you play back most any common movie or music format on your TV in no time... visit the site for more info...
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