PlayStation 2 117K PlayStation 3 131K PSP 100.4K Xbox 360 175K Wii 289.5K Nintendo DS 633.5K
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LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2009 – For decades, Nintendo has endeavored to provide the most creative and immersive experiences in the world of video games and to lead the industry in new directions. At its media briefing in advance of the E3 Expo, the video game industry’s premier trade show, Nintendo announced products for social entertainment that stretch far beyond the current notion of what a video game can be, all while continuing to provide avid gaming fans with the challenges and thrills they desire.
“Nintendo continues to challenge how both new and longtime players perceive – and play – video games,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “From modern updates of our most iconic franchises to the introduction of inventive devices, we are continuing to add entirely new dimensions to the video game experience.”
We’re here waiting for the show to kick off. Looks like it’s going to start a little late.
8:55am – just listening to some music. It’s an alright playlist.
8:56am – Ben is taking pictures and James was just playing Castlevania Portrait of Ruin. Yea!
9:02am – Lights are dimming. Show starting!
Video of people playing Mario and other Wii games
9:04am – now showing a video of DSi games
9:04am – Cammie is now on stage wearing all white
9:05am – Video games just as big as home video last year according to NPD
9:06am – Nintendo is about ‘creating surprise’ — I hope we are pleasantly surprised
9:07am – Showing a video montage of previous Mario games
9:08am – Miyamoto thinking of new ways to play Mario
9:09am – New Super Mario Bros. For the Wii! Bill Trinen takes the stage with 3 others to play multiplayer in Mario
9:11am – 2D perspective. Multiple characters on screen to compete with. New item ‘Propeller Suits’
9:12am – demo over. Looks pretty sweet!
9:13am – Playable demo on show floor. And will launch worldwide in Holiday 2009.
9:14am – Cammie is talking about the balance board and Wii Fits crazy sales. They’ve been looking to improve Wii Fit. Announcing today, ‘Wii Fit Plus’ – confirmed
9:15am – Combine different exercises and streamline your routine. You can customize the game to calculate total calories as well.
9:16 – New games: Juggling, skateboarding, mini game that looks a lot like Mario –dodging cannon balls and swinging obstacles.
9:17am – Wii Fit Plus launching in Fall 2009 bundled with the balance board and standalone
9:18am – Reggie is now on stage talking about new ways of playing games with the wii remote and nunchuk
We’re having issues with the Internet, so I’m typing out the conference using my phone. So sorry for any delays :/
– The show is now starting
– trailer montage shows NMH 2, Shaun White, and Red Steel 2
– Yves Guillemot talked about a new service called uplay for DLC and game help
– mentions the wii remote, DSi and balance board as opening new ways of playing and creating games
– Red Steel 2 will let u experience the fights
– James Cameron is now stage!
– Talks about Avatar the movie and the game in stereoscopic 3D
– Talking about Red Steel 2!
– Showing the new trailer!!
– Red Steel creative director Chris Vanderberge
– Red Steel 2 demo is about to start. Wii motion plus on the stage
– Exclusive look of first level
– demoing the game live on screen
– The interface looks great and the controls look very fluid
– Special powers can be obtained
– Fast load times
– Demoing a boss battle—looks pretty sweet
– game will be playable on the show floor
– Game will be bundled with Wii Motion Plus at launch as well!
-Wii Holds the Top Spot for Sell Through While X-box Dominates Rentals-
PORTLAND, OR–June 01, 2009– Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ: RENT), a multi-screen media measurement and research company serving the entertainment industry, today announced the new service, Ad Monitor for Video Games, an interactive database of advertising circulars from major retailers built directly from the feedback of video game publishers, providing users with analytics along with the most granular automated brand space tracking available.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 27, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed the games it will present at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) June 2 – 4. The year’s lineup features blockbuster franchises, new intellectual property as well as ten titles for the Wii.
“This year at E3, we have an incredible slate of games for the Nintendo Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Mac and mobile devices,” said EA’s CEO John Riccitiello. “Our creative teams are developing some of the most innovative experiences on any platform. We couldn’t be more proud of the games we’re presenting this year.”
EA will kick off E3 with a press briefing hosted by John Riccitiello to highlight many of the company’s creative leaders and top titles from EA. For all the latest information on EA’s games, plus photos, videos, and interviews from the EA booth during E3 2009, visit www.ea.com/e3
Titles which will be previewed in EA’s booth (#1501) at the Los Angeles Convention Center include:
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PlayStation 2 172K PlayStation 3 127K PSP 116K Xbox 360 175K Wii 340K Nintendo DS 1.04M
FIT W/ BALANCE BOARD NINTENDO OF AMERICA Wii 471K POKEMON PLATINUM VERSION NINTENDO OF …
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MIDLOTHIAN, VA – April 29, 2009 – SouthPeak Games announced today that it will be publishing Sled Shred for Wii™. Focused on downhill sled racing on everything from tubes and toboggans to discs and bobsleds, Sled Shred promises to give players a thrilling experience as they try and earn their way into the World Winter Games, racing with and against the world-renowned Jamaican Bobsled team. Sled Shred is scheduled for release in fall 2009.
“We are very excited to bring this unique racing experience to Wii with Sled Shred,” said Richard Iggo, VP of Marketing at SouthPeak Games. “A sledding game is a natural fit for Wii owners, and we can’t wait to see everyone using their natural body movements to steer their sleds down those slopes!”
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SAN FRANCISCO – April 2, 2009 – Today Ubisoft® announced that Gold’s Gym: Cardio Workout is now available in retail stores throughout North America. Rated “E” for Everyone, Gold’s Gym: …
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Total sales – $1.47 billion hardware – $532.7 million a software – $733.5 million accessories – $207.1 million
Wii – 753K units DS – 588K units Xbox 360 – 391K …
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– Delivers Significant Increase in Revenue and Profitability – — Increases Fiscal 2009 Guidance – — Net Revenues Increased More Than 75% to $32.8M – — Net Income Increased 54% to $4.2M or $0.15 per Share –
EDISON, N.J., March 11, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — Majesco Entertainment Company (Nasdaq: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2009.For the first quarter ended January 31, 2009, Majesco’s net revenues increased 75.8 percent to $32.8 million versus $18.7 million in the same period a year ago. During this same period, the Company reported operating income of $3.7 million compared to operating income of $2.4 million in the first quarter of 2008. Net income for the quarter was $4.2 million versus net income of $2.7 million in 2008. The Company’s basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.15 compared to $0.10 in the same period last year.
Results for the first quarter of 2009 include $0.4 million of non-cash compensation; a loss of $0.1 million related to a change in the fair value of warrants; a $0.1 million charge related to settlement of litigation; and $1.1 million of net proceeds from the sale of rights to a state tax operating loss carryforward. Results for the first quarter of 2008 include $0.4 million of non-cash compensation; a gain of $0.5 million related to a change in the fair value of warrants; and a $0.3 million gain related to settlement of litigation. Non-GAAP operating income for the first quarter of 2009 was $4.3 million and $2.5 million for 2008. Non-GAAP net income was $3.7 million for the first quarter of 2009, and $2.3 million for the same period in 2008.
Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer of Majesco, said, “We had a terrific holiday season as reflected by our outstanding financial performance in the first quarter and our best quarter since implementing our casual gaming strategy three years ago. Revenue for the quarter grew more than 75 percent to $32.8 million and net income increased 54 percent to $4.2 million, which further demonstrates our ability to execute on our strategy and convert revenue growth into bottom-line returns. Our success was driven by strong demand across our product line, specifically for our Cooking Mama titles and the newly released Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2009, which has become a hit with approximately 500,000 copies sold to date. We are well positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for family friendly mass market games, the fastest growing segment of the industry, which in part is being driven by the success of Nintendo’s platforms. We are focused on the right market, have the right strategy and have a proven management team that is delivering profitable growth and building value for our shareholders.”
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Best Buy:
Nintendo Wii:
Active Life Outdoor Challenge $49.99
All Star Cheer Squad $29.99
Cooking Mama: World Kitchen $39.99
Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party 2 w/mat $69.99
Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party Game Only – Best Buy Exclusive $29.99
Dancing With The Stars: We Dance! $29.99
Face Breaker K-O Party $29.99
Guinness World Records: The Videogame $29.99
Jillian Michaels: Fitness Ultimatum 2009 $29.99
My Fitness Coach $19.99
Nerf-N-Strike Bundle $59.99
Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party $39.99
Rock Band 2 Game Only $49.99
Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip $39.99
We Ski $19.99
Wii Fit Bundle $89.99
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