Lost Planet “Battleground” map now available for free
Capcom :: Friday, June 08, 2007
The map is now available for free download to everyone on Xbox Live® Marketplace! Details are here!
Smash Court Tennis 3 Serves Up New Mini-Game Movies
Namco Bandai :: Friday, June 08, 2007
NAMCO BANDAI Games America has released all-new gameplay footage of this summer’s upcoming PSP hit, Smash Court Tennis 3. Two new movies, available now for download, serve up a glimpse of the game’s unique Pac-Man Tennis and Galaga Tennis mini-games.
PlayStation 3 reaches one million sales in Europe
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation 3 has sold over one million units in Europe and Australia.
EA Casual will help expand market, says PopCap
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Electronic Arts’ recent formation of a dedicated casual division will be good for the growing casual market, according to chief creative officer of PopCap Games Jason Kapalka.
Sony, Nokia, Phillips sponsor Develop Conference
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Sony, Nokia, Philips and Autodesk are sponsoring this year’s Develop Conference & Expo, taking place in Brighton July 24-26.
Nintendo surges ahead in Japanese hardware sales
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Sales of Nintendo hardware continue to break away from the competition in Japan, with the DS enjoying sales of well over 100,000 units a week.
In brief: this week’s new game announcements
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Each week GamesIndustry.bizbrings you a round-up of all the important game announcements from the past five days, plus a guide to what’s arriving in European stores this Friday.
Console “sweet spot” is $199, says Microsoft
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
As Microsoft reveals intentions to target families with a renewed marketing push, group product manager David Hufford has said he’s well aware that USD 199 is the ideal price for the family audience.
Square Enix clarifies position on Final Fantasy for 360
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Square Enix has clarified that recent comments made by Shinji Hashimoto regarding Final Fantasy on Xbox 360 were referring to the company’s current plans.
Activision closes Vicarious Visions’ California office
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Activision has closed down the Californian studio of Vicarious Visions, part of the team responsible for the publisher’s number one Spider-Man franchise.
NBA Live 08 Blog: Fundamentals Part 3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
NBA Live 08 (PS3)Like the WNBA, EA’s focusing on fundamentals for this year’s iteration of NBA Live.
Star Strike Screens
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
An old school shooter updated to HD.
First Look: Puyo Tama
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Blocks fall even on the PS3.
Two More For Japanese PSN
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
New puzzle game and classic shooter announced.
The Agency Video Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
The Agency (PS3)Matt Wilson wants you to join The Agency.
Mike Patton Interview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
The Darkness (PS3)The singer sheds some light on his role as The Darkness
First Look: The Agency
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
The Agency (PS3)A different kind of MMO from SOE Seattle.
NHL 08 First Look
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
NHL 08 (PS3)Last season, the skill stick evolved videogame hockey. Will EA score again?
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (PS3)Everybody’s got problems…
Disney Gets “First Look” at Stan Lee Projects
IGN Playstation 3 :: Friday, June 08, 2007
The two will be collaborating on new franchises.
Vampire Rain HD Trailer
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Watch the first trailer released for Vampire Rain and see for yourself what this bloodthirsty shooter has to offer.
Overlord Playable Demo Available
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Codemasters announced that the demo is now available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360.
Shadowrun Informational HD Video
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Our friends at Rooster Teeth have put together their own informational video and support line for Shadowrun.
NCAA Football 08 Dynasty Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, June 08, 2007
Today we show you some new screens highlighting the game’s Dynasty mode.
Become a Ninja in Tenchu Z
Xbox Live :: Friday, June 08, 2007
In this new demo, experience the third-person stealth-action game set in feudal Japan with a single-player mission, using a pre-selected variety of weapons.
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 08, 2007
New gamer pics featuring Nod, GDI, and Scrin units.
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 08, 2007
New themes featuring Nod, GDI, and Scrin units.
Become a Ninja in Tenchu Z
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, June 08, 2007
In this new demo, experience the third-person stealth-action game set in feudal Japan with a single-player mission, using a pre-selected variety of weapons.
Microsoft Responds EU: Blame Users for Scratched Discs
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 08, 2007
The European Commissioner for Consumers asked Microsoft about disc scratching issues last week (http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EElpZVVpuEjyrUeGxL.php ), and here’s what MS answered (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/27467/Xbox-Scratched-discs-are-not-down-to-360 ): [QUOTE] In a statement, Microsoft told MCV that it has responded to Kuneva – and that faulty discs are likely to have been caused by ‘improper use’ of the console. It said: “There has been correspondence between Commissioner Kuneva’s cabinet and Microsoft’s Belgian offices. “We are working in an open dialogue to help explain our position and all the efforts we are taking across the EU to address any concerns that our consumers may have. “If used properly, Xbox 360 consoles do not damage discs… there is no single root cause or systemic issue with any of the Xbox 360 consoles.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: mcvuk.com (http://www.mcvuk.com/news/27467/Xbox-Scratched-discs-are-not-down-to-360 )
Console ‘sweet spot’ is 199usd, says Microsoft
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 08, 2007
From gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=25625 ): [QUOTE] As Microsoft reveals intentions to target families with new titles and a renewed marketing push, group product manager David Hufford has said he’s well aware that USD 199 is the ideal price for the family audience. Although the company has avoided a significant price reduction of the Xbox 360 since release in late 2005, analysts and industry watchers expect a cut in time for the Christmas period. It’s not only price where Microsoft intends to follow its rival’s lead. Targeting the family group with new titles and a renewed marketing push is another priority, as it hopes to shake off the ‘hardcore’ tag that held back sales of the original Xbox. “If we don’t make that move, make it early and expand our demographic, we will wind up in the same place as with Xbox 1, a solid business with 25 million people,” commented Xbox boss Peter Moore. “What I need is a solid business with 90 million people.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=25625 ) and bloomberg.com (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601205&sid=an_wjSge1RpQ&refer=consumer )
Xecuter X79 Mod for the Hitachi 079
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 08, 2007
From Team Xecuter (http://www.team-xecuter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45772 ): [QUOTE] Unusual request but we require Hitachi 079 Firmware dumps. If you have one could you please send it to admin /AT/ team-xecuter.com As far as we know there are 4 different firmwares where the drive key starts at: 4B00, 4C30, 4D20 and 4E10 We have the 4B00 but need the others – many thanks I’ve just been hit with about 200 emails asking why we want the Hitachi 079 firmwares lol Well first stop sending emails if you are not sending me the firmware – thanks OK, well we have made a mod that completely converts the Hitachi 079 drive so that it switches to modeb (no SLAX needed) and all read / write capabilities are operational in Windows using Maximus Toolbox etc (Hopefully Maximus will now add USB support to his app for the 078 / 079 drives now as that would be perfect). This mod does NOT hack the drive so you can boot backups. We feel that any kind of hardware mod to do that is a waste of time now so it is best to update to the latest firmwares via flashing – which you currently cannot do with the Hitachi 079 (until now of course) We are missing a couple of firmwares, but as soon as we get those will only take a few hours to finish and the mod will be ready to ship (we used the same design as our old X78 mod however that never shipped as there wasn’t much point in the end). (http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/xbox360/x79/x79.jpg ) Thanks goto Gary OPA, C4EVA & Maximus for their efforts and contributions. [/QUOTE] Official Site: www.team-xecuter.com (http://www.team-xecuter.com )
Console Price Cuts: The Evidence
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, June 08, 2007
From next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5883&Itemid=2 ): [QUOTE] Next-Gen burrows through the archives of history to figure out how and when hardware manufacturers drop their prices. Click through for graphs, stats and facts galore. Conclusion – we’re due a price cut… For all the talk of Sony dropping its price, it is Microsoft that appears to have the impending date with destiny. In fact, if Microsoft doesn’t drop its price by the end of July 2007, it will have held the line on its pricing longer than the PlayStation 2 did last generation. How did price drops happen last generation? Both the GameCube and the Xbox had quick price drops after six months (from $200 to $150 and $300 to $200 respectively) and the PlayStation 2 lasted 19 months before it dropped from $300 to $200. You might recall that all three of those price drops came in the same month: May 2002. It is also worth noting that by the end of 3.5 years on the market all three consoles had settled in at 50% of their launch prices. [/QUOTE] Full Story: next-gen.biz (http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5883&Itemid=2 ) (4 pages)
Myth War Online Celebrates IGG’s First Birthday
IGG.com :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
In-game events to celebrate IGG’s first birthday.
Playing to Learn: Video Games in the Classroom Book Released
Teacher Ideas Press :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
More proof that I was born too early…
G.H.O.S.T. Hunters: The Haunting of Majesty Manor (with Screenshots)
Aisle 5 Games :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
‘Hidden object game’ with a spooky setting.
Black Sea Studios Unveils WorldShift
Black Sea Studios :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Cyber-fantasy RTS from the Bulgarians behind Knights of Honor.
Commander – Europe at War Storms Into Matrix Games
matrix games :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Relive the strategic-level thrill of romping across Europe, WWII-style
“Shadowrun” and “Halo 2” Mark the Launch of Games for Windows – LIVE
Windows Live :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
For the first time ever, Microsoft Games Studios introduces Games for Windows LIVE enabling PC gamers to play with or against the Xbox LIVE community.
Miner 2049er for Mobiles
Magic Games :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
1984’s Electronic Game of the Year hoping to become 2007’s Mobile Game of the Year.
SkillGround.com Launches Arcade-Style Games with Cash Prizes
Skillground.com :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Cash and Bragging Rights up for Grabs at the Click of a Button at SkillGround.com’s Online PC Game Arena
Gamecock’s “Dungeon Hero” For PC and Xbox 360
Gamecock :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
World’s First Authentic Dungeon Crawler Set For Early 2009
The LEGO Group Announces LEGO Universe As Official Title For Branded MMOG
The LEGO Group :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
With the popularity of Lego Star Wars and other Lego games, we’re now getting a LEGO Massively Multiplayer Online Game!
The full-featured MMOG will be complete with character advancement, expansive social and community features, and will provide a child-safe alternative to other MMOGs on the market. As a player, you’ll be able to customize your mini-figs and interact in the universe as any character you choose, providing unique opportunities for players to expand and explore with their creations.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas Article
Overclockers Club :: Thursday, June 07, 2007
“Ubisoft has released its latest version and fifth game in the Rainbow Six series, with the release of Rainbow Six Vegas. The Rainbow Six Series is based on the original book written by Tom Clancy and the original game was released back in the 1990’s. The game has players assuming the role of Logan Keller, a new leader of the elite international Anti-Terrorist Team, known as Rainbow Six. The team can be deployed anywhere in the world to augment local forces and to assist with Anti-Terrorism. The game starts with a tutorial mission in Mexico, allowing new players to ease into the SWAT style of game-play. This will become essential to surviving in the world of Terrorism, as a team-leader for Rainbow Six.”
