Any doubts about Assassin's Creed can now be put to rest, as the game's already sold a million. Overall, Ubisoft has had a very successful first half. Haze and Splinter Cell Conviction have been pushed back, though.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six series has sold over 16 million units worldwide, and the company looks to perpetuate its winning streak with Rainbow Six Vegas 2, proving that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
The MMORPG market is exploding in China right now, and recognizing that, The9 Limited is making an investment in itself. The Chinese distributor of Mu Online, Guild Wars and World of Warcraft is buying back up to $50 million of its shares.
Spurred on by Manhunt 2's re-rating in the U.S., four senators have sent a letter to the ESRB complaining about a lack of information and calling for a review of the ratings system.
The Nintendo DS continues to sell like hotcakes and now Nintendo will offer two additional bundles, one for Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and one for Nintendogs. The bundles hit stores this Friday.
The money keeps rolling in at GameStop. The leading retailer saw $1.6 billion in sales thanks to games like Madden, Halo 3, Guitar Hero III and BioShock. The company raised its guidance also.
Much like the Star Wars universe, which has spawned countless books, comic books, toys and more, Halo is also succeeding in other mediums. The newest novel is already a bestseller.
EA Sports is hosting an 11-city tournament tour and an Xbox Live tournament for NASCAR 08. We spoke with EA Sports and Craftsman about this event and marketing partnership.
