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Ubisoft Sales Up, Profits Down, Outlook Bright

by Judy on June 28, 2006 @ 4:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft today released its 2005-2006 annual results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. At €547M, sales were up 3% from the previous fiscal year. Profits, however, declined over 50%, from €24.7M to €11.9M, due to research and development for next-gen titles and increased marketing costs during the console transition. The initial investment has already begun to pay off, as next-gen titles composed almost 30% of their sales for the fiscal year.

'Super Monkey Ball Adventure' (PSP/NGC/PS2) - 6 New Screens

by Judy on June 27, 2006 @ 12:20 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Super Monkey Ball Adventure is an all-new, narrative-driven and platform-based style of gameplay, along with brand-new Monkey Ball abilities and a bunch of fresh new characters, adding 50 new and original puzzles to this new and exciting gaming experience.

'Warriors' (PS2/Xbox) Movie Star Gangs Up on Take-Two

by Judy on June 27, 2006 @ 10:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

According to the New York Daily News, Roger Hill, who played a big-time gang leader in the 1979 cult movie, "The Warriors," filed suit yesterday, claiming that Take-Two does not have the rights to use his likeness in the video game of the same name. Hill's demands include $250,000 and a court order preventing further use of his likeness.

Take-Two Gets Subpoenaed

by Judy on June 26, 2006 @ 3:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Take-Two Interactive announced that a week ago, it received grand jury subpoenas from the County of New York requesting various documents related to the knowledge of its officers and directors regarding the creation and inclusion of hidden scenes, commonly referred to as "hot coffee," in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

Video Game Industry Sues Oklahoma

by Judy on June 23, 2006 @ 5:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

The computer and video game industry filed suit today in Oklahoma, requesting the state's new video game law be overturned. Similar laws have been deemed unconstitutional by six federal courts in five years, all rejecting the claims that violent video games incite aggression.

'Fatal Inertia' (PS3) - 12 New Screens

by Judy on June 23, 2006 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in the 23rd century, Fatal Inertia mixes street racing, demolition derbies and rallying with a futuristic setting where machines no longer need wheels and the laws of physics govern all. The sport is called Inertia and it's one that offers a heady mix of speed, combat and real world environments that can be used to make your victory and break your opponents.

'Just Cause' (PS2/Xbox/X360/PC) - 6 New Screens

by Judy on June 23, 2006 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In Just Cause, you take on the role of the flamboyant Rico Rodriguez - an undercover CIA operative specializing in regime change - as he tries to overthrow the corrupt government of San Esperito. This rogue South American island is suspected of stockpiling WMDs and it's your job to negate the threat to world peace.

'Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter' (X360) DLC #2 - Screens

by Judy on June 22, 2006 @ 12:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Ubisoft today announced that its downloadable content Chapter 2 for Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter for X360 is now available for download via Xbox Live Marketplace. This content package will allow players to continue the co-op campaign through Nicaragua with four all-new missions and adds more playable multiplayer maps.

Thursday June 22, 2006 Shipping Announcements

by Judy on June 22, 2006 @ 10:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

Louisiana Judge Puts Violent Video Games Bill on Ice

by Judy on June 21, 2006 @ 5:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Reuters reported that a federal judge has agreed to an appeal made by video game industry groups, thereby prohibiting Louisiana from implementing its new law, which prevents sales of violent games to children under the age of 18. The legislation, which fined violators up to $2,000 and/or one year in prison, was signed into law last week by Governor Kathleen Blanco.