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PS2Sony's Net Profit Plummets 95%, Games Division In Particular DisappointsAuthored by Jay Baage on January 29, 2009 - 12:08pm.
 Tokyo, Japan - In line with what the company announced last week, electronics and media giant Sony today reported its first annual losses in 14 years on Thursday. The net loss amounts to Y10.4 billion ($115.6 million) for the October-December 2008 period, which represents a 95% drop in profits when compared the same period the previous year. The biggest disappointment came from the games division, which reported a 97% drop in operating profit, to Y400 million ($4.4 million), mainly due to declining sales of PS3, PS2 and PSP hardware and PS2 and PSP software.
EA, Weather Channel to Provide Live Weather Conditions on Football GameAuthored by dmw on August 3, 2007 - 1:36pm.
Redwood City, CA - In what's believed to be an industry first, Redwood City-based game developer and publisher Electronic Arts (EA) said that it has teamed with The Weather Channel to offer real-time weather conditions and updates in its newly released NCAA Football 08 game. The latest version of the popular college football game will use information from The Weather Channel Interactive (TWCI) -- transmitted through the Internet -- to reflect accurate, real-time weather conditions at NCAA stadiums. Illegal Video-Game Devices Seized In Fed RaidAuthored by dmw on August 3, 2007 - 10:24am.
Federal agents on Wednesday raided businesses, storefronts, and residences in 16 states in a crackdown on the importation of illegal devices used to play counterfeit video games, InformationWeek reported. Game Preview: Jackass for Nintendo DS, PSP, PS2Authored by Scott Goldberg on June 28, 2007 - 3:33pm.
 The Jackass Crew is back, this time in the form of a video game on Sony’s PlayStation 2 and PSP platforms, as well as Nintendo’s DS. With three seasons on MTV and two films, the video game medium seems a logical move for the boys, and the pictures (see below) foretell a game that won’t fall short on the customary Jackass shock value. According to the game’s website, “this time you’re in the director’s seat.”
Game Preview: MLB ’07 The Show for Playstation Offers a Nice Update to ’06 VersionAuthored by Scott Goldberg on December 12, 2006 - 8:43am.
 Here’s the thing about sports games: When a game makes a huge leap forward graphically, like MLB ’06 on PS2, it’s difficult to take it much further the following year. So the focus instead turns to improvements on game play, and in that sense, MLB ’07: The Show doesn’t disappoint. The new game, to be released February 27, features some interesting twists: For starters, the Online League Play mode, which is basically organized like Fantasy Baseball, allows players to draft a squad, maintain detailed stats, and compete with up to 30 other teams. Activision's "MTV's Pimp My Ride" Game Ships to RetailersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 5, 2006 - 3:30pm.
Minneapolis - Activision Publishing on Tuesday released its "MTV's Pimp My Ride" title for PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360. The game features the voice and likeness of show host Xzibit, as well as several tracks from the hip-hop artist's recently released album.
Sony Names Jack Tretton President of U.S. Game UnitAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 30, 2006 - 3:07pm.
Tokyo - Sony Computer Entertainment, the unit responsible for the PlayStation and the company's other video game products, announced on Thursday that it has named Jack Tretton as president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America, replacing Kaz Hirai, who has been named president and group chief operating officer of Sony Computer Entertainment.
Ziff Davis to Discontinue Official U.S. PlayStation MagazineAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 15, 2006 - 3:17pm.
San Francisco - Ziff Davis Game Group, the publisher of Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine, announced on Wednesday that it will discontinue publication of the magazine after the January 2007 issue. The nine-year-old magazine was licensed by Sony exclusively for print, which Ziff Davis said no longer fits the company's strategic vision.
tags: Games | Sony | Career | PS2 | Magazines | PS3 | Closings | Publishing | PlayStation | Ziff Davis |
LA GAMES: Manny “Master” Rodriguez Easily Dispatches Fellow Gamers, including Vin DieselAuthored by Scott Goldberg on November 7, 2006 - 7:13pm.
 [Coverage from the 2006 LA Games Conference] Considered perhaps the world’s best “Dead or Alive 4” gamer, the popular IGN game on Xbox 360, Manny “Master” Rodriguez backed up the hype at the LA Games Conference’s First Annual Gamers Tournament today, taking first prize. Entering the day infirmed and unsure of the field, Master demonstrated a level of ability few could approach, most notably Vin Diesel.
Crave Entertainment Ships "Hard Rock Casino" for PS2, PSPAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 2, 2006 - 2:49pm.
Newport Beach, Calif. - Crave Entertainment on Thursday shipped its "Hard Rock Casino" title for PlayStation 2 and PSP to retailers. The title features a selection of 20 casino games.
Red Octane Debuts Wireless Guitar Controller for "Guitar Hero" GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 27, 2006 - 2:15pm.
Sunnyvale, Calif.- Video game publisher RedOctane, the unit of Activision responsible for the "Guitar Hero" music game franchise, announced on Friday that it plans to release a wireless guitar controller compatible with the PlayStation 2 versions of the game. The $59 accessory is slated to ship in the fall of 2006. "Guitar Hero II" is set for release on Nov. 7.
D3Publisher Ships Game Based on DreamWorks' "Flushed Away"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 24, 2006 - 1:30pm.
Los Angeles - D3Publisher of America on Tuesday announced the release of its "Flushed Away" game, based on the DreamWorks Animation/Aardman film. The game was developed for PlayStation 2 and GameCube by Monkey Bar Games; for Nintendo DS by Art Co.; and for the Game Boy Advance by Altron Corporation.
THQ Ships "Nicktoons: Battle for Volcano Island" to RetailersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 24, 2006 - 1:26pm.
Agoura Hills, Calif. - THQ on Tuesday announced the release of "Nicktoons: Battle for Volcano Island" for PlayStation 2, GameCube, Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance. The game features characters from Nickelodeon's animated series "SpongeBob SquarePants," "Danny Phantom," "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius" and "The Fairly OddParents."
"WWE Smackdown vs. RAW" Game Added to Sony Greatest HitsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 23, 2006 - 1:32pm.
Agoura Hills, Calif. -Video game publishers THQ and Jakks Pacific said on Monday that their "WWE Smackdown vs. RAW" title has been added to Sony's "Greatest Hits" collections for the PlayStation 2 and PSP, signifying sales of 400,000 and 250,000, respectively. THQ and Jakks are embroiled in several lawsuits with WWE over the wrestling game license, which WWE is seeking to have revoked and claims was obtained through a "commercial bribery scheme."
2K Sports Releases "NHL 2K7" for PS2, Soundtrack for "NBA 2K7"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 3, 2006 - 1:10pm.
New York - 2K Sports, a unit of video game publisher Take-Two Interactive, on Tuesday shipped its "NHL 2K7" title for PlayStation 2 to retailers. Separately, the company announced the release of the album soundtrack to its "NBA 2K7" game. Produced by Dan the Automator, the album on Decon Records and distributed by Caroline includes tracks featuring Fabolous, Mos Def and Ghostface.
tags: Games | Sports | Sports Games | Music | 2K Sports | PS2 | Soundtracks | NBA | Basketball | NHL | Hockey |
Namco Bandai Ships "The Fast and the Furious" for PS2Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 26, 2006 - 12:41am.
Santa Clara, Calif. - Japanese video game publisher Namco Bandai on Tuesday shipped its "The Fast and the Furious" title for PlayStation 2 to retailers. The game is based on the Universal Pictures film "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift," which was released on DVD today.
Namco Bandai Ships "Zatch Bell! Mamodo Fury" for PS2Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 21, 2006 - 8:26am.
Santa Clara, Calif. - Japanese video game publisher Namco Bandai's U.S. unit has shipped "Zatch Bell! Mamodo Fury" for PlayStation 2, based on the Cartoon Network animated series, to North American retailers. The game was developed in Japan by Mechanic Arms.
Crave Entertainment Gets NRA Endorsement for Firearms GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 7, 2006 - 1:07pm.
Newport Beach, Calif. - Casual console game publisher Crave Entertainment and developer Highway 1 Productions announced on Thursday that their "NRA Gun Club" title for PlayStation 2 has been officially endorsed by the National Rifle Association.
Sony to Discount PS2 In Europe, Offer Limited Pink PlayStation 2, PSPAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 22, 2006 - 12:34pm.
London - Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has discounted the price of its PlayStation 2 video game console in the region to 129 euro (about $165), and detailed plans to launch limited edition pink PlayStation 2 and PSP systems in time for holiday shopping.
Square Enix Ships "Dirge of Cerberus - Final Fantasy VII" for PS2Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 16, 2006 - 3:15pm.
Los Angeles - Japanese video game publisher Square Enix on Wednesday shipped "Dirge of Cerberus - Final Fantasy VII" for PlayStation 2 to retailers.
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