GamesIndustry.biz appoints new US editor
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
GamesIndustry.bizhas announced that veteran games journalist Mark Androvich has been appointed as the website’s first US editor.
Codemasters appoints three new US execs
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Codemasters has hired three senior execs for its US operations as the publisher ramps up its presence in the region.
DICE promises to diversify with new projects
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
EA’s DICE studio is looking to diversify its output away from its best-selling Battlefield franchise in order to continue producing titles it can remain excited to work on.
German Charts: Lara Croft returns to the top
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Eidos may have just missed outon the number one spot in the UK, but German consumers have helped Lara Croft return to the top of the charts in Tomb Raider Anniversary.
FreeStyleGames signs new deal with Red Bull
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
UK studio FreeStyleGames has signed a deal with the manufacturers of energy drink Red Bull to co-develop a new series of games for next-gen consoles.
60 per cent of NoA sales team leaving, says Fils-Aime
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Following reports that up to 90 per cent of Nintendo of America’s sales and marketing team are to leave the company, president Reggie Fils-Aime has said the figure is lower than rumoured, at around 60 per cent.
Opera releases DS Browser
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Opera Software has released the US version of the DS Browser for Nintendo’s handheld console.
Sony issues response to Church of England complaints
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
SCEE has issued an official response to complaints by the Church of England over PlayStation 3 game Resistance: Fall of Man.
No price drop for 360, says Microsoft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Microsoft’s David Hufford has stated that there are no plans to reduce the price of the Xbox 360 in the near future.
Church to demand apology from Sony
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, June 11, 2007
The Church is to demand an apology from Sony and ask for Resistance: Fall of Man to be removed from sale or modified for using Manchester Cathedral in-game without permission.
The Agency: First Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, June 11, 2007
The Agency (PS3)Your initial look at what happens when a first-person shooter becomes an MMO.
Church Forms Resistance Against Sony
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3)Bishop of Manchester calls for Resistance: Fall of Man to be taken off shelves.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Now Available on Wii Shop Channel
Nintendo News :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced
id Software Premieres New Game at Apple’s WWDC 2007
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 11, 2007
John Carmack is presenting his new engine and id Software’s next game at Apple WWDC 2007.
Prince of Persia Classic Arrives This Wednesday
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 11, 2007
This Wednesday, you can jump into sword swinging, platform hopping action with Prince of Persia Classic as it makes its way onto Xbox LIVE Arcade!
Two Worlds “Meatier” than Oblivion
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Zuxxez believes Two Worlds is a more complex and indepth game than Oblivion.
Ubisoft Still Considering Merger with EA
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 11, 2007
Ubisoft cofounder and CEO Yves Guillemot has revealed the French publisher is still considering a merger with EA.
CGS Announces Point Scoring System for Region 1 Season
Team Xbox :: Monday, June 11, 2007
The Championship Gaming Series (CGS) has announced its Point Scoring System for the upcoming Region 1 Season.
Saling The World: Mario, Lara, Sims Drive Sales Worldwide
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
This week’s “Saling The World” column, covering top sellers across the globe, features the continuing leadership of Tomb Raider: Anniversary in the UK, as The Sims 2 sees another worldwide surge in popularity with H&M Stuff.
The Euro Vision: Is In The Place To Be
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
In a somewhat summery/lateral aside to the The Euro Vision?s usual laser-like business focus, an accidental encounter sees Jon Jordan considering a potted history of local Manchester game development, thanks to the different inhabitants of one famous office building.
Critical Reception: Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Tomb Raider: Anniversary, the PS2 and PC remake of the original 1996 Tomb Raider, that critics are lauding as “one of the stand-out games of the year so far.”
Release This: U.S. Anticipates Juarez, Tomb Raider
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Release This!” takes a look at every game title we know to be shipping to stores this week, as Call of Juarez and Tomb Raider: Anniversary lead gamer interest and anticipation in the U.S., while Forza Motorsport 2 gears up for an enthusiastic reception in Europe.
NCAA 08 Recruiting Trip
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
NCAA Football 08 (PS3)EA introduces the deepest recruiting system to date. It’s time to sell your school.
Madden 08 Blog: The Devil is in the Details
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
Madden NFL 08 (PS3)The team at Tiburon shows off some of the finer points in Madden NFL 08.
IGN Weekly 50
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
Everybody needs a montage.
IGN is AFK Podcast: May Under Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
IGN editors walk you through the games of May.
Stranglehold Blog: Visions of Woo
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
John Woo Presents Stranglehold (PS3)The game designers talk about the action of Stranglehold in this first video blog.
NCAA 08: Home Field Advantage
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
NCAA Football 08 (PS3)The toughest places to play in the country. Plus, images of every stadium in the game.
Japanese Hardware Sales Increase
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
May hardware totals up 10 percent from last year.
‘First Person Shooter’ Aims at Games and School Shootings
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
California play follows a developer and grieving family from tragedy to redemption.
Rock Band Blowout
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
Rock Band (PS3)The CEO of Harmonix gives us the scoop.
Blog Topic of the Week: Episodic Content
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
The Orange Box (PS3)Are these installments worth sticking with?
Star Strike Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
Super Stardust HD (PS3)An old school shooter updated to HD.
First Look: Puyo Tama
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
Piyo Tama (PS3)Blocks fall even on the PS3.
iXtreme firmware 1.2 for TS-H943 Xbox 360
Xbox-Scene :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
A new firmware replacement for the TS-H943 xbox360 drive.. Features: (v1.2) Extra verification performed on Stealth backups Note: The extra features added in both 1.1(not public) and 1.2 release are directly related to security. A security-hole was found after 1.1, which lead to the jump in version numbers. We prefer to keep specific details private, but in general there is extra verfication between SS/DMI/PFI in stealth backups. Those whom were using a TS-H943 in replacement of a original hitachi drive, and were having issues copying the key, should no longer have such issues. The included samtool has been updated to v0.7i (thanks caster420!!) We strongly advise that you upgrade from 1.0 to 1.2 in the near future for the safety of your xblive account. Currently, 1.0 is safe, but in the future there will undoubtably be new checks that 1.2 addresses! As always… Use on Xbox Live at own risk!! (And please do not alter game content on xbox live, as that is the sole reason MS is motivated to ban backups on live!!!) Also, please note that included is a version ixtr12-i.bin which is strictly for Windows/Linux testing ONLY. Do *NOT* flash the -inq version to your drive. The Hitachi Version of iXtreme is currently a Work In Progress. There is no ETA, so i would give it several weeks before any public progress report. Here (http://www.xbins.org/iriez/ixDef.zip ) are the definitions update for iPrep 101(info (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox360-tools/iPrep101.php )) to include iXtreme 1.2 (extract file to your iPrep install directory) 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=xboxnfo1600.nfo )
Talismoon tiltBoard 360 Details Released
Xbox-Scene :: Saturday, June 09, 2007
It was already announced a while ago that Talismoon would produce an Xbox360 motion sensitive controller addon with Adam Thole. More details about the upcoming device have now been released in the official press release: [QUOTE] At long last it’s time for Xbox 360 owners to feel the benefits of tilt sensation, something of which PS3 owners have been privileged to since its inception. Moreover, the Nintendo Wii is a prime example of just how instrumental interactive controllers can be in providing a highly enjoyable gaming experience. Talismoon is delighted to the release the second generation of its tiltBoard controller, featuring a high quality design sporting powerful features which are easier to use than even PS3’s SIXAXIS controller. Talismoon’s tiltBoard sports a unique u-shaped board that puts the two tiltBoard control buttons within easy reach of gamers fingers. This gives gamers the ability to make on the fly tilt adjustments in-game, as needed. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/tiltboard/tiltboard.jpg ) The Tiltboard comes pre-loaded with tilTune technology, which is the most user friendly firmware available for such a device. Gamers have the ability to perform the following functions, in game: 1. Adjust the tilt sensitivity: useful for getting accustomed to tilt control. 2. Adjust the 0 degree point: to allow holding the controller at the most comfortable angle 3. Invert the Y axis: to add realism to flying games 4. Turn the tilt function on and off Everything required to enjoy the latest sensation in console gaming on Xbox 360 comes in a convenient package and requires only seven wires to solder. This product is currently schedule to ship during the second half of June 2007. [/QUOTE] More details about the device from Adam Thole himself (http://www.adamthole.com/?p=87 ): [QUOTE] The Talismoon tiltBoard 360 has a unique PCB that allows itself to be mounted on the inside of an Xbox 360 Controller. It has two buttons, both of which are easily accessible on the outside of the controller (without removing any batteries). One button is dedicated to the tiltTune technology and the other button switches between the analog stick or tilt for input to the controller and allows the user to invert the y-axis of either. A normal press of the button will flip between the analog stick and the tilt for input. A long press (greater than one second) will invert the y-axis of whatever is currently active (either the analog stick or the tilt input). Another long press will return it to it’s original state. (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/tiltboard/position1.JPG ) (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/tiltboard/position2.JPG )[/QUOTE] More details on adamthole.com (http://www.adamthole.com/?p=87 ). Update: We received information the MSRP will be $34.99. Official Site: www.talismoon.com (http://www.talismoon.com ) | www.adamthole.com (http://www.adamthole.com )
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (PS2, Wii)
Atari :: Friday, June 08, 2007
inal chapter arrives in Europe this winter, to the relief of our spellchecker. ‘Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3’ Game Coming to Europe this Winter for Wii and PlayStation®2
Halo 3 headlines issue 7 of free Xbox 360 magazine
360Zine :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Latest Issue of 360Zine features Halo 3 preview, GTA IV, Project Gotham Racing 4, Devil May Cry 4 and many more.
Top Trumps: Dogs & Dinosaurs – The Second In The Series.
Ubisoft :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Dogs and dinosaurs: together at last
New Wii Virtual Console Releases: From The Land Of Eden To The Dark Side Of The Moon
Nintendo :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Balloon Fight, Adventures of Lolo and Dead Moon added to Europe’s line-up.
Assassin’s Creed Launches Worldwide on November 2007
Ubisoft :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced the worldwide launch for the highly anticipated and critically acclaimed Assassin’s Creed will be November 2007.
Overlord Playable Demo (Xbox 360, PC to follow)
Codemasters :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Think evil, breed evil, control all (with lots of laughs along the way) in the Xbox 360 demo of Triumph’s twisted action adventure.
The Incredible Machine is Mobile!
Vivendi Games :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Popular PC Title Now Available on Mobile Phones Around the World
