Skylanders Series Hits One Billion In Retail Sales

Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), announced that together Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure and Skylanders Giants have generated more than $1 billion in retail sales worldwide, inclusive of toys and accessories — and the franchise reached this milestone in just 15 months. In 2012, the combined sales of Skylanders Giants and Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure toys out-sold the top action figure lines in the U.S. and Europe, including Beyblades, Star Wars and Transformers. Additionally, through January 2013, more than 100 million Skylanders toys have been sold at retail. "The Skylanders franchise became the first kids’ … Continue reading Skylanders Series Hits One Billion In Retail Sales

Konami To Celebrate Pending Launch of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced three different global events surrounding the launch of METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE. Fans of the upcoming METAL GEAR game are encouraged to attend these exciting events for a chance to meet Producers, Mr. Yuji Korekado from Kojima Productions and Mr. Atsushi Inaba from Platinum Games. Both Korekado-san and Inaba-san will be available for autographs at the times and places listed below. United States WHAT: Producers Korekado-san and Inaba-san will be available to sign autographs at GameStop. The first 150 fans will also be invited to an accompanying launch party at Hard Rock Caf’ that … Continue reading Konami To Celebrate Pending Launch of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Wargaming Acquires Console Developer Day One Studios

Wargaming, one of the leading free-to-play MMO developers and publishers, today announced its acquisition of Chicago-based Day 1 Studios for USD 20 million. Following the acquisition, the newly formed studio will focus exclusively on the development of an unannounced console title. The acquisition sets a key landmark in Wargaming’s strategy of delivering compelling and console-focused gaming experiences, and further reinforces the company’s steps toward multiplatform game development. Wargaming previously announced the acquisition of Australia-based Big World Pty Ltd, which provided the company with streamlined development and server middleware tools. "The move into console game development is a huge step for … Continue reading Wargaming Acquires Console Developer Day One Studios

NASCAR The Game Adding 2013 Season

As NASCAR prepares to debut its new line of stock cars for the 2013 season, Eutechnyx and Activision today announced new downloadable content (DLC) that gives players the opportunity to drive the Gen 6 cars in NASCAR The Game: Inside Line. The NASCAR Gen 6 cars bring the brand new Chevrolet SS, Ford Fusion and Toyota Camry models into the game for the first time. The Sixth Generation NASCAR Sprint Cup Series models break new ground as they now accurately resemble each manufacturer’s showroom models like never before ‘ and they’ll hit home game consoles just as they hit the … Continue reading NASCAR The Game Adding 2013 Season

Grand Theft Auto V Delayed Slightly

Rockstar has delayed the original Spring release date for Grand Theft Auto V. It is now slated for a September 17th for the PS3 and Xbox 360. ‘Grand Theft Auto V continues to push the series forward in new ways; Rockstar North are creating our deepest, most beautiful and most immersive world yet,’ said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. ‘We are very excited for people to learn more about the game in the coming months.’ The September release date moves the launch back from its original projected release window of spring 2013 in order to allow additional development time. … Continue reading Grand Theft Auto V Delayed Slightly

Grand Theft Auto Vice City Drives To PlayStation Network

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is now available for download on the North American PlayStation Store. Available for $9.99 as part of the PS2 Classics collection (and in Europe for 7.99 pounds or 9.99 euros), Vice City is the story of Tommy Vercetti’s rise to the top of the criminal underworld that pushed the open world game series deeper into popular culture with its vibrant over-the-top take on Miami, stunning celebrity voice cast and loving, satirical look at the cultural excesses of the ’80s. Publishers: Rockstar Games Platforms: PlayStation 3