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President's Day - We're Off
Feb. 16th, 2009 8:00 am PST
El Dia del Presidente is a United States federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February, which happens to be today. We are out of the office until tomorrow.
Splatterhouse Trailer
Feb. 13th, 2009 7:46 pm PST
Splatterhouse combines combat with horror elements to deliver an original gaming experience that defies the boundaries of the traditional action category with over-the-top gore and shocking new gameplay mechanics.
Tekken 6 Screenshots
Feb. 13th, 2009 4:38 pm PST
Namco Bandai Games released today new screens for Tekken 6, the latest installment to the blockbuster fighting series.
January 2009 NPD: Microsoft's Take
Feb. 13th, 2009 1:57 pm PST
With Nintendo ruling both hardware and software sales, Microsoft decided to use an old Sony tactic: compare to yourself a year ago.
Watchmen: The End is Nigh Voice Talent Announced
Feb. 13th, 2009 1:53 pm PST
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announce today that Patrick Wilson and Jackie Earle Haley, stars of the upcoming Watchmen film, will lend their voices to Watchmen: The End is Nigh.
Halo Wars Demo: Over 2 Million Served
Feb. 13th, 2009 10:42 am PST
The Halo Wars demo, which was released just a week ago, has been downloaded by more than 2 million Xbox Live Gold members around the world.
Harmonix Sues Konami Over Rock Revolution
Feb. 13th, 2009 9:23 am PST
Rock Band developer Harmonix is suing Konami claiming Rock Revolution violates a patent for video game controllers that simulate musical instruments.
Activision to Publish Chaotic Video Game
Feb. 13th, 2009 8:44 am PST
Activision announced today an agreement with 4Kids Entertainment and Chaotic USA Entertainment Group to publish Chaotic, a video game based on the popular trading card game and animated television series.
Microsoft Hires Wal-Mart Vet to Launch Branded Stores
Feb. 13th, 2009 6:35 am PST
Microsoft announced today that Wal-Mart Stores veteran David Porter will join the company as corporate vice president of Retail Stores. He will lead Microsoft�s efforts to develop and roll out new Microsoft-branded stores.
Mot�rhead's Lemmy to Appear in Guitar Hero: Metallica
Feb. 13th, 2009 5:19 am PST
Once honored by Metallica with seven Mot�rhead covers performed as �The Lemmys,� lead vocalist and bassist of Mot�rhead, Lemmy, will take his rightful place on stage alongside Lars, James, Kirk and Robert in Guitar Hero Metallica this spring.
January 2009 NPD: Nintendo's Take
Feb. 13th, 2009 3:52 am PST
Nintendo has the statistics to back up his claim: it's the only console manufacturer that continues to expand the gaming audience.
Race Pro Pau Track Reveal Trailer
Feb. 12th, 2009 3:49 pm PST
Circuit de Pau, located in South West France, is a 2.670km long city track. The circuit is laid out on the streets of the French town of Pau and is similar to the more famous Formula One Monaco Grand Prix track.
Blockbuster to Launch Online Video Game Rentals
Feb. 12th, 2009 2:25 pm PST
With a goal of having the offering available nationally in the second half of the year, Blockbuster is launching a pilot program as the first step in its plan to have the only online rental service offering both movies and games.
Rock Band Ships More Than 10M Units, Sequel Sells 2M
Feb. 12th, 2009 1:24 pm PST
Viacom revealed today that Rock Band shipped more than 10 million units since its launch. The company also announced that Rock Band 2 has sold nearly two million units through year end on Xbox 360 and PS3 alone.
Midway Files for Bankruptcy
Feb. 12th, 2009 8:42 am PST
The U.S. subsidiary of Chicago-based video game publisher Midway Games has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Midway�s European operations are unaffected and continue business as normal.
Netflix Passes 10 Million Subscribers
Feb. 12th, 2009 5:32 am PST
Netflix announced today it has surpassed 10 million subscribers last night, with more than 600,000 net subscribers added since the beginning of the year.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Sells 5.7M Units
Feb. 11th, 2009 4:04 pm PST
As a result, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed became the fastest selling Star Wars video game in history. The game also won the Video Game Writing Award from the Writers Guild of America.
SEGA Announces Aliens vs. Predator Video Game
Feb. 11th, 2009 10:12 am PST
The game is currently in development by Rebellion, creators of the original 1999 Aliens versus Predator for the Atari Jaguar; a legendary title that went on to define an entire generation of multiplayer gaming.
G.I. JOE Set to Invade All Major Video Game Platforms
Feb. 11th, 2009 8:27 am PST
EA announced today that development is underway to bring G.I. JOE to all major console and handheld gaming platforms in summer 2009 to coincide with the theatrical release of the G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra live-action movie.
Vivox Joins Epic Games' Integrated Partners Program
Feb. 11th, 2009 6:18 am PST
Vivox, the market leader in voice services for online games and virtual worlds, has entered into an agreement with Epic Games to join the company�s Integrated Partners Program (IPP).
Norihiko Hibino and GEM Impact to Work on Bayonetta
Feb. 11th, 2009 5:24 am PST
GEM Impact will be responsible for the game�s cutscene music, and will work alongside PlatinumGames sound directior Masami Ueda (Devil May Cry, Resident Evil) and composer Hiroshi Yamaguchi (Okami).
Warner Bros. Unleashes F.E.A.R. 2
Feb. 11th, 2009 3:11 am PST
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin is a blend of advanced visceral combat mixed with seamless game pacing set inside a sinister and paranormal universe that begins shortly before the ending of F.E.A.R.
Brutal Legend Screenshots
Feb. 10th, 2009 5:29 pm PST
Electronic Arts has released new screenshots of Double Fine Productions' much anticipated rock-action/adventure game.
Major League Baseball 2K9 Comedic Skit #2 and Screens
Feb. 10th, 2009 4:50 pm PST
Here is the second comedic skit in a series of three featuring National League Cy Young Award winner and Major League Baseball 2K9 cover athlete, Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants.
British Academy Video Games Awards Nominations
Feb. 10th, 2009 3:41 pm PST
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has announced the finalists of this year's BAFTA Video Games Awards. General public can vote for Game of the Year award. Find out how.
Stormrise Whip Select Trailer
Feb. 10th, 2009 11:17 am PST
The Creative Assembly built Whip Select from the ground up to give you the speediest and most efficient controls for an RTS console game!
Call of Duty: World at War - First Map Pack Announced
Feb. 10th, 2009 11:02 am PST
This first Map Pack for Call of Duty: World at War includes three new Multiplayer levels, as well as an additional level for the ever-popular bonus Co-Op mode, Nazi Zombies. All the details inside.
EA Announces Ultimate Team Mode for FIFA 09
Feb. 10th, 2009 6:08 am PST
Electronic Arts announced today the development of a new downloadable game mode called FIFA 09 Ultimate Team that will deliver a strategic new online experience to the award-winning EA Sports FIFA 09.
Live Silver Users to Get Free Days of GTA IV Multiplayer
Feb. 10th, 2009 5:20 am PST
Xbox Live multiplayer service, usually reserved for Xbox LIVE Gold members, will be completely free of charge for all Live users while playing Grand Theft Auto IV or The Lost and Damned. Find out when.
D.I.C.E. Summit Sells Out Again
Feb. 10th, 2009 3:42 am PST
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) announced that the 2009 D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit has officially sold all of the available attendee slots.
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin TV Spot
Feb. 9th, 2009 2:26 pm PST
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has revealed the TV Spot for F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin set to air nationally in promotion of the game which ships to stores across North America tomorrow.
Namco Bandai Takes Back Splatterhouse
Feb. 9th, 2009 1:15 pm PST
Namco Bandai has taken development of Splatterhouse away from independent studio Bottlerocket Entertainment to have the game being finished in-house.
X-Blades: More Spells and Beasts Screenshots
Feb. 9th, 2009 12:13 pm PST
SouthPeak Interactive has released new screenshots of X-Blades featuring the Lightning and Lightning Range spells and the Giant Galapagos and Jay beasts.
Dead Rising Sequel Announced, Goes Multiplatform
Feb. 9th, 2009 10:02 am PST
The sequel to the 1.5 million-plus selling Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2 will take the franchise to a new level of zombie-killing fun with tens of thousands of zombies. First screenshots inside.
Gears of War 2 Proposed Ranking System Change
Feb. 9th, 2009 9:10 am PST
Epic wants to change the TrueSkill ranking system found in Gears of War 2 and is looking for feedback from the community. Your input is much appreciated.
The Warriors Coming to Xbox Live Arcade
Feb. 6th, 2009 1:52 pm PST
The 30th anniversary celebration of �The Warriors� will see the launch of an Xbox Live Arcade game based on this cult classic movie.
Weekly Rock Band Downloadable Content (Week 7 2009)
Feb. 6th, 2009 12:43 pm PST
Harmonix and MTV Games announced today that Scottish alternative rock band The Fratellis will make its Rock Band debut with the addition of three tracks to the Rock Band Music Store catalog of downloadable content.
Capcom Posts Sluggish Financial Results
Feb. 6th, 2009 4:08 am PST
The poor global economy, a strong yen and no blockbuster titles shipping during the nine months ended December 31, 2008, caused Capcom to post sluggish financial results.
Resident Evil 5 Screenshots
Feb. 5th, 2009 4:38 pm PST
We have updated the Resident Evil 5 image gallery with five new screenshots of the game.
Infinity Ward Staffer Confirms Modern Warfare 2
Feb. 5th, 2009 3:05 pm PST
The Director of Communications of Infinity Ward, the studio that created Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, has inadvertently(?) confirmed the development of Modern Warfare 2.
SEGA Announces Virtua Tennis 2009
Feb. 5th, 2009 2:43 pm PST
Virtua Tennis 2009 has extensive additions and detailed improvements to the classic arcade-style match engine.
Wanted: Weapons of Fate Voice Talent Announced
Feb. 5th, 2009 1:35 pm PST
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment revealed today the Hollywood stars that will lend their vocal talents to the highly anticipated videogame Wanted: Weapons of Fate, based on Universal Pictures� blockbuster action-thriller Wanted.
X-Blades: New Spells and Beasts Screenshots
Feb. 5th, 2009 9:37 am PST
SouthPeak Interactive has released new screenshots of X-Blades featuring the Flash Of Light, The Curse and Lightning Bladest spells and the Pangolin Sorcerers beasts.
Battlefield 1943 and Bad Company 2 Officially Announced
Feb. 5th, 2009 7:13 am PST
DICE announced today the development of Battlefield: Bad Company 2. To get ready for the assault next winter, players can prepare for action in Battlefield 1943, an all-new multiplayer game available this summer via Xbox Live.
Tekken 6 Trailer and Screenshots
Feb. 4th, 2009 6:22 pm PST
Take a look at the first full-length Tekken 6 trailer. We have also update the Tekken 6 image gallery with new screenshots of the game.
Battlefield Pacific 1943 Announcement Leaked
Feb. 4th, 2009 6:03 pm PST
EA has already confirmed a sequel to Battlefield: Bad Company is in the works, but it seems the publisher plans to announce another Battlefield game at New York Comic Con.
Warner Bros. Acquires Snowblind Studios
Feb. 4th, 2009 5:29 pm PST
Located outside of Seattle in Bothell, Washington, Snowblind Studios is known for the popular action role-playing games, Baldur�s Gate: Dark Alliance, Champions of Norrath and Justice League Heroes.
New Gears of War Action Figures
Feb. 4th, 2009 4:33 pm PST
NECA has revealed a �Marcus vs Locust� 2-pack, a 12� Marcus Fenix with light-up armor, plus an all new Series 3 7-inch assortment.
Guitar Hero Ace Plays His Way to Guinness World Record
Feb. 4th, 2009 2:56 pm PST
Danny Johnson reclaimed the Guinness World Record for the "Highest Score for a Single Song with an astounding score of 973,954 points for the song "Through the Fire and Flames" by DragonForce.
THQ Reports Fiscal 2009 Q3 Results, Plans to Cut 600 Jobs
Feb. 4th, 2009 1:53 pm PST
THQ announced today financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2008. The company has announced cost reduction actions that include the reduction of staff and product development.
Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao Announced
Feb. 4th, 2009 11:37 am PST
Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao is a highly stylized hand-to-hand action game for Xbox Live Arcade that provides engaging, over-the-top combat and multiple gameplay modes to explore alone or with friends online.
Wallace & Gromit Coming to Xbox Live Arcade
Feb. 4th, 2009 10:35 am PST
Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures will deliver all of the humor and charm of the duo's popular animated films, with a monthly series of brand new interactive stories in Telltale's unique episodic format.
Rockstar Games Announces Red Dead Redemption
Feb. 4th, 2009 7:13 am PST
Utilizing Rockstar's proprietary Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE), which was used in GTA IV, Red Dead Redemption features an open-world environment for players to explore. First screenshots inside.
Stormrise Box Art
Feb. 4th, 2009 5:25 am PST
When March rolls around, be sure to look out for this box art on shelves.
Crytek Acquires Free Radical Design
Feb. 4th, 2009 4:05 am PST
UK-based studio Free Radical Design, developers of the TimeSplitters series and HAZE, has been acquired by German developer Crytek of Far Cry and Crysis fame.
Monsters vs. Aliens Box Art
Feb. 4th, 2009 3:21 am PST
Activision has revealed the final box art for the Monsters vs. Aliens video game.
CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars Movies
Feb. 3rd, 2009 4:29 pm PST
Ubisoft has released two new CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars videos featuring a comical Machinima piece and gameplay footage that introduces the unique powers of each of the game's three characters.
Ubisoft Opens Development Studio in Vancouver
Feb. 3rd, 2009 1:41 pm PST
Ubisoft announced today it will be expanding its studio operations to Vancouver, BC, Canada through the acquisition of video game developer Action Pants Inc.
SEGA Announces Iron Man 2 Video Game
Feb. 3rd, 2009 11:41 am PST
The multi-platform title is slated to come out in 2010 along with the Marvel Studios film of the same name, a sequel to the 2008 box office triumph distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Madden NFL 09 Super Bowl XLIII Simulation
Feb. 3rd, 2009 10:39 am PST
Electronic Arts Tiburon threw all of Super Bowl 43�s ingredients into the blender that is Madden NFL 09, pushed �puree,� and produced a startling sim smoothie.
Prototype Coming Out Earlier Than Expected?
Feb. 3rd, 2009 9:28 am PST
If a recent mail from Activision is correct, the highly anticipated open-world/action thriller Prototype is set to arrive earlier than we thought.
Achievement T-Shirt Unlocked
Feb. 3rd, 2009 7:41 am PST
Rare let slip games will soon give players items of clothing and accessories for their Xbox 360 Avatars in the same way Gamer Points are obtained.
Resident Evil 5 Demo Downloaded 1.8 Million Times
Feb. 3rd, 2009 5:03 am PST
More than 1.3 million Xbox Live members around the world downloaded the demo of Resident Evil 5 in just the first three days after its release, setting new records on Xbox 360.
Summer Athletics 2009 Announced
Feb. 3rd, 2009 4:18 am PST
The battle for Gold Medals and personal bests ignites excitement and healthy competition in Summer Athletics 2009.
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Launch Trailer
Feb. 2nd, 2009 9:54 pm PST
In anticipation of next week�s release of F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has unveiled the launch trailer with exciting horror and action moments from the game.
GTA IV: The Lost and Damned Johnny Klebitz Trailer
Feb. 2nd, 2009 7:14 pm PST
Upon returning to Liberty City, players will find their control of Niko Bellic relinquished in favor Johnny, Vice President of The Lost motorcycle club and lead protagonist of The Lost and Damned.
Midnight Club: Los Angeles World Championship Begins
Feb. 2nd, 2009 5:36 pm PST
Tournaments will take place monthly during 2009 and feature prizes such as Rockstar Games gift certificates and rewards from Rockstar Games partners, including a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle and a year of free pizza from Pizza Hut.
Xbox 360 HDMI Audio Fix Arrives Tomorrow
Feb. 2nd, 2009 3:09 pm PST
If after upgrading to the New Xbox Experience you experienced a sound issue on your HDMI connection, Microsoft came up with a fix that plans to roll out tomorrow via Xbox Live.
3 on 3 NHL Arcade Screenshots
Feb. 2nd, 2009 2:54 pm PST
We bring you new screenshots of 3 on 3 NHL Arcade, an Xbox Live Arcade game that offers a no rules, fast paced, hockey experience.
MLB Front Office Manager Dev Diary #3
Feb. 2nd, 2009 1:51 pm PST
Take a look at the Online Fantasy Leagues and see how you can customize your league with fantasy drafts, modified rules and traditional Rotisserie and Head-to-Head fantasy baseball scoring systems.
Japanese Gamers Show Interest in Star Ocean 4
Feb. 2nd, 2009 10:53 am PST
After the success of Blue Dragon, Tales of Vesperia and Trusty Bell, Star Ocean 4 has the potential to be the next RPG that drives Xbox 360 sales in Japan ...hopefully it won't be Microsoft's "Last Hope."
Ken Levine and His Team Working on FPS
Feb. 2nd, 2009 9:46 am PST
While 2K Marin is hard at work on BioShock 2: Sea of Dreams, a job posting has confirmed that 2K Boston (formerly Irrational Games) is developing a first person shooter.
Velvet Assassin and X-Blades Screenshots
Feb. 2nd, 2009 8:49 am PST
SouthPeak Games announced today its plans for the New York Comic Con show. The publisher released screenshots of Velvet Assassin and X-Blades.
EA Wins Ludlum License, New Bourne Game Announced
Feb. 2nd, 2009 6:20 am PST
Best of all, Starbreeze Studios, known for The Chronicles of Riddick games, is already working on the first title created as part of the multi-year agreement: a new Bourne game.