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1. Steam bans Modern Warfare "grey market" keys

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Saturday, 21 November 2009

   ... added that Activision's ban of legally purchased keys has turned into a "hot topic" for debate. "EULAs state that you simply own a license, and that the manufacturer can do whatever it likes to your ...

2. Nvidia remains "committed" to gaming industry

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Thursday, 19 November 2009

   ... people might be feeling anxious because we haven't published detailed information about Fermi-based Geforce cards," said Del Rizzo. "But, I can assure you that data is forthcoming. The wait will be well ...

3. Rumor: Sony planning Firefox PS3 port

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Thursday, 19 November 2009

   ... models and change the OS, they can do so," explained Koller. "We wanted to standardize our OS." See Also Wii regains top hardware spot as PS3 sales slip Nintendo poised to "regain control" of console ...

4. Zune shifts into high gear with 6 HD games

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Wednesday, 11 November 2009

   ... and MobilitySite's "Zealot." 
 "The Tegra processor means the Zune HD can handle some pretty slick games and other applications," wrote Linder.  "Up until now, that meant a few games, a calculator, ...

5. Microsoft locks out thousands of gamers

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Wednesday, 11 November 2009

   If you can't play nicely, you can't play at all Microsoft has disconnected thousands of Xbox Live gamers, claiming they have modified their consoles to play pirated games. Reports suggest that as many ...

6. OpenOffice debuts analog joystick mouse

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   Saturday, 07 November 2009

   ... 52 key commands. "You can do far more with this [device] than most people are likely to realize at first," explained mouse designer Theodore Beale. "You can launch applications from the desktop and in ...

7. Gamers ditch Xbox 360 for PS3 sequels

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Thursday, 05 November 2009

   ... significant' given Microsoft and Sony's disparate console install bases (Microsoft leads Sony roughly two-to-one in the US)?" asked Peckham. "Does the study refer only to gamers who already own both an ...

8. Bioware unshackles Dragon Age: Origins

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Tuesday, 03 November 2009

   ... all life, the Warden is tasked with uniting various factions and slaying an evil dragon known as the Archdemon.

 Players can also download several content packs, including: Warden's Keep - Offers ...

9. Microsoft: Xbox 360 has the "best" FPS games

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Thursday, 29 October 2009

   ... people have loved. I can really only think of Halo Wars and Halo 3: ODST for the 360 this year. Oh, and let's not forget next year: Heavy Rain, God of War III and MAG all look pretty amazing to me."  ...

10. Turtle Beach introduces alternative gaming headset

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Monday, 05 October 2009

    ... as an in-line remote control with volume and microphone muting. The Ear Force Z1 can also be used with Ventrilo and Skype, or for listening to an MP3 player with a standard 3.5mm connector. See Also ...

11. Turtle Beach introduces dual ear headset for the Xbox 360

    (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Features)

    Monday, 28 September 2009

    ... ear cushions help to block out distractions so you can concentrate on the game." According to Ronick, the Ear Force XLC is the "ideal" audio peripheral for a number of popular multiplayer Xbox games, ...

12. Nintendo lowers Wii price point to $200

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Wednesday, 23 September 2009

    ... men and women, and people of all ages," said Dunaway. "Our research shows there are 50 million Americans thinking about becoming gamers, and this more affordable price point and our vast array of new software ...

13. Activision unshackles platform gaming with untethered systems

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 15 September 2009

    Activision has confirmed plans to develop game titles - such as Guitar Hero - that can be played without the use of a console or PC. According to Activision CEO Bobby Kotick, the advent of high-end televisions ...

14. Who needs a supercomputer when an Xbox will do?

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 15 September 2009

    ... to develop for, and this cost can easily be outweighed by the benefits in gained computational power and speed, as well as the relative ease of visualization of the system,” he said. Unfortunately, ...

15. August game sales caught in downward spiral

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 11 September 2009

    ... content can drive a significant amount of sales." Divnich added that the Playstation 3 delivered sales "well above" expectations. "All of the upside came from the PlayStation 3 Slim, which was leaked ...

16. Exclusive content boosts game sales

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 08 September 2009

    A new study says that exclusive content plays a significant role in driving video game sales. The Xbox 360 version of Fallout 3 - which boasts exclusive paid DLC - outsold the PlayStation 3 SKU by nearly ...

17. Microsoft crashes Windows 7 launch parties

    (Software/Software Features)

    Thursday, 03 September 2009

    ... hosts, blog your experience and download fun favors all from your personal House Party page." Hosts - who also have a "good chance" of winning a $750 PC - can select the following Microsoft-oriented ...

18. Falcon Xbox 360 touch controller helps rehabilitate injured soldiers

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 01 September 2009

    ... that its touch technology can contribute to the recovery efforts of returning servicemembers experiencing the effects of traumatic brain injuries." According to Anderson, application of counterforce ...

19. Microsoft hits 'sweet spot' with new Xbox 360 prices

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 27 August 2009

    ... analyst Jesse Divnich noted that he did not expect the Xbox 360 to see a "significant sales lift" over last year's performance. According to Divnich, the consistency of sales indicated that the $299 price ...

20. Microsoft defends infamous red ring of death

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 21 August 2009

    ... indicated significantly lower failure rates for the Playstation 3 and Wii, which were pegged at 10.6 and 6.8 percent, respectively. Unsurprisingly, the "red ring of death" survey sparked a heated debate ...

21. Amazon limits pre-order sales of 120GB PS3

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 20 August 2009

    ... many customers as possible with the opportunity to purchase PlayStation 3 120 GB, we are limiting the total number of PlayStation 3 120 GB units that can be purchased. As a result, each household may only ...

22. Microsoft Fable promises tyranny, poverty and injustice

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Wednesday, 19 August 2009

    ...  All good questions. "We've spent a lot of time at Lionhead thinking about how we can innovate the gameplay and progress the world of the Fable games for its third chapter, and we're confident that ...

23. Updated: Sony hopes $300 PS3 will boost sluggish sales

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 18 August 2009

    ... think that the negative software trend is less attributable to a weak software lineup, and can only conclude that until consumers are sufficiently interested in buying consoles, it will be difficult for ...

24. EA preps Bad Company 2 for winter deployment

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 18 August 2009

    ... will have a selection of 46 customizable weapons along with 15,000 kit variations. In addition, virtual soldiers can choose to navigate 15 authentically modeled vehicles, each providing a tactical advantage ...

25. Microsoft claims victory as game sales plummet

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 14 August 2009

    ... can't get anywhere else," Microsoft said in an official statement obtained by GamesIndustry. Microsoft's Chris Lewis expressed similar sentiments to MCV. "Our installed base is now well over nine million ...

26. Sega: Hard-core Wii games a 'successful niche'

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 13 August 2009

    ... consistently at a time when Wii sales are generally depressed in the marketplace. So what does that tell you? We still kind of don't know," Hayes told Wired. "What we can say is that we'll still do mature ...

27. Xbox 360 the 'most active console' amongst US gamers

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 11 August 2009

    ... the PS2 and 360 are currently 'neck and neck' in terms of minutes played per month, a six-month trend indicates that the Xbox 360 has taken the lead with the highest active users.  "More Americans ...

28. Microsoft invokes GoD to update Xbox Live

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 11 August 2009

    ... features that improve your entertainment experience and give you new ways to express your individuality and connect with friends. With this update, you can download full Xbox 360 games and play them without ...

29. Turtle Beach upgrades Xbox 360 headset

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Monday, 10 August 2009

    ... with other gaming consoles (minus the integrated microphone) and can also be used as a home-theater accessory. Additional X41 enhancements include: Digital 2.4 GHz RF wireless technology - facilitates ...

30. Pachter: Console price cuts 'imminent'

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Monday, 10 August 2009

    ... think that the negative software trend is less attributable to a weak software lineup, and can only conclude that until consumers are sufficiently interested in buying consoles, it will be difficult for ...

31. Rumor: Sony prepping PS3 Slim for August 18 launch

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 04 August 2009

    ... that Taiwan OEMs have placed "significant orders" for key Sony PS3 components from IC distributors. "[The] average monthly volume [is] enough for making one million units of the games console in the ...

32. Apple iPhone 'more powerful' than Nintendo Wii

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 30 July 2009

    ... game to best use of the Wii's strengths, which is the Wii-mote. I don't think you can do that with a direct port." Indeed, a number of Xbox 360 games, including Godfather, Guitar Hero and Harry Potter, ...

33. Ubisoft blames Nintendo DS over weak sales

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Monday, 27 July 2009

    ... as sales of back-catalog titles, in the context of a market that is tougher than anticipated," said Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot. "This will have a significant impact on our first-half showing. Against this ...

34. Immersion to showcase touch feedback for laptops and portable devices

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    Thursday, 23 July 2009

    ... tablet computers. In this prototype, players can feel the action of the ball in play through high-fidelity haptic feedback while touching the screen and holding the computer, even when the ball is in play ...

35. 43 million killed by Battlefield 1943 players

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 23 July 2009

    Electronic Arts today proudly announced that its Battlefield 1943 customers have killed more than 43 million enemies in just one week. And you can join the shooting frenzy for just $15 and get "endless ...

36. Claws out in Splinter Cell snub catfight

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Wednesday, 22 July 2009

    ... reason behind this choice is purely linked to production. Having a single target platform means that we can optimize the game even further, because we only have one type of - console - hardware to support." ...

37. Carmack: PS3 offers "theoretical" raw performance

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 21 July 2009

    ... one Blu-ray disc versus three DVDs, which is about the right mix, but the game just...we can't cut it into a third like that. We can cut it into two pieces. We've got two large wastelands on there. ...

38. Gates confirms Project Natal for 2010, also for Windows PCs

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 16 July 2009

    ... but it was widely believed that he in fact referred to Natal, which may be as significant for the company’s gaming division as a completely new gaming system. Now Gates mention that Natal will not only ...

39. Snubbed PS3 owners forced to wait until September for Fallout 3 DLC

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Monday, 13 July 2009

    ... that we'll have Point Lookout and Mothership Zeta available as soon as we can, so that the wait between DLC is as short as possible. Once we release Broken Steel, we'll have a better idea when the other ...

40. Bethesda to update PS3 owners on Fallout 3 DLC status

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 10 July 2009

    ... Playstation Store? I can forgive missing the June deadline, maybe they had problems they hadn't forseen or something, but it's a third of the way through July. There must be a lot wrong with the way the ...

41. Battlefield 1943 to hit the virtual beaches

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 02 July 2009

    Electronic Arts says that Battlefield 1943, the download-only first person shooter game will be released on the Xbox Live and PlayStation Network next week. Xbox users can download on July 8th, and ...

42. Microsoft introduces Kodu Game Lab for aspiring developers

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Wednesday, 01 July 2009

    ... for download on Xbox Live for for 400 MS Points, or $5. Additional details about Kodu can be found at: http://creators.xna.com.  ...

43. PS3 slim and price cut rumors surface again

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Wednesday, 01 July 2009

    ... this month, along with a long expected price cut. Both rumors seem very credible, especially since Sony has to cut the PS3’s price and since it can shrink the size of the PS3 box due to a much less ...

44. Wii expected to dominate global console market

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Monday, 29 June 2009

    ... How Ancillary Revenues Can Extend The Console Cycle," also hypothesized that the PS3 is likely to capture significant market share - or second place - due to Sony's "victory" in the high definition DVD ...

45. Rumor: Sony plans major PS3 firmware update

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 26 June 2009

    ... Edward, director of the PlayStation Home platform for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe told Gamasutra. "Players can set up their teams, choose the map and talk tactics before jumping into the game. This ...

46. Wii too "last-gen" for Xbox 360 game ports

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 26 June 2009

    ... is last-gen. So you have to custom tailor your game to best use of the Wii's strengths, which is the Wii-mote. I don't think you can do that with a direct port."According to Sas, Nintendo's lack of graphic ...

47. PC version of Trine to arrive in summer '09

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 25 June 2009

    ... Choice Award for "Best Downloadable Game" at E3 2009 in Los Angeles. "Trine had an amazing E3 and we can't wait to get it into the hands of PC gamers," said Richard Iggo of SouthPeak. "The PC platform ...

48. LaBeouf criticizes Nintendo gamers, calls Wii an "amateur console"

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Monday, 22 June 2009

    ... "This is how in a simple way you can find out if it's a gamer you want to play with. Ask them if they have a Wii. If they say yes, get the f*** out of there." LeBeouf  - who referred to himself ...

49. Rockstar Games preps PSP version of GTA: Chinatown Wars

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Monday, 22 June 2009

    ... that the Rockstar's "work with the GTA series" has significantly contributed to the alleged "success" of the PlayStation platform. "We're excited to welcome the critically acclaimed Chinatown Wars to the ...

50. Top executive ditches Microsoft as Natal launch looms

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 19 June 2009

    ... One can't help but wonder if Schappert - who was responsible for doubling Xbox Live's membership - harbors serious reservations about Project Natal. For example, could the new platform have a negative ...