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Muse content coming to Guitar Hero III

May 2nd, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Known for their exhilarating live performances and unique blend of rock music styles, British trio Muse is returning to Guitar Hero® for an encore performance with the release of a three track downloadable song pack for Activision Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock.
Featuring the rousing hits “Exo-Politics” and “Supermassive Black Hole” from […]

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 arrives this summer

May 2nd, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 09, the next installment of the world’s #1 selling golf video game franchise*, will be available in retail stores this summer. The game will feature dynamic, personalized gameplay via Tiger Woods’ personal coach, Hank Haney. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 also features a […]

Deep Silver opens in Los Angeles

May 2nd, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Deep Silver, Inc., a publisher of interactive entertainment software for PC and consoles and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Media, today announced the opening of their office in the Los Angeles metro area. The office will serve as headquarters for US sales and marketing activities, as well as North American developer relations.
“The opening of […]

Capcom announces new CEO

May 2nd, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Capcom® Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, announced today that Mark Beaumont has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of both Capcom Entertainment, Inc., in North America and Capcom Entertainment Europe, as well as maintaining his position on the Capcom Board of Directors. Beaumont had been serving as Executive Vice President, […]

Ubisoft opens studio in Kiev

April 30th, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Today Ubisoft announces that Kiev, Ukraine, has been chosen as the location of its latest internal development studio. The studio represents Ubisoft’s third studio in Eastern Europe, and the fifth new studio to swell the group’s ranks in the last few months.
The Ukraine has long been of interest to the game industry and has […]

Mike Capps to give Gears of War 2 Keynote at GCDC

April 30th, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

GC Developers Conference (GCDC) today announced that Dr. Michael Capps, president of Epic Games, Inc., will give a keynote at this year’s conference, in Leipzig, Germany, August 18-20, 2008. The keynote will highlight development progress of the highly anticipated first-person shooter game, Gears of War 2.
“Epic set the technological bar for next-generation games with […]

GTA IV now available worldwide

April 29th, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that the eagerly anticipated Grand Theft Auto IV for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system including the special edition package is now available worldwide.
“This release marks a major milestone […]

Bethesda Softworks Establishes Asian Publishing Arm

April 29th, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

ZeniMax Media Inc., the parent company of Bethesda Softworks®, today announced it has begun direct publishing operations in Asia with the establishment of its Tokyo-based subsidiary, ZeniMax Asia K.K. ZeniMax Asia will be publishing titles throughout Asian territories under the Bethesda Softworks brand.
Bethesda Softworks has a successful history as a developer and publisher of […]

Guinness to watch GTAIV

April 28th, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

As part of its continued interest in chronicling the world of video game achievements and accomplishments, Guinness World Records™ will be closely watching the release of Grand Theft Auto IV as a potential record-breaking phenomenon.
Easily one of the most anticipated games of the year and biggest releases in the entertainment industry, the GTA franchise is […]

Ninja Gaiden II arrives in June

April 24th, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Microsoft today announced the release date of the highly anticipated Ninja Gaiden II, designed by revolutionary game designer Tomonobu Itagaki of Team Ninja. Exclusive to Xbox 360™, Ninja Gaiden II will be available across Europe from 6th June for an estimated retail price of Ł44.99.
Ryu Hayabusa returns in this blockbuster action-packed sequel to ‘Ninja […]

More Ace Combat 6 content coming

April 24th, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

NAMCO BANDAI Games today revealed information and assets on the new downloadable content for Ace Combat® 6: Fires of Liberation™ that will be available for download from the Xbox LIVE® Marketplace on Thursday, April 24. Consisting of several original plane variations, the upcoming content allows players to further customize their play experience in both single […]

GRID to incorporate eBay Motors Marketplace

April 22nd, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Engage In-Game Advertising, an independent video game advertising company in conjunction with Codemasters, a leading game publisher, designed a contextually relevant strategy for incorporating the eBay Motors marketplace within GRID™, the highly anticipated, next-generation blockbuster console and PC auto racing game.
The in-game integration of the eBay Motors marketplace experience allows GRID players to buy […]

Interplay to bring back Earthworm Jim franchise

April 22nd, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Interplay Entertainment Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: IPLY) announced today that the company signed a partnership arrangement with Earthworm Jim creator Douglas TenNapel to relaunch the videogame icon.
TenNapel will serve as a creative consultant on Earthworm Jim 4, and will simultaneously develop an animated series and feature film to expand the well known brand.
TenNapel […]

Europe to get limited edition Alone in the Dark

April 22nd, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Atari today announced details of the European Limited Edition of the highly anticipated action adventure game Alone in the Dark, scheduled for simultaneous launch with the game across Europe in June for Xbox 360, Wii and PC.
The full contents of the European Limited Edition box are as follows:
Alone in the Dark game, one […]

Ubisoft announces new studio in Morocco

April 22nd, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announces the establishment of a new Ubisoft Campus in Casablanca, Morocco, in partnership with Sigma Technologies, a leading Moroccan audiovisual company. From programming to 3D animation and modelling, game and level design to project management, the Campus will offer all the necessary training for the […]

Call of Duty 4 map pack sets Xbox Live record

April 22nd, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) announced today that the Call of Duty 4®: Modern Warfare™ Variety Map Pack, developed by Infinity Ward, has set a new record for the number of paid downloads on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, surpassing one million downloads in the first nine days […]

Midnight Club: Los Angeles arrives this September

April 22nd, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Rockstar Games is proud to announce the fourth installment of its critically-acclaimed and genre-defining Midnight Club franchise, Midnight Club: Los Angeles, is set for release on September 9th in North America and September 12th in Europe. Developed by series creator Rockstar San Diego, Midnight Club: Los Angeles will give gamers the unprecedented freedom to race […]

Silent Hill: Homecoming announced for Xbox 360

April 21st, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced the official title of its first Silent Hill game for PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360. Entitled Silent Hill: Homecoming, the game will be released end of September this year across Europe.
The sixth installment in the classic video games series, Silent Hill: Homecoming introduces another protagonist to the mythos. The […]

NBA Ballers: Chosen One ships to retailers

April 21st, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, today announced that NBA Ballers®: Chosen One™ has shipped for the Xbox®360 videogame and entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. With fast-paced gameplay and state-of-the-art player likenesses, Chosen One delivers classic Midway arcade-style hoops action. NBA Ballers: Chosen One is […]

Guitar Hero III gets Def Leppard content

April 17th, 2008 by Stifler in Xbox 360

Rock heavyweights Def Leppard have partnered with Activision Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock on an epic three-song track pack that will give fans an exclusive opportunity to sample the band’s #1 new radio single, “Nine Lives,” five days before their upcoming studio album Songs from the Sparkle Lounge releases on April, […]

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