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Enemy Territory: QUAKE WarsTM pits teams against each other on massive maps located in desert, Arctic, and tropical environments.

Little Big Planet will be in stores this October! Video games will probably be the reason why I don't go outside, but as long as GIANTMag.com needs someone to talk about what's next instead of what's now, then ...

Classic action-horror franchise to debut on the Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2009 with gruesome combat and heart-stopping scares NAMCO BANDAI Games America has announced BottleRocket Entertainment is developing ...

Rising star and undefeated EliteXC MMA fighter Gina Carano will be starring as Natasha Electronic Arts today announced that Gina Carano will be starring as Natasha, a deadly Soviet commando, in Command & ...

London, May 27: The latest games consoles might represent the most cutting-edge advances in computer technology, but their appeal to men is purely primal, according to a new research.

The Beta will take place for 3 weeks in June and July, and will be available in English only Ubisoft today announced they are accepting applications for the upcoming beta test for the Xbox 360 version of Tom ...

The journey begins with an all-new prince in an adventure of epic proportions Today Ubisoft has released the official trailer from the upcoming Prince of Persia game, scheduled to be available towards the end ...

Battlefield: Bad Company Built from the ground-up for next-generation consoles using Digital Illusions' bleeding-edge Frostbite game engine, Battlefield: Bad Company drops gamers behind enemy lines with a squad ...

Police at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., said a thief or thieves stole an Xbox 360 gaming system and replaced it with the earlier Xbox model.

Kung Fu Panda In the Kung Fu Panda video game, players embark on an epic, action-packed adventure as they master the specialized Kung Fu fighting styles of Po the Panda, the unlikely hero, his teacher Shifu, ...

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy, will give players the experience of becoming a 30 million dollar elite agent, fusing an experience that delves deep into Jason ...

The companion website allows users to sign up for some hype training, generate some nicknames and check out the usual fair, such as forums, screens and wallpaper.

Listed in: Wii , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 , Games for Windows Tags: Ubisoft , Yves Guillemot O 1 It looks like plucky reporter Jade, along with her "uncle" Pey'J, are back for another run in their latest ...

It's not much of a surprise , but 2K Games is making it official: Bioshock is coming to the PlayStation 3. The game is coming October 2008, and will sport "new features and content that heighten the ...

Prince of Persia Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that a new Prince of Persia is scheduled to release Holiday 2008 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system ...

Deck 13, one of Germany's most successful game developers, has teamed up with dtp entertainment to present Venetica, a visually stunning role-play game with a cryptic storyline.

Capcom's Resident Evil 5 is the forthcoming installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, which will debut for the PS3 and X360, promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable ...

Merscom announces contest with prizes including 40" 30,000:1 LCD TV Microsoft and Merscom have announced that Buku Sudoku , the first Sudoku game for Xbox 360, will be available via Xbox LIVE Arcade this ...

By Linda Haugsted -- Multichannel News, 5/27/2008 12:35:00 PM Coming to an Xbox 360 game console near you: versions of G4's Code Monkeys, The Block and Attack of the Show.

The alien invasion has begun with the announcement that id Software's Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars published by Activision for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 is now at retailers.

Is Street Fighter IV coming to the PC too? One French site says it has uncovered leaked information that says yes, it is.

Games like " Rock Band " and " Guitar Hero III " have proved their ability to breathe new life into classic rock sales.

GameStop, the world's largest video game retailer, has revealed Microsoft's plans to release a special edition of "Gears of War" for Xbox 360 that, judging by the record's name, will include the "Hidden Fronts" ...

It's no secret that Zune sales are a fraction of those of the iPod, and GameStop has seen enough.

Listed in: PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 Tags: Michael Pachter O 9 While some people may not necessary agree with Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter 's predictions, even his detractors would admit that he makes ...

Square Enix has announced that Infinite Undiscovery for the Xbox 360 will ship on the 2nd of September across North America.

In this exclusive interview with general manager of Xbox Live Marc Whitten, Next-Gen gets all the first details on big changes to the service - including that there will be no spring dashboard update, and that ...

SINGAPORE: A Greenpeace report has called video game consoles a "toxic menace", saying they contain chemicals that could affect memory and sexual development.

You are not alone, says early Resident Evil 5 preview. Chris getting some backup in Resident Evil 5 According to the June issue of Xbox World 360 , the same issue to picture the rumored Xbox 360 motion ...

Posted May 23rd 2008 1:15PM by Richard Mitchell Filed under: News Microsoft and Tecmo today announced that the whirlwind of blood and errant body parts known as Ninja Gaiden II has gone gold.

A Greenpeace report has called video game consoles a "toxic menace", saying they contain chemicals that could affect memory and sexual development.

Posted by: Chuck at 5/22/2008 4:24 PM - Comments In a wide-ranging ranging interview with Next-Gen magazine Marc Whitten, the GM of of Xbox Live, dishes out a few quality nuggets of information.

Rumor became fact today after the July issue of EGM confirmed BioShock was heading to the PlayStation 3. I'm too much man for just one system The inevitable happened today as EGM has confirmed that the ...

Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Microsoft , Xbox Live Arcade , Jeff Minter , David Edery O 4 In a recent interview, Worldwide Games Portfolio Planner for Xbox Live Arcade David Edery spoke up about increasing the ...

Posted by: Chuck at 5/22/2008 10:02 AM - Comments More On: Bethesda Softworks Bethesda Softworks announced today that they have entered into a "long term development partnership" with Splash Damange .

Listed in: News , Games , Guitar Hero 4 Tags: Activision , Neversoft , PS2 O 7 The curtains have finally been opened for Guitar Hero World Tour , the latest entry in the hugely popular Guitar Hero rhythm game ...

Did you know that your Xbox 360 may interfere with your sexual development? In its new report called "Playing Dirty", Greenpeace detected the use of hazardous chemicals and materials in all new video game ...

Listed in: Games , Lego Batman , Screenshots Tags: Microsoft , Sony , Traveller's Tales O 1 Traveler's Tales is putting in some nice work on their upcoming release Lego Batman: The Videogame as seen in these ...

"Stereo production is the next big thing," Cameron said during a lecture at Microsoft's Advance 08 Conference, according to CNET .

A week after Microsoft suggested that Xbox 360 would "win" the console war, having just barely reached 10 million U.S. sales before either Wii or PS3, Microsoft's Shane Kim said it's still "too early" to call.

Award-winning Rock Band will be available on retail shelves by end of week Harmonix , MTV Games and Electronic Arts today announced that Rock Band has shipped to retail and will be available in the United ...

Listed in: News , Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise Tags: MTV , live vision , Rare Ltd.

Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Major Nelson , XNA O 3 It seems like the XNA team has finally made good on their promise to deliver Xbox Live's very own site filled with Community Games for everyone.

Games consoles contain toxic chemicals that would not be allowed in young childrens' toys, even though the technology to eliminate them is available, according to a study by environmental lobby group ... via The Industry Standard

“Casino Royale.") EA is also bringing skateboarding to the Wii with "Skate It”

This week's issue of Caliente is all about the red planet. Much of the planet's surface is covered by a fine iron-oxide dust that has the consistency of talcum powder. via AZNightBuzz.com

“Calibration options for motion sensor devices”

PS3 is teh stupid because of those in-game installs and the slow Blu-Ray drive. What if the Xbox 360 were to get both of those "features" in its Spring dashboard update ? According to a supposedly leaked list ... via Engadget

Project Origin The second heart-stopping shooter by Monolith continues the spine-tingling supernatural suspense story of an escalating paranormal crisis that threatens to destroy a major American city. via Team XBox

“Roughly 40 percent of consoles going out the door had a copy of GTA going with them.”

Microsoft: 40% GTA IV attach rate for new consoles Tags: Microsoft , Major Nelson , Rockstar North O 1 With Rockstar North 's epic for the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 , Grand Theft Auto IV , doing pretty ... via Xbox 360 News Coverage 24

“Attendees of the MGS San Francisco showcase event will witness the first extended taste of Gears of War 2 ”

In a few minutes, I'll be heading over to Dogpatch Studios in San Francisco for what seems to be an annual showcase of new Xbox 360 games from Microsoft Game Studios . via CNET News.com

“We're not doing a good job of getting that balanced solution to people”

Advanced Micro Devices will try to make buying a game PC more like selecting a game console. via CNET News.com

A new tool for child predators. The PlayStation, the Xbox 360 and now, the Wii, are all games that can be played not just in your living room but with people across the country through the internet. via KSTP

Imagine our very pleasant surprise then, when he popped up on Xbox Live Marketplace a few days ago promoting Ninja Gaiden II . via Joystiq

Atlus has taken the wraps off Zoids Assault, a "gritty militaristic strategy RPG featuring enormous beasts of steel." Developed by Tomy, the title will be available exclusively for the Xbox 360 on the 26th of ... via EL33TONLINE News

Listed in: Wii , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 , MMORPG Tags: Microsoft , Funcom , Europe , North America , customer service O 7 Jorgen Tharaldsen, the product director for Funcom 's Age of Conan: Hyborian ... via Xbox 360 News Coverage 24

Listed in: Nintendo DS , Wii , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 , Games for Windows O 1 The May 16 deadline for shareholders to decide on the fate of Take-Two Interactive has already passed underneath our noses, but ... via Xbox 360 News Coverage 24

Gears of War 2 "Gears of War 2" is the highly anticipated sequel to the 4.7-million-selling blockbuster third-person tactical action game, one of the most popular Xbox 360 games in history. via Team XBox

Over 70 songs with truly universal appeal with music from 70s to today The third title in the Dance Dance Revolution series to be unveiled during Konami 's Gamers Day 2008 is Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 ... via GamersHell

Posted May 16th 2008 10:30AM by Dustin Burg Filed under: News As if the Rock Band copy-catting market wasn't getting saturated enough with Activision's Guitar Hero IV and it's peripheral additions, Konami ... via Xbox 360 Fanboy

Posted May 17th 2008 11:30AM by Xav de Matos Filed under: News , Xbox Live While every major company in the world attempts to bang into your head that they will never ask for your account information sometimes ... via Xbox 360 Fanboy

Prince of Persia: Heir Apparent should be released late this year according to Ubisoft. via Bit-tech.net main Feed

Capcom today announced that Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition has gone Gold, with a May 27th release date for North America. via GamersHell

Bayonetta is a stylish and cinematic action game, directed by creator Hideki Kamiya and set for release in 2009 on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer ... via MaxConsole.net News

“The Protector's two distinct playable characters and eclectic mix of action and stealth make it highly unique, while its branching, thrilling plot promises to keep gamers captivated till the end credits roll.”

Newly-formed Polish developer Gingerbread Studios is at work on a new action shooter called The Protector for PC and Xbox 360. via IGN complete

Microsoft is apparently holding a Gamers Day in San Francisco, and although they chose not to invite us -- even though we've covered them since the original Xbox and were deemed "worthy" of an Xbox 360 debug ... via DailyGame

Seven new trailers now available Gamecock Media Group has released more trailers from Hail to the Chimp , showcasing this game in the works at Wideload Games for PS3 and Xbox 360 and slated for a Spring 2008 ... via GamersHell.com

Posted May 14th 2008 2:00AM by Terrence Stasse Filed under: News At an event in which the majority of the games were continuing franchises, Ninja Gaiden 2 didn't appear at first glance to be the game which had ... via Xbox 360 Fanboy

Posted by: Nathan at 5/15/2008 1:57 AM - Comments Undeniably GRID is looking to be pretty if not pretty fun to play. via Gaming Nexus

Posted May 15th 2008 10:30AM by Richard Mitchell Filed under: News , Xbox Live Marketplace Dragon Ball Z fans rejoice! Everyone else ... um ... be indifferent! There is now a Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit demo on ... via Xbox 360 Fanboy

“Sony [is] aware of this difference and are looking into producing a new firmware just for the earlier version of the PS3”

More Event Coverage Games and Entertainment By Mark Raby Tuesday, May 13, 2008 14:35 Foster City - Soon after Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto IV on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, owners of the PS3 ... via TG Daily

Grand Theft Auto 4 Author: Ice T. Gressa and Panterror Flames Email: tnpcrew@efil4zaggin.com Main Quest Walkthrough Progress: 5.58% Table of Contents Introduction Welcome back to Liberty City. via IGN complete

“Admittedly, we don't have any experience doing this, but we're pretty confident.”

"We said from the beginning that we expect the Xbox 360 to have a long tail," Kim told CVG . via Shacknews

“Wanako has created a game that goes above and beyond the high standards set by the hugely successful, original title.”

Sierra Online has released Assault Heroes II for Xbox Live Arcade, marking the first time a title developed for the online service has spawned a sequel. via Digital Trends

Microsoft has announced that it has moved over 10 million Xbox 360 consoles in the United States, being the first next gen console to hit that sales milestone in the States. via AfterDawn.com

Atlus U.S.A. today announced Zoids Assault, a gritty militaristic strategy RPG featuring enormous beasts of steel, exclusively for the Xbox 360. via MaxConsole.net News

I had my say on the PSP version of "Iron Man." Here's Chris on the DS version: Iron Man has been the franchise to talk about the last couple of weeks. via Sal Pizarro - Mercury News Arts & Ent...

GTA IV retains tops spot on UK charts GTA IV sales declined 77 per cent in the game's second week of release according to UK sales data released by Chart-Track, but the game nevertheless retained the top spot ... via GamesIndustry.biz

“There are people who are excited about it, who are going to play it right away, whether they play it (the demo) or not.”

Speaking to VideoGamer , The Force Unleashed Xbox 360 and PS3 producer, Cameron Suey, has said that LucasArts is planning a demo of the highly anticipated stormtrooper torture sim, just in case there are some ... via Joystiq

“We are thrilled to introduce Microsoft's critically-acclaimed Viva Pinata series to an entirely new segment of the gaming community.”

THQ today announced that Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise is scheduled for release this fall for Nintendo DS. via 411mania.com

“This is a project we've been incredibly excited about from the start”

Gamecock Media Group today announced that 'Velvet Assassin' will be available on the Xbox 360 and Windows-based PC when it releases in fall 2008. via 411mania.com

Listed in: PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 Tags: Microsoft , Sony , GameStop , Aaron Greenberg , Peter Dille O 8 For those of us already enjoying Rockstar's very excellent Grand Theft Auto IV for the Sony Playstation ... via Xbox 360 News Coverage 24

We still don't know what the former is, but 8Bit Joystick has shared a couple of thoughts on the latter matter. via Joystiq

Tags: Microsoft , Rare Ltd. , Gamers Day O 1 That screenshot above is one of two possibly leaked assets we reported yesterday for the next-gen revival of Banjo Kazooie . via Xbox 360 News Coverage 24

For the first week of its availability, Grand Theft Auto IV was the most played game on Microsoft's online gaming service . via TwitchGuru

The Wii Balance Board will apparently be good for more than just Wii Fit, as EA today unveiled Skate It for the Nintendo Wii. via DailyGame

We had them look at Microsoft's 120GB hard drive and estimate whether -- or how much -- the company's marking it up. via Xbox-Scene

Eager forumites snooping around amongst Microsoft's Gamer's Day materials, have not only unturfed hidden, embargoed images of Banjo 3, but also confirmation of new games for the Xbox 360 to be revealed tomorrow ... via Play.tm

“The CTA has the right to regulate and establish guidelines for advertising on its properties.”

The CTA recently pulled an ad campaign for Grand Theft Auto IV , citing the uproar that occurred over similar ads for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas in 2004. via 411mania.com

Listed in: Wii , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 , Games for Windows Tags: Atari , British Board of Film Classification O 0 We've got the latest information regarding Atari 's Alone in the Dark . via Xbox 360 News Coverage 24

“Since its announcement, Prototype has been regarded by many as groundbreaking and taking the open-world genre in new directions”

Sierra Entertainment says the open world action game will stay in prototype form until next year due to requiring further development. via GamePro

Posted May 8th 2008 3:00PM by Richard Mitchell Filed under: News , Console wars Note: those afraid of tech-speak should skip the first paragraph . via Xbox 360 Fanboy