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Activision blames PS2 for software decline

Firm predicts PS2, DS and PSP software sales to decrease this year.

Falling PS2 game sales is to blame for a ten per cent decline in the software market in US and Europe last year, says Activision.

The firm's publishing boss Mike Griffith made the claim during Activision's conference call following its financial report – and added that he expects game sales of PS2, DS and PSP to decline significantly this year as well.

alphakennybody5977d ago

does B.kotick want SONY to cut Ps2 price or else?

hay5977d ago

"Or else what?"
"Exactly."

PS2 is 9 years old. It's huge success it happened that late. And also, they aren't blaming anything. They just say how it is. Decline in sales of PS2 and handhelds.

This title is simple click-bait.

alphakennybody5977d ago

I was being sarcastic btw, I'm fully aware of the ps2 delcine.

StanLee5977d ago

@ Hay

Whoa, you so missed the sarcasm in his statement. LMAO!

A Cupcake for Gabe5977d ago

The PS2 is old and it continuously to threaten the 360's sales every month in Japan.

It still sells a crap ton of consoles each year.

The PSP and DS are the highest selling systems out on the market today.

Hey Bobby, Can you pass that cocaine this way you douchebag...

Raz5977d ago

"..He adds that Activision remains largely unaffected by these declines due to the firm's 'lack of exposure' to the PS2 and handheld market."

Oooooh, Activision's JEALOUS! lmao XD

Megaton5977d ago

I don't see how any of you can support Activision with your money. When they're not cranking out half-assed sequels, they're crapping outta their mouths.

SuperStrokey11235977d ago

@xiphos,

I 100% agree, infact i wanted MW2 pretty bad but i refusedt to buy it new. In fact i told my wife i would only accept it used if she bought it for me for xmas. Well she found it used and I was rather happy about it.

Had It not been used i wouldnt have got it, plain and simple

hay5976d ago (Edited 5976d ago )

@Eddy Raja & Stan: I didn't miss anything. Quotes are for your comment, the rest is about the article.
I know there are hordes of idiots online but come on :D

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Raf1k15977d ago

People in the US and Europe have been losing interest in the PS2 for the past few years now.
It was going to happen sooner or later as it's getting to the end of it's life but later on they may be able to make a quick profit from HD remakes of PS2 classics.

-Alpha5977d ago

But it kept kicking and great games kept pumping.

The title of this article makes it sound really negative, but they are just indicating how software for PS2 was high for Activision. It's not like Activision is saying "omg, Sony sucks, it's all their fault".

A Cupcake for Gabe5977d ago

PS2 ended with Persona 4 and FFXII

Frulond5977d ago

does anyone cares what Milktivision says anymore?

JasonPC360PS3Wii5977d ago (Edited 5977d ago )

PS2 is the only system Sony can actually sell a game on :D

Karooo5977d ago (Edited 5977d ago )

good going jason.

/sarcasm

blitz06235977d ago

and Micro$hit doesn't have a system that can actually sell a game

Roper3165977d ago

isn't there some multiplat or what bots think are exclusives you should be playing? Oh I know your crapbox must have crapout again because that is what they do best, breakdown!

5-oj5977d ago

Poor xbot has no games to play... :(

PS2 > 360, FACT!

Whitefox7895977d ago

I like you to say that in front of the PS1 Library

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mandeep18035977d ago

I was doing advanced physics hw when I LOLed at my screen

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot57d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle56d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7756d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Let Jango Fett Loose

LucasArts gave Jango Fett his own game in 2002, and it pulled Star Wars into a much dirtier, rougher, and more interesting corner of the galaxy.

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Relientk7761d ago

I remember playing this back in the day on PS2. What a sick game!

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G-MODE Archives+ Xenosaga: Pied Piper announced for Switch, PC

G-MODE will release Namco-developed game Xenosaga: Pied Piper as a G-MODE Archives+ title for Switch via Nintendo eShop and PC via Steam in Japan, the company announced.

Knightofelemia66d ago

Just give me an HD remaster of the Xenosaga trilogy.

SpacedDuck66d ago

This would be amazing especially if they did a Switch 2 version.

Michiel198965d ago

wtf did i just read? what in gods name is a g-mode archives+ title?

RavenWolfx65d ago

Everyone: We want a Xenosaga Trilogy Remaster/Release/Remake!

Namco: We hear you! We are going to re-release a Xenosaga mobile phone game!

Everyone: wtf?

LiViNgLeGaCY65d ago

Seriously? Nobody asked for this.

Loktai65d ago

Now now... guys... Maybe this is part of testing the waters for either a trilogy re-release , remaster, remake, or a reboot?