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Top Stories Thursday, October 18, 2007
SCEA Officially Introduces 40GB PS3 at $399; Cuts 80GB to $499

If you've been waiting for a lower price point to finally pick up a PS3, now may be the time. The 80GB is now $499 and on November 2, the 40GB model will hit retailers nationwide for $399 - and you'll get a copy of Spider-Man 3.

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SCEA Officially Introduces 40GB PS3 at $399; Cuts 80GB to $499
Super-Ego Looking to Inject Some Comic Relief into Gaming

Comedy can be a difficult genre to pull off successfully, but Super-Ego believes they have what it takes with Rat Race, coming soon to the PlayStation Network. We chatted with Super-Ego President Greg Easley about Rat Race, episodic gaming and why they chose PSN over XBLA.

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Super-Ego Looking to Inject Some Comic Relief into Gaming
If I Visited Your Website Would I Buy Your Game?

HypeCouncil's Scott Meldrum continues his series on game marketing with a look at publishers' websites for games. A good game website can be a great marketing tool, but unfortunately many publishers just don't utilize this tool properly.

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If I Visited Your Website Would I Buy Your Game?
Two Worlds is One Big Hit

No it's not a million seller, but considering Two Worlds was released in a month with BioShock, Madden 08 and Metroid Prime 3, it certainly held its own. We take a look at Polish developer Reality Pump's "Oblivion imitator" to see what went right for this massive RPG.

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Two Worlds is One Big Hit
THQ to Make Wii Games with Nintendo IP?

Will Mario join the WWE vs Smackdown lineup? There's been no official announcement from either company, but a new SEC filing does reveal a licensing deal that gives THQ the rights to use Nintendo IP for the next couple years. [Update: THQ says it's just a standard agreement]

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THQ to Make Wii Games with Nintendo IP?
BioWare Named to Financial Post's Top 10 in Canada

It's all 'aboot' being at a great place to work...
Mercury Meltdown Revolution Rises Up on Wii

Playing with poison tests Wii owners' flexibility. ...
Play World of Warcraft with Xbox 360 Controller

Switchblade software slices through PC complexity for a more console-centric vibe. ...
Speedball II Rolls to Xbox Live Arcade

Remember when sports were violent? Speedball II does too....
SOE's Websites Get Intergi

Ads to now be placed across the SOE network...
Codemasters Make RF Online Free

MMORPG can now be downloaded and played for no cost...

Google ad plan makes cents for YouTube

Google is introducing its most comprehensive plan to date toward monetizing the video-sharing site.
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SCEE Announces Formation of New Polish Subsidiary
Recognizing the importance of Central and Eastern Europe, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has decided to open a new Polish subsidiary in Warsaw. SCEE said that Poland is a "powerhouse of growth" for Central Europe.

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Top 10 PC Games
Top 10 PC Games (Week Ending October 6, 2007)
1. Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
2. The Sims 2 Bon Voyage
3. World Of Warcraft
4. World In Conflict
5. World Of Warcraft: Burning Crusade
6. Company Of Heroes: Opposing
7. Bioshock
8. Medal Of Honor: Airborne
9. The Sims 2 Deluxe
10. CSI 4: Hard Evidence
Courtesy of The NPD Group
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Activision22.42+0.04
Atari Inc.2.55-0.11
Best Buy48.67+0.04
EA59.95+0.32
Gamestop58.51+0.39
Konami29.29+0.79
Majesco1.32-0.03
Microsoft31.08+0.76
Midway3.32-0.08
Sony46.60+0.57
Take 218.30+0.35
THQ Int.24.12+0.38
Ubisoft48.42+0.04