I feel like I might not have gotten the proper experience out of my Alpha Protocol demonstration last week, since I didn't employ any stealth or guile when gaining access to Sega's E3 booth. There I was, coming in to see an espionage RPG, and I walked right in the front door with legitimate credentials. [...]
Continue reading...Monday, July 14, 2008
Needless to say, Microsoft had a lot to promise at this year's E3 media briefing. We've touched on a large number of topics, but there were a few gems sprinkled here and there that we don't want you to miss. We'll have greater detail on the big-name blockbuster games soon, but for now, here's a [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, June 19, 2008
February 22nd. April 11th. May 16th. June 16th. July 18th. What do these disparate days have in common? They're all seemingly arbitrary 'expiration dates' by which Take-Two or its shareholders had to either fork over the company to Electronic Arts in exchange for $25.74 per share, or risk the unthinkable -- a one-month extension. CNET [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Today, Sony revealed that they will finally provide the in-game XrossMediaBar functionality that was first demonstrated back in 2006, as well as the "trophy" achievement system promised in early 2007, as a part of their v2.4 software update for the PlayStation 3. They're not saying when it will arrive, but perhaps that's a wise choice; [...]
Continue reading...Monday, June 16, 2008
Regardless of Microsoft's many missteps when it comes to fully satisfying the hardcore gaming population, and despite the near-certainty of Nintendo usurping the current-generation console crown despite Redmond's one-year head start, in many ways the Xbox 360 is a considerable success. Now, with the 360 business finally on the verge of posting profits, VentureBeat has [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Last week, we discussed seven games in which the options menu wasn't merely a place to adjust your TV display, but rather the key to unlocking the full potential of some truly stellar titles. While the post was primarily meant to inform gamers of the remarkable possibilities they might have overlooked in their own collection, [...]
Continue reading...Friday, June 6, 2008
Your daily smörgåsbord of the very best gaming has to offer. Today, updated on the fly: Gaming: MGS4 80GB PS3 bundle sells out in seven minutes, KOs Amazon.com (PS3 Fanboy via Gaming Today) GTA IV exclusive Xbox 360 DLC delayed until Q1 2009, says Take-Two... (ShackNews) ...but Microsoft reminds us that Q1 begins November 2008, and says GTA DLC [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, May 22, 2008
Yesterday, we suggested that industry analysts would be a far more reliable source of prognostication than cautiously spinning studio executives, but we forgot that there is another semi-reliable source that has even greater access to sales data -- the GameStop corporation. Following today's quarterly earnings report, CEO Dick Fontaine told investors that the industry is [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, May 22, 2008
GameStop announced the quarterly results for the company today. In a shocking turn of events, the company destroyed its previous quarterly record with massive sales of AAA titles like GTA IV, Mario Kart, and Smash Bros. Brawl. Sales rose 42% over the previous quarter to a stunning $1.8 billion while profits rose 151% to $62.1 [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, May 21, 2008
As the console wars rage on, armchair quarterbacks and company executives alike continue their foolhardy attempts to predict the outcome. But what about the real prognosticators? Michael Pachter, Colin Sebastian, and Jesse Divnich are industry analysts with a proven track record, and though we're not sure if they'll appreciate how closely we positioned their names, [...]
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
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