January 2008 Archives

Cooking Mama Franchise Sales Reach 1.6 Mill For Majesco

Mama just keeps on cookin'! Majesco has announced that the award-winning Cooking Mama franchise has reached sales of 1.6 million units in the United States. Franchise titles include: the original Cooking Mama game for Nintendo DS™ that launched in September 2006 and has sold more than 1 million units; Cooking... [More]

Majesco Entertainment Announces In-Store DS Demo for 'Eco-Creatures: Save The Forest'

Pre-Release Demo Now Available for Play at Retail Locations Nationwide Providing Nintendo DS(TM) fans with the ability to try before they buy, Majesco Entertainment, an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced Eco-Creatures: Save the Forest will be featured in approximately 10,000 Nintendo DS(TM) Download Stations... [More]

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Coming in 2008

Kingdom Hearts fans can stop worrying, the new DS game will be shipping this year. Sure, the title seems like a math problem, but don't you know not to judge video games by their titles? What else do we know about the game? Not much, but the recent screens tell... [More]

EA's Writer's Strike Survival Guide

Electronic Arts have just released a press release capitalising on the current Hollywood writer's strike. Well it 's kind of natural that many would turn to alternative entertainment such as gaming, even though gaming is becoming the dominant form of home entertainment these days. Here's the piece with a nice... [More]

BioShock Lead Major Finalists for the 8th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards

Rock Band, Call of Duty 4 and Super Mario Galaxy Round Out the Nominees for Game of the Year; Crash Bandicoot Creator Jason Rubin to Host Ceremony for Industry's Only Open Peer-Based Awards Valve's Portal and 2K Boston/Australia's BioShock lead the nominees for the eighth annual Game Developers Choice Awards... [More]

Puzzle Quest Review of Awesomeness

Between Tekken Dark Resurrection on my PSP and Advance Wars on my DS,I haven’t really been diversifying my handheld game line up. Sure I buy games, only to sell them a week later cause either I beat it and there’s no reason to go back and play them again or... [More]

Majesco Entertainment Ships Three Games on One Cartridge With 'Mega Brain Boost' for Nintendo DS

The latest game in the best-selling Brain Boost franchise is now available as Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced it has shipped Mega Brain Boost for the Nintendo DS. Developed by Interchannel-Holon, Mega Brain Boost packs three full games of brain-building... [More]

Mazes of Fate DS to Ship February 26!

'Mazes of Fate DS's 3D Experience Will Immerse Players in Action-RPG Fun on Nintendo's Hot System Leading video games publisher and developer Signature Devices, Inc. ( www.signaturedevices.com ) and their wholly owned video game development and publishing subsidiary Graffiti Entertainment, LLC ( www.GraffitiEntertainment.com) announced today that they have gone gold... [More]

Nintendo Breaks the Military Mold With Advance Wars: Days of Ruin

Forget everything you know about hand-held combat strategy games. With this week's release of Advance Wars: Days of Ruin for Nintendo DS, Nintendo is calling on strategy buffs of all stripes to save the planet with a new set of combat-ready characters, captivating visuals and extraordinary wireless features. For new... [More]

Independent Data Reveals Nintendo Sales For 2007

Nintendo DS and Wii Finish as the No. 1 and No. 2 Best-Selling U.S. Systems Nintendo DS and Wii finished strong in 2007, commanding sales in the holiday shopping period and finishing the year as the two best-selling video game systems in the United States, according to new data just... [More]

BioShock Receives a Record-Breaking 12 Interactive Achievement Award Nominations

Call of Duty 4, The Orange Box, Rock Band, Super Mario Galaxy, 'Shock Fight It Out for 'Overall Game of the Year' Honors The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) today announced the nominees for the 11th annual Interactive Achievement Awards. The nominations for the peer-based awards have been... [More]

Strong Lineup of Games Continues Nintendo's Momentum in 2008

With their focus on fun for everyone, Nintendo's Wii and Nintendo DS systems are leading a new movement in the world of video games. Games based on brain exercises. ... New experiences that surprise even core gamers. ... Grandparents buying video game systems -- for themselves! Surely, these are unprecedented... [More]

EA Launches Pumping International Music Soundtrack for FIFA Street 3

EA Launches Pumping International Music Soundtrack for FIFA Street 3 Electronic Arts unveiled today an international selection of artists and music that make up the soundtrack of FIFA Street 3, the newest instalment of the EA SPORTS BIG street soccer arcade series. Hand selected to bring the exhilarating soccer experience... [More]

Fun and Games as Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Toy Shop' for the Nintendo DS

Turn the fledgling family toy store into a toy business empire! That's the premise behind Toy Shop, an exciting new simulation for the Nintendo DS announced by Majesco Entertainment Company an innovative provider of video games for the mass market. Developed by Gameinvest, Toy Shop puts players at the helm... [More]

Global Subscriber Growth Expected for Both Free and Subscription-Based Online Gaming Services

Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Online Gaming: Worldwide Subscriber Growth Expected for Both Free and Subscription-Based Online Services" to their offering. In 2007, the video game console market represented one of the most popular segments in the consumer electronics industry. Nintendo launched the Wii to frenzied consumer... [More]

Activision Ranks #1 U.S. Console and Handheld Publisher for Calendar 2007

Activision was the number 1 U.S. console and handheld publisher for calendar 2007, according to The NPD Group. The company increased its market share for the year to a record 17.7%, a 7.2% increase over the same period last year. Additionally, Guitar Hero was the #1 best-selling franchise in the... [More]

FIFA Street 3 Demo Now Available To Download

A full playable demo of FIFA Street 3 for the Xbox 360 and the PLAYSTATION 3 is now available for download. The PS3 downloadable demo is available at the PLAYSTATION Store and the Xbox 360 downloadable demo is available on Xbox Live Marketplace today. Play as Brazil or England in... [More]

Game Like an All-Star during the 2008 EA Sports NBA Live Challenge

EA SPORTS Takes Gamers from the Bench to the Court with the Thrill of True NBA Competition Electronic Arts has announced the start of the 2008 EA SPORTS NBA LIVE Challenge, which tips off at Universal Studios in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 19. This year’s Challenge will hit eight... [More]

Upcoming Wii and DS Titles for 2008!

GamePro.com got hit with a list of Nintendo games scheduled to be released in 2008. The DS has some upcoming titles sure to be a hit. Even the new Star Wars game, The Force Unleashed, will be released for the DS. Nintendo DS * Jan. 21: Advance Wars: Days of... [More]

Microsoft's John Schappert to Present Keynote Address at the 2008 CMP Game Developers Conference

Former Executive Vice President of Electronic Arts and Founder of Tiburon Entertainment to Outline His Vision for Unlocking the Creative Community in 2008 and Beyond Microsoft's John Schappert, Corporate Vice President LIVE, Software and Services for the Interactive Entertainment Business, will deliver a keynote address at CMP's 2008 Game Developers... [More]

Nintendo Appoints Two Sales & Marketing Executives to Bay Area Office

VP and GM Bring Strong Credentials to Keep Nintendo's Momentum Going Nintendo of America announces the appointment of two sales and marketing executives to work from the company's new Bay Area office in Redwood City, Calif. Denise Kaigler joins as vice president of Marketing & Corporate Affairs, while Bill Van... [More]

TVersity, the Leading Solution for Accessing Internet Media on Game Consoles, Surpasses 1 Million Downloads

TVersity Inc., the pioneer in enabling access to Internet and home media from televisions and mobile devices, today announced that during the 2007 holiday season, its media server software has surged past one million downloads. The milestone, which comes just over two years after the first software release, confirms increased... [More]

GameStop Reports Record Holiday Sales

Total Sales Increase 35% Over Previous Year Holiday Same Store Sales Increase 20% Fiscal 2007 Earnings Guidance Raised by $0.13 per share GameStop the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today reported sales results for the nine-week holiday period ending January 5, 2008. Total sales for the 2007... [More]

TOMY and D3Publisher Bring Intense 3D Ninja Combat to Nintendo DS in NARUTO: Ninja Destiny

TOMY Corporation and D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), publishers of interactive entertainment software, today announced the upcoming release of NARUTO(TM): Ninja Destiny, the first-ever head-to-head 3D NARUTO fighting game for the Nintendo DS handheld system. Based on VIZ Media's hit animated TV series NARUTO, NARUTO: Ninja Destiny will pit characters... [More]

SplitFish GameWare Dominates Two Continents During 2007 Holiday Season

SplitFish AG (SplitFish), a leader in video game hardware innovation, has announced that high demand for its gaming peripherals has led to extreme short supply in North America and Europe. SplitFish has recently ramped up production of its premiere PlayStation 3 product, the FragFX, to meet the increasing consumer demand.... [More]

DS and PSP Get "Environmentally Friendly"

With the issue of global warming and all the other problems affecting the environment, the video game industry has also taken part in saving the Earth. According to an article on Gamer.Blorge.Com, the DS and PSP have received different alternatives for power. The PSP has a solar powered charger manufactured... [More]

Rumor: DS Games Can Be Downloaded Via Wii Console?

According to an article on Gameindustry.com, a rumor has surfaced concerning DS games and the Wii. The rumor claims that DS games can be downloaded through the Wii and be transferred to the DS. Nintendo has denied the capability of the Wii to perform such an action. However, Nintendo has... [More]