SCi has to be pleased with their purchase of Eidos. Tomb Raider: Legend (PC, PS2, Xbox and Xbox 360) and Hitman: Blood Money (PC, PS2, Xbox and Xbox 360) both sold over a million units. Legend managed 2.9 million units sold globally from April 11 until June 30, while Hitman: Blood Money topped 1.5 million. … Read more
In a triumph for innovation, the dual-screen Nintendo DS portable became America’s top-selling video game system of any type in June, according to independent sales numbers just released by the NPD Group. The introduction of the new DS Lite version, featuring a smaller profile and more brilliant display, boosted total sales to nearly 600,000 units, … Read more
Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios President Phil Harrison recently confronted the uncomfortable issue of arrogance by Sony in an interview with Joystiq: “There’s always going to be a risk when you are market leader for ten years that we start to lose perspective; and we have to make sure that we don’t lose perspective. But … Read more
Madden NFL 07 will be putting out a special Madden NFL 07 Hall of Fame edition for the Xbox 360 and PS2 only. These special editions will also be available in stores on August 22 for PS2 and Xbox 360 and feature more than two hours of bonus DVD content, which will include exclusive behind … Read more
Not to be outdone by the PlayStation Portable, Nintendo released a remodeled version of their Nintendo DS handheld called the Lite in June 2006. According to sales from NPD, the system sold well, coming in at 600,000 units for the month, which includes figures from the original Nintendo DS. That puts the system well above … Read more
Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment software announced its first game for the PlayStation 2, Eagle Eye Golf for release in the fall of 2006 for $29.99. “Eagle Eye Golf is definitely a golf game for the masses, with its fast and intuitive gameplay,” said Akibo Shieh, President, Aksys Games. “From its wide variety … Read more
Dell, Coca-Cola, Ford; all American brands well-known by American consumers. According to a Harris Poll though, these top American icons are beaten for the seventh straight year (and nine out of the past 12 years) by a rival that’s across the Pacific – Sony. For fans concerned about the PlayStation 3’s performance and Sony’s stature … Read more
Game Freaks 365’s 2004 Game of the Year is coming to a PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 near you. IGN is reporting that “the PS3 and X360 versions of Half-Life 2 will include adjunct titles like Half-Life 2: Episode One and the just-reconfirmed Team Fortress 2. Counter-Strike: Source is also a possibility. Of note, Valve … Read more
Today Ubisoft announces that it has concluded an agreement with Atari and Reflections Interactive Limited to acquire the intellectual property and technology rights to Driver, the world acclaimed franchise, as well as most of the assets and all of the personnel of Reflections Interactive Limited. The acquisition will be completed for a cash price of … Read more
Acclaim Games is pleased to announce that the company’s first multiplayer online title, BOTS, is now in Open Beta. BOTS, an action fighting game, represents the debut for the revived company’s new strategy of bringing games to market via an ad-supported revenue model. Acclaim has partnered with dynamic in-game advertising leader, Massive Incorporated, to bring … Read more
Get ready to run, jump, drive, race and win with the flick of a wrist! Electronic Arts today revealed six new games that are in development for the upcoming Wii from Nintendo. EA’s dedicated Wii development team is crafting six custom-designed titles including new releases from the Madden NFL, Need for Speed, Harry Potter, Tiger … Read more
Electronic Arts announced today the development of The Lord of the Rings, The White Council, an all-new role playing game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. The game, inspired by the New Line Cinema feature film trilogy that grossed more than $3 billion, will feature an original storyline derived from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The … Read more
When you have to make news headlines about an uptick in sales of 700 week-over-week, you know a system is in trouble. The Xbox 360 is in that situation in Japan where reports put it at 1,897 units sold from June 26 to July 2, 2006. That’s a jump from 1,169 units one week prior. … Read more
He shoots, he scores! Sports fans glide into the hockey season with the thundering roar of hard rock as Electronic Arts today revealed the unforgettable songs that comprise the NHL 07 in-game soundtrack. Boasting the largest song list ever incorporated into an EA hockey game, the bands featured in NHL 07 hail from serious hockey … Read more
Electronic Arts today revealed more than 20 game titles that round out its 2006 line-up. With an unparalleled mix of action, adventure, sports and racing games. EA’s summer showcase reflects the global appeal of games on 11 different platforms. “This is an extraordinary time to be a gamer. Whether your passion is for sports or … Read more
In its sleek new form, the Nintendo DS Lite hit stores across Europe on 23rd June, and since then has been snapped up by eager customers, with more than 200,000 units sold in the first ten days – proving the Nintendo DS Lite is the must have console of the summer! The successful launch of … Read more
Electronic Arts announced today that actress Emmanuelle Vaugier will star in Need for Speed Carbon this fall. Developed by EA Black Box in Vancouver, British Columbia, Need for Speed Carbon delivers the next generation of adrenaline-filled street racing and challenges players to face the ultimate test of driving skill on treacherous canyon roads. Need for … Read more
GameStop today announced that it will host events at many of its U.S. GameStop and EB Games locations counting down to the kick-off of NCAA Football 07, the newest iteration of EA’s college football video game franchise. Fans of all ages will be able to challenge themselves and score some respect for their skills on … Read more
