December 2007 Archives

Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword Release Date

Mark those March calenders folks, the immortal ninja Ryu will be slashing his way onto Nintendo DSs everywhere. Not sure exactly WHEN in March, but between now and then, the only great game coming out on the handheld is Advance Wars (GOTY for the DS!) so it shouldn't be too... [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]

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]

Nintendo Wii Shortages May Be Blessing in Disguise for Game Rental Firms, Says GameZnFlix CEO

John Fleming, CEO of GameZnFlix, an online provider of video games and movies for rent or purchase, said recently that unfilled demand for the Wii Video Game Console may result in increased business for the game rental industry. "The Wii is the hot ticket this Christmas and they're just not... [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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Calling All Kids to Defend the Galaxy! Math Patrol for Game Boy Advance & Nintendo DS Now Available

The galaxy is being invaded by the evil Kleptoid Empire and your math skills are needed to save the Earth! GXB Interactive and TOMY Corporation announced today that they have released the first title in the GXB Learning Series -- Math Patrol(TM): The Kleptoid Threat. Based on U.S. State and... [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 designs high-quality products with attractive pricing to enhance the... [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]

Nintendo DS Will Finish 2007 as the Year's Top-Selling Video Game System

Appeal to Core and Casual Gamers Keeps Portable System Going Strong While many eyes are focused on home video game consoles, Nintendo projects Nintendo DS(TM) to be the top-selling system of the year. More than 6 million Nintendo DS portable video game systems have sold in the United States in... [More]

President of Pokemon USA, Inc. to Step Down

Kenji Okubo Promoted as Successor Pokemon USA, Inc. today announced Akira Chiba, president, will resign at the end of this year. After years of dedicated service, Mr. Chiba is proud to leave Pokemon USA upon completing his mission to re-establish Pokemon as a successful global brand. Mr. Chiba joined Pokemon... [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]

Inaugural Independent Games Festival Mobile Announces Finalists

Innovative Titles from Various Mobile Formats and Multiple Continents Reflect the Diversity of Mobile Platforms The IGF Mobile organizers have announced the finalists for the inaugural Independent Games Festival Mobile from a field of over 50 entries, with nominations led by cellphone game titles including Punch Entertainment's social networking game... [More]

Happy Birthday DS, the best selling gaming device in 07

Nintendo must be all smiles. Their wii is flying off of shelves and now we just received word that their Nintendo DS (both the phat and the lite) have sold 6 million by Nov 30 in the US alone! (That's one DS sold every couple of seconds.) Since being introduced... [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]

2K Sports Announces Don King Presents: Prizefighter

Don King Presents: Prizefighter brings an innovative feature set and story line to set the standard in boxing video games 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has announced the spring 2008 release of Don King Presents: Prizefighter, the most realistic boxing video game simulation, for... [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]

EA's FIFA Street 3 Turns Global Soccer Icons Into Action Heroes for the Nintendo DS

Intuitive, New Touch Skills Control System Uses Stylus to Perform Over-the-Top Moves Electronic Arts announced that FIFA Street 3 is in development for the Nintendo DS(TM). The newest iteration of the street soccer arcade series will debut on the Nintendo DS with a new look that turns the game's global... [More]

Exodus Film Group, Interactive Game Group and Legacy Interactive Announce Game Deal for CGI Film 'Igor'

Exodus Film Group has announced a videogame deal with Interactive Game Group (I2G) and Legacy Interactive for a multi-platform game based on Exodus' CG-animated feature film "Igor." The game will be distributed on Nintendo DS(tm) and Wii(tm), PC (retail, downloadable, online), and wireless. Legacy Interactive will publish the "Igor" licensed... [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]

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]

EA and Nunchuck Games Team Up to Co-Publish Ninja Reflex

Party Game for Wii and Nintendo DS Will Challenge Gamers to Develop the Reflexes of a Ninja in March 2008 Do you have what it takes to be a ninja? Electronic Arts oday announced it has teamed with Nunchuck Games Inc. to co-publish the unique action party game, Ninja Reflex(TM)... [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]

Develop Ambidexterity While Training Your Brain! Majesco Entertainment Ships 'Left Brain Right Brain' for the Nintendo DS

It's never too late to become ambidextrous as Majesco Entertainment announced it has shipped Left Brain Right Brain for the Nintendo DS. Left Brain Right Brain is the only brain game that promotes ambidexterity by requiring players to flip the DS and play a challenging set of mini-games with both... [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]

Draglade: Now Shipping

DS owners, feeling something missing in your life. That something is Draglade. A game that plays better than it sounds, it'll fill the void in your life. This excellent DS fighter with adventure, RPG, and rhythm elements (not to mention numerous multiplayer modes), is now shipping to stores across North... [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]

Orc & Elves Price Reduced For Nintendo DS

Orcs & Elves II is now out on mobile devices, and id Software and EA have marked this with a price reduction for the original game on Nintendo DS. "This sequel builds on the innovation of the original game but adds advanced features and an improved gameplay experience," said Travis... [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]