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NPD: PS3 sales spike on MGS4

Sony's console sees significant sales uptick, as US gaming industry grows 53 percent to nearly $1.7 billion in June.
Posted Jul 17, 2008 4:38 pm PT

E3 2008: EA CEO confirms KOTOR MMO

John Riccitiello tells Conde Nast Portfolio that BioWare's mystery massively multiplayer project is a third installment in the Star Wars series.
Posted Jul 17, 2008 2:08 pm PT

E3 2008: 360 GH World Tour, Rock Band instruments 'totally compatible'

Neversoft's Brian Bright says Harmonix's instruments can be used with Microsoft's version of upcoming rhythm game, which will adjust for play with rival's drum set; World Tour instruments also work with first Rock Band.
Posted Jul 17, 2008 6:40 pm PT

Nintendo: Lifetime US Wii sales surpass Xbox 360

Publisher points to latest NPD numbers as putting the motion-sensing system atop the domestic retail heap.
Posted Jul 17, 2008 3:23 pm PT

E3 2008: Guitar Hero getting Hendrix experience

Neversoft's World Tour gets experienced with "Purple Haze" and "Wind Cries Mary" on the disc, more to come as downloadable content.
Posted Jul 17, 2008 7:13 pm PT

E3 2008: Show floor show-and-tell

Publishers put their wares out for all to play in LACC's Concourse Hall; attendees flock to Resistance 2, Wii Music, and Fable II.
Posted Jul 17, 2008 3:15 pm PT

Jade Empire dubbed an Xbox Original

BioWare's acclaimed martial arts-themed RPG available through Microsoft's downloadable game service for $15 on July 21.
Posted Jul 17, 2008 4:40 pm PT

E3 2008: Microsoft behind Bungie misfire

Publisher veep Don Mattrick tells LA Times that developer's new Halo project pulled from press conference due to time constraints; now slated for "more dedicated event."
Posted Jul 17, 2008 1:52 pm PT

E3 2008: Miyamoto conducts Wii Music, confirms Pikmin

Nintendo developer roundtable offers extended looks at Animal Crossing, Wii Music, and Wii Sports Resort; Zelda creator says new Pikmin in development.
Posted Jul 16, 2008 5:56 pm PT

E3 2008: Trophies coming to the PSP?

Sony Computer Entertainment Producer strongly hints that the smallest member of the PlayStation family may soon get its big brother's achievement system.
Posted Jul 16, 2008 8:40 pm PT

Confirmed: Dead Rising Wii-bound...in Japan

[UPDATE] After Famitsu reports Capcom's zombie actioner will be ported to Nintendo's console this winter, publisher's NA arm confirms; US release "TBD."
Posted Jul 16, 2008 5:22 pm PT

E3 Video Q&A: Peter Dille on the new PS3 strategy

SCEA's marketing generalissimo talks about the console's new video store, Final Fantasy XIII 360, Sony's fall game slate; clarifies the 80GB's lack of BC.
Posted Jul 16, 2008 9:40 pm PT

E3 2008: Igarashi whips Konami conference

Castlevania producer demos new game's debut at conference that also saw a Homecoming for Silent Hill and an all-female Ramones cover band; Rock Revolution still on for 2008 in NA.
Posted Jul 16, 2008 2:42 pm PT

E3 2008: Take-Two event heads for the Borderlands

Grand Theft Auto publisher wows conference attendees with Gearbox's postapocalyptic shooter---first trailer inside! Exclusive DLC also coming for BioShock PS3.
Posted Jul 16, 2008 10:47 am PT

E3 2008: ESA keynote long on rhetoric, short on attendance

Lobby president Michael Gallagher addresses a sparse crowd amid growing concerns of the organization's future and relevance.
Posted Jul 16, 2008 4:03 pm PT

E3 2008: Warner Bros. GRINs at Wanted

Universal's Angelina Jolie action blockbuster heads to unnamed consoles, PC courtesy of Swedish developer later this year.
Posted Jul 16, 2008 9:40 am PT

E3 2008: Yakuza 2 collects September 9

Sega's underworld epic continues as the PS2 sequel finds its way to North America and Europe later this year.
Posted Jul 16, 2008 11:33 am PT

E3 2008: Texas governor corrals game appeal

Rick Perry's keynote draws remarkably small crowd to hear a pitch for the Lone Star State's development community.
Posted Jul 16, 2008 10:20 am PT

E3 2008: Wolfenstein, Singularity unveiled at Activision Blizzard event

[UPDATE 2] Snubbing E3 proper, the newly merged publisher shows off two new Raven and Marvel games and demos Guitar Hero World Tour's studio mode at a shindig all its own; Rock Band instruments will be compatible with new game, which will even adjust its drum scheme.
Posted Jul 15, 2008 7:19 pm PT

E3 2008: SCEA unveils $399 80GB PS3, God of War III

Sony's press conference sees SCEA president Jack Tretton reveal Resistance for PSP and MAG, an all-new massive action game from Zipper Interactive; PS3 video store launching tonight; full video inside.
Posted Jul 15, 2008 11:31 am PT

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E3 2008: SCEA unveils $399 80GB PS3, God of War III

Sony's press conference sees SCEA president Jack Tretton reveal Resistance for PSP and MAG, an all-new massive action game from Zipper Interactive; PS3 video store launching tonight; full video inside.
Posted Jul 15, 2008 11:31 am PT 969 Comments

E3 2008: Nintendo scores Wii Music, GTA for DS, Wii Sports Resort

Mario and Link were nowhere to be seen at press conference, but Miyamoto's outfit made waves with Animal Crossing: City Folk, the WiiSpeak peripheral, and more.
Posted Jul 15, 2008 9:04 am PT 309 Comments

E3 2008: id Software deal enRages EA event

Surprise agreement to publish Doom studio's post-apocalyptic road-action game highlight of EA's developer-centric event; Mirror's Edge, Left 4 Dead, and Dragon Age: Origins also on hand.
Posted Jul 14, 2008 2:54 pm PT 166 Comments

E3 2008: Wolfenstein, Singularity unveiled at Activision Blizzard event

[UPDATE 2] Snubbing E3 proper, the newly merged publisher shows off two new Raven and Marvel games and demos Guitar Hero World Tour's studio mode at a shindig all its own; Rock Band instruments will be compatible with new game, which will even adjust its drum scheme.
Posted Jul 15, 2008 7:19 pm PT 109 Comments

E3 2008: XBL Avatars, Netflix, and FFXIII top 360 slate

Microsoft's press conference reveals rumored Xbox Live overhaul and Karaoke game--then delivers Square Enix shocker; exclusive Fallout 3 DLC coming, Gears 2 touted.
Posted Jul 14, 2008 10:25 am PT 344 Comments

E3 2008: Final Fantasy XIII 360-bound, Last Remnant dated

Square Enix's formerly PS3-only RPG epic will launch day and date on Microsoft's console in North America and Europe; 360 exclusive hitting US November 20.
Posted Jul 14, 2008 12:04 pm PT 2804 Comments

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E3 2008: Video Q&A: Carmack on 'one-game' id-EA deal

Legendary Doom founder, id lead designer Tim Willits, and EA Partners GM David DeMartini talk to GameSpot about how Electronic Arts became Rage's publisher.
Posted Jul 14, 2008 10:47 pm PT 37 Comments

E3 Video Q&A: Peter Dille on the new PS3 strategy

SCEA's marketing generalissimo talks about the console's new video store, Final Fantasy XIII 360, Sony's fall game slate; clarifies the 80GB's lack of BC.
Posted Jul 16, 2008 9:40 pm PT 235 Comments

E3 2008: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Exclusive Q&A - E3, New CG Intro, E3, and E3

Watch the exciting new intro movie for Dawn of War II and get exclusive new details on the game at E3.
Posted Jul 14, 2008 6:00 pm PT 154 Comments
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