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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has shot down the rumour that it is working with Sony Ericsson on a PlayStation-related mobile phone. An SCEE spokesperson told MCV: We can categorically state that we are not currently working with Sony Ericsson on any form of PlayStation phone. We feel that [SCE co-chief …
Read More »Super Mario Galaxy crowned best game ever
After selling over 500,000 units in its first week of sale in the US and becoming the fastest selling Wii title ever in the UK, it seems that Super Mario Galaxy is now on track to become the highest rated game of all time. Statistics from reviews aggregation site Gamerankings.com …
Read More »Underage game sales rife in US
A survey conducted by the National Institute on Media and Family in North America has discovered that teenagers are often able to but Mature rated video games despite their 17+ age restrictions. GameSpot reports that a two-month undercover survey covering 60 US retailers found that those under 17 were able …
Read More »PS3 Unreal Tournament III goes gold
With the PC version of Epic shooter Unreal Tournament III hitting European stores tomorrow, the ongoing uncertainty concerning when the PS3 version will make it out before Christmas appears to have been answered with the news that the game has gone gold. However, whilst Sony America has approved the game …
Read More »PSP Phone back on the cards
Rumours of a possible PlayStation branded Sony Ericsson mobile phone first emerged in June , and have since been denied and then once again rumoured – but now Sony has given its strongest indication yet the device could yet become a reality. Speaking to The Economic Times SCE co-chief operating …
Read More »Shivering Isles heading to PSN
After stating last month that it wasn’t sure whether Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion expansion Shivering Isles would be offered to PS3 gamers on disc or download, the game’s developer Bethesda has confirmed that it will be hitting Sony’s online network this month. CVG reports that whilst only a North American …
Read More »Stringer: PS3 living up to PS2s legacy
The CEO of Sony Howard Stringer has said that the growing momentum he believes is building behind his firm’s PS3 console matches the sales patterns the company saw in the early days of the PS3. "The PS3 is not behind the curve compared to PS2 in terms of momentum,” Stringer …
Read More »Super Mario Galaxy breaks US records
Nintendo of America has announced that recently released Wii platformer Super Mario Galaxy has become a double record breaker, selling over 500,000 units in its first week on sale. "Super Mario Galaxy had the strongest one-week debut of any Wii game to date and has also become the best-selling Mario …
Read More »SCi still in discussions over buy-out
SCi’s latest interim management statement states that the company remains in talks over a possible buy-out, while outlining its latest quarterly sales results. For Q1 FY ’08 (July 1st to September 30th), SCi unit sales were up 14 per cent compared to the previous quarter, with notable success Pony Friends …
Read More »Fire hits Outsource Media
Outsource has told MCV that no projects have been affected by the fire, and anyone wishing to contact the company can reach them the following ways: deangregory999@googlemail.com (07870 628571)mark.estdale@googlemail.com (07983 414 701)
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