Entries in 'america' (221)

Wii U sold just 38,000 units in the US in April - rumour

Wii U sold just 38,000 units in the US in April - rumour

It looks like April may have been another terrible month for Wii U in the US.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 20th 2013 at 1:06PM in News
Saturo Iwata takes control at Nintendo of America

Saturo Iwata takes control at Nintendo of America

Nintendo’s global president Saturo Iwata is taking on a second job – CEO of Nintendo of America.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2013 at 10:16AM in News
US Sony Stores cut $100 from the price of PlayStation Vita

US Sony Stores cut $100 from the price of PlayStation Vita

The majority of American Sony Stores have cut the price of the 3G PlayStation Vita by a third.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 12th 2013 at 11:28AM in News
PS4 will arrive in "at least" one region this year

PS4 will arrive in "at least" one region this year

UK retail may be advertising the PS4 as due in 2013, but its arrival in Europe before Christmas is anything but guaranteed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 25th 2013 at 1:22PM in News

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Wii U tracking 38% behind Wii in US as Xbox 360 continues dominance

Wii U tracking 38% behind Wii in US as Xbox 360 continues dominance

The Xbox 360 has started 2013 in much the same way as it ended 2012 in the US. And sadly, so did the Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 15th 2013 at 9:13AM in News
US Xbox 360 sales fall in December quarter

US Xbox 360 sales fall in December quarter

Xbox 360 still rules the roost in the US, but sales for the December quarter were sharply down year-on-year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 25th 2013 at 9:15AM in News
Call of Duty suffers 14 per cent sales decline in first month in US

Call of Duty suffers 14 per cent sales decline in first month in US

Month one sales for Call of Duty: Black Ops II were down 14 per cent on the 2011 November sales of Modern Warfare 3, a report has claimed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 10th 2012 at 9:40AM in News
Analyst believes Xbox 360 was the big Black Friday winner in the US

Analyst believes Xbox 360 was the big Black Friday winner in the US

Analyst Doug Creutz believes Xbox 360 was the star performer in the US video games market in November.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 4th 2012 at 9:20AM in News

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Wii U console prices soar on eBay as shortages grip High Street

Wii U console prices soar on eBay as shortages grip High Street

In case you hadn’t noticed, the Wii U was released in America yesterday and supply shortages are leading to sky-high prices online.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 19th 2012 at 10:00AM in News
First Wii U trailers airs in US - see it here

First Wii U trailers airs in US - see it here

Having debuted its debut UK trailer late last month, Nintendo has aired its first Wii U commercial in the US.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 2nd 2012 at 11:27AM in News
GameStop planning 80 GameStop Kids stores in the US

GameStop planning 80 GameStop Kids stores in the US

80 US cities will this Christmas play host to a brand new store concept from GameStop.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 26th 2012 at 3:14PM in News
Now Wii gets a US price cut

Now Wii gets a US price cut

Yet another mainstream console has had its price cut in the US.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 15th 2012 at 1:31PM in News

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US cable giants prepare console challenge with streaming games push

US cable giants prepare console challenge with streaming games push

Traditional gaming has held its own in the face of increasing opposition this generation – but its stiffest challenge may be yet to come.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 25th 2012 at 8:30AM in News
TVii video service integral to Wii U's American offer

TVii video service integral to Wii U's American offer

Nintendo’s American Wii U launch will boast a big plus not seen here in the UK – streaming video service TVii.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 14th 2012 at 11:42AM in News
Was Vita's Gamescom dream shortlived? Lifetime sales numbers revealed

Was Vita's Gamescom dream shortlived? Lifetime sales numbers revealed

It was the week that Vita seemed to live again. But all too quickly Sony’s ambitious handheld has been brought down to earth.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 20th 2012 at 1:21PM in News
GameStop named the 10th worst company to work for in the US

GameStop named the 10th worst company to work for in the US

An analysis of employee reviews at online jobs portal Glassdoor has labelled GameStop as the tenth worst company to work for in the US.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 14th 2012 at 9:19AM in News

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Android grabs smartphone majority in key markets

Android grabs smartphone majority in key markets

For the first time ever, Android has accounted for over half of the overall smartphone sales in key global markets over a 12 week period.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 11th 2012 at 12:26PM in News
Phantasy Star Online 2 seems Westward bound

Phantasy Star Online 2 seems Westward bound

Sega will today announce a European and North American release for multiplayer RPG Phantasy Star Online, a report claims.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 9th 2012 at 2:27PM in News
Guild Wars 2 release date confirmed

Guild Wars 2 release date confirmed

NCsoft has confirmed that anticipated MMO Guild Wars 2 will be released in Europe and North America on August 28th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 28th 2012 at 2:03PM in News
Gioteck grows US presence with Solutions 2 Go deal

Gioteck grows US presence with Solutions 2 Go deal

The UK games industry may be visiting America for E3 this week, but some firms are establishing a more permanent foothold over the pond. 

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 7th 2012 at 2:51PM in News
WATCH THE VIDEO: Chris Dring storms America

WATCH THE VIDEO: Chris Dring storms America

The Americans wanted truth. And Christopher Dring gave it to them.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 5th 2012 at 4:43PM in News
Sega delays "finished" Anarchy Reigns in the West

Sega delays "finished" Anarchy Reigns in the West

Developer Platinum Games has said that publisher Sega has delayed Anarchy Reigns in Europe and North America – despite the fact that the game is finished.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 25th 2012 at 12:40PM in News
Judge recommends Xbox 360 ban in US

Judge recommends Xbox 360 ban in US

Microsoft’s patent dispute with Motorola just got significantly more serious with the threat of a US ban on the console.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 23rd 2012 at 8:25AM in News
Nintendo cuts DSi and DSI XL price in US

Nintendo cuts DSi and DSI XL price in US

The age of the 3DS is upon us, so it seems only right that Nintendo moves now to slash the price of its last generation handheld.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2012 at 2:58PM in News
Subscription based $99 Xbox 360 is real, on sale now

Subscription based $99 Xbox 360 is real, on sale now

US gamers have become the first to be offered a cut-price console on the condition that they sign up for a two-year contract.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 8th 2012 at 8:42AM in News