Gilbert Arenas Named NBA Live 08’s Cover Athlete
EA :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Electronic Arts Brings NBA LIVE to the PLAYSTATION®3 and Nintendo WiiTM for the First Time
The Brak Show – Sims Style game for Mobile Devices
GlobalFun :: Monday, April 30, 2007
The deal sees GlobalFun developing a mobile game based on the [adult swim] programme “The Brak Show”. The mobile game is a sim/social type of game in the vein of The Sims and contains well known elements and characters from the popular show. GlobalFun will also, for certain selected markets, distribute the title to its carrier and B2C.
Classic Atari Games – Centipede and Millipede – Available on Xbox LIVE® Arcade
Atari :: Monday, April 30, 2007
With Centipede and Millipede on Xbox LIVE Arcade, Atari delivers the same gaming sights, sounds and action as the originals. In addition to the classic form of each title, gamers can also play evolved, enhanced versions that include new graphics, sounds and special effects.
Triple threat! “Catan,” “Centipede” and “Millipede” invade Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday
Microsoft :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Three great games will become available this Wednesday 2nd May from 09:00 GMT on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for Xbox 360™: “Catan” and the two-for-one Atari combo of “Centipede” and “Millipede.”
How to find a Nintendo Wii
Bona Fide Reviews :: Monday, April 30, 2007
If you’re like me, and you just might be, you may have noticed the poll results on the front page these past couple days. With BonaFide Reviews dipping its feet in the gamer pool, so to speak, its important to keep track of where the demand is in the gaming market, and if you haven’t been living under a rock for the past six months, its pretty easy to see that the Wii continues to be the most sought after next generation console.
Harvest Moon (Harvest Moon) – PSP
Driver Heaven :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Before starting the review this reviewer would like to apologize in advance for what may be an undeservedly negative stance towards the Harvest Moon series. It’s just that years ago when I first heard the game’s title I imagined a gore-fest of a game, where every month (on the full moon) creatures harvested human lives all over the place. Imagine my disappointment when I figured out that the Harvest Moon series actually tackles with the other kind of harvesting, namely vegetable harvesting. With that out of the way, let the review begin!
Razer Tarantula Keyboard Review
Tech Gear :: Monday, April 30, 2007
So far, we have seen only mice from Razer reviewed here on Tech Gear. Razer has literally advanced the gaming mouse market with their great gaming mice which are getting better each new release. Razer already has speakers systems and headsets available so it only makes sense to have keyboards, too. Today, we will be looking at Razer’s first attempt at keyboards, the Razer Tarantula.
Will VC Update: Castlevania and Others
Think Gaming :: Monday, April 30, 2007
It’s Monday so we have another Wii VC update. This time we are getting Castlevania (NES – 500 points), The Legend of the Mystical Ninja (SNES – 800 points), and Shockman (TurboGrafx – 600 points). I’m sure everyone’s favorite on the list is Castlevania. All 3 VC titles will be available at […]
Sega Genesis Wii Controller Hack
Think Gaming :: Monday, April 30, 2007
I know playing Wii VC titles with the wiimote does not bring you back to those days of Jammin with Toejam and Earl so why not play those VC titles with an original Sega Genesis controller? This is where the Sega Genesis Wii controller hack comes in. As long as you can read […]
Wireless Sega Genesis Controller for Wii
cre.ations.net :: Monday, April 30, 2007
I was blessed to have a Sega genesis as a child. I was inspired by his hack, and went out and learned to program and use PIC microcontrollers so that I could play the Sega games I enjoyed so much as a child on the Wii’s virtual console with the controller they were designed for. This project is the fruit of my labors, allowing you to use your old Sega genesis controller with the wireless receiver designed by Mark Feldman.
Castlevania, Mystical Ninja and Shockman on Wii’s Virtual Console
Nintendo :: Monday, April 30, 2007
This time we are getting Castlevania (NES – 500 points), The Legend of the Mystical Ninja (SNES – 800 points), and Shockman (TurboGrafx – 600 points). I’m sure everyone’s favorite on the list is Castlevania. All 3 VC titles will be available at 9AM pacific time on the Wii Shop Channel.
Xbox 360 GPU to go to 65nm in fall, says paper
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 30, 2007
From digitimes.com (http://www.digitimes.com/bits_chips/a20070430PB208.html ): [QUOTE] Sources at equipment makers were cited by a Chinese-language Commercial Times report as saying that the Xbox 360 will be equipped with a 65nm-made Xenos graphics processing unit (GPU) in the fall. The paper cited the sources as saying that an engineering version of the 65nm-made Xenos has been sent out and production will start in May. TSMC also announced the introduction of 65nm-made embedded DRAM in March. In the 90nm version of the Xenos, embedded DRAM is manufactured by NEC. [/QUOTE] Full Story: digitimes.com (http://www.digitimes.com/bits_chips/a20070430PB208.html )
The Elite is Out and Seems Readily Available
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 30, 2007
From arstechnica.com (http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2007/04/29/the-elite-is-out-yup-its-black ): [QUOTE] I showed up at a local big box retailer, picked up the system, noticed no one else in line, and went on my merry way. Reports coming in from readers indicate that this is how it is throughout most of the United States, although a few of you did have to check more than one store to find a unit. We called around Boston and NYC, and retailers all had plenty of units in those cities, too. Indy, Chicago, and San Diego also seem well stocked. Demand, in other words, is light, but that’s not too surprising given that this is a hardware spec bump and not really a new console per se. [/QUOTE] Full Story: arstechnica.com (http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2007/04/29/the-elite-is-out-yup-its-black )
The China Angle: ‘The Burning Question’
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, April 30, 2007
In Gamasutra’s latest China Angle column, Pacific Epoch’s Shang Koo reports a fire at WoW operator The9 causing outages ahead of its Burning Crusade upgrade, and casual portal operator Sohu charging RealNetworks with stolen code.
Release This: Spider-Man 3 Snares U.S., Europe
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Release This!” takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores across the world this week, which this week sees the highly anticipated Spider-Man 3 to all major platforms in the United States and Europe.
Success of Wii does not “bode poorly”, says Pachter
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has dismissed comments by a fellow analyst which suggested that Nintendo’s success will have a negative effect on third party publishers.
Sony to conduct internal inquiry following dead goat incident
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 30, 2007
GamesIndustry.bizhas learned that Sony is to conduct an internal inquiry after hitting the headlines for displaying a decapitated goat at a press event for God of War 2.
Marketing practices are flawed and wasteful, says Dyack
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Silicon Knights boss Denis Dyack has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the industry must change its marketing practices and adopt a method similar to that seen in Hollywood, if it hopes to stop throwing away money and development time.
Future to remove images of dead goat from Official mag
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Future has confirmed to GamesIndustry.bizthat images branded as “depraved” by the Mail on Sunday will be removed from 80,000 copies of the Official PlayStation Magazine.
NCSoft programmers suspected of stealing code
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Former programmers at Korea’s largest game developer NCSoft are at the centre of an investigation into the theft of software code.
Blizzard reveals new MMO project
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 30, 2007
World of Warcraft developer Blizzard is currently recruiting for a new MMO title.
Iwata promises 45 games for Wii this summer
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has announced that the company is developing 45 new software titles for Wii and a further 79 for Nintendo DS.
Burnout 5 is Paradise
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Burnout Paradise (PS3)Criterion’s latest gets an official name and the first trailer to go with it. Oh, and a handful of new screens, too.
Burnout Paradise Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Burnout Paradise (PS3)Criterion’s latest certainly looks like a beautiful place to visit.
Burnout Paradise Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Burnout Paradise (PS3)Criterion’s car thrasher returns.
Join the IGN AU Community and Win!
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Plus, the winners of our last comps announced.
The Aussie Outreach Inbox – April 30, 2007
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 30, 2007
You want the truth? You can’t handle the truth!
Three New Classic Games Announced for Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Vampires and ninjas and Shockmen, oh my!
Xbox Live Arcade Double Header Again this Wednesday!
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Three great games will become available this Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday Catan and the twoforone Atari combo of Centipede and Millipede.
EA Unveils Burnout Paradise, First Screens and Trailer
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Feel the adrenaline course through your veins as you take to the road for the first time in Paradise City, where the action is all around you.
Hour of Victory Web Site Goes Live
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 30, 2007
Midway Games announced today the launch of a multilingual website dedicated to Hour of Victory, the new, exclusive title for the Xbox 360, heralding the impending release of this World War II firstperson shooter.
NBA LIVE 08 Announced, Cover Athlete Revealed
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 30, 2007
NBA LIVE 08 is in development at EA Canada in Vancouver, BC, and will ship to stores worldwide this fall.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles (PC DVD-ROM)
Barry’s Rigs n Reviews :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
“Sheogorath, the Daedric Prince of Madness, seeks a mortal champion to save his realm from annihilation at the hands of the mysterious Jyggalag and the Greymarch. Face new challenges and dangers, and fight with exciting new weapons, spells and armor, in a world split between Mania and Dementia in the official expansion to Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion—the 2006 Game of the Year—and survive to claim the greatest prize of all in The Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles!”
Cyber Snipa SWAT Laser Gaming Mouse
Red & Blackness Mods :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
In the world of computer gaming, the gaming mouse is becoming more and more specialized and customizable to give you an edge against your components. Cyber Snipa, makers of a wide range of gaming accessories, has released a new mouse, the SWAT Laser Gaming Mouse, which has some unique features that claim to enhance your gaming prowess. Will their claims prove to be true? We are going to take a look at this mouse and see how it handles in gaming and everyday usage.
Wii SSX Blur Review (Wii)
Red & Blackness Mods :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Disappointed with the melting of the snow on the slopes as summer approaches? Well, it’s always snowing on the virtual slopes. EA Sports, well-known makers of a variety of sports games, has released the latest version of their SSX franchise with the title SSX Blur. We’ll take a look at the version for the Nintendo Wii in today’s video game review.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3)Get your first look at the modern day sequel.
IGN Weekly 45
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Exclusive Dark Sector footage, LotR Online launch, and more.
Madden NFL 08 First Look
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Madden NFL 08 (PS3)EA puts the focus back on gameplay, and we say it’s about time in our exclusive preview.
Madden NFL 08 Video Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Madden NFL 08 (PS3)Learn more about the latest in the popular football franchise.
Surf’s Up Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Surf’s Up (PS3)Little hand says it’s time to rock and roll, brah.
Video Head-to-Head: F.E.A.R.
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
360 versus PS3 in a bloody fight to the death.
MotorStorm Updates on the Way
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
MotorStorm (PS3)Lots of downloadable content is being planned for the dirty racer.
Gears of War Movie Plot Leaked
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
The movie begins before the action depicted in the game, just at the end of the Pendulum Wars. If you want to avoid spoilers, then don’t click the headline!
Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Unveiled
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
We unveil the next addition to the Call of Duty franchise with today’s intense teaser trailer.
New Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta Details Surface
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
The Halo 3 multiplayer beta will include splitscreen, Saved Films and other some cool features. Plus, take a look at the controller layout.
Xbox 360 Elite Premieres this Weekend
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
This coming Sunday, Xbox 360 Elite, the ultimate video game and entertainment system, will hit retail shelves in North America.
SpiderMan 3 Attract Mode High Definition Trailer
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
We have a new SpiderMan 3 trailer for you today featuring a plethora of Spidey goodness.
Sneak Peek at Zoozen’s Ovo 360 Case
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Sporting a sleek, white and sophisiticated shell, the Ovo 360 fuses the power of the the Xbox 360 with an elegant and breathtaking modern day design.
New Phantom Hourglass DS Screens
Think Gaming :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Now I know I said before I cannot justify buying a DS. Just for the fact that I probably won’t play it at all. With Pokeman just released and Sim City on the way I was getting closer to getting one. Now looking at these new screenshots from The Legend of Zelda: […]
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Trailer
Think Gaming :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Well we are rounding out this week with another kickass trailer. This time it is for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Finally Call of Duty is coming into the modern era! I have always enjoyed playing Call of Duty games, the gameplay and storylines have always been very good […]
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
Think Gaming :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Well for most PS3 owners this is a simple answer, the Ninja Gaiden Sigma Demo! It was released this week so I’m sure that what they will be doing all weekend! For non-PS3 owners there is still a lot to play. For 360 owners Pinball FX was released on the marketplace this […]
Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition Of The Illuminus Screens
Think Gaming :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
SEGA has just announced Ambition of the Illuminus expansion for Phantasy Star Universe. The expansion will be available via download on Xbox 360 and in stores for the Playstation 2 and PC in autumn 2007. We were able to grab to screenshots of the expansion. Check them out after the jump!
What You Missed
Think Gaming :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Well I was out yesterday and most of this morning so I was unable to give you guys gaming news. Here is what you may have missed! Ninja Gaiden Sigma Demo Videos Crimson Skies 2 in Development Sony Announces PlayStation Eye StarCraft 2 is Coming Xbox 360 Elite and 120gb HDD Launch Halo 3 Preview May 11th Ok now you are […]
Deciphering Shadowrun
Xbox 360 Games :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
We shed some light on Shadowrun, the mysterious blockbuster shooter for Xbox 360 and Games for Windows.
Llamma’s Inside the Xbox 360 Elite Part 3: Noise, Heat, Power
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Llamma (http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/news/inside_the_xbox_360_elite_part_3.htm ) posted their 3rd part (part one (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZZpupVlkRKDCPmxj.php ) and part two (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZZEkAklZBdIVZCoP.php ) if you missed them) of ‘Inside the Xbox 360 Elite’ where they address the elite noise production, heat production, and power consumption: [QUOTE] * Power consumption – Similar Considering the margin of error in our test setup all readings (http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/news/inside_the_xbox_360_elite_part_3.htm ) should be considered nearly identical across all units. The small difference we see points toward no change in processor die revision. We would have expected to see a drop of about 30Watts if this were the 65nm revision. * Noise Production – A little quieter Idle: 52Db (Elite 360 Hitachi), 54Db (Original 360 Hitachi), 60Db (Original 360 BENQ) DVD: 52Db (Elite 360 Hitachi), 52Db (Original 360 Hitachi), 54Db (Original 360 BENQ) In Game: 59Db (Elite 360 Hitachi), 59Db (Original 360 Hitachi), 58Db (Original 360 BENQ) * Vent Exhaust Temperature – Similar The highest reading we could get on either unit using a laser sighted no contact thermometer reading right at the rear vent fan is a consistent 128 degrees Fahrenheit with an ambient room temperature of 73. [/QUOTE] Full Story: llamma.com (http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/news/inside_the_xbox_360_elite_part_3.htm )
Sony’s New PS3 Camera
Sony :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment announced today the final name and specs for the next-generation EyeToy. The following is the info provided by Sony:
Buckle Up! Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox 360)
Microsoft :: Friday, April 27, 2007
The second game within this driving franchise provides you with even more choices, right through from the selection of 300+ cars
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars Novel
EA :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Novel being penned by sci-fi author Keith DeCandido.
1 Mil Pokémon Diamond/Pearl Copies in 5 Days!
Nintendo :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Within just five days of availability, more than 1 million copies of Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl for the portable Nintendo DS have sold in the United States since Sunday’s launch
Deprived: New Survival Horror FPS (Xbox 360)
Diesel Games :: Friday, April 27, 2007
GenAudio, Inc. creator of AstoundSoundTM excited to be bringing best of breed sound localization to a new market.
Phantasy Star Univers: Ambition of the Illuminus expansion
Sega :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Newest addition to the epic Sci-Fi action RPG extends the expansive single player and online multiplayer universe
How to Survive a Nuclear Holocaust
Introversion Software :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Follow advice of ‘elected’ officials. Wear a sunscreen of at least SPF45 to prevent radiation burn. DUCK AND COVER
City of Heroes 3 Years Old
NC Soft :: Friday, April 27, 2007
This weekend gaming fans will be celebrating the third birthday of City of Heroes, the massively multiplayer game that continues to be one of the most successful comic book-based PC games on the market.
Transformers: The Movie: The Game
Activision :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Starting tonight fans can log on to http://www.transformersgame.com to get the latest news and information on the highly anticipated game, as well as sign up as an AUTOBOTS or DECEPTICONS character and join forces with a global team vying for prizes, exclusive access to game information and control over Earth.
Logitech ChillStream Gamepad for Sony PS3 Review
I4U :: Friday, April 27, 2007
“My ChillStream for the PS3 review sample has a high gloss piano black case that looks just like the case on my PS3. The downside to all that shine is that finger prints and smudges show up quite badly.”
Ideazon Fragmat
techPowerUp :: Friday, April 27, 2007
The Ideazon Fragmat rounds up the company’s offerings with a unique mouse pad, which features a hard plastic surface with a thin but soft underlining. It is also available in multiple themes and is big enough for high and mid sensitivity gamers. We give the pad a test run and let you know if it is something for the crowd of all-round gamers.
Blogged Out: ‘Fight In The Shade’
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, April 27, 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 procedural office blocks, and what cinema and the half-naked Greeks of 300 can or can’t teach us about games.
Saling The World: Pokemon Stomps U.S. Charts, FFXII Spinoff Rules Japan
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, April 27, 2007
This week’s ‘Saling The World’ charts feature several interesting spikes of activity worldwide accompanying the release of highly anticipated titles like the DS’ Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings, and Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.
The Euro Vision: Making out with Zoë Mode
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Does studio branding matter? ‘Absolutely,’ says Ed Daly, studio head of lifestyle game developer Zoë Mode, as the latest edition of Gamasutra’s regular ‘The Euro Vision’ column investigates the transformation of stuffy Kuju Brighton into a regular girl around town.
GAME refuses to stock Oblivion for PS3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Leading High Street retailer GAME is refusing to stock copies of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for the PlayStation 3.
In brief: this week’s game announcements
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Plus what’s hitting retail this weekend
Halo 3 will help us sell consoles, says Microsoft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Microsoft’s chief financial officer, Chris Liddell, has confirmed that the company expects platform exclusive Halo 3 to boost Xbox 360 sales when the game hits the shops later this year.
In brief: this week’s mobile gaming news
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 27, 2007
More movie licenses snapped up by publishers
Iwata confirms plans to increase Wii production
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has admitted that the company failed to accurately predict demand for Wii, confirming that production of the console is now being ramped up.
Majesco regains Nasdaq compliance
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Software publisher Majesco has announced that it is no longer at risk of being delisted from the Nasdaq index having met stock market requirements.
Infogrames appoints Perbet to board
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Infogrames has appointed Jean-Michel Perbet to its board of directors.
Nintendo acquires RPG specialist Monolith
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Namco Bandai has sold an 80 per cent share of Japanese developer Monolith Soft to Nintendo
Microsoft’s games division reports 21 per cent drop in sales
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Microsoft has announced a reduction in losses for its entertainment and devices division, but also a fall in revenues – which the company is attributing to lower Xbox 360 sales.
Ubisoft to deliver ‘best software line-up in history’
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has stated that he expects the publisher to benefit from the best software line-up in the history of the company, thanks to new brands such as Haze, the recently announced EndGame and anticipated action title Assassin’s Creed.
Spider-Man 3 Character Modeling Q&A
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Spider-Man 3 (PS3)From mesh to flesh.
New Star Ocean Coming
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Square Enix to make announcement in mid May.
Xenosaga Developer Switches Sides
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Namco transfers its hold in Monolith to Nintendo.
Australian Game Charts
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 27, 2007
For the week ending April 22.
NCAA Football 08 Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 27, 2007
NCAA Football 08 (PS3)We go back to school for some spring football. New screens included.
Interview: Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (PS3)The game’s producer talks darkness and missions.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma Demo Details
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)We put Ryu’s demo through the paces. HD footage included.
The Down Low on Downloads
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Reps discuss the rise, impact and future of the digital marketplace.
Nintendo News: Pokémon Hotter Than Ever
Nintendo DS :: Friday, April 27, 2007
More than 1 million copies sold in first 5 days!
Transformers The Battle for the AllSpark Web Game
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 27, 2007
The fight for earth is being waged online with the launch of The Battle for the AllSpark web game on the official TRANSFORMERS The Game web site.
Diesel Games to Use AstoundSound Tech for Deprived
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Diesel Games announced today that it has entered into an agreement with GenAudio, Inc. to develop a first person video game showcasing the breakthrough 4D sound technology known as AstoundSound.
Vista and Office Sales Boost Microsoft’s 3Q Profit
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Microsoft reported a 65 percent jump in thirdquarter earnings and forecast sales that may exceed analysts estimates for the next fiscal year.
Ubisoft Reports Q4 Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Sales
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Ubisoft has reported sales figures for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year 2006/2007. Sales for Q4 were up 37.4 percent with full year sales up 24.4 percent.
Nintendo Posts Record Profits on Strong Wii, DS Sales
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 27, 2007
Nintendo had a breakthrough year in the fiscal year ended March 31. The company reported an increase of 90 percent in revenues and 150 percent in operating profits over the same period one year ago. Both numbers are record highs for the company.
Two Worlds Media
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 27, 2007
We bring you new screenshots and the first gameplay trailer of the Xbox 360 version of Two Worlds.
Phantasy Star Universe Ambition of The Illuminus Update
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 27, 2007
SEGA provided today an update on the expansion to the epic scifi action roleplaying game, Phantasy Star Universe. New screenshots inside.
Xbox 360 Elite We Got Ours!
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 27, 2007
We have just received our Xbox 360 Elite and we’ve got embarrassing pictures to prove it!
J Allard’s Dream Becomes Reality Ken Kutaragi Resigns!
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 27, 2007
The father of PlayStation will step down as Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.’s chairman and group chief executive, as the company struggles to retain its dominance in the video game industry.
New Alien Hominid HD Downloadable Content
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 27, 2007
The PDA Euro Pack contains 100 levels that never seen in the United States.
2K Sports Unveils AllPro Football 2K8 Roster
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 27, 2007
2K Sports announced today new details regarding the highly anticipated release of AllPro Football 2K8.
Hollywood Goes Gaming: Ashley Massaro Plays with Xbox 360 in Detroit
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, April 27, 2007
John Gaudiosi interviews WWE superstar Ashley Massaro, who took part in the fifth annual THQ WWE Superstar Challenge at Wrestlemania 23.
Marvel™: Ultimate Alliance – Heroes and Villains Expansion Pack
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, April 27, 2007
The Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Heroes and Villains expansion packs are now available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace with eight new playable characters, each complete with new signature powers, skins, dialog, conversations, and even achievement points.
First Glimpse at Zoozen OVO 360 Case
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, April 27, 2007
From zoozen.com (http://www.zoozen.com/cgi-bin/zoozen2/engine.pl?function=home ): [QUOTE] Zoozen is delighted to give the public a first look at one of many innovative projects that our development staff are working on – Ovo 360. The Ovo 360 for Xbox 360 is the first case in the world which has the power to transform the complete look of Microsoft’s next-generation machine. Sporting a sleek, white and sophisiticated shell, the Ovo 360 fuses the awesome power of the Xbox with an elegant and breathtaking modern day design to match. Please Note: Final production of the Ovo 360 may not go ahead. There is still much in terms of development to be done. [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.zoozen.com (http://www.zoozen.com )
Content Update for creators.xna.com – New Demos, Tutorials, Utilities, …
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, April 27, 2007
From Team XNA Blog (http://blogs.msdn.com/xna/archive/2007/04/26/content-update-for-creators-xna-com.aspx ) (FYI: MS owned blog): [QUOTE] This week brought us a new release of XNA Game Studio Express and now some great new content for http://creators.xna.com. You’ll find a list of the new additions below. Once you’ve found what you like, head over to the website and check it out! * Racing Game (Starter Kit) It’s finally here! This starter kit provides a complete XNA Game Studio Express game, including source code and game content such as models, textures, and sounds. (http://blogs.msdn.com/xna/archive/2007/04/26/content-update-for-creators-xna-com.aspx ) Racing Game is a 3D auto racing game that features advanced graphics, audio, and input processing. Race around the track and try to beat the ghost car to achieve the best time. * New Samples – Bloom: This sample shows how to use bloom post-processing filters to add a glow effect over the top of an existing scene. – Render 2D Lines and Points: This sample shows how to extend the Spacewar VectorShape code to create PrimitiveBatch, which can be used to easily draw points, lines, and triangles on the screen. – Game State Management: This sample shows how to manage the transitions between different menus and gameplay states. – 3D Audio: This sample shows how to position sounds in 3D space, implementing panning, Doppler, and distance attenuation effects. – Particles 2D: This sample introduces the concept of a particle system, and shows how to draw particle effects by using SpriteBatch. Two particle effects are demonstrated: an explosion and a rising plume of smoke. – Shader Series 1: Vertex Shaders: This sample shows one of the most basic uses of shader effects – vertex lighting. * Articles – Data Structure Article – Shader Series Introduction article – Shader Series supplemental article – FFP to Programmable – Shader Series supplemental article – Coordinate Systems * Tutorials – Advanced Audio Series Tutorial #1 – Advanced Audio Series Tutorial #2 – All tutorial videos are now available for downloading and viewing offline. * Utilities – Bitmap Font Maker Utility: This utility converts Windows TrueType fonts into .bmp files that can be imported using the XNA Framework Content Pipeline. This allows you to modify the rendered font .bmp file before loading it into your game, and to add effects such as drop shadows and embossing to your fonts. – Controller Graphics: This utility is a set of Xbox 360 Controller and controller button graphics that you can use in your game. [/QUOTE] Full Story: Team XNA Blog (http://blogs.msdn.com/xna/archive/2007/04/26/content-update-for-creators-xna-com.aspx ) Official Site: creators.xna.com (http://creators.xna.com/ )
GIGABYTE Warhammer® 40,000 Game Bundle with GeForce 8500 GT
Gigabyte :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announces the launch of their new graphics accelerator, the GIGABYTE GV-NX85T256H, bundled with the official game of the 2006 WCG, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Dark Crusade.
MumboJumbo Sends Tropix Swinging Into Retail Stores
Mumbo Jumbo :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
The exotic puzzle title from developer Robot Super Brain and their publisher RealArcade whisks gamers away to a tropical island, where they can play games, do some virtual shopping, and watch their pet monkey frolic
2K Sports Unveils Legendary Roster for All-Pro Football 2K8
2K Sports :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Featuring hundreds of legends combined with an innovative attribute system showcasing the well-known, signature abilities of each football star, All-Pro Football 2K8 delivers a one-of-a-kind next-generation football experience.
Sam & Max: Season 1 Finale Launches Today
GameTap :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Today members of Turner Broadcasting’s broadband entertainment network GameTap get exclusive access to the highly-anticipated Sam & Max: Season 1 final episode “Bright Side of the Moon.” This culminates six months and six episodes of hilarious crime-fighting adventure that have raised the bar on innovation in the videogame industry and truly defined episodic gaming.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R Review
Gamepyre :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
THQ produced one hell of a game when they picked up STALKER. This is “The Elder Scrolls” for FPS Fans, or at least the closest we’re going to get for quite a while. There is a ton to do in single player, and that’s without even touching on the main storyline. I am looking very forward to any future expansion packs or anything else released for this game.
Theatre of War PC Review
Tweak Town :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
TTGamer have posted a review of Theatre of War for the PC, which is a game that proves realistic gameplay can match up very well with the RTS genre, albeit at the cost of its mainstream appeal.
Thrustmaster Run’N’ Drive 3 in 1 Gamepad Review
I4U :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
“Today we are looking at the Thrustmaster Run’N’ Drive 3 in 1 gamepad. The 3 in 1 part of the name is thanks to the gamepads ability to be used on PC, PS2 and PS3. The controller has a few interesting additions that you won’t normally find on gamepads that you will love or hate.”
Playing Catch Up: Flood’s Sean Cooper
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
In today’s Playing Catch-Up, we talk to designer Sean Cooper about his time spent at the ‘heyday’ of Bullfrog working on Dungeon Keeper, Syndicate and Magic Carpet, and how his new career designing Flash games like Boxhead feels just like the old days.
Kutaragi to retire from executive role at Sony
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment has announced that Ken Kutaragi, dubbed the ‘Father of PlayStation’, is to retire from his executive role at the company this June.
Nintendo to ramp up Wii production
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
A Nintendo spokesperson has confirmed to GamesIndustry.bizthat the company plans to increase Wii production as consumer demand for the console continues to outstrip supply.
Europe must take more control, says Nordic Game boss
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Nordic Game Program director Erik Robertson has told GamesIndustry.bizthat European games companies must focus on distribution in order to compete successfully on a global scale.
JoWood to publish for PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
PC publisher expands reach to next-gen consoles
Jakks and Namco extend TV Games deal
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Jakks Pacific has extended its TV Games deal with Namco Bandai for a further three years.
BAFTA’s move to larger venue for 2007
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
This year’s videogame BAFTA’s will take place at Battersea Evolution in London, on October 23.
PS3 ‘EyeToy’ due this summer in Europe
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Sony has revealed the PlayStation Eye peripheral is due for release in Europe this summer.
Japanese Charts: Mario enters at No.1
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
The Japanese software charts are still being dominated by Nintendo titles, as Super Paper Mario enters the charts at number one, selling 144,192 copies according to data from Media Create.
Nintendo profits up 77 per cent
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Nintendo has announced its financial results for the year ending March 31, revealing a huge rise in sales and soaring profits as the DS and Wii continue to prove popular with consumers.
Registration opens for Austin GDC
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Registration has opened for the 2007 Austin Game Developers Conference, offering attendees up to 50 per cent off the price of passes if signed up before June 13.
Demo Ninja Gaiden Sigma Today
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Ryu is joined by a playable Virtua Tennis and trailers of gangsters, Gauntlets, and Diesels.
Calling All Cars! Called Back
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Calling All Cars! (PS3)The game has been pushed back a few days.
Colin McRae DiRT Update
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
DiRT (PS3)With Codemasters’s off-road epic nearing completion, we give the latest build a thrashing it’ll never forget.
All-Pro Football Reveals Hall of Fame Roster
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
All-Pro Football 2K8 (PS3)And it’s quite a list.
Ken Kutaragi Steps Down
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
“Father of PlayStation” shifted in “executive management transition”.
PES6 PS2 now Online on PS3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 (PS2)Firmware update solves previous problems with online matches.
Sony Announces PlayStation Eye
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
The Eye of Judgment: Conquerors of 9 Fields (PS3)Next generation EyeToy to be released this fall.
New Stardust HD Details Blast off
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Super Stardust HD (PS3)PlayStation Network game to feature co-op mode and 1080p resolution.
Snakeball Slithering to PSN
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Snakeball (PS3)”Funkiest online sport ever created” coming in July.
New EyeToy Revealed for PS3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Now with improved motion-sensitive camera and noise-cancelling microphone.
A New Way To Do Your Duty
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3)Call of Duty returns, declaring WWII finally over!
Calling All Cars! Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Calling All Cars! (PS3)It’s like rugby but with cars, and arguably more fun.
F.E.A.R Guide
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Don’t be afraid–our guide will show you the way.
Chat (and Combat) with Clarisse in Chartres via the Nintendo DS Headset!
Nintendo DS :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Chat in Comfort via the Nintendo DS Headset!
WWII games take to the air in Blazing Angels for the Wii
Nintendo News :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Blazing Angels Rises to the Unfriendly Skies
New Marvel Ultimate Alliance Content Available Now
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Activision announced today the release of Marvel Ultimate Alliance Heroes and Villains on the Xbox 360. The downloadable content is available via the Xbox Live Marketplace online gaming service in three packs.
CGS Announces $5 Million Annual Player Payroll
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Today, professional gaming took a giant leap forward. The CGS will pay more in salaries than all other competitions combined will pay out in prize money .
EA Announces Command & Conquer Tiberium Wars Novel
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Ectronic Arts announced today that Del Rey will publish a novel based on the criticallyacclaimed Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars computer and videogame.
Sony’s Response to Xbox Live Vision PlayStation Eye
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment announced today the nextgeneration EyeToy. The PlayStation Eye combines a motionsensitive camera and a noise cancelling microphone in one sleek package.
Forza Motorsport 2 Dated in Europe
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Microsoft Game Studios today announced the eagerlyawaited European release date of Forza Motorsport 2.
Mass Effect Win a Signed Copy of Revelation
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
BioWare is running a giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy of Revelation, the new Mass Effect prequel novel.
Analyst Supply Won’t Meet Demand for the Wii Until 2009
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
The analyst also points out that the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 need systemselling games ASAP.
Sneak Peek at Crackdown Downloadable Content
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
A leaked screenshot of an upcoming download for Crackdown shows a new game type and a new type of vehicle.
Treit & True: From Spring Cleaning to Beta
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Ryan Treit examines recent Xbox 360 announcements and how they relate to the Xbox faithful.
This Week in Xbox: April 18-24 2007
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Games Editor Denny Atkin brings you all the latest in what’s going on this week on Xbox.com.
New eDimensional Product Designed Exclusively by BenHeck!
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
From the press release (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=24571 ): [QUOTE] Leading gaming accessory manufacturer eDimensional has teamed up with renowned modder Benjamin J. Heckendorn on their latest product. Gamers worldwide are clamoring to know about what Ben will design next and eDimensional is eager to build it and bring it to market. Now you can win one just by guessing what it is! eDimensional and Ben are pleased to announce the “What the Heck?” contest, where you can send us your guess for what the new product will be. Correct answers will be entered to win a signed copy of the newest product when it is released soon. eDimensional CEO Michael Epstein raves, “It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Ben on the new eDimensional product. He’s full of fantastic ideas that are truly inspired by the hard-core gamer, which is exactly who we design our products for. We’ve really given him free reign to fulfill his creative vision and are thrilled with how the new product looks and performs. We can’t wait to offer a benheck original to the entire gaming community.” Author of Hacking Videogame Consoles, BenHeck has been creating acclaimed custom devices such as his recent XBOX 360 laptop since the last century. He notes, “I’m really excited about releasing my latest project, the first opportunity for gamers worldwide to purchase a Heckendorn original! Thanks to eDimensional for their contributions and support in making my latest creation a reality.” Please visit www.eDimensional.com/whattheheck.php (http://www.edimensional.com/whattheheck.php ) for the latest clues and entry information. New clues will appear at random, so be sure to check back often to see if you can figure it out. [/QUOTE]
Halo2 GFX Comparison: Xbox vs Windows Vista
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
From gamespot.com (http://www.gamespot.com/features/6169711/index.html?tag=topslot;title;1&om_act=convert&om_clk=topslot ): [QUOTE] Halo2 for Vista doesn’t include any new DirectX 10 features, but the platform switch alone will ensure that Halo 2 looks better on Windows Vista than on the Xbox. Going from 480p to PC resolutions will still give players a sharper picture and more detailed environments. You can see the texture improvements by toggling the level-of-detail option in the video settings menu. According to the developers, setting the level of detail to low will reduce the textures down to the Xbox level. The Xbox 360 gave Halo 2 a slight image quality boost, but the graphics in the Vista port put the older version to shame. DirectX 9 hardware and more efficient shaders let the Windows Vista version of the game use more “cinematic” shader effects, such as environmental mapping and normal mapping during gameplay. Models will also retain high levels of detail rather than degrade down to low-polygon versions at far distances. Halo 2 for Windows Vista definitely offers a visual upgrade over the Xbox version, but don’t expect a DirectX 10-sized graphics leap. The graphics in the Vista port are a polished version of the original Xbox game. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamespot.com (http://www.gamespot.com/features/6169711/index.html?tag=topslot;title;1&om_act=convert&om_clk=topslot ) (with roll-over image comparisons)
Xbox360 120GB HDD in Retail – Pictures
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Jedi Rainman of the x-scene forums send us these shots of the official Xbox360 120GB HDD (with transfer cable and software) he bought at Wal-Mart. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/120gb-hdd/57691742gm6.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/120gb-hdd/34815761ln5.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/120gb-hdd/45993956zq9.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/120gb-hdd/68281332sa5.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/120gb-hdd/68071429xu3.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/120gb-hdd/62717482hi4.jpg ) More Pictures: here (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/120gb-hdd/ )
Xbox 360 HD DVD player at 72.54usd at retailer
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 26, 2007
From punchjump.com (http://news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=4099 ): [QUOTE] Select Sam’s Club warehouse stores in the U.S. are selling Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 HD DVD Player for $72.54. According to a thread on popular shopping website FatWallet.com (http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/725579/ ), a buyer was able to purchase the external high-definition peripheral for the discounted amount. The price would represent the lowest in-store discount for the device, which typically retails for $199. Samsclub.com sells the product for $181.42. [/QUOTE] Full Story: punchjump.com (http://news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=4099 )
2K Sports Unveils Features of The BIGS
Take Two Interactive :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today features for The BIGS™, the larger-than-life Major League Baseball® licensed title coming out this summer. The BIGS delivers a unique pick-up-and-play baseball video game experience driven by quick reflex timing and smart power-up strategies, with highlight reel moments on every play.
Wario: Master of Disguise (DS) Unmasked
Nintendo :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Have your stylus at the ready as Wario barges his way onto the Nintendo DS in a brand new adventure. Up to his usual mischief, this time Wario takes over the TV to challenge a professional thief at his own game. Players must master quick disguise changes, using the DS Stylus, as Wario: Master Of Disguise launches across Europe on Nintendo DS on 1st June 2007.
After watching a TV show featuring the thieving master of disguise, Count Camoli, Wario has the idea of stealing treasure from TV shows- the perfect way to make his fortune! Players join him as he dives through the TV screen and steals Count Camoli’s quick-change wand, Goodstyle, thus becoming the new star of the show. Players must navigate Wario through ten exciting episodes, collecting treasure and searching for the ultimate prize: an ancient artifact that grants wishes!
Tom Clancy’s EndWar – WW III Game for Next-Gen Systems
Ubisoft :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced that it is creating Tom Clancy’s EndWar™, a new brand in the Tom Clancy series of video games. Led by strategy veteran and Ubisoft creative director Michael de Plater, Tom Clancy’s EndWar™ is being developed by a world-class team at Ubisoft’s Shanghai studio whose members have experience developing Ubisoft’s hit franchises including Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell®. Tom Clancy’s EndWar™ is scheduled for release on next-generation consoles in fiscal year 2007/2008.
PlayStation3 Users Significantly Contribute To The Folding@home Program
Sony :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Exhibiting its continued commitment to the program, SCE also announced that starting tomorrow, it is providing a Folding@home application update that will further enhance the user experience. The updated software features an improvement in folding calculation speeds, increased visibility of user location (*1) on the globe and the ability for users to create longer donor or team names.
“The PS3 turnout has been amazing, greatly exceeding our expectations and allowing us to push our work dramatically forward,” said Vijay Pande, Associate Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University and Folding@home program lead. “Thanks to PS3, we have performed simulations in the first few weeks that would normally take us more than a year to calculate. We are now gearing up for new simulations that will continue our current studies of Alzheimer’s and other diseases.”
Transformers: Autobots and Transformers: Decepticons (DS)
Activision :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Based on Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS property and upcoming live-action feature film from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures due out on July 29th, TRANSFORMERS: AUTOBOTS and TRANSFORMERS: DECEPTICONS lets gamers control the outcome in the battle for Earth. Players can choose to protect the Earth as AUTOBOTS or destroy it as DECEPTICONS and will also experience the unstoppable power and massive scale of their favorite ROBOTS IN DISGUISE such as BUMBLEBEE, BARRICADE and others.
Title Of The Sixth Game In The Settlers Series Officially Confirmed: The Settlers – Rise Of An Empire
Ubisoft :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
In this game, the player builds lively, bustling towns in a medieval world. Everything is visible, lovingly animated and realistic. Each settler has his or her own daily routine, with a range of different actions and behaviours that can be observed by the player at all times. This enables him to get the best out of his Settlers, build up a flourishing economy, tend to his settlers’ needs, and protect his empire against danger from the outside. By expanding his empire, the player can aspire to becoming a legendary king or queen.
Run Silent with Pirates of the Mysterious Islands
Sony Online Entertainment :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Submarines, Mercenaries Now Available in Latest Expansion for Pirates CSG Online
Virtua Fighter 5 PS3 Review
Tweak Town :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
TTGamer have posted their review of Virtua Fighter 5 for the PS3. While it may not be the most mainstream friendly fighting game out there, if you’re serious about your counters and combos, Virtua Fighter 5 is a must to check out.
Black Knight 360 Case Review/ Installation Guide
Driver Heaven :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
As you may have heard Microsoft are bringing out a black 120GB HDD model of the Xbox 360 along with a built in HDMI port for those people who require it – it is to be called “The Elite”. They are also bringing out various black accessories to match the new case. This model will be called the ‘Elite’ and is quite a bit more expensive than the existing ‘Premium’ model and is aimed at the people who download and save lots of films via the video marketplace or who want a HDMI connection. This new black 360 isn’t out over here in Europe for quite some time unfortunately.
What I thought would be a fun project is to see how easy it is to turn a regular Xbox 360 into a “black one” far cheaper than having to buy a whole new console. Not everyone would want or require a 120GB Hard drive (which can be bought separately anyway once it is launched although the price isn’t very cheap) or the HDMI port but they do like the look of the black chassis.
Resistance: Fall of Man PS3 Review
Tweak Town :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
TTGamer have posted their review of Resistance: Fall of Man for the PS3. Developer Insomniac Games are not known for their console FPS’s, but after Fall of Man, maybe they should be!
Critical Reception: Nintendo’s Pokémon Diamond/Pearl
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl, the DS versions of Nintendo’s best selling franchise that critics are hailing as “the best Pokémon games yet.”
Euro Charts: Pokemon Ranger conquers continent
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Nintendo’s success with DS title Pokemon Ranger continues in Europe, with the sixth game in the popular franchise taking the number one spot in Spain and Germany.
Over 250,000 users sign for Folding@home project
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Wii shortages could damage consumer interest – Pidgeon
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
The continued shortages of the Nintendo Wii could mean that potential consumers will lose interest in a product they cannot easily buy, according to IDC’s Billy Pidgeon.
Online market in Taiwan to grow to $300m in ’07
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
The market for online games in Taiwan is set to exceed USD 300 million (EUR 219m) in 2007, according to new data from Pearl Research.
80 new stores for GAME as profits climb
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
High Street retailer GAME has revealed international profits have trebled for the year ended January 31, with profits from the online business also up by more than double the previous year.
Judge PlayStation 3 in two years’ time, says EA
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Electronic Arts’ boss Gerhard Florin has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the true effect of the PlayStation 3’s controversial price point will only become apparent two years’ after release.
Ubisoft unveils new Clancy series
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Ubisoft has unveiled the latest addition to its lucrative Tom Clancy franchise – future strategy title EndWar.
Molyneux to keynote new London games event
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
New industry event Enterprising Games Week has signed up Lionhead boss Peter Molyneux to deliver the keynote address.
Blog: Chow Yun Fat Is Inspector Tequila
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
John Woo Presents Stranglehold (PS3)Chow Yun Fat brings the legendary Hong Kong detective to life once more.
Price Hike at PlayStation Store
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Prepare to pay a few more yen.
Quarter of a Million Fold@Home
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
PS3 owners help service reach “a level of computing power that is of historical proportions”.
FolksSoul Demo Set For June
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Folks Soul: The Lost Folklore (PS3)Right when the Ninja Gaiden demo should start wearing out.
PS3 Gets Minimal PlayStation Support
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Sony’s new download lineup still includes PSP-only titles.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (PS3)The epic videogame unfolds. Get your first peek.
IGN is AFK Podcast: Game Hype
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
At what point does enthusiasm cross the line?
Top 10 Tuesday: Games-to-Handheld Wishlist
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
These console games need to become portable.
The Shipping News – Week of April 23
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Begin the search for the One True Ring.
The Big 8
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
The Bigs (PS3)Eight new shots of The Bigs in action.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End: Video Preview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (PS3)Learn more about the 360 and PS3 editions of the swashbuckling game.
Big Features for The Bigs
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
The Bigs (PS3)Even the stadiums have been supersized.
The Bigs Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
The Bigs (PS3)Peanuts and Crackerjacks not included.
Kane & Lynch to Live on PS3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (PS3)Bloody duo heads to Sony’s console.
Sneak Peak at Crackdown Downloadable Content
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
A leaked screenshot of an upcoming download for Crackdown shows a new game type and a new type of vehicle.
Shadowrun Beta The End is Nigh!
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
You’ll have a chance to talk to and blow apart the fine folks who have been working so hard to make sure Shadowrun is the best game around.
EA Announces Burnout Bandslam Winners
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Electronic Arts announced today that the search for the hottest new bands in the United States and Europe is complete!
Call of Duty 4 Reveal Coming Soon
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
As anticipated by Infinity Ward last week, the next installment in the Call of Duty series will be revealed this Saturday. Title of the game revealed.
WSVG Reveals Gameplay and Point System Rules
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
The World Series of Video Games (WSVG) announced today the rules governing gameplay during this seasons competitions and the point system that will assign seeding.
The BIGS Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of The BIGS, an overthetop baseball action title puts an entirely new spin on Major League Baseball.
Medal of Honor Airborne Dated
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Electronic Arts announced today the release date of Medal of Honor Airborne, the newest installment from EA’s criticallyacclaimed Medal of Honor franchise.
Stanglehold Massive Destruction Trailer!
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
I think this week has been the best week ever for trailers. First we had the Ninja Gaiden Sigma Trailer, then the Devil May Cry 4 trailer, now we have a Stranglehold trailer! Think Max Payne with better graphics, and oh year you can basically destroy everything you see! It’s […]
Zelda Triforce Edition Game Boy Sells For $2157.86!
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
This one of a kind Zelda Game Boy Advanced has just sold on eBay for a whopping $2157.68! Why so much? Well for one it is only one of 30 sold in the United States and it is signed by Shigeru Miyamoto! This is perfect for any collector or Nintendo fanboy. […]
Need an External Hard Drive?
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Need some room for all of those downloaded game trailers? Well our sister-site ThinkComputers has just reviewed the Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 500GB USB External Hard Drive. 500GB is sure a lot of space and the drive looks awesome. From the review, “The drive looks great, probably the most stylish […]
Games for Windows Live (or how I got my first Halo 2 Achievement)
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
From majornelson.com (http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/04/24/games-for-windows-live.aspx ) (FYI: MS owned blog): [QUOTE] I got my hands on a gold copy of Halo 2 for Windows Vista yesterday (it goes on sale in a few weeks) and after installing it I did a few things that, while geeky, are worth mentioning. Some are downright cool: * After installing H2 for Vista, I was able to sign in to Xbox LIVE from the ‘Guide’ within the game, and see all of my LIVE friends, messages etc. * I hooked up my Xbox 360 Wireless Controller and my Wireless headset to my PC via the Wireless Gaming Receiver. * I was able to send and receive text and voice messages from the guide to other LIVE members who were on their Xbox 360’s. You press the Guide button on your controller and the guide pops up over the game – just like on the Xbox 360. * Got my first Halo 2 Achievement (and added another 30 points to my GS) * While I was playing through the first level of the campaign, I was on a voice chat over my wireless headset with Litheon who was playing Gears of War on his Xbox 360. It will get even better when Shadowrun ships later this year and PC players and Xbox 360 players can not only communicate over LIVE but also compete against each other. [/QUOTE] Full Story: majornelson.com (http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/04/24/games-for-windows-live.aspx )
XNA Game Studio Express 1.0 Refresh Released
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
From Team XNA Blog (http://blogs.msdn.com/xna/archive/2007/04/24/xna-game-studio-express-1-0-refresh-released.aspx ) (FYI: MS owned blog): [QUOTE] XNA Game Studio Express 1.0 Refresh has been released and is available for download (http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/xna/aa937795.aspx ) right now! For members of the XNA Creators Club, you’ll be receiving a Title Update on your Xbox 360 console that will update XNA Game Launcher to the newest release. If you’re not ready to move to 1.0 Refresh on Windows, don’t worry; the Xbox 360 version is compatible with 1.0 and 1.0 Refresh. We’ve gone over many of the features outlined in the announcement (http://blogs.msdn.com/xna/archive/2007/03/08/announcing-the-xna-game-studio-express-update.aspx ) we made at GDC 2007. One thing we didn’t really cover previously is compatibility. The entire team made a conscious effort to maintain compatibility with this release. * Your game should just recompile in 1.0 Refresh with no changes required. * Any game that is compiled should run fine if you have 1.0 Refresh installed. * As mentioned, you can continue to use 1.0 on your Windows computer with 1.0 Refresh on the Xbox 360 console. * Games that are built on 1.0 Refresh may run on 1.0; however, if you are using new functions or features in the XNA Framework (such as font functionality), it will not work properly. You can download the XNA Framework 1.0 Refresh for including in your installer as you start to upgrade your games. Finally, please make sure to take a look at the readme (http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/xna/aa937796.aspx ) for any last minute information about the release. We’d love your feedback on this release, so please head over to the XNA Creators Club forums (http://creators.xna.com/forums/default.aspx ) and leave a message. [/QUOTE] Download: here (http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/xna/aa937795.aspx )
Xbox LIVE: Credit card removal still proving difficult
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
From xboxic.com (http://www.xboxic.com/news/2765 ): [QUOTE] Why is it, that on a subject so sensitive, do Microsoft make it nigh-on impossible to remove your card details if the need arises? Upon ringing a few days later, Jmel finds that, in actual fact, support say no, the card cannot be removed. A few supervisors later and they apparently say the card will be removed within 7-10 business days. However given that the staff on the end of the phone were so uncertain, it is unlikely that it will ever happen. Due to uncertainty, Jmel decided to lodge a complaint with TRUSTe (who are ironically sponsored by Microsoft). It seems that the complaint has at last been taken seriously enough for an official complaint to go through to Microsoft. Whether or not MS act upon this is a different matter, but at least the problem has been brought to their attention. [/QUOTE] Full Story: xboxic.com (http://www.xboxic.com/news/2765 )
Beautiful Katamari Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
NAMCO BANDAI Games released a handful of new screenshots today for its newly announced game, Beautiful Katamari.
NBA Homecourt (PS3)
Driver Heaven :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Street basketball is an entirely different beast than the ball dunking sport you might see on television. The rules are more relaxed and generally there are fewer players on the court. That doesn’t mean the matches are any less adrenaline filled though. High speed passes, long range shots and loads of swearing are present every single time, as are some of the most impressive dunks ever performed on the face of earth. NBA Street Homecourt takes the essence of that and multiplies it by ten – the end result being a basketball game like no other.
Pinball FX Media
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
We bring you twenty new screenshots and a trailer of Painball FX, one of the two games scheduled for release this Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday.
Undertow Announced for XBLA
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Chair Entertainment Group today announced its newest original property, Undertow, is currently in development for Xbox LIVE Arcade. First HD trailer included!
Bethesda Launches Fallout 3 Web Site
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
The publisher and developer of The Elder Scrolls series has launched a teaser web site and the official forums for Fallout 3.
Xbox Live Arcade Double Header this Wednesday!
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Microsoft plans to release two titles again for this week’s Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday Eets Chowdown and Pinball FX.
New Devil May Cry 4 Trailer
Think Gaming :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
This week has been filled with kickass trailers. The Ninja Gaiden Sigma trailer was badass and now we have a new Devil May Cry 4 trailer filled with even more ass-kicking action! For all fans wondering this game will be available for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360! Enjoy! Well we […]
Another Great Flash Game
Think Gaming :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
I found yet another great flash game! The last flash game I told you about was Desktop Tower Defense. Boxhead is more of a shoot-em-up game where zombies come at you and you of course have to kill them. What’s great about this game is you are not stuck with one gun […]
Eets: Chowdown and Pinball FX hit Live Wednesday
Think Gaming :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
On Wednesday 2 new games hit the Xbox Live Arcade. The games are Eets: Chowdown and Pinball FX. Each game is 800 Microsoft Points. I’m not that excited about Eets: Chowdown, but Pinball FX looks awesome. You can check out our Pinball FX Gallery here. Info on the each game is […]
Super Mario Bros Crazy Version
Think Gaming :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
After I watched this video I was laughing so hard. It looks like someone hacked a Super Mario Bros ROM, but wouldn’t it be funny if when the cartridges has some dust in them this happened! Oh well it’s a good laugh!
Super Talent T1000UX2G4 2GB PC2-8000 Memory Kit Review
Think Gaming :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Hey all PC gamers out there! If you are looking for some new DDR2 memory that won’t break the bank you might want to check out the Super Talent T1000UXG4 2GB kit. Our sister-site ThinkComputers had it on their testing bed in their latest review. From the review, “When you think of […]
Pinball FX Screenshot Gallery
Think Gaming :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
We got our hands on 22 screenshots from the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade game Pinball FX. Just looking at the screenshots the game looks great! Reminds me of playing 3D Pinball, but with kickass graphics! Read on to check out all of the screenshots
New Halo 3 Beta Vid!
Think Gaming :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Check out this new Halo 3 beta footage. It shows multiplayer with the bubble shield! Damn this makes me want to play so bad! The video also has a crazy song in it, reminds me of a video billboard I passed every day in Vegas.
Armored Core ‘Mech Success
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Use these tips and tricks to survive the epic battlefields and mechanized carnage of Armored Core 4.
Media Consumption: Evolution Studios’ Matt Southern (MotorStorm)
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
For this week’s Media Consumption, Evolution Studios product manager Matt Southern (MotorStorm) breaks down the constituent elements of his media diet from Spiritualized to Hot Fuzz to Twilight Princess and more.
Pachter, Pidgeon talk PSP price cut
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Following the news that Sony is to cut the price of PSP in Europe, analysts have told GamesIndustry.bizthat they don’t see the handheld as being in direct competition with the Nintendo DS.
Nordic Game Program applications exceed €3m
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
The organisers of the Nordic Game Program have announced that applications for the first round of 2007 funding have exceeded a total of DKK 23 million (EUR 3.1 million).
Gas Powered Games boss hints at new projects
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Gas Powered Games boss Chris Taylor has confirmed to GamesIndustry.bizthat the studio is working on no less than four internal projects.
Blu-ray sales reach 1 million milestone
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Sales of Blu-ray discs have reached one million in less than a year, according to the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Double Fusion hires two new Euro execs
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
The newly established European division of Double Fusion has hired two more senior execs.
SCi unveils new release strategy
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
SCi Entertainment has announced plans to release two of its forthcoming titles on three platforms simultaneously – and not on a staggered basis as previously planned.
UK Charts: Pokemon helps Nintendo return to No.1
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Nintendo has returned to the top of the All Formats charts after four years with Pokemon Ranger taking the coveted number one spot.
Retail Feels F.E.A.R.
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
F.E.A.R. (PS3)Sierra’s first PS3 game is waiting for you.
Atari Bringing 1C Games to North America
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
IL-2 Sturmovik games will now come with an Atari logo.
Ubisoft Begins End War Campaign
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
The secret new Tom Clancy game has been revealed.
First GTA IV Gameplay details
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)Flying still a feature of Grand Theft Auto IV.
Eminence In Action
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Video footage of Australia’s gaming orchestra hard at work.
Warhawk Gameplay Footage
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Warhawk (PS3)Climb in the cockpit and go after your foes.
Medal of Honor Gets Airborne Date
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Medal of Honor: Airborne (PS3)Find out when the sequel is scheduled for take off.
Warhawk Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Warhawk (PS3)Fly the Warhawk skies with these new screens.
Pelican Air Flo for PlayStation 3 Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Sucks and blows, but in the best way possible.
Stay True to John Woo, Win $25,000
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
John Woo Presents Stranglehold (PS3)Your flock of doves finally pays dividends. New Stranglehold videos included.
Exclusive Stranglehold Action Flicks
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
John Woo Presents Stranglehold (PS3)The John Woo experience in HD.
Calling All Cars! UK Preview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Calling All Cars! (PS3)One last look at Sony’s chaotic, criminally entertaining PSN cops and robbers racer before review.
E3 Exhibitors Exhibited
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
This year’s event will be over twelve times smaller than the last E3.
Nintendo Advises Pokémon Fans: Pre-Orders Top 500,000
Nintendo DS :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Available in stores April 22nd!
2K Sports Unveils Features of The BIGS
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
2K Sports announced today features for The BIGS, the largerthanlife Major League Baseball licensed title coming out this summer.
Ubisoft Announces Tom Clancy’s EndWar
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Set on the battlefields of World War III , Tom Clancy’s EndWar will push the envelope of technology, showcasing artificial intelligence, graphics, physics and animations that were not possible before prior to the launch of the new hardware systems.
Stranglehold’s True to John Woo Short Film Contest
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Hosted exclusively on MySpace, this unique contest encourages contestants to create the most authentic John Woostyle short film.
XNA Game Studio Express Update
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Microsoft released an update to XNA Game Studio Express which adds new functionality, enhancements and performance improvements to the software.
Midway and Rapid Reality to Judge AiO’s Contest
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Representatives from Midway Games and Rapid Reality Studios will serve as judges for The Art Institute Online’s (AiO) Scholarship Contest.
EA Sports UEFA Champions League SemiFinal Simulation
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Check out this simulation of the UEFA Champions League semifinal games EA SPORTS ran using UEFA Champions League 20062007 on the Xbox 360
BioShock Limited Edition Revealed
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Find out what the price and content of the BioShock Limited Edition will be.
SpiderMan 3 Lizard Vignette
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Take a look at Lizard, one of the new characters in SpiderMan 3 the game along with a behind the scenes look at the game’s creation.
Bluray Disc Goes Over 1 Million Mark
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Bluray Disc has become the first high definition optical disc format to sell more than one million discs, a milestone it has achieved in less than a year.
Eets Chowdown Media
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
And now here are the screens and a high definition trailer for the other Xbox Live Arcade game scheduled for release this Wednesday.
Gamester Race Pac for PS2 & Xbox
Red & Blackness Mods :: Monday, April 23, 2007
While the Xbox and PS2 have become less popular with the release of the latest generation of consoles, there are many great titles still available, especially in the racing genre. But how can you breathe new life those racing games? Geeks.com, popular on-line retailer, offers a product, the Gamester Race Pac, which might do the trick. This set puts you literally into the driver’s set while playing your favorite racing titles. Read on to find out if it makes it to the finish line in style.
Release This: Pokemon, LOTR Attack Retail Shelves
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Gamasutra’s regular round-up of worldwide video game releases, “Release This!”, takes a look at every game title shipping to stores this week, as two new Pokemon titles and The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar are set to make a big splash in the United States.
Blogged Out: ‘Dead Cows’
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, April 23, 2007
In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at the world of developer blogging, including fresh opinions on game genres, the unspoken etiquette of online gaming, the default state of grumbling, and nothing less than death itself.
Commodore opens doors to new store
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Commodore Gaming has opened the doors to its online store for customers in the UK and Ireland, with the company’s new PCs set to be available across the rest of Europe from May.
PC game sales surge in US
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 23, 2007
US retailers sold USD 203 million worth of PC games in the first two months of 2007 – a 48 per cent year-on-year increase, according to an analyst for the NPD Group.
Namco Networks strikes deal with Japanese carrier
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Namco Networks, the mobile gaming arm of the veteran videogame publisher, has signed an exclusive deal with Japanese network KDDI to publish its games in North America.
E3 organisers reveal slimmer line-up for 2007
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 23, 2007
The list of companies taking part in this year’s E3 Media and Business Summit features just 32 industry heavyweights – compared to more than 400 companies at last year’s event.
Sony cuts Euro price of PSP
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Sony has announced plans to cut the price of PlayStation Portable, which will retail for GBP 129.99 in the UK and EUR 169.99 in the rest of Europe from Friday May 4.
Ignition’s acquisition by UTV completed
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Ignition Entertainment has announced the completion of its controlling share acquisition by Indian entertainment company, UTV Software Communications.
Fire devastates Human Head office
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 23, 2007
The Madison, Wisconsin office building that housed Human Head has been devastated by a fire, according to news site Channel 3000.
1C Company signs new deal with Atari
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Atari has signed a new agreement with Russian games firm 1C Company to distribute and co-publish a range of titles for the US market.
Harrison hints at PlayStation 3 homebrew plans
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Sony Worldwide Studios boss Phil Harrison has said the company would like to further open PlayStation 3 up to independent game developers in the future.
Ten Years of FFXIII
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Final Fantasy XIII (PS3)We could be playing the latest numbered Final Fantsy sub-series for two generations.
Interview: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (PS3)EA tell us what steps it took to ensure that your next visit to Hogwarts will be the most immersive yet. New media, too.
F.E.A.R. Movies
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 23, 2007
F.E.A.R. (PS3)Scary stuff.
Interview: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (PS3)Producer talks treasure.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Hands-On
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (PS3)We draw swords in the upcoming licensed movie game. En Garde!
F.E.A.R. Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 23, 2007
F.E.A.R. (PS3)Busting (caps) makes me feel good.
Jack Thompson and Take-Two Bury the Hatchet
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Both parties drop their lawsuits.
Gradius III, Wonder Boy in Monster World and Battle Lode Runner Now Available on Virtual Console
Nintendo News :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced
Make Your Own Xbox 360 120GB HDD for Half the Price
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 23, 2007
The latest version of HDDHackr lets you make your own 120GB Xbox 360 HDD using a $100 120GB laptop hard drive.
Halo Wars Update
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Following a development milestone, Ensemble Studios has provided an update on the status of Halo Wars.
Mass Effect Delayed?
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 23, 2007
A publication from the old continent claims a Microsoft representative told them that Mass Effect has been pushed back. More info inside.
Devil May Cry 4 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 23, 2007
We have updated the Devil May Cry 4 image gallery with new screenshots of the game.
Call of Duty 3 Bravo Map Pack Screens
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Today we have the first Xbox 360 screens of the upcoming Call of Duty 3 Bravo Map Pack.
Infinity Ward Teases with Call of Duty 4 Unveiling Date
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 23, 2007
The awardwinning developer of Call of Duty 2 is teasing with the unveiling date of the next game in the Call of Duty series.
Microsoft Responds to March NPD Stats
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 23, 2007
The software giant highlights that the Xbox 360 is selling more systems than the PS3, while the Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero II has set new records.
Discs of Tron Coming to Xbox Live Arcade
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Discs of Tron, a classic arcade game that combines the disc game and the ring game from the movie, is coming to Xbox Live Arcade.
Namco Officially Announces Beautiful Katamari
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Namco announced today that The King of All Cosmos, everyones favorite pintsized Prince, and the whole wacky and wild Katamari crew will be making their hilarious next generation debut in Beautiful Katamari.
XLEAGUE.TV Unleashes Line-up
Think Gaming :: Monday, April 23, 2007
XLEAGUE.TV is the UK’s first dedicated eSports entertainment television channel. Today they have announced their launch titles that will be featured in their leagues and tournaments. Here is the list of games… XBOX 360 Pro Evolution Soccer 6 Rainbow Six: Vegas Project Gotham Racing 3 Gears of War Halo 2 Dead or Alive 4 PS3 Resistance: Fall of Man Motorstorm PC Command & Conquer 3: […]
New Ninja Gaiden Sigma Trailer
Think Gaming :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Finally there is a new trailer for Ninja Gaiden Sigma. This highly anticipated game might actually be a good PS3 title. The trailer is full of awesome ninja moves, boss’s, and even a chic! I might have to pop Ninja Gaiden into my Xbox and go kill things to round […]
C&C 3 Demo Update
Think Gaming :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Well I finally got time to download the Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars demo onto my Xbox 360 yesterday. I did not have any troubles downloading it, it only took about 35 minutes. So it looks like Microsoft has fixed that problem. I only had time to play the training part, […]
Amazing Homemade Gaming Cabinet!
Think Gaming :: Monday, April 23, 2007
I saw this picture over at Kotaku and I just said damn I want one of those. What I’m talking about is the custom Japanese style gaming cabinet pictured above. The makers of this cabinet have really put a lot of work into it. “The finished entertainment center houses a Playstation 3, alongside a […]
Zalman Fatal1ty FC-ZV9 VGA Cooler Review
Think Gaming :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Hey PC gamers are you looking for better performance? Well if you are you might want to check out the Zalman Fatal1ty FC-ZV9 VGA cooler. Our sister-site ThinkComputers just got a chance to check it out in their latest review and they were impressed. From the review, “The FC-ZV9 really blows the […]
C&C 3 Demo Now on Live
Think Gaming :: Monday, April 23, 2007
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars is a game I have been wanted to check out for some time now on my PC. Well this morning Microsoft was nice enough to put the Xbox 360 demo up on Live. Because of the popularity of the demo it seems Microsoft is having problems with […]
Wordsnake for Nintendo DS & PC
Alten8 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Alten8 is pleased to confirm the latest DS title in its growing list of coming soon console releases – Wordsnake.
Having signed a deal with Pixel Magick to bring their best selling game, Wordsnake, to the Nintendo DS, PC , and then Wii.
$185 Gaming CPU’s: AMD 5600+ Versus Intel E6300
Legit Reviews :: Friday, April 20, 2007
“Since many can’t afford the highest priced processors on the market we have focused on the sub $200 processors from AMD and Intel for an article that shows gaming performance between the two processors. To keep under the $200 budget we went with the $185 Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6300 and the $184 AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 5600+. Both of these processors are under $200 and are within just a dollar of each other, so when it comes to pricing alone it’s an apple to apple comparison…”
Disney’s Spectrobes for Nintendo DS
Disney Interactive :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Spectrobes, one of this spring’s most anticipated games for the Nintendo DS, has been the best-selling third-party game on the platform since its mid-March release and will eclipse more than 700,000 units shipped worldwide by the end of April, according to retail account re-orders. The anime-inspired action role-playing game from Disney Interactive Studios continues to capture imaginations with its engaging sci-fi story, intriguing characters and innovative code input cards.
Saling The World: GHII Sells Out; Japan Celebrates FF Anniversary
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, April 20, 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 showcasing demand for Guitar Hero II that far exceeds supply, and documenting Final Fantasy Anniversary Edition’s meteoric rise to the top of PSP software sales in Japan.
Sports Interactive unveils Football Manager MMO
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Next-gen has reshaped market – Square Enix
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Square Enix says that the leap to the latest generation of gaming platforms has dramatically altered the way the market works.
Blitz working on major new Xbox 360, PS3 title
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Blitz Games has told GamesIndustry.bizthat next-gen zombie title Possession is only on hold while the team concentrates its efforts on a major new title for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Take Two and Thompson settle lawsuit
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Take Two has reached an agreement with Jack Thompson which will restrict the crusading lawyer from suing the publisher’s games.
Gas Powered Games confirms console project
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Supreme Commander developer Gas Powered Games has confirmed it is working on a next-generation console title.
Euro PS3 launch causing stock issues in US, says Sony
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Following the publication of NPD figures which show a small rise in PlayStation 3 sales, SCEA has said the European launch of the console has constrained supplies in North America.
Japanese Charts: Capcom takes the top with Phoenix Wright sequel
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Capcom’s fourth Phoenix Wright title, Gyakuten Saiban 4, has shot to the top of the Japanese charts, selling over 250,000 copies on its first week of release.
DS helps US game sales surge to $1.1 billion
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 20, 2007
The Nintendo DS was North America’s best-selling games hardware during March, helping to boost overall sales in the market to a massive USD 1.1 billion.
Nintendo cleans up at MCV awards
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Nintendo’s rival platform holders failed to get a look-in at the MCV Excellence Awards last night as the company walked away with no less than four trophies.
Transformers: The Game Update
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Transformers: The Game (PS3)We transform and roll out this preview of the upcoming action game.
Hei$t First Look
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Hei$t (PS3)We steal a sneaky glimpse at Codemasters’s cops ‘n’ robbers game, but is that the sound of alarm bells ringing we hear?
Clive Barker’s Jericho First Impressions
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Clive Barker’s Jericho (PS3)God of gore, Clive Barker, pens his most violent game yet, but where are the scares?
Beautiful Website
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Beautiful Katamari (PS3)Featuring our first look at the Katamari Damacy sequel.
First Look: Beautiful Katamari
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Beautiful Katamari (PS3)Namco’s next generation sequel.
Eidos Unleashing Ninjas in Europe
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)UK publisher to handle distribution for Ninja Gaiden Sigma on PS3.
Tonight in Fantasia 2007
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Eminence concert in Sydney tonight and tomorrow night!
More SingStar PS3 Details
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
SingStar (PS3)Looks like it’s hitting stores soon, too.
Super Rub-a-Dub Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Super Rub-a-Dub (PS3)What the duck!?!
NPD: MotorStorm Sells Up a Storm
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
March was a good month for PS3 owners.
Pirates of the Caribbean at 1080p
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (PS3)Treat your eyeballs to some true high def gaming.
Game Scoop! Podcast Episode 33
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
We’re one step closer to playing downloaded PS1 games on the PS3.
NBA 2K8 Playoff Sim
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
IGN uses 2K’s upcoming NBA game to predict the finals.
Turok – Welcome to the Jungle
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Turok (PS3)Why a raptor is like a 400 pound reptilian pitbull.
Pirates of the Caribbean – Behind the Scenes
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (PS3)Eurocom on bringing Jack Sparrow to life and working with ILM.
Operation Flashpoint 2 Screen
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Operation Flashpoint 2 (PS3)One shot, but it’s a killer.
Xbox 360 Elite Naked
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Check out the Xbox 360 Elite innards and see how Microsoft has changed the motherboard layout while implementing new components.
Transformers The Game Bumblebee Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 20, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of Transformers The Game featuring Bumblebee.
Command & Conquer 3 Demo Available Now
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 20, 2007
EA has released a playable demo of Command and Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars. Command entire armies & unleash epic warfare, complete with Xbox Live Vision support.
Nintendo Stays Number One
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 20, 2007
So far this year, Nintendo has sold more video game systems than all other manufacturers combined.
Forza Motorsport 2’s Complete Car List
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 20, 2007
We bring you the final wave of the game’s 300+ models list by revealing the race cars youll find in Forza 2, including the Gulf Team McLaren F1 GTR and, of course, the Forza Motorsport sponsored Risi Competizione #62 Ferrari F430GT.
Codemasters Announces Race Driver One
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Race Driver One will be a true evolution for the series, which first appeared as the TOCA (DTM/V8) Touring Car games (19972000) and became the TOCA (DTM/V8) Race Driver series (20022006).
Analyst When Will Microsoft Admit Xbox 360 is a Bomb?
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 20, 2007
An analyst says the Xbox has been a disastrous endeavor for Microsoft, particularly from an investment perspective and for that reason the software giant should review its strategy.
Jack Thompson Blames Bill Gates for VT Shooting
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Yes, he did it again. Jack Thompson, the attorney and Christian conservative activist obsessed with video game violence, is blaming Bill Gates for the Virginia Tech incidents. He also tries to make a connection with Halo…
New HEI$T Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 20, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of HEI$T, currently in development at inXile Entertainment (The Bard’s Tale, 2004).
New Clive Barker’s Jericho Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Codemasters has released new screenshots of Clive Barker’s Jericho, the phantasmagorical FPS hand crafted by the acclaimed horror writer and filmmaker.
Xbox 360 Backward Compatible Xbox Games List Updated
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Unreal Championship 2, Return To Castle Wolfenstein, Panzer Dragoon Orta, Breakdown and Full Spectrum Warrior are some of the Xbox titles that now can be played on Xbox 360.
New Overlord Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Someone finally dares to create a game that is not a shooter nor a sandbox game. Take a look at these new screenshots of Overlord, a console exclusive for the Xbox 360.
Operation Flashpoint 2 Announced
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Promising warfare on a scale never seen in a FPS, the biggest name in modern military simulation gaming will return in 2008.First screenshot inside.
New Turning Point Fall of Liberty Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 20, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of the upcoming alternatereality WWII shooter currently in development at Spark Unlimited.
Red vs. Blue Comes to Marketplace
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Red vs. Blue has been hailed by critics as the “first masterpiece of Machinima,” a new form of storytelling that uses video game engines to produce animation.
More Shops Sell Elite Early: Llamma Exposes New Motherboard
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, April 20, 2007
From llamma.com (http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/news/inside_the_xbox_360_elite.htm ): [QUOTE] We were fortunate enough to find one at our local Wal-Mart here in Minneapolis. We have had a chance to crack it open and document some of the differences between the Elite and the original Xbox 360. * Our first pleasant surprise is a Hitachi GDR-3120L FK78 DVD drive inside. * Both the CPU and GPU both sport different revision information on the chips but its hard to say whether or not 65nm has been implemented. One of the more interesting observations that seems to point to lower power consumption implying a possible 65nm core is the fact that there are some capacitors and VRMU’s that have been removed on this revision of board. * One a side note, we all had a good belly laugh here at the shop when we saw Microsoft’s most creative measures to minimize the dreaded Xbox 360 3 flashing red lights “ring of death” error caused by poor BGA connections of the CPU and GPU. Take a look at the epoxy surrounding the CPU and GPU which is intended prevent the BGA connection from popping as the board warps. This has to be one of the funniest things I have ever seen. (http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/news/inside_the_xbox_360_elite.htm ) (http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/news/inside_the_xbox_360_elite.htm ) * We disassembled the HDD and found a Fujitsu MHW2120BH drive inside. Our initial attempts at dumping sector 16 using The Specialist’s hddhacker application was not a success. It appears that the tool does not yet support the new 120GB drive. * Another difference you will find is the fan header. It has been switched from a 4-pin Molex Mini-Fit connector to a standard good old three pin fan header style connector. * There has been a million pictures of the HDMI port and HANA HDMI scaler chip but here’s (http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/news/inside_the_xbox_360_elite.htm ) a couple more for good measure. [/QUOTE] Full Story: llamma.com (http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/news/inside_the_xbox_360_elite.htm ) (incl. more details and pictures and an animated gif comparing old and new motherboard!)
Xbox 360 HDD Transfer Cable in the Wild
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Some pictures of the Xbox360 HDD Transfer Cable have been posted on the net … this cable should come with the upcoming 120GB HDD addon (afaik it doesn’t come with the Xbox360 Elite) so you can transfer data from your ‘old’ 20GB HDD to the new 120GB HDD. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/transfer-hdd/100_5021.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/transfer-hdd/100_5022.jpg )
UPS guesses ‘repair center’ = Xbox 360
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, April 20, 2007
From gamerawr.com (http://www.gamerawr.com/2007/04/19/ups-guesses-repair-center-xbox-360/ ): [QUOTE] After missing the delivery of my repaired 360, I drove over to my UPS to get the package. While waiting for the box to be retrieved, the customer service person noticed the shipper field on my missed delivery notification read “repair center.” With only that clue, she asked me, “does this happen to be for an Xbox?” I told her yes, and we both laughed. Apparently I’m not alone in my broken 360 woes. She informed me that she has seen hundreds of these 360 return boxes. [/QUOTE] Note: But remember … almighty Microsoft PR says the failure rate of the Xbox 360 is below the CE industry average of 3-5%. We soooooo believe you ;) Full Story: gamerawr.com (http://www.gamerawr.com/2007/04/19/ups-guesses-repair-center-xbox-360/ )
USA NPD Numbers for March: 199k Xbox360s
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, April 20, 2007
Here are the official NPD numbers for the month of March – via next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5298&Itemid=2 ): [QUOTE] The DS continued its rampage with 508K hardware units sold during the month, with the nearest competitor being the PS2, which sold 280K in March. The newer Wii made an impressive appearance despite supply issues, selling 259K last month in hardware. Xbox 360 sold 199K, PS3 sold 130K and PSP sold 180K. Game Boy Advance still has staying power with 148K sold in the US. [/QUOTE] Full Story: next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5298&Itemid=2 )
Next-Gen.biz Analysis: The ‘Disastrous’ Xbox 360?
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, April 20, 2007
From next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5296&Itemid=2 ): [QUOTE] A financial analyst says that Microsoft needs to “own up” to the “disastrous” money-losing Xbox business. However two games analysts tell Next-Gen that the analysis is short-sighted and Microsoft unsurprisingly agrees. Multi-angle analysis of the 360 situation inside… Ehrenberg’s views aren’t anything new, but it’s a reminder that Microsoft is still in an uphill battle and it’s dumping loads of money into its ambition to become the leader of connected interactive entertainment in the living room. If anything, Ehrenberg’s criticisms and Microsoft’s spending underlines the importance of the interactive entertainment business on a variety of levels, as well as the ferocious competition endured by Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo. [/QUOTE] Full Story: next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5296&Itemid=2 )
Microsoft: Samsung Deal Could Improve Xbox, Zune
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, April 20, 2007
From pcmag.com (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2116107,00.asp ): [QUOTE] The patent agreement that Microsoft and Samsung Electronics signed Thursday morning will be used to enhance Microsoft’s consumer electronics hardware with Samsung’s CE knowhow, Microsoft executives said. Microsoft will gain access to Samsung patents relating to digital media and computer-related inventions, while Samsung will be privy to Microsoft patents that can be used in Samsung products like computers, set-top boxes, digital media players, camcorders, televisions, printers and home appliances. Kaefer (general manager of IP and licensing at Microsoft) pointed to Microsoft products like the Xbox gaming system, the Zune MP3 player and Windows-based PCs as those “that can stand to benefit” from the Samsung deal. Microsoft reportedly has a flash-based Zune MP3 player in the works, although the company has declined to comment. The lines are blurring between TV, video and phone and it has become increasingly difficult to be the sole enterprise researching a particular technology, Kaefer said. “One of the big subtexts of this announcement is that of device convergence. In software, there are so many patents and people are innovating the same things.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: pcmag.com (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2116107,00.asp )
April 2007 Back Compat Update
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, April 20, 2007
From majornelson.com (http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/04/19/april-07-back-compat-update.aspx ): [QUOTE] April showers have yielded us a Back Compat update The latest backwards compatibility update is now available over Xbox Live (or will be very soon.) This free update brings the complete list of original Xbox games (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/backwardcompatibilitygameslist.htm ) that you can play on your Xbox 360 to over 300. Remember, your original Xbox games will look better than ever on Xbox 360 running in 720p and 1080i with anti-aliasing. You can also play cross-platform between Xbox 360 and the original Xbox over Xbox Live. April 2007 Back Compat titles added/updated: Tenku (Japan only) ; Avatar: The Last Airbender ; Avatar: The Legend of Aang (EMEA/ANZ) ; Breakdown ; Call of Duty 2: Big Red One ; Call of Duty 3 ; Cars ; Crash Bandicoot 5: Wrath of Cortex ; Daisenryaku VII ; FIFA Soccer 2007 ; Full Spectrum Warrior ; Guilty Gear Isuka ; Innocent Tears (Japan only) ; Jet Set Radio Future ; King of Fighters 2002 ; King of Fighters: Neowave ; Mad Dash Racing (Japan only) ; Mech Assault 2 ; Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction ; Nascar 2006: Total Team Control ; NFL Fever 2004 ; Oddworld Munch’s Oddysee ; Panzer Dragoon Orta ; Petit Copter (Japan only) ; Phantom Dust ; Reservoir Dogs ; Return To Castle Wolfenstein ; Rugby League 2 ; Sengoku Warriors (Japan only) ; Sonic Riders ; Soul Calibur 2 UPDATED ; Spider-Man 2 ; Star Wars: Republic Commando ; Street Fighter Anniversary Collection ; Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 ; Tony Hawk’s Underground ; Ultra Bust a Move /ULTRA Pazzle Bobble ; Unreal Championship 2 Don’t have Xbox Live, but still want to get the update? Head over to Xbox.com to download the update (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/backwardscompatibility.htm#download ) in .ISO form. [/QUOTE]
A case against video games?
Hardware Analysis :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
With the Virginia shooting earlier this week, video games have once more come under a heavy amount of criticism. Hence we ask the question, should video games be placed under government regulation?
Nintendo Wii Control Scheme Analysis
Bonafide Reviews :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
In the past, more buttons meant more flexibility and functionality, and the Wii has a controller setup which has noticeably less buttons and control sticks than any of the last generation systems. However, the Wii is unique, in that motion now replaces the functions some of those buttons once controlled. However, some gamers are still skeptical as to whether or not motion can easily translate into an intuitive control scheme for all types of games. Let’s take a closer look as to which genres will benefit from the Wii’s innovation, and which may suffer for it.
Gran Turismo HD PS3 Review
Tweak Town :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
TTGamer have posted a review on Gran Turismo HD for the PS3. This free download for the PS3 gives gamers a sneak peak at what’s to come with GT on the PS3, but is it worth the trouble?
Playing Catch Up: Conflict 2500’s William Volk
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Today’s Playing Catch-Up talks to William Volk, surveying his career from 1981 strategy game Conflict 2500, through his work helping to sign Cyan’s Manhole and resurrect an almost-bankrupt Activision with Return to Zork, right through the present day.
The Euro Vision: GSC’s S.T.A.L.K.I.N.G. Horse
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Before S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, Eastern European development was characterised as cheap and cheerful. In the latest edition of Gamasutra’s ‘The Euro Vision’ column, Jon Jordan shatters this misconception with the story behind the region’s most artistically ambitious and expensive game to date.
Euro Charts: Dragon Ball Z dominates Italy
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Regional tastes come to the fore in this week’s European charts, with Italian and German sales highlighting very different market trends.
Xbox 360 games to feature new interactive barcode
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Microsoft has designed a new colour barcode which can store extra information and be read using webcams and mobile phone cameras.
No cash tournaments for European Pogo players
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
As EA launches regional Pogo destinations, Euro director Jeff Zie reveals to GamesIndustry.bizthere are no current plans to offer cash prizes to players.
Profits up 71 per cent for Playlogic
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Ambitious publisher and developer Playlogic has revealed gross profit of USD 1.2 million (EUR 882,931) for the year ended December 31, 2006, up 71 per cent on the previous year.
PlayStation 3 preparing to support downloadable PS1 games
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
New System Update introduces the technology and paves way for PS3-compatible PS1 games to be made available – reportedly on April 26.
Take Two appoints baseball exec to board
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Troubled publisher Take Two has appointed Robert A. Bowman to its board of directors.
EA Guildford to host Dare to be Digital 2007
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Electronic Arts is to host the London and South East heats of student design competition Dare to be Digital 2007.
Northern Exposure developers’ conference announced
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
A new conference for the UK development industry has been announced for May, with leading figures from Eidos, Revolution, Introversion and IGA Worldwide all confirmed.
Codemasters Unveils Big Three
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Next-gen racing, open warfare and a battle of the Gods coming next year.
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty First Look
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (PS3)If the Germans had won WWII, life would be so much different, as we discovered in Codemasters’s hot new shooter.
PSX Games Playable on PS3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Plus, PS2 peripheral support!
Calling All Cars HD Footage
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Calling All Cars! (PS3)High-definition clips of criminal antics straight from the final version.
Australian Game Charts
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
For the week ending April 15.
Top 10 Tuesday: Greatest Graphic Adventures
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
When point-and-click ruled the Earth.
Snatcher Returns
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Hideo Kojima and Suda 51 team up for Project S.
Madden 08 Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
First shots of EA’s best-selling franchise.
SEGA Gets Marvel-ous
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Vice President of Marketing talks about exclusive Marvel deal.
Vince Young Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Talking Madden and the curse.
Microsoft’s New Bar Code Tech to Debut on Xbox 360 Discs
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
High Capacity Color Barcode technology, developed within Microsoft Research, assists in identifying commercial audiovisual works such as motion pictures and video games.
New DiRT Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
We bring you ten new screenshots of DiRT, the next generation of the genre leading, 8million+ selling Colin McRae rally racing series.
Gears of War Global Tournament to Resume on April 20
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Gamers aiming to participate in the Gears of War Global Xbox LIVE Tournament can lower their weapons and start training behind the scenes as technical issues have delayed the Leaderboard reset.
Command and Conquer 3 Demo Dated
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Find out when the playable demo of Command and Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars will be available on Xbox Live.
Halo Comic Book Series Update
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Check out the first details of “Halo Uprising.”
Vince Young Selected for Cover of Madden NFL 08
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Today, EA made the official announcement. As the first rookie quarterback to go to a NFL Pro Bowl, Vince Young has already emerged as one of the most exciting athletes in the NFL.
Beautiful Katamari Damacy Rolling Onto Xbox 360
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
The latest issue of Famitsu has revealed that Namco plans to release a nextgeneration Katamari game on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
SEGA to Create More Games Based on Marvel Franchises
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
In addition to the previously announced Iron Man game, SEGA will create titles based on Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, and Thor, tapping into the rich worlds of these Super Heroes.
WoW Report: Addon’s
Think Gaming :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Just like any game World of Warcraft has an extensive list of user created addon’s. From ones that tell you how much items in the game are worth to ones that change the entire UI itself. I have been using a widely popular addon for the past few weeks and I have really […]
Gears of War Tournament Update
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Technical issues have delayed the Gears of War leaderboard re-set previously scheduled for 12:01 A.M. GMT on April 9, 2007. The tournament play has been scheduled to resume on or about 12:01 A.M. GMT on Friday, April 20, 2007, and the tournament will continue until 11:59 P.M. GMT on Sunday, May 13, 2007.
Xbox 360 titles given next-gen barcodes
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
From mcvuk.com (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/26654/360-titles-given-next-gen-barcodes ): [QUOTE] Microsoft is to introduce a new barcode onto Xbox 360 games this year, which can hold double the amount of data than the commonplace black and white stripes. Microsoft engineering director Gavin Jancke, who developed the new High Capacity Color Barcode (HCCB), said the aim was not to replace the current barcode system, reports the BBC. “It’s more of a ‘partner’ barcode,” he said. “The UPC barcodes will always be there. Ours is more of a niche barcode where you want to put a lot of information in a small space.” Because the barcode can be read by mobile phone cameras, Microsoft claims that it can be used to go online. [/QUOTE] Full Story: mcvuk.com (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/26654/360-titles-given-next-gen-barcodes )
Xeno Top Gear LED Pro High-Res Sample Pictures
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
We received a sample of the Xeno Top Gear LED Pro … here are a few high-res pictures of the device. We’ll show installed pics later. Click pictures for high-res view. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/topgear/xssample/01.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/topgear/xssample/02.jpg ) The Xeno Top Gear LED Pro packaging (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/topgear/xssample/03.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/topgear/xssample/04.jpg ) left: the complete package: Xeno Top Gear LED Pro External Module ; normal SATA cable ; special SATA and DVD-power/eject cable to connect with the ODD drive, motherboard and Xeno Top Gear ; 360 opening kit ; printed installation manual. right: close-up of the Xeno Top Gear LED Pro External Module … the LED Pro edition comes with a crystal case and LEDs (blue for our sample, more colors might be available) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/topgear/xssample/05.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/topgear/xssample/06.jpg ) left: Switches and Connectors * ODD eject button: to eject tray in PC-mode. * 360/PC mode switch: use ODD in normal ‘360’ mode to boot games etc or in ‘PC’ mode to connect ODD with your PC and flash drive or dump games. * DVD/HDD mode switch: use Xeno SATA connector to link ODD drive (flash FW/dump games) or Xbox360 HDD (read/write Xbox 360 HDD) with your PC. * SATA Connector: Connect using included SATA cable with your PC to access Xbox360 ODD or HDD. * HDD Connector: click your Xbox360 HDD in this slot to read/write from/on the drive with your PC with software like Xplorer360(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox360-tools/Xplorer360.php )). right: connectors on the back of the external module … one of the special SATA cable, one for the special ODD power/eject cable … you’ll have to remove the Xbox360 metallic cage to connect these cables. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/topgear/xssample/07.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/topgear/xssample/08.jpg ) Of course … we opened up the device for you so you can check what’s inside … these are pictures of the top and bottom of the PCB inside the Xeno Top Gear LED Pro Official Site: www.xenotopgear.com (http://www.xenotopgear.com/ ) LED Pro is not in retail yet, but you can buy the normal Xeno Top Gear without the LEDs ($45): ModchipStore.com (http://www.modchipstore.com/customer/product.php?productid=16431&partner=scenyx ) | Extreme-Mods.com (http://www.extreme-mods.com/product_info.php?ref=22&products_id=249&affiliate_banner_id=1 ) | Divineo.com (http://www.divineo.com/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=dd-36-topg ) | Modchip.com (http://www.modchip.com/affiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=128 ) | Divineo.cn (http://www.divineo.cn/php/affstart.php?affcode=xboxscene&prod=360-xtg )
Xbox360 Elite: Pre-Orders Sold Out, Breaking Street Date, Ebay
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
From punchjump.com (http://news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=4063 ): [QUOTE] Retailer Circuit City has sold out of Microsoft Corp.’s upcoming Xbox 360 Elite after offering the high-end model for sale earlier this month via its consumer website. Circuitcity.com is currently not allowing any additional pre-orders for the console and has replaced the order button with a ‘coming soon’ tag. [/QUOTE] From kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/gaming/ebay/xbox-360-elite-now-on-ebay-253480.php ): [QUOTE] At least one Target store has broken the Xbox 360 Elite street date, selling the $479 upgrade to the Xbox 360 to a man in Chico, California. Not set to hit until April 29th, one lucky shopper got his hairy mitts on the Elite and did the only sane thing. He put it on eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230118912673 ). [/QUOTE] Full Story: punchjump.com (http://news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=4063 ) and kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/gaming/ebay/xbox-360-elite-now-on-ebay-253480.php )
Paper model of Xbox 360 and HD DVD drive
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
From paperartgadgets.blogspot.com (http://paperartgadgets.blogspot.com/2007/04/paper-model-of-xbox-360-hd-dvd-drive.html ): [QUOTE] Because my paper model of xbox 360 was a huge success, I decided to make something to complement it… What’s better than a 1.5 inch Xbox 360 HDDVD drive to do just that! The 3 inch tall xbox 360 paper model, retail box and the new model of the HD DVD drive, size compared with an actual xbox 360 controller. (http://paperartgadgets.blogspot.com/2007/04/paper-model-of-xbox-360-hd-dvd-drive.html )[/QUOTE] Full Story: paperartgadgets.blogspot.com (http://paperartgadgets.blogspot.com/2007/04/paper-model-of-xbox-360-hd-dvd-drive.html ) (via xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/04/18/its-a-mini-paper-xbox-360-with-a-hd-dvd-drive/ ))
Xilt – Upcoming Xbox 360 Tilt Mod
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
We received this exclusive news from GreenGiant, who’s also behind the Xbox1 XIR mods (http://xir.us/ ): [QUOTE] New generation of Tilt Mod. There will be two versions, Xilt Advanced and Xilt Lite. Written from the ground up to allow for the maximum user configuration, flexible for virtually any game type. Features: * Works with Wired and Wireless controllers * Only 7 wires needed * Install in 10-15 minutes * Easily Enable/Disable tilt mod without an ugly switch * Easily change tilt threshold in all four axis * USB Configurator for changing any settings * FW is upgradable (not end user) * Xilt Advanced: Full configuration of Tilt angle to Controller Axis direction (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/xilt/xilt_config_advanced_view.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/xilt/xilt_config_normal_view.jpg ) Expected availability, last week of April. [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.xilt.info (http://www.xilt.info/ )
AVforum Organized Mass-Buy Makes HD-DVD Format Spike
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
From gizmodo.com (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/format-war-soliders-syncd-hd+dvd-purchase-by-fanboys-spike-amazon-rank-blu+rayers-set-to-retaliate-253131.php ): [QUOTE] (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/hd-dvd/hddvdapril15-thumb.png ) Apparently, the spike occurs the same day that HD-DVD fanboys at AVSForum (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=818991&page=1&pp=30 ), the AV enthusiast site, had organized an mass buy of HD-DVD titles. For an immature format, even a few individuals can make a difference, if only on a day. Funny enough, on the other side of the fence, on AVSforum’s Blu-ray Fanboys, as well as those on PS3 forums are planning a retaliatory synchronized buy soon (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=9327383#post9327383 ). [/QUOTE] Full Story: gizmodo.com (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-entertainment/format-war-soliders-syncd-hd+dvd-purchase-by-fanboys-spike-amazon-rank-blu+rayers-set-to-retaliate-253131.php )
Ben Heck’s Xbox 360 Laptop The Second
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 19, 2007
From Benjamin J Heckendorn (http://benheck.com/04-17-2007/xbox-360-laptop-the-second/ ) (known from the 1st Watercooled Xbox360 Laptop Mod (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEVZAuAlpVErolVylg.php ) and other cool mods like the PS360 Controller (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZyypuEAuuklfdqFp.php )): [QUOTE] Behold my second and (unless someone gives me Miller Brewing company) last Xbox 360 Laptop! Similar to the first model but redesigned in many ways. “Uses 60% Less Aluminum!” (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/laptop2/laptop2_hero.jpg ) For a full photo gallery and more info please see the article over on Engadget.com (http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/17/xbox-360-laptop-mk2/ ). The bonus with this project is that I’ve documented the construction in a fair amount of detail and will be doing a 3 part “How To” also on Engadget, as unsurprising as that may seem. It’ll include art files and diagrams, so you can take a crack at modding a 360 on your own! [/QUOTE] Full Story: benheck.com (http://benheck.com/04-17-2007/xbox-360-laptop-the-second/ ) and engadget.com (http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/17/xbox-360-laptop-mk2/ )
Critical Reception: Merscom/Outerlight’s The Ship
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to The Ship, a unique, budget-priced PC indie first-person game that previously debuted on Steam, but only just saw North American retail release for the first time.
Eidos to distribute Majesco titles in Europe
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Majesco’s Wii and DS games will be distributed in Europe and Australian territories by Eidos.
Sony job cuts due to industry transition, says spokesperson
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
A Sony spokesperson has said that the company took the decision to cut jobs as a result of shifts in the games industry, such as the move towards digital distribution.
Ubi Montreal working on Lost game
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Two of the executive producers on blockbuster TV show Lost have stated that the videogame tie-in is being worked on at Ubisoft’s Montreal studio and will be out later this year.
Handheld software boosts Bandai Namco forecasts
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Bandai Namco has raised its net profits forecast for the year ended March 31 from JPY 23.5 billion (EUR 145m) to JPY 24.5 billion (EUR 151m).
SEGA bags trio of Marvel super heroes
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
SEGA has acquired the videogame rights for three more Marvel properties: The Incredible Hulk, Thor and Captain America.
Blitz Games acquires virtual reality company
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Blitz Games is moving into the cultural heritage sector by acquiring virtual reality specialist the Virtual Experience Company.
Sony hints at PlayStation 3 with bigger hard drive
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Rumours that a larger hard drive-equipped PlayStation 3 is on the way have surfaced once again following comments from Sony spokesperson Satoshi Fukuoka.
Konami consolidates US offices
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Konami’s two US divisions are to be consolidated, with its Redwood City operations moving under one roof to the current El Segundo offices.
Heavenly Sword Screens, Artwork
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Heavenly Sword (PS3)Environments, characters, and battle scenes.
Katamari Officially Beautiful
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Beautiful Katamari (PS3)Famitsu confirms the Katamari sequel for PS3 and Xbox 360.
UK Charts: Turtle Heads Nudge Top Spot
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
All change as Command &Conquer 3 gets a kicking from TMNT, Tiger Woods and Pokemon.
SEGA’s Latest Marvel
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Games starring Hulk, Thor and Captain America on the way.
Ratchet Reaches Out
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (PS3)Insomniac Games takes over Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
MLB 07: The Show Official Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
MLB ’07: The Show (PS3)Swing away with this official trailer for MLB 07: The Show for the PS3.
Sierra Spring Event AU Roundup
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
IGN AU heads to San Francisco to check out some of the biggest games of 2007.
IGN is AFK Podcast: Game Droughts
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Why they occur and how you can survive.
NBA Live 08 Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
NBA Live 08 (PS3)We sit down with the producer of NBA Live 08 and check out the game in action.
Check out the Greatest Generation’s Latest Doings on the Wii and DS
Nintendo DS :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Check out the Greatest Generation’s Latest Doings
Rainbow Six Vegas Player’s Pack Red Edition Available
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
We have received word that the Player’s Pack Red Edition for Rainbow Six Vegas is now available for purchase on the Xbox Live Marketplace.
DIY Xbox 360 Tilt Mod
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
The Xilt Mod will let you modify your Xbox 360 controller to incorporate tilt motion functionality.
Sony Considering an Even More Expensive PlayStation 3
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Sony is considering launching a PlayStation 3 model with a larger hard drive.
Xbox 360 PacMan World Championship
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
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Konami Streamlines Operations for North America
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Konami has announced it will consolidate two offices into one, at the El Segundo location.
Battlefield Bad Company Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
We bring you new screennshots of Battlefield Bad Company featuring Digital Illusions bleedingedge Frostbite game engine.
New, MustSee TimeShift Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of TimeShift. The game looks better with every new build.
Medal of Honor Airborne Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
We bring you a couple of new screens of Medal of Honor Airborne, the newest installment from EA’s criticallyacclaimed Medal of Honor franchise.
More Comedy Central’s TV Shows Coming to Xbox LIVE
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Microsoft has just announced that Comedy Central’s Emmy and Peabody Awardwinning The Daily Show With Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report are coming to Xbox LIVE.
Memorial to Virginia Tech in Second Life
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
The school shooting at Virginia Tech has been the biggest news story for the past few days now. Some have actually blamed video games for the tragedy, others have tried to remember the ones that were lost in the tragedy. One Virginia Tech teacher has created a virtual memorial in Second Life. […]
The Xbox 360 Laptop 2
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
From the same person that gave us the original Xbox 360 laptop Benjamin J. Heckendorn (Ben Heck), gives us the Xbox 360 laptop 2. Ben says he has used 60% less aluminum on this one. He will be doing a how-to for making your own on Engadget in the near future so stay […]
Tetris Evolved
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Take a look at Tetris Evolution for Xbox 360 to see what game-types and features have been added to this ultimate Tetris compilation.
Hollywood Goes Gaming: Marcus Williams Gets His Game On
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Catch our interview with NBA All Star Marcus Williams of the New Jersey Nets, who spent time in Las Vegas playing the winners of the Game On Xbox Live Contest.
5WG: The Boys of Summer Are Back
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
MLB 2K7 returns to the mound with 95-mph heat.
Rainbow Six Vegas: Player’s Pack Red Edition
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
This download from Xbox LIVE Marketplace consists of two new game modes, Assassination and Total Conquest, and five multi-player maps which support all Rainbow Six Vegas multiplayer game modes.
Editorial: PC gaming and the mainstream
Tweak Town :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
TTGamer have posted an editorial entitled “PC gaming and the mainstream”, which touches on the subject of how the PC gaming platform has arguably fallen behind mainstream gaming standards and how it may be able to catch up.
Fight Night Round 3 (Playstation 3) review
Driver Heaven :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
“Most fighting games look and play very similarly. Two fighters move around a semi 3d arena, doing their best to hit the opponents. The moves are usually limited to high and low punches of various styles and it’s near impossible to find a game where you can’t block in some way or another. At first glance someone might think Fight Night Round 3 is the same “old thing”. That someone couldn’t be more wrong though!”
Media Consumption: Frictional Games’ Thomas Grip (Penumbra: Overture)
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
For this week’s Media Consumption, Frictional Games programmer and project lead Thomas Grip (Penumbra: Overture) breaks down the constituent elements of his media diet from Tool to Lovecraft to Resident Evil 4.
The China Angle: Rumors And Regulations
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest China Angle column sees Pacific Epoch’s Shang Koo taking a look at major movement in the Chinese in-game ad industry, rumors of EA buying a stake in China’s WoW operator The9, and the regulatory landscape 3 years on, with government controls on TV game ads and limits on online play.
President of Sony Italia steps down
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
President of Sony Computer Entertainment Italia, Corrado Buonanno, has officially left the company after 12 years.
RedOctane won’t react to Rock Band provocation
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
RedOctane is still considering whether to extend its music games business to include other instruments, despite recent announcements from Electronic Arts.
Negative press encourages uptake of violent games
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
A new report by the British Board of Film Classification has found that negative media coverage of violent videogames encourages users to seek out titles that make the headlines.
Nearly 800k PS3 units sold in Europe, says Stringer
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Sony CEO Howard Stringer has declared the European launch of PlayStation 3 a success, with almost 800,000 units already sold in the region.
EA vets establish new Wii, DS studio
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Former EA Canada veterans responsible for working on FIFA, Need for Speed and James Bond titles have announced the formation of new development team Jet Black Studios.
Square Enix promotes Yamamoto to North American CEO
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Square Enix has promoted two of its most senior staff, with European boss John Yamamoto taking the role of North American president and CEO.
Eidos acquires mobile developer Morpheme
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
UK publisher Eidos has acquired mobile and casual games developer Morpheme Wireless.
SCEE to lay off 160 employees
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe boss David Reeves has issued an internal letter warning that up to 160 staff could be made redundant, citing a need to reduce the company’s cost base.
UK Charts: Turtles take the top
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Ubisoft movie tie-in takes the number one position as seven of the publisher’s super-budget titles crash the charts
THQ turns away from cross platform titles
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
THQ boss Brian Farrell has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the publisher will no longer be pursuing a strategy of releasing most of its titles on all platforms as the market evolves.
Game marketing and PR guide now available
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
P3: Power Play Publishing has launched a new guide to marketing and promoting videogames which is being offered free of charge to industry professionals.
Sony considers producing PS3 with larger hard drive
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
A Sony Computer Entertainment spokesperson has confirmed that the company is “considering” producing a new version of PS3 with a larger hard drive.
Capcom picks up PlayStation MotoGP licence
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Capcom has picked up the licence to publish MotoGP games on PlayStation formats in the US and Europe.
EA teams up with Endemol
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Electronic Arts is embarking on a new venture with television company Endemol to develop “a new digital entertainment concept that bridges the divide between traditional TV and videogames”.
SEGA Rally UK Eyes-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
SEGA Rally Revo (PS3)The mud-er of all arcade racers?
Vince Young is Cursed
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Madden NFL 08 (PS3)John Madden officially announces Young as 08 cover athlete.
NCAA Football ’08 Video Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
NCAA Football 08 (PS3)Become a school legend!
Sony to cut up to 160 jobs in Europe
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Blames “period of transition” and change in business fundamentals.
skate Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
skate (PS3)EA Black Box tells us what it’s like to hop on a deck and hit up a park.
New skate Shots
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
skate (PS3)So good they could hit the cover of Thrasher.
Sony Upgrading PS3 Hard Drive?
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
The 60GB model may not be alone for long.
Madden 08 Cover Athlete Revealed
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Several sources, including John Madden himself, have leaked the athlete chosen for this year’s Madden NFL.
APM to Offer EA’s Game Scores for TV and Film
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Game scores from many top selling EA video games are being made available for use in television, films and other media.
Forza Motorsport 2 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Turn 10 has released three new screenshots of Forza Motorsport 2, the sequel to Microsoft Game Studios awardwinning, fully customizable driving simulator Forza Motorsport.
WWE Superstars Get Ready to Rumble on Xbox Live
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Shelton Benjamin and Johnny Nitro will be taking on gamers and aiming to teach them a lesson or two playing WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007, via Xbox Live on the Xbox 360.
Halo 2 Blastacular Map Pack Available Now for Download
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
The Halo 2 Blastacular Map Pack, which includes the Desolation and Tombstone maps, is now available for download.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which is scheduled for a July 2007 release to coincide with the Warner Bros. Pictures film based on J.K. Rowlings fifth book of the same title.
Louisiana Ordered to Pay ESA Over Violent Game Law
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
The Entertainment Software Association announced that the US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana is forcing the state of Louisiana to pay $91,000 over an unconstitutional video game law.
Gyruss Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
We bring you fifteen screenshots of “Gyruss,” the classic tubeshooter from Konami.
SpiderMan 3 Sandman Vignette
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
The latest trailer for the upcoming SpiderMan 3 video game showcasing the villian Sandman in HD.
Guitar Hero III to Feature Online Multiplayer
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
The President of RedOctane has confirmed that the third installment in the Guitar Hero series will feature online multiplayer gameplay.
Test Drive Unlimited Lexus Car Pack Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Atari has just released new screenshots for the “Lexus Car Pack”
Halo 2 Vista Achievement Revealed
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
A new reason to play Halo 2. Check out the full list of achievement of the Windows Vista version of Halo 2.
It’s Alive, It’s Alive the THREESIXTYAXIS Controller
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Look! It’s moving. It’s alive. It’s alive… It’s alive, it’s moving, it’s alive, it’s alive, it’s alive, it’s alive, IT’S ALIVE!
Eidos Acquires Two Game Developers
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Eidos Interactive has announced the acquisition of Bluefish Media and Morpheme Wireless Limited.
The Daily Show and The Colbert Report now on VMP
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
From gamerscoreblog.com (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/04/17/544211.aspx ) (FYI: Microsoft owned blog): [QUOTE] This week on Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace in the US, the team is proudly announcing something that’ll excite Comedy Central fans. You can now begin downloading episodes of The Daily Show and The Colbert Report, as soon as six hours after they air. In fact, Last night’s episodes are already up on Xbox LIVE. * The Colbert Report – Get all the ‘truthiness’ of THE COLBERT REPORT right here on Xbox. Host Stephen Colbert treats the important topics of our time and the daily news with absolutely no seriousness whatsoever. * The Daily Show – The most trusted name in fake news is now available on Xbox. Get your fix of Jon Stewart, his intrepid team of correspondents and their spin on all the day’s news and newsmakers. On top of your daily dose of Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, you’ll find some great new movies and TV shows this week. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamerscoreblog.com (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/04/17/544211.aspx )
Toshiba-Samsung ODD Might Damage Discs After All – Video and MS Response
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
From joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/16/scratch-that-the-xbox-360-might-damage-discs-after-all/ ): [QUOTE] Dutch consumer advocacy show Kassa tested Xbox 360s and proved that the Xbox 360 does indeed scratch discs [see video below, subtitled in english] A Microsoft spokesperson says a previous statement in Europe has some “nuances” lost in translation when it was converted to English. Joystiq received from Microsoft their official statement, “Due to the fact that we did not participate in the experiment done by Kassa and have little insight into the methodology that was used, we cannot comment specifically on the outcome. While we are aware that discs can potentially be scratched through normal wear and tear, we have not received any widespread reports of the issue highlighted here. There are millions of Xbox consoles in use today and we know that the majority of our customers are having a great gaming experience. That said, it is important to us that all of our customers have the best gaming experiences possible, and these claims are obviously very concerning to us. We encourage any Xbox customer who believes that their discs have been scratched in the same manner as identified by KASSA, to contact us at www.xbox.com/support or 1-800-4-MY-XBOX for additional information. We will examine the console and make appropriate repairs if necessary in order to restore the console to full working order, as well as provide customers with information on how to obtain replacement discs should they need them.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/16/scratch-that-the-xbox-360-might-damage-discs-after-all/ )
BBC Ponders Another Games Industry Crash
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
From news.bbc.co.uk (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6523565.stm ): [QUOTE] Yes, gamers are snapping up the new generation of games consoles — Microsoft’s Xbox 360, Nintendo’s Wii, and Sony’s Playstation 3 [PS3], but at huge cost to the industry. Hardware makers are losing hundreds of dollars on every console sold, and games publishers face an “increasingly difficult environment, as rising development costs and small user bases [mean] that return on investment in next generation games development is unlikely to be achieved before 2008,” according to media analysts Screen Digest. More importantly, though, the video games publishers are facing a revolution of their business model. “Development times, team sizes and complexity have been exacerbated by increasingly demanding next generation games,” says Ed Barton at Screen Digest. He predicts that “only a tiny proportion of next generation titles are likely to achieve profitability in the near future”. As it turns out, software piracy can be good for you. “We have extremely strong brands [in Asia] thanks to the pirates; they have created millions of consumers – not customers,” says Mr Florin (executive vice president at EA). The internet allows EA to tap into this market and make some money after all. The Korean gamers are spending serious money on accessories and customisations of the online game. “We now have to learn the business of running an online community,” says Mr Florin. [/QUOTE] Full Story: news.bbc.co.uk (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6523565.stm )
Earth Defense Force 2017 Xbox 360 Review
Gamepyre :: Monday, April 16, 2007
If you want to give you brain a rest from a long day EDF 2017 is the game for you. It allows you to plant you butt in front of the television and cause carnage on an enormous scale. There is even a co-op mode which enables you to defend the earth with a friend, but it seems online support was left out. There are vehicles that can be used, however the controls are horrible making you more likely to pass them up rather then use them.
Need For Speed Carbon (Playstation 3)
Driver Heaven :: Monday, April 16, 2007
Need for Speed games have always had a broad audience. Except for Porsche Unleashed which catered to a more serious and demanding crowd, all NFS games put speed and easily accessible racing before all else. The latest installments strayed from the original formula somewhat though – the influence of the movie Fast and Furious is apparent in all of them. The latest, Carbon, is no different. Illegal street racing in the middle of the night is the name of the game and it is up to you to take down various gangs by winning race after race!
The Killer NIC and Killer K1 Gaming Network Cards
Legit Reviews :: Monday, April 16, 2007
“After spending an evening of gaming with and without the Killer NIC and Killer K1 on both our Windows XP Pro and Windows Vista Ultimate test systems it was the unanimously agreed by all that the Killer NIC and Killer K1 is not worth the added $180-$250 cost. The Killer NIC and Killer K1 did reduce our pings and improved frame rates, but by less than 5%. The difference was so small that no one could correctly tell when the Killer NIC was or wasn’t installed in our ‘blind’ taste test, which was rather alarming… ”
Razer DeathAdder Gaming Mouse
Overclockers Club :: Monday, April 16, 2007
“The first thing I noticed when I unwrapped the mouse, was how the right and left buttons do not connect after the scroll wheel, like most mice do. If I had to guess right now, I’d say that it is that way because they don’t want the gamers’ fingers to slip off and click the opposite button by accident. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done that during really long and intense gaming sessions. The bottom of the mouse showcases the 3G infra-red sensor and the ultra-slick Teflon feet pads.”
Desert Island Games: Harmonix Music Systems’ Greg LoPiccolo
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, April 16, 2007
For this week’s Desert Island Games, a column that looks at the top five games of some of our favorite industry personalities, we speak to Greg LoPiccolo, vice president of Product Development with Guitar Hero developers Harmonix Music Systems.
Release This: Bust-A-Move Bash!, Valhalla Knights See U.S. Stores
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, April 16, 2007
Gamasutra’s round-up of worldwide video game releases, “Release This!”, takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores this week, including the Wii puzzler Bust-A-Move Bash! and Valhalla Knights, along with an early UK release for the PS3 port of F.E.A.R.
New PS3 Network title to be unveiled at Nordic Game
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 16, 2007
Finnish developer Housemarque is to debut a new PlayStation 3 title at the Nordic Game conference, which will take place in Malmö next month.
Nintendo tops Japanese hardware charts
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 16, 2007
Nintendo machines continue to occupy the top two slots in the Japanese hardware sales charts, according to new figures from data trackers Media Create.
Blog: My SingStar Online
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 16, 2007
SingStar (PS3)The SingStar folks talk about the online portion of the karaoke title.
Rocking on with Guitar Hero
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 16, 2007
Guitar Hero III (PS3)Kai Huang, co-founder of RedOctane, looks back at the series and reveals details about GHIII.
PS3 Top 10 Games Winner Announced
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 16, 2007
Did you win? Only one way to find out.
Step into the Ring with Punch-Out!!, Now Available on Virtual Console
Nintendo News :: Monday, April 16, 2007
Bonk’s Revenge and Virtua Fighter 2 also added
Microsoft Invites You to Create an Exclusive TV Show
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 16, 2007
Xbox 360 and the New York Television Festival team up to host Xbox LIVE Originals contest, offering a chance to produce original TV programming for Xbox LIVE.
Two Games for This Week’s Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 16, 2007
Microsoft announced today that not one, but two titles will launch this Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Game with Fame
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 16, 2007
Gamers will have the chance to take on the Aqua Teens in an exclusive Game with Fame event.
EA and Endemol Announce Virtual Me
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 16, 2007
Virtual Me combines cutting edge avatar creation technology from EA with popular TV formats from Endemol to give consumers a breakthrough way to meet, compete and socialize in online digital worlds.
Silver Members Get Monster Madness, New Screens
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 16, 2007
SouthPeak Games has announced that the demo of Monster Madness Battle For Suburbia will be made available to Silver Xbox Live members. New screenshots inside.
Xbox Live to host TV show by contest winners
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
From CNet News.com (http://news.com.com/2061-10802_3-6176324.html?part=rss&tag=2547-1_3-0-20&subj=news ): [QUOTE] If you’ve got a television series just burning a hole in your soul, Microsoft may well have the platform for it. On Monday, the technology giant announced it will give a $100,000 production budget for the creation of a six-episode TV show to the winner of its Xbox Live Originals contest. And, in conjunction with the New York Television Festival, it will present the original series on Xbox Live. Contestants have until June 29 to submit “a short comedy pilot running between five and 15 minutes long.” Then, several finalists will have their work shown on the Xbox Live Marketplace’s video-on-demand service in July, with a final winner to be selected later that month. [/QUOTE] Full Story: mews.com (http://news.com.com/2061-10802_3-6176324.html?part=rss&tag=2547-1_3-0-20&subj=news ) Official Site: http://www.newyorktelevisionfestival.com/2007_contests_xbox.htm (http://www.newyorktelevisionfestival.com/2007_contests_xbox.htm )
InFeCtuS Programmer v0.0.3.1 Final
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
Team InFeCtuS (http://www.infectus.biz/news.php?news=2007-04-13%2019.55.02 ) posted a new version of the programmer software for their versatile multi-platform InFeCtuS modchip (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZuypEFuFPSjhAMwt.php ) to allow you to read/write the Xbox360 NAND Flash. It’s a fairly cheap and easy solution for hackers that want to some research on the Xbox360 Flash: [QUOTE] Today finally online the tested version of the Infectus Programmer version 0.0.3.1. All users wanting to access the X360 nand flash feature can use this version, however it is not necessary for all others users. Please note that you will find online a new diagram of the X360 NAND Fasher, where we add one wire. Use only the rev.1.2 diagram (http://www.infectus.biz/diagrams/Xbox360_1.JPG ) to use the nand flasher. Now that the X360 development is finished, we are going to complete the PS3 nand flasher! Before the next week end, everything will finally be ready. Sorry for the delay, but we are working to give you an excellent, stable application! And it’s not easy…! ;) [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.infectus.biz (http://www.infectus.biz ) Download: here (http://www.infectus.biz/downloads.php )
RedOctane Admits to Guitar Hero II Patch Problem
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
From eurogamer.net (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=75328 ): [QUOTE] The update, released on Saturday, was supposed to help users whose copies of the game were refusing to acknowledge input from the Xplorer controller’s whammy bar. However forum threads quickly sprang up on Xbox.com and the official Guitar Hero website complaining that the patch was followed immediately by system freezes and, in some cases, the dreaded ring of death – the only answer to which is returning the console to Microsoft. RedOctane initially declined to comment, but this afternoon a spokesperson told Eurogamer: “We’re aware of the problem and we’re looking into it.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: eurogamer.net (http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=75328 )
Xbox 360 – Microsoft Mugged Their Own Sales Figures?
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
From softpedia.com (http://news.softpedia.com/news/Xbox-360-Microsoft-Mugged-Their-own-Sales-Figures-51980.shtml ): [QUOTE] It’s crystal clear that Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Nintendo’s Wii leave Sony’s PS3 in a trail of smoke and dust more and more with every day that passes. But who’s winning when there are only two consoles to be mentioned: the Wii, or the 360? I found this article today on Gamespot saying that Microsoft might have just mugged their own sales figures. How? By stuffing the retail channel. Here’s how it goes. A company like Microsoft has a fiscal year to end. As the end of that fiscal year approaches, the company realizes that only 9 million units of their product have been shipped (sold units are something to bother their heads with later) out of the 10 million target. The company then “stuffs retailers” with the extra 1 million units and they can happily say they’ve ended their fiscal year. But all this is like a boomerang and if this is indeed Microsoft’s case, it will come back and hit them in the face. [/QUOTE] Full Story: softpedia.com (http://news.softpedia.com/news/Xbox-360-Microsoft-Mugged-Their-own-Sales-Figures-51980.shtml )
Guitar Hero II or it’s new patch possibly bricking 360’s
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
Saw this on the XBOX.com (http://forums.xbox.com/1/11717177/ShowPost.aspx#11717177 ) forums this morning, over 100 posts from gamers complaining that GHII, or it’s new patch has wrecked havoc on thier consoles, bricking some, while making other unstable. [QUOTE] I have tried all of the rest of my games, and GHII is the only one freezing! I cannot finish a song (haven’t even finished one yet), without either the screen during all weird and freezing, or the screen going completely black (xbox still on) and being frozen. … Just got it today, played it for no more then 30 minutes with a total of 4 freeze ups. The 5th one.. red circle of death. It is now dead. What a joke. I’ve played GOW for hours on end, probably the longest being 7 hours straight, play GH for 30 minutes and it kills my box. … Yeah I’d agree it obviously doesn’t happen to everyone, in fact I have a few buddies that play it non-stop without issues. However having said that, there is enough evidence on this forum alone to convince me that there is an issue with it, and maybe it only shows itself on certain models of 360, built before a certain date or something… no idea. All I know is it ran great before this game, and now… well my 360 makes a nice doorstop. … “I love my 360. It’s been a dear friend of mine ever since I bought it (on launchday). I’ve never had any problems with it. Vel, today I decided to get my hands on Guitar Hero II for the 360… Big mistake! My 360 is now officially dead.. After playing GHII for almost 4 hours, the game froze. Not a big deal I thought. I rebooted the console, and “badabing”!… the dreadful three red lights stared at my face. NOOOOOO! Now my 360 won’t even boot into the dashboard anymore. I’ve tried disconnectiong every cable, controller and the hard-drive, but to no use. It usually freezes seconds after I turn it on, and when I try again, the three red lights appear. Why did this have to happen?! I’m so angry right now, and surely wish I’d never bought that piece of crap Guitar Hero II! Be warned everyone… There has to something seriously wrong the 360 version GHII. Maybe older 360 consoles are having trouble with the guitar controller, and therefore screws up the entire console? I don’t know. [/QUOTE] Keep in mind, that 360’s, like any hardware will not last forever. Every time MS releases a dash update, we see some 360’s “die” and everyone blames the update. Every time we see a particular game get an update or new maps etc, we see more consoles “die” and everyone blames the new updates. I don’t know anyone who has had a problem with their GHII, or recent issues with their 360 after having started playing GHII. So, if you fear the Game or the update is the “culprit” of these 360 death’s consider waiting for more info to get posted. – HSD News-Source: XBOX.com (http://forums.xbox.com/1/11717177/ShowPost.aspx#11717177 ) forums
Blue Dragon with English Subs – May 22nd in Singapore
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
If you can’t wait till August 2007 for the official US release of Blue Dragon, gameaxis.com (http://www.gameaxis.com/home/?blog=1288 ) posted some interesting info: [QUOTE] Xbox 360 owners in Singapore as well as other westernized countries can soon look forward to playing Sakaguchi’s newest RPG masterpiece come May 22nd. We can all take this news as truly official, as one MS exec revealed to me that Blue Dragon have indeed gotten its release date pushed ahead of schedule. So rather than having to wait till August (as previously stated), 360 gamers can finally taste some sweet RPG love at last next month. And here’s the sweetener: MS have listened to RPG fans’ feedbacks and have stuck to Blue Dragon’s native Japanese audio, but with 100% English texts/subtitles! Way to go Microsoft! [/QUOTE] Note: it’s unknown atm if this title will be region free … so don’t pre-order yet unless you have a NTSC/J 360. Full Story: gameaxis.com (http://www.gameaxis.com/home/?blog=1288 )
PS360 Controller: PS3 Sixaxis in Xbox360 Controller Case
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
From Benjamin J Heckendorn (http://benheck.com/04-14-2007/ps360-controller/#more-267 ) (known from the Watercooled Xbox360 Laptop Mod (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEVZAuAlpVErolVylg.php ) and other cool mods): [QUOTE] Done on consignment, it’s quite obviously PS3 Sixaxis controller guts in the [much better shaped] Xbox 360 controller shell. Check out a video of this thing in action, and read full article for more photos and details of how it was constructed. (http://media.ps3scene.com/images/ps360-controller/top.jpg ) [/QUOTE] Full Story: benheck.com (http://benheck.com/04-14-2007/ps360-controller/#more-267 )
Lite-On Delayed in Securing OEM Xbox 360 HD DVD Orders
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
From digitimes.com (http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20070414PD200.html ): [QUOTE] Microsoft originally planned to select Taiwan-based Lite-On IT as a new OEM maker for its Xbox 360 external HD DVD accessory with shipments to begin in April. However, Lite-On IT has had to delay its volume production schedule as it has not yet received product certification from Microsoft, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Toshiba currently undertakes OEM production of such HD DVD drives which are for sale mainly in the US market, the sources indicated. In order to minimize OEM costs and to prepare for the launch of the HD DVD drives in the Asia Pacific market in the spring of 2007, Microsoft planned to place OEM orders with Lite-On IT, the sources pointed out. While Lite-On IT has devoted R&D effort in order to fulfill the deal, Microsoft has very high product standards which are causing the certification process to take longer than originally expected, the sources noted. [/QUOTE] Full Story: digitimes.com (http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20070414PD200.html )
(USA) Wedbush: 250k Xbox360s Sold in March
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
From gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13530 ): [QUOTE] Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter has predicted a modest 3 percent rise in game sales for March’s upcoming NPD U.S. charts to $515 million, on sales of GRAW 2 and God of War II. Looking specifically at hardware, Pachter assumes Wii will be leading the pack at 400,000 units sold, followed by the Xbox 360, PS2, and DS at 250,000 units each, followed by the PSP at 210,000, and, interestingly, the PlayStation 3 and Game Boy Advance tied at the end with 165,000 units each. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13530 )
Xbox 360 Elite delay till November for Europe?
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
From 360-gamer.com (http://www.360-gamer.com/news.asp?id=755 ): [QUOTE] Since the announcement of a US release of the Xbox 360 Elite a few weeks back, rumours have been flying around about when the machine is going to land its sleek black shoes in the UK. However, as Friday afternoon starts to draw to a close, the news of the week hits our desks, as unconfirmed reports suggest the Elite wont arrive ’til November. A few phonecalls later, and we’re informed that the Microsoft has been making pubishers aware of the UK release date over the last week. [/QUOTE] Full Story: 360-gamer.com (http://www.360-gamer.com/news.asp?id=755 )
Is Microsoft?s Xbox 360’s Success Really All That Successful?
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
From cinemablend.com (http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Is-Microsoft-s-Xbox-360-s-Success-Really-All-That-Successful-3778.html ): [QUOTE] As you may have read here on CB Games, Microsoft had some wins and losses with their entertainment division throughout 2006. But while they netted an income from the entertainment division of $2.63 billion at the end of December 2006, according to Internet News, what was the exact costs and catches for the Xbox 360? Well, let’s have a look and see what we find. One of the things we’ve all wondered about is how well Microsoft is making due with the costly next-gen hardware, considering that the original Xbox was abandoned for being costly, if memory serves me correctly. But Microsoft is apparently faring rather evenly with last year’s entertainment division losses (which included the Xbox 360), as the operating downside of $414 million was the total expenditure at the end of 2006. Hands down, it’s quite indisputable that the Xbox 360 has far surpassed its first-generation sibling, in both hardware and software sales. So in essence, it appears the success of the Xbox 360 is quite successful, so far. I mean, it’s certainly not a blockbuster success like the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo Wii, or the PS2, but in regards to Microsoft’s console efforts the Xbox 360 isn’t quite slothing around like the original Xbox. We’ll have to track how well Microsoft fares by the end of this year to see if the software continues on an upward trend, especially with triple-A PS3 titles on the horizon. [/QUOTE] Full Story: cinemablend.com (http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Is-Microsoft-s-Xbox-360-s-Success-Really-All-That-Successful-3778.html )
Guitar Hero 2 X-plorer not Broken – Patch Coming
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
From xboxic.com (http://www.xboxic.com/news/2737 ): [QUOTE] While Guitar Hero 2 is an excellent game, it has been plagued by hardware problems, being that the guitar’s whammy/tremolo bar does not function properly. Word has just reached us though from Activision that it’s not the guitar that’s broken but the software. DIY-artists have already supplied remedies involving taking the guitar apart yourself, but as it turns out it’s just anti-cheating software gone hyperactive. Game developer Red Octane’s official word on the subject: “On learning of potential issues with the whammy bar on the Xbox360 guitar, we immediately began extensive testing of both the guitar and the software to isolate any issues with whammy bar functionality and the corresponding causes. Our testing identified a specific software element that may, in certain situations, cause the whammy bar to lose responsiveness. Given that this is a software-driven, an patch is being developed to fix the issue and will arrive as soon as possible via download on Xbox Live. We will confirm soon a target date for this download.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: xboxic.com (http://www.xboxic.com/news/2737 )
GameTap Reveals First Saturn Title alongside Wing Commander,
GameTap :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
As new titles continue to join GameTap’s catalog of more than 850 console, arcade and computer video games, this week’s GameTap Thursday alert touts the latest additions, including the critically acclaimed Wing Commander and Warlords Battlecry III, as well as the network’s first SEGA Saturn title.
Saling The World: Mario, Phoenix Wright Rule Worldwide Charts
Gamasutra Columns :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
In Gamasutra’s latest “Saling The World” covering the top five sellers for every available platform across the globe, Super Paper Mario leap to the top of Wii sales in the week of its U.S. debut, as fourth Phoenix Wright title leads overall weekly sales in Japan.
In brief: this week’s game announcements
GamesIndustry.biz :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Each week GamesIndustry.bizbrings you a round-up of all the games announced over the last five days, plus a guide to what’s arriving on shop shelves this Friday.
Sony to continue selling 20GB PS3 in Japan
GamesIndustry.biz :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Sony has confirmed that the 20GB PlayStation 3 will remain available in Japan, despite SCEA’s decision to stop selling the machine in North America.
Team Fortress 2 Hands-On
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Half-Life 2: Orange Box (PS3)It may look like a cartoon, but it still has dismemberment.
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Videos
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (PS3)The game is in HD. Not the videos.
TNA Impact Info
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Christopher Daniels talks wrestling and videogames.
Capcom Wields Talisman
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Talisman (PS3)Games Workshop board game coming this winter.
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil (PS3)Capcom’s latest action romp is set to make its way online this fall.
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil Shots
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil (PS3)Nearly 20 screens of Capcom’s arcadey romp.
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix First Look
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (PS3)Capcom brings back a classic with a brand new look.
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Images
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (PS3)The first look at the new look.
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Announced
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (PS3)Ryu and company come to the PlayStation Network this fall.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour ’08 Video Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 (PS3)It’s coming, and it’s even better.
Mortal Kombat II Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Mortal Kombat II (PS3)Fans of Fatalities rejoice — your title has arrived on the PlayStation Network.
Casual Gamers Predominantly Female
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
But the overall gamescape is still a man’s world.
The Club UK First Impressions
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
The Club (PS3)We tackle Bizarre’s gritty gun-slinger and come out on top.
IGN UK Joins The Club
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
The Club (PS3)Ben Ward from Bizarre Creations gives us some new insights into the UK developer’s next game.
Wii Internet Channel – Secrets to Smoother Browsing
Nintendo News :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Wii Internet Channel Shortcuts
Capcom Announces Four New Xbox Live Arcade Games
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Capcom announced today the development of several digitally downloadable titles for Xbox Live Arcade. First screenshots and gameplay footage inside.
Red vs. Blue Episodes 15 Hit Xbox Live Marketplace
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Halo machinima team Red Vs. Blue has released episodes 1 to 5 on Xbox Live Marketplace.
Eidos CFO PS3 to Catch Up Xbox 360 User Base Next April
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Eidos chief financial officer has revealed that the publisher is looking for Sony’s PlayStation 3 to reach or surpass Xbox 360’s current install base by April next year.
Sony Patents WiimoteKiller Game Controller
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Forget about the SIXAXIS, this new game controller mixes the best of the Wimote with the Power Glove!
Command & Conquer 3 Dated, Demo Confirmed
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Electronic Arts has announced the release date of the Xbox 360 version of Command & Conquer 3 and it has confirmed there will be a demo of the game.
Samsung Announces Dual Format HD Optical Disc Player
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Samsungs Duo HD player will fully support both HDDVD and Bluray Disc formats and their interactive technologies, HDi and BDJava.
Bizarre Studio Update The Club, First Screenshots!
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
If you liked PGR and Geometry Wars, you’ll love The Club. Check out the first info on the game’s storyline, gameplay and watch the first ingame screenshots.
FTC Recognizes Significant Game Industry Successes
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) acknowledged the video game industrys leadership in its selfregulatory programs.
New Culdcept Saga Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of Culdcept Saga, the latest entry to the popular card battle series that combines the thrilling luck and strategy of a board game with the depth of a trading card game.
Ubisoft Brings Senko no Ronde to Western Territories
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Ubisoft announced that it will publish WarTech Senko no Ronde, an arcade fighter for the Xbox 360 in North American and European territories in May 2007.
EA Announces Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
In case you didn’t see our TripleX 1 feature, we bring you the official announcement.
Electronic Arts Launches Xbox Live Arcade Web Site
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
EA has launched a web site dedicated to its Xbox Live Arcade offer, which currently includes Boom Boom Rocket and the upcoming Wing Commander Arena.
Xbox Live Activity for 4/9
Think Gaming :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Here is a list of Xbox live activity from the week of 4/9. It’s the usual, but you can see Guitar Hero II is notched itself up into the 3rd spot. Xbox 360 Top Live Titles 1 Gears of War 2 Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 3 Guitar Hero II 4 Call Of Duty 3 5 GRAW 2 6 Crackdown 7 Oblivion 8 […]
What Will You Be Playing this Weekend?
Think Gaming :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Thank god for the weekend! I’m sure most of you are saying that! Unlike most of you I still have to work on the weekend! I will try to get some gaming done though. Oh yeah taxes are due on Monday and if your like me and work online you probably […]
Rainbow Six: Vegas Review
Bjorn 3d :: Friday, April 13, 2007
In general, I am not a pure action games fan, at least not the common ones that throw me into an arena / jungle / castle / whatever, fill the place up with stupid enemies, let me choose between a variety of devastating weapons and just shoot in all directions killing anything that dares moving or breathing within a few meters from me. I mean, no matter how good the graphics are, it just gets boring after the first 3 minutes or so.
Don’t get me wrong. There are situations where I could enjoy such games but those are too few to mention. I need the game I am playing to challenge me in more than in one aspect. I’d like it to be intense, wise, use the environment to create interesting situations, be as realistic as a game can be. I am here to tell you I found such game, it goes by the name “Rainbow Six: Vegas”.
Cyber Snipa S.W.A.T Mouse Review
Tech Gear :: Friday, April 13, 2007
You’re in the middle of a battlefield exchanging heavy artillery with the enemy looking for the extra advantage. What’s your best weapon? The Cyber Snipa S.W.A.T. Mouse of course. With a switch to double from 800DPI to 1600DPI, there’s no excuse not to get a headshot whilst playing your favourite FPS. Of course, the S.W.A.T. mouse can be used for non-lethal methods whilst off duty, too. Read on to see how it performs both on and off the battlefield…
Double Fusion acquisition a possibility, says Euro MD
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 13, 2007
Following Microsoft’s Massive deal and Google’s Adscape swoop, Double Fusion boss Frank Sagnier has suggested that the in-game ads specialist could also be acquired in the near future.
Dates announced for BlizzCon 2007
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 13, 2007
Blizzard has announced plans for the second BlizzCon gaming convention, which will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center between August 3 – 4.
Execs join Game Connection board
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 13, 2007
Connection Events has revealed the list of execs who have signed up to sit on the advisory board for industry networking event Game Connection.
Leipzig GC to expand for 2007
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 13, 2007
This year’s Leipzig Games Convention is set to be the biggest event yet, with more exhibitors, more floor space and longer opening hours than ever before.
Bethesda picks up rights to Fallout series
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, April 13, 2007
Bethesda Softworks has purchased the rights to the Fallout series of videogames from Interplay for $5.75 million, according to an SEC filing.
Reader Review and Forum Thread Winners Announced
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 13, 2007
Did you score? Find out inside.
The Aussie Outreach Inbox – April 13
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 13, 2007
Deluxe Edition! You have questions? We have answers.
NCAA Football 08 Preview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 13, 2007
NCAA Football 08 (PS3)EA football is finally starting to cut upfield.
NASCAR 08 Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 13, 2007
NASCAR 08 (PS3)EA Tiburon takes left turns in the right direction.
Madden NFL 08
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 13, 2007
Who will be on the cover?
Dragon Snippets
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 13, 2007
Lair (PS3)HD video clips from the latest build of Lair.
Lair: Beyond the Bridge
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 13, 2007
Lair (PS3)We take to the skies in Factor 5’s highly anticipated dragon flyer.
Point Blank: The Club
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 13, 2007
The Club (PS3)A candid talk with Bizarre Creations about its newest game, The Club. New details and first in-game screenshots.
Full Internet Channel Now Available for Wii
Nintendo News :: Friday, April 13, 2007
Surt the Internet on Wii
Wireless Freedom
Xbox Hardware :: Friday, April 13, 2007
We examine all the awesome wireless options available for your Xbox 360.
The Art of Audio
Xbox Hardware :: Friday, April 13, 2007
We hit the highlights from Major Nelson’s audio-centric interview with Senior Audio Specialist Scott Selfon.
SAMSUNG Electronics to Release Duo Hd Player
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, April 13, 2007
From the press release: [QUOTE] Samsung Electronics Co., LTD., a leader in consumer electronics and digital media technologies, and the first company to introduce a Blu-ray disc player will introduce a dual format High-Definition (HD) optical disc player in time for the holidays. Samsung’s Duo HD player (BD-UP5000) will fully support both HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc formats and their interactive technologies, HDi and BD-Java. With the Duo HD consumers can enjoy additional studio content such as trailers, director’s comments, more elaborate interactive menus and behind the scene footage. The new Duo HD joins Samsung’s next generation DVD line-up which includes Samsung’s second generation Blu-ray player available at retail this month. Together, these two models offer the consumer a strong line of High-Definition players to match Samsung’s award winning, and best selling, line of HDTVs. As a member of the DVD Forum and contributor to the DVD Industry, we recognize that both HD-DVD and BD formats have merits. As such, we have decided to market a dual format player. Samsung is flexible to market a stand-alone HD-DVD player whenever consumers demand it. Our main concern is not technology but consumer choice” said Dongsoo Jun, Executive Vice President of the Digital AV Division at Samsung Electronics. [/QUOTE] Read the whole press release on samsung.com (http://www.samsung.com/PressCenter/PressRelease/PressRelease.asp?seq=20070413_0000338109 )
Microsoft Japan Plans New Trusty Bell 360 Bundle
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, April 13, 2007
From gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13507 ): [QUOTE] As part of its latest efforts to capture more of Japan’s elusive marketshare, Microsoft has announced that it will be bringing a new Xbox 360 bundle to market including Trusty Bell, the console exclusive RPG from Baten Kai(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/tools/tools.php?page=tunnel#newsitemEpVpVuFkyAFeGhSycN ))tos developers tri-Crescendo. Though specific pricing information has yet to be revealed, the new console bundle will be released on June 14th including a Core edition Xbox 360 (memory pack or hard drive will have to be purchased separately in order to save in the game), the game, and a special soundtrack DVD also offered as a pre-order bonus for those buying the game alone. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13507 )
Revoltec FightMouse gaming mouse review
DV Hardware :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Revoltec has a new range of gaming peripherals. I’ve already taken a look at their Gamepad Precision Advanced and Precision Pro mousepads and in this review I’m taking a closer look at their FightMouse Advanced. This is a mouse designed for gamers, it features a cool design, a blue illuminated bottom, a DPI switch and a set of weights to make the mouse heavier. This is one of the first mice for gamers from Revoltec, this German brand is owned by a company called Listan which also makes the be quiet! power supplies.
Hour Of Victory (Xbox 360) – Patrick Home, Midway
Driver Haven :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
GH: Who wrote the script for the game? And, how authentic will it be in relation to the actual WWII events?
Patrick: The story/script was primarily written by Josh Mandel and John Plaster with various drafts by done other team members. If you are familiar with n-Fusion’s previous games, you’ll know who John Plaster is. Hour of Victory is taking the route of historical fiction for its story. However, while the specific story did not occur in the war, all of the locations and battles are consistent with events in WWII.
Ridge Racer 7 PS3 Review
Tweak Town :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
TTGamer have posted a review of Ridge Racer 7 for the PS3. With the Sony exclusivity tag now a thing of the past, Namco have their own previously released Ridge Racer 6 for the Xbox 360 to show up with Ridge Racer 7, but can it even show up their older PS2 and PSP versions beyond graphics?
Chromed Replacement case for Nintendo Wii reviewed
Metku Mods :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
“Boosting the appearance of computer systems is nothing new but improving the visual appearance of game consoles is just entering the main stream. As game consoles are visible part of living room decoration in many homes, getting it to match the rest of the environment is a challenge. In this review we will be looking at the first replacement case for Nintendo Wii. The I-CASE will transform your Wii to a mirror with help from Chrome.”
The Euro Vision: ‘Bye-Bye Bruno’
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
He’s been one of most colourful figures in the games industry, so this week’s edition of Gamasutra’s The Euro Vision sees Jon Jordan tallying up the Profit & Loss of exiting Infogrames’ co-founder Bruno Bonnell.
Nintendo releases finalised Wii browser
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Nintendo has finalised and released the complete web browser for its Wii console, with a number of changes made to the online service following consumer feedback.
Sony, Nintendo nominated for D&AD awards
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Educational charity D&AD has announced that several games from Sony and Nintendo have been nominated to receive prestigious Yellow Pencil design awards.
G3 charity shooting tournament announced
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
G3, a charity shooting tournament, has been scheduled for May 4, at Gosterwood Manor, Surrey.
NCsoft launches new apprenticeship scheme
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
NCsoft has teamed up with City College Brighton, PartnerTrans and Skillset to launch a new apprenticeship in quality assurance and games production.
Foundation 9 eyes further studio acquisitions
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Foundation 9’s director of business developement Chris Charla has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the company is still looking to acquire more development studios to add to its current roster.
China to restrict online gaming hours
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
The Chinese Government has given online game operators until July 16 to implement software that severely restricts the amount of time children under-18 are allowed to play their games, according to the People’s Daily.
Euro Charts: Resistance holds top spot
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
PlayStation 3 shooter Resistance: Fall of Man continues to prove popular in the European charts, while Sony’s other first-party launch titles are also performing strongly on the continent.
Ubisoft acquires RTS specialist SunFlowers
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Ubisoft has acquired German publisher SunFlowers along with its best-selling Anno brand.
20GB PS3 to be discontinued
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
SCEA has announced that the 20GB version of PlayStation 3 is to be discontinued in North America after consumers overwhelmingly favoured the 60GB model.
Sony Continues 20 Gig PS3 in Japan
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
No plans to drop the low-end model overseas.
Sony Drops 20GB PS3 in States
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Consumers favouring the high-end 60GB model, ten to one.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 First Look
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Now in devlopment at EA Tiburon, the new Tiger changes golf forever. Sound familiar?
Datel PlayStation 3 Accessory Lineup Preview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Diverse collection of upcoming PS3 gear, revealed.
NHL Playoff Simulation
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
2K Sports gives us the Stanley Cup winner.
Stuntman: Ignition – Overdrive Shots
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Stuntman: Ignition (PS3)A handful of new pics from this helicopter-filled film.
Stuntman: Ignition – Overdrive Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Stuntman: Ignition (PS3)We film our most death-defying movie yet.
Nintendo’s Wii Gets Hearts Pumping For YMCA’s Kids
Nintendo News :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
YMCAs Nationwide Use Wii to Keep Kids Active
Sony to Start Selling OLED TV This Year
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Sony announced today that one of its badass organic lightemitting diode (OLED) TV prototypes showed at this years CES will enter mass production soon.
Leipzig Games Convention Set to Expand
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
The GCs area is expected to expand by 28 per cent to 115,000 square metres.
Atari and Lexus Test Drive New Cars
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Atari plans to release the Lexus GS 450h hybridpowered luxury sport sedan and Lexus LS 460 premium luxury sedan on Xbox Live Marketplace for free.
Clive Barker’s Jericho Box Art
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Codemasters has revealed the final box art for the Xbox 360 version of Clive Barker’s Jericho, the phantasmagorical FPS hand crafted by the acclaimed horror writer and filmmaker.
Monster Madness Battle for Suburbia Demo Available Now
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Experience frantic cooperative game play in Monster Madness Battle for Suburbia, an Unreal Engine 3 powered topdown shooter.
4th Annual “Into the Pixel” Art Exhibition
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
The 2007 Into the Pixel Art Exhibition (ITP) is an exploration and celebration of the art of the video game, curated by interactive industry veterans and experts from the art establishment.
More Grand Theft Auto IV Details Surface
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Game Informer subscribers are already receiving the May issue of the magazine, which contains a first look at Rockstars Grand Theft Auto IV.
Halo 2 Tombstone and Desolation Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie have released new screenshots of the eagerly awaited downloadable maps for Halo 2, Desolation and Tombstone.
Blade Interactive Reveals HydroEngine
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
HydroEngine allows developers to model flowing water and other liquids, which behave exactly as you would expect in real life. Water can flow down corridors and stairs, and is entirely dynamic.
Sony Discontinues 20GB PlayStation 3
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Sony announced today it has decided to discontinue the 20 GB PlayStation 3 model due to its poor demand.
Mad Catz Renews NBA License
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Mad Catz Interactive announced today that it has renewed its license agreement with the NBA to produce a new line of customized team game controllers and other related accessories.
Attack of the NextGen Displays OLED
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Toshiba wont let its bluelaser optical disc nemesis go too far and thats why the company presented alongside Matsushita their latest OLED prototype. Take a look at how nextgeneration HDTV displays will look like.
Attack of the NextGen Displays FED
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Sony has presented a working Field Emission Display (FED) display prototype that it expects to commercialize in a couple of years.
Internet Channel on Wii Launched
Think Gaming :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Nintendo has launched the full version of the Opera browser for the Wii. They are calling it the internet channel. This full version is supposed to be improved from the trial version. New features include a manual zoom and built-in search engine functionality that is customizable. The internet channel will be free until […]
WoW Report: The Burning Crusade
Think Gaming :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
It has been a while since we have published a WoW Report. The main reason was because I was not playing the game that much. Now the expansion The Burning Crusade is out so it’s time to get back into the game! We are going to try to make this a once […]
Guitar Hero II Song Packs
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
New downloadable content for Guitar Hero II expands the library of songs even farther with the opportunity to download nine songs from the original Guitar Hero through Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Pathfinder Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Preview the themes available on Xbox Live Marketplace from the new movie Pathfinder.
Pathfinder Gamer Pictures
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Preview Gamer Pics for the movie Pathfinder, in Xbox Live Marketplace today!
First (official) look at the Xbox 360 Spring Dashboard Update
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From on10.net (http://on10.net/Blogs/tina/first-official-look-at-the-xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update/ ) (FYI: Microsoft owned blog): [QUOTE] You might have heard some buzz ;) about a little thing called the spring dashboard update (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZyEFApuyMoWMkAJc.php ) for Xbox 360! You know I had to run right over to see what we’ll be getting the week of May 7th. We show you how Windows Live integration lets you IM your gamer buddies from games, from your cellphone, or from work (poor you), and we give you an up-close look at the new Xbox 360 keypad. [/QUOTE] Stream/Download the 23min video podcast from on10.net (http://on10.net/Blogs/tina/first-official-look-at-the-xbox-360-spring-dashboard-update/ ).
Bungie working on yet more Halo?
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/04/11/bungie-to-debut-yet-more-halo-in-2007/ ): [QUOTE] If the latest issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly is to be believed, then Bungie is preparing yet another Halo title. Before anyone can raise a disapproving finger, EGM clarifies that the game in question is neither the episodic project directed by Peter Jackson nor Halo Wars (though EGM notes Halo Wars might see release this year). Nope, this would be a completely separate title apart from Halo 3 and the aforementioned spin-offs. [/QUOTE] Full Story: xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/04/11/bungie-to-debut-yet-more-halo-in-2007/ ) and arrogantics.com (http://www.arrogantics.com/2007/04/10/another-halo-game-in-the-works/ )
Microsoft’s Greenberg Talks Xbox 360 Messenger Specifics
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13477 ): [QUOTE] Microsoft is also working towards its ultimate goal of connecting Xbox Live players to users of Windows Vista and Windows Mobile enabled devices through its recently announced Live Anywhere initiative. As the latest step towards achieving this goal, Microsoft this week announced plans to bring its Windows Live Messenger to the Xbox 360, as well as debut a mini-keyboard controller attachment for the Xbox 360. Gamasutra spoke with Aaron Greenberg, group product manager for Xbox Live and the Xbox 360 to tease out some specifics on the announcement. * So how will multi-platform Live messaging actually work? * Chatting with friends across different platforms is simple and seamless. Just like on your PC today, your friends list will tell you if a person is on a computer or mobile device, and once this service launches it will tell you if your friend is on their Xbox 360. Chatting with IM on your Xbox 360 will support the ability to have 6 different conversations at one time as well as do group chats with 3 different people in one conversation. So ideally you could be on your console and a friend could be at work on their PC and your girlfriend or wife could be on their cell phone all in the same conversation. You can either use the guide to manage your chats or take advantage of the chat box overlay that you can have up while you are playing a game, watching a movie or TV show. * What can you tell us about the add-on peripheral mini-keyboard controller? It looks interesting, but also looks like added weight could be a concern. * It is actually very light and fits perfectly with the controller. I was playing around with it today and you can hardly notice that it is there. It is designed in a way to still have a comfortable feel so that your gameplay should not be affected. Of course, being able to quickly snap it on and off, similar to the headset, allows our consumers flexibility if they don’t want it always connected to their controller. [/QUOTE] Full Interview: gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13477 )
Faulty Guitar Hero II Controller Fix
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From allaboutthegames.net (http://www.allaboutthegames.net/feature_story.php?article_id=7714 ): [QUOTE] Red Octane confirmed today via its customer support team that unfortunately there is a batch of Guitar Hero II X Plorer controllers for the Xbox 360 with a faulty whammy bar. The problem causes whammy bar movements to either not be registered within the game, or for there to be a slight delay before you whammy bar movements are represented on screen. Red Octane has promised that unsatisfied customers can exchange their controllers at their place of purchase, or if purchased via their online store, can submit an RMA request and have the faulty controller exchanged. The problem is isolated to two specific models of the controller, the numbers of which are 95065 and 95055. However all is not as bad as it seems as we have discovered a remedy to this problem which is as simple as loosening two screws and which does not void your warranty. Carefully follow these simple instructions (http://www.allaboutthegames.net/feature_story.php?article_id=7714 ). [/QUOTE] Full Story: allaboutthegames.net (http://www.allaboutthegames.net/feature_story.php?article_id=7714 )
AACS hacked to expose Volume ID on Xbox360 HD DVD Addon
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From engadget.com (http://www.podcast.engadget.com/2007/04/10/aacs-hacked-to-expose-volume-id-windvd-patch-irrelevant/ ): [QUOTE] In parallel efforts, hackers in both the Xboxhacker and Doom9 forums have exposed the “Volume ID” for discs played on XBOX 360 HD DVD drives. Any inserted disc will play without first authenticating with AACS, even those with Volume IDs which have already been revoked by the AACS LA due to previous hacking efforts. Add the exposed processing keys and you can decrypt and backup your discs for playback on any device of your choosing. Now go ahead AACS LA, revoke the Toshiba-built XBOX 360 HD DVD player… we double-dog dare ya. [/QUOTE] Full Story: engadget.com (http://www.podcast.engadget.com/2007/04/10/aacs-hacked-to-expose-volume-id-windvd-patch-irrelevant/ ) and forum.doom9.org (http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=aefa19537864b83c690082ea64ab4eeb&t=124294&page=6 )
HD-DVD Winning the European Race
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5168&Itemid=2 ): [QUOTE] The Sony backed Blu-ray format has been dealt a blow by the news that a number of independent European studios have decided to release films primarily on Toshiba’s HD-DVD format. Despite trailing Blu-ray sales in Northern America, a Financial Times report claims that HD-DVD appears to be winning the next generation format war in Europe, where 35 films from independent studios such as Studio Canal, Pathe and Filmax have been released on HD-DVD, opposed to just 10 released on Blu-ray. While admitting that there is a long way to go before a clear victor emerges, Rodolphe Buet, Studio Canal’s chief marketing officer, states that the marketing strategies employed by HD-DVD backers were far superior to those of Blu-ray manufacturers. [/QUOTE] Full Story: next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5168&Itemid=2 )
Quake III Team Arena on XBLA?
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/04/10/quake-iii-team-arena-on-xbla/ ): [QUOTE] The ESRB is becoming a better resource for leaking Xbox Live Arcade titles than we could have dreamed. This time, it’s an entry for Quake III: Team Arena. Granted, the Xbox 360 is not short on shooters, but Quake III is one of the best. Quake III provided some great multiplayer thrills back in tha’ day, and it would be a perfect addition to Xbox Live Arcade, especially at a budget price. Quake III is graphically more sophisticated than most XBLA titles, so it’s a safe bet that the game will utilize the new 150MB size limit. [/QUOTE] Full Story: xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/04/10/quake-iii-team-arena-on-xbla/ ) and esrb.org (http://www.esrb.org/ratings/search.jsp?titleOrPublisher=quake+team+arena&searchType=title&rating=&ratingsCriteria=&platforms=&platformsCriteria=&javaScript=0&searchVersion=compact&content=&searchType=title&contentCriteria=&newSearch.x=31&newSearch.y=15 )
Xbox 360 gets H.264, MPEG-4, PlaysForSure in Spring update
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, April 12, 2007
From redkawa.com (http://www.redkawa.com/blog/post.php?t=892 ): [QUOTE] Microsoft just dropped a huge video bomb today with the announcement of the Spring Dashboard update to the Xbox 360. Tucked away behind all the hubbub about Instant Messaging and a Keyboard Accessory were these golden eggs: – H.264 video support: Up to 15 Mbps, Baseline, Main, and High (up to level 4.1) Profiles with 2 channel AAC LC and Main Profiles. – Added MPEG-4 Part 2 video support: Up to 8 Mbps, Simple Profile with 2 channel AAC LC and Main Profiles. Unanswered Questions: * Is Windows Media Center (2005 or Vista) is required to stream these types of videos? * Can we stream videos using Windows Media Connect (which basically means any recent Windows PC)? * Can we playback these videos off of removable storage? Our Analysis: This puts Microsoft at the head of the pack in the Apple TV vs PS3 vs Xbox 360 video battle royale. Wth the Xbox 360 you get full 1080p video support (aka H.264 Level 4.1) as well as H.264 High Profile support. The Apple TV maxes out at 720p (Level 3.1) and H.264 Main Profile support. Meanwhile the PS3 supports 1080p (Level 4.1) but only at H.264 Main Profile as well. Mini FAQ: * Are you going to update Videora Xbox 360 Converter to support these new formats? Of course! We will also add a few cool features that PS3 Video 9 users are currently enjoying. * Will the Xbox 360 play divx/xvid/avi/mkv files? No, the Xbox 360 will only support the WMV and MP4 containers. It also supports the MPG container but only via Windows Media Center * Can the Xbox 360 play xvid video streams without re-encoding? No the Xbox 360 only supports MPEG-4 Part 2 Simple Profile. Xvid videos are encoded as MPEG-4 Part 2 Advanced Simple Profile. [/QUOTE] Full Story: redkawa.com (http://www.redkawa.com/blog/post.php?t=892 ) and joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/10/xbox-360-gets-h-264-mpeg-4-playsforsure-in-spring-update/ )
Maximolan Argentina: First Report
Madbox PC :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The argentinian guys from MaximoPC invited us to their huge Lanparty (actually is more like a showroom for modders and hardware companies with overclock events). Thousands of km traveled for that and ther worth it.
Guitar Hero II (Xbox 360) review
Driver Heaven :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
“Choose a career as a kid, and 9 times in 10 the answer won’t be a fireman, doctor or even a pilot – I think most of us wanted to be in a band touring the world, well I sure as hell knew I did. Very few however ever make the grade and end up working in a dull office somewhere, so if you fall into that category, fear not, cause RedOctane is set to unleash the rock god in us all !”
Critical Reception: Nintendo’s Super Paper Mario
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Super Paper Mario, Nintendo’s hybrid action title with moments of stat management and puzzle solving, a landmark Wii release that some are calling “a must-play for any Wii owner.”
Media Consumption: EA Montreal’s Eric Chartrand (SSX Blur)
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
For this week’s Media Consumption, a column that looks at the media and art diets of our favorite industry personalities, we spoke to Eric Chartrand, Lead Designer on the Wii title SSX Blur with EA Montreal.
Desert Island Games: Sucker Punch Productions’ Bruce Oberg
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
For this week’s Desert Island Games, a column that looks at the top five games of some of our favorite industry personalities, we speak to Sucker Punch Productions (Sly Cooper) co-founder and programming lead Bruce Oberg.
Super Paper Mario, Gyakuten Saiban 4 Prepare for Launch
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
In Gamasutra’s round-up of worldwide video game releases, “Release This!”, the United States prepares itself for a likely blockbuster in Super Paper Mario, while Japan receives the latest Gyakuten Saiban (Phoenix Wright), Grim Grimoire, and a variety of other releases.
Blogged Out: ‘People Of Games’
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at the world of developer blogging, including the elusive definition of a ‘game designer,’ creating ‘chatless chat,’ and game modding 2.0 by natural selection.
Blade unveils new Hydro engine
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Blade Interactive has unveiled its new Hydro game engine – technology that the developer claims has never been seen in videogames before.
Wii enjoys third biggest sales week since launch
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Nintendo has told GamesIndustry.bizthat Easter gift buying and a rise in the number of Wii units shipped to retail contributed to 25,000 units being sold in the UK last week.
Guinness World Records to produce videogame edition
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Guinness World Records has announced plans to launch a new videogame edition of the famous annual book, featuring a wide range of game-related achievements and information.
Sony in talks for commercial use of PS3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Sony is currently in talks with a number of companies on the commercial use of the PlayStation 3.
‘We’ll never do away with retail,’ says Harrison
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Sony Worldwide Studios boss Phil Harrison has dismissed suggestions that the company could make a move away from traditional retail channels in the future.
Quality product key to restructure, states Take Two
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Creating quality titles for next-gen systems, including Nintendo’s Wii and DS, is now a priority for beleaguered publisher Take Two, as the company looks to maximise its franchises in the wake of boardroom and operational upheaval.
Take-Two named in Ghost Rider lawsuit
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Gary Friedrich, creator of the Ghost Rider comic book, has filed suit against Take-Two and other companies involved with developing the recent movie tie-in and related products.
UK Charts: Command and Conquer holds top spot
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Electronic Arts’ PC exclusive Command & Conquer: Tiberium Wars maintains its position at the top of the charts this week, despite strong competition from TMNT.
Virgin launches Wii and PS3 radio player
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Virgin Radio has launched a music player for the Wii and PlayStation 3 web browsers in the UK.
Nintendo offers praise for US Government
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Nintendo of America has declared strong support for US Government-led initatives to crack down on videogame piracy in China.
US retailers drop 20GB PS3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
While the 60GB PlayStation 3 continues to be widely available in North America, some retailers have stopped selling the 20GB model – including Sony’s official online outlet, SonyStyle.
Halo 3 beta goes live on May 16
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Microsoft and Bungie have announced that the Halo 3 multiplayer beta test will go live on May 16 and run until June 6.
Double Fusion appoints new Euro MD
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Frank Sagnier, formerly VP of European online publishing at Electronic Arts, has joined in-game advertising firm Double Fusion as European managing director.
Console business needs radical rethink, says Romero
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
John Romero expects home consoles to undergo a radical redesign if they are to compete in the future against cheap PCs and the services they can offer.
Winters resigns as Take-Two CFO
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Just weeks after shareholders led a successful bid to bring in a new team of executives at Take-Two, chief financial officer Karl Winters has resigned from his post.
Microsoft confirms Live Messenger for Xbox 360
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Microsoft has confirmed the Windows Live Messenger service will available to Xbox 360 users next month, with a specially designed peripheral due this summer.
Two From Luxoflux
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Kung Fu Panda confirmed, untitled project to follow.
Team Fortress 2 Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Half-Life 2: Orange Box (PS3)What the hell has been going on?
Super Rub-a-Dub Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Super Rub-a-Dub (PS3)It’s poultry in motion.
Super Rub-a-Dub Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Super Rub-a-Dub (PS3)These shots are quacktastic.
Top 10 Tuesday: Games that Sound Like Pr0n
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Amazingly, none of these games are rated Adults Only.
Mortal Kombat II is Immortal on PS3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The PlayStation Store is receiving a fatal injection this week.
Take-Two Regains NASDAQ Compliance
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The publisher emerges from last years trials and tribulations.
Transformers Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Transformers: The Game (PS3)Bumblebee kicks ass and takes names.
THQ Announces New Cars Game
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Cars Mater-National (PS3)The Pixar film refuels with Cars Mater-National.
F.E.A.R. PS3 Grabs
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
F.E.A.R. (PS3)A dozen new shots from the upcoming thriller.
Guitar Hero 3 this Fall
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Guitar Hero III (PS3)RedOctane FAQ may have spilled the beans.
Saboteur Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Saboteur (PS3)Infiltrate occupied France with these new screens of Saboteur.
WWE Photo Gallery
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
A look inside THQ’s Superstar Challenge.
Spider-Man 3 Character Bonanza Vol. 1
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Brace yourself. Spider-Man 3 is invading next-gen consoles. We walk you through the major characters and debut some villains.
Saboteur Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Saboteur (PS3)We interview Pandemic on their upcoming stealth action game.
Blog: Why Make A Game With John Woo
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
John Woo Presents Stranglehold (PS3)Ever wonder what would happen if a John Woo movie turned into a game? Read on to find out!
Stranglehold Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
John Woo Presents Stranglehold (PS3)A trio of hot new grabs from the Woo Crew.
Namco Bandai Games Brings Summer Fun To The Nintendo DS With Namco Museum DS
Nintendo DS :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Gamers Will Experience a Namco Blast From the…
Nintendo’s First Mario Game for Wii Leaves a Paper Trail of Excitement
Nintendo News :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Super Paper Mario flips between 2-D and 3-D
Arcade Space Shooter Galaga is among Three Games Added to the Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Bravoman and Alex Kidd round out the trio
Guitar Hero II Track Packs Available Now for Download
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Plus two picture packs and one theme featuring four Guitar Hero II wallpapers.
Transformers The Game Bumblebee Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Watch Autobots’ “little brother” in action in these new screenshots of Transformers The Game.
Team Fortress 2 PCXbox 360 Interplay Technically Done
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Valve has revealed that they already have players on Xbox 360 playing Team Fortress 2 against Windows gamers.
CGS Joins the GAME U on XBOX 360 College Tour
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The GAME U on XBOX 360 tour, which is also presented by IGN.com and Suzuki, is expected to reach 50,000 videogame enthusiasts at 30 universities.
TakeTwo Regains NASDAQ Compliance
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
TakeTwo Interactive Software has announced that the NASDAQ Stock Market has notified the publisher that it has regained compliance with NASDAQs listing requirements.
Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays Boom Boom Rocket
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
This Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday, Boom Boom Rocket launches on Xbox 360.
New TV Shows and Movies Coming This Week
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
New television series and movies are coming to the Xbox Live Marketplace this week. All the details inside.
New TimeShift Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
TimeShift comes back from the grave alive and kicking. We bring you five new screenshots of the latest build of the game.
Pandemic Announces Saboteur
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The developers of the Star Wars Battlefront, Destroy All Humans! and Mercenaries series has announced a new stealthaction thriller called Saboteur. First screenshots inside.
New Stranglehold Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Midway released today new screenshots for its third person action game, Stranglehold, which allows gamers to play a John Woodirected action blockbuster movie.
SpiderMan 3 Vignette The New Goblin
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
We bring you a new SpiderMan 3 trailer featuring the Green Goblin kicking some Peter Parker rearend.
Shrek the Third Demo Available Now for Download
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
In this demo, play as Shrek and Puss in Boots as you embark with Donkey on this twisted fairytale adventure to save Far Far Away.
RedOctane Confirms Guitar Hero III and 2007 Release
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
RedOctane has confirmed a third Guitar Hero game and announced it is coming this fall.
New Halo 3 ViDoc “Is Quisnam Protero Damno!” Trailer
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Dive deep into the planning, process and personalities behind Halo 3’s new multiplayer game.
TakeTwo CFO Leaves
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
TakeTwo Interactive Software announced today the resignation of Karl Winters, Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta Coming in May
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today confirmed the multiplayer beta of Halo 3 will debut to audiences worldwide via Xbox LIVE on May 16.
Gears of War Title Update with Annex Available Now
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The new Gears of War title update, which includes a new versus multiplayer gametype called Annex, is available for download ahead of its scheduled release. New screenshots inside.
Real Pictures of the Xbox 360 QWERTY Text Input Device
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
If you couldn’t stand those renders of the Xbox 360 QWERTY Text Input Device, take a look at real pictures of the upcoming Xbox 360 controller keyboard addon.
New Xbox Live 4000 Microsoft Points Card Available Now
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Offering 4,000 Microsoft Points, the new card has become the topoftheline Xbox Live Marketplace card.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance Hero and Villain Pack HD Trailer
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Expand your Marvel Ultimate Alliance Xbox 360 experience with the powers and abilities of The Incredible Hulk, Hawkeye, Dr. Doom, Venom, Sabretooth, Cyclops, Magneto and Nightcrawler.
New Sim City DS Screens
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
We have 13 new Sim City DS screens. I am a HUGE fan of the Sim City series and if I had a DS I would totally get this game comes out, but I don’t have a DS and I can’t justify buying a DS just for this game. No to mention the […]
3 New Guitar Hero II Song Packs
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Red Octane has released 3 song packs on Xbox Live. Each song pack will cost you 500 Microsoft points. Some of the songs include Bark at the moon by Ozzy, Killer Queen by Queen, and Stellar by Incubus. Red Octane is getting some flack though since a lot of the tracks they […]
Logitech diNovo Edge Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard Review
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Well this does have a lot to do with gaming, but this keyboard is badass! Our sister-site ThinkComputers got a chance to check it out in their latest review. From the review, “When you make a statement saying you have the “World’s most advanced keyboard”, you better be able to back it up. […]
Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta on Live May 16th
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie confirmed today that the multiplayer beta of Halo 3 will debut to audiences worldwide via Xbox Live on May 16th at 1PM GMT and run through June 7th at 7:59AM GMT. Now this beta is not for everyone you had to either do Microsoft’s “Rule of Three” promotion or […]
Marvel Heroes and Villains Available Today
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The trailer above says it all, the new Marvel Ultimate Alliance heroes and villains should be available for download sometime today on live. Although right now it is still not up. Hopefully we see this on Live today!   [Via Kotaku]
ASUS EAX1950 Pro Video Card Review
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
All PC gamers out there! Are you looking for a new video card? Well our sister-site ThinkComputers has just reviewed the ASUS EAX1950PRO video card and it’s a real bang for the buck. From the review, “When it is all said and done the ASUS card is the better deal. It outperformed […]
Details on Dashboard Update and New Keyboard Accessory
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Major Nelson has all of in info on the upcoming Xbox 360 dashboard update. One of the most talked about update is the integration of Windows Live Messenger. This will allow you to chat with friends on who are on Xbox live, or windows live messenger. Here is the full features list.   The […]
Favorite Video Game Easter Eggs
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Since it is Easter I decided to compile a list of my favorite video game easter eggs. Video game easter eggs are little things that video game developers put into games that are hard to find, but if and when you do find them you laugh or say sweet! Video game easter eggs […]
Hollywood Goes Gaming: Rapper Lil Jon Talks Icon
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Catch our interview with rapper and self-described character Lil Jon, who’s a playable character in Electronic Arts’ Def Jam: ICON game.
Family Fun with the Robinsons
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
We introduce the Robinsons and meet the whole family in Walt Disney Pictures Presents Meet the Robinsons, as they go on an exciting time-traveling adventure.
The Revolution Will Be Downloaded
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Ryan highlights the expanding downloadable content market, and looks ahead at what’s coming next.
Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta Hits May 16
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today confirmed the multiplayer beta of Halo 3 will debut to audiences worldwide via Xbox LIVE on May 16 at 5 A.M. Pacific Time and run through June 6 at 11:59 P.M. Pacific Time.
New Gears of War Annex Multiplayer Mode
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Gears of War is readying its next deadly onslaught with an upcoming title update. In addition to the small-arms fire of a few adjustments to the title’s multiplayer battles, the Gears of War update delivers an explosive and game-changing new multiplayer mode known as Annex.
A Trip through the Shivering Isles
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
We begin to explore the huge new expansion pack for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, The Shivering Isles, and go on a small tour of what’s new and exciting.
Hardtop Balling
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Dominate the blacktop and the playground in NBA STREET Homecourt as you dunk, alley-oop, and showboat your way to victory with these tips.
TMNT: Preview – Go Ninja Go Ninja Go!
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Turtle power is back and we’ve got hands on impressions of TMNT for Xbox 360, based on the Warning Bros. computer animated action movie.
This Week in Xbox: April 4-10 2007
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Games Editor Denny Atkin brings you all the latest in what’s going on this week on Xbox.com.
Next Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Preview the themes available on Xbox Live Marketplace from the new movie Next.
Next Gamer Pictures
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Preview Gamer Pics for the movie Next, in Xbox Live Marketplace today!
MLB 2K7 Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Preview the MLB 2K7 themese available on Xbox Live Marketplace.
MLB 2K7 Gamer Pictures
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Preview Gamer Pics for MLB 2K7, in Xbox Live Marketplace today!
Lost Planet: Multiplayer Map Pack 2
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The Lost Planet Map Pack 2 runs 400 Microsoft Points and includes two new multiplayer levels: “Hive Complex,” an abandoned mine with twisting tunnels and bridges set on a war-blasted mountain side, and “Trial Point,” a modern day office complex featuring a photorealistic backdrop of a busy city center.
Halo Map Classics
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Download classic and redesigned maps from Halo: Combat Evolved for play in Halo 2 on your original Xbox or Xbox 360 console.
Saling The World: Guitar Hero Debuts High, Puzzle Quest Tops DS Demand
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, April 06, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Saling The World” covers the top five sellers for every available platform across the globe, this week featuring a chart-topping debut for the Xbox 360 version of Guitar Hero II, and Puzzle Quest continuing to beat the odds and outsell all competing DS software for the second week in a row.
The Euro Vision: 10 Percent Jump In UK Sales
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, April 06, 2007
Will 2007 be a record-breaking year for UK game sales? Early signs from its first quarter seem to point in that direction, as Jon Jordan crunches the numbers for a year already up 10 percent over 2006, in his latest edition of Gamasutra’s regular column, ‘The Euro Vision.’
Video Head-to-Head: Double Agent
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 06, 2007
PS3 and 360 running side by side.
Tom Clancy Going Viral?
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 06, 2007
What is Rev64?
Battlefield: Bad Company Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 06, 2007
Battlefield: Bad Company (PS3)Watch the company you keep.
Splinter Cell Double Agent Guide
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, April 06, 2007
Break out alive with our proven strategies.
Styli or Styluses? The Debate Rages on …
Nintendo DS :: Friday, April 06, 2007
A grammatical conundrum at Nintendo headquarters.
Original Voice Talent for Transformers on Board
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 06, 2007
Legendary voice actors Peter Cullen and Frank Welker are set to star as the lead characters in TRANSFORMERS The Game.
Lost Planet Map Pack #2 Now Available
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 06, 2007
Multiplayer map pack #2 for Lost Planet Extreme Condition is now available for download on Xbox Live Marketplace.
Paramount Hires Comic Book Author to Write Area 51
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 06, 2007
Paramount Pictures has hired comicbook author Grant Morrison to pen the film adaptation of Midway Games’ Area 51.
World Cyber Games Announces 2007 Tournament Rules
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 06, 2007
The World Cyber Games announced today the official rules and player regulations for the 2007 tournament, which will be applied in all local preliminaries and national finals in WCG participating countries.
New SpiderMan 3 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, April 06, 2007
Following today’s preview and interview, we bring you even more screenshots of Activision’s SpiderMan 3 The Game.
New Ratchet and Clank Screens
Think Gaming :: Friday, April 06, 2007
The Ratchet and Clank series has been one of my favorite for the Playstation platform. Well we’ve got our hands on seven screenshots from the upcoming Tools of Destruction from Insomniac. The game looks amazing, enough to make me go out and get a PS3? Check out the screens after the jump!  
Arx Fatalis, the critcally-acclaimed RPG from Arkane Studios, developers of Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, is now available for purchase via Steam. Through April 10, Steam customers may purchaseArx Fatalis for $7.95, a 20% discount off the regular pric
Valve Software :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Arx Fatalis, the critcally-acclaimed RPG from Arkane Studios, developers of Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, is now available for purchase via Steam. Through April 10, Steam customers may purchase Arx Fatalis for $7.95, a 20% discount off the regular price.
Formula One Championship Edition PS3 Review
Tweak Town :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
TTGamer have posted a review of Studio Liverpool and Sony’s latest addition to the Formula One series and first on the PS3 – Formula One Championship Edition. Both Studio Liverpool and Sony said this was going to be their best effort yet, but did that come through in the final product?
God of War 2 PS2 Review
Game Pyre :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
I still haven’t decided if this game is better than the first God of War or not. Though the more I play it, the more I seem to lean towards yes. New attack moves and weapons add to the diversity of a game with such a linear story mode. There are plenty of new ways to move throughout the levels, including an ability to stop time, provided the conditions are right.
RevolTec Gaming Gear Review
OCIA :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
“One of the coolest features of this keyboard are the included “gaming keys”. These extra keys can be swapped out with the standard letter keys. The included tool is very easy to use. Just slide it down over the existing key, then lift up. The key pops right out, allowing you to put the alternate key in its place. I was very impressed with how well the tool worked. It takes only a few seconds to swap out each key. This would also be very useful when cleaning the keyboard, as you can remove the majority of the keys without risk of breaking them.”
Genji: Days of the Blade (PS3)
Driver Heaven :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Most Japanese console games have one thing in common – about 50% of the time spent on development is used up on character designing, modeling, animation and anything else that might be needed to make the protagonists more fleshed out. Because of that new character features usually appear first in games coming from the Far East – animated faces, clothes and other graphical features we take for granted today made their first appearance in eastern games. But what happens when developers spend too much time on the characters and the rest of the game suffers because of that?
Command and Conquer 3: Kane Edition (PC)
Driver Heaven :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
3 words that changed everything. If Tiberium Wars was regarded as a potentially good game prior to the announcement, it became one of the most anticipated RTS games of 2007 after it. Online forums were filled with posts about C&C once again; tiberium was a commonly used word, just like it was almost a decade ago. Fears about the quality of the game were next to forgotten – I mean, if you have Kane in the game it simply can’t be anything less than superb, right?
Wii Monster 4×4: World Circuit Game Review
Red & Blackness :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Something about the Nintendo Wii must bring out the creative side of game designers. An example of this phenomenon is the concept behind the Nintendo Wii game Elebits. Where does an idea for an Elebit come from, and who makes up a whole game about them? While we might never know the answer to that question, someone made it happen, and we’re here to see if the originality paid off. Read on to find out more in today’s game review.
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: Shivering Isles
Driver Heaven :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
“It’s been quite some time since I anticipated something with so much excitement that my palms became sweaty and my pulse raced. But, the nearer I came to arriving at the local Fry’s Outpost Tuesday afternoon of the 27th of March, the more excited I got. Anyone who’s been reading the DriverHeaven forums for any length of time over the past year will already know what a fan I am of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. (Fanatic, anyone?)”
Bank Holiday break
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Due to the Bank Holiday break in the UK, GamesIndustry.bizwill not be updating between Friday April 6 – Monday April 9.
Eurogamer Network launches new community website
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Eurogamer Network has announced the launch of Eurogamers, a community site offering a range of new options for readers and new ways for games publishers to market their products.
In brief: this week’s game announcements
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Every week GamesIndustry.bizbrings you the latest news and game announcements, as well as an update on the new titles released in Europe this week.
PlayStation 3 causes record retail spike in Australia
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
New figures released by Sony Computer Entertainment Australia have revealed that more than 27,000 PlayStation 3 units were sold in the region during the first ten days after launch.
Evolution scores European No. 1 with Motorstorm
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Having already achieved number one positions in the US and Japanese software sales charts, PlayStation 3 exclusive Motorstorm has also secured the top spot in Europe.
Nintendo raises forecasts again following DS success
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Nintendo has raised it’s full year sales estimates from JPY 900 billion (EUR 5.6bn) to JPY 966 billion (EUR 6.08bn), following tremendous sales and profit success lead by the DS handheld.
Expect lay-offs at Take Two, warns analyst
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Echoing comments from new Take Two boss Strauss Zelnick earlier this week, analyst firm AG Edwards expects redundancies at the Rockstar parent company.
Bonnell leaves Atari
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Atari has announced the appointment of a new CEO following the departure of Bruno Bonnell, who founded parent company Infogrames more than two decades ago.
Molyneux honoured with French knighthood
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Lionhead boss Peter Molyneux has been awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et de Lettres by the French government.
Free Gran Turismo HD Upgrade
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Gran Turismo HD Concept (PS3)The racing game is ready to rumble.
Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 Musical Melee
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Listen up! We’ve got exclusive tunes for you to peep.
UK Stores Cut PS3 Price
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
WH Smith and Play.com drop console down to ?399.99. Xbox 360 gets cut too.
Australian Game Charts
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
For the week ending April 1.
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Double Agent Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Double Agent (PS3)In a dark, dark room, Sam Fisher waits with a knife.
Official PS3 AU Sales Announced
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
PS3 to be relevant for “next ten years”.
New to DS: A New Kind of Shell Game, A Honey’d Puzzler and a Baking-Biz Sim
Nintendo DS :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Our reporter takes new DS titles for a whirl.
Tenchu Z Invisibility
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
In the Xbox 360 exclusive Tenchu Z, you will have the ability to become invisible and infiltrate dangerous territories undetected while eliminating unsuspecting enemies.
Battlefield Bad Company Screens
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of Battlefield Bad Company, a shooter built from the groundup for nextgeneration consoles using Digital Illusions bleedingedge Frostbite game engine.
Halo Ghosts of Onyx Enjoys Mass Market Debut Today
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Originally released as a trade paperback in November 2006, Halo Ghosts of Onyx debuted as a New York Times Bestseller, and today it is enjoying its mass market debut.
Hour of Victory Media
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
We bring you five new screenshots and a high definition trailer of Hour of Victory, a WWII firstperson shooter that will be available exclusively for Xbox 360 in June 2007.
Xbox Ad Banned in the U.K. for Encouraging Street Racing
Team Xbox :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
A television commercial for the Xbox 360 had to be pulled in the U.K. after the industry watchdog criticized it for “glamorising street car racing.”
Tonight I Quit WoW!!
Think Gaming :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
We all know that gamer, the one who only plays that one game and when a great new game comes out he wont even play it because he is so wrapped up in that game. This is the case with a lot of people that play World of Warcraft, hell I can name […]
New Hospital Tycoon Screenshots
Think Gaming :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Well it seems like there is a Tycoon game for everything! Actually a lot of Tycoon games are fun to play, well maybe that is because I’m getting older. Codemasters will be releasing Hospital Tycoon in June for the PC and we got our hands on 4 screenshots. Take a look…   Click on […]
Viva Piñata Prima Guide
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Become the master of raising tasty critters as you rear herds of piñatas in Rare’s Viva Piñata, with the help of these tips from Prima Games.
Viva Piñata Tips from Prima Games
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, April 05, 2007
Use these exclusive tips from Prima Games Guides to master your piñata rearing skills in Rare’s Viva Piñata.
Critical Reception: Activision’s/Harmonix’s Guitar Hero II
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to the recently released Xbox 360 port of Harmonix’s Guitar Hero II, featuring improved visuals and a selection of new songs, called a “absolutely a must-own” for newcomers to the series.
Rock Band set to revolutionise music, says MTV
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Upcoming EA title Rock Band is set to revolutionise the way consumers experience music in the same way that music video did in the 1980’s, according to Harmonix owners MTV.
Sony and Microsoft bosses defend consoles’ value propositions
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
With the battle of the next-gen consoles now fully underway, Sony’s Ray Maguire and Microsoft’s Neil Thompson have spoken out to defend their products – and to criticise the competition.
Austin GDC calls for submissions
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
CMP Game Group has announced a call for submissions for the Austin Game Developers Conference 2007.
Develop announces speakers for 2007
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Tandem Events has announced a preliminary list of speakers for this year’s Develop Conference & Expo in Brighton, taking place July 24 – 26.
Wii still outselling PlayStation 3 in Japan
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
The latest figures from Famitsu publisher Enterbrain have revealed that the Nintendo Wii is outselling PlayStation 3 by two to one in Japan.
Nvidia signs up for Nordic Game conference
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Graphics processor specialist Nvidia has signed up to be a primary sponsor for this year’s Nordic Game conference, which will take place in Malmö, Sweden next month.
Xbox 360 ad banned over dangerous driving
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
An TV advertisement for the Xbox 360 has been banned in the UK because it promotes and glamorises dangerous driving.
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Double Agent
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Double Agent (PS3)Sam is back and ready to crack skulls!
Splinter Cell Double Agent Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Double Agent (PS3)My name is Sam. Now die.
MLB 2K7 Postmortem
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Major League Baseball 2K7 (PS3)We look ahead to MLB 2K8 and get a peek at The Bigs with the game’s producer.
IGN is AFK Podcast: Under Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
We re-examine the games of March.
IGN’s Guide to HDTV
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
New microsite compendium of HD resources.
SmackDown! Vs. Raw 2008 Video Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 (PS3)Creative Director Corey Ledesma talks about the new features in 2008.
A Night in Fantasia 2007 – The Track List
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Australia’s premier videogame orchestra confirm their set.
Top 10 Tuesday: Most Wanted Rock Bands
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
For those about to rock, we salute you.
Enchanted Arms Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Enchanted Arms (PS3)A turn-based RPG hits the PS3 — pizza monster included!
Videogame U
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
IGN heads back to school to examine a university specializing in videogame design. Your dream now comes with a syllabus.
Rock Band Instruments Priced
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Rock Band (PS3)Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Enchanted Arms Images
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Enchanted Arms (PS3)Look, ma — golems!
Gears of War Patch Coming Next Monday, Annex Revealed
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
As the name suggested, Annex is a territory based game mode. You have to keep control over key map locations, or objectives, long enough to collect a winning number of points.
Konami to Bring Super Contra to Xbox Live Arcade
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Konami plans to bring 1988’s sequel to Contra to Xbox Live Arcade.
Nintendo’s Wii Sales Double Those of Sony’s PS3 in Japan
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Since both consoles launched in Japan, Nintendo has sold more than twice as many Wii game consoles as Sony has sold of its PlayStation 3.
DisplayPort Approved as Industry Standard
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Designed to replace DVI, and eventually VGA, DisplayPort is a next generation licensefree audio/video digital interface intended to be used primarily between a computer and its display monitor or a hometheater system.
Molyneux Receives French Honor
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
The French Government has bestowed on Peter Molyneux the Chevalier de lOrdre des Arts et des Lettres (The Knighthood in the Order of Arts and Letters).
Bungie Upgrades Game Stats Servers for Halo 2, Halo 3
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Bungie has upgraded the servers that receives stats uploads from the Xbox for display on bungie.net.
EB Leaks Prices of Rock Band Accessories
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Find out how much the drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals for Rock Band will cost.
Forza Motorsport 2 Update, Demo Confirmed!
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
This update focus on the new stuff that the power of the Xbox 360 hardware has made possible. Aftermarket production car list revealed!
Sensible World of Soccer Update
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Sensible World of Soccer has been listed as one of the ten most influential games of all time at this years Game Developers Conference. The game is launching on Xbox Live Arcade this summer.
Luxor 2 Available Now for Download from Xbox Live
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
As the second installment of the awardwinning PC game and sequel to the #1 casual game of 2005, Luxor 2 makes its debut today on the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade.
Xbox Disc Replacement Program Kicks Off
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
If you have a damaged Xbox 360 disc of a Microsoftpublished game, you can now get a replacement. Find out which titles apply for this new program.
Vampire Rain Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
We bring you the first screenshots of the U.S. version of Vampire Rain, a game that combines stealth, survival horror and shooter aspects of several classic games.
Project Sylpheed Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of Project Sylpheed, a space combat game developed exclusively for the Xbox 360 by Game Arts and Seta Corporation for Square Enix.
Guitar Hero II Rock, Paint, Bid Celebrity Auction
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Celebrities from the music, film, art and sport worlds have used their creative talents to design and personalize 30 Guitar Hero II video game controllers for auction online to benefit MusiCares.
Treit & True: Upcoming Innovations
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Ryan highlights upcoming innovation in some of 2007’s most anticipated games, from E3 2006, to the latest and most anticipated releases.
Hardcore Warfighter
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Hardcore gets back to his tactical roots with a few home-brewed challenges for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2.
Forza Motorsport 2 Demo Announced
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Soon you’ll be taking Forza Motorsport 2 for a test drive on Xbox Live Marketplace—the rumors this week of a downloadable demo are true, details on timing will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
First Serve on Xbox 360
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
We take a look at Virtua Tennis 3 for Xbox 360 to see what refinements have been made to this hit series for its debut on a next-gen console.
Hard Drive Price is Fair Says Microsoft
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
From next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5119&Itemid=2 ): [QUOTE] Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg has been defending the price of its $180 120 Gig hard drive for Xbox 360, from consumer criticism that it is too expensive. Speaking to weekly podcast Game Theory he said, “We know it is expensive and we have definitely heard that feedback but it is a little apples and oranges to compare it to internal PC hard drives because those are off the shelf drives that you have to install yourself. You have to format those and figure out how you are going to move your content over. There is a lot of work there for your average consumer it is not a plug in and play experience for them.” “What we have done is release a smaller laptop size drive. If you compare what we are offering with a real plug-and-play drive the closest thing would be to take a 120 gig self-powered external PC drive and in that case we are seeing those retail at anywhere from $160 to $200 for comparable laptop sized external hard drives.” [/QUOTE] Anyway, those who don’t want to pay Microsoft’s ‘premium’ price will probably be able to install their own 120gb Western Digital SATA BEVS HDD using TheSpecialists HDDHackr(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox360-tools/HDDHackr.php )) tool with the ‘sector 16’ taken from an original 120GB Xbox360 HDD. Full Story: next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5119&Itemid=2 )
Xbox360 Advert Banned for ‘glamorising street car racing’
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
From Reuters via Yahoo (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20070403/tuk-uk-britain-xbox-fa6b408.html ): [QUOTE] A television advertisement for the Xbox 360 games console must be pulled after the industry watchdog criticised it for “glamorising street car racing”. The Advertising Standards Agency said the advertisement, which featured a driver weaving in and out of traffic, being chased through a busy city centre, “could be seen to condone dangerous driving”. It showed the car overturning and the driver getting out and being handed a police badge by his pursuers. They had deliberately placed prominent onscreen text in the film, such as “Dramatisation. Professional stunt. Do not attempt”, to explain that all stunts were performed in controlled environments by professionals and that viewers should not attempt the stunts themselves. The ASA said it had noted the on-screen text, but it considered that the text “reinforced the sense that the events were real, rather than fantasy, and were therefore capable of being copied”. It ruled the advertisement breached health and safety and driving standards rules, and should not be broadcast again. [/QUOTE] Looking at the description, they are probably talking about this “Cops and Robbers” EU Xbox360 commercial (thx to sr_sparky) … weird thing is this tv-spot dates back from October 2006 … afaik they didn’t air it anymore for months: Full Story: news.yahoo.com (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20070403/tuk-uk-britain-xbox-fa6b408.html )
Spring Update May Upgrade ‘Play Game’ Verbiage
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
From xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/04/03/spring-update-may-upgrade-play-game-verbiage/ ): [QUOTE] If you’ve listened to our most recent Fancast with guest Major Nelson, you’ll know that he dropped a hint to what one of the new features will be for the Spring dashboard update. Major said that a new dash feature is one of those “simple things that I’ve been asking for since launch” and after doing some research, we think we’ve figured it out. Major has always been vocal about including some way to show what game is in the DVD drive, because right now it only says “Play Game” on the bottom when a game is in the drive. So, we’re thinking the update will get rid of the “Play Game” text and display the name of the game that is in the drive, something along the lines of “Play Gears of War” or “Play Crackdown”. [/QUOTE] Full Story: xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/04/03/spring-update-may-upgrade-play-game-verbiage/ )
InFeCtuS Modchip Adds Xbox360 Flash Mem. Access
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
We received this email from Team InFeCtuS (http://www.infectus.biz/news.php?news=2007-04-03%2023.43.15 ) about their versatile multi-platform InFeCtuS modchip (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZuypEFuFPSjhAMwt.php ). They now made it possible for the InFeCtuS to access (read/write) the Xbox360 NAND flash (were dash/kernel/… are stored). At this moment it’s not very useful for the normal end user (as downgrading the new 4552 kernel isn’t possible atm due the eFuse MS blew up), but it’s a cheap and easy way for developers and researchers to read/write and soon on-the-fly patch the Xbox360 NAND flash – so they can experiment as much as they want: [QUOTE] Here in attachment the diagram to connect INFECTUS to the X360 NAND Flash. We spoke with some hackers about a way to give a good tool to try to trick the eFUSE… right now INFECTUS is like a PROGRAMMER… in the next weeks we want to add a “patching” utility. We want to use the onboard flash of the INFECTUS to store some strings of bytes that INFECTUS can patch on-the-fly on the BIOS. The idea is that the developers will have a nice tool that can be used to store data strings inside the flash of the modchip, then tell to the FPGA to replace on-the-fly that strings when requested… The user can define what the “conditions” are to allow a patch on-the-fly, like “wait this byte and overwrite it with XXX bytes” etc… I hope you understand our idea… it will not be so simple to do but it is possible, and with this nice tool the developers and hackers have an unbelievable and cheaper way to try what all what’s impossible! FUCK THE eFUSE… and I’m sure is possible! ;) Tomorrow a new version of the PROGRAMMER will be released with the new options to manage the NAND X360 FLASH. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/infectus/Xbox360_1.JPG )[/QUOTE] Official Site: www.infectus.biz (http://www.infectus.biz )
Microsoft: Xbox 360 Warranty and Service Enhancements
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
From xbox.com (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemsetup/xbox360/resources/warrantyupdate.htm ): [QUOTE] 1. New Warranty Enhancements, Including Cost-Free Shipping and Return of Original Console We recently announced that we changed the Xbox 360 warranty in the United States and Canada from 90 days to one year from the date of purchase. Now we’re adding additional service enhancements, taking Xbox 360 customer service one step further. – Free Shipping: In the event your console needs to be returned to us for repair your shipping costs are free. We will immediately send you a postage paid container in which to send us your console, and we will pay for shipping charges to return your console to you. We are committed to delivering an improved Xbox customer service experience for our Xbox 360 console customers, one that is faster, more efficient and includes shipping free of any charge. From our customer service representatives to our executive team, the entire Xbox team has made delivering on this commitment a top priority. – New Post-Service Warranty: If we repair your Xbox 360 within the original warranty period, you will receive either the balance of your original warranty, or 90 days, whichever is longer. In addition, we will now pay for the shipping both ways. If we repair your Xbox 360 after the warranty period has expired, while you will be responsible for the repair costs, your repaired console will be returned to you with a new, one year repair warranty. – Return of Original Console In either an in warranty or out of warranty situation, most customers will now receive their original console back from Microsoft. 2. Faster Service We are implementing an expedited repair process; upon receipt of the console, Microsoft will repair it and ship it to you within five business days. 3. Enhanced Operations We’re increasing the number of Xbox customer care representatives, enhancing our training processes and further building out our on-site technical support, all so our customers will begin to experience a noticeable improvement in the quality of the service they receive when they contact us. Xbox will be hiring a customer care champion who will be responsible for ensuring the end-to-end experience for all Xbox customers is first-class, evaluating and implementing new practices and policies to further enhance the Xbox customer experience. We are also adding more staff at the supervisory level, to ensure we serve you better. [/QUOTE]
Microsoft Holding Fire on Motion-Control
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
From mcvuk.com (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/26398/Microsoft-holding-fire-on-motion-control ): [QUOTE] Despite Xbox 360 being currently the only next-gen console to offer no form of motion control via its standard joypad, Microsoft’s developer group general manager Chris Satchell has told CVG that his firm is waiting to see how the sector develops before making any moves. “There’s no point building the hardware if nobody really wants it,” Satchell stated. “One thing I’m not certain of is that third-parties are super-excited about the motion control, or at least they’re not showing it with the games hitting the shelves yet. [/QUOTE] Full Story: mcvuk.com (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/26398/Microsoft-holding-fire-on-motion-control )
Videora Xbox360 Converter v2.16
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Red Kawa released a new version of the Videora Xbox360 Converter(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox360-tools/VideoraXbox360Converter.php )) – a tool that allows you to convert your regular PC video files (avi, mpeg, etc) into the proper video format that your Xbox360 understands. What’s new/fixed: * Added: Xbox 360 MPEG-2 Support * Updated: FFmpeg rev8564 * Release Notes: Xbox 360 MPEG-2 support has been re-added to the main conversion core. For now, Videora Xbox360 Converter only converts videos to MPEG-2 format. This means Windows Media Center (2005 or Vista) is required in order to view and playback your converted MPEG-2 videos. We hope to add support for conversion into WMV eventually. * Upgrade Notes: There is no upgrade available so you will have to download the full installer. The full installer will overwrite your old version so you will loose all your old settings and profiles This version is substantially different from the last and there is no way to keep your old settings and profiles. Official Site: www.videora.com (http://www.videora.com/en-us/Converter/Xbox360/index.html ) Download: here (http://dwl.xbox-scene.com/xbox360pc/videoconverters/videoraxbox360converter_Installer.exe )
Microsoft Launches Xbox360 Disc Replacement Program
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
From xbox.com (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemuse/xbox360/gameplay/discreplacement-program.htm ): [QUOTE] If, for any reason, you have a damaged Microsoft Xbox 360 disc and like to replace it, please review the information below: THIS PROGRAM IS GOOD ONLY FOR XBOX 360 CONSOLE OWNERS IN COUNTRIES WHERE XBOX 360 IS SOLD AT AUTHORIZED RETAIL LOCATIONS. This program only applies to games where Microsoft is the publisher, and is subject to availability. To check and see if your game is available for replacement, please review which Microsoft products currently fall under this program here. Link to Game List Page You will need to print and complete the program form. Once the products have been received by Microsoft, please allow four to six weeks for delivery. The following game titles are currently available for this program: Crackdown, Fuzion Frenzy 2, Gears Of War, Halo 2, Kameo: Elements of Power, Ninety Nine Nights, Perfect Dark Zero, Project Gotham Racing 3, Viva Pi?ata, Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Vol. 1 [/QUOTE] Note that they’ll still ask you 20USD/15EUR/10GBP to replace the disc. More Details: xbox.com (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemuse/xbox360/gameplay/discreplacement-program.htm )
Free60: X.org Driver and a new ‘Full’ Gentoo LiveCD for Xbox360
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
More development from free60 … they released X.org xenon drivers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X.org ) and Cpasjuste, who already released a Gentoo ‘Minimal’ Xenon LiveCD (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZVkkupVEVlxmFhzE.php ) (87MB) a few days ago, now released a Xenon modified ISO based on the ‘full’ BETA Gentoo LiveCD (608MB): [QUOTE] No April Fools’ Day joke. We have released a preliminary X.org driver (http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=139616&package_id=227107 ) and Cpasjuste has built a new LiveCD (http://www.free60.org/wiki/LiveCD ) which makes use of it. Unfortunately, support for Samsung drives and sound drivers are still missing. [/QUOTE] From the gentoo-livecd-xenon-beta readme: [QUOTE] This is a liveCD for Linux on the Xbox 360. It is based on the experimental gentoo liveCD that can be found here (http://gentoo.mirrors.pair.com/experimental/ppc64/livecd/ ). It has a few changes to boot on the Xbox 360 (codename xenon). Currently, Samsung drives aren’t supported, there is no sound driver, and you should use vga output for better results. This liveCD is build with the new xenosfb driver so it have a full gnome desktop. It also contains the powerpc64 toolchain for developers. How does it work ? Burn gentoo-livecd-xenon-beta.iso. Upload the cdreader binary via serial, or use the new king kong patcher with built-in readcd code, this will open the dvd tray. Put the gentoo-livecd-xenon-beta CD in the drive. cdreader will automatically start the xell bootloader located at lba 0x20 on this cd and boot the Linux Kernel. [/QUOTE] Note: Like with all homebrew/linux stuff on Xbox360 atm you’ll need Xbox360 kernel 4532/4548, a burned King Kong Xbox360 game with patched shaders and a Xbox360 DVD-ROM drive (Hitachi-LG only for the LiveCD if you use Xorloser’s new ‘no-serial-cable’ shaders) with modified firmware. Official Site: www.free60.org (http://www.free60.org ) Download X.org drivers: here (http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=139616&package_id=227107 ) Download Xenon Gentoo LiveCD Beta (608MB): here (http://sourceforge.net/project/downloading.php?groupname=free60&filename=gentoo-livecd-xenon-beta.tar.bz2 )
Xbox360 Elite HDMI is v1.2 not v1.3
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Amirm, a Microsoft HD-DVD insider, posted some details (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10176889&&#post10176889 ) on the AVS forums about the HDMI port on the upcoming Xbox360 Elite: [QUOTE] Xbox 360 Elite supports HDMI 1.2 profile. For audio, you can select DD, DTS (at 1.5 Mbps), and WMA-Pro (Microsoft high fidelity multi-channel codec supported in some AVRs such as Pioneer). Since it is not based on 1.3, it will not support output of DD+ or TrueHD (even if it did, mixing would have been turned off). PCM output is available but only for 2-channels (not 5.1). If you are keen on having 5.1 PCM output, I recommend purchasing the Toshiba A2 player which after the price drop, will be much cheaper than Elite. Answering other questions, both Xbox 360 Elite and current Xbox 360 units will have a spring (console) update which adds support for different video levels for VGA output (“7.5 IRE vs 0”). And as someone mentioned, using this setting you should be able to use computer monitors in addition to TVs with resolutions all the way up to 1080p with high fidelity and no issues with HDCP handshaking. So for current users, I highly recommend trying this update with your VGA connection to see if it does the job for you. Note that this is a console update and will work for both games and of course, HD DVD. The HD DVD software update is separate from this (and will be available on both Xbox Live and xbox.com). On output video format, Xbox 360 Elite will perform a handshake and select the appropriate RGB/YUV settings over HDMI. You cannot select it yourself. [/QUOTE] Full Story: avsforum.com (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10176889&&#post10176889 ) Thanks to JP for the link.
Andre Vrignaud Confirms no HDMI-cable for ‘old 360s’, HDMI Advantages
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Andre Vrignaud (Ozymandias) working for Microsoft confirmed in a reply on his blog (http://ozymandias.com/archive/2007/03/28/Elite-Xbox-360-SKU-Announced.aspx#2 ) what we kinda already knew … but it’s the first time Microsoft says/admits it … the ‘old 360’ will not get a HDMI cable: [QUOTE] Re: “Will there be an HDMI cable released for us early adopters? If not that kinda sucks.” Unfortunately there will not be an HDMI adapter released for the original 360. The HDMI spec is basically a 2-way street and requires the specific port on both sides to be enabled. This is why we had to change the box. [/QUOTE] Thanks to Jake for the link. Yesterday, Engadget ran a story (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZVElAEukCRRJJWmQ.php ) that Microsoft support claimed a component-to-HDMI adapter might be released. Even if true, they are probably talking about an analog-to-digital converter (which are already available out there btw) which obviously misses the point of using HDMI. Talking about the advantages to use HDMI, kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/gaming/multi+tap/multi+tap-a-week-in-comments-248387.php ) has an interesting story about that: [QUOTE] I’ll explain why someone would want HDMI: 1: DVDCCA, AACS consortium & ICT (& 360 VGA wonkiness) 2: Very few HDTVs will not accept 1080p over component, and most will not take it over VGA. 3: HDMI 1.3 provides audio options that optical or coaxial audio do not. 4: HDMI can carry higher quality video. 5: HDMI is a wonderful cabling solution. If you have 4 component video devices on a switch box (4:1), like I do, you have at least 20 cables on the back of that box. [/QUOTE] Full Story: kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/gaming/multi+tap/multi+tap-a-week-in-comments-248387.php )
Reaction to the Elite has been Negative, says research group
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
From gamepro.com (http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=107708 ): [QUOTE] A message sent to us by BrandIntel, a research company focused on “online market intelligence solutions”, has reported that “the Elite is landing with more questions and frustration than excitement.” * Overall sentiment for the Elite is negative, and is currently below the positive sentiment garnered by the Wii and the Playstation 3. Although perception of the system is negative, the intent to purchase an Elite is still positive, with 48 percent of gamers who made statements regarding purchasing, suggesting that they would purchase a system. * Many gamers do not perceive value in purchasing an Elite, and do not feel the addition of HD capabilities and a 120 GB hard drive is worth the new price tag. This lack of value generated 18 percent of Elite-based discussion. * There is a good deal of frustration from current 360 owners regarding the timing of the product. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamepro.com (http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=107708 )
Eight 360 Dev Kits Donated to Aussie Industry
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
From gamespot.com (http://www.gamespot.com/pages/news/story.php?sid=6168344&part=rss&tag=gs_news&subj=6168344 ): [QUOTE] Game development companies in the Australian State of Victoria received a boost today, with the Victorian Government announcing that it will donate eight Xbox 360 development kits worth A$65,000 ($52,000) to the industry. The dev kits will be given to the Game Developers Association of Australia (GDAA), which will then loan out the kits to various development studios across Victoria. Companies interested in putting their hands up for one of the kits will need to put in an application to the GDAA. Throughout the duration of the loan, the GDAA will monitor the progress of game development, and will help developers in the process of getting new games to market. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamespot.com (http://www.gamespot.com/pages/news/story.php?sid=6168344&part=rss&tag=gs_news&subj=6168344 )
‘Children of Men’ HD DVD Hits Xbox 360 Playback Snag?
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
From highdefdigest.com (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Technical_Glitches/Xbox_360/Microsoft/Universal/Children_of_Men_HD_DVD_Hits_Xbox_360_Playback_Snag/552 ): [QUOTE] We’ve received numerous reader reports that Universal’s new ‘Children of Men’ HD DVD is a bit of lemon for some Xbox 360 owners, due to incompatibility problems with the console’s HD DVD add-on drive. ‘Children of Men’ hit stores earlier this week on March 27, as one of the most highly-anticipated HD DVD releases on the format thus far, and as our Kenneth Brown wrote in his recent review of the disc, it apparently boasts stellar video and audio. Unfortunately, more than a few Xbox 360 owners have had issues playing it on the device’s popular HD DVD add-on drive, with many of our readers writing in to say that the disc simply won’t play, and that even multiple returns of the disc have produced the same issue. When testing the disc out on our own Xbox 360 add-on HD DVD drive, we had the same results — the disc spins in the tray, but is seemingly unrecognized by the system. A black screen and a reboot threw us back to the Microsoft Dashboard menu regardless of how many times we continued to try and load the film. We tried this dic on another Xbox 360 and found the same problem. Strangely, that tryout was even more unsuccessful — we didn’t even make it to a black screen, it simply spun the disc longer than usual and remained at the Dashboard menu. [/QUOTE] Full Story: highdefdigest.com (http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Technical_Glitches/Xbox_360/Microsoft/Universal/Children_of_Men_HD_DVD_Hits_Xbox_360_Playback_Snag/552 )
The China Angle: Wii Piracy, World Of Warcraft Beaten?
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest China Angle column sees Pacific Epoch’s Shang Koo taking a look at the major happenings in the surging Chinese game market, with Wii modchips driving up the price of hardware, and Zhengtu Online allegedly out-performing World Of Warcraft.
Media Consumption: Relentless Software’s Jeff Gamon
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
For this week’s Media Consumption, a column that looks at the media and art diets of our favorite industry personalities, we spoke to Jeff Gamon, Executive Producer at Brighton-based studio Relentless Software (Buzz: The Music Quizz).
PlayStation 3 hardware sales plummet 82 per cent
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Chart Track has confirmed to GamesIndustry.bizthat sales of PlayStation 3 hardware have dropped dramatically on the second week of release in the UK.
Zelnick outlines Take-Two changes
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Newly appointed chairman of Take-Two Strauss Zelnick has outlined areas of change for the troubled publisher – pointing to financial and staff issues as the immediate focus.
Sony confirms PSP price cut for US
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
A spokesperson for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has confirmed to GamesIndustry.bizthat the price of the PSP has been cut in the US.
Eurogamer Network appoints Garratt as publisher
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Eurogamer Network, publisher of GamesIndustry.bizand consumer site Eurogamer.net, has promoted former business development manager Patrick Garratt to the role of publisher.
Guitar Hero devs banned from creating music games
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Founders of Lodestone Entertainment, Corey Fong and John Tam, are forbidden to develop Guitar Hero-style games for the next 12 months.
Guitar Hero coming to mobiles
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Developer Hands-On Mobile has signed a new agreement with Activision to bring hit console franchise Guitar Heroes to mobile phones.
UK Charts: Command & Conquer 3 enters at No. 1
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
EA’s Command & Conquer 3 has entered the charts at number one this week, as PS3 software sales drop over 60 per cent.
Lair Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Lair (PS3)Majestic views and massive monsters await.
Guitar Hero Ax to Work with Rock Band
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Rock Band (PS3)Harmonix developer confirms it.
MLB 2K7 Guide
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Avoid striking out by checking out our guide.
New Shots From Spidey 3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Spider-Man 3 (PS3)Five grabs from the PS3 version.
Spider-Man 3 Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Spider-Man 3 (PS3)Can he still swing from a thread?
Spidey 3: Collector’s Edition Grabs
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Spider-Man 3: Collector’s Edition (PS3)A handful of new shots from the exclusive PS3 set.
Nomura Talks Kingdom Hearts Sequel
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Square Enix planning an all new series.
Familiar Voices for All-Pro 2K8?
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
All-Pro Football 2K8 (PS3)Dan Stevens and Peter O’Keefe may be returning for Visual Concepts new gridiron game.
Full Head-to-Head: Oblivion
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
You have more choices. We have more advice.
Quake Wars Video Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (PS3)Splash Damage’s Paul Wedgwood prepares you for battle.
The Shipping News – Week of April 2
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Shred like a rock star or clash swords with your darker half.
Game Developer Salaries
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
How much do the folks who make your games make?
More Darkness Impressions
IGN Playstation 3 :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
The Darkness (PS3)Scarier than high-pitched hair rock, we go hands-on with Starbreeze’s comic book shooter.
Check Out the Latest Super Paper Mario Videos!
Nintendo News :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Check Out the Latest Super Paper Mario Videos!
Star Fox 64 Headlines Trio of Additions to the Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
The Star Fox team flies high on Virtual Console
Guitar Hero Xplorer Controller to Work with Rock Band
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Harmonix developer Jason Booth has confirmed that the Guitar Hero Xplorer Controller will work with MTV’s Rock Band.
Microsoft Improves Xbox 360 Warranty
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Microsoft announced today it is improving the warranty for the Xbox 360 as well as adding new customer services.
Championship Gaming Series Appoints Commissioner
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
The Championship Gaming Series announced today the appointment of Andy Reif as the new league commissioner.
Guitar Hero II for the Xbox 360 Shreds to Retail Shelves
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Activision announced today that Guitar Hero II for the Xbox 360 is now available on retail shelves nationwide.
New Mass Effect Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
We bring you four new screenshots of BioWare’s Mass Effect.
EA SPORTS NCAA Championship Basketball Simulation
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
EA has performed a simulation of the NCAA mens basketball championship game using NCAA March Madness 07 on the Xbox 360.
Unreal Tournament 3 Screenshot
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
One Unreal Tournament 3 screenshot is better than nothing, so don’t complain.
Production Starts on Hitman Movie
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Filming commenced on March 27 and will continue in and around theBulgarian capital of Sofia for 12 weeks before moving on to locations inSouth Africa, St. Petersburg and London.
Epson Unveils First 1080p Projector to Break $3,000 Mark
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Epson announced today a new 3LCD front projector that not only delivers true 1080p native resolution, but is the industry’s first to do so at the price of $2,999.
BioWare Licenses StreamBase MMO Gaming Architecture
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
BioWare has adopted the StreamBase Stream Processing Engine to enable and accelerate the development of its nextgeneration Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) gaming platform.
Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays Luxor 2
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
For this week’s Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays, Microsoft will release the smashhit action puzzler Luxor 2.
Armored Core 4 Demo Available Now on Xbox Live
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
The playable demo features 3 exciting single player missions from the full version of the game.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance Hero and Villain Pack Screens
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
We bring you screenshots of the eight new playable characters featured in the The Hero Pack and Villain Pack for Marvel Ultimate Alliance.
Lost Planet Map Pack #2 Info and Media
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Multiplayer map pack #2 for Lost Planet Extreme Condition will be available for download this Friday. We bring you gameplay footage and screens.
Project Sylpheed and Vampire Rain Coming to the U.S.
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Microsoft has just announced its plans to bring Project Sylpheed and Vampire Rain to North America this summer.
Microsoft Planning Xbox 360 Brute Edition
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Flashbased 1TB hard drive, builtin LG multiblu drive and a Sidewinder Freestyle Pro controller are some of the features this new edition of Xbox 360 will have. All the details inside.
Microsoft Announces HOMEless
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
This two dimensional service lets you live the life of Xbox Live Silver users at the price of a Gold membership.
The Sony Nintendo DS
Think Gaming :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
While checking out Kotaku today I saw this funny picture. Looks like a German retailer is selling a SONY Nintendo DS! Take a look!   [Via Kotaku]
Defend the Planet
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Treit touts the charm and addictive challenge of the new arcade shooter, Earth Defense Force 2017.
Techniques for Hero Status
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Our series of Guitar Hero II tips and tricks covers everything from getting started with your guitar to playing your way to Guitar Hero immortality.
I Wanna Rock!
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Embrace your inner rockstar with Guitar Hero II, the wildly addictive new beat game from Harmonix and Red Octane.
Xbox Disc Replacement Program
Xbox Hardware :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
If you have a damaged Microsoft Xbox 360 disc and like to replace it, please review this information about the Xbox Disc Replacement Program.
GRAW2 72-Hour Xbox Live Weekend Winners
Xbox Live :: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Find out all the results of the GRAW2 Xbox Live Weekend, including who won prizes in the Universal Leaderboard Tournament, or the hourly prizes from the the Play & Win sweepstakes.
Desert Island Games: Insomniac’s Ted Price
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, April 02, 2007
For this week’s Desert Island Games, a column that looks at the top five games of some of our favorite industry personalities, Insomniac president and CEO Ted Price tells us his current and past gaming addictions from WoW to Civ to Super Metroid.
Release This: 360 Does Guitar Hero II, Wii Gets Rival Swords
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Gamasutra’s regular round-up of worldwide video game releases, “Release This!”, takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores this week, as Guitar Hero II and Prince of Persia: Rival Swords sweep across Europe and the U.S. in a week full of next-gen ports.
Blogged Out: ‘The Brain Of A Murloc’
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, April 02, 2007
In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at the world of developer blogging, with devs talking about the magic of code, debating console politics, and the stupidity of Murlocs.
Sony clarifies release dates for PS3 titles
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Sony has denied that PS3 titles Lair and Heavenly Sword are due to arrive in May – despite a listing which says otherwise on the official PlayStation website.
Tickets priced for E for All Expo
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Ticket prices for October’s E for All Expo have been set by the show organisers IDG.
Major record labels to supply tracks for Rock Band
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Electronic Arts has officially announced new PS3 and Xbox 360 title Rock Band, revealing that several key music publishers have already agreed to supply tracks for the game.
Euro Charts: Resistance guns for the top
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 02, 2007
The launch of the PlayStation 3 has seen Sony’s first-party software invade the charts across Europe, with Resistance: Fall of Man taking the top position in Italy and Spain.
Euro programmers earn 33 per cent less than US counterparts
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 02, 2007
A new survey has revealed that the salaries of European games programmers are around a third lower than those earned by their counterparts in North America.
EA teams up with Harmonix for Rock Band
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Electronic Arts has signed a deal with MTV and Harmonix, the developer behind Guitar Hero, to produce a new game titled Rock Band.
Virgin appoints Walkden as CEO of downloads
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Former Activision Euro VP Roger Walkden has joined Virgin’s new Games Domain International business as CEO.
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars Hands-On
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (PS3)Why don’t more games have space-based laser attacks?
Harmonix’s Next Game Revealed
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Rock Band (PS3)Become a virtual rock band in… er, Rock Band.
Resident Evil 5 AU Wishlist
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Resident Evil 5 (PS3)The ten inclusions we’re dying to see.
Ratchet’s Trailer of Destruction
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (PS3)Insomniac’s teaser. Now with an IGN watermark!
Game of the Month: March 2007
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Role-Playing vs. Racing: Fight!
Take-Two Ousts CEO
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Out with the old, and in with the new.
Game Scoop! Ep. 31: Grand Theft Podcast
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Robot evolution and ten reasons why the PS3 might not fail.
Warhawk: Inside Impressions
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Insider takes you deeper into the multiplayer experience.
Super Rub-A-Dub Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Super Rub-a-Dub (PS3)Splash into bathtime fun with this new trailer.
WWE on Wii!
Nintendo News :: Monday, April 02, 2007
WWE steps back into the Nintendo ring
EMI to Offer DRMfree Music Downloads on iTunes
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 02, 2007
The world’s thirdlargest music label announced a deal that will allow Apple to sell EMI’s songs online free of the copying restrictions imposed by DRM.
EA, MTV and Harmonix Announce Rock Band
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Rock Band will allow gamers to perform music from the worlds biggest rock artists with their friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering deep online connectivity.
Medal of Honor Airborne Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 02, 2007
We bring you four screenshots of Medal of Honor Airborne, the newest installment from EA’s criticallyacclaimed Medal of Honor franchise.
TRANSFORMERS TV Commercials
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 02, 2007
We don’t care about the movie’s plot. We have waited since we were kids to watch Autobots and Decepticons in a live action film. You have to watch these TV spots now!
Pirates of the Caribbean At World’s End Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 02, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of the Pirates of the Caribbean At World’s End video game.
Gears of War New Update and Versus Game Type Coming
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Epic Games has revealed that a title update is already going through the certification process. The update will include a brand new multiplayer game type.
WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2008 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 02, 2007
We bring you the first screenshots of THQ’s latest superstar brawler, WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2008.
Fantasy Lab Announces Danger Planet
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Fantasy Lab has lifted the curtain on their first video game, which will be powered by the company’s Fantasy Engine.
GTA IV Visit Vice City for $300
Team Xbox :: Monday, April 02, 2007
A closer look at a frame of the GTA IV trailer has revealed a billboard with an ad “Visit Vice City for $300.” Could traveling to cities of previous GTA games be a feature of Grand Theft Auto IV?
New Medal of Honor: Airborne Screenshots
Think Gaming :: Monday, April 02, 2007
We got our hands on 4 screenshots from Medal of Honor: Airborne. Still no release date on the PC and Xbox 360 version. Enjoy the screenshots!   Click on a Thumbnail for a full size image.
ViewSonic VX2235 22-inch HD Widescreen Monitor Review
Think Gaming :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Are you looking for a new gaming monitor? Well our sister-site ThinkComputers takes a look at the ViewSonic VX2235wm 22-inch HD Widescreen Monitor in their latest review. From the review, “ViewSonic is a name that when we hear it we think of monitors. One of my first monitors was a ViewSonic. Today we […]
Halo 3….hundred!
Think Gaming :: Monday, April 02, 2007
DESTRUCTOID bring us a mash up of Halo 3 footage and audio from the movie 300. Looks like they have done a great job compared to the other ones on YouTube. What do you think?
The Top Five Hoax Game Consoles
Think Gaming :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Just in time for April fools 99 Lives has a list of the top 5 game console hoax’s. I’ve actually only heard of / seen 2 of these, the Sega Phoenix and The Nintendo On. The other three include the Sony and Nintendo PSPboy, The Apple iGame, and the Sega Hedgehog. The […]
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures
Think Gaming :: Monday, April 02, 2007
  A new trailer showcasing Age of Conan has been released featuring the Eiglophian Mountains. Take a look above at this exciting game headed for the PC.
Brawling to the Beat
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, April 02, 2007
We examine the revolutionary changes EA has brought to its hip-hop fighting franchise as you fight your way to the top of the music game in Def Jam: ICON.
The Symphony Lives On
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, April 02, 2007
Konami’s landmark Castlevania: Symphony of the Night lands on Xbox Live Arcade. We take a look at this classic side-scrolling action title.
Artist of the Month: Wolfmother
Xbox Live :: Monday, April 02, 2007
The Xbox Live Artist of the Month for April is Wolfmother, a power trio from Australia that play their own brand of classically influenced rock.