GameStop: 60 percent of gamers would not buy console that blocks used games

If Microsoft or Sony–or both–decide to block used games with their next-generation platforms, the majority of consumers would not buy them. That’s according to GameStop chief financial officer Rob Lloyd, who defended used games today during a presentation at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference this afternoon. “It’s really only about 4 […]

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YouTube app available now for the PlayStation 3

  PlayStation 3 owners will be able to browse YouTube with an optimised app, available now as a free download for available countries. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has partnered with YouTube to release a new application optimised for the PlayStation 3. The YouTube app allows PS3 owners to sign-in and see subscribed channels, search using […]

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Australian retail games industry slips 23% in 2012

Industry organisation the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (iGEA) today announced that Australian game sales achieved A$1.161 billion during 2012. The number represents a 23 percent decline on the previous year, according to market research company NPD Group Australia. The number is based on console hardware, game software, and game accessories sales made […]

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New Batman Arkham game confirmed for 2013

Warner Bros. has confirmed a third entry in the Batman Arkham series will launch in 2013. As part of parent company Time Warner’s latest earnings report last week, CFO John Martin said the company’s “strong” games release for the year includes a new entry in the series. “And we also have a […]

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