Judge: Evidence shows Apple colluded to fix e-book prices

By: Dara Kerr In a pretrial hearing for the antitrust lawsuit, a judge says the Justice Department will be able to show direct evidence that Apple “facilitated a conspiracy to raise prices of e-books.” Pressure seems to be mounting for Apple in the e-book lawsuit brought against it and five publishers by the U.S. Justice Department. With less than two weeks before the trial is … Continue reading Judge: Evidence shows Apple colluded to fix e-book prices

Nintendo: Microsoft, Sony must react to us

By:  Eddie Makuch Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime is not fearful that the Wii U will become irrelevant if Microsoft and Sony launch new consoles next year as is suspected. In fact, the executive said he believes Nintendo has set the innovation bar with its Wii U, and Microsoft and Sony cannot rely solely on more advanced technology if they wish to succeed. “In the end, … Continue reading Nintendo: Microsoft, Sony must react to us

Wii U will be region-locked – Report

By: Laura Parker, Associate Editor Nintendo has reportedly confirmed the Wii U will be region-locked. The publisher made the original statement in the Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu (as reported by GameSpot sister site CNET), seemingly confirming the Wii U–just like the Wii and 3DS before it–will not allow gamers to play titles imported from other regions. Nintendo’s region-locking policy has been in place since the … Continue reading Wii U will be region-locked – Report

Nintendo Wii U pricing, release date revealed?

By: Christopher MacManus | CNET | Plugged In We still don’t officially know when the Wii U arrives or how much it costs, but a substantial rumor emerged today concerning Video Product Distributors — a wholesale media distribution company that works with companies such as Amazon and Newegg — supposedly listing on its intranet three Wii U bundles along with a November 11 release date. … Continue reading Nintendo Wii U pricing, release date revealed?