John Schappert Becomes Microsoft VP of LIVE
Microsoft Corp. today announced that John Schappert, most recently executive vice president at Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), will be joining the Microsoft Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) in a newly created position as corporate vice president of LIVE, software and services. Schappert's latest role in central development services at EA included oversight of central technology, operations, […]
Fire Pro Wrestling Coming To PS2
Agetec, Inc. today announced that it will be publishing Fire Pro Wrestling Returns for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Previously released only for the Game Boy Advance in North America, this will mark the first time the acclaimed series will be available on PlayStation 2 system in this country without visiting an importer. Since […]
Saga Splits With Wahoo Studios
Saga Games and Silverlode Interactive announced today that they have amicably split from Wahoo Studios to enlarge their team and focus exclusively on the expansion of their upcoming fantasy-themed massively multiplayer real-time strategy game, Saga. The announcement comes during a highly successful beta test for the innovative online game, which has drawn praise from critics […]
Microsoft Drops Price Of 360 By $50
Microsoft Corp. today kicked off it's holiday lineup by announcing it will reduce the estimated retail price (ERP) of Xbox 360 by $50 (U.S.) beginning Aug. 8. Soon to follow, Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) will release its blockbuster video game title "Madden NFL 08" on Aug. 14. "Madden NFL Football," one of the most important […]
Harry Potter Wii Game Added To Prize Pool
The stunning Wii version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has been added to the GiN Prize Pool. Each week one lucky reader is chosen to reach into the grab bag and pull out the prize of their choice. Anyone can win, and a subscription to the weekly GiN newsletter is completely […]
GTA IV Delayed Until 2008
By: Chella Ramanan Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto IV will miss its October release date. Instead, the hotly anticipated title will be coming to PS3 and 360 in spring of 2008. Rockstar North wants more time to work on the title, setting expectations for the game even higher. The move will hit […]
PC Game On Show Canceled
In a somewhat stunning announcement, CMP Technology announced today that the scheduled PC Game On show, aimed at showing off the latest technology in PC gaming, has been canceled. The company released the following statement about the event's cancellation. "Due to time and planning constraints, CMP Technology will not be presenting PC Game On. The […]
Mobile Developers Via For Publishing Prize
Motorola is reminding independent game developers across the globe to submit their mobile game application to the MOTODEV Game Developer Challenge by August 10, 2007 for a chance to win a coveted publishing contract from mobile entertainment company and contest title sponsor, I-play. Together with I-play and marketing allies, Sun Microsystems and Microsoft, Motorola encourages […]
GameTap Extends Codemasters Deal
GameTap, the first-of-its-kind broadband entertainment network from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), announced today an expanded partnership with Codemasters that now includes multi-year exclusive North American rights for their new titles to be featured in GameTap's subscription service, as well as for purchase online, both day and date with retail release. "Codemasters is a […]
Adapt Conference Announces Speakers
Today, the //ADAPT Conference is thrilled to announce additional speakers to the //ADAPT 2007 Conference line up. Presenting are world renowned artists and visual effects supervisors Ed Smith and Mark Breakspear of Rainmaker Entertainment Inc. With visionary Phil Tippett as keynote, outstanding speakers, and exclusive behind the scenes looks at the best films and AAA […]