Playing Online Games: May 2008

Friday, May 30, 2008

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Opinion: Aggregation Vs Portals: Where Microsoft Is Going Wrong With Xbox Live (Gamasutra)

[In this impassioned opinion piece, Lionhead and Climax veteran Tadhg Kelly examines the recent Xbox 360 Live game de-listing changes, suggesting three major problems and six notable solutions that would silence the 'death knell' for Microsoft's digital download service.] In perhaps the most interesting news of recent weeks, Microsoft have announced that they are going to start de-listing ...

It's Official: Street Fighter IV is Coming Home (IGN PC)

Surprise, surprise. May 27, 2008 - In what could very well be the least surprising announcement since Halo 2, Capcom issued a release today stating that Street Fighter IV would indeed be coming home on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The game promises a return to "classic 2D Street Fighter fighting action mixed with new characters, amazing visuals, and next-generation fluid gameplay."

In-Depth: Mark Rein On Unreal Engine 3, The State Of Epic (Gamasutra)

In April, Midway had an Editors Day in Las Vegas to show off its fall lineup, as covered in detail by Gamasutra. In attendance was Epic Games vice president Mark Rein, who was there to speak about Midway's adoption of Unreal Engine 3 as studio-wide core tech (as discussed by CEO Matt Booty with Gamasutra earlier), as well as the Midway-published Unreal Tournament III, which is due out of the ...

Saling The World: Age of Conan, Mass Effect Lead U.S. PC Charts (Gamasutra)

Gamasutra's weekly column, "Saling The World", covers the top five real-time Amazon.com sellers for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe, providing an important update of sales patterns worldwide. This week's charts, with data taken from May 29th, 2008, see a slow sales climb for Wii Fit in North America as supply shortages continue, while Age of Conan and Mass ...

New video game to make players laugh out loud (GMA News)

WASHINGTON - Late last year, when I was playing Valve's brilliant puzzle game "Portal," I felt a weird sensation: Laughter. I'm not sure when I first noticed it; perhaps it was when GLaDOS, the insane artificial intelligence that was tormenting me, promised "grief counseling and cake" after my ordeal. What really threw me was the idea that a video game could make me laugh out loud.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

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It's Official: Street Fighter IV is Coming Home (IGN PC)

Surprise, surprise. May 27, 2008 - In what could very well be the least surprising announcement since Halo 2, Capcom issued a release today stating that Street Fighter IV would indeed be coming home on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The game promises a return to "classic 2D Street Fighter fighting action mixed with new characters, amazing visuals, and next-generation fluid gameplay."

Rock Band Review by (EuroGamer)

First things first, we should all thank whatever combination of MTV, Harmonix and EA employees kept us from Rock Band for six months.

16:10 (BST), 29/05/2008 World Cyber Games 2008 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Multiplay, organisers of the UK’s ... (gamesindustry.biz)

Multiplay, organisers of the UK’s largest multiplayer gaming events for over 10 years, are pleased to formally announce the launch of the World Cyber Games 2008 UK finals at their M Festival event this summer.

Gears of War 2 multiplayer detailed News by (EuroGamer)

American gaming mag (of the "dead trees" variety) EGM has a treat for fans of Gears of War this month - a pretty extensive cover feature going into some depth about the sequel's multiplayer modes, as well as an interview with the game's creator, CliffyB.

Mass Effect Review by (EuroGamer)

Given that Kristan wrote a three-page review of the Xbox 360 version back in November, and the PC version is basically identical, I'm left with a whole review to dwell on the important questions about Mass Effect.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

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It's Official: Street Fighter IV is Coming Home (IGN PC)

Surprise, surprise. May 27, 2008 - In what could very well be the least surprising announcement since Halo 2, Capcom issued a release today stating that Street Fighter IV would indeed be coming home on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The game promises a return to "classic 2D Street Fighter fighting action mixed with new characters, amazing visuals, and next-generation fluid gameplay."

Mass Effect Review by (EuroGamer)

Given that Kristan wrote a three-page review of the Xbox 360 version back in November, and the PC version is basically identical, I'm left with a whole review to dwell on the important questions about Mass Effect.

'Penny Arcade,' 'Teenage Zombies' bring the funny (AP via Yahoo! News)

Late last year, when I was playing Valve's brilliant puzzle game "Portal," I felt a weird sensation: Laughter. I'm not sure when I first noticed it; perhaps it was when GLaDOS, the insane artificial intelligence that was tormenting me, promised "grief counseling and cake" after my ordeal. What really threw me was the idea that a video game could make me laugh out loud.

T.A.G. Is 'It' for Halo 3 Team (AdWeek)

LOS ANGELES The T.A.G. creative team behind the Clio Award-dominating campaign for Microsoft Xbox's Halo 3 were prepared for skeptical reactions to the spots' solemn accolades for animated in-game soldiers, especially as support for flesh-and-blood warriors fighting in Iraq began to wane.

missing in action or broken (OS News)

"Before I launch into my tirade, I need to make a confession. I like Vista. I use it daily, but I also use it with the full knowledge that it's a pre-service pack 1 OS from the boys in Redmond. That necessarily means it will have glitches, bugs, and annoyances. That's a given.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

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Mass Effect Review by (EuroGamer)

Given that Kristan wrote a three-page review of the Xbox 360 version back in November, and the PC version is basically identical, I'm left with a whole review to dwell on the important questions about Mass Effect.

T.A.G. Is 'It' for Halo 3 Team (AdWeek)

LOS ANGELES The T.A.G. creative team behind the Clio Award-dominating campaign for Microsoft Xbox's Halo 3 were prepared for skeptical reactions to the spots' solemn accolades for animated in-game soldiers, especially as support for flesh-and-blood warriors fighting in Iraq began to wane.

Gaming The System (Forbes)

Lots of people like to play videogames. So why not turn just about every activity into a game?

Haze - PS3 Exclusive (AnandTech)

In the modern multi-platform landscape, the exclusives can help one game system rise above the rest. Haze is the latest PS3 exclusive, but does it elevate the platform or merely help it to hover?

Opinion: 'PR's Dirty Little Game With 11th Hour Reviews' (Gamasutra)

[In a sharply worded opinion piece, British games journalist and producer Simon Parkin discusses how limited access to Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV may have affected its initial reception by the press, suggesting that withholding pre-release versions may be affecting reviews of many big game titles.] Judgments cast before they'd been adequately weighed; words sold before they'd been properly ...

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

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Xbox 360 2008 Lineup Revealed, With New 'Gears of War' Leading The Charge (MTV Music Television)

The 2008 Xbox 360 2008 lineup has been revealed, with the new "Gears of War" leading a currently "Halo"-free charge.

Halo Effect: Microsoft Xbox Scores at Clios (AdWeek)

MIAMI The Clio Awards named three Grand Clio winners at the TV/Cinema/Digital, Interactive, Technique and Radio Gala, held tonight at the Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, Fla.

Xbox 360 2008 Lineup Revealed, With New 'Gears of War' Leading The Charge (MTV Asia)

Six publishers showcased more than 40 new games to the press in San Francisco and Los Angeles last week, previewing their biggest bets for the remainder of 2008.

Bungie's O'Connor bounces for Microsoft (GameSpot)

Halo scribe announces departure from now-independent studio to continue working on developer's signature property.

HMV (gamesindustry.biz)

Entertainment retailer HMV is offering 1000 free Xbox Live points to consumers pre-ordering Microsoft's Ninja Gaiden 2, due for release June 6. The promotion follows HMVs Grand Theft Auto IV deal which gave consumers Xbox Live points at vouchers worth over GBP 130.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

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Xbox 360 2008 Lineup Revealed, With New 'Gears of War' Leading The Charge (MTV Music Television)

The 2008 Xbox 360 2008 lineup has been revealed, with the new "Gears of War" leading a currently "Halo"-free charge.

Halo Effect: Microsoft Xbox Scores at Clios (AdWeek)

MIAMI The Clio Awards named three Grand Clio winners at the TV/Cinema/Digital, Interactive, Technique and Radio Gala, held tonight at the Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, Fla.

Bungie's O'Connor bounces for Microsoft (GameSpot)

Halo scribe announces departure from now-independent studio to continue working on developer's signature property.

HMV (gamesindustry.biz)

Entertainment retailer HMV is offering 1000 free Xbox Live points to consumers pre-ordering Microsoft's Ninja Gaiden 2, due for release June 6. The promotion follows HMVs Grand Theft Auto IV deal which gave consumers Xbox Live points at vouchers worth over GBP 130.

16:55 (BST), 18/05/2008 Ninja Gaiden 2 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS hmv.com announces exclusive offer for ... (gamesindustry.biz)

hmv.com announces exclusive offer for Ninja Gaiden II on Xbox 360 - pre-order, and get 1000 Xbox LIVE points FREE!

Monday, May 19, 2008

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Halo Effect: Microsoft Xbox Scores at Clios (AdWeek)

MIAMI The Clio Awards named three Grand Clio winners at the TV/Cinema/Digital, Interactive, Technique and Radio Gala, held tonight at the Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, Fla.

HMV (gamesindustry.biz)

Entertainment retailer HMV is offering 1000 free Xbox Live points to consumers pre-ordering Microsoft's Ninja Gaiden 2, due for release June 6. The promotion follows HMVs Grand Theft Auto IV deal which gave consumers Xbox Live points at vouchers worth over GBP 130.

16:55 (BST), 18/05/2008 Ninja Gaiden 2 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS hmv.com announces exclusive offer for ... (gamesindustry.biz)

hmv.com announces exclusive offer for Ninja Gaiden II on Xbox 360 - pre-order, and get 1000 Xbox LIVE points FREE!

Halo Wars (Games Radar)

There's a solid line-up of first-party Xbox 360 titles on show at Microsoft's spring media summit, but one notable no-show is Ensemble's Halo Wars, which was originally due to be shown at the San Francisco event.

Halo and hookers? (Wise County Messenger)

It took something extraordinary to place the city of Newark in the blogosphere spotlight for a few minutes.

Friday, May 16, 2008

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Halo Wars (Games Radar)

There's a solid line-up of first-party Xbox 360 titles on show at Microsoft's spring media summit, but one notable no-show is Ensemble's Halo Wars, which was originally due to be shown at the San Francisco event.

Microsoft's Greenberg: Xbox 360 'New Home For GTA' (Gamasutra)

Following today's release of NPD sales data for April, which showed Grand Theft Auto IV and Mario Kart Wii top the software charts as expected while Wii and Nintendo DS held on firmly to the top hardware slots, Gamasutra caught up with Microsoft product management director Aaron Greenberg to get his take. Greenberg gave his thoughts on Xbox 360 and PS3's neck-and-neck sales rate, Wii's ...

Xbox 360 First Gaming System to Reach 10 Million in U.S. Console Sales This Generation (GameInfoWire)

Xbox LIVE tops 12 million members globally as Xbox 360 console sales hit more than 19 million worldwide

Teens proposition prostitutes for Halo marathon (GameSpot)

Texas 13-year-old who used cash from a stolen credit card to hire two prostitutes to play Halo with him has been found guilty of fraud.

Microsoft Sells 10 Million Xbox 360 Gaming Consoles in the US (PDA Buyer's Guide)

Microsoft today announced that the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system has sold over 10 million units in the U.S., making it the first current-generation gaming console to break the 10 million mark in the U.S. The U.S. ...

Thursday, May 15, 2008

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Halo Wars (Games Radar)

There's a solid line-up of first-party Xbox 360 titles on show at Microsoft's spring media summit, but one notable no-show is Ensemble's Halo Wars, which was originally due to be shown at the San Francisco event.

Microsoft Sells 10 Million Xbox 360 Gaming Consoles in the US (PDA Buyer's Guide)

Microsoft today announced that the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system has sold over 10 million units in the U.S., making it the first current-generation gaming console to break the 10 million mark in the U.S. The U.S. ...

Stubbs the Zombie goes Xbox Original (Ferrago.co.uk)

A couple new Xbox Originals will be landing on Xbox Live shortly. Stubbs the Zombie and Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows will be downloadable from next Monday, for 1200 Microsoft Points each.

Xbox 360 First Gaming System to Reach 10 Million in U.S. Console Sales This Generation (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Microsoft Corp. today announced that the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system has sold over 10 million units in the U.S., making it the first current-generation gaming console to break the 10 million mark in the U.S.

Hookers and Xbox on dad's credit card (News Interactive)

With Video : Two prostitutes suspected something was wrong when their client offered them a cookie and an Xbox controller.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

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Hookers and Xbox on dad's credit card (News Interactive)

With Video : Two prostitutes suspected something was wrong when their client offered them a cookie and an Xbox controller.

Halo Wars Into 2009??? [News] (Total Video Games)

Shane Kim reveals that Ensemble Studios' Xbox 360-exclusive RTS wasn't ready to be shown off at this year's Spring Showcase...

Microsoft's Bid for Family-Friendly Xbox Games (Wired News)

With Halo and Gears of War , Microsoft's got the grown-up gamer covered. Now its British studio, Rare, is tasked with a more difficult challenge: Making games that kids and parents can both enjoy.

Hookers and Xbox on dad's credit card (Adelaide Now)

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy from Texas who stole his father's credit card and hired two prostitutes has been convicted of fraud.

13-year-old splashes USD 30K on hookers, Xbox using dad's credit card! (New Kerala)

Melbourne, May 14 : A 13-year-old boy from Texas has been convicted of fraud for hiring two hookers and racking up 30,000 dollars in charges on his father's credit card, it has emerged.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

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Power to the players (The Arbiter)

On Nov. 25, 2007, Bungie Software and Microsoft Game Studios released their record breaking game, "Halo 3" for the Xbox 360 video game console. To say "record breaking" seems to be a bit of an understatement, though. Not only did "Halo 3" bring in $170 million on its release date, the game went on to sell $300 million worth of copies in its first week of sales, thereby becoming the highest ...

WiiWare, XBLA, PSN turn gaming on its head (Chicago Tribune)

If you are not a "Grand Theft Auto"/"Halo" kind of person, you might think the video game system you bought for the kids has nothing much for you. Sure, those "Rock Band" and "Guitar Hero III" games are fun (and expensive), but you're more of a "Bejeweled"/"Zuma" fan who likes to match gems or shoot colored beads for a few minutes on your cell phone or computer.

Gateway hosts ‘Halo’ playoff tournament Saturday in Racine (The Journal Times)

RACINE — Gateway Technical College will host Game-A-Palooza, a “Halo” playoff tournament from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at its Racine Campus, 1001 Main St.

Not 17? Good luck buying "GTA IV" (Seattle Times)

"Excuse me, I need to borrow your title. " That was "Grand Theft Auto IV" talking to "Halo 3" last week. "Halo 3" had been driving the title...

17:06 (BST), 12/05/2008 Assault Heroes 2 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS - "Assault Heroes 2," sequel to the ... (gamesindustry.biz)

- "Assault Heroes 2," sequel to the award-winning action extravaganza, "Assault Heroes," ramps up the excitement on Xbox LIVE® Arcade this Wednesday, 14th May at 09.00.

Monday, May 12, 2008

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Not 17? Good luck buying "GTA IV" (Seattle Times)

"Excuse me, I need to borrow your title. " That was "Grand Theft Auto IV" talking to "Halo 3" last week. "Halo 3" had been driving the title...

Gateway hosts ‘Halo’ playoff tournament Saturday in Racine (The Journal Times)

RACINE — Gateway Technical College will host Game-A-Palooza, a “Halo” playoff tournament from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at its Racine Campus, 1001 Main St.

65 nm GPU for Xbox 360 'Jasper' due in August (BetaNews)

The latest update to Microsoft's Xbox 360 not only gives the console a 65 nm CPU, but a similarly-profiled GPU, enabling the whole unit to consume less power, and therefore run cooler and more quietly.

Police Reports - May 10 (Ellwood City Ledger)

ELLPORT Electronics taken Electronics valued at $500 were taken Monday during a burglary at a residence at 288 Portersville Road, Ellport. Ellwood City police, who patrol Ellport, said an X-Box 360 Halo station, a DVD game and an Xbox controller were taken. The residents were not home at the time.

09:51 (BST), 09/05/2008 Xbox LIVE HD Game Nights Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS WHAT: Leading game center ... (gamesindustry.biz)

Leading game center organization iGames will host Xbox LIVE™ HD Game Nights, an exclusive 6-week series celebrating the wide-ranging HD content available on Xbox LIVE.

Friday, May 9, 2008

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09:51 (BST), 09/05/2008 Xbox LIVE HD Game Nights Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS WHAT: Leading game center ... (gamesindustry.biz)

Leading game center organization iGames will host Xbox LIVE™ HD Game Nights, an exclusive 6-week series celebrating the wide-ranging HD content available on Xbox LIVE.

Xbox 360 scores 60% of GTA IV Sales (I4U)

As reported Rockstar landed a major sales record with Grand Theft Auto IV with $500 million in sales the first week. From the 6 million GTA IV copies sold apparently 60% are for the Xbox 360 console. Microsoft's GameScoreBlog published retailer statis...

Grand Theft Auto IV smashes Halo sales record (EARTHtimes.org)

New York - Controversial video game Grand Theft Auto IV has smashed the sales record set last year by the shoot-em-up game Halo, with first week sales of over 500 million dollars, its publisher said Wednesday. The interactive game, which casts player...

Video game blows away competition in 1st week (San Diego Union-Tribune)

“Grand Theft Auto IV” rode its unabashedly outlaw, profane and critically acclaimed story line to a new pinnacle of pop culture, snatching up a staggering $500 million in sales in its first week. That's more than the combined $496 million gross of the two previous record holders, the Xbox 360 game “Halo 3” and the movie “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.”

Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack Review by (EuroGamer)

If you'd said six months ago that Halo 3 would not be the most popular game on Xbox Live in mid-2008, we actually wouldn't have scoffed at you - largely because "scoffing", as far as we're aware, is something only done by characters in Enid Blyton novels - but we'd certainly have expressed utter disbelief.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

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Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack Review by (EuroGamer)

If you'd said six months ago that Halo 3 would not be the most popular game on Xbox Live in mid-2008, we actually wouldn't have scoffed at you - largely because "scoffing", as far as we're aware, is something only done by characters in Enid Blyton novels - but we'd certainly have expressed utter disbelief.

5 Things Xbox Live Needs to Address to Stay Relevant (Blogcritics.org)

Looking at the Xbox Live service and how it needs to evolve to stay dominant. First off I want to say I am a huge Xbox 360 fan. I may be a bigger Sony fan, but I do love me some Microsoft console action. This article is the first of two parts; the second coming next week will look at the relevance issue in respect to the PlayStation 3, so before I get hate mail, I will be tagging each console ...

User content for Halo Wars? (Ferrago.co.uk)

Gameplayer are reporting that Ensemble's upcoming Halo RTS, Halo Wars, may well include a map editor and the ability for gamers to easily create and share their own maps.

Grand Theft Auto IV the top game on Xbox Live (TG Daily)

The hunt is on for NZ's Halo 3 Heroes (Scoop.co.nz)

AUCKLAND 05 May 2008 – Think you have what it takes to beat the world’s best Halo 3 players? The hunt is on for Kiwi Halo 3 fans to battle it out in the New Zealand World Cyber Games (WCG) qualifier with a chance to take on other Halo 3 champions worldwide.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

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Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack Review by (EuroGamer)

If you'd said six months ago that Halo 3 would not be the most popular game on Xbox Live in mid-2008, we actually wouldn't have scoffed at you - largely because "scoffing", as far as we're aware, is something only done by characters in Enid Blyton novels - but we'd certainly have expressed utter disbelief.

User content for Halo Wars? (Ferrago.co.uk)

Gameplayer are reporting that Ensemble's upcoming Halo RTS, Halo Wars, may well include a map editor and the ability for gamers to easily create and share their own maps.

The hunt is on for NZ's Halo 3 Heroes (Scoop.co.nz)

AUCKLAND 05 May 2008 – Think you have what it takes to beat the world’s best Halo 3 players? The hunt is on for Kiwi Halo 3 fans to battle it out in the New Zealand World Cyber Games (WCG) qualifier with a chance to take on other Halo 3 champions worldwide.

Grand Theft Auto IV (Games Radar)

The Grand Theft Auto IV craze has hit Xbox Live, as the game has proven more popular on the service than former top dogs Call of Duty 4 and Halo 3, Microsoft told Next Generation.

GTA IV leading Live popularity (Ferrago.co.uk)

Grand Theft Auto IV leads the latest Xbox Live activity chart, and Rockstar's release is likely to remain at the top spot for some time to come.

Monday, May 5, 2008

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Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack Review by (EuroGamer)

If you'd said six months ago that Halo 3 would not be the most popular game on Xbox Live in mid-2008, we actually wouldn't have scoffed at you - largely because "scoffing", as far as we're aware, is something only done by characters in Enid Blyton novels - but we'd certainly have expressed utter disbelief.

The hunt is on for NZ's Halo 3 Heroes (Scoop.co.nz)

AUCKLAND 05 May 2008 – Think you have what it takes to beat the world’s best Halo 3 players? The hunt is on for Kiwi Halo 3 fans to battle it out in the New Zealand World Cyber Games (WCG) qualifier with a chance to take on other Halo 3 champions worldwide.

GTA IV boosted Live on day one (Ferrago.co.uk)

Microsoft reckon that about one-million GTA IV players took the game online, via Xbox Live, on day one. That really is a quite ridiculous figure.

Online players hone their skills with Halo (winnipegsun.com)

As he gears up for battle in the Pro Gaming League, this Winnipegger is drawing on almost 20 years of duelling experience. "I've been playing (video games) from the time I was able to hold a controller and understand what I was doing," said Terence Clinch, 22.

Games Asylum - Gaming gibberish » Halo, you (Games Asylum)

Surprise! Billy the Wizard on Wii has managed to outsell Halo 3, stopping it from taking the chart’s top spot. We jest, of course - Bungie’s opus has become the second fastest selling game in the UK with an estimated 466,000 copies sold.

Friday, May 2, 2008

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Games Asylum - Gaming gibberish » Halo, you (Games Asylum)

Surprise! Billy the Wizard on Wii has managed to outsell Halo 3, stopping it from taking the chart’s top spot. We jest, of course - Bungie’s opus has become the second fastest selling game in the UK with an estimated 466,000 copies sold.

GTA 4 poised to dominate Xbox Live (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Players of the popular "Grand Theft Auto" video game series have always reveled in its unique blend of beatings, shootings and vehicular mayhem.

Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down (The Heights)

Thumbs Up Grand Theft Auto IV - The latest edition of the vice-ridden sandbox-style game came out to rave reviews on Wednesday. Released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the game is expected to break the single-day sales record held by Halo 3. Why do these games always seem to come out right before finals? Modstock - The free concert on Thursday in the Mod Lot features State Radio, Boston's own ...

Microsoft: 'GTA IV to Dominate Xbox Live' Shocking Stunner Freak Out! (Spong)

2 May 2008: Do the analysts agree?

GTA IV shoots its way to the top on Xbox Live (The New Zealand Herald)

LOS ANGELES - Players of the popular Grand Theft Auto video game series have always revelled in its unique blend of beatings, shootings and vehicular mayhem.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

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GTA 4 poised to dominate Xbox Live (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Players of the popular "Grand Theft Auto" video game series have always reveled in its unique blend of beatings, shootings and vehicular mayhem.

Gameworld: GTA 4 poised to dominate Xbox Live (Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News)

LOS ANGELES, May 1 - Players of the popular "Grand Theft Auto" video game series have always revelled in its unique blend of beatings, shootings and vehicular mayhem.

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.

Reuters Technology Summary (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)

GTA 4 poised to dominate Xbox Live

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