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Microsoft announces new Avatar-using Live title
To be released with NXE 10 November 2008 11:51 GMT TweetAs 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... -
Dropped games not "exploitable" enough, says Activision Blizzard
Wants games that will be here in 10 years time 6 November 2008 14:22 GMT TweetActivision 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... -
Games drop from Activision Blizzard release schedule
No sign of Ghostbusters or 50 Cent sequel 29 July 2008 12:49 GMT TweetActivision 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... -
Vivendi brings Jason Bourne to your mobile
Play The Bourne Conspiracy on the move 1 July 2008 21:01 GMT TweetVivendi 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... -
Cook up a storm with your Nintendo DS
New game brings out the chef in you 21 May 2008 14:09 GMT TweetIf 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... -
Sierra to showcase games at London Expo
Be one of the first to play Ghostbusters 20 May 2008 18:43 GMT TweetSierra 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... -
Screenshots of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor released
Brendan Fraser not included 8 May 2008 16:32 GMT TweetWe'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... -
Prototype release pushed back to 2009
It's just not ready yet 6 May 2008 16:33 GMT TweetSierra 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... -
Xbox 360 announced official music partner to Ibiza Rocks Hotel
Helping bring live music to the White Isle 6 May 2008 15:52 GMT TweetXbox 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... -
"Casual gaming" slammed by Rockstar exec
And he certainly doesn't mince his words 6 May 2008 12:05 GMT TweetWith 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....
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GTA IV publisher sues over pulled ads
Previous complaints cited as reason 6 May 2008 11:06 GMT TweetChicago 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... -
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 TweetSteven 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... -
Bourne demo announced for Xbox 360 and PS3
But European gamers will have to wait a little longer 6 May 2008 9:49 GMT TweetXbox 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... -
Microsoft expect GTA IV to boost Xbox Live numbers
Could it reach Live's top game spot? 2 May 2008 18:39 GMT TweetMicrosoft 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... -
Nintendo challenges Mario Kart Wii gamers worldwide
Online tournaments set up - are you game? 2 May 2008 15:59 GMT TweetIf 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...
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