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Take-Two Rejects EA Take-Over

27 March, 2008
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Electronic Theatre Image            It was announced yesterday that the Board of Directors at Take-Two Interactive have rejected a take-over bid by Electronic Arts. EA’s lawyers proceeded in a hostile take-over by contacting Take-Two’s shareholders directly. It was recommended that the shareholders do not surrender their shares at the offered $26.00 per share, a total of $2 billion.

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VAC Allows Appeal on Manhunt 2

16 March, 2008
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Electronic Theatre ImageThe Video Appeals Committee today announced that the result of their reconsideration of the Manhunt 2 appeal remains that the appeal against the rejection of the work by the BBFC is upheld.

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Activision and Massive Push In-Game Advertising

14 November, 2007
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Electronic Theatre ImageActivision Inc. and Massive Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation and a leading network for video game advertising, today announced that Activision’s popular Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground have been added to the Massive Network.

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Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Unveiled

2 October, 2007
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Electronic Theatre ImageSEGA Europe Ltd and SEGA of America, Inc., today revealed details of the exciting blockbuster title, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Published by SEGA across Europe and North America, and published by Nintendo in the Japanese market, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games is licensed through a worldwide partnership with International Sports Multimedia (ISM), the exclusive interactive entertainment software licensee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Read More…

California Anti-Videogame Law

14 August, 2007
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Electronic Theatre ImageMany of you may have heard about the recent controversy surrounding the videogame industry in California. With videogames appealing to a much larger audience than ever before, it should be expected that some reactionary conduct from those opposed to the ideals of videogame production would become headline news. Read More…

Nintendo Unveil Q3 2007 Line-Up

25 June, 2007
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Electronic Theatre ImageAs we move into summer Nintendo is launching a range of games which will keep everyone from hardcore gamers to complete newcomers entertained. The unprecedented success of the NintendoDS has helped to expand the gaming audience more than ever before and is the fastest selling console to reach the 10 million mark in European history, now with sales of almost 12 million, while the newly released Wii has already sold approximately 2 million in Europe since launch. Now Nintendo’s already strong software line-up is being bolstered even further by a selection of new titles launching in the third quarter of 2007.

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Nintendo Posts Record Year

29 April, 2007
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Electronic Theatre ImageNintendo Co., Ltd., have reported final consolidated fiscal year revenues of 966.5 billion Yen and operating profits of 226.0 billion Yen for the year ending March 31, 2007, an increase of 90% and 150%, respectively, over the same period one year ago. Both numbers are record highs for the company.

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Devil May Cry Goes Multi-Format

6 April, 2007
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Electronic Theatre ImageCapcom have announced that the highly anticipated Devil May Cry 4, already in development for SONY Computer Entertainment’s PLAYSTATION3, is now also in development for the Xbox360 from Microsoft and for PC. Each version of the game will be maximized to take advantage of the systems’ strengths, leading to a breath-taking visual and gameplay experience. Devil May Cry 4 will be released simultaneously for the PLAYSTATION3 and Xbox 360 system.

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Nintendo Unveil Q2 2007 Line-Up

4 April, 2007
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Electronic Theatre ImageA new revolution in home gaming is here and it has been officially taking Europe by storm. In the months since its European debut, Wii has been selling out as quickly as it can be restocked. What’s more, Nintendo’s innovative handheld console has consistently been the best selling games console in Europe ever. Now as we move further into the year, Nintendo is unveiling a strong line-up across Europe of new titles launching in the second quarter of 2007.

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Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Announced

1 April, 2007
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Electronic Theatre ImageSEGA Corporation and Nintendo Co. Ltd. have made a historical announcement that two of the biggest icons in the entertainment industry, Mario and SONIC, are joining forces to star in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Developed for Wii and the NintendoDS system, this momentous agreement marks the first time these two renowned stars have appeared together in a game.

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