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.
