http://thenewsempire.com the news empire en Copyright 2010, thenewsempire.com Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:34:25 -0500 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:34:25 -0500 Category RSS generator http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://thenewsempire.com/img/ http://thenewsempire.com http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Spyro-the-Dragon-the-Movie/ Found in a smattering of random spots around the web (including a Legend of Spyro fan site, whose existence alone is enough to bring us to our knees) is the poster you see to the right advertising an... Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Spyro-the-Dragon-the-Movie/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:34:27 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Netflix-job-posting-hints-at-movie-streaming-for-other-consoles/ A curious new job listing for Netflix seeks an "Engineering Leader -- Gaming Platforms," reports Gamasutra. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Netflix-job-posting-hints-at-movie-streaming-for-other-consoles/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:34:25 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Velvet-Assassin-coming-April-28-Achievements-revealed/ We don't understand the types who want to dig through achievement lists before a game's even out. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Velvet-Assassin-coming-April-28-Achievements-revealed/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:34:24 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Virtual-Wares-Pirates-suffer-a-Masterful-Pitfall/ It's Monday, which means that the Nintendo faithful get a slew of new downloadable content. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Virtual-Wares-Pirates-suffer-a-Masterful-Pitfall/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:34:21 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Rumor-Deadline-Games-in-serious-trouble/ DigitalBattle.com reports that developer Deadline Games is in dire straights, with CFO Christian Pedersen-Bjergaard saying that the company will face bankruptcy if it doesn't nab a paying gig soon. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Rumor-Deadline-Games-in-serious-trouble/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:34:18 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Deal-of-the-Week-GRAW-2-CoOp-Collection-2/ GRAW 2 Coop Collection 2 brings back some of the greatest maps in Ghost Recon history and lets you cooperate and compete in exciting new locales. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Deal-of-the-Week-GRAW-2-CoOp-Collection-2/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:18:23 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Invincible-Tiger-The-Legend-of-Han-Tao-Trailer/ Namco Bandai Games released today a new trailer for their upcoming handtohand action game, Invincible Tiger The Legend of Han Tao. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Invincible-Tiger-The-Legend-of-Han-Tao-Trailer/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:18:22 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Major-League-Baseball-2K9-Signature-Style-Trailer/ 2K Sports has added to its impressive library of playerspecific animations more than 300 new signature animations, bringing players to life at the plate, on the mound and in the field. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Major-League-Baseball-2K9-Signature-Style-Trailer/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:18:20 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Video-Games-Live-performing-during-E3/ Offering a welcome distraction from the lights and sounds of E3 this June will be the ... lights and sounds of Video Games Live. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Video-Games-Live-performing-during-E3/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:31:30 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/The-Sims-3-marketing-is-impossible-to-miss/ If there is a green diamond overhead, chances are your eyeballs have just been made victim of Electronic Arts' latest media blitz. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/The-Sims-3-marketing-is-impossible-to-miss/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:31:28 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Microsoft-Wants-the-Halo-Franchise-to-Go-Social/ A recent job listing has revealed Microsoft's intentions to take the current Halo community to the next level. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Microsoft-Wants-the-Halo-Franchise-to-Go-Social/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:17:36 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Video-Games-Live-Returns-to-Los-Angeles-During-E3/ Video Games Live will be performing under the stars at the historic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles as the closing ceremony of... Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Video-Games-Live-Returns-to-Los-Angeles-During-E3/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:17:35 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Japanese-hardware-sales-March-30-April-5-Return-of-The-Great-Egg-Hunt-edition/ Update: With jaguar-like swiftness, Fezzikk managed to find all five eggs in a little under an hour and a half, and will receive the fame-brushing of a lifetime during the next podcast. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Japanese-hardware-sales-March-30-April-5-Return-of-The-Great-Egg-Hunt-edition/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:31:11 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/The-Best-of-Big-Download-April-6-12/ Filed under: Mac, PC, Meta (about Joystiq) We thought Easter week would be slow but it turned out to be a pretty busy week for news, features and download. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/The-Best-of-Big-Download-April-6-12/ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:30:52 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/New-Zealand-Sony-release-list-dates-Fat-Princess-for-June-18/ We realize that New Zealand is like, a bajillion miles away, but we thought we'd bring your attention to a Kiwi-bound PlayStation release schedule, which finally provides a firm release date for... Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/New-Zealand-Sony-release-list-dates-Fat-Princess-for-June-18/ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:30:50 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Obligatory-video-game-Easter-eggs-post-2009-Edition/ Yeah, we know. Every Easter, we write up a historical account of well-hidden Easter eggs featured in video games over the years. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Obligatory-video-game-Easter-eggs-post-2009-Edition/ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:34:21 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Valkyria-Chronicles-producer-interested-in-a-sequel/ We've got exciting news for the three of you that bought Sega's surprisingly wonderful strategy-RPG Valkyria Chronicles -- in the latest issue of Famitsu, Nonaka Ryutaro, the game's producer, said... Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Valkyria-Chronicles-producer-interested-in-a-sequel/ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:34:18 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Playstation/BioShock-2-for-PS3-First-Gameplay-Video/ Without further ado, the first gameplay video for BioShock 2. Gaming: Playstation http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Playstation/BioShock-2-for-PS3-First-Gameplay-Video/ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:21:41 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Playstation/PS3-New-Releases-for-04-12-09/ Go on, make them an offer they can’t refuse…Or, if Hannah Montana is more your speed… The Godfather II Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena Walt Disney Pictures Presents Hannah Montana... Gaming: Playstation http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Playstation/PS3-New-Releases-for-04-12-09/ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:21:39 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Microsoft-job-listing-hints-at-mobile-Halo-project/ When we're not too busy trouncing Halo 3-developer Bungie in "humpday challenges," we fancy ourselves quite the career builders. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Microsoft-job-listing-hints-at-mobile-Halo-project/ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:32:56 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Weekly-Webcomic-Wrapup-has-an-embarrassment-of-riches/ As the nefarious text-skippers among you have likely already noticed, this week's game-related webcomic harvest is more plentiful than our usual bounty. What could be the cause of this surplus? Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Weekly-Webcomic-Wrapup-has-an-embarrassment-of-riches/ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:34:30 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/CAPTIVATE09-takes-place-in-Monte-Carlo-new-game-announcements-imminent/ In an effort to reach out to its fans in the Western European version of CAPTIVATE08's setting, Capcom announced details (via Capcom-Unity) this week about its "totally not a gamer's day" event,... Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/CAPTIVATE09-takes-place-in-Monte-Carlo-new-game-announcements-imminent/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:31:28 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Judge-Mathis-is-making-a-third-person-action-title/ Well, that was just the most ridiculous headline we've ever typed. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Judge-Mathis-is-making-a-third-person-action-title/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:31:26 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Little-Mac-signed-boxing-glove-90-on-Amazon-without-Punch-Out/ We know, we know: You woke up this morning thinking to yourself, "I really need a great way to waste this crisp $90 bill in my pocket, but I don't know how! Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Little-Mac-signed-boxing-glove-90-on-Amazon-without-Punch-Out/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:32:24 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Painkiller-franchise-resurrected-Painkiller-Resurrection-revealed/ If you played the original Painkiller, a 2004 FPS which won Joystiq's coveted "Best Game of Every Year, Ever" award[TM] for its inclusion of the electric shuriken gun, you'll be pleased to know that... Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Painkiller-franchise-resurrected-Painkiller-Resurrection-revealed/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:32:22 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Joystiq-vs-Bungie-A-Mythic-Halo-3-Challenge-wrapup/ On Thursday evening, Joystiq vs. Bungie: A Mythic Halo 3 Challenge came to an awkward, head-scratching close. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Joystiq-vs-Bungie-A-Mythic-Halo-3-Challenge-wrapup/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:32:19 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Time-Warner-Cable-creates-150-unlimited-broadband-tier/ Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Time-Warner-Cable-creates-150-unlimited-broadband-tier/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:32:17 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Sega-unveils-new-Shining-Force-teaser-site/ Upon seeing Sega's latest teaser website, featuring a bright blue sky replete with white, fluffy clouds, you'd be forgiven for hoping that it might have something to do with a new Skies of Arcadia. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Sega-unveils-new-Shining-Force-teaser-site/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:32:28 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Playstation/TDKv-s-first-Blu-ray-discs-hit-the-shelves/ TDK is shipping its first 25- and 50-gig Blu-ray discs, in both writeable and rewriteable formats. Gaming: Playstation http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Playstation/TDKv-s-first-Blu-ray-discs-hit-the-shelves/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:20:08 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Lost-Planet-2-hands-on-gets-us-excited-for-getting-our-hands-on-it/ Traveling to Osaka, Japan has its perks. For one, it's the food capital of Japan, so there's that. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Lost-Planet-2-hands-on-gets-us-excited-for-getting-our-hands-on-it/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:31:23 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Braid-PC-demo-past-due-now-present-on-Big-Download/ A brief announcement is in order. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Braid-PC-demo-past-due-now-present-on-Big-Download/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:31:21 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Shameful-Deca-Sports-ships-2-million-units/ Hudson has apparently shipped two million copies of Deca Sports since last spring, reports Kotaku. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Shameful-Deca-Sports-ships-2-million-units/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:31:19 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Readers-pick-best-webcomic-Wind-Waker-Heart-Breaker/ "Alright," you jubilantly exclaimed upon watching the world premiere trailer for Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, "Link done got himself another form of non-equestrian transportation! Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Readers-pick-best-webcomic-Wind-Waker-Heart-Breaker/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:31:18 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Soldiers-discuss-Six-Days-in-Fallujah-controversy/ While controversies have mounted in the wake of Konami's Six Days in Fallujah reveal, a group of Iraq war veterans told G4TV they have "no problem" with the game. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Soldiers-discuss-Six-Days-in-Fallujah-controversy/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:31:16 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Video-Plants-vs-Zombies-vs-Our-Undying-Affection/ There are a few strings on our heart that, upon plucking, unlock our eternal love. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Video-Plants-vs-Zombies-vs-Our-Undying-Affection/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:31:58 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/WRUP-Joystiqyria-Chronicles/ Although there's plenty of blame to go around about Valkyria Chronicles' initially abysmal US sales, let's try to move past that. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/WRUP-Joystiqyria-Chronicles/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:31:56 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Guitar-Hero-Smash-Hits-trailer-has-that-old-familiar-feeling/ The debut trailer for Activision's "greatest hits" collection of classic Guitar Hero tracks, aptly titled Guitar Hero: Smash Hits, is fairly straightforward in purpose. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Guitar-Hero-Smash-Hits-trailer-has-that-old-familiar-feeling/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:31:54 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/New-Bionic-Commando-trailer-drops-science-on-abilities/ Gamers are getting their change to go Bionic this May when Grin extends it's retail arm to deliver Bionic Commando. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/New-Bionic-Commando-trailer-drops-science-on-abilities/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:31:52 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Video-In-Bayonetta-you-can-suplex-a-dragon/ Our impressions of Bayonetta have been consistently favorable, and now we must invent new heights for our appreciation to soar. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Video-In-Bayonetta-you-can-suplex-a-dragon/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:31:51 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Reminder-G4-airing-the-GDCAs-tonight/ Sure, it can't compare with the excitement of our liveblog of the event, but we figured you might like to know that G4 will be broadcasting highlights from the Game Developers Choice Awards tonight... Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Reminder-G4-airing-the-GDCAs-tonight/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:31:49 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Joystiq-impressions-Dead-Space-Extraction/ click to enlarge The Dead Space: Extraction dev team would rather you didn't call its game an "on rails shooter." It prefers "guided first-person shooter experience. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Joystiq-impressions-Dead-Space-Extraction/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:31:47 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Is-this-the-Zune-HD/ From engadget.com (http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/10/is-this-the-zune-hd/ ): [QUOTE] Looks like something is happening -- big time -- in Zune land. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Is-this-the-Zune-HD/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:19:00 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/US-Rumor-400-USD-360-Elite-bundle-with-Halo-3-and-Fable-2/ From arstechnica.com (http://arstechnica. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/US-Rumor-400-USD-360-Elite-bundle-with-Halo-3-and-Fable-2/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:18:59 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Research-Xbox-Live-to-Generate-1b-USD-Annually/ From edge-online.com (http://www. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Research-Xbox-Live-to-Generate-1b-USD-Annually/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:18:57 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Tekken-6-PS3-interview-with-Katsuhiro-Harada/ Tekken 6's main man Katsuhiro Harada answers our questions about the upcoming Tekken 6 that will hit the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this fall. 'Grrreat! Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Tekken-6-PS3-interview-with-Katsuhiro-Harada/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:14:15 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Final-Fantasy-VII-comes-to-PS3-and-PSP-with-new-improvements/ Final Fantasy VII International will include extras like character art and trivia, as well as new FMV sequences. Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Final-Fantasy-VII-comes-to-PS3-and-PSP-with-new-improvements/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:14:12 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/LGJ-Is-game-censorship-the-new-trade-barrier/ Each week Mark Methenitis contributes Law of the Game on Joystiq ("LGJ"), a column on legal issues as they relate to video games: Thinking about the recent rash of international game censorship... Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/LGJ-Is-game-censorship-the-new-trade-barrier/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:31:44 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Charts-galore-Halo-3-Halo-Wars-player-comparisons-other-RTS-titles-get-in-mix/ Considering Halo Wars was built from the ground up to establish an RTS audience for consoles, and obviously used the Halo name to get gamers excited, we were curious to know if it accomplished its... Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Charts-galore-Halo-3-Halo-Wars-player-comparisons-other-RTS-titles-get-in-mix/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:31:42 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Rumor-400-Xbox-360-Elite-bundle-features-Halo-3-and-Fable-2/ $400 will get you a lot these days. You can buy yourself any of the existing major consoles on the market, or you soon might be able to buy Microsoft's newer and more improved Elite console bundle. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Rumor-400-Xbox-360-Elite-bundle-features-Halo-3-and-Fable-2/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:31:40 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Joystiq-Review-Resident-Evil-5-Versus-Mode-DLC/ Many gamers didn't respond well -- it's an outrage! -- to Capcom's plan to offer Resident Evil 5's Versus Mode as post-release DLC. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Joystiq-Review-Resident-Evil-5-Versus-Mode-DLC/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:31:38 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Chinese-Democracy-Shreds-its-Way-on-to-Rock-Band/ Harmonix and MTV Games announced today that Chinese Democracy will be released in its entirety to the Rock Band Music Store catalog of downloadable content on April 14, 2009. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Chinese-Democracy-Shreds-its-Way-on-to-Rock-Band/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:17:55 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Rumor-Perfect-Dark-64-on-Xbox-Live-Arcade/ A screenshot of a Xbox Live Theme on Rare's forum is fueling speculation that the Nintendo 64 classic Perfect Dark may be getting an Xbox Live Arcade release. Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Rumor-Perfect-Dark-64-on-Xbox-Live-Arcade/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:14:31 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/5-Best-Trailers-of-the-Week/ From X-Men Origins: Wolverine to the Assassin's Creed teaser these are the 5 best trailers of the week. Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/5-Best-Trailers-of-the-Week/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:14:29 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/BioShock-2-video-reveals-Big-Sister-underwater-gameplay-and-new-weapons/ BIOSHOCK 2 GAMEPLAY VIDEO: The first BioShock 2 gampeplay footage has just been unleashed, showing the new Big Sister, your drill arm, underwater gameplay, and weapons. Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/BioShock-2-video-reveals-Big-Sister-underwater-gameplay-and-new-weapons/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:14:27 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Gans-not-directing-Silent-Hill-movie-sequel-actress-Radha-Mitchell-says/ Actress Radha Mitchell played Rose Da Silva in the first Silent Hill film, and she told Bloody Disgusting recently that a sequel could happen. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Gans-not-directing-Silent-Hill-movie-sequel-actress-Radha-Mitchell-says/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:31:25 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Sony-patents-tiny-PSP-controlled-spy-car/ So this is why Gran Turismo hasn't come out for PSP: Sony has a much better idea for "realistic" PSP racing. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Sony-patents-tiny-PSP-controlled-spy-car/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:31:23 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/GameTrailers-gives-sneak-peek-at-Killzone-2-DLC/ So, thanks to Geoff Keighley's journalizing, we have a good idea of what we can expect from the first batch of Killzone 2 DLC and a hint of what's to come. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/GameTrailers-gives-sneak-peek-at-Killzone-2-DLC/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:31:47 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/History-lesson-Why-Biohazard-is-Resident-Evil-out-West/ If you're like us (lucky!), at times you've wondered while munching on green herbs why Capcom opted to rename Resident Evil from its original, if not equally silly sounding Japanese title, Biohazard. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/History-lesson-Why-Biohazard-is-Resident-Evil-out-West/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:32:45 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/XBMC-for-Xbox-SVN-rev19213-9-04-alpha1-build-T3CH/ T3CH released a new SVN compile (rev19213 9.04-alpha1) of XBMC for Xbox(info (http://www. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/XBMC-for-Xbox-SVN-rev19213-9-04-alpha1-build-T3CH/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:20:10 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Arsenic-SlimDX-Halo-Modding-Tool-v1-0-1-0-beta/ From halomaps.com (http://halomaps.com/ ): [QUOTE] First off I would like to thank everyone who has been using Arsenic. We have put a lot of hard work and effort into the development of this project. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Arsenic-SlimDX-Halo-Modding-Tool-v1-0-1-0-beta/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:20:08 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Screenwriter-explains-why-Shadow-of-the-Colossus-would-make-a-good-film/ The response to a potential Hollywood adaptation of Shadow of the Colossus has been rather polarizing. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Screenwriter-explains-why-Shadow-of-the-Colossus-would-make-a-good-film/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:30:51 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Fallout-3-dominates-MI6-marketing-awards/ Critical acclaim is a swell bullet point for the back of a box, but, really, who bases their buying decisions on what the so-called "experts" have to say? Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Fallout-3-dominates-MI6-marketing-awards/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:30:49 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Report-Xbox-Live-to-generate-1B-annually-by-2013/ A research report from In-Stat predicts Xbox Live will generate a billion dollars annually by 2013. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Report-Xbox-Live-to-generate-1B-annually-by-2013/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:30:48 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Trademarks-hint-at-possible-Metal-Gear-for-arcades/ Konami has filed a pair of trademarks that hint towards possible Metal Gear arcade action in the future. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Trademarks-hint-at-possible-Metal-Gear-for-arcades/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:31:53 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/MI6-Peter-Moore-talks-capturing-Wii-crowd-expanding-reach/ During a panel at the MI6 Games Marketing Summit, Peter Moore talked about EA Sports' philosophy when it comes to Wii. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/MI6-Peter-Moore-talks-capturing-Wii-crowd-expanding-reach/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:31:51 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Holy-collectors-edition-Batman-Arkham-Asylum/ click to Bat-size There's really only one question you have to mull over when considering plunking down the cash for the Batman: Arkham Asylum Collectors Edition. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Holy-collectors-edition-Batman-Arkham-Asylum/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:31:49 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Metareview-Chronicles-of-Riddick-Assault-on-Dark-Athena/ It's a strange concept, but Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena might be 2009's answer (in value) to The Orange Box. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Metareview-Chronicles-of-Riddick-Assault-on-Dark-Athena/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:31:48 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Nielsen-corrects-console-usage-chart-Wii-beats-360-in-January/ The Nielsen report on American console usage percentages contains some mislabeled data, according to a correction sent to Fast Company by Nielsen's Gavin McMillan. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Nielsen-corrects-console-usage-chart-Wii-beats-360-in-January/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:31:46 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Killzone-2-DLC-details-coming-April-10/ PlayStation.Blog has just updated with word that Guerrilla Games is set to reveal the first DLC for Killzone 2 early tomorrow morning. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Killzone-2-DLC-details-coming-April-10/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:31:44 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/PSN-Thursday-Rag-Dolls-flock-around-with-sheep/ Flock and Rag Doll Kung Fu are your new games for this week. Other than that, there's not a whole lot to see. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/PSN-Thursday-Rag-Dolls-flock-around-with-sheep/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:31:41 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Playstation/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Demo-Impressions/ After playing Battlefield Bad Company I had a sour taste in my mouth. The game wasgood, however I kept wishing that the destruction was more detailed and not as scripted. Gaming: Playstation http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Playstation/Red-Faction-Guerrilla-Demo-Impressions/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:19:44 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Playstation/RIP-ThreeSpeech-Welcome-the-EU-PS-Blog/ Complaints about the EU’s lack of a PS Blog have been rife with despair ever since the US Blog proved so useful and awesome, so Sony had to pay attention at some point, really. Gaming: Playstation http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Playstation/RIP-ThreeSpeech-Welcome-the-EU-PS-Blog/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:19:43 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Playstation/EU-PSN-Update-09-04-09/ It’s a damn good update, folks. Four (yes, four) games, two demos, and 18 games on sale. Woah. Gaming: Playstation http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Playstation/EU-PSN-Update-09-04-09/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:19:41 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/XMen-Origins-Wolverine-Behind-the-Scenes-Trailer/ Activision has released a new behind the scenes trailer featuring the talented team at Rave Software behind XMen Origins Wolverine. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/XMen-Origins-Wolverine-Behind-the-Scenes-Trailer/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:17:50 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Midnight-Club-Los-Angeles-Vehicle-Pack-Announced/ Rockstar Games announced today two brand new vehicle packs for Midnight Club Los Angeles. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Midnight-Club-Los-Angeles-Vehicle-Pack-Announced/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:17:47 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Killzone-2-becomes-fastest-selling-Sony-PS3-game/ KILLZONE 2'S RECORD-BREAKING SALES: Sony's flagship next-gen shooter sells more copies in its first month than any other Sony game for the PS3. Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Killzone-2-becomes-fastest-selling-Sony-PS3-game/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:14:12 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Wii-Sports-Resort-MotionPlus-due-out-in-July/ Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has recently revealed a July release for the delayed Wii Sports Resort and the new Wii peripheral, the MotionPlus. Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Wii-Sports-Resort-MotionPlus-due-out-in-July/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:14:10 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Sega-Outrun-Online-Arcade-next-week-contest-announced/ Sega has announced that Outrun Online Arcade will be landing on XBLA and the European PSN next week, on April 15 and 16, respectively. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Sega-Outrun-Online-Arcade-next-week-contest-announced/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:32:05 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Metamorial-Game-writers-remember-Dave-Arneson/ Somewhere between co-creating Dungeons & Dragons and teaching at Full Sail College, Dave Arneson left an indelible mark on the gaming landscape. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Metamorial-Game-writers-remember-Dave-Arneson/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:32:03 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/MI6-Dark-Void-impressions/ We'll admit it -- we kinda have a crush on Capcom and Airtight Games' Dark Void. It started back at E3 '08, and only got stronger when we had a brief rendevous at CES earlier this year. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/MI6-Dark-Void-impressions/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:32:01 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Borderlands-decides-on-cel-shaded-art-style/ As we recently reported, Gearbox's Borderlands has been running dark for a while and has now emerged with a whole new art style. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Borderlands-decides-on-cel-shaded-art-style/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:31:58 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Dead-Space-Extraction-gameplay-footage-prod-interview/ In the IGN video interview embedded after the break, Dead Space: Extraction producer Steve Papoutsis discusses the motivation for the "guided first-person experience" design for the Dead Space... Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Dead-Space-Extraction-gameplay-footage-prod-interview/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:31:56 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Killzone-2-has-speedy-run-to-500k-sold/ Maybe it was that snazzy commercial or those poor souls who confused it with Dead Space, but Killzone 2 has set a sales record, becoming the fastest first-party PS3 title to reach 500,000 units sold. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Killzone-2-has-speedy-run-to-500k-sold/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:31:55 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/In-limbo-Big-Huge-Games-games/ Big Huge Games could be saved from the swinging axe, according to a report from Kotaku, which also details two games the company was in the middle of developing: God: The Game and Ascendant. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/In-limbo-Big-Huge-Games-games/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:31:53 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Ubisoft-confirms-Rabbids-Go-Home-for-holiday-season/ We brought this news to you via Nintendo Power, but just in case you didn't want to get your hopes up until you heard it straight from the horse's mouth: Ubisoft has confirmed that it'll be bringing... Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Ubisoft-confirms-Rabbids-Go-Home-for-holiday-season/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:31:52 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/OutRun-Online-Arcade-Release-Date-and-Price-Confirmed/ SEGA announced today the release date and price of its classic arcade racer remake. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/OutRun-Online-Arcade-Release-Date-and-Price-Confirmed/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:18:00 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Amazon-com-Launches-Xbox-Live-Store/ Amazon.com has become the first retailer to offer customers digital access to codes for downloading Xbox Live Arcade games. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Amazon-com-Launches-Xbox-Live-Store/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:17:59 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Nintendo-sold-600-000-DSi-handheld-in-Europe-U-S-at-launch/ Sales figures show a warm reception around the world, said Nintendo President Satoru... Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Nintendo-sold-600-000-DSi-handheld-in-Europe-U-S-at-launch/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:14:19 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Joystiq-Review-Godfather-II/ During my adolescence, many adults and television commercials told me that "crime doesn't pay. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Joystiq-Review-Godfather-II/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:32:05 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/D-D-co-creator-Dave-Arneson-dead-at-61/ After a long battle with cancer, Dungeons and Dragons co-creator Dave Arneson passed away in his sleep late Tuesday night. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/D-D-co-creator-Dave-Arneson-dead-at-61/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:32:04 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Mini-Ninjas-big-media-update/ Eidos sent out a ton of screenshots for Io Interactive's massively multiplatform miniature melee, Mini Ninjas, including our first looks at the Wii and DS versions. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Mini-Ninjas-big-media-update/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:32:01 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Imagine-A-year-without-Ubidays/ Don't expect a flood of trailers and press releases out of Ubisoft all at once this year, at least not until everyone else puts out a flood of releases: GamesIndustry. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Imagine-A-year-without-Ubidays/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:32:00 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/DSi-sells-600k-over-US-and-EU-release-weekend/ Earlier today, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata and childhood memory manufacturer Shigeru Miyamoto delivered a presentation about Wii Sports Resort and Wii/DS price cuts (or lack thereof). Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/DSi-sells-600k-over-US-and-EU-release-weekend/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:31:58 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Eidos-Batman-Arkham-Asylum-will-be-one-of-our-best-games/ "It's as close to perfect as we've ever come ... Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Eidos-Batman-Arkham-Asylum-will-be-one-of-our-best-games/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:31:57 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Crysis-Wars-free-trial-begins-Crysis-Maximum-Edition-coming-soon/ You know, Frankfurt has given us so much. There's Saint Bartholomeus' Cathedral, Hauptwache, to say nothing of the annual Festival of Stoneware. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Crysis-Wars-free-trial-begins-Crysis-Maximum-Edition-coming-soon/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:31:55 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Xbox-360-Surpasses-the-Wii-and-PS3-in-Console-Usage/ Even the Playstation 2 and Xbox are reported to be used more often by consumers than the Nintendo Wii. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Xbox-360-Surpasses-the-Wii-and-PS3-in-Console-Usage/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:17:34 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Guitar-Hero-World-Tour-Gets-Silversun-Pickups-Track-Pack/ You can get an exclusive taste of Silversun Pickups new music before their release of their second album, Swoon. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Guitar-Hero-World-Tour-Gets-Silversun-Pickups-Track-Pack/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:17:33 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Blood-Bowl-Screenshots/ Cyanide has released new screenshots of Blood Bowl, a video game that mixes Warhammer Fantasy and American football to create the ultimate fantasy sports teams. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Blood-Bowl-Screenshots/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:17:32 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Halo-3-Mythic-Map-Pack-Available-Now-for-Download/ The longawaited Mythic Map Pack for Halo 3 drops into the Xbox Live Marketplace. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Halo-3-Mythic-Map-Pack-Available-Now-for-Download/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:17:31 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Iwata-Wii-Sports-Resort-out-in-Japan-this-June-overseas-in-July/ Satoru Iwata has announced both Japanese and Western release windows for Wii Sports Resort, and thus we can assume for the required MotionPlus peripheral as well. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Iwata-Wii-Sports-Resort-out-in-Japan-this-June-overseas-in-July/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:30:58 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/The-Clan-like-The-Guild-but-a-lot-less-endearing/ One of the great things about The Guild is the diversity of the cast. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/The-Clan-like-The-Guild-but-a-lot-less-endearing/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:31:21 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/BioWare-accepting-applicants-for-Dragon-Age-Toolset-beta/ Game betas can be exciting things. But betas for game editors? Not so much, unless it's for a BioWare RPG -- Dragon Age: Origins, in this case. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/BioWare-accepting-applicants-for-Dragon-Age-Toolset-beta/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:31:20 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Video-Resident-Evil-5-now-with-more-Muppets/ Finally. Not a day goes by that we don't play Resident Evil 5 and think, "Man, this would be better with Muppets. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Video-Resident-Evil-5-now-with-more-Muppets/ Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:31:18 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Shinobi-emerges-from-shadows-rated-for-360-by-ESRB/ Cinema Blend reports that an Xbox 360 version of Sega's classic arcade game, Shinobi, has popped up in the ESRB database. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Shinobi-emerges-from-shadows-rated-for-360-by-ESRB/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:31:24 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Edge-analyzes-Wii-PS3-review-scores/ Following up its work with EEDAR on Xbox 360 review scores, Edge has now compiled similar data for both the PS3 and Wii. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Edge-analyzes-Wii-PS3-review-scores/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:31:22 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/UK-man-finds-ecstasy-tablets-in-used-copy-of-GTA/ A UK father of two said he found four tablets, which police say is likely ecstasy, within a used Grand Theft Auto game that he purchased at a Gamestation in the county of Gloucestershire. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/UK-man-finds-ecstasy-tablets-in-used-copy-of-GTA/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:31:20 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Space-Invaders-Extreme-Visualizer-Video-and-Screens/ We bring you a new video and screens showing various examples of the colorful and synthetically organic visualizer backgrounds in Taito's upcoming Space Invaders Extreme for Xbox LIVE Arcade. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Space-Invaders-Extreme-Visualizer-Video-and-Screens/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:17:09 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Risen-Screenshots/ We bring you the first screenshots of the Xbox 360 version of Risen. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Risen-Screenshots/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:17:08 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Ghostbusters-The-Video-Game-Preview/ Aim for the flattop! Join Venkman and Co. in this new goul-infested romp through New York City. Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Ghostbusters-The-Video-Game-Preview/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:13:50 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Ghostbusters-The-Video-Game-Developer-Q-A/ We sit down with designer Herbie Piland and executive producer John Melchior of Red Fly Studio to talk movies, crossing the streams, and... Walter Peck? Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Ghostbusters-The-Video-Game-Developer-Q-A/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:13:47 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Survey-PS3-used-the-most-by-its-owners-Wii-the-least/ A Nielsen survey of game-owning households has found that the top-selling Wii console is being played less by its owners than the 360 and the PS3, which is being played the most. Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Survey-PS3-used-the-most-by-its-owners-Wii-the-least/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:13:45 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Rock-Band-Unplugged-to-launch-June-9th/ Rock Band is going portable this June! Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Rock-Band-Unplugged-to-launch-June-9th/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:13:43 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Analyst-PS2-price-drop-will-help-PS3/ The PlayStation 2's recent price drop to $99.99 isn't a particularly exciting announcement for hardcore gamers. Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Analyst-PS2-price-drop-will-help-PS3/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:13:42 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Fatal-Frame-4-is-never-coming-to-U-S-says-Tecmo/ Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse will not be coming to The States. Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Fatal-Frame-4-is-never-coming-to-U-S-says-Tecmo/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:13:41 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Game-Prequels-The-8-Greatest-Video-Game-Prequels/ THE 8 BEST GAME PREQUELS: Unlike movie prequels, which tend to be absolutely wretched (see: Hannibal Rising, Dumb and Dumberer), there are a number of video game prequels that do their respective... Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Game-Prequels-The-8-Greatest-Video-Game-Prequels/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:13:27 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/OTX-planning-box-office-style-tracking-of-games-market/ One more sign we're moving towards a world where marketing for all media is intrinsically tied together? Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/OTX-planning-box-office-style-tracking-of-games-market/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:31:32 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Nintendo-comments-on-Wii-manufacturing-costs-not-planning-price-cut/ Following Credit Suisse analyst Koya Tabata's estimation that Wii manufacturing costs are down 45 percent, Nintendo has come out from its corner swinging, ready to put down any and all speculation... Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Nintendo-comments-on-Wii-manufacturing-costs-not-planning-price-cut/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:31:31 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Joystiq-Review-Chronicles-of-Riddick-Assault-on-Dark-Athena/ This is an exceedingly weird release. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Joystiq-Review-Chronicles-of-Riddick-Assault-on-Dark-Athena/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:31:29 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Will-Wright-leaves-EA-mostly/ Legendary game designer Will Wright is leaving his position as the head of EA-owned Maxis, to do what most people at his level of success do: whatever he wants. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Will-Wright-leaves-EA-mostly/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:31:27 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Prototype-smashes-EU-retail-on-June-5-America-on-June-9/ Virtual NYC citizens better get some insurance now. Activision's Prototype finally has a release date: June 5 in Europe, and June 9 in North America. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Prototype-smashes-EU-retail-on-June-5-America-on-June-9/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:31:25 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Stalin-vs-Martians-coming-on-April-20/ Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Stalin-vs-Martians-coming-on-April-20/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:31:23 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Amazon-Gets-Xbox-Live-Store/ From gamasutra.com (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=23116 ): [QUOTE] Online retailer Amazon now has its own Xbox Live store (http://amazon. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Amazon-Gets-Xbox-Live-Store/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:18:44 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Will-Wright-Leaves-Maxis-to-Run-Stupid-Fun-Club/ Will Wright, the creator of SimCity and Spore for Electronic Arts, is leaving the company to run his own shop again. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Will-Wright-Leaves-Maxis-to-Run-Stupid-Fun-Club/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:17:29 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Konami-Announces-Pro-Evolution-Soccer-2010/ Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 will include the biggest set of new features in franchise history, with every aspect of the game benefiting from key improvements. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Konami-Announces-Pro-Evolution-Soccer-2010/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:17:28 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Remastered-Beatles-Catalog-to-Be-ReReleased-on-9909-same-day-The-Beatles-Rock-Band-launches/ Apple Corps and EMI Music will release the original Beatles catalogue on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 (9909), the same date as the release of The Beatles Rock Band video game. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Remastered-Beatles-Catalog-to-Be-ReReleased-on-9909-same-day-The-Beatles-Rock-Band-launches/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:17:27 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Prototype-gets-June-9th-release-date/ Activision's open-world adventure is slated to hit shelves early this summer, and the updated site includes the intro cinematic. Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Prototype-gets-June-9th-release-date/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:14:09 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Dragon-Ball-Evolution/ While it's certainly not the best (or worst) fighting game available on the PSP, Dragon Ball Evolution just might surprise hardcore DBZ series purists with its accessible fighting engine. Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Dragon-Ball-Evolution/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:14:08 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Dragon-Age-Origins/ Dragon Age combat looks to be fresh and emotional. Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Dragon-Age-Origins/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:14:07 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Street-Fighter-IV-fights-hunger-at-championship-finals/ Capcom's teamed up with Gamestop to bring the fight against hunger to the Street Fighter IV National Championship. Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Street-Fighter-IV-fights-hunger-at-championship-finals/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:14:06 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Pokemon-USA-announces-dates-for-Pokemon-World-Tourney/ Are you ready to become the world's undisputed Pokemon Master? Have you trained your Garchomp to tackle the toughest that the world can offer? Then this is the tournament you've been waiting for. Gaming: PC Games http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/PC Games/Pokemon-USA-announces-dates-for-Pokemon-World-Tourney/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:13:57 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Honda-sponsors-launch-of-Xbox-Live-Primetime/ Honda is hoping that the chance to win a Honda Insight will be motivation enough to get some folks into Microsoft's Xbox Live Primetime channel, set to launch on May 15. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Honda-sponsors-launch-of-Xbox-Live-Primetime/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:31:30 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Silent-Scope-coming-to-iPhone/ If you were an arcade dweller in the very late '90s, you probably remember Silent Scope as "that game with the big fake gun that zooms in when you look in the scope. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Silent-Scope-coming-to-iPhone/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:31:28 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Amazon-selling-Xbox-Live-Arcade-game-codes/ Amazon.com launched its "Amazon Xbox Live Store" today, where the online retailer offers Microsoft Points cards, Live subscriptions and -- here's the interesting part -- Xbox Live Arcade game codes. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Amazon-selling-Xbox-Live-Arcade-game-codes/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:31:26 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Nielsen-report-reveals-average-game-console-usage/ The Nielsen group has released a new report on usage of the three major consoles. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Nielsen-report-reveals-average-game-console-usage/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:31:25 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/TimeGate-sues-Paramount-for-using-Section-8-name/ We know that legal squabbles can be a little dry, but a new conflict between Section 8 creator TimeGate and Paramount at least has an interesting story behind it to spice things up. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/TimeGate-sues-Paramount-for-using-Section-8-name/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:31:23 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Beatles-to-re-release-catalog-alongside-The-Beatles-Rock-Band/ In case you weren't otherwise convinced of the hugeness of the September 9th The Beatles: Rock Band release, that date now also marks the re-release of the band's catalog, digitally remastered for... Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Beatles-to-re-release-catalog-alongside-The-Beatles-Rock-Band/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:31:20 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Fatal-Frame-IV-unlikely-to-scare-up-American-release/ Since first whispered eerily in our ears, we've been eager to have our pants scared off by the Tecmo/Grasshopper Manufacture collaboration, Fatal Frame IV. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Fatal-Frame-IV-unlikely-to-scare-up-American-release/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:31:18 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Prototype-Launch-Date-Confirmation-New-Media/ Find out when the game will be hitting store shelves and check out some new screens and a new teaser cinematic. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Prototype-Launch-Date-Confirmation-New-Media/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:17:22 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Star-Wars-The-Old-Republic-video-needs-more-fighting/ Hey Star Wars: The Old Republic, want to know the best way to suck the excitement out of your upcoming space opera MMORPG? Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Star-Wars-The-Old-Republic-video-needs-more-fighting/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:30:51 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Rock-Band-Unplugged-detailed-priced-and-dated/ What better way to start the mid-week than with a hefty dose of Rock Band Unplugged info? Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Rock-Band-Unplugged-detailed-priced-and-dated/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:30:49 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Capcom-UK-setting-up-Monster-Hunter-drop-in-center-this-Summer/ Capcom said that it would be giving Monster Hunter a massive marketing push in the west and, from the email we just received, it seems it wasn't lying. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Capcom-UK-setting-up-Monster-Hunter-drop-in-center-this-Summer/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:30:48 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Playstation/Konami-PES-2010-Press-Release/ PES Productions,... Gaming: Playstation http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Playstation/Konami-PES-2010-Press-Release/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:18:39 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/The-best-of-WoW-Insider-March-31-April-7-2009/ Filed under: Online, Meta (about Joystiq), MMO That big baddie above is rumored to be the second boss in the Vault of Archavon, an instance in Northrend that can only be reached when either the... Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/The-best-of-WoW-Insider-March-31-April-7-2009/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:32:31 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Bethesda-settles-stolen-games-dispute-with-retailer/ British retailer Awesome Games recently came under fire for some copies of Fallout 3 it had purchased. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Bethesda-settles-stolen-games-dispute-with-retailer/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:32:29 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Microsoft-and-DK-Announce-The-Halo-Encyclopedia/ The Halo Encyclopedia will be a comprehensive guide to the characters, weapons, vehicles, equipment, and locations from Halo Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo Wars, and Halo 3 ODST. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Microsoft-and-DK-Announce-The-Halo-Encyclopedia/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:18:08 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Rock-Band-Kick-Pedal-with-Double-Bass-Adaptor-Ships/ Officially licensed Rock Band pedal allows players to rock two Pedals at the same time for advanced game play. Gaming: Xbox http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Xbox/Rock-Band-Kick-Pedal-with-Double-Bass-Adaptor-Ships/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:18:06 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Get-8-bit-on-your-fridge-with-Magnetic-Pixels/ A cute idea for homes without small children, the Magnetic Pixels box comes with 1400 10mmx10mm colored magnetic "pixels" from Kikkerland for $30 (or buy directly from the creator). Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Get-8-bit-on-your-fridge-with-Magnetic-Pixels/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:30:53 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Iwata-Nintendo-considering-Wii-to-DS-video-on-demand/ During an interview with the Wall Street Journal (registration required), Nintendo president Satoru Iwata hinted that the company's Wii no Ma Channel, intended to bring video-on-demand to its latest... Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Iwata-Nintendo-considering-Wii-to-DS-video-on-demand/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:30:52 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/NIS-reveals-Holy-Invasion-of-Privacy-Badman-for-PSP/ Oh, so this is what that bizarre trademark was about. NIS has just revealed a new PSP game called Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do to Deserve This? via the PlayStation. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/NIS-reveals-Holy-Invasion-of-Privacy-Badman-for-PSP/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:30:50 -0500 http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Rumor-Shadow-of-the-Colossus-is-hitting-the-big-screen/ If the Hollywood Reporter's Risky Business Blog is to be believed, Sony's Shadow of the Colossus is coming to the silver screen. Gaming: Others http://thenewsempire.com/Gaming/Others/Rumor-Shadow-of-the-Colossus-is-hitting-the-big-screen/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:30:49 -0500