Tag Archives: Hirokazu Hamamura
Mon, Apr 18, 2011 | 20:52 BST
Japan quake cost games trade $89m, says Enterbrain
Following a number of projects being delayed or cancelled in the aftermath of the recent Japanese earthquake, Enterbrain’s CEO Hirokazu Hamamura has estimated that financial cost to the country’s videogame industry is in the region of $89 million.
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Posted in: Financials, Japan, Retail, Trade
Tags: enterbrain, Hirokazu Hamamura, sales
Tue, Jul 22, 2008 | 15:22 BST
Famitsu boss: PS3′s Japanese problems are being resolved
Famitsu boss Hirokazu Hamamura has told MCV that he believes issues strangling PS3′s development in Japan are being eradicated, although a price cut is needed this year to boost sales.
“The PS3’s penetration pace has been slower than I expected,” he said. “Its higher price tag and software development difficulties have been major causes for stalling the growth of its installed base. However, these problems are gradually being resolved.
“If the console gets another price cut by the year-end shopping season, I believe its penetration pace will become accelerated.”
A price cut in Europe would be great as well, Sony. Sony?
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Posted in: Japan, PS3, Sony, Trade
Tags: enterbrain, famitsu, Hirokazu Hamamura
Xbox One: pre-owned game activation to cost around £35 – report