Only 6% of the top selling games are violent
The Association of Retailers and editors of Entertainment Software (ADES) has granted for the seventh consecutive year the awards to reward the best-selling video games of 2007. The ill winds of crisis does not seem to affect an industry whose sales reached a value of 1454 billion euros. The way the game is that, in the past year, 33% more titles have reached the number of units sold to qualify for these industry awards. In total, 72 games have been rewarded for ADES thanks to its sales in 2007. Six of them have received the Award of Double Platinum, to overcome the 160,000 copies sold, 23 others have won the Disc Platinum (over 80,000 copies) and, finally, 43 more have achieved the Gold, with over 40,000 units in the market.
The prizes are different for each format, and given the fact that a game can be achieved several awards. This is the case of 'Fifa 08'. This simulator football has been the undisputed best of 2007, with double-disc platinum and platinum on PS2 in the PS3 and Playstation Portable. After football, games and social action headed the list of blockbusters. The two titles in the saga of karaoke SingStar (and Latin Pop Hits) have reached double-platinum awards each, along with action games such as wrestling franchise of American WWF Smackdown Vs Raw 'or the spectacular Assasins Creed. Other sagas such as Call of Duty 4 have achieved triple gold in various platforms.
For platforms, consoles will be strengthened as the leaders of the PC sales compared with nearly 82% of the video game winners. Contrary to what might be thinking, the more violent video games are not the best sellers. Just 6% of the games winners have been classified as' only for adults over 18 years' and children's franchises such as "Imagine being ', Ubisoft, has achieved all its games to reach gold, platinum or double platinum in the case Imagine being the mom.
Piracy does not seem to affect the sector with so much force as is believed, and for the first time in the history of these awards, the awards were handed ADES under the II International Forum on Digital Contents (FICOD) organized by the Ministry of Industry , Tourism and Trade.
This edition of the awards for the video game industry confirms a trend increasingly visible: the momentum gained by the titles of musical themes as Guitar Hero III, High School Musical or SingStar Pop Hits and SingStar Latino, the last two title winners with Double Platinum. The consoles are increasingly appliances designed for the enjoyment group and the music is an irresistible attraction for many casual players. Konami, and it showed in his days with the saga of games Dance Dance Dance Revolution and Sony continued to the wire with its SingStar karaoke.
The trendy music does not stop there, Xbox just to market an advanced karaoke called Lips, in which the wisdom of the user at the time of singing following the rhythm should be combined or dancing, thanks to its motion-sensitive microphones. Nintendo, meanwhile, is preparing for the launch of Wii Music, a simulator in which the chameleon command of the Wii turns into dozens of different musical instruments. Guitar Hero is already a classic and has now been remastered edition with the On Tour, which adds drums and vocals ala guitar.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
The arrest of eight poachers, two in Pola de Lena and six other locations in the province of Leon
ing in the region. "We had never seen an organized group of these characteristics," said Jose Manuel Rancaño, president of the Association of hunting of Asturias.
Rancaño also was surprised by the fact that the group would organize raids not only illegal, through the sale of permits, but they accumulate the amount of trophies that he was seized by the Guardia Civil, some seventy pieces, some of them protected, as the grouse.
Another aspect that misses the Asturian hunters is the fact that the Civil Guard seized from some 150 parents of seals. The seals allowed to move with a piece recovered, until it produces the guide, the document certifying that the copy was shot in a certain place and it authenticates. "In Asturias, the control of seals leads the nursery. One was lost before, but now they are very controlled, "said Rancaño. In Castilla y Leon, the control of seals could be more lax, as they are issued by the game.
It is also strange presence of a mouflon among the pieces recovered, that lack of guides. In Asturias and Leon in these examples do not exist, except in a preserve of the western region. "It would be interesting to know how old are the trophies. Many hunters end up losing the guides to authenticate the piece, "said Rancaño. In any case, he added, "There is poaching in Asturias, but it is organized at all."
Two neighbors of Pola de Lena, E. P. V. and M. A. E., 54 and 49 years respectively, were arrested on Wednesday. Another six poachers were arrested in Leon.
The agents seized 70 pieces of roe deer, chamois, mouflon, macho mountain, deer, wild boar, rider, grouse and even squirrel. They were also seized 7 rifles and 14 shotguns, as well as 150 seals.
Rancaño also was surprised by the fact that the group would organize raids not only illegal, through the sale of permits, but they accumulate the amount of trophies that he was seized by the Guardia Civil, some seventy pieces, some of them protected, as the grouse.
Another aspect that misses the Asturian hunters is the fact that the Civil Guard seized from some 150 parents of seals. The seals allowed to move with a piece recovered, until it produces the guide, the document certifying that the copy was shot in a certain place and it authenticates. "In Asturias, the control of seals leads the nursery. One was lost before, but now they are very controlled, "said Rancaño. In Castilla y Leon, the control of seals could be more lax, as they are issued by the game.
It is also strange presence of a mouflon among the pieces recovered, that lack of guides. In Asturias and Leon in these examples do not exist, except in a preserve of the western region. "It would be interesting to know how old are the trophies. Many hunters end up losing the guides to authenticate the piece, "said Rancaño. In any case, he added, "There is poaching in Asturias, but it is organized at all."
Two neighbors of Pola de Lena, E. P. V. and M. A. E., 54 and 49 years respectively, were arrested on Wednesday. Another six poachers were arrested in Leon.
The agents seized 70 pieces of roe deer, chamois, mouflon, macho mountain, deer, wild boar, rider, grouse and even squirrel. They were also seized 7 rifles and 14 shotguns, as well as 150 seals.
The detainees organized raids illegal poachers and sold the pieces
The arrest of eight poachers, two in Pola de Lena and six other locations in the province of Leon, has caused consternation in the world of hunting in the region. "We had never seen an organized group of these characteristics," said Jose Manuel Rancaño, president of the Association of hunting of Asturias.
Rancaño also was surprised by the fact that the group would organize raids not only illegal, through the sale of permits, but they accumulate the amount of trophies that he was seized by the Guardia Civil, some seventy pieces, some of them protected, as the grouse.
Another aspect that misses the Asturian hunters is the fact that the Civil Guard seized from some 150 parents of seals. The seals allowed to move with a piece recovered, until it produces the guide, the document certifying that the copy was shot in a certain place and it authenticates. "In Asturias, the control of seals leads the nursery. One was lost before, but now they are very controlled, "said Rancaño. In Castilla y Leon, the control of seals could be more lax, as they are issued by the game.
It is also strange presence of a mouflon among the pieces recovered, that lack of guides. In Asturias and Leon in these examples do not exist, except in a preserve of the western region. "It would be interesting to know how old are the trophies. Many hunters end up losing the guides to authenticate the piece, "said Rancaño. In any case, he added, "There is poaching in Asturias, but it is organized at all."
Two neighbors of Pola de Lena, E. P. V. and M. A. E., 54 and 49 years respectively, were arrested on Wednesday. Another six poachers were arrested in Leon.
The agents seized 70 pieces of roe deer, chamois, mouflon, macho mountain, deer, wild boar, rider, grouse and even squirrel. They were also seized 7 rifles and 14 shotguns, as well as 150 seals.
Rancaño also was surprised by the fact that the group would organize raids not only illegal, through the sale of permits, but they accumulate the amount of trophies that he was seized by the Guardia Civil, some seventy pieces, some of them protected, as the grouse.
Another aspect that misses the Asturian hunters is the fact that the Civil Guard seized from some 150 parents of seals. The seals allowed to move with a piece recovered, until it produces the guide, the document certifying that the copy was shot in a certain place and it authenticates. "In Asturias, the control of seals leads the nursery. One was lost before, but now they are very controlled, "said Rancaño. In Castilla y Leon, the control of seals could be more lax, as they are issued by the game.
It is also strange presence of a mouflon among the pieces recovered, that lack of guides. In Asturias and Leon in these examples do not exist, except in a preserve of the western region. "It would be interesting to know how old are the trophies. Many hunters end up losing the guides to authenticate the piece, "said Rancaño. In any case, he added, "There is poaching in Asturias, but it is organized at all."
Two neighbors of Pola de Lena, E. P. V. and M. A. E., 54 and 49 years respectively, were arrested on Wednesday. Another six poachers were arrested in Leon.
The agents seized 70 pieces of roe deer, chamois, mouflon, macho mountain, deer, wild boar, rider, grouse and even squirrel. They were also seized 7 rifles and 14 shotguns, as well as 150 seals.
The detainees organized raids illegal poachers and sold the pieces
The arrest of eight poachers, two in Pola de Lena and six other locations in the province of Leon, has caused consternation in the world of hunting in the region. "We had never seen an organized group of these characteristics," said Jose Manuel Rancaño, president of the Association of hunting of Asturias.
Rancaño also was surprised by the fact that the group would organize raids not only illegal, through the sale of permits, but they accumulate the amount of trophies that he was seized by the Guardia Civil, some seventy pieces, some of them protected, as the grouse.
Another aspect that misses the Asturian hunters is the fact that the Civil Guard seized from some 150 parents of seals. The seals allowed to move with a piece recovered, until it produces the guide, the document certifying that the copy was shot in a certain place and it authenticates. "In Asturias, the control of seals leads the nursery. One was lost before, but now they are very controlled, "said Rancaño. In Castilla y Leon, the control of seals could be more lax, as they are issued by the game.
It is also strange presence of a mouflon among the pieces recovered, that lack of guides. In Asturias and Leon in these examples do not exist, except in a preserve of the western region. "It would be interesting to know how old are the trophies. Many hunters end up losing the guides to authenticate the piece, "said Rancaño. In any case, he added, "There is poaching in Asturias, but it is organized at all."
Rancaño also was surprised by the fact that the group would organize raids not only illegal, through the sale of permits, but they accumulate the amount of trophies that he was seized by the Guardia Civil, some seventy pieces, some of them protected, as the grouse.
Another aspect that misses the Asturian hunters is the fact that the Civil Guard seized from some 150 parents of seals. The seals allowed to move with a piece recovered, until it produces the guide, the document certifying that the copy was shot in a certain place and it authenticates. "In Asturias, the control of seals leads the nursery. One was lost before, but now they are very controlled, "said Rancaño. In Castilla y Leon, the control of seals could be more lax, as they are issued by the game.
It is also strange presence of a mouflon among the pieces recovered, that lack of guides. In Asturias and Leon in these examples do not exist, except in a preserve of the western region. "It would be interesting to know how old are the trophies. Many hunters end up losing the guides to authenticate the piece, "said Rancaño. In any case, he added, "There is poaching in Asturias, but it is organized at all."
Destroy All Humans! it will be released on PS3
This version of the game will only be distributed in Europe.
Destroy All Humans! Path of the mesosulfuron (PlayStation 3)
Destroy All Humans! Path of the mesosulfuron (PlayStation 3)
Yesterday was known the news of the cancellation of the development of Destroy All Humans! Mesosulfuron path of the PlayStation 3. However, shortly after knowledge of this information, THQ has confirmed that this version of the game itself will be launched at the Sony console, albeit only in Europe.
Apparently, the problems encountered in the development process with the PS3 hardware will be resolved with a few more months of work. Thus, Destroy All Humans! Path of the mesosulfuron officially come to Europe for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 13, 2009.
In North America the public remains, for now, without editing for the Sony console, as the Xbox 360 game format will appear in stores next week.
"Due to the launch earlier in North America, we have taken the decision to keep the game exclusive to Xbox 360 in this market," commented on THQ.
Destroy All Humans! Path of the mesosulfuron (PlayStation 3)
Destroy All Humans! Path of the mesosulfuron (PlayStation 3)
Yesterday was known the news of the cancellation of the development of Destroy All Humans! Mesosulfuron path of the PlayStation 3. However, shortly after knowledge of this information, THQ has confirmed that this version of the game itself will be launched at the Sony console, albeit only in Europe.
Apparently, the problems encountered in the development process with the PS3 hardware will be resolved with a few more months of work. Thus, Destroy All Humans! Path of the mesosulfuron officially come to Europe for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on February 13, 2009.
In North America the public remains, for now, without editing for the Sony console, as the Xbox 360 game format will appear in stores next week.
"Due to the launch earlier in North America, we have taken the decision to keep the game exclusive to Xbox 360 in this market," commented on THQ.
Nokia announces its intention to withdraw from the Japanese market
The world economic situation and the need to cut costs before the anticipated decline in the market are the arguments used by Nokia to justify its departure from the Japanese market for mobile phones. Only Vertu, the luxury range of signature, it will sell in Japan, where the presence of Nokia only achieved a market share of 0.3% last year.
Drafting .- Despite the overwhelming presence of Nokia in the global market for mobile telephony with a rate of 40%, the failure of its continuing attempts to make a dent in Japan have led the Finnish multinational to withdraw from this country.
So what has announced the signing recently, although his qualifying mark of luxury mobile Vertu it will present at the Japanese shop windows.
According to Reuters, the decision is part of the cost-cutting plan announced earlier by Nokia and the role played by this secondary market for the largest producer of mobile handsets in the world.
How could it be otherwise, the period of global economic recession has also played a decisive role in this decision. According to analysts, expectations of a fall in the mobile phone market is forcing all players in this segment to cut their costs.
Despite being the fourth largest in the world market for mobile phone-after United States, China and India, large foreign multinationals have always had serious difficulties for Japanese foothold in the windows.
The stiff competition posed by domestic producers with their sophisticated terminal that has made both Nokia and Samsung or LG have a very limited presence. In addition to connectivity 3G, phones equipped with signal reception of television or electronic payment systems are already in common use in Japan.
Drafting .- Despite the overwhelming presence of Nokia in the global market for mobile telephony with a rate of 40%, the failure of its continuing attempts to make a dent in Japan have led the Finnish multinational to withdraw from this country.
So what has announced the signing recently, although his qualifying mark of luxury mobile Vertu it will present at the Japanese shop windows.
According to Reuters, the decision is part of the cost-cutting plan announced earlier by Nokia and the role played by this secondary market for the largest producer of mobile handsets in the world.
How could it be otherwise, the period of global economic recession has also played a decisive role in this decision. According to analysts, expectations of a fall in the mobile phone market is forcing all players in this segment to cut their costs.
Despite being the fourth largest in the world market for mobile phone-after United States, China and India, large foreign multinationals have always had serious difficulties for Japanese foothold in the windows.
The stiff competition posed by domestic producers with their sophisticated terminal that has made both Nokia and Samsung or LG have a very limited presence. In addition to connectivity 3G, phones equipped with signal reception of television or electronic payment systems are already in common use in Japan.
Traffic change the law to try to recover the full amount of fines
Objective: To accelerate the collection of fines and avoid the current payment of 40% of the sanctions. To undertake this task, the Government yesterday approved the draft amendments to the law on traffic, which was announced several months ago. One of the main developments in the text, which will have to go far by the parliamentary procedure is that the motorist who commits an offense will receive a single communication of the complaint, instead of three warnings, as was the case until now.
The deadlines for filing claims remain, but traffic Express aims to encourage payment, and this has set a deadline of 15 days during which the accused will have a discount of 40% of the amount of the penalty. Currently, the time required to receive prompt payment is 30 days, with a reduction of 30%. In cases where the offender pays neither this nor the claims procedure shall be terminated within a month and the sanction shall be final.
The draft also addresses the amount of fines. The mild, punishable by up to 90 euros, to spend 100; the grave, which accounted for between 91 and 300 euros, 200; and very serious, between 301 and 600 euros, 500 euros will. In addition, economic punishment may be increased up to 30% "by the existence of circumstances such as the potential danger created." In the case of excess speed, the penalty will depend on the miles on those exceeding the speed limit.
The increase in the number of complaints for which there was for and identifies the driver has been a handicap for the DGT, which now seeks to avoid the tricks used by motorists stricter punishment for the owner of the vehicle he was driving who does not communicate reliably in the moment in which the offense was committed. It is proposed in these cases the suspension of the registration certificate for one month.
The postal and publication of the allegations in the official gazettes are two major sources of expenditure for the administration. This is also wants to tackle. This "must allocate" a legal person holding a vehicle an "E-mail Vial" in which the fines will be notified. They may also have one of these addresses individuals who request it. The remaining drivers will continue to receive notices through the post office, but only once. It also created an online "bulletin board edictal of sanctions" which are issued fines of which has not been possible otherwise. Are now included in the official gazettes, which charge by inserting these warnings.
The deadlines for filing claims remain, but traffic Express aims to encourage payment, and this has set a deadline of 15 days during which the accused will have a discount of 40% of the amount of the penalty. Currently, the time required to receive prompt payment is 30 days, with a reduction of 30%. In cases where the offender pays neither this nor the claims procedure shall be terminated within a month and the sanction shall be final.
The draft also addresses the amount of fines. The mild, punishable by up to 90 euros, to spend 100; the grave, which accounted for between 91 and 300 euros, 200; and very serious, between 301 and 600 euros, 500 euros will. In addition, economic punishment may be increased up to 30% "by the existence of circumstances such as the potential danger created." In the case of excess speed, the penalty will depend on the miles on those exceeding the speed limit.
The increase in the number of complaints for which there was for and identifies the driver has been a handicap for the DGT, which now seeks to avoid the tricks used by motorists stricter punishment for the owner of the vehicle he was driving who does not communicate reliably in the moment in which the offense was committed. It is proposed in these cases the suspension of the registration certificate for one month.
The postal and publication of the allegations in the official gazettes are two major sources of expenditure for the administration. This is also wants to tackle. This "must allocate" a legal person holding a vehicle an "E-mail Vial" in which the fines will be notified. They may also have one of these addresses individuals who request it. The remaining drivers will continue to receive notices through the post office, but only once. It also created an online "bulletin board edictal of sanctions" which are issued fines of which has not been possible otherwise. Are now included in the official gazettes, which charge by inserting these warnings.
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