November 2007 Archives

Bomberman ready for NDS, PSP, and Wii Screens

Gaming Today have some screens available of the new Bomberman game for Nintendo DS, PSP and Wii. Here's the blurb: Bomberman Land and Bomberman Land: Touch 2 bring together three game modes into one. The series introduces a bevy of mini-games, and most can be played in multiplayer mode. The... [More]

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

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, Kurt Angle, Tia Carrere, Tony Hawk, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, Matt Leinart, Zachary Levi, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt, Dave Navarro, Steve-O, Tila Tequila... [More]

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

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 Lee will reprise his latest feature film role of 'Dave Seville', the famed father/manager to the lovable Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, in... [More]

Ziff Davis Announces 11th Electronic Gaming Summit

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 the video game industry's top- level executives. The 11th Annual Electronic Gaming Summit will be held on May 19-21, 2008 at the... [More]

NINTENDO OF AMERICA REPORTS HISTORIC SALES WEEK

Nintendo DS Passes Game Boy Advance Sales Record, Wii Becomes Must-Have Gift In the first week of the 2007 holiday shopping season, Nintendo of America has sold more Nintendo products than at any other time in its history. This includes more than 653,000 Nintendo DS(TM) portable video game systems, 350,000... [More]

New Nintendo DS Game Turns Young Magicians Into 'Masters of Illusion'

It's a Modern Twist on Classic Magic Tricks You see here before you a video game. By all outward appearances, it's a simple video game. Feel free to inspect it to confirm it is, in fact, of the standard video game variety. Note that I have nothing up my sleeve,... [More]

DS and Wii Take over Black Friday Sales

Black Friday has came and gone. Lo and behold, Nintendo is at the top of the markets. On the week ending Black Friday, Nintendo announced that over 600,000 DSs were sold (Breaking the record set by the Game Boy Advance) and the Wii sold 350,000 units last week 50,000 more... [More]

Kiwibox Launches New Photo Application with Nintendo Photo Adventure Contest

Magnitude Information Systems announced today that its Online Teen Social Network, Kiwibox.com, will offer its 1.8 million members a free web based application for unlimited photo upload and album creation beginning November 27, 2007. Kiwibox.com is hosting a Mario Party(R) DS "Super Sized Adventures" contest to launch this new service... [More]

Silverstar's Empire Interactive Introduces Myst Nintendo DS for North America

Classic Adventure Franchise to Hit Retail Stores First Quarter 2008 Empire Interactive PLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings has signed a publishing agreement to bring the classic adventure title, Myst, to the Nintendo DS platform in North America in the first quarter of 2008. Myst is one of... [More]

Activision Raises Third Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Outlook

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 outlook for the third quarter, ending December 31, 2007, and fiscal year 2008. For the full fiscal year 2008, Activision expects record... [More]

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

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 partner program that integrates industry-leading middleware technology into the Emergent development framework. The program, consisting of Emergent Premier Partners and Emergent Certified... [More]

GameSpot Announces the Most Anticipated Games for the 2007 Holiday Season

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 based on statistics from GameSpot Trax, the industry's most advanced tool for tracking, analyzing, and forecasting essential game information. "With more than... [More]

Critics and Consumers Agree: Super Mario Galaxy is Out of This World

Wii Celebrates One Year, Strong Momentum and Best-Reviewed Game - Ever Could Super Mario Galaxy be the best video game of all time? If you ask critics and consumers, the answer is a resounding yes. Reviewers for video game and mainstream media alike are responding with high marks to the... [More]

Atari's Godzilla Unleashed Roars Into Retail

- 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 PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and Godzilla Unleashed: Double Smash for Nintendo DS have shipped to retailers in North America. Godzilla Unleashed, a... [More]

Silverstar's Empire Interactive Kicks Off Holiday Season With Two Major European Releases

Animal Paradise DS Hit the Shelves on November 16, Jackass for PS2 and PSP to Arrive Empire Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings released 'Animal Paradise DS' in the UK and Europe on November 16, which will be followed by the highly anticipated European release of 'Jackass: The... [More]

GameStop Reports Record Third Quarter 2007 Results

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 2007 GameStop the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, has announced record financial results for the third quarter ended November... [More]

Square Enix Takes Fans Soaring Across the Skies of Ivalice With FINAL FANTASY XII: REVENANT WINGS

The Newest Entry in the FINAL FANTASY Franchise Ships to North American Retailers Today, Just in Time for the Holiday Season Square Enix announced today that FINAL FANTASY(R) XII: REVENANT WINGS(TM), available exclusively for the Nintendo DS(TM), is shipping to retailers across North America. "We are extremely excited to see... [More]

Nintendo Kicks Off the Holidays with Two New Nintendo DS Bundles

Nintendo gives the holiday season a fresh blast of color with the launch of two special-edition Nintendo DS bundles. Each pairs a custom-color Nintendo DS system with one of the platform's hottest titles. The new Gold edition comes with The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, while the Metallic Rose Nintendo... [More]

Toys'R' Us Gives Bargain Hunters 101 Reasons to Get Up Early and Shop

No Gimmicks, Just Great Values, With Quadruple the Number of Doorbusters Than Last Year, Plus Savings All Weekend Long This year, Black Friday shoppers want simply the best deals they can find as they begin their holiday shopping in earnest. With the official kickoff of the holiday shopping season only... [More]

Mario Invites Everyone to Get the Party Started

Mario Party DS Celebrates Third Anniversary of Hot-Selling Nintendo DS It's been three years since Nintendo DS launched in the United States. According to the independent NPD Group, sales through October have topped 13.6 million in the United States alone. That's reason enough to party. And who's more qualified to... [More]

GGL's "Up All Night" Tackles Wii's New "Mario and Sonic"

The Web's premiere reality videogame review show takes an entertaining look at the Nintendo Wii's latest party game With the year's hottest selling console in hand, the cast and crew of GGL's "Up All Night" are proud to present the most entertaining videogame review you'll see this year for the... [More]

CNET Announces Third Annual Live "Holiday Help Desk" with Nintendo Wii Giveaway

CNET.com makes it easy to find the perfect tech gift this holiday season with the launch of its 2007 Holiday Gift Guide ( http://www.cnet.com/holiday-gift-guide). CNET, also announced today that it will give away eight Nintendo Wii Systems -- including the Holiday Mega Bundle -- during the third annual Holiday Help... [More]

Lycos 8th Annual List of Popular Toys & Games

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 Destination Online Lycos a leading provider of social publishing, media and search technologies, yesterday announced its eighth annual list of the most... [More]

Game Trailers Christmas 2007 Gift Guide

Wondering what to get that special someone (i.e. you) for Christmas? Gametrailers has got your back.... [More]

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

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 38% to GBP71.5m (US$149m). One driving force in the company's performance was a 332% increase in dollar sales of video game software... [More]

Big Holiday Deals at Amazon.com

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 Black Friday Amazon.com won’t have a cold, dark parking lot to line up in, but we will have a bunch of great... [More]

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

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 Group. The company's performance was driven by the success of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, which was the #1 U.S. best-selling... [More]

Sierra Entertainment Calls On Ghostbusters to Save the World Again

Sierra Entertainment and Sony Pictures Consumer Products Calls on the Ghostbusters to Save the World Again Ghostbusters The Video Game to Bring Back Original Film Cast to Deliver Next Chapter to Blockbuster Films Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, and Sony Pictures Consumer Products jointly announced today development of... [More]

Grab a Console Bargain With 'Amazon Customers Vote'

Six Rounds, Eighteen Ridiculous Deals, Each Round Only One Deal Can Win For the second year in a row, Amazon.com will let customers vote to decide which amazing deals are offered for the holiday season. "Amazon Customers Vote" starts today, featuring six rounds of incredible deals customers can vote on... [More]

EA to Ship Boogie For Nintendo DS

Boogie on Nintendo DS to Ship Later this Month - Offering Gamers Unique 3D Gameplay and Original Game Modes Shake it. Sing it. Create it. Electronic Arts has announced that Boogie for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system hit retail stores in North America. In Europe, gamers can pick up their... [More]

Grab the Wheel and Demolish the Competition in Monster Jam Now at Stores Nationwide

Rev your engines! Monster truck super-stardom awaits with the release of Activision, Inc.'s Monster Jam video game. Based on the world's leading monster truck series, Monster Jam thrusts players into the driver's seat of all their favorite monster trucks to compete in intense stadium racing, stadium freestyle, and outdoor battles,... [More]

id Software Goes Mobile: Team Up with Fountainhead Entertainment to Form id Mobile

Emmy Award-winning developer id Software and Fountainhead Entertainment announced today that the two developers have joined forces to create a new division of id Software, id Mobile. This new division, which will develop games for cell phones, the Nintendo DS and PSP (PlayStation Portable), will be headed up by Fountainhead... [More]

Zacks Bull of the Day Highlights: GameStop Corp

GameStop's stock success proving gaming leading digital entertainment Zacks Equity Research highlights GameStop Corp. as the Bull of the Day yesterday. Full analysis of all stocks are available at http://at.zacks.com/?id=2676. Bull of the Day: Our Bull of the Day recommendation is for GameStop We are increasing our estimates ahead of... [More]

New Star Wars Toys and Games Among Holiday Season's Most Sought-After Gifts

All new Star Wars toys and games will be capping off the global celebration of the Star Wars Saga's 30th anniversary, as Star Wars remains one of the most sought-after gifts for fans of all ages for the 2007 holiday season. Year-to-date data released by the NPD Group shows that,... [More]

Research Shows Publishers Are Extending Games Shelf Life Through Downloads

Study Shows Strong Correlation Between Higher Sales and Downloadable Content; Seventh Generation Console Games with Downloadable Content Sell 114% More On Average Nintendo Wii Leads in Downloadable Game Offering; Xbox 360 Leads in Original Downloadable Games and Downloadable Content Offering Overall Research firm Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR) has... [More]

New DS in the Works!

According to an article on PCWorld, a third model of the Nintendo DS is complete. The new model is thinner, has no GBA port, has on-board storage, and has larger screens. Even though the new DS model is completed, Nintendo does not plan to release it until sales for the... [More]

The Age of LUXOR is Upon Us

Casual Game Developer Launches Latest Chapters in its Egyptian Dynasty Eager fans of all ages will be turning their eyes to LUXOR this holiday season. Leading casual game developer and publisher, MumboJumbo, proudly announces the expansion of its own epic, action-shooter puzzle franchise, LUXOR. The latest chapters include LUXOR 3... [More]

Just in Time For Christmas, D3Publisher Ships Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords for PS2

Nintendo Wii Version Will Ship to Retail November 27; DS, PSP, PC and Xbox LIVE Arcade Versions Available Now D3Publisher has announced that hit videogame Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords has shipped for PlayStation2 computer entertainment systems to retail stores across North America and is available for a suggested... [More]

Majesco Turns up the Heat With 'Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Friends' for Nintendo DS

Sequel to Award-Winning Series Offers Fun New Features and Enhanced Gameplay It's time to get back in the kitchen and learn some new recipes as Majesco announced the release of Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Friends for the Nintendo DS. Developed by Office Create, Dinner with Friends is the follow-up... [More]

Jenga World Tour for the Nintendo DS Ships

Famous Family Fun License Falls on to the Nintendo DS for Retailers Across North America Atari has announced that Jenga World Tour, based on the world famous wooden block tower building game, has shipped to stores nationwide in North America for the Nintendo DS. Licensed by Pokonobe Associates and developed... [More]

Bring Home the Fairy Tale of Enchanted Now for Nintendo DS

Explore the Magical Lives of Giselle and Friends as They Journey Through Adventures Inspired by the New Walt Disney Pictures' ENCHANTED Film Girls of all ages have something to look forward to this holiday season as they explore the magical land of Andalasia and modern-day New York City in Enchanted... [More]

EA and id Software Announce Orcs & Elves Ships Today for the Nintendo DS

Fantasy Role Playing Game Is One of the First Titles to Cross Over to the Nintendo DS From Mobile Phones It's time to answer the call of the Hero! Electronic Arts and id Software today announced that Orcs & Elves(R) has begun shipping to retail locations worldwide for the Nintendo... [More]

How Will You Play? Embrace the Superstar Lifestyle and Become a Legend in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008

Latest Installment in the No. 1 Fighting Video Game Franchise Enters the Ring With Debut on Three New Platforms THQ has announced that WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is now available at major retailers throughout North America. The latest addition to the leading fighting video game franchise turns the Superstars... [More]

THQ's Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command Ships Worldwide

Brutal Warfare of the 41st Millennium Hits Portable Gaming Systems for the First Time THQ have anounced that Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command has shipped to retail outlets worldwide for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, marking the debut of Games Workshop's renowned Warhammer 40,000 franchise on the handheld gaming system. Delivering a... [More]

Majority of Kids are Playing Video Games, But Not with Their Parents

Nearly Half of All Adults Admit to Playing Videogames Reveals AOL Games/The Associated Press Poll Eight out of ten children between the ages of 4 and 17 regularly play computer or video games reveals a new poll from AOL Games and The Associated Press*. According to the findings, 81% of... [More]

Spike TV Announces Categories and Nominees for 5th Annual 'Video Game Awards'

Landmark Award Show Returns To Sin City For Its Fifth Anniversary On December 7; Premieres Sunday, December 9 at 9 PM Halo 3 And BioShock Lead This Year's Class With Seven Nominations Each, Including Game Of The Year Spike TV's "Video Game Awards" returns this year with a 5th anniversary... [More]

Majesco Announces 'Pet Pals: Animal Doctor' for the Nintendo DS

Majesco has announced Pet Pals: Animal Doctor for the Nintendo DS(TM). Developed by Legacy Interactive and Frontline Studios, Pet Pals: Animal Doctor invites players to step into the challenging world of veterinary medicine as they diagnose and treat 30 different medical cases created by real-life veterinarians. "Millions of people are... [More]

2K Sports Announces Holiday Edition of 2K Sports Bounce Tour

Peanut Butter Wolf, Madlib, Guilty Simpson, Karriem Riggins, J Rocc and Percee P to pack venues coast-to-coast this holiday season in support of 2K Sports announced today the Holiday Edition of the Third Annual Bounce Tour starring Peanut Butter Wolf, Madlib, Karriem Riggins, Guilty Simpson, J Rocc and Percee P.... [More]

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group Agrees to Acquire UK's TT Games

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire TT Games, which encompasses Traveller's Tales, one of the world's largest independent game developers, and TT Games Publishing, the UK-based game publisher behind the highly successful LEGO Star Wars videogames, "BIONICLE Heroes" and many others.... [More]

2K Play and Nickelodeon Announce Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go! Exclusively for NDS

New Dora and Diego video games mark the Nintendo DS debut of characters from top-rated Nick Jr. TV shows 2K Play, and Nickelodeon have announced that Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Mermaids and Go, Diego, Go!: Safari Rescue are now available exclusively for the Nintendo DS. As the first... [More]

GameStop Offers Its Top Picks This Holiday Season

Gaming Specialists Offer Advice on Selecting the Season's Hottest Gifts, Giving Power to the Players With interest in gaming growing well beyond the hardcore enthusiasts, today's game titles offer much more than car chases, space quests and warfare. In fact, an estimated 69 percent of American heads of households play... [More]

Just What Every Girl Wants, a Horse of Her Own!

Horse Life for Nintendo DS Will Arrive at Retail Just in Time for the Holidays from D3Publisher of America The dreams of many young girls have been granted as D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA) has announced that Horse Life, an original game exclusively for the Nintendo DS(TM), has shipped to... [More]

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Now Available

Infinity Ward's Highly-Anticipated Thriller Deploys to Retail Gamers can now enlist in Activision's of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, a gripping modern-day action-thriller that deploys them into heart-stopping battles across the world's most treacherous hotspots. Developed by Infinity Ward, the game is now available at retail outlets nationwide and delivers unprecedented... [More]

World's Largest Game Community Charity Launches

Dates for Seattle Charity Auction Dinner Announced Child's Play (www.childsplaycharity.org) is proud to announce the opening of its charity drive. The organization, which started as a fundraiser for the Seattle Children's Hospital, has since raised over two million dollars in toys, games and cash through its online toy drive and... [More]

EA Announces That "THE SIMPSONS GAME" Has Shipped in North America

You've Watched the Show, You've Seen the Movie, Now Play Your Favorite Animated Family in Their Best Videogame EVER! Electronic Arts has announced that THE SIMPSONS GAME has shipped in North America and will ship in Europe on November 2nd. Created in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising,... [More]

D3Publisher of America Ships Ben 10: Protector of Earth

First-Ever Console Videogame Based on Cartoon Network's Emmy-Winning Ben 10 Animated Series D3Publisher of America has announced that new videogame Ben 10: Protector of Earth, the first-ever interactive title based on Cartoon Network's Emmy-winning Ben 10 animated series, has shipped to retail outlets across North America. Fans can now take... [More]

Activision and Mattel Debut the Barbie as The Island Princess Nationwide

Activision, has announced the release of the Barbie as The Island Princess video game to retail stores nationwide. Based on Mattel Entertainment's newest made-for-DVD movie, the video game allows players to relive their favorite movie moments as they take on the role of Princess Rosella, the shipwrecked princess who is... [More]

Mastiff Signs With Renegade Kid to Publish Next Title

Developers of Dementium: The Ward continue to push the limits of the Nintendo DS Video game publisher Mastiff has announced that they have signed a deal with developer Renegade Kid to publish their next title for the Nintendo DS. Utilizing Renegade Kid's sophisticated 3D engine, the title (working title, "Project... [More]

Bee Movie Game and Shrek: Ogres and Dronkeys Now on Store Shelves

Activision Ships a Pair of DreamWorks Animation-Based Video Game Titles to Retailers Nationwide The DreamWorks Animation lineup of video games is growing with the announcement that Activision, Bee Movie Game and Shrek: Ogres and Dronkeys have shipped and are now available at retail locations nationwide. Bee Movie Game is based... [More]

Penny Arcade Expo 2008 Dates Announced

PAX 2007 Attendance Makes PAX the Largest Game Festival in North America Penny Arcade has announced that the 5th annual Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) dates will be August 29th, 30th and 31st of 2008 with exhibitor packets available now and attendee registration opening in January. This past August 37,000 gamers... [More]