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December 2007 Archives

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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....Read more

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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,...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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*...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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,...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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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...Read more

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