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.
