Saturday, January 06, 2007
U.S. consumer electronics sales to hit record in 2007 (Reuters)
U.S. consumer electronics sales to hit record in 2007
(Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. consumer electronics sales are expected to hit a record $155 billion in 2007, fueled by consumers' fascination with video games, digital music, and flat-screen displays, an industry group said on Saturday.
Reuters - U.S. consumer electronics sales are expected to hit a record $155 billion in 2007, fueled by consumers' fascination with video games, digital music, and flat-screen displays, an industry group said on Saturday.
'Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2' For PlayStation 2 Ships
'Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2' For PlayStation 2 Ships
Atari, Inc. announced today that Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail stores nationwide. The Dragon Ball Z video game series is the gold standard of anime-based video games, and continues to deliver engrossing and spectacular action to its passionate fan-base. This loyal community is set to expand with the release of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2, the ultimate DBZ experience for the PlayStation 2.[...] Read more!
Atari, Inc. announced today that Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail stores nationwide. The Dragon Ball Z video game series is the gold standard of anime-based video games, and continues to deliver engrossing and spectacular action to its passionate fan-base. This loyal community is set to expand with the release of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2, the ultimate DBZ experience for the PlayStation 2.[...] Read more!
'Call of Duty 3' Charges Stores
'Call of Duty 3' Charges Stores
Get closer than ever to the fury of combat with Call of Duty 3, as you fight through the Normandy Breakout, the Allied campaign that paved the way for the liberation of Paris and the fall of Nazi-occupied Europe. Players will feel the rush of unrelenting action as they challenge German forces from four allied sides through single and multiplayer missions that unfold like a gripping and epic war movie experience. [...] Read more!
Get closer than ever to the fury of combat with Call of Duty 3, as you fight through the Normandy Breakout, the Allied campaign that paved the way for the liberation of Paris and the fall of Nazi-occupied Europe. Players will feel the rush of unrelenting action as they challenge German forces from four allied sides through single and multiplayer missions that unfold like a gripping and epic war movie experience. [...] Read more!
2K Sports Offering 'NBA 2K7' and 'NHL 2K7' at PS3 Launch
2K Sports Offering 'NBA 2K7' and 'NHL 2K7' at PS3 Launch
2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc, announced today that the critically-acclaimed NBA 2K7 and NHL 2K7 will be available as Day One launch titles for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, further cementing 2K Sports as the next-generation console publishing leader in the sports category.[...] Read more!
2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc, announced today that the critically-acclaimed NBA 2K7 and NHL 2K7 will be available as Day One launch titles for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, further cementing 2K Sports as the next-generation console publishing leader in the sports category.[...] Read more!
Samuel L. Jackson Back to Host 'Spike TV's 2006 Video Game Awards'
Samuel L. Jackson Back to Host 'Spike TV's 2006 Video Game Awards'
Spike TV presents an action, adventure, fantasy and sports gamer's paradise when mega star Samuel L. Jackson hosts the 4th annual "Spike TV 2006 Video Game Awards" (VGAs) premiering on Wednesday, December 13 (10:00 PM-Midnight, ET/PT).[...] Read more!
Spike TV presents an action, adventure, fantasy and sports gamer's paradise when mega star Samuel L. Jackson hosts the 4th annual "Spike TV 2006 Video Game Awards" (VGAs) premiering on Wednesday, December 13 (10:00 PM-Midnight, ET/PT).[...] Read more!
Dave Navarro Had To Relearn Music for 'Guitar Hero II'
Dave Navarro Had To Relearn Music for 'Guitar Hero II'
Rocker Dave Navarro has been struggling to relearn his old Jane's Addiction songs so he can excel at the "Guitar Hero II" video game. The band split for the third time in 2004, but Navarro has been revisiting their songs recently so he can master the addictive game. [...] Read more!
Rocker Dave Navarro has been struggling to relearn his old Jane's Addiction songs so he can excel at the "Guitar Hero II" video game. The band split for the third time in 2004, but Navarro has been revisiting their songs recently so he can master the addictive game. [...] Read more!
'Medieval II: Total War' Ships for PCs
'Medieval II: Total War' Ships for PCs
SEGA of America Inc. today announced the North American release of Medieval II: Total War for the PC. Developed by The Creative Assembly, this visually stunning game spans four and half centuries of the most turbulent era in Western history and provides players the reins to experience and rewrite one of the most fascinating periods of history to become the greatest power of the Middle Ages.[...] Read more!
SEGA of America Inc. today announced the North American release of Medieval II: Total War for the PC. Developed by The Creative Assembly, this visually stunning game spans four and half centuries of the most turbulent era in Western history and provides players the reins to experience and rewrite one of the most fascinating periods of history to become the greatest power of the Middle Ages.[...] Read more!
'Eragon' Video Game Flies Onto Shelves
'Eragon' Video Game Flies Onto Shelves
Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, announced today that the video game Eragon, based on the upcoming epic adventure film from Twentieth Century Fox is available at retailers nationwide and will be followed by the feature film opening in theaters nationwide on December 15th. In Eragon, the video game, players will immerse themselves in the mythical world of Alagaësia and fulfill their destiny as a Dragon Rider. Featuring the voice talents and likenesses from the film’s star-filled cast – Ed Speleers, Sienna Guillory, Garrett Hedlund and Robert Carlyle - Eragon is an unparalleled action-adventure fantasy experience.[...] Read more!
Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, announced today that the video game Eragon, based on the upcoming epic adventure film from Twentieth Century Fox is available at retailers nationwide and will be followed by the feature film opening in theaters nationwide on December 15th. In Eragon, the video game, players will immerse themselves in the mythical world of Alagaësia and fulfill their destiny as a Dragon Rider. Featuring the voice talents and likenesses from the film’s star-filled cast – Ed Speleers, Sienna Guillory, Garrett Hedlund and Robert Carlyle - Eragon is an unparalleled action-adventure fantasy experience.[...] Read more!
Activision Ships Launch Titles For Wii And PlayStation 3
Activision Ships Launch Titles For Wii And PlayStation 3
Activision, Inc. today announced that the company's key launch games for the PlayStation 3 and Wii have shipped and are now available at retail locations in North America. The robust launch lineup features some of the world's most popular game franchises, including Tony Hawk's Project 8, Call of Duty 3 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance for the PlayStation 3 and Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam, Call of Duty 3 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance for the Wii. [...] Read more!
Activision, Inc. today announced that the company's key launch games for the PlayStation 3 and Wii have shipped and are now available at retail locations in North America. The robust launch lineup features some of the world's most popular game franchises, including Tony Hawk's Project 8, Call of Duty 3 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance for the PlayStation 3 and Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam, Call of Duty 3 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance for the Wii. [...] Read more!
Video Game Release Dates for November and December
Video Game Release Dates for November and December
Get ready for the avalanche of games to come out this Christmas season. Below is the list of release dates with their respective platform. For those who have camped out or had the foresight to order your Wii before the crazy rush, there are a number of old and new titles for the platform.[...] Read more!
Get ready for the avalanche of games to come out this Christmas season. Below is the list of release dates with their respective platform. For those who have camped out or had the foresight to order your Wii before the crazy rush, there are a number of old and new titles for the platform.[...] Read more!
Daddy Warbucks Is The Richest Fictional Character
Daddy Warbucks Is The Richest Fictional Character
Daddy Warbucks from Annie has topped the Forbes "Fictional 15," an annual listing of the wealthiest fictional characters. Santa Clause was eliminated from the list this year because Forbes was inundated with letters from children insisting the jolly man is "real."[...] Read more!
Daddy Warbucks from Annie has topped the Forbes "Fictional 15," an annual listing of the wealthiest fictional characters. Santa Clause was eliminated from the list this year because Forbes was inundated with letters from children insisting the jolly man is "real."[...] Read more!
'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' Video Game in Development
'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' Video Game in Development
Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix video game is in development. The game is scheduled for a July 2007 release to coincide with the Warner Bros. Pictures film based on J.K. Rowling's fifth book of the same title.[...] Read more!
Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix video game is in development. The game is scheduled for a July 2007 release to coincide with the Warner Bros. Pictures film based on J.K. Rowling's fifth book of the same title.[...] Read more!
Wii Console Sold Almost Once Per Second Since Launch
Wii Console Sold Almost Once Per Second Since Launch
Built on a foundation of pure fun, Nintendo's new Wii video game system sold through to more than 600,000 consumers in the Americas in just its first eight days of availability. That's a rate of nearly one per second continuously since the Nov. 19 launch. Including just first-party software and accessory sales, Wii instantly has become a $190 million business in the Americas.[...] Read more!
Built on a foundation of pure fun, Nintendo's new Wii video game system sold through to more than 600,000 consumers in the Americas in just its first eight days of availability. That's a rate of nearly one per second continuously since the Nov. 19 launch. Including just first-party software and accessory sales, Wii instantly has become a $190 million business in the Americas.[...] Read more!
Four New Games For Wii Virtual Console
Four New Games For Wii Virtual Console
Every Monday starting Dec. 4, Nintendo will add classic games to the popular new Wii video game console's Wii Shop Channel. Four games will be added at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Dec. 4. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:[...] Read more!
Every Monday starting Dec. 4, Nintendo will add classic games to the popular new Wii video game console's Wii Shop Channel. Four games will be added at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Dec. 4. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:[...] Read more!
Vanguard Pre-order Boxes Ship
Vanguard Pre-order Boxes Ship
The wait is finally over! Pre-order Vanguard: Saga of Heroes today! Sony Online Entertainment and Sigil Games Online today announced the arrival of Vanguard: Saga of Heroes pre-order boxes in select retailers. The boxes should be available starting December 5th, depending on the retailer. [...] Read more!
The wait is finally over! Pre-order Vanguard: Saga of Heroes today! Sony Online Entertainment and Sigil Games Online today announced the arrival of Vanguard: Saga of Heroes pre-order boxes in select retailers. The boxes should be available starting December 5th, depending on the retailer. [...] Read more!
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Ships
Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Ships
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system has shipped to retail stores throughout North America. An all-new installment in Hideo Kojima’s legendary Metal Gear Solid series, Portable Ops features a full stealth-action single player story mode as well as breakthrough wireless features that let players recruit and play as a unique squadron of battle-hardened mercenaries.[...] Read more!
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system has shipped to retail stores throughout North America. An all-new installment in Hideo Kojima’s legendary Metal Gear Solid series, Portable Ops features a full stealth-action single player story mode as well as breakthrough wireless features that let players recruit and play as a unique squadron of battle-hardened mercenaries.[...] Read more!
ArchLord Becoming Free-To-Play
ArchLord Becoming Free-To-Play
Codemasters Online Gaming (COG) today announced that ArchLord, the epic fantasy MMORPG where one player can rise to become the ruler of the world, is planned to become a free-to-play service with no monthly subscription fee. Additionally, fans of ArchLord will be excited to know that the game will continue to receive content updates, including the upcoming Episode 2: Season of Siege, a free expansion due to launch in the coming weeks.[...] Read more!
Codemasters Online Gaming (COG) today announced that ArchLord, the epic fantasy MMORPG where one player can rise to become the ruler of the world, is planned to become a free-to-play service with no monthly subscription fee. Additionally, fans of ArchLord will be excited to know that the game will continue to receive content updates, including the upcoming Episode 2: Season of Siege, a free expansion due to launch in the coming weeks.[...] Read more!
Sony Online Entertainment Lets You "Play The Fae" For Free
Sony Online Entertainment Lets You "Play The Fae" For Free
Sony Online Entertainment has launched a new free trial of EverQuest II based on their recently released 3rd expansion, Echoes of Faydwer. Play the Fae is a seven-day live trial which introduces adventurers to the rich and immersive fantasy world of EverQuest II through the eyes of a Fae, the new playable race introduced in the recent expansion. The tree-filled city of Kelethin provides the backdrop for players to quest and add new powers, abilities and items to their Fae character. Players can also try additional character races and classes, experimenting with different styles of play.[...] Read more!
Sony Online Entertainment has launched a new free trial of EverQuest II based on their recently released 3rd expansion, Echoes of Faydwer. Play the Fae is a seven-day live trial which introduces adventurers to the rich and immersive fantasy world of EverQuest II through the eyes of a Fae, the new playable race introduced in the recent expansion. The tree-filled city of Kelethin provides the backdrop for players to quest and add new powers, abilities and items to their Fae character. Players can also try additional character races and classes, experimenting with different styles of play.[...] Read more!
The Wii Arrives Tonight In The UK
The Wii Arrives Tonight In The UK
Excited shoppers are already forming queues outside shops across the country to ensure they are among the first to own Nintendo’s much-anticipated new console, Wii (Review), when it launches tomorrow (you'll have to wait even longer to get your hands on the black version pictured). As the undisputed must-have this Christmas, the demand for Wii has reached unprecedented levels, with both gamers and non-gamers alike desperate to get their hands on the critically acclaimed console.[...] Read more!
Excited shoppers are already forming queues outside shops across the country to ensure they are among the first to own Nintendo’s much-anticipated new console, Wii (Review), when it launches tomorrow (you'll have to wait even longer to get your hands on the black version pictured). As the undisputed must-have this Christmas, the demand for Wii has reached unprecedented levels, with both gamers and non-gamers alike desperate to get their hands on the critically acclaimed console.[...] Read more!
The "Greatest Band on Earth" Tenacious D Chosen as December's Xbox Live "Artist of the Month"
The "Greatest Band on Earth" Tenacious D Chosen as December's Xbox Live "Artist of the Month"
Tenacious D has become The Pick of Xbox. Beginning December 1, Xbox Live members can download exclusive Tenacious D content from Xbox Live Marketplace to their Xbox 360 consoles, including free videos from their new album The Pick of Destiny. Fans can download their latest video “The Pick of Destiny” for free on Xbox Live Marketplace, and select Xbox Live Gold members will also have the opportunity to go head to head with the band during their 90-minute Xbox Live “Game with Fame” session.[...] Read more!
Tenacious D has become The Pick of Xbox. Beginning December 1, Xbox Live members can download exclusive Tenacious D content from Xbox Live Marketplace to their Xbox 360 consoles, including free videos from their new album The Pick of Destiny. Fans can download their latest video “The Pick of Destiny” for free on Xbox Live Marketplace, and select Xbox Live Gold members will also have the opportunity to go head to head with the band during their 90-minute Xbox Live “Game with Fame” session.[...] Read more!
November Sales Show Nintendo Hardware Systems Outsell All Others Combined
November Sales Show Nintendo Hardware Systems Outsell All Others Combined
For video gamers, it was the month that was -- November 2006, the first time all three new home systems (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii) would be available to consumers, along with three established portable game devices (Nintendo DS, GameBoy Advance, PSP). It was a month that belonged to Nintendo. [...] Read more!
For video gamers, it was the month that was -- November 2006, the first time all three new home systems (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii) would be available to consumers, along with three established portable game devices (Nintendo DS, GameBoy Advance, PSP). It was a month that belonged to Nintendo. [...] Read more!
Multiverse to Develop 'Firefly' Online Game
Multiverse to Develop 'Firefly' Online Game
The Multiverse Network, Inc., a company building the world's leading network of Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs) and 3D virtual worlds, has optioned the rights from Twentieth Century Fox to develop game based on Firefly, the science fiction television series created by Joss Whedon that has enjoyed a hugely popular and loyal following since its premier in 2002.[...] Read more!
The Multiverse Network, Inc., a company building the world's leading network of Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs) and 3D virtual worlds, has optioned the rights from Twentieth Century Fox to develop game based on Firefly, the science fiction television series created by Joss Whedon that has enjoyed a hugely popular and loyal following since its premier in 2002.[...] Read more!
'Gunstar Heroes' Headlines Wii's Virtual Console Update
'Gunstar Heroes' Headlines Wii's Virtual Console Update
Later today Nintendo will add four new classic games to the popular Wii video game system’s Wii Shop Channel. The four new titles will be added at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo will add new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are: [...] Read more!
Later today Nintendo will add four new classic games to the popular Wii video game system’s Wii Shop Channel. The four new titles will be added at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo will add new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are: [...] Read more!
Secret codes unlock ads in video games (AP)
Secret codes unlock ads in video games
(AP)
AP - Crouched in military fatigues, you peer through night-vision goggles and brandish a semiautomatic gun as you hunt down terrorists who've overtaken Las Vegas.
