December 2007 Archives
Super Smash Gone Gold?
Possibly. Or just a cruel joke being made by someone with photoshop skills. Still, smashboards.com is claiming that there's a poster that announces that Brawl is "now printing". The title is due out in February so being in "Gold" status, that means the game is finished as is in production,... [More]
Sonic and the Secret Rings Review
After the abominable mess that was Sonic The Hedgehog (Next Gen Edition) I was pretty bumbed out. It was the worst Sonic game since 3-D blast. But I went with my gut instinct and decided to pick up Sonic and the Secret Rings on wii and it just blew me... [More]
Need some Physical Therapy? Try a Wii
Looks like Dr Fel (Me) isn't the only one prescribing wii for all your medical needs. There are some people who are using wiis as part of their rehabilitation. By rehab, I mean physical rehabilitation. Lindsey Lohan is not playing the wii to get rid of her addiction. (Although I... [More]
Analysis: Why We Love Wii
We know everyone and their grandmother loves the wii (except for that Goth kid that trolls on forums) but did you know publishers, those obscure suit types, also love the wii? Out of the 178 games released in the 4th quarter, 92 were for the wii. Granted, a lot of... [More]
Dancing With the Stars the Video Game - Wii Giveaway!
The Dancing With the Stars video game is available on PS2 and Wii consoles and we have created a sweepstakes where users can enter to win a Wii, a copy of the game, and a $50 gift certificate that they can use to buy what ever they want (party supplies…sparkly... [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]
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]
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]
Nintendo Wii Shortages May Be Blessing in Disguise for Game Rental Firms, Says GameZnFlix CEO
John Fleming, CEO of GameZnFlix, an online provider of video games and movies for rent or purchase, said recently that unfilled demand for the Wii Video Game Console may result in increased business for the game rental industry. "The Wii is the hot ticket this Christmas and they're just not... [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]
Looking for a wii? Take a Rain Check
Having a hard time finding a wii this holiday? Nintendo and Gamestop have got your back. If you preorder a wii on December 20th or 21st at any gamestop, Nintendo will guarantee you a system come January. And here you thought Nintendo didn't care.... [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]
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]
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]
Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Wild Earth: African Safari'
The vast savannas of Africa await exploration as Majesco Entertainment, an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced Wild Earth: African Safari for the Wii(TM) home video game system. Developed by Super X Studios, Wild Earth: African Safari is a spectacular safari adventure set in Africa's... [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]
President of Pokemon USA, Inc. to Step Down
Kenji Okubo Promoted as Successor Pokemon USA, Inc. today announced Akira Chiba, president, will resign at the end of this year. After years of dedicated service, Mr. Chiba is proud to leave Pokemon USA upon completing his mission to re-establish Pokemon as a successful global brand. Mr. Chiba joined Pokemon... [More]
Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Wonderworld Amusement Park' for the Wii
New Game Lets You Enjoy Boardwalk Games and Rides in the Family Living Room Majesco announced Wonderworld Amusement Park for the Wii(TM) home video game system. Developed by Coyote Console, Wonderworld Amusement Park brings to life a fully 3D world of games, rides and prizes across multiple themed areas that... [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]
Tecmo Announces Super Swing Golf Season 2 Now Available
The Must Have Party Golf Game for the Holidays Has Shipped Tecmo announced that Super Swing Golf(TM) Season 2, this holiday season's party golf game for the Wii(TM), is now available for virtual golfers everywhere. Using the Wii Remote(TM), Super Swing Golf Season 2 allows players to take actual golf... [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]
Majesco Entertainment, Masaya Matsuura and Rodney Alan Greenblat Partner to Create New Game Exclusively for the Wii
The Creators of 'PaRappa the Rapper' Return with Music-Based Video Game Majesco Entertainment Company has announced a partnership with legendary multimedia musician and game designer, Masaya Matsuura, and famed New York artist Rodney Alan Greenblat, to develop and publish an original music-based video game scheduled for release in late 2008.... [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]
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and The Tower of Mirrors to Ship to North American Retailers on February 26
The Newest Entry in the Timeless Franchise Takes Video Gaming to a New Level of Fun and Interaction Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that DRAGON QUEST(R) SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors(TM), the newest entry in... [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]
Exodus Film Group, Interactive Game Group and Legacy Interactive Announce Game Deal for CGI Film 'Igor'
Exodus Film Group has announced a videogame deal with Interactive Game Group (I2G) and Legacy Interactive for a multi-platform game based on Exodus' CG-animated feature film "Igor." The game will be distributed on Nintendo DS(tm) and Wii(tm), PC (retail, downloadable, online), and wireless. Legacy Interactive will publish the "Igor" licensed... [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]
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]
MARTIAL ARTS: CAPOEIRA: TWELVE INTERACTIVE's New Multi-Platform Title Signed Worldwide by GRAFFITI ENTERTAINMENT
TWELVE INTERACTIVE, a leading Italian console game developer, and GRAFFITI ENTERTAINMENT, a wholly owned video game developer and publishing subsidiary of Signature Devices, Inc. ( http://www.signaturedevices.com ) (Pink Sheets: SDVI) announced today that they have signed a publishing agreement for TWELVE INTERACTIVE's second multi-platform title MARTIAL ARTS: CAPOEIRA, for Nintendo... [More]
EA and Nunchuck Games Team Up to Co-Publish Ninja Reflex
Party Game for Wii and Nintendo DS Will Challenge Gamers to Develop the Reflexes of a Ninja in March 2008 Do you have what it takes to be a ninja? Electronic Arts oday announced it has teamed with Nunchuck Games Inc. to co-publish the unique action party game, Ninja Reflex(TM)... [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]
Buckyball Bowling with BigBen and Wiimo in Reno
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center scientists adapted the Wii remote controller to steer molecular dynamics. - At Supercomputing '07 in Reno, Nevada, Nov. 10-16, the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) attracted attention at its booth with an innovative hybrid of game technology and supercomputing. PSC scientists Shawn T. Brown and Philip Blood along... [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]
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]
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]
Win the Presidency and bag a Wii along the way with DC Smackdown
Polish your oratory skills, get those pearly whites gleaming, start kissing those babies as you'll all your political acumen in the new hilarious DC Smackdown. Here's the release. Battle Guiliani, Hillary and All Your Favorite Candidates and Political Pundits for a Chance to Win the Presidency and a Nintendo Wii,... [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]
