Media Consumption: EA Montreal’s Eric Chartrand (SSX Blur)
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
For this week’s Media Consumption, a column that looks at the media and art diets of our favorite industry personalities, we spoke to Eric Chartrand, Lead Designer on the Wii title SSX Blur with EA Montreal.
Desert Island Games: Sucker Punch Productions’ Bruce Oberg
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
For this week’s Desert Island Games, a column that looks at the top five games of some of our favorite industry personalities, we speak to Sucker Punch Productions (Sly Cooper) co-founder and programming lead Bruce Oberg.
Super Paper Mario, Gyakuten Saiban 4 Prepare for Launch
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
In Gamasutra’s round-up of worldwide video game releases, “Release This!”, the United States prepares itself for a likely blockbuster in Super Paper Mario, while Japan receives the latest Gyakuten Saiban (Phoenix Wright), Grim Grimoire, and a variety of other releases.
Blogged Out: ‘People Of Games’
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at the world of developer blogging, including the elusive definition of a ‘game designer,’ creating ‘chatless chat,’ and game modding 2.0 by natural selection.
Blade unveils new Hydro engine
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Blade Interactive has unveiled its new Hydro game engine – technology that the developer claims has never been seen in videogames before.
Wii enjoys third biggest sales week since launch
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Nintendo has told GamesIndustry.bizthat Easter gift buying and a rise in the number of Wii units shipped to retail contributed to 25,000 units being sold in the UK last week.
Guinness World Records to produce videogame edition
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Guinness World Records has announced plans to launch a new videogame edition of the famous annual book, featuring a wide range of game-related achievements and information.
Sony in talks for commercial use of PS3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Sony is currently in talks with a number of companies on the commercial use of the PlayStation 3.
‘We’ll never do away with retail,’ says Harrison
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Sony Worldwide Studios boss Phil Harrison has dismissed suggestions that the company could make a move away from traditional retail channels in the future.
Quality product key to restructure, states Take Two
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Creating quality titles for next-gen systems, including Nintendo’s Wii and DS, is now a priority for beleaguered publisher Take Two, as the company looks to maximise its franchises in the wake of boardroom and operational upheaval.
Take-Two named in Ghost Rider lawsuit
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Gary Friedrich, creator of the Ghost Rider comic book, has filed suit against Take-Two and other companies involved with developing the recent movie tie-in and related products.
UK Charts: Command and Conquer holds top spot
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Electronic Arts’ PC exclusive Command & Conquer: Tiberium Wars maintains its position at the top of the charts this week, despite strong competition from TMNT.
Virgin launches Wii and PS3 radio player
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Virgin Radio has launched a music player for the Wii and PlayStation 3 web browsers in the UK.
Nintendo offers praise for US Government
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Nintendo of America has declared strong support for US Government-led initatives to crack down on videogame piracy in China.
US retailers drop 20GB PS3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
While the 60GB PlayStation 3 continues to be widely available in North America, some retailers have stopped selling the 20GB model – including Sony’s official online outlet, SonyStyle.
Halo 3 beta goes live on May 16
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Microsoft and Bungie have announced that the Halo 3 multiplayer beta test will go live on May 16 and run until June 6.
Double Fusion appoints new Euro MD
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Frank Sagnier, formerly VP of European online publishing at Electronic Arts, has joined in-game advertising firm Double Fusion as European managing director.
Console business needs radical rethink, says Romero
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
John Romero expects home consoles to undergo a radical redesign if they are to compete in the future against cheap PCs and the services they can offer.
Winters resigns as Take-Two CFO
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Just weeks after shareholders led a successful bid to bring in a new team of executives at Take-Two, chief financial officer Karl Winters has resigned from his post.
Microsoft confirms Live Messenger for Xbox 360
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Microsoft has confirmed the Windows Live Messenger service will available to Xbox 360 users next month, with a specially designed peripheral due this summer.
Two From Luxoflux
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Kung Fu Panda confirmed, untitled project to follow.
Team Fortress 2 Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Half-Life 2: Orange Box (PS3)What the hell has been going on?
Super Rub-a-Dub Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Super Rub-a-Dub (PS3)It’s poultry in motion.
Super Rub-a-Dub Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Super Rub-a-Dub (PS3)These shots are quacktastic.
Top 10 Tuesday: Games that Sound Like Pr0n
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Amazingly, none of these games are rated Adults Only.
Mortal Kombat II is Immortal on PS3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The PlayStation Store is receiving a fatal injection this week.
Take-Two Regains NASDAQ Compliance
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The publisher emerges from last years trials and tribulations.
Transformers Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Transformers: The Game (PS3)Bumblebee kicks ass and takes names.
THQ Announces New Cars Game
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Cars Mater-National (PS3)The Pixar film refuels with Cars Mater-National.
F.E.A.R. PS3 Grabs
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
F.E.A.R. (PS3)A dozen new shots from the upcoming thriller.
Guitar Hero 3 this Fall
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Guitar Hero III (PS3)RedOctane FAQ may have spilled the beans.
Saboteur Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Saboteur (PS3)Infiltrate occupied France with these new screens of Saboteur.
WWE Photo Gallery
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
A look inside THQ’s Superstar Challenge.
Spider-Man 3 Character Bonanza Vol. 1
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Brace yourself. Spider-Man 3 is invading next-gen consoles. We walk you through the major characters and debut some villains.
Saboteur Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Saboteur (PS3)We interview Pandemic on their upcoming stealth action game.
Blog: Why Make A Game With John Woo
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
John Woo Presents Stranglehold (PS3)Ever wonder what would happen if a John Woo movie turned into a game? Read on to find out!
Stranglehold Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
John Woo Presents Stranglehold (PS3)A trio of hot new grabs from the Woo Crew.
Namco Bandai Games Brings Summer Fun To The Nintendo DS With Namco Museum DS
Nintendo DS :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Gamers Will Experience a Namco Blast From the…
Nintendo’s First Mario Game for Wii Leaves a Paper Trail of Excitement
Nintendo News :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Super Paper Mario flips between 2-D and 3-D
Arcade Space Shooter Galaga is among Three Games Added to the Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Bravoman and Alex Kidd round out the trio
Guitar Hero II Track Packs Available Now for Download
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Plus two picture packs and one theme featuring four Guitar Hero II wallpapers.
Transformers The Game Bumblebee Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Watch Autobots’ “little brother” in action in these new screenshots of Transformers The Game.
Team Fortress 2 PCXbox 360 Interplay Technically Done
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Valve has revealed that they already have players on Xbox 360 playing Team Fortress 2 against Windows gamers.
CGS Joins the GAME U on XBOX 360 College Tour
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The GAME U on XBOX 360 tour, which is also presented by IGN.com and Suzuki, is expected to reach 50,000 videogame enthusiasts at 30 universities.
TakeTwo Regains NASDAQ Compliance
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
TakeTwo Interactive Software has announced that the NASDAQ Stock Market has notified the publisher that it has regained compliance with NASDAQs listing requirements.
Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays Boom Boom Rocket
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
This Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday, Boom Boom Rocket launches on Xbox 360.
New TV Shows and Movies Coming This Week
Team Xbox :: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
New television series and movies are coming to the Xbox Live Marketplace this week. All the details inside.
