Lazard Capital Markets analyst Colin Sebastian expects Nintendo’s 3DS to retail for $249-$299.
“Nintendo’s 3D-enabled handheld device (3DS) was the largest draw at E3, and we believe it will be successful at extending the company’s leadership position in the portable market,” he said in a research note. “Importantly, the 3DS does not require glasses or a 3D TV to enjoy a 3D experience, which we believe will resonate well with consumers.
Lazard Capital Markets analyst Colin Sebastian expects Microsoft to ship three million Kinect units this calendar year.
“Kinect should broaden the Xbox appeal,” he said in a research note. “With the Kinect motion sensor, games will initially include fitness, dance, sports and kart racing, suggesting that Microsoft is targeting the Wii audience.
EA CEO John Riccitiello has said that publishers could charge premium prices for well supported 3D games.
"3D may well be one of the next and most important drivers for growth. [That's] yet to be seen and I don't think it's a 2010 story in any way, shape or form... in a meaningful way,” the executive said at an E3 event this morning, according to CVG.
Nintendo will “probably” release a 3D capable home console, according to company president Satoru Iwata.
Konami used its E3 press conference to announce a number of new titles including the next game in the Silent Hill series and a new action title from Rebellion.
Third-person horror game Silent Hill 8 (working title) will launch on Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2011.
Format: 360, PC, PS3
Publisher: EA
Developer: Visceral Games
Origin: US
Release: January 2011
EA Intends to increase revenues from downloadable content by the end of current fiscal year.
Gamasutra reports that, in an investor briefing today, Electronic Arts has signalled its intent to double revenues from DLC by March 31st 2011.
Sony Europe boss rules out a PS3 price drop or a successor to the firm's handheld in the near future.
Speaking to VG247, SCEE president Andrew House dismissed the possibility of a price drop for the PS3 being announced anytime soon: “I would say that we would have announced [at our conference] if we had plans to do so in the immediate future", he said.
Media Molecule's next generation of Play, Create, Share to begin in five months' time.
CVG reports that the LittleBigPlanet 2 release date has been revealed as November, by a SCEA announcement detailing release dates for all Move titles.
To find out more about how LittleBigPlanet 2 will allow players to graduate from making levels to making games, read our in-depth feature from E215.
SCEE boss Andrew House states that 3D gaming is a "longer proposition" than Move
Speaking to Edge sister site CVG, House stated that Move and 3D are on "different lifecycles", and that he expects uptake of the former to be the more rapid of the two, while comparing uptake of the latter to be more akin to "the shift between SD and HD".
Microsoft's Neil Thompson dismisses 3D technology as 'too expensive' for consumers.
Speaking to Eurogamer, Thompson stated that while 3D was "an interesting technology of the future", the current price of entry is too high for consumers:"If you look at the costs of entry into the living room and when that's going to become mass-market, we think [Kinect is] a more compelling proposition for consumers over the coming years than...3D at this point," he said.
Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, has unveiled a new competitive online portal for console gamers.
Following rumous that the Virgin brand was going to relaunch in the online gaming sector, Sir Richard Branson yesterday officially unveiled Virgin Gaming, a website allowing console gamers to organise competitive matches and take part in official Virgin Gaming tournaments.
Activision CEO updates company mission statement and aims to eclipse film, music and TV companies.
New handheld will be available in all territories by early 2011, with a 2010 launch in one or more territories "likely"
Eurogamer reports that a 'senior source' close to Nintendo has today revealed that while the company is aiming to release the 3DS globally by the end of this year, there's a chance of a slip into 2011 for some territories.
Sony reveals UK pricing plans, as rumours suggest cross-game chat will need to hosted by Plus account holders.
Sony has revealed further details of the pricing plans for the PlayStation Plus subscription service, along with further information as to the kind of content Plus account holders can expect to receive.
It works. It actually works. We’re not sure if our excitement at 3DS is simply a matter of relief or whether its because we’ve had the chance to see the fruits of a company at the height of its powers combining technology with design artistry. But we’re happy nonetheless.
Format: 360, PS3, PC
Publisher: EA
Developer: EA LA/DICE
Origin: US
Release: October
Microsoft confirms November launch date for Europe but refuses to be drawn on price.
Microsoft's Chris Lewis, speaking to VG247, confirmed that Europe will be receiving the firm's new motion sensing device at the same time as the US: “We’re...very fixated on synchronizing this and making sure that Europe is absolutely instep with the US and other parts of the globe", he said.
Screenshots and gameplay details regarding Journey, thatgamecompany's newest title, appear online.
A post on NeoGaf, later seemingly confirmed by thatgamecompany creative director Jenova Chen's twitter feed, provides a selection of screenshots, gameplay descriptions, and suggests a 2011 release date.
Introducing E216, in which we exclusively reveal Criterion's fast and furious take on the Need For Speed franchise.
HD version of Wii title comes to PS3 with support for the console’s new motion controller.
Speaking as part of Sony's E3 Press Conference, Visceral Games yesterday announced that the well-reviewed but commercially unsuccessful Wii title Dead Space: Extraction will be ported to PlayStation 3.
Xbox Live is to roll out in nine new countries this holiday.
The Xbox 360 online service will be launched in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Russia and South Africa, Microsoft has announced.
In addition, Australians will soon be able to watch live television and a range of video-on-demand programming on Xbox Live from satellite and cable TV provider FOXTEL with no set-top box required.
EA Sports boss Peter Moore has announced that UFC Undisputed rival EA Sports MMA will launch on October 19.
The game was announced at last year’s E3 as EA Sports’ “next global franchise”.
EA has announced a January 25, 2011 release date for Visceral Games’ horror shooter sequel Dead Space 2.
The title’s executive producer, Steve Papoutsis – who we interviewed recently about the game – revealed the date at the publisher’s E3 press conference tonight. The title is due for release on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.
Burnout developer Criterion is to “reinvent” the Need For Speed franchise with a new series entry this November, publisher EA has announced.
Criterion revealed the new title, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit, at its E3 press conference in LA today.