Dedicated Gamers Prefer Physical Formats

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 14 May 2014, 4:59 pm

The NPD Group announced the results of its latest survey suggest that “core” gamers in the U.S. overwhelmingly prefer physical formats to digital downloads.

Cinram Acquires JVC Video Game Software Division

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 14 May 2014, 11:14 am

Cinram Group announced that it has acquired the U.S. game software manufacturing and distribution division of JVC for an undisclosed price.

JVC Sells CD/DVD Replication Business to Cinram

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 14 May 2014, 8:51 am

JVC KENWOOD Corporation announced that it has sold its U.S. optical disc (CD/DVD) replication, packaging and fulfillment business to Cinram Group for an undisclosed price.

Microsoft Rolls Out $399 Kinect-less Xbox One

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 13 May 2014, 1:49 pm

Microsoft announced that it is introducing a new $399 (US and Canada) version of its Xbox One video game console that does not included the Kinect sensor.

First Look at Sunset Overdrive for Xbox One

Posted by Hugh Bennett on 8 May 2014, 4:34 pm

In the marketing build-up before E3, Microsoft and Insomniac Games unveiled the first look at Sunset Overdrive, which will be available for the Xbox One this fall.