Gaming News July 2007

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Demo Impressions
Think Computers :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
“Over the weekend I decided to download the Dynasty Warriors: Gundam demo. At around 500mb it only took about 20 minutes to download. After getting used to the controls and playing for an hour or so I give you my initial impressions of the game. Is it just like every other Dynasty Warriors game or is it better? Read on to find out!”

Beyond The Sword (Civ4) review
YouGamers :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
“Beyond the Sword introduces a new concept to Civilization – Corporations. On the surface, they appear somewhat similar to religions – you use a Great Person to set up a corporation once all the prerequisites (technology, access to some of the required resources) are met, and the corporation HQ is built in your city. This city (and your civilization) will then gain money based on the number of other cities your corporation spreads to. However, each corporate office also adds a considerable cost to the city maintenance while offering a bonus in food, culture, production or science. The bonus depends on the number of resources available, so there is a reason to capture or trade for multiple sources of one resource, assuming you have a corporation that consumes the resource type.”

Mumbo Jumbo acquires Hot Lava
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Casual games company Mumbo Jumbo has acquired Russian studio Hot Lava, developer of the 7 Wonders series.

PS3 is good value, says Eidos US boss
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Eidos CEO Bill Gardner has said he doesn’t believe that PS3 is priced too high – but conceded that even a USD 100 price drop may not be enough to sell the machine to the mass market.

Videogame-inspired art at Games Convention
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007

US Xbox mag to sell coverdisc content via Live
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
The US Official Xbox Magazine plans to offer coverdisc content, including exclusive demos, to Xbox Live Marketplace users for a fee.

CESA details largest ever Tokyo Game Show for 2007
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
This year’s Tokyo Game Show will be the largest in the event’s history, as it becomes part of the Japan International Contents Festival to promote Japanese-developed content to a wider audience.

Konami’s revenues on the up
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
The Konami Corporation today posted its first quarter financial results, with increases in revenues and profits thanks in part to its successful Digital Entertainment arm.

Sony sued over Cell processor
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment America is being taken to court by California-based Parallel Processing Corporation over the Cell chip in the PlayStation 3.

Nintendo hiring for top PR positions
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Nintendo of America is to recruit nearly 40 members of staff for its PR department, including a new VP, director and senior director of corporate communications.

UK charts: Pokemon Diamond debuts at No. 1
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Nintendo’s two sku Pokemon title for the DS has taken the first and third positions in the Chart Track all-formats top ten this week, becoming the fastest-selling DS game and the second fastest-selling Pokemon release.

HMV sells Japanese arm for £70m
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Entertainment retailer HMV has agreed to sell its HMV Japan business – consisting of 62 stores and the hmv.co.jp website – for GBP 70 million, to DSM Investments.

Microsoft won’t confirm price cut rumours
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Microsoft won’t comment upon online images reportedly showing upcoming newspaper advertisements from retailers Wal-Mart and Toys R Us

Analyst anticipates earnings
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
In advance of the release of fiscal reports this week, Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter has weighed in on expected results for Activision, EA, Midway, and THQ

People are noticing videogames again, says Miyamoto
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
In an interview with Dean Takahashi, Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto reflects upon the Wii’s influence

Rare unveils Viva Piñata for DS
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Microsoft development studio Rare is working on a DS version of its acclaimed Xbox 360 game Viva Piñata.

Australian game revenues surpass $1 billion
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
According to the latest market research data, Australian games industry revenues have passed the AUS 1 billion mark

PS one game withdrawn from PlayStation Network
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Sony has confirmed to Eurogamer.net that problems with one of the downloadable PSone games released on PlayStation Network last Thursday have led to its withdrawal.

Star Soldier, Dynamite Headdy, Drop Off Now Available on Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced

Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl
Sony Games :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Be the person you want to be in this epic farming adventure! In Harvest Moon: Boy and Girl, you must choose between Destiny (playing as a boy) or Fate (playing as a girl). While the farming chores are similar, your life, goals, friends and future family depend on how you help and interact with others in this wonderful world!

World Championship Cards
Sony Games :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
World Championship Cards features over 30 different varieties of classic card games including Bridge, Gin Rummy, Solitaire, Cribbage, Hearts, Spades, Crazy 8’s and more. It also features online multiplayer.

World Championship Cards
Sony Games :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
From the publishers of the best selling poker video game brand “World Championship Poker” – World Championship Cards will offer fun variety of card games to challenge all your friends! Over 30 different card games to choose from, including Bridge, Gin Rummy, Spades, Hearts and more!

Brave Story: New Traveler
Sony Games :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
An original title created specifically for the PSP® system and developed by Game Republic (Genji series), Brave Story: New Traveler features beautifully rendered 3D graphics, an epic tale with a host of colorful supporting characters, and a traditional turn-based battle system easy for beginners to pickup and play but with enough depth and innovative features for seasoned gamers. A role-playing game with an epic tale, introducing unique characters with distinct personalities and leading the player through the imaginative world of Vision as he learns to become a hero. Traditional turn-based battle system enhanced by innovative features based on the story’s themes of friendship, courage, and growth. Beautifully rendered 3D graphics with vibrant colors and a distinct visual style, highlighted by polished character and enemy movement, graphical representations of sound effects, and a unique animation for each special ability – all exceptionally well drawn and intricately textured. Collect special birds which you can use in mini-games or trade in for rare and precious weapons, armor, and items.

DFC Intelligence Report Time for the Xbox 360 to Shine
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
DFC Intelligence concludes that if Halo 3 and other titles fail to drive Xbox 360 sales, the system will soon flirt with numerous unsavory scenarios, the worst of which is the danger of becoming a distant third in the video game market share battle.

Xbox 360 Core Discontinuation Rumors Denied
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
There’s a rumor floating around claiming the Xbox 360 Core will be discontinued after the upcoming $50 price drop. Microsoft has denied the rumor.

Madden NFL 08 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
EA has released new screenshots of Madden NFL 08.

2K Sports Introduces New Gameplay Features for NHL 2K8
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
2K Sports announced today new standard setting features for NHL 2K8, the latest edition of the top rated NHL video game series.

Fatal Inertia Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
KOEI has released new screenshots of Fatal Inertia, a game that mixes street racing, demolition derbies and rallying with a futuristic setting where machines no longer need wheels and the laws of physics govern all.

Mass Effect Extended E3 2007 Director’s Cut Trailer
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
We bring you an extended version of the E3 2007 trailer of Mass Effect, an epic sciencefiction action and roleplaying game (RPG) experience created by BioWare.

Fable 2 Video Dev Diary #2
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Take a funfilled behind the scenes tour of the “Fable 2” combat system and meet the team that has been creating games for over a decade.

Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground Video Editor Movie
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Check out a detailed video that overviews the game’s Video Editor feature.

Mass Effect New Saren Concept Art and Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
BioWare has released three concept art graphics that reveal the making of Saren from a visual point of view along with three new Saren screenshots so you can see how the final, ingame version turned out.

Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays Marathon Durandal and Spyglass Board Games Arrive This Week
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Its hot outside and staying inside, glued to the air conditioning, can become boring.unless you try Marathon Durandal and Spyglass Board Games!

Xbox 360 Most Searched Console in the U.S.
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
A report of Internet searches has revealed that the Xbox 360 is the most searched console of the three new systems.

Xbox 360 WalMart and Toys R Us Ads Confirm Price Drop
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
A Toy “R” Us ad and a WalMart brochure have confirmed a $50 price drop for the Xbox 360. Find out when the new price will be effective.

Voltage Announced
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Voltage is a futuristic racing game with realtime strategy elements that takes the rush and thrill of speed racing to a new level.

PGR4 City List Announced, Racification System Detailed
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Bizarre has unveiled PGR4’s city list, as well as some details on our racification systems.

2K Returns and Scores a Touchdown
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
2K Sports returns to the football field, and we’ve got all the details on All-Pro Football 2K8.

Saren Arterius in Mass Effect
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Saren Arterius, the longest-serving Turian member of the Spectres, is profiled and his role in the game Mass Effect is examined.

Second Fable 2 Video Diary Released
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Episode Two of the Lionhead video diaries for Fable 2 is now available on the official Lionhead Studios Website and Xbox LIVE Marketplace, continuing the ongoing series of video diaries with the Fable 2 team, including Peter Molyneux.

New dashboard themes and gamer pics from Comic-Con
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Spruce up your Xbox 360 dashboard with these classic themes, including Batman, Wonder Woman, Justice League, and many more, or download Flintstones gamer pics.

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
Gamepyre :: Monday, July 30, 2007
Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 is a pretty good game if you’re a fan of shooters that require a bit more thought than just ‘run and gun’. The focus here was on realism, and it was done well. Remember, if you go running in without checking the tactical map, or at least a quick glance, expect to die before you know what hit you. This game is about patience and tactics, not who has the most ammo.

Ghost Recon Warfighter 2
Gaming Heaven :: Monday, July 30, 2007
If you gave the first predecessor a chance you probably liked it. Regardless of which version you tried you got solid gameplay, good visuals and some pretty intense movie like action scenes. The Xbox360 version leaned a bit towards pure actions while the PC version catered to a more mature, tactic seeking crowd. With GRAW 2 for the Xbox360 Ubisoft played it safe and delivered an exact replica of the first with some minor adjustments done here and there, repacked in a more rural setting. Can they strike gold with the PC version as well, or are we PC gamers a tougher crowd to please?

The Best of Three Worlds
Icrontic :: Monday, July 30, 2007
“There sure is a lot of fanboyism surrounding game consoles. In order to be a member of the club, you have to really hate the competition. Each system has their weak points (by now you probably know what they are) but we decided to focus on the positive. We could all use a little positive energy in our lives sometimes, right?”

DS extends sales lead in Japan
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 30, 2007
Nintendo’s domination of the Japanese console market continued last week as the DS and Wii once again took the top two positions in the Media Create hardware sales chart.

Gameloft results exceed targets
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 30, 2007
Although Ubisoft may have sold its 19 per cent stake in Gameloft, the mobile games publisher’s first half results show a significant rise in sales.

Spanish charts: Dr. Kawashima remains top
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 30, 2007
Nintendo DS game More Brain Training from Dr. Kawashima remains the best-selling game in Spain for the week ended July 22, with its predecessor Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training at number three.

German charts: Nintendo continues top ten dominance
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 30, 2007
Eight of the best-selling games in the German top ten are for Nintendo formats, with the top five games all for the DS handheld.

Rockstar creating new franchise exclusively for PlayStation 3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 30, 2007
Rockstar Games is producing a brand new videogame which “you can truly only do on PlayStation 3”, according to SCEA’s Michael Shorrock.

Wolf King Ultimate Gaming Pad Review
OCIA :: Saturday, July 28, 2007
“The product up for review today is made by Wolf King and is called the Ultimate FPS Warrior Game Pad, or just Warrior for short. It’s not meant to take the place of your keyboard but rather clusters most of the left-side keyboard controls into a circular pad for easier accessibility. If you’re looking to replace your keyboard altogether check out the Timber Wolf which incorporates the circular pad with a standard notebook-sized keyboard.”

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
Technic 3d :: Saturday, July 28, 2007
“The Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 Game from Ubisoft arrived Technic3D. How does the gameplay hold up and what changes have been to the system since the last game? All better than the First Part? See you in the following Review.”

King of Clubs PC Hands-On Preview
Tweak Town :: Saturday, July 28, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a hands-on preview of King of Clubs for the PC. This mixture of minigolf and crazyness should make for a pretty fun game when it sees release later this year.

Blogged Out: ‘Rocking The Boat’
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, July 28, 2007
Veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol’s latest ‘Blogged Out’ column sees blogging from a former employee of the normally closed-off world of Rockstar, the open world of Enemy Territory developers Splash Damage, and a Stalker community project going official.

Sony patents PSP-Sixaxis interface
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, July 28, 2007
Yesterday, Sony filed an application with the US Patent Office for a device that appears to connect a wireless PS3 Sixaxis controller to the bottom of a PSP

Dead Head Fred Trailer
Sony Media :: Saturday, July 28, 2007

Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s Screenshots (5)
Sony Media :: Saturday, July 28, 2007

AST Dew Tour – Greg Lutzka Profile
Sony Media :: Saturday, July 28, 2007

AST Dew Tour Trick of the Week – July 22, 2007
Sony Media :: Saturday, July 28, 2007

Brunswick Pro Bowling Trailer
Sony Media :: Saturday, July 28, 2007

LucasArts Announces LEGO Indiana Jones in the Works
Team Xbox :: Saturday, July 28, 2007
Summer 2008 will bring another LEGOizing of a LucasFilm movie series.

Halo 3 Replica Weapons Unveiled at Comic Con
Team Xbox :: Saturday, July 28, 2007
Take a look at the replicas of the the Covenant plasma rifle and pistol.

Lost Teaser Trailer
Team Xbox :: Saturday, July 28, 2007
Today, at ComicCon 2007, Ubisoft released the first trailer of the Lost video game.

NBA LIVE 08 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Saturday, July 28, 2007
We have updated the NBA LIVE 08 image gallery with new screenshots of the game.

Stranglehold Demo Announced
Team Xbox :: Saturday, July 28, 2007
Midway announced today a demo for the actionpacked and awardwinning, 3rd person action adventure title, Stranglehold. Find out when the demo will be out.

TRANSFORMERS: THE GAME Gamer Pics
Xbox 360 Games :: Saturday, July 28, 2007
Put your favorite giant robot on your gamer card.

Wii Mario Party 8 Review
RB Consoles :: Friday, July 27, 2007
While most Wii owners are eagerly awaiting the return of Mario in Super Mario Galaxy set to release this fall, there are currently titles available for the Wii that star the loveable character. Today we’ll look at one such title, Mario Party 8 from Nintendo. This game is the latest in the series of games that pits Mario and his friends in friendly competition in a carnival-type setting. Will this game bring the party atmosphere to your house? Let’s find out.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (PC)
Gaming Heaven :: Friday, July 27, 2007
The first thing that needs to be said about OftP is that your enjoyment of the game is largely dependent on your skill level and how much you care for the Harry Potter universe. If you are a hardcore gamer that avoids anything branded with the Harry Potter name like the plague, you might want to steer clear of this title as well. If on the other hand you enjoy platforming and puzzle games or are into the whole saga, you will probably enjoy this game a lot. Why, you ask? Let me explain.

Saling The World: Guitar Hero Encore Tops Charts in U.S. and UK
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Saling The World” covers the top five sellers for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe, as this week’s charts feature strong U.S. and UK sales for Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s and chart-topping debuts for Taiko no Tatsujin DS, Minna no Golf 5, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in Japan.

Sega Sammy posts $42.3 million loss
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Sega Sammy Holdings have announced financial results for the first quarter, posting net losses of 5.08 billion Yen, or USD 42.3 million

Serious Games Sessions returns to Europe
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Lyon Game and the Rhone-Alpes Digital Agency have announced the return of the Serious Games Sessions Europe

More details emerge of London Games Festival
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Last year’s inaugural London Games Festival was popular enough to warrant a follow-up this year, and as expected the heart of the event will be the British Academy Video Games Awards.

Jaffe forms Eat Sleep Play
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 27, 2007
David Jaffe, director of the Twisted Metal series and God of War, has announced that he is forming a new games company called Eat Sleep Play

GamesIndustry.biz Summer Party photos
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Many thanks to everyone who attended this year’s GamesIndustry.biz Summer Party, which was held on Thursday 26 July at Brighton’s Ocean Rooms.

Deep Silver to unveil new titles in Leipzig
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Deep Silver will be unveiling new titles at Games Convention 2007 while its public-facing stand will host its own games and those of partners including Square Enix.

Sony and Sky to deliver video on demand to PSP
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Sky have formed a joint venture company to deliver video-on-demand to PSP owners.

EA opens Russian office
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Electronic Arts has announced the creation of a new office to directly serve Russian consumers and retailers

Microsoft director bets on 40GB PS3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 27, 2007
In a blog post and an email to MSNBC’s Level Up, Microsoft’s Andre Vrignaud predicts that Sony will start selling a low-end PS3 as early as the Thanksgiving holiday

Iron Man Concept Art Image
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 27, 2007
SEGA sent us a nice piece of concept art for the Iron Man video game.

EA Announces New Marvel Super Hero Fighting Game
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 27, 2007
At Comiccon 2007, Electronic Arts announced that EA Chicago will develop a brand new Super Hero fighting game franchise using the Marvel license.

Ace Combat 6 Demo Ruled the E3 Skies
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Ace Combat 6 Fires of Liberation’s first actionpacked online demo ruled the E3 Skies as the #1 most downloaded demo the week of Microsoft’s “E3 Bringing it Home” Campaign.

EA Establishes New Operations in Russia
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 27, 2007
The new office is another step in the companys growth strategy in Central and Eastern Europe and adds to EAs global presence in over 40 markets outside of North America.

Target to Only Sell Bluray Disc Players in Stores
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Sony announced today Target will exclusively sell in stores Bluray Disc players and will also expand the inventory of Bluray Disc movies.

Nintendo Becomes Japan’s Fifth Biggest Company
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Surging sales of the Wii and DS lifted Nintendo’s quarterly profit fivefold, bringing the company’s market value to $73 billion, and thus making it Japan’s fifth biggest company.

Resident Evil 5 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Let us remind you these were taken from the Xbox 360 version of the game.

3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures Lost Island Expansion
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Sierra Online announced today the 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures Lost Island Expansion, the first expansion for its top Xbox Live Arcade game 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures.

Ubisoft Announces First Details for The Lost Video Game
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 27, 2007
The Lost video game will allow players to experience an untold adventure of “Lost” in an immersive, interactive world. The Lost video game is being developed by Ubisoft’s Montreal studio.

WizKids Releases Halo 3 Scarab at ComicCon
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 27, 2007
WizKids released today its collectors edition battledamaged Halo 3 Scarab figure at ComicCon. This is the largest miniature WizKids has ever produced.

Ubisoft Announces Beowulf Movie TieIn
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Beowulf is an action combat video game based on Paramount Pictures’ and ShangriLa Entertainment’s Beowulf, the upcoming feature film from Academy Awardwinning director Robert Zemeckis.

D3Publisher Announces Dark Sector Comic Book
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 27, 2007
D3Publisher of America announced today that it will partner with Top Cow Productions to produce a companion comic book for Dark Sector, its upcoming third person action video game developed by Digital Extremes.

TDU Gets Test Drive Collection Volume 5
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Atari announced today that the Test Drive Collection Volume 5 downloadable car pack is available now on Xbox Live Marketplace for Test Drive Unlimited.

NASCAR 08 Available Now
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Electronic Arts revs up its engine and hits the race track as NASCAR 08 by EA SPORTS has shipped and is now available at retail stores.

Ubisoft to Make Heroes Video Game
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Ubisoft announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with Universal Pictures to develop and publish a video game based on the television drama series Heroes.

New Loony Tunes Game Announced
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Arm yourself for fun in the upcoming Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal video game. Tag-team with

Treit & True: User-Created Content with 2K Reelmaker
Xbox 360 Games :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Ryan examines the present and future course of user-created content, with a focus on 2K Sports’ remarkable 2K Reelmaker editor.

Project Sylpheed Theme
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Preview the theme from Project Sylpheedavailable now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Project Sylpheed Gamer Pics
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Preview the gamer pictures from Project Sylpheedavailable now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Vampire Rain Theme
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Preview the theme from Vampire Rain available now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Vampire Rain Gamer Pics
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Preview the gamer pictures from Vampire Rain available now on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Comic-Con 2007
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, July 27, 2007
Comic-Con International 2007 is the largest comic book and pop culture convention in the world, with over 120,000 attendees.

Curse game portal receives $5 million funding
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 26, 2007
Curse Inc., an online gaming portal dedicated to MMOGs and their fan communities, announced that it has received USD 5 million in funding

Nielsen GamePlay Metrics results
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 26, 2007
Nielsen has released the first batch of data from its recently-launched GamePlay Metrics service

Sony Q1 operating profits triple
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 26, 2007
Sony’s Q1 operating profits have more than tripled from a year earlier due to strong digital camera sales and a softer Yen

Amor sets out social agenda
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 26, 2007

Microsoft cuts price of Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 26, 2007

Satchell: game design could follow web development
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 26, 2007
The future of game design could follow a path that’s already being set out by the advances in web site development according to Chris Satchell, head of Microsoft’s XNA division.

Community is key to Nokia’s strategy, says Howard
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 26, 2007
Scott Howard, network games product manager for Nokia, has said connected experiences are “the lifeblood” of the new N-Gage approach to mobile gaming.

Games for Windows a “legitimate progression”, says id Software
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 26, 2007
Veteran developer id Software believes that Microsoft’s Games for Windows campaign will play in important role in protecting PC developers against piracy and ensuring a better experience for the end user.

Live Arcade titles offer ‘small but constant’ revenue stream – Rare
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 26, 2007

Videogame publishers eye Comic-Con
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 26, 2007
SCEA and Microsoft have announced their plans for the upcoming Comic-Con International 2007

Resident Evil 5 Trailer
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 26, 2007
Today the Resident Evil 5 E3 2007 trailer has been made available right here at TeamXbox.

Devil May Cry 4 Screenshots and Cut Scene Images
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 26, 2007
Capcom released today new screenshots and images of Devil May Cry 4, the next installment in the hugely successful stylized action series.

Microsoft Cuts Price of Xbox 360 HD DVD Player to $179
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 26, 2007
Microsoft announced it will lower the price of the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player from $199 to $179 in the U.S. starting Aug. 1, 2007, and will add five free HD DVD movies for anyone purchasing an Xbox 360 HD DVD Player between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30.

SEGA Rally Revo Web Site Goes Live
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 26, 2007
SEGA Rally is back and set to reinvigorate the genre with the vital ingredients that many of the modern racers lack. Rallys dead, long live SEGA Rally.

New Info Surfaces on Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 26, 2007
A group of ScoreHero members visited Neversoft’s offices to play test Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock. They brought back some new, exclusive info about the game.

TimeShift Trailer
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 26, 2007
Mustsee trailer. We watched it several times and you should do the same.

NHL 08 Skill Stick Media
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 26, 2007
The Skill Stick gave you the power to deke the goalie in NHL 07 now you can own the 1on1 matchup and undress opposing defenseman with complete control.

Xbox 360 HD DVD Price Drop Announced
Xbox Hardware :: Thursday, July 26, 2007
Microsoft announced it will lower the price of the popular Xbox 360™ HD DVD Player from $199 to $179 ERP (United States only) starting Aug. 1, 2007.

The Darkness Xbox 360 Review
Gamepyre :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
As far as FPS titles go The Darkness it’s not a bad game, it’s just not great. I had high hopes so maybe I had farther to fall when it did not live up, but I tried to separate that and ask myself, was the game fun? There were parts that started to be fun but they were short lived and far and few between. Over all I don’t think it was, and most of all the unique features in this game are not fleshed out, they feel tacked on. I think Starbreeze made a stable FPS the added all the Darkness stuff on and it does not fit right.

Critical Reception: Activision’s Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to the Guitar Hero II semi-sequel Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s, a release that critics describe as “a quick-and-dirty cash-in” that should nevertheless be “as fun as ever” for series fans.

Vivendi Games revenues up 68.9 per cent
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Vivendi has reported that revenue for the first half of 2007 for its Vivendi Games division is up 68.9 per cent over the same period last year

Microsoft signs in-game advertising deal with EA
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Microsoft has signed a deal to provide dynamic in-game advertising for EA’s PC and Xbox 360 sports titles.

UK isn’t attractive enough for investors, warns Electronic Arts
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
EA recruitment boss Matthew Jeffery has warned that Britain will continue fall behind other countries in the “global development league table” unless more incentives are offered to investors.

Games Convention 2007 expects 200,000 visitors
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
This year’s Games Convention will be the biggest ever, with over 200,000 people expected to visit the Leipzig Exhibition Centre in Germany, organisers have said.

Stagnant MMO design has become standard, argues Garriott
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Tabula Rasa and Ultima Online developer Richard Garriott believes that MMO publishers and developers owe it to the consumer to innovate in a market where stagnant game design has become standard.

Nintendo raises profit projections as first-quarter sales surge
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Nintendo plans to ship millions more Wii and DS hardware/software units than expected following huge sales growth.

Microsoft is taking new approach to Europe with 360, says Lewis
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Xbox Europe boss Chris Lewis has said that mistakes were made when Microsoft launched its original console in some European countries – but pledged they won’t be repeated with Xbox 360.

SCI incurs heavy price-protection charge
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Ubisoft first quarter sales up 90.5 per cent
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Ubisoft has reported 134 million Euro sales for the first quarter of 2007-08, up 90.5 per cent from the same period in 2006-07.

World of Warcraft surpasses nine million subscribers
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Blizzard Entertainment announced that its World of Warcraft MMORPG has now reached a player base of more than nine million subscribers worldwide.

The Scourge Project Announced
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Tragnarion Studios will use Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 for their new multiplatform shooter featuring a unique focus on cooperative narrative and gameplay.

NBA 2K8 Outdoor Motion Capture Shoot
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
2K Sports is hosting the first nighttime, outdoor motion capture event for NBA 2K8 tonight.

Virtua Fighter 5 Dated
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
SEGA announced today the release date of Virtua Fighter 5, the latest instalment in the popular series that pioneered the 3D fighting genre.

New SpiderMan Friend or Foe Screens from ComicCon
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
To celebrate the game’s appearance at ComicCon, Activision has released new screenshots of SpiderMan Friend or Foe.

New Warhound Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of Warhound, an openended firstperson shooter from the creators of Call of Juarez.

Project Sylpheed and Vampire Rain Get New, Free Content
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Microsoft announced today that new downloadable content for Project Sylpheed and Vampire Rain will be available via Xbox LIVE Marketplace at no cost.

Clive Barker’s Jericho at ComicCon
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Codemasters announced today that acclaimed horror novelist and filmmaker Clive Barker will make a VIP appearance at ComicCon San Diego 2007 as part of the public premiere of Clive Barker’s Jericho.

Ubisoft Announces CSI Hard Evidence
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
This release marks the first time CSI fans will be able to play a CSI video game on the Xbox 360 and Wii.

Xbox Live Bringing ComicCon to You
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Xbox LIVE has partnered with Warner Bros. to bring home ComicCon to you on Xbox LIVE.

James Cameron Chooses Ubisoft for Avatar Movie TieIn
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Ubisoft announced that it will develop and publish the video game based on Twentieth Century Fox’s “Avatar,” the upcoming feature film written and directed by Academy Awardwinning filmmaker James Cameron.

The Guildhall at SMU to Use Microsoft XNA Tools
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Microsoft is working with The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University to find ways in which Microsoft XNA tools and technology can help to drive improvements in general computing and game development academic programs

Activision Beats EA, Becomes #1 Third Party Publisher
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
According to The NPD Group, Activision was the #1 thirdparty U.S. console and handheld publisher for the first six months of calendar 2007.

TokyoPop and VGL Announce Partnership
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
This alliance makes TOKYOPOP the exclusive manga sponsor to this critically acclaimed and worldrenowned concert series.

Shadowrun Title Update #2 Coming Next Week
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
FASA announced today that a second title update for Shadowrun will be available next week on Xbox Live.

AllPro Football 2K8 and NASCAR 08 Demos
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Take the wheel at the Daytona International Speedway or play this year’s most highly anticipated football game.

Splinter Cell Conviction Delayed
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Ubisoft announced today during its first fiscal quarter report that Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction has been delayed. Find out the game’s new release date.

Ubisoft Reports First Fiscal Quarter Sales
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Ubisoft reported today its sales for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007.

Army of Two Trailer
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
To celebrate the announcement of the game’s release date, EA has released a new trailer of Army of Two.

Wing Commander Arena Sweepstakes
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
In celebration of the upcoming release of Wing Commander Arena for Xbox Live Arcade, EA is offering you a chance to win a copy of every Wing Commander game on every platform it was ever released on ever.

Wing Commander Sweepstakes from EA
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
To celebrate of the release of Wing Commander Arena for Xbox LIVE® Arcade, EA is offering you a chance to win a copy of every Wing Commander game on every platform it was ever released on ever … except for one or two that were really hard to find.

Basic Gameplay in Carcassonne
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Xbox. com presents a basic guide to understanding the play of Carcassonne.

This Week in Xbox: July 18-25, 2007
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Games Editor Denny Atkin brings you all the latest in what’s going on this week on Xbox.com.

Thrustmaster T-Charge All NW Nintendo Wii Remote Charging Stand Review
i4u :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
“The best part about the Thrustmaster T-charge All NW is that you no longer have to remove the batteries from the Wii remotes to charge them, you simply place the remotes into the cradle and they keep charged when not in use. Two new battery doors are included with the Thrustmaster T-charge All NW that hold the smaller rechargeable AAA batteries and have the rear contacts for recharging to happen. The batteries last a long time and require four hours for a full charge and provide up to 15 hours of continuous use on a charge.”

Civilization IV – Beyond the Sword
Gaming Heaven :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
If you remember the first Civilization IV expansion Warlords, you will know that outside of adding military “hero” units and doing some tweaks across the board, the expansion didn’t change the way the game played in any major way. That is not the case this time around as Beyond the Sword introduces some drastic changes that alter the entire fabric of playing.

Black Mesa Interview
YouGamers :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Rose: Because of the improved scale that Source offers, we are able to make areas of the facility more to a real-world scale, because we have more room and more power to work with. This is evident in areas like Surface Tension, which could, in terms of scale measurement, be on par with a real-world facility of a similar nature. Levels have the most leeway in terms of relating to their original counterparts, though, and that’s one department where what you see in Half-Life won’t necessarily always match up with Black Mesa. These changes are all being done with logic and visual quality as their backing, though, so it’ll still look damned good.”

Transformers PC Game Review
Gamepyre :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
It really does pain me to give something bearing the Transformers name a bad score, but I can’t lie about this game. Sure, you get to see a couple of Transformers that aren’t in the movie, but that doesn’t make up for the absolutely horrible controls. Even if you are a total Transformers nut, I’d suggest waiting till the price comes down. Save yourself a few bucks and go see the movie again instead, it will be a better use of you time.

Nyko Charge Station 360 for Xbox 360 Controllers Reviewed
Futurelooks :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
If there is one thing common to all wireless controllers, it is batteries. Or rather, the lack of when you need them the most. Nyko has a battery solution that wants to pwn your Energizers. Does it have the power?

Ubisoft awarded Avatar rights
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Game to be released alongside film in 2009

Activision takes third-party crown for H1 2007
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Guitar Hero helped Activision to USD 397.8 million in software sales for the first half of 2007 compared to EA’s USD 365.7m.

Japanese Wii sales top three million units
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Sales of Nintendo Wii in Japan have broken the three-million barrier according to separate reports from Media Create and Enterbrain.

GamesIndustry.biz appoints Phil Elliott as new editor
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
GamesIndustry.biz has appointed Phil Elliott as its new editor, taking over the role previously occupied by Ellie Gibson.

UK charts: Harry Potter fends off Transformers
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Book and film launches cement wizard’s position as second place Transformers awaits film launch this week

US charts: Mario Party 8 at the top
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Nintendo dominates the NPD Groups’ software sales chart for June 2007.

David Gardner leaving EA
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
David Gardner, executive vice president and chief operating officer of EA’s worldwide studios, is leaving the company.

PS3 sales up more than 135 per cent
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
SCEA has announced that, based upon preliminary internal data, PS3 sales have increased by more than 135 per cent at the company’s top five retailers over the past two weeks.

Videogames nearly half of all Canadian industry sales
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
The NPD Group has reported that Canadian videogame retail sales have reached USD 498 million in 2007, a 61 per cent increase from last year.

Double Fusion releases advertising study
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Overgrown Ape Invades Theaters in The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters
Nintendo News :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Old-school gamers step into the spotlight.

Kirby’s Dream Course Now Available on Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced

NHRA: Countdown to the Championship 2007
Sony Games :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
NHRA drag racing returns to the PlayStation®2. In NHRA: Countdown to the Championship 2007, you can choose your vehicle and race against professional drivers.

Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s
Sony Games :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Fans can once again whip out their guitar controllers and shred to their favorite rock tracks. Guitar Hero: Rocks the 80s features retro rock venues and hipster characters, unlockable guitars, intense game play modes, and most importantly 30 awesome new songs to experience the ultimate rock star fantasy.

NASCAR 08
Sony Games :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Take the wheel and drive your way to the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series championship. As the new rookie driver on the circuit, develop your racing skills to gain licenses and contracts from hungry owners and unlock legendary top performing cars from NASCAR’s biggest stars. Gain new experiences during every race then modify your car’s handling with over 40 tuning options to truly master every track.

NASCAR 08
Sony Games :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Take the wheel and drive your way to the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series championship. As the new rookie driver on the circuit, develop your racing skills to gain licenses and contracts from hungry owners and unlock legendary top performing cars from NASCAR’s biggest stars. Gain new experiences during every race then modify your car’s handling with over 40 tuning options to truly master every track.

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3
Sony Games :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
In Persona 3, you’ll assume the role of a high school student, who was orphaned as a young boy, and has recently transferred to Gekkoukan High School on Port Island, where he is attacked by a Shadow. The assault awakens his Persona, Orpheus, his only chance at defeating this creature of the night. He learns of the Dark Hour, a hidden time that exists between one day and the next, swarming with Shadows that have been slowly claiming victims known as The Lost—poor souls who have inexplicably been turned into walking zombies. Under the supervision of school chairman Shuji Ikutsuki, he joins his new friends in confronting this evil threat.

FINAL FANTASY® II
Sony Games :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Originally released in 1987 in Japan, FINAL FANTASY® was hailed by gamers and critics alike as one of the first RPGs to create a fantasy world that captured the imagination of players around the globe. Twenty years later, the illustrious FINAL FANTASY franchise comes full circle: remastered as two separate titles exclusively for the PSP® system, FINAL FANTASY and FINAL FANTASY II are timeless classics that created the blueprints for the future of RPGs. These all-new 20th Anniversary editions are treated with crisp, updated graphics, an unforgettable enhanced soundtrack and a vibrant widescreen presentation. In FINAL FANTASY II, a malevolent emperor has called upon monsters from a demonic realm to take over the world, ending what seemed to be an eternal period of peace. From the destruction rise four young survivors who will take it upon themselves to stop the merciless ruler and avenge the death of their parents.

Brunswick Pro Bowling Screenshots (3)
Sony Media :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Brunswick Pro Bowling Screenshots (6)
Sony Media :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007

E3 2007: Sequels Galore
Sony Media :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Army of Two Dated
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
EA announced today the release date of Army of Two, a game that focuses on twoman missions, twoman strategies, twoman tactics and a twoman advantage to bring a new and groundbreaking gaming experience to players worldwide.

10 Fast Facts from Nintendo First Half 2007
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Nintendo sent a fact sheet with some stats related to Wii and DS sales for the first half of 2007.

Eidos Signs Deal with Double Fusion
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
The deal covers 10 key Eidos titles. Advertising will be displayed in several formats, ranging from dynamicallyserved advertisements to deep integrations and product placements.

Ignition Entertainment USA Names Director of Sales
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Ignition Entertainment announced today that it has entered into a consulting agreement with Vicki White to act as Director of Sales for Ignition Entertainment’s USA operations.

Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock Trailer
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
The trailer features three of the announced tracks The Metal by Tenacious D, Rock You Like a Hurricane as made legendary by Scorpions and the original track composed and performed by Slash.

Fatal Inertia Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
KOEI released today new screenshots of its futuristic racing game.

Call of Duty 4 MP Perks Double Tap and Sleight of Hand
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Infinity Ward has released two more multiplayer perk videos showing “Double Tap” and “Sleight of Hand.”

Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays Super Contra
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Super Contra “The Alien’s Counterattack,” the sequel to the smash hit Contra, also arrives this Wednesday.

Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays Wing Commander Arena
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Electronic Arts announced today Wing Commander Arena for the Xbox LIVE Arcade will arrive this Wednesday. Wing Commander Arena is the first XBLA game to offer multiplayer gameplay for up to 16 players.

Release This: Guitar Hero Goes 80s; Dual Pokemon Releases Tackle Europe
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, July 23, 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. Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s heads preorder numbers in the United States, while Minna no Golf 5 and Taiko no Tatsujin DS spur interest in Japan and the UK prepares for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.

Auto Assault closure won’t harm Lego project – NetDevil
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 23, 2007
Developer NetDevil has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the closure of its NCsoft published MMOG Auto Assault won’t affect the development of future project Lego Universe.

Spanish charts: Dr Kawashima comes top of the class
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 23, 2007
Nintendo’s More Brain Training from Dr Kawashima is at the top of the charts in Spain for the week ended July 15.

German charts: DS titles swamp top ten
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 23, 2007
Six titles for Nintendo’s DS are sitting comfortably in the German charts this week, with first-party game More Brain Training from Dr Kawashima at the top of the list.

Eidos signs 10-game deal with Double Fusion
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 23, 2007
In-game advertising firm Double Fusion has inked a deal with British publisher Eidos to supply ads for ten titles currently in development.

Takahashi to keynote GameCity 2007
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 23, 2007
Katamari Damacy developer Keita Takahashi will be delivering the keynote address at this year’s GameCity event in the UK, as well as showing his new title for the first time in the West.

Harrison pledges more support for Epic
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 23, 2007
Worldwide Studios Phil Harrison has admitted that Sony didn’t initially offer Epic enough support with optimising the Unreal Engine 3 for PS3 – but said the situation has now changed for the better.

Japanese charts: Wii sales top 3 million
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 23, 2007
Sales of the Nintendo Wii have now passed the 3 million mark in Japan, according to the latest figures from Media Create.

50 Cent sues over online game
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 23, 2007
US rapper 50 Cent has filed a lawsuit against Internet advertising firm Traffix, claiming his image was illegally used in web game Shoot the Rapper.

Atari receives NASDAQ delisting notice
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 23, 2007
Reuters reports that Atari has received a delisting notice from NASDAQ because it failed to file its financial report for the fiscal year ended March 31.

Investors sue Midway
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 23, 2007
Midway has been hit with multiple class action lawsuits this week stemming from the company’s stock performance between 2005 and 2006.

This Xmas not critical, says Reeves
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 23, 2007
SCEE president David Reeves has dismissed suggestions that this holiday season will be the most critical one Sony faces in the fight to win the console battle.

In brief: this week’s game announcements
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 23, 2007

Former Take-Two execs enter guilty pleas
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 23, 2007
Take-Two’s former chief accounting officer and former chief lawyer have pleaded guilty to falsifying business records.

E3 2007: Fantasy Gaming
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

E3 2007: Sequals Galore
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

E3 2007: Social Gaming
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

E3 2007: Press Event (Part 1)
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

E3 2007: Press Event (Part 2)
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

E3 2007: Press Event (Part 3)
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

E3 2007: Press Event (Part 4)
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

E3 2007: Press Event (Part 5)
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

E3 2007: Press Event (Part 6)
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

E3 2007: Heavenly Sword
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

E3 2007: Home
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

E3 2007: PSP® Games
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

E3 2007: Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

E3 2007: Third Party PS3™ Games (Part 1)
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

E3 2007: Third Party PS3™ Games (Part 2)
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

E3 2007: Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune™
Sony Media :: Monday, July 23, 2007

Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Box Covers
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 23, 2007
Here are five box covers of Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare. One of them may end up being the final box art of the game.

Gears of War Soundboard
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 23, 2007
We never get tired of hearing Cole saying The Train is a smoooooottth riiiiiide.

F.E.A.R. Gets Synchronicity Pack
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 23, 2007
F.E.A.R. returns with five more multiplayer maps. Youll find three new Capture the Flag and Conquer All maps.

Turok E3 2007 Trailer
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 23, 2007
Watch the trailer in HD for this dinoshooter as shown during last week’s E3 Summit in California.

Peter Jackson’s WETA Creates Fully Functioning Warthog
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 23, 2007
One of those Warthogs you saw in the live action Halo clips unveiled at E3 was in fact real.

NASCAR 08 Soundtrack Revealed, New Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 23, 2007
Electronic Arts announced today a fullthrottle mix of country and rock on its soundtrack for NASCAR 08 in stores July 26, 2007.

New Ace Combat 6 Screens, First Info on Online Mode
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 23, 2007
NAMCO BANDAI released today the first screens and info showing off the game’s highly anticipated online battle mode.

Rockstar Games Announces Bully Scholarship Edition
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 23, 2007
Both the Wii and Xbox 360 versions will retain the wit and deep gameplay of the previously released PlayStation 2 title and will boast additional new content.

GEON emotions Screenshots and Gameplay Videos
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 23, 2007
Today we bring you some highoctane images and HD gameplay clips of Eidos’ Xbox Live Arcade title.

Executive Producter Interview
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, July 23, 2007
Patrick Gilmore, the Executive Producer of Medal of Honor Airborne, talks about the open battlefield and the dynamic nature of game combat.

Console Exclusivity
Bona Fide Reviews :: Friday, July 20, 2007
As a gamer, have you ever wondered why Final Fantasy generally comes out on Playstation and no other systems? Or what about things like, why Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2 were only redone for the Game cube and no other consoles? Ever wonder why Gears of War is on the 360 and hasn’t shown its face on the other consoles? Well everyone the answer is simple, and it lies in a little thing called exclusivity.

Flatout: Ultimate Carnage Xbox 360
Tweak Town :: Friday, July 20, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of Flatout: Ultimate Carnage for the Xbox 360. Unless arcade crash-n-smash racers just aren’t your thing, this game could be the most fun you’ll have on the Xbox 360.

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (PC) review
YouGamers :: Friday, July 20, 2007
“When the demo was released, ATI immediately cried foul as they were not consulted – and it didn’t work on the Radeon HD 2900 XT with the drivers available at that time. ATI has since released special “hotfix” drivers that fix the visual problems. However, performance on ATI hardware is still far from acceptable. After testing Lost Planet: Extreme Condition on different DX10 offerings from ATI and NVIDIA, our conclusion is that unless you have at least a GeForce 8800 GTS, you can’t enable all features in the DX10 mode, and in any case same hardware will run same settings in DX9 at least 10-20% faster.”

Saling The World: NCAA Football 08 Scores on Xbox 360 and PS3 in U.S.
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, July 20, 2007
This week’s “Saling The World” global sales charts sees a multiplatform sales rush for EA Sports’ NCAA Football 08 in the U.S., and a warm reception for two new entries in Konami’s arcade-style baseball series Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu in Japan.

Critical Reception: Sony’s Parappa the Rapper
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, July 20, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to the PSP remake of NanaOn-Sha’s PlayStation rhythm genre pioneer Parappa the Rapper, which critics are describing as “a classic,” despite being somewhat “short on value.”

Iced Tea, Three Kingdoms Dominate ChinaJoy 2007
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, July 20, 2007
In Gamasutra’s latest China Angle column, Pacific Epoch’s Shang Koo reports from an ever more populated China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference, with Coca Cola’s former presence now conspicuously absent, and a trio of games fighting for the Romance of Three Kingdoms MMO crown.

Release This: Football Fever Grips U.S. with NCAA 08, All-Pro 2K8
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, July 20, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Release This!” takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores this week, with NCAA Football 08 and All-Pro Football 2K8 set to meet with a warm U.S. reception on both the Xbox 360 and the PS3 – exclusive GamerMetrics stats included.

Blogged Out: ‘Difficulty Setting’
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, July 20, 2007
In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at the world of developer blogging with some thoughts about difficult games, physics, and why developers have come out in such strong support of the Wii.

Saling The World: Dragon Quest Swords Tops Japanese Sales in Debut Week
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, July 20, 2007
This week’s ‘Saling The World’ charts from Amazon.com feature platform-spanning sales domination by Wii exclusive Dragon Quest Swords in Japan, and surges in popularity for Gears of War and World of Warcraft in the United States.

Critical Reception: Microsoft’s/Artoon’s Vampire Rain
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, July 20, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Vampire Rain, a Japanese-developed Xbox 360 stealth action title that critics warn is “likely to push even the most pathologically forgiving gamer to psychotic rage.”

Release This: Wii Dragon Quest To Make Strong Japanese Debut
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, July 20, 2007
Today’s “Release This!” column sees Project Sylpheed leading our exclusive GamerMetrics anticipation stats in the U.S., as the UK prepares for Mario Party 8 and Elite Beat Agents, and Japan receives Dragon Quest Swords and Pop’n Music 14 Fever.

Blogged Out: ‘A Herd Of Blog’
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, July 20, 2007
Are EA’s sponsored achievements crossing a freshly drawn line? Are video games less games than Go and chess? In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at developer blogging on adverts that are not adverts, and games that are not games.

Saling The World: Ninja Gaiden Sigma Revitalizes PS3 in U.S., UK
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, July 20, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Saling The World” charts this week features renewed PlayStation 3 interest in the U.S. and Europe thanks to Ninja Gaiden Sigma, while Dokidoki Majo Shinpan! sweeps Japanese sales in its debut week.

Sony refuses to comment on Leipzig rumours
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 20, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has refused to confirm or deny rumours concerning announcements the company plans to make at next month’s Leipzig Games Convention.

Project Gotham 4 won’t be released “until it’s done”
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 20, 2007
Bizarre Creations’ Brian Woodhouse has admitted the studio has already run up huge costs creating Project Gotham Racing 4 – but said development will continue until the game is ready for release.

Slim PSP will launch in Europe early September, confirms Sony
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 20, 2007
Sony has confirmed that the new slimline PSP will launch in Europe before it arrives in Japan and will be priced at €169, as announced by David Reeves at E3.

Speaker line-up unveiled for Leipzig GCDC
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 20, 2007
The organisers of the Leipzig GC Developers’ Conference have unveiled the list of speakers set to take the stage at this year’s event, which will take place from August 20 – 22.

Xbox division posts $1.9b loss
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 20, 2007
Following the decision to set aside USD 1 billion for Xbox 360 repairs, the year-end loss for Microsoft’s entertainment and devices division has reached 1.89 billion – up 47 per cent from last year.

inFamous E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Friday, July 20, 2007

inFamous Screenshot
Sony Media :: Friday, July 20, 2007

Jackass™: The Game Screenshots (10)
Sony Media :: Friday, July 20, 2007

Jackass™: The Game Screenshots (5)
Sony Media :: Friday, July 20, 2007

Worms: Open Warfare 2 Screenshots (17)
Sony Media :: Friday, July 20, 2007

Ratchet & Clank® Future: Tools of Destruction™ E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Friday, July 20, 2007

Rugby 08 Screenshots (10)
Sony Media :: Friday, July 20, 2007

The Darkness Demo Available
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 20, 2007
Embrace The Darkness! 2K Games has released a new demo of The Darkness video game on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

HalfLife 2 The Orange Box Trailer Montage
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 20, 2007
Here’s another impressive video of Valve’s upcoming bundle with some footage we’ve already seen but some that appears new!

Microsoft 4Q Profit Rises Despite Xbox 360 Problem
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 20, 2007
Microsoft announced today revenue of $13.37 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, a 13% increase over the same period of the prior year.

Too Human Dev Sues Epic Games
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 20, 2007
Silicon Knights, the developer of the Unreal Engine 3powered third person action game Too Human, has filed a lawsuit against Epic Games.

Rugby 08
Sony Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
EA Sports celebrates the 2007 Rugby World Cup with Rugby 08 and features authentic defensive formations, new kicking mechanic, and new truck and zoom camera angles.

NCAA Football 08
Sony Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
In NCAA Football 08, players look to be a leader and become a legend on the field. With all-new Leadership Control, players now lead by example and control the action on the field and can increase their sphere of influence by improving their players’ personal ratings on each big play.

Smash Court Tennis 3
Sony Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Smash Court Tennis 3 invites you to take on 16 of the world’s best tennis players in single player and multiplayer games, choosing from seven exciting modes, ranging from detailed Pro Tours to unique mini-games like Bomb Tennis and Pac-Man Tennis. Design your own rising star with more than twice as many customizable parts and attributes as previous games in the series. Rally against your friends through game sharing, going head-to-head with a single UMD™ in versus and mini-game modes.

Hot Shots Tennis
Sony Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
It’s Tennis, Hot Shots Style!! Finally, a Tennis game for everyone! Filled with classic Hot Shots personality and true tennis gameplay, Hot Shots Tennis delivers an experience both amateurs and pros can enjoy! Play a quirky cast of tennis pros then challenge friends and family in singles or even 4 player doubles matches. The sport of Tennis will never be the same. Explosive Tennis Action! Designed for easy pick up and play and longer rallies! 14 Hot Shots Choose!Play with 14 colorful characters with crazy personalities and tennis skills! Master Exotic Courts!Play 11 different courts including a Hawaiian beach, Old West town, Greek ruins and more! Unlockables!Discover different costumes, courts, and more as you progress further in the game!! Various Game Modes Offer Something for Everyone!! Training Mode- Perfect your tennis skills! Learn to position yourself, hit a the perfect serve, volley at the net, and lay down a powerful overhead smash! Challenge Mode- Work your way up 7 Classes of difficulty to become the ultimate Hot Shot! Tennis with Everybody- Play head to head with a friend for an intense singles match or play doubles with up to 4 players (multi-tap required). Tennis for the PEOPLE.

Nucleus™
Sony Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Nucleus™ is a mechanics-based shooter in which the players must take on an ever expanding and dividing organism (‘The Scourge’) viewed entirely through a microscope on a cellular level. Take control of your remote unit and reduce the infestation. Players steer the cell around an organic, microscopic environment, manipulating inert cells and destroying aggressive ones. The aim of each level is to destroy ‘The Scourge’. These organisms have viruses that change cells and aggressively attack. Players can manipulate inert cells by pushing and pulling them into clumps and using the cells to harvest more power, or to shield their bodies. KEY FEATURES Mass of Gameplay – Includes over 40 levels with varied difficulty. 1-2P Co-op Multiplayer – Select a level from three phases: Training, Intermediate and Advanced moving through the digestive, circulatory and nervous systems. Unique Mechanics & Art Style – New, compelling mechanics of cell manipulation. The game mimics the actual characteristics of a real microscope. Online Ranking – Take your spot on the leader boards and show that you’re the best in the world.

Hot Wheels Ultimate Racing
Sony Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

PaRappa the Rapper™
Sony Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
The Original Music Game Comes Back for a PSP Encore! Parappa returns to win over another generation of fans with all new PSP exclusive features! Players can once again join Parappa in his quest to win the heart of Sunny Funny and learn from their favorite Rap Masters like- Chop Chop Master Onion, Instructor Mooselini, and Cheap Cheap The Cooking Chicken. Complete with all the music and addictive gameplay that made it an instant classic, Parappa the Rapper is sure to please fans both old and new! It’s Parappa built for the PSP! The Classic Returns Play all the songs and funky characters from the original game! Get remixes via InfrastructureDownload and play 8 additional song remixes to extend the fun. GameShare Demo Share a Parappa demo with all your PSP friends. Ad-Hoc Multiplayer Battle with up to 4 PSP’s to see who the true Rap Master is!

Steel Horizon
Sony Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Hitman Trilogy
Sony Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
The Hitman Trilogy includes Hitman: Blood Money, Hitman 2: Silent Assassins and Hitman: Contracts.

All-Pro Football 2K8
Sony Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Draft your dream team from football’s legendary players–over 240 of them. Choose your arena and pump up the fan base to create stadium energy you can feel. Next Gen Graphics feature thousands of new player animations – games come alive with sweat and steam, rabid fans in the stands and dynamic weather challenges.

Riviera: The Promised Land
Sony Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
1000 years have passed since Ragnarok, the war between Asgard, realm of the gods, and Utgard, home of the demons. Recently, the floating island of Riviera has been showing signs of the demons return. With the gods no longer present, another Ragnarok would mean certain doom for Asgard. The decision had been made to evoke the Retribution and destroy Riviera; the Grim Angels Ein and Ledah were appointed as the executors of this task. Now, two angels descend upon the Promised Land.

Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology
Sony Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
The beloved Tales series is coming to the PlayStation® Portable system. With its fast-paced, real-time battles, beautiful 3D graphics and extensive character customization, it is the ultimate handheld RPG. Engulf yourself in a world full of quests and heroic adventures anytime, anywhere! The beautiful and prosperous ancient land of Terresia is being destroyed by the Devourer, a demonic creature from another planet. The World Tree, which created and protected this magical land, is wasting away from the Devourer’s continuous attacks. The World Tree uses what’s left of its strength to call on the world’s last hope in a dark battle of survival – you.

NCAA Football 08
Sony Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
In NCAA Football 08, players look to be a leader and become a legend on the field. With all-new Leadership Control, players now lead by example and control the action on the field and can increase their sphere of influence by improving their players’ personal ratings on each big play.

Ninja Gaiden® Sigma Collector’s Edition
Sony Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Ninja Gaiden® Sigma
Sony Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

All-Pro Football 2K8 E3 2007 Trailer – Legends
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

SingStar™ Screenshots (8)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

PaRappa the Rapper™ E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune™ E3 2007 Press Event: Uncharted: Drakes Fortune™
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune™ E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Jeanne d’Arc E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Go! Sports™ Ski E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

High Velocity Bowling™ E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Madden NFL 08 Screenshots (6)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Konami Kids Playground: Alphabet Circus Screenshots (10)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Konami Kids Playground: Dinosaur Shapes & Colors Screenshots (10)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Konami Kids Playground: Frogger Hop, Skip & Jumpin’ Fun Screenshots (9)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

E3 2007 Press Event: PS3 Games
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Folklore™ E3 2007 Press Event: Folklore™
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Heavenly Sword™ E3 2007 Press Event: Heavenly Sword™
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Heavenly Sword™ E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

SingStar™ E3 2007 Press Event: SingStar™
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Killzone™ 2 E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

BlackSite: Area 51 E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

BlackSite: Area 51 Screenshots (6)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Everyday Shooter E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Everyday Shooter Screenshots (10)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Go! Sports™ Ski Screenshots (8)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

God of War®: Chains of Olympus Bringing An Epic to PSP®
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

High Velocity Bowling™ Screenshots (5)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Hot Shots Tennis E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Killzone™ 2 Screenshots (4)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Lair E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

LittleBigPlanet™ E3 2007 Press Event: LittleBigPlanet™
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

LittleBigPlanet™ E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

LittleBigPlanet™ Screenshots (8)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

NBA ’08 E3 2007 – Canival Mode
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

NBA ’08 E3 2007 – Conquest Mode
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

NBA ’08 E3 2007 – Gameplay
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

NBA ’08 E3 2007 Press Event: NBA ’08
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

NBA ’08 E3 2007 Trailer 1
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

NBA ’08 E3 2007 Trailer 2
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

NBA ’08 Screenshots (8)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

NBA ’08 The Life Volume 3 E3 2007 Trailer 1
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

NBA ’08 The Life Volume 3 E3 2007 Trailer 2
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

NBA ’08 The Life Volume 3 Screenshots (7)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

PAIN E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

PAIN Screenshots (7)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Pursuit Force™: Extreme Justice Screenshots (14)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Ratchet & Clank® Future: Tools of Destruction™ E3 2007 Press Event: Ratchet & Clank® Future: Tools of Destruction™
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

SingStar™ 80’s (Game Only) Screenshots (5)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

SingStar™ 80’s Screenshots (5)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

SingStar™ Amped (Game Only) Screenshots (5)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

SingStar™ Amped Screenshots (5)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune™ Screenshots (7)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Unreal Tournament 3 E3 2007 Trailer
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Hot Wheels Ultimate Racing Screenshots (7)
Sony Media :: Thursday, July 19, 2007

Silicon Knights sues Epic
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Developer Silicon Knights has filed a breach of contract lawsuit in North Carolina against Epic Games.

Microsoft announces $51.12 billion annual revenue
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Microsoft has announced revenue of USD 51.12 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, a 15 per cent increase over the prior year.

Second class action lawsuit filed against Microsoft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
A second class action lawsuit has been filed in a California court against Microsoft, alleging that the Xbox 360 console damages game disks.

FF XI developer Tanaka to give Austin GDC keynote
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
The CMP Game Group has announced that Hiromichi Tanaka, executive officer at Square Enix, will be delivering the international keynote at the Austin GDC.

GamesRadar and Cheat Planet readership tops 3.2m
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
The first ever ABCE certificate has been released for Future Publishing websites GamesRadar and Cheat Planet.

UK set to get own event instead of X07, says Microsoft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Following the news that this year’s X0 event has been cancelled, a Microsoft spokesperson has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the UK will get its own Xbox 360 event.

Hirai to keynote Tokyo Game Show
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment president Kaz Hirai is set to open this year’s Tokyo Game Show by delivering a keynote address about the future of PlayStation.

Infogrames extends Dungeons and Dragons license
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Infogrames has signed a new agreement with Hasbro concerning the licensing of Dungeons and Dragons as well as numerous board game franchises.

Nickelodeon to invest $100 million in casual gaming
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Nickelodeon announced that it will spend USD 100 million over the next two years creating casual games, sites, and platforms.

Microsoft cancels X07 event
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Microsoft’s annual European event, called X07 this year, has been cancelled according to Aaron Greenberg, group product manager for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live.

DJ ZTrip to Headline 2K Sports’ All Pro Tour
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
2K Sports announced today the All Pro tour, featuring headliner DJ ZTrip, one of the worlds most celebrated DJs and producers.

Chris Paul Named Cover Athlete for NBA 2K8
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
2K Sports announced today that Chris Paul has been named the cover athlete and official spokesman for NBA 2K8.

Juiced 2 Hot Import Nights Demo Available Now
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Get into the drift in this smoking hot demo of Juiced 2 Hot Import Nights. Drift, race, bet and mod your ride, in this multievent taster of the coolest racer this year.

Flatout Ultimate Carnage Demo Launches in Europe
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
A brand new three level playable demo for FlatOut Ultimate Carnage is available now in European Xbox Live regions.

Xbox Live Arcade Eidos Announces GEON emotions
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Eidos New Media, part of Eidos Interactive, has teamed up with Strawdog Studios to develop its first title exclusively for Xbox Live Arcade.

Star Wars The Force Unleashed E3 2007 Trailer
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
We bring you the E3 2007 trailer of Star Wars The Force Unleashed revealed in beautiful 60 framespersecond high definition.

NHL 08 Reebok Edge Trailer
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Watch this video overview of just how much detail was put into the jerseys of NHL 08 provided by Reebok.

Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground The Big Picture Trailer
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Activision has released a new trailer of Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground that shows the game’s features.

Clive Barker’s Jericho Web Site Goes Live
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
The official web site for Clive Barkers Jericho is now live. Are you ready to enter a world of terror and evil older than humanity itself?

Halo Contact Harvest Cover Image Revealed
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Tor Books revealed today the cover image for Halo Contact Harvest, the next novel in its New York Times bestselling series based on Microsoft and Bungie Studios’ Halo video games.

NCAA Football 08 Available Now
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Electronic Arts lights up the scoreboard and returns to the field with the launch of NCAA Football 08.

How Much Does Peter Moore Cost EA?
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
A SEC Form 8K filing from EA has revealed all the details regarding Peter Moore’s hiring.

Surviving Your Fifth Year at Hogwarts
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Use these tips to foil the evil plans of Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix for Xbox 360.

A Guide to Interstellar Dogfighting
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Tips and tricks for surviving the frantic action and dogfighting exploits of Project Sylpheed.

Project Sylpheed Blasts Onto Xbox 360
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
From its unique gameplay to the stunning storyline, we examine Square Enix’s spaceflight-based shooter, Project Sylpheed.

The Darkness Shines Bright
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, July 19, 2007
We immerse ourselves in the brooding, original first-person adventure game The Darkness. Discover what gritty, paranormal adventures await you within.

Critical Reception: Sony’s Parappa the Rapper
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to the PSP remake of NanaOn-Sha’s PlayStation rhythm genre pioneer Parappa the Rapper, which critics are describing as “a classic,” despite being somewhat “short on value.”

ESRB steps up enforcement
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
The ESRB is continuing to step up its enforcement of Advertising Review Council guidelines, threatening developer 3D Realms with penalties if it fails to make changes to its website.

SOE redesigns online portal
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Sony Online Entertainment announced a redesign of the company’s web site which will host free trials of the majority of SOE’s MMOs, casual games, and mobile games.

Move to EA “unrelated” to 360 warranty issue, says Moore
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Peter Moore has said there is no connection between his departure from Microsoft and the recent announcement that the company is to spend USD 1 billion on Xbox 360 repairs.

PlayStation-playing President will give us acceptance, says id
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Sensationalism and misunderstanding are to blame for the current controversy over games like Manhunt but there are reasons to be optimistic about the future, id Software has told GamesIndustry.biz.

THQ offering games via Steam
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
THQ has signed an agreement with Valve to offer its games for sale via the Steam digital distribution service.

Retailers price Xbox 360 Elite at £330
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
European retailers HMV, Play and GAME have begun taking pre-orders for Xbox 360 Elite, pricing the console at GBP 329.99 – despite the fact Microsoft has yet to make an official announcement.

PS3 sales top 1m in Japan – Enterbrain
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
A new survey from Famitsu publisher Enterbrain claims that 1.01 million PlayStation 3s have been sold in Japan since the console launched there on November 11.

SEGA to establish new Australian office
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Almost a decade after selling its stake in local distributor SEGA Ozisoft, SEGA is to establish a new subsidiary office in Australia.

Sony wishes Moore luck in new role
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment America boss Jack Tretton has said he’s confident the company will continue to have a good relationship with EA Sports now Peter Moore is to head up the division.

EA pays $1.5 million for Moore
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Electronic Arts is to pay Peter Moore a one-time bonus of USD 1.5 million as compensation for leaving Microsoft – plus an annual salary of USD 550,000.

PS3 Hits 1 Million in Japan
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Sony’s newest is selling at one-quarter the speed of the Wii.

Ad Hints at Twisted Metal on the PS3?
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Clown Combat (PS3)Project’s director says no.

New Resident Evil 5 Details
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Resident Evil 5 (PS3)Producer Jun Takeuchi shares some info in the latest Famitsu.

Australian Game Charts
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
July 15 edition.

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Shots
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3)Vroom, baby!

Everyday Shooter Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Everyday Shooter (PS3)Every day is a new shooter with this indie PS3 downloadable game!

PlayStation Premier: Soulcalibur IV Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Soulcalibur IV (PS3)More shots of Namco Bandai’s stunning fighter.

Blast Factor: Advanced Research Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Blast Factor: Advanced Research (PS3)The future of the Factor.

echochrome Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Echochrome (PS3)Can you see in two dimensions?

Go! Sports Ski Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Go! Sports Ski (PS3)More of Yuke’s skiing game for PS3.

High Velocity Bowling Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
High Velocity Bowling (PS3)Take the fanboys bowling, take them bowling.

PAIN Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Pain (PS3)Ouch!! More of Sony’s deep-hurting videogame.

PixelJunk Racers Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
PixelJunk Racers (PS3)Simple fun with a futuristic penny racer.

Toy Home Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Toy Home (PS3)SCEA’s racing game gives flashbacks to Toy Commander.

PlayStation Premier: Bladestorm Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Bladestorm: The Hundred Years’ War (PS3)Koei continues with its PS3 strategy title.

PlayStation Premier: Samurai Warrior Pachinko Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Pachislot Sengoku Musou, from Yamasa.

PlayStation Premier: Imabikisou Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Imabikisou (PS3)Chunsoft’s all new digital novel will scare you.

PlayStation Premier: Megazone 23 Blue Garland Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Megazone 23: Blue Garland (PS3)A new adventure game from Compile Hearts, based off the anime classic.

PlayStation Premier: Record of Agarest War Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Record of Agarest War (PS3)First look at the Red, Compile Hearts and Idea Factory strategy title.

No Online CoOp for Halo 3?
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
It seems Bungie is having trouble implementing online coop in Halo 3 and the game may end up shipping with just offline cooperative gameplay. Don’t shoot the messenger…

Peter Moore Talks About His Departure
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Find out what the former corporate vice president of the Interactive Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft has to say about his departure.

Rock Band New Trailer and Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Harmonix has released a new trailer of Rock Band as well as new screenshots of the Xbox 360 version.

Resident Evil 5 Delayed?
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
The latest issue of Famitsu has revealed that Resident Evil 5 won’t ship until….

Universe at War Earth Assault Teaser Trailer in HD
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
SEGA released today the first trailer of Universe at War Earth Assault.

Too Human Opening Scene
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
At E3 2007, Microsoft Game Studios and Silicon Knights released the opening scene of Too Human.

Gears of War Soundtrack Dated
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
The Gears of War soundtrack, which features over an hour of orchestral music from the game, will be available on CD and as a digital download.

Three New Classic Games Added To Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

THQ Launches with Steam
Valve Software :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Valve and THQ Inc. today announced plans to deliver an all-star line up of PC titles to Steam, a leading platform for the delivery and management of PC games and digital content with over 13 million accounts around the world.

Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia (PC) review
YouGamers :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
“Almost universally, playing Monster Madness is maddening indeed. The gameplay is bipolar and is made all the more frustrating by a horrible checkpoint save system; for example, if you have to step away from the game without reaching the end of a level, you’re forced to start from the beginning, regardless of how many checkpoints you reached. Stupid.”

Geeks Wii Remote Charging Dock Review 
RB Mods :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
If you own a Wii, you’ve probably noticed that powering the Wii Remote using two AA batteries doesn’t last very long. I’ve gone through countless number of batteries, which seem to drain even when the remote isn’t in use. Thankfully, companies have developed rechargeable solutions make especially for the Wii. Geeks.com, popular online computer gadget reseller, offers one such a product, the Wii Remote Charging Dock. We are here to find out if this product is a good way to get around buying a ton of batteries for the Wii.

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Review 
NV News :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
“What could be better than a sci-fi game that involves a bunch of bloodthirsty aliens, arctic environments and big-ass guns? Capcom gives us a console port of Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, which delivers all this and more.”

10 Reasons to Buy a Nintendo DS Lite 
XYZ Computing :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
In the future we can expect a lot from the DS. This is true not only because developers have figured out how to use the stylus and how to better integrate the two screens into the gaming experience, but for other reasons as well. One of the most important is that the success of the DS has meant that a number of highly awaited titles are making their way onto the DS. These are not just portable offshoots but first rate games that would previously have been seen on one of the big three consoles. Also the DS’ unique form factor and touchscreen have allowed for a number of games that really lend themselves to the system, like Brain Age and WarioWare.

Iced Tea, Three Kingdoms Dominate ChinaJoy 2007
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
In Gamasutra’s latest China Angle column, Pacific Epoch’s Shang Koo reports from an ever more populated China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference, with Coca Cola’s former presence now conspicuously absent, and a trio of games fighting for the Romance of Three Kingdoms MMO crown.

Blogged Out: ‘Difficulty Setting’
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at the world of developer blogging with some thoughts about difficult games, physics, and why developers have come out in such strong support of the Wii.

Peter Moore resigns from Microsoft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Microsoft has announced the resignation of Peter Moore, corporate vice president of the company’s interactive entertainment business.

Internet start-up seeks 1.7 billion listing
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Game Domain International, an internet start-up based in Germany, is set to list in London with a 1.7 billion Euro valuation.

Ubisoft sells stake in Gameloft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Ubisoft has announced that it sold its 19 per cent share in Gameloft to Credit Agricole’s corporate and investment bank, Calyon.

Oberon acquires PixelPlay
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Oberon Media announced its intention to acquire PixelPlay, a creator and distributor of interactive television games.

New PSP gets television tuner
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
SCE demonstrated a PSP television tuner at the PlayStation Premiere 2007 press conference in Japan.

Leipzig GC: Konami unveils line-up
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Konami has announced that visitors to this year’s Leipzig Games Convention will be the first to get hands-on play with Pro Evolution Soccer 2008.

Codemasters defends latest ArchLord promotion
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Codemasters Online Gaming has responded to claims that MMO ArchLord is struggling to maintain users out by saying its population has grown since launch and “still increases week on week”.

CVG Network websites register 1.56m unique users
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Future has released the first ABC Electronic audited figures for sites operating as part of the Computer and Video Games Network – which includes sites tied to the publisher’s print magazines.

New PSP to go on sale in Japan September 20
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has announced that the updated PlayStation Portable will go on sale in the region on September 20.

EA’s Schnur to speak at GC Asia
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Electronic Arts’ Steve Schnur will be one of the speakers at this year’s GC Asia Conference, with the music exec set to discuss licensing and sound design.

UK charts: Harry Potter spends third week at No.1
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has spent its third week at number one, while Nintendo’s Mario Party 8 debuts at number five despite a product recall

EB Games Australia recalls Xbox 360 premium consoles
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
EB Games Australia has issued a recall of their Xbox 360 premium consoles, with store managers ordered to return their entire inventories.

NBA Live Blog: Go-To, Part II
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
NBA Live 08 (PS3)Simple controls help the appeal of the “Quickstrike” ball handling system.

Take-Two Hikes All-Pro Football 2K8
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
All-Pro Football 2K8 (PS3)The sports sim with the legendary bench hit stores this week.

E3 Considering Changes
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
A survey submitted to attendees hints at next year’s show.

Gran Turismo 5 Trailer
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Gran Turismo 5 (PS3)Take these hot cars out for a spin.

Peter Moore To Head Up EA Sports
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Microsoft’s Corporate VP now President of successful sports brand.

PlayStation Premiere Coverage
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
All of the coverage from Sony’s Japanese press show in one place.

BioShock Snags Garry Schyman
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Composer delivers epic in-game score for new Irrational/2K shooter.

PlayStation Premier: Gran Turismo 5 Screens
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Gran Turismo 5 (PS3)Perfection in action.

PlayStation Premiere: Tekken 6 Going Online
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Tekken 6 (PS3)Home version to follow arcade version by less than a year.

PlayStation Premiere: Tiny Final Fantasy XIII Update
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
One screenshot apiece, and an unlucky completion percentage.

PlayStation Premiere: White Knight Story Playable at TGS
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
White Knight Story (PS3)Producer Akihiro Hino demos game before Japanese press.

UK Charts: Potter’s Spell at Top Unbroken
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Boy wizard uses Expeliarmus to scare away the competition.

PlayStation Premiere: Metal Gear Solid Online Set for PS3
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
The online battle will continue on the PS3

PlayStation Premiere: Yakuza Producer Brings Two to PS3
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
New games announced from Sega.

PlayStation Premiere: Dynasty Warriors 6 Announced
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Dynasty Warriors 6 (PS3)Coming to PS3

PlayStation Premiere: Railfan Heads to Taiwan
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Railfan Taiwan Koutetsu (PS3)A simulation of Taiwan’s version of the Shinkansen.

PlayStation Premiere: Yukes Brings Skiing to PSN
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Go! Sports Ski (PS3)Downloadable title to feature motion sensor controls and online play.

PlayStation Premier: Elefunk Screens
IGN :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Elefunk (PS3)Sony’s online puzzle game, coming to the PlayStation Network.

Former President of EA to Replace Peter Moore
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Find out what’s behind Moore’s departure and the first official word from Microsoft on his replacement, a former president of Electronic Arts.

Peter Moore Leaves Microsoft, Joins EA
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Peter Moore is leaving Microsoft to become the President of the EA SPORTS label.

Veteran Comic Book Insider Joins Cryptic Studios
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
John Layman will be lending his expertise to Marvel Universe Online, the highlyanticipated MMO currently in development for PC and the Xbox 360.

Gears of War and UT3 Coming to the Mac
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Epic Games vice president has revealed that both Gears of War and Unreal Tournament 3 are in development for Apple’s Mac OS X.

AllPro Football 2K8 Available Now
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
2K Sports announced today that AllPro Football 2K8 is now available in stores across North America.

True to John Woo Short Film Contest Update
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Midway announced today the beginning of the Audience Award voting phase for the True to John Woo Short Film Contest.

Garry Schyman Scores BioShock
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Garry Schyman has created the original score for the highly anticipated and innovative first person shooter BioShock.

Capcom Free Lost Planet Maps, Patch Coming
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
With the release of a new map pack and patch for the PC version of the game, Capcom is giving Xbox 360 owners something also.

Looney Tunes Acme Arsenal Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
More cartoonturnedgame goodness, as Warner Bros. Interactive prepares for the release of its latest action/adventure starring the Looney Tunes crew.

FlatOut Ultimate Carnage Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
New pix from Empire Interactive’s forthcoming racer/crasher.

EA, Jostens Teams on Madden “Ring of a Champion”
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
The maker of Madden NFL 08 and the company that manufactured championship rings for 27 of the 41 Super Bowl winners are partnering to give players a chance to create a realworld ring to show off their ingame accomplishments.

World Series of Video Games Adds Canada Event
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
August will bring another WSoVG event, this time in Toronto, with competition on the Xbox 360 versions of Fight Night Round 3 and Guitar Hero II, among others.

Surviving The Darkness
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Xbox.com presents tips and tricks for surviving the paranormal perils of The Darkness.

Bomberman Live Comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
The popular Bomberman game series comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade with Bomberman Live, an all-new vesion of the game with classic gameplay elements and eight-player multiplayer capability.

Authentic College Football
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Now you can experience the thrill of big-time college football with a free single-player demo for NCAA Football 08 on Xbox 360.

Transformers: The Game Xbox 360 Review
Tweak Town :: Monday, July 16, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of Transformers: The Game for the Xbox 360. Can some good gameplay be had, or is it another movie game blunder? Check out our review to find out.

World in Conflict Beta Preview
Gamepyre :: Monday, July 16, 2007
Recently, World in Conflict from Sierra has gone into its July Beta event, giving us here at Gamepyre.com a chance to check it out before the distant September release date. Set during the Cold War conflict between the USA and the USSR, World in Conflict is a different type of RTS. Most of us who play RTS games expect to see a few things in just about every game of this type. Sierra won’t be releasing this potential gem until September 2007, and I for one cannot wait. Pre-orders get another map to play for this beta, I haven’t gotten a chance to play that one yet though. I know I for one will be getting as much play as I can out of this in anticipation of the release, and from the looks of server populations, I’m not the only one waiting anxiously for this game to go gold and then hit store shelves. Just a couple of months until the Cold War warms up.

Release This: Football Fever Grips U.S. with NCAA 08, All-Pro 2K8
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, July 16, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Release This!” takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores this week, with NCAA Football 08 and All-Pro Football 2K8 set to meet with a warm U.S. reception on both the Xbox 360 and the PS3 – exclusive GamerMetrics stats included.

Sony denies confirmation of controller rumble
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 16, 2007
Responding to rumors that Sony had “confirmed” a rumble-enabled PS3 controller, SCEA flatly denied making any announcements.

Koch Media UK to distribute Mindscape titles
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 16, 2007
Koch Media has announced a deal with Mindscape to distribute its upcoming Nintendo DS titles in the UK.

PopCap acquires SpinTop Games
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 16, 2007
Developer and publisher PopCap Games announced that it has acquired SpinTop Games.

Murderer’s mother blames videogames for son’s actions
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 16, 2007
The mother of Stuart Harling, the 18 year-old convicted of stabbing nurse Cheryl Moss to death, has claimed that his violent behaviour was triggered by playing videogames such as Manhunt.

Sony to cut price of 80GB PS3 to $499, says Pachter
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 16, 2007
Industry analyst Michael Pachter expects the 80GB PlayStation 3 to drop in price to USD 499 once all stock of the 60GB model has sold out.

Nintendo recalls Mario Party 8 in UK
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 16, 2007
Nintendo has recalled all copies of Mario Party 8 in the UK due to it containing an offensive word.

DS still leads Japanese hardware sales
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 16, 2007
The Nintendo DS is still the best selling console in Japan, with Media Create figures showing that the handheld sold over 139,200 units for the week ended July 8.

Hirai confirms phase out of 60GB PS3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 16, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment president Kaz Hirai has confirmed David Reeves’ comments that the 60GB PlayStation 3 will be phased out by the end of July.

Wii could outsell PS2, says Iwata
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 16, 2007
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has said he believes the Wii could outsell PlayStation 2 over the course of its lifetime to become the most popular console ever.

Turning Point: Fall of Liberty Preview
IGN :: Monday, July 16, 2007
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (PS3)Codemasters rips up the history books and reveals more on its alternate-timeline WWII shooter.

Blog: Your SingStar Questions Answered!
IGN :: Monday, July 16, 2007
SingStar (PS3)Lead designer Kevin Mason takes to the stage and answers your burning SingStar queries.

E3 2007 Day 3: Hanging at Barker Hanger
Nintendo DS :: Monday, July 16, 2007
Chris Hoffman reports from Santa Monica.

Paper Mario Now Available on Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Monday, July 16, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced

Sonic and the Secret Rings for Wii
Bona Fide Reviews :: Saturday, July 14, 2007
The most common complaint that critics cited against previous 3D Sonic games, most famously Sonic Adventure, was that the camera often didn’t point in the direction that they were going. The game was lambasted for this, and now it’s not uncommon to see new games with wonky camera systems to be mockingly compared to Sonic’s Dreamcast debut. But was the problem the game, or the critics themselves?

E3 2007: Silent Hill 5 Trailer Impressions
IGN :: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Silent Hill 5 (PS3)The briefest of glimpses at the next game in the series.

E3 2007: The Club Hands-on
IGN :: Saturday, July 14, 2007
The Club (PS3)Shoot to kill!

Game Scoop! E3 2007 Edition
IGN :: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Our thoughts on the big three conferences, straight from the IGN War Room.

E3 2007: Hail to the Chimp Hands-on
IGN :: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Hail To The Chimp (PS3)This is how politics really works.

E3 2007: Frontlines: Fuel of War
IGN :: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Frontlines: Fuel of War (PS3)Another look at Kaos Studios’ futuristic combat game.

E3 2007: Confirmed — PS3 Price Drop Temporary
IGN :: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Once the 60GB model is sold out we will be returned to our regularly scheduled price tag.

E3 2007: Gran Turismo 5 First Look
IGN :: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Gran Turismo 5 (PS3)Polyphony’s next is officially introduced.

Project Sylpheed Briefing Weapons
Team Xbox :: Saturday, July 14, 2007
With the launch of Project Sylpheed earlier this week, we must further educate our fleet of pilots with the numerous weapons at their disposal.

E3 2007 Reveals Big Holiday Season for Gamers
Xbox 360 Games :: Saturday, July 14, 2007
The E3 2007 summit showcased perhaps the greatest holiday in games history with a huge influx of great games, accessible and fun party games for the entire family, and a suite of exciting accessories that continues to drive Xbox 360 sales and the future of the videogame market

Sprite Theme
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Check out the new Sprite SubLYMONal dashboard theme.

Sprite Gamer Pics
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Preview the new Sprite SubLYMONal gamer pics available on Marketplace.

Sprite trailer
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Check out this new video for Sprite: SubLYMONal available now on Marketplace.

Shark Week Theme
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Check out the new Shark Week dashboard theme.

Shark Week Gamer Pics
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Preview the new Shark Week gamer pics available on Marketplace.

PS3 Starter Pack For Europe
Sony :: Friday, July 13, 2007
No price cut for Europe, but your £425 now bags a console, two games and two Sixaxes.

GRAW 2 Tweak Guide
TweakGuides :: Friday, July 13, 2007
To coincide with the retail release of Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2, the final version of the GRAW 2 Tweak Guide has been released on TweakGuides.com. The guide contains full setting descriptions, performance optimization advice, advanced tweaking and even gameplay tips.

Saling The World: Dragon Quest Swords Tops Japanese Sales in Debut Week
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, July 13, 2007
This week’s ‘Saling The World’ charts from Amazon.com feature platform-spanning sales domination by Wii exclusive Dragon Quest Swords in Japan, and surges in popularity for Gears of War and World of Warcraft in the United States.

Critical Reception: Microsoft’s/Artoon’s Vampire Rain
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, July 13, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Vampire Rain, a Japanese-developed Xbox 360 stealth action title that critics warn is “likely to push even the most pathologically forgiving gamer to psychotic rage.”

Paddy Power cancels all PS3 bets
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Bookmaker Paddy Power is to cancel all bets on Sony’s Euro PS3 price cut – refunding the original stake and handing out a free bet to the same value.

Disney swoops for Spector’s Junction Point Studios
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Disney Interactive has acquired Warren Spector’s Junction Point Studios.

Club Nintendo: sign up again by July 15 or lose Star points
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Club Nintendo fans in Europe have been told this week that they risk losing their entire stock of Nintendo ‘Stars’ if they don’t agree to new privacy terms.

E3: No more 60GB PlayStation 3 in US after July, says Reeves
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
SCEE president David Reeves has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the 60GB PlayStation 3 will no longer be available in the US after stock sells out – which he predicts will occur by the end of the month.

E3: PS3 will be ‘the winner’ by March ’08 – Reeves
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe president David Reeves has told GamesIndustry.bizthat PlayStation 3 will be the clear leader in the next-gen console market within the next nine months.

No PS3 price cut, no 80GB model for Europe
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Sony will not be cutting the price of the PlayStation 3 in Europe or releasing a 80GB model – instead it will be offering a Starter Pack containing the console, two games and an extra controller for GBP 425.

E3: Stalker developer undecided on publisher
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
GSC Game World appears to be looking beyond previous publisher THQ for a partnership on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky

Tretton blames third parties for PS3 software deficiencies
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Speaking to GamesIndustry.bizat an E3 roundtable, SCEA president Jack Tretton addressed the issue of games looking better on the 360 than they do on the PS3.

E3 2007: Fallout 3 Screens
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Fallout 3 (PS3)New shots from E3.

E3 2007: High Velocity Bowling Trailer
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
High Velocity Bowling (PS3)The thrill of bowling, without the rental shoes.

E3 2007: Blacksite: Area 51
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
BlackSite: Area 51 (PS3)They’re coming up out of the damned ground!

E3 2007: Heavenly Sword Update
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Heavenly Sword (PS3)Not the game we thought it was.

E3 2007: Darksiders – A Second Look
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Darksiders (PS3)More details on THQ’s promising monster masher.

E3 2007: Fracture Multiplayer Event
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Fracture (PS3)I feel the earth move under my feet. Really.

E3 2007: Rocketmen: Axis of Evil
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil (PS3)Stand by for action! Capcom wages war against the Legion of Terra, and you are there…

No PS3 Price Cut for PAL Territories
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
We get a Starter Pack instead…

E3 2007: Turning Point: Fall of Liberty
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (PS3)Who needs reality? We have an intriguing alternative.

E3 2007: Brothers In Arms: Hell’s Highway Demo
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway (PS3)How Stella got her groove back.

E3 2007: The Bourne Conspiracy Behind the Scenes Video
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
The Bourne Conspiracy (PS3)A look at the making of the game.

E3 2007: MX vs. ATV Untamed
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
MX Vs. ATV Untamed (PS3)It’s time to get dirty.

E3 2007 Day 2: Heavy Hitters — Mario and More
Nintendo DS :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Chris Hoffman reports from Santa Monica.

Bomberman Live and Yie Ar Kung Fu On XBLA Next Week
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
The award winning franchise, Bomberman, is going Live! along with Yie Ar Kung Fu this coming Wednesday, July 18 at 900 a.m.

BioShock Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
The latest images of Irrational Games’ interesting action shooter from E3 2007.

The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian Announced
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian game takes players beyond the events of the upcoming Summer 2008 blockbuster film. First screens and trailer inside!

Fatal Inertia Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
In Fatal Inertia each craft will be armed with a unique array of unconventional weapons that manipulate velocity, force and even time.

Microsoft Plans to Cut Xbox 360 Price
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Shane Kim, vice president of Microsoft Game Studios, has revealed that the company is working to lower the price of the Xbox 360.

Stranglehold E3 2007 Trailer in HD
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Midway released at E3 a new trailer for its John Woopowered 3rd person action game, Stranglehold.

Beautiful Katamari E3 2007 Trailer in HD
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Namco released a new trailer of Beautiful Katamari at E3 2007.

Brothers in Arms Hell’s Highway Clip
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
We bring you new footage of Brothers in Arms Hell’s Highway, the third entry in the Brothers in Arms series of video games.

Dynasty Warriors Gundam Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
New images of Namco Bandai’s robotic action adventure. HD E3 trailer now included!

Dragons Lair to Release on HD DVD
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
After first appearing on Bluray earlier this year, HD DVD owners can now also enjoy the classic arcade game Dragons Lair in full high definition.

Disney Acquires Warren Spector’s Junction Point Studios
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Disney Interactive Studios announced today that it has acquired Austin, Texasbased Junction Point Studios, a video game development studio led by Warren Spector.

Eternal Sonata Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Developed by TriCrescendo and featuring the music of Chopin, Eternal Sonata delivers amazingly detailed 3D graphics, a captivating storyline and an innovative action battle system.

Beautiful Katamari Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
This game is a wild one, and these screens show just how far a developer can push creativity.

Ace Combat 6 Fires of Liberation Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Check out the latest highflying images of Namco’s aerial combat title. HD E3 trailer now included!

Culdcept Saga Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
In Culdcept SAGA, individuals known as Cepters move around a game board by the roll of the dice, using magical cards to call upon creatures and cast spells to occupy each area they encounter.

Stranglehold Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Midway has released more screenshots of Stranglehold, an action game that lets you take on the role of Inspector Tequila created by John Woo for his influential action film, “Hard Boiled” starring Chow YunFat.

GRAW 2 Tweak Guide
Tweak Guides :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
To coincide with the retail release of Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2, the final version of the GRAW 2 Tweak Guide has been released on TweakGuides.com. The guide contains full setting descriptions, performance optimization advice, advanced tweaking and even gameplay tips.

E3: Games not price are holding back PS3, says Capcom exec
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Capcom Europe boss Mark Beaumont has warned that PlayStation 3 is lagging behind in the sales stakes – suggesting that it’s software and not price which is the major factor.

E3: GTA IV to “set new standard in interactive entertainment” – Zelnick
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Take-Two demonstrated several of its upcoming titles at an E3 press conference, including the first live public demo of GTA IV.

id Software uncertain about Nintendo’s new control aspirations
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Todd Hollenshead has questioned whether breaking down the barrier between gamers of differing skill is even possible

SkillGround to provide game content for Sportingbet.com
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
SkillGround is to provide gaming content for Sportingbet.com’s new Skill Gaming Channel.

IGA secures $25m funding
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
In-game ad network IGA Worldwide has secured a further USD 25 million in Series B funding.

Japanese charts: Zelda DS returns to number one
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Nintendo’s DS title The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass has returned to number one in the Japanese charts, according to data from Media Create.

E3: Weekly, album length DLC promised for Rock Band
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Harmonix and MTV will be offering entire albums worth of downloadable content for the forthcoming Rock Band, with new material promised every week following launch.

Capcom expects further PS3 price drop
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Capcom expects Sony to cut the price of the PlayStation 3 again before the end of the year.

Moore questions true value of PlayStation 3 price cut
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Microsoft’s Peter Moore has told GamesIndustry.bizthat he doesn’t consider Sony’s recent PS3 discount a price cut at all – but rather a move to offer added value for the same price.

Wii shortages likely again this Christmas
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Nintendo has admitted that shortages of the Wii console are likely to continue for the rest of the year, with retail facing the possiblity of a second Christmas without enough stock to meet consumer demand.

E3: NCsoft’s PlayStation titles “very likely” to appear on PC
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
NCsoft Europe CEO Geoff Heath has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the games the company plans to release for PlayStation platforms are also likely to be released for PC.

E3: Activision, Midway, Konami show off new titles
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Activision, Midway, and Konami showed off their upcoming titles to E3 attendees in a series of afternoon press conferences.

E3: Microsoft hints at European Elite pricing
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Xbox 360 Elite’s price will be announced soon, and will likely reflect the US Premium/Elite relationship

E3: EA sees casual market as biggest opportunity in gaming
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Kathy Vrabeck, president of EA’s Casual Entertainment brand, told E3 journalists that the company sees the casual market as the biggest opportunity in gaming.

E3: Sony reveals new games, exclusives and partnerships
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Sony has used its E3 conference to reveal an arsenal of new software titles for the PlayStation 3, both first-party and from third-party partners.

E3: Sales of PS3 double following price cut
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
It may only be days since Sony announced a USD 100 price cut for the PlayStation 3, but according to SCEA boss Jack Tretton sales have doubled.

E3: Sony unveils new model PSP
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Sony has unveiled a new model PSP at its E3 conference in Los Angeles, with the redesigned handheld launching worldwide this September.

E3 2007: Quake Wars Screens
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (PS3)Smuggled out of enemy territory.

E3 2007: The Agency Preview
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
The Agency (PS3)Could this spy-themed MMO actually be something different?

E3 2007: Resident Evil 5 Trailer Impressions
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Resident Evil 5 (PS3)Sequel? Stand-alone entry? Speculation runs rampant in our impressions of the trailer.

E3 2007: Resident Evil 5 Teaser
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Resident Evil 5 (PS3)Capcom stuns us with a short trailer.

E3 2007: Call of Duty 4: Modern Combat Preview
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3)We see an extended demo of Infinity Ward’s stunning return to the series.

E3 2007: LittleBigPlanet Creation
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
LittleBigPlanet (PS3)Next year can’t get here soon enough.

E3 2007: Clive Barker’s Jericho Hands-on
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Clive Barker’s Jericho (PS3)We test the theory that a bullet can kill ancient evil.

E3 2007: Colin McRae DiRT Hands-on
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
DiRT (PS3)It’s more of the same for the PlayStation 3 version of Codies’ off-roader, but that’s not such a bad thing.

E3 2007: Super Puzzle Fighter HD Remix
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (PS3)Drop them gems… in super high-def.

E3 2007: Darksiders: Wrath of War Eyes-on
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Darksiders (PS3)THQ unveils a hot comic-inspired gothic action fest.

E3 2007: Blast Factor: Advaced Research HD Gameplay
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Blast Factor: Advanced Research (PS3)Oh, the colors children!

E3 2007: Echochrome HD Gameplay
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Echochrome (PS3)One of the PlayStation Network’s most unique offerings in motion.

E3 2007: Pixel Junk Power GP Gameplay Video
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Pixel Junk (PS3)This Pixel Junk racer looks like R.C. Pro-Am on crack.

E3 2007: Metal Gear Solid 4 Screenshots
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)Raiden, Vamp and more–the HD screens.

E3 2007: Devil May Cry 4 Revisited
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Devil May Cry 4 (PS3)We’re noticing a pattern…

E3 2007: WipEout HD Gameplay Video
IGN :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
WipEout HD (PS3)The zero gravity racing series blasts into high-def.

E3 2007 Day 1: Searching for Diamonds in the Rough
Nintendo DS :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Chris Hoffman reports from Santa Monica.

Unreal Tournament 3 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
We have updated the Unreal Tournament 3 image gallery with some screenshots of the game we didn’t have.

BlackSite Area 51 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Midway has released new screenshots of BlackSite Area 51, a firstperson shooter developed by Midway Studios Austin.

Tron and Discs of Tron Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
In honor of the 25th anniversary of “Tron,” Disney Interactive Studios will release the classic arcade games Tron and Discs of Tron this summer.

Stuntman Ignition Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Stuntman Ignition is the next installment in the critically acclaimed, millionunit plus selling Stuntman franchise.

MotoGP ’07 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
MotoGP07 is the fifth game in the critically acclaimed MotoGP series and the definitive motorcycle racing game for the Xbox 360.

2K Sports Announces Top Spin 3
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
2K Sport announced today that Top Spin 3 is planned for release next spring.

Peter Moore vs. Rock Band The Rematch!
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
The Xbox 360’s main man redeems himself as the opening act for Queens of the Stone Age at last night’s EA event.

Stranglehold Web Site Goes Live
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
The game’s official web site (www.strangleholdgame.com) is now live and features allnew ingame screenshots of Chow YunFat, highimpact trailers, concept art and more!

Konami Announces Silent Hill 5
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
The game follows Alex Shepherd, a war veteran returning home from an overseas tour of duty to investigate the mysterious disappearance of his younger brother, Joshua.

MX vs ATV Untamed Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
THQ has released the first screenshots of MX vs ATV Untamed.

Darksiders Wrath of War High Definition Teaser Trailer
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Darksiders Wrath of War features openworld exploration, a deep combat system and a huge arsenal of modern and mythical weapons.

Juiced 2 Hot Import Nights Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
We have updated the Juiced 2 Hot Import Nights image gallery with new screenshots of the game.

Conan Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
THQ released new screenshots of the Xbox 360 version of Conan, an action adventure video game featuring a story of epic brutality, sheer evil and visceral combat.

Unreal Tournament 3 Xbox 360 Version Delayed
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Sony got revenge today after losing so many exclusives to the Xbox 360. Unreal Tournament 3 will be exclusive to the PlayStation 3 and PC in 2007.

Rock Band’s Initial Batch of Songs Revealed
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Rock Band will be the first videogame to offer digitallydistributed game levels based on fulllength albums.

Hexic 2 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
A brand new Hexic game for Xbox Live Arcade. New screenshots inside.

WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2008 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
THQ has released a bunch of new screenshots of WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2008.

Sensible World Soccer Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Fresh screenshots for the Xbox Live Arcade Title.

Metallica Lets Fans Dig Deeper with Rock Band
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
The Grammyaward winning thrashers are making key tracks from their celebrated catalog available as digitallydistributed game levels. The incomparable metal song Enter Sandman, will ship on the games disc this holiday season.

Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Check out the latest images of Activision’s upcoming street skater.

Viva Piñata: Party Animals
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Check out this new family party game featuring friends from Piñata Island.

Civilization: Revolution
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
The building game from the legendary Sid Meier is coming to Xbox 360.

Xbox 360 Showcases Holiday Lineup
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
On the eve of the 2007 E3 Media & Business Summit (E3), against the backdrop of the Santa Monica night sky, Microsoft tonight demonstrated its leadership in interactive entertainment when it showcased an unparalleled lineup of holiday blockbuster hits and exclusives for Xbox 360.

Sonic the Hedgehog
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
The classic platformer with the blue speed demon is coming to Arcade.

Golden Axe
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Get ready for old school hack-n-slash multiplayer fun with this retro classic.

NARUTO™: Rise of a Ninja
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
NARUTO: Rise of a Ninja allows gamers to experience the world of Naruto, from his beginnings as a dropout to respected ninja status.

Scene It?® Lights, Camera, Action
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action brings friends and family together for a casual movie trivia game that everyone can play and enjoy.

Band of Innovation
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
From the basic mechanics to the extra features that flesh out this charming, turn-based strategy title, Band of Bugs is an absolute wonder.

Ace Combat Demo
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
This new flight combat demo debuted at E3, and now you can experience it too.

Online Capabilities for Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 For Wii
Atari :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Disc Fusion System Available for Budokai Tenkaichi 3 on PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation Xbox 360 Facts
Namco Bandai :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
The Next Generation of Warfare Demands The Next Generation of Aces!

DEFCON review
YouGamers :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
“The wonderful thing about Defcon, is that no two game is the same. Attack first and it could result in you dying first; alternatively if you decide to make the opening gambit, your enemy may not be as fast at reacting to attacks and you may wipe them out sooner than expected. With the sides matched on firepower and technologies, it can be a see-saw of who is winning the game – never give up till the last casualty as it really is anyone’s game through the entire experience.”

The Darkness (Xbox 360) Review
Driver Heaven :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Jackie Estacado is just a regular guy who celebrates his 21st birthday at the start of the game. He visits his girlfriend at her new apartment and together they watch a movie. But he is troubled. When his girlfriend asks him about it he reassures her and tells her that there were some problems at work. What he doesn’t tell her is that his foster uncle Paulie, the don of a mafia syndicate ordered a hit on him. He also fails to mention that as of that day his body is no longer his own – he is sharing it with a dark entity called the Darkness.

E3: Nintendo unveils two new controllers for Wii
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Zapper and Wheel to come bundled with games

E3: “Nintendo is not a fad,” says Fils-Aime
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has dismissed suggestions that the novelty of the Wii and DS will wear off, telling the audience at the company’s E3 conference, “Nintendo is not a fad.”

E3: Relentless flattered by Microsoft’s copycat Buzz design
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Buzz designer Relentless has told GamesIndustry.bizthat it’s flattered that Microsoft is copying the game’s controller design for the newly announced Scene It? title

E3: 360 Messenger Kit priced and dated for US
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Microsoft will be selling the Xbox 360 Messenger Kit in the US for USD 29.99 from September 6.

E3: Bungie shooter to hit XBLA this summer
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
An updated version of Bungie’s first-person shooter Marathon: Durandal is to be released over Xbox Live Arcade later this summer.

E3: Sony meant to set Killzone expectations high – Harrison
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Sony’s Phil Harrison has told GamesIndustry.biz that Killzone 2 will exceed the expectations set two years ago as Guerrilla claims it can’t be done without Blu-ray.

E3: Disney joins Xbox Video Marketplace
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Disney ABC has joined Microsoft’s Xbox Live Video Marketplace, offering movies for online rental in the US.

E3: New Halo console, software takes centre stage for Microsoft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Peter Moore has unveiled a new Halo 3 Special Edition Xbox 360 at the company’s pre-E3 conference, backed with a plethora of new software announcements.

E3: Xbox Live hits 7 million users
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Membership of Microsoft’s Xbox Live service has grown to over seven million users, the company has revealed.

E3: Xbox 360 Elite to launch in Europe and Canada August 24
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Microsoft has revealed that the Xbox 360 Elite will launch in Europe and Canada August 24, with the Video Marketplace service also due by the end of the year.

PlayStation 3 price “still high”, says Square Enix boss
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
John Yamamoto, president and CEO of Square Enix’s European and North American subsidiaries, has warned that gamers may still think PS3 is too expensive despite the recently announced price cut.

US retailer applauds PS3 price drop
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Best Buy has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the company thinks the recently-announced price drop will increase interest in the PS3.

New Sierra titles coming to Xbox Live Arcade
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Sierra Online has announced three upcoming titles which will be released for Xbox Live Arcade.

E3 2007: MoH: Airborne Update
IGN :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Medal of Honor: Airborne (PS3)The original WWII FPS is ‘borne again.

E3 2007: Army of Two Hands-on
IGN :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Army of Two (PS3)Co-op the way it was meant to be?

E3 2007: Bourne Conspiracy Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
The Bourne Conspiracy (PS3)Jason Allen Bourne demands new media.

E3 2007: Brothers In Arms: Hell’s Highway Progress Report
IGN :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway (PS3)War may be hell, but this Highway looks so good…

E3 2007: Brothers In Arms: Hell’s Highway Screens
IGN :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway (PS3)Get ready to run for cover.

E3 2007: Condemned 2 Screenshots
IGN :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Condemned 2: Bloodshot (PS3)That dog does not look friendly.

E3 2007: Condemned 2: Bloodshot First Look
IGN :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Condemned 2: Bloodshot (PS3)The first rule of Hobo Fight Club is…

E3 2007: Eyes-On The Simpsons Game
IGN :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
The Simpsons Game (PS3)Once the 7-11 Kwik-E-Mart are gone, this will be as close as you can get to being in Springfield.

E3 2007: NHL 2K8 First Look
IGN :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
NHL 2K8 (PS3)More power to the right thumbstick.

E3 2007: Shots of Guitar Hero III
IGN :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (PS3)Rock on completely with some brand new shots.

First Pixel Junk Announced
IGN :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Pixel Junk (PS3)Q planning to show off the latest in 2D technology.

Need for Speed ProStreet Screens
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Two new screenshots of EA’s next addition in the Need for Speed franchise.

NCAA Football 08 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Electronic Arts shows off more of this year’s college gridiron baller at E3 2007.

Mercenaries 2 World in Flames Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Pandemic Studios delivers a handful of new images of their explosive action/shooter.

Medal of Honor Airborne Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
See the action up close and personal through the eyes of Boyd Travers, Private First Class of the 82nd Airborne Division.

Burnout Paradise Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
EA’s over the top racer is looking hotter than ever as evident in today’s new images.

Army of Two Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
The latest images of EA’s intense action title hot off the show floor at the E3 Summit in Santa Monica.

The Bourne Conspiracy E3 Trailer
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Become Bourne! Watch the E3 trailer for the game based on the successful book that has also inspired the film.

Halo 3 Special Edition Xbox 360 Details
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
We spoke with Bungie to gather further details regarding the Halo 3 themed Xbox 360 console.

Halo 3 Campaign Media
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Watch the trailer displaying some of the campaign mode shown during the Microsoft press briefing along with some new screenshots!

Mass Effect Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
We have updated the Mass Effect image gallery with new screenshots of the game.

Lost Odyssey Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
We bring you five new screenshots of Lost Odyssey, a game that blends massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) elements into the traditional RPG system.

Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE Momentum Facts n Stats
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Microsoft sent us the following fact sheet with some facts and stats of the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live.

Xbox 360 Showcases Holiday Lineup
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Gearing up for a stellar holiday season, Microsoft reveals their long list of titles currently in development including Halo 3, Grand Theft Auto IV, Madden NFL 08and Rock Band.

Disney Studios Movie Rentals Coming to Xbox Live
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Today at the E3 Media & Business Summit, Microsoft Corp. and DisneyABC Domestic Television announced an agreement to bring feature films from The Walt Disney Studios to U.S. members of Xbox LIVE.

$5 Million Xbox 360 Lawsuit Filed Against Microsoft
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
A Florida man who claims the Xbox 360 scratches game discs has sued Microsoft, saying the consoles are “negligently designed and manufactured.”

Xbox 360 Repairs Will Cost Microsoft $1 Billion
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Microsoft said it will record a charge of up to $1.15 billion for its fourth fiscal quarter, which ended June 30, to cover the additional costs associated with the warranty extension.

Hellboy The Science of Evil Voice Cast Announced
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Konami revealed today the full voice cast for Hellboy The Science of Evil.

Fatal Inertia Trailer in High Definition
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Powered by the Unreal Engine 3, Fatal Inertia boasts fastpacedsingle and online multiplayer experiences, eight racing series, six distinct racing environments, plus full racecraft customization.

EA Announces Mirror’s Edge
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Developed by the creators of the Battlefield series, Mirrors Edge is a revolutionary new take on the First Person Action Adventure category.

Dance Dance Revolution Universe 2 Announced
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Dance Dance Revolution Universe 2 delivers new gameplay options along with a sundry mix of songs from the 70s to today, online play and downloadable music, enhanced graphics as well as accessibility for players of all ages.

E3 2007: Halo 3 Special Edition Console Announced
Xbox Hardware :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
In anticipation of this year’s largest blockbuster game launch, Microsoft will offer a Special Edition Halo 3-themed Xbox 360 console.

Xbox 360 Blue Wireless Controller
Xbox Hardware :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
High-performance wireless gaming now comes in dark blue! Using optimized technology, the colored Xbox 360 Wireless Controller lets you enjoy a 30-foot range and up to 40 hours of life.

Xbox 360 Pink Wireless Controller
Xbox Hardware :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
High-performance wireless gaming now comes in pink! Using optimized technology, the colored Xbox 360 Wireless Controller lets you enjoy a 30-foot range and up to 40 hours of life.

Stuntman Ignition: High-Octane Movie Excitement
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
In the new free single-player demo for Stuntman: Ignition, take over the driving chores for three explosive action scenes for the upcoming action blockbuster Aftershock.

Huge Blue Dragon Demo
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
It’s already the biggest Xbox 360 game in Japan, and now you have a chance to try the epic role-playing game Blue Dragon with the free demo now available in Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

New Halo Wars Gamerpics
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Don’t miss the new Phoenix picture pack.

New Halo Wars Theme
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Don’t miss the new Phoenix Theme

Halo 2 PC Game Review
Game Pyre :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Halo 2 PC is no reason to run out and upgrade to Vista, which is one thing you can be sure of. I don’t know if Microsoft was trying to get more people to buy Windows Vista or what, but just don’t. This makes the cost for most users far more than just the $50 to buy Halo 2, but also a Windows Vista upgrade. Wait for a good game that actually takes advantage of DirectX10 before you do that.

Hard Knocks Video Article 
HW Upgrade :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Bunny Hoppers and strafe gunners beware, Hard Knocks of Orlando is open and offering 150% adrenaline combat sports. Suit up, grab a gun, and take on the evil company Disavow with hot lead. We landed smack dab in the middle of an enemy engagement to bring you raw hot as fire footage of Disavow agents and some rebels. Check out of video to see if our reporter escaped alive. . . or dead.

Super Paper Mario
Bonafide Reviews :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Super Paper Mario: A solid game that just happened to be released for the Wii console.

Spielberg details EA games
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Steven Spielberg has revealed details of the games he is currently working on for publisher Electronic Arts.

Bookies take bets on Euro PS3 price cut
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Bookmakers Paddy Power are taking bets on how much Sony is likely to cut the price of the PlayStation 3 in Europe.

Activision shipped 8 million titles in Q1
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Activision has raised its earnings forecasts after shipping eight million units of videogames in the first quarter of the fiscal year.

GameTap offers 500 titles to Mac users
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
GameTap has opened up its online gaming service to Mac users, offering 500 titles from its library of videogames.

Konami: PS3 price cut too little, Metal Gear exclusivity in doubt
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Konami believes that the USD 100 price cut of the PlayStation 3 won’t significantly improve sales of the home console and as a result the latest Metal Gear Solid title may not remain exclusive to the format.

Activision secures rights to Gibson guitars
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Activision has signed an exclusive partnership with Gibson Guitars to feature over 20 of the manufacturer’s instruments in the upcoming Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.

Gamecock signs new Spark IP
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Gamecock Media Group has signed a new project from Call of Duty: Finest Hour developer Spark Unlimited.

Sony readying PS3 movie download service
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Sony is preparing a high-definition movie and TV download service for the PlayStation 3 to rival that of Microsoft’s current Xbox 360 offering.

UK charts: Harry Potter sales rise by 29 per cent
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
The latest movie may not be set for a cinema release until this weekend, but EA’s Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix is already enjoying a second week at number one.

Take-Two calls current US ratings system “somewhat nonsensical”
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Following Manhunt 2 receiving an AO rating in the US, chairman Strauss Zelnick has branded the voluntary ratings system as “somewhat nonsensical”.

Speakers announced for GDC China
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
The CMP Game Group has announced the line-up of session speakers for the upcoming Game Developers Conference China.

Trion raises $30 million in funding
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Trion World Network announced that it has secured USD 30 million in the latest round of venture capitalist funding.

Ronaldo Signs for Pro Evo 2008
IGN :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (PS3)Manchester United midfielder the European face of Pro Evolution Soccer 2008.

In-game Hi-res Killzone 2 Shot
IGN :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Killzone 2 (PS3)First screen from demo set to be shown at E3 event tonight.

Podcast Beyond, Episode 3
IGN :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
The PlayStation team talks about price drops and E3 2007.

Pre-E3 2007: SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 Hands-on
IGN :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 (PS3)Slams, Jams, and Wam-Bams in high-def.

Pre-E3 2007: The Golden Compass Trailer
IGN :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
The Golden Compass (PS3)Go behind the scenes of The Golden Compass.

Michael Giacchino’s Musical Medal of Honor
IGN :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Composer discusses his work on the latest installment of EA’s WWII franchise.

Turning Point: Fall of Liberty Trailer
IGN :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (PS3)Sweet whistlin’ dixie! The Nazis are at it again!

Pre-E3 2007: Guitar Hero III Guitars Revealed
IGN :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (PS3)Activision and Gibson team up. Wireless axes abound…

Pre-E3 2007: Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon First Look
IGN :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon (PS3)Crypto sets off a Disco Inferno.

Pre-E3 2007: Destroy All Humans! Screens
IGN :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon (PS3)Blowing up a city near you.

Pre-E3 2007: Path of Furon Trailer
IGN :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon (PS3)He’s back and ready to blow stuff up once again.

Pre-E3 2007: Halo, Madden, GTA Set to Own Holiday Sales
IGN :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
The “big three” could make up 30 percent of all software sales in the next six months.

Pre-E3 2007: Oblivion To Be Re-Released
IGN :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (PS3)New Game of the Year Edition to include additional content.

Yoshi and Mach Rider Now Available on Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced

Ace Combat 6 Demo This Week
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that they will be releasing a free playable demo of Ace Combat 6 Fires of Liberation this week on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

D3 Publisher Announced E3 Lineup
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
D3Publisher of America, Inc. will showcase titles for gamers of all ages at this years E3 Media & Business Summit.

AllPro Football 2K8 Has Gone Gold
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
2K Sports Inc. announced today that AllPro Football 2K8 has officially gone gold for both Xbox 360.

Ubisoft Announced War World For XLBA
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Today, Ubisoft announced it will be releasing War World on Xbox LIVE Arcade. First screenshots inside!

SEGA Unveils E3 Lineup
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced a stellar lineup of video games to be presented at the E3.

NHL 2K8 Cover Athlete Announced
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
2K Sports nnounced today that Jason Spezza has been named cover athlete and official spokesman for NHL 2K8.

Clive Barker’s Jericho Website Launched
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Delivering a slice of the supernatural, Codemasters today announced the launch of the website for the much anticipated action horror FPS game.

EA Announced Partnership with Steven Spielberg
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Electronic Arts Inc. today revealed the first details surrounding two of the three new original intellectual properties in development with Academy Award winning director and producer, Steven Spielberg.

Activision Announces E3 Lineup
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Activision rocks E3 2007 Media and Business Summit with blockbuster lineup of games.

2K Games and 2K Sports Unveil E3 Lineup
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
2K Games and 2K Sports, publishing labels of TakeTwo Interactive Software, Inc. today announced a strong lineup for the E3 Media & Business Summit.

Destroy All Humans! Path of the Furon Announced
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
THQ Inc. today announced that two allnew titles in the irreverent scifi action gaming franchise Destroy All Humans! are currently in development and scheduled to ship simultaneously in early 2008.

Midway Announces E3 Lineup
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Midway Games Inc. today announced its product portfolio to be shown at the E3 Business & Media Summit, July 1113 in Los Angeles.

Project Gotham Racing 4 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Another hot batch of images of the next addition in the Project Gotham Racing series, including a bunch showing off the game’s motorcycles.

Microsoft Responds to Sonys PS3 Changes
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Simply put, it doesnt seem like the Xbox folks are worried

Legendary The Box High Definition Teaser Trailer
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Legendary The Box tells the story of Charles Deckard, an art thief who is duped into stealing Pandoras Box.

Need for Speed ProStreet Car Rollout
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Today we have a bunch of new screenshots introducing a few of the cars being unveiled during this week’s E3 Summit in Santa Monica, CA. HD video included!

Legendary The Box Announced
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Legendary The Box presents a world suddenly thrust into chaos and turmoil when ancient creatures of myth are unleashed into modern day society.

Activision Announces Exclusive Deal with Gibson Guitar
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Activision announced today its exclusive partnership with Gibson Guitar Corp.

EA CEO We’re Boring People to Death
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
EA Chief Executive John Riccitiello told the Wall Street Journal that the industry is making boring games that are harder and harder to play.

Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare E3 Trailer
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Check out some more amazing gameplay footage of Activision’s upcoming addition to the Call of Duty series.

Globe-360 v2 Diagrams, Instructions and Application Manager
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
The Globe-360 Team released the diagrams, the instructions and the application manager for their new Globe-360 V2 DVD FW Chip. Official Site: www.globe-360.com (http://www.globe-360.com/ ) Diagrams: Toshiba-Samsung (http://www.globe-360.com/resource/Globe-360_V2_diagrams_Samsung.rar ) | Hitachi-LG (http://www.globe-360.com/resource/Globe-360_V2_diagrams_LG_Hitachi.rar ) Instructions: download (http://www.globe-360.com/resource/Globe-360_V2_Instructions.pdf ) Globe-360 V2 Flash Manager v1.0: download (http://www.globe-360.com/resource/Globe_Flash_v1.0.rar )

Maximus – FIRMWARE TOOLBOX V4.0
Xbox-Scene :: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
A new software flasher for the xbox360 dvd-rom, Hitachi-LG GDR-3120 .. [QUOTE] The credit on ixtreme firmware is for Commodore4eva, I only ported to 360 Firmware Toolbox(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox360-tools/360FirmwareToolbox.php )) to support all variants of 78/79 drives (and upper). SPECIAL NOTE ON FLASHING HITACHI 79FK DRIVES: Sorry for the confusion that the “79 flashing” video have caused, that video was uploaded by one no-more-beta-tester without my permision. I wake up this morning flooded by tons of emails for congratulations and I feel the need to clarify the situation. It is possible to flash by software the 79 drives but needs the previous installation of a physical device (as the one proposed by team xecuter). Hardware devices will be needed until a better solution arrives (our research never stop). Me and some friends have developed also a small device to allow the flashing, the info can be accesed here: v79 FlashKey (http://www.maximusgames.net/79passkeyinfo.php ) New in 4.0: – Added: Smart Hack Patcher now implements ixtreme 1.2 (thanks to c4e) – Added: Now Supports 100% BENQ Firmwares (spoof, key changing, etc) – Added: Option to Restore Original Firmwares based on any dump you have – Corrected: Several other bugs – Added: OCX’s included on the release (there are available on Microsoft site anyway) [/QUOTE] Note, this does NOT mean that you can dump and flash benq firmwares with fw toolbox. It simply supports reading the firmware and spoofing it. Official Site: http://www.maximusgames.net/ (http://www.maximusgames.net/ ) Download: soon News-Source: xbins.org (http://www.xbins.org/nfo.php?file=xboxnfo1605.nfo )

Shadowrun (PC) review
YouGamers :: Monday, July 09, 2007
“Microsoft has used online activation similar to Vista itself for Shadowrun and Halo 2. We recently ran into the practical limitations of the scheme. While running some tests for an upcoming article, we had the need to install Shadowrun on an additional system beyond the two we had previously used in the review, and we were slightly shocked to get the following nice window.”

Confessions of a console convert 
Tech Report :: Monday, July 09, 2007
rgive me father, for I have sinned. I’ve been an avid PC gamer for more than a decade, but it’s been months since I played games at a keyboard. Instead, I’ve been on the couch, controller in-hand, getting my fix on consoles. And it’s been glorious.

Tenchu Z Xbox 360 Review
Tweak Town :: Monday, July 09, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of Tenchu Z for the Xbox 360. Can this once promising series finally find its way back to the top of the gaming world?

Driver: Parallel Lines (PC) review
YouGamers :: Monday, July 09, 2007
“Driver: Parallel Lines fills the streets with traffic that seem to have only one goal – to annoy you. Everyone else seems to be driving at 20mph, while same cars under your control can’t seem to be able to move at under 80mph. So you cut to the left lane to overtake, and happen to pass a cop car… and immediately get flagged as a criminal for driving on the wrong side of the street. Stop and pay a fine? Won’t work. Even if you just run a red light, the response is always the same: cops will try to gun you down. I’ve heard stories of overeager cops, but this is a bit ridiculous.”

Release This: Wii Dragon Quest To Make Strong Japanese Debut
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Today’s “Release This!” column sees Project Sylpheed leading our exclusive GamerMetrics anticipation stats in the U.S., as the UK prepares for Mario Party 8 and Elite Beat Agents, and Japan receives Dragon Quest Swords and Pop’n Music 14 Fever.

Microsoft develops new Xbox 360 chipset
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Microsoft has developed a smaller chipset for the Xbox 360, allowing the manufacturer to cut production costs.

New 80GB PS3 eliminates “emotion engine” chip
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 09, 2007
With news of Sony’s 80GB model PlayStation 3 comes word that the new console will eliminate the PS2 “emotion engine’ chip.

Microsoft to slash price of Xbox 360 – Pachter
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Following Sony’s USD 100 price cut announcement, leading industry analyst Michael Pachter has gone on record predicting that Microsoft will quickly follow its rivals’ lead and slash prices on all Xbox 360 models.

Riccitiello: Games content is boring consumers
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Electronic Arts’ CEO John Riccitiello has warned than yearly sequels and increasingly difficult games are alienating consumers.

Time to let new Sony management shine, says Deering
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Former Sony Europe boss Chris Deering has backed his old company, telling GamesIndustry.bizthat now is a good time to let new management breathe fresh life back into the company.

German charts: Nintendo holds top three positions
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Nintendo has the top three best-selling games in Germany, with Mario Party 8 at the top of the charts for the second week running.

No plans to cut 360 price in Japan – Microsoft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Despite poor sales of the console in Japan, Microsoft has stated that there are no plans to cut the price of the Xbox 360 in the region.

Tecmo exec slams new E3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Japanese publisher Tecmo has slammed the new E3 Media and Business Summit as a badly organised “experimental project”.

Sony to announce new PS3 Euro deals
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has contacted GamesIndustry.bizto state that the company will be making a major announcement regarding the PlayStation 3 this Thursday at the E3 Media and Business Summit.

Sony announces new 80GB PS3 for US, 60GB price cut
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 09, 2007
SCEA has announced a new 80GB PlayStation 3 console for the US, and slashed $100 off the price of the 60GB model to $499, effective immediately.

Blog: Setting Heavenly Sword in Motion
IGN :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Heavenly Sword (PS3)Behind the motion-capturing scenes with creative director Tameem Antoniades and Andy Serkis.

Sengoku Musou to PS3
IGN :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Pachinko Sengoku Musou, that is.

Beautful Katamari Canned on PS3
IGN :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Beautiful Katamari (PS3)Famitsu makes it official

Euro PS3 Pricing Announcement at E3
IGN :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Will Europe receive a US-style price drop or 80 Gig PS3?

PS3 Gets Bigger, Cheaper
IGN :: Monday, July 09, 2007
North America gets two SKUs again, one with pack-in game.

Pre-E3 2007: Mercenaries 2 Hands-On
IGN :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (PS3)Every building, vehicle, enemy, and civilian can be blown to bits.

No Price Cut For Japan
IGN :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Meaning the Japanese PS3 is no longer a steal.

Midway Announces E3 2007 Lineup
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 09, 2007
This years lineup showcases exciting new properties such as Stranglehold, proven brands such as Unreal Tournament 3 and kids games like Fosters Home.

Sony Loses Beautiful Katamari, Game Coming to Wii60
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Over the last few days, Beautiful Katamari has been listed only as an Xbox 360 product and now japanese magazine Famitsu has confirmed the PS3 version has been canned.

Codename Falcon Xbox 360 Gets 65nm Chips
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Find out everything about Microsoft’s true answer to the three flashing red lights.

Bethesda Oblivion Game of the Year Package Coming
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 09, 2007
September will bring a new release that will include the main game and some of its addon content bundled together.

Sony Adds 80GB PS3, Lowers 60GB Price
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 09, 2007
Rumors become official as Sony changes its PS3 lineup and puts more pressure on the competition.

Project Gotham Racing 4 Takes the Pole Position
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, July 09, 2007
From motorcycles to thunderstorms, the blockbuster features in Project Gotham Racing 4 take driving games to a new level.

Analyst: Xbox 360 Price Cut Imminent
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, July 09, 2007
From next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6299&Itemid=2 ): [QUOTE] Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter stated in a note to investors today that Microsoft will announce an Xbox 360 price cut tomorrow at the start of the revamped E3 Media & Business Summit, which takes place all week. He said that the price cut will affect all three Xbox 360 models. The $299 Core pack will drop to $249; the $399 Premium pack will drop to $349; and the recently released $479 Elite model will drop to $399. Such a price cut would be a likely move for Microsoft following the PS3 pricing announcement today. Sony dropped the price of the 60GB PS3 from $599 to $499 and announced an 80GB PS3 with MotorStorm bundled for $599. The price drop appears to be in response to lower-than-expected sales of the console. [/QUOTE] Full Story: next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6299&Itemid=2 )

Microsoft’s next move? Code-name Falcon
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, July 09, 2007
From Dean Takahashi at mercurynews.com (http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2007/07/microsofts_next_move_code-name_falcon.html ): [QUOTE] Here’s a trade secret that Microsoft is unlikely to publicly acknowledge. Sony’s cutting the price on the PlayStation 3. How will Microsoft react? We’ll find out soon. But a key part of the strategy is going to be a project code-named Falcon. Falcon is the name for the latest internal electronics in the Xbox 360. It will have an IBM microprocessor and an AMD/ATI graphics chip that are manufactured in a 65-nanometer production process. These are cost-reduced chips that do the same thing as their 90-nanometer predecessors, but they’re smaller. Microsoft is in the process of qualifying the new Falcon chips and motherboard this summer. I expect it will launch Xbox 360s with the new Falcon innards this fall. That is why the company has been able to say that it has solved its manufacturing quality problems. Microsoft is likely to spend a little more money on heat sinks to make sure that the overheating problem doesn’t resurface with Falcon. The good thing about the smaller chips is that they will likely be easier to make in mass quantities and they shouldn’t fail as often. Quality should automatically go up. That’s what folks said about the 90-nanometer generation. But the 65-nanometer production process is a known quantity at this point at places such as IBM for sure and possibly at other suppliers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. So rather than fix the problems with the 90-nanometer machine, Microsoft has the easier problem now of getting a 65-nanometer machine to work right. I suspect that is why Robbie Bach, president of the Entertainment & Devices group, said on Thursday on a conference call with analysts that the company has “its hands around it at the engineering level.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: mercurynews.com (http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2007/07/microsofts_next_move_code-name_falcon.html )

360 Firmware Toolbox v4.0 WIP: iXtreme Flashable on HLG v78 and v79 Soon!
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, July 09, 2007
It looks like you will be able to flash the new iXtreme FW for Hitachi-LG GDR-3120L on v78 and even v79 drives via PC soon. The video below shows the new 360 Firmware Toolbox(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox360-tools/360FirmwareToolbox.php )) v4.0 currently in development and how it’ll allow you to dump and flash a HLG v79 drive directly from PC (so no desoldering of flashchip or 3rd party chip required). It’s expected to be released very soon.

Microsoft pre-E3 2007 Briefing Details
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, July 09, 2007
From majornelson.com (http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/07/08/headed-out-for-e3-07.aspx ) (FYI: MS owned blog): [QUOTE] Tuesday night is the big Microsoft Briefing, held outdoors under the stars. It will be held at Santa Monica High School Amphitheater. The Xbox events team has completely converted the theater in to a very classy event space…complete with a HUGE HD outdoor screen on stage to show off all of the gaming goodness. I was also told they rigged up a huge surround audio system to complete the sensory experience. As long as the weather holds up it promises to be a pleasant evening. Even though the event is invitation only, you can catch the entire briefing (and the pre-show) Tuesday night starting at 9p ET/6p PT on G4TV (check here to see if G4 is available in your area.) You can also watch the live Webcast on Xbox.com when the briefing starts at 11:30p ET/8:30p PT. Don’t worry if you miss anything, we’ll have a highlight video posted the following morning as part of Xbox.com’s complete E3 coverage. Immediately after the briefing (or as soon as I can encode-n-upload) I’ll have you covered with the complete audio of the briefing that I’ll add into my iTunes, MP3 and WMA feeds. Later on in the week, you’ll be able to download a Hi Def version (as well as a lot more E3 related content) from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace as part of the popular ‘Bringing It Home’ campaign. [/QUOTE] Full Story: majornelson.com (http://www.majornelson.com/archive/2007/07/08/headed-out-for-e3-07.aspx )

Blogged Out: ‘A Herd Of Blog’
Gamasutra Columns :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
Are EA’s sponsored achievements crossing a freshly drawn line? Are video games less games than Go and chess? In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at developer blogging on adverts that are not adverts, and games that are not games.

Saling The World: Ninja Gaiden Sigma Revitalizes PS3 in U.S., UK
Gamasutra Columns :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Saling The World” charts this week features renewed PlayStation 3 interest in the U.S. and Europe thanks to Ninja Gaiden Sigma, while Dokidoki Majo Shinpan! sweeps Japanese sales in its debut week.

Sega and Gas Powered Games reveal Space Siege
GamesIndustry.biz :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
Sega and Gas Powered Games have revealed Space Siege, an original RPG for the PC, as the result of their previously announcedcollaboration.

Analyst anticipates increased third-party Wii support
GamesIndustry.biz :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
Colin Sebastian, an analyst with Lazard Capital Markets, believes that the lower cost and broader audience should encourage Wii support from third-party publishers.

Pre-E3 2007: Burnout Paradise Hands-on
IGN :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
Burnout Paradise (PS3)Speed reinvented.

Pre-E3 2007: Frontlines: Fuel of War Gameplay Clips
IGN :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
Frontlines: Fuel of War (PS3)And you thought gas prices were bad now…

Pre-E3 2007: Hands-on NHL 08
IGN :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
NHL 08 (PS3)We step onto the ice with the most intuitive, realistic NHL effort yet.

Pre-E3 2007: Pandora’s Box Opens in ’08
IGN :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
Legendary: The Box (PS3)What happens when you shoot a Gryphon with a machinegun? He gets really pissed off.

Pre-E3 2007: SOCOM: Confrontation Interview
IGN :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
SOCOM: Confrontation (PS3)We send our covert team in to get the latest classified information.

Legendary: The Box Trailer
IGN :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
Legendary: The Box (PS3)Monsters storm New York. Good thing you’re armed to the teeth.

Exclusive Clips: Tomb Raider
IGN :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
Check out two teaser trailers for Lara Croft’s new web cartoon.

Generation Gap: Ninja Gaiden Sigma
IGN :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
Video of the PS3 version vs. Xbox.

Pre-E3 2007: Uncharted Images
IGN :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune (PS3)A pair of new screens from Naughty Dog.

Pre-E3 2007: NHL 08 Sizzle Trailer
IGN :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
NHL 08 (PS3)Cool down with a summer hockey fix.

Game Scoop! Ep. 41: The Calm Before the Storm
IGN :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
It’s the deep breath before the plunge.

Rainbow Six: Vegas Guide
IGN :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
Get the drop on scripted ambushes from our campaign strategy guide.

Ghostlight Announces Plans to End All Wars
IGN :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
To End All Wars (PS3)The peace offering: a first-person shooter.

skate Gameplay Footage
Team Xbox :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
Watch new footage of skate taken from the latest build of the game.

Disney Announces New Name for Its Racing Studio
Team Xbox :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
Awardwinning Climax Racing renamed Black Rock Studio following acquisition by Disney Interactive Studios last year.

Need for Speed ProStreet Car List
Team Xbox :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
EA unveils the first set of vehicles to be featured in Need for Speed ProStreet with the Nissan GTR PROTO leading the pack.

New Madden NFL 08 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of Madden NFL 08 featuring different receptions.

C4EVA iXTRM HITACHI v1.2 Stealth rev2
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
A new firmware has been released for the Hitachi-LG GDR-3120L dvd-rom unit for the xbox360 .. [QUOTE] (v1.2) Hitachi rev2 – Small bugfix to memdump stealth [/QUOTE] As a sidenote, the original release will still be quite fine to use on xbox live. This patch is merely theoretical security, and not currently used. For those of you who were getting errors at the end of the batch file, this will fix it. Official Site: n/a (commodore4eva -at- gmail) Download: n/a (May be illegal under EULA/DMCA) News-Source: xbins.org (http://www.xbins.org/nfo.php?file=xboxnfo1604.nfo )

Asian Manufacturers About RRoD: Microsoft is too Cheap
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
From smarthouse.com.au (http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/L3R2T2S6?page=1 ): [QUOTE] Robbie Bach, president of Microsoft’s entertainment and devices division, declined in an interview to say what specifically caused the failures or how high the failure rate has been, but Asian manufacturers of the Xbox 360 who have been pressured by Microsoft to lower costs by as much as 15% say that the problem is caused by poor Microsoft design and the Company buying low cost components in an effort to beat Sony. Recently Microsoft adopted various strategies to be more cost competitive with its Xbox 360 game consoles, with moves including asking for a price reduction from Taiwan-based component makers and working with Lite-On IT for its add-on HD-DVD drive, according to sources in Taiwan. One Asian manufacturer that SmartHouse spoke to on Friday said “Microsoft have known of this problem for a long time. They are trying to blame component manufacturers but it was a combination of bad design and them (Microsoft) wanting everything cheap. This is what caused the problem along with them wanting to beat Sony to market. A lot of manufacturers were pushed to deliver components without much testing of the components working together inside the console”. [/QUOTE] Full Story: smarthouse.com.au (http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/L3R2T2S6?page=1 ) (5 pages)

Globe-360 v2 DVD FW Mod
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
We received this news from the Globe-360 Team: [QUOTE] After one year of first release, my team is glad to present you the next-gen Globe-360 V2 drive-chip for X360. With this release we have try to satisfy the two major request received from the customers: – the upgradability of firmware without an external programmer – less wires needed to the installation We have solve the first with the directly integration of USB2.0 programmer who could access to the on-board and original flash in read-write mode. For the second we have developed the exclusive EasyConnect flexible PCB. [8 wires to solder] (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/globe360-v2/int_2.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/globe360-v2/int_3.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/globe360-v2/int_6.jpg ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/globe360-v2/int_4.jpg ) More Pictures: pic05 (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/globe360-v2/int_1.jpg ) | pic06 (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/globe360-v2/int_5.jpg ) | pic07 (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/globe360-v2/int_7.jpg ) The diagrams and application manager will be published on the official web-site under the next week. [/QUOTE]

C4EVA iXTRM HITACHI v1.2 Stealth and Xbins Xbox Live Logger
Xbox-Scene :: Sunday, July 08, 2007
A new firmware has been released for the Hitachi-LG GDR-3120L dvd-rom unit for the xbox360 .. [QUOTE] Defeats all current and some future Xbox Live detection attempts. Thanks to all the beta testers,everyone involved for without their effort this would not have been possible. Keep up the good work everyone. Thanks also go to Fuzzylogic and GAryOPA. Always recommended: If your drive is flashed USE A RESTORE FIRST (Use the restore included on this package) Two Commands (for flashing use only one: FlashIX): FLASHIX.BAT: Flashes your drive with iXtreme 1.2 Fw Stealth (Media Detect 2,and Firwmare Stealth, (NO F900 Core) RESTORE.BAT: Return your drive to original State, even if you have firmware stealth in your drive *RECOMENDATION: If you have flashed your drive in the past use RESTORE first. If it is a brand new drive use directly the Flash command you like. [/QUOTE] I would like to note that while this release contains all retail versions of the hitachi, v78 users will currently not be able to flash until fw toolbox is updated, or another program is created to flash that version. v79 is also included, though can only be flashed externally with a tsop programmer (or until a software solution is created). This firmware is released to the public tested, though we do expect bugs, as with any project. Please post in the forums to let us know your results. Xbins Xbox Live logger! We have organized a small project to keep our page here (http://www.xbins.org/xblive ) updated with (almost) daily logs of commands being initiated while connected to xbox live. This will let the public be aware of exactly what is going on with the security involved, and possible new detection routines created. Enjoy! Official Site: n/a (Commodore4Eva -at- gmail) Download: n/a (May be illegal under EULA/DMCA) News-Source: xbins.org (http://www.xbins.org/nfo.php?file=xboxnfo1603.nfo ) Xbins Xbox Live Logger:http://www.xbins.org/xblive (http://www.xbins.org/xblive )

GameTap Online Gaming Service Review
Mikhailtech :: Friday, July 06, 2007
More recently, GameTap changed its subscription model to include two free plans which allows access to a limited number of games. The “Visitor” plan allows anyone to visit the GameTap website and play a small number of games (about 40) which rotates every week without registration. The “Green” plan requires registration but gives users access to the GameTap Lite client and allows them to play a slightly larger library of games supported by pre-rolled ads. The “Deluxe” plan requires a credit card and a payment ranging from US$6.95 a month to US$9.95 a month based on how long you sign up for, but gives you access to all games as well as GameTap TV. Additionally, there are over 450 games which you can purchase through GameTap, similar to other online game purchases.

Confessions of a console convert 
The Tech Report :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Forgive me father, for I have sinned. I’ve been an avid PC gamer for more than a decade, but it’s been months since I played games at a keyboard. Instead, I’ve been on the couch, controller in-hand, getting my fix on consoles. And it’s been glorious.

Penny Arcade on Steam!
Valve Software :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Valve and Penny Arcade have teamed up to bring ultra-popular, ruthlessly-topical Webcomic Penny Arcade to Steam, a leading platform for the delivery and management of PC games and digital content.

Viewable in all Steam accounts (no purchase required), a brand new installment of Penny Arcade will be posted every other day, providing a thrice-weekly dose of one of today’s most popular Webcomics to over 13 million around the world.

Sony reveals PSN E3 coverage plans
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
SCEA has revealed its plans to offer PlayStation Network coverage of the E3 Media & Business Summit.

Sales of Sony consoles rise in Japan
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
The DS may still be outselling all other consoles put together in Japan, but sales of Sony’s consoles were up last week according to the latest figures from Media Create.

Disney renames Climax Racing Studio
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Disney Interactive has renamed the recently purchasedClimax Racing as Black Rock Studio.

Sony apologises for Resistance row
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Sony has apologised to the people of Manchester for using a recreation Manchester Cathedral in the game Resistance: Fall of Man.

Home console sales jump 113 per cent in UK
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Unit sales of hardware have risen by 51 per cent in the UK for the first 26 weeks of the year, as figures show consumers have snapped up 2.22 million consoles so far in 2007.

UK games market rises by 42 per cent in first half of 2007
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
The UK games market has seen a massive growth in year-on-year revenues of 42 per cent for the first half of 2007, powered by strong sales of DS, Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 software.

No plans to cut PS3 price, says Sony
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Sony Corp. has put an end to rumours that a PlayStation 3 price drop is imminent, with president Ryoji Chubachi stating that there are “no immediate plans” to introduce a cut.

Sony expected to slash $100 off the price of PlayStation 3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment America is expected to cut the price of PlayStation 3 by USD 100 later this month.

Microsoft misses 12 million Xbox 360 shipment target
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Peter Moore has confirmed to GamesIndustry.bizthat Microsoft failed to meet its 12 million shipment target for Xbox 360, but said the company is optimistic about the coming holiday season.

Moore confirms extended Xbox 360 warranty in letter to gamers
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Microsoft’s Peter Moore has apologised to Xbox 360 owners in an open letter which reveals more details of a new extended warranty plan.

Xbox 360 repairs to cost Microsoft $1 billion
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Microsoft is taking a charge of more than USD 1 billion in the most recent quarter due to costs for a new extended warranty program for the Xbox 360.

Aussie Hardware Sales Figures
IGN :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Nintendo DS blitzes the field, but Sony still rules the roost.

Head-to-Head: Rainbow Six Vegas
IGN :: Friday, July 06, 2007
The PS3 version is finally here.

Tomb Raider Webseries Debuting
IGN :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Jim Lee, Warren Ellis and other notable comic book creators crafting Lara Croft’s animated adventures.

Pre-E3 2007: NBA Live 08 – Hot Spots
IGN :: Friday, July 06, 2007
NBA Live 08 (PS3)Kobe is red all over.

IGN AU’s Pre-E3 Predictions
IGN :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Gaze into our crystal ball and take a glimpse at what might be…

Thrustmaster Run N Drive for PlayStation 3
IGN :: Friday, July 06, 2007
A new third party pad with a couple unique features up its sleeve.

Pre-E3 2007: BlackSite: Area 51 Info
IGN :: Friday, July 06, 2007
BlackSite: Area 51 (PS3)Midway to focus on squad combat next week.

Nintendo Makes Summer School Cool With Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
Nintendo News :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Multiplayer Brain Games for All Ages

Virtua Fighter 5 to Feature Online Versus Mode
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
SEGA announced today that Virtua Fighter 5 will feature an online versus mode at launch in fall 2007. The Xbox 360 edition is based on the latest arcade version update and features both analog stick and Dpad control, as well as vibration support.

Turning Point Fall of Liberty Nazi Invasion Trailer
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Codemasters revealed today the first footage of the Nazi invasion of New York in the FMV trailer from Turning Point Fall of Liberty, the upcoming alternatereality World War II FPS.

New Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08.

New NASCAR 08 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
We have updated the NASCAR 08 image gallery with new screenshots of the game.

Two New Naruto Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Ubisoft has released a couple of new screenshots of Naruto.

BioShock Narrated Gameplay Trailer
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Watch and listen as Ken Levine, lead designer at Irrational Games, narrates this new HD trailer showing a few approaches to a scenario in the game.

Halo 3 Campaign Screenshot
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Today we stumbled upon a new screenshot of Master Chief that has been made available through Bungie.net.

The Club Dragov Profile, New Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
SEGA and Bizarre released today a character profile and screens of The Club, a game that mixes the best elements from action shooters with arcade accessibility, the pace of racing games and a story structure based on fighting games.

Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 Warranty to Three Years
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
An open letter from Peter Moore has just announced that Microsoft is extending the warranty of the Xbox 360 to cover any console issues resulting in three flashing red lights, for three years from purchase.

Xbox 360 Warranty Coverage Expanded
Xbox Hardware :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Microsoft Corp. today announced that it will expand its global Xbox 360™ warranty coverage.

Xbox 360 Failure Rate? Do the Math
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, July 06, 2007
From gamepolitics.com (http://gamepolitics.com/2007/07/06/xbox-360-failure-rate-do-the-math/ ): [QUOTE] Now that Microsoft has done the right thing about the Xbox 360’s rampant hardware problems, one key question remains: What is the failure rate for the system? MS won’t say. Now, math is not especially GP’s strong suit, but if each repair costs MS $100, that translates to a staggering failure rate of 86%. At $200, the failure rate is 43%. At $300 it’s 29%. At $400, it’s 22% There is a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff we can’t know here. But, based on the numbers, a failure rate between 29% and 43% would not be unreasonable. So maybe those 33% reports aren’t so far off the mark, after all. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamepolitics.com (http://gamepolitics.com/2007/07/06/xbox-360-failure-rate-do-the-math/ )

Bill Gates to open CES 2008, once more
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, July 06, 2007
From tgdaily.com (http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/32769/118/ ): [QUOTE] The Consumer Electronics Association today announced the first keynote speakers for its CES 2008 tradeshow. Microsoft co-founder and chairman Bill Gates will open the show with his traditional pre-show keynote. The 2008 speech is believed to be Gates’ last CES address before the executive’s scheduled retirement sometime in 2008. [/QUOTE] Full Story: tgdaily.com (http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/32769/118/ )

Microsoft misses 12 million Xbox 360 shipment target
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, July 06, 2007
From gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26435 ): [QUOTE] Peter Moore has confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz that Microsoft failed to meet its 12 million shipment target for Xbox 360, but said the company is optimistic about the coming holiday season. In a conference call, Microsoft CFO Chris Liddell said 11.6 million Xbox 360 consoles were shipped by the deadline of June 30. Before downgrading its estimate to 12 million, Microsoft initially announced 13-15 million units would be shipped. Liddell acknowledged that the figure is slightly shy of projections, but said Microsoft is still “happy with that number”. He also stated that Microsoft expects its Xbox and entertainment and devices division to turn a profit for the 2008 fiscal year. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26435 )

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition PC Review
Tweak Town :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of Lost Planet: Extreme Condition for the PC. A fair amount of effort has been directed at this game when it comes to its visuals, but can it offer a decent PC gaming experience being a console port?

Cross Console Interaction
Bona Fide Reviews :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
We take a look at the past, present, and future state of Cross Console interaction between the Nintendo Wii and DS as well as the Playstation and PSP.

Lost Planet (PC DX10)
Gaming Heaven :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
PC gamers are generally very biased when it comes to console ports. No surprises here, as the vast majority of ports end up being stinking piles of dog doodoo. Because of that even the games that would deserve the attention often get overlooked or worse, criticized regardless of their quality. Lost Planet aims to break this tradition, as it not only is a port of a next-gen game that has been optimized for the PC, but instead raises the graphical bar a few notches higher. If you played the game on the Xbox360 you will know that it can look amazing. Now imagine what happens when the DX9 level graphics get some additional make up in the form of DX10 support. Brain melting graphics coupled with some decent gameplay would be nice, wouldn’t you say so?

The Euro Vision: Chemistry Makes A Bang With UE3
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
In this week?s The Euro Vision column, Kuju Sheffield?s studio head Simeon Pashley tells Jon Jordan why it?s been renamed Chemistry, and more importantly, the reasons why it decided to reinvent itself as a specialist in Unreal Engine 3-based development.

Critical Reception: Tecmo’s/Team Ninja’s Ninja Gaiden Sigma
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Ninja Gaiden Sigma, an upgraded PlayStation 3 port that critics are calling “an immersive action romp full of original challenges, incredible environments and interesting characters.”

The China Angle: Two IPOs And A Licensing Deal
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
In Gamasutra’s latest China Angle column, Pacific Epoch’s Shang Koo looks at two MMO operators – 9you and Perfect World – seeking new legitimacy with overseas stock market listings, and looks at the future for Shanda and Tecmo’s recently announced Dead or Alive Online.

Release This: Ninja Gaiden Sigma Infiltrates U.S. and UK
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest “Release This!” this week sees Ninja Gaiden Sigma heading into the U.S. and UK, and Sony’s bucolic Boku no Natsuyasumi 3 and SNK’s infamous ‘witch touching’ title Dokidoki Majo Shinpan! coming to Japan.

Saling The World: Zelda, More Brain Training Top DS Charts
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
This week’s Saling The World sales charts feature strong debuts for the DS’ Zelda no Densetsu: Mugen no Sunadokei and More Brain Training from Dr. Kawashima, while Lumines receives an unexpected worldwide boost in popularity thanks to a related PSP hardware exploit.

The Euro Vision: How In2Games will Wii-ify 360 and PS3
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
This week’s edition of Gamasutra’s ‘The Euro Vision’ column sees Jon Jordan in a swinging mood as he talks to Harry Holmwood of the UK’s In2Games about out Wii-ing the Wii by bringing its forthcoming motion sensing Fusion controller to PS3 and the Xbox 360.

Critical Reception: Codemasters’ DiRT
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to DiRT, Codemasters’ arcade-style rally racer that critics describe as “one of the finest driving-centric titles to hit the still-new 360 world.”

Release This: U.S. Sees Darkness, Europe Gets Brain Age Sequel
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Release This!” takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores, in a significant week that will bring The Darkness to the United States, and a sequel to the worldwide hit Brain Age to Europe – exclusive GamerMetrics anticipation stats inside.

Blogged Out: ‘Middle Earth Offline’
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at the world of developer blogging with some views on failed gaming from a three part series on Sierra’s defunct Middle Earth MMO, and rising to LOLCode challenges.

Saling The World: RE4 Wii Heads U.S., Japan Takes On Itadaki Street DS
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Saling The World” covers the top five sellers for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe, with this week’s charts featuring remarkable debut sales numbers for Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition in the United States and Itadaki Street DS in Japan.

RedOctane sponsors Family Values’ second stage
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
RedOctane’s Guitar Hero is sponsoring a second stage for this summer’s Family Values tour, bringing five more bands and a special competition to the event.

Namco Bandai announces E3 2007 lineup
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Namco Bandai Games announced its product lineup for the 2007 Electronic Entertainment Expo taking place in Santa Monica, California next week.

Sony remains committed to UMD
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Sony’s John Koller has said that the company remains committed to the UMD format despite suggestions that support from movie companies is waning.

ELSPA applauds Tory leader’s stance on copyright theft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association has welcomed a call from Conservative leader David Cameron for a tougher stance on copyright theft.

Euro commissioner welcomes new PEGI ratings initiative
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
European commissioners have welcomed an extension of the PEGI games rating system to include online and mobile games.

E3 2007 line-ups
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
GamesIndustry.bizwill be at this year’s E3 Media and Business Summit, bringing you all the latest news and announcements from the event.

Xbox 360 Elite to hit Japan in October
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Microsoft has announced plans to launch Xbox 360 Elite in Japan later this year – despite the fact that sales of the original model are lagging behind in the region.

Japanese charts: resurgent PS2 breaks into top ten
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Sony’s PlayStation 2 proves its still a number one hit in Japan, with Banpresto’s latest Super Robot Wars title helping the ageing console back to the top of the charts.

Groening to appear in Simpsons game
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Simpsons creator Matt Groening has revealed that he will appear in the forthcoming Electronic Arts game based on the hit TV show.

PlayStation 3 boosts sales at GAME
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
High Street retailer GAME has reported a group sales increase of more than 74 per cent – with much of the rise attributed to sales of PlayStation 3 hardware, software and accessories.

Former Cake PR exec joins THQ
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
THQ has announced the appointment of Sian Dobson as European PR manager for the publisher’s kids, family and licensed games.

Japanese Sales: 2007’s First Half
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
The PS3 has a couple titles in the top 100.

PlayStation 3 Reaches 50,000 Units in Australia
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
But how fast did the other systems get there?

Ninja Gaiden Sigma AU Review
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)Finally – fresh PS3 gaming hits Australia. But is it any good?

Australian Game Charts
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
July 1 edition – get the latest sales.

Aussie Developers After Govt. Money
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Asking for film industry-style rebates.

Pre-E3 2007: Rock Band Hands-on
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Rock Band (PS3)We want it now.

Heavenly Sword Demo Very Soon
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Heavenly Sword (PS3)Developer blog reveals info on upcoming demo and extra game content.

Quantic Dream to Work on “Groundbreaking” New PS3 Title
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Collaborating with Sony Worldwide Studios.

Two More For SVR ’08
IGN :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 (PS3)THQ confirms a pair of new wrestlers for SmackDown vs. Raw.

UT3 to Feature Between 36 and 48 Multiplayer Maps
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
And the singleplayer campaign, which will support fourplayer coop and twoplayer splitscreen, will have even more maps!

BlackSite Area 51 E3 2007 Trailer and Screens
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
The trailer, part of the titles presence at next week’s E3 media summit, and screens feature Special Forces assassin Aeran Pierce.

PhPhaseSpace Integrates Motion Capture with UE3
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
PhaseSpace, the price and performance leader in optical motion capture systems and technology, has joined the Unreal Engine Integrated Partners Program (IPP).

Bizarre Studio Update The Road to E3
Team Xbox :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
Lots of new info on The Club plus Boom Boom Rocket downloadable content confirmed, PGR4 racification details and weather effects listed. New screenshots of The Club and PGR4.

Xbox 360 Elite to arrive on October 11th in Japan – Europe Late August?
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
From tech.co.uk (http://www.tech.co.uk/home-entertainment/gaming/games-consoles/news/xbox-360-elite-gets-autumn-japan-release?articleid=247990604 ): [QUOTE] The Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite is to be released in Japan this coming October. Microsoft Japan made the announcement today, sparking even more rumours that a European release could be close. The Xbox 360 Elite will hit Japanese shelves on 11th October. Microsoft will be hoping that it has the same impact there that it did when it launched earlier this year in the United States. Back in March, we reported that the 360 Elite was set to launch in the UK at some point in the late summer. Then an HMV spokesperson spoke to Eurogamer, and said: “All we understand is that it’s at some point perhaps around the late summer, but we don’t know anything beyond that. Then last week came the rumour that the Elite would launch in Europe on the 24th of August. That fitted in nicely with the earlier ‘late summer’ statement by the HMV man. [/QUOTE] Full Story: tech.co.uk (http://www.tech.co.uk/home-entertainment/gaming/games-consoles/news/xbox-360-elite-gets-autumn-japan-release?articleid=247990604 )

Critical Reception: Tecmo’s/Team Ninja’s Ninja Gaiden Sigma
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Ninja Gaiden Sigma, an upgraded PlayStation 3 port that critics are calling “an immersive action romp full of original challenges, incredible environments and interesting characters.”

The China Angle: Two IPOs And A Licensing Deal
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
In Gamasutra’s latest China Angle column, Pacific Epoch’s Shang Koo looks at two MMO operators – 9you and Perfect World – seeking new legitimacy with overseas stock market listings, and looks at the future for Shanda and Tecmo’s recently announced Dead or Alive Online.

Nintendo unveils new DS camera
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Nintendo has announced plans to release Face Training, a new DS game which will come with a digital camera add-on and teach users how to perform facial exercises.

PS3 boosts Blu-ray sales by 1000 per cent
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced a huge increase in European Blu-ray disc sales – attributing the rise to the release of PlayStation 3.

Studios must learn to say no to bad deals – Perry
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Former Shiny Entertainment boss Dave Perry has warned those hoping to work on movie and game properties that if a deal feels “half-baked” they shouldn’t be afraid to turn it down.

Xbox Live Marketplace growing by double digits each month
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Although Microsoft is still declining to reveal revenue figures for the Xbox Live Marketplace service, the company has said that it is growing by double digits each month.

MMO operators at risk of breaking law from September
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Law firm Campbell Hooper has warned that unless they take action now, some MMO operators risk their games being deemed illegal when a new law comes into force later this year.

Auto Assault closure won’t affect other NCsoft titles
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
NCsoft has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the closure of Auto Assault was purely to do with player numbers and will not have an effect on any of its current or future MMO titles.

Australian devs call for same treatment as film industry
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
The Games Developers’ Association of Australia is demanding the same rebate as that which recently granted to the country’s film industry, accusing the Government of “serious neglect”.

DICE reveals Mirror’s Edge details
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Digital Illusions has revealed to GamesIndustry.bizdetails of how its new property hopes to revolutionise the way players experience games in the first-person perspective.

Gamecock to publish new TimeGate title
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Gamecock Media Group has signed the publishing rights to TimeGate Studios multiplatform shooter Section 8, due for release in 2009.

World in Conflict Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Check out some new World in Conflict images complete with some brief descriptions explaining the action.

To End All Wars Announced
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
The benchmark for the first person shooter genre is set to reach new heights as Ghostlight unleashes To End All Wars onto the global battlefield.

Microsoft boosts Xbox 360 component orders due to upcoming Halo 3 launch
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
From beyond3d.com (http://www.beyond3d.com/content/news/321 ): [QUOTE] Words on the street of Taipei has it that optical drive OEM Lite-On IT expects to increase its shipments of DVD-ROM drives for the Xbox 360 at the eve of anticipated launch of the third Halo game, Microsoft’s biggest gaming franchise. DigiTimes also reports that Lite-On declined to comment due to non-disclosure agreements that bind the company to their clients. Sources close to component makers, which supply Lite-On with DVD-ROM drive parts, said that they began to increase their shipment toward Lite-On in June. In other words, the production of DVD-ROM drives has definitely gone up at Lite-On and the Halo (3) effect on the Q3/Q4 Xbox 360 sales has surely something to do with that. [/QUOTE] Full Story: beyond3d.com (http://www.beyond3d.com/content/news/321 ) | digitimes.com (http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20070703PD224.html )

EU Commission examines high-def DVD formats
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
From digitalartsonline.co.uk (http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=8248 ): [QUOTE] The European Union’s antitrust regulator has asked Hollywood studios to turn over information about their negotiations with the developers of high-definition DVD formats, giving them until the end of this week to respond. The European Commission is concerned that exclusive deals struck by some studios with the backers of either the HD DVD or Blu-ray Disc formats may be a sign of anticompetitive activity in the industry. The Commission began looking for evidence of a possible infringement of E.U. antitrust regulations on its own initiative: there have been no complaints from companies in the industry, said Audrey Lemonnier, press officer for the cabinet of European Commissioner for Competition Neelie Kroes. The Commission wrote to a number of major studios in the first half of June, asking them for information about their dealings with the technology developers, Lemonnier said Tuesday. She would not say which studios received the letters, or how many were sent. The studios have until Friday to respond, she said. If the studios’ answers give the Commission cause for doubt, it may launch a full investigation, she said. [/QUOTE] Full Story: digitalartsonline.co.uk (http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=8248 )

Xbox Live Marketplace growing by double digits each month
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
From gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26374 ): [QUOTE] Although Microsoft is still declining to reveal revenue figures for the Xbox Live Marketplace service, the company has said that it is growing by double digits each month. That’s according to a New York Times report which also said growth has been consistently in the double digits since the service began. “The people we’ve partnered with see this as a good way to re-connect with the consumer,” said Ross Honey, senior director of Microsoft’s media entertainment group. “We allow a consumer who’s very engaged in games to shift, with the same box, to watching The Departed.”‘ [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26374 )

Microsoft Denies Forza 2 Causing ‘Major’ 360 Issues
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
From 1up.com (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3160766 ): [QUOTE] This weekend, posts appeared alleging someone at Microsoft was deleting threads on the official Forza 2 forums. The offending thread was reportedly full of gamers claiming Forza Motorsport 2 was causing major problems with Xbox 360s. Forza 2 Community Manager Che Chou responded to the accusations in his Weekly Pitpass Report (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3160766 ): “We’ve gone and tested Forza 2 extensively against the hardware and have confirmed that the game itself does not brick Xbox 360 consoles. Although it might seem like the number of instances is high, especially if you go by forum reactions, it’s actually a very small percentage that it’s happening to and we acknowledge that it’s very frustrating. In other words, there isn’t really a software solution here. …As for the recent controversy over a ‘deleted’ forum thread discussing Forza 2 and hardware freezing, the truth is that I moved it to a moderator’s section for preservation and investigation. It has not been deleted (and I can easily prove it). The thread no longer served a real productive purpose other than as an excuse for folks to violate FM.net’s terms of service with ad hominem attacks. However, thanks to the thread, we are acutely aware that it is a very real issue with a small percentage of our community but a problem nonetheless.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: 1up.com (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3160766 )

Confirmed: Microsoft buying vacant Nintendo site
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
From seattletimes.nwsource.com (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003773038_webnintendoland03.html ): [QUOTE] Nintendo of America is feeding a large chunk of land in Redmond to Microsoft, which seems to have a nearly insatiable appetite for office and parking spaces lately. The unused, 28-acre parcel sits between Nintendo’s North American headquarters and Microsoft’s RedWest campus, which houses its MSN online unit. Neither company disclosed the sales price. The property was assessed for 2008 at more than $26.5 million, according to King County records. Nintendo bought the property in 1987 for $601,277. The transaction is set to close in mid-July. [/QUOTE] Full Story: seattletimes.nwsource.com (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003773038_webnintendoland03.html )

Chris Early appointed general manager for Windows Live
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
From gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26348 ): [QUOTE] Microsoft has appointed Chris Early, currently the studio manager for Microsoft casual games, as general manager for Games for Windows Live effective July 9. Microsoft reports that Early will work to “bridge the gap” between PC and consoles, which includes adding Xbox Live-type features to PC titles and assisting developers in integrating Games for Windows Live into upcoming releases. Interim Xbox Live group manager Bryan Trussel will replace Early as head of Microsoft casual games. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26348 )

EDGE’s Top 100 Games of all Time
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
From next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6231&Itemid=2 ): [QUOTE] A superb print collector’s volume called Edge Presents: The 100 Best Videogames goes on sale today. Next-Gen has the online exclusive full list. Click through for the best 100 games of all time, as judged by the readers and writers of Edge, as well as game industry insiders. Here’s the TOP 10 10. Super Metroid 09. Tetris 08. Final Fantasy XII 07. Halo 06. The Legend Of Zelda: A Link to the Past 05. Super Mario World 04. Half-Life 2 03. Super Mario 64 02. Resident Evil 4 01. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time [/QUOTE] Full Story: next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6231&Itemid=2 )

N-American Retailers Estimate Xbox 360 Failure Rate High as 33 Percent
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
From dailytech.com (http://www.dailytech.com/Retailers+Estimate+Xbox+360+Failure+Rate+High+as+33+Percent/article7892.htm ): [QUOTE] In an effort to gain a more accurate picture of Xbox 360 failure rate, DailyTech decided to poll retail outlets that sell the Xbox 360 and with it the option to purchase an in-store extended warranty. Out of all Xbox 360 extended warranties sold, we wanted to know how many were claimed by consumers with defective consoles, thus giving us a more accurate failures percentage. After contacting several retailers from various regions in North America, the responses were unanimous: the Xbox 360 is the least reliable gaming console in recent history. Current EB Games or GameStop employees who offered information did so under strict anonymity, as it is against company policy to reveal such information to the public. Furthermore, our sources confirmed that EB Games revised its Canadian warranty policies during early 2007 for consoles solely due to the failure rate of the Xbox 360. EB Games held conference calls for its Canadian stores informing them of the new policy changes and revealing alarming failure rates of the Xbox 360. “The real numbers were between 30 to 33 percent,” said former EB Games employee Matthieu G., adding that failure rate was even greater for launch consoles. “We had 35 Xbox 360s at launch I know more than half of them broke within the first six months (red lights or making circles under the game discs). Two of them were dead on arrival.” The failure rate nearing a third of all Xbox 360 consoles was found at other retailers too. A Best Buy customer service department manager, who wished to remain unnamed, said that failure rates for the console were “between a quarter to a third” of all units sold. [/QUOTE] Full Story: dailytech.com (http://www.dailytech.com/Retailers+Estimate+Xbox+360+Failure+Rate+High+as+33+Percent/article7892.htm )

Xbox Live India to be Launched in September
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
From gameguru.in (http://www.gameguru.in/online/2007/02/xbox-live-india-to-be-launched-in-september-by-microsoft/ ): [QUOTE] It’s been a long time since Microsoft has launched the Xbox 360 in India. Gamers here were waiting for a long time to hear the words “Xbox Live India” from Microsoft. It seems that their wait is over as Microsoft is planning to launch the online gaming service in India. The Xbox LIVE launch will take place simultaneously from 23rd to 30th September. All of this will coincide with the Xbox 360’s first anniversary in India, which also falls on the 23rd. Xbox LIVE subscriptions will be available in 1 month, 3 month and 12 month denominations, and from what we hear, will be quite attractively priced. There may even be an Xbox LIVE bundle in the works, comprising a live subscription, a broadband internet connection and a game. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gameguru.in (http://www.gameguru.in/online/2007/02/xbox-live-india-to-be-launched-in-september-by-microsoft/ )

Amazon and Microsoft Team Up to Help Indie Filmmakers Jump Into HD DVD
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
From the press release (http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/AQM05402072007-1.htm ): [QUOTE] Amazon.com Inc. , and Microsoft Corp. today announced the 1,000 HD DVD Indies Project, designed to lower the barriers to entry for filmmakers to produce and distribute movies in the HD DVD format through the innovative manufacturing-on-demand technology of CustomFlix, a part of an Amazon group of companies. Jointly sponsored by Amazon and Microsoft, the project will provide free authoring and setup services for up to 1,000 selected indie titles. The project will be spearheaded by CustomFlix, which will bring as many as 1,000 feature-length independent films to Amazon customers using the CustomFlix DVD on Demand technology, which produces and ships DVDs only as they are ordered. This model greatly improves the cost structure for independent filmmakers by eliminating the need for costly inventory. [/QUOTE] Full press release: money.cnn.com (http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/AQM05402072007-1.htm )

2008 Football Games Will Run Smoother on the 360 than PS3
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
From xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/07/02/60-fps-football-will-be-better-on-the-360/ ): [QUOTE] 1UP is reporting that all the heavy hitting football games coming out this year (Madden 08, NCAA Football 08, and All-Pro Football 2K8) will be running best on the Xbox 360. 30 frames smoother to be exact. 1UP says that they’ve confirmed with developers that the 360 versions of each football game will run at a buttery smooth 60 frames per second while the PS3 version will have to settle for 30 frames per second. What does that mean? Well, it means animations will be smoother, faster and less jarring than the PS3 version. [/QUOTE] Full Story: xbox360fanboy.com (http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/07/02/60-fps-football-will-be-better-on-the-360/ ) | 1up.com (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3160709 )

Xbox LIVE Bringing E3 Home
Xbox-Scene :: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
From the official press release (http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/07/02/551771.aspx ): [QUOTE] For the second year running, fans around the world thirsting for a sneak preview of the Xbox 360 holiday games and entertainment lineup can get together with friends to experience the E3 Media & Business Summit (E3) — the biggest video game industry event of the year — in high definition from the comfort of their own homes. From Tuesday, July 10, through Friday, July 13, Microsoft Corp. is bringing E3 home to owners of the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system through its second annual E3: Bringing It Home, which offers downloads on Xbox LIVE Marketplace of the hottest content from the show. Connect to the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network and bring everyone together in the living room to enjoy the E3 experience with E3: Bringing It Home. Xbox 360 owners will be able to download high-definition content direct from the show including the following: * Microsoft’s E3 2007 press conference — beginning at 8:30 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, July 10 — will be available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace in high definition later in the week * Video updates direct from the show * A selection of game trailers, themes, gamer pictures and demos will be available from the hottest E3 titles such as these: * “Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation” (NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.) * “Assassin’s Creed” (Ubisoft) * “BioShock” (2K) * “Blue Dragon” (Microsoft Game Studios) * “Burnout Paradise” (Electronic Arts Inc.) * “CALL OF DUTY 4: MODERN WARFARE?” (Activision) * “FIFA Soccer 08” (Electronic Arts) * “Guitar Hero III” (Activision/RedOctane) * “Lost Odyssey” (Microsoft Game Studios) * “Madden NFL 08” (Electronic Arts) * “NCAA Football 08” (Electronic Arts) * “Need for Speed: ProStreet” (Electronic Arts) * “Project Gotham Racing 4” (Microsoft Game Studios) * “The Simpsons Game” (Electronic Arts) * “Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08” (Electronic Arts) * “WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008” (THQ) In addition to all this content, there will be many surprises, so fans should stay tuned to the Xbox LIVE calendar (http://www.xbox.com/en-us/live/marketplace/ticker.htm ) for updates [/QUOTE]

Sony’s Tretton criticises approach of rival platform holders
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
SCEA boss Jack Tretton has criticised what he described as the “different approach” of rival platform holders, stating that Sony won’t “bribe” developers to make PS3 exclusives.

Chris Early appointed general manager for Windows Live
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Microsoft has appointed Chris Early, currently the studio manager for Microsoft casual games, as general manager for Games for Windows Live effective July 9.

THQ reports record $1 billion net sales
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
In its annual report filed today, THQ reported a record of more than USD 1 billion in net sales – up 27 per cent from 2006.

Sony signs Quantic Dream for new PS3 title
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Sony has announced a collaboration with developer Quantic Dream for a new and exclusive PlayStation 3 title.

Emergent obtains $12 million funding
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Emergent Game Technologies, developer of Gamebryo Element middleware, has secured USD 12 million in series D funding led by Jerusalem Venture Partners and Worldview Technology Partners.

NCsoft to close Auto Assault MMO
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
NCsoft is to close down vehicle combat MMO Auto Assault at the end of August

ISO loader found in PSP update
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Fox hires former Ubisoft exec to expand games portfolio
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Twentieth Century Fox has hired former Ubisoft exec Adam Kline to oversee the company’s games portfolio and develop new revenue streams in e-commerce.

UK charts: Harry Potter leads new release surge
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
EA’s latest Harry Potter game takes the number one spot this week as seven new releases jump into the top forty.

Atari posts $71.3 million loss
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Atari announced that it will report a wider-than-expected loss for the fiscal year ended March 31.

Microsoft to offer E3 highlights via Xbox Live
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Sega exec says price is key for PS3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Speaking to Reuters, a Sega Sammy executive has said that Sony may need to reduce the cost of PS3 by 2008 in order to increase consumer demand.

Section 8 Trailer
IGN :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Section 8 (PS3)Humanity has only one hope for survival.

Pre-E3 2007: The Last Remnant Trailer
IGN :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
The Last Remnant (PS3)Get your first look at Square Enix’s latest, with a special note from the director just for you.

Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII
IGN :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions (PS3)Three PS3-exclusive screenshots.

Blazing Angels 2 Lands PS3 Exclusives
IGN :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions (PS3)Sixaxis control and a new multiplayer mode are in store.

Section 8 Screens, Artwork
IGN :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Section 8 (PS3)Get your first look at this futuristic FPS.

Gamecock to Lay TimeGate’s Egg
IGN :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Section 8 (PS3)Section 8 now has housing.

Medal Of Honor Airborne Gets Giacchino
IGN :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Acclaimed Hollywood composer tapped to score latest installment.

Pre-E3 2007: Turok Hands-on
IGN :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Turok (PS3)We get a face full of dino breath and beg for more.

Pre-E3 2007: Turok HD Video Interview
IGN :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Turok (PS3)Never poke a sleeping raptor with a stick.

NBA Live 08 Screens
IGN :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
NBA Live 08 (PS3)Get ready to bang in the paint.

Pre-E3 2007: The Last Remnant
IGN :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
The Last Remnant (PS3)Blood-stained outfits, kidnapped sisters and all-powerful artifacts the size of buildings. Sign us up!

All-Pro Football 2K8 Hands-on
IGN :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
All-Pro Football 2K8 (PS3)2K football has finally returned.

Like Sands Through the Hourglass, Zelda’s Debut on Nintendo DS Approaches
Nintendo DS :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Legendary Franchise Goes Portable Oct. 1

Super Mario Bros. 2 Now Available on Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced

Mario Party 8 Makes Record-Breaking Wii Debut
Nintendo News :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Mario and his pals have plenty to party about

Michael Giacchino Scores Medal of Honor Airborne
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Electronic Arts announced today that awardwinning composer Michael Giacchino has scored the music for Medal of Honor Airborne.

TimeGate Studios Announces Section 8
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
TimeGate Studios, creators of the Kohan series and F.E.A.R. Extraction Point, announced today that Gamecock Media Group will publish their upcoming crossplatform scifi shooter, Section 8.

Dark Messiah of Might & Magic Elements Announced
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Powered by Valve’s Source engine, the game will allow Xbox 360 gamers worldwide to experience the brutal combat, highly detailed interactive environments and dark atmosphere that won the hearts of thousands of PC players.

Transformers The Game Optimus Prime vs. Megatron
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
To celebrate the movie’s release, we bring you a new trailer from the Transformers video game featuring the ultimate boss battle Optimus Prime vs. Megatron.

LucasArts Thrillville Goes Off the Rails for 2007
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
LucasArts announced today Thrillville Off the Rails, a nextgeneration sequel to Thrillville, the videogame where players create and experience the theme park of their dreams.

Majesco Announces E3 Lineup
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Majesco announced today its fall lineup, which will be unveiled at the 2007 Electronic Entertainment Expo Media & Business Summit in Santa Monica.

HD DVD Unleashes WebEnabled Capabilities
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
New HD DVD titles with webenabled network capabilities now allow consumers to easily access additional content and bonus features, as available, to enjoy their favorite HD DVD movies like never before.

ESA Applauds US/Korea Free Trade Agreement
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
The ESA expressed support for the agreement, and encouraged speedy approval by Congress, as the agreement will provide many tangible trade and intellectual propertyrelated benefits for U.S. and Korean game publishers.

Two New Cipher Complex Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Edge of Reality is continuing work on their selffunded action title, Cipher Complex. We have updated the game’s image gallery with a couple of new screenshots.

Two Worlds Collector’s Edition Announced, New Trailer
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
SouthPeak Games announced today the Xbox 360 and PC collectors editions for Two Worlds, the much anticipated role playing game.

Fatal Inertia Dated, New Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Powered by the Unreal Engine 3, Fatal Inertia boasts fastpaced single and online multiplayer experiences, eight racing series, six distinct racing environments, plus full racecraft customization.

Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays Missile Command
Team Xbox :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
With Missile Command on Xbox LIVE Arcade, Atari delivers the same gaming sights, sounds and action as the original, as well as a new evolved version of the game which features enhanced graphics, sounds and special effects.

Play & Win by Hunting Vampires
Xbox Live :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Play Vampire Rain online and you could win an Xbox 360 Elite system, a Wireless Racing Wheel, or lots of other cool prizes.

Artist of the Month: Velver Revolver Unleashes Libertad July 3
Xbox Live :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Velvet Revolver’s forthcoming album Libertad is scheduled for release July 3 on RCA Records.

Dead Rising Pics
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Don’t miss these new “One Million Gamer Pics” packs.

Dead Rising Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Don’t miss these new “One Million” themes.

1-800-MAGIC: Episode 4
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Check out the latest episode in this Shadowrun series from the creators of Red vs. Blue.

Artist of the Month: Velver Revolver Unleashes Libertad July 3
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Velvet Revolver’s forthcoming album Libertad is scheduled for release July 3 on RCA Records.

Super Mario Bros. 2, Ecco: The Tides of Time and DRAGON SPIRIT (Wii Shop Channel)
Nintendo :: Monday, July 02, 2007
Super Mario Bros. 2, Ecco: The Tides of Time and DRAGON SPIRIT now available in the States.

FizzBall Game Review
Mikhailtech :: Monday, July 02, 2007
New levels give new animals and obstacles. The animals themselves are not passive bricks, they move around and they react to being hit when the ball is too small to absorb them. There are even animals like birds and monkeys that climb into trees for which you will first have to hit the tree to get them to leave it. For catching that last animal you can also use a big fan to change the direction of the ball in mid flight, which is a great option for getting that last squirrel. Of course there are also powerups such as unlimited fan power and increasing/decreasing paddle size or ball speed. The Kids Mode adds a wall to the bottom of the screen so you can’t lose a ball, as well as little quizzes at the beginnings of the levels. Controls are simple, either via mouse or keyboard. Unfortunately there’s no gamepad support in Linux. I encountered no bugs while playing this game. My support inquiry regarding gamepad support was answered within one day.

Apple iPhone Part 2 – Camping Out – The Directors Cut
Fast Silicon :: Monday, July 02, 2007
“The Fastsilicon.com team packed up their gear as well and headed out to the central plains. Oklahoma City is where they decided to find their own Apple iPhone. While they were there, they were able to talk to many professionals, enthusiasts, and average users. What it is that makes people load up their Mac books and blankets, call in sick from work, and sit on hard marble floors for 12 hours? Check out all the excitement and see what it is that appeals to such a broad audience.”

Release This: Ninja Gaiden Sigma Infiltrates U.S. and UK
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, July 02, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest “Release This!” this week sees Ninja Gaiden Sigma heading into the U.S. and UK, and Sony’s bucolic Boku no Natsuyasumi 3 and SNK’s infamous ‘witch touching’ title Dokidoki Majo Shinpan! coming to Japan.

Industry lacks star power, says new ESA president
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 02, 2007
Recently-installed ESA president Michael Gallagher has acknowledged that the game industry lacks the star power that can seduce politicians.

Sony partners with Nielsen for PS3 in-game ads push
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 02, 2007
Sony has announced a joint initiative with The Nielsen Company to measure game network advertising.

Sony: PS3 in full production
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 02, 2007
Sony has reiterated comments made by chairman Howard Stringer that the PlayStation 3 is now in full production with regular supplies reaching all key sales regions.

Ubisoft apologises for DLC charge
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 02, 2007
Ubisoft has apologised to Rainbow Six: Vegas owners who paid for downloadable content which was meant to be made available free of charge.

Spanish Charts: PES scores once again
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 02, 2007
Taking full advantage of the lack of big releases, Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer 6 once again goes to the top of the charts in Spain.

Wii outselling PS3 by 6 to 1 in Japan
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 02, 2007
New figures from magazine publisher Enterbrain have confirmed that the Nintendo Wii continues to be the best-selling home console in Japan, outdoing PlayStation 3 by a ratio of 6 to 1.

German Charts: Mario leaps to the top
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 02, 2007
Mario Party 8 has entered the German charts at number one on its first week of release, proving another success for the Nintendo Wii.

Sega producing first third-party cross-platform title
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 02, 2007
Sega has announced that the upcoming Universe at War: Earth Assault will be the first third-party title to take advantage of Microsoft’s Games for Windows Live features.

PS3 has become “whipping boy”, says Insomniac boss
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, July 02, 2007
Insomniac Games CEO Ted Price has spoken out to defend Sony against the criticism it has received in the press.

Fallout 3
IGN :: Monday, July 02, 2007
Fallout 3 (PS3)Bethesda finally shows us what we’ve been wanting to see. And it’s well worth the wait.

Microsoft Once Again Bringing E3 to Xbox 360 Owners
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 02, 2007
For the second year running, fans around the world thirsting for a sneak preview of the Xbox 360 holiday games and entertainment lineup can get together with friends to experience the E3 Media & Business Summit.

Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare Deep Impact Trailer
Team Xbox :: Monday, July 02, 2007
Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare features a new Bullet Penetration system that allows you to shoot through certain objects in the game that would normally be used as cover. See the Bullet Penetration system in action.

Lost Planet Multiplayer Map Pack 3
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Monday, July 02, 2007
The third multiplayer map pack for Lost Planet: Extreme Condition is now available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. The pack runs a cool 400 Microsoft Points and includes three new maps. Have a look at this trio of new multiplayer arenas:

iXtreme firmware 1.2b for TS-H943 Xbox 360
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, July 02, 2007
A new firmware for the Toshiba-Samsung h943 xbox360 drive.. [QUOTE] Features (v1.2b) Slow-read (4x) version [/QUOTE] This version is for users who may have lesser quality lasers that have issues reading media. It offers nothing more than a slow-read. Regarding iXtreme for hitahi: Soon :) We are currently testing, and everything seems smooth. The hitachi ixtreme will still need to be ported over to each specific version (v32-79), so that will take a little time, but most of the hard work is over. Official Site: n/a (by commodore4eva) Download: n/a (May be Illegal under EULA/DMCA) News-Source: xbins.org (http://www.xbins.org/nfo.php?file=xboxnfo1602.nfo )

CNET’s Tech Top 10 Most-Hyped Product Launches
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, July 02, 2007
From CNet news.com (http://news.com.com/2300-1041_3-6193881-1.html ): [QUOTE] With the release of the iPhone Friday, Apple will complete what some are calling the most hyped product launch in technology history. But the iPhone is hardly the only tech product to launch with a high hype factor and heavy expectations. Here is a look back at some of the other high-profile launches that got the tech industry talking. 01/ Segway 02/ Original 1984 Macintosh 03/ Xbox 360 04/ PlayStation 3 05/ Nintendo Wii 06/ Windows 95 07/ Motorola Razr 08/ Gizmondo 09/ PlayStation 2 10/ World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade [/QUOTE] Full Story: CNet news.com (http://news.com.com/2300-1041_3-6193881-1.html )

XCM 360 Hot Rock Case Pictures
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, July 02, 2007
From Team Xtender (http://www.teamxtender.com/ ): [QUOTE] Welcome to the XCM 360 HOT ROCK Case. This case combines the Crystal XCM 360 Case with the “HOT ROCK” electronics to all a color change display for different temperatures that the Xbox is experiancing: Below 29℃ — Orange light 30-31℃ — Purple light 32-35℃ — Light blue light 36-39℃ — Green light 40-43℃ — Blue light 44-47℃ — Red light Over 48℃ — Red light flashing (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/xcm-cases/36020Chameleon20LED_A.jpg ) [/QUOTE] Official Website and More Pictures: Team Xtender (http://www.teamxtender.com/ )