PS3 Fanboy writes: "Sonic Unleashed. That's it. Though, if you're in Europe you won't even be getting your hands on that until next week. Otherwise, Asia catches up with the rest of the world with Mirror's Edge. Hear that? That's the sound of your wallet breathing a sigh of relief. The end of year barrage of titles is over. Here's the list in handy bullet point form:

US Games

* Sonic Unleashed

EU Games

No new releases

Asian Games

* Mirror's Edge
* Wall-E
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Jul 29, 2008

Wall-E a Sales Straggler

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Disney Pixar's Wall-E drummed up box office success and big critical acclaim, but the THQ-published game has been struggling at retail.
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Jul 8, 2008

First-ever Arab Localized Game for Xbox 360 and PlayStation to arrive in the Middle East

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PS3 - Wall-E - First-ever Arab Localized Game for Xbox 360 and PlayStation to arrive in the Middle East

Middle-East website Al Bawaba reports that Disney Pixar's Wall-E will be the first Arab localized video game. Luke Keighran, THQ Export Sales Manager said:

"We are delighted to be part of this, launching an Arabic game is every Arab gamers' wish. This is a great opportunity for us to grow further in promising territories like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and a solid demonstration of our commitment to the Middle East market. It is [distributor] Pluto Games' enthusiasm and will that made this commercially possible and we hope it will be the first of a long line up for Arabic titles in the future.

"There are only few games that would suit the Middle East's morals more than WALL*E. The game depicts family virtues in a fun adventurous story line immersing the players in a world of passionate pursuit for adventure."
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Jun 29, 2008

Worldwide PS3 releases for the week of June 29th

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PS3 - Wall-E - Worldwide PS3 releases for the week of June 29th

US Games

* Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
* Hail to the Chimp

EU Games

* Buzz! Quiz TV (also available with buzzers)
* Ferrari Challenge
* Wall-E

Asian Games

* Initial D Extreme Stage

Release dates are constantly subject to change, so make sure you check with your local retailer if you're worried.
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Jun 24, 2008

WALL-E Ships for PS3, Wii, Xbox 360, and More

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PS3 - Wall-E - WALL-E Ships for PS3, Wii, Xbox 360, and More

THQ announced today that it has shipped WALL-E for every current viable platform, including Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, DS, Windows, and even Mac and mobile phones. In all, the game based on the Pixar movie will be released in over 69 countries in the coming months.
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Jun 24, 2008

WALL-E to be first Arabic-localized game on current gen systems

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PS3 - Wall-E - WALL-E to be first Arabic-localized game on current gen systems

Ars Technica reports: "WALL-E, aside from probably being the biggest family movie of the year, is also making waves in the video game industry by being the first localized video game to hit the current generation of consoles in the Middle East. THQ and Pluto Games revealed that the movie's tie-in game will actually have versions released in Arabic in an effort to appeal to gamers around the region."
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Jun 23, 2008

Analyst: THQ Management Not Standing Still

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PS3 - Wall-E - Analyst: THQ Management Not Standing Still

Gamedaily.biz writes: "Lazard Capital Markets' Colin Sebastian cautions that THQ's IP is a big risk, but he believes the publisher's management is taking the right approach to costs and product strategy.

Lazard Capital Markets recently hosted investor meetings with publisher THQ and apparently came away more optimistic about the company's long-term prospects. Analyst Colin Sebastian said that THQ management is "not standing still" and is "focused on improving execution."

"...we believe management is taking a number of steps to address recent product and financial underperformance," he said. "Improved control over the company's cost structure and better product management should generate more consistent performance, in our opinion."

THQ recently delayed one of its more high profile games, Saints Row 2. At the time, Janco Partners' Mike Hickey questioned the "credibility foundation" of THQ and whether Saints Row can truly be considered a franchise."
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Jun 23, 2008

Worldwide PS3 releases for the week of June 22nd

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PS3 - Wall-E - Worldwide PS3 releases for the week of June 22nd

PS3 Fanboy writes: "Good grief, where did all these games come from? There's a lot to choose from, especially if you're in the US or Europe. Despite the quantity, there's not a huge amount of overall quality. The only games in the list worth looking at are Overlord, Bourne and Battlefield. Don't be downhearted, Asians. You've finally got your hands on The Darkness. Only a year late, then. Here's the full release list:"

US Games

* Battlefield: Bad Company
* Top Spin 3
* Wall-E
* Hellboy: Science of Evil
* Overlord: Raising Hell
* Hail to the Chimp

EU Games

* Battlefield: Bad Company
* Beijing 2008: The Official Olympics Game
* The Bourne Conspiracy
* Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
* Kung Fu Panda
* NASCAR 09

Asian Games

* Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
* The Darkness
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Jun 22, 2008

This Week's New Videogame Releases (Week of 6/23/08)

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PS3 - Wall-E - This Week's New Videogame Releases (Week of 6/23/08)

A packed videogame release week ahead. See what's new this week for the PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS and Sony PSP.
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Mar 17, 2008

Retail Radar: UK dates for Fable 2, Ghostbusters

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PS3 - Wall-E - Retail Radar: UK dates for Fable 2, Ghostbusters

Play.com let slip dates for a bunch of titles including Fable 2, Ghostbusters, Prototype, Ninja Gaiden II, and The Bourne Conspiracy.

The dates:
- Fable 2: May 30
- Ghostbusters: September 26
- Prototype: June 27
- The Bourne Conspiracy: June 27
- Ninja Gaiden II: March 28
- Iron Man: May 30
- WALL-E: May 4
- Lego Batman: "sometime in September"
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