Playing Online Games: April 2008

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

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Grand Theft Auto IV hits the streets--it's a '10' (ZDNet)

Larceny, murder, and mayhem are back big time and will likely result in one of the biggest "hits" in video-game history. Grand Theft Auto IV, rated a "10" by Gamespot, hits the streets. Expectations were high when Microsoft and Bungie released Halo 3 for the Xbox 360 on September...

Underoath and Xbox Partners in Online Gaming Venture (Soul Shine)

Grammy-nominated band Underoath are teaming up with Xbox to allow their fans to play the video game console's biggest games in real time on the web.

'GTA IV' launch could top 'Halo 3' (MSNBC)

The run-up to “Grand Theft Auto IV” has been considerably less ballyhooed than last year’s over-the-top “Halo 3” debut. Yet when “GTA IV” parks on store shelves on April 29, it could be the most lucrative launch in entertainment history — and one that many people may not even know about.

Killer 'Grand Theft Auto IV' game spree to begin (AFP via Yahoo! News)

"Grand Theft Auto IV" is expected to blow away hot shooter "Halo 3" when fans begin sating their desires Tuesday or the highly popular videogame by Rockstar Games.

'Grand Theft Auto' Set To Smash Records (The Tampa Tribune)

It's the video game that launched a $2 billion takeover war. "Grand Theft Auto IV" was expected to have one of the biggest debuts in entertainment history when it hit stores Tuesday. Analysts predict it will ring up more than $400 million at retail in the first week, topping "Halo 3," which in the fall smashed the previous record with $300 million.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

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'GTA IV' launch could top 'Halo 3' (MSNBC)

The run-up to “Grand Theft Auto IV” has been considerably less ballyhooed than last year’s over-the-top “Halo 3” debut. Yet when “GTA IV” parks on store shelves on April 29, it could be the most lucrative launch in entertainment history — and one that many people may not even know about.

Grand Theft Auto IV hits the streets--it's a '10' (ZDNet)

Larceny, murder, and mayhem are back big time and will likely result in one of the biggest "hits" in video-game history. Grand Theft Auto IV, rated a "10" by Gamespot, hits the streets. Expectations were high when Microsoft and Bungie released Halo 3 for the Xbox 360 on September...

Killer 'Grand Theft Auto IV' game spree to begin (AFP via Yahoo! News)

"Grand Theft Auto IV" is expected to blow away hot shooter "Halo 3" when fans begin sating their desires Tuesday or the highly popular videogame by Rockstar Games.

Killer 'Grand Theft Auto IV' game spree begins tonight (AFP via Yahoo! News)

"Grand Theft Auto IV" is expected to blow away hot shooter "Halo 3" when fans begin sating their desires for the highly popular videogame by Rockstar Games early Tuesday.

Grand Theft Auto IV expected to sell 9M copies (CTV.ca)

Analysts predict Grand Theft Auto IV will easily top last year's record-breaking US$300-million first-week sales of the first-person shooter "Halo 3" - and without a similar marketing bonanza.

Monday, April 28, 2008

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'GTA IV' launch could top 'Halo 3' (MSNBC)

The run-up to “Grand Theft Auto IV” has been considerably less ballyhooed than last year’s over-the-top “Halo 3” debut. Yet when “GTA IV” parks on store shelves on April 29, it could be the most lucrative launch in entertainment history — and one that many people may not even know about.

Quiet but deadly: Inside Rockstar Games' hush-hush push of `Grand Theft Auto IV' (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

LOS ANGELES - There's no Burger King tie-in or special flavor of Mountain Dew. No commercial directed by Peter Jackson, or even an action figure. The run-up to "Grand Theft Auto IV" has been considerably less ballyhooed than last year's over-the-top "Halo 3" debut.

Heard about the new Grand Theft Auto? You will soon (Dallas Morning News)

LOS ANGELES – The run-up to Grand Theft Auto IV has been considerably less ballyhooed than last year's over-the-top Halo 3 debut. Yet when GTA IV parks on store shelves Tuesday, the latest entry in the controversial video game franchise could be the most lucrative launch in entertainment history – and one that many people may not even know about.

`GTA IV' expected to sell 9 million copies at launch (The State)

There's no Burger King tie-in or special flavor of Mountain Dew. No commercial directed by Peter Jackson, or even an action figure. The run-up to "Grand Theft Auto IV" has been considerably less ballyhooed than last year's over-the-top "Halo 3" debut. Yet when "GTA IV" parks on store shelves on April 29, the latest entry in the controversial video game franchise could be the most lucrative ...

Picks and pans: 'Condemned 2,' 'Naruto: Ninja Destiny,' 'Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack' (The State)

CONDEMNED 2: BLOODSHOT 3 stars "Condemned: Criminal Origins" was a brutal piece of work that stood out in the Xbox 360's early days for its extreme violence and genuinely unsettling mood. "Condemned 2: Bloodshot" is even creepier and at least as violent - the M rating is wholly earned. There are nightmare visions of a city covered in a rotten black slick, of howling man-shapes that ooze out of ...

Thursday, April 24, 2008

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Microsoft Helping to Put Xbox 360s in Children Hospitals (AnandTech)

Xbox 360 consoles becoming a part of hospital play areas...

Xbox 360 Kiosks Provide Games, Private Network To Hospitals (Gamasutra)

Microsoft has partnered with nonprofit organization Companions in Courage to deliver hundreds of Xbox 360 kiosks to children's hospitals across the US. The consoles will include select games, video content, and a private network allowing hospitalized children across the country to play games and chat over Xbox Live. Microsoft and Companions in Courage are celebrating this partnership and the ...

Clancy still top of Xbox 360 chart (Digital Spy)

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 remains the Xbox 360's top seller for another week.

Underoath To Show and Prove On Xbox 360 (IGN Music)

Challenge the band, if you dare. April 22, 2008 - Underoath, who are currently in the studio working on their fourth album, will be taking short breaks from recording to challenge fans on Xbox Live.

Grand Theft Auto IV Microsoft Xbox 360 (EuroGamer)

Own this game? If you've spotted a mistake or omission, please let us know and we'll fix it! Contacting Eurogamer .

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

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Game Crazy Limited Edition GTA IV Xbox 360 Faceplate (I4U)

Some reports already say that GTA IV will sell in the area of $400 million in the first week it is launched. If it can match these predictions it would outsell Halo 3 and swipe the title of biggest video game launch ever from Halo 3. With such a huge l...

Playstation 3 v. Xbox 360 (The Arbiter)

As the dust begins to settle after a year-long battle, the matter of which console will reign supreme for the current generation of gamers seems to be on the horizon - the Xbox 360 on one side, and the Playstation 3 on the other. Both parties have had their share of failures and successes, but now that the Blu-ray and HD-DVD struggle has been settled, victory may be at hand.

Halo 3 releases new maps for multiplayer gaming (Arkansas State University Herald)

Since its release on September 25th 2007, Halo 3 has seen steadily decreasing numbers from its online multiplayer system, Xbox Live. The most likely suspect for the cause in this numerical decrease is the engaging multiplayer of last year's release, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

Microsoft: GTA IV European Marketing Push To Rival Halo 3's (Gamasutra)

Leveraging its platform-exclusive downloadable content, Microsoft is readying a European marketing blitz for Grand Theft Auto IV's Xbox 360 release that will match its 2007 Halo 3 promotional campaign in scope and budget, according to new press reports. Microsoft intends to assist publisher Rockstar's own campaign by pushing Grand Theft Auto IV's Xbox 360 release on April 29th with online, ...

17:24 (BST), 21/04/2008 Lost Cities Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS - The award winning card game “Lost Cities” ... (gamesindustry.biz)

- The award winning card game “Lost Cities” comes to life on Xbox LIVE® Arcade this Wednesday 23rd April, 2008 at 09.00. True to the original adventurous card game, “Lost Cities” transports players to exotic destinations where riveting adventures await.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

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Halo 3 releases new maps for multiplayer gaming (Arkansas State University Herald)

Since its release on September 25th 2007, Halo 3 has seen steadily decreasing numbers from its online multiplayer system, Xbox Live. The most likely suspect for the cause in this numerical decrease is the engaging multiplayer of last year's release, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

Microsoft: GTA IV European Marketing Push To Rival Halo 3's (Gamasutra)

Leveraging its platform-exclusive downloadable content, Microsoft is readying a European marketing blitz for Grand Theft Auto IV's Xbox 360 release that will match its 2007 Halo 3 promotional campaign in scope and budget, according to new press reports. Microsoft intends to assist publisher Rockstar's own campaign by pushing Grand Theft Auto IV's Xbox 360 release on April 29th with online, ...

Legendary maps for Halo 3 unleashed (Ferrago.co.uk)

The much-touted Legendary Map Pack for Halo 3 has finally been released via Xbox Live - 800 Microsoft Points will deliver you fresh Forge options, and three new multiplayer maps.

Rockstar to knock Halo off the top spot with GTA IV? (Geek.com)

An article over at Variety.com quotes sources, “close to publisher Take-Two Interactive” as saying the forthcoming Grand Theft Auto IV will make US$400 million in its first week. To put that in context, Halo 3 managed US$300 million in its first week and that game currently holds the top spot for sales. The source also went [...]

Halo 3 Multiplayer Action Rages On with Downloadable Legendary Map Pack (Addict 3D)

Halo 3 (X360) Three new multiplayer maps hit Xbox Live Marketplace today. You must be registered and logged in to add comments!

Saturday, April 19, 2008

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Halo 3 releases new maps for multiplayer gaming (Arkansas State University Herald)

Since its release on September 25th 2007, Halo 3 has seen steadily decreasing numbers from its online multiplayer system, Xbox Live. The most likely suspect for the cause in this numerical decrease is the engaging multiplayer of last year's release, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

Microsoft: GTA IV European Marketing Push To Rival Halo 3's (Gamasutra)

Leveraging its platform-exclusive downloadable content, Microsoft is readying a European marketing blitz for Grand Theft Auto IV's Xbox 360 release that will match its 2007 Halo 3 promotional campaign in scope and budget, according to new press reports. Microsoft intends to assist publisher Rockstar's own campaign by pushing Grand Theft Auto IV's Xbox 360 release on April 29th with online, ...

Legendary maps for Halo 3 unleashed (Ferrago.co.uk)

The much-touted Legendary Map Pack for Halo 3 has finally been released via Xbox Live - 800 Microsoft Points will deliver you fresh Forge options, and three new multiplayer maps.

Rockstar to knock Halo off the top spot with GTA IV? (Geek.com)

An article over at Variety.com quotes sources, “close to publisher Take-Two Interactive” as saying the forthcoming Grand Theft Auto IV will make US$400 million in its first week. To put that in context, Halo 3 managed US$300 million in its first week and that game currently holds the top spot for sales. The source also went [...]

Halo 3 Multiplayer Action Rages On with Downloadable Legendary Map Pack (Addict 3D)

Halo 3 (X360) Three new multiplayer maps hit Xbox Live Marketplace today. You must be registered and logged in to add comments!

Friday, April 18, 2008

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Halo 3 releases new maps for multiplayer gaming (Arkansas State University Herald)

Since its release on September 25th 2007, Halo 3 has seen steadily decreasing numbers from its online multiplayer system, Xbox Live. The most likely suspect for the cause in this numerical decrease is the engaging multiplayer of last year's release, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

Microsoft: GTA IV European Marketing Push To Rival Halo 3's (Gamasutra)

Leveraging its platform-exclusive downloadable content, Microsoft is readying a European marketing blitz for Grand Theft Auto IV's Xbox 360 release that will match its 2007 Halo 3 promotional campaign in scope and budget, according to new press reports. Microsoft intends to assist publisher Rockstar's own campaign by pushing Grand Theft Auto IV's Xbox 360 release on April 29th with online, ...

Legendary maps for Halo 3 unleashed (Ferrago.co.uk)

The much-touted Legendary Map Pack for Halo 3 has finally been released via Xbox Live - 800 Microsoft Points will deliver you fresh Forge options, and three new multiplayer maps.

Rockstar to knock Halo off the top spot with GTA IV? (Geek.com)

An article over at Variety.com quotes sources, “close to publisher Take-Two Interactive” as saying the forthcoming Grand Theft Auto IV will make US$400 million in its first week. To put that in context, Halo 3 managed US$300 million in its first week and that game currently holds the top spot for sales. The source also went [...]

Halo 3 Multiplayer Action Rages On with Downloadable Legendary Map Pack (Addict 3D)

Halo 3 (X360) Three new multiplayer maps hit Xbox Live Marketplace today. You must be registered and logged in to add comments!

Thursday, April 17, 2008

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Legendary maps for Halo 3 unleashed (Ferrago.co.uk)

The much-touted Legendary Map Pack for Halo 3 has finally been released via Xbox Live - 800 Microsoft Points will deliver you fresh Forge options, and three new multiplayer maps.

Halo 3 Multiplayer Action Rages On with Downloadable Legendary Map Pack (Addict 3D)

Halo 3 (X360) Three new multiplayer maps hit Xbox Live Marketplace today. You must be registered and logged in to add comments!

Microsoft's GTA marketing push 'as big as Halo 3' (MCV)

Platform holder readies promotional blitz to rival last year's ground-breaking Halo 3 campaign

17:08 (BST), 15/04/2008 Halo 3 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS The award-winning multiplayer experience evolves ... (gamesindustry.biz)

- After launching in September 2007, millions of fans the world over still log onto Xbox LIVE every day to experience the award-winning action of “Halo 3” multiplayer.

Microsoft Pushes GTA IV On Xbox 360 [News] (Total Video Games)

Campaign to be on "the same sort of scale" as the Halo 3 campaign of 2007...

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

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Legendary maps for Halo 3 unleashed (Ferrago.co.uk)

The much-touted Legendary Map Pack for Halo 3 has finally been released via Xbox Live - 800 Microsoft Points will deliver you fresh Forge options, and three new multiplayer maps.

Halo 3 Multiplayer Action Rages On with Downloadable Legendary Map Pack (Addict 3D)

Halo 3 (X360) Three new multiplayer maps hit Xbox Live Marketplace today. You must be registered and logged in to add comments!

17:08 (BST), 15/04/2008 Halo 3 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS The award-winning multiplayer experience evolves ... (gamesindustry.biz)

- After launching in September 2007, millions of fans the world over still log onto Xbox LIVE every day to experience the award-winning action of “Halo 3” multiplayer.

Halo 3 maps now Legendary (GameSpot)

Battleground pack containing Ghost Town, Avalanche, and Blackout now available for play over Xbox Live for $10.

Halo 3 Multiplayer Action Rages On With Downloadable Legendary Map Pack (GameInfoWire)

The award-winning multiplayer experience evolves with three new maps and expanded Forge options now available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

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Halo 3 Legendary DLC Hands-On - New Maps, Old Maps, and New Goodies [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)

Microsoft and Bungie join us for a test-drive of the upcoming trio of maps coming to Xbox Live Marketplace.

Halo 3 (Games Radar)

On April 15, in case you've forgotten, Bungie's second map pack for Halo 3 launches onto Xbox Live for download and the developer's taking us in deep in a new video.

09:02 (BST), 15/04/2008 Rocky and Bullwinkle Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS - There’s a new addition to the ... (gamesindustry.biz)

- There’s a new addition to the family of party games available on Xbox 360™! “Rocky and Bullwinkle” is available exclusively on Xbox LIVE® Arcade, along with an enhanced version of the tank vs. tank action classic “Battlezone” this Wednesday, 16th April, at 09.00.

Nintendo Dominates 2007 Japanese Software Sales (Spong)

14 Apr 2008: Xbox 360 suffers

Analysis: Microsoft On The Secrets Of Marketing Halo 3 (Gamasutra)

In a presentation at the MI6 marketing conference earlier this week, Microsoft staff dissected Halo 3's marketing for an audience eager to discover the secrets of the game's massive success. The talk particularly explained Halo 3's launch from the perspective of its incomparable media blitz last September - with multiple Microsoft staffers weighing in. Leveraging The Beta Jerret West, global ...

Monday, April 14, 2008

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Friday, April 11, 2008

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Halo 3 (Games Radar)

On April 15, in case you've forgotten, Bungie's second map pack for Halo 3 launches onto Xbox Live for download and the developer's taking us in deep in a new video.

Analysis: Microsoft On The Secrets Of Marketing Halo 3 (Gamasutra)

In a presentation at the MI6 marketing conference earlier this week, Microsoft staff dissected Halo 3's marketing for an audience eager to discover the secrets of the game's massive success. The talk particularly explained Halo 3's launch from the perspective of its incomparable media blitz last September - with multiple Microsoft staffers weighing in. Leveraging The Beta Jerret West, global ...

Xbox 360 Controller Update: Seattle Blogger Corroborates MTV Report, Provides New Details, In Multiplayer (MTV Music Television)

The Seattle blogger who broke news about "Halo" maker Bungie leaving Microsoft offers more information about the Xbox 360's Wii-style controller, in Multiplayer.

Halo 3 Reader Review by (EuroGamer)

I have never felt as disappointed as I did with Halo 3. I know what you're thinking, maybe I should say what I really feel, beat around the bush less. Ok, I'll take that on board.

Xbox Live DLC Roundup Review by (EuroGamer)

You only need to check out the Game Add-Ons tab in the Xbox Live Game Store to see that the world of downloadable content, once so feared and mistrusted, is here to stay.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

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Xbox 360 Controller Update: Seattle Blogger Corroborates MTV Report, Provides New Details, In Multiplayer (MTV Music Television)

The Seattle blogger who broke news about "Halo" maker Bungie leaving Microsoft offers more information about the Xbox 360's Wii-style controller, in Multiplayer.

Halo 3 Reader Review by (EuroGamer)

I have never felt as disappointed as I did with Halo 3. I know what you're thinking, maybe I should say what I really feel, beat around the bush less. Ok, I'll take that on board.

Xbox Live DLC Roundup Review by (EuroGamer)

You only need to check out the Game Add-Ons tab in the Xbox Live Game Store to see that the world of downloadable content, once so feared and mistrusted, is here to stay.

Free Microsoft software tools for S'pore students (Straits Times)

TERTIARY students here can soon get their hands on the software used to create Xbox games like Halo and other applications - for free. This is part of a programme that Microsoft launched here on Thursday to target as many as 120,000 students in the universities and polytechnics.

Major League Gaming Kicks off 2008 Season with Live World Premiere of New Halo 3 Map (Centre Daily Times)

Major League Gaming (MLG), the professional videogame league, kicks off its 2008 Pro Circuit Season with its largest, most spectator-friendly event ever, featuring exclusive exhibitions from Bungie and Microsoft Game Studios and Ubisoft, a wide range of activities and giveaways from MLG sponsors, and a live broadcasts of top matches on MLGpro.com.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

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Xbox 360's Wii-Style Controller: Your Questions About Our Report Get Answered (MTV Music Television)

We answer your questions about our controversial Xbox 360 Wii-style controller report.

Xbox to get Wii-style remote (Infomatics)

Microsoft has told games developers to make their Xbox titles ready for a Wii-style controller, according to an anonymous source speaking to MTV.

Battlefield: Bad Company Closed Beta Impressions [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)

If you can't find a beta key, we've got some details to share.

MI6: EEDAR Talks DLC, Achievement Nirvana (Gamasutra)

During a panel held at the MI6 Game Marketing Conference in San Francisco, Greg Short and Geoffrey Zatkin of game research firm EEDAR spoke in depth about two powerful but often underutilized marketing tools for games: downloadable content, and "accomplishment" systems such as Xbox 360's Achievements. "The video game industry is largely a hit driven industry," said Short, "but a lot of games ...

Xbox 360 Version Of Wii Remote Has Been In Development Since Summer, Source Exclusively Tells MTV News (MTV Music Television)

Microsoft's response to Nintendo's Wii will appear before the end of the year, a developer who has been briefed on the project told MTV News.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

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Xbox 360 Version Of Wii Remote Has Been In Development Since Summer, Source Exclusively Tells MTV News (MTV Music Television)

Microsoft's response to Nintendo's Wii will appear before the end of the year, a developer who has been briefed on the project told MTV News.

Xbox 360 Version Of Wii Remote Has Been In Development Since Summer, Source Exclusively Tells MTV News (Vh1)

motion-controlled Wii remote since last summer, the developer said. Since Nintendo's Wii became a global sensation and Sony launched a PS3 controller that is also motion-sensitive , rumors have reverberated through the gaming industry that Microsoft would create a motion-controller of its own.

07:55 (BST), 08/04/2008 Ikaruga Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS - The Japanese arcade hit “Ikaruga” receives the ... (gamesindustry.biz)

- The Japanese arcade hit “Ikaruga” receives the full Xbox LIVE Arcade treatment and is poised to launch on the platform this Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

Microsoft working on motion-sensing controller? (GameSpot)

Dev reportedly tells MTV News that Wii-like Xbox 360 remote has been in the works for nearly a year; Rare supposedly working on unified interface for supported games.

Singer Julie Neumark to appear here (The Cincinnati Enquirer)

Singer-songwriter Julie Neumark, who's just released her debut full-length album "Dimestore Halo," will appear April 19 at Molly Malone's.

Monday, April 7, 2008

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Microsoft/Yahoo! Deal Would Be Perfect (TheStreet.com)

Activist investor Eric Jackson says a merger would enhance value for both giant tech companies.

Microsoft and Yahoo! Make Perfect Match (TheStreet.com)

Activist investor Eric Jackson says a consummated merger would enhance value for both companies.

Game on (The Pantagraph)

Massive amounts of pwnage could be seen March 7 as n00bs and uber-l33ts were doing some hardcore fragging in a death match, while some were belting and rocking out to tunes from Bon Jovi and The Rolling Stone, all while trying to get a high score.

Q& A: Certain Affinity's Hoberman Talks Plunder, Cross-Platform Politics (Gamasutra)

Texas-based indie game developer Certain Affinity has an interesting split of projects, having been formed by Bungie veterans and having first worked on add-on map packs for Halo 2. However, the firm now has two projects in progress, since it's working with Valve and creator Turtle Rock to develop the Xbox 360 version of the upcoming zombie action title Left 4 Dead. At the same time, Certain ...

CyberDome brings kids together (The Express-Times)

PALMER TWP. | When Billy Nolte plays "Guitar Hero" at home, he's usually confined to a tiny television in his basement all by himself.

Friday, April 4, 2008

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Q& A: Certain Affinity's Hoberman Talks Plunder, Cross-Platform Politics (Gamasutra)

Texas-based indie game developer Certain Affinity has an interesting split of projects, having been formed by Bungie veterans and having first worked on add-on map packs for Halo 2. However, the firm now has two projects in progress, since it's working with Valve and creator Turtle Rock to develop the Xbox 360 version of the upcoming zombie action title Left 4 Dead. At the same time, Certain ...

Fly That Flag (Halo 3 - Xbox 360) [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)

Thirty-two four-player teams show off their flag-capping skills in a ferocious battle of nerves, sharpshooting, and teamwork.

Hollywood and Xbox forge link (International Herald Tribune)

A veteran Hollywood executive will produce original shows for distribution on the Xbox 360 console from Microsoft.

You and what army? | New combat games come in for the kill (The Kansas City Star)

For the most part, video-game developers have avoided Iraq, largely out of concerns that the medium might be seen as too frivolous to tackle such a serious topic. But combat games are more popular than ever; it's just that the enemies are one-dimensional versions of real-life foes (as in “Call of Duty 4”) or another species entirely (“Halo,” “Gears of War”).

Opinion: Why Hollywood Doesn't Have To Make Game Movies Suck (Gamasutra)

[In this new opinion piece, Justin Marks, the screenwriter for the currently filming Street Fighter movie, steps up to discuss the relationship between games and movies - referencing films from his own to Halo.] I remember when the new Street Fighter movie was first announced. The internet went ballistic. And not necessarily in a good way. On the very same day that someone was green-lighting a ...

Thursday, April 3, 2008

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Q& A: Certain Affinity's Hoberman Talks Plunder, Cross-Platform Politics (Gamasutra)

Texas-based indie game developer Certain Affinity has an interesting split of projects, having been formed by Bungie veterans and having first worked on add-on map packs for Halo 2. However, the firm now has two projects in progress, since it's working with Valve and creator Turtle Rock to develop the Xbox 360 version of the upcoming zombie action title Left 4 Dead. At the same time, Certain ...

Fly That Flag (Halo 3 - Xbox 360) [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)

Thirty-two four-player teams show off their flag-capping skills in a ferocious battle of nerves, sharpshooting, and teamwork.

Hollywood and Xbox forge link (International Herald Tribune)

A veteran Hollywood executive will produce original shows for distribution on the Xbox 360 console from Microsoft.

Opinion: Why Hollywood Doesn't Have To Make Game Movies Suck (Gamasutra)

[In this new opinion piece, Justin Marks, the screenwriter for the currently filming Street Fighter movie, steps up to discuss the relationship between games and movies - referencing films from his own to Halo.] I remember when the new Street Fighter movie was first announced. The internet went ballistic. And not necessarily in a good way. On the very same day that someone was green-lighting a ...

Cogs turning on Gears of War, Halo films (GameSpot)

Writer of big-screen adaptation of Epic Games hit reportedly wrote a screenplay for Bungie's shooter in his spare time, Gears flick's release pushed back a year.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

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Fly That Flag (Halo 3 - Xbox 360) [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)

Thirty-two four-player teams show off their flag-capping skills in a ferocious battle of nerves, sharpshooting, and teamwork.

Hollywood and Xbox forge link (International Herald Tribune)

A veteran Hollywood executive will produce original shows for distribution on the Xbox 360 console from Microsoft.

Cogs turning on Gears of War, Halo films (GameSpot)

Writer of big-screen adaptation of Epic Games hit reportedly wrote a screenplay for Bungie's shooter in his spare time, Gears flick's release pushed back a year.

Xbox 360 (Games Radar)

The producer says that the shows will be around ten minutes long, scripted and will be part of a genre that appeals to 14-34 year-old males. (So, like, Halo Jackass?)

Enter the digital playground (Express India)

Late last year, it was an ecstatic moment for tech marketers when Halo 3, a video game developed for Microsoft Xbox 360 console, grossed $300 million worldwide in its first week of launch.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

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Fly That Flag (Halo 3 - Xbox 360) [Xbox 360] (GameSpot)

Thirty-two four-player teams show off their flag-capping skills in a ferocious battle of nerves, sharpshooting, and teamwork.

Hollywood and Xbox forge link (International Herald Tribune)

A veteran Hollywood executive will produce original shows for distribution on the Xbox 360 console from Microsoft.

Xbox 360 (Games Radar)

The producer says that the shows will be around ten minutes long, scripted and will be part of a genre that appeals to 14-34 year-old males. (So, like, Halo Jackass?)

Enter the digital playground (Express India)

Late last year, it was an ecstatic moment for tech marketers when Halo 3, a video game developed for Microsoft Xbox 360 console, grossed $300 million worldwide in its first week of launch.

Hollywood producer set to make shows for Xbox (ZDNet)

Veteran producer Peter Safran says he plans first to focus on genres, like comedy and horror, that appeal to owners of the Microsoft console. (From The New York Times) Microsoft, seeking to expand offerings on its Xbox 360 console, has reached an agreement with a company headed...

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