January 2008 Archives
Majesco Announces 'Major Minor's Majestic March'
Legendary Designer Masaya Matsuura and Artist Rodney Alan Greenblat Bring First Marching Band Game Exclusively to the Wii. March to the beat of your own drum as Majesco Entertainment, today announced Major Minor's Majestic March for the Wii home video game console. Developed by NanaOn-Sha, Major Minor's Majestic March marks... [More]
Cooking Mama Franchise Sales Reach 1.6 Mill For Majesco
Mama just keeps on cookin'! Majesco has announced that the award-winning Cooking Mama franchise has reached sales of 1.6 million units in the United States. Franchise titles include: the original Cooking Mama game for Nintendo DS™ that launched in September 2006 and has sold more than 1 million units; Cooking... [More]
Manhunt 2 UK ban upheld by High Court
And there I was thinking our American cousins were the more prudish. Well I was wrong, as a high court judge has ruled against the original Video Appeals of the British Board of Film Classification, which gave the game an 18 certificate and said that the game was "dark and... [More]
EA's Writer's Strike Survival Guide
Electronic Arts have just released a press release capitalising on the current Hollywood writer's strike. Well it 's kind of natural that many would turn to alternative entertainment such as gaming, even though gaming is becoming the dominant form of home entertainment these days. Here's the piece with a nice... [More]
Nintendo Unlocks the Wonders of the Sea With Endless Ocean for Wii
The Whole Family Can Go for an Exploratory Dive and Encounter Sea Creatures Nintendo invites you to dive into a new genre of video games. Launching this week for Wii(TM), Endless Ocean(TM) lets users discover a vast undersea adventure at their own pace. It's like a virtual scuba vacation in... [More]
BioShock Lead Major Finalists for the 8th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards
Rock Band, Call of Duty 4 and Super Mario Galaxy Round Out the Nominees for Game of the Year; Crash Bandicoot Creator Jason Rubin to Host Ceremony for Industry's Only Open Peer-Based Awards Valve's Portal and 2K Boston/Australia's BioShock lead the nominees for the eighth annual Game Developers Choice Awards... [More]
Puzzle Quest Review of Awesomeness
Between Tekken Dark Resurrection on my PSP and Advance Wars on my DS, I haven’t really been diversifying my handheld game line up. Sure I buy games, only to sell them a week later cause either I beat it and there’s no reason to go back and play them again... [More]
Nintendo Breaks the Military Mold With Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
Forget everything you know about hand-held combat strategy games. With this week's release of Advance Wars: Days of Ruin for Nintendo DS, Nintendo is calling on strategy buffs of all stripes to save the planet with a new set of combat-ready characters, captivating visuals and extraordinary wireless features. For new... [More]
Independent Data Reveals Nintendo Sales For 2007
Nintendo DS and Wii Finish as the No. 1 and No. 2 Best-Selling U.S. Systems Nintendo DS and Wii finished strong in 2007, commanding sales in the holiday shopping period and finishing the year as the two best-selling video game systems in the United States, according to new data just... [More]
BioShock Receives a Record-Breaking 12 Interactive Achievement Award Nominations
Call of Duty 4, The Orange Box, Rock Band, Super Mario Galaxy, 'Shock Fight It Out for 'Overall Game of the Year' Honors The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) today announced the nominees for the 11th annual Interactive Achievement Awards. The nominations for the peer-based awards have been... [More]
Strong Lineup of Games Continues Nintendo's Momentum in 2008
With their focus on fun for everyone, Nintendo's Wii and Nintendo DS systems are leading a new movement in the world of video games. Games based on brain exercises. ... New experiences that surprise even core gamers. ... Grandparents buying video game systems -- for themselves! Surely, these are unprecedented... [More]
Guitar Hero Surpasses $1 Billion in North America in Record 26 Months
Calendar Year North American Retail Sales for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Set New Industry Record Activision, Inc. has announced that the Guitar Hero franchise has set an industry record, surpassing $1 billion in North American retail sales in just 26 months, according to The NPD Group. Additionally, Guitar... [More]
Empire Interactive and Crave Sign North American Distribution Agreement for 'Ford Racing Off Road'
The Exclusive Agreement Grants Crave North American Rights for PlayStation2 System and PSP System and Wii Platforms for Best Selling Franchise. Empire Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings, and Crave Entertainment Group (CEG) have signed an agreement whereby CEG will sell and market 'Ford Racing Off Road' for... [More]
Global Subscriber Growth Expected for Both Free and Subscription-Based Online Gaming Services
Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Online Gaming: Worldwide Subscriber Growth Expected for Both Free and Subscription-Based Online Services" to their offering. In 2007, the video game console market represented one of the most popular segments in the consumer electronics industry. Nintendo launched the Wii to frenzied consumer... [More]
Master 3Ds Max with the 3Ds Max 2008 Bible
Research and Markets has announced the addition of "3ds Max 2008 Bible" to their offering. This is the only comprehensive reference-tutorial on 3ds Max, making it a favourite of all users, from beginners to pros. If Max novices are itching to actually create something now, the Quick Start project in... [More]
Activision Ranks #1 U.S. Console and Handheld Publisher for Calendar 2007
Activision was the number 1 U.S. console and handheld publisher for calendar 2007, according to The NPD Group. The company increased its market share for the year to a record 17.7%, a 7.2% increase over the same period last year. Additionally, Guitar Hero was the #1 best-selling franchise in the... [More]
Game Like an All-Star during the 2008 EA Sports NBA Live Challenge
EA SPORTS Takes Gamers from the Bench to the Court with the Thrill of True NBA Competition Electronic Arts has announced the start of the 2008 EA SPORTS NBA LIVE Challenge, which tips off at Universal Studios in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 19. This year’s Challenge will hit eight... [More]
Upcoming Wii and DS Titles for 2008!
GamePro.com got hit with a list of Nintendo games scheduled to be released in 2008. Nintendo has many upcoming, long awaited titles, such as Mario Kart Wii which will come with a Wii steering wheel! Also, the new Star Wars game, The Force Unleashed, is scheduled to hit the Wii... [More]
Brawl Launch Date For North America Pushed Back to March
Those awaiting the arrival of Super Smash Bros. Brawl will have to wait a month longer. According to an article on the website The Man Room, Nintendo pushed back the release of Brawl from February 10 to March 9. The reason is due to the time consuming development. Nintendo wants... [More]
Microsoft's John Schappert to Present Keynote Address at the 2008 CMP Game Developers Conference
Former Executive Vice President of Electronic Arts and Founder of Tiburon Entertainment to Outline His Vision for Unlocking the Creative Community in 2008 and Beyond Microsoft's John Schappert, Corporate Vice President LIVE, Software and Services for the Interactive Entertainment Business, will deliver a keynote address at CMP's 2008 Game Developers... [More]
Nintendo Appoints Two Sales & Marketing Executives to Bay Area Office
VP and GM Bring Strong Credentials to Keep Nintendo's Momentum Going Nintendo of America announces the appointment of two sales and marketing executives to work from the company's new Bay Area office in Redwood City, Calif. Denise Kaigler joins as vice president of Marketing & Corporate Affairs, while Bill Van... [More]
TVersity, the Leading Solution for Accessing Internet Media on Game Consoles, Surpasses 1 Million Downloads
TVersity Inc., the pioneer in enabling access to Internet and home media from televisions and mobile devices, today announced that during the 2007 holiday season, its media server software has surged past one million downloads. The milestone, which comes just over two years after the first software release, confirms increased... [More]
GameStop Reports Record Holiday Sales
Total Sales Increase 35% Over Previous Year Holiday Same Store Sales Increase 20% Fiscal 2007 Earnings Guidance Raised by $0.13 per share GameStop the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today reported sales results for the nine-week holiday period ending January 5, 2008. Total sales for the 2007... [More]
SplitFish GameWare Dominates Two Continents During 2007 Holiday Season
SplitFish AG (SplitFish), a leader in video game hardware innovation, has announced that high demand for its gaming peripherals has led to extreme short supply in North America and Europe. SplitFish has recently ramped up production of its premiere PlayStation 3 product, the FragFX, to meet the increasing consumer demand.... [More]
Brawl For Under $20?!
A few days ago, the Wal-Mart website set the pre-order price for Super Smash Bros. Brawl at $19.82 (see screenshot below). It was hard to believe, but it was true. People in gaming forums were shocked and those who noticed the error Wal-Mart made soon seized the opportunity to pre-order... [More]
Bully: Scholarship Edition Comes to the Wii!
Rockstar Games, famous for the Grand Theft Auto series, is bringing their latest game Bully to the Wii. According to IGN, the game will be released on March 4 and will also be available for the 360 for the price of $49.99. The Scholarship Edition will have eght additional missions,... [More]
Future of the Wii Seems "Colorful"
All you Wii fans out there! Are you tired of the plain color your Wii has? Well, don't worry! It may be a rumor, but Nintendo may be changing the colors of the Wii console in the future. Check out the screenshot below.... [More]
Rumor: DS Games Can Be Downloaded Via Wii Console?
According to an article on Gameindustry.com, a rumor has surfaced concerning DS games and the Wii. The rumor claims that DS games can be downloaded through the Wii and be transferred to the DS. Nintendo has denied the capability of the Wii to perform such an action. However, Nintendo has... [More]
Super Smash Bros Brawl Japanese TV Spots
It's just a few weeks away. Japanese always get the good stuff first. Hopefully we won't have to wait too much longer for our copy.... [More]
No More Heroes Ships Early
3 weeks early. Now Suda 51 fans will be getting their assassin's kicks on January 22. I don't know about you but this is definitely one of my most anticipated wii games of 08. (Smash is number 1 of course, followed closely by Mario Kart)... [More]
