Tag Archives: october

US market grows – but not by much

The US video games market managed to grow year-on-year in October, but by a far smaller margin that some analysts had predicted. The overall market grew one per cent to $1.08bn, with software climbing three per cent ($621.3m) and hardware six per cent ($295.6). Accessories fell five per cent to …

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Daytona USA revs to consoles

Popular ‘90s arcade racer Daytona USA is returning later this month in the form of a downloadable Xbox Live and PSN title. The Sega game will feature improved graphics, compatibility with steering wheel accessories and online multiplayer. Players will also be able to experience the game in a 16:9 widescreen …

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Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition hits PSN

Capcom’s Move-compatible Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition will arrive on the PlayStation Network on October 4th. The download includes the original 2009 Resident Evil 5 action game, two DLC packs Desperate Escape and Lost Nightmares and two in-game costume collections. It also features a Mercenaries Reunion mode. Resident Evil 5: …

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Apple staff told to cancel October holidays

Claims have emerged that staff members of UK Apple stores have been told to cancel any holiday booked for the first two weeks of October. Such claims have been made and passed without event before, but it just so happens that early October has already been fingered as the launch …

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Pokémon 3DS game confirmed

The Nintendo 3DS will get its first game based on the mammoth Pokmon franchise this October, but it’s not a traditional RPG. Pokmon Rumble Blast is a 3D action game that follows the formula of 2009 WiiWare title Pokmon Rumble. Players can battle waves of toy Pokmon alone or with …

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Microsoft bossing US market

Xbox 360’s American dream continues with news that Microsoft’s console saw year-on-year sales gains in October 2010. It was the only console in the market to enjoy annual growth, with total unit sales of 325k according to Larry Hryb. That’s a 34 per cent year-on-year increase for a machine now …

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NPD: October down 4% year-on-year

American sales tracker NPD has announced that the US video games market was worth $1.07bn in October 2010 – that’s four per cent down on the same month in 2009. Year-to-date US gaming has made $11.07bn, eight per cent less than it had at this stage last year. Hardware saw …

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Microsoft exec dates Natal

The marketing manager for the Saudi Arabian brand of Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices Division has seemingly pointed to an October launch date for the motion sensing Natal camera. I do have great news to share with everybody,” Syed Bilal Tariq told GamerTagRadio. Project Natal will be launched in Saudi Arabia …

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3DS hitting UK this October?

Nintendo will launch its DS successor the 3DS in the UK this October according to reports in the specialist press. The machine was only announced a little over a month ago. Nintendo has subsequently admitted that it had planned to release the first details a lot later, but that its …

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Eurogamer Expo set for Earls Court

Eurogamer Expo 2010 has been announced for London Earls Court, from Friday, October 1st to Sunday, October 3rd. Taking place in the Brompton Hall, the consumer show hopes to attract 20,000 gamers, and will once again feature some of the biggest games due for release ahead of the Christmas period. …

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