Community-built MMO will be racer, reveals Perry
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Shiny Entertainment founder Dave Perry has revealed more details of the new massively multiplayer online title he is producing together with Acclaim and thousands of volunteers.
HMV questions PS3 TV “stunt”
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 26, 2007
High street retailer HMV has described Sony’s decision to offer free Bravia televisions to the first PS3 buyers as “unnecessary”, warning that it could be seen as a last-minute bid for positive PR.
Game Group losses for Ziff Davies
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Ziff Davies Media has reported a 70 per cent rise in profits for the fourth quarter, despite a loss for its Game Group.
‘Market doesn’t need Blu-ray’, says UK Xbox boss
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Microsoft has reignited its war of words with arch rival Sony following the launch of PlayStation 3 in Europe, with UK boss Neil Thompson attacking the system’s price tag and Blu-ray functionality.
More than 30,000 PS3 owners sign up for Folding@home
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 26, 2007
The latest stats for the Folding@home project reveal that more than 30,000 PlayStation 3 owners have now signed up to take part in the project.
SCi appoints mergers and acquisitions expert
GamesIndustry.biz :: Monday, March 26, 2007
SCi Entertainment has appointed mergers and acquisitions expert Don Johnston as a new non-executive director.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 26, 2007
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PS3)Finding your own path has rarely been this much fun.
Square Enix Party Details
IGN Playstation 3 :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Find out what’s playable and what’s video-only.
Microsoft Accidentally Confirms Xbox 360 Elite
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 26, 2007
An XNA Framework developer has confirmed in the MSDN forums that a “revised Xbox 360” will feature HDMI output.
Xbox Live Hack Was Just a Social Engineering Trick
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Xbox Live spokesman Larry Major Nelson Hryb has revealed that Microsoft’s Xbox support center was a victim of a social engineering trick.
Xbox 360 Elite to be Announced on Wednesday?
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Dean Takahashi, the author of Opening the Xbox and The Xbox 360 Uncloaked, has confirmed the announcement of the Xbox 360 Elite while Australian newspaper The Sydney Morning Herald reports a major announcement on Wednesday.
Agent Smith to Voice Megatron in TRANSFORMERS Movie
Team Xbox :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Hugo Weaving (The Matrix, V for Vendetta) has been selected to voice the character of Megatron in Michael Bay’s “Transformers.”
Sega Adding Three to VC
Think Gaming :: Monday, March 26, 2007
Sega has announced they will be bringing three more virtual classics to the Wii virtual console this April. Those begin Virtua Fighter 2, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, and Wonder Boy in Monster World. All three unique and distinctive games, Alex Kidd who actually used to be Sega’s mascot before Sonic hit the scene […]
New Cameras Know Your Face Anywhere
PC World :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Some of the latest point-and-shoot digital cameras have a new feature: facial recognition.
Game Scoop! Ep 30: Flight of the Fenix
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
DMC 4 jumps Sony’s ship.
Blogged Out: ‘Content Index’
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
In his latest ‘Blogged Out’ column, veteran UK writer Jim Rossignol takes a look at the world of developer blogging, with thoughts on creating compelling procedural content, how many Schizoids go into a Spiderman, and questioning Sony’s ‘vision.’
Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
We bring you fifteen new screenshots of Brian Lara International Cricket 2007.
Activision to Develop Video Games Based on Monster Jam
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Activision announced today that it has signed a multiyear agreement which grants the company exclusive worldwide rights to develop and distribute video games on all platforms based on the Monster Jam series.
EA Announces NASCAR 08 and Game’s Cover Athlete
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Electronic Arts announced today that twotime NEXTEL NASCAR CUP Series champion Tony Stewart will appear on the cover of NASCAR 08.
SEGA Ships Virtua Tennis 3
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
SEGA announced today that Virtua Tennis 3 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 has shipped to retailers nationwide.
France Gives a Tax Break to Game Makers
Think Gaming :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
France is the land run by Atari and Ubisoft, two extremely big studios in the gaming industry, and now they and other studios will be receiving a tax break from the government in order to promote more game studios from being created in the booming industry. The exemption still has to be approved by […]
Crackdown: Pacific City Achievements
Xbox 360 Games :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Rack up achievements and build your gamerscore using these tips and tricks for Crackdown on Xbox 360.
Forza Motorsport 2 Tournament Details
Xbox 360 Games :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Forza Motorsport 2 includes one of the most refined tournament systems of any racing simulator to date. Set up your own global tournament or join a friend’s, as you overcome the competition and race toward First Place! Progress and stats will be tracked in real time while racing fanatics the world over will be able to tune into Forza Motorsport TV to watch the action unfold.
Gears of War Film Rights Acquired
Xbox 360 Games :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
New Line Cinema has acquired the feature film rights to Epic Games’ award-winning video game, Gears of War, with writer Stuart Beattie attached to adapt the project and Temple Hill Entertainment set to produce.
Devil May Cry 4 Teaser in High Definition
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Devil may cry, but we can assure you that you’re going to break down in tears after watching this teaser trailer.
Xbox 360 Elite Pictures Fake or Real? You Decide
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Pictures of the upcoming Xbox 360 Elite Edition (codenamed Zephyr) have been leaked onto the Internet. We think these have been made by someone with some Photoshop skills. You decide.
First Pirates of Caribbean At World’s End Trailer
Team Xbox :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
We bring you the first full lenght trailer of Pirates of the Caribbean At World’s End video game.
Saling The World: PS3’s Oblivion, MotorStorm Highs
Gamasutra Columns :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
The top five Amazon.com games for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe have shown The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion jetting to the top of the U.S. PS3 charts, and MotorStorm currently the most popular UK PlayStation 3 game – full stats for all systems inside.
In brief: this week’s game announcements
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
A round-up of the latest product news and new releases
GAME opens doors early for PS3 launch
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Hours after the official launch of PlayStation 3 at Virgin Megastore, the Oxford Street branch of GAME opened its doors early to welcome customers in.
In brief: this week’s mobile gaming news
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Our sister site, MobileIndustry.biz, covers all the latest news in the growing mobile gaming sector. Here, we present a brief round-up of this week’s announcements.
Activision signs Monster Jam licence
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Activision has inked a multi-year deal with Live Nation to develop games based on the Monster Jam monster truck tour.
Europe is “most important continent”, says Harrison
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Speaking at the official UK launch of PlayStation 3 last night, Sony Worldwide Studios boss Phil Harrison highlighted the significance of the European market – which he believes is key to the console’s success.
Sony gives out free Bravia TVs to UK’s first PS3 buyers
GamesIndustry.biz :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
The PlayStation 3 finally arrived in Europe last night, and there was a surprise in store for those buying a console at the official UK launch – a free 46″ Sony Bravia television worth around GBP 2000.
MOH Airborne: The Texas Sound Session
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Medal of Honor: Airborne (PS3)EA gathers intel from WWII airplanes in this slick video documentary.
The PS3 Games of Spring 2007
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s Party!”
Medal of Honor Airborne: Fresh Shots
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Medal of Honor: Airborne (PS3)Four clean new shots of EA’s WWII air-borne shooter.
Medal of Honor Airborne: A Lesson in Sound and History
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Medal of Honor: Airborne (PS3)Come to Texas to witness a fully functional air-combat plane in action.
Masterbit HD: Oblivion on PS3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Uninterrupted video for your viewing pleasure. With Quicktime HD.
NASCAR 2008: First Shots!
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
NASCAR 08 (PS3)Beautiful high-definition in-game screenhots from EA’s upcoming game.
NASCAR Driving to Next-Gen Consoles
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
NASCAR 08 (PS3)Tony Stewart is making a pit stop on the cover.
Gran Turismo HD 2.0 Impressions
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Gran Turismo HD Concept (PS3)The pinnacle racing franchise finally gets Force Feedback.
Unknown Realms Renamed Again
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Folks Soul: The Lost Folklore (PS3)Game Republic’s next PS3 project keeps changing titles.
UK Stores Reporting Potential PS3 Sell-out
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Steady sales on day one, with increased demand expected.
UK PS3 Launch Goes With a Bang
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Sony rewards patient fans with a free ?2k Bravia HD TV.
The Aussie Outreach Inbox – March 23, 2007
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers.
MotorStorm AU Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
MotorStorm (PS3)Four-wheeled thunder hits down-under.
The PS3 ‘Launches’ in Australia
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Were you there? We kind of doubt it. This is Living?
Full Auto 2: Battlelines AU Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Full Auto 2: Battlelines (PS3)A PS3 launch title worth buying, or explosive mistake?
Ninja Gaiden Sigma Hands-on
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)Ryu slices his way to the PlayStation 3 and we sharpen our swords to see what moves he’s brought with him.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma Videos
IGN Playstation 3 :: Saturday, March 24, 2007
Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PS3)High-def footage of Ryu’s PlayStation 3 adventure.
