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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!

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