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Despite fears about the languishing PC game industry, revenue seems to have grown a bit in 2009. According to PC Gaming Alliance's Horizons Report, revenue hit $13.1 billion in 2009, versus $11 billion in 2008.

Don't expect that growth to translate to increased shelf space for PC games, however. The report notes that digital distribution sales are way up, as are the sales of virtual items. "In 2009 we saw North America and Europe experience a rapid uptake in purchasing virtual items," PCGA president Randy Stude said. "This model is what drove growth in Asia and we think it is just starting to come to Western markets."

As expected, given the rise in digital distribution, packaged game sales have dropped for a second year, now accounting for just 20 percent of PC game revenue. It appears that PC games are going to go all digital unless we start seeing some really awesome cloth maps.

JoystiqPC gaming revenue grew in 2009 as retail PC game sales shrank originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009dfc-intelligencedigital-distributiondlcpc-gaming-alliancerevenuesalesWed, 10 Mar 2010 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[RedLynx digital strategy pays off, 1.5 million games sold in '09]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/10/redlynx-digital-strategy-pays-off-1-5-million-games-sold-in-09/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/10/redlynx-digital-strategy-pays-off-1-5-million-games-sold-in-09/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/10/redlynx-digital-strategy-pays-off-1-5-million-games-sold-in-09/#comments While the big fellas struggle to figure out how to make digitally distributed content profitable, smaller dev houses like RedLynx are handily succeeding. The Trials HD developer claims to have moved 1.5 million digital units worldwide (of all of its games) in 2009, though, as RedLynx itself points out, "most RedLynx games have also free promotional web versions available, bringing the company's key titles to an even wider audience."

Aside from putting out the Summer of Arcade XBLA release Trials HD last year, the Finnish company also made Monster Trucks Nitro on PC and a couple of iPhone games, assuredly assisting that 1.5 million statistic. CEO Tero Virtala looks forward to the coming year, saying things look "even better," and adding that RedLynx is "bringing 8-10 new games to market." We really, really hope the company brings more copies than that if it wants to move past 2009's sales. Come on, guys -- simple math!

JoystiqRedLynx digital strategy pays off, 1.5 million games sold in '09 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009AppledrawraceiPodMicrosoftmonster-truck-nitromonster-trucks-nitroredlynxsalestero-virtalatrialstrials-hdxblaXbox-360Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[EA: Sims 3 is top selling PC game in 2009 worldwide]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/ea-sims-3-is-top-selling-pc-game-in-2009-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/ea-sims-3-is-top-selling-pc-game-in-2009-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/ea-sims-3-is-top-selling-pc-game-in-2009-worldwide/#comments It seems virtual voyeurism never goes out of style. A recent Electronic Arts press release has informed us that The Sims 3 was last year's best-selling PC game across the globe, according to Chart-track UK, NPD Group, GfK and the publisher's own internal estimates. We imagine a bit of number crunching went into the aforementioned estimates -- we don't think they'd leave that kind of thing to water cooler talk. "So, what do you think, Mark? Best game ever? Yes, great. It's official."

The EA presser also boasts the company's optimistic outlook on 2010, as the Sims 3 community continues to tinker around with the Create A World tools. Check out this neat, Robinson Crusoe-esque Machinima to see what these tools are capable of!

JoystiqEA: Sims 3 is top selling PC game in 2009 worldwide originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009best-sellerseaelectronic-artsmaxisthe-simsthe-sims-3Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii dominates Amazon's video game best sellers of 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/31/wii-dominates-amazons-video-game-best-sellers-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/31/wii-dominates-amazons-video-game-best-sellers-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/31/wii-dominates-amazons-video-game-best-sellers-of-2009/#comments Online retailer Amazon has tallied up sales in its Video Games category for the year 2009, and the results are overwhelmingly in favor of the Nintendo Wii, with nine out of the top ten spots going to Nintendo's console, various official accessories, and games. The best-selling game on the list is New Super Mario Bros. Wii at spot number 5, a feat made even more impressive by the fact that the game came out in November -- selling more copies in under two months than most games sold all year. But above that it's all Wii gear, from the Nunchuk and the MotionPlus addon to the console itself at the top.

Modern Warfare 2 is the only non-Nintendo title in the top ten, and it's specifically the Xbox 360 version, while the PS3 version comes in at number 13. There are only two titles exclusive to another console on the list: Halo 3: ODST for Microsoft at 16, and Uncharted 2 for Sony at 18. But that's not much to cheer about: even the Wii Wheel beat them both. It's fair to say Nintendo can declare Wii-ctory on Amazon in 2009. See the full list below.

[Via Kotaku]

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JoystiqWii dominates Amazon's video game best sellers of 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009amazonamazon.combest-sellingend-of-year-2009halo-3-odstMicrosoftmodern-warfare-2motionplusnew-super-mario-bros-wiiNintendosalestitlestop-tenWiiXbox-360Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq highlights a game of the year 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/31/joystiq-highlights-a-game-of-the-year-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/31/joystiq-highlights-a-game-of-the-year-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/31/joystiq-highlights-a-game-of-the-year-2009/#comments Here it is, folks: The moment you've all been waiting for. Team Joystiq has been scouring the list of games that came out in 2009, attempting to pick the best of the best, then present them to our readership in an enumerated fashion. Unfortunately, we got bored with that, and instead started playing 2009: The Game, which is, in fact, a game of the year 2009. We apologize for the misleading headline.

It's more or less an "avoid-these-things-lest-you-die" game flash game which takes quick, topical jabs at the year's low points. However, it's a great reminder of some of the ridiculous shenanigans we had to put up with this year. Like, remember Swine Flu? Hoo boy.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20092009-the-gamebrowsercomedyflashyearThu, 31 Dec 2009 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[More games and players in 2009, but fewer sales]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/29/more-games-and-players-in-2009-but-fewer-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/29/more-games-and-players-in-2009-but-fewer-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/29/more-games-and-players-in-2009-but-fewer-sales/#comments The gaming industry wasn't immune to the economic turmoil around the globe in 2009, but it appears that more people are playing games -- even if they aren't necessarily buying "core" games. USA Today has a year-end piece noting that 2008's record $21.3 billion in US sales isn't in the cards this year, with NPD data revealing that, as of November, consumers bought 12.2 million consoles, compared to 14.2 million the year prior. An optimist could argue that'll be made up for in software sales, but we'll need to wait until January for that data.

EEDAR's Jesse Divnich reiterated that "the big games are getting bigger," indicating that blockbuster, marketed games are siphoning more sales from everyone else. Then again, casual games like Farmville on Facebook had 65 million players. A complication here is that retail sales may be declining (which is tracked by organizations like NPD), but we don't really know what goes on in closed digital distribution systems. The actual industry sales figures may be debatable, but we'll take the rise of casual games as a sign of demographic diversity within the industry.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009businessdivnicheedarnpdusa-todayyear-endTue, 29 Dec 2009 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[More games released in 2009 than in 2008, barely]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/25/more-games-released-in-2009-than-in-2008-barely/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/25/more-games-released-in-2009-than-in-2008-barely/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/25/more-games-released-in-2009-than-in-2008-barely/#comments Some people have decried the current calendar year for being light on high-quality games -- but they can't frown upon the quantity of titles released in 2009. According to Gamespot, the latest EEDAR GamePulse report reveals that 1,099 games were released to retail outlets throughout the year -- a slight increase over the 1,092 games which hit the market in 2008.

That's not exactly good news -- according to the report, more games (such as Modern Warfare 2) are becoming permanent staples on store shelves, limiting the amount of free space for other new titles. Also, the amount of expendable cash folks have to spend on these games is dwindling. But ... but let's not think about that, okay? It's Christmas. Happy thoughts, you guys.

JoystiqMore games released in 2009 than in 2008, barely originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009eedareedar-gamepulsegamepulsejesse-divnichMicrosoftNintendoretailWiiXbox-360Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Gearbox: Borderlands fastest-selling new IP of 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/17/gearbox-borderlands-fastest-selling-new-ip-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/17/gearbox-borderlands-fastest-selling-new-ip-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/17/gearbox-borderlands-fastest-selling-new-ip-of-2009/#comments Gearbox has declared that Borderlands, the studio's original RPG-FPS ("RPS") hybrid, is the current leader in the annual undercard, the race to fastest-selling new IP of the year. While it might not make it onto a second-printing retail box, the accolade is still significant, as it implies that a new game has at least been noticed among the familiar franchises that dominate the monthly sales charts. What better hook to land a publisher when pitching a sequel?

Going by not entirely public NPD sales figures (in North America), Gearbox has determined that Borderlands had the most launch-week sales of any new IP in 2009. The only other title that could contest that would be Prototype, which enjoyed greater sales on the Xbox 360 platform (but just by 1,900 units) than did Borderlands when comparing the two games' respective launch months (419.9k vs. 418k units). However, Prototype, which released June 9, was available at retail for 11 more days during its launch month than was Borderlands (October 20). While we don't know total sales of either title during their launch months (both were released on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC), it's reasonable to assume that Borderlands is the fast-selling new IP (during a launch week), if not the best-selling one in combined platform sales for a launch month in 2009.

So, congratulations! But watch out for Dragon Age: Origins -- we hear it's fast, too.

JoystiqGearbox: Borderlands fastest-selling new IP of 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009borderlandsfpsgearboxgearbox-softwareMicrosoftnpdrpgrpssalesXbox-360Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo half-year results show profits down in '09; still making boffo bucks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/nintendo-half-year-results-show-profits-down-in-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/nintendo-half-year-results-show-profits-down-in-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/nintendo-half-year-results-show-profits-down-in-2009/#comments
Nintendo's profits took a 52 percent dive in the first-half of 2009 compared to the same period last year, which sounds horrible -- until the realization hits that the company still brought in $766 million in pure profit. Yes, Nintendo is still doing all right, even as it cut its profit forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2010 from $3.3 billion to merely $2.53 billion. Tragic, we know.

The Wii has now sold 56.14 million units globally, while the DS has reached 113.48 million in unit sales. There's been a general slowdown of software sales, however, as the House of Mario has had fewer high-profile releases so far this year -- we count only: Wii Sports Resort. Although investors may see the profit decline as a bad thing, it's not like Nintendo's plump plumber is going to be forced to cut back on those hearty meals any time soon.

Source -- Nintendo financial report [PDF]
Source -- Nintendo profits slide (MCV)

JoystiqNintendo half-year results show profits down in '09; still making boffo bucks originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009DSearningsfinancialfinancial-resultshardwarenintendoprofitssalessoftwareWiiThu, 29 Oct 2009 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Japanese gaming market continues to decline]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/01/japanese-gaming-market-continues-to-decline/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/01/japanese-gaming-market-continues-to-decline/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/01/japanese-gaming-market-continues-to-decline/#comments We got our first indication that the Japanese gaming industry wasn't doing too hot in July, when gaming hardware and software sales from the first half of 2009 had dropped 24 percent from the same period last year. The recently released sales figures from the first half of fiscal 2009 (which runs from March 31 through September 28) are equally downtrodden: According to the industry analysts at Enterbrain, the Japanese games market fell 10.5 percent during this six-month period. That figure represents a 15.1 percent drop in hardware sales and a 7.5 percent decline in software sales.

The various models of the Nintendo DS were the biggest sellers during this period, moving nearly 1.7 million units combined. Appropriately, the top two selling titles during the half-year were Dragon Quest IX, which sold nearly 4 million copies, and the recently released Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver editions, which sold a little over 2 million combined. Not faring quite as well are the PSP (813k units sold), Wii (594k units sold), PS3 (581k units sold) and Xbox 360, which moved a paltry 137k units in the first half of the fiscal year.

No use crying over spilled milk, we suppose. Things can only go up from here! Unless, of course, they continue to go down. That's also an option.

[Via Kotaku]

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Sega recently made some opinionated claims toward the Wii and the future to the tune of "it's all about the hardcore" and "casual games are dumb." We're paraphrasing a bit, but you get the idea. When stacked side-by-side, the amount of core titles to casual titles isn't very comparable. But does the Wii need more core games in 2009? Is that the best approach for a third party on the Wii? What do you all think?

JoystiqWii Warm Up: Is Sega right? originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009casualcorehardcoresegaTue, 20 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DS releases for the week of January 19th]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/19/ds-releases-for-the-week-of-january-19th/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/19/ds-releases-for-the-week-of-january-19th/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/19/ds-releases-for-the-week-of-january-19th/#commentsFiled under:


For those of us in the United States, this week may be notable for more than video games, despite the debut of the fascinating Big Bang Mini ... and that may not even be limited to us! Well, Big Bang Mini is, but the news goes everywhere.

Of course, if you think about it, so do DS games, if you want to pay international shipping. If you want an Obama DS Lite, well, you've gotta do that yourself.
  • Big Bang Mini
  • Jumble Madness
  • SimAnimals

Gallery: Big Bang Mini

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Moon, elves, chaos and madness -- it's just another week of new DS games, only this time, with actual games! January's been slow so far, but this week, Moon really is coming out, along with a few other titles. Looks like things are finally getting back to normal after the holidays.
  • Jumble Madness
  • The Lord of the Rings: Conquest
  • Moon
  • Personal Trainer: Math

Gallery: Moon

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JoystiqDS releases for the week of January 12th originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009januarylord-of-the-ringsmathmoonpersonal-trainerreleasesMon, 12 Jan 2009 10:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Warm Up: Year to date]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/11/wii-warm-up-year-to-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/11/wii-warm-up-year-to-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/11/wii-warm-up-year-to-date/#commentsFiled under:

We're one-third of the way into the first month of a new year! Hooray! Okay, that's not much time, really. But was it time enough for you to buy a game? If so, did you use a gift card or other credit, or drop your own cold, hard cash? This time right after the holidays can be a major boom or bust, depending on all sorts of circumstances!

Of course, if you got something, we want to know what it was, too.

JoystiqWii Warm Up: Year to date originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PSP has no games? WRONG. The dreadful PSP games drought is over, my friends. 2009 has barely begun, and we already know of more than a dozen titles to look for this year. And trust us, there are even more games coming that just haven't been announced. LocoRoco 2, Resistance Retribution, Phantasy Star Portable, Dissidia ... the list keeps on going. In fact, it keeps on going here.

JoystiqPSP games to look for in 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2008 was "The Year of the PS3?" Pfft. Excuse me, but even PS3's fantastic 2008 library won't be able to compete with the likes of 2009. In one year, you'll see the likes of Killzone 2, Uncharted 2 and Heavy Rain. And there's tons of other exclusives, PlayStation Network titles, and third party titles that are bound for the system. (And to think, there are still games that haven't been revealed yet!)

The following list includes games that are currently scheduled for a 2009 release. However, as was the case in 2008, some of these games may stumble into delays. The list is broken up in order, with PS3 exclusives coming first. (And boy, are there a lot!)

JoystiqPS3 games to look for in 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009joystiqfeaturesplaystation-3ps3Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[We concur: Edge's most promising Wii games of 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/05/we-concur-edges-most-promising-wii-games-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/05/we-concur-edges-most-promising-wii-games-of-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/05/we-concur-edges-most-promising-wii-games-of-2009/#commentsFiled under:


We don't usually post about the various end-of-year lists that appear on other sites (we much prefer composing our own), but Edge's "ten most promising Wii titles of 2009" chart was so close to our own 2009 wishlist that we felt it warranted a nod.

Understandably, only super-confirmed 2009 releases are included, so this selection may change over time (if, say, a Fragile localization is announced, or No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle makes this year, or -- LOL -- we get a new Pilotwings), but so far we think this is spot-on. Check out which ten titles made the list after the break, and take note of the strong third-party showing!

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Some of us were too impatient to wait for the Nintendo DSi, forking over good money to import the sexy handheld. But, with 2009 fast approaching, we're going to see a lot of great DSi content hit the market. And, for those of us in North America, we're actually going to see the DSi itself hit the market. We're sure it'll sell truckloads, there's no disputing that. There's also no disputing that 2009 will be the year of the Nintendo DSi.

Agree? What are you looking forward to? Can't wait to pick one up?

JoystiqDS Daily: The year of the Nintendo DSi originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009dsiholidaysnew-yearsnew-years-evenintendo-dsiWed, 31 Dec 2008 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Analyst: Legend of Zelda returning in 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/23/analyst-legend-of-zelda-returning-in-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/23/analyst-legend-of-zelda-returning-in-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/23/analyst-legend-of-zelda-returning-in-2009/#commentsFiled under:

Lazard Capital Markets analyst Colin Sebastian recently detailed a list of games he expects to release in 2009, which he believes would help drive industry growth by 5%. In the list of 22 titles, Colin includes a new Legend of Zelda, as well as a new Princess Peach game for the DS.

This is just speculation on his part, but considering what Nintendo has said about the teams and their work on a new Zelda, we wouldn't be surprised if we finally saw something on the game next year. Of course, you have to consider how long it took Nintendo to put out Twilight Princess. We're just hoping it doesn't take that long for the next game.

JoystiqAnalyst: Legend of Zelda returning in 2009 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009legend-of-zeldanintendotwilight-princesszeldaTue, 23 Dec 2008 12:48:00 EST<![CDATA[DS Daily: What's going to be great about 09?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/10/ds-daily-whats-going-to-be-great-about-09/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/10/ds-daily-whats-going-to-be-great-about-09/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/10/ds-daily-whats-going-to-be-great-about-09/#commentsFiled under:

Around this time last year, we asked you all the same question about 2008. It only seemed appropriate that we now ask you about the next year, 2009.

So, what are you anticipating to be a highlight for next year? Is it the Nintendo DSi release in North America? Is it a particular game? Let us know!

JoystiqDS Daily: What's going to be great about 09? originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009futurenintendo-dsiWed, 10 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Warm Up: Butt title for 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/30/wii-warm-up-butt-title-for-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/30/wii-warm-up-butt-title-for-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/30/wii-warm-up-butt-title-for-2009/#commentsFiled under:

Not long ago, we spent a little time talking about the games you were looking forward to next year. Today, we want to do the opposite. What upcoming hyped game just doesn't do it for you? Are you so over The Conduit? Could you possible care any less about anything to do with Punch-Out!!? If you're ho-hum over anything, we want to know about it.

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So, yesterday we had some talk about 2009 and how there are plenty of great games releasing on the Wii. What we want to know this morning is what is the top 2009 title for you? What are you looking forward to most next year? We know it's a lot to ask, what with everything that is due to release.

Is it The Conduit? Is it MadWorld? Sin & Punishment 2? Well, out with it!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009high-voltagehigh-voltage-softwaremadworldreleasessegasin-and-punishment-2the-conduittreasureWed, 19 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft promises a few surprises in 2009]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/03/microsoft-promises-a-few-surprises-in-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/03/microsoft-promises-a-few-surprises-in-2009/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/03/microsoft-promises-a-few-surprises-in-2009/#commentsFiled under: ,

After confirming plans to stick with its current Xbox 360 pricing, Microsoft UK head Stephen McGill has informed Videogamer that there's a "lot of great stuff" headed to the Xbox 360 in 2009. Secret, surprising stuff.

"I know a lot of the games coming out from us and our third parties. Most of them, in fact, have not been announced because everyone's very focused on what's out for Christmas" says McGill, admitting that "there's lots of great stuff coming in 2009 that people know about. Lots more, I'm sure that they don't know about." Hmm, lots more we don't know about huh?

True, we're all focused on the jam packed Holiday 2008 game lineup, but we've been keen to remember that 2009 will bring Halo Wars, Halo 3: Recon and even Resident Evil 5. But even more surprises in 2009? Unimaginable! We'll be accepting of these Xbox surprises, but we're not sure our bank account will be as understanding.

[Via Game Stooge]

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As with most of Square Enix's release dates, it's best to put a clarifying asterisk next to it. For Infinite Undiscovery, that simultaneous worldwide release was actually a 9-day span. For Final Fantasy XIII, it's PS3 Only ... in Japan (at least for now). Let's revisit the end of that Chrono Trigger DS teaser: "2008. Winter.* (Except for Europe)." Those across the pond will have to wait until Early 2009, according to Square Enix (via CVG). All we can offer is condolences and some screenshots that -- surprise -- look exactly like the 1995 rendition.

[Via DS Fanboy]

Gallery: Chrono Trigger

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Since announcing Star Ocean: The Last Hope for the Xbox 360 earlier this week Square Enix has been playing coy on the subject of exclusivity. When speaking with Yahoo Japan's financial site, Square Enix took side stepping to a new level by stating there are "no plans" to release the fourth installment of Star Ocean on the PS3.

Of course the careful wording of "no plans" could mean the title may see life on other platforms. As we've mentioned before, the initial announcement of the title was made via a Sony branded device ages ago (the first Star Ocean 4 trailer was on PSP) and based on the history between Sony and Square Enix a PS3 version is a possibility. Either way, Microsoft fans are in store for one of the most well known and respected Japanese role-playing franchises from developer tri-Ace. As it stands, Star Ocean: The Last Hope will launch on the Xbox 360 exclusively in 2009 ... for now.

[via Wired]

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