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Sales figures for first half of 2008 in the Japanese console market have just come out, revealing a drop in sales overall of more than 20%. The Xbox makes a slimy bottom place with sales for the period a bit more than 10% of the Nintendo DS in the number 1 slot. Meanwhile, in the UK, Microsoft’s price cutting strategy is paying off, with sales up more than 200%. The Xbox 360 is currently outselling the PS3 two to one there, but there’s still a long way to go if they want to outrank the Wii.
About Electronics is reporting that Xbox 360s based on the Jasper 65nm process chip are being shipped now. Microsoft is hoping that the new chip will reduce the problems it’s been having with the RROD, which might be connected with the 90nm chip currently in use.
Microsoft will be regretting it hasn’t got an exclusive deal with EA for their Dead Space
title, which is set for release on October 14 in the US, October 24 in the UK, and has gone gold. EA announced 2 free console-specific limited editiion downloadable outfits for the game, with increased toughness and inventory slots, one for the PS3 and one for the Xbox - and only available for download within 14 days of the game’s release. Not sure if this is October 14, or the date the game is released in your country, beloved reader (if that’s different). But either way, if you’re going to buy the game, it seems your best bet is to pre-order now, and cross your fingers that you get it before the deadline expires…
Technorati Tags: dead space, electronic arts, microsoft, xbox sales figures
October 2nd, 2008
Lots of rumors flying around about the Halo franchise right now, starting with the one quoted at the top here, which came from the lips of Phil Spencer from Microsoft Game Studios.
So, what can we expect? There’s a RTS in the works from Ensemble Studios, due for release some time in the first half of next year. They were also working on a Halo MMO, but this has been canceled by Microsoft, who intend closing the studio after the release of the RTS - which came as a shock to Bruce Shelley and the rest of the staff at Ensemble, as you might expect.
Meanwhile new achievements have been added to Halo 3 on XBL, including three “Vidmaster Challenges” which carry no extra points - but will eventually lead to a “pay-off… a pot of gold at the end of the Vidmaster rainbow and it is something you will want,” according to Bungie. There’s now a total of 79 Achievements, many of which lead to new maps and skulls, but Bungie’s not letting on what the details are for now.
Macfarlane is releasing more figures and collectibles, some are due to arrive in November, and a further batch next June. Pictured is an 18 inch (50cm) Master Chief action figure, which isn’t in stock yet. Entertainment Earth have a big range, and are offering $15 off any order of $99 or more if you click through from here and enter the code 4503080 at the checkout.
Technorati Tags: bungie, ensemble studios, halo 3, halo achievements, halo collectibles, halo wars, macfarlane action figures, xbox 360 halo
September 23rd, 2008
It’s reported that EA keeps moving back the release date of Dead Space in Europe. First it was the end of October, then the 24th, and now the news is that it’s coming out on the 14th, although the site still says the 24th. Whatever, it still means you can get hold of a copy in time to freak yourself out totally on Halloween, if staying in and playing games is your preferred holiday activity.
There’s a special site at NoKnownSurvivors.com with some preview material if you click through to “Dream,” but I got bored after 3 rotating views of the same scene with nothing new apart from a few sound effects… ymmv.
Activision have announced a beta release of the new COD game, World at War in October. The full game is due for release on 11 November. If you’d like to get in on the beta, go over to the Call of Duty site.
In other news, XBL is offering “Extended play downloads” until the end of October, mostly at good savings, on content for Guitar Hero 3, Forza Motorsport 2, Oblivion, Mass Effect and Lost Odyssey.
Technorati Tags: call of duty, cod world at war, deep space, xbl discounts, xbox live, xbox marketplace
September 5th, 2008
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