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Sony Ericsson Asks Game Maker The9 to Manage Its App Store in China

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on January 11 at 1:58 pm PT

The9, which is known for helping to bring games from the U.S. to China, is announcing a partnership with Sony Ericsson to operate its mobile app store there.

Ubisoft Delays Game Launch Until May, but Plays Up Strong Holiday Sales

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on January 10 at 8:33 pm PT

Game publisher Ubisoft reported today that it experienced a record holiday season, fueled by strong sales of two of its top-performing franchises, Just Dance and Assassin’s Creed.

Zynga’s Stock Nosedives, Falling Nine Percent to Hit New Low

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on January 9 at 9:15 pm PT

Zynga’s shares continued a downward spiral for a third straight day, sinking more than nine percent to hit an all-time low.

In Memoriam: Tech Products We Lost Too Soon

Lauren Goode in Commerce on December 29, 2011 at 9:30 am PT

While many are offering their tech predictions for 2012, we thought we’d take a moment to remember those that have gone to the tech-product graveyard.

Non-Fairytale Ending for 2011 Movie B.O. — Time to Blame the Internet Again (Or Just Bad Movies)?

Kara Swisher in Media on December 26, 2011 at 8:52 am PT

Should Hollywood blame turkeys like “New Year’s Eve,” or all those beeping, buzzing digital devices?

Digital Game Revenue Wasn’t Enough to Offset Broader Industry Declines in Q3

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on December 20, 2011 at 5:37 pm PT

Revenue from mobile and social games, among other categories, is growing, but not at a fast enough clip to offset the declines witnessed in the traditional games market.

Activision’s Call of Duty Hits $1 Billion in Sales in 16 Days

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on December 12, 2011 at 7:33 am PT

Activision’s first-person shooter has hit $1 billion in sales, officially beating the blockbuster film “Avatar,” which took 17 days to achieve that milestone.

Thank Activision for Record-Breaking Videogame Sales in November

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on December 9, 2011 at 3:19 pm PT

Strong sales of Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 led to a record-breaking month in November for videogame sales.

Videogame Consoles Still Selling Like Hotcakes, But How Much Life Is Left in the Aging Hardware?

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on December 1, 2011 at 6:30 am PT

The three major videogame consoles are all nearing the end of their life cycles. But that didn’t stop shoppers from buying — and in some cases fighting over — the hardware.

Call of Duty Grosses More Than $775 Million in Five Days to Destroy All Records

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on November 17, 2011 at 11:52 am PT

Activision’s latest Call of Duty title has shattered all previous entertainment records, grossing more than $775 million in its first five days of sales.