(USA) Wedbush: 250k Xbox360s Sold in March
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
From gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13530 ): [QUOTE] Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter has predicted a modest 3 percent rise in game sales for March’s upcoming NPD U.S. charts to $515 million, on sales of GRAW 2 and God of War II. Looking specifically at hardware, Pachter assumes Wii will be leading the pack at 400,000 units sold, followed by the Xbox 360, PS2, and DS at 250,000 units each, followed by the PSP at 210,000, and, interestingly, the PlayStation 3 and Game Boy Advance tied at the end with 165,000 units each. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13530 )
Xbox 360 Elite delay till November for Europe?
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
From 360-gamer.com (http://www.360-gamer.com/news.asp?id=755 ): [QUOTE] Since the announcement of a US release of the Xbox 360 Elite a few weeks back, rumours have been flying around about when the machine is going to land its sleek black shoes in the UK. However, as Friday afternoon starts to draw to a close, the news of the week hits our desks, as unconfirmed reports suggest the Elite wont arrive ’til November. A few phonecalls later, and we’re informed that the Microsoft has been making pubishers aware of the UK release date over the last week. [/QUOTE] Full Story: 360-gamer.com (http://www.360-gamer.com/news.asp?id=755 )
Is Microsoft?s Xbox 360’s Success Really All That Successful?
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
From cinemablend.com (http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Is-Microsoft-s-Xbox-360-s-Success-Really-All-That-Successful-3778.html ): [QUOTE] As you may have read here on CB Games, Microsoft had some wins and losses with their entertainment division throughout 2006. But while they netted an income from the entertainment division of $2.63 billion at the end of December 2006, according to Internet News, what was the exact costs and catches for the Xbox 360? Well, let’s have a look and see what we find. One of the things we’ve all wondered about is how well Microsoft is making due with the costly next-gen hardware, considering that the original Xbox was abandoned for being costly, if memory serves me correctly. But Microsoft is apparently faring rather evenly with last year’s entertainment division losses (which included the Xbox 360), as the operating downside of $414 million was the total expenditure at the end of 2006. Hands down, it’s quite indisputable that the Xbox 360 has far surpassed its first-generation sibling, in both hardware and software sales. So in essence, it appears the success of the Xbox 360 is quite successful, so far. I mean, it’s certainly not a blockbuster success like the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo Wii, or the PS2, but in regards to Microsoft’s console efforts the Xbox 360 isn’t quite slothing around like the original Xbox. We’ll have to track how well Microsoft fares by the end of this year to see if the software continues on an upward trend, especially with triple-A PS3 titles on the horizon. [/QUOTE] Full Story: cinemablend.com (http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Is-Microsoft-s-Xbox-360-s-Success-Really-All-That-Successful-3778.html )
Guitar Hero 2 X-plorer not Broken – Patch Coming
Xbox-Scene :: Monday, April 16, 2007
From xboxic.com (http://www.xboxic.com/news/2737 ): [QUOTE] While Guitar Hero 2 is an excellent game, it has been plagued by hardware problems, being that the guitar’s whammy/tremolo bar does not function properly. Word has just reached us though from Activision that it’s not the guitar that’s broken but the software. DIY-artists have already supplied remedies involving taking the guitar apart yourself, but as it turns out it’s just anti-cheating software gone hyperactive. Game developer Red Octane’s official word on the subject: “On learning of potential issues with the whammy bar on the Xbox360 guitar, we immediately began extensive testing of both the guitar and the software to isolate any issues with whammy bar functionality and the corresponding causes. Our testing identified a specific software element that may, in certain situations, cause the whammy bar to lose responsiveness. Given that this is a software-driven, an patch is being developed to fix the issue and will arrive as soon as possible via download on Xbox Live. We will confirm soon a target date for this download.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: xboxic.com (http://www.xboxic.com/news/2737 )
GameTap Reveals First Saturn Title alongside Wing Commander,
GameTap :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
As new titles continue to join GameTap’s catalog of more than 850 console, arcade and computer video games, this week’s GameTap Thursday alert touts the latest additions, including the critically acclaimed Wing Commander and Warlords Battlecry III, as well as the network’s first SEGA Saturn title.
Saling The World: Mario, Phoenix Wright Rule Worldwide Charts
Gamasutra Columns :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
In Gamasutra’s latest “Saling The World” covering the top five sellers for every available platform across the globe, Super Paper Mario leap to the top of Wii sales in the week of its U.S. debut, as fourth Phoenix Wright title leads overall weekly sales in Japan.
In brief: this week’s game announcements
GamesIndustry.biz :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Each week GamesIndustry.bizbrings you a round-up of all the games announced over the last five days, plus a guide to what’s arriving on shop shelves this Friday.
Sony to continue selling 20GB PS3 in Japan
GamesIndustry.biz :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Sony has confirmed that the 20GB PlayStation 3 will remain available in Japan, despite SCEA’s decision to stop selling the machine in North America.
Team Fortress 2 Hands-On
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Half-Life 2: Orange Box (PS3)It may look like a cartoon, but it still has dismemberment.
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Videos
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (PS3)The game is in HD. Not the videos.
TNA Impact Info
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Christopher Daniels talks wrestling and videogames.
Capcom Wields Talisman
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Talisman (PS3)Games Workshop board game coming this winter.
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil (PS3)Capcom’s latest action romp is set to make its way online this fall.
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil Shots
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil (PS3)Nearly 20 screens of Capcom’s arcadey romp.
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix First Look
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (PS3)Capcom brings back a classic with a brand new look.
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Images
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (PS3)The first look at the new look.
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Announced
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (PS3)Ryu and company come to the PlayStation Network this fall.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour ’08 Video Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 (PS3)It’s coming, and it’s even better.
Mortal Kombat II Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Mortal Kombat II (PS3)Fans of Fatalities rejoice — your title has arrived on the PlayStation Network.
Casual Gamers Predominantly Female
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
But the overall gamescape is still a man’s world.
The Club UK First Impressions
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
The Club (PS3)We tackle Bizarre’s gritty gun-slinger and come out on top.
IGN UK Joins The Club
IGN Playstation 3 :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
The Club (PS3)Ben Ward from Bizarre Creations gives us some new insights into the UK developer’s next game.
Wii Internet Channel – Secrets to Smoother Browsing
Nintendo News :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Wii Internet Channel Shortcuts
Capcom Announces Four New Xbox Live Arcade Games
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Capcom announced today the development of several digitally downloadable titles for Xbox Live Arcade. First screenshots and gameplay footage inside.
Red vs. Blue Episodes 15 Hit Xbox Live Marketplace
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Halo machinima team Red Vs. Blue has released episodes 1 to 5 on Xbox Live Marketplace.
Eidos CFO PS3 to Catch Up Xbox 360 User Base Next April
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Eidos chief financial officer has revealed that the publisher is looking for Sony’s PlayStation 3 to reach or surpass Xbox 360’s current install base by April next year.
Sony Patents WiimoteKiller Game Controller
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Forget about the SIXAXIS, this new game controller mixes the best of the Wimote with the Power Glove!
Command & Conquer 3 Dated, Demo Confirmed
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Electronic Arts has announced the release date of the Xbox 360 version of Command & Conquer 3 and it has confirmed there will be a demo of the game.
Samsung Announces Dual Format HD Optical Disc Player
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Samsungs Duo HD player will fully support both HDDVD and Bluray Disc formats and their interactive technologies, HDi and BDJava.
Bizarre Studio Update The Club, First Screenshots!
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
If you liked PGR and Geometry Wars, you’ll love The Club. Check out the first info on the game’s storyline, gameplay and watch the first ingame screenshots.
FTC Recognizes Significant Game Industry Successes
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) acknowledged the video game industrys leadership in its selfregulatory programs.
New Culdcept Saga Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of Culdcept Saga, the latest entry to the popular card battle series that combines the thrilling luck and strategy of a board game with the depth of a trading card game.
Ubisoft Brings Senko no Ronde to Western Territories
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Ubisoft announced that it will publish WarTech Senko no Ronde, an arcade fighter for the Xbox 360 in North American and European territories in May 2007.
EA Announces Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
In case you didn’t see our TripleX 1 feature, we bring you the official announcement.
Electronic Arts Launches Xbox Live Arcade Web Site
Team Xbox :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
EA has launched a web site dedicated to its Xbox Live Arcade offer, which currently includes Boom Boom Rocket and the upcoming Wing Commander Arena.
Xbox Live Activity for 4/9
Think Gaming :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Here is a list of Xbox live activity from the week of 4/9. It’s the usual, but you can see Guitar Hero II is notched itself up into the 3rd spot. Xbox 360 Top Live Titles 1 Gears of War 2 Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 3 Guitar Hero II 4 Call Of Duty 3 5 GRAW 2 6 Crackdown 7 Oblivion 8 […]
What Will You Be Playing this Weekend?
Think Gaming :: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Thank god for the weekend! I’m sure most of you are saying that! Unlike most of you I still have to work on the weekend! I will try to get some gaming done though. Oh yeah taxes are due on Monday and if your like me and work online you probably […]
Rainbow Six: Vegas Review
Bjorn 3d :: Friday, April 13, 2007
In general, I am not a pure action games fan, at least not the common ones that throw me into an arena / jungle / castle / whatever, fill the place up with stupid enemies, let me choose between a variety of devastating weapons and just shoot in all directions killing anything that dares moving or breathing within a few meters from me. I mean, no matter how good the graphics are, it just gets boring after the first 3 minutes or so.
Don’t get me wrong. There are situations where I could enjoy such games but those are too few to mention. I need the game I am playing to challenge me in more than in one aspect. I’d like it to be intense, wise, use the environment to create interesting situations, be as realistic as a game can be. I am here to tell you I found such game, it goes by the name “Rainbow Six: Vegas”.
