Thursday, July 17, 2008
Halo 3
E3 2008: Microsoft behind Bungie misfire
Publisher veep Don Mattrick tells LA Times that developer's new Halo project pulled from press conference due to time constraints; now slated for "more dedicated event."
Publisher veep Don Mattrick tells LA Times that developer's new Halo project pulled from press conference due to time constraints; now slated for "more dedicated event."
NEWS Posted: July 17, 2008 - 1:52 PM
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Grand Theft Auto IV
E3 2008: Take-Two event heads for the Borderlands
Grand Theft Auto publisher wows conference attendees with Gearbox's postapocalyptic shooter---first trailer inside! Exclusive DLC also coming for BioShock PS3.
Grand Theft Auto publisher wows conference attendees with Gearbox's postapocalyptic shooter---first trailer inside! Exclusive DLC also coming for BioShock PS3.
NEWS Posted: July 16, 2008 - 10:47 AM
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Order Up!
Halo 3
E3 2008: Bungie ditches teaser campaign, reveal
[UPDATE] After Halo maker gates Web site with countdown timer, the developer abruptly cancels, apologizes for errant tease.
[UPDATE] After Halo maker gates Web site with countdown timer, the developer abruptly cancels, apologizes for errant tease.
NEWS Posted: July 15, 2008 - 6:59 PM
Monday, July 14, 2008
Mario & Sonic Olympics
AU Shippin' Out July 14-July 18: echochrome
Two big titles for the PSP coming down under this week.
Two big titles for the PSP coming down under this week.
NEWS Posted: July 14, 2008 - 12:02 AM
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Grand Theft Auto IV
PressSpotting: Are You Done With That Game?
Do reviewers really finish all those games in toto before writing down their opinions? PressSpotting investigates.
Do reviewers really finish all those games in toto before writing down their opinions? PressSpotting investigates.
NEWS Posted: July 13, 2008 - 12:20 PM
Halo 3
Next Halo squad-based, Master Chief-free?
Sources say Bungie's next project won't feature the helmeted hero, and will instead focus on a squad of UNSC Marines in a "darker, grittier" campaign with possibly eight-player co-op.
Sources say Bungie's next project won't feature the helmeted hero, and will instead focus on a squad of UNSC Marines in a "darker, grittier" campaign with possibly eight-player co-op.
NEWS Posted: July 13, 2008 - 11:22 AM
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Halo 3
WSJ confirms $299 Xbox 360
Citing anonymous sources, The Wall Street Journal says Microsoft will drop the price of its midrange Pro unit by $50 as early as Sunday.
Citing anonymous sources, The Wall Street Journal says Microsoft will drop the price of its midrange Pro unit by $50 as early as Sunday.
NEWS Posted: July 10, 2008 - 5:24 PM
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Grand Theft Auto IV
Thompson facing permanent disbarment, $44K fine
Outspoken game critic's legal career in jeopardy after judge rules Florida Bar's request for 10-year ban insufficient.
Outspoken game critic's legal career in jeopardy after judge rules Florida Bar's request for 10-year ban insufficient.
NEWS Posted: July 9, 2008 - 2:53 PM
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Halo 3
Bungie teaser marks July 14
New episode in Halo house's long-dormant podcast hints that "something" is "going on" during the first day of next week's E3 Summit.
New episode in Halo house's long-dormant podcast hints that "something" is "going on" during the first day of next week's E3 Summit.
NEWS Posted: July 8, 2008 - 2:33 PM
Grand Theft Auto IV
EA's Take-Two bid FTC compliant, no action before 8/21
Federal regulatory body says megapublisher has submitted required information on proposed purchase of rival; further extension puts next step six weeks away.
Federal regulatory body says megapublisher has submitted required information on proposed purchase of rival; further extension puts next step six weeks away.
NEWS Posted: July 8, 2008 - 10:58 AM
Friday, June 27, 2008
Grand Theft Auto IV
Teens busted for GTA copycat crimes
Kids tell police that they were imitating hit Rockstar game during spree of assault, robbery, and vandalism.
Kids tell police that they were imitating hit Rockstar game during spree of assault, robbery, and vandalism.
NEWS Posted: June 27, 2008 - 11:29 AM
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Halo 3
Forbes: Europe prefers sports, casual gaming
News standard says region's interest in action and FPS dwarfed by that of US; Crytek CEO says EU sees shooters as "evil."
News standard says region's interest in action and FPS dwarfed by that of US; Crytek CEO says EU sees shooters as "evil."
NEWS Posted: June 24, 2008 - 10:43 AM
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Halo 3
Study: 2012 game revs to hit $68.3 billion
PricewaterhouseCoopers paper says global game-industry sales will grow $26.4 billion in just five years.
PricewaterhouseCoopers paper says global game-industry sales will grow $26.4 billion in just five years.
NEWS Posted: June 18, 2008 - 5:07 PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Gears of War
Live Free or Die Hard director Gear-ing up
Variety reports Len Wiseman will helm big-screen version of Epic Games' Gears of War; Tokyo Drift scribe rewriting script.
Variety reports Len Wiseman will helm big-screen version of Epic Games' Gears of War; Tokyo Drift scribe rewriting script.
NEWS Posted: June 17, 2008 - 12:40 PM
