Monday, January 28, 2008
The Times: 'Xbox is crack for kids'
Janice Turner's opinion column slams 'evil creators' of interactive entertainment
Ad-supported games can make good money
According to a panel at the Mobile Games Forum, the future of ad-supported mobile games could have a bright future. In a discussion that included aspects such as quality control and advertiser expectation the panel generally agreed that between 10-20% of industry revenues could come from that pricing model in 2008.
GamersDailyNews.com: Manhunt 2 Blocked by UK Censors
GamersDailyNews.com reports on Rockstar's High Court appeal: "Desperate to retain its authority, the BBFC told the High Court that that the VAC's decision undermined it's position as a content watchdog" Read Rockstar's respons at GamersDailyNews.com
GamersDailyNews.com: The Rising Sun Shines on Nintendo
GamersDailyNews.com reports as Nintendo's two consoles, the DS and Wii, top Japan's charts as figures are releasd showing the company's profits have doubled thanks to the next gen machines. Read more at GamersDailyNews.com
GamersDailyNews.com: Vivendi's Backing Syndicate Grows
GamersDailyNews.com reports on the Vivendi/Activision/Blizzard merger as the €3.5 billion deal gains some serious new backers. Find out more at GamersDailyNews.com
Sony Vs Nintendo Game on!!!
The battle is heating up this is an interesting look into the world of gaming and how it has changed. The pitfalls of becoming a gamer again and where to go from here.
GamersDailyNews.com: Nintendo's Gets Fitter
GamersDailyNews.com reports as Wii Fit retains top chart position for the second week in a row, while Mario & Sonic reach the peak of virtual fitness. Check out the Nintendo dominated charts at GamersDailyNews.com
YouTube of Gaming for iPhone
Site lets users submit their own games, just like Youtube does for videos. Most popular site according to Apple.com
My Phone Can Full Combo Through the Fire and the Flames
Not only can all of us uncoordinated gamers sit at home on the weekend and play Guitar Hero III and Rockband, but now we can practice our serious string ringing when we have to leave home! If only someone would modify the Wii Guitar Hero III controller to fit an iPhone, we could take our slashing to a new level on the subway.
Episode 25: †Tipper’ on a Curve
Episode 25 of the SarcasticGamer.com podcast. Join Doc, Dave, and Lono as they discuss the latest news of the week, with a hilarious slant. This week they are joined by Foo-Mo Jive from Podtacular, and Tipper Queen the Guitar Hero Goddess.
Rumour: PS3 owners will receive downloadable GTA IV content
Despite exclusive Microsoft deal, GTA IV downloadable content will stil be coming to the PS3.
Trio of new screenshots for Grand Theft Auto IV
The feverish build up to the long-awaited release of RockStar Games' Grand Theft Auto IV continues today with the unveiling of a trio of fresh screenshots, courtesy of... American retail giant Best Buy. Click to see 'em.
Jack Thompson re-ignites GTA IV is a 'murder simulator' rant
According to Game Politics, Thompson issued a notice at the tail end of last week outlining that "unspecified legal and political mayhem" awaits publisher Take-Two Interactive when Niko's criminal adventures in Liberty City finally hit retailers across the globe.
GT 5 Prologue To Be Out On 28th March
Sony has just confirmed the launch date for Grand Turismo 5 Prologue. In Europe, the game will be out on the 28th of March; it should cost somewhere around €40 and there will allegedly be a download version, as well.
THQ Axes Major Franchises
Top tier game publisher THQ has announced that they will be cancelling a number of franchises due to a new emphasis on quality control.
GT 5 Prologue To Be Out On 28th March
Sony has just confirmed the launch date for Grand Turismo 5 Prologue. In Europe, the game will be out on the 28th of March; it should cost somewhere around €40 and there will allegedly be a download version, as well.
Interview with Rockstar Games QA Tester Jochen Till
Ever wanted to be a QA tester for Rockstar Games? Well Jochen Till is one of them, part of the Rockstar Games QA Team he is responsible to testing upcoming games, giving feedback on game play elements and and reporting on issues. Recently he was interviewed by Dutch gaming website 9lives.be and discussed some of the features to be seen in GTA4.
A complete list of SEGA MASTER SYSTEM GAMES
this site is the best site ive seen to get smsm roms from there all here with no pop ups
Lego Brick is 50 years old, Official News of Gift!
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the modern LEGO brick with this special-edition update of the classic Town Plan set!
Best Way to Burn Xbox 360 Games
Are you ready to burn Xbox 360 games or what? Click this link Burn Xbox 360 Games
Deal Radar 2008: hi5 going strong
Silicon Valley Entrepreneur & Strategy Consultant, Sramana Mitra, analyzes Xanga, a social networking site, on its popularity over MySpace, Facebook and others in this category.
New Final Fantasy XIII Media
Famitsu has published some new snazzy images of Final Fantasy XIII, which you can view at the jump. I have no idea what the above image is of unless it's Carbuncle...
New Final Fantasy Versus XIII Screenshots
Along with new Final Fantasy XIII shots, Famitsu has also published new Final Fantasy Versus XIII media...
Over the hill Lego Brick turns 50
On its 50th birthday Lego still remains one of our favorite toys. The instantly recognizable colorful bricks have littered playroom floors for generations and now this simple toy is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Check out what Google is doing to bring attention to this special day
Wii proves popular among seniors in retirement homes
Retirement homes in the greater Phoenix area are finding that organized activities using the Wii are popular among residents. Staff cite exercise and socialization as benefits of the systems. Seniors enjoy playing virtual versions of sports that they had to give up years ago.
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