December 2007 Archives
Xbox Live Servers Get PWND Thanks to Newb 360 Owners
If you've been having a bit of bad luck getting Live to run properly these last few days, blame the noobs. At least, that's what one phone rep is saying. (If you haven't had any problems then you're ok. Everything is fine where I'm standing.) "Anyhow, long story short, the... [More]
MS to get its own Metal Gear Solid
If you've been feeling down at the lack of a Metal Gear Solid game on your system, don't be. MS has got your back on this and is going to give you what you want, and it's not Splinter Cell (though that is coming next year). According to Gameguru the... [More]
360 to get Motion Sensing?
Microsoft is talking to Gyration, the company behind the wii remote's motion sensing technology. Could the 360 be getting a wii-like remote in the near future? Yeah, it's possible, but don't expect a demand for the 360 like the one that the wii currently enjoys. The biggest reason would be... [More]
Devil May Cry 4 JP Bundle
360 fans in Japan can stop crying about not getting their own Devil May Cry 4 bundle in Japan, Kotaku has brought some holiday cheer for you. For 37,800 yen (10,000 yen less than the PS3 bundle, that's about $88 and € 63 less than the PS3 bundle) you get... [More]
The Orange Box Review
This is the game that was universally acclaimed by critics as one of the best the year had to offer? Yeah, maybe if the year was 2004. But it’s 2007, a full 3 years after Half-Life 2 was released and the game has gotten stale by today’s standards. Granted, there... [More]
GameFlavor Looking For Writer
As the GameFlavor Network, which includes PSP World, PS3 Informer, Wiiland, and Xboxist, continues to grow and expand, we have found ourselves in need of some extra hands to help with the workload. So we are putting out a call for a volunteer writer/editor for all sites in the network.... [More]
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Financial Results
Fourth Quarter Bottom Line Exceeds Guidance; Net Loss Declines on Revenue Growth and Reduced Expenses Company Reiterates Fiscal Year 2008 Guidance and Provides First Quarter Guidance Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2007. Net revenue for the fourth... [More]
38 Studios Names Vice President of Product Development
President and CEO Brett Close Appoints Michael Kosenski to Lead Development Team 38 Studios, a pioneering entertainment company dedicated to delivering a broad spectrum of immersive products, today announced that Michael Kosenski has been appointed Vice President of Product Development. Kosenski will oversee all aspects of the game development process,... [More]
EA Announces the Adrenaline Infusing Soundtrack for Burnout Paradise
Rock Paradise City With the Smash Hit Single From Guns N' Roses Electronic Arts announced today that Guns N' Roses' high-intensity rock anthem Paradise City headlines the playlist in Burnout Paradise for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 videogame system. The music propels the game into high... [More]
Red Mile Entertainment Announces "Heroes over Europe" for the PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360
Get ready to scramble! Red Mile Entertainment, Inc. a worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, today announced that it will bring "Heroes over Europe," the next game in the critically acclaimed "Heroes" flight combat franchise, to the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment... [More]
Advent Rising Joins Novint Falcon Game Lineup
Novint Technologies, the pioneer of 3D touch for consumer computing, has acquired the 3D touch rights to "Advent Rising" from Majesco Entertainment. The popular third-person action adventure game was released for the PC and Xbox(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and was written by Nebula award-winning science fiction... [More]
EA Reveals Tiberium and Launches Players into an Epic Battle for Power
Tiberium is a mysterious extraterrestrial crystal that shatters the energy output of traditional fossil fuels. It has the power to save our civilization. It also has the power to destroy it. Over two-and-a-half years in development, Electronic Arts Inc. today revealed Tiberium(TM), a new intellectual property that brings a rich,... [More]
Chicago Chimera Named CGS 2007 World Champion at the $1,000,000 Final
Chicago Chimera Defeated Carolina Core and Takes $500,000 Top Prize and the Coveted Dew Trophy Championship Gaming Series(TM) (CGS), the only worldwide professional gaming league, announced that Chicago Chimera is the league's first-ever World Champion. Following the eight-day World Final showdown at Sony Studios in Los Angeles, Chicago Chimera defeated... [More]
CGS World Final Showdown: Chicago versus Carolina
CHICAGO FACES CAROLINA IN BATTLE FOR MOUNTAIN DEW TROPHY December 13, 2007 Chicago rolled over Birmingham while Carolina squeaked past Berlin, setting the showdown for the first ever Championship Gaming Series World Final tonight. The Mountain Dew Trophy, global bragging rights and $500,000 are on the line. SEMIFINALS In what... [More]
Apple TV Leads a Struggling Breed of Retail-Based Internet Video Devices
A new breed of retail-based Internet video delivery devices has emerged over the past few years, the most notable being Apple TV. However ABI Research notes that these devices have had difficulty resonating with consumers, largely due to their higher prices and competition from legacy set-top boxes, as well as... [More]
HipHopSodaShop Opens With Xbox 360 FanFare
World Renowned Hip-Hop Icon Doug E. Fresh To Perform Hip Hop Mogul Andre Harrell to Host the Evening Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, and others in Harlem's Dipset, JT Money, Pretty Ricky, Abebe Lewis of Miami's Circle House Studios, Syndicated Radio Host from Phoenix, Jerome Carter, Among the Featured Hip-Hop Guests... [More]
Activision Ranks #1 U.S. Console and Handheld Publisher January - November 2007
Activision was the #1 U.S. console and handheld publisher for the first eleven months of calendar 2007, according to The NPD Group. The company increased its market share for the eleven month period to a record 16.8%, a 7.9% increase over the same period last year. For the month of... [More]
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Announces Formation of 2K Marin
Take-Two Interactive Software, has announced the formation of 2K Marin, a new development studio under its 2K publishing label. Located in Novato, California, 2K Marin will develop original intellectual property, as well as co-develop products with other 2K studios around the world. "We're focused on continuing to bring new brands... [More]
THQ Ships MX vs ATV Untamed, Raising the Bar in Off-Road Racing and Expanding the Genre's Best Selling Worldwide Franchise
Franchise's Largest Cross-Platform Release to Date Features Massive Next-Gen Open World Game Play and All-New Event Types THQ has announced MX vs ATV(TM) Untamed is now shipping to major retailers throughout North America, setting a new standard in off-road racing action with all-new event types, an innovative X-Cross career mode... [More]
Microsoft Launches Online Student Avatar Playgrounds at TheUltimateSteal.com
Microsoft Launches Online Student Avatar Playgrounds at TheUltimateSteal.com As part of Microsoft Corp.'s promotion the Ultimate Steal, university students from around the world will be able to create and customize their own digital alter egos, or avatars, in the Ultimate College All-Nighter and the Ultimate College Idol "playgrounds" at TheUltimateSteal.com/Sweepstakes.... [More]
Mixtape Show NBA 2K8 Giveaway
Our friend Dex Digital and the crew at the MixTape Show are giving away copies of the fantastic NBS 2K8 right now. The game is worth buying for the sound track alone. So whether you're a hardcore gamer, basketball fan, or Hip Hop head then this one is for you.... [More]
New Research Reveals Strong Motion Sensing Influence on Purchases of Gaming Consoles
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, gaming consoles are once again atop "wish lists" for 2007. New research commissioned by InterSense Inc. reveals the Nintendo Wii is first in the hearts of potential game console buyers this holiday season -- ahead of the Sony Playstation 3 and Microsoft... [More]
eBay Reaches $330 Million in Video Game Systems Sales
Consumer research firm Packaged Facts has unveiled a groundbreaking report, Video Game Systems: Online Industry Insights powered by eBay Data: Annual Industry Overview 2006, that catalogs the $330 million in video game systems (including Wii, Playstation and Xbox) sales that took place on eBay.com in 2006. Based exclusively on primary... [More]
Microsoft Releases Xbox 360 HD DVD Emulator to Help Speed Content Production and Lower Development Costs
New tool streamlines development and testing process for HD DVD content, accelerates advancement of next-generation interactivity, including experiences powered by Microsoft HDi technology. Microsoft has announced the release of the Xbox 360 HD DVD Emulator, enabling film studios and disc authoring companies to model the behavior of HD DVD disc... [More]
Arkadian Warriors Makes Heroic Debut on Xbox Live Arcade
Sierra Online's Hack and Slash Dungeon Crawler Now Available Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, has unleashed Arkadian Warriors for Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The action-adventure game spans treacherous dungeons where players embark on a trek of unimaginable proportions... [More]
Microsoft's New XNA Game Studio 2.0 Enables Creation of Online Multiplayer Games Using LIVE
Popular game development software now includes support for Xbox LIVE and Games for Windows - LIVE. Microsoft Corp. today marked the next step in its initiative to democratize game development and unleash the creativity of the community with the release of the XNA Game Studio 2.0, the next generation of... [More]
H3 Enterprises Confirms Partnership Discussions with Xbox and Games for Windows
H3 Enterprises Inc. President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, has confirmed that H3 and Microsoft's Xbox and Games for Windows have initiated a process to build a partnership. As a result of a meeting yesterday in New York City between Dr. Chavis, and Mike Fischer, Microsoft's General Manager of Marketing,... [More]
Spike TV and GameTrailers.com to Launch 'GameTrailers TV With Geoff Keighley'
'GameTrailers TV' Is The First Half-Hour Program To Be Completely Created And Produced For Linear Television By MTVN Entertainment Group Digital Property Tune In To The Premiere Friday, January 25, 2008 On Spike TV And Log On to GameTrailers.com For More 'GameTrailers TV' Action! Spike TV and GameTrailers.com (GT), both... [More]
CGS World Final Approaches Grand Finale
WHAT: Since its kickoff less than one week ago, the inaugural Championship Gaming Series World Final has been nothing short of action packed. Now, only four teams remain standing - Chicago Chimera, Carolina Core, Berlin Allianz and Birmingham Salvo - and the excitement is reaching fever pitch as the semifinals... [More]
Madden NFL 08 en Espanol Now Available in Stores
Spanish Version of Madden NFL 08 Arrives in Time for Holidays Electronic Arts Inc., has announced that Madden NFL 08 En Espanol has shipped and is available in retail stores today for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game system from Microsoft. Fully translated in Spanish,... [More]
USTelematics to Join Intel, LG Electronics, Samsung and JVC in Live National TV News Broadcasts from 2008 Consumer Electronics Show
Company's Voyager and Vivee Products to be Featured in Broadcast Covering 2008's Most Promising Breakthrough Technologies USTelematics, deploying proprietary technology and market-disruptive products at the forefront of the connected-car revolution, today announced that it has signed a contract to join with Intel, LG, Samsung, JVC and the HD DVD Consortium... [More]
NCAA March Madness 08 from EA SPORTS Ships to Stores
Experience All-New Dynamic Post Control, Authentic College Atmospheres, ESPN Commentators Dick Vitale, Brad Nessler and Erin Andrews and 74 Classic Teams Electronic Arts has announced that EA SPORTS NCAA March Madness 08 ships to retailers today in North America, delivering a college basketball experience that captures the emotion, intensity and... [More]
USTelematics Announces Appointment of Former AOL Marketing Executive to Drive Next-Generation Products Into Major Retail Distribution Channels
Paul Wenig, Former Director of Retail Marketing for America Online, Will Lead USTelematics Introduction of Vivee and Voyager Products Into Nation's Largest Big-Box Retail Chains USTelematics, deploying proprietary technology and market-disruptive products at the forefront of the connected-car revolution, has announced that Paul Wenig, former Director of Retail Partner Marketing... [More]
Foundation 9 Entertainment Ships More Than 60 Titles in 2007
Record-setting year brings number of total shipped titles to over 500 Foundation 9 Entertainment announced today that it shipped over 60 titles during 2007, more than any other previous year. The company's studios have now collectively shipped more than 500 titles in the past 13 years. "2007 was a record-setting... [More]
New Research Reveals Strong Motion Sensing Influence on Purchases of Gaming Consoles and Large-Screen Displays
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, gaming consoles are once again atop "wish lists" for 2007. New research commissioned by InterSense Inc. reveals the Nintendo Wii is first in the hearts of potential game console buyers this holiday season -- ahead of the Sony Playstation 3 and Microsoft... [More]
AccessKey IP, Announces Plans to Spin-Off Retail Sales Subsidiary TeknoCreations
AccessKey IP, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously agreed to spin-off its wholly owned subsidiary, TeknoCreations, into an independent, publicly traded company. It is expected that this new entity will be trading sometime in early 2008. TeknoCreations was founded to participate in the explosive growth of... [More]
MMOG Pioneer Mike Morhaime Inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences
Blizzard Entertainment Cofounder and CEO Honored for Expanding the Scope and Success of the Interactive Entertainment Industry The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) proudly announced today that Mike Morhaime, the president, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment(R), will be the eleventh visionary inducted into its prestigious Hall of... [More]
Mogware Announces BioWare Has Licensed Its Automation Toolset
Proven Game Content Workflow and Data Automation Toolset for Game Developers Mogware, Inc.has announced that BioWare Corp. has licensed MOG, Mogware's recently launched automation toolset. BioWare will be using MOG in the development of an unannounced title using Epic's Unreal Engine 3. "Middleware is the answer to many of the... [More]
GameStop Announces Opening of Premier Store and Tournament Center
Madden NFL 08 Tournament to Celebrate Grand Opening GameStop the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, has announced the opening of its first combination store and tournament center. Larger than a standard GameStop location, this 4,000 square foot store is located in heart of the gaming industry in... [More]
Atari Settles FUNimation Dispute
- Dragon Ball Z(R): Budokai Tenkaichi 3 for Wii(TM) and Playstation(R)2 in Stores Now - Atari has announced that it settled its previously reported dispute with FUNimation Productions Ltd. with respect to an audit of amounts due to FUNimation under certain sublicense agreements and other matters. Under the terms of... [More]
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Names Gary Dale Executive Vice President
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has announced that Gary Dale, previously Chief Operating Officer of the Company's Rockstar Games label, has been named Executive Vice President of Take-Two. In his new role, Mr. Dale is focusing primarily on optimizing the Company's sales and distribution activities, pursuing business development opportunities, and serving... [More]
2K Sports Announces Don King Presents: Prizefighter
Don King Presents: Prizefighter brings an innovative feature set and story line to set the standard in boxing video games 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has announced the spring 2008 release of Don King Presents: Prizefighter, the most realistic boxing video game simulation, for... [More]
Spike TV Announces 2007 'Video Game Awards' Winners
BioShock Garners Game of the Year Honors Show Features Performances by Foo Fighters and Exclusive World Premieres of Borderlands, Gran Turismo(TM) 5 Prologue, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 and TNA iMPACT! Winners were announced on Saturday for Spike TV's 5th annual "Video Game Awards," the preeminent celebration of achievement... [More]
eBay Exposes America's Pop Culture Obsessions in 2007
By snapping up everything from a toothbrush taken from Paris Hilton's trash to an O.J. Simpson rubber Halloween mask, Americans turned pop culture obsessions into commerce this year* on eBay where you can find and win practically anything. By examining the volume of items sold relating to pop culture phenomena... [More]
Jose Reyes Named Cover Athlete and Official Spokesman for Major League Baseball 2K8
2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has announced that New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes will be the cover athlete and official spokesman for Major League Baseball 2K8. "This year we have signed one of the most exciting players in all of Major League Baseball(R)... [More]
CGS World FInals Results Round Up Pt II
Carolina Core cruise past Seoul to advance in the CGS World Finals December 7, 2007 With solid game play from the entire lineup, Carolina Core defeated Seoul Jinwha in commanding fashion with a 36-15 final score. Enthusiastic fans at Sony Studios in Los Angeles, CA witnessed CGS history as a... [More]
CGS World FInals Results Round Up Pt I
Birmingham and Stockholm book their place in the Quarterfinals December 6, 2007 With a surprising 3-0 win in FIFA and a commanding win in Counter-Strike, the Birmingham Salvo team became the first team to advance at the CGS World Finals as they defeated the Rio Sinistro 30-16, before a boisterous... [More]
Screenshots and Extras for THQ's MX vs. ATV
Our friend's at Rocket XL have sent us some cool goodies of THQ's upcoming off-road smash MX vs. ATV. Make sure you keep a look out for our Xbox 360 review, where we'll show you that this game is much more than just MX bikes and ATV's. Time to get... [More]
Grand Theft Auto IV - Trailer #3 "Move up, ladies"
Our friends at RockStar have once again brought us some iconic footage from the Grand Theft series. With a cool opening of the Statue of Liberty we then quickly follow Nico making mayhem throughout the city. Those Xboxists among you can view it in all of its HD glory on... [More]
Devil May Cry 4 Demo coming 2008
Just got word in from Capcom that the DMC4 demo is headed our way in early 2008. To tide us over till then, Capcom has released some new kick-@$$ screens.... [More]
Street Fighter 4 Screens
It's about time. After going through enough remake, spinoffs and cash-ins to make EA blush, Capcom is finally getting around to developing SF4! It took us 20 years to get from SF to SF4 (And you thought that waiting for Duke Nukem Forever was long, well, ok, it is.) For... [More]
GameStop Announces Partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation
GameStop, the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, is encouraging customers to share the power of a wish(R) in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation this holiday season. As part of a two-pronged initiative, GameStop has donated 200 shopping spree wishes for wish kids across the country. Also, beginning... [More]
Majesco Entertainment Names Jesse Sutton Chief Executive Officer
Elects Allan Grafman as Non-Executive Chairman Majesco Entertainment appointed Jesse Sutton as its chief executive officer and Allan Grafman as its non-executive chairman of the board. "As CEO, I will continue to guide Majesco into its next phase of growth by exploring new avenues in the digital entertainment market," said... [More]
GameFly Partners with Brandracket to Offer Free Music Downloads Each Month
In an effort to continually enhance the user experience, GameFly, the leading online video game rental service, today announced a partnership with Brandracket, offering GameFly users access to free music downloads every month. Starting on Dec. 5, GameFly will work with Brandracket to select five new songs each month from... [More]
Activision Rocks in the Holiday Season with a Stellar Game Line-Up for Gamers of All Ages
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec 05, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) is making wishes come true this holiday season with games for kids of all ages and interests from the top brands in interactive entertainment including Call of Duty(R) 4: Modern Warfare(TM) and Guitar Hero(R) III: Legends of Rock... [More]
Championship Gaming Series Announces Revised World Final Competition Brackets
-International Travel Visa Issues Forces Wuhan Team to Withdraw from CGS World Final Los Angeles, CA – December 4, 2007 – Championship Gaming Series (CGS), the only worldwide professional gaming league, today announced revised brackets for the upcoming CGS World Final taking place December 6-14 in Los Angeles. The change... [More]
Armored Core 4 Goes Platinum
If you were planning on picking up AC4 as part of your Christmas shopping you might want to hold out a bit longer. By January 10th, you'll be able to pick up this game at a discount price due to it becoming a 'platinum collection'. Then again, why would you... [More]
XBL Silver Subscribers Kicked In Nuts Again, This Time MS Means It
Kotaku said it best. No doubt, if you're a silver account, you've noticed that you haven't been able to download the new goodies. You'll just have to wait a week. Or upgrade to Gold for $50/year. But I'm pretty sure MS just wants to make you suffer by making you... [More]
Video Marketplace Coming to UK, Ireland
A nice Christmas present from MS. 360 owners in the UK and Ireland are finally going to be able to download their favorite movies, via Live. "Xbox 360 owners will be able to rent full-length films such as 300, The Good German, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and Teenage... [More]
The Most Important TV Event in the History of Video Games to Air Exclusively on DIRECTV's Channel 101
-Top Teams from Around the World Compete in the Championship Gaming Series World Final for the Coveted Dew Trophy and $1,000,000 Prize Purse That's the hype now here's the release: El Segundo, Calif., December 3, 2007 — DIRECTV, the nation’s leading satellite television service provider, is making sports history once... [More]
Main Competition Finalists Chosen for Tenth Annual Independent Games Festival
Jury of Previous IGF Winners, Leading Game Journalists and Game Industry Veterans Select Finalists from Record Number of Entries to Compete for $50,000 in Prizes SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 04, 2007 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Independent Games Festival (IGF) has named the main competition finalists for its historic tenth annual... [More]
2K Games Releases Downloadable Content and Enhancements for BioShock
BioShock players can elevate their gaming experience with new Plasmids, achievements and widescreen options for free 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. announced today that BioShock, its top-rated title exclusively available for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows(R),... [More]
The History Channel Battle for the Pacific Video Game Bursts into Retail Stores Nationwide
Step right into the heart of combat in The History Channel(R): Battle for the Pacific video game from Activision. History is brought to life in this authentic, epic experience as players relive famous conflicts fought on the intense battlefields of World War II. Told through the eyes of an American... [More]
1UP Network Announces 2007 Game of the Year Nominations
It's end of year again, and we've been blessed with some great titles. So over at 1UP network, they're announcing their annual Game of the Year nominations. There's plenty of time as voting ends 31st December. We'll be holding our own review of the year soon, so watch this space.... [More]
Gameloft Expands Brain Challenge for Xbox LIVE Arcade
Gameloft, a leading publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, today announced that it is bringing its tremendously popular Brain Challenge game to the Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Xbox LIVE Arcade is the premier destination for digitally distributed,... [More]
Seismic shifts in the Gaming Constellation
While we were having fun, chilling, bird watching or doing whatever one does on the weekend, some gargantuan changes were taking place in the gaming heavens. Yes things will never be the same, as Activision and Vivendi have now decided it would be in their mutual best interests to join... [More]
