Thursday, January 11, 2007
Nintendo Wii tops Sony's PlayStation 3 in December (Reuters)
Nintendo Wii tops Sony's PlayStation 3 in December
(Reuters)
Reuters - Nintendo Co. Ltd. (7974.OS) sold
604,200 of its new Wii video game consoles in the United States
in December, beating Sony Corp. (6758.T), which sold
490,700 units of its new PlayStation 3, according to retail
market research firm NPD.
Activision Releases Free Call of Duty 3 Bonus Map
Activision Releases Free Call of Duty 3 Bonus Map
Time to return to battle Activision, announced today the release of a brand new Call of Duty 3 multiplayer Bonus Map, available for download free of charge in the Xbox Live Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The Bonus Map, named Champs, transports players to Port Royal de Champs, France, where they will experience even more intense Call of Duty warfare that’s great for close-quarters combat and non-stop action. The map will be available starting today for Xbox Live Gold subscribers, and January 18th for Xbox Live Silver subscribers.
Professor Pushes For Video Games In Schools (PC Magazine)
Professor Pushes For Video Games In Schools
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Mathematics, science and video games? A U.S. university professor is urging schools to consider using video games as tools to better prepare children for the work force.
PC Magazine - Mathematics, science and video games? A U.S. university professor is urging schools to consider using video games as tools to better prepare children for the work force.
Sony, Nintendo Win Emmys For Old Tech (PC Magazine)
Sony, Nintendo Win Emmys For Old Tech
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Sony doesn't actually win an Emmy for the SIXAXIS PlayStation4 controller.
PC Magazine - Sony doesn't actually win an Emmy for the SIXAXIS PlayStation4 controller.
Playing into a dream job
Playing into a dream job
MATHS, science and video games? A US uni professor is urging schools to consider using video games as tools to better prepare children for the work force.
MATHS, science and video games? A US uni professor is urging schools to consider using video games as tools to better prepare children for the work force.
Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony Sued over Game Controllers (NewsFactor)
Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony Sued over Game Controllers
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Texas-based Fenner Investments is suing the big three game console makers -- Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony -- for violating a patent covering a "Low-Voltage Joystick Port Interface."
NewsFactor - Texas-based Fenner Investments is suing the big three game console makers -- Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony -- for violating a patent covering a "Low-Voltage Joystick Port Interface."
Two new Wii & DS games from Sadness dev
Two new Wii & DS games from Sadness dev
Sadness developer, Nibris, announces more titles in the pipeline.
After months of almost worrying silence from Nibris since announcing the game Sadness for Wii, the developer has has finally open piped up with firm details about Sadness and word that it is working on a further two games for Nintendo systems.
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Sadness developer, Nibris, announces more titles in the pipeline.
After months of almost worrying silence from Nibris since announcing the game Sadness for Wii, the developer has has finally open piped up with firm details about Sadness and word that it is working on a further two games for Nintendo systems.
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Sony responds to Emmy Sixaxis 'controversy'
Sony responds to Emmy Sixaxis 'controversy'
Company issues correction to previous announcement on award handed out at CES.
Sony has responded to the 'mix-up' surrounding its announcement on the PS3 Sixaxis controller winning an Emmy earlier this week, stating that yes, it was the Dual Shock that won the award.
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Company issues correction to previous announcement on award handed out at CES.
Sony has responded to the 'mix-up' surrounding its announcement on the PS3 Sixaxis controller winning an Emmy earlier this week, stating that yes, it was the Dual Shock that won the award.
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Epic debunks Gears PC rumours. Again
Epic debunks Gears PC rumours. Again
Mark Rein explains reference to Gears PC in nVidia drivers.
Epic Games VP aMark Rein has again debunked rumours of a PC version of Gears of War, following references to the game in recent nVidia graphics drivers.
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Mark Rein explains reference to Gears PC in nVidia drivers.
Epic Games VP aMark Rein has again debunked rumours of a PC version of Gears of War, following references to the game in recent nVidia graphics drivers.
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First Halo 3 update of 2007 - new screens inside
First Halo 3 update of 2007 - new screens inside
Mongoose vehicle detailed in latest Bungie update.
Bungie has released the first Halo 3 update of 2007, detailing the 360 sequel's speedy new vehicle the M274 ULATV, or "Mongoose".
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Mongoose vehicle detailed in latest Bungie update.
Bungie has released the first Halo 3 update of 2007, detailing the 360 sequel's speedy new vehicle the M274 ULATV, or "Mongoose".
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Valve's Left 4 Dead - First look
Valve's Left 4 Dead - First look
Source-powered, multiplayer zombie shooter mayhem revealed in first movie.
A trailer from Turtle Rock Studios' in-development, multiplayer-focussed co-op PC shooter Left 4 Dead is providing a first glimpse of the game.
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Source-powered, multiplayer zombie shooter mayhem revealed in first movie.
A trailer from Turtle Rock Studios' in-development, multiplayer-focussed co-op PC shooter Left 4 Dead is providing a first glimpse of the game.
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Nintendo, Sony, MS sued over joypad ports
Nintendo, Sony, MS sued over joypad ports
Big three alleged to be engaging in "unauthorized conduct and activities that violate" joypad port patent.
With the Sony-Immersion force feedback lawsuit fresh in memory, another firm, Texas-based Fenner Investments, has stepped up to sue the 'big three' over another joypad patent.
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Big three alleged to be engaging in "unauthorized conduct and activities that violate" joypad port patent.
With the Sony-Immersion force feedback lawsuit fresh in memory, another firm, Texas-based Fenner Investments, has stepped up to sue the 'big three' over another joypad patent.
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MS: PS3 in Europe would have proved 360's dominance
MS: PS3 in Europe would have proved 360's dominance
"The lowlight of our Christmas was the lack of anything from our main next-generation competition".
Should PS3 have turned up for the European Christmas battle, Xbox 360 would have proved itself the dominant console, a confident Chris Lewis, European Xbox vice president, has suggested.
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"The lowlight of our Christmas was the lack of anything from our main next-generation competition".
Should PS3 have turned up for the European Christmas battle, Xbox 360 would have proved itself the dominant console, a confident Chris Lewis, European Xbox vice president, has suggested.
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Multiplayer Crazy Taxi racing to PSP
Multiplayer Crazy Taxi racing to PSP
Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars hits PSP with first-in-the-series co-op and versus multiplayer options.
Sega is shrinking its bonkers arcade game Crazy Taxi down to portable size exclusively for the PSP, and enhances the traditional passenger carrying gameplay with all-new multiplayer options.
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Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars hits PSP with first-in-the-series co-op and versus multiplayer options.
Sega is shrinking its bonkers arcade game Crazy Taxi down to portable size exclusively for the PSP, and enhances the traditional passenger carrying gameplay with all-new multiplayer options.
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'Talentless' Sony responds to Microsoft attacks
'Talentless' Sony responds to Microsoft attacks
200-plus million consumers have decided whether or not Sony has the DNA to deliver services to suit this industry, says Sony.
SCEA's senior director of corporate communications, Dave Karraker, has responded to sniping comments made by Microsoft earlier this week, where MS's Peter Moore and Chris Satchell called Sony's PS3 online service a "disaster", and said Sony doesn't have the "talent" to launch a service matching Xbox Live.
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200-plus million consumers have decided whether or not Sony has the DNA to deliver services to suit this industry, says Sony.
SCEA's senior director of corporate communications, Dave Karraker, has responded to sniping comments made by Microsoft earlier this week, where MS's Peter Moore and Chris Satchell called Sony's PS3 online service a "disaster", and said Sony doesn't have the "talent" to launch a service matching Xbox Live.
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Atari brings Gunpey to Europe
Atari brings Gunpey to Europe
Q-Entertainment's DS and PSP puzzler set for a March release.
Gunpey, the puzzle-music game on PSP and DS, has been picked up by Atari which will publish the game in Europe in March.
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Q-Entertainment's DS and PSP puzzler set for a March release.
Gunpey, the puzzle-music game on PSP and DS, has been picked up by Atari which will publish the game in Europe in March.
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New features for Godfather on Wii, PS3
New features for Godfather on Wii, PS3
EA announces two new versions of its urban gangster game.
Extended versions of The Godfather game previously released on Xbox, Xbox 360 and PS are on their way to the Wii and PS3, with extra content and enhanced controls.
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EA announces two new versions of its urban gangster game.
Extended versions of The Godfather game previously released on Xbox, Xbox 360 and PS are on their way to the Wii and PS3, with extra content and enhanced controls.
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University of Bradford to Offer MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Games
University of Bradford to Offer MSc in Artificial Intelligence for Games
The School of Informatics at the University of Bradford, UK has announced that if will offer a new Masters of Science Degree in Artificial Intelligence for Games for entry in September 2007.
Hellgate to have free online mode afterall
Hellgate to have free online mode afterall
RPG "guaranteed" to have stripped-down free online mode, MMO subscription system not yet certain.
Following up yesterday's report that upcoming PC RPG Hellgate: London will adopt a paid subscription system for its online mode, Flagship Studios CEO Bill Roper has elaborated saying that it's only one option the developer and joint-pubishers EA and Namco Bandai are considering.
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RPG "guaranteed" to have stripped-down free online mode, MMO subscription system not yet certain.
Following up yesterday's report that upcoming PC RPG Hellgate: London will adopt a paid subscription system for its online mode, Flagship Studios CEO Bill Roper has elaborated saying that it's only one option the developer and joint-pubishers EA and Namco Bandai are considering.
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4 new GRAW 2 gameplay movies
4 new GRAW 2 gameplay movies
Ubisoft injects us with a hefty dose of tactical action as sequel gameplay is revealed.
We've just published extensive impressions of Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 single-player, and by pure coincidence four new gameplay trailers have rappelled into our in-box. So, not only can you read all about it, you can see it in action too.
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Ubisoft injects us with a hefty dose of tactical action as sequel gameplay is revealed.
We've just published extensive impressions of Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 single-player, and by pure coincidence four new gameplay trailers have rappelled into our in-box. So, not only can you read all about it, you can see it in action too.
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Brand new Call of Duty 3 map debuts
Brand new Call of Duty 3 map debuts
'Champs' now up for download - for free - on XBL Marketplace, new map pack coming soon.
World War II shooter fans will be pleased by the arrival of a new Call of Duty 3 map on Xbox Live Marketplace, one of several updates planned for the title over the next few months.
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'Champs' now up for download - for free - on XBL Marketplace, new map pack coming soon.
World War II shooter fans will be pleased by the arrival of a new Call of Duty 3 map on Xbox Live Marketplace, one of several updates planned for the title over the next few months.
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Carmack: Controllers to make biggest difference in gaming
Carmack: Controllers to make biggest difference in gaming
id Software man John Carmack also praises Nintendo, and reveals plans for a Wolfenstein movie.
Game controller technology is a major factor in the development of videogaming, reckons id Software's John Carmack.
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id Software man John Carmack also praises Nintendo, and reveals plans for a Wolfenstein movie.
Game controller technology is a major factor in the development of videogaming, reckons id Software's John Carmack.
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Yo-ho-ho, a barrel o' Pirates! PSP screens
Yo-ho-ho, a barrel o' Pirates! PSP screens
10 new shots give Sony's handheld a lick o' the cat. Yarrrr.
Having already undergone a revamp and sail onto PC and Xbox, Sid Meier's and Firaxis' classic high seas action-adventure title Pirates! is brandishing its cutlass on PSP.
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10 new shots give Sony's handheld a lick o' the cat. Yarrrr.
Having already undergone a revamp and sail onto PC and Xbox, Sid Meier's and Firaxis' classic high seas action-adventure title Pirates! is brandishing its cutlass on PSP.
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THQ raises quarterly, fiscal-year outlooks (Reuters)
THQ raises quarterly, fiscal-year outlooks
(Reuters)
Reuters - Video game maker THQ Inc. raised its quarterly and annual outlook on Thursday on strong original property launches and better-than-expected sales of franchises like "Disney/Pixar Cars" and "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007."
Reuters - Video game maker THQ Inc. raised its quarterly and annual outlook on Thursday on strong original property launches and better-than-expected sales of franchises like "Disney/Pixar Cars" and "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007."
Capcom talks Dead Rising sequels
Capcom talks Dead Rising sequels
The undead will continue to rise for "years to come", says company chief.
Following the huge success of Dead Rising on Xbox 360, Capcom boss Mark Beaumont has said that bringing out the game "has allowed us to establish a new franchise that we can use for years to come."
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The undead will continue to rise for "years to come", says company chief.
Following the huge success of Dead Rising on Xbox 360, Capcom boss Mark Beaumont has said that bringing out the game "has allowed us to establish a new franchise that we can use for years to come."
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Give a child a video game -- and maybe a job (Reuters)
Give a child a video game -- and maybe a job
(Reuters)
Reuters - Mathematics, science and video games? A U.S. university professor is urging schools to consider using video games as tools to better prepare children for the work force.
Reuters - Mathematics, science and video games? A U.S. university professor is urging schools to consider using video games as tools to better prepare children for the work force.
Konami cancels six Wii and PS3 games
Konami cancels six Wii and PS3 games
Gradius and others given the chop by Japanese developer.
Konami has axed a number of its previously announced PlayStation 3 and Wii games, including the PS3 version of much-loved shooter franchise Gradius - according to Japanese mag Famitsu.
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Gradius and others given the chop by Japanese developer.
Konami has axed a number of its previously announced PlayStation 3 and Wii games, including the PS3 version of much-loved shooter franchise Gradius - according to Japanese mag Famitsu.
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