Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Today's Top Stories
$399 40GB PS3 hitting NA Nov. 2?
Citing industry and retail sources, Hollywood Reporter says the cheaper, stripped-down version of Sony's console is just weeks away from a US and Canadian release.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 8, 2007 10:56 am PT
415 Comments
Shippin' Out October 8-12: Orange Box, Sega Rally Revo, FIFA 08
Valve's long-anticipated shooter compilation hits shelves alongside Puzzle Quest on XBL, Folklore on the PS3, the ceramic-white PSP Slim, and NeoGeo's debut on Nintendo's VC.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 8, 2007 1:13 pm PT
61 Comments
New 360s getting two-game bundle
Microsoft packing in Forza Motorsport 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance with new Pro and Elite systems.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 8, 2007 10:47 am PT
176 Comments
Nintendo named top publisher
Mario Factory unseats EA as Game Developer magazine's number one publisher.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 8, 2007 4:08 pm PT
100 Comments
BBFC rejects revised Manhunt 2
British Board of Film Classification denies a rating to the amended version of Rockstar Games' horror title, which is set to be released in the US October 31.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 8, 2007 3:58 am PT
236 Comments
Conan, Simpsons demos double-team XBL
Free trials for THQ's barbaric hack-and-slasher and EA's self-referential 3D platformer now available on Microsoft's online service.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 8, 2007 5:34 pm PT
47 Comments
Sega gone fishin' on Wii
Publisher reels in Cavia-developed Sega Bass Fishing on Nintendo's console for early 2008 release.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 8, 2007 5:18 pm PT
32 Comments
Infogrames overhauls Atari's board
France-based parent company dismisses majority of beleaguered subsidiary's directors.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 8, 2007 3:08 pm PT
13 Comments
XBLA gets its first advergame
Toyota's Yaris debuts on Xbox 360 downloadable game service this week, plugs car line of the same name.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 8, 2007 1:50 pm PT
108 Comments
SCEA gets into the in-game ad game
PlayStation maker establishes new advertising business unit to be headed by former Adscape head of publishing.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 8, 2007 12:21 pm PT
59 Comments
Bungie and Microsoft officially split
Halo 3-maker set to "return to its independent roots" with MS retaining a minority financial stake in the company.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 5, 2007 8:52 am PT
1573 Comments
60GB PS3 to be discontinued in UK
[UPDATE] Following last week's announcement that the 60GB would be getting a price cut, Sony states the deal has a limited shelf life.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 8, 2007 2:22 am PT
248 Comments
UK PS3 drops price, 40GB finally official
Sony makes two big announcements for its UK customers in a pre-Christmas bid to boost PS3 sales; revised hardware loses PS2 backwards compatibility.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 5, 2007 9:12 am PT
779 Comments
Wrench thrown in the Gears film?
Film-industry rumor site IESB is reporting that a "ballooning" budget for Epic Games' high-profile shooter adaptation is giving New Line Cinema cold feet.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 5, 2007 2:08 pm PT
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Study: Games narrow spatial skills gender gap
University of Toronto study finds lasting benefits from just 10 hours of action-oriented gameplay.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 5, 2007 3:13 pm PT
139 Comments
Q&A;: Carbine's high-caliber talent
New NCsoft studio's VP Kevin Beardslee, executive producer Jeremy Gaffney, and producer Eric DeMilt talk about their just-unveiled shop and direction of their first project.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 5, 2007 11:19 am PT
9 Comments
Halo 3 big in Japan
Bungie's shooter grabs the top slot in the Japanese charts, 360 sales also see spike in the region.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 5, 2007 4:47 am PT
323 Comments
Q&A;: RedOctane cofounder Charles Huang
With Guitar Hero III tuning up in the background, the publisher exec talks about downloadable content plans and the company's approach to making Drum Hero.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 5, 2007 9:53 am PT
71 Comments
Bladestorm demo leads XBL four-pack
Quartet of free samples arrive on Microsoft's downloadable service this week, including ACME Arsenal, Thrillville, and Bee Movie.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 5, 2007 3:31 pm PT
94 Comments
Turnover at Turbine
Studio behind massively multiplayer Lord of the Rings and Dungeons & Dragons games gets a new-look management staff.FULL STORY
Posted Oct 5, 2007 12:21 pm PT
22 Comments
More Top Stories
Cinema ad turns audience into human joysticks
Oct 9, 2007 4:19 am PT
0 Comments
Sony announces PS3 price drop, 40GB SKU, new colour for Japan
Oct 9, 2007 2:43 am PT
17 Comments
SCE Australia boss on the 40GB PS3
Oct 9, 2007 12:48 am PT
17 Comments
Sony drops 60GB PS3 in Australia
Oct 8, 2007 11:47 pm PT
33 Comments
Rockstar appeals second Manhunt 2 rejection
Oct 8, 2007 8:38 am PT
155 Comments
Viva Pinata couple planning Viva Pinata wedding
Oct 8, 2007 7:49 am PT
109 Comments
Revenant Wings flying to Europe
Oct 8, 2007 5:57 am PT
14 Comments
Church wants Resistance off BAFTA shortlist
Oct 8, 2007 3:33 am PT
243 Comments
AU Shippin' Out October 8-October 12: Project Gotham Racing 4, The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass
Oct 8, 2007 1:37 am PT
15 Comments
40GB PS3 confirmed for Australia
Oct 5, 2007 8:18 pm PT
68 Comments
Pirates set sail on Burning Sea Jan. 22
Oct 5, 2007 9:01 am PT
18 Comments
Project Gotham Racing 4
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios | Developer: Bizarre Creations |
Platform: X360 | Category: Racing |
Release Date: Oct 2, 2007 |
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The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Publisher: Nintendo | Platform: DS | Category: Action Adventure
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release: Oct 1, 2007 |
3 |
NBA 2K8
Publisher: 2K Sports | Platform: X360 | Category: Basketball
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release: Oct 2, 2007 |
4 |
Halo 3
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios | Platform: X360 | Category: First-Person Shooters
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release: Sep 25, 2007 |
5 |
BioShock
Publisher: 2K Games | Platform: X360 | Category: First-Person Shooters
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release: Aug 21, 2007 |
6 |
NBA Live 08
Publisher: EA Sports | Platform: X360 | Category: Basketball
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release: Oct 1, 2007 |
7 |
Two Worlds
Publisher: SouthPeak Interactive | Platform: X360 | Category: Role-Playing
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release: Aug 23, 2007 |
8 |
The Darkness
Publisher: 2K Games | Platform: X360 | Category: First-Person Shooters
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release: Jun 25, 2007 |
9 |
Stranglehold
Publisher: Midway | Platform: X360 | Category: Other Shooters
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release: Sep 5, 2007 |
10 |
Medal of Honor: Airborne
Publisher: Electronic Arts | Platform: X360 | Category: First-Person Shooters
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release: Sep 4, 2007 |
Rankings based on GameFly rental figures from October 2-8, 2007