Don’t judge consoles by launch software, says Harrison
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, June 30, 2007
Sony’s Phil Harrison has warned that it’s “dangerous” to make predictions about the success of a console based on the software released for it at launch.
Panellists announced for Develop quiz show
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, June 30, 2007
This year’s guest panelists have been announced for Never Mind the Polygons, a lively panel and game show discussion of development issues held during the Develop conference.
Acclaim to offer disk versions of online games
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, June 30, 2007
Acclaim Games is partnering with SwiftCD.com to offer physical delivery of Acclaim’s multiplayer online games which were previously available only via download.
German officials demand Darkness changes
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, June 30, 2007
Officials in Germany have demanded that 2K Games make changes to their game The Darkness before it can be released in their country.
Game Scoop! Ep. 40
IGN :: Saturday, June 30, 2007
A musical salute to Super Rub-a-Dub.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma Review
IGN :: Saturday, June 30, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)Ryu slices and dices his way onto the PlayStation 3. Find out if he survives the journey.
Game of the Month: June 2007
IGN :: Saturday, June 30, 2007
It was a close race in one of the PS3’s best months so far.
Rainbow Six Vegas Black Edition Map Pack Update
Team Xbox :: Saturday, June 30, 2007
Today we have learned that Ubisoft’s original intent was to release the Black Edition pack for FREE later this month.
EXCLUSIVE Final HalfLife 2 Orange Box Art
Team Xbox :: Saturday, June 30, 2007
Remember that ugly Orange Box cover? Well, it wasn’t the final design. We have the final box art for the Xbox 360 version of the Orange Box.
New Condemned 2 Bloodshot Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Saturday, June 30, 2007
Don’t watch these before going to bed…
Medal of Honor Airborne Go Anywhere Trailer
Team Xbox :: Saturday, June 30, 2007
Once you jump out of the c47 in Medal of Honor Airborne, you can land anywhere!
HalfLife 2 The Orange Box E3 Montage
Team Xbox :: Saturday, June 30, 2007
Take a look at gameplay from each other games including HalfLife 2 Episode Two, Team Fortress 2 and Portal in HD!
All Pro Football 2K8 Trailer
Team Xbox :: Saturday, June 30, 2007
Imagine Rice, Unitas, Butkus, and Singletary. In their prime, on the samefield, or maybe even the same team. Now imagine the best gridiron game coming back for more. Imagine Football Resurrected. This is All Pro Football 2K8.
Eternal Sonata Trailer
Team Xbox :: Saturday, June 30, 2007
The trailer highlights the game’s unique action/RPG combat system, and introduces gamers to a world where the visuals are as vibrant and detailed as the moving storyline.
Urnot Wrex in Mass Effect
Xbox 360 Games :: Saturday, June 30, 2007
The Mass Effect official web site has been updated to shed a bit more light on the Krogan’s background and their history in the galaxy.
The Darkness Xbox 360 Review
Tweak Town :: Friday, June 29, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of The Darkness for the Xbox 360. Combining unique gameplay with an interesting storyline, this is one game any FPS fan should check out.
Infernal PC Game Review
Gamepyre :: Friday, June 29, 2007
This game can be run just fine on a mid range system, but you’d miss out on the graphics. Unfortunately, the graphics are a bulk of what this game has going for it. This game looks every bit as good as games like Rainbow Six Vegas, but that’s just to trick you. Past the pretty wrapper you find out what this game really is, and that is just an incredibly repetitive shooter with a pretty lame gimmick. Don’t get me wrong, the ability to take people’s souls into yourself to gain your evil power is pretty cool, but being forced to do it to a room of fallen enemies can get boring as hell. I really wanted to enjoy this title going into it, and I tried very hard to, but for someone like me, graphics do not make the game. I need a game with a solid gameplay concept, and usually a good story to go along with it.
Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix (PC) preview
YouGamers :: Friday, June 29, 2007
“Order of the Phoenix is graphically capable. The soft shadows and world lighting add to the atmosphere, and each spell has a unique effect. Odd, though, was the dearth of resolution options. Aside from the lowly 640×480, common PC resolutions such as 1024×768 and 1280×1024 are omitted. In their place are four common widescreen HDTV resolutions such as 1280×768. Can’t the PC get a little love with an Xbox 360-to-PC port?”
Saling The World: Zelda, More Brain Training Top DS Charts
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, June 29, 2007
This week’s Saling The World sales charts feature strong debuts for the DS’ Zelda no Densetsu: Mugen no Sunadokei and More Brain Training from Dr. Kawashima, while Lumines receives an unexpected worldwide boost in popularity thanks to a related PSP hardware exploit.
Ubisoft pulls DS game over offensive content
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Ubisoft is pulling DS game Mind Quiz off the market due to comments in the game which have been labelled as offensive.
Sony updates PSP firmware to combat hackers
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Sony has updated PlayStation Portable firmware to version 3.51 after hackers found a way to bypass security in its most recent update and downgrade firmware.
Capcom “actively pursuing” overseas acquisitions
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Capcom has revealed that as part of its expansion plans outside of Japan, it is currently “actively pursuing” partnerships and acquisitions.
Electronic Arts’ UK market share doubled nearest rival in ’06
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Electronic Arts’ market share in the UK was almost 21 per cent in 2006, more than double that of nearest competitor THQ, according to official Chart Track data.
Warner delays dual-format HD disc
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Warner Home Video is said to be pushing back the release of its Total HD dual-format disc until next year, according to VideoBusiness.com.
Sony: PlayStation 3 outselling Wii and 360 in Australia
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Michael Ephraim of Sony Computer Entertainment Australia has said that the PlayStation 3 has been outselling the Wii and Xbox 360 in the region almost every week since launch.
Rockstar “proud” of Manhunt 2
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 29, 2007
In a message of thanks issued to its supporters, Rockstar has defended controversial title Manhunt 2 and argued that games should be judged in the same way as other forms of media.
More DS units sold in Japan than all other hardware combined
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Media Create has released hardware sales figures for the week ending June 24, revealing that the Nintendo DS is still far and away the best selling games system in Japan.
In-game ads can be “double-edged sword”, says analyst
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Following up on his report forecasting game advertising to exceed USD 2 billion by 2012, Yuanzhe Cai spoke to GamesIndustryabout the potential consumer response to in-game advertising.
Few console owners using multimedia capabilities, says study
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 29, 2007
According to the Diffusion Group, while 80 per cent of US households own game consoles capable of DVD playback, only 30 per cent were aware of that fact and only 13 per cent of gamers are using them for that purpose.
Game advertising to exceed $2 billion by 2012 – report
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 29, 2007
A report from Parks Associates research and analysis forecasts that game advertising spending in the US will increase from USD 370 million in 2006 to over USB 2 billion by the year 2012.
Nearly 40,000 Americans working in game industry, says new study
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 29, 2007
A new study from the CMP Game Group has determined that there are more than 39,700 professionals developing or publishing games across the US and 8,100 within Canada.
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune UK Preview
IGN :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune (PS3)We get some rough and tumble in the jungle with Naughty Dog’s beard-y Lara.
Go! Puzzle Review
IGN :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Go! Puzzle (PS3)Swizzle vs. Scraper — Fight!
Heavenly Sword Developer Diary
IGN :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Heavenly Sword (PS3)Producer Mat Hart kicks off the official Ninja Theory Heavenly Sword blog.
NBA Live 08: Own the Paint
IGN :: Friday, June 29, 2007
NBA Live 08 (PS3)Bodies will be bang this fall.
Civ Revolution Trailer
IGN :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Civilization Revolution (PS3)Get your first look at the console Civilization title.
Civilization Revolution Artwork
IGN :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Civilization Revolution (PS3)Get a feel for the game’s style.
Consoles, Handhelds Become Civilized
IGN :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Civilization Revolution (PS3)Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution is the game he’s “always wanted to make.”
Pre-E3 2007: Condemned 2 Developer Interview
IGN :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Condemned 2: Bloodshot (PS3)Monolith tells us what to expect at the big show and beyond.
PS3 Firmware Upgraded
IGN :: Friday, June 29, 2007
AVC playback gets a kick in the pants.
Super Stardust Returns to North America
IGN :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Super Stardust HD (PS3)The remake of the classic shooter is awaiting download from the PlayStation Store.
PSN Update (06.28.07)
IGN :: Friday, June 29, 2007
GTA trailer, Super Stardust HD and a Dynasty Warriors demo all on one day.
Madden NFL 08 Soundtrack Revealed
IGN :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Get ready to rock armchair quarterback style.
GTA IV: Looking for that Special Someone
IGN :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)We bust out the opinon baubles as Rockstar’s latest GTA IV trailer hits the ‘net.
Mass Effect Krogan Battle Master Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Concluding the series of Mass Effect Krogan profiles, we take a look at one of the most notorious Krogan, Urdnot Wrex.
Ace Combat 6 Fires of Liberation Dated
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
NAMCO BANDAI announced today the release date of its highly anticipated flight action title, Ace Combat 6 Fires of Liberation.
“Project Sylpheed” Briefing Engagement
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
We bring you a second “Project Sylpheed” Briefing, this time with the necessary data to engage the enemy.
Assassin’s Creed Box Art
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Ubisoft has released a box art for the UK version of Assassin’s Creed. This may end up being the box cover of the U.S. version.
Fans Submit More than 5,000 Ideas for FIFA 08
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
EA Sports FIFA Football fans have submitted more than 5,000 ideas and comments about the upcoming FIFA 08.
Sacred 2 Fallen Angel Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Sacred 2 Fallen Angel brings the fantasy world to life. Take a look at the latest Xbox 360 screens.
Left 4 Dead Confirmed for Xbox 360
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
In case there was any doubt, Valve confirmed to TeamXbox that Left 4 Dead is also coming to Xbox 360. Find out why we are so excited about this game.
NBA Live 08 TV Spots
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
These tv spots feature both EA basketball cover athletes, Gilbert Arenas for NBA Live 08, and the newly announced Kevin Durant, for NCAA March Madness 08.
2K Announces Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution is the first next generation game designed by world famous game designer Sid Meier.
Rise of the Argonauts Announced
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
In Rise of the Argonauts, gamers take the role of Jason as he battles alongside a handful of other iconic mythological heroes, including Hercules, Atalanta, Achilles and others.
Puzzle Quest Challenge of the Warlords Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Today we bring you some exclusive screenshots of D3 Publisher’s Puzzle Quest Challenge of the Warlords.
EA Announces Madden NFL 08 Music Soundtrack
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Electronic Arts unveiled today the music track listing for Madden NFL 08.
More Krogan Details for Mass Effect
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 29, 2007
The Mass Effect official web site has been updated to shed a bit more light on the Krogan’s background and their history in the galaxy.
Surf’s Up, Dude!
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 29, 2007
From its surf-intensive gameplay to its gorgeous presentation, we break down Ubisoft’s Surf’s Up game based on the Disney movie.
Blue Dragon Fan Site Kit Released
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 29, 2007
A fan site kit available for the Xbox 360 game Blue Dragon can be downloaded by gamers to help make their own Blue Dragon fan site.
Ultimate Fighting Championship Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Preview Ultimate Fighting Championship themes available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Tom Clancy’s EndWar Theme
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Preview the theme from Tom Clancy’s EndWar available now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Lumines Live! Gamer Pics
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Preview the gamer pictures from Lumines Live! available now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Lumines Live! Theme
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Preview the theme from Lumines Live! available now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Grand Theft Auto IV
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 29, 2007
All new theme from Liberty City.
Another New Round of Content On creators.xna.com
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 29, 2007
From the XNA Team (http://blogs.msdn.com/xna/archive/2007/06/28/another-new-round-of-content-on-creators-xna-com.aspx ) (FYI: MS owned blog): [QUOTE] We have another great round of content available for you on http://creators.xna.com for the month of June, including an all new mini game and more. Here is a full list of what’s new this month: Mini Game: * Pickture (http://creators.xna.com/Headlines/minigames/archive/2007/03/01/Pickture.aspx ) The goal in Pickture is to slide the puzzle chips until the picture is complete. However, there is a twist: on the more difficult settings, the board is two sided and puzzle chips can be flipped! Tutorials: * Authoring Particle Systems Using XML and the Content Pipeline (http://creators.xna.com/Headlines/tutorialscol1/archive/2007/06/28/Authoring-Particle-Systems-Using-XML-and-the-Content-Pipeline.aspx ) This tutorial teaches you how to extend the Particle 3D Sample so the particle systems are defined using XML files loaded with the Content Pipeline. * Collision Series 3: 2D Collision with Transformed Objects (http://creators.xna.com/Headlines/tutorialscol1/archive/2007/05/24/Collision-Series-3_3A00_–2D-Collision-with-Transformed-Objects.aspx ) This article details how to perform per-pixel collision detection on sprites with linear transformations such as rotation or scale. Samples: * Chasing and Evading (http://creators.xna.com/Headlines/developmentaspx/archive/2007/01/01/Chasing-and-Evading.aspx ) Featuring a cat, a mouse, and a tank, this sample demonstrates how to implement several simple behaviors for AI, including chasing, evading, and wandering. * Non-Realistic Rendering (http://creators.xna.com/Headlines/developmentaspx/archive/2007/01/01/Non_2D00_Realistic-Rendering.aspx ) This sample shows how to implement stylized, non-photorealistic rendering techniques, such as cartoon shading, edge detection, and a pencil sketch effect. * Picking with Triangle-Accuracy (http://creators.xna.com/Headlines/developmentaspx/archive/2007/01/01/Picking-with-Triangle_2D00_Accuracy.aspx ) This sample extends the Picking sample with a more accurate picking algorithm, which tests against individual triangles that make up a mesh. * Shader Series 3: Per-Pixel Lighting (http://creators.xna.com/Headlines/developmentaspx/archive/2007/01/01/Shader-Series-3_3A00_–Per_2D00_Pixel-Lighting.aspx ) This sample shows how to use a pixel shader to perform per-pixel lighting with specular highlights that shift depending on the viewer’s orientation. [/QUOTE] Full Story: XNA Team Blog (http://blogs.msdn.com/xna/archive/2007/06/28/another-new-round-of-content-on-creators-xna-com.aspx ) Official Site: creators.xna.com (http://creators.xna.com/ )
Repair specialist refuses to take further Xbox 360 consoles
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 29, 2007
From gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26211 ): [QUOTE] UK-based repairs specialist Micromart has told GamesIndustry.biz that it has had to refuse to service Xbox 360 consoles that display three red lights, dubbed the Red Ring of Death. “We were seeing about 30 a week before we pulled the plug on the service,” said Jeff Croft of Micromart. “We saw it over a period of several months and it was just getting worse. It began towards the end of last year. Once the twelve month warranty finished then we started to see more and more machines being sent in to be looked at. Micromart acts for individual retailers who send customer’s goods to the specialist. Croft says his company pulled the service after discovering problems with the motherboard, and that that repairing the console wasn’t financially feasible. Even after working on a number of machines, the company didn’t feel comfortable with the end result. Croft said the company had written to Microsoft to inform it of the problems encountered but had received no reply. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26211 )
Few console owners using multimedia capabilities, says study
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 29, 2007
From gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26221 ): [QUOTE] According to the Diffusion Group, while 80 per cent of US households own game consoles capable of DVD playback, only 30 per cent were aware of that fact and only 13 per cent of gamers are using them for that purpose. The Dallas-based research firm also found that, of the households who view movies on their game consoles, 74 per cent are watching physical DVDs and only 26 per cent are going online to purchase or rent a digital movie download. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26221 )
Warner Bro’s Total HD Format Delayed To 2008
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 29, 2007
From ign.com (http://gear.ign.com/articles/800/800477p1.html ): [QUOTE] Way back in January, shortly before CES, Warner Brothers announced it would premier a new disc technology for next-gen DVD players that would press HD-DVD material on one side and Blu-ray data on the other. The unique combo format, dubbed Total HD, was planned as a means of mitigating consumer fear in choosing one warring format over the other. The first titles on the new format were scheduled to begin appearing at retail this month. Warner Brothers has now announced that its Total HD discs will in fact not be making an appearance in 2007 at all. No details were provided as to why the delay was necessitated, though Warner is now apparently aiming for a launch in early 2008. [/QUOTE] Full Story: ign.com (http://gear.ign.com/articles/800/800477p1.html )
Blue Dragon Dated for US (28th August) and EU (24th August )
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 29, 2007
From the US press release (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/06/28/551708.aspx ): [QUOTE] Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the highly anticipated role-playing game (RPG) “Blue Dragon” will ship to retailers throughout North America on August 28 for the estimated retail price of $59.99. Rated “T” for “Teen,” “Blue Dragon” will usher in the next generation of RPG exclusively on the Xbox 360, with a combination of realistic environments, anime-styled characters, unique battles and a deep, compelling storyline. [/QUOTE] From the EU press release (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26201 ): [QUOTE] Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the highly anticipated role-playing game (RPG) “Blue Dragon” will go on sale throughout Europe on 24th August for the estimated retail price of ?44.99. Rated 12+ “Blue Dragon” will usher in the next generation of RPG exclusively on the Xbox 360, with a combination of realistic environments, anime-styled characters, unique battles and a deep, compelling storyline. [/QUOTE]
Grand Theft Auto IV Trailer 2
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 29, 2007
Here’s the 2nd trailer of Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox360 and PlayStation3 You can download a higher definition of the video on xbox.com (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/g/grandtheftautoiv/default.htm ) or on Xbox LIVE.
Sam and Max (Season 1) Review
Gaming Heaven :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Sam and Max: Hit the Road holds a special place in every adventurer’s heart. How could it not? Created by Steve Purcell, the dynamic duo’s insane adventure across the US of A was filled with black humour, out of this world puzzle solutions and some of the best conversations this side of an asylum’s walls. Considering the success the game had it took a surprisingly long time before a sequel was announced, let alone released. After a few years of uncertainty and publisher juggling the detective dog and manic rabbit pair finally saw the light of day in the form of Episode 1 of the 6 part Season 1 story arc. The series was originally exclusive to the online service GameTap and was recently added to Steam and will soon be available in stores as well. Because of that we decided to see what Season 1 can offer as a full-priced game.
The best Pc games of the 90s
Red & Blackness :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Today we bring up the best 10 games of the 90´s. All the way from games like Fallout to Sensible world of soccer.
Lost Planet Extreme Condition PC
Gamepyre :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition for the PC is most definitely worth a look, even if you’ve already played the Xbox360 version. Capcom chose the right game to port over to DirectX10 to get the DX10 games rolling, and chose one that will hopefully keep gamers going until the next DX10 games release here in the next few months. This is leaps and bounds better than the Halo 2 port that requires Windows Vista, but doesn’t even take advantage of DX10 at all. The demo is available on Steam and many other places on the internet, but I don’t feel it really does the game justice. For the $40 price tag, this game is probably the best value for your money you’re going to get as a shooter fan. Sure, this game isn’t realistic like other shooters, but does every game now have to try to obey the exact laws of physics or reality in order to be fun?
The Euro Vision: How In2Games will Wii-ify 360 and PS3
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
This week’s edition of Gamasutra’s ‘The Euro Vision’ column sees Jon Jordan in a swinging mood as he talks to Harry Holmwood of the UK’s In2Games about out Wii-ing the Wii by bringing its forthcoming motion sensing Fusion controller to PS3 and the Xbox 360.
New GTA IV trailer released
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Rockstar has released a second trailer for Grand Theft Auto IV which can be viewed on our sister site, Eurogamer TV.
Repair specialist refuses to take further Xbox 360 consoles
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
UK-based repairs specialist Micromart has told GamesIndustry.bizthat it has had to refuse to service Xbox 360 consoles that display three red lights.
Last chance to register early for Develop
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
There are just days a few days left to register early for this year’s Develop Conference & Expo and save 20 per cent off the price of all passes.
New Supreme Commander game coming in November
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
THQ has told our sister site, Eurogamer.net, that the next chapter in the Supreme Commander series is scheduled for release in November on Windows-based PCs.
Japanese charts: DS rides high once again
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
The latest software sales figures from Media Create have revealed that the DS is continuing to dominate in Japan, with more than two-thirds of the top 30 titles having been published for Nintendo’s handheld.
Japanese publishers increasing Nintendo support
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Namco Bandai, Sega of Japan and Capcom are all shifting their development support to Nintendo’s Wii and DS, according to a report on Variety Asia.
SCEA offers to settle lawsuit for $8.5 million
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment America has agreed to pay a USD 8.5 million settlement to employees who claim they are owed unpaid overtime.
Profits down in “difficult” year for HMV
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Profits at HMV were down by over half for the latest financial year, in what the company labelled a “difficult” period.
DIRT sells 500k copies in first week
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Codemasters has revealed that the recently released Colin McRae: DIRT sold 500,000 copies worldwide in its first week of release.
Manhunt 2 “not an image issue” for Nintendo, says Fils-Aime
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime has spoken out for the first time on the controversy surrounding Rockstar title Manhunt 2.
Not all movies make good games, warns Legendary Pictures exec
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Legendary Pictures chairman Thomas Tull has warned that it can be “dangerous” to assume games based on hit movies will automatically be a success.
Chimera Preps WorldwideTakeover
IGN :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3)Global servers for Resistance: Fall of Man go live on June 29.
Australian Game Charts
IGN :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
What made big sales last week? Hint: Pokemon.
Reminder: New GTA IV Trailer Tomorrow
IGN :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)Juicy new footage is waiting in the wings.
Australia’s Eminence Symphony Orchestra Hits the World Stage
IGN :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
‘Destiny Reunion’ coming to USA, Japan, Sydney and Melbourne.
Stranglehold: Knee-Deep in Bullets
IGN :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
John Woo Presents Stranglehold (PS3)This is what it sounds like when doves cry for joy.
Video Head-to-Head: The Darkness
IGN :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Sony and Microsoft clash once again.
Stuntman: Ignition Multiplayer Hands-on
IGN :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Stuntman: Ignition (PS3)Our first look at the online action.
Soldier of Fortune Returning to Active Duty
IGN :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Ready to shoot some more legs off?
Pre-E3 2007: Argonauts Video Commentary
IGN :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Rise of the Argonauts (PS3)12 minutes of commentary with Liquid Entertainment’s Ed Del Castillo.
Pre-E3 2007: Rise of the Argonauts
IGN :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Rise of the Argonauts (PS3)Rotting sterns are the least of Jason’s worries.
The Bigs Plays Ball
IGN :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
The Bigs (PS3)Someone call the Commissioner: it’s baseball on steroids.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas Review
IGN :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas (PS3)Sin City finally hits the PlayStation 3. Find out if it’s been a trip worth waiting for.
Kane and Lynch Hands-on
IGN :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (PS3)Dead men do tell tales.
Nintendo’s WiiWare Paves the Way for Fresh Games, Cool Consumer Experiences
Nintendo News :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
One Game Can Still Make a Difference
Harry Potter Makes Magic on Wii
Nintendo News :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Behind the scenes of the latest Harry Potter…
GTA IV Looking for That Special Someone Trailer
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
We bring you the second highdefinition trailer from Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV along with five new screenshots!
Halo 3 Legendary Edition Spartan Helmet on Sale on eBay
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
The Spartan helmet case that comes with The Halo 3 Legendary Edition has made its way onto eBay. Find out how much its seller is asking for.
Grand Theft Auto IV Theme and Picture Pack Available
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
No we can’t post the new trailer just yet, but you can download a new GTA 4 theme and picture pack for your Xbox Live Dashboard.
Blue Dragon Lifts Its Wings and Flies to U.S. Shores
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Microsoft announced today the release date for the highly anticipated roleplaying game Blue Dragon.
Ignition Announces President of U.S. Operations
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Ignition Entertainment announced today that its board of directors has appointed Ajay Chadha as President of Ignition’s USA operations.
Online Retailer Charged for Selling Pirated Games
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
The Entertainment Software Association applauded today the San Diego County District Attorneys Office for their recent raid and arrest of a major retail video game pirate in the San Diego area.
CGS Kicks Off Inaugural League Season at EA Studios
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Official games for the CGS 2007 season are played on both the PC and Xbox 360 game platforms and include FIFA 2007 (PC), CounterStrike Source, Dead or Alive4 and Project Gotham Racing 3.
TeamXbox Launches Game Guides
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
We are going to help you finish all Xbox 360 games and get every achievement.
DiRT Sales Top 500,000 in First Week
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Codemasters announced today that week one sales of the game have surpassed 500K copies globally, and the playable demos for the Xbox 360 and the PC have been downloaded over 500K times worldwide.
Two New Grand Theft Auto IV Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
In anticipation for tomorrow’s new Grand Theft Auto IV Trailer “Looking for the Special Someone,” we bring you two new screenshots of the game
skate Controls Movie
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
The producer of skate shows the game’s controls.
Play N Trade National Guitar Hero II Champion
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
The first Play N Trade National Guitar Hero II Champion scored 584,024 points on Free Bird at the expert level. He won the championship title and grand prizes of a $1,000 instore gift card and an Xbox 360 Guitar Hero multiplayer bundle.
Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition Pictures
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
After you see these pictures, we guarantee you’ll get the Special Edition of Grand Theft Auto IV.
Universe at War to Offer CrossPlatform Play
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
SEGA announced today that Universe at War Earth Assault will support Microsofts Games for Windows Live system, making it the first thirdparty title to support Games for Windows Live and enable PC vs. Xbox 360 crossplatform gaming.
Jennifer Morrison Stars in Command & Conquer 3
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Catch our interview with actress Jennifer Morrison, one of the many Hollywood stars in Electronic Arts’ Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars.
Second GTA IV Trailer Coming
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
On Thursday, June 28 at 10 A.M Pacific Time, download Rockstar Games’ new Grand Theft Auto IV trailer, “Looking For That Special Someone,” on Xbox.com and in high definition on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and, of course, rockstargames.com/IV. `
Microsoft squares up to Nintendo
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
From mcvuk.com (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/27621/Microsoft-squares-up-to-Nintendo ): [QUOTE] While Xbox 360 continues to build momentum within the UK enthusiast gamer market, regional vice president of the EMEA home and entertainment division Chris Lewis has told MCV that invading Nintendo’s patch is vital in taking Xbox 360 to the next level. “Our drive is to appeal to a wider genre with more casual types of gaming,” he said. “Clearly we need to continue toward more casual-based gaming experiences, and more peripheral-based gaming experiences in front of the screen. “You’re going to hear more about that at E3. For 360 to appeal in the way we want it to and for us to achieve our aspirations, we need to be in the broader space as well as investing in the core element.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: mcvuk.com (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/27621/Microsoft-squares-up-to-Nintendo )
XNA GSE: Making your ‘Game in 60 Minutes’ work on the Xbox 360
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
From letskilldave.com (http://letskilldave.com/archive/2007/06/27/making-your-quot-game-in-60-minutes-quot-work-on-the-xbox-360.aspx ) (FYI: MS owned blog): [QUOTE] There are two important things missing from the Tutorial 4 video (“Make a Game in 60 Minutes”) (http://creators.xna.com/Headlines/tutorialscol1/archive/2007/01/15/Video-Tutorial-4_3A00_-Make-a-Game-in-60-Minutes.aspx ) on the XNA Creators Club Online website (http://creators.xna.com/ ).. The first was writing your code so that you can deploy the game to the Xbox 360. The second was using the keyboard instead of the Xbox 360 controller. In this post, I’m going to talk about fixing your game to deploy to the Xbox 360. [/QUOTE] Full Story: letskilldave.com (http://letskilldave.com/archive/2007/06/27/making-your-quot-game-in-60-minutes-quot-work-on-the-xbox-360.aspx )
Grand Theft Auto IV 2nd Trailer Coming Tomorrow 10am PST
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
From the press release (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/06/27/551674.aspx ): [QUOTE] On Thursday, June 28 at 10 am PST, gamers will be able to download Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto IV trailer, “Looking For That Special Someone,” on Xbox.com and in high definition on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and, of course, rockstargames.com/IV. This will be the second trailer for the highly anticipated title slated to release on October 16 in North America and October 19 in Europe on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The first trailer released in March, whetted the appetites of millions of gamers worldwide with the first peek at the epic title from Rockstar Games. The Grand Theft Auto IV trailer was one of the most downloaded trailers to date on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. To celebrate the release of the second trailer, Xbox 360 gamers will be able to download exclusive Grand Theft Auto IV theme and gamer pics from Xbox LIVE Marketplace. [/QUOTE]
Microsoft’s Early Talks XBLA Competitors, Lag Fixes
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
From gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=14468 ): [QUOTE] As part of today’s in-depth Gamasutra interview (http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/1496/xbox_lives_early_rising_chris_.php?page=1 ), Microsoft exec Chris Early has discussed the swift rise of the company’s Xbox Live Arcade, discussing ‘appropriation’ tactics by competing console download services, and commenting on multiplayer lag issues on XBLA. Firstly, when asked by Gamasutra whether there are “…things within the PlayStation Network and the Wii’s Virtual Console that have alerted you to gaps within the service”, Early was understated in his comment on competing digital download services, explaining: “Well, I know that we do our best to keep track of what’s going on, though I think we’re operating on a slightly different road-map – we know where we’re heading with the Live service, and we have a vision for what we’re delivering to customers and so far we’re staying pretty true to that. I think in some areas, we’re actually seeing reinforcement from some of what’s happening on the other services.” In another part of the interview, the issue of lag in multiplayer XBLA games such as Contra was raised, and Early commented in detail on what Microsoft was doing about this particular issue: “Lag occurs in many cases and in many games, whether it be an Arcade game or a retail game because of the way the game is developed and so forth. We do test fairly extensively and that’s why we’re not happy when something like that does happen. In Contra’s case, we’re actually working on fix, and there’s other games that have had lag problems at one stage or another that we’re working on fixes for.” He continued: “We try to find as many of those as possible before they get out to the consumer, but developers aren’t always happy when we pull the game out of cert on something because, in many cases, looking to launch as quickly as possible. Still, we want to deliver the best quality games that we can.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=14468 )
Penny-Arcade about Doritos Game Creation Contest
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Today the world famous Penny-Arcade (http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/06/25 ) released a new comic related to the Xbox 360. In this one Tycho and Gabe and make fun of new Xbox 360 Game Creation Contest sponsored by Doritos (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EElkkEuEuFJiUDXnmj.php ): (http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/06/25 ) click image for full view
A new look for Xbox.com
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
From majornelson.com (http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/06/25/a-new-look-for-xbox-com.aspx ) (FYI: MS owned blog): [QUOTE] The web team at Xbox has been busy working on a redesign for Xbox.com that has gone live today. While there are no new features in this update (it’s just a visual redesign) there are a couple of things worth mentioning: * A new look for all of the content pages. * Redesigned navigation * One click access to the My Xbox section (see the examples on Flickr) * New search function using LIVE search * A bunch of other little things to make it easier to use [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.xbox.com (http://www.xbox.com )
Microsoft now receiving 2500 broken 360s per day in UK alone?
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
From 360-gamer.com (http://www.360-gamer.com/news.asp?id=1143 ): [QUOTE] According to Lee Sherman (Gamertag, Toxic Daywalker), who sent us details of his horrible experience, his Xbox 360 had been sent to Prague for repair, which has extended the repair time considerably. Lee even claims that when he asked to speak to the repair centre direct, he was told this wasn’t possible because they don’t have phones… However, using a directory enquiry service he was able to obtain the number for the repair centre, where he was shocked to learn that his console was actually in Prague, not Havant as Microsoft customer service reps had claimed. Additionally, the call to the Havant repair centre revealed some other worrying stats: “A shocking statistic we found out though is that between 1,500 to 2,500 consoles get sent to Havant by three UPS lorries per day, to then be shipped to Prague for repair,” Lee told us, going on to add, “[We] phoned up Nora the [customer service] supervisor again, who then admitted my console was in Prague and hadn’t been looked at yet – she seemed amazed that we knew!” Comments from users on the Xbox.com forum reveal similar woes, and some have also discovered their consoles are indeed in repair centres outside of the UK: “I just spoke to the customer support people because my 360 has been gone since the 8th of June,” says forum user, LordBrown in a post dated 23rd of June. “Apparently because of the backlog in Havant they’re sending 360s to repair centres outside the UK! And that because of this Microsoft are legally allowed an additional ten days to get your 360 back to you.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: 360-gamer.com (http://www.360-gamer.com/news.asp?id=1143 )
Microsoft justifies Xbox Live costs
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
From gamepro.com (http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=118488 ): [QUOTE] A recent podcast has the Gamerscore crew expounding the virtues of Xbox Live, particularly by defending its $50 a year price tag. “There are bandwidth costs, there are things that go above and beyond”, said Chris Paladino of the Xbox Community Team. “I think it goes back to this unified system. We have to have voice communication, text communication, now we’re doing cross-platform. There’s Marketplace, there are demos, and all these things don’t just mystically hover around that you can pull them out of the ether.” Microsoft PR manager Michael Wolf later appended Paladino’s statements by emphasizing that, as a Live customer, “you get what you pay for” with the service’s myriad of options. And in Wolf’s estimation, the customer satisfaction numbers for Microsoft’s Live service have been “through the roof”. But, as a means of comparison, Wolf also equated it to other services one might pay for outside the realm of gaming. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamepro.com (http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=118488 ) | gamerscoreblog.com (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/06/22/551582.aspx )
Gears of War Ad Gets Silver Lion at Cannes
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Epic Games’ Gears of War “Mad World” TV-Spot received a Silver Lion (http://www.canneslionslive.com/film/win_3_4_01002.htm ) over at the Cannes Festival in the category “Best Use of Music”. The advertising agency responsible for this commercial is the McCANN WORLDGROUP from San Francisco. At was already announced earlier (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EElkFlZAFkhTuGDIWJ.php ) that Blue Dragon won a Gold Lion for the Blue Dragon ‘Big Shadow’ outdoor advertising. You probably all saw the Gears of War commercial tons of times already either on TV, the cinemas or on the internet … but in case you lived on another planet or just want to see it again, here it is … Official Site: www.canneslionslive.com (http://www.canneslionslive.com/film/win_3_4_01002.htm )
Team Xtender Releases Pictures of White360 HDMI Cable and 1080p VGA box
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 28, 2007
From Team Xtender (http://www.teamxtender.com/ ): [QUOTE] * XCM White 360 HDMI 1080 P Cable Concept PIC! This is concept picture of the XCM white 360 HDMI 1080P cable (the final design may differ from this picture). With its sleek design retractable nature, and TRUE DIGITAL OUTPUT. Team-xtender is again at the front of game accessories innovation. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/xcm-hdmi-cable/XCM_White_360_HDMI_1080P_cable.jpg ) * XCM 1090p VGA BOX launch We are proud to launch the XCM 1080p VGA box. Attached is the picture of the actual product. Constructed in top quality ABS and high quality electronics, this is a “must” have for your high definition gaming entertainment. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/xcm-hdmi-cable/XCM_1080P_VGA_BOX.jpg )[/QUOTE] Official Site: www.teamxtender.com (http://www.teamxtender.com/ )
Penny Arcade Expo ’07 Triples Amount of Game Exhibits
Penny Arcade Expo :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Headliners include Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony and Ubisoft
Wii Game-Creation Software
Nintendo :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Game-creation service launched to allow developers to sell their games via the Wii Shop Channel.
The BIGS is Now Available
2K Sports :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Along with fantastic pitching, batting, and fielding animations The BIGS features an all new turbo and power-up system that adds a unique level of strategy to baseball video games.
Steve Purcell and Telltale Celebrate Twenty Years of Sam & Max
Telltale Games :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
in’ the Highway to be reissued for the first time in over a decade
SBK-07 Superbike World Championship PS2 Review
Tweak Town :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of SBK-07: Superbike World Championship for the PS2. Whether you’re interested in arcade or simulation bike racing, SBK-07 could be just what you’re after.
Critical Reception: Codemasters’ DiRT
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to DiRT, Codemasters’ arcade-style rally racer that critics describe as “one of the finest driving-centric titles to hit the still-new 360 world.”
Nintendo announces Wii Software
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Nintendo is inviting developers large and small to produce new downloadable games to be sold through the Wii Shop Channel.
Conspiracy to publish 9 Wii exclusives in US
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Conspiracy Entertainment will publish nine Wii-exclusive titles in the US, all from developer Data Design Interactive.
Double Fusion partners with Gala-Net and NHN for in-game ads
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Double Fusion has struck a deal to supply advertising, sponsorship opportunities and in-game item sales with NHN USA and Gala-Net.
Sony Online Entertainment to publish Pirates MMO
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Sony Online Entertainment has signed Flying Lab’s MMO Pirates of the Burning Sea to its Platform Publishing label.
Nintendo set to unveil new WiiWare initiative
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Nintendo is set to reveal details of its WiiWare downloadable games initiative later today, according to Newsweek games blog Level Up.
Funcom secures $30 million funding
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
MMO developer Funcom has secured a further USD 30 million in funding.
GAME adopts GDI’s on-demand PC service
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The GAME Group is backing Game Domain International’s ambitious new PC download venture, as it uses the on-demand service to offer titles via the retailer’s website.
Burnout advert branded “irresponsible” by ASA
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Advertising Standards Authority has branded a poster for Electronic Arts title Burnout Dominator as “irresponsible” following complaints from members of the public.
Bioware, Stormfront to keynote Leadership Forum
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The International Games Developers Association is readying the first Leadership Forum, designed to focus on game production and management.
Games can be art, says Barker
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Addressing the second annual Hollywood and Games Summit, novelist and director Clive Barker has joined the debate over whether or not videogames can be considered an art form.
Turning Point Composes Itself
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (PS3)Call of Duty composer signs up for Codemasters’ alternate-reality WWII shooter.
Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition Contents Revealed
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition (PS3)One of the nicest Special Editions we’ve seen in a while.
TimeShift Multiplayer Details
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
TimeShift (PS3)Customisation, play modes and implementing time control in multiplayer.
The Weapons of Madden 08
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Madden NFL 08 (PS3)Your players just got much more deadly on the gridiron.
The Darkness Review
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Darkness (PS3)With great power comes great brutality.
IGN is AFK Podcast: Controversial Games
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
What’s all the fuss about?
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars’ AI Combatants
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (PS3)id Software’s John Dean talks bots, strategies, and statistics.
The Bigs Review
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Bigs (PS3)How well does 2K Sports’ arcade baseball title swing for the fences?
The Bourne Announcement
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Bourne Conspiracy (PS3)Take control of the “malfunctioning weapon.”
The Bigs – See Bigs Run
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Bigs (PS3)2K Sports’ The Bigs gets the video gallery treatment.
Harry Potter Appears at Retail
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (PS3)Fantasy fans are called to Order.
Transformers: The Game Review
IGN :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Transformers: The Game (PS3)Less than meets the eye.
Mad Tracks Gets Encore Expansion Pack
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The Encore Expansion Pack doubles the challenges and extends the fun of Mad Tracks by offering nine additional nailbiting races and six actionpacked mini games.
College Hoops 2K8 Cover Athlete Announced
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
2K Sports announced today the cover athlete and official spokesman for College Hoops 2K8.
2K Sports Announces The BIGS Now Available
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
2K Sports announced today that The BIGS is now available in stores across North America.
Turning Point Fall of Liberty Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Today we bring you a handful of fresh images of Codemaster’s Turning Point Fall of Liberty.
Hitman Movie Trailer
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
You don’t have to go to see Die Hard 4.0 to watch the first teaser trailer of the Hitman film.
Overlord Ships to Stores
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Codemasters announced today that Overlord has shipped to retail outlets nationwide.
THQ Ships Ratatouille
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Ratatouille marks THQ’s most comprehensive, simultaneous crossplatform game release to date, with the video game slated for release across 11 different systems.
NCAA March Madness 08 Cover Athlete Announced
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Electronic Arts announced today EA SPORTS NCAA March Madness 08 while revealing the cover athlete of the game.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Game Ships
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix videogame has shipped.
2K Announces The Darkness Now Available
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
2K announced today that The Darkness is now available in North America for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Sierra Announces Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Conspiracy
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
This is Jason Bourne, the toughest target that we have ever tracked. He is really good at staying alive and trying to kill him and failing… just pisses him off.
Ten Steps to Success as an Evil Overlord
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
We provide ten handy tips and tricks to put you on the path of infamy in Overlord.
More Play with Lumines Live! Add-On Packs
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
These add-on packs add new themes, music, and play to Lumines Live!
ThreadSpace: Hyperbol “Stress Test” Now Open on Steam
Valve Software :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Iocaine Studios is looking for a few (5,000, actually) gamers to help “Stress Test” its debut action-strategy game, ThreadSpace: Hyperbol, slated for release on Steam in the next few weeks.
Sony Online to Publish Pirates of the Burning Sea
Sony Online Entertainment :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Hotly anticipated MMO game developed by Flying Lab Software features high seas action and swashbuckling adventure.
Mameroom Designs Ultimate Arcade II with Tankstick Arcade Cabinet Review
I4U :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
“My test sample was the Ultimate Arcade II with the Tankstick base. Fit, finish and build quality are top notch and if you ever wanted your own upright arcade game in your home this is the review for you. Having bought several pieces of assembly required furniture over the years; I normally expect to see at least one piece damaged in shipping. Mameroom Designs packed these boxes extremely well; the other assembly required furniture makers could learn a thing or three from these guys. All sides of the box were padded with half inch thick foam, and these guys even used small, cut strips of foam between the pieces that touch each other on the interior of the box.”
DDR-3 Gaming Performance Analysis
Tweak Town :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
“DDR-3 makes the decision even harder as it carries an extreme cost at the moment but do those dollars actually translate into extreme gaming performance? Technically speaking, in pure megabytes per second, it is fast, thanks to the attainable speeds 1500MHz double data rate and beyond which can be achieved, without too much effort. However, the big issue with DDR-3 memory right now is the fact that its latency is high, much higher comparatively to more finely tuned DDR-2.
What does this all really mean for the gamer, though? Are we going to be pushing an extra 1FPS? Maybe 10? It all remains to be seen.”
Number of GameStop stores outside US tops 1000
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Specialist retailer GameStop has announce that it now owns more than 4800 stores around the globe, with over 1000 of those located outside the US.
High Moon developing Bourne title for Sierra
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Sierra Entertainment has revealed that High Moon Studios is currently developing Robert Ludlum’s Bourne Conspiracy for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
UK Charts: Forza celebrates third week at No.1
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Sales of Microsoft’s Forza Motorsport 2 may have dropped by 46 per cent, but the title is still top of the UK All Formats charts for the third week running.
Vista games cracked to run on XP
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Shadowrun and Halo 2 – the first champions of Windows Vista gaming – have already been cracked by ‘warez’ and hacking groups, with patches enabling both to function on Windows XP available.
IGA signs deals with three new partners
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
In-game advertising firm IGA Worldwide has signed new deals with three games companies to present ads in their titles.
Copycat game design is damaging casual market – PopCap
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Too many developers are making “cheap knock-offs” of successful games and holding back growth of the casual games market, according to Jason Kapalka, chief creative officer at PopCap Games.
Film industry can learn from games, says Moledina
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
On the eve of the Hollywood and Games Summit, GDC executive director Jamil Moledina told GamesIndustry.bizthat the film industry can learn from games.
Rockstar Builds GTA Excitement
IGN :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)How about a new piece of art to keep you going until the new trailer hits?
Assassin’s Creed Film Contest
IGN :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Assassin’s Creed (PS3)Create a six minute masterpiece about assassinations and win $10,000, plus a bunch of other stuff.
Pre-E3 2007: Skate – Three Hours Deep
IGN :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
skate (PS3)We explore the world of San Vanelona and only eat pavement a few hundred times.
IGN AU’s Top 5 PlayStation Network Games
IGN :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The must-buy and must-play games for download on PS3.
March Madness 08 Motion Capture Vid
IGN :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
NCAA March Madness 08 (PS3)Kevin Durant shows his skills.
Durant Catches March Madness
IGN :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
NCAA March Madness 08 (PS3)Freshman phenom becomes EA cover boy.
Podcast Beyond, Episode 1
IGN :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The IGN PlayStation Team discusses E3, exclusives and a crapload of reader mail, direct to your headphones.
Online Gaming Storms onto Wii with Pokémon Battle Revolution
Nintendo News :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Epic Franchise Reaches Several Firsts
Transformers The Game Ships to Stores
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The game allows players to experience the unstoppable power and massive scale of the Autobots and Decepticons in an epic battle for Earth.
Second Grand Theft Auto IV Trailer Coming This Week
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Just a reminder that the second teaser trailer for Rockstar’s GTA IV is heading our way later this week. Details inside!
Rainbow Six Vegas Gets Player’s Pack Black Edition
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
This pack includes 5 maps 3 new never before seen maps like Red Lotus and Wartown, a reduxed version of Streets, and a very special appearance by an original classic, “Presidio” from the awardwinning Rainbow Six 3.
Michael Giacchino to Score Turning Point Fall of Liberty
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Codemasters announced today that awardwinning film, television and interactive videogame composer Michael Giacchino is set to score the upcoming alternatereality WWII FPS Turning Point Fall of Liberty.
Midway Announces Voice Over Talent for Stranglehold
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Midway announced today the voice over talent line up found in this summer’s John Woo action blockbuster, Stranglehold.
Assassin’s Creed Film Competition
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Ubisoft and the Independent Film Channel (IFC) have announced the creation of a short film contest inspired by Assassins Creed.
Resident Evil Double Feature Collector’s Edition Set
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment resurrects cult classics Resident Evil and Resident Evil Apocalypse and unites them in a chilling double feature collectors edition set, slated to hit store shelves September 4.
World Cyber Games PanAmerican Championship Results
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The second annual World Cyber Games PanAmerican Championship wrapped up this past weekend, where North and South America’s best gamers battled for cash and prizes in Cancun, Mexico.
F.E.A.R. Title Update Control and Conquer All Map Pack
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Sierra released today a titleupdate for the Xbox 360 version of F.E.A.R. The update, which is available for free on Xbox Marketplace, unlocks two new game types called Control and Conquer All.
Shadowrun Rooster Teeth Video
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
In 1800MAGIC Episode 2 the adventure of this unfortunate Shadowrunner continues, as he does some soul searching about his place in the Shadowrun universe.
Transformers Boss Battle Starscream vs. Jazz
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The smallest and feistiest of the Autobots has to come face to face with Megatron’s secondincommand.
Bee Movie Game Teaser Trailer
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Bee Movie is a buzzworthy comedy that will change everything you think you know about bees.
Virtua Fighter 5 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of the Xbox 360 version of Virtua Fighter 5.
Classic Prince of Persia Tips
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
We brave the dangers of Prince of Persia Classic and survive with tips and tricks to help you leap, sprint, flip, and fight your way through this still-difficult masterpiece.
Genki Rockets Combats Global Warming with Downloadable Content
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Genki Rockets will perform at Live Earth, and donate a portion of the proceeds from the SOS Charity Pack Lumines Live downloadable content to combat global warming
Rainbow Six Vegas: Player’s Pack Black Edition
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The all-new Player’s Pack Black Edition includes five maps, with three new maps, a reduxed version of Streets, and a very special appearance by an original classic, Presidio from the award-winning Rainbow Six 3.
Cooking Mama: Cook Off (Wii) Review
Think Gaming :: Monday, June 25, 2007
“The Nintendo Wii was made to bring people together to have fun, not just gamers, everyone. Cooking Mama is the perfect game for a system like this because everyone has cooked something in their lifetime. In Cooking Mama you not only cook the food you prepare everything too. So that includes cutting vegetables, cracking eggs, and even skinning carrots! Read on and see if this is the perfect family game for you!”
Core 2 Duo E6750 Review
Hardware Secrets :: Monday, June 25, 2007
“We received from Intel a Core 2 Duo E6750 engineering sample, which is basically a Core 2 Duo E6700 with a 1,333 MHz FSB instead of 1,066 MHz. It will be launched later this summer together with several other Core 2 Duo models with the new 1,333 MHz FSB, and from the naming used on E6750 we can assume that Intel will use the number “50” on their model numbers to indicate the new external clock rate. Since we also had available a Core 2 Duo E6700 and a Core 2 Extreme QX6700 in our lab, we could make a terrific comparison between these three CPUs – as all three run internally at 2.66 GHz – to answer two basic questions: By how much the new 1,333 MHz FSB will improve PC performance? What is better, a quad-core CPU with 1,066 MHz FSB or a dual-core CPU with 1,333 MHz FSB? Read on.”
Million Man LAN 6 Overview and Interview with Burden
LAN Addict :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Here at LAN Addict, we conjured up a last minute interview with Troy Schwartz, aka Burden, the head honcho, the organizer, brain, and master chief of Million Man LAN and LAN War. We focused our questions on how to help LAN Party Hosts and also provide some interesting insights into all that is LAN War!
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer Xbox 360 Review
Tweak Town :: Monday, June 25, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review for Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer. While a few recent movie based game releases have helped to improve the image of Hollywood inspired gaming, unfortunately the same can’t be said for RotSS.
Colin McRae: DiRT (X360)
Gaming Heaven :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Having to choose between two great games is terribly difficult, especially when the choices are Forza Motorsport 2 and Colin McRae DiRT for Xbox 360. On one hand, Forza 2 offers a realistic simulation with over 300 licensed cars and plenty of customization options but on the other hand, Codemasters is finally bringing authentic rally racing to the next-generation consoles. Even as I put the pristine DVD in my Xbox 360, I couldn’t help but wonder if I had made the right choice reviewing this game … was sacrificing all those virtual Porsches and Ferraris worth it?
Release This: U.S. Sees Darkness, Europe Gets Brain Age Sequel
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Release This!” takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores, in a significant week that will bring The Darkness to the United States, and a sequel to the worldwide hit Brain Age to Europe – exclusive GamerMetrics anticipation stats inside.
ESRB clarifies position on age ratings for game trailers
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 25, 2007
The ESRB has clarified its position on age ratings for game trailers following reports that it has issued warning notices to two publishers.
Namco Bandai appoints Lelchuk as marketing VP
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Namco Bandai US has announced that Andrew Lelchuk has joined its senior management team in the role of executive vice president of sales and marketing.
Insomniac recognised as one of US’s “best companies”
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Insomniac Games, the company behind Ratchet & Clank and Resistance: Fall of Man, has been named in the list of the “50 Best Small & Medium Sized Companies to Work for in America.”
THQ titles available via digital distribution
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Direct2Drive has announced an agreement to digitally distribute PC games from THQ.
PS3 version of The Darkness delayed until July
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 25, 2007
2K Games has confirmed to our sister site, Eurogamer.net, that the PlayStation 3 version of The Darkness has been delayed until July in Europe.
Nintendo enters top ten of most valuable Japanese companies
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Nintendo has become one of the top ten most valuable Japanese companies, alongside household names such as Toyota, Canon and Honda.
Doctors dismiss ‘videogame addiction’ claim
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Leading doctors have stated that ‘videogame addiction’ is not to be recognised as a mental illness, or put in the same category as addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Kuju rebrands Sheffield studio
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Kuju has rebranded its Sheffield studio as Chemistry.
Take 2 “being burned by their past”
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 25, 2007
The ban in the UK and Ireland slapped on Take Two’s Manhunt 2, and its subsequent AO rating in North America, is a response to the company’s previous controversial content, according to one analyst.
Pre-E3 2007: Dark Sector Hands-on
IGN :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Dark Sector (PS3)It’s Resident Evil 4 meets Gears of War… seriously.
Doctors: Videogames Not Addictive
IGN :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Don’t worry: playing WoW for 48 hours straight while ignoring food, personal hygiene, and your girlfriend doesn’t mean you have a mental illness.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Review
IGN :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (PS3)Oh, oh, it’s magic — you know.
Australian ‘Games Week 2007’ in November
IGN :: Monday, June 25, 2007
“Set to be the largest and most influential video game industry event in the Asia Pacific region.”
Street Fighter II’ Turbo: Hyper Fighting Now Available on Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced
My Loyal Infernape Takes One for the Team
Nintendo News :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Perilous work for a primate.
SEGA Rally Revo Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
We have updated the SEGA Rally Revo image gallery with new screenshots of the game.
The Darkness Multiplayer Mode Trailer
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
We bring you a high definition trailer of the multiplayer mode found in The Darkness, a nextgeneration, firstperson action game developed by awardwinning developer of The Chronicles of Riddick, Starbreeze Studios.
Transformers The Game Video Interviews
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Today we bring you a couple of new video interviews featuring two of the film’s actors who are also taking on their role in the game.
Halo 3 Art
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
See what we found inside our Zune Halo 3 Collector Edition…
Call of Duty 4 Multiplayer Gameplay
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Check out the latest reveal of Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare’s first perk called Last Stand. HD video inside!
Kuju Announces “To End All Wars”
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
To End All Wars will be developed by Kujus Sheffield studio, which has been renamed Chemistry. This studio will specialize in creating games using Epics Unreal Engine technology.
Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays Carcassonne
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
The classic, wellknown European board game Carcassonne arrives on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 this Wednesday
XCM Brings 1080p HDMI to Standard Xbox 360
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
XCM’s 360 HDMI 1080p accessory will allow 1080p output on a regular white original Xbox 360.
Hour of Victory Available in Stores Now
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Midway Games announced today that Hour of Victory, the highlyanticipated World War II firstperson shooter now exclusively for Xbox 360, has shipped to retailers nationwide.
Dark Messiah Elements Announcement Trailer
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Watch the HD teaser trailer for Ubisoft’s Action/RPG, coming to the Xbox 360 as an exclusive with Dark Messiah of Might & Magic Elements.
Hail to the Chimp Announced
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Hail to the Chimp is an overthetop party game from Wideload Games, the company created by Alexander Seropian, the founder of Bungie.
Universe at War Earth Assault The Hierarchy
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
We bring you the first chapter in a complete look at the heroes youll get to play in SEGAs next RTS, Universe at War Earth Assault.
Armored Core 4 Xbox 360 Tournament on GameSpy Arena
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Test your deathmatch skills with the best Armored Core 4 players around and compete for an awesome Grand Prize!
NBA Live 08 Screenshots and GoTo Video
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Check out the latest images and a video of lead producer Brian Ullrich as he talks about GoTo moves.
Is Video Game Addiction a Psychiatric Disorder?
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
So thinks the American Medical Association. The organization is requesting the inclusion of such disorder in a widely used mental illness manual created and published by the American Psychiatric Association.
Lumines Live! Gets New Downloadable Packs
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 25, 2007
Is it getting hot out there?! Then cmon inside, chill and groove to the latest additional downloadable packs for Lumines Live!
Blogged Out: ‘Middle Earth Offline’
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, June 23, 2007
In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at the world of developer blogging with some views on failed gaming from a three part series on Sierra’s defunct Middle Earth MMO, and rising to LOLCode challenges.
PSP CPU power unlocked
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, June 23, 2007
SCEA has confirmed to GamesIndustry.bizthat PSP firmware update 3.5 removes the software restriction capping the CPU speed at 266 MHz.
Agreement reached on New York videogame bill
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, June 23, 2007
The New York state Senate and Assembly have reached an agreement on proposed legislation making it a felony to rent or sell videogames with mature themes to minors.
Industry lacks social responsibility, says Jack Straw
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, June 23, 2007
Jack Straw, the UK’s Leader of the House of Commons, has said that he does not see games developers and publishers taking responsibility for the content they produce.
The PS3 Games of Summer 2007
IGN :: Saturday, June 23, 2007
Forget sunscreen… rub these titles all over your body.
Hail To The Chimp Trailer
IGN :: Saturday, June 23, 2007
Hail To The Chimp (PS3)A handful of farm animals are stirring up quite the controversy.
SEGA Rally Revo HD Movies
IGN :: Saturday, June 23, 2007
SEGA Rally Revo (PS3)Get your first look at the vibrant racer.
Kane & Lynch Shots
IGN :: Saturday, June 23, 2007
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (PS3)A handful of new images straight from the PS3 version.
Something Other than F.E.A.R. 2
IGN :: Saturday, June 23, 2007
Monolith’s Paranormal Project 2 [untitled] (PS3)Monolith rejects more names for its frightening sequel.
Hail to the Chimp Swinging to PS3
IGN :: Saturday, June 23, 2007
Hail To The Chimp (PS3)We ain’t lion.
Madden 08 Blog: What is Next Gen Blocking?
IGN :: Saturday, June 23, 2007
Madden NFL 08 (PS3)The blockers go back to training camp for Madden NFL 08.
Hail to the Chimp Screenshots
IGN :: Saturday, June 23, 2007
Hail To The Chimp (PS3)Get your first look at some animal-on-animal action.
Warhawk Box Unveiled
IGN :: Saturday, June 23, 2007
Warhawk (PS3)Sony reveals the final packaging.
Rainbow Six Wins Gold in Vegas
IGN :: Saturday, June 23, 2007
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas (PS3)Viva Tom Clancy.
Konami Announces Contra 4 For Nintendo DS
Konami :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Explosive Action Series Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Unique Dual Screen Presentation, New Gameplay Elements and Cooperative Multiplayer Mayhem
Man Your Battle Stations! All-Time Action Greats Blast Onto Wii Virtual Console
Nintendo :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Mega Man and China Warrior join Europe’s selection.
Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire (Wii)
D3Publisher :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Control the aforementioned fiery beast using two-handed Wii controls.
Console Chipping & Piracy Raid (with confiscated pix)
Mindware :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Police, Trading Standards And Video Games Industry Team Up To Bag Video Games Console ‘Chipping’ Criminals
Armed Assault PC Review
Game Pyre :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Armed Assault is just the kind of game I’ve been waiting for. Technically speaking it’s not the sequel to the well-known Operation Flashpoint, but that is just a small technicality. This game is everything Operation Flashpoint was and more, much more. On a different note, I also want to point out that Armed Assault is a very complex military simulator, so unless you really dig that kind of action this game may seem overwhelming. Because of its diversity, some missions are very fast paced, while others (the stealth/sabotage ones) seem really slow, uneventful and tend to drag out way too much.
Saling The World: RE4 Wii Heads U.S., Japan Takes On Itadaki Street DS
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Saling The World” covers the top five sellers for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe, with this week’s charts featuring remarkable debut sales numbers for Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition in the United States and Itadaki Street DS in Japan.
DS storms ahead in Japanese hardware sales
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 22, 2007
The Nintendo DS continues to storm ahead of the competition in Japan, with sales of the dual-screen handheld leaving home consoles behind.
In brief: this week’s game announcements
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Sonic, EVE, Warhammer, Contra and more…
Rising Star signs co-publishing deal with Hudson Soft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Rising Star Games has inked a deal with Hudson Soft to bring seven titles to Europe.
Games spending to top music this year
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Global spending on videogames is set to outpace the music sector this year, according to new research by Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
Atari extends Namco Bandai deal
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Atari is to distribute two of Bandai Namco’s Xbox 360 titles in Europe.
Edinburgh has made a loss in the past, admits Deering
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Former SCEE president Chris Deering has revealed that the Edinburgh Interactive Festival has made a financial loss in previous years – but said the event now seems to be on an “even course”.
Take-Two shelves Manhunt 2
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Following bans on the sale of the game in the UK and Ireland, as well as a preliminary Adults Only rating in the US, Take-Two Interactive has temporarily shelved Manhunt 2.
Sony confirms 145 PS3 games for US before March
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Sony has promised PlayStation 3 owners that at least 145 titles are on the way to the US, which includes approximately 40 PSN titles and more than 105 boxed games.
MTV promotes Slusser to senior VP of games
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 22, 2007
MTV Networks’ Entertainment Group announced that they have promoted Jon Slusser to the position of senior vice president, Spike digital and video games.
Blog Topic of the Week: Ninja Gaiden
IGN :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)Who wants to be a ninja?
The Darkness: the Darklings go Berserk!
IGN :: Friday, June 22, 2007
The Darkness (PS3)Jackie Estacado’s inner demons reveal themselves one last time. Enter the Berserker…
NBA Live 08: Go-To Basketball
IGN :: Friday, June 22, 2007
NBA Live 08 (PS3)EA revitalizes Live with four new features that let you play like an NBA superstar.
NASCAR 08 Multiplayer Preview
IGN :: Friday, June 22, 2007
NASCAR 08 (PS3)A far cry from rum running.
Game Scoop! Podcast Ep. 39: Uh Oh, AO
IGN :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Manhunt 2 receives the kiss of death and we say goodbye to an old friend.
SEGA Rally Revo Screenshots
IGN :: Friday, June 22, 2007
SEGA Rally Revo (PS3)Get down and dirty with these latest images.
NCAA Football 08: Motivation
IGN :: Friday, June 22, 2007
NCAA Football 08 (PS3)Lead by example with the new motivation feature.
GRAW 2 Screenshots
IGN :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 (PS3)Ghost busters.
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames Trailer
IGN :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (PS3)Time to get paid.
Rock Band Guitar
IGN :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Rock Band (PS3)Check out the new controller from Harmonix.
Time for MotorStorm Time Attack
IGN :: Friday, June 22, 2007
MotorStorm (PS3)Sony celebrates Thursday with new PlayStation Store content.
Wii Adds Spice to Summer on Land, on Sea and in the Air
Nintendo News :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Theme Parks, Cruise Ships and Street Teams
Mass Effect The Rise and Fall of the Krogan
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Read everything about the Krogan’s tragic history and their waning foothold in the galaxy. New screenshots and 3D render inside.
“Project Sylpheed” Briefing History
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Before we get into the current battle at hand in Project Sylpheed, we must discuss the history of the conflict.
The TXB Car It’s a Chick Magnet
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Well, not really. Take a look at the first TeamXbox.com car as seen on Forza Motorsport 2. (Available for sale for only 1,000,000 Microsoft Points).
Video Games Live Announces DVD & CD Release
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Video Games Live announced today that they will be releasing a DVD & CD from their awardwinning sold out performances recorded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last year.
EA Tiburon Launches Free Fantasy Football Service
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Electronic Arts announced today that EA Tiburon has launched a free fantasy football service that will give sports fans a chance to live their dreams and get in the game like never before.
Infogrames Fiscal 20062007 Financial Results
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Infogrames has announced financial results for the 20062007 fiscal year.
Rock Band Fender Stratocaster Controller Pictures
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 22, 2007
We bring you the first pictures of the Rock Band game controller peripheral, which is modeled after the legendary Fender Stratocaster.
Overlord “The Forge” Trailer
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Want to know how to create weapons that can slay a troll king or armor that can stop a dragon’s breath? Find out how in the latest trailer from Codemasters’ Overlord “The Forge.”
World in Conflict Coming to Xbox 360
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Sierra Entertainment announced today that World in Conflict the upcoming actionstrategy game that blurs the line between traditional strategy gameplay and fastpaced shooters will be available for the Xbox 360. First screenshots inside.
Doritos and Microsoft Challenge Fans to Design Xbox Live Arcade Game for the Xbox 360
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 22, 2007
The two brands are challenging people in the United States to think of an idea that takes the spirit of the Doritos tortilla chips brand and brings it to life on the Xbox 360.
Lost Planet Multiplayer Map Pack #3 Available Now
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Capcom announced today that the multiplayer map pack #3 for Lost Planet Extreme Condition for Xbox 360 is now available for download on Xbox Live Marketplace.
The BIGS Has Gone Gold
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Gamers will experience spectacular plays their first time up to bat with the pickupandplay action of The BIGS.
DiRT: Hard Left, Over Hill, Hard Right, Finish Line
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Find out how to drive fast and stay in control in the rally racing game DiRT.
Doritos “Unlock Xbox” Contest Announced
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Together, Doritos and Xbox are challenging people in the United States to think of an idea that takes the spirit of Doritos tortilla chips and brings it to life as an Xbox 360 Arcade game.
Forza Motorsport 2 Prima Guide
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Two Prima Guide samples for Forza Motorsport 2 are available for download from Xbox.com.
Shadowrun Prima Guide
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 22, 2007
Two Prima Guide samples for Shadowrun are available for download from Xbox.com.
Rockstar Game’s Table Tennis Tournaments
Rockstar Games :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Leading Video Game Rental Service UltraGames101 & Rockstar Games Bring You Table Tennis Tournaments
Jackass: The Game: The Info
Red Mile Entertainment :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Gamers Wreak Virtual Havoc as Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and the Jackass Gang Bring Their Stunts to the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) System, PlayStation®2 System and Nintendo DS This Fall
“A New Light” Debuts On “Myst Online: Uru Live” June 23rd
GameTap :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
New Age and content to launch in latest episode
World In Conflict To Bring World War III To Xbox 360 This Autumn
Sierra Entertainment :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Action-Strategy Game from Massive Entertainment Coming to Xbox 360
Nyko Makes Life Easier For PLAYSTATION 3 Owners With Two New Peripherals
Nyko :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
BluWave Remote Control And ChargeBase Bring Enhanced Control and Charging Solutions To PS3
Japanese charts: 360 and PS3 return to top ten
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
After weeks of DS and Wii dominance, both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have managed to break back into the Japanese top ten, according to data from Media Create.
Stringer: “We’re making a comeback already”
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Sony chairman Howard Stringer believes the company is on the road to recovery and the success of PlayStation 3 is vital for future growth.
PS3, 360 offer “much the same” opportunities, says Sega Rally dev
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 afford developers “pretty much the same” opportunities at the moment, according to Sega Racing Studio boss Guy Wilday.
Entries invited for streamlined BAFTA awards
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
The British Academy is inviting entries for this year’s videogame BAFTA Awards, taking place October 23.
Valve updating Steam
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Valve has announced it will be updating its digital distribution platform, Steam, with new community features this summer.
India set for console boom
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
The console market in India is set to grow to USD 125.4 million by 2010, according to research by iSupppli.
Legacy issues formal apology to Bulger family
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Legacy Interactive has apologised to the family of James Bulger for featuring an image of the murdered toddler in PC title Law and Order: Double or Nothing.
Wii breaks Australian sales record
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
The Wii has sold over 100,000 units in Australia, with Nintendo claiming it has become the fast-selling console in the region.
Hirai promises 380 PS3 titles in coming year
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Kaz Hirai, president of Sony Computer Entertainment, has promised a total of 380 titles for release on the PlayStation 3 before next March.
Platform holders refuse to let Manhunt 2 appear on US consoles
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Sony and Nintendo have confirmed that Manhunt 2 will not be appearing on consoles in the US following the ESRB’s decision to give the game an Adults Only rating.
Sony to introduce new PS3 bundle in Japan
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Sony has announced plans to will release PlayStation 3 consoles bundled with a copy of Hot Shots Golf 5 in Japan this summer.
Manhunt 2 banned in Ireland
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Following the BBFC’s decision to prevent Manhunt 2 from going on sale in the UK, the controversial Rockstar title has also been banned in Ireland.
PSN Update (06.21.07)
IGN :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
MotorStorm’s oft delayed mode leads today’s update.
Super Stardust HD UK Review
IGN :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Super Stardust HD (PS3)Asteroids! Spaceships! The best game on PlayStation Network blasts its way to PS3.
The Darkness: Beware the Light Killer
IGN :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
The Darkness (PS3)Day three of IGN’s exclusive sneak peek at the Darklings reveals an electrifying demon who’s afraid of the light.
SEGA Rally Hands-on
IGN :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
SEGA Rally Revo (PS3)We test drive the latest SEGA Rally with SEGA Driving Studio’s Guy Wilday acting as co-driver.
380 PS3 Games by March 2008
IGN :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Sony promises 200 retail and 180 PlayStation Network games for release.
Australian Game Charts
IGN :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
The latest market figures for the well-informed gamer.
NHL 2K8 Screens
IGN :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
NHL 2K8 (PS3)Suit up and hit the ice.
Juiced 2 Hot Import Nights Teaser Trailer
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Get a quick taste of what’s to come from Juiced 2 Hot Import Nights.
FlatOut Ultimate Carnage Launch Trailer
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
To coincide with the games release in the UK, developer Bugbear Entertainment have produced a brand new, stunning one minute trailer consisting entirely of ingame footage!
Vampire Rain Brings Horror Online via Xbox LIVE
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Beginning July 3, gamers in North America will grab their flashlights and hide under the covers as Vampire Rain for Xbox 360 delivers unprecedented levels of horror and action.
Stranglehold Behind the Scenes Trailer in HD
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
This trailer features candid interviews with the product development team, insight into John Woo’s directorial involvement and a sneak peak into the sound booth with Chow Yun Fat during his voice over session.
Halo 3 ARG The Latest Happenings
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Since our last report, AdjutantReflex has been defeated by “a more powerful, more intelligent machine.” And the Society of the Ancients is distributing handouts in London, Chicago, Vancouver and San Francisco.
New SEGA Rally Screens + Info on Deformable Surfaces
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
One major innovation in the game which until now, no developer has managed to achieve straining even the considerable computing power available today is proper deformable track surfaces.
Rockstar Games Table Tennis Tournaments in Toronto
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
The Rockstar Games Table Tennis Tournaments will promote this Xbox 360 exclusive at various venues in the (GTA) Greater Toronto Area.
Mercenaries 2 Welcome to Venezuela Trailer
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Check out a brand new trailer showing off the highexplosive action of Mercenaries 2.
Bluray Disc Beating HD DVD…Thanks to the PS3
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
There are 1.5 million Bluray Disc players in the United States, and the PlayStation 3 represents more than 90% of that installed base. By comparison, the Xbox 360 accounts for half of the countrys 300,000 HD DVD players.
Call of Juarez: Wild West Survival Tactics
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
From whiskey bottles to headshots, we offer tips and tricks for surviving the Wild West in Ubisoft’s Call of Juarez.
NASCAR Driver A.J. Allmendinger Races on Xbox 360
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Catch our interview with NASCAR driver A.J. Allmendinger, who logs a lot of time off the track playing Xbox 360.
Music, Movies, Photos & TV
Xbox Hardware :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
With Xbox 360 and Windows Media Center
Play Forza Motorsport 2 with Wolfmother
Xbox Live :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Here’s your chance to leave skid marks all over the Australian trio in Forza Motorsport 2. On Saturday, June 23 pop Forza Motorsport 2 into your Xbox 360 and shoot a Friend Request to WolfmotherGWF.
Music, Movies, Photos & TV
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
With Xbox 360 and Windows Media Center
XNA GSE and Xbox 360’s added to Assembly 07 – Demo Scene
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
From XNA Blog (http://blogs.msdn.com/xna/archive/2007/06/20/xna-gse-and-xbox-360-s-added-to-assembly-07.aspx ) (FYI: MS owned blog): [QUOTE] XNA Game Studio Express and the Demo Scene (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_scene )? That’s right. We’ve partnered with the Assembly 07 (http://www.assembly.org/summer07/news/general/microsoft_assembly2007 ) conference organizers who are including Xbox 360s and XNA Game Studio Express for the first time in their demos and game development competition! A number of top Demo teams are hard at work developing their first Xbox 360 demos ever and we look forward to them being shared later this year at the Assembly Summer 07 conference. To find out more on the Demo Scene, Assembly and even the links to a few blogs from the participating Demo teams, head on over to Assembly’s site (http://www.assembly.org/summer07/news/general/microsoft_assembly2007 ) and check it out. [/QUOTE]
How soon will sales of Wii pass the Xbox 360?
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
From guardian.co.uk (http://technology.guardian.co.uk/weekly/story/0,,2107227,00.html ): [QUOTE] Within a few months, and certainly before Christmas, judging by two separate sources which have been keeping tabs on sales (as opposed to distribution) of the latest generation of consoles since the Xbox 360 came on the scene around Christmas 2005. So far, according to nexgenwars.com (http://www.nexgenwars.com/ ), the Xbox 360 has sold around 11m units, while the Wii has sold 7.7m and the Sony PlayStation 3 (launched at about the same time as the Wii) just 3.3m. A separate tab is being kept at VGChartz.com (http://www.vgchartz.com/ ), which has a different set of numbers – 10m for the Xbox 360, 8.17m for the Wii and 3.42m for the PS3. But the variations in figures are within the sorts of tolerance limits that makes it clear that while the Xbox 360 is performing modestly, the Wii is still flying off the shelves while the PS3 sits rather lumpenly upon them. That too comes while Nintendo is still struggling to meet demand: supplies go as soon as they reach shops, suggesting that the line on the graph above will take off even more quickly once Nintendo’s suppliers can ramp up their output. [/QUOTE] Full Story: guardian.co.uk (http://technology.guardian.co.uk/weekly/story/0,,2107227,00.html )
Microsoft: Soon to Be Your TV Manufacturer?
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
From ehomeupgrade.com (http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/entry/4003/microsoft_soon_to ): [QUOTE] This tidbit (http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/06/18/ap3829699.html ) went largely unnoticed yesterday, which I found strange. I saw the headline in today’s remainders of press-wire stuff and immediately it made me wonder what Microsoft could be up to. The article itself talks about the two companies working together to develop connected entertainment applications, and it seemed to hint that these may be focused on the Chinese market. Either way, I found the investment in a hardware company interesting and if I may, I’ll take a few stabs and potential larger meaning (http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/entry/4003/microsoft_soon_to ) (if there is indeed one). [/QUOTE] Full Story: ehomeupgrade.com (http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/entry/4003/microsoft_soon_to ) | forbes.com (http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/06/18/ap3829699.html )
Blue Dragon Campaign Wins Cannes Ad Award
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 21, 2007
From gamerscoreblog.com (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/06/20/551534.aspx ): [QUOTE] We don’t get into the nuts and bolts of marketing, especially when it comes to things like awards, but this one is pretty cool. We just learned that the Xbox team in Japan won a Gold Lion for the Blue Dragon ‘Big Shadow’ outdoor advertising (http://www.canneslionslive.com/outdoor/win_2_5_00271.htm ) at the Cannes Advertising Awards. This is one of the most prestigious award shows in advertising, so we’re pretty proud of the team’s creativity. (http://www.canneslionslive.com/outdoor/win_2_5_00271.htm )[/QUOTE] Full Story: gamerscoreblog.com (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/06/20/551534.aspx ) | canneslionslive.com (http://www.canneslionslive.com/outdoor/win_2_5_00271.htm )
DiRT Races Into Retail
Codemasters :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Xbox 360 and PC versions out now in the States.
Nintendo Wii party and comedy show
ernet comedy troupe’ hosting event this Friday in Santa Monica. :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
First at 9 pm, Overtime will perform a half-hour comedy show featuring Nintendo cartoons and world-premiere video shorts. Then at 9:30, they’re turning the Eclectic’s big screen into a Wii-lover’s paradise, where party-goers can play awesome American Wii games, retro games, and Japanese import games making their USA debuts! There will also be free food and plenty of fun.
Nintendo Film Festival
Nintendo :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Finalists now available online, with “Good vs. Wiivil” the winner.
“The Office” Video Game
Mumbo Jumbo :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
w Title to Deliver the Quirky Fun of the Critically-Acclaimed TV Series to Gamers
Manhunt 2 Preview
Tweak Town :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a preview for Manhunt 2. With reports of bans and restrictions already coming in from around the world anticipating its early July release, it’s safe to say Rockstar have not toned down on the violence and gore since the original.
Critical Reception: Capcom’s Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition, an enhanced port that some review outlets are calling “the definitive version of Resident Evil 4.”
Media Consumption: EA Mythic’s Josh Drescher (Warhammer Online)
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
This week’s Media Consumption speaks to EA Mythic’s Josh Drescher, senior designer on forthcoming MMO Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, about his media favorites, from Andrew Bird to Dr. Strangelove and Hunter S. Thompson to Civilization.
The China Angle: ‘Deja Vu’
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
In Gamasutra’s latest China Angle column, Pacific Epoch’s Shang Koo looks at recent announcements of hardware manufacturer Changhong partnering with Microsoft to herald in what could be a Chinese console resurgence, and examines the crossover potential of several Chinese novels and games.
Release This: U.S. Gets RE4, Zelda Hits Japan
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Today’s “Release This!” column sees a newly ported Wii version of Resident Evil 4 generating excitement in the United States, while a new Nintendo DS Legend of Zelda prepares to lead Japanese sales charts – exclusive GamerMetrics anticipation stats inside.
Saling The World: Trusty Bell Exceeds Sales Expectations in Japan
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Our latest “Saling The World” column, covering top sales in every region, show a solid debut for Japan’s Xbox 360 exclusive RPG Trusty Bell, and a surprising lack of interest for several titles anticipated as surefire hits elsewhere.
Blogged Out: ‘Outsourcing The Water’
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at whether MMOs can effectively get a “second launch,” and talks with BlackSite producer Harvey Smith on how outsourcing could dominate game production.
Critical Reception: Nintendo’s Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Nintendo’s Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree, a DS-to-Wii transplant that “offers up too little for too much,” according to some reviewers.
Desert Island Games: Ubisoft Montreal’s Nicholas Eypert
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
For today’s Desert Island Games, Ubisoft Montreal creative director Nicolas Eypert (Red Steel) gives us his top five picks, explaining the appeal of pirate’s rum and Rez, and how Pro Evolution Soccer has replaced Street Fighter as multiplayer champ.
Release This: McRae Rallies UK, Chopin Dreams of Japan
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Today’s “Release This!” column sees Japan preparing for high-profile titles like Trusty Bell: Chopin no Yume and Ninja Gaiden Sigma, while the U.S. and UK prepare for Tenchu Z, Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree and Colin McRae: DiRT.
Saling The World: Mario, Lara, Sims Drive Sales Worldwide
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
This week’s “Saling The World” column, covering top sellers across the globe, features the continuing leadership of Tomb Raider: Anniversary in the UK, as The Sims 2 sees another worldwide surge in popularity with H&M Stuff.
D3 Publisher acquires Vicious Cycle
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
D3 Publisher of America has acquired developer Vicious Cycle for an undisclosed sum.
ELSPA “surprised” by language BBFC used to explain Manhunt ban
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
ELSPA director general Paul Jackson has revealed the organisation plans to contact the BBFC over the language used to announce the ban of Manhunt 2.
More AV features to come for PS3, says Sony
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Sony technical officers Izumi Kawanishi and Kanehide believe there’s room for 30 to 40 per cent more improvement in the PS3 as an audio-visual piece of kit via future firmware updates.
Eidos to release Hitman triple pack
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Eidos has announced it’s to bundle together three titles from the Hitman series for release this Friday.
Nintendo’s market value closes in on Sony
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Nintendo’s market value is gaining on rival Sony as demand for the Wii and DS puts the company at the forefront of the console market.
Splash Damage adopts in-game ads for Quake Wars
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
The managing director of developer Splash Damage has revealed that PC shooter Enemy Territory: Quake Wars will use in-game advertising to help pay for the costs of the game after release.
Registration opens for Edinburgh 2007
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Registration has opened for this year’s Edinburgh Interactive Festival 2007, taking place at the Royal College of Physicians, August 13 – 14.
Sony got the price of PS3 right, says Guillemot
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has said he believes Sony got the price of PlayStation 3 right at launch – but warned a cut will be necessary if the company wants to attract more consumers.
“Euro 360 sales have hit a wall” – Screen Digest
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Sales of the Xbox 360 in Europe have hit a wall according to a new report from Screen Digest, which suggests Microsoft is struggling to expand the user base for the next-gen console.
NHL 2K8 Announced
IGN :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
NHL 2K8 (PS3)2K Sports to bring latest hockey installment out this Fall.
Enemy Territory: QW Getting In-game Ads
IGN :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (PS3)The ad revenue will be used to offset the cost of updating the game.
New Crave Game a Bunch of Bull
IGN :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Professional Bull Riders (other)You only have to play for eight seconds.
Battlefield: Bad Company HD Video Interview
IGN :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Battlefield: Bad Company (PS3)Be a badass.
The Darkness: Gunner Darkling Comes out Firing!
IGN :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
The Darkness (PS3)The Gunner aims for the head in the second part of IGN’s in-depth look at the Darklings.
Sony Bundles Hot Shots with PS3
IGN :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
New bundle represents 4,000 yen price cut.
Super Stardust HD AU Review
IGN :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Super Stardust HD (PS3)A must-download title for the PS3 Network?
Battlefield: Bad Company Hands-on
IGN :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Battlefield: Bad Company (PS3)No fences can hold this soldier.
Every Day in Every Way My Brain is Getting Bigger and Bigger
Nintendo News :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Your Summer Blockbuster: Mario Parry 8
Halo Replicas Master Replicas Meets Master Chief
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Find out which weapons from the Halo universe are getting their replicas from the same manufacturer of the Star Wars lightsabers.
Ace Combat 6 Fires of Liberation Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Namco Bandai has released a bunch of new images of their highflyer along with some new information about the game.
Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Gameplay Footage
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Today we bring you the first gameplay footage that features action from a level called The Bog.
Transformers Boss Battle Blackout vs. Ironhide
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
The largest Decepticon takes on Optimus Prime’s oldest friend in this mustsee trailer.
Rock Out with Wolfmother on Xbox Live
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Australian Trio Wolfmother is calling on Xbox gamers to challenge them in Forza Motorsport 2.
2K Sports Announces First Details of NHL 2K8
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
This title will leverage all of the next generation capabilities, featuring innovative gameplay, revolutionary player models and stunning visuals to create an entirely new hockey experience, centered on authenticity and the NHL Signature Style.
KOEI Announces Warriors Orochi
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
KOEI announced today a crossover of its two blockbuster franchises, Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors. In Warriors Orochi the characters from both franchises must teamup to wage war against a new, yet powerful force.
Stranglehold Collector’s Edition for Xbox 360 Announced
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Midway announced today an exclusive Xbox 360 collector’s edition for Stranglehold.
D3Publisher of America to Acquire Vicious Cycle
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
D3Publisher of America announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Vicious Cycle Software, the developer of Robotech Battlecry.
Mad Catz Enters into License Agreement with Ubisoft
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Mad Catz Interactive will produce a new line of customized controllers and other related accessories to support the upcoming launches of Assassins Creed and Tom Clancys Splinter Cell Conviction video games.
EA Exec Honored by Queen Elizabeth II
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
David Gardner, Executive Vice President of International Studios, has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Treit & True: Anticipating the New Look of E3
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Ryan Treit reveals the benefits of a retooled E3 and his own hopes for this year’s conference.
This Week in Xbox: June 13-20, 2007
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Games Editor Denny Atkin brings you all the latest in what’s going on this week on Xbox.com.
Shrek the Third Theme
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Preview the themes from Shrek the Third available now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
EuroGamer Hardware Test: Xbox 360 Elite
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
The Xbox360 Elite has been out for a while now in the North-America, but Eurogamer.net (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=78001&page=1 ) posted a detailed review of the new hardware today: [QUOTE] On the one hand, the core issue that most gamers had with the machine has barely been addressed. Yes, the machine is tangibly quieter than the current unit, but it’s still loud when running a game from the DVD-ROM. It’s also still a lottery as to which drive you’ll end up getting, with the BenQ unit being a little less noisy than the Hitachi. However, the notion that there should be any disparity at all between any given system is crazy in the first place. Why not one use one supplier with a quiet drive? The stupidly large power block is unchanged too – another aesthetically hideous aspect of the 360 that I really wanted Microsoft to do something about. The jury’s also out on reliability. The Elite is a little quieter and hopefully the tweaked cooling solution will help the machines last longer. But the bottom line is that the same components are still pumping out the same amount of heat and historically that has not been good news for reliability. That being the case, we’re inclined to ask where the 65nm revision of the PowerPC CPU has got to? It’s not in the Elite, that’s for sure. However, on the plus side, I can’t help but really like the new console. A lot. I’ve always admired Microsoft’s philosophy of bringing HD gaming to as wide an audience as possible. Every HD-ready plasma and LCD has a component port, but with the 360 launch they went one better and provided VGA support – opening up a whole new range of potential new HD gaming screens for their system, or just freeing up an extra port on well-specified displays. With the Elite, they’ve done it again with a brilliant quality digital output that works beautifully on any screen you plug it into, be it a low budget GBP 100 Chinese LCD monitor or a GBP 3,000 Panasonic 1080p plasma. Microsoft has stripped away the copy protection nonsense that plagues PS3’s digital output and made exceptional picture quality available to gamers no matter what kind of equipment they use. In many ways, the HDMI port and the bigger hard disk makes this the machine that the launch unit really should have been. However, I find it hard to recommend the Elite as an upgrade to a current model as all the evidence suggests that pumping the cash into an improved display gets you all the picture quality you could ever want from the current system. [/QUOTE] Full Story: eurogamer.net (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=78001&page=1 ) (7 pages)
Penny-Arcade’s Take on the new Halo 3 ARG
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Microsoft/Bungie launched a new alternate reality game (ARG) (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EElkEZyAEAjoowxzeK.php ), or viral marketing campaign if you perfer, for Halo 3 earlier this week. Here’s what penny-arcade (Tycho and Gabe) think about it ;) (http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2007/06/20/ )
(USA) 150k Xbox360 HD DVD Addons Sold – Blu-Ray 5 to 1 Edge
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
From tvpredictions.com (http://www.tvpredictions.com/bluray062007.htm ): [QUOTE] Blu-ray players are in roughly 1.5 million homes — five times more than its high-def DVD rival, HD-DVD. That’s according to the research firm Digital Entertainment Group, as reported by Video Business. DEG says the 1.5 million Blu-ray homes include about 100,000 standalone Blu-ray players with the rest PlayStation 3 game consoles, which include Blu-ray players inside. The research firm says there 300,000 HD DVD homes in the United States — evenly split between standalone players and HD DVD XBox 360 attachment drives. [/QUOTE] Full Story: tvpredictions.com (http://www.tvpredictions.com/bluray062007.htm )
Xbox 360 Summer 2007 Blockbuster Tv-Spot
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Here’s the new Xbox 360 commercial for the summer of 2007 showing clay being formed into blockbuster movie characters of Shrek the Third, Spiderman 3 and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.
GameTap Now With Macrovision
GameTap :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
I’m not a big fan of copy protection, and I’m sure neither are most of the OCMS readers, but GameTap seems to think this is a good idea…
GameTap, the first-of-its-kind broadband entertainment network from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), and Macrovision Corporation are working together to make games available online for download and purchase through GameTap’s new digital storefront.
Media Consumption: EA Mythic’s Josh Drescher (Warhammer Online)
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
This week’s Media Consumption speaks to EA Mythic’s Josh Drescher, senior designer on forthcoming MMO Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, about his media favorites, from Andrew Bird to Dr. Strangelove and Hunter S. Thompson to Civilization.
The China Angle: ‘Deja Vu’
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
In Gamasutra’s latest China Angle column, Pacific Epoch’s Shang Koo looks at recent announcements of hardware manufacturer Changhong partnering with Microsoft to herald in what could be a Chinese console resurgence, and examines the crossover potential of several Chinese novels and games.
Manhunt 2 rated Adults Only in US
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
In a prepared statement, Take-Two acknowledged that the ESRB has issued a preliminary rating of AO (Adults Only) for its upcoming PlayStation 2 and Wii title Manhunt 2.
Rockstar “disappointed” at Manhunt 2 ban
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Rockstar Games has stated its disappointment at the BBFC’s recent decision to refuse Manhunt 2 a rating in the UK, effectively banning the game from sale.
Law and Order game withdrawn due to Bulger image
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
A computer game featuring a surveillance camera image of murder victim James Bulger is being withdrawn from sale in the UK following calls from the toddler’s mother.
Kutaragi officially steps down as Sony chairman and CEO
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Ken Kutaragi, known as the “Father of the PlayStation” officially retired Tuesday from his executive position as Chairman and Group CEO.
Epic’s Unreal Engine signed for new XBLA title
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Chair Entertainment has signed a deal with Gears of War developer Epic Games to licence the Unreal Engine in upcoming Xbox Live Arcade title Undertow.
No political influence over Manhunt ban, states BBFC
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
The BBFC has stated that there was no political influence in the decision to ban Rockstar’s Manhunt 2 from sale in the UK.
ELSPA praises ratings system following Manhunt 2 ban
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
ELSPA director general Paul Jackson has said that the decision taken by the BBFC to ban Manhunt 2 from sale “demonstrates that we have a games ratings system in the UK that is effective”.
Manhunt 2 banned from sale in UK
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
The BBFC has rejected Rockstar’s Manhunt 2, banning the controversial title from sale anywhere in the UK.
ESPN enters casual market
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
ESPN.com has entered the growing market for casual games by offering over 40 titles for free, covering racing, sports, card and puzzle genres.
Take 2 refuses to clarify $50 million GTA IV deal
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Take 2 has refused to clarify comments from chief financial officer Laine Goldstein that it received USD 50 million from Microsoft for exclusive GTA IV episodic content.
Fox becomes main licensor for Halo
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Twentieth Century Fox continues it licensing agreement with Microsoft for first-party videogames, with product based around the Halo franchise due this autumn.
UK Charts: Forza 2 remains in pole position
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Microsoft’s Forza Motorsport 2 continues to outpace the competition, remaining at number one in the UK All Formats charts despite a 34 per cent drop in sales.
Microsoft files lawsuit against Immersion
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
An attorney for Microsoft has confirmed that the company has filed suit against Immersion Corporation, seeking to enforce the terms of a 2003 agreement.
Electronic Arts announces plans to reorganise into four units
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Electronic Arts is to be reorganised into four units as part of plans by CEO John Riccitiello to improve efficiency within the company.
K2 Network secures $16 million investment
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
K2 Network, an MMO service company operating in the US, Korea, and India has closed a USD 16 million Series B round of venture capital led by investor Intel Capital.
Eggebrecht and Molyneux to address GCDC
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
The organisers of the Leipzig GCDC have announced that Julian Eggebrecht of Factor 5 will give the opening keynote speech at this year’s event, with Peter Molyneux planning to present a retrospective of Lionhead’s games.
Juiced 2 Hands-on
IGN :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights (PS3)Customization is the name of the game.
Juiced 2 Screens
IGN :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights (PS3)Drift through these new images.
IGN is AFK Podcast: Listener Submissions
IGN :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
This week we take your topic suggestions and run with ’em.
Tekken 5 Online Confirmed for U.S.
IGN :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Online (PS3)Namco Bandai reveals the deets and price.
NFS ProStreet Images
IGN :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Need for Speed ProStreet (PS3)Four new grabs from EA.
The Darkness: Darklings Unleashed
IGN :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
The Darkness (PS3)Run for cover as IGN reveals the diddy-but-destructive Darklings. First up, Kamikaze!
Tekken 6 Debuts
IGN :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Tekken 6 (Arcade)Namco shows off the first playable build of its arcade sequel.
UK Charts: Pirates Still Afloat on PS3
IGN :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Forza Motorsport 2 switches on the cruise control to best the competition.
Leipzig’s Opening Keynote Announced
IGN :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Plus a whole host of other speakers confirmed.
NASCAR 08 Update
IGN :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
NASCAR 08 (PS3)The Car of Tomorrow will change the speed of this sport forever.
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer Review
IGN :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (PS3)Wrong adjective.
NameYourFear Something Better Than This
IGN :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Monolith’s Paranormal Project 2 [untitled] (PS3)Monolith sends over some welcome rejects.
Tiger Woods 08 Preview
IGN :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 (PS3)Time to bust out your irons. El Tigre is back again.
Madden Blog: Sideline Catches, a Return to Greatness
IGN :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Madden NFL 08 (PS3)Another update for Madden 08 lies within the recieving mechanics.
Good Vs. Wiivil Wins Inaugural Nintendo Film Festival
Nintendo News :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
New York Filmmaker Wins Top Prize
Halo 3 Achievements Leaked
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Among other things, the achievements reveal how many missions the campaign will have. SPOILERS AHEAD.
No Gears of War Sequel Announcement at E3
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Putting all rumors to rest, Epic Games’ Mark Rein has revealed that there won’t be a Gears of War sequel announcement at next month’s E3.
Need for Speed ProStreet Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
We have updated the Need for Speed ProStreet gallery with new screenshots of the game.
NBA Live 08 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Electronic Arts released today new screenshots of EA Sports NBA Live 08.
New Dynasty Warriors Gundam Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
GUNDAM cadets everywhere can watch a squad of new screens now, showcasing the nextgeneration graphics and massive battles that Dynasty Warriors fans have come to love.
Chair Signs Deal with Epic Games, New Undertow Screens
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Chair Entertainment Group announced today that it has signed an exclusive deal with Epic Games to license the awardwinning Unreal Engine 3 for all its present and upcoming game development projects.
EA to Organize Under Four Labels
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Electronic Arts announced today that the company will organize its business into four Labels EA Sports, EA Games, EA Casual Entertainment and The Sims.
Command & Conquer 3 Downloadable Content
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
EA has released new content for Command and Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars, including the Map Pack One which includes five intense new maps.
Geometry Wars for Windows XP Available on Steam
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Bizarre Creations and Valve announced today the worldwide debut of Geometry Wars Retro Evolved for Windows XP, provided through the online distribution service Steam.
EA Exec Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
David Gardner, Executive Vice President of International Studios, has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Team Fortress 2 Won’t Feature PCXbox 360 Interplay
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Although such a feature is working behind closed doors, the retail version of the game won’t let PC and Xbox 360 players to play each other. Find out why.
Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer Available Now
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Based on both the comic book series and the Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer film, the game is a thirdperson action video game that lets gamers take on the role of any member of the Fantastic Four team.
Transformers The Game Opening Cinematic
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
This cinematic was done by Academy Award nominated effects house, Blur, who also did all the cinematics for games like Marvel Ultimate Alliance.
3D Realms Announces “Earth No More”
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
While we all wait for Duke Nukem Forever and sequels to Max Payne and Prey, 3D Realms has announced a new multiplatform game titled “Earth No More.”
GTA IV Episodic Content Only on Xbox 360
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Take Two has revealed that Microsoft paid $50 million to get two postrelease episodes of GTA IV exclusively on Xbox 360. Find out when these episode will be released.
skate Gameplay Trailer
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Today we have the latest trailer showing off the gameplay of EA’s urban shredder.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Announcement Screens
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Konami Digital Entertainment has announced that PES 2008 will be released in Autumn 2007.
Band of Bugs Comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade This Wednesday
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
The third Xbox LIVE Arcade title from NinjaBee, Band of Bugs is available for download beginning Wednesday.
McFarlane Toys To Product Halo Figures
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
McFarlane Toys has announced a licensing agreement with Microsoft to produce action figures based on the hit video game series Halo.
Riding the Waves in Surf’s Up
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
A few tips and tricks are presented on how to deal with big waves, trick combos, multipliers and more in Ubisoft’s Surf’s Up.
Forza 2 All-Nighter Kicks Off Summer
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Hunker down in your gaming room after a long day of summer activities with Forza Motorsport 2 from dusk on Saturday, June 23 until dawn on Sunday, June 24. Invite your buddies and their highly customized rides and race until the sun comes up!
Forza 2 All-Nighter Kicks Off Summer
Xbox Live :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Hunker down in your gaming room after a long day of summer activities with Forza Motorsport 2 from dusk on Saturday, June 23 until dawn on Sunday, June 24. Invite your buddies and their highly customized rides and race until the sun comes up!
Heroes Theme
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Check out the new Heroes dashboard theme.
Heroes Gamer Pics
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Preview the new Heroes gamer pics available on Marketplace.
Blockbuster’s Blu-ray Endorsement Having Major Impact on HD DVD Sales
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
From gizmodo.com (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/hd-dvd-on-the-way-out%3F/blockbusters-blu+ray-endorsement-having-major-impact-on-hd-dvd-player-sales-270313.php ): [QUOTE] Blockbuster’s decision to support Blu-ray in all of its 1,450 stores is having a bigger impact than it seems. A tipster at an unnamed retailer tells us they’ve had more HD DVD player orders canceled over the last few days than they’ve seen over the entire life cycle. The kicker? All of them were canceled because of the Blockbuster announcement. Not only that, new sales of HD DVD players are nonexistent, with Blu-ray being the only things moving now. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gizmodo.com (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/hd-dvd-on-the-way-out%3F/blockbusters-blu+ray-endorsement-having-major-impact-on-hd-dvd-player-sales-270313.php )
Screen Digest Investigates Long-Term Console Performance
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
From gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=14384 ): [QUOTE] In a newly published report, Nick Parker of UK-based analyst group Screen Digest takes an in-depth look at the long term prospects of all three major consoles, wondering if the Xbox 360 has hit a wall, stronger investments in the Wii might “reduce the pot to invest in the other two platforms,” and when hardware-driving exclusives might hit the PS3. For Xbox 360, European hardware sales seem to have hit a wall. The target market is still too focused on adult males and the brand does not enjoy the same cachet in non-Anglo Saxon markets as it does in the US and, to a lesser extent, the UK. The FPS / shooter genre is well served on the Xbox 360 with numerous high quality titles, so satisfying the adult male demographic is not a concern, but failing to break out of a small number of genres and thereby appealing to groups outside of hardcore gamers is. A scratching of heads has started over questions concerning the long term viability of the platform in some territories. With the UK underpinning European performance and without year on year sales improving across the rest of the region, the platform could be in jeopardy on a global basis. Despite this, some of the most eagerly awaited titles for Q4 cited by consumers are on the 360 (eg, Halo 3, Bioshock). [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=14384 )
Team Fortress 2 Won’t Feature PC-Xbox 360 Interplay
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
From teamxbox.com (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13739/Team-Fortress-2-Wont-Feature-PCXbox-360-Interplay/ ): [QUOTE] A couple of months ago, we reported that cross-platform multiplayer interaction for Team Fortress 2 was achieved at Valve’s offices and the developer confirmed that interplay between the PC and Xbox 360 version of the game was “technically done.” In Valve’s offices, team members regularly play cross-platform multiplayer games, but the studio’s Doug Lombardi noted emphatically that such functionality will not appear in the final versions. He explained that it introduces more problems than it is worth, and if Valve ever decides to go that route it would be in a game designed for it from the start. [/QUOTE] Full Story: teamxbox.com (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13739/Team-Fortress-2-Wont-Feature-PCXbox-360-Interplay/ )
Doritos to Sponsor Game Creation Contest
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
From filefront.com (http://news.filefront.com/doritos-to-sponsor-game-creation-contest/ ): [QUOTE] Starting June 21st, Doritos will be taking submissions of Doritos-inspired video game ideas. If you think you have an idea for THE game, here’s what you need to do. Just head over to the contest site on June 21st and register. Once that’s done, you need to finalize your game entry. You’ll need a written game description and up to five media files submitted on the site before midnight CST on July 29, 2007. Once the finalists are chosen, the winner will be chosen by the site users, who will be able to play all 5 games (in beta), on October 29th, with the winner announced on November 19th. If you come up with the winning idea, you’ll be rewarded with a top-of-the-line surround sound system, a 42″ plasma TV, a pro gaming chair, a limited edition XBox 360 Elite console, and a copy of every XBox 360 title published by Microsoft in 2007? [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.unlockxbox.com (http://www.unlockxbox.com ) News-Source: filefront.com (http://news.filefront.com/doritos-to-sponsor-game-creation-contest/ )
Xecuter X79: One more Hitachi 079 Firmware Dump Required
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Team Xecuter (http://www.team-xecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45866 ) is looking for a dump of one more type of Hitachi-LG v79 drive to finish their X79 DVD drive modchip (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EElEkyuykuocIdaYFb.php ) that will allow to flash a v79 drive on PC: [QUOTE] Thank you to all those who sent us your Hitachi 079 firmware dumps (and a big ??? to the peeps who sent 078 dumps). We now have the 4B00, 4C30 and 4E10. We require just one more – the 4D20 If you have it could you please send it to admin -AT- team-xecuter.com [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.team-xecuter.com (http://www.team-xecuter.com )
Microsoft sues Immersion for contract breach
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
From gamespot.com (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6172674.html ): [QUOTE] Microsoft said on Monday that it has filed suit against Immersion, a company whose technology adds tactile feedback to joysticks and other controllers. Immersion had originally sued Microsoft, along with Sony, back in 2002, but the two companies reached a settlement in 2003. Under that deal Microsoft agreed to pay Immersion $26 million for licensing rights and for a stake in the company. However, Microsoft said Monday that Immersion has not lived up to other terms of that deal, including a provision that requires Immersion to pay Microsoft “based on certain business and IP licensing arrangements.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamespot.com (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6172674.html )
Time Crisis 4 Info (PS3)
Namco Bandai :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Putting your in possession of “the most advanced Guncon ever”.
Sam & Max Pick Up Steam
Valve Software :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Freelance Police reach out to new audiences through Valve’s online platform
Wii-kly Update: Three New Classic Games Added To Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo :: Monday, June 18, 2007
NES Open Tournament Golf, World Sports Competition and Bloody Wolf join the US line-up.
“Band of Bugs” Storms onto Xbox LIVE Arcade This Wednesday
Microsoft :: Monday, June 18, 2007
NinjaBee’s turned-based strategy game available from Xbox Live this Wednesday, hopefully not living up to its name.
SIMBIN’S RACE: CATERHAM EXPANSION PACK FREE ON STEAM FOR LIMITED TIME
Valve Software :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Official expansion pack for Simbin’s acclaimed racing series available for limited-time, free download on Steam
Release This: U.S. Gets RE4, Zelda Hits Japan
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Today’s “Release This!” column sees a newly ported Wii version of Resident Evil 4 generating excitement in the United States, while a new Nintendo DS Legend of Zelda prepares to lead Japanese sales charts – exclusive GamerMetrics anticipation stats inside.
Sony declines to comment on rumble rumours
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Sony has declined to comment on rumours that a new PlayStation 3 controller complete with rumble feature is currently in development.
Deep Silver to publish new Piranha Bytes title
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Deep Silver and Gothic developer Piranha Bytes have settled their differences and are working together once more.
Microsoft launches viral marketing campaign for Halo 3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Microsoft has begun promoting Halo 3 with a viral marketing campaign that promises to reveal more about the game’s universe and backstory.
Microsoft denies “systematic issues” with defective consoles
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Microsoft says it takes customer concerns about Xbox 360 hardware quality “very seriously” but denies there are any “systematic issues” and won’t specifically address concerns relating to defect or return rates.
Sega exec clarifies ‘Wii will look dated’ comments
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Sega’s Scott Steinberg has reaffirmed the publisher’s ongoing support for Nintendo after suggesting the Wii may look “dated” in the next few years.
EA’s Gardner awarded OBE
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Electronic Arts’ exec David Gardner has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list.
Eidos confirms Tomb Raider Anniversary for Xbox 360
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Eidos has confirmed that it plans to release Tomb Raider Anniversary on Xbox 360 as a series of downloadable episodes starting in September.
Blockbuster to favour Blu-ray over HD-DVD
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Blockbuster is to favour the Blu-ray movie format, rolling out the high-definition discs to all 1700 stores across the US, with only 250 shops stocking the rival HD-DVD format.
Blockbuster Favors Blu-ray
IGN :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Consumers have spoken, and they’re not renting HD-DVD.
Konami Unveils Pro Evo 2008
IGN :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS3)First screens and info point to the most realistic footie game yet.
IGN AU Outreach Competition Winners
IGN :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Drum roll please.
IGN AU Outreach Reader Letters
IGN :: Monday, June 18, 2007
It’s that time of the month again. No, not that time, you sicko.
Nintendo Awards Virginia Father-Son Team with Title of ‘Biggest Brain’
Nintendo News :: Monday, June 18, 2007
The Challenge was held June 16, 2007, in New…
NES Open Tournament Golf Now Available on Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced
Blockbuster to Choose Bluray Over HD DVD
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Has the nextgeneration optical disc format war finished?
Talismoon Announces Tiltboard for Xbox 360
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 18, 2007
Talismoon plans to release the second generation of its Tiltboard controller, featuring a high quality design which is guaranteed to be even more user friendly than the PS3s SIXAXIS controller.
WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2008 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 18, 2007
THQ has released new screenshots of WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2008.
Lara Croft Goes Episodic with Tomb Raider Anniversary
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 18, 2007
This is the first time ever that the serialization of a full retail game will be available for purchase through Xbox Live Marketplace.
Ten Steps to Success as an Evil Overlord
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, June 18, 2007
We provide ten handy tips and tricks to put you on the path of infamy in Overlord.
Assume the Mantle of Overlord
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, June 18, 2007
The innovative, strategic, villainous world of Overlord for Xbox 360 is examined.
Call of Juarez: Two Faces of the Wild West
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, June 18, 2007
We break down the dual-character journey of the Western-themed first-person shooter Call of Juarez for Xbox 360.
Microsoft launches viral marketing campaign for Halo 3
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, June 18, 2007
From gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=25868 ): [QUOTE] Microsoft has begun promoting Halo 3 with a viral marketing campaign that promises to reveal more about the game’s universe and backstory. The campaign kicked off this weekend when groups from an organisation called The Society of the Ancients took to the streets of cities such as New York and London (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1283/553308096_3eed813795.jpg?v=0 ) to hand out flyers with the message, “We are not alone.” The logo on their flyers and t-shirts matched the one used by a mysterious poster on the Halo forums (http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11263399&postRepeater1-p=1 ). It also appeared on a cryptic email (http://mtvgames.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2007/06/15/weird_xbox_email_2.jpg ) sent out by Microsoft. A Society of the Ancients website (http://www.societyoftheancients.com/default.htm ) has been set up, complete with countdown clock (http://206.16.223.65/ ). [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=25868 )
Sing along to the Ring of Fire Song Parody
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, June 18, 2007
From xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/06/17/sing-along-to-the-ring-of-fire-song-parody/ ): [QUOTE] The Sarcastic Gamer Jeromy “Doc” Adams knows the pain some have had to go through with their 360’s red ring of death experiences and, like any creative genius, decided to use the pain as inspiration for his latest song parody. Jeromy recorded “The Ring of Fire (http://www.sarcasticgamer.com/2007/06/ring-of-fire.html )” which is quite an entertaining version of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” with lyrics inspired by such 360 failures. [/QUOTE] Full Story: xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/06/17/sing-along-to-the-ring-of-fire-song-parody/ ) | sarcasticgamer.com (http://www.sarcasticgamer.com/2007/06/ring-of-fire.html ) Download: sarcasticgamer.com (http://www.sarcasticgamer.com/2007/06/ring-of-fire.html )
Wii Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 Review
Red & Blackness Mods :: Sunday, June 17, 2007
When I first saw the Wii remote, the first thing I thought of was how great it would be to play a golf game using the motion-sensing remote that you can grip like a golf club. Fast forward to today, where Tiger Woods has put his name on one of the early golfing games for the Wii, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 from EA Sports. Will this golf game turn out to be the next generation of video golfing games? Read on to find out.
Madden NFL 08 Extended Hands-On
IGN :: Sunday, June 17, 2007
Madden NFL 08 (PS3)Next-gen football has finally arrived.
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty Eyes-On
IGN :: Sunday, June 17, 2007
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (PS3)Nazis invade New York! News at Eleven.
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Hands-on
IGN :: Sunday, June 17, 2007
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam (PS3)The Yellow Turban Rebellion meets Mobile Suits?
PS3 Rumors Swirl
IGN :: Sunday, June 17, 2007
CEO indicates Santa might be bringing a price drop.
Beautiful Katamari Videos
IGN :: Sunday, June 17, 2007
Beautiful Katamari (PS3)Check out how Katamari looks next gen.
Half-Life 2: Orange Box Release Date Set
IGN :: Sunday, June 17, 2007
The Orange Box (PS3)Find out when Valve’s all-encompassing package will hit stores.
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Clips and Trailer
IGN :: Sunday, June 17, 2007
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam (PS3)The mobile suits are coming to 360.
Ace Combat 6 ACEEDGE Flightstick Bundle Announced
Team Xbox :: Sunday, June 17, 2007
The bundle set will include a copy of the highly anticipated new flight action game, an exclusive Ace Combat 6 Fires of Liberation collectible faceplate for the Xbox 360 and the Ace Combat 6 ACEEDGE Flightstick, manufactured by HORI.
Ace Combat 6 Fires of Liberation Trailer and Screens
Team Xbox :: Sunday, June 17, 2007
The next generation of warfare demands the next generation of Aces! Take a look at the latest screenshots and watch the first trailer of the game in high definition.
Beautiful Katamari Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Sunday, June 17, 2007
The King of All Cosmos and the Prince have returned in amazing Next Generation brilliance!
Culdcept Saga Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Sunday, June 17, 2007
The merging of board game and trading card game brings a unique, engrossing gameplay experience to the Xbox 360 in Culdcept Saga. Place monsters on to the board and see them come to life!
Eternal Sonata Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Sunday, June 17, 2007
With gorgeous next gen visuals and style, a unique battle system, and a captivating story, Eternal Sonata promises to give Xbox 360 fans the RPG theyve been waiting for.
Halo 3 ARG in Full Swing, Official Web Site Updated
Team Xbox :: Sunday, June 17, 2007
A newspaper ad that was supposed to debut next Sunday have put us ahead of the game.
Phantasy Star Universe Celebrates Sonic’s Birthday
Team Xbox :: Sunday, June 17, 2007
The GUARDIANS Colony will be decorating their halls with statues of Sonic and his closest friends, and the entire Gurhal System will be there!
Crush (PSP) Review
Driver Heaven :: Friday, June 15, 2007
What would you do if you were unable to sleep for most of your life? According to this very original PSP title you’d get institutionalized first, after which a complex device named C.R.U.S.H. would delve deep into your psyche and help you resolve the problem (by the way, the S in C.R.U.S.H. stands for psyche). But sitting in a room with a digital shrink isn’t what most would consider fun, so obviously there must be something I’m not telling you…
Valhalla Knights – PSP Review
Gamepyre :: Friday, June 15, 2007
All in all, I was sorely disappointed in Valhalla Knights. This game seemed like it would have what it takes to draw a player in, but I just found myself growing bored of the repetitiveness. The storyline was too vague and broken as well, it seemed to lack direction. I felt like I was playing a mid-80s RPG in the sense that trying to figure out what I’m supposed to do in this game was a complete struggle. Hopefully future RPG’s on the PSP will work out better than this one did. Valhalla Knights shows the PSP can be a good platform for this type of game, they just executed it poorly.
Saling The World: Trusty Bell Exceeds Sales Expectations in Japan
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Our latest “Saling The World” column, covering top sales in every region, show a solid debut for Japan’s Xbox 360 exclusive RPG Trusty Bell, and a surprising lack of interest for several titles anticipated as surefire hits elsewhere.
Blogged Out: ‘Outsourcing The Water’
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, June 15, 2007
In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at whether MMOs can effectively get a “second launch,” and talks with BlackSite producer Harvey Smith on how outsourcing could dominate game production.
GTA IV episodic content exclusive to 360, confirms Take-Two
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 15, 2007
A Take-Two spokesperson has confirmed to GamesIndustry.bizthat the episodic content planned for Grand Theft Auto IV will be exclusively released for the Xbox 360.
Sony apologises to Church
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 15, 2007
The Dean of Manchester Cathedral, the Very Rev. Rogers Govender, has received a letter from Sony apologising to the Church of England for any offence caused by Resistance: Fall of Man.
Cooper named exec director of Future US games properties
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Future US announced that it has promoted David Cooper to executive director for Official Xbox Magazine, PSM: Independent Playstation Magazine, PC Gamer, and GamesRadar.
“Wii 2” could be here within the next few years, says Pachter
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has told GamesIndustry.bizthat he believes a higher spec, HD-enabled “Wii 2” could be arriving on shop shelves “in a couple of years”.
Nintendo continues to dominate Japanese hardware charts
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 15, 2007
The popularity of Nintendo hardware across Japan continues to shadow the competition, with Wii and DS Lite accounting for more than 79 per cent of sales last week.
Guillemot confirmed as keynote speaker for Edinburgh 2007
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for this year’s Edinburgh Interactive Festival, which will take place between August 12 -14.
Wii outselling 360 and PS3 combined in US
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 15, 2007
The latest NPD figures have shown that the Wii continues to dominate the US hardware market, with Nintendo shifting more consoles than Sony and Microsoft put together.
Wii will look “dated” in next few years, says SEGA exec
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Scott Steinberg, vice president of marketing for SEGA US, has said he is “concerned” about the future of the Wii – suggesting that PS3 is more likely to be the market leader in this console cycle.
Sony looking to “refine” cost of PlayStation 3, says Stringer
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Sony boss Sir Howard Stringer has said he is aware that consumers would like the cost of PS3 to be lower – confirming that the company is working to “refine” how much it can afford to drop the console’s price.
Atari losses could exceed $70 million
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Atari Inc. has delayed filing its annual financial report because it needs time to determine the amount of a goodwill impairment charge that could increase its net losses to over USD 70 million.
SCEA’s Karraker responds to PS3 criticism
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Taking advantage of Sony’s recently launched PlayStation blog website, senior corporate communications director Dave Karraker responded to criticism that the PS3 is more difficult to develop for.
Wii titles boost Majesco sales by 30 per cent
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Publisher Majesco recently announced financial results for its second quarter, which show sales up from USD 11 to 14.6 million–over half of which came from two Wii titles: Cooking Mama: Cook Off and Bust a Move Bash.
Ubisoft to expand Moroccan studio
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Ubisoft has announced plans to create 150 new jobs at its studio in Casablanca over the next three years with the aid of an incentive program run by the Moroccan Government.
Component updates are “commonplace”, says Microsoft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Microsoft has declined to comment directly on rumours that it has updated the 360 with a second GPU heatsink, but did say that such upgrades are “commonplace within the industry”.
More PR promotions at THQ
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Following Sam Forrest’s recent move, Helen Jones has stepped up to fill his role as senior PR manager for the UK and Export. Jones previously handled THQ’s licensed products for Disney/Pixar, Bratz, Scooby Doo, and Nickelodeon.
Video Interview: Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground (PS3)Neversoft project director Brian Bright gives IGN the 411 about the latest game in the Tony Hawk series.
NBA Live 08 Blog: Artificial Intelligence
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 15, 2007
NBA Live 08 (PS3)EA makes sure that your teammates and opponents provide the best offense and defense possible.
Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground Preview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground (PS3)The Birdman cometh again.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma Preview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)We delve deeper into Ryu Hayabusa’s PS3 debut with Sigma director Yosuke Hayashi on hand to answer questions.
TimeShift Reloaded AU
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 15, 2007
TimeShift (PS3)Slash, burn, rebuild.
Time Crisis 4 Video Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Time Crisis 4 (PS3)TC4 Just got better!
PSN Update (06.14.07)
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Puzzles and Andy Samberg arrive, but Motorstorm still in limbo.
Motorstorm Update Washed Out
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 15, 2007
MotorStorm (PS3)Network bug in patch is cause of new delay.
Gamecock Sings E.I.E.I.O.
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Publisher to bet the farm against E3.
Time Crisis 4 Preview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Time Crisis 4 (PS3)Lock and load your orange guns, it’s shootin’ time again.
Time Crisis 4 Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Time Crisis 4 (PS3)Get fired up!
A Message From Peach
Nintendo News :: Friday, June 15, 2007
PGR 4 Dynamic Weather Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Bizarre Creations has released new screenshots showing PGR 4’s dynamic weather feature.
BlackSite Area 51 Box Art and Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Midway released today the final box art and new screens for BlackSite Area 51.
10Tacle Studios Lifts Forecast for 2007
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
For the current fiscal year, the Company is expecting revenue of 52.0 million and EBIT of 9.3 million.
Ubisoft Announces Plans to Expand its Moroccan Studio
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Ubisoft announced today a plan to expand its Casablanca studio, hiring 150 new developers by 2010 and moving to a new location in Casablanca.
May Video Game Sales Nintendo PWNS Everyone Again
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
It is not a surprise anymore as Nintendo dominated hardware and software sales of both handheld and home consoles for a fifth consecutive month. The Wii sold twice as many units as the Xbox 360.
Mass Effect Krogan Revealed, New Screens
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
The krogan are a species of large reptilian bipeds native to the planet Tuchanka, a world known for its harsh environments, scarce resources, and overabundance of vicious predators.
Tony Hawks Proving Ground Media
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Today we bring you the first trailer along with some screenshots of Activision’s next addition to their longrunning franchise.
Lost Planet Map Pack 3 Coming Next Week
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Multiplayer map pack #3 for Lost Planet Extreme Condition will be available for download on Xbox LiveMarketplace on Thursday, June 21. New media inside!
Madden NFL 08 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
We bring you ten new screenshots of Madden NFL 08.
In2Games Receives 7.4m Investment
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
The company has received 7.4m in return for a significant equity stake in the business with this cash injection enabling it to cement plans to release its Gametrak Fusion wireless motion sensing controllers for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Overlord Life Force Harvesting Trailer
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Here we see how to use your minions to collect the essence from creatures in the environments.
Mass Effect Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Today BioWare added a bunch of new highres screenshots to their website for Mass Effect that you can check out right here.
Castlevania Movie Gets a New Director
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
After the departure of Paul WS Anderson, the liveaction adaptation of the popular Konami series will be helmed by Stomp the Yard director Sylvain White.
BioShock Limited Edition Big Daddy Figurine Pictures
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Those who buy the limited edition of BioShock will get, among other goodies, a Big Daddy figurine. We bring you the first pictures of the finalized model.
Brothers in Arms Hells Highway Comic Series Announced
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Dynamite Entertainment will create a new comic book series based on the characters and story of the upcoming Brothers in Arms Hell’s Highway video game.
Dark Sector Delayed
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
D3Publishing has announced that Digital Extremes’ thirdperson shooter has been delayed. Find out when the game is shipping.
Soulcalibur IV Teaser Trailer
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
We bring you the first teaser trailer of Soulcalibur IV, the newest installment to the world renowned weaponbased fighting series.
The Darkness Supernatural Trailer
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
We bring you a new trailer of The Darkness, a game that features a distinct blend of dark modern crime drama and supernatural horror with intense first person nonlinear gameplay.
Stuntman Ignition Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
We bring you ten new screenshots of Stuntman Ignition, the next installment in the Stuntman franchise.
Project Sylpheed Demo Available
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Eager intergalactic aerial pilots will have the opportunity to hone their skills on the Project Sylpheed demo, which is available starting today on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. New HD trailer and exclusive screens inside!
Hardcore Takes You to Driving School
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Hardcore lays down the law of the race track as he offers a series of challenges to would-be hardcore gamers looking to establish their dominance in Forza Motorsport 2.
Time to Get DiRTy
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Dive into the dangerous and exhilarating world of high-powered rally racing in Codemaster’s DiRT for Xbox 360.
PGR 4 Piles on the Snow
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 15, 2007
For a look at some more of the weather effects you’ll encounter in Project Gotham Racing 4, check out the new gameplay video, “The Snow in Nürburgring.”
Play & Win with Texas Hold ’em
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Register your gamertag and then grab a seat at the poker table and you could win one of a hundred prizes in the Play & Win sweepstakes.
Save the Terra Central Government in New Demo
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 15, 2007
A demo has been released for Project Sylpheed on Xbox 360 and available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Shrek the Third Gamer Pics
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Preview the gamer pictures from Shrek the Third available now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
New Tiberium Wars Map Packs
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Now available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, these six new arenas (five premium and one free) provide more challenges for the real-time strategy commander in Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars.
360GameSaves Announces GameSave Resigner – Bypass Revocation List
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 15, 2007
We received this news from Team 360GS (http://www.360gamesaves.com/ ): [QUOTE] The GameSave Resigner is currently a webscript that will allow our users to insert their own unique ID’s into the save file so that save isn’t reported as corrupted to the console. The resigner is based off of one console’s own unique keys used in the resigning process. Each console has it’s own keypair that it uses. Microsoft implemented in the Spring Dashboard Update a Console Revocation List that it updates regularly. The contents of the list were that of every user who uploaded a gamesave to 360GameSaves.com in the past. Such update renders gamesaves to report as corrupted which were signed by those particular consoles. Therefore, if you are on the list, your saves will continue to work only on your console. You cannot move them to another or even move your own profile file to another console if you wish to do so. With this Revocation List implemented, Microsoft can and will most likely blacklist the console/keypair used for the Resigner. Therefore, it will be only available for a small window of time to users wishing to stay connected to XBOX Live. However, it does allow for one to take a console offline and use the resigner as much as they desire. The script will hopefully get updated with every Dashboard Update with a new keypair so that a user may upgrade their system software and still retain resigning ability. [/QUOTE] Note that the GameSave Resigner is NOT online atm as 360GameSaves is being moved to a new server to handle the processing power needed to handle the online resigner. The current ETA is ‘within 1 week’, but we’ll let you know here once it’s online of course! Official Site: www.360gamesaves.com (http://www.360gamesaves.com )
(USA) NPD May Numbers: Xbox360 155k, PS3 82k, Wii 338k
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 15, 2007
From biz.gamedaily.com (http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=16507 ): [QUOTE] The Wii sold 338K units in May, while the 360 sold a disappointing 155K. The PS3 meanwhile dropped from 82K last month to just 81K sold (81,604 units to be exact, according to SCEA). At least the PSP sold a healthy 221,120 units, according to SCEA. We also found out (via Sony ironically) that the GBA sold 80,554 units and the GameCube sold 10,728 units. The PS2 sold 187,765 units. [/QUOTE] Full Story: biz.gamedaily.com (http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=16507 )
MS Replies to New GPU Heatsink Story
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 15, 2007
Gamedaily.com (http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=16501&ncid=AOLGAM000500000000014 ) has a reply from Microsoft about the new heatsink found inside the Xbox 360 GPU (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EElEZukFEleqkRrcnN.php ): [QUOTE] Microsoft was deliberately vague in its response to GameDaily BIZ. The company did not deny the inclusion of new heat sinks, but it wasn’t exactly confirmed either. A Microsoft spokesperson provided us with the following statement: “Regularly updating console components is commonplace within the industry and is a standard aspect of the business for a variety of reasons including cost reduction, improved manufacturability and improved performance. We do not provide details on these updates.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamedaily.com (http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=16501&ncid=AOLGAM000500000000014 )
First Wii FIFA 08 Screens and Details
Primo Technology :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
FIFA 08 for the Wii will contain two distinct game modes: the traditional full soccer matches you’ve become accustomed to in past FIFA titles (with over 570 teams from 20 nations to choose from), and the Wii exclusive “Footii Party” starring the game’s cover player, Ronaldinho, as a bubble-headed Mii. Yeah.
Nokia to sponsor Leipzig GCDC
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Nokia has pledged its support for the 2007 GC Developers Conference, joining Intel as a main sponsor of the event.
More details of Gamecock’s alternative to E3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Gamecock Media Group has revealed more details of E.I.E.I.O., a showcase for original games which is designed to rival the E3 Media & Business Summit.
GAME Australia to open more than 25 stores this year
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Robert Lukic, managing director of GAME Australia, has revealed that the retailer plans to open more than 25 new branches by the end of 2007.
Take-Two confirms UK job losses
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
A Take-Two spokesperson has told GamesIndustry.bizthat some staff from the company’s UK office have been made redundant as part of new restructuring plans.
New PS3 games to go on show at E3, says Tretton
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment America president Jack Tretton has said that new PlayStation 3 games will be unveiled during the company’s E3 conference next month.
“Wii is as powerful as original Xbox,” says FIFA producer
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
The group producer for the FIFA development team, Tim Tschirner, has said that he believes the Nintendo Wii matches up to the original Xbox in terms of power.
Darlings sell Codemasters
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
GamesIndustry.bizcan reveal that Balderton Capital has purchased the Darling family’s share of Codemasters – and that the company has just secured GBP 50 million in financing.
Take-Two to close 2K Games’ New York office
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Speaking with GamesIndustry.biz, Take-Two public relations advisor Ed Nebb revealed more details about the company’s reorganization plans. “The 2K New York office will be closed as part of the consolidation of the label’s management and other functional
Halo 3 beta officially closed
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
The Halo 3 public multiplayer beta, which was open to gamers who purchased specially-marked packages of Xbox 360 title Crackdown, has come to an end.
Sony Tackles PS3 Criticisms
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Jack Tretton has heard it all before when launching the original PlayStation and PS2.
Australian Game Charts
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
What sold through the roof this week?
Call of Duty 4 Dev Says Environmental Destruction “A Fad”
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3)Infinity Ward head smacks down sandbox gameplay and environmental destructibility.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare AU Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3)Infinity Ward on destructible environments, scripted sequences and why they’re not interested in Live Anywhere.
Motorstorm Expanded
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
MotorStorm (PS3)Grab your glowsticks — there’s a new weekend pass coming.
MotorStorm Movie
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
MotorStorm (PS3)It’s time to return to Monument Valley.
The Darkness Hands-On
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
The Darkness (PS3)It will eat your heart out. Literally.
Soulcalibur IV Teaser
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Soulcalibur IV (PS3)Get the first look at Namco Bandai’s next weapons-based fighter.
Soulcalibur IV Teaser Impressions
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Soulcalibur IV (PS3)Namco Bandai’s fan-favorite fighting franchise returns.
Dark Sector Delayed
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Dark Sector (PS3)Don’t leave the light on for Hayden Tenno.
Tekken Online
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Online (PS3)Namco updates Dark Resurrection with online play.
Time Crisis, GunCon Set for PS3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Time Crisis 4 (PS3)Namco developing new gun peripheral.
Soul Calibur IV Details
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Soulcalibur IV (PS3)Namco considering 1080p support.
Haze Blog: Welcome!
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Haze (PS3)Free Radical Design’s Rob Yescombe makes the introductions to the Haze team.
Skate Soundtrack
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Get ready to rock, roll, and groove.
This Father’s Day, Give Dad A Gift He’ll Love: A Friendly Challenge
Nintendo News :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Nintendo Has Dad’s Day Covered with Big Offers
This Week in Xbox: June 6-12, 2007
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Games Editor Denny Atkin brings you all the latest in what’s going on this week on Xbox.com.
Save Far Far Away in Shrek the Third Demo
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Journey with Shrek, Puss in Boots, and Donkey on this free demo to save the kingdom.
Xbox 360 vs PlayStation 3 GFX comparison Round2
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
From gamespot.com (http://www.gamespot.com/features/6171831/p-1.html ): [QUOTE] It’s been more than six months since we published our first Xbox 360 versus PlayStation 3 graphics comparison feature. Games on both systems looked great, but the Xbox 360 games had more polish. We found that the Xbox 360 edged out the PlayStation 3 with higher-resolution textures and better lighting. The result of the first comparison wasn’t surprising–the Xbox 360 had been available for a year and developers were already cranking out second-generation games, while the PlayStation 3 had just arrived in retail with its first-generation games. We decided to check on a few games released in recent months to see if the PlayStation 3 has caught up to or overtaken the Xbox 360. Our quick seven-game tour has shown that the PlayStation 3’s game graphics are getting closer to the Xbox 360’s. The Xbox 360 had an edge in texture quality and antialiasing in many of the games, but we didn’t see any nasty lighting deficiencies like the ones we found in Fight Night Round 3 in the original comparison feature. Additionally, in what may be a hint of things to come, Bethesda’s Oblivion proved that there can be a PS3 game port with better textures than the Xbox 360 version. The PS3’s graphics win in Oblivion gives us hope that game developers will be able to produce competitive graphics if given enough time to work with the hardware. We can’t wait to see how the games compare this holiday season! [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamespot.com (http://www.gamespot.com/features/6171831/p-1.html ) (with comparion images for 7games)
Nyko Goes Elite With New Intercooler EX And Charge Station 360
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 14, 2007
From the press release (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13689/Nyko-Goes-Elite/ ): [QUOTE] Nyko Technologies, a premier peripherals manufacturer, today announced that they have shipped new versions of the Intercooler EX and Charge Station specifically designed for the Xbox 360 Elite. Nyko’s Intercooler EX, the latest version of the company’s incredibly popular cooling system for the Xbox 360, improves upon the original by adding a variety of new, user demanded features, including support for the wireless adapter. In addition to providing a superior cooling solution that improves air circulation away from the Xbox 360, the Intercooler EX also features a new locking mechanism that ensures an easy, secure installation. To match the Xbox 360 Elite’s color scheme, the Intercooler EX comes in a black matte finish. A white version of the Intercooler EX is also available that matches the original Xbox 360 color scheme. For gamers looking to provide their new Elite controllers with a renewable power source, Nyko’s Charge Station 360 is also being released in a black color scheme. Included are two rechargeable NiMH battery packs, as well as a convenient dual-port charger that operates off any standard AC current, providing a faster charge then USB. [/QUOTE] Read the whole press release here (http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13689/Nyko-Goes-Elite/ )
Gaming Notebook Roundup
Inside HW :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
A long time ago mobile computers were simply business machines. With prices getting lower and lower each day, notebooks are becoming the first option when buying a home computer, and that places new obstacles in front of them: to satisfy the multimedia and gaming needs of the owner. Although they still cannot measure up to the newest desktop solutions, modern mobile computers can offer more than decent performance as far as the games are concerned. That’s why we decided to check out the situation on the market.
Alienware Overclocking Article
Gamepyre :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Since the introduction of the microprocessor in the late 1970s, enthusiasts have been pushing their processors to the limit by giving them more power. As PCs became mainstream, as nanometers got smaller and as processors began using more silicon, “overclocking” a desktop’s processor became a common practice for anyone looking to add a little oomph to their computer’s performance. Nowadays the practice has become so common that many of the major PC manufacturers offer computers with already overclocked components.
Critical Reception: Nintendo’s Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Nintendo’s Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree, a DS-to-Wii transplant that “offers up too little for too much,” according to some reviewers.
Prime Minister responds to Church’s Resistance complaints
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Tony Blair has given his response to the complaints expressed by the Church over Resistance: Fall of Man, telling parliament that companies must take responsibility for the impact their products have.
Future Publishing back in black
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Future Publishing has released its financial results for the six months ending March 2007, posting a pre-tax profit of GBP 8.6 million.
Xbox Live executive takes on PlayStation Network
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Xbox Live executive Aaron Greenberg has defended Microsoft’s decision to charge for multiplayer online gaming – and criticised Sony for failing to offer a “unified service” with PlayStation Network.
Games can deal with sophisticated subjects, says Smith
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Following complaints by the Church over Resistance: Fall of Man, Midway Austin’s Harvey Smith has said believes games will one day be dealing with complex subject matter as effectively as other forms of media.
One day left to register early for Austin GDC
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Anyone planning on attending this year’s Austin Game Developers Conference, which will take place between September 5 – 7, has just one day left to take advantage of advance rate pricing.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Preview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3)Infinity Ward leaves behind World War II to bring the most intense and stunning Call of Duty title to date.
Soul Calibur 4 Official
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Coming to PS3 and Xbox 360
Clive Barker’s Jericho Eyes-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Clive Barker’s Jericho (PS3)Seven times the undead fun.
Logitech Cordless Precision for PlayStation 3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
A $40 wireless pad that undercuts the SIXAXIS’ MSRP. Is the savings worth it?
Transformers: The Game Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Transformers: The Game (PS3)SPOILER ALERT: They’re robots in disguise.
Eric Staal to Grace NHL 08 Cover
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
NHL 08 (PS3)The Caroline Hurricanes center is the new face of EA’s hockey game.
NHL 08 Blog: The Coolest Game On Earth
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
NHL 08 (PS3)Movement, the Skill Stick and other improvements are all covered in the first blog for NHL 08
Who Needs that Spielberg Guy? We Got Mario Party 8!
Nintendo Wii :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Your Summer Blockbuster: Mario Parry 8
THQ Announces Avatar The Burning Earth
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Based on the second season of the Avatar animated series, players will join Aang and his friends as they master their skills and fight their way to defend the greatest Earth Kingdom city against a deadly Fire Nation invasion.
SKATE Soundtrack Announced
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Electronic Arts announced today the complete track listing in SKATE which is set to release Autumn 2007.
Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta Concludes
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
The countdown has begun for the biggest entertainment event of 2007 with the close of Bungie Studios massively successful Halo 3 multiplayer beta.
New Gears of War Multiplayer Achievements
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Eight new Achievements for the Annex gametype and the Hidden Fronts Multiplayer Map Pack on Xbox Live this week!
TakeTwo Interactive Reports Financial Results
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
TakeTwo Interactive Software announced today financial results for its second quarter and six months ended April 30, 2007.
Video Games in the Classroom Book Released
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Teacher Ideas Press released this week “Playing to Learn Video Games in the Classroom,” one of first practical resources that helps teachers integrate the study of video games into the classroom.
Call of Juarez in Stores Now
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Ubisoft announced that Call of Juarez for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and for the PC has shipped to retailers nationwide.
America’s Army True Soldiers Announced
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Ubisoft and the U.S. Army announced that Red Storm Entertainment, in collaboration with the Army, will launch Americas Army True Soldiers, exclusively for the Xbox 360.
NHL 08 Cover Athlete Announced, First Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Electronic Arts announced today the cover athlete and spokesman for NHL 08.
Treit & True: The Cross-Platform Experience
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Ryan Treit dives into the cross-platform capabilities of Shadowrun and is pleased with the results.
Gears of War Gets New Achievements
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
This free title update for Gears of War includes new achievements and Gamerscore for the Annex mode and Hidden Front maps, as well as many other features to improve gameplay.
Hollywood Goes Gaming: Fiesta Bowl Superstar Jared Zabransky Talks Football and Xbox 360
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Xbox.com talks to Jared Zabransky, EA Sports cover athlete for NCAA Football 08, and the Boise State quarterback responsible for a wild 2007 Fiesta Bowl victory.
Countdown to Launch with Halo 3 Accessories
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Now that the Halo 3 beta has closed, gear up for the game’s release with a variety of new merchandise, including two new limited edition Halo 3 Wireless Controllers, as well as an Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Headset.
Countdown to Launch with Halo 3 Accessories
Xbox Hardware :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Now that the Halo 3 beta has closed, gear up for the game’s release with a variety of new merchandise, including two new limited edition Halo 3 Wireless Controllers, as well as an Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Headset.
NBA STREET Homecourt
Xbox Live :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
New sets of gamer pics now on Marketplace.
Halo 3 Beta Stats, New Halo 3 Branded Accessories
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
From the press release: [QUOTE] The countdown has begun for the biggest entertainment event of 2007 with the close of Bungie Studios’ massively successful “Halo 3” multiplayer beta. A first for the acclaimed “Halo” franchise, the limited public beta was an overwhelming success, seeing more than 820,000 unique participants and more than 12 million hours of online gameplay in its short test period, equivalent to more than 1,400 years of continuous play by one person. Now that the beta has closed, consumers worldwide can gear up for the game’s release with a variety of new merchandise, including two new Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 3” Wireless Controllers designed by Spawn and McFarlane Toys creator Todd McFarlane, as well as an Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 3” Wireless Headset, which lets gamers talk with friends over Xbox LIVE. The controllers and headset will be available starting in early September and can be preordered at select retailers today, allowing “Halo” fans everywhere to prepare for the launch of this year’s biggest game. The “Halo 3” beta, an early look at parts of the multiplayer gameplay of “Halo 3,” debuted to Xbox 360 owners worldwide via Xbox LIVE on May 16. The more than 820,000 users who played the beta resulted in more than 350 terabytes of data downloaded from Xbox LIVE, equivalent to more than 82 million digital music downloads from the Internet.* Also telling was the players’ response to an exciting new saved-film feature, which provided them with the unprecedented ability to record their games and share them over Xbox LIVE with friends for the first time on Xbox 360. The feature, which was unveiled in the beta, saw more than 580,000 saved films created by users, representing more than 2.7 terabytes of data. Because of the tremendous participation in the beta, Bungie now has an exhaustive amount of data that will be used to improve the overall game experience. [/QUOTE] Read the whole press release here (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/06/13/Halo3BetaConcludes.aspx ).
New Pictures of 2nd GPU HeatSink on Xbox 360
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
=Ikari= sent us these pictures of his Xbox360 he just got back from repair (after RoD problem) … another confirmation of the new 2nd heatsink/pipe technology we talked about yesterday (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EElEyZplyuyovLwcFb.php ) that Microsoft installs to provide additional cooling for the Xenos GPU. For now it’s unknown if Microsoft just installs this new dual-heatsink technology to repaired Xbox360s or also in new units. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/gpu-heatsink/DSC03164.JPG ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/gpu-heatsink/DSC03165.JPG ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/gpu-heatsink/DSC03166.JPG ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/gpu-heatsink/DSC03167.JPG ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/gpu-heatsink/DSC03168.JPG )
NBA STREET Homecourt
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
New sets of gamer pics now on Marketplace.
Red vs Blue
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Check out this hilarious intro to the Halo 3 beta.
The Agency
Sony Online Entertainment :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Online action shooter with an espionage leaning, in development at SOE Seattle.
Tarr Chronicles Fact Sheet
CDV :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Torn by years of strife and bloodshed, the universe lies dying, with humanity struggling to survive.
Patch available for Mad Tracks XBLA
Microsoft :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Unlocking issue fixed by automatic update.
$100,000NT Fatal1ty Shootout
The Tech Zone :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Here he is. The best Quake 4 player in Taiwan, the winner of the Fatal1ty shootout and the man who won the right to go head-to-head against Falal1ty for $100,000NT. Being the amazing reporter that I am, I was more interested in the Le Power girls and beer than finding out his name. Then again, I’m sure he doesn’t want his name known since he proved to be zero challenge for Fatal1ty. The final score from the ten minute match was 74 to -3. Yes, 74 to minus three.
GRAW 2 Tweak Guide
Tech Guides :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Having enjoyed the recently released Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2 Multiplayer Demo, I’ve put together a GRAW 2 Tweak Guide which covers all of the game’s settings in detail, as well as providing advanced tweaks and gameplay tips. The guide will be updated when the full version of the game arrives later this month, but for now I encourage all GRAW 2 players to give it a read through as it likely has something you’ll find useful.
Moto GP 07 Details (PS2)
Capcom :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Compete in a full season, create your own customised season, or select a one-off race either on your own or against a friend.
Telltale Inc. receives $6 million funding
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Telltale Incorporated, has secured USD 6 million in venture capitalist funding from Granite Ventures and IDG Ventures of San Francisco.
Sony threatens to pursue legal action against PS3 hackers
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Following reports that hackers have cracked PlayStation 3’s anti-piracy softare, SCEA has declared that it will “aggressively pursue” anyone caught engaging in such activity with legal action.
Insomniac declines to comment on Resistance complaints
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Resistance: Fall of Man developer Insomniac Games will not be commenting on complaints made by the Church of England about the game, according to SCEA.
Handhelds are dominating, says Square Enix boss
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada has explained the thinking behind his company’s decision to make the next instalment in the hit Dragon Quest series exclusive to Nintendo DS.
Church will face “uphill battle” if suing Sony, says legal expert
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
A specialist games and copyright lawyer has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the Church of England could find it difficult to win a legal case against Sony over Resistance: Fall of Man.
Capcom to distribute games via Steam
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Capcom will become the first Japanese publisher to distribute its games through Valve Corporation’s Steam content delivery network.
Pachter predicts 16 per cent rise in US game sales
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has forecast that the NPD sales data for May will show a year-on-year increase in game sales of 16 per cent to reach USD 333 million.
UK charts: Forza 2 in pole position
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Forza Motorsport 2 has raced straight into first place in the all-formats software chart, becoming the third fastest-selling Xbox 360 title released so far.
Take-Two Q2 revenues down by $60m
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Take-Two has announced financial results for the quarter ending April 30, 2007, posting net revenues of USD 205.4 million – down by almost USD 60 million compared to the same period last year.
EA titles coming to Mac
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Electronic Arts has revealed that the company will be bringing some of its most popular franchises to the Mac platform for the first time.
id Software demonstrates new engine at Apple conference
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
id Software’s John Carmack has unveiled the company’s new game engine, Tech 5, at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.
Sony US launches new PlayStation blog
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment America has launched PlayStation.Blog, a new website that will feature opinions from the company along with product updates.
IMAC to invest $15 million in In2Games
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Ingenious Media Active Capital has announced that it has invested USD 15 million (EUR 11 million, GBP 7.76 million) in In2Games Limited.
Stranglehold Blog: Get the Drop on Your Enemies
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
John Woo Presents Stranglehold (PS3)Shooting your enemies isn’t the only way to take them out.
NHL 08 Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
NHL 08 (PS3)Coverboy Eric Staal is skating on thin ice.
UK Charts: Forza Speeds to Pole Position
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Pirates flattened by Forza Motorsport 2 while Lara Croft watches on.
BlackSite: Area 51 Update
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
BlackSite: Area 51 (PS3)Midway gives us an updated look at its extra-terrestrial shooter and what we can expect to see at E3.
SOE President Talks Free Realms
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Free Realms (PS3)Sony takes its first step into the realm of casual online gaming.
Layoffs at Take-Two
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Revenue is down $60 million, and layoffs are part of a plan to return to profitability.
New id Engine Showcased at WWDC
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
id Tech 5 Project [untitled] (PS3)John Carmack is showing off an “insanely detailed world.”
New GTA IV Trailer Coming Soon
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)Take another trip to Liberty City June 28.
BlackSite: Area 51 Videos
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
BlackSite: Area 51 (PS3)Grab your tinfoil hats — aliens!
id Sheds New Light on id Tech 5
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
id Tech 5 Project [untitled] (PS3)New tech supports PS3 development.
Disney to Triple Game Investment
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Seventy percent to be used on existing IPs.
Madden 08 Blog: Gang Tackling
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Madden NFL 08 (PS3)The Madden team gives us a new twist on tackling.
First Party Halo 3 Accesories Revealed
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Take a look at the Halo 3 Spartan and Covenant Xbox 360 wireless controllers and the Halo 3 Xbox 360 Wireless Headset.
Mad Tracks Patch Available Now
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
This title update corrects an unlocking issue that was preventing some players from progressing in the game.
Ninjas to Swarm Retailers as Tenchu Z Ships
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Microsoft, FromSoftware and K2 release the first ninja stealth action title for the Xbox 360 video game console.
Speedball II Comes to Xbox Live Arcade Next Month
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
The Xbox LIVE Arcade version is a perfect conversion of the Bitmap Brothers classic but with the addition of an allnew high definition version, more teams and downloadable content.
Microsoft and Games for Change Team Up
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Microsoft and Games for Change (G4C) have announced a joint commitment to explore new ways to bring together the world of digital gaming with the world of social change.
New Grand Theft Auto IV Trailer Dated
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Find out when the second trailer of Grand Theft Auto IV hits the Internet.
id Software Officially Announces id Tech 5
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
The new id rendering technology practically eliminates the texture memory constraints typically placed on artists and designers and allows for the unique customization of the entire game world at the pixel level.
Transformers The Game Deception Trailer in HD
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Their size is unimaginable. Their weapons are unrivaled. They are…more than meets the eye. Which side will you choose?
Team DZN Picture Packs
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
This new “Dark Order” pack contains twelve new pics.
Red vs. Blue Gamer Pics
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Preview these four new Red vs. Blue picture packs available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Team DZN
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Two new dashboard themes: Azmodeus 2 and E-Bunnies.
Square-Enix’s Wada: 360 And PS3 ‘Over-Engineered’
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
From gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=14298 ): [QUOTE] A new interview with Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada has seen the influential executive emphasis the importance of the handheld market, particularly the Nintendo DS and describe the Xbox 360 and PS3 as “mismatched” to emerging new demographics. Speaking in a new article by the Financial Times, Wada suggested that the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 were poorly suited to the current market and that handheld consoles would continue to dominate sales this year, as the demographics of consumers fundamentally alters following the success of the Nintendo DS and Wii. Wada also accused the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 of being over-engineered, saying; “”There are too many specs – and you also need a high-definition TV, a broadband connection and a deep knowledge of gaming – these consoles are mismatched to today’s environment. In a year or two years they will fare better.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=14298 ) | ft.com (http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0386865c-179e-11dc-86d1-000b5df10621.html )
(Rumor) MS Adding 2nd GPU HeatSink for Better Cooling?
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
From logic-sunrise.com (http://www.logic-sunrise.com/actualite-xbox-360/2007-06-12-EXCLUSIVITE-La-solution-officielle-de-Microsoft-contre-les-3-leds-rouges.php ) (translated from french to english): [QUOTE] Our contact close to Microsoft had the kindness to forward to us by email the new weapon of Microsoft to fight against the phenomenon of the Ring of Death (ROD). This weapon is quite simply a new hardware configuration for the 360. As you can see from the pictures below, you’ll notice the arrival of a new cooling unit located just below the Hitachi 59 DVD-drive whom this console had. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/gpu-heatsink/P6120079.JPG ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/gpu-heatsink/P6120081.JPG )[/QUOTE] News-Source: logic-sunrise.com (http://www.logic-sunrise.com/actualite-xbox-360/2007-06-12-EXCLUSIVITE-La-solution-officielle-de-Microsoft-contre-les-3-leds-rouges.php )
Paradigm Shift: A look at console gaming
Bona Fide Reviews :: Monday, June 11, 2007
The “Paradigm Shift” generation, as it might be called, will be a generation in which the major parts of a game console, are figured out after its initial release, which is a good thing, as it will push consoles and game developers to be continuously evolving in their designs.
My First Gamefly Experience Not a Good One
Think Computers :: Monday, June 11, 2007
“I’m sure most of you have heard of Gamefly. It is the game rental service like Netflix where games are sent through the mail to you and after you are done playing them you can send back. And the best thing is that there are no return dates so you can rent games for months at a time. Being that I wanted to review more games and buying them would cost a fortune I signed up for Netflix. Well I got my first game in and I was very disappointed…”
Armed & Dangerous
Icrontic :: Monday, June 11, 2007
“I must say it’s funny. It’s really, really funny. If you’re into Monty Python-esque British humour, then this one’s for you. It also has all the elements to it that I enjoy in the WWII genre.”
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
gaming Heaven :: Monday, June 11, 2007
In the beginning there was Indiana Jones… but no matter how cool Indy was, he was soon forgotten once Lara Croft first appeared in Tomb Raider. By today’s standards the game was awful – low resolution textures, blocky environments, a retarded camera system and triangular breasts (which we all still drooled over nevertheless, right?). The game spawned a legacy that is still alive and kicking today, though only a few selected titles in the series were any good. With the recent jumpstart the franchise got with TR: Legend and 2007 being the 10th anniversary of the series the news that the original game would be remade caused quite the uproar amongst fans. Was the uproar warranted?
So you want to go retro
Tweak Town :: Monday, June 11, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a new editorial entitled “So you want to go retro”, which takes a look at the current state of classic and retro gaming in today’s gaming world.
Wizards of the Coast Expands Digitally
Wizards of the Coast :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Gleemax.com Gives Gamers a Voice, a Gaming Arena and a Place to Interact in Today’s Vast Online Universe
.hack//G.U. Vol. 3: Redemption
Namco Bandai :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Continuing where the second installment left off, in .hack//G.U Vol. 3: Redemption Haseo discovers that old enemies have returned and some friends have turned against him.
New Naruto Community Website
Namco Bandai :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Hokage’s Room, a website dedicated to fans of Naruto…
Desert Island Games: Ubisoft Montreal’s Nicholas Eypert
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, June 11, 2007
For today’s Desert Island Games, Ubisoft Montreal creative director Nicolas Eypert (Red Steel) gives us his top five picks, explaining the appeal of pirate’s rum and Rez, and how Pro Evolution Soccer has replaced Street Fighter as multiplayer champ.
Release This: McRae Rallies UK, Chopin Dreams of Japan
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Today’s “Release This!” column sees Japan preparing for high-profile titles like Trusty Bell: Chopin no Yume and Ninja Gaiden Sigma, while the U.S. and UK prepare for Tenchu Z, Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree and Colin McRae: DiRT.
GamesIndustry.biz appoints new US editor
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
GamesIndustry.bizhas announced that veteran games journalist Mark Androvich has been appointed as the website’s first US editor.
Codemasters appoints three new US execs
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Codemasters has hired three senior execs for its US operations as the publisher ramps up its presence in the region.
DICE promises to diversify with new projects
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
EA’s DICE studio is looking to diversify its output away from its best-selling Battlefield franchise in order to continue producing titles it can remain excited to work on.
German Charts: Lara Croft returns to the top
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Eidos may have just missed outon the number one spot in the UK, but German consumers have helped Lara Croft return to the top of the charts in Tomb Raider Anniversary.
FreeStyleGames signs new deal with Red Bull
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
UK studio FreeStyleGames has signed a deal with the manufacturers of energy drink Red Bull to co-develop a new series of games for next-gen consoles.
60 per cent of NoA sales team leaving, says Fils-Aime
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Following reports that up to 90 per cent of Nintendo of America’s sales and marketing team are to leave the company, president Reggie Fils-Aime has said the figure is lower than rumoured, at around 60 per cent.
Opera releases DS Browser
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Opera Software has released the US version of the DS Browser for Nintendo’s handheld console.
Sony issues response to Church of England complaints
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
SCEE has issued an official response to complaints by the Church of England over PlayStation 3 game Resistance: Fall of Man.
No price drop for 360, says Microsoft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Microsoft’s David Hufford has stated that there are no plans to reduce the price of the Xbox 360 in the near future.
Church to demand apology from Sony
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
The Church is to demand an apology from Sony and ask for Resistance: Fall of Man to be removed from sale or modified for using Manchester Cathedral in-game without permission.
The Agency: First Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, June 11, 2007
The Agency (PS3)Your initial look at what happens when a first-person shooter becomes an MMO.
Church Forms Resistance Against Sony
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3)Bishop of Manchester calls for Resistance: Fall of Man to be taken off shelves.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Now Available on Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced
id Software Premieres New Game at Apple’s WWDC 2007
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 11, 2007
John Carmack is presenting his new engine and id Software’s next game at Apple WWDC 2007.
Prince of Persia Classic Arrives This Wednesday
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 11, 2007
This Wednesday, you can jump into sword swinging, platform hopping action with Prince of Persia Classic as it makes its way onto Xbox LIVE Arcade!
Two Worlds “Meatier” than Oblivion
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Zuxxez believes Two Worlds is a more complex and indepth game than Oblivion.
Ubisoft Still Considering Merger with EA
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Ubisoft cofounder and CEO Yves Guillemot has revealed the French publisher is still considering a merger with EA.
CGS Announces Point Scoring System for Region 1 Season
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 11, 2007
The Championship Gaming Series (CGS) has announced its Point Scoring System for the upcoming Region 1 Season.
Saling The World: Mario, Lara, Sims Drive Sales Worldwide
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
This week’s “Saling The World” column, covering top sellers across the globe, features the continuing leadership of Tomb Raider: Anniversary in the UK, as The Sims 2 sees another worldwide surge in popularity with H&M Stuff.
The Euro Vision: Is In The Place To Be
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
In a somewhat summery/lateral aside to the The Euro Vision?s usual laser-like business focus, an accidental encounter sees Jon Jordan considering a potted history of local Manchester game development, thanks to the different inhabitants of one famous office building.
Critical Reception: Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Tomb Raider: Anniversary, the PS2 and PC remake of the original 1996 Tomb Raider, that critics are lauding as “one of the stand-out games of the year so far.”
Release This: U.S. Anticipates Juarez, Tomb Raider
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Release This!” takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores this week, as Call of Juarez and Tomb Raider: Anniversary lead gamer interest and anticipation in the U.S., while Forza Motorsport 2 gears up for an enthusiastic reception in Europe.
NCAA 08 Recruiting Trip
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
NCAA Football 08 (PS3)EA introduces the deepest recruiting system to date. It’s time to sell your school.
Madden 08 Blog: The Devil is in the Details
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
Madden NFL 08 (PS3)The team at Tiburon shows off some of the finer points in Madden NFL 08.
IGN Weekly 50
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
Everybody needs a montage.
IGN is AFK Podcast: May Under Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
IGN editors walk you through the games of May.
Stranglehold Blog: Visions of Woo
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
John Woo Presents Stranglehold (PS3)The game designers talk about the action of Stranglehold in this first video blog.
NCAA 08: Home Field Advantage
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
NCAA Football 08 (PS3)The toughest places to play in the country. Plus, images of every stadium in the game.
Japanese Hardware Sales Increase
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
May hardware totals up 10 percent from last year.
‘First Person Shooter’ Aims at Games and School Shootings
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
California play follows a developer and grieving family from tragedy to redemption.
Rock Band Blowout
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
Rock Band (PS3)The CEO of Harmonix gives us the scoop.
Blog Topic of the Week: Episodic Content
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
The Orange Box (PS3)Are these installments worth sticking with?
Star Strike Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
Super Stardust HD (PS3)An old school shooter updated to HD.
First Look: Puyo Tama
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
Piyo Tama (PS3)Blocks fall even on the PS3.
iXtreme firmware 1.2 for TS-H943 Xbox 360
Xbox-Scene :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
A new firmware replacement for the TS-H943 xbox360 drive.. Features: (v1.2) Extra verification performed on Stealth backups Note: The extra features added in both 1.1(not public) and 1.2 release are directly related to security. A security-hole was found after 1.1, which lead to the jump in version numbers. We prefer to keep specific details private, but in general there is extra verfication between SS/DMI/PFI in stealth backups. Those whom were using a TS-H943 in replacement of a original hitachi drive, and were having issues copying the key, should no longer have such issues. The included samtool has been updated to v0.7i (thanks caster420!!) We strongly advise that you upgrade from 1.0 to 1.2 in the near future for the safety of your xblive account. Currently, 1.0 is safe, but in the future there will undoubtably be new checks that 1.2 addresses! As always… Use on Xbox Live at own risk!! (And please do not alter game content on xbox live, as that is the sole reason MS is motivated to ban backups on live!!!) Also, please note that included is a version ixtr12-i.bin which is strictly for Windows/Linux testing ONLY. Do *NOT* flash the -inq version to your drive. The Hitachi Version of iXtreme is currently a Work In Progress. There is no ETA, so i would give it several weeks before any public progress report. Here (http://www.xbins.org/iriez/ixDef.zip ) are the definitions update for iPrep 101(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox360-tools/iPrep101.php )) to include iXtreme 1.2 (extract file to your iPrep install directory) Official Site: n/a (by commodore4eva) Download: n/a (May be illegal under EULA/DMCA) News-Source: xbins.org (http://www.xbins.org/nfo.php?file=xboxnfo1600.nfo )
Talismoon tiltBoard 360 Details Released
Xbox-Scene :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
It was already announced a while ago that Talismoon would produce an Xbox360 motion sensitive controller addon with Adam Thole. More details about the upcoming device have now been released in the official press release: [QUOTE] At long last it’s time for Xbox 360 owners to feel the benefits of tilt sensation, something of which PS3 owners have been privileged to since its inception. Moreover, the Nintendo Wii is a prime example of just how instrumental interactive controllers can be in providing a highly enjoyable gaming experience. Talismoon is delighted to the release the second generation of its tiltBoard controller, featuring a high quality design sporting powerful features which are easier to use than even PS3’s SIXAXIS controller. Talismoon’s tiltBoard sports a unique u-shaped board that puts the two tiltBoard control buttons within easy reach of gamers fingers. This gives gamers the ability to make on the fly tilt adjustments in-game, as needed. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/tiltboard/tiltboard.jpg ) The Tiltboard comes pre-loaded with tilTune technology, which is the most user friendly firmware available for such a device. Gamers have the ability to perform the following functions, in game: 1. Adjust the tilt sensitivity: useful for getting accustomed to tilt control. 2. Adjust the 0 degree point: to allow holding the controller at the most comfortable angle 3. Invert the Y axis: to add realism to flying games 4. Turn the tilt function on and off Everything required to enjoy the latest sensation in console gaming on Xbox 360 comes in a convenient package and requires only seven wires to solder. This product is currently schedule to ship during the second half of June 2007. [/QUOTE] More details about the device from Adam Thole himself (http://www.adamthole.com/?p=87 ): [QUOTE] The Talismoon tiltBoard 360 has a unique PCB that allows itself to be mounted on the inside of an Xbox 360 Controller. It has two buttons, both of which are easily accessible on the outside of the controller (without removing any batteries). One button is dedicated to the tiltTune technology and the other button switches between the analog stick or tilt for input to the controller and allows the user to invert the y-axis of either. A normal press of the button will flip between the analog stick and the tilt for input. A long press (greater than one second) will invert the y-axis of whatever is currently active (either the analog stick or the tilt input). Another long press will return it to it’s original state. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/tiltboard/position1.JPG ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/tiltboard/position2.JPG )[/QUOTE] More details on adamthole.com (http://www.adamthole.com/?p=87 ). Update: We received information the MSRP will be $34.99. Official Site: www.talismoon.com (http://www.talismoon.com ) | www.adamthole.com (http://www.adamthole.com )
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (PS2, Wii)
Atari :: Friday, June 08, 2007
inal chapter arrives in Europe this winter, to the relief of our spellchecker. ‘Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3’ Game Coming to Europe this Winter for Wii and PlayStation®2
Halo 3 headlines issue 7 of free Xbox 360 magazine
360Zine :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Latest Issue of 360Zine features Halo 3 preview, GTA IV, Project Gotham Racing 4, Devil May Cry 4 and many more.
Top Trumps: Dogs & Dinosaurs – The Second In The Series.
Ubisoft :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Dogs and dinosaurs: together at last
New Wii Virtual Console Releases: From The Land Of Eden To The Dark Side Of The Moon
Nintendo :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Balloon Fight, Adventures of Lolo and Dead Moon added to Europe’s line-up.
Assassin’s Creed Launches Worldwide on November 2007
Ubisoft :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced the worldwide launch for the highly anticipated and critically acclaimed Assassin’s Creed will be November 2007.
Overlord Playable Demo (Xbox 360, PC to follow)
Codemasters :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Think evil, breed evil, control all (with lots of laughs along the way) in the Xbox 360 demo of Triumph’s twisted action adventure.
The Incredible Machine is Mobile!
Vivendi Games :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Popular PC Title Now Available on Mobile Phones Around the World
Lost Planet “Battleground” map now available for free
Capcom :: Friday, June 08, 2007
The map is now available for free download to everyone on Xbox Live® Marketplace! Details are here!
Smash Court Tennis 3 Serves Up New Mini-Game Movies
Namco Bandai :: Friday, June 08, 2007
NAMCO BANDAI Games America has released all-new gameplay footage of this summer’s upcoming PSP hit, Smash Court Tennis 3. Two new movies, available now for download, serve up a glimpse of the game’s unique Pac-Man Tennis and Galaga Tennis mini-games.
PlayStation 3 reaches one million sales in Europe
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation 3 has sold over one million units in Europe and Australia.
EA Casual will help expand market, says PopCap
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Electronic Arts’ recent formation of a dedicated casual division will be good for the growing casual market, according to chief creative officer of PopCap Games Jason Kapalka.
Sony, Nokia, Phillips sponsor Develop Conference
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Sony, Nokia, Philips and Autodesk are sponsoring this year’s Develop Conference & Expo, taking place in Brighton July 24-26.
Nintendo surges ahead in Japanese hardware sales
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Sales of Nintendo hardware continue to break away from the competition in Japan, with the DS enjoying sales of well over 100,000 units a week.
In brief: this week’s new game announcements
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Each week GamesIndustry.bizbrings you a round-up of all the important game announcements from the past five days, plus a guide to what’s arriving in European stores this Friday.
Console “sweet spot” is $199, says Microsoft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
As Microsoft reveals intentions to target families with a renewed marketing push, group product manager David Hufford has said he’s well aware that USD 199 is the ideal price for the family audience.
Square Enix clarifies position on Final Fantasy for 360
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Square Enix has clarified that recent comments made by Shinji Hashimoto regarding Final Fantasy on Xbox 360 were referring to the company’s current plans.
Activision closes Vicarious Visions’ California office
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Activision has closed down the Californian studio of Vicarious Visions, part of the team responsible for the publisher’s number one Spider-Man franchise.
NBA Live 08 Blog: Fundamentals Part 3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
NBA Live 08 (PS3)Like the WNBA, EA’s focusing on fundamentals for this year’s iteration of NBA Live.
Star Strike Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
An old school shooter updated to HD.
First Look: Puyo Tama
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Blocks fall even on the PS3.
Two More For Japanese PSN
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
New puzzle game and classic shooter announced.
The Agency Video Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
The Agency (PS3)Matt Wilson wants you to join The Agency.
Mike Patton Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
The Darkness (PS3)The singer sheds some light on his role as The Darkness
First Look: The Agency
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
The Agency (PS3)A different kind of MMO from SOE Seattle.
NHL 08 First Look
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
NHL 08 (PS3)Last season, the skill stick evolved videogame hockey. Will EA score again?
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (PS3)Everybody’s got problems…
Disney Gets “First Look” at Stan Lee Projects
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
The two will be collaborating on new franchises.
Vampire Rain HD Trailer
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Watch the first trailer released for Vampire Rain and see for yourself what this bloodthirsty shooter has to offer.
Overlord Playable Demo Available
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Codemasters announced that the demo is now available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360.
Shadowrun Informational HD Video
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Our friends at Rooster Teeth have put together their own informational video and support line for Shadowrun.
NCAA Football 08 Dynasty Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Today we show you some new screens highlighting the game’s Dynasty mode.
Become a Ninja in Tenchu Z
Xbox Live :: Friday, June 08, 2007
In this new demo, experience the third-person stealth-action game set in feudal Japan with a single-player mission, using a pre-selected variety of weapons.
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 08, 2007
New gamer pics featuring Nod, GDI, and Scrin units.
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 08, 2007
New themes featuring Nod, GDI, and Scrin units.
Become a Ninja in Tenchu Z
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 08, 2007
In this new demo, experience the third-person stealth-action game set in feudal Japan with a single-player mission, using a pre-selected variety of weapons.
Microsoft Responds EU: Blame Users for Scratched Discs
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 08, 2007
The European Commissioner for Consumers asked Microsoft about disc scratching issues last week (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EElpZVVpuEjyrUeGxL.php ), and here’s what MS answered (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/27467/Xbox-Scratched-discs-are-not-down-to-360 ): [QUOTE] In a statement, Microsoft told MCV that it has responded to Kuneva – and that faulty discs are likely to have been caused by ‘improper use’ of the console. It said: “There has been correspondence between Commissioner Kuneva’s cabinet and Microsoft’s Belgian offices. “We are working in an open dialogue to help explain our position and all the efforts we are taking across the EU to address any concerns that our consumers may have. “If used properly, Xbox 360 consoles do not damage discs… there is no single root cause or systemic issue with any of the Xbox 360 consoles.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: mcvuk.com (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/27467/Xbox-Scratched-discs-are-not-down-to-360 )
Console ‘sweet spot’ is 199usd, says Microsoft
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 08, 2007
From gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=25625 ): [QUOTE] As Microsoft reveals intentions to target families with new titles and a renewed marketing push, group product manager David Hufford has said he’s well aware that USD 199 is the ideal price for the family audience. Although the company has avoided a significant price reduction of the Xbox 360 since release in late 2005, analysts and industry watchers expect a cut in time for the Christmas period. It’s not only price where Microsoft intends to follow its rival’s lead. Targeting the family group with new titles and a renewed marketing push is another priority, as it hopes to shake off the ‘hardcore’ tag that held back sales of the original Xbox. “If we don’t make that move, make it early and expand our demographic, we will wind up in the same place as with Xbox 1, a solid business with 25 million people,” commented Xbox boss Peter Moore. “What I need is a solid business with 90 million people.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=25625 ) and bloomberg.com (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601205&sid=an_wjSge1RpQ&refer=consumer )
Xecuter X79 Mod for the Hitachi 079
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 08, 2007
From Team Xecuter (http://www.team-xecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45772 ): [QUOTE] Unusual request but we require Hitachi 079 Firmware dumps. If you have one could you please send it to admin /AT/ team-xecuter.com As far as we know there are 4 different firmwares where the drive key starts at: 4B00, 4C30, 4D20 and 4E10 We have the 4B00 but need the others – many thanks I’ve just been hit with about 200 emails asking why we want the Hitachi 079 firmwares lol Well first stop sending emails if you are not sending me the firmware – thanks OK, well we have made a mod that completely converts the Hitachi 079 drive so that it switches to modeb (no SLAX needed) and all read / write capabilities are operational in Windows using Maximus Toolbox etc (Hopefully Maximus will now add USB support to his app for the 078 / 079 drives now as that would be perfect). This mod does NOT hack the drive so you can boot backups. We feel that any kind of hardware mod to do that is a waste of time now so it is best to update to the latest firmwares via flashing – which you currently cannot do with the Hitachi 079 (until now of course) We are missing a couple of firmwares, but as soon as we get those will only take a few hours to finish and the mod will be ready to ship (we used the same design as our old X78 mod however that never shipped as there wasn’t much point in the end). (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/x79/x79.jpg ) Thanks goto Gary OPA, C4EVA & Maximus for their efforts and contributions. [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.team-xecuter.com (http://www.team-xecuter.com )
Console Price Cuts: The Evidence
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 08, 2007
From next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5883&Itemid=2 ): [QUOTE] Next-Gen burrows through the archives of history to figure out how and when hardware manufacturers drop their prices. Click through for graphs, stats and facts galore. Conclusion – we’re due a price cut… For all the talk of Sony dropping its price, it is Microsoft that appears to have the impending date with destiny. In fact, if Microsoft doesn’t drop its price by the end of July 2007, it will have held the line on its pricing longer than the PlayStation 2 did last generation. How did price drops happen last generation? Both the GameCube and the Xbox had quick price drops after six months (from $200 to $150 and $300 to $200 respectively) and the PlayStation 2 lasted 19 months before it dropped from $300 to $200. You might recall that all three of those price drops came in the same month: May 2002. It is also worth noting that by the end of 3.5 years on the market all three consoles had settled in at 50% of their launch prices. [/QUOTE] Full Story: next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5883&Itemid=2 ) (4 pages)
Myth War Online Celebrates IGG’s First Birthday
IGG.com :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
In-game events to celebrate IGG’s first birthday.
Playing to Learn: Video Games in the Classroom Book Released
Teacher Ideas Press :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
More proof that I was born too early…
G.H.O.S.T. Hunters: The Haunting of Majesty Manor (with Screenshots)
Aisle 5 Games :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
‘Hidden object game’ with a spooky setting.
Black Sea Studios Unveils WorldShift
Black Sea Studios :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Cyber-fantasy RTS from the Bulgarians behind Knights of Honor.
Commander – Europe at War Storms Into Matrix Games
matrix games :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Relive the strategic-level thrill of romping across Europe, WWII-style
“Shadowrun” and “Halo 2” Mark the Launch of Games for Windows – LIVE
Windows Live :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
For the first time ever, Microsoft Games Studios introduces Games for Windows LIVE enabling PC gamers to play with or against the Xbox LIVE community.
Miner 2049er for Mobiles
Magic Games :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
1984’s Electronic Game of the Year hoping to become 2007’s Mobile Game of the Year.
SkillGround.com Launches Arcade-Style Games with Cash Prizes
Skillground.com :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Cash and Bragging Rights up for Grabs at the Click of a Button at SkillGround.com’s Online PC Game Arena
Gamecock’s “Dungeon Hero” For PC and Xbox 360
Gamecock :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
World’s First Authentic Dungeon Crawler Set For Early 2009
The LEGO Group Announces LEGO Universe As Official Title For Branded MMOG
The LEGO Group :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
With the popularity of Lego Star Wars and other Lego games, we’re now getting a LEGO Massively Multiplayer Online Game!
The full-featured MMOG will be complete with character advancement, expansive social and community features, and will provide a child-safe alternative to other MMOGs on the market. As a player, you’ll be able to customize your mini-figs and interact in the universe as any character you choose, providing unique opportunities for players to expand and explore with their creations.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas Article
Overclockers Club :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
“Ubisoft has released its latest version and fifth game in the Rainbow Six series, with the release of Rainbow Six Vegas. The Rainbow Six Series is based on the original book written by Tom Clancy and the original game was released back in the 1990’s. The game has players assuming the role of Logan Keller, a new leader of the elite international Anti-Terrorist Team, known as Rainbow Six. The team can be deployed anywhere in the world to augment local forces and to assist with Anti-Terrorism. The game starts with a tutorial mission in Mexico, allowing new players to ease into the SWAT style of game-play. This will become essential to surviving in the world of Terrorism, as a team-leader for Rainbow Six.”
WoW Report: Guild or No Guild
Think Gaming :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
“With any type of game that has online capabilities guilds and clans popup. These are groups of people that play the game together whether it’s doing quests together or playing matches against another guild. Today we will be discussing the pros and cons to being in a guild and how you go about joining or starting a guild.”
Tomb Raider Anniversary no longer available to Euro Steam users
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
The PC version of Tomb Raider Anniversary is no longer available to European users of Valve’s digital download service, Steam – with Eidos yet to explain why it has been withdrawn.
Disney signs Stan Lee for new IP
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
The Walt Disney Studio has signed former Marvel Comics boss and Spider-Man creator Stan Lee to create original IP.
Behemoth exec criticises publishers for “armchair developing”
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Dan Paladin, co-founder of independent studio The Behemoth, has called on publishers to refrain from interfering with the creative process of developing games.
Japanese Charts: Resident Evil Wii misses No.1 spot
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Capcom’s Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition missed out on the top spot in the Japanese charts for the week ended June 3, as DS title Practice by Observing: DS Observation Training took the number one position.
Eidos declines to comment on Tomb Raider 360 rumours
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Eidos has issued declined to comment on information appearing on the ESRB website which suggests that Tomb Raider Anniversary is coming to Xbox 360.
Nintendo confirms new offices but exec departures are “speculation”
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Nintendo has confirmed to GamesIndustry.bizthat it is opening new offices in San Francisco and New York – but dismissed rumours that senior executives are quitting the company as “speculation”.
Raymond hints at Assassin’s Creed for handhelds
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Assassin’s Creed producer Jade Raymond has hinted that the highly anticipated stealth game could branch out onto handheld platforms.
No job cuts planned for Sony Japan
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment is not planning to lay off staff from its Japanese arm despite recent job cuts in Europe and the US, according to a spokesperson.
Law summit to address game development issues
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
The upcoming Entertainment Technology Law Summit is to address issues surrounding financing and development in the videogame industry.
Key Nintendo executives reported to be leaving company
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Rumours have emerged that three key executives at Nintendo of America are leaving the company, along with approximately 90 per cent of NoA’s sales and marketing staff at the firm’s Redmond HQ.
PSN Content Interrupted?
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Updated content for two popular PS3 games hit delays.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma Site Launched
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)Ryu’s official website is live. See it or be sliced in two.
PSN Update (06.07.07)
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Trailer Thursday dominates the PSN.
Creed Worldwide in November
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Assassin’s Creed (PS3)Ubisoft confirms Altair’s mission for the holidays.
Create the Ultimate Set List
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Rock Band (PS3)Pick your most rocking tracks and they may appear Rock Band.
All-Pro Football 2K8 Cover Athletes Revealed
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
All-Pro Football 2K8 (PS3)Which hall of famers got their mug on the box?
Stuntman: Ignition Hollerin’ Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Stuntman: Ignition (PS3)We take a look at the sequel to one of the first game’s most memorable films.
Former Human Head Forms Big Rooster
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
The Prey developer has announced a new studio and its first game.
Barlog: God of War III Video Isn’t Real
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
God of War III (PS3)Supposed secretive look at the game is indeed a fake.
Skate: Prepare to be Challenged
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
skate (PS3)Black Box discusses the rise of a skater to pro status.
All-Pro Football 2K8 Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
All-Pro Football 2K8 (PS3)The legends get ready to hit the field.
Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed to Ship in November
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
The Frenchbased publisher announced plans for a worldwide launch of the action/adventure title this fall.
Tenchu Z Demo Available
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Starting today, aspiring ninjas can download the playable demo of Tenchu Z from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Kane & Lynch Dead Men HD Trailer
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Today Eidos has released the second trailer of this action/shooter for your viewing delight.
DirecTV to Broadcast CGS Competitions Live
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
When the satellite TV company starts its Championship Gaming Series in July, the matches will now be live and in HD instead of videotaped and shown later.
Dungeon Hero Announced for Xbox 360
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Today Gamecock Media Group announced Firefly Studios Dungeon Hero will be releasing on the PC and Xbox 360.
Overlord Trailer
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Codemasters has passed along another trailer of their interesting action/adventure.
Vampire Rain Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Check out some new images of AQ Interactive’s bloodthirsty title.
Star Wars The Force Unleashed Documentary
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
This first video documentary explains how Star Wars The Force Unleashed was born under direction from George Lucas.
All Pro Football 2K8 Cover Athletes Announced
Team Xbox :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
2K Sports announced today the athletes that will grace the cover of its highlyanticipated football simulation, AllPro Football 2K8. The sports publishing label of TakeTwo also released the first screenshots of the game.
Red vs. Blue Creators Take on Shadowrun
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
From the creators of the acclaimed “machinima” series Red vs. Blue comes a hilarious new miniseries set in the world of the new Xbox 360 adventure Shadowrun. In “1-800-MAGIC,” follow the intense yet comical adventures of two opposing teams as they battle to control the re-emergence of magic into their world.
Magic and Tech in Shadowrun Demo
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Explore the PowerStation map and experiment with some of the races, tech, and magic in the Shadowrun demo. Sharpen your deadly combinations in three training chapters and the ability to play both against bots and in public matches.
Nick Busby Theme
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Check out the new Pirates Booty dashboard theme.
Nick Busby Gamer Pics
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Two new picture packs: Class Pics 106 and Jekyll.
iPrep 101 v0.0.1
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Klutsh released (http://www.x-projects.org/core/news.php?item.15.2 ) iPrep 101 v0.0.1, a new tool like Xtreme Boot Maker(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox360-tools/XtremeBootMaker.php )) that will prepare a floppy/USBdrive/NTFScd to flash your Toshiba-Samsung drive but specially made for the new iXtreme Firmwares. It also includes Caster420’s new SamTool 0.7: [QUOTE] iPrep is a .NET application and collection of MSDOS applications for use in flashing Samsung TS-H943A DVD drives. Features: – Can detect your SATA/RAID controller and HEX-Edits MTKFlash for your chipset. – Formats your floppy/usb drive and copies all necessary files over. – Can be used with NTFS cd’s, creates a folder on your hdd. – MD5 checker when selecting your firmware lets you know your firmware is legit – Updateable Firmware definitions. – Provides simple to use on screen instructions in MSDOS. – Works with iXtreme v1.0 and future releases. (Can be made backwards compatable) – Can be used to spoof a Hitachi GDR3120L Key to a Samsung TS-H943A DVD drive. – Nolonger uses MSINFO32, should now work in Vista and other WMI capable OS’s. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/iprep101/iprep101.jpg ) This program contains no firmware or pre-coded patches. !!NOTE: BE CAREFUL! THIS PROGRAM USES A FORMAT COMMAND. THIS WILL DELETE ALL FILES ON THE REMOVEABLE DRIVE LETTER YOU CHOOSE. IF THERE ARE FILES ON YOUR FLOPPY OR USB DRIVE YOU WANT TO KEEP, GET THEM OFF THE MEDIA FIRST! THE FILES WILL BE DELETED. DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR DRIVE LETTER BEFORE RUNNNING THE PROGRAM. NOBODY WANTS TO ACCIDENTALLY FORMAT THEIR WORK! A CHECK HAS BEEN INPLEMENTED TO PREVENT HDD ERASURE BUT I CANNOT GUARANTEE IT. How to Use: 1. Load your floppy disk or connect your USB Flash Drive. (optional) 2. Run iPrep. 3. Detect your sata chipset, if required. 4. Open your Xtreme Firmware’s .bin file. 6. Click “DO IT!”. 7. Boot from your prepared drive or your NTFS cd. 8. Type “iDump xxxxxxx xxxxx” to backup your 360’s original firmware and create you hacked firmware. 9. Type “iFlash xxxxxxx xxxxx” to flash the hacked firmware. (Don’t include the quotes, and replace x with your 360’s Serial Number.) [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.x-projects.org (http://www.x-projects.org ) Download: here (http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/xbox360pc/dvd/iprep_101.rar )
Xecuter Blaster360 Hitachi-LG 046/047 Fix PCB
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
We saw this news at one wholesaler: [QUOTE] We have received a new batch of Blaster 360 from Team Xecuter that now comes with a special PCB called the Hitachi Fix. [/QUOTE] We found a bit more info about this issue on the team xecuter forums (http://www.team-xecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45645 ): [QUOTE] There were quite a few issues with some of the older Hitachi 046 and 047 DVD units when used with the Blaster 360 and we have spent a great deal of time investigating the cause. For those that have issues we have designed an immediate fix which requires a tiny amount of easy soldering to solve the poor latency of these Hitachi drives. You also have to cut the two traces between the two soldering points – its not difficult and easily reverible if you ever need to. Its simply adding 2 x missing 10nf capacitors to the DVD drive circuit board (as seen in the pictures) We will be providing these PCB’s free of charge for resellers to ship to customers who wish to try this solution to fix their problems (non booting, E64 etc). Shipping of the PCB fixes has started to all resellers. Here are some pictures, we will post install instructions when the fix is available to ship. [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.team-xecuter.com (http://www.team-xecuter.com )
Opportunities abound in nex-gen gaming platforms
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
From techonline.com (http://www.techonline.com/product/underthehood/199900911?pgno=1 ): [QUOTE] The next round of game-platform redesigns may still be four to five years out, but chip and software designers in the areas of wireless, microeletromechanical systems, displays, miniature cameras, sensors, actuators and storage have an opportunity to be part of those multi-100-million shipments as platforms respond faster to user demands by converging on interactivity, connectivity and information display. The Ataris debuted in a different era, at a time of no competition and little pressure from users. That led to a design that was geared more toward cosmetics. “Back then they didn’t have to focus on margins and how they can save: it just had to look cool,” said Quirk. “Now we design more for cost, heat [management], cooling and [efficient] test.” Atari also made a profit on the platform, versus the games. That model has since been inverted, with only Nintendo now managing to scratch out a small profit from the platform, the rest–Sony and Microsoft–make their money on the aftermarket games, said Quirk. SI expected the current crop of designs to incorporate 65-nm process technologies, down from 90 nm, but that didn’t happen, so Quirk believes that’ll be coming soon from Sony and Microsoft as part of their cost-reduction strategy. That need for cost-reduction was the main impetus behind the Sony/Toshiba/IBM and Nintendo/IBM/ATI/Chartered partnerships, and while SI expects those partnerships to remain intact going forward, part of the strategy for future cost reductions will be the evaluation of second- and third-tier chip and software vendors as they jockey for a socket in the next round of platform designs. “There’s a lot more competition,” said Quirk. “Everyone wants to get designed into them. With volumes in the hundreds of millions, a design win for of these gaming platforms is huge, both from a press and revenue point of view.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: techonline.com (http://www.techonline.com/product/underthehood/199900911?pgno=1 ) (2 pages)
No Final Fantasy For Xbox 360
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
From xbox360.ign.com (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/794/794164p1.html ): [QUOTE] Looking for more Final Fantasy following the Xbox 360 port of Final Fantasy XI? Then you’re going to have to look to a different next generation system. A Square Enix executive has disclosed to Japan’s Nikkei BP that the company currently has no plans for Final Fantasy games on the 360. Noting that the PS3 is getting Final Fantasy XIII, the website asked Square Enix’s Shinji Hashimoto if the Wii or Xbox 360 will also be getting games in the series. “For the Wii, we have FF Crystal Chronicles in production,” replied Hashimoto. “As for FF on the Xbox 360, it’s currently a completely blank page.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: xbox360.ign.com (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/794/794164p1.html )
Xtreme Boot Maker v0.5.4 Pulled
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
From Klutsh on x-projects.org (http://www.x-projects.org/core/news.php?item.13.2 ): [QUOTE] Xtreme Boot Maker(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox360-tools/XtremeBootMaker.php ))(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox360-tools/XtremeBootMaker.php )) 0.5.4 has been dropped. Stoner who took over from 0.5.3 has tried to take XBM in a direction that was never intended. I did not realize that Stoner altered the Samtool executable (without permission) and released it for public use. DO NOT USE XBM 0.5.4 it may destroy your 360’s drive. I apologize for this error in judgment on my part, from now I will be the sole developer of XBM, working in conjunction the Caster420 and the Xtreme firmware team, to bring you stable and tested applications. Releases of XBM can be trusted from here, Xbox-Scene and 360mods.net. If you see mention of 360hax anywhere in any future release it was not done by X-Projects and should be treated with caution. Update: The majority of 0.5.4 is ok to use. Please do not use the advanced restore feature, this is where the only problem lies. [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.x-projects.org (http://www.x-projects.org )
US Army using Xbox360 Pad to Control SUGVs
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
From zdnet.com (http://content.zdnet.com/2346-9595_22-67546-1.html ): [QUOTE] Enter the Future Combat Systems program, the Army’s largest modernization initiative. Now about four years old, the program envisions a family of high-tech gear including sensors, aerial drones, and manned and unmanned ground vehicles, all fully networked and linked to individual soldiers. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/army/futurecombat8_550x367.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/army/futurecombat9_550x368.jpg ) This time, it’s the soldiers giving the SUGV (Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle) a hand. Note the familiar styling of the controller held by the soldier at left. A closer look at the controller and the operator’s goggles, as well as the tracks on the SUGV. [/QUOTE] Full Story: zdnet.com (http://content.zdnet.com/2346-9595_22-67546-1.html )
Microsoft Launches Ignition Program to Help Recording Artists
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Already kinda announced yesterday, but here’s the official press release (http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/jun07/06-04IgnitionLaunchPR.mspx ): [QUOTE] Microsoft Corp. today announced the launch of Ignition, a new program that gives recording artists with new releases a unique channel to reach tens of millions of consumers, whether they are browsing music online, playing games or catching up on the latest news. For the first time, Microsoft has packaged promotional opportunities across Zune, Xbox and MSN to help artists more efficiently reach consumers in all three audiences. In a world where high-impact promotional opportunities for new music can be limited, artists look for ways to make direct connections with their audience and leave a lasting impression. Ignition maximizes exposure for artists by engaging consumers with interesting content and reaching them frequently over a monthlong period through prominent placement on Zune Marketplace, Zune.net, MSN entertainment properties and the Xbox LIVE? Marketplace. For consumers, Ignition provides a steady stream of new music through online access to exclusive content, free song and video downloads, streaming video, editorial features, and artist playlists. “The Ignition program is designed to help artists connect with a substantial consumer audience,” said Christina Calio, director of Music Marketing for Zune. “Consumers are looking for ways to find new music, and Ignition helps connect artists with potential new fans by giving them multiple opportunities to listen to, watch or read about the artist across Microsoft’s online platforms.” The Ignition program launches with the U.K. band Max?mo Park (Warp Records/Caroline Distribution), whose current album, “Our Earthly Pleasures,” debuted at No. 2 on the U.K. charts in April and is receiving significant radio airplay for its single “Girls Who Play Guitars.” Throughout the month of June, Ignition will introduce new U.S. fans to this popular U.K. band through free and exclusive music downloads and features on Zune Marketplace and Zune.net, video downloads on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, and promotional video and music streams on MSN Video and MSN Music. [/QUOTE] Full press release here[microsoft.com] (http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/jun07/06-04IgnitionLaunchPR.mspx )
Xbox 360 Maker Mega-Merger: Flextronics Buys Solectron
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
From forbes.com (http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/06/04/ap3784524.html ): [QUOTE] Singapore’s Flextronics International Ltd. [one of the companies producing the Xbox360] will buy rival contract electronics maker Solectron Corp. for about $3.6 billion in cash and stock. Solectron shares climbed more than 14 percent in morning trading. Under the deal announced Monday, Solectron will become a subsidiary of Flextronics, with Solectron shareholders holding a stake of between 20 percent to 26 percent. Flextronics, whose customers include Casio Computer Co., Dell Computer Corp., Eastman Kodak Co. , Ericsson Telecom AB, Hewlett-Packard Co. , Microsoft Corp. , Motorola Inc., Nortel Networks Ltd., Sony-Ericsson and Xerox Corp. , expects the deal to add at least 15 percent to its earnings. [/QUOTE] Full Story: forbes.com (http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/06/04/ap3784524.html )
XboxMediaCenter (XBMC) 2007-06-04 SVN rev9200 build – T3CH
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
T3CH released a new SVN compile (rev9200) of XboxMediaCenter(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/software/software.php?page=mediaplayers#newsitemEpyVVkpEFZGLaWTWZd )) for Xbox1. This T3CH-compile is a complete snapshot of what is in SVN at the time the build was compiled, with just a few small additions. Special Notes and Noteworthy/XML/Script changes: * added: busydialogdelay option in advancedsettings to set the delay in milliseconds before the busydialog pops up. <busydialogdelay>2000</busydialogdelay> * I made this build yesterday so build date will say 3rd, but no changes has been made to SVN since, so enjoy this new T3CH. * For the first time I’ve removed a script. Snake was removed because it stopped functioning. If the author fixes bugs and add builtin update functionality, I might readd it in future. * I’m including the XBMC Win32 PC environment.exe that is meant for skinners & python developers, read more about the concept here (http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/forum/showthread.php?p=115893 ). It was built using Microsoft DirectX Summer 2004 SDK. * I’ve tweaked the win32 run_me_first.bat so it runs and then unmounts the virtual drives when you exit. For the full changelog (all added/fixed/changed/updated stuff) since the 2007-05-27 SVN Rev9113 (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EElpkAAFEyyXkkHIoa.php ) build click here (http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=606722 ). Keep in mind this is a SVN snapshot of the current development tree. It’s not an official (stable) point release. Use only if you know what you are doing. Official XBMC Site: www.xboxmediacenter.com (http://www.xboxmediacenter.com ) (manual (http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/wiki/index.php?title=Xbox_Media_Center_Online_Manual ) and FAQ (http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/wiki/index.php?title=Frequently_Asked_Questions )) Official T3CH Site: http://t3ch.yi.se (http://t3ch.yi.se/ ) (release RSS feed (http://t3ch.yi.se/feed.rss )) Download Binaries: n/a (built with XDK (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xdk.php )) | Download SourceCode: here (http://www.xboxmediacenter.com/wiki/index.php?title=What_Is_Source_Code )
Gates Hints At New Xbox Control System
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
From gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=14184 ): [QUOTE] As detailed by technology website All Things Digital (http://d5.allthingsd.com/20070530/d5-gates-jobs-interview/ ), Gates was taking part in a live conversation with Apple founder Steve Jobs, when Gates began to discuss the use of 3D online interfaces and the increasing role of the PC as a home media and communications center. He ended his comments by saying, “And as we get natural input, that will cause a change… Software is doing vision and so, you know, imagine a game machine where you’re just going to pick up the bat and swing it or the tennis racket and swing it.” As the similarities behind his concept and that of the Wii were pointed out, Gates responded: “No, that’s not it. You can’t pick up your tennis racket. And swing it.” “You can’t sit there with your friends and do those natural things. That’s a 3D positional device. This is video recognition,” he added. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=14184 )
Microsoft Ignition to Unite Xbox, Zune, MSN for New Music
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
From .dmwmedia.com (http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/06/03/microsoft-ignition-to-unite-xbox-zune-msn-for-new-music ): [QUOTE] Combining an audience of approximately 30 million regular users, Microsoft’s Ignition program, to be announced tomorrow, will leverage three of its largest services – Xbox Live, Zune, and MSN – to offer customers new music acts. The Ignition program will expose emerging artists to the broad Microsoft audience for a month, with the first participating band being Maximo Park from the UK. The band’s first single will be offered as a free exclusive download on Zune, a free music video for download on Xbox Live, and as a streaming video on MSN. According to Reuters, Microsoft is “demanding exclusive content and hands-on participation from the artists involved.” Christina Calio, Microsoft’s director of music marketing, said, “We don’t want the same thing that is going out on MTV.” Ignition’s success will depend in large part on the quality of the acts it promotes. Microsoft is hoping to be a filter for its audience, something MySpace, for instance, currently lacks. But it’s the lack of a filter that many MySpace users enjoy. The ability to “discover” music and recommend it to friends is one of the success stories of the online social networking movement. Microsoft is, in essence, attempting to modernize the MTV model and distribute it over a range of services with which few companies can compete. [/QUOTE] Full Story: .dmwmedia.com (http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2007/06/03/microsoft-ignition-to-unite-xbox-zune-msn-for-new-music )
Genius MaxFire Pandora & Pandora Pro Review
Inside HW :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Beside the standard gamer desktop systems, there are more and more “muscled” gaming notebooks available. It is no longer strange to set all the options to “high” when playing games on a notebook, even in great widescreen resolutions. If you already have the opportunity to play the newest Need for Speed on the road or in a park, why not play it with a gamepad?
Profits rise for Mad Catz
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Mad Catz has revealed full year operating income of USD 6.4 million (EUR 4.7m), a significant climb compared to last year’s loss of USD 9.2 million (EUR 6.8m).
EA exec appointed chairman of ISFE board
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Electronic Arts’ senior VP for Europe Jens Uwe Intat has been appointed chairman of the board of the Interactive Software Federation Europe.
Former Human Head boss sets up new studio
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Timothy Gerritsen, the former CEO of Prey developer Human Head, is teaming up with other company veterans to establish a new development studio in Madison, Wisconsin.
E for All registration opens
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Registration has opened for the E for All Expo, to be held at the LA Convention Centre October 18-21.
Redundancies hit Sony US
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Between 80 and 100 workers at Sony Computer Entertainment America have been made redundant as part of plans to restructure the business and reduce costs.
Vrabeck to spearhead new EA Casual division
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Electronic Arts has formed a new casual games division and appointed former Activision exec Kathy Vrabeck as president.
SCEA Restructures
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Sony confirm’s layoffs at its Foster City headquarters.
BlackSite Blog: Welcome to BlackSite
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
BlackSite: Area 51 (PS3)Strap up your boots and get ready to defend the planet in BlackSite: Area 51.
Fallout 3 Trailer Released
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Fallout 3 (PS3)The game to ship in 2008, allegedly on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
Dinobots and Constructicons to Appear in Transformers 2
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Not precisely Xboxrelated (even if there will always be movie tieins), but we had to report this news.
Mad Catz Reports Financials, Extends MLB License
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Mad Catz Interactive announced today financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. The hardware manufacturer also announced it has renewed its license agreement with Major League Baseball Properties (MLB).
Indiagames Inks Pact with Microsoft, Will eTail Xbox 360
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Indiagames will now offer the Xbox 360 along with the latest range of Microsoft peripheral devices, likekeyboards, mice, gamepads, joysticks & webcams at a special price to its online ‘GoD’ subscribers.
Small Arms Gets New Content
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Gamers will be able to download two playable characters, two distinctive battlefields, and access two unique achievements from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
It’s Time to Name Your F.E.A.R.
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has launched a naming contest for the sequel to F.E.A.R.
Halo 2 Tourney
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Compete on the new Halo 2 maps and you could win some great prizes!
Custom Graphics and Photos in Forza 2
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Look good in Forza Motorsport 2, with our tips and explanations of the custom decal schemes and photographic options in the game.
What You Need to Know in Shadowrun
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
FASA Studio’s blazing-fast, team-based first-person shooter Shadowrun can be tricky, so Xbox.com provides tips and tricks for being successful at the game.
Hollywood Goes Gaming: Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel Migrates to Xbox 360
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Catch our interview with Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel, the commentator for DirecTV’s Championship Gaming Series.
This Week in Xbox: May 30 – June 6, 2007
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Games Editor Denny Atkin brings you all the latest in what’s going on this week on Xbox.com.
Corbis Anime Girls Theme
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Preview Corbis themes available on Xbox live Marketplace.
Corbis Skate Park Gamer Pics in Marketplace
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Preview Gamer Pics for Corbis, in Xbox Live Marketplace today!
UK Charts: Pirates knock Spider-Man off the top
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Disney Interactive’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End has knocked Activision’s Spider-Man 3 off the top of the All Formats charts on its second week of release.
10tacle acquires Hungarian developer Stormregion
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
10tacle Studios has acquired a 100 per cent stake in Hungarian developer Stormregion.
EA teams with H&M for themed expansion pack
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Electronic Arts has released a themed expansion pack for The Sims 2 with branding from High Street retail chain H&M.
Microsoft to offer free music videos over XBL
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Microsoft is incorporating Xbox Live into its new Ignition program, offering free music to consumers via console, Zune media player and MSN.
Infogrames appoints new executive VP
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Atari parent company Infogrames Entertainment has the announced the appointment of Mathias Hautefort as executive vice president of worldwide publishing and production.
Gates hints at plans for new videogame control system
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Bill Gates has revealed that his vision for the future of gaming involves a new control system where players swing a bat or racket as they would in real life – but said it won’t be the same as the Wii.
Brash secures USD 400 million investment
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
The recently launched Brash Entertainment has secured USD 400 million to fund development of games based on movie, television and music properties.
Gamecock signs first title from Renegade Kid
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Gamecock Media has signed with Renegade Kid to publish the recently-formed developers first title.
Top 10 Tuesday: Best Co-op Games
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Victory loves company.
Rainbow Six: Vegas Videos
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas (PS3)High rollin’ with Ubisoft’s PS3 port.
Rainbow Six: Vegas Shots
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas (PS3)Hit up the slot machines with Tom Clancy.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas (PS3)Ubisoft’s tactical shooter is ready for deployment on the PS3 and we run it through a couple scenarios.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Guide
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Check out our guide before you reach yer wit’s end.
Fallout 3 Teaser Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Fallout 3 (PS3)Be teased by some in-engine footage. Be prepared to wait a long time before playing.
10TACLE Acquires Codename: Panzers Dev
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Hungary-based Stormregion now belongs to 10TACLE.
Super Stardust HD Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Super Stardust HD (PS3)Housemarque blows it up and breaks it down.
All-Pro Football 2K8 Snags Z-Trip
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
DJ tapped to provide in-game soundtrack to 2K Sports game.
Japanese PS3 Game Playable on PSP
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Mainichi Issyo (PS3)Sony makes a Japan-only title playable via remote play.
Devil May Cry 4 AU Hands-On
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Devil May Cry 4 (PS3)Juggling has never been cooler.
IGN Weekly 49
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Guitar Hero III, FIFA 08, and Indy 500 Legends.
A Sequel to F.E.A.R.
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Monolith’s Paranormal Project 2 [untitled] (PS3)It’s time for you to name your fear.
Condemned 2 Q&A
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Condemned 2: Bloodshot (PS3)Bums beware, Monolith is bringing the terror back.
Brash Secures Cash
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
The new studio has raised $400 million to make games based on blockbuster movies.
FFVII Not Being Remade — Nomura
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Final Fantasy VII: Technical Demo for PS3 (PS3)Just in case you were hoping for a surprise TGS showing once again.
2K Sports Announces AllPro Football 2K8 Soundtrack
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
2K Sports announced today that AllPro Football 2K8 will feature a DJ ZTrip produced soundtrack entitled All Pro with all original tracks, remixes and mashups.
NBA LIVE 07 Predicts Spurs Will Win 2007 NBA Finals
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
LeBron James and the upstart Cleveland Cavaliers gave the veteranladen San Antonio Spurs all they could handle in the EA SPORTS NBA LIVE 07 simulation of the 2007 NBA Finals.
Fallout 3 Teaser Trailer in High Definition
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Bethesda released today the first teaser trailer for the nextgeneration Fallout.
NCAA Football 08 Stadium Blowout
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Check out all the stadiums represented in EA’s NCAA Football 08 as we bring you over 150 new images!
PacMan Championship Edition Announced
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
NAMCO BANDAI announced today the PacMan Championship Edition, which launches tomorrow on Xbox LIVE Arcade. First screens inside!
10TACLE Snaps Up Stormregion
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Employing a staff of 95, Stormregion is one of Hungarys largest game developers. The acquisition significantly expands 10TACLE Studios’ inhouse development capacity.
Army of Two Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
We bring you ten new screenshots of Army of Two, a third person coop shooter that focuses on gameplay centered around TWO man missions, TWO man strategies, TWO man tactics and a TWO man advantage.
VGL to Perform at National Monument in Washington D.C.
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Video Games Live will perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for two performances by the National Symphony Orchestra.
2007 TEC Nominees Announced
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
This years nominations also recognize the increasing importance of Interactive Entertainment Sound Production with Call of Duty 3, Gears of War, God of War II, Tom Clancys Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, and Tomb Raider Legend.
WizKids Halo ActionClix Game Character Pictures
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
We bring you the first pictures of the characters from WizKids Halo ActionClix collectible miniature game.
Microsoft Launches Ignition Program
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
For the first time, Microsoft has packaged promotional opportunities across Zune, Xbox and MSN to help artists more efficiently reach consumers in all three audiences.
Transformers The Game Interviews
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Traveller’s Tales and Peter Cullen, the legendary voice of Optimus Prime, talk about the Transformers video game.
WarTech Revealed
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
We break down the gameplay of WarTech Senko no Ronde, a unique arcade shooter-fighting game hybrid.
Pac-Man Creator Surprises World with New Mazes on Xbox 360
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Today Microsoft Corp. and NAMCO BANDAI Games made video game history by unveiling the Pac-Man Championship Edition, featuring the first new Pac-Man mazes in more than 26 years, available only on Xbox 360.
Forza Motorsport™ 2: Drive Fast, Drive Smooth
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Tips and tricks to get you started in Turn 10’s remarkably realistic simulation racer, Forza Motorsport 2.
How To Get O.S. Software Updates For Your Xbox 360
Xbox Hardware :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Need to update the software on your Xbox 360 but don’t have it hooked up to Xbox Live? We’re here to help.
WarTech Revealed
Xbox Live :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
We break down the gameplay of WarTech Senko no Ronde, a unique arcade shooter-fighting game hybrid.
Pac-Man Creator Surprises World with New Mazes on Xbox 360
Xbox Live :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Today Microsoft Corp. and NAMCO BANDAI Games made video game history by unveiling the Pac-Man Championship Edition, featuring the first new Pac-Man mazes in more than 26 years, available only on Xbox 360.
Pac-Man Creator Surprises World with New Mazes on Xbox 360
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Today Microsoft Corp. and NAMCO BANDAI Games made video game history by unveiling the Pac-Man Championship Edition, featuring the first new Pac-Man mazes in more than 26 years, available only on Xbox 360.
Best of the Best: A Tribute To Game Music
Game Music Central :: Monday, June 04, 2007
CD featuring music from – and inspired by – games like God of War, Silent Hill, World of Warcraft and Zelda.
Dementium: The Ward (DS)
Gamecock :: Monday, June 04, 2007
Survival horror FPS for the DS, set in a derelict hospital. Eek.
QPAD UC mouse pad
Modders Inc. :: Monday, June 04, 2007
Looking for a portable mouse pad to take to lan parties? The QPAD UC is 3-millimeters thick, uncoated, wide yet portable. Whether you’re on the go or sitting at home, the QPAD UC is versatile enough to handle the task.
NiBiRu: Age of Secrets
Icrontic :: Monday, June 04, 2007
“NiBiRu: Age of Secrets ($10) is a nice looking game. I’ll give it that. However, “nice looking” is about all it has going for it. Looking at the box, and reading the description of the game, I imagined a Myst-esque game; a variety of interesting or strange button-based puzzles set like gemstones into a weak plot and sequence of pretty graphics. What I got was a “pick-up and use the right item” puzzle game á la Gabriel Knight.”
Sacred 2 – Fallen Angel: Worldwide Wallpaper Contest
Ascaron Entertainment :: Monday, June 04, 2007
Wallpaper submissions are now being accepted on the website’s official forums in a specially designated contest sub-forum.
Xbox Live boosts Lions Gate revenues
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 04, 2007
Lions Gate Entertainment has revealed that 150,000 download rentals have been racked up for the 15 films it has made available via Xbox Live – helping to boost digital revenues by 50 per cent.
Former Relic devs open new studio
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 04, 2007
A group of former Relic Entertainment employees have officially announced that they have teamed up to form a new studio which will operate under the name of Smoking Gun Interactive.
Boxed version of EVE Online due for release in two months
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 04, 2007
CCP has confirmed to GamesIndustry.bizthat EVE Online will be released on DVD in the US, UK, Russia, Japan and other countries in the next two months.
Euro Charts: PES 6 scores across continent
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 04, 2007
In the summer months with little in the way of new game releases, Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer 6 is clogging up the charts in Italy, Spain and Germany.
Wii and DS hardware sales continue to climb in Japan
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 04, 2007
Despite seasonally low sales and a shortage of units at retail, the Nintendo DS and Wii are still the best-selling consoles in Japan, according to new figures from Media Create.
Pachter predicts delay for GTA IV
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 04, 2007
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has suggested that Take-Two may choose to delay the release of Grand Theft Auto IV in a bid to boost its financial results for 2008.
Nexon MMO’s reach user milestones
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 04, 2007
The US division of Nexon has revealed that the free-to-play dance MMO Audition has hit 100,000 registered users in North America.
CCP to spend $7 million on marketing EVE Online this year
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 04, 2007
CCP’s Magnus Bergsson has revealed that the company has set aside a large marketing budget for 2007 and is in talks with IBM and Microsoft about ways to handle the influx of new EVE Online players.
Ninja Gaiden Demo Connectivity
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, June 04, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)Play the demo, get stuff in the final version.
Game On at Melbourne’s ACMI
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, June 04, 2007
An exhibition on the history and future of gaming.
Four New Classic Games Mark Wii Shop Channel Milestone
Nintendo News :: Monday, June 04, 2007
100 Games Now Available on the Wii Shop Channel!
Halo 3 Canadian Newspaper Reveals Spartan Armors
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 04, 2007
Remember those HAZElike helmets discovered last week? Well, a Canadian newspaper has revealed the names of some of the different armors (yes, plural) that will be available in the final multiplayer mode of Halo 3.
Gears of War Novelization and Comic Book Revealed
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 04, 2007
The 2006 Game of The Year is getting its own novel and comic book series. All the details inside.
Best of the Best A Tribute To Game Music
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 04, 2007
Game Music Central announced today Best of the Best A Tribute To Game Music the worlds first compilation CD featuring music inspired by some of the greatest games ever, performed by awardwinning celebrity game music composers.
300 and SAW Video Games in the Works
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 04, 2007
Brash Entertainment is working on a dozen moviebased titles, including one based on Lionsgate’s “Saw” franchise and another based on “300.”
New Content Coming to Xbox Live Marketplace
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 04, 2007
Xbox 360 becomes the first gaming console to offer content from Logo, MTV Networks channel for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender audience…
Activision Reports Record Net Revenues for Fiscal 2007
Activision :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Company Expects FY 2008 Net Revenue Growth of 19% to Record $1.8 Billion – – Company Anticipates FY 2008 Operating Income to More than Double
Files2DVD Puts an End to Wasted Bandwidth for Gamers
Gamesbiter :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Demo download site offers a bandwidth-sparing DVD delivery option.
100 Wii Virtual Console Games Now Available
Nintendo :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Gamers Worldwide Already Have Downloaded More Than 4.7 Million Retro Games, at a Rate of 1,000 an Hour
Loki Background Info
Ascaron Entertainment :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Background info on the game’s four mythologies.
PlayStation 3 Upscaling Comparison
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
We put a number of PSone and PS2 games to the test and see how well the system’s resolution scaling abilities work.
Skate or Die!
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
skate (PS3)Black Box reveals incredible new details about its revolutionary skating game.
Lair Symphonic Euphoria
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Hear and see the opening theme performed in glorious orchestral richness.
The Club Gets Triple Sonic Supplementation
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Three composer join forces to create music for new Sega game.
FIFA 08 First Look
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
FIFA Soccer 08 (PS3)With more than 600 teams, skill moves and the new Be a Pro mode, EA finally puts its best foot forward.
Guitar Hero III: Battle Mode
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Guitar Hero III (PS3)Where second best never gets a second chance.
Devil May Cry 4 Update
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Devil May Cry 4 (PS3)Producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi doesn’t want system wars.
Transformers The Game Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
See Optimus Prime, Blackout and Starscream in both their robot and vehicle forms.
GTA IV May Be Delayed, Says Analyst. One Reason Halo 3
Team Xbox :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has issued a note to investors forecasting a delay of Grand Theft Auto IV. Find out why Pachter thinks GTA IV will be delayed.
Artist of the Month: Ozzy Osbourne Returns with BLACK RAIN
Xbox Live :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Released May 22 on Epic Records, BLACK RAIN finds the two-time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee as vital, creative, and evocative as ever. He’s operating at the peak of powers, as a singer and songwriter.
Win Big in the Halo 2 Challenge
Xbox Live :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Master Chief wants you! Dust off your needlers, fuel up your warthogs, and recharge your overshields because the Xbox LIVE Halo 2 Play & Win Challenge is here.
XDVDMulleter Beta 8
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Badsheepy released a new version of XDVDMulleter(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox360-tools/XDVDMulleter.php )), an ISO extraction/creation/rebuilding tool for Xbox and Xbox360 discs with several features making it useful for more precise dumps as required by xtreme firmwares: [QUOTE] It is mainly just a quick release for stealth checking. An extra option works now!: batch extraction. not well tested. But working. XDVDMulleter will check every aspect of stealth on a disc and warn you of any difficulties. To load from dvdr: on the loading screen, just select the dvdr tab and ensure raw mode reading is selected. Stealth Checks: * Checks PFI for valid data * Checks PFI is a known pfi sector * Checks video matches PFI data * Checks Video is a known video partition * Checks 2nd layer of video to check splitvid * Checks DMI for ‘XBOX’ string (xbox 360 only) * Checks SS matchs default.xex (xbox 360 only) * Checks SS file for invalid hitachi SS Changes: * Deletes all temp files upon end * Bug opening dvds in raw mode fixed (I cant remember what bug though..) * Shrink page reset each time, so no longer messes up on multiple isos * Shrink page acts on a (virtual) copy of ISO, so back works properly * XBE checking page doesnt recheck once its been done once * Shrink page no longer auto crosslinks (because testing with gow took 20 minutes just for this step.. damn) * Checks to see if video partition is empty but present * Checks link between SS and default.xex to ensure you have the right SS file for the release * Hardcoded iso values removed, instead offsets calculated from SS + PFI * Inserts video directly into iso if partition exists (previously created new iso) * Checks all files you insert into ISOs * Extra stealth checking stuff i have forgotten about * Log file logs actions for debugging etc * Quick bugfix so unsplit Xbox1 Video files dont give split video error * Extract is back, extract and replace files in an iso * Batch extraction over FTP or to filesystem Source is included, but dont expect anything pretty :-) Thanks to all the people who tested, reported bugs, and sent feedback. Suggestions, bugs etc are still welcome :-) [/QUOTE] Official Site: n/a, by Badsheepy on forums.xbox-scene.com (http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=606457 ) Download: n/a (contains files built with XDK (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xdk.php ))
Game developers debate Xbox achievements
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
From joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/01/game-developers-debate-xbox-achievements/ ): [QUOTE] Love them or hate them, those Xbox 360 achievements have become a staple of the system. The little blips of joy are so annoying and addicting for some that we’re shocked the PS3 and/or Wii didn’t implement them. There’s an interesting thread going on over at the International Game Developers Association forums started by Raphael Van Lierop (Relic, 3D Realms) where he believes the achievements have taken gamers off course. Lierop writes, “I have many friends who LOVE achievements. They love the bragging rights, they love being able to compare achievements they obtained to other people … Personally, I dislike them…a lot. I find they are changing the way we play games, and the focus of the games we play, and make. I feel that games should be crafted to have enough intrinsic reward, that a secondary external reward system should not be required… was it really necessary for us to go back to the old ‘High Score’ system from the days of arcade games? I would have hoped that the gameplay and immersiveness of the ‘next gen’ gaming experience would have been enough reward, and that we wouldn’t have had to fall back on cheap gimmicks.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/01/game-developers-debate-xbox-achievements/ ) | gamesetwatch.com (http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2007/05/van_lierop_curses_out_xbox_liv.php ) | igda.org (http://www.igda.org/Forums/showthread.php?threadid=27141 )
Europe Investigates Microsoft Xbox 360 Scratching Disk Problem
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
From theinquirer.net (http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=40016 ): [QUOTE] THE EUROPEAN COMMISSIONER for Consumers has asked Microsoft to explain why Xbox 360s have so many faulty hard drives [note: obviously they mean disc drives here]. According to this Dutch web site (http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/trurl_pagecontent?lp=nl_en&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkassa.vara.nl%2Fportal%3F_scr%3Dnieuws_artikel%26no%3D3412996%26nodes%3Dall ), Commissioner Meglena Kuneva (http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/kuneva/index_en.htm ) wants answers from Microsoft. Fast. There are, apparently, 1,000 complaints from The Netherlands alone. She wants and expects Microsoft to respond to worldwide complaints about the problem. There’s a radio interview with the Commissioner, here (http://cgi.omroep.nl/cgi-bin/streams?/radio1/vara/radiokassa/20070601-11.wma?start=0:2:14.497&end=0:6:17.492 ) – much of this is in English. She wants Microsoft to respond in a week. She mentions this in her blog, which can be found by clicking on her EU page (http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/kuneva/news_en.htm ). [/QUOTE] Full Story: theinquirer.net (http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=40016 )
Pachter: Take-Two Could Delay GTA IV
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
From next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5832&Itemid=2 ): [QUOTE] Take-Two’s new management might “throw in the towel” on fiscal 2007, pushing Grand Theft Auto IV back a few weeks to make for a more solid fiscal 2008, stated Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter in a note to investors today. Currently, GTA IV is slated to release simultaneously on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on October 16, just before the end of the fiscal year. There’s also the Halo 3 factor that Take-Two could take into consideration. “We believe that a two-week delay would provide a reasonable gap between the launch of Halo 3 and the launch of GTA IV, and would actually help sales of both games,” wrote Pachter. Pachter even said that there would be advantages to launching the $90 collector’s edition GTA IV SKU on the originally planned date. “…A delay of the ‘normal’ SKU for GTA IV by two or three weeks could allow Take-Two to maximize revenues from the $89.99 Collector’s Edition of the game by shipping that SKU on October 17, and to increase overall profitability,” he said. [/QUOTE] Full Story: next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5832&Itemid=2 )
Titan unveils the XFan, another cooler for the Xbox 360
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Titan unveiled another external cooler addon for the Xbox 360: [QUOTE] Titan Computer Co., Ltd, a leader in the design and manufacture of computer cooling solutions, today unveiled the XFan that is especially designed for the Xbox 360. Titan XFan is a powerful silent cooler, which helps reduce the internal operating temperature of the Xbox 360 and prevent potential crashing. While playing games for long periods of time, you can feel very hot air from the X360 box, but after attaching the XFan, you can physically feel how much cooler the air is when it comes out the back of your console. The XFan indeed provides great cooling performance and ensures the Xbox 360 without the overheating problem. Features: * Special design for the Xbox 360 * Two powerful silent fans with four bright LEDs * Easy installation * Without sacrificing the USB port by adding a USB port to the XFan * USB power, no extra power adapter required Product Available: Middle of June, 2007 [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.titan-cd.com (http://www.titan-cd.com/em/xfan.htm ) News-Source: xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/06/01/yet-another-360-cooling-solution-the-xfan/ )
360 Flash Dump Tool v0.2
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Robinsod released a new version of the 360 Flash Dump Tool(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EElpFFZkAynUaHrfkJ.php )) – a developers tool that will allow you to decrypt and extract various parts of a XBox360 flash dump. What’s new/fixed: * Decrypts CF & CG (thanks again tmbinc) * The .cab file extracted from CE now contains 2 files, Hypervisor.bin and xboxkrnl.exe * Exported sections now include version number in the name Todo: * Apply CG patch to CE and extract patched Kernel & Hypervisor * Patch pairing data in CF and re encrypt Official Site: n/a, by Robinsod on xboxhacker.net (http://www.xboxhacker.net/index.php?topic=7691.msg48307#msg48307 ) Download: here (http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/xbox360pc/developers/tool.02.zip ) Thanks to HoRnEyDvL from Team XOS for news/link.
Microsoft Data Centers – getting bigger and better
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
From on10.net (http://on10.net/blogs/tina/microsoft-data-centers-getting-bigger-and-better/ ) (FYI: MS owned blog): [QUOTE] I sit down with Michael Manos the senior director of Data Center Services here at Microsoft. Microsoft is building some massive facilities in various places around the world. It houses everything from Live to Hotmail. Can you imagine a building 1.3 miles big? And its full of thousands and thousands of servers. He talks about effeciency for environmental reasons and how Microsoft is going green. [/QUOTE] News-Source and Steam/Download video interview from on10.net (http://on10.net/blogs/tina/microsoft-data-centers-getting-bigger-and-better/ )
Video of XCM XFPS Pro in Action
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Team XTender released a video of the new XFPS Pro in action. The new ‘Pro’ version comes with 2 extra wheels with 16 levels of adjustment for X and Y sensitivity to adapt to every mice on the market. Official Site: www.teamxtender.com (http://www.teamxtender.com/ ) Buy Now ($88): divineo.com (http://www.divineo.com/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=zz-36-xfpsp ) | divineo.cn (http://www.divineo.cn/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=360-xfps360p )
Lite-On IT Lands OEM Orders for Xbox 360 DVD-Drive
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
From digitimes.com (http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20070529PD212.html ): [QUOTE] Lite-On IT has reportedly secured OEM orders for DVD-ROM drives to be built into Microsoft Xbox 360 consoles, with monthly shipments of 0.8-1 million units to begin in the third quarter of 2007, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Lite-On IT took over BenQ’s optical disc drive business unit in mid-2006 but did not take over the OEM manufacturing rights for Xbox 360 because it was required to obtain new certification from Microsoft, the sources pointed out. Although Lite-On IT will succeed BenQ as the secondary OEM maker of the built-in DVD-ROM drive, the company stands a chance of displacing TSST to take the primary status. [/QUOTE] Full Story: digitimes.com (http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20070529PD212.html )
iXtreme firmware 1.0 for TS-H943 Xbox 360
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, June 03, 2007
A new firmware replacement for the TS-H943 xbox360 drive Features (v1.0) Defeats all current and some future Xbox Live detection attempts (v1.0) Boots ONLY Stealth Xtreme Xbox 360 backups (v1.0) Boots ONLY Stealth Xtreme Xbox 1 backups (v1.0) Boots all Xbox 360 originals (v1.0) Boots all Xbox 1 originals on Xbox 360 Use on Xbox Live at own risk!! Thanks to everyone on #FW, Xboxhacker.net , Xbox-Scene.com, Maxconsole.com and Xbins.Org for their support. Keep up the good work everyone. If you prefer to use Xbox Boot Maker,grab the updated definitions here (http://caster420.360mods.net/iXtremedef.rar ) Note: Hitachi version is in progress. No eta. Official Site: n/a (by commodore4eva) Download: n/a (May be illegal under EULA/DMCA) News-Source: xbins.org (http://www.xbins.org/nfo.php?file=xboxnfo1596.nfo )
Blogged Out: ‘Married To Games’
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, June 01, 2007
In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at the world of developer blogging with views on art and Marriage, allegations of corruption in EVE Online, and one brave soul questing his way through the entire Ultima series.
Saling The World: Mario, Lara Top U.S. and UK Charts
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest “Saling The World” column, charting worldwide top five best sellers, sees Mario Party 8, Tomb Raider: Anniversary, and Forza Motorsport 2 dominating consumer interest in the United States and the UK.
Next-gen console sales healthy at HMV
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 01, 2007
All three next-generation home consoles are performing well at retailer HMV, with the PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360 contributing to healthy sales at the start of the traditionally quiet summer months.
In brief: this week’s new game announcements
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 01, 2007
A round-up of the latest product news
Office of Fair Trading to investigate Gamestation acquisition
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 01, 2007
The UK’s Office of Fair Trading is looking into GAME’s recent acquisition of rival High Street chain Gamestation.
In brief: this week’s mobile gaming news
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 01, 2007
God of War, Ratchet & Clank Go Mobile, The Sims Bowling and more
Football genre will continue to expand, says Electronic Arts
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 01, 2007
FIFA 08 producer Joe Booth has told GamesIndustry.bizthat he relishes the challenge of facing off against Pro Evo in a market which is able to support more football titles than ever.
I-play to double internal development capacity
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 01, 2007
I-play boss David Gosen has revealed that the company’s acquisition by Oberon Media will “virtually double” its capacity to produce games internally.
PSP Remote Play goes live
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 01, 2007
The PSP’s Remote Play function, allowing users to stream content from the PlayStation 3 to the handheld, has now gone live thanks to the latest firmware update.
Groove Games launches SkillGround
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Groove Games has announced the launch of SkillGround.com, billed as the first online gaming service that lets users play games for free and compete against each other for cash.
Guitar Hero, Call of Duty help double Activision profits
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Sales of Guitar Hero II and Call of Duty 3 have helped Activision more than double its profits for the latest financial year from USD 40.3 million (EUR 29.9m) to USD 85.8 million (EUR 63.8m).
Traveller’s Tales acquires mo-cap studio
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 01, 2007
UK developer Traveller’s Tales, the studio behind the Lego Star Wars series, has announced the acquisition of Centroid Motion Capture Limited.
BlackSite: Area 51
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
BlackSite: Area 51 (PS3)One piece of artwork.
Game Scoop! Podcast Ep. 38: You Dropped a Bomb on Me
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
We lambast our listeners.
Blog: Fundamentals Part 2
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
NBA Live 08 (PS3)Lead Producer Brian Ullrich talks about the changes made to the dunks and lay-ups system in NBA Live 08.
Last Remnant Update
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
The Last Remnant (PS3)Four key staff members discuss Square Enix’s first multiplatform RPG.
The Big E3 List: 2007 Edition
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Gaming’s biggest show may be transformed, but it still has software!
TimeGate to Unveil Three Titles in 2007
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
The F.E.A.R. Extraction Point developer announces it will be making an announcement.
Haze Co-op Preview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Haze (PS3)Four players, built from the ground up.
FIFA 08 Video Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
FIFA Soccer 08 (PS3)Kick this one around for a while.
Australian Game Charts
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
What sold through the roof this week?
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Hands-On
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (PS3)Better than a kiss from Jessica Alba?
Surf’s Up Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Surf’s Up (PS3)It’s the definitive surfing penguin game, but that’s not saying much.
Championship Sprint Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Championship Sprint (PS3)This is officially the worst reason to own a PS3.
First Guitar Hero III HD Videos
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Guitar Hero III (PS3)Rock on with Slow Ride and My Name is Jonas.
Guitar Hero III Song Update
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Guitar Hero III (PS3)Two new tracks revealed with song impressions to boot.
The Bigs In-Game Soundtrack Goes…Big
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Classic modern rock to rule the game’s audio dimension.
Choosing the Ideal Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Console Experience
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 01, 2007
With a massive console-wide release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PS2 and Wii, how do they all measure up?
Shrek the Third hits the Wii and DS, but is it worth your simoleans, Mom and Dad?
Nintendo DS :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Shrek the Third hits Wii and DS
Wii Hits Yet Another Major Milestone: 100th Classic Game Added To Virtual Console
Nintendo News :: Friday, June 01, 2007
More Than 4.7 Million Retro Games Downloaded
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Sound Effects
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 01, 2007
In this video dev diary, the developers of the game talk about the sound effects in the game.
Lost Planet Battleground Map Available for Free
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Starting next Thursday, June 7, the Battleground map will be made available for free to everyone on Xbox Live Marketplace.
World Cyber Games 2007 Tour
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Branded motor coaches retrofitted with Samsung LCD HDTVs and monitors, Xbox 360 consoles, PC gaming stations, and more, will be hitting the road in August.
Quake Wars Pushed Back to Late Summer
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Activision has announced that id Software’s Enemy Territory Quake Wars will be released between July and September 2007.
The BIGS Soundtrack
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 01, 2007
2K Sports announced today that The BIGS will feature a lineup of big name rock bands to complement the video games supersized gameplay.
Activision Reports Financials
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Activision reported a wider fourth quarter loss that missed analysts’ expectations. The second U.S. video game publisher raised its revenue forecast based on a promising slate of upcoming games like Guitar Hero 3 and Transformers.
Is This the Final Halo 3 Box Art?
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 01, 2007
A new Halo 3 box art has made its way onto the Internet and it could be the final one…or is it just a fake cover?
Call of Duty 3 Bravo Map Pack Available Now
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 01, 2007
The Bravo Map Pack features classic maps and new battlefields for players to test their skill.
Champ Bailey Defends His Skills on Xbox Live
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 01, 2007
NFL ProBowler Champ Bailey is stepping onto the virtual field to test his talent on Xbox Live as part of the latest Xbox LIVE Game with Fame session.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Think Like a Pirate
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Helpful tips and strategies are presented for playing the Xbox 360 game Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Captain Jack Sparrow Returns
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Captain Jack Sparrow and company return to swashbuckling action in the adventure epic Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.
Spider-Man 3: Web-Slinging 101
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Ryan Treit provides tips and tricks to get you started on the path to success in Spider-Man 3.
Get Ready to Race with the DiRT Demo
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 01, 2007
It’s time to hit the tracks and taste dirt as Codemasters releases the DIRT demo for Xbox 360, now available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. The single-player demo takes you through on three mud-splattered race events, including Crossover, Hill Climb, and C.O.R.R. (Championship Off-Road Racing).
Test Drive Collection Volume 4 Pack Released
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 01, 2007
Seven new vehicles have been released in Xbox LIVE Marketplace for use in Test Drive Unlimited.