Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Showtime Networks launches games service (AP)
Showtime Networks launches games service
(AP)
AP - Showtime Networks Inc. is branching out into the video game industry with a joint venture to offer games to high-speed Internet service providers.
(AP)
AP - Showtime Networks Inc. is branching out into the video game industry with a joint venture to offer games to high-speed Internet service providers.
Nyko Unveils Next-Gen Version of Zero Controllers
Nyko Unveils Next-Gen Version of Zero Controllers
Nyko Technologies, a premier peripherals manufacturer, unveiled the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of their Zero line of controllers and will debut both products at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Zero combines state-of-the-art design and wireless technology to create a wholly unique and innovative controller experience.
Two Additional Paths of Entry to Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta
Two Additional Paths of Entry to Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta
Gamers are invited to join the fight when the beta goes live this spring with Xbox Live and Crackdown providing the final two paths. Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios are ringing in the year with a proverbial bang, as they announced today two new ways for gamers to receive an invitation to participate in the Halo 3 multiplayer beta program coming this spring through Xbox Live Marketplace.
Apple, Google, Napster Get Sued (NewsFactor)
Apple, Google, Napster Get Sued
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - It's been a good week for lawyers. Hot on the heels of a lawsuit against major cell phone makers over Bluetooth patent infringements, and only a month after Nintendo was sued for a minor defect in its hot-selling Wii game console, a now-defunct company has sued Apple, Google, and Napster over movie and audio downloads.
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - It's been a good week for lawyers. Hot on the heels of a lawsuit against major cell phone makers over Bluetooth patent infringements, and only a month after Nintendo was sued for a minor defect in its hot-selling Wii game console, a now-defunct company has sued Apple, Google, and Napster over movie and audio downloads.
The Game Console Wars: By the Numbers (NewsFactor)
The Game Console Wars: By the Numbers
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - The Web is teeming with reports on which game console sold the most units in December, but it appears that not all the reports are citing correct data.
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - The Web is teeming with reports on which game console sold the most units in December, but it appears that not all the reports are citing correct data.
Two Additional Ways to Play Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta
Two Additional Ways to Play Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta
Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios are ringing in the year with a proverbial bang, as they announced today two new ways for gamers to receive an invitation to participate in the Halo® 3 multiplayer beta program.
Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios are ringing in the year with a proverbial bang, as they announced today two new ways for gamers to receive an invitation to participate in the Halo® 3 multiplayer beta program.
GameDAILY: Wrapping Up 2006
GameDAILY: Wrapping Up 2006
Before diving into 2007's Xbox 360 games, make sure you didn't miss anything from '06. Here is a list of quick hits featuring the best games and peripherals the year had to offer.
Before diving into 2007's Xbox 360 games, make sure you didn't miss anything from '06. Here is a list of quick hits featuring the best games and peripherals the year had to offer.
EA to "focus on creating new IP"
EA to "focus on creating new IP"
"We feel that we are now ready to take big bets on new IP," says EA Montreal general manager.
EA Montreal general manager Alain Tascan has revealed that EA Games plans to focus more on creating new IP, rather than 'betting the farm' on its many established franchises.
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"We feel that we are now ready to take big bets on new IP," says EA Montreal general manager.
EA Montreal general manager Alain Tascan has revealed that EA Games plans to focus more on creating new IP, rather than 'betting the farm' on its many established franchises.
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Bill Gates, stop GTA IV!
Bill Gates, stop GTA IV!
Jack Thompson calls on Microsoft chairman to stop sales of new Grand Theft Auto.
Lawyer Jack Thompson is back with more anti-videogame campaigning, this time calling on Microsoft chairman Bill Gates to prevent the sale of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV in a mass e-mail sent to a number of news outlets.
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Jack Thompson calls on Microsoft chairman to stop sales of new Grand Theft Auto.
Lawyer Jack Thompson is back with more anti-videogame campaigning, this time calling on Microsoft chairman Bill Gates to prevent the sale of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV in a mass e-mail sent to a number of news outlets.
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Nod vs. GDI: Screens of destruction
Nod vs. GDI: Screens of destruction
Battlefield carnage in new shots celebrating the return of the RTS veteran.
Hot off the great media conveyer belt is this pair of Command & Conquer 3 screenshots, pumping joy through our RTS veins as our inner excitable fan-ness waits for its release in a couple of months time.
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Battlefield carnage in new shots celebrating the return of the RTS veteran.
Hot off the great media conveyer belt is this pair of Command & Conquer 3 screenshots, pumping joy through our RTS veins as our inner excitable fan-ness waits for its release in a couple of months time.
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Silent Hill movie sequel on the way
Silent Hill movie sequel on the way
Director Cristophe Gans promises to iron out all of the problems of the first film.
Director Cristophe Gans has confirmed that work is already underway on a sequel to the 2006 movie adaptation of Konami's Silent Hill, in an interview with French magazine DVDrama.
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Director Cristophe Gans promises to iron out all of the problems of the first film.
Director Cristophe Gans has confirmed that work is already underway on a sequel to the 2006 movie adaptation of Konami's Silent Hill, in an interview with French magazine DVDrama.
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Retailer lists Halo 3 for October 1
Retailer lists Halo 3 for October 1
Walmart posts - and then swifty removes - release date for the Bungie shooter.
Keen-eyed internet surfers may have discovered Peter Moore's next release date-related tattoo, as US retailer Walmart has slapped a US release date of October 1 on Bungie's Halo 3 on its website.
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Walmart posts - and then swifty removes - release date for the Bungie shooter.
Keen-eyed internet surfers may have discovered Peter Moore's next release date-related tattoo, as US retailer Walmart has slapped a US release date of October 1 on Bungie's Halo 3 on its website.
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Ubisoft readies five games for PS3 launch
Ubisoft readies five games for PS3 launch
More Tom Clancy action than you can shake a political thriller at.
Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2, Splinter Cell Double Agent and Rainbow Six: Vegas are three of five titles that Ubisoft will have out for PS3's launch in the UK and Europe in March, according to the publisher's latest release schedule.
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More Tom Clancy action than you can shake a political thriller at.
Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2, Splinter Cell Double Agent and Rainbow Six: Vegas are three of five titles that Ubisoft will have out for PS3's launch in the UK and Europe in March, according to the publisher's latest release schedule.
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PS2 to dominate PS3 in 2007
PS2 to dominate PS3 in 2007
Analysts predict the far-from-deceased PS2 will top hardware sales charts in 2007.
Despite Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony all having released their new games consoles, analysts surprisingly still back the PS2 to sell more than any other console in 2007 according to a report on businessweek.com.
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Analysts predict the far-from-deceased PS2 will top hardware sales charts in 2007.
Despite Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony all having released their new games consoles, analysts surprisingly still back the PS2 to sell more than any other console in 2007 according to a report on businessweek.com.
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PS3 Coded Arms canned?
PS3 Coded Arms canned?
Rumours suggest Konami has pulled the plug on its next-gen virtual reality shooter.
It appears the reports/rumours of Coded Arms Assault's demise originated in German online press, but as yet, nothing's been confirmed or denies by official powers.
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Rumours suggest Konami has pulled the plug on its next-gen virtual reality shooter.
It appears the reports/rumours of Coded Arms Assault's demise originated in German online press, but as yet, nothing's been confirmed or denies by official powers.
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Rare founders in quit shocker
Rare founders in quit shocker
Stamper departure has absolutely nothing to do with poor Pinata sales, says Microsoft.
Chris and Tim Stamper, the two founders of Rare Ltd (of Goldeneye 007 and Banjo-Kazooie fame) have left the company as it enters its 25th year, Microsoft has confirmed.
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Stamper departure has absolutely nothing to do with poor Pinata sales, says Microsoft.
Chris and Tim Stamper, the two founders of Rare Ltd (of Goldeneye 007 and Banjo-Kazooie fame) have left the company as it enters its 25th year, Microsoft has confirmed.
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