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11.03.10
After kicking 3D butt on the big screen to the tune of $278 million, Milla Jovovich is taking the action home on Blu-ray 3D. On December 28th Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will unleash the deadly T-virus into homes everywhere when Resident Evil: Afterlife hits Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD. The Blu-ray 3D will flood veins with adrenaline and kick viewers into survival mode in 1080p high definition 3D, optimized for the latest 3D playback devices and eyewear, but also including a backwards-compatible 2D version of the film that plays on all existing Blu-ray players. For those who prefer their zombies safely in two dimensions, Resident Evil: Afterlife will also be offered on 2D Blu-ray and DVD the same day. Resident Evil star Ali Larter talks about the new film in this exclusive video interview.
11.02.10
Toy Story 3, the biggest animated movie of all time – with over $1 billion at the box office – is now on Blu-ray Disc and DVD. Families won’t want to miss adding the Blu-ray Combo Pack, 2 Disc Blu-ray or the DVD edition of Toy Story 3 to their home movie collections. Fans of all ages who have come to love and cherish these unique characters, can explore them in a whole new way as the Disney/Pixar team provides a more in-depth look into Pixar Animation Studios and the creation of its characters with hours of exclusive bonus features on the Blu-ray Disc version of the film including filmmaker commentary with Director Lee Unkrich and Producer Darla K. Anderson, amusing views of life at Pixar, analysis of favorite scenes, and the Toy Story Trivia Dash game. The filmmakers talk about the movie and the Disney videogames in this exclusive video interview.
11.02.10

The video game industry is readying itself for a battle over free speech to take place November 2 - when the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Schwarzenegger v. Entertainment Merchants Association. The case examines the constitutionality of a California law banning the sale of violent video games to minors. Earl Mellott, a Boston-based partner in the law firm Foley Hoag LLP and member of the firm’s Video Games and Interactive Media practice, notes that such a ban could have a chilling effect on the video game industry.

11.01.10
Kofi Kingston has plenty of game in the ring and around an Xbox 360. He’s one of WWE Superstars that will be featured in the marketing push that’s promoting THQ’s new WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2011 game. THQ and World Wrestling Entertainment have kicked off a comprehensive marketing program to promote the new game. THQ-developed, WWE-branded videogames will be integrated into domestic and international events, pay-per-view and television sponsorships, magazines, WWE.com, WWE DVDs, and more over the coming months. In addition, for the first time, THQ will host interactive gaming kiosks at 40 WWE live events. This significantly expands THQ’s previous marketing efforts concentrated around the launch of individual WWE videogames. Kofi Kingston is excited about the new WWE game and talks about it in this exclusive video interview.
10.27.10
The ESA Foundation's 13th annual gala, "Nite to Unite – For Kids," raised $1 million for grants and scholarships that benefit America's youth. The sold-out event, which included a black-tie optional dinner, an auction and charity casino entertainment, supports the work of the ESA Foundation, the computer and video game industry's philanthropic arm.
10.27.10
WWE superstar R-Truth has game. He’s also in the new THQ WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 videogame, which has finally arrived on store shelves for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2, and PSP. R-Truth discusses his own gaming background and what he likes about this newest WWE game in this exclusive video interview.
10.19.10
The Video Game Voters Network (VGVN) today urged members, game enthusiasts and the industry to stand together in a show support for preserving First Amendment protections for computer and video games. This call to action comes in anticipation of the Supreme Court's consideration of Schwarzenegger v. Entertainment Merchants Association/Entertainment Software Association on November 2.
10.15.10
According to the soon-to-be-released Games Industry: Total Consumer Spend report from leading market research company, The NPD Group, in addition to the $3.7 billion spent in the U.S. by consumers on new physical video and PC game software in the first half of 2010, the total consumer spend on content via other monetization methods, including used games, game rentals, subscriptions, digital full game downloads, social network games, downloadable content, and mobile game apps., is estimated in the range of $2.6 to $2.9 billion. 
10.14.10
What started off as a very good year has slowed down, despite the release of great blockbuster games. According to the NPG Group,U.S. retail sales of game hardware, software and accessories fell 8 percent in September to $1.2 billion. The one bright spot was Microsoft’s Halo 3, which topped all game sales for the month and helped drive Xbox 360 hardware.
10.13.10
WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston is excited about the new WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2011 videogame.  THQ has a slew of new downloadable content in the pipeline for purchase that will enhance the user experience for its upcoming WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2011 game.  Fan Axxess will enable WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 owners to obtain select downloadable content released throughout the life of the videogame for a one-time anticipated purchase cost of 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVEor $9.99 on PlayStationNetwork.  The downloadable content will include a number of playable WWE Legends, WWE Superstars and WWE Divas, alternate ring gear, playable arenas, a WWE Superstar Attribute Customizer, instant access to all unlockable content and an in-game badge to recognize the videogame’s biggest supporters.
10.13.10
Students pursuing careers in computer and videogame development at 21 academic institutions across the country are getting a financial boost from the ESA Foundation. The Foundation has awarded 30 scholarships for the 2010-2011 school year to women and minority students enrolled in programs ranging from computer science to 3D animation. The scholarships were fully funded by the annual Nite to Unite charity fundraiser, which takes place in San Francisco every October.
10.13.10
THQ announced the final addition to its cover Superstars lineup for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 game. Renowned WWE Superstars Rey Mysterio, Triple H and Undertaker will be featured on an exclusive limited edition front cover of the videogame throughout Latin America and Korea.  The new artwork will join previously announced regional covers for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, including WWE Superstars John Cena, Big Show and The Miz in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and India; WWE Superstars Randy Orton, Undertaker and Sheamus in Europe; and WWE Hall of Famer Bret “Hit Man” Hart, along with WWE Superstars Edge and Undertaker, on the front cover available in Canada.  WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 will mark one of the few times in franchise history that multiple variations of cover artwork will be made available for consumers around the world. WWE Superstar Santino Marella talks about the new game in this exclusive video interview.
09.25.10

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The success of video games for wannabe rockers has prompted a new wave of music games -- ones that actually teach players how to really play music.

09.21.10

WWE Hall of Famer and Canada native Bret “Hit Man” Hart will join WWE Superstar and Canada native Edge and legendary WWE Superstar Undertaker on an exclusive limited edition front cover of WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2011 throughout Canada for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The new artwork will join previously announced regional covers for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, including WWE Superstars John Cena, Big Show and The Miz on the front cover in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and India, as well as WWE Superstars Randy Orton, Undertaker and Sheamus on the front cover available throughout Europe. Additional regional covers are expected to be announced later this year. Hart talks about the new videogame in this exclusive video interview.