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| Sony Confirms Paid-Sub PS3 Video Mag 'Qore', Produced By Future
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| Tuesday, June 10, 2008 |
Sony Confirms Paid-Sub PS3 Video Mag 'Qore', Produced By Future
Wednesday, June 4, 2008; 3:07 PM
Future Publishing (LSE: FUTR) has confirmed to us our earlier report it has been licensed to start providing online magazine-type content to Sony's ( NYSE: SNE) PlayStation Network. "Qore", a monthly digital "program" featuring editorial from Future, will launch on Friday in the US with a possible UK launch later. It will be a premium subscription offering, with both monthly and annual fee structures, though no fees are available yet. The publisher will also sell video, interstitial and contextual ads on the service. Qore will include game demos and previews, tips and developer interviews.
This is Future's first over-the-console mag license and sees it move much further in to online video. It has counted Sony amongst its long-term official licensors in Europe for several years and took the US contract for PSM from Ziff-Davis in January 2007 but that was for print only - the counterpart site psmonline.com has been mothballed and Future's main online games output, gamesradar.com, only uses content from its non-license print titles.
Source: Washington PostLabels: PlayStation 3, PS3, Sony, Ziff-Davis |
posted by Perimbean @ Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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| Capcom Announces Neopets Game for Nintendo Platforms
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| Friday, June 6, 2008 |
Capcom Announces Neopets Game for Nintendo Platforms
June 4, 2008 at 21:57
Infinite Interactive, the developers of Puzzle Quest, will bring a Neopets game to Nintendo systems for the first time ever this holiday season.
Capcom has announced that the third game based on the Neopets property is underway and coming to the PC and Nintendo systems this holiday season. The game is being developed by Capcom and Infinity Interactive, the makers of last year's sleeper hit, Puzzle Quest.
Neopets Puzzle Adventures (working title) will be based on the classic board game of Reversi (also known as Othello), but Infinity Interactive will build on the experience with 150 different quests spread across the land of Neopia, a variety of the most popular Neopets to choose from (which may be reason for concern to "Lenny" species fans the world over), 150 petpets (pets for the Neopets), mini-games, equippable items, and the deep storylines of nine years of Neopets history.
But in addition to the pick-up-and-play gameplay, Neopets Puzzle Adventures will also reward players with special codes when they achieve certain goals. Players who enter these codes in the online web-based Neopets community will unlock exclusive items for their neopets.com experience.
This will be the third videogame based on the Neopets property. The web-community and flash-game phenomenon previously received the PlayStation 2 game Neopets: The Darkest Faerie in 2005 and the PlayStation Portable game Neopets: Petpet Adventures: The Wand of Wishing in 2006. Both games were published by Sony Computer Entertainment.
But with the franchise now headed to just the PC and Nintendo platforms, Capcom is taking over the publishing reins. Explains Neopets Senior Vice President and General Manager Kyra Reppen, "Our partnership with Capcom provides a new form of game play for Neopets that is relevant to the platforms our audience is using, and that complements the game play on the site."
CAPCOM® AND NEOPETS® PARTNER TO INTRODUCE NEW MULTI-PLATFORM PUZZLE ADVENTURE GAME
Neopets® Puzzle Adventure Coming for Nintendo® Platforms and PC This Winter
SAN MATEO, Calif. and LOS ANGELES— June 3, 2008-- Capcom® Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, and Nickelodeon® Kids and Family Group’s Neopets®, the most engaging tween virtual world on the internet (http://www.neopets.com), announced today a partnership to develop a new multi-platform puzzle adventure game, Neopets Puzzle Adventure (working title), for the Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and PC this holiday season. Based on the deep storylines of Neopets, Neopets Puzzle Adventure is a new puzzle game being developed by Capcom and Infinite Interactive, developers of Puzzle Quest™.
"As part of Neopets' strategy to extend the property into a multiplatform brand, we are continuously giving our audiences new ways to play on and off of the site," said Kyra Reppen, Senior vice president and general manager, Neopets. "Our partnership with Capcom provides a new form of game play for Neopets that is relevant to the platforms our audience is using, and that complements the game play on the site."
"Capcom is working to expand the breadth of our catalog to gamers of all ages in North America and Neopets is a perfect brand for us to bring to casual and family gamers," said Germaine Gioia, senior vice president, licensing, Capcom Entertainment. "Combining Capcom’s experience, the rich world of Neopets, and Infinite Interactive’s skills in the puzzle/adventure genre makes a perfect match."
Set to launch on the three systems this holiday season, Neopets Puzzle Adventure takes puzzle solving skills to new levels with a unique Neopets spin. Based on the classic board game, "Reversi", Neopets Puzzle Adventure, is a robust and fully integrated Neopets experience as it includes 150 different quests across vast Neopian lands, a variety of the most popular customizable Neopets to choose from, and several fun mini-games to add depth and fun to the gameplay. As a bonus to Neopets fans, players will be able to earn codes throughout the game that connect back to the Neopets site by achieving certain goals throughout the DS, Wii or PC game. These unique codes will allow players to unlock exclusive items back in their virtual world on neopets.com.
Neopets Puzzle Adventure is the only multi-platform puzzle adventure console game based on the popular virtual, global community. For the Neopets fan, Neopets Puzzle Adventure is a must-have game with its intuitive "pick up and play" game play pattern and new never-before-seen areas in the Neopets universe to explore. Neopets Puzzle Adventure will incorporate several different mini-games, 150 petpets, as well as more than 300 items to equip various Neopet characters, recipes, treasures, awards and more.
ABOUT NEOPETS
With more than 44 million global memberships, 200 games, an active virtual economy based on Neopoints, daily and weekly creativity contests, Neovision video player, discussion boards, quests and thousands of virtual items to collect, Neopets offers its audience an almost endless array of engaging activities. Neopets is a global community available in 11 languages.
Source: NintendoWorldReportLabels: Capcom, Neopets, Nintendo, Wii |
| posted by Perimbean @ Friday, June 06, 2008
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| Sony PSP unveiled in Bright Metallic Blue Colors for Japan
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Sony PSP unveiled in Bright Metallic Blue Colors for Japan
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
Sony Japan attracts attention and gives a different look to its PSP’s by painting their two latest PlayStation Portables with a dash of Metallic Blue color. The devices are not only colored in blue but also add a dash of color to its accessories as well. The two devices unveiled in blue are Metallic Blue Value Pack and Metallic Blue 1 Seg Pack.
The Sony PSP Metallic Blue includes in its package the PSP device, pouch, hand strap, cloth, a 32 MB Memory Stick Duo, as well as a D Terminal AV Cable which will let you watch your favorite TV shows at home. The system claims to be very user friendly for people who are starting off for the first time with the player.
The Sony PSP Metallic Blue 1 Seg Pack similarly packs in a Metallic Blue PSP with a 1 Seg tuner, a pouch in matching blue shades, the tuner attached, a stand to place the PSP system for TV viewing, strap, cloth and a 1 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo. This device is fit for users who would love to involve themselves with some great quality entertainment.
Sony Japan plans on giving a personalized touch with a variety of options for the PSP users with plans of adding third party titles such as GUNDAM BATTLE UNIVERSE and SUPER ROBOT TAISEN A PORTABLE by NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc., The Legend of Heroes: SORA NO KISEKI by Nihon Falcom Corporation, and PHANTASY STAR PORTABLE by SEGA CORPORATION.
Sony’s Blue wonders are set to make their entry in the market by 17th July 2008 and it will be a limited edition, so grabbing your hands on one of these blue beauties might be a difficult task. The Metallic Blue Value Pack will attach a price tag of 23,800 Yen and the Metallic Blue 1 Seg Pack’s pricing will be 29,800 Yen.
Surce: TechShoutLabels: PlayStation, psp, Sony |
| posted by Perimbean @ Friday, June 06, 2008
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| GTA IV bricking Xbox 360 consoles
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GTA IV bricking Xbox 360 consoles
Plus, RAM issues with Xbox causing game to freeze
Wednesday at 09:57 BST
Following the much-reported problems that PlayStation 3 gamers have experienced with Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV, the latest news is that the game is also causing significant problems for gamers on Xbox 360.
Reports from a number of 360 sites are that the Xbox 360 version of GTA IV has been causing freezing issues and ‘bricking’ some consoles with the dreaded 'Red Ring of Death' problem, the ongoing PR disaster which continues to haunt Microsoft’s Xbox division.
RAM strain
"If you guys actually read and check Rockstar's official GTA IV forums, you'll find out that they are aware of the freezing problems for PS3 and 360. Their current workaround is: "Delete your saved game, and start over."" claimed one forum post on Xbox.com
Others report that, due to the fact that it has been designed to have no loading delays within the game, GTA IV overloads the cache, causing the Xbox 360 to freeze, with calls for Rockstar to release a patch that limits the strain on the Xbox 360’s RAM.
TechRadar has contacted Microsoft and Rockstar today for further clarity on this issue, so stay tuned for updates.
By Adam Hartley
Source: TechRadarLabels: Grand Theft Auto 4, GTA 4, Microsoft, xbox 360 |
| posted by Perimbean @ Friday, June 06, 2008
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| Sony aims to boost PS3 with new HD video show
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| Thursday, June 5, 2008 |
Sony aims to boost PS3 with new HD video show
TV-LIKE CONTENT COMBINED WITH GAME FEATURES
By Mike Antonucci
06/03/2008 03:00:08 AM PDT
Sony on Monday unveiled a new combination of TV-like content and video-game features that may give its PlayStation 3 console a stronger foothold among the many devices competing to provide digital entertainment for TV screens.
Starting Thursday, Sony's online PlayStation Network will sell monthly episodes of a new high-definition show called "Qore," a combination of traditionally viewed programming and game-related options.
Consumers who use the PS3's broadband connection to download "Qore" will be able to go back and forth between watching original material, such as interviews with game developers, or using game demos and other features that are interactive in some way, such as zooming in visually on examples of concept art.
"Qore" is based on appealing to the natural PS3 audience of gamers. But it also could represent another step toward delivering a much wider range of video and Web-linked entertainment that would allow Sony to compete with cable, satellite and Internet companies for the time families spend in front of one screen or another.
"The idea is to have another magnet to keep eyes glued," said Richard Doherty, director of the Envisioneering Group, a consumer electronics consulting firm.
Doherty said research shows slightly more high-definition screens connected to PS3s than Microsoft's Xbox 360s, opening the door for Sony to court a market of videophiles. A spokeswoman for the Xbox Live online network had no immediate comment
Source: Mercury NewsLabels: Microsoft, PS3, Sony, xbox 360 |
| posted by Perimbean @ Thursday, June 05, 2008
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| Worth Playing?
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| Wednesday, June 4, 2008 |
Worth Playing?
Posted on Tuesday, June 03 @ 05:57:47 PDT
Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:
• The Bourne Conspiracy (PS3/X360)
• Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 (PSP)
• Kung Fu Panda (NDS/Wii/PS2/PS3/X360/PC)
• LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures(NDS/PSP/Wii/PS2/PS3/X360/PC)
• Ninja Gaiden II (X360)
• Race Driver: GRID (PS3/X360/PC)
• USA Today Crossword Challenge (NDS)
We will update this throughout the day when new announcements become available. Read more for details ...
The Bourne Conspiracy (PS3/X360)
The game allows players to become Bourne -- experiencing the action as both the hunter and hunted, playing as both trained assassin and marked government agent on the run. The Jason Bourne experience features the signature Bourne-style action delivering gamers a seamless blend of hand-to-hand combat, gunplay, dramatic escapes and stunt-heavy driving.
Through collaboration on story and character development with Bourne screenwriter Tony Gilroy, and a close partnership with Ludlum Entertainment, The Bourne Conspiracy video game is an intense interactive addition to the blockbuster films and best-selling novels. Original missions from Bourne's past, mixed with memorable moments from the film The Bourne Identity, send players on an action-packed journey to uncover the conspiracy shrouding his origins. Players become Bourne, the perfect human weapon, using his characteristic capabilities to recognize threats, perform devastating takedown moves and use his surrounding environment to overcome deadly situations. Rounding out the heart-pounding, hunter-prey action is the game's escape and evade scenarios, where players experience Bourne's distinct death-defying escapes including the adrenaline-pumping high speed pursuit through Paris in a MINI COOPER.
"For the first time ever, fans of the movies, novels or anyone familiar with the relentless action synonymous with Jason Bourne, have the chance to become Bourne," said Pascal Brochier, president, Global Retail for Vivendi Games. "The Bourne Conspiracy allows gamers to take the reigns of a thirty million dollar assassin gone awry and live out the adventure like never before."
Developed by Sierra Entertainment's High Moon Studios, The Bourne Conspiracy video game, introduces a combat system based on the fight choreography of Jeff Imada, the renowned fight stunt coordinator who defined Bourne-style combat in the films. Framing the entire experience is a relentless pace of action and an in-game camera system that captures the cinematography techniques that established the memorable visual style of the films.
The game also delivers a powerful original soundtrack by world renowned DJ, remixer and producer Paul Oakenfold, with the theme song "Falling" featuring the vocals of Atlantic recording artist Cee-Lo Green.
The Bourne Conspiracy is now available for the Xbox 360 and PS3.
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 (PSP)
Developed by Clap Hanz, in conjunction with Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios, Santa Monica Studio, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 delivers another exceptional golf experience onto PSP, comprised of the franchise's signature over-the-top graphics and intuitive gameplay. In addition to bringing the charm and wit of the multi-million unit-selling Hot Shots Golf franchise, the game doubles the amount of wacky characters, detailed courses, and items available since the original Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee on PSP.
Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 also offers a wide range of multiplayer modes including 16-player online tournaments and Ad Hoc capability for one-on-one or Stroke Mode challenges.
"The Hot Shots Golf franchise is a winning tradition with the PlayStation brand and we are continuing to implement innovative and intuitive features to deliver the most fun-filled golf experience on the market," said Jeff Reese, director, software marketing, SCEA. "With gorgeous graphics, extensive online functionality, and variety of fun gameplay modes and courses, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 brilliantly showcases the capabilities of PSP and offers a game that is a must-have for any gamer or golfer."
For the first time in Hot Shots Golf franchise history, online play has been expanded to facilitate competition between regions worldwide, allowing gamers to challenge other Hot Shots golfers across the globe via Wi-Fi multiplayer. In Wi-Fi, players can go head-to-head in Match Play, create custom rooms, and generate tournaments of up to 16 players. For those seeking a specific game set up, players can also search for friends and tournaments based on select criteria. Additionally, Ad Hoc is available to allow gamers to pick a course, select the number of holes, and tee-off locally with up to seven others. In single player, golfers can engage in Stroke Play mode, offering traditional golf on any available course, as well as Challenge Mode, which gives players the opportunity to compete in a regular season of tournaments and the ability to unlock various characters and items throughout the game. The Multiplayer modes also fully support the Loyalty system and hidden items, allowing players more access to strengthen their favorite characters. To improve individual skills, players can access a Training mode to perfect every drive, pitch, and putt, enhancing their character's shot- making prowess and overall accuracy with the Hole-in-One mini-game.
Players will have the opportunity to golf on 12 breathtaking courses across a variety of worldly environments such as tropical islands, vast desert plains, snow-capped mountains, and oceanfront spaces. Character customization includes over 350 options to personalize characters with a variety of items including clothing, hairstyles, clubs, accessories, and more. With up to 20 different playable characters, golfers can utilize special combinations of clothing and accessories to provide a unique boost to character attributes as well as overall fashion and style. Successfully conquering challenges within the game will allow players to further upgrade equipment, allowing for more accurate shots, longer drives, and impeccable putting control.
The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has rated Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 an "E" for "Everyone."
Kung Fu Panda (NDS/PS2/Wii/PS3/X360/PC)
In order to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat the ultimate enemy, Tai Lung, players engage in kung fu moves and master the unique fighting style of unlikely hero Po the Panda and experience the legendary moves of Shifu, Po's Teacher, and the Furious Five - Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Mantis and Crane.
"Kung Fu Panda gives kids the chance to experience first hand their favorite movie moments, as well as new levels and hilarious situations created specifically for the game," said Kim Salzer, vice president of Global Brand Management, Activision Publishing. "The humor, lovable characters and non-stop action will deliver hours of fun that they can enjoy on their own or with parents and friends."
Kung Fu Panda offers a distinct and exciting gameplay experience as players develop acrobatic kung fu combo attacks to defeat a number of villainous enemies, including the Great Gorilla, the Wu Sisters and the dark-hearted Tai Lung. Gamers will work to overcome dangerous obstacles and solve challenging puzzles as they navigate through diverse environments spanning air, water and land. By mastering the art of kung fu, players will utilize and upgrade the unique fighting skills of their favorite movie characters, unlocking new moves as well as a host of multiplayer characters and games. Additionally, players can team up or battle head-to-head in arena, puzzle or casual games, making the Kung Fu Panda video game an epic experience gamers of all ages will enjoy.
The Kung Fu Panda video game is now available for the Xbox 360, Wii and PS3 for a suggested retail price of $49.99, the PS2 for the suggested retail price of $39.99, Nintendo DS(TM) for a suggested retail price of $29.99 and PC for a suggested retail price of $19.99. The console and PC versions are rated "E10+" (Fantasy Violence, Mild Language) and the DS version is rated "E10+" (Cartoon Violence) by the ESRB.
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (NDS/PSP/Wii/PS2/PS3/X360/PC)
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures takes the fun and creative construction of LEGO and combines it with the wits, daring and non-stop action from the original cinematic adventures that enthralled audiences everywhere (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade). With a unique tongue-in-cheek take on the original adventures, LEGO Indiana Jones follows Dr. Jones escapades through the jungles of South America to the mountaintops of India. Fans can build, battle and brawl their way through their favorite cinematic moments, from Indy's entanglements with snakes to his dashing boulder run.
Of course, pop culture's most iconic archeologist will whip through all the classic moments with the help of a host of supporting characters including Marion Ravenwood and Short Round. Players can also mix and match the body parts of more than 60 playable characters to create new heroes just as they could in the best-selling LEGO Star Wars games.
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures is rated "E10+" for Everyone 10 and older and is available for the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PSP, PlayStation 2and Windows.
Ninja Gaiden II (X360)
"Ninja Gaiden II" features a new and improved game engine, developed from the ground up exclusively for Xbox 360, by legendary video game developer Tomonobu Itagaki and Team NINJA.
In "Ninja Gaiden II," gamers must guide Ryu Hayabusa on a mission to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. Armed with an assortment of ninja weaponry, players must help Ryu skillfully maneuver through a world fraught with peril. "Ninja Gaiden II" features a new auto-health regeneration system, levels, adventures, enemies and thrilling combat, representing a true evolution of the highly popular franchise. The newly added Ninja Cinema feature will allow gamers to record Ryu's combat exploits as movie clips on their Xbox 360. The best "Ninja Gaiden II" players in the world will be able to upload their clips to Xbox LIVE for everyone to download and view, making Ninja Cinema a great way to accelerate the growth of the "Ninja Gaiden II" player community around the globe.
Fans are encouraged to participate in the "Ninja Gaiden II, Weekend of Vengeance" from June 13-15. There will be an Achieve & Win sweepstakes where one lucky fan will win a "Ninja Gaiden II" Custom Elite Xbox 360 Console and a "Ninja Gaiden II" Swiss Army Victorinox console/laptop bag. Other prizes include 1600 Microsoft Point Cards, Xbox 360 120GB hard drives, 12-month Xbox LIVE Gold Subscriptions, "Ninja Gaiden II" T-shirts and much more. Gold members must register and then play "Ninja Gaiden II" during the June 13-15 Vengeance Weekend. Also that weekend, to help celebrate ninjas, Gold members can watch free classic ninja movies, including "Ninja Hunter," "A Life of Ninja" and "Ninja in the Deadly Trap." Finally, all seven hilarious Ask A Ninja episodes and the hour-long documentary "Way of the Warrior: Ninja Gaiden II" will also be available as free downloads to all Xbox LIVE subscribers, Silver and Gold. For more information, visit www.xbox.com/ng2weekend.
"Ninja Gaiden II" will have an estimated retail price of $59.99 and is rated "M" for Mature.
Race Driver: GRID (PS3/X360/PC)
GRID is an all-new race experience, taking players on a world tour of intricately designed racetracks and courses through Europe, the US and Japan. In addition to the exciting, ready-to-race gameplay that gamers have come to expect from Codemasters' racing titles, GRID incorporates only the most powerful racecars ever created - new and classic, circuit and drift. GRID features the most detailed and destructible range of courses ever included in a Codemasters title, challenging gamers with a wide variety of racing styles - from official circuit challenges and drifting events to road races and urban street competitions around the globe.
"Codemasters has a rich history of producing AAA racing games," said Dave Miller, Vice President of Marketing. "By putting the 'racing' back into the racing genre, we've reignited what makes people love these games."
Gamers can test drive the game by playing the GRID demo available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace, PlayStation Network and at http://www.grid-game.com for the Games For Windows demo.
GRID is rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB.
USA Today Crossword Challenge (NDS)
Choose from one of 600 puzzles to solve with a host of helpful features. Handwriting recognition, a full keyboard, hints, a timer, and more make "USA Today Crossword Challenge" the perfect game for puzzle fans of all ages!
Features:
Authentic USA Today Puzzles: Tackle 600 crosswords – 300 in English and another 300 unique puzzles in Spanish! All are written by USA Today puzzle constructors and conform to standard American crossword rules. Each puzzle features a 15 by 15 grid, full question sheet, and optional hints.
Multiple Input Options: "USA Today Crossword Challenge" features both handwriting recognition and a full QWERTY keyboard.
Additional Features: Try to beat your best solving time with the in-game timer, get a hint when you're stuck, write your answer in pencil if you have doubts, or pen if you're confident!
"USA Today Crossword Challenge" is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB.
Source: WorthPlayingLabels: Microsoft, Nintendo, Nintendo DS, PlayStation, PlayStation 3, psp, Sony, Wii, xbox 360 |
| posted by Perimbean @ Wednesday, June 04, 2008
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| Kingston co-founder: DRAM makers have no way out
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Kingston co-founder: DRAM makers have no way out
Josephine Lien, Taipei; Esther Lam, DIGITIMES [Tuesday 3 June 2008]
 David Sun of Kingston Technology
Photo: Josephine Lien, Digitimes, June 2008
David Sun, co-founder of the number-one DRAM module company Kingston Technology, believes that no DRAM maker will voluntarily quit the market as they have no backdoor to exit. Even if more consolidation is seen in the industry, overall capacity will not reduce.
Sun commented that the recent trough in the DRAM industry is very different than the one seen in 2000. Companies such as Fujitsu, IBM, Mitsubishi Electric, OKI, Texas Instruments (TI) and Toshiba quit the DRAM market due to severe competition and shifted their focus to other products. Toshiba, for example, shifted its focus from DRAM to NAND flash and the company has a proven achievement in the NAND flash industry now, stated Sun.
The situation is different now. No DRAM maker will quit the market on their own as they are have no "backdoor" to exit, Sun stated. These players are forced to stay in the DRAM business. Taking Micron Technology as an example, Sun said the company is still having its core operation based on DRAM, despite its extended presence in CMOS image sensor and NAND flash production.
Reviewing major DRAM makers such as Elpida Memory, Nanya Technology, ProMOS Technologies, Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) and Winbond Electronics, Sun said all of these players have no other product line to shift to if they quit DRAM production.
Even if a price plummet spurs consolidation, Sun said global DRAM capacity is not going to decline. The only solution to return the industry to discipline is a rational expansion that will eventually reduce fresh capacity, he added.
Speaking on behalf of a memory module company, Sun said Kingston thinks visibility in the DRAM industry is relatively clearer than that for NAND flash. Since the price of DDR2 is unlikely to drop below US$0.80 again, procuring in this price range and selling it when the price appreciates will still guarantee profit for the company.
Source: DigiTimesLabels: CMOS, DRAM, Fujitsu, IBM, Kingston, Mitsubishi Electric, NAND, OKI, Texas Instruments, TI |
| posted by Perimbean @ Wednesday, June 04, 2008
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David Sun of Kingston Technology
