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Kojima axes Zone of the Enders sequel

Cancellation caused by disappointing Zone of the Enders HD Collection, says Metal Gear Solid creator. Full Story

Posted May 3, 2013 11:36 am GMT

Journey composer to score upcoming Leisure Suit Larry remake

Grammy-nominated artist Austin Wintory to compose for Kickstarter-funded project. Full Story

Posted Dec 11, 2012 6:06 am GMT

AU Shippin’ Out December 3-7: LEGO The Lord of the Rings, Guardians of Middle Earth

Will you fight alongside the fellowship for Middle-Earth or collect sticker stars? Full Story

Posted Dec 3, 2012 12:16 am GMT

Metal Gear Rising, Zone of the Enders HD limited editions unveiled

Raiden-focused bundle to include soundtrack, two-sided steelbook, and plasma lamp; Zone of the Enders HD Collection premium bundle packs in 100-page artbook. Full Story

Posted Sep 28, 2012 7:39 pm GMT

Zone of the Enders HD Collection hits October 30

High-definition compilation of PS2 Konami action titles due later this year on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3; MGR: Revengeance demo included. Full Story

Posted Sep 19, 2012 8:27 pm GMT

New Zone of the Enders revealed - Report

Images from Konami event in Japan reveal company at work on new iteration in action franchise under the working title "Enders Project." Full Story

Posted May 25, 2012 3:32 pm GMT

Konami launching Zone of the Enders special event

Spotlight event for Zone of the Enders HD Edition to be held in Shinjuku, Japan. Full Story

Posted May 2, 2012 6:48 am GMT

Shippin' Out March 4-10: Mass Effect 3

BioWare's sci-fi trilogy capper leads big week of new releases featuring Street Fighter X Tekken, Unit 13, MLB 12, and I Am Alive. Full Story

Posted Mar 5, 2012 3:37 pm GMT

Zone of the Enders HD Collection drops this fall

High-definition remastered versions of PlayStation 2 Konami action titles due later this year on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Full Story

Posted Feb 29, 2012 9:31 pm GMT

Shippin' Out February 26 - March 3: SSX, Binary Domain

New release slate led by EA Sports' new extreme snowboarding game, Sega's squad-based shooter; Mortal Kombat Komplete also due out. Full Story

Posted Feb 27, 2012 3:41 pm GMT

Sega's gaming biz loses $77 million

Parent company Sega Sammy's sales, profits tumble as games biz misses all expectations; Captain America sells 450,000 as Rise of Nightmares scares up 200,000 sold. Full Story

Posted Oct 31, 2011 5:38 pm GMT

Shippin' Out October 23-29: Battlefield 3

EA sends DICE shooter to the front lines as Dance Central 2, Kirby's Return to Dreamland, and Daytona USA also head to market. Full Story

Posted Oct 24, 2011 5:16 pm GMT

Avengers game footage surfaces

Online video shows purported pre-alpha build of THQ first-person action game from shuttered Australian studio; clip features Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and Captain America. Full Story

Posted Sep 19, 2011 6:14 pm GMT

'I still want to make ZOE sequel' - Kojima

Metal Gear creator reiterates his desire to make a Zone of the Enders sequel during this year's Tokyo Game Show. Full Story

Posted Sep 17, 2011 7:38 am GMT

Shippin' Out Sept. 11-17: God of War Origins

PS3 compilation of Kratos' PSP exploits joined in stores by NHL 12 and Twisted Pixel's Gunstringer; downloadable debuts topped by free Red Dead Redemption add-on. Full Story

Posted Sep 11, 2011 6:42 pm GMT

Pokemon Rumble Blast, Captain America 3DS drop in October

Monster-battler heads to Nintendo's new handheld on October 24, while Sega delays Super Soldier to October 25. Full Story

Posted Jul 19, 2011 8:42 pm GMT

Shippin' Out July 17-23: Call of Juarez: The Cartel, Bastion

New release slate led by Ubisoft's modern shooter, Supergiant's downloadable game for XBLA; Captain America: Super Soldier, Fallout: New Vegas DLC, Just Dance Summer Party also out. Full Story

Posted Jul 17, 2011 7:48 pm GMT

AU Shippin' Out July 11-15: Harry Potter

Captain America and Harry Potter jump from the big screen to home consoles this week. Full Story

Posted Jul 11, 2011 6:14 am GMT

Metal Gear Solid, Zone of the Enders HD remakes coming to PS3, 360

E3 2011: Konami releasing Sons of Liberty, Snake Eater, Peace Walker in one console package in November; updated ZOE duo coming in 2012; Transfarring announced. Full Story

Posted Jun 3, 2011 1:28 am GMT

Sega Sammy full-year profits jump 105%

Despite weak game sales, publisher rides Sonic Color's 2.18 million units to 3.1 percent revenue climb; Vanquish sells 830,000, Shogun 2 moves 600,000. Full Story

Posted May 17, 2011 12:40 am GMT

Nicktoons meeting MLB on Kinect

2K's Nickelodeon / Major League Baseball crossover title for Xbox 360, Wii, and DS due out this summer; High Voltage Software crafting console entries, Black Lantern working on portable version. Full Story

Posted May 3, 2011 5:33 pm GMT

Asia Shippin' Out April 17-23: Mortal Kombat

It's all-out kombat, team-based squad shooting in the Strait of Malacca, and Aperture-branded science. Full Story

Posted Apr 19, 2011 7:17 am GMT

AU Shippin' Out April 18-21: Portal 2

Rekindle the relationship with your Companion Cube this week. Full Story

Posted Apr 18, 2011 4:40 am GMT

Shippin' Out April 17-23: Portal 2, Mortal Kombat, SOCOM 4

Plentiful new release slate led by puzzle, fighting, and shooting games; Conduit 2, Xbox Live Arcade Triple Pack, Final Fantasy IV: Complete Collection also out. Full Story

Posted Apr 17, 2011 7:06 pm GMT

Ocarina of Time 3D dated, Wii Play: Motion revealed

Nintendo will ship 3DS remake of Legend of Zelda classic on June 19; new bundle to feature Wii Remote Plus, all-new minigame compilation; full spring schedule inside. Full Story

Posted Apr 12, 2011 6:00 pm GMT

Captain America mobilizing July 19

Sega picks Tuesday before filmic tie-in for release of patriotic Super Soldier action adventure; 3DS version added, PSP game canceled. Full Story

Posted Mar 21, 2011 6:24 pm GMT

Asia Shippin' Out: February 13-19

Frenetic fighting, psychedelic dreamscapes, and turn-based fantasy combat fill up this week's gaming quota. Full Story

Posted Feb 14, 2011 3:56 am GMT

Family Guy returns to games

Activision picks up Fox cartoon for gaming treatment, release set for later this year on unspecified platforms. Full Story

Posted Feb 10, 2011 1:41 am GMT

Conduit for 3DS in production - Report

High Voltage Software bringing series to Nintendo's new handheld; build currently "runs pretty darn well with full 3D and everything." Full Story

Posted Feb 4, 2011 5:47 pm GMT

Conduit 2 delayed to April 19

Sega's Wii-exclusive first-person shooter sequel delayed once again; developer High Voltage given extra time to balance multiplayer. Full Story

Posted Jan 28, 2011 12:25 am GMT

Conduit 2 warps onto Wii March 22

High Voltage Software's Nintendo-exclusive first-person alien shooter lands in two months; new trailer shows off game's explosive weaponry. Full Story

Posted Jan 19, 2011 3:29 pm GMT

Shippin' Out November 7-13: Call of Duty: Black Ops, Wii Remote Plus

New release slate championed by Treyarch's hotly hyped Cold War-era shooter; Nintendo's new controller, Mario Anniversary bundles, PlayStation Move-exclusive The Fight: Lights Out round out the week. Full Story

Posted Nov 6, 2010 5:36 pm GMT

Shippin' Out Oct. 24-30: Fable III, Force Unleashed II, Rock Band 3

Busy week at retail sees bountiful array of heavy hitters including The Sims 3 for consoles, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, The Fight: Lights Out, Shaun White Skateboarding, and Tony Hawk: Shred. Full Story

Posted Oct 22, 2010 10:17 pm GMT

Conduit 2 release rerouted to February

Sega narrows launch window on High Voltage Software's Wii-exclusive first-person shooter sequel, cites fan feedback as reason for prior delay. Full Story

Posted Oct 14, 2010 9:12 pm GMT

Captain America WWII game due in 2011

Sega announces comic book hero will return to his propaganda roots to fight Nazis on Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, Wii, and DS next year. Full Story

Posted Oct 5, 2010 9:52 pm GMT

The Conduit 2 insulated until 2011

High Voltage Software's Wii-exclusive first-person shooter sequel delayed, Classic Controller support to be included. Full Story

Posted Sep 3, 2010 10:33 pm GMT

High Voltage lays off 25

Studio behind Conduit 2, Tournament of Legends trims payroll, projects in development continue as scheduled. Full Story

Posted Aug 6, 2010 1:43 am GMT

Sega Sammy brushes off slow Iron Man 2, Alpha Protocol sales

Publisher's revenues see 51 percent spike as it posts first-quarter profits on strength of pachinko business; Armored Avenger's latest tops 1.1 million sold. Full Story

Posted Jul 30, 2010 7:55 pm GMT

Shippin' Out July 4-10: Crackdown 2

Independence Day arrives with a fizzle, as Ruffian Games' 360-exclusive open-world actioner joins High Voltage's Wii-only Tournament of Legends, and not much else. Full Story

Posted Jul 6, 2010 5:32 pm GMT

AU Shippin' Out June 28-July 2: Super Mario Galaxy 2, Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4

Nintendo's mascot returns to space, while a squarer version of Mr. Potter and Activision's time-shifting shooter also make their debut. Full Story

Posted Jun 28, 2010 7:37 am GMT

Disney's game group posts $55 million quarterly loss

Media giant's Interactive Media division remains in red despite 20 percent revenues rise; six-month sales fall 15 percent to $376 million. Full Story

Posted May 11, 2010 11:18 pm GMT

Shippin' Out May 2-8: Iron Man 2, Halo: Reach MP beta

Adaptation of the Armored Avenger's latest cinematic excursion joins preview of Bungie's shooter; Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package hits PS3 and PC. Full Story

Posted May 2, 2010 2:43 pm GMT

AU Shippin' Out April 27-30: Super Street Fighter IV

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, God of War Collection, and Capcom's latest fighting game strike down under on the same day. Full Story

Posted Apr 27, 2010 7:56 am GMT

Sega West CEO explains reorganization

Mike Hayes details impact of restructuring, Iron Man 2 studio's closure; promises more original downloadable IP, weighs in on Saturn, Dreamcast era rereleases. Full Story

Posted Apr 23, 2010 9:02 pm GMT

AU Shippin' Out April 6-9: Borderlands: Double Game Add-On Pack

2K Games take a page out of Fallout 3's book and releases DLC on a retail disc this week down under. Full Story

Posted Apr 6, 2010 9:15 am GMT

Sega scrapping Iron Man 2 developer

Sega Studios San Francisco (formerly Secret Level) being shuttered after completion of feature-film-based multiplatform game. Full Story

Posted Apr 3, 2010 1:56 am GMT

Sega reopening Conduit this fall

High Voltage Software's original first-person shooter series returns to the Wii with new four-player co-op mode, better online cheat-busting. Full Story

Posted Mar 31, 2010 8:15 pm GMT

Sega postpones Tournament of Legends

High Voltage's 3D fighter for the Wii gets pushed back to July 6, but will launch at $30 price point. Full Story

Posted Mar 24, 2010 9:16 pm GMT

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier deploying in Q4

[UPDATE 2] Next installment in Ubisoft's squad-based shooter due out this holiday on PS3 and 360; Wii, PC, PSP, and DS versions also confirmed; 360 Splinter Cell Conviction buyers get access to MP beta this summer. Full Story

Posted Feb 9, 2010 5:30 pm GMT

Sega schedules Tournament of Legends for May 18

High Voltage Software's M-for-Mature Wii-exclusive fighter Gladiator A.D. resurfaces with T-for-Teen targeted fantasy makeover. Full Story

Posted Feb 3, 2010 8:13 pm GMT

'Ghost Recon Future Soldier' trademarked

Ubisoft USPTO filing reveals likely name of next installment in its tactical Tom Clancy shooter series, due out after Q1 2010. Full Story

Posted Dec 21, 2009 9:06 pm GMT

Namco Bandai posts $66 million loss

Publisher maintains forecasts despite sales slump; Ben 10, Afro Samurai, Tales of Vesperia make up biggest sellers; Soulcalibur PSP falls outside company's top 10. Full Story

Posted Nov 5, 2009 11:20 pm GMT

Thor, Captain America games due in 2011

Marvel reveals Sega titles will bookend a busy summer season for interactive adaptations of comic company's films. Full Story

Posted Nov 3, 2009 9:23 pm GMT

AU Shippin' Out October 26-30: DJ Hero

Go Around the World in DJ Hero. Full Story

Posted Oct 26, 2009 6:13 am GMT

Shippin' Out Oct 18-24: Borderlands, GTA PSP, FIFA 10, WWE

Gearbox's postapocalyptic shooter opens up, along with portable port of Chinatown Wars, EA Sports' latest footie fest, and Smackdown vs. Raw 2010; Gran Turismo PSP-3000 bundle also debuts. Full Story

Posted Oct 17, 2009 1:45 am GMT

Disney to acquire Marvel for $4 billion

Publisher of Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men comics agrees to buyout offer from multimedia giant behind Mickey Mouse, ABC, Miramax, and more. Full Story

Posted Aug 31, 2009 6:42 pm GMT

Sega still open to core Wii games

Company president and COO Mike Hayes says Nintendo's massive installed base allows even niche markets to be successful; The Conduit sells 150K worldwide. Full Story

Posted Aug 13, 2009 11:04 pm GMT

Sega Sammy posts $108 million April-June loss

Publisher's gaming division revenues plummet 40%; Conduit racks up 150,000 in sales as Virtua Tennis serves up 790,000; PS2 support apparently discontinued. Full Story

Posted Aug 1, 2009 1:23 am GMT

Conduit, Grand Slam Tennis feel June gloom, Red Faction hits 267,000

Sega's core sci-fi shooter sells under 72,000; EA's first tennis game fouls out with 54,000 sold as THQ's acclaimed sci-fi shooter only sells 67,600 units on PS3; Call of Juarez rounds up 44,000 in five days. Full Story

Posted Jul 18, 2009 1:05 am GMT

ChartSpot: June 2009

Prototype tops NPD's monthly non-PC top 20 with nearly 600,000 units, while Ghostbusters just misses the top 10; Sims 3 new PC king, Spore Galactic Adventures opens strong. Full Story

Posted Jul 17, 2009 8:54 pm GMT

AU Shippin' Out June 29-July 3: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10

Tiger Woods swings onto the scene this week for another year of golf gaming. Full Story

Posted Jun 29, 2009 8:39 am GMT

Shippin' Out June 21-27: Transformers, Fight Night Round 4

Knock 'em, sock 'em robots and ring generals lead a busy week at retail along with the Conduit, Spore expansion, Resident Evil Archives, and new Shin Megami Tensei and Overlord games. Full Story

Posted Jun 21, 2009 4:00 pm GMT

Conduit dev revealing two Wii games at E3

High Voltage's Eric Nofsinger confirms a pair of new titles exclusive to Nintendo's console will be unveiled at expo next month. Full Story

Posted May 1, 2009 10:54 pm GMT

The Conduit powers Wii June 23

Sega and High Voltage Software's sci-fi FPS targets Nintendo's console this summer. Full Story

Posted Apr 24, 2009 1:08 am GMT

Leisure Suit Larry creator: Gaming has immatured

Q&A: In the wake of Larry's latest Box Office Bust, the amorous icon's distanced designer Al Lowe assesses the state of the industry and humor in games. Full Story

Posted Apr 16, 2009 2:08 am GMT

GDC 2009: Ubisoft insiders talk film-game convergence

Ubi Montreal's Yannis Mallat, Far Cry 2 lead Clint Hocking, POP producer Ben Mattes, and EndWar director Michael De Plater discuss the French publisher's approach to film-game cross-pollination. Full Story

Posted Mar 25, 2009 7:33 am GMT

Punch-Out enters ring May 18

Nintendo updates Wii and DS release lists, tagging dates to boxing revamp and New Play Control line; Excitebots, Legendary Starfy announced. Full Story

Posted Feb 26, 2009 6:40 pm GMT

50 Cent developing Saints Row movie

Actor-rapper tells reporters he plans on turning THQ's open-world crime game into film; also discusses future game projects and recording game soundtracks. Full Story

Posted Feb 24, 2009 11:57 pm GMT

Punch-Out Wii due by July, Madworld March 10

Nintendo offers brief release update for a handful of Wii, DS titles; DSi due by summer. Full Story

Posted Jan 30, 2009 7:09 pm GMT

Assassin's Creed 2, new Ghost Recon due by April '10; I Am Alive delayed

[UPDATE] Ubisoft confirms stealthy, heavily armed sequels will join postponed survival horror game on next year's release docket. Full Story

Posted Jan 23, 2009 1:11 am GMT

Yuke's stepping into downloadable-game ring

WWE vs. SmackDown creator's US arm creates new Akinai subsidiary to focus on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, and WiiWare; High Voltage's Evasive Space due in January. Full Story

Posted Jan 21, 2009 7:41 pm GMT

Sega channelling The Conduit

Wii first-person shooter from High Voltage finds a worldwide partner in Sonic publisher; game set for spring 2009 launch. Full Story

Posted Oct 29, 2008 6:10 pm GMT

Shippin' Out Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Fallout 3, Little Big Planet, Guitar Hero

Bethesda's futuristic RPG, PS3's belated platformer, and Activision's World Tour joined in stores by Red Alert 3, MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, and more. Full Story

Posted Oct 27, 2008 7:51 pm GMT

Midway cancels two game licenses, nearly doubles projected Q3 loss

[UPDATE] Publisher ends deal for one internally, one externally developed game based on non-owned IPs; list of suspects includes NBA Ballers, Cartoon Network; Unreal Tournament unaffected. Full Story

Posted Oct 18, 2008 2:31 am GMT

Nintendo: No US DSi until 'well into 2009'

At San Francisco event, Nintendo of America unveils new Punch-Out and Fire Emblem, $29.99 Wii Speak Channel due next month, promises increased DS and Wii supply for Q4, new storage solution for Wii. Full event blog and photos inside. Full Story

Posted Oct 2, 2008 5:11 pm GMT

Interplay relaunches site, rehires original Fallout dev

Flush with Fallout IP cash, the once-mighty publisher reestablishes Web presence, announces Chris Taylor on board for Fallout MMOG. Full Story

Posted Sep 25, 2008 12:28 am GMT

Q&A: Eric Nofsinger channels The Conduit

High Voltage CCO tells GameSpot why good graphics are worthwhile on the Wii, and why some publishers aren't keen on multiplayer games for Nintendo's console. Full Story

Posted Jul 7, 2008 4:54 pm GMT

AU Shippin' Out June 30-July 4: Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit and Buzz

Goku and friends' latest brawler out in Australia this week. Full Story

Posted Jun 30, 2008 6:41 am GMT

Shippin' Out June 23-27: Bad Company, Guitar Hero DS

Alone in the Dark, Final Fantasy Tactics A2, and a handful of high-profile ports join a deluge of new releases. Full Story

Posted Jun 23, 2008 8:39 pm GMT

High Voltage opens The Conduit

Leisure Suit Larry: Magnum Cum Laude studio readying Wii-exclusive first-person shooter, due Q1 2009. Full Story

Posted Jun 12, 2008 1:04 am GMT

Shippin' Out May 12-16: WiiWare, Chronicles of Narnia

Downloadable titles dominate the week as headliners join We Ski, Deca Sports, and Castle of Shikigami III on Wii, Drone Tactics, Myst on DS. Full Story

Posted May 12, 2008 8:48 pm GMT

WiiWare live in North America

Nintendo flips the switch on its new downloadable-game service; new Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles headlines initial slate of half a dozen games. Full Story

Posted May 12, 2008 7:17 pm GMT

Ubisoft shares jump 12 percent on Clancy deal

News of the Rainbow Six publisher's tie-up of military media mogul's empire sends company's share price skyward. Full Story

Posted Mar 26, 2008 1:01 pm GMT

Ubisoft subsumes Tom Clancy, new MMOG en route?

[UPDATE] Author-inspired techno-military media empire--including book, film, and game rights--purchased by Rainbow Six publisher; CEO Yves Guillemot says Ubi looking at massively multiplayer project. Full Story

Posted Mar 20, 2008 10:13 pm GMT

Dungeons & Dragons creator dies

Gary Gygax, cocreator of the pen-and-paper game that directly spawned Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights and influenced the entire RPG genre, has died at age 69. Full Story

Posted Mar 4, 2008 7:24 pm GMT

Shippin' Out February 11-15: Lost Odyssey, Professor Layton

Japanese RPG and puzzle-mystery games lead a wave of new releases including Wipeout Pulse for PSP, 360 Dark Messiah of Might and Magic. Full Story

Posted Feb 12, 2008 12:06 am GMT

Shippin' Out January 7-11: NFL Tour, Harvey Birdman

Over-the-top football and avian attorney joined in stores by Kingdom Under Fire for 360, Sonic Riders sequel, Jackass DS. Full Story

Posted Jan 7, 2008 7:59 pm GMT

AU Shippin' Out December 3-December 7: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

Two big games for the PlayStation 3 in Australia this week. Full Story

Posted Dec 3, 2007 6:46 am GMT

Interplay restarting dev studio

Company says it will make new installments of Earthworm Jim, Descent, MDK, Dark Alliance if it can get the money. Full Story

Posted Nov 14, 2007 1:58 am GMT

Halo 3, BioShock top Spike TV noms

Shooters from Bungie and 2K get most nods for testosterone-infused network's December 9 award show. Full Story

Posted Nov 9, 2007 7:38 pm GMT

Harvey Birdman gets Jan. 8 court date

Capcom confirms takeoff for Cartoon Network's avian attorney on PS2, PSP, and Wii. Full Story

Posted Nov 8, 2007 9:38 pm GMT

PS3 UT3 still in Sony's '07 lineup, Epic 'confident'

[UPDATE] SCEA's near-100-game holiday roster lists console edition of shooter; Midway says to expect game in '08, but developer says it may still arrive in time. Full Story

Posted Nov 8, 2007 8:14 pm GMT

Harvey Birdman grounded until 2008

Capcom holds on to legal eagle's first gaming flight for a few more months to avoid some competition. Full Story

Posted Oct 22, 2007 11:23 pm GMT

Harvey Birdman hatching November 13

Capcom confirms Wii version of avian attorney's gaming debut set to arrive alongside PS2 and PSP games at height of holiday release schedule. Full Story

Posted Sep 5, 2007 12:51 am GMT

Retail Radar: 360 Far Cry 2, Wii Harvey Birdman

Ubisoft PC shooter advertised on Microsoft's platform, while Capcom's legal eagle might be on Nintendo's case. Full Story

Posted Aug 23, 2007 1:52 am GMT

Shippin' Out August 20-24: BioShock, Brain Age 2

2K's creepy underwater FPS dives into retail alongside Nintendo's mind-expanding puzzle game; Space Giraffe XBLA-bound, Super Metroid headed for Wii VC. Full Story

Posted Aug 20, 2007 8:09 pm GMT

GRAW 2 finds gold on PS3, PSP

Ubisoft's modern-day tactical shooter locked in for August 21 release on Sony's systems. Full Story

Posted Aug 17, 2007 8:41 pm GMT

Ubisoft annual sales climb 24.4 percent

GRAW, Rayman boost French publisher's bottom line; company takes in more than $917 million during last fiscal year. Full Story

Posted May 29, 2007 9:49 pm GMT

Harvey Birdman shows plumage

Capcom crows about its latest courtroom comedy adventure, enlists TV show's writers to help make the game. Full Story

Posted Apr 16, 2007 11:29 pm GMT

Harvey Birdman roosting on PSP, PS2

Cartoon Network's animated attorney-at-law joins Capcom's aviary of legal eagles. Full Story

Posted Apr 14, 2007 1:01 am GMT

Mexican governor orders seizure of GRAW2

El Diario reports that Chihuahua state governor orders game depicting American invasion of postrebellion Juárez confiscated. Full Story

Posted Mar 24, 2007 12:01 am GMT

Mexican mayor slams GRAW2

Mayor of border town Juárez says new Ubisoft shooter instills poor values and portrays his city as violent. Full Story

Posted Mar 9, 2007 6:37 pm GMT

Midway losses lessen

Lower expenses, higher revenue help Mortal Kombat-maker boost Q4 net revenue by 38.8 percent; publisher still down $77.8 million for year. Full Story

Posted Feb 23, 2007 1:13 am GMT

GRAW 2 invades Web

Web site for Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 now live, includes wallpapers, videos, screens, intel; new dev diary talks about the game's environments. Full Story

Posted Feb 15, 2007 6:36 pm GMT

Nintendo details Euro Q1 releases

WarioWare: Smooth Moves, Excite Truck, and Star Fox Command all coming to the continent and UK at the start of 2007. Full Story

Posted Dec 20, 2006 9:40 pm GMT

GRAW 2 debriefed

Sequel to Ubisoft's hit enlisting on Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, PC in spring 2007; battles will take place on both sides of US-Mexico border. Full Story

Posted Dec 8, 2006 2:01 pm GMT

Wal-Mart Wii preorders sell out

Megaretailer briefly offers "Nintendo Wii Customer Choice's Bundle" before running out of stock. Full Story

Posted Nov 1, 2006 11:24 pm GMT

Wii launch lineup narrowed

Nintendo announces 32 Wii games to be available by end of calendar year; Metal Slug, Super Swing Golf on, Blazing Angels off. Full Story

Posted Nov 1, 2006 2:16 am GMT

Shippin' Out October 16-20: BF 2142, Bully, Double Agent, WTF

A crowded week sees Family Guy, Flight Simulator X, Justice League Heroes, Sims 2: Pets, and Railroads! get on the retail train; Zoo Tycoon 2 and Age of Empires III expansions also on board. Full Story

Posted Oct 17, 2006 10:37 pm GMT

List of US Wii games revealed

Nintendo releases roster of games for upcoming console; 30 by year's end, 41 third-party by end of March 2007, more than a dozen confirmed for launch. Full Story

Posted Sep 14, 2006 7:16 pm GMT

Shippin' Out 8/28-9/1: Saints Row, Star Fox Command, Disgaea 2

With Madden on shelves, the summer doldrums are officially over and a wave of new releases are on the way to stores this week. Full Story

Posted Aug 29, 2006 1:34 am GMT

Family Guy game gets original voices

Seth MacFarlane, Adam West, Seth Green, rest of TV show cast to reprise their roles for series' gaming debut. Full Story

Posted Aug 24, 2006 10:19 pm GMT

E3 06: 2K Games visitors seek Prey

Human Head's shooter, The Da Vinci Code adaptation get featured spots at publisher's booth. Full Story

Posted May 11, 2006 3:46 am GMT

E3 06: Vivendi's E3 titles confirmed

Warcraft: The Burning Crusade, Scarface: The World is Yours, and F.E.A.R. 360 lead the offerings. Full Story

Posted May 9, 2006 1:08 am GMT

E3 06: Midway Blitzes E3 with Wii games

Next-gen Blitz: The League heads to 360, Wii, PSP; Nintendo's new console also finds inner child with Happy Feet, Ant Bully. Full Story

Posted May 3, 2006 5:59 pm GMT

E3 06: Vivendi lays out E3 lineup

New Crash and Spyro games announced as part of publisher's lineup for next month's big trade show. Full Story

Posted Apr 21, 2006 8:28 pm GMT

E3 06: Family Guy detailed

2K Games' upcoming adventure in Quahog features three playable characters, different types of gameplay, trademark pop-culture parodies. Full Story

Posted Apr 19, 2006 11:47 pm GMT

Family Guy games on the way

2K Games nabs license for multiple "freakin' sweet" games; first game to appear this fall; High Voltage to do the development honors. Full Story

Posted Mar 6, 2006 6:12 pm GMT

Midway: Ready for its close-up

Streak of quarterly losses doesn't faze CEO; company is beefing up with star power for battle in next-gen, expects great things in 2007. Full Story

Posted Mar 2, 2006 2:34 am GMT

50 Cent lights up retail charts

Despite critical beatdown, VU Games' urban-themed shooter sells through 1 million copies across all platforms. Full Story

Posted Jan 24, 2006 8:00 pm GMT

10 most violent games named

Family Media Guide ranks the goriest games of the year; Resident Evil 4, GTA, 50 Cent make list. Full Story

Posted Nov 28, 2005 11:27 pm GMT

50 Cent locked out of Oz

Australian regulatory committee refuses classification of Fiddy's shooter; VU Games has option to resubmit game or lose region. Full Story

Posted Nov 28, 2005 9:30 pm GMT

50 Cent: Buy my game for kids

Rapper and game star says his M-rated game is OK for minors; thinks parents can use game as a teaching tool. Full Story

Posted Nov 23, 2005 1:12 am GMT

Spike TV gets starry-eyed for game awards show

In-demand celebrities Charlize Theron, 50 Cent, and Kiefer Sutherland set to appear at taping for December 10 broadcast. Full Story

Posted Nov 10, 2005 8:53 pm GMT

Zathura blasts off

2K Games' video game based on the movie based on the book about a board game arrives in stores. Full Story

Posted Nov 4, 2005 12:51 am GMT

50 Cent shoots up Web

Internet site features new movies, screenshots of VU Games' upcoming underworld shooter starring Dr. Dre's protégé. Full Story

Posted Sep 15, 2005 9:53 pm GMT

Playboy strips down girls of gaming...again

October's gentleman's rag will feature sirens of cyberspace in the buff for second year running. Full Story

Posted Sep 9, 2005 11:02 pm GMT

Take-Two unwraps Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

PS2, Xbox, GBA, and PC sweetened with platformer's release; GameCube edition coming next week. Full Story

Posted Jul 15, 2005 8:30 pm GMT

Battlefront II, 50 Cent shoot up the PSP

Pandemic gets spacey with Star Wars: Battlefront II; VU Games gets thuggy with 50 Cent: Bulletproof on Sony's portable. Full Story

Posted May 18, 2005 8:02 pm GMT

Zathura adventures onto PS2, Xbox

2K Games announces game based on upcoming Columbia Pictures film from director Jon Favreau. Full Story

Posted May 13, 2005 10:10 pm GMT

Ubi teeing off sports games

French publisher hits into EA as it nabs license deal with Tiger-rival Vijay Singh; acquires code from Microsoft's sports properties to fuel upcoming game. Full Story

Posted Feb 28, 2005 11:59 pm GMT

California lawmaker revives antigame bill

Assemblyman Leland Yee plans to bring back a failed proposal that would punish vendors who put violent games in kids' hands. Full Story

Posted Feb 16, 2005 9:33 pm GMT

GTA: Quahog? Family Guy gets game deal

Cult animated comedy license signed by Take-Two; mobile content to be published by Airborne Entertainment. Full Story

Posted Feb 4, 2005 9:06 pm GMT

Video Game Report Card points fingers at game industry

National Institute on Media and the Family says game ratings are ineffective; ESRB begs to differ. Full Story

Posted Nov 24, 2004 12:43 am GMT

Duel Masters hits PS2, GBA

The console and handheld titles based on the popular manga and trading-card game hit stores today, courtesy of Atari. Full Story

Posted Nov 3, 2004 8:05 pm GMT

Adults-Only-rated Leisure Suit Larry now available

More nudity, more raunch, more sex scenes fill new "Uncut" version of VU's risqué college adventure. Full Story

Posted Oct 28, 2004 12:06 am GMT

Leisure Suit Larry banned in Australia

Aussie government says Magna Cum Laude won't be coming at all to gamers in Oz. Full Story

Posted Oct 11, 2004 11:26 pm GMT

Leisure Suit Larry gropes gold

VU Games announces that Magna Cum Laude is set to shimmy on to the PC, PS2, and Xbox October 5. Full Story

Posted Sep 16, 2004 11:39 pm GMT

Atari brings Duel Masters to PS2

Wizards of the Coast's popular card-battling game to hit home consoles this year. Full Story

Posted Sep 2, 2004 9:45 pm GMT

BloodRayne, others confirmed for Playboy spread

Majesco's half-vampire will appear with several other notable female game characters in the October issue of the men's magazine. Full Story

Posted Aug 27, 2004 10:37 pm GMT

Internal Xbox sports team axed

Microsoft Game Studios sheds employees as third parties fill sports game pipeline. Full Story

Posted Aug 20, 2004 7:19 pm GMT

VU Games quarterly revenues slide

Company tags 2004 as "transition year"; plans to break in new management team. Full Story

Posted Jul 29, 2004 10:43 pm GMT

New Leisure Suit Larry trailer released

VU Games releases the second official trailer for Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude. Full Story

Posted Jul 14, 2004 12:23 am GMT

Unreleased titles dot GameRiot's summer lineup

Jade Empire, Mech Assault 2, and Sid Meier’s Pirates! will be playable on the annual concert-hopping game fair. Full Story

Posted Jun 10, 2004 10:13 pm GMT

Microsoft "resting" XSN Sports this season

Microsoft confirms that a number of its XSN Sports franchises will be out of commission this year, returning much-improved in 2005. Full Story

Posted Mar 30, 2004 3:44 pm GMT

Haunted Mansion signed for Europe

Take-Two announces that it will publish TDK Mediactive's movie-inspired action game in Europe next month. Full Story

Posted Jan 14, 2004 5:24 pm GMT

XSN Sports World Championship announced

Microsoft is now accepting registrations for its upcoming $25,000 XSN Sports World Championship. Full Story

Posted Dec 18, 2003 4:35 pm GMT

NBA Inside Drive 2004 ships

Microsoft Game Studios announces the North American release of its Xbox Live-enabled basketball title. Full Story

Posted Nov 20, 2003 12:08 pm GMT

Redeemer heads off to retail

Xbox-exclusive sequel to Hunter: The Reckoning ships out. Full Story

Posted Nov 3, 2003 6:05 pm GMT

New Leisure Suit Larry plot laid out

VU Games will publish the new bawdy comedy game about Larry's nephew's lovelorn life in college. First screens and trailer inside. Full Story

Posted Oct 28, 2003 7:00 pm GMT

Haunted Mansion spooks stores

Disney-licensed movie and theme-park-ride tie-in hits shelves today. Full Story

Posted Oct 17, 2003 10:14 pm GMT

Hunter: The Reckoning Wayward music announced

VU Games announces that its upcoming action horror game for the PS2 will feature music from Forty Foot Echo and No One. Full Story

Posted Jul 1, 2003 7:32 pm GMT

New Shots: Dark Conspiracy

We have six exclusive screens from Sierra's upcoming expansion for Ground Control. Full Story

Posted Sep 12, 2000 1:16 am GMT

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