by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 4:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nielsen Research data released this week shows that gamers are playing more this summer than last. June 2009's total video game console usage minutes went up 21% from the previous June with the average gamer logging 768 minutes, led by Microsoft's X360.
by Rainier on Aug. 11, 2009 @ 7:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Get ready to ditch the workout and join the Zumba movement as Majesco has teamed up with Zumba Fitness to bring the workout experience to video games.
dtp's Drakensang: The River Of Time is going to tell a new story within the Drakensang universe, bringing as much innovations as tried and true game elements to Radon Labs' fantasy RPG.
Paradox announced its lineup of titles it will be showing off at GamesCom 2009 (August 19th – 23rd), such as the just released East India Company and Hearts of Iron III, but also upcoming titles like Mount & Blade: Warband and Project Poseidon.
Konami will premiere a wave of new titles (Castlevania, MGS, Pro Evolution Soccer, Silent Hill) at the gamescom event in Cologne, with key development talent (Hideo Kojima, Shingo "Seabass" Takatsuka) on hand to present and answer questions on their work.
by Rainier on July 24, 2009 @ 3:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Icon Games is mutating from being an independent developer to become an independent publisher. Having been following the traditional publisher funded games route since its initial PS2 title 'International Pool Championship' for PlayIt, the industry is changing and Icon Games has decided to change with it.
by Rainier on July 20, 2009 @ 8:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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To celebrate its 10th year in the business, Paradox announced a deal sure to please PC gamers everywhere, offering its currently released library of games, such as Eleven Legacy, Mount & Blade, and Europa Universalis 3, at 50% off their regular retail prices.
by Rainier on July 10, 2009 @ 4:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NCAA Football 10 envelopes the excitement and pageantry of college football at its best. Enhanced stadiums filled with school colors, cheerleaders and mascots bring the college atmosphere to life. TeamBuilder is an all-new, online create-a-school feature that revolutionizes the user’s ability to produce personalized content.
by Rainier on July 9, 2009 @ 3:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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An investigation into his daughter's death unwittingly leads former agent Sam Fisher to discover he's been betrayed by his prior agency, the Third Echelon. Now a renegade, Fisher finds himself in a race against time to thwart a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions. Fans who
pre-order at Gamestop
will receive an exclusive in-game semi-automatic shotgun.
by Rainier on July 8, 2009 @ 7:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jagex Games Studio announced that Jon Hare, long time industry veteran known for Sensible Soccer, has joined the company as Head of Publishing. Hare has been appointed to oversee publishing at Jagex, with a particular focus on further developing its integrated gaming website targeted at time-pressed gamers.
by Rainier on July 3, 2009 @ 12:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Video Games Live, recently enshrined in the Guinness Book of World Records, announces 12 performances throughout the month of July. Each show will be unique and many will be highlighted by special performances, conventions and/or special guests.
by Rainier on June 29, 2009 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Scott Guthrie, formerly Executive Vice President of Publishing for THQ, joins MTV Games as its new Executive Vice President and General Manager, while former Senior Director, Sales and Merchandising for SCEA David Cox also joins as Senior Vice President of Sales.
by Rainier on June 16, 2009 @ 4:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Good Old Games has signed a deal with WordPlay to revive a new batch of classic adventure games, offering the entire Tex Murphy game series, including Mean Streets, Martian Memorandum, Under a Killing Moon, The Pandora Directive and Tex Murphy: Overseer.
by Rainier on June 15, 2009 @ 6:25 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Verizon is starting a new trial project by giving broadband customers (currently only in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York), a reason to play games with their broadband service this summer -- at home or on the road, 1,400 games for $9.99/Month
by Rainier on June 11, 2009 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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The launch of XNA Game Studio 3.1 begins the process of renaming Xbox LIVE Community Games to Xbox LIVE Indie Games. Microsoft believes this name better represents the independent spirit of XNA Game Studio gaming and creations! XNA Game Studio is Microsoft's free development suite for creating games on Windows, Zune, and Xbox 360.
by Rainier on June 9, 2009 @ 5:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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MTV Games and The Beatles license holder Apple Corps are developing a new video game that will be an experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles spanning the UK band's entire discography.
by Rainier on June 3, 2009 @ 9:48 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new research from the Entertainment Software Association 68% of American households play computer or video games, a 3% increase over 2008, illustrating the expanding use of entertainment software across all demographics.
Medieval Games is a collection of mini games set in a storybook medieval world, offering players a unique game play experience with a timeless theme. Battle dragons, storm the castle, or joust your way through the tournament championship as you compete in a variety of game modes.
by Rainier on May 27, 2009 @ 9:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Teyon announced that it is developing two DSiWare titles. Robot Rescue is a puzzle game with plenty of little robots that need to find their way to escape the tricky labyrinths, while Ball Fighter: is an arcade game where a player has to remove colorful spheres before they reach the bottom of the screen.
Hoyle Casino Games 2009 is back with a completely new casino experience. Not only has the 2009 edition been rebuilt from the ground up with new games and graphics, a free membership is included to the Royal Suite – a new online community in which players can interact with other HOYLE fans and compete in casino tournaments online!
by Rainier on May 20, 2009 @ 8:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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505 Games, and media company IMG, announced a new partnership to develop multiple, multiplatform games based on a concept created by world-famous make up artist Pat McGrath and fashion insider Noël Gordon.
by Rainier on May 19, 2009 @ 6:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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MarketResearch.com's Packaged Facts report gives a detailed analysis of the consumer attitudes and behavior of 114 million American adults who play video games, representing more than half of the adult population with an aggregate income of $4 trillion.
by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 12:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Cyanide Studios and George R. R. Martin announced their partnership to create the first-ever multi-platform video games inspired by the author's bestselling "A Song of Ice and Fire" fantasy series.
by Rainier on May 12, 2009 @ 3:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Jerry Bruckheimer and MTV Games announced two executive appointments that officially mark the producer's entrance into the video game industry, Microsoft/Halo producer Jim Veevaert and Ubisoft VP Jay Cohen.
by Rainier on May 4, 2009 @ 4:09 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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EA announced that its EA Redwood Shores Studio, currently working on Dante's Inferno and Dead Space: Extraction, and two other unannounced titles, has been renamed and rebranded Visceral Games to better reflect the studio's culture, identity and focus on creating intense action-oriented games.
