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Microsoft announces new Avatar-using Live title
To be released with NXE 10 November 2008 11:51 GMT
As you should know by now, next week Microsoft will be launching the New Xbox Experience, and has announced it will be releasing a new Xbox Live game to mark the occasion as well.

A Kingdom for Keflings will allow Xbox gamers to use their own customised Avatars,...
Dropped games not "exploitable" enough, says Activision Blizzard
Wants games that will be here in 10 years time 6 November 2008 14:22 GMT
Activision Blizzard has explained the reason it dropped a number of Sierra games when it merged with Vivendia.

Bobby Kotick, Acitivision Blizzard boss, said that the dropped games did not exhibit "potential to be exploited every year across every platform".
Games drop from Activision Blizzard release schedule
No sign of Ghostbusters or 50 Cent sequel 29 July 2008 12:49 GMT
Activision Blizzard has released a new updated release schedule that shows a few previously confirmed titles suspiciously absent.

While titles such as Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon and The Mummy sequels have all been reconfirmed in the release, other games...
Vivendi brings Jason Bourne to your mobile
Play The Bourne Conspiracy on the move 1 July 2008 21:01 GMT
Vivendi Games Mobile has announced the launch of Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Conspiracy on mobile phones throughout Europe.

The mobile game, released just after console versions have gone live, allows players to become Jason Bourne – trained CIA assassin and...
Cook up a storm with your Nintendo DS
New game brings out the chef in you 21 May 2008 14:09 GMT
If you wouldn't really list cooking as one of your strengths and you can never be bothered with reading recipe books for inspiration, a new game for Nintendo DS could give you a helping hand with your culinary skills.

Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What To Eat?...
Sierra to showcase games at London Expo
Be one of the first to play Ghostbusters 20 May 2008 18:43 GMT
Sierra Entertainment has announced it will be showcasing two of its upcoming titles at the Manga Comic and Media (MCM) London Expo this month.

Held over 24-25 May at the London Excel Arena, the Expo will also see other developers and publishers exhibiting too,...
Screenshots of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor released
Brendan Fraser not included 8 May 2008 16:32 GMT
We've got screenshots hot off the press of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.

The game, based on the summer 2008 movie of the same name, has just been announced as in development.

From what we hear, you can expect a fast-paced action adventure...
Prototype release pushed back to 2009
It's just not ready yet 6 May 2008 16:33 GMT
Sierra has confirmed that its forthcoming third-person open-world game Prototype has been delayed until next year.

In a statement the publisher said: "Sierra Entertainment and Radical Entertainment have made the decision to shift Prototype to launch in 2009.
Xbox 360 announced official music partner to Ibiza Rocks Hotel
Helping bring live music to the White Isle 6 May 2008 15:52 GMT
Xbox 360 has been announced as the official music partner to the new Ibiza Rocks Hotel.

This summer will see some of the UK's hottest bands and DJ's playing sets at the re-launched hotel, named after the event that brought live music to the dance capital of...
"Casual gaming" slammed by Rockstar exec
And he certainly doesn't mince his words 6 May 2008 12:05 GMT
With the release of the Wii, and to some extent the DS, casual gaming is at arguably one of its highest levels in recent years, with people who wouldn't usually pick up a gaming controller doing so for the first time, and using it only every now and then.

And...
GTA IV publisher sues over pulled ads
Previous complaints cited as reason 6 May 2008 11:06 GMT
Chicago Transit Authority has stirred up a bit of trouble with game publishers Take-Two, after deciding to pull Grand Theft Auto IV ads from buildings and buses across the city.

Take-Two is now seeking legal damages, claiming a violation of both its right to...
Spielberg turns his hand to video games
Perhaps not quite what you would expect - but good fun all the same 6 May 2008 10:39 GMT
Steven Spielberg is not content with being one of the world's most famous – and most successful – film directors. He wants to make the cross-over onto video games as well.

Yes, you better believe it – the director of hit movies like Jurassic Park and Saving...
Bourne demo announced for Xbox 360 and PS3
But European gamers will have to wait a little longer 6 May 2008 9:49 GMT
Xbox 360 owners can get a sneak peek at the new Bourne Conspiracy game a few days before PS3 gamers will have the pleasure – and European gamers will have to wait even longer.

Sierra Entertainment has announced that demos for Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy...
Microsoft expect GTA IV to boost Xbox Live numbers
Could it reach Live's top game spot? 2 May 2008 18:39 GMT
Microsoft has said it expects the numbers subscribing to Xbox Live to rocket thanks to the success of GTA IV.

Released on 29 April, sales of the game broke first-day record sales on both the Xbox 360 and PS3.

However, early numbers suggest that...
Nintendo to supply Wii consoles to US hotels
You may decide to skip the sight-seeing 2 May 2008 16:53 GMT
Going on holiday to America and can't bear to be without your Wii? Book yourself in to a Westin Hotel and you won't have to be – and no, you don't have to lug it along with you either.

Nintendo of America has announced it will be supplying its popular console...
Nintendo challenges Mario Kart Wii gamers worldwide
Online tournaments set up - are you game? 2 May 2008 15:59 GMT
If you've beaten all your mates at Mario Kart Wii and are looking for your next competitor, you can now take part in tournaments online and race gamers from across the world.

Every few weeks, Nintendo will start a new tournament online on the Mario Kart Channel....
Xbox to get its own version of the Balance Board
But it comes cleverly disguised as a skateboard... 2 May 2008 15:31 GMT
Microsoft has granted an external company the rights for the design and manufacture of officially endorsed Xbox 360 controllers.

The agreement with Qmotions also grants the company the rights to Microsoft's wireless technology, and as such the company will be...
GTA IV pokes fun at Apple
Parody hidden within the game 2 May 2008 13:39 GMT
It would seem that the authors of Grand Theft Auto IV are not fans of Apple. Either that or they just want to have a little laugh at their expense.

Screenshots from GTA IV uploaded to Flickr by Dylan Unutmaz see an embedded Apple parody in one of the internet...
New Street Fighter IV screenshots
The bad guys are back... 2 May 2008 12:36 GMT
Those eagerly awaiting the new Street Fighter IV can get another insight into what the game has in store with new screenshots released by Capcom.

The new releases show all the baddies from Street Fighter II – Balrog, Bison Sagat and Vega – making a return for...
Dell releases the pricey XPS 730
For serious gamers with a bit of extra cash 2 May 2008 12:00 GMT
Dell have really pulled out the big guns with their latest gaming rig. The XPS 730 is jam packed with features that will make a serious PC gamer go weak at the knees.

Dell reckon it is one of the most advanced gaming platforms on the market, and we reckon that's...
Championship Gaming Series gets new TV deal
Now Europe gets in on the action 2 May 2008 9:54 GMT
Eurosport has signed an exclusive deal with BSkyB that grants the channel the exclusive continental European broadcast rights for the Championship Gaming Series 2008.

The world gaming league will be shown on Eurosport 2 and will complement Sky's coverage in...
Final Fantasy XI 2008 edition due out in May
Includes new expansion pack, Wings of the Goddess 1 May 2008 20:02 GMT
Square Enix have announced that the updated Final Fantasy XI 2008 edition will be available across Europe from May.

Final Fantasy XI 2008 takes you into the world of Vana'diel during the aftermath of a big war, where your mission is to defend your people. Being...
Report suggests Nintendo set to conquer Europe
Xbox may struggle, but not in the UK 1 May 2008 15:50 GMT
A report from DFC Intelligence has suggested that "Nintendo will be the leader in Europe over the next few years".

The game industry research company suggested that Nintendo is now beginning to emulate the earlier strengths Sony had in the European market (it...
EA-Land to be closed down
Resources will be focused elsewhere 1 May 2008 14:11 GMT
Electronic Arts has announced that EA-Land, its virtual world, is to be closed down.

Formerly known as The Sims Online, EA-Land will close in August. An EA blog post sited the need to "focus resources on future games" as the reason for the close.
Etrian Odyssey to be launched across Europe in June
Make way for a new fantasy RPG for Nintendo DS 30 April 2008 22:29 GMT
It's taken long enough to make its way over here from Japan, but the wait is nearly up.

If you're one for fantasy games, Etrian Odyssey sounds like it could be one for your to-buy list this summer.

The new RPG game combines quest and combat with...