Disney Interactive’s latest financial results aren’t so hot having posted a loss of $58 million for the quarter ending June 29. That’s even worse than the $42 million loss the company experienced in the 2012 April-June quarter. Revenues are also down, dropping 7 percent to $183 million.

While Japanese mobile business lifted the company somewhat, it wasn’t enough to make up for negative impacts such as lower console game sales.

Disney Interactive was Disney’s only business branch to have posted a loss this past quarter.

Things may begin to look up for Disney starting this month. Disney Infinity will finally make it out to market, and it’s something that Disney CEO Bob Iger is encouraged by and proud of.

“We are also looking forward to the launch of Disney Infinity on August 18. We have showcased Infinity to a number of audiences and we are very encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive response we are getting across the board from retailers, reviewers, and consumers alike. And we are also very proud of the several best of awards that Disney Infinity earned at this year’s E3.”

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Splinter Cell: Blacklist – Isaac Briggs video

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Nintendo still selling Wii U at a loss

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Nintendo started selling Wii U consoles at a loss when the system launched late last year. Unfortunately for the company, nothing has changed. A Nintendo representative has confirmed that Wii U is still being sold at a loss. That’s one of a few reasons as to why Nintendo is likely tentative to bring about a price drop.

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Wii Fit U dated for Japan

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One more tidbit from today’s Nintendo Direct to go over. In Japan, Wii Fit U is slated for October 31. The title will be out in December overseas.

Ubisoft to develop and publish games based on Hasbro brands

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Ubisoft announced today that it will develop and publish games based on Hasbro brands. Monopoly, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Risk, Battleship, and Cranium are among the IPs Ubisoft will bring to current-gen and next-gen consoles.

Hasbro senior vice president and general manager of digital gaming and corporate development Mark Blecher said:

“We look forward to collaborating with Ubisoft to offer consumers innovative new ways to experience their favorite gaming brands. Ubisoft’s leadership and expertise in the console gaming space will help support Hasbro’s strategy of bringing consumers engaging play experiences with our brands across multiple platforms.”

Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Ubisoft, added:

“Hasbro makes games that we all know and love, and we’re thrilled to be able to work with them to create video game experiences based on some of their most popular brands.”

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Shadow of the Eternals concept art trailer

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Squids Odyssey – screenshots, official announcement, also confirmed for 3DS

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