December 2007 Archives

Assassin's Creed for the PS3 Falls Short of Gamers' Expectations

Assassin’s Creed may have been one of the most anticipated games for the PS3 of 2007. From what was shown on the trailers, gamers were able to visually experience its brilliant graphics, potential gameplay, and an idea of its storyline. However, with this much hype behind the game, the problem... [More]

PS Store Update December 27th 2007

No American update, due to the holiday. There's not a whole lot of things in the Euro update either. * Super Stardust HD demo "and upgrade" (free) * The Club demo (free) * Snakeball demo (free) - now on the UK store Keep in mind that The Club demo is... [More]

The Orange Box Review

This is the game that was universally acclaimed by critics as one of the best the year had to offer? Yeah, maybe if the year was 2004. But it’s 2007, a full 3 years after Half-Life 2 was released and the game has gotten stale by today’s standards. Granted, there... [More]

PS Store Update December 20th 2007

It's like a weekly Christmas present from Sony and devs. Thankfully, onAXIS has written up everything we need to know about today's update. (And they made my job easier) Games * Toy Home ($9.99) * Snakeball ($9.99) (it's not available in store for some reason, you need to download the... [More]

Devil May Cry 4 JP Bundle

Kotaku is reporting that Japan gets its own special DMC4 bundle. Now we all know Japan is bundle crazy but perhaps Sony could coerce Capcom into releasing an extra special Ps3+DMC4 bundle for the US and EU. Just a suggestion.... [More]

GameFlavor Looking For Writer

As the GameFlavor Network, which includes PSP World, PS3 Informer, Wiiland, and Xboxist, continues to grow and expand, we have found ourselves in need of some extra hands to help with the workload. So we are putting out a call for a volunteer writer/editor for all sites in the network.... [More]

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Financial Results

Fourth Quarter Bottom Line Exceeds Guidance; Net Loss Declines on Revenue Growth and Reduced Expenses Company Reiterates Fiscal Year 2008 Guidance and Provides First Quarter Guidance Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2007. Net revenue for the fourth... [More]

38 Studios Names Vice President of Product Development

President and CEO Brett Close Appoints Michael Kosenski to Lead Development Team 38 Studios, a pioneering entertainment company dedicated to delivering a broad spectrum of immersive products, today announced that Michael Kosenski has been appointed Vice President of Product Development. Kosenski will oversee all aspects of the game development process,... [More]

EA Announces the Adrenaline Infusing Soundtrack for Burnout Paradise

Rock Paradise City With the Smash Hit Single From Guns N' Roses Electronic Arts announced today that Guns N' Roses' high-intensity rock anthem Paradise City headlines the playlist in Burnout Paradise for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 videogame system. The music propels the game into high... [More]

Red Mile Entertainment Announces "Heroes over Europe" for the PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360

Get ready to scramble! Red Mile Entertainment, Inc. a worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, today announced that it will bring "Heroes over Europe," the next game in the critically acclaimed "Heroes" flight combat franchise, to the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment... [More]

EA Reveals Tiberium and Launches Players into an Epic Battle for Power

Tiberium is a mysterious extraterrestrial crystal that shatters the energy output of traditional fossil fuels. It has the power to save our civilization. It also has the power to destroy it. Over two-and-a-half years in development, Electronic Arts Inc. today revealed Tiberium(TM), a new intellectual property that brings a rich,... [More]

MTV Games and Harmonix Ship Rock Band for the PlayStation 2 to Retail Stores Nationwide

Harmonix, the leading worldwide developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, part of Viacom's MTV Networks, along with distribution partner Electronic Arts, has announced that the Rock Band(TM) Special Edition Bundle for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system will ship to U.S. retail stores on Tuesday, December 18, 2007. Developed in... [More]

Gears 3 will probably be coming to PS3

We all know Epic loves PS3 and 360, so Gears coming to PS3 was only a matter of when the exclusivity would run out. Turns out, contrary to Surfer Girl's claim, it's only a 2 game deal. (Luke Smith of 1up also stated it was a 2 game deal in... [More]

Apple TV Leads a Struggling Breed of Retail-Based Internet Video Devices

A new breed of retail-based Internet video delivery devices has emerged over the past few years, the most notable being Apple TV. However ABI Research notes that these devices have had difficulty resonating with consumers, largely due to their higher prices and competition from legacy set-top boxes, as well as... [More]

Activision Ranks #1 U.S. Console and Handheld Publisher January - November 2007

Activision was the #1 U.S. console and handheld publisher for the first eleven months of calendar 2007, according to The NPD Group. The company increased its market share for the eleven month period to a record 16.8%, a 7.9% increase over the same period last year. For the month of... [More]

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Announces Formation of 2K Marin

Take-Two Interactive Software, has announced the formation of 2K Marin, a new development studio under its 2K publishing label. Located in Novato, California, 2K Marin will develop original intellectual property, as well as co-develop products with other 2K studios around the world. "We're focused on continuing to bring new brands... [More]

THQ Ships MX vs ATV Untamed, Raising the Bar in Off-Road Racing and Expanding the Genre's Best Selling Worldwide Franchise

Franchise's Largest Cross-Platform Release to Date Features Massive Next-Gen Open World Game Play and All-New Event Types THQ has announced MX vs ATV(TM) Untamed is now shipping to major retailers throughout North America, setting a new standard in off-road racing action with all-new event types, an innovative X-Cross career mode... [More]

Patcher: Mass Effect PS3 Bound

While I think he's a bit off his rocker by saying that even the first game will be headed to the sleek black console, with the game being published by MS and all, but the 2nd and 3rd games make sense. EA threw a couple hundred millions at Bioware (the... [More]

New Research Reveals Strong Motion Sensing Influence on Purchases of Gaming Consoles

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, gaming consoles are once again atop "wish lists" for 2007. New research commissioned by InterSense Inc. reveals the Nintendo Wii is first in the hearts of potential game console buyers this holiday season -- ahead of the Sony Playstation 3 and Microsoft... [More]

eBay Reaches $330 Million in Video Game Systems Sales

Consumer research firm Packaged Facts has unveiled a groundbreaking report, Video Game Systems: Online Industry Insights powered by eBay Data: Annual Industry Overview 2006, that catalogs the $330 million in video game systems (including Wii, Playstation and Xbox) sales that took place on eBay.com in 2006. Based exclusively on primary... [More]

GT5 Talk with Yamauchi

We're all familiar with how much of a perfectionist Kazunori Yamauchi is. (He's the guy who makes those awesome Gran Turismo games) but did you also know he was insane? There was a time where he was working for so long that he only went home for a total of... [More]

PS3 Firmware update 2.10 Coming Tomorrow

If you were hoping for in game access to the XMB you'd better keep praying. Though this firmware is WAY better than the last one, in terms of features. The worst feature has to be the voice changer, which is useless unless it can make me sound like Darth Vader.... [More]

Unreal Tournament 3 Review

Epic Games decided to give PS3 owners a much-needed present and crunched hard to get Unreal Tournament 3 out just in time for the holidays. Is UT3 worth spending your holiday dollars on? Or should you spend that hard-earned cash on a special someone instead of a game? (Yeah, right.)... [More]

Extended Final Fantasy 13 Trailers

Christmas came early this year, PS3 fans. We have not just one but TWO trailers. And you thought Square-Enix was going to forget to give you some presents.... [More]

Spike TV and GameTrailers.com to Launch 'GameTrailers TV With Geoff Keighley'

'GameTrailers TV' Is The First Half-Hour Program To Be Completely Created And Produced For Linear Television By MTVN Entertainment Group Digital Property Tune In To The Premiere Friday, January 25, 2008 On Spike TV And Log On to GameTrailers.com For More 'GameTrailers TV' Action! Spike TV and GameTrailers.com (GT), both... [More]

Madden NFL 08 en Espanol Now Available in Stores

Spanish Version of Madden NFL 08 Arrives in Time for Holidays Electronic Arts Inc., has announced that Madden NFL 08 En Espanol has shipped and is available in retail stores today for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game system from Microsoft. Fully translated in Spanish,... [More]

USTelematics to Join Intel, LG Electronics, Samsung and JVC in Live National TV News Broadcasts from 2008 Consumer Electronics Show

Company's Voyager and Vivee Products to be Featured in Broadcast Covering 2008's Most Promising Breakthrough Technologies USTelematics, deploying proprietary technology and market-disruptive products at the forefront of the connected-car revolution, today announced that it has signed a contract to join with Intel, LG, Samsung, JVC and the HD DVD Consortium... [More]

NCAA March Madness 08 from EA SPORTS Ships to Stores

Experience All-New Dynamic Post Control, Authentic College Atmospheres, ESPN Commentators Dick Vitale, Brad Nessler and Erin Andrews and 74 Classic Teams Electronic Arts has announced that EA SPORTS NCAA March Madness 08 ships to retailers today in North America, delivering a college basketball experience that captures the emotion, intensity and... [More]

Foundation 9 Entertainment Ships More Than 60 Titles in 2007

Record-setting year brings number of total shipped titles to over 500 Foundation 9 Entertainment announced today that it shipped over 60 titles during 2007, more than any other previous year. The company's studios have now collectively shipped more than 500 titles in the past 13 years. "2007 was a record-setting... [More]

Midway and Epic Games Ship the Award-Winning Unreal Tournament 3 for PLAYSTATION 3 System

Unreal Tournament 3 Marks the Highly Anticipated Console Debut of the Multi-Million Unit Selling Franchise Midway Games a leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer, and world-renowned developer Epic Games, Inc. today announced that the highly anticipated and award-winning Unreal Tournament 3 game has shipped for PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system. Epic... [More]

MLB 08 THE SHOW Announced for PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2 and PSP

Popular Baseball Franchise Looks to Retain Title as The Most Realistic Baseball Game Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today that MLB 08 THE SHOW will be available in Spring 2008, exclusively for PLAYSTATION3 (PS3), PlayStation2 and PSP (PlayStationPortable). Already widely considered the most authentic baseball game available, the... [More]

New Research Reveals Strong Motion Sensing Influence on Purchases of Gaming Consoles and Large-Screen Displays

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, gaming consoles are once again atop "wish lists" for 2007. New research commissioned by InterSense Inc. reveals the Nintendo Wii is first in the hearts of potential game console buyers this holiday season -- ahead of the Sony Playstation 3 and Microsoft... [More]

AccessKey IP, Announces Plans to Spin-Off Retail Sales Subsidiary TeknoCreations

AccessKey IP, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously agreed to spin-off its wholly owned subsidiary, TeknoCreations, into an independent, publicly traded company. It is expected that this new entity will be trading sometime in early 2008. TeknoCreations was founded to participate in the explosive growth of... [More]

MMOG Pioneer Mike Morhaime Inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences

Blizzard Entertainment Cofounder and CEO Honored for Expanding the Scope and Success of the Interactive Entertainment Industry The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) proudly announced today that Mike Morhaime, the president, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment(R), will be the eleventh visionary inducted into its prestigious Hall of... [More]

NEOGEO BATTLE COLISEUM Ships for PlayStation 2 System

Tag-Team Fighter Features Characters from Popular SNK PLAYMORE Games SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the U.S. publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, today announced that NEOGEO BATTLE COLISEUM for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system is shipping to retailers across North America. Set in the year 2017, NEOGEO BATTLE COLISEUM... [More]

PS Store Update December 13th 2007

Just the Burnout demo for America. Euro gets more demos but nothing that Americans haven't already seen for quite some time. America * Burnout Paradise Demo * High Velocity Bowling Amber bowler ($0.99) * High Velocity Bowling Mike bowler ($0.99) * NFS Ultimate Bundle ($9.99) * NFS Muscle Car Bundle... [More]

Mogware Announces BioWare Has Licensed Its Automation Toolset

Proven Game Content Workflow and Data Automation Toolset for Game Developers Mogware, Inc.has announced that BioWare Corp. has licensed MOG, Mogware's recently launched automation toolset. BioWare will be using MOG in the development of an unannounced title using Epic's Unreal Engine 3. "Middleware is the answer to many of the... [More]

GameStop Announces Opening of Premier Store and Tournament Center

Madden NFL 08 Tournament to Celebrate Grand Opening GameStop the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, has announced the opening of its first combination store and tournament center. Larger than a standard GameStop location, this 4,000 square foot store is located in heart of the gaming industry in... [More]

Warhawk Expansion Dated

Mark those calenders Warhawk fans, December 20th is when the new map hits for the low low price of GBP 3.99, USD 7.99. With this new expansion comes a drop ship, that can carry seven troops and a vehicle, not to mention a brand new (and huge) map that has... [More]

BUZZ Junior Jungle Party Review

It's no secret that I really enjoyed BUZZ: The Mega Quiz. But Buzz Junior: Jungle Party just didn't hit me to the same effect that the previous title did, mostly due to design choices that make it more appealing to the younger demography while at the same time alienating those... [More]

Sony Announces Early 08 Line-Up

With Uncharted and Unreal Tournament 3 finishing off the year with a bang, it's comforting to know that Sony still has some cards up its sleeve for 2008. Here's a list of titles that you can expect from Sony's studios in Early 2008. PixelJunk Monsters (PSN) - January 08 Rat... [More]

Atari Settles FUNimation Dispute

- Dragon Ball Z(R): Budokai Tenkaichi 3 for Wii(TM) and Playstation(R)2 in Stores Now - Atari has announced that it settled its previously reported dispute with FUNimation Productions Ltd. with respect to an audit of amounts due to FUNimation under certain sublicense agreements and other matters. Under the terms of... [More]

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Names Gary Dale Executive Vice President

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has announced that Gary Dale, previously Chief Operating Officer of the Company's Rockstar Games label, has been named Executive Vice President of Take-Two. In his new role, Mr. Dale is focusing primarily on optimizing the Company's sales and distribution activities, pursuing business development opportunities, and serving... [More]

Spike TV Announces 2007 'Video Game Awards' Winners

BioShock Garners Game of the Year Honors Show Features Performances by Foo Fighters and Exclusive World Premieres of Borderlands, Gran Turismo(TM) 5 Prologue, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 and TNA iMPACT! Winners were announced on Saturday for Spike TV's 5th annual "Video Game Awards," the preeminent celebration of achievement... [More]

eBay Exposes America's Pop Culture Obsessions in 2007

By snapping up everything from a toothbrush taken from Paris Hilton's trash to an O.J. Simpson rubber Halloween mask, Americans turned pop culture obsessions into commerce this year* on eBay where you can find and win practically anything. By examining the volume of items sold relating to pop culture phenomena... [More]

Jose Reyes Named Cover Athlete and Official Spokesman for Major League Baseball 2K8

2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has announced that New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes will be the cover athlete and official spokesman for Major League Baseball 2K8. "This year we have signed one of the most exciting players in all of Major League Baseball(R)... [More]

Ninja Theory Working on Something 'Exciting'

Looks like the developers behind Heavenly Sword aren't just going sit around and sip egg-nog this holiday. (More egg-nog for me.) They're up to some new and exciting things. "A developer on the official Ninja Theory forums has aroused their fans with news that they are back to working hard.... [More]

Gran Turismo 5 "It's a Game?!"

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is being released in Japan this week and naturally Sony is busting out some awesome commercials to inform the masses. This particular one has a dad exclaiming "It's a game?!" after mistaking GT5 for an real life race. I give it 5/5 for the dad's expression.... [More]

Screenshots and Extras for THQ's MX vs. ATV

Our friend's at Rocket XL have sent us some cool goodies of THQ's upcoming off-road smash MX vs. ATV. Make sure you keep a look out for our Xbox 360 review, where we'll show you that this game is much more than just MX bikes and ATV's. Time to get... [More]

Grand Theft Auto IV - Trailer #3 "Move up, ladies"

Our friends at RockStar have once again brought us some iconic footage from the Grand Theft series. With a cool opening of the Statue of Liberty we then quickly follow Nico making mayhem throughout the city. Those Xboxists among you can view it in all of its HD glory on... [More]

Devil May Cry 4 Demo coming 2008

Just got word in from Capcom that the DMC4 demo is headed our way in early 2008. To tide us over till then, Capcom has released some new kick-@$$ screens.... [More]

PS Store Update December 6th 2007

This week's update is alright, in that there's something here for everyone. Can't complain when each region gets its own special stuff now, can you? Euro Update: Games/Demos: - Kane & Lynch: Dead Men 840MB Downloadable Content: - Motorstorm (2 cars: Domino & Adventure) (AU$3.95) - Folklore (The Origin of... [More]

Street Fighter 4 Screens

It's about time. After going through enough remake, spinoffs and cash-ins to make EA blush, Capcom is finally getting around to developing SF4! It took us 20 years to get from SF to SF4 (And you thought that waiting for Duke Nukem Forever was long, well, ok, it is.) For... [More]

GameStop Announces Partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation

GameStop, the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, is encouraging customers to share the power of a wish(R) in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation this holiday season. As part of a two-pronged initiative, GameStop has donated 200 shopping spree wishes for wish kids across the country. Also, beginning... [More]

Majesco Entertainment Names Jesse Sutton Chief Executive Officer

Elects Allan Grafman as Non-Executive Chairman Majesco Entertainment appointed Jesse Sutton as its chief executive officer and Allan Grafman as its non-executive chairman of the board. "As CEO, I will continue to guide Majesco into its next phase of growth by exploring new avenues in the digital entertainment market," said... [More]

MARTIAL ARTS: CAPOEIRA: TWELVE INTERACTIVE's New Multi-Platform Title Signed Worldwide by GRAFFITI ENTERTAINMENT

TWELVE INTERACTIVE, a leading Italian console game developer, and GRAFFITI ENTERTAINMENT, a wholly owned video game developer and publishing subsidiary of Signature Devices, Inc. ( http://www.signaturedevices.com ) (Pink Sheets: SDVI) announced today that they have signed a publishing agreement for TWELVE INTERACTIVE's second multi-platform title MARTIAL ARTS: CAPOEIRA, for Nintendo... [More]

GameFly Partners with Brandracket to Offer Free Music Downloads Each Month

In an effort to continually enhance the user experience, GameFly, the leading online video game rental service, today announced a partnership with Brandracket, offering GameFly users access to free music downloads every month. Starting on Dec. 5, GameFly will work with Brandracket to select five new songs each month from... [More]

Activision Rocks in the Holiday Season with a Stellar Game Line-Up for Gamers of All Ages

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec 05, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) is making wishes come true this holiday season with games for kids of all ages and interests from the top brands in interactive entertainment including Call of Duty(R) 4: Modern Warfare(TM) and Guitar Hero(R) III: Legends of Rock... [More]

Armored Core 4 Goes Platinum

If you were planning on picking up AC4 as part of your Christmas shopping you might want to hold out a bit longer. By January 10th, you'll be able to pick up this game at a discount price due to it becoming a 'The Best Collection' (What happened to Greatest... [More]

Main Competition Finalists Chosen for Tenth Annual Independent Games Festival

Jury of Previous IGF Winners, Leading Game Journalists and Game Industry Veterans Select Finalists from Record Number of Entries to Compete for $50,000 in Prizes SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 04, 2007 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Independent Games Festival (IGF) has named the main competition finalists for its historic tenth annual... [More]

The History Channel Battle for the Pacific Video Game Bursts into Retail Stores Nationwide

Step right into the heart of combat in The History Channel(R): Battle for the Pacific video game from Activision. History is brought to life in this authentic, epic experience as players relive famous conflicts fought on the intense battlefields of World War II. Told through the eyes of an American... [More]

1UP Network Announces 2007 Game of the Year Nominations

It's end of year again, and we've been blessed with some great titles. So over at 1UP network, they're announcing their annual Game of the Year nominations. There's plenty of time as voting ends 31st December. We'll be holding our own review of the year soon, so watch this space.... [More]

Seismic shifts in the Gaming Constellation

While we were having fun, chilling, bird watching or doing whatever one does on the weekend, some gargantuan changes were taking place in the gaming heavens. Yes things will never be the same, as Activision and Vivendi have now decided it would be in their mutual best interests to join... [More]

Jump Fiesta Line-up

Final Fantasy 13 and Kingdom Hearts will be shown in trailer for at Square-Enix's Jump Fiesta. Bad news is that you won't be able to see it. (unless you're invited by Square-Enix themselves.) Here's the list of things that are going to be shown. · Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker (Playable)... [More]

Video Game Design for a day

Always wanted to get into the luxurious career of game designing but your only attribute is having lots of money? Well, you're in luck. There's an auction going on. If you pony up enough money, you and a guest get to spend a free day with Sony's Santa Monica studio... [More]