Star Wars: The Old Republic has cost EA $80 million - Analyst
Wedbush's Michael Pachter says that the megapublisher's MMORPG will likely break even with just 350,000 subscribers.
Wedbush's Michael Pachter says that the megapublisher's MMORPG will likely break even with just 350,000 subscribers.
[UPDATE] Purdue University's Dr. Gene Spafford tells Congressional Subcommittee that the PlayStation Network's security was outdated--and Sony was aware of it.
Hacker collective says it "will not be found liable" in massive data theft; New York State attorney general launching formal inquiry.
BioWare's sci-fi MMORPG should launch between July and December, says EA Games president; EA CFO says there's an "outside" chance for further delay.
Undead outer-space thriller, Dragon Age II, Crysis 2 each ship more than 2 million; company posts quarterly profit of $151 million, annual loss of $276 million.
Capper to BioWare's sci-fi RPG trilogy will now arrive on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 in the first three months of next year.
Complete account of PlayStation Network outage offered; info stolen from all 77 million PSN accounts; no fraudulent credit card transactions reported; Anonymous possible culprit.
[UPDATE] Nintendo confirms "Nintendo Selects" series, new pack-in game for soon-to-be-cheaper console.
Canadian law firm files massive class action against electronics giant over PlayStation Network outage and data breach.
[UPDATE] PlayStation-maker won't appear at tomorrow's hearing on data security, but is providing responses to lawmakers ahead of May 6 deadline; network still down.
North Korean-invasion shooter hits milestone as publisher posts steep expanded annual shortfall; uDraw coming to Xbox 360 and PS3 this holiday.
Unconfirmed reports have upcoming HD console sporting proprietary 25GB disc format--but no large-capacity internal hard drive.
French publisher unveils studio to make TV programs and films based on video game properties.
PlayStation Network users to get 30 free days PlayStation Plus, free "entertainment content" for download following outage; some services going back online this week, PlayStation Store coming back later this ...
Domestic agency's Computer Emergency Readiness Team lending advice, hoping to glean lessons to prevent future attacks on government agencies; FBI on the case.
Ubisoft's Facebook page urges gamers to "spread the word to reveal the next Assassin's Creed game"--and may have prematurely revealed its title.
MSNBC reports that cybercrooks are shopping around information purloined from Sony's network, but not everything adds up.
Xbox 360 sells 2.7 million more units during Jan.-March quarter as Entertainment and Devices division rakes in revenue of $1.94 billion.
Wells Fargo, American Express, and MasterCard say there's no unauthorized activity tied to leak; debacle may affect executive's succession to Sony's top spot; Sony shares sink 4.5 percent.
[UPDATE] Following rumors, Microsoft officially announces that the $8/month television-streaming service will arrive on its console tomorrow; trial period offered for free until May 6.
George "GeoHot" Hotz denies any involvement in attack on network, says it resulted from corporate hubris regarding hackers.
Just-delayed, blockbuster-inspired adventure game will appear on Microsoft and Sony's consoles in addition to PC and Mac.
PlayStation maker says that key personal info was security protected and likely not stolen, confirms cooperation with law enforcement.
PlayStation-maker asks San Diego G-men to help hunt down hackers as North American lawmakers launch inquiries into PlayStation Network data leak.
Alabama man initiates legal action in U.S. District Court in California over Sony's "failure to maintain adequate computer data security of consumer personal data."
Small shop Gate Five claims it was working on a music game based on pop diva until she suddenly left the project, causing layoffs and financial woes.
Warner Bros. confirms third entry in shooter series has been pushed back to June 21 in North America, June 24 in the UK.
Following second-week declines, president Satoru Iwata acknowledges more must be done to sell handheld to public.
Data-research firm tells Forbes price tag of PlayStation Network outage could be catastrophic; Sony offers FAQ, timeline as UK gov't readies enquiries.
PS3 maker says "unauthorized person" has gained access to identifying information including username and password; credit card data possibly revealed; US Senator expresses dismay.
Nintendo reveals Super Mario Galaxy 2 has moved 6.36 million; Donkey Kong Country Returns reaches nearly 5 million, Super Mario All-Stars hits 2.2 million.
[UPDATE] Sony's online service continues to be down following last week's "external intrusion"; company admits user info may have been obtained by outside party; some services should be restored within ...
Former Sony president and chairman Norio Ohga passes away in Tokyo at age 81; oversaw establishment of game arm in 1993.
Less than two years after returning, John Schappert has once again left the megapublisher; Reuters reports his new gig is at social-game colossus.
THQ, Games Workshop renew long-standing exclusive agreement in "multi-year" deal for sci-fi franchise, which has sold 6.5 million units to date.
Unconfirmed reports peg "Rebug" custom firmware--which allowed for use of fake credit card accounts--as culprit behind PlayStation Network outage.
Corporate spokesperson expresses uncertainty if "external intrusion" behind ongoing PlayStation Network has exposed subscribers' personal information.
Nintendo CEO teases new features of recently confirmed console, effectively rules out 3D; system won't arrive before April 2012.
Sony blames "time intensive process" for continuing PlayStation Network outage, promises new information as soon as it's available.
Mario Factory announces new console for release next year; machine to be playable at 2011 E3; annual income down by nearly 30 percent; 3DS sells 3.6 million.
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