May 30, 2008 | GamesIndustry.biz
Patapon, Echochrome directors to speak at Develop
Patapon, Echochrome directors to speak at Develop The teams behind hit Sony titles Echochrome and Patapon have signed up for sessions at July's Develop conference.
Nintendo dominates Japanese software charts
Nintendo dominates Japanese software charts Nintendo platforms have dominated the Japanese software chart for the week ended May 25, with titles for the Wii and DS taking up nine of the top ten places.
Sony Shows Off Madden PSP Pack
I appreciate the suggestions. While it's unrealistic to expect our pros to John No, this is not an "official" theatre created by Paramount/CBS/Viacom. Video Master Denon are solid receivers but it takes a ...
Five suspects face robbery, kidnapping charges
Five suspects remain in jail following their arrest last week on charges of robbing a woman and her son at their Pasquotank County home.
The PC, Wii and DS platforms represented on 34 of the titles, and had some decent selections instead of all the usual throw stuff at the wall titles .
New Lego Batman screens geaturing Mr. Freeze and The Scarecrow
Listed in: Nintendo DS , Wii , PSP , Xbox 360 , Games for Windows Tags: Microsoft , Sony , Traveller's Tales O 12 Traveler's Tales is putting in some nice work on their upcoming release Lego Batman: The ...
Metallic Blue PSP Announced, Bundles Only [Sony]
We like the looks of this metallic blue PSP, but it won't be a standalone product when it hits on August 12.
Conspiracy Entertainment Reports Revenues of $3.2 Million and...
Conspiracy Entertainment http://www.sec.gov , a developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment software in North America and Western Europe, announced today its financial results for the first ...
Windows Mobile Out of Place at Microsoft's Party?
Posted by Jon Westfall in "Pocket PC Talk" @ 04:56 AM It's been a week of technological upgrades for me in the Entertainment realm.
Ultimate Board Game Collection
There is a school of thought that if you fancy playing a board game you should, in fact, just go and get out a board game.
[PSP] Namco Bandai Games Reveals Special Pre-Order Offer for NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2
Available while supplies last, these figurines will give players another great way to enjoy the world of NARUTO, while Hokage's Room offers them the opportunity to participate in one of the largest online ...
Gta IV sales lift U.S. video game sales for April
April is the coolest month for video game sales. Sales of the U.S. video game industry grew at a red hot 47 percent in April to $1.23 billion, up from $839 million a year earlier.
Wii outsells all non-Nintendo systems combined in April
According to NPD data released Thursday, Nintendo sold an incredible 714,000 Wiis last month, in what is typically a slower spring season.
'Gta IV' sets Cdn. sales record
The game only came out on April 29, but "Grand Theft Auto IV" still topped the Canadian sales chart for the month with a record 270,000 copies flying out of the stores.
Sony America unveils PSP and PS3 launch lineup for 2008 to early 2009
Listed in: PlayStation 3 , PSP Tags: Golf , Sony , PS2 , Socom , Killzone , LittleBigPlanet O 2 Break out your markers and calendars, folks - Sony has just announced its launch lineup for their PlayStation 3, ... via Xbox 360 News Coverage 24
'Grand Theft Auto IV' sets Canadian sales record in launch month
“History has shown us that the first company to reach 10 million in console sales wins the generation battle. We are uniquely positioned to set a new benchmark for the industry”
A customer reaches for a copy of of the game Grand Theft Auto IV at a Best Buy store. via Times-Transcript
Square Enix announces PAL launch date for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7
Listed in: News , Games , Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Tags: Square Enix , Europe , Amazon , Australia O 10 When we picked up word that Europe would be getting a special edition bundle of their copy of for ... via PSP Sony PlayStation Portable
Grab your bolts...Secret Agent Clank has gone gold
I have great news to share with everyone! The debonair spy is ready to head out to manufacturing for the June 17th launch date of Secret Agent Clank on the PlayStation Portable. via Playstation.Blog
Sony losing $260 on each PS3 sold?
Sony may be losing more on the PlayStation 3 than it would care to admit according to new figures. via Bit-tech.net main Feed
Sega Announces New PSP Details
Today, Sega released a few new details regarding its upcoming PlayStation Portable-based RPG Phantasy Star Portable . via RPGFan
Cabela's Legendary Adventures to Shoot onto Wii, PS2, PSP
While hunters prepare for the 2008 hunting season, Activision will be letting them practice their aim with Cabela's Legendary Adventures, a Wii, PS2 and PSP game the company announced today. via DailyGame
“By securing lasting franchises and approaching the marketplace with a diverse platform strategy, we are able to take full advantage of every revenue opportunity.”
SouthPeak Interactive Corporation today announced it has gone public through the completion of its transaction with Global Services Partners Acquisition Corp. via Intelligent Enterprise
Sony Misses PS3 Target As Annual Shipments Hit 9.2M
“Due to a reduction in the manufacturing cost of the PlayStation 3 and reduction in software prices, operating losses shrunk significantly and the business was in the black in the second half of the year.”
News By Martyn Williams May 14, 2008 Shipments of Sony's PlayStation 3 games console came in under target at 9.24 million units in the financial year to the end of March, and Sony's gaming business remained in ... via CIO
“The game was published in 1992 and was also ported to the Atari ST and PC EGA platforms”
The games graphics look similar to the graphics featured in Insert_Witty_Name's Bugz game. via PSP-Vault
Sony's PSP Skype Headset Finally Arrives Stateside
Unfortunately, it won't work with those original fatty PSPs, and at $30 you've gotta ask yourself how much you'll really be using it for -- the original price was set at $20. That said, it's undoubtedly the ... via Switched.com
EA Secures $1 Billion Loan For Potential Take-Two Buyout
GFH: Neils Clark On Moving Beyond 'Game Addiction' [05.09.08] Following his recent Gamasutra feature on the subject, writer and researcher Neils Clark spoke at the ongoing 2008 Games for Health conference on ... via Gamasutra
SCEE President: we want more PSP games in our region
“Hand on heart, would we like more PSP games? Yes, we would. We really would.”
Tags: Japan , David Reeves , Sony , Europe , 2G O 0 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe 's president David Reeves recently commented that they could use more games for the PlayStation Portable in their region. via Xbox 360 News Coverage 24
“Marvel is one of the true crown jewels in the entertainment industry and we are thrilled at the prospect of both building the Marvel Super Hero Squad brand and further developing our relationship with Marvel”
THQ and Marvel Entertainment announced that they have entered into an exclusive multi-year licensing agreement to create video games based on the burgeoning, kid-friendly Marvel Super Hero Squad franchise. via WorthPlaying
PSP Headset with Remote Control Launches for Skype Calls
Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced the availability of the new Headset with Remote Control for PSP system, giving users a seamless solution for placing free calls over the Internet via Skype. via IGN Gear
Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity PS2/PSP Screens/Trailer
The Game Factory also released new screenshots from the PS2 and PSP versions of Code Lyoko: Quest for Infinity which will be available during June 2008. via GamersHell.com
PlayStation 'will reclaim lead'
“There was also some concern in the media and from customers about the lack of titles available at launch.”
Sony Computer Entertainment President Kaz Hirai tells Darren Waters the PS3 will be the leading console. via BBC
Game Informer Top 10: Top handheld games
The editors of Game Informer magazine rank the top 10 handheld games for May: 1. "The World Ends With You," DS 2. "God of War: Chains of Olympus," PSP 3. "Patapon," PSP 4. "Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword," DS 5. ... via Belleville News-Democrat
“B-Boy is the only game that gives players the opportunity to become premiere breakers”
SouthPeak Games announced today that it will distribute B-Boy for PlayStation 2 computer and entertainment system and PSP system in the U.S this summer. via IGN complete
3 handheld gems from 'Final Fantasy' house
In the late 1990s, the Japanese publisher Square could do no wrong. Back in the era of the original PlayStation, Square released one gem after another: blockbusters like 'Final Fantasy VII' and 'Chrono Cross,' ... via Asbury Park Press Online
Be the one man army, be the Iron Man, flip the iron ball in Dream Pinball 3D & more
From the publisher: Based on the blockbuster movie by Marvel Studios, Iron Man blasts onto all major gaming platforms May 2008. via General News
Slate: Grand Theft Auto, Now With a Conscience
COMMENT Chris Baker Slate Video Game Reviewer Thursday, May 1, 2008; 12:00 PM Slate video game reviewer Chris Baker was online Thursday, May 1 at noon ET to discuss the surprising narrative richness and moral ... via Washington Post