Does EA have its eye on Valve?
EA is no stranger to acquisitions. The monolithic mega-corporation has been snatching up other gaming companies for years, much to the chagrin of gamers and the satisfaction of stockholders. As a result, EA has earned an unflattering reputation specifically among its detractors as a big, bad monopoly - similar to how some think of Microsoft’s computer business. Unsurprisingly, EA could have a new target in mind: Valve. Known for its epic Half Life series, the creative giant isn’t exactly prolific. Could this change if they set up shop under the enormous EA banner? Or will the next Portal game feature burly linebackers tackling each other through tears in the time-space continuum while John Madden mumbles lethargically? Wait…that actually sounds kind of cool.
Ubisoft’s award-winning new franchise, Assassin’s Creed, was leaked onto the internet 6 weeks prior to its PC version’s April release date. With the PC version’s leak, less than stellar review scores, and comparatively low sales, a pissed Ubisoft is now looking for (green) blood.
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The gaming industry is always hunting for the next big thing, which often means looking to past trends for inspiration. But gaining such insight into our history usually means analyzing game sales within the context of the traditional marketplace. Today, that isn’t enough. So in an attempt to recreate past hits with applicable data, video game marketers are turning their eyes to the rise and prevalence of eBay.
According to a story on Ars Technica, it is rumored that Microsoft will bring down the price of its Xbox 360 Arcade system from $279 to $199, starting Sept. 7th. A similar story on VG Chartz supplied photographic evidence of the drop.
The joy of the video game industry is that the industry leaders express their character, for better or worse, through the games they make. Recently released titles, or upcoming ones, are getting gamers excited for the return or their favorite franchise or the promise of an upcoming experience. But to truly understand what we can expect from developers for the future, we should take a look at the name they’ve made for themselves. Here’s a handful of companies who have, or sadly haven’t, been busy recently.
It’s a good thing the Wii and DS print money, as Nintendo may be forced to dip into its colossal coffers. The company known for its innovative and unique controllers was recently pwned (again) for patent infringement by Anascape, Ltd. with an assist by our renowned court system. The allegedly illegal controllers in question are the Gamecube, Wavebird, and Wii Classic controllers. What does this mean for Nintendo? Should gamers rush out to buy up these contraband controllers before they’re pulled from shelves? Didn’t this exact same thing happen to a different console giant?
The gaming world is largely based upon evolutionary movement, due in part to its ability to reinvent itself and adapt to the changing political, cultural, and economical climate at hand. But with this broad and expansive ability to adapt, how is everyone else keeping up?