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[Update] How Many Copies Does A Wii Game Need To Sell To Make Money?
Nintendo are making money off the Wii. We know. But if you’re not Nintendo, and you’re planning on releasing a Wii game (or re-releasing a PS2 game), how many do you need to sell? Nintendo of America’s Reggie Fils-Aime has a fair idea. Speaking in broad terms, he reckons the average Wii game needs to…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 31, 2009 -
Sony Makes Its Announcement, PS2 Priced Under $100
As we posted earlier, Sony told us it was planning an announcement for Tuesday. Today is Tuesday, and Sony has made its announcement. (Hint, this Target ad already announced it.) And as we also told you earlier, we didn’t think this announcement was a PS3 price cut. From our original post: “We’re leaning towards a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 31, 2009 -
Dreamcast Reborn As A Tablet PC
I’m not normally hot for console mods, as they’re often ugly, pointless or both. But this Dreamcast one catches my eyes because, well, it’s so damn eye-catching. Not only does it give you a Dreamcast that’s practically all screen, but it can run on batteries (with 3-3.5 hours of game time) and gives you a…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 31, 2009 -
Capcom Terminates Retirement Benefit System for Execs
Japanese game company Capcom has announced that it has repeal the company’s retirement benefit system for corporate directors and corporate auditors. This was decided at a Board of Directors meeting today. On June 17, the abolishment of the executive retirement benefits is scheduled to go into effect. The Capcom announcement did not clarify whether or…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 31, 2009 -
Ghostbusters Coming To iPhone, James Bond Along For The Ride
Sony Pictures Television want to make money off this while iPhone gaming craze thing. So they’re releasing a number of games based on Sony properties, like Ghostbusters and James Bond. We know nothing except projected release dates. Ghostbusters will be out in June, while the Bond title – called “Top Agent” – will be out…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 31, 2009 -
Xbox 360 Has Sold A Million In Japan, PS3 Sold Three Million
Last we, we broke word that Microsoft would soon reach one million Xbox 360s sold in Japan. By soon, we meant this week, because that’s what has been announced today. According to sales figures from Famitsu publisher Enterbrain, lifetime sales for the Xbox 360 have crossed the million sold watermark in Japan with 1,001,191 units…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 31, 2009 -
XNA Games Don’t Sell, Don’t Make Money [Update]
Much was made of Microsoft’s attempt at gestating a user-created gaming platform on the 360 with their Community Games service. But six months on from launch, how well is it faring? Here’s a hint: not very. Statistics for the service’s games have been made available (and then collected by GamerBytes), showing how many times a…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 31, 2009 -
“Final Fantasy XIII Uses Nearly 100 Percent of PS3 Power”
Final Fantasy XIII is a multi-platform title. In the West, it’s being released on the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360. In Japan, it’s not. The game has only been announced for the PS3 in Japan. Last year, the Final Fantasy XIII demo was finished. “The game’s development is currently going well,” said FFXIII producer Yoshinori…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 31, 2009 -
Footage Of Sega’s Opulent New Arcade Unit
Sega’s Storm-G is a ridiculous machine. Eight cabinets, two players per cabinet, 360-degree cabinet rotation, 185m/ph speeds and a $6.50 cost. It’s nuts. So let’s take a look at how it works! Once you get past the chit-chat from this rather excited Frenchman, you’ll see that, well, it’s a giant, mechanised bobsled. Sadly, there’s little…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 31, 2009 -
Arc Rise Fantasia Covers Up Itself
Screenshots for upcoming role-playing-game Arc Rise Fantasia featured a female character Lesley with the lower part of her breasts exposed. That is, before the Wii game’s website was relaunched. The new screenshots feature an ample Lesley now with ample coverage — and more importantly, ample support. Are Rise Fantasia is rated CERO A, the Japanese…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 31, 2009 -
You Just Ran Out Of Excuses Not To Buy Okami
Poor Okami. So loved! So under-bought. Today’s your chance to turn a little bit of love into a little bit of impulse buying, then, with Capcom having an Okami firesale in the company store. The Wii version? $20. The PS2 version? $20. At that price, if you haven’t played it, you probably should, because $20…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 31, 2009 -
Japanese Plug’n’Play Game Has ONE HUNDRED MILLION Workouts
Exercise games are the big trend. Japanese toy maker is ready to hop on with band wagon — and hop on it a 100 million times— with its new plug’n’play Minutes Gym. The exercise “game” features over 100,000,000 guided three minute workouts, an integrated body-fat sensor and displays up to three months of your workout…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 31, 2009 -
This Is Where GameStop Refurbishes Your Old Hardware
Ever sold something to GameStop? In retailer’s refurbishment facility in Grapevine, Texas, used game goods are made fit for public consumption. While writing an article on how GameStop has the used game business down pat, The Dallas Morning News checked out the facility, where game discs are inspected and cleaned and where hardware is inspected,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 31, 2009 -
Xbox 360 Getting Gothic Lolita Shooter Sequel
There’s an article on Cave’s maniac petticoat shooter DeathSmiles. According to shmups.system11.org’s adversity1, Cave plans to put new arcade title DeathSmiles II on the Xbox 360, too. Junya Inoue, who did the DeathSmiles II character design, jokes that the reason why the recently announced title takes place a month after the first game is that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 31, 2009 -
Target Ad Shows $99 PS2
Like we said, going by Kmart’s retail system, it looks likely the PS2 is about to drop to the mythical $99 price point. This catalogue scan only makes it seem more likely. Taken from next week’s Target catalogue, you can see it right there, at $99. And for those still clinging to the prospect of…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 31, 2009 -
Some Guy: Games Will Deform Your Children’s Fingers
Mike Tomich is a backyard scientist with a mission: to stop little kids from playing video games. Why? Beause he thinks that grabbing those big plastic controllers will deform their little fingers. Seriously. Citing “5 1/2 years of research” and a bunch of photos with lines on them, Tomich says that kids under the age…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 31, 2009 -
How Many Is Three Million Copies Of Monster Hunter?
Over three million copies of PSP title Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G have been shipped. Three million is a lot! But, let’s face it, that figure is on the abstract side. This PSP points out that three million copies is the equivalent of everyone in Ibaraki Prefecture having a copy of MH 2nd G. For…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 31, 2009 -
Saints Row 2 Getting New DLC
Time to dust off your copies of Saints Row 2, kids, because developers Volition have revealed that three new pieces of downloadable content are on their way to the 360 & PS3. The first is called “Ultor Exposed”, and will be out on April 16. It will include three new missions, a new co-op game…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 30, 2009 -
Oh, So Dead Rising 2 Might NOT Have Multiplayer
Wasn’t that news about Dead Rising 2 featuring multiplayer just great? Well, sorry, it turns out it may well have been wrong, with the lady responsible for the statement now issuing a correction. It was Laura Scholl (from tech company mental mill, who are helping with the game) who, last week, said Dead Rising 2…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 30, 2009 -
Egon Spengler “Kind of Helped” with Ghostbusters Game Dialogue
Actor Harold Ramis didn’t only play Dr. Egon Spengler in Ghost Busters, he co-wrote the script. The now rotund Ramis has also penned movies like Groundhog Day and Analyze This. Add to his impressive resume, “kinda helping on changing Ghostbusters game dialogue.” For the upcoming video game, Ramis told MTV, “Dan [Aykroyd] consulted a lot…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 30, 2009