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Destineer secures USD 12 million investment

Serious games developer Destineer has secured a new investment of USD 12 million from private equity firm The Exxel Group, to be utilised for the development of unannounced PC and console titles.
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SCi poised to buy Empire as Lara success continues

Reports in British newspapers this week have indicated that publisher SCi may be the mystery bidder who is in "advanced discussions" to buy its smaller rival Empire, after the firm announced plans to raise a GBP 17.4 million pound acquisition warchest.
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Sony forecasts massive financial loss on PS3 launch

Sony Corporation is expecting substantial first year losses from the launch of its PlayStation 3 console in November, its Q4 financial statement revealing a gloomy forecast for the currently profitable games division.
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Next-gen titles drive profits for Ubisoft

French software publisher Ubisoft has revealed its fourth quarter financial results, beating previous guidance and showing positive gains in market share, primarily driven by its next-generation titles on the Xbox 360.
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Microsoft reports Q3 losses on Xbox 360 division

Microsoft revealed a Q3 loss of USD 388 million in its Home and Entertainment division, which houses the Xbox 360 console, despite a gain in revenue and an overall profit for the company.
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Nintendo announces Revolution's real name

The official name of Nintendo's next-generation games console is "Nintendo Wii". "Wii will break down that wall that separates video game players from everybody else," the company said today.
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Game Convention expands for 2006, adds trade-only day

The organisers of Europe's largest videogames trade and consumer show, Game Convention, have announced that exhibitor registrations are running at their highest level ever - with a number of new initiatives set boost the show even further.