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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

“Video games - Games of the decade”

“Video games - Games of the decade”


Video games - Games of the decade

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:43 PM PDT

It's stunning to think where games have gone in the last decade; more so where you think they'll go in the future. This list is a bit of a dog's breakfast, with some wonderful stand-alone games, but more games that were trailblazers and games that changed how we play.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

“U.S. soccer continues to lack a real urgency” plus 3 more

“U.S. soccer continues to lack a real urgency” plus 3 more


U.S. soccer continues to lack a real urgency

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 09:00 PM PDT

Look! How international and cosmopolitan we are -- we play futbol! We have our own stars now with fabulously transcontinental-sounding names, Landon and Jozy. We've learned to say "pitch" instead of field, and that's good enough for us.

Interview: Valcon's Gordon On Why Game Boxes Matter, And 'Odd' Japanese Titles

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 03:29 PM PDT

Redmond, Washington-headquartered Valcon Games is a U.S. publisher of budget retail console games, from Wal-Mart impulse buys to Japanese imports like Raiden Fighters Aces to games with peripherals such as Easy Piano. Co-founders Colin Gordon and Glen Halseth met while working for Kemco's US division, which briefly localized content for the American market back in the early 2000s. Besides its ...

CCP Newcastle Open for Business

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 02:33 PM PDT

Dust 514 (PS3) EVE Online developer's newest studio to focus on next-generation console games.

Wii summer competition launches in July

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 08:45 AM PDT

Are you ready to totally destroy some people on vacation who felt like trying out a Wii game? Get to your local mall or Six Flags next month! This summer, Nintendo is holding a Wii Games: Summer 2010 competition, with initial matches held throughout the country, culminating in a final showdown in Los Angeles. The five events to get way too serious about include Wii Sports Resort 's Basketball ...

Monday, June 28, 2010

“Team Ico collecting on PS3 June 2011 - Retail Radar”

“Team Ico collecting on PS3 June 2011 - Retail Radar”


Team Ico collecting on PS3 June 2011 - Retail Radar

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 01:42 PM PDT

Amazon France's Web site places rumored rereleases from acclaimed PS2 dev as hitting Sony's current-gen platform next summer.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

“NEWS: Upcoming Japanese Virtual Console Games”

“NEWS: Upcoming Japanese Virtual Console Games”


NEWS: Upcoming Japanese Virtual Console Games

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 11:47 AM PDT

Six new titles will be joining the bunch by the end of July in Japan. While the Virtual Console continues to struggle in terms of releases, Japan is seeing half-a-dozen new titles next month, with most of them being for the Neo Geo. Four Neo Geo titles will be released next month, accompanied by a Super Famicom and Famicom game. Those hoping for Mario Tennis, which was just released in Europe ...

Friday, June 25, 2010

“NEWS: Upcoming Japanese Virtual Console Games” plus 1 more

“NEWS: Upcoming Japanese Virtual Console Games” plus 1 more


NEWS: Upcoming Japanese Virtual Console Games

Posted: 25 Jun 2010 08:11 PM PDT

Six new titles will be joining the bunch by the end of July in Japan.

BioWare designer defends PC as their lead game platform

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 10:12 AM PDT

Filed under: MMO , RPG , Mass Effect Series , Dragon Age: Origins , Star Wars: The Old Republic While BioWare may have made a number of console timed exclusive games in the last few years the developer has returned to making the PC the lead platform for their titles like Dragon Age Origins and of course the upcoming Star Wars: The Old Republic . In a new chat with Computer and Video Games ...

Thursday, June 24, 2010

“Konami Licenses Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3 for "Saw II: The Game"”

“Konami Licenses Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3 for "Saw II: The Game"”


Konami Licenses Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3 for "Saw II: The Game"

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 01:47 PM PDT

Saw II: Flesh & Blood (X360) More gnarl for your buck.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

“New-tech games seen as sales savers” plus 2 more

“New-tech games seen as sales savers” plus 2 more


New-tech games seen as sales savers

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 04:07 PM PDT

GAME makers,� becalmed by lacklustre sales, are betting on video games that take advantage of new technologies and advanced graphics.

Microsoft Bing Adds Entertainment Features

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 11:15 AM PDT

Microsoft added new updates to its search engine, Bing, centered on entertainment such as music, movies, TV, online casual games and video games.

Theres Real Money in Virtual Goods

Posted: 23 Jun 2010 09:35 AM PDT

Editor's note : The following guest post is by Gurbaksh Chahal , the CEO of gWallet , a virtual currency offers startup . Previously he founded BlueLithium, which was sold to Yahoo for $300 million in 2007. Dont be surprised if one day soon the must-have item of the season doesnt even exist. Not in the real world, anyway. Then again, what did reality ever have to do with desire anyway? The ...

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

“Police Blotter: 6-23-2010” plus 3 more

“Police Blotter: 6-23-2010” plus 3 more


Police Blotter: 6-23-2010

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 10:05 PM PDT

The following is a list of felony criminal activities reported to the police. Numbered addresses of crime victims private residences and locations where crimes occur are rounded to the nearest hundred block. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY...

Bing Entertainment Brings Full Music Streams To Search, Plus Games, Movies, And TV Shows

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 06:05 PM PDT

Bing's iPhone app isn't the only thing getting an upgrade today at Microsoft's search engine. Bing is also starting to roll out close to 100 new features to its main search engine on the Web. The biggest change is a new major search category under Bing Entertainment , which will include better ways to search for music, movies, TV shows, and games. "We did travel, health, shopping and local last ...

3DS Resident Evil Revelations ... revealed in trailer

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 02:14 PM PDT

Capcom announced that Resident Evil: Revelations , the 3DS survival horror game, uses the same MT Framework engine that powers console games like Lost Planet 2 and Resident Evil 5. According to Capcom, the engine delivers stereoscopic visuals and "graphical quality comparable to consoles." You can judge for yourself in the trailer below. Of course, since it isn't stereoscopic, and there is as of ...

Only 30 Percent of Activision Profits Come from Console Games

Posted: 22 Jun 2010 10:49 AM PDT

Speaking with The Wall Street Journal , Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick shared some fascinating info on the breakdown of profit between the various gaming markets. The verdict: Only about 30 percent of the publisher's profit comes from console releases. When questioned by the Journal about slow sales of disc-based games, Kotick replied, "I care a lot less. It used to be, I would religiously ...

Monday, June 21, 2010

“Virgin launches online gaming service” plus 3 more

“Virgin launches online gaming service” plus 3 more


Virgin launches online gaming service

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 09:40 PM PDT

On June 15 Virgin Entertainment launched the planets richest competitive gaming experience for online gamers of all skill levels. Called Virgin Gaming, it aims to feature tournaments with cash pay-outs, reputation tracking, and a range of useful tools for online console gamers. The service supports head to head and direct challenges in two-player competitions, [...]

'Extra Lives' Plays Up The Artistry Of Video Games

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 11:48 AM PDT

Author and video game aficionado Tom Bissell is just one of millions of kids who grew up with console games and never abandoned the hobby. In his new book, Extra Lives: Why Video Games Matter, he describes the creative choices that go into creating the virtual worlds of mayhem and fantasy.

EA in Deal With Gaikai

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 08:06 AM PDT

Video game manufacturer and publisher, Electronic Arts Inc. recently announced that it has signed a multiyear deal with online video streaming company Gaikai Inc.

E3 Expo Suggests Trend Towards Offering More Bang For Gaming Buck

Posted: 21 Jun 2010 07:04 AM PDT

While big names like Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo generated a lot of headlines during last week's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, some of the other exhibitors pointed toward an underlying trend in the gaming industry of producing less expensive or even free games that maintain the same level of quality as their more expensive counterparts.

“E3 Highlights Growing Role for Ad supported Gaming” plus 1 more

“E3 Highlights Growing Role for Ad supported Gaming” plus 1 more


E3 Highlights Growing Role for Ad supported Gaming

Posted: 20 Jun 2010 09:35 PM PDT

Consumer goods giants have taken a strong interest in social media games like Tiki Farm and Bejeweled Blitz.

With 'Extra Lives,' Tom Bissell moves analysis of video games to the next level

Posted: 20 Jun 2010 11:23 AM PDT

Bissell argues that video games shouldn't be -- and, at their best, already aren't -- mindless, zombifying popcorn for the brain, but challenging examples of an extremely sophisticated art form with its own literature and history, albeit a short one.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

“OnLive Streaming Game Service Tested (At Home, Finally!) [Onlive]” plus 1 more

“OnLive Streaming Game Service Tested (At Home, Finally!) [Onlive]” plus 1 more


OnLive Streaming Game Service Tested (At Home, Finally!) [Onlive]

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 10:40 AM PDT

# onlive We've checked out the OnLive pure-streaming gaming system before , but it was always in a somewhat controlled environment. Finally, the service has launched, and we can see what it's like to play this at home . Where it matters. More��

BLOG: E3 #NWR Chat Log

Posted: 19 Jun 2010 12:11 AM PDT

Though some technical glitches limited participation early on, a solid crowd offered colorful commentary and discussion of the Big 3's E3 press conferences. Continue on to relive the events through the eyes of the chat-goers. We hope to see all of you again in the chat and forums!

Friday, June 18, 2010

“Scott Pilgrim Party Photos” plus 2 more

“Scott Pilgrim Party Photos” plus 2 more


Scott Pilgrim Party Photos

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 11:32 PM PDT

Universal hosted a special event last night to close out E3 and promote Scott Pilgrim in all forms: the final book, Scott Pilgrim's Finest Hour , the big-screen adaptation, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and the tie-in video game. The party, dubbed Scott Pilgrim's Super Fun Party was held in an enormous art space in downtown LA, decorated to look like Scott Pilgrim's living room, complete with ...

Motley Fool Wire: Top 3 Stories

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 09:46 AM PDT

Read this week's selected stories from around the Web.

EA thinks 3D gaming should come at a premium price

Posted: 18 Jun 2010 05:36 AM PDT

Just as the dust is settling and everyone has a 1080p LCD TV, manufacturers go and introduce another new technology that not only requires a new TV, but glasses too. That tech is 3D, and apparently we are all going to want it in our homes. Although the price of these TVs is high, that cost [...]

Thursday, June 17, 2010

“In Brief” plus 3 more

“In Brief” plus 3 more


In Brief

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 10:14 PM PDT

A club night offering a carnival-like atmosphere and audience interaction. Featuring DJs as well as live bands in the alternative electronic scene.

House of Games

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 11:50 AM PDT

Tom Bissell may be onto something when, near the beginning of Extra Lives: Why Video Games Matter , he compares his subject matter to religion.

E3 2010 debut for new OnLive 'cloud gaming' service

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 08:44 AM PDT

E3 2010 debut for the new OnLive 'cloud gaming' service Thursday ahead of official launch Friday.

Interview: Warren Spector

Posted: 17 Jun 2010 08:19 AM PDT

Warren Spector is here at E3 this week showing off his Disney Epic Mickey project for the first time, and we got to sit down with the creator of System Shock and Deus Ex to talk about his new gig with the House of Mouse. After the jump below, Spector answers our questions about why he decided to do a Disney game in the time and place that he did, his favorite Disney properties, and how hard it ...

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

“Is 'cloud computing' the future of video games?” plus 3 more

“Is 'cloud computing' the future of video games?” plus 3 more


Is 'cloud computing' the future of video games?

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 01:10 PM PDT

Playing high-profile video games quickly from portable devices such as your iPad might get easier after this week's Electronic Entertainment Expo.

U.S. Parents Report Their Kids Will Increase Time Spent Online This Summer

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 08:00 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, June 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For most American school children, summer vacation is officially underway, and with scores of young people away from the classroom, many of them will spend their free time on the Internet that's according to their parents.

App Industry Roundup: How Apple altered hand-held gaming and a peek at E3 iPhone games

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 07:39 AM PDT

There are several reasons why Apple has changed gaming for good, a topic we explore in today's App Industry Roundup . Also, we offer a glimpse of the new iPhone games plus a key rule to keep in mind before letting your kid download games.

E3 2010: 'Maple Story' Creator Has Designs on U.S.

Posted: 16 Jun 2010 04:36 AM PDT

Nexon America may be best known in the states for casual video game fare such as Maple Story, but the free-to-play giant is seeking to expand its reach.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

“Nintendo at E3: Lots of classics, but few demos” plus 3 more

“Nintendo at E3: Lots of classics, but few demos” plus 3 more


Nintendo at E3: Lots of classics, but few demos

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 10:02 PM PDT

Nintendo's E3 demo went off with few technical bugs, but that's to be expected when we only get two live demos of the new stuff.

Microsoft Wins E3 but is Apple Making E3 Irrelevant?

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 04:05 PM PDT

This is E3 week which is interesting because most of the folks Im watching on Twitter during the event seem to be more interested in the inability to pre-order the new 4th generation iPhone. read more

E3: Virgin Partners With WorldGaming On Gamer Tournament Site

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 11:35 AM PDT

Weeks after rumors surfaced about Richard Branson's Virgin Group returning to the game space it once occupied with the publisher Virgin Games, the company has announced its plans: a partnership with game tournament facilitator WorldGaming, which will be rebranded Virgin Gaming. Officially described as "a convergence of video games, social networking and competitive online gaming," the service ...

Nintendo Pulls Out the Big Guns: Nintendo 3DS, Metal Gear Solid 3D, Golden007, Zelda Skyward Swrod

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 10:53 AM PDT

Nintendo silence the competition with a killer lineup

Monday, June 14, 2010

“IEEE working group considers kinder, gentler DRM” plus 3 more

“IEEE working group considers kinder, gentler DRM” plus 3 more


IEEE working group considers kinder, gentler DRM

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 01:38 PM PDT

People don't like DRM in large part because it removes much of their control over things like e-books, music, and movies. Want to loan a DRMed song to a friend? You probably can't, even though sharing a physical item like a CD remains trivial. A new IEEE working group has an ambitious plan to change this and return control over "digital personal property" to consumers. DRM's electronic tethers ...

TN Games Introduces The 3RD Space� Trigger: Enabling 3RD Space Vest Physical 3D Functionality For Console Games

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 11:49 AM PDT

TN Games today announces a major advancement in 3D entertainment: the 3RD Space� Trigger, enabling use of the acclaimed 3RD Space Vest with videogame consoles. Unlike rumble or motorized force feedback devices, 3RD Space delivers actual impact forces to your body, creating a Physical 3D experience that makes you an integral part of the action for the utmost in immersive, realistic gaming ...

The Stupid iPhone-Controlled Computer Game You Have to Play Today [IPhone]

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 08:10 AM PDT

# iphone Pirata Boat Race is a computer game that uses your iPhone as a Wiimote. As you can see, it's also a sure way to look like a moron, but that's only half the fun of it. More��

Research and Markets: Games Software Sales via Key Retail Formats in France to 2013

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 06:35 AM PDT

Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8a32e9/games_software_sal ) has announced the addition of the " Games Software Sales via Key Retail Formats in France to 2013 " report to their offering. read more

Sunday, June 13, 2010

“Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition Announced for PlayStation Network” plus 1 more

“Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition Announced for PlayStation Network” plus 1 more


Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition Announced for PlayStation Network

Posted: 13 Jun 2010 06:02 PM PDT

Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition (PS3) Paramount Digital Entertainment and NASCAR give players their shot to take on characters from the film and today's top NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers.

Kanex XD review: your 27" iMac now plays nice with your PS3

Posted: 13 Jun 2010 03:23 PM PDT

The Kanex XD is a product that works incredibly well at a job that shouldn't even exist. When Apple launched its 27" iMacs, complete with that huge, beautiful screen, the company locked down the video input to the Mini DisplayPort standard. You can't connect your gaming console, your Blu-ray player, or much of anything else. For everything Apple gives, it has to take something away. Such is life ...

Saturday, June 12, 2010

“Where is the PC press conference at E3 2010?”

“Where is the PC press conference at E3 2010?”


Where is the PC press conference at E3 2010?

Posted: 12 Jun 2010 08:12 PM PDT

Filed under: Biz , Culture On Monday, Microsoft will have its big E3 2010 press conference for the Xbox 360 console. On Tuesday, Sony and Nintendo will also have their own press conferences for their consoles. Publishers like EA , Ubisoft and Activision are holding their own press conferences at E3 this week. So where is the big press event at E3 that's just for PC games? Alienware Arena posed ...