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Playboy strips down girls of gaming...againOctober's gentleman's rag will feature sirens of cyberspace in the buff for second year running.
NEWS - Posted Sep 9, 2005 3:02 pm PT
10 most violent games named
Family Media Guide ranks the goriest games of the year; Resident Evil 4, GTA, 50 Cent make list.
Family Media Guide ranks the goriest games of the year; Resident Evil 4, GTA, 50 Cent make list.
NEWS - Posted Nov 28, 2005 3:27 pm PT
VUG's 2005 earnings WOWed
Vivendi Universal's games unit goes from $241 million loss to $48.9 million profit in one year, thanks largely to Blizzard's MMORPG.
Vivendi Universal's games unit goes from $241 million loss to $48.9 million profit in one year, thanks largely to Blizzard's MMORPG.
NEWS - Posted Mar 1, 2006 1:12 pm PT
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.
Australian regulatory committee refuses classification of Fiddy's shooter; VU Games has option to resubmit game or lose region.
NEWS - Posted Nov 28, 2005 1:30 pm PT
50 Cent: Bulletproof Feature Preview - Hands-On With 50We get an exclusive hands-on of the surprising action game from VUG starring 50 Cent.
PREVIEW - Posted Oct 24, 2005 4:37 pm PT
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.
Rapper and game star says his M-rated game is OK for minors; thinks parents can use game as a teaching tool.
NEWS - Posted Nov 22, 2005 5:12 pm PT
VU Games posts results, changes nameVivendi division posts another sales spike attributed to World of Warcraft, drops the "Universal" from its name.
NEWS - Posted Apr 20, 2006 4:02 pm PT
VU Games revenues up 35 percent in 2005
Publisher attributes spike in sales primarily to continued success of World of Warcraft and strong debut of 50 Cent: Bulletproof.
Publisher attributes spike in sales primarily to continued success of World of Warcraft and strong debut of 50 Cent: Bulletproof.
NEWS - Posted Jan 30, 2006 10:20 am PT
Vivendi rolling in World of Warcraft gold
MMORPG big factor in multimedia multinational's 4.8 percent quarterly revenue increase; 50 Cent, Ice Age 2 help raise game division's income 29.6 percent.
MMORPG big factor in multimedia multinational's 4.8 percent quarterly revenue increase; 50 Cent, Ice Age 2 help raise game division's income 29.6 percent.
NEWS - Posted Jul 27, 2006 11:08 am PT
50 Cent shoots up Web
Internet site features new movies, screenshots of VU Games' upcoming underworld shooter starring Dr. Dre's protégé.
Internet site features new movies, screenshots of VU Games' upcoming underworld shooter starring Dr. Dre's protégé.
NEWS - Posted Sep 15, 2005 1:53 pm PT
VUG comes clean: 50 Cent's got game
Dr. Dre's protégé hooks up with Vivendi Universal to cash in 50 Cent: Bulletproof; game hits the street in late 2005.
Dr. Dre's protégé hooks up with Vivendi Universal to cash in 50 Cent: Bulletproof; game hits the street in late 2005.
NEWS - Posted Mar 4, 2005 11:58 am PT
50 Cent officially in the gameTeaser trailer for "50 Cent: Bulletproof" credited to "Vivendi Universal" debuts on MTV.com; description reveals that the rapper declined "a lead role" in San Andreas.
NEWS - Posted Mar 1, 2005 1:50 pm PT
50 Cent game preorders get new DVD
Gamers who reserve copies of 50 Cent: Bulletproof cash in on previously unreleased No Fear, No Mercy Live.
Gamers who reserve copies of 50 Cent: Bulletproof cash in on previously unreleased No Fear, No Mercy Live.
NEWS - Posted Sep 29, 2005 6:47 pm PT
50 Cent scored
VU Games announces soundtrack details for rappers' upcoming Bulletproof; 150 tracks span eight hours of music.
VU Games announces soundtrack details for rappers' upcoming Bulletproof; 150 tracks span eight hours of music.
NEWS - Posted Nov 4, 2005 10:44 am PT
Golden Joystick noms announced
British gaming awards show reveals nominations; game of the year nominees include Oblivion, Animal Crossing: Wild World, and 50 Cent.
British gaming awards show reveals nominations; game of the year nominees include Oblivion, Animal Crossing: Wild World, and 50 Cent.
NEWS - Posted Aug 2, 2006 12:05 pm PT
50 Cent cashes in early
VU Games' 50 Cent: Bulletproof bucks system, releases ahead of schedule. PS2 and Xbox versions available now.
VU Games' 50 Cent: Bulletproof bucks system, releases ahead of schedule. PS2 and Xbox versions available now.
NEWS - Posted Nov 18, 2005 3:08 pm PT
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.
In-demand celebrities Charlize Theron, 50 Cent, and Kiefer Sutherland set to appear at taping for December 10 broadcast.
NEWS - Posted Nov 10, 2005 12:53 pm PT
50 Cent lights up retail charts
Despite critical beatdown, VU Games' urban-themed shooter sells through 1 million copies across all platforms.
Despite critical beatdown, VU Games' urban-themed shooter sells through 1 million copies across all platforms.
NEWS - Posted Jan 24, 2006 12:00 pm PT
