'Law and Order: Dead on the Money' Coming 6th June - Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - Pre - E3 2003
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Law and Order III: Justice is Served (PC) - Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2004 May 14th
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'Desert Law' - Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2005 May 20th
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'Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law' (PS2/PSP) Announced
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Capcom Gamers' Day - Capcom Gamers' Day 2007
On Thursday, at its annual Gamer's Day press event in San Francisco, Capcom announced that development is currently underway on Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law for the PlayStation 2 and PSP. Based on the Adult Swim animated series of the same name, Harvey Birdman is slated to hit stores sometime this fall.
No gameplay footage was shown at the event, but Jack Simon, director of product marketing at Capcom Entertainment, described it as an "interactive story." As the titular character, gamers will be tasked with representing classic cartoon characters that have wacky, irreverent legal issues. High Voltage Software (Family Guy) is
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (PC) - Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2004 May 14th
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The world of the hit television show Law & Order: Criminal Intent comes to life on the PC as players take on the role of Detective Robert Goren to investigate four all-new murder cases. In Legacy's Law & Order: Criminal Intent, players scour the crime scenes for evidence, interview witnesses and interrogate suspects in hopes of tracking down the elusive killers. With beautifully rendered graphics and voices and likeness from members of the show's cast, this thrilling third-person mystery/adventure game will have players feeling like they've stepped in an
'Lawn Games' (Wii) Announced - Screens
by Rainier on Jan. 1, 2006 @ 1:30 a.m. PST | Filed under E3 - E3 2008 - July 15th
Lawn Games is a casual sports game for up to four players for the Nintendo Wii. Developed by Austin-based Mock Science, Lawn Games offers eight time-proven favorite games with a common pick-up-and-play outdoor theme: Croquet, Volley Ball, Badminton, Tether Ball, Bocce Ball, Lawn Darts, Horse Shoes, and Lawn Dice.
Eight distinct, stylized backyard and garden environments from around the world offer an entertaining and familiar backdrop for customizable cartoon alter egos – swap hairdos, heads, bodies, hands, feet and accessories – to compete for unlockable yard decorations, furniture, additional characters and customization options, as well as bragging rights.
A from-the-ground up design
Judge Blocks California Violent Video Game Law
by Rainier on Dec. 23, 2005 @ 8:24 a.m. PST | Filed under News
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a new California state law banning the sale or rental of violent video games to minors, saying a lawsuit challenging the measure was likely to prevail on grounds of free speech.
NCSoft and Marvel Settle SuperHero Lawsuit
by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2005 @ 1:28 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Marvel Entertainment, NCsoft, NC Interactive, and Cryptic Studios are pleased to announce today that they have amicably settled all claims brought by Marvel and all claims brought by NCsoft, NC Interactive, Inc. and Cryptic Studios, Inc.
Alleged Xbox 360 Over-Heating Glitch Sparks Class-Action Lawsuit
by Judy on Dec. 5, 2005 @ 12:16 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Robert Byers, a Chicago resident who bought a new Xbox 360 has sued Microsoft saying the new video game console has a design flaw in the he power supply and central processing unit that causes it to overheat and freeze up.
Federal Court Deems Illinois Violent Video Game Law Unconstitutional
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2005 @ 5:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Back in May Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich introduced a bill to ban violent video games, which was then later approved and had to go in effect January 1st. On July 25, 2005, a lawsuit was filed challenging the law, claiming it violated the First Amendment guarantee of freedom of speech. Today, Federal District Judge Matthew F. Kennelly in Chicago, IL agreed with the plaintiffs and ruled that the video game restriction law is unconstitutional, and issued an order permanently enjoining the law's enforcement. You can read the full, 53 page, ruling right here...
Michigan's Violent Video Game Law On Hold
by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2005 @ 7:08 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Today a federal judge put a temporary hold on the violent video game law banning sales of violent video games to minors which was to go in effect December 1, 2005. The Entertainment Software Association ands several other organizations challenged the law and Judge George Caram from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan granted a preliminary injunction stating that the state had failed to show what harm could result from selling games to minors. Instead the judge claimed stifling free speech could cause more obvious harm.
'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' - Demo Available NOW
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2005 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
In Law & Order: Criminal Intent, players scour the crime scenes for evidence, interview witnesses and interrogate suspects in hopes of tracking down the elusive killers. Legacy Interactive has released a playable demo allowing you to check out an intro sequence and solve one of the full game's four murder cases, playable as detective Robert Goren (thanks DemoNews). Read more for download links ...
Violent Video Game Law Battle Heats Up
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 8:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
The Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA) and Entertainment Software Association (ESA) filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to overturn the recently passed California law banning the sale or rental of violent video games to minors.
PC Preview - 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent'
by Judy on Oct. 12, 2005 @ 2:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews
In Law & Order: Criminal Intent, players scour the crime scenes for evidence, interview witnesses and interrogate suspects in hopes of tracking down the elusive killers. This thrilling third-person mystery/adventure game features beautifully rendered graphics and voices and likeness from members of the show's cast.
'Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney' (NDS) Lays Down the Law In Stores
by Rainier on Oct. 12, 2005 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Capcom today announced the release of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney for Nintendo DS, the first in the popular court room battle series from Japan to be released in the US.
Microsoft and RealNetworks Settle Lawsuit and Create Partnership Instead
by Rainier on Oct. 11, 2005 @ 1:13 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Microsoft and RealNetworks today announced three agreements valued at $761 million to RealNetworks to settle their antitrust case and create a new partnership to innovate and promote consumer choices in digital music and games, including offering RealNetworks' digital games through Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade.
California Govenor Signs Violent Video Games Bill Into Law
by Rainier on Oct. 7, 2005 @ 3:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ignored strong lobbying from software makers and signed legislation on Friday that bans the sale of violent video games to children.
EA Settles Overtime Class Action Lawsuit
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Electronic Arts and counsel representing a class of current and former computer graphic artists in Electronic Arts' California studios today announced a settlement agreement on claims for overtime compensation.
'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' Goes Gold
by Rainier on Oct. 5, 2005 @ 11:23 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
In Law & Order: Criminal Intent, players scour the crime scenes for evidence, interview witnesses and interrogate suspects in hopes of tracking down the elusive killers. With beautifully rendered graphics and voices and likeness from members of the show's cast, this thrilling third-person mystery/adventure game will have players feeling like they've stepped in an actual episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Planetwide Games Signs 'World Of Outlaws' Game License
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2005 @ 12:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
DIRT MotorSports and Planetwide Games have announced a licensing agreement to develop and publish a line of video games based on DIRT's touring dirt track series including the World of Outlaws Sprint Series, powered by Planetwide's online technology development engine for Multiplayer Online Games (MOG) for competition and a variety of console game formats.
'X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse' (ALL) Claws Its Way To Stores
by Rainier on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Activision announced today that X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, inspired by Marvel's legendary Super Hero team, has shipped to stores for PS2,m Xbox, NGC, and PC.
PS2/Xbox Review - 'Outlaw Tennis'
by Gordy Wheeler on Sept. 20, 2005 @ 1:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under Reviews
Outlaw Tennis is a top quality tennis sim combined with the outrageous characters, play modes and humor of the Outlaw series of games. The Fighting/composure system that is unique to the Outlaw series adds a whole new dimension to the otherwise conservative world of tennis. Get ready to hit the courts, beat the daylights out of your opponent and cause a "racquet."
'Desert Law' - 11 New Screens
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2005 @ 9:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Desert Law is a new spin on the traditional real-time strategy that immerses players into a post-apocalyptic world where gasoline is the new world currency. Players can have anything if they have gas to pay for it, or gamers can loose everything with one tactical mistake.
'Lawmaker' - 61 New Screens
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2005 @ 5:17 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Immerse yourself into the chaos of the 19th century gold rush as Colt Kaufman, a man caught in a degenerative struggle for money, power, and revenge in the western FPS Lawmaker. Harnesses breathtaking visual effects and the power of an intense, tightly knit single player storyline, Lawmaker will create a game that completely consumes the player in a world as grand as the old legends of the Wild West.
Sony Files Lawsuit Against Lik Sang For Selling PSPs
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2005 @ 1:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Online retailer Lik-Sang.com was today informed that Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc commenced legal actions against Lik-Sang.com in the High Court of Hong Kong for selling PSP consoles.