by Rainier on April 23, 2021 @ 5:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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People Can Fly announced that it has taken over Phosphor Games development team with a newly established subsidiary – People Can Fly Chicago, making it PCF's seventh location.
by Rainier on July 14, 2020 @ 5:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nifty Games announced the formation of its first internal development studio, Nifty Games Chicago,which will be led by 25-year games industry veteran David Michicich.
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2018 @ 10:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In World of Tanks player teams are fighting action-packed PvP battles, featuring more than 150 armored fighting vehicles from the pre-WW2 era up to the Korean War.
by Rainier on Oct. 19, 2012 @ 11:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring an 83-song set list and access to far more music than ever before, as well as innovative new gameplay modes and instruments, Rock Band 3 will change the way fans think about and play music games.
by Rainier on March 9, 2010 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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You awake with amnesia in a Chicago hotel room and can’t remember your own name. Who are you? And how did you get here? You’ll need to keep your wits to solve this riveting hidden object game!
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 2:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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NBA 2K10: Draft Combine will allow fans to create their own custom player with the utmost detail and, for the first time in the NBA 2K series, begin their career by experiencing the on-court life of an NBA hopeful going through the NBA Draft Combine at the world-renowned ATTACK Athletics gym in Chicago.
by Rainier on July 27, 2009 @ 3:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In the wake of the Warner Bros./Midway acquisition, the Mortal Kombat studio, also known as Midway Chicago, will henceforth be known as WB Games Chicago, according to several of its employees' social networking statuses. Ed Boon revealed a while back that the studio is working on the next installment in the MK franchise, going back to its roots, with "sick" fatalities.
by Rainier on July 22, 2009 @ 7:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Entertainment Software Association filed suit against the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), challenging the CTA’s prohibition on certain computer and video game advertisements as a violation of the guarantees of free speech under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 1:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Robomodo officially launched as a new game developer dedicated to producing top-tier products for current and next generation console platforms. Formed in January 2008, Chicago based Robomodo has entered into a development agreement to work on a title that will be published by Activision on multiple platforms.
by Rainier on May 5, 2008 @ 7:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A few days prior to GTA IV's launch on Apr. 29, the Chicago Transit Authority pulled ads for Rockstar's newest game from its vehicles when a Fox News report questioned why the ad was allowed to run after a wave of violent crimes in Chicago. Today, Take-Two filed a lawsuit against the CTA for violating its free speech and contractual rights, as the two companies had a six-week, $300,000 ad campaign agreement.
by Rainier on Nov. 6, 2007 @ 10:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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When EA announced layoffs and closures last week, its UK studio was apparently not the only victim. A memo sent by EA Games President Frank Gibeau reveals that EA Chicago, known for the Fight Night and Def Jam titles, as well Marvel Nemesis, has tripled in size over the past few years but has yet to turn a profit, and is therefore being shut down. The Fight Night franchise has moved to EA Sports, while the fate of other titles (Def Jam 2, Marvel fighting game) are being discussed.
by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2006 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The development team best known for the Fight Night franchise opened a new studio in downtown Chicago, and is currently working on three games for the PS3 and X360 including the hip-hop lifestyle game, DEF JAM: ICON, as well as a licensed title and a new IP in the fighting videogame genre.
Chicago Enforcer puts the player in the role of a 1930's enforcer for Al Capone's notorious crime network. the strait forward storyline is driven by heavy action sequences but also includes technical side objectives where close attention to detail is required. Utilize the multiple weapons to force your way to the top of the crime syndicate or try your luck against other Xbox Live subscribers on the custom multiplayer levels.
by Judy on Sept. 22, 2004 @ 2:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chicago Enforcer puts the player in the role of a 1930's enforcer for Al Capone's notorious crime network. Utilize multiple weapons to force your way to the top of the crime syndicate or try your luck against other Xbox Live subscribers on the custom multiplayer levels. Read more for details and screens..
by Rainier on May 26, 2004 @ 12:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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By the creators of Desperados and Robin Hood, The Legend of Sherwood, Chicago 1930 will plunge players into the 30's and drag them from the Chicago shallows to a pretended respectable community. The Mafia rules the city. A special police task force is formed to take down his gang. This squad is managed by two cops. An open war breaks out throughout the city of Chicago. Now it’s your turn to choose your side! XS Games has signed Chicago 1930 for North American released, expected in stores June 18, 2004
by Rainier on Jan. 21, 2004 @ 10:21 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Chicago, 1930-Prohibition The Mafia rules the city. A special police task force is formed to take down his gang. This squad is managed by two cops. An open war breaks out throughout the city of Chicago. Spellbound has finally released the English version of the demo, featuring 2 full missions, one playable as mafioso and the second as cops (
thanks Tiscali). Read more for dowmload links ...
by Rainier on Oct. 27, 2003 @ 5:24 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Chicago, 1930-Prohibition The Mafia rules the city. A special police task force is formed to take down his gang. This squad is managed by two cops. An open war breaks out throughout the city of Chicago. Now it’s your turn to choose your side! By the creators of Desperados and Robin Hood, The Legend of Sherwood, Chicago 1930 will plunge players into the 30's and drag them from the Chicago shallows to a pretended respectable community. Wanadoo has pushed Spellbounds strategy game from its original November shipping date to January 2004 in order to "synchronize the simulatanious release in all territories."
by Rainier on Sept. 26, 2003 @ 10:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chicago, 1930-Prohibition The Mafia rules the city. A special police task force is formed to take down his gang. This squad is managed by two cops. An open war breaks out throughout the city of Chicago. Now it’s your turn to choose your side! Read more to check out four new screens ...
by Thomas on Sept. 11, 2003 @ 2:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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It's that time again: time for Fan Faire! Sony Online's twice-yearly convention for all things EverQuest is happening in Chicago, IL on Sept. 25 - 27. This is going to be one of Sony Onlines biggest Fan Faires ever, as they already have over 2000 EverQuest players pre-registered... Details below!
by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2003 @ 1:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Chicago, 1930-Prohibition The Mafia rules the city. A special police task force is formed to take down his gang. This squad is managed by two cops. An open war breaks out throughout the city of Chicago. Now it’s your turn to choose your side! Read more to check out some new screens ...
by Rainier on May 20, 2003 @ 9:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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During last week's E3, Wanadoo reveiled their newest tactical game Chicago 1930. The game is scheduled to ship to retail shelves in Q4 2003 and in the meantime we have some new screens and a pre-packaged Q&A with Spellbound's Armin Gessert. Read more to check out the goods ...
by Rainier on May 14, 2002 @ 10:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA Sports announced the signing of Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher to serve as the official spokesperson and cover athlete for "SEGA Sports NFL 2K3." After joining the Chicago Bears in 2000, Brian Urlacher quickly made his mark in the NFL, winning The Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. The league and numerous sporting publications have honored him since as one of the NFL's top defensive players. He is also a two-time Pro Bowl pick who has led the Chicago Bears in total tackles, sacks, solo tackles and tackles for loss.
