On an annual basis the Casual Games Association (CGS), releases a report which outlines trends and shifts in the casual games industry. The 2007 Casual Games Report has revealed that the games industry has more offerings, increased investments and a general shift toward retail and online games by consumers. This is great news and suggests …
Monthly Archive: July 2007
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E3 2007 – Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune
Uncharted is one of my most anticipated games to come. We were introduced to the game over a year ago when it was an untitled project, however the first trailer left many including myself wanting to see more. Recently this year the games developer, Naughty Dog (creators of Crash Bandicoot and Jak & Daxter) named …
Jul
18
Peter Moore Resigns
Peter Moore has officially resigned from Microsoft Corporation. Taking over is former Vice President of Elelctronic Arts. (EA), Don Mattrick. Mattrick will assume the role of senior vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) at Microsoft. Peter Moore has labeled the decision to resign as a personal choice, wanting to ‘move his family back …
Jul
18
E3 2007 – Playstation 3 Starter Pack
Recently, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced its plans to release the Playstation 3 Starter Pack in Europe. The pack represents high value for money including the console system, 2 SIXAXIS wireless controllers and 2 first party games, set to retail at £425. The selection of first party games is dependent of the entertainment interests …
Jul
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E3 2007 – Gran Turismo 5: Prologue
Polyphony Digital has announced Gran Turismo 5 Prologue as a lead up to the much anticipated Gran Turismo 5. The developer recently released Gran Turismo: High Definition for the PlayStation 3 as a download. Gran Turismo 5: Prologue will however for the first time show the true potential of the racing simulator as it uses …