November 2007 Archives

Samuel L. Jackson to Host Spike TV's 2007 'Video Game Awards'

Paul Sinclair • November 30 2007 • comments

VGA's' to Feature Exclusive World Premieres Including Borderlands, Gran Turismo(TM) 5 Prologue, Halo 3 DLC Map Pack, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 and TNA iMPACT! Criss Angel,...Read more

GranTurismo 5 to offer auto contect

Fel Martins • November 30 2007 • comments

Lovers of everything auto (minus Full Auto) will get a kick out of this near function in GT5. Turns out the game will allow you to download some...Read more

New Warhawk Expansion Screens

Fel Martins • November 30 2007 • comments

My favorite PS3 game is getting some more love from Sony with this hot new expansion pack. We just saw some sweet new hot screens, the kind that'll...Read more

Japan: PS3 Outsells Wii in November

Fel Martins • November 30 2007 • comments

Sony's on a winning streak in Japan. Turns out just releasing a few games will cause Japanese to flock to your system. With great titles like Little Big...Read more

Pain Review

Fel Martins • November 30 2007 • comments

Pain and suffering causes a bi-polar reaction in people. It's sad and yet so funny. Who can resist the humor in someone falling down a pair of stairs?...Read more

Sony to Offer Video on Demand Next Year (In Japan)

Fel Martins • November 29 2007 • comments

While the service might be Japan exclusive, I'm sure Sony will see how profitable it will be and gradually expand its service to America and Europe. The PS3...Read more

The Case for Game Reviewers

Fel Martins • November 29 2007 • comments

I'm not a professional reviewer. I never went to a journalism school. I'm a gamer, just like you. I just happen to work for a site that happens...Read more

MGS4 Needs to Sell Big

Fel Martins • November 29 2007 • comments

Development costs are huge! How big? Well, MGS4 needs to sell a million copies on day . Not an easy feat since there's one two million sellers on...Read more

PS Store Update November 29th 2007

Fel Martins • November 29 2007 • comments

Yet another unspectacular week, unless you're a fan of PAIN. Here's the rundown. Games * PAIN ($9.99) *Shivering Isles ($29.99) Add-Ons * Resistance: Fall of Man Map Pack...Read more

PAIN Launches Onto PLAYSTATION Network

Paul Sinclair • November 29 2007 • comments

Comedic Game Now Available Exclusively for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) Computer Entertainment System Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the launch of the downloadable title PAIN, available exclusively...Read more

Live the Lifestyle With NBA Ballers: Chosen One

Paul Sinclair • November 29 2007 • comments

Midway Announces Third Installment of Popular NBA Ballers Franchise Coming to Next Generation Consoles in Spring 2008 Midway Games has announced NBA Ballers: Chosen One as the next...Read more

Three dreamGEAR Products Are Innovation Award Honorees

Paul Sinclair • November 29 2007 • comments

hree dreamGEAR Products Selected as Honorees for International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Three of dreamGEAR's(R) new video game accessories - ShredMaster JR, ShredMaster V and GameBlaster...Read more

FIFA, EA and PLAYSTATION Heat up Search for Best Virtual Soccer Player In FIFA Interactive World Cup

Paul Sinclair • November 29 2007 • comments

Ronaldinho invites fans to register and compete in global interactive soccer competition The virtual soccer season is heating up as gamers and soccer fans around the world are...Read more

PS2: Jason Lee Stars as the Voice of 'Dave Seville' in New Alvin and the Chipmunks Video Game

Paul Sinclair • November 29 2007 • comments

Golden Globe-Nominated Actor of 'My Name is Earl' Fame Helps the #1 Kids Musical Act Bring Classic Chipmunk Style to Video Game Brash Entertainment announced today that Jason...Read more

Ziff Davis Announces 11th Electronic Gaming Summit

Paul Sinclair • November 29 2007 • comments

Ziff Davis announced today the return of the Electronic Gaming Summit, the only event of its kind which focuses solely on industry trends and issues and caters to...Read more

Killzone Beta Coming Next Year

Fel Martins • November 28 2007 • comments

Those of you hoping for a Christmas Present from Guerilla Games, you'll have to wait until next year. The beta isn't quite up to par with what GG...Read more

EA Announces the Winner of the 2007 EA SPORTS Craftsman NASCAR Challenge

Paul Sinclair • November 28 2007 • comments

The Checked Flag Drops as Brandon Coppinger Returns to Goodlettsville, TN With the $10,000 Grand Prize Electronics Arts has announced the winner of the 2007 EA SPORTS(TM) Craftsman...Read more

PS2: BUZZ! The Mega Quiz Review

Fel Martins • November 28 2007 • comments

Imagine how excited I am when I get a package in the mail from Sony. Yes, THE Sony. So I eagerly tear open the package and within lies...Read more

Kotaku: Sign Up for AOL, Get a Free PS3, Ratchet & Clank

Fel Martins • November 27 2007 • comments

Looking for a free PS3 so you can save that $400 for games? AOL is willing to give you one for free. Pro: AOL is giving away a...Read more

Sony's Listening Y'all!

Fel Martins • November 27 2007 • comments

You PS3 fans have been so responsive to Sony on their PlayStation.Blog that they have decided to put Jeff Rubenstein in charge of keeping an eye on the...Read more

Home Beta Update

Fel Martins • November 27 2007 • comments

For those of you fortunate enough to get into Sony's Home action, there's been an update -There's a new building in the world, although it's currently not able...Read more

Father of PlayStation, Ken Kutaragi, to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Paul Sinclair • November 27 2007 • comments

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Honors Industry Legend Responsible for Video Game Console Explosion The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences(R) (AIAS), has named former President...Read more

Activision Raises Third Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Outlook

Paul Sinclair • November 27 2007 • comments

Activision, announced today that based on better than expected consumer response to its holiday slate worldwide, the company is raising its net revenue and earnings per diluted share...Read more

Uncharted Review

Fel Martins • November 26 2007 • comments

Who would've thought that combining elements from Tomb Raider and kill.switch would create one of the most enjoyable games of 07? The guys at Naughty Dog are onto...Read more

PS3 Black Friday Sales

Fel Martins • November 26 2007 • comments

It's tradition that every year, on Black Friday, I do the American thing and stay home on Black Friday, play video games and watch the news to hear...Read more

Emergent's New Partner Program to Offer Complete, Single Source Development Framework on Gamebryo

Paul Sinclair • November 26 2007 • comments

Emergent to Resell Partner Products in Premier Level of Program Emergent Game Technologies is putting even more power, choice and creative control in developers' hands through a new...Read more

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Wireless Guitar Controllers Hitting Retail Shelves in Early 2008

Paul Sinclair • November 26 2007 • comments

Activision today announced that standalone wireless guitar controllers for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will be available at retail stores nationwide by early 2008. Guitar Hero III:...Read more

Syphon Filter Coming to PS3 in 09, Plus More

Fel Martins • November 24 2007 • comments

Looks like 2008 isn't going to be Sony's only great year. With FF13 and the new Syphon Filter hitting in that year, we can expect a lot of...Read more

Nights Coming to PS2 Early Next Year

Fel Martins • November 24 2007 • comments

It's been a while since I've played a good Sega game. So I was estatic when I heard that Sega was planning on remaking the original Nights into...Read more

Singstar to Hit O2 Arena

Fel Martins • November 24 2007 • comments

Sony is betting big on the PS3 version of their Singstar franchise this Christmas season. How big? As Mark Rein would say "THIIIIS BIG!" (with hand gestures) In...Read more

Pro Evolution Soccer Woes, Price Cut

Fel Martins • November 24 2007 • comments

Yeah, the PS3 version of Pro-Evolution Soccer was pretty bad. (It sold well though) Why was it so bad though? Turns out that the developers at Konami have...Read more

Warhawk Expansion Due in December

Fel Martins • November 24 2007 • comments

Our favorite PS3 Exclusive is getting a few add-ons in December. Here's the low-down on what to expect: * Omega Factory battlefield includes 5 new map layouts featuring...Read more

Final Fantasy XIII... Details, Details, Details!

Devon James • November 22 2007 • comments

For those of you salavating at every drop of information you can get on Final Fantasy XIII, I'm here for you. IGN has posted an interview FInal Fantasy...Read more

GIANT ENEMY CRAB!!! Historically Accurate?

Fel Martins • November 22 2007 • comments

And just in time for thanksgiving. Remember all that 'historically accurate' Japan fiasco at Sony's E3 press conference last year? Yeah, we all had a good chuckle at...Read more

Fatal Inertia will be better on PS3

Fel Martins • November 22 2007 • comments

PS3 fans, feeling down because you can't get a whiff of that Fatal Inertia scent? (don't be) Well, turns out there's a reason why it's taking so long...Read more

WINGS OF THE GODDESS Soars to Fans

Paul Sinclair • November 22 2007 • comments

Square Enix has announced that the highly anticipated expansion pack for FINAL FANTASY XI, WINGS OF THE GODDESS, has shipped to retailers across North America. Service for WINGS...Read more

MTV Games, Harmonix and EA Announce that Rock Band is Available Nationwide

Paul Sinclair • November 22 2007 • comments

Harmonix, the worldwide leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks along with distribution partner Electronic Arts has announced that the Rock...Read more

EA Ships Medal of Honor Airborne for the PLAYSTATION 3 to Store Shelves Nationwide

Paul Sinclair • November 22 2007 • comments

As a Member of the 82nd Airborne Division the First Step is Everything Get ready to get airborne! Electronic Arts has announced that Medal of Honor Airborne for...Read more

2K Sports Announces College Hoops 2K8 Now Available

Paul Sinclair • November 22 2007 • comments

2K Sports has announced that College Hoops 2K8 is now available in stores across North America for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3...Read more

GameSpot Announces the Most Anticipated Games for the 2007 Holiday Season

Paul Sinclair • November 22 2007 • comments

Top Games Include Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock GameSpot has announced the most anticipated games of the 2007 holiday season...Read more

Sony Computer Entertainment Boosts PLAYSTATION 3 Game Development Environment

Paul Sinclair • November 22 2007 • comments

Strongly Supporting PS3 Game Developers by Contributing to the Improved Efficiency of Game Development Sony Computer Entertainment has announced that it would enhance the game development support environment...Read more

Unreal Tournament 3 Has Gone Gold

Fel Martins • November 21 2007 • comments

There's something special about today. I get home after a long, grueling day at work to find a box from the greatest company in the world (Sony. The...Read more

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Exclusive to PLAYSTATION 3 Puts Next Generation Gaming on the Map

Paul Sinclair • November 21 2007 • comments

New Action Adventure Franchise Combines Extraordinary Story Telling with Realistic Characters and Lifelike Environments Made Possible by PS3 Technology Advancements Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has announced the...Read more

Sony Computer Entertainment America Celebrates First Birthday of Playstation 3

Paul Sinclair • November 21 2007 • comments

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) recently celebrated the first birthday of its PLAYSTATION3 (PS3) computer entertainment system. Launched one year ago in North America, PS3 has revolutionized the...Read more

Atari's Godzilla Unleashed Roars Into Retail

Paul Sinclair • November 21 2007 • comments

- The Battle for Earth Begins - Atari, Inc. one of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today announced that Godzilla Unleashed for...Read more

GameStop Reports Record Third Quarter 2007 Results

Paul Sinclair • November 21 2007 • comments

Comparable Store Sales Grow 46.3% EPS Exceeds High-End of Guidance by $0.12 per share Operating Earnings Increase 116% EPS, Revenue, and Comparable Store Sales Guidance Raised for Fiscal...Read more

Square Enix: New PS3 game "Lord of Vermilion", FF13 using full PS3 power

Fel Martins • November 21 2007 • comments

Square-Enix must be the largest developer on the face of the planet. I can't even count how many projects they've announced and they just announced Lord of Vermilion...Read more

Lycos 8th Annual List of Popular Toys & Games

Paul Sinclair • November 20 2007 • comments

Poker, Most-Searched Game for 3rd Consecutive Year; Webkinz Big Winner, More Popular than iPod; Gaming Consoles Big Losers, Wii, Playstation Fail to Make List Amazon, Most Popular Shopping...Read more

Game Trailers Christmas 2007 Gift Guide

Fel Martins • November 19 2007 • comments

Wondering what to get that special someone (i.e. you) for Christmas? Gametrailers has got your back. Feel free to add Warhawk, Heavenly Sword, Folklore Motorstorm and Uncharted to...Read more

Sony Drops Price of Dev Kits

Fel Martins • November 19 2007 • comments

Ever think about making your won kick@$$ PS3 game? Well, too bad. Gotta work for a company to do that. Why? Mostly because dev kits costs so much...Read more

Codemasters Achieves 38% Annual Growth Worldwide With 151% Increase in US Net Sales

Paul Sinclair • November 19 2007 • comments

Codemasters has today reported the results from the most successful period in its 22-year history. In the 12 months to June 30, 2007, the group increased sales by...Read more

White Engine development stalled

Fel Martins • November 19 2007 • comments

This certainly explains the lack of trailers for Final Fantasy 13. Seems like Square Enix has hit a few bumps in the road while developing the White Engine....Read more

Big Holiday Deals at Amazon.com

Paul Sinclair • November 19 2007 • comments

Black Friday Deals Next week is Thanksgiving for those of us Stateside, and Friday November 23rd is the biggest shopping day of the year - Black Friday. On...Read more

Activision Ranks Top U.S. Console and Handheld Publisher for October, According to NPD

Paul Sinclair • November 19 2007 • comments

Activision was the number 1 U.S. console and handheld publisher for the month of October, increasing its U.S. market share to a record 28.7%, according to The NPD...Read more

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Top Video Game Searches on the Web

Paul Sinclair • November 19 2007 • comments

Activision, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare have been the most searched for video games on the Web, leading all U.S....Read more