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At TeamXbox we pride ourselves in our up-to-the-minute Xbox news coverage. Our news guru, Cesar, scours the net and his multitude of Insider sources to bring you Everything Xbox as soon as it happens. If it�s considered news and has anything to-do with the Xbox you�ll find it here in our news archives.

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Microsoft Game Studios Chooses Unreal Engine 3
Mar. 9th, 2005 12:17 pm PST
Epic Games announced today that its Unreal Engine 3 technology and tools will be used in games developed by and published by Microsoft Game Studios.
NovodeX Physics SDK to Support Next Generation Xbox
Mar. 9th, 2005 11:40 am PST
Multithreaded NovodeX physics SDK enables game developers to exploit powerful multicore architecture of next generation Xbox platform.
Microsoft Reveals First Details of Next-Generation Xbox
Mar. 9th, 2005 11:21 am PST
J Allard, Chief XNA Architect, announced today at the annual GDC the first details of Microsoft's next-generation Xbox platform. "HD Era of Gaming" begins.
Sonic the Hedgehog Earns Star on 'Walk of Game'
Mar. 9th, 2005 10:15 am PST
Sonic the Hedgehog was one of four characters honored at the first annual Walk of Game at the Sony Metreon in San Francisco.
SEGA Purchases The Creative Assembly
Mar. 9th, 2005 9:18 am PST
SEGA of America has just confirmed that SEGA Europe has acquired The Creative Assembly, the UK and Australian-based development team behind the Total War franchise.
EA and Criterion Gift RenderWare SDK to Universities
Mar. 9th, 2005 8:59 am PST
Electronic Arts and Criterion Software announced today that they are donating a special academic version of the award-winning RenderWare SDK to any accredited institution that would like to use the software.
Artificial Mind and Movement Standardizes on Maya
Mar. 9th, 2005 8:46 am PST
Artificial Mind & Movement (A2M) announced today that it has based its entire game production pipeline - from 3D animation and environment creation, to level design and testing - on Maya software.
Squadra Corse Alfa Romeo Teaser
Mar. 9th, 2005 7:01 am PST
SCAR is a stunning racing simulation which combines both realistic car physics, and vibrant graphics together with classic Role Playing Game elements to become the first 'CARPG' ever developed.
Gregor Narholz Signs on to Score X-Men Legends Sequel
Mar. 9th, 2005 6:31 am PST
APM film and television composer Gregor Narholz is set to score Activision's X-Men Legends II. More info inside.
Halo 2 Takes GOTY Honor in the GameFly Q Awards
Mar. 9th, 2005 6:20 am PST
Halo 2 won awards in three categories: 'Favorite Game of the Year,' 'Favorite Xbox Game' and 'Favorite Shooter Game.' Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was also a big winner
Black Hawk Down to Feature Fonix VoiceIn Tech
Mar. 9th, 2005 6:10 am PST
Mammoth 50 player battles over Xbox Live, 4 player split screen co-op, Fonix VoiceIn speech interface; Oh My!
SEGA Announces Spartan: Total Warrior
Mar. 9th, 2005 4:58 am PST
SEGA and The Creative Assembly, the award-winning UK developer behind the Total War series, have announced a partnership to create the action-based Spartan: Total Warrior
Medal of Honor European Assault Screenshots
Mar. 9th, 2005 3:42 am PST
We bring you the first screenshots of Medal of Honor European Assault, the latest videogame in EA�s Medal of Honor franchise.
Madagascar Screenshots
Mar. 9th, 2005 2:22 am PST
Activision has released new screenshots of Madagascar, the game that lets players enter the world of the upcoming animated feature film from DreamWorks featuring four hilarious Central Park Zoo animals.
Cold Fear Presents "Making of" Demo at GDC 2005
Mar. 8th, 2005 4:04 pm PST
Darkworks is set to present the making of its latest, breathtaking action-horror game Cold Fear, during RenderWare's event at the 2005 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
Breeze Steps Out of Stolen
Mar. 8th, 2005 3:47 pm PST
Hip Games released today information on Breeze, the arch enemy of Anya Romanov, from its upcoming action stealth game Stolen.
MP3 Website Off the Hook
Mar. 8th, 2005 10:32 am PST
Russian prosecutors have decided they are unable to take legal action against controversial online music provider Allofmp3.com.
Conker: Live & Reloaded - Bad Fur Day Footage
Mar. 8th, 2005 9:24 am PST
The heart of Conker: Live & Reloaded is the Xbox Live-enabled multiplayer modes but also included with this new edition is Conker�s Bad Fur Day. We bring you new footage from the single-player adventure.
The Chronicles of Narnia Update
Mar. 8th, 2005 9:18 am PST
Disney Interactive announced today new details about its upcoming action/adventure title, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
mtvU in Search of America�s #1 College Gamer
Mar. 8th, 2005 8:55 am PST
Together with Major League Gaming (MLG), mtvU is launching today its search for America�s #1 college gamer.
Sammy Studios Becomes High Moon Studios
Mar. 8th, 2005 6:52 am PST
Sammy Studios has announced that it has completed a management buyout from parent Sammy Corporation of Japan. The company has changed its name establishing a wholly independent, privately held game development company.
Robots Ships to Stores Nationwide
Mar. 8th, 2005 4:50 am PST
Vivendi Universal Games announced today that Robots has shipped to retail stores nationwide.
THX Hosts GDC Panel of Audio Professionals
Mar. 8th, 2005 3:26 am PST
THX announced today that Mark Tuffy, its games systems director, is hosting a panel in the "Audio Track" at the Game Developers Conference.
Fonix to Showcase Enhanced VoiceIn at GDC 2005
Mar. 8th, 2005 2:14 am PST
Fonix Speech announced today it will demonstrate an upgraded version of Fonix VoiceIn for cross-platform videogame developers at the 2005 Game Developers Conference.
Ghost Recon 2: First Downloadable Content
Mar. 7th, 2005 2:21 pm PST
Ubisoft announced today that the first downloadable content for Tom Clancy�s Ghost Recon 2 is now available for download via Xbox Live.
Nick Collison Set to Play on Xbox Live
Mar. 7th, 2005 12:31 pm PST
Basketball star Nick Collison of the Seattle SuperSonics is scheduled to challenge hoop fans on Xbox Live in Electronic Arts' NCAA March Madness 2005 .
First European Halo 2 Championship on Xbox Live
Mar. 7th, 2005 10:06 am PST
Pick up your weapons, gather your strength and prepare yourself for ultimate combat in the first ever European Halo 2 Championship.
CT Special Forces Site Goes Live
Mar. 7th, 2005 9:08 am PST
Hip Games announced today that the CT Special Forces web site has gone live.
Dead to Rights II Screenshots
Mar. 7th, 2005 8:34 am PST
We bring you new screenshots of Dead to Rights II: Hell to Pay, a third-person, story-driven action-Noir title that delivers diverse gameplay mechanics, cinematic style and Hong Kong-inspired action.
Predator: Concrete Jungle Screenshots
Mar. 7th, 2005 7:51 am PST
VU Games has released new screenshots of Predator: Concrete Jungle, a 3rd person action/adventure game that weaves the past with the future as gamers become the terrifying Predator
Squadra Corse Alfa Romeo Unveiled
Mar. 7th, 2005 6:56 am PST
Black Bean today revealed the features that will be present in SCAR, a brand new racing simulation licensed by Alfa Romeo, and developed by racing sim specialists, Milestone, creators of the Superbike series and Racing Evoluzione.
Microsoft Doubling Bungie Staff for Halo 3
Mar. 7th, 2005 3:27 am PST
J Allard, Chief XNA Architect, revealed to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer that Microsoft is doubling the staff for the next installment in the Halo series.
Microsoft Announces XNA Studio
Mar. 7th, 2005 3:07 am PST
Today at the Game Developers Conference, Microsoft Corp. announced XNA Studio, an integrated, team-based development environment tailored for game production.
Xbox 2 MMORPG Survey
Mar. 7th, 2005 2:58 am PST
Epiphany Gamesis is inviting Xbox gamers from around the world to participate in a survey to determine the viability of bringing a MMORPG to the next-generation Xbox.
Women in Games - Q&A; with Evelyn Richardson
Mar. 7th, 2005 2:11 am PST
The following is a Q&A; formulated with Evelyn Richardson, Executive Director of the Game Developers� Association of Australia. The interview focuses on Women in Games and the imbalance seen not only in Australia, but worldwide.
Designer Diary: Taking Sid Meier's Pirates! to Xbox
Mar. 4th, 2005 5:33 pm PST
We bring you the first official developer diary, penned by Sid Meier, and new screenshots of the Xbox version of the game.
Enlight and American McGee Ship Scrapland for the Xbox
Mar. 4th, 2005 5:18 pm PST
Enlight along with Executive Producer American McGee and developer Mercury Steam, announced today that Scrapland for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft has shipped to stores nationwide.
Activision Announces New Call of Duty Console Game
Mar. 4th, 2005 10:27 am PST
Activision announced today its plans to develop a new title in the Call of Duty series. More info inside.
BioWare Unveils Recruitment Efforts for GDC and Beyond
Mar. 4th, 2005 10:22 am PST
BioWare Corp. announced today its plans to continue the expansion of its development teams for its future videogame projects. More info inside.
Stargate SG-1: The Alliance Teaser Trailer
Mar. 4th, 2005 8:14 am PST
We bring you a high resolution teaser trailer that shows with in-game footage what visual quality you can expect from Stargate SG-1: The Alliance.
Atari and Spark Unlimited Partner for Next-Generation
Mar. 4th, 2005 7:32 am PST
Atari announced today that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Spark Unlimited for worldwide publishing rights across all media to all future titles developed by the studio behind for next-generation consoles.
VU Games Announces 50 Cent: Bulletproof
Mar. 4th, 2005 7:23 am PST
Vivendi Universal Games announced today a deal with multi-million album selling hip-hop superstar and entertainment icon 50 Cent to collaborate in the creation of a new videogame titled 50 Cent: Bulletproof.
2005 GAME LIVE on Xbox Spring College Tour
Mar. 4th, 2005 4:29 am PST
Game Live Events announced today their "2005 GAME LIVE on Xbox Spring College Tour." Total campus enrollment for the 2005 Spring Tour is over 500,000 students.
2 Hours Per Day Spent on Gaming According to Study
Mar. 4th, 2005 3:07 am PST
Results from Phoenix Marketing International's continuous tracking of gamers indicate that almost two hours per day are devoted to electronic gaming in U.S. households.
Take-Two Interactive Reports Financial Results
Mar. 4th, 2005 2:02 am PST
Take-Two Interactive Software has announced financial results for its first quarter ended January 31, 2005.
Black Hawk Down to Feature 50 Players on Xbox Live
Mar. 3rd, 2005 2:31 pm PST
NovaLogic confirmed today that the forthcoming title Delta Force - Black Hawk Down, for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, will feature mammoth 50 player battles over Xbox Live!
Tomonobu Itagaki Becomes the Mystery Gamer
Mar. 3rd, 2005 1:13 pm PST
Tecmo and Xbox Live revealed today that Tomonobu Itagaki, Tecmo�s head of Team Ninja and creator of the Dead or Alive series, will participate in �The Dead or Alive Ultimate Mystery Gamer Competition�
Madagascar Trailer
Mar. 3rd, 2005 1:03 pm PST
Activision has released a new trailer of Madagascar, the game based on the upcoming animated feature film from DreamWorks that lets players enter the world of four hilarious Central Park Zoo animals.
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 in Stores Now
Mar. 3rd, 2005 12:19 pm PST
Ubisoft announced today that Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 is available now in retail stores for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.
Ghost Recon 2 Auto-Upgrade Available Today
Mar. 3rd, 2005 12:12 pm PST
Ubisoft announced today that an auto-upgrade for Tom Clancy�s Ghost Recon 2 will be available for download via Xbox Live later today.
Conker: Live and Reloaded Character Classes
Mar. 3rd, 2005 7:51 am PST
Rare has released the list of character classes featured in the deathmatch mode of the upcoming team-based shooter.
Dragon Ball Z: Sagas Goes Gold
Mar. 3rd, 2005 6:30 am PST
Atari announced today that Dragon Ball Z: Sagas has reached gold master status after development on the game has been completed.
Medal of Honor Dogs of War Renamed, Updated Fact Sheet
Mar. 3rd, 2005 5:20 am PST
Formerly known as Dogs of War, Medal of Honor European Assault is the latest videogame from EA�s acclaimed Medal of Honor franchise.
Splinter Cell Chaos Theory Screenshots
Mar. 3rd, 2005 4:35 am PST
Ubisoft has released new screenshots of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory.
Fantastic Four Screenshots
Mar. 3rd, 2005 3:38 am PST
Activision has released new screenshots of Fantastic Four, the only game based on 20th Century Fox�s upcoming feature film.
John Romero to Unveil New Online Technology at GDC
Mar. 3rd, 2005 2:17 am PST
Ideas From the Deep announced today that Game Pioneer, a new technology which promises to revolutionize online game-matching, will be shown at GDC 2005.
Fourth Splinter Cell Chaos Theory Training Video
Mar. 2nd, 2005 4:05 pm PST
Gather round, operatives in training - it's time for your fourth instructional video from the fine folks at the NSA.
Ubisoft to Acquire Microids Canada
Mar. 2nd, 2005 2:50 pm PST
Ubisoft announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire MC2-Microids and integrate them into its Montreal studio.
Phantom Dust Official Website Goes Live
Mar. 2nd, 2005 1:52 pm PST
Majesco Games announced today that the official web site for Phantom Dust has gone live.
Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix Goes Platinum
Mar. 2nd, 2005 1:12 pm PST
Konami Digital Entertainment of America announced today that Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix has joined the list of Xbox Platinum Hits.
Hitman: Conctracts Soundtrack Awarded at BAFTA
Mar. 2nd, 2005 1:05 pm PST
The original soundtrack from Eidos� Hitman: Conctracts, composed and produced by Jesper Kyd, has been awarded best "Original Music" at the 2005 BAFTA Games Awards.
Bill Gates Receives Honorary Knighthood
Mar. 2nd, 2005 6:06 am PST
Bill Gates received today a British honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. More info inside.
Sony to Ship One Million PSPs for North American Launch
Mar. 2nd, 2005 5:55 am PST
Sony Computer Entertainment America confirmed today its plan to increase the initial launch shipment of the PlayStation Portable to one million units.
More Japanese Game Luminaries Pick Next-Gen Xbox
Mar. 2nd, 2005 3:27 am PST
Microsoft announced today that Yoshiki Okamoto, President & CEO of Game Republic, and Tetsuya Mizuguchi, Creator and Co-founder of Q Entertainment, have aligned with Microsoft Game Studios to develop exclusive next-generation Xbox games.
SEGA Ships Worms 3D for Xbox
Mar. 2nd, 2005 3:20 am PST
SEGA of America has announced the availability of Worms 3D on the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.
Star Wars Republic Commando Ships to Stores
Mar. 2nd, 2005 3:10 am PST
LucasArts announced today that Star Wars Republic Commando has shipped to retail stores nationwide.
CN and IGF Announce Game Development Competition
Mar. 2nd, 2005 2:02 am PST
Titled "Project Goldmaster", ten finalists will be selected to compete to win the top honor of developing a Cartoon Network Power Play downloadable game to be featured on CartoonNetwork.com.
Big League Tuesday - 3.1.05
Mar. 1st, 2005 7:53 pm PST
Welcome to the final edition of Big League Tuesday. Major League Baseball 2K5 ships to stores everywhere today, March 1!
Star Wars: Episode III Trailer to Premiere March 10
Mar. 1st, 2005 4:42 pm PST
The much anticipated full trailer for Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith will hit movie theaters, the Internet and television next week.
No More Sports for Microsoft
Mar. 1st, 2005 3:58 pm PST
Shane Kim, the head of Microsoft Game Studios, announced today that Microsoft will stay out of the sports videogame market for now, except in racing. More info inside.
Stolen Screenshots
Mar. 1st, 2005 2:59 pm PST
Hip Games released today eight new screenshots from its upcoming stealth/action game, Stolen.
Robots Screenshots
Mar. 1st, 2005 8:29 am PST
VU Games has released new screenshots of Robots, an action adventure game that brings the world of Robots the Movie to life.
Full Spectrum Warrior Goes Platinum
Mar. 1st, 2005 7:14 am PST
THQ announced today that Full Spectrum Warrior is being re-released today as a part of the Xbox Platinum Hits series.
Fight Night Round 2 Ships to Retailers Nationwide
Mar. 1st, 2005 6:20 am PST
Electronic Arts announced today that EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 2 has shipped to retailers nationwide.
MLB 2K5 Available Now Across North America
Mar. 1st, 2005 5:35 am PST
2K Sports announced today Major League Baseball 2K5, the latest in the 2K5 sports videogame series, is now available at retailers across North America.
This Month on Xbox Live UK
Mar. 1st, 2005 4:36 am PST
Xbox Live brings its European members a truly stunning line-up of events this month including no less than three bands � Kasabian, The Thrills and The Bees - waiting to challenge their fans online throughout March.
Dirty Harry Videogame Announced
Mar. 1st, 2005 3:18 am PST
Warner Bros. Interactive and Clint Eastwood have announced an agreement to produce videogames based on the Dirty Harry film franchise, introducing the legendary character "Dirty Harry" Callahan to next generation consoles.
Midway Reports Financial Results
Mar. 1st, 2005 2:02 am PST
Midway Games announced yesterday results of operations for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. The Company also provided revenue and earnings guidance for the quarter ending March 31, 2005 and year ending December 31, 2005.
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