Rumor: Walmart Selling HD-DVD 360 Addon for 130usd?
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
From kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/gaming/hd-dvd/rumor-360-hd-dvd-players-now-cheaper-245746.php ): [QUOTE] What? It’s already over? Over at Cheapassgamer.com, folks are posting that the Xbox 360 HD DVD player is being marked down at Walmart to US $130 from its retail price of $199.99. What’s more, apparently Walmart has cleared out its HD DVD players. Reader superatt sends word that The New York Post reports that HD DVD is being outsold by Blu-ray — Since the PS3 went on sale, Blu-ray sales have jumped to nearly three times that of HD DVD. [/QUOTE] Full Story: kotaku.com (http://kotaku.com/gaming/hd-dvd/rumor-360-hd-dvd-players-now-cheaper-245746.php )
Microsoft Probes Possible Xbox Live Fraud
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
From zdnet.com (http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6169060.html ): [QUOTE] Microsoft is investigating possible fraud on its Xbox Live online gaming service, the company said Tuesday. The investigation comes after gamers reported having their Xbox Live accounts hijacked and their credit cards used to buy “Microsoft Points,” the virtual currency on Xbox Live, which has more than 6 million users. “Recently, there have been reports of fraudulent activity and account theft taking place on the Xbox Live network,” a Microsoft representative said in a statement provided to CNET News.com. “Security is a top priority for Xbox Live, and we are actively investigating all reports of fraudulent behavior and theft.” Gamers have been reporting the incidents for some time in online forums–including on Xbox.com–and to Microsoft’s Xbox help desk. Many users of the Microsoft console have been frustrated with the software giant’s response to date. While some users believe the security of Xbox Live was breached, others suggest that users were tricked into giving up enough information while in a game so fraudsters could call Microsoft to change the account information. Users may also have been duped into giving up their account information through phishing scams. [/QUOTE] Full Story: zdnet.com (http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-6169060.html )
Microsoft’s Kim: Sony ‘Helped Us With Their Own Missteps’
Xbox-Scene :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
From gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13209 ): [QUOTE] Talking to Gamasutra as part of an in-depth interview to be published tomorrow, Microsoft Game Studios corporate vice president Shane Kim has spoken on Xbox 360’s current PR advantage, suggesting that “Sony has helped us with their own missteps”, and praising Nintendo’s “strong” Wii launch. Specifically, when asked whether the current ‘backlash’ against the PlayStation 3, especially in Europe, is helping Xbox 360 sales, Kim replied: “I feel more confident about our competitive position today than when we launched the program. We’ve already got ten million units out there, we’ve got six million members on Xbox Live, we will have 320 Xbox 360 games available for customers by the end of this year.” He continued: “We’re the leading game development platform, and I think we have the best exclusive content. Certainly I feel like we’re executing our strategy, and it’s running on all cylinders. Sony has helped us with their own missteps, and I’d be foolish not to say that it’s not helping us. That’s fine. I feel better about our competitive position than when we launched the platform.” [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13209 )
Playing Catch Up: Mutant League Football’s Michael Mendheim
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Today’s Playing Catch-Up, a weekly column that dares to speak to notable video game industry figures about their celebrated pasts and promising futures, speaks to Michael Mendheim, creator and co-designer of EA’s Mutant League series of sports games.
Sony: PS3 is “stepping over current next-gen”
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Sony UK boss Ray Maguire has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the PlayStation 3 is stepping over the competition from rival Microsoft and Nintendo consoles.
PS3 launch stronger than Wii and 360, says GAME
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
High Street retailer GAME has told GamesIndustry.bizthat it expects the PlayStation 3 launch will be far stronger than that of the Wii or Xbox 360 – due to a good supply of consoles leading to less disappointment amongst eager consumers.
Europe to benefit from booming MMO market
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
The Western market for MMO games will be worth USD 1.5 billion by 2011, with Europe set to benefit the most from a booming market, according to new research from Screen Digest.
Handhelds to out-sell home consoles by 2011 – DFC
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
The Sony PSP and Nintendo DS could be out-selling home consoles by 2011, according to new research from DFC Intelligence.
In brief: the PS3 launch line-up
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
The PlayStation 3 will launch in Europe tomorrow alongside 27 first- and third-party titles plus a selection of peripherals.
Europe prepares for PlayStation 3 launch
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
All eyes are on Sony this weekend as the format holder launches the highly-anticipated PlayStation 3 in Europe.
Political group asks Bono to halt Mercs 2 production
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Political activisits are calling on U2 singer Bono, as an investor in Pandemic Studios, to halt the development of forthcoming shooter Mercenaries 2: World in Flames.
Microsoft reassures Live users over fraud fears
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
No security issues with Xbox Live or Bungie.net
Official PlayStation 3 launch gets off to slow start
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
The flagship Virgin Megastore on Oxford Street welcomed the first customers keen to buy a PS3 at noon yesterday, with five people in the queue by the time the doors shut at 10pm.
Resistance: Fall of Man UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3)Resistance is futile – assuming you’ve got an internet connection, that is.
Ridge Racer 7 UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Ridge Racer 7 (PS3)The arrival of a new PlayStation console always brings with it a fresh Ridge Racer game, but is this one already past its sell-by date?
Formula One Championship Edition UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Formula One Championship Edition (PS3)Sony’s F1 racer rolls out onto the track but is it destined for the pits or does it have the formula for success?
Virtua Tennis 3 Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Virtua Tennis 3 (PS3)Good shot, bad luck, and hell are the five basic words to remember… some more amplified than others.
Sonic in the Store
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Sonic the Hedgehog (PS3)Add-on mission packs coming tomorrow.
MLB ’07: The Show’s Opening Day
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
MLB ’07: The Show (PS3)Release of Sony’s baseball title steps up to bat in May.
Calling All Cars Hits April
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Calling All Cars! (PS3)Cartoonish action title will now be released in April.
BuddyStorm for MotorStorm
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
MotorStorm (PS3)Get a little friendlier between spin-outs.
Top 10 Tuesday: Toughest Games to Beat
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
These games are guaranteed to kick your butt.
Jericho’s Bloody Trailer
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Clive Barker’s Jericho (PS3)Get ready for creepy S&M freaks who love to kill.
The Elderscrolls IV: Oblivion Guide
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Conquer the depths of Oblivion with our in-depth guide.
Duke Nukem Forever Plugging Away
IGN Playstation 3 :: Thursday, March 22, 2007
Duke Nukem Forever [RUMORED] (PS3)3D Realms admits to screwing up, promises new Duke will be multi-platform.
World Snooker Championship 2007 UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
World Snooker Championship 2007 (PS3)If you’re cue-ing up on Friday, SEGA’s latest might not be the one to pocket.
Top Tip: Perfomance issues in the game Fear?
Extremetech :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
I just bought a 8800 gts (640mb). i have an intel pentium 4 3.2g and 1g of ram, and i cranked the settings, but only at 1152×864 (i was using my dads lcd when we tested it). the framerates were good, averaging at 60 fps with a max of over 150 fps, with 0% dropping below 25 fps. but when im playing i frequently get some choppy business when moving about and engaging in firefights. if my framerates are good why is all the lag happening?
The China Angle: All Sins Forgiven
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
In the latest edition of Gamasutra’s regular ‘The China Angle’ column, Beijing air travelers see pigs fly as operator Shanda and developer Wemade end their long feud and prepare a new licensing deal, and ousted Cabal Online players shed blood for reactivated accounts.
Queuing Starts for UK PS3 Launch
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Oxford Street Virgin Megastore opens its doors to campers.
Mortal Kombat II Movie
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Mortal Kombat II (PS3)GET OVER HERE!
Italian retailers break street date for PlayStation 3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Italian gamers have been picking up PlayStation 3 units this morning after retailers across the country chose to start selling the console two days early.
New Line signs Gears of War movie
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
New Line has won the rights to the movie of Epic Games’ award winning Gears of War.
IGN is AFK Episode 3
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
It’s the end of the world as we know it.
Imagine to invest £1.5m in online publishing
GamesIndustry.biz :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Imagine Publishing has announced plans to invest GBP 1.5 million of revenues earned by the company’s print magazines in developing its 15 websites.
Jade Empire (Special Edition) Review
Gamepyre :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
If you like action-oriented RPG games or are a fan of BioWare, then this game is for you. An engaging story, fast action, a fun combat system, and many choices to be made all await you in Jade Empire. I would like to see ports start going from console to PC sooner than a year later. Many people will see a game like this and don’t look beyond the graphics. It feels very much so like a mix between Knights of the Old Republic and Fable: The Lost Chapters. Fans of these games would no doubt be interested in this title. If you never played those two, then this one is worth a good try, and with a $40 price tag the price is right on target.
Theatre of War walkthrough #4
Tweak Town :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
TTGamer have posted their forth and final walkthrough for Theatre of War’s training missions. This time around all the elements of the first three walkthroughs are combined to create a complete battle scenario. Once again, the article is centered around many screenshots detailing the series of events step by step.
Infernal (PC) High Def Review
Driver Heaven :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
“High Resolution Pictures, movie files, flash VR files as well as downloadable quicktime VR files, GamingHeaven has it all for you in our latest review for the PC. Please be patient as the review loads, it is over 30 megabytes in total, but it’s the age of broadband and we believe in giving you the most immersive gaming reviews we can !
“With many major titles such as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Command & Conquer 3 shortly available for the PC platform, it isn’t difficult to miss out on some of the less hyped games, especially when it’s being released from a developer almost nobody has ever heard of. More often than not, this usually means the game isn’t going to be particularly special or outstanding, though exceptions do exist and with that in mind, I picked up my copy of Infernal, a game from Polish developers Metropolis Software. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much at all ….””
Armored Core 4 Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Armored Core 4 (PS3)Robot roll call or recall?
Virtua Fighter 5 UK Review
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Virtua Fighter 5 (PS3)You can take the game out of the arcade, but you can’t take the arcade out of the game.
DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road Preview
IGN Playstation 3 :: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
DIRT: Colin McRae Off-Road (PS3)The rally king takes his first next-gen starting position and he looks set to bring home another trophy.
