Sony PSP November 2007

Bomberman ready for NDS, PSP, and Wii Screens

Gaming Today have some screens available of the new Bomberman game for Nintendo DS, PSP and Wii. Here's the blurb: Bomberman Land and Bomberman Land: Touch 2 bring together three game modes into one. The series introduces a bevy of mini-games, and most can be played in multiplayer mode. The... [Full Story]

Football Manager Handheld 2008 Now Scoring on PSP

These guys here have got it right. You can't honestly mention a football video game, particularly in England without mentioning the recent demise of England's failure to qualify for Euro 2008. I was thinking the same thing the other day. Just how hard would it be to pick the best... [Full Story]

Super PSP Firmware Updates Batman! It's version 3.73

It's firmware update time again kids! Yup that's right. Sony have just snuck this one out. What major changes are included I hear you ask. Err well not many, but for those who have had any issues with the UMD operation, then Sony say this has been sorted. Yerr geezer.... [Full Story]

Samuel L. Jackson to Host Spike TV's 2007 'Video Game Awards'

VGA's' to Feature Exclusive World Premieres Including Borderlands, Gran Turismo(TM) 5 Prologue, Halo 3 DLC Map Pack, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 and TNA iMPACT! Criss Angel, Kurt Angle, Tia Carrere, Tony Hawk, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, Matt Leinart, Zachary Levi, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt, Dave Navarro, Steve-O, Tila Tequila... [Full Story]

Ziff Davis Announces 11th Electronic Gaming Summit

Ziff Davis announced today the return of the Electronic Gaming Summit, the only event of its kind which focuses solely on industry trends and issues and caters to the video game industry's top- level executives. The 11th Annual Electronic Gaming Summit will be held on May 19-21, 2008 at the... [Full Story]

PSP Slim and Lite hits 1 million in Japan

PSP fans rejoice! The PSP Slim and Lite has sold 1 million Units in Japan since being released on September 12, 2007. If anyone is counting, that is a full two weeks before the PSP "Phat" sold one million units when it was released in December 2004. It just goes... [Full Story]

Father of PlayStation, Ken Kutaragi, to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Honors Industry Legend Responsible for Video Game Console Explosion The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences(R) (AIAS), has named former President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Ken Kutaragi, the recipient of the coveted 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be bestowed... [Full Story]

Activision Raises Third Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Outlook

Activision, announced today that based on better than expected consumer response to its holiday slate worldwide, the company is raising its net revenue and earnings per diluted share outlook for the third quarter, ending December 31, 2007, and fiscal year 2008. For the full fiscal year 2008, Activision expects record... [Full Story]

Emergent's New Partner Program to Offer Complete, Single Source Development Framework on Gamebryo

Emergent to Resell Partner Products in Premier Level of Program Emergent Game Technologies is putting even more power, choice and creative control in developers' hands through a new partner program that integrates industry-leading middleware technology into the Emergent development framework. The program, consisting of Emergent Premier Partners and Emergent Certified... [Full Story]

Review: Medal of Honor Heroes 2

Have you ever heard the saying, "Heroes are remembered, but legends never die!"? You would understand this saying once you play Medal of Honor Heroes, because you feel the cause flow through you once you step right on the beach and take down your first enemy. This is a continuation... [Full Story]

GameSpot Announces the Most Anticipated Games for the 2007 Holiday Season

Top Games Include Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock GameSpot has announced the most anticipated games of the 2007 holiday season based on statistics from GameSpot Trax, the industry's most advanced tool for tracking, analyzing, and forecasting essential game information. "With more than... [Full Story]

Aliens vs. Predator - Requiem Attacks PSP, Retailers This Holiday

Sierra Entertainment's New Video Game Based on Aliens/Predator Movie Ships to Retailers Exclusively for Sony's Handheld System Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, has announced that Aliens vs. Predator(TM) -- Requiem, an action game exclusively developed for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, has shipped to retailers nationwide. Based on the... [Full Story]

Silverstar's Empire Interactive Kicks Off Holiday Season With Two Major European Releases

Animal Paradise DS Hit the Shelves on November 16, Jackass for PS2 and PSP to Arrive Empire Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings released 'Animal Paradise DS' in the UK and Europe on November 16, which will be followed by the highly anticipated European release of 'Jackass: The... [Full Story]

GameStop Reports Record Third Quarter 2007 Results

Comparable Store Sales Grow 46.3% EPS Exceeds High-End of Guidance by $0.12 per share Operating Earnings Increase 116% EPS, Revenue, and Comparable Store Sales Guidance Raised for Fiscal 2007 GameStop the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, has announced record financial results for the third quarter ended November... [Full Story]

The PlayStation Store is live... Go download something!!!

For those of you hungrily waiting news of the PlayStation Store for your PC you are in luck. Sony has given us all an early Xmas present the PlayStation Store for PC. Many gamers were awaiting a way to download PSone Classics, PSP demos, and full PSP games for a... [Full Story]

Toys'R' Us Gives Bargain Hunters 101 Reasons to Get Up Early and Shop

No Gimmicks, Just Great Values, With Quadruple the Number of Doorbusters Than Last Year, Plus Savings All Weekend Long This year, Black Friday shoppers want simply the best deals they can find as they begin their holiday shopping in earnest. With the official kickoff of the holiday shopping season only... [Full Story]

Lycos 8th Annual List of Popular Toys & Games

Poker, Most-Searched Game for 3rd Consecutive Year; Webkinz Big Winner, More Popular than iPod; Gaming Consoles Big Losers, Wii, Playstation Fail to Make List Amazon, Most Popular Shopping Destination Online Lycos a leading provider of social publishing, media and search technologies, yesterday announced its eighth annual list of the most... [Full Story]

Game Trailers Christmas 2007 Gift Guide

Wondering what to get that special someone (i.e. you) for Christmas? Gametrailers has got your back.... [Full Story]

Codemasters Achieves 38% Annual Growth Worldwide With 151% Increase in US Net Sales

Codemasters has today reported the results from the most successful period in its 22-year history. In the 12 months to June 30, 2007, the group increased sales by 38% to GBP71.5m (US$149m). One driving force in the company's performance was a 332% increase in dollar sales of video game software... [Full Story]

Big Holiday Deals at Amazon.com

Black Friday Deals Next week is Thanksgiving for those of us Stateside, and Friday November 23rd is the biggest shopping day of the year - Black Friday. On Black Friday Amazon.com won’t have a cold, dark parking lot to line up in, but we will have a bunch of great... [Full Story]

Activision Ranks Top U.S. Console and Handheld Publisher for October, According to NPD

Activision was the number 1 U.S. console and handheld publisher for the month of October, increasing its U.S. market share to a record 28.7%, according to The NPD Group. The company's performance was driven by the success of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, which was the #1 U.S. best-selling... [Full Story]

Ben 10 Protector of Earth Review

You would think kids have enough things to deal with these days. Dealing with school, parents, chores and just trying to survive, but for Ben Tenison his life just got a lot more complicated. All of a sudden you get a nice gift from out of space that turns you... [Full Story]

Sierra Entertainment Calls On Ghostbusters to Save the World Again

Sierra Entertainment and Sony Pictures Consumer Products Calls on the Ghostbusters to Save the World Again Ghostbusters The Video Game to Bring Back Original Film Cast to Deliver Next Chapter to Blockbuster Films Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, and Sony Pictures Consumer Products jointly announced today development of... [Full Story]

Grab a Console Bargain With 'Amazon Customers Vote'

Six Rounds, Eighteen Ridiculous Deals, Each Round Only One Deal Can Win For the second year in a row, Amazon.com will let customers vote to decide which amazing deals are offered for the holiday season. "Amazon Customers Vote" starts today, featuring six rounds of incredible deals customers can vote on... [Full Story]

id Software Goes Mobile: Team Up with Fountainhead Entertainment to Form id Mobile

Emmy Award-winning developer id Software and Fountainhead Entertainment announced today that the two developers have joined forces to create a new division of id Software, id Mobile. This new division, which will develop games for cell phones, the Nintendo DS and PSP (PlayStation Portable), will be headed up by Fountainhead... [Full Story]

Zacks Bull of the Day Highlights: GameStop Corp

GameStop's stock success proving gaming leading digital entertainment Zacks Equity Research highlights GameStop Corp. as the Bull of the Day yesterday. Full analysis of all stocks are available at http://at.zacks.com/?id=2676. Bull of the Day: Our Bull of the Day recommendation is for GameStop We are increasing our estimates ahead of... [Full Story]

Research Shows Publishers Are Extending Games Shelf Life Through Downloads

Study Shows Strong Correlation Between Higher Sales and Downloadable Content; Seventh Generation Console Games with Downloadable Content Sell 114% More On Average Nintendo Wii Leads in Downloadable Game Offering; Xbox 360 Leads in Original Downloadable Games and Downloadable Content Offering Overall Research firm Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR) has... [Full Story]

EA'S Medal of Honor Heroes 2 is Available at Retail Now

Offering 32-Person Online Multiplayer and Support for the Wii Zapper Take WWII action into your hands! Electronic Arts has announced that Medal of Honor Heroes 2 is available at retailers nationwide for the Wii and the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. Medal of Honor Heroes 2 for the PSP will be... [Full Story]

EA's Blockbuster Racing Franchise Makes a Sharp Turn with Need for Speed ProStreet

Compete in the Highest Level of Street Racing this Holiday Season Electronic Arts has announced that Need for Speed ProStreet ships to retailers today in North America. The game will ship in Europe from November 22 onwards. To celebrate the launch of the game, EA is auctioning off a one-of-a-kind... [Full Story]

The Age of LUXOR is Upon Us

Casual Game Developer Launches Latest Chapters in its Egyptian Dynasty Eager fans of all ages will be turning their eyes to LUXOR this holiday season. Leading casual game developer and publisher, MumboJumbo, proudly announces the expansion of its own epic, action-shooter puzzle franchise, LUXOR. The latest chapters include LUXOR 3... [Full Story]

Just in Time For Christmas, D3Publisher Ships Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords for PS2

Nintendo Wii Version Will Ship to Retail November 27; DS, PSP, PC and Xbox LIVE Arcade Versions Available Now D3Publisher has announced that hit videogame Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords has shipped for PlayStation2 computer entertainment systems to retail stores across North America and is available for a suggested... [Full Story]

How Will You Play? Embrace the Superstar Lifestyle and Become a Legend in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008

Latest Installment in the No. 1 Fighting Video Game Franchise Enters the Ring With Debut on Three New Platforms THQ has announced that WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is now available at major retailers throughout North America. The latest addition to the leading fighting video game franchise turns the Superstars... [Full Story]

THQ's Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command Ships Worldwide

Brutal Warfare of the 41st Millennium Hits Portable Gaming Systems for the First Time THQ have anounced that Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command has shipped to retail outlets worldwide for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, marking the debut of Games Workshop's renowned Warhammer 40,000 franchise on the handheld gaming system. Delivering a... [Full Story]

Majority of Kids are Playing Video Games, But Not with Their Parents

Nearly Half of All Adults Admit to Playing Videogames Reveals AOL Games/The Associated Press Poll Eight out of ten children between the ages of 4 and 17 regularly play computer or video games reveals a new poll from AOL Games and The Associated Press*. According to the findings, 81% of... [Full Story]

Spike TV Announces Categories and Nominees for 5th Annual 'Video Game Awards'

Landmark Award Show Returns To Sin City For Its Fifth Anniversary On December 7; Premieres Sunday, December 9 at 9 PM Halo 3 And BioShock Lead This Year's Class With Seven Nominations Each, Including Game Of The Year Spike TV's "Video Game Awards" returns this year with a 5th anniversary... [Full Story]

Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops Now Available PSP

Follow Up To Last Year's Award-Winning Action Title Delivers Deep Multiplayer Experience, Adds New Characters, Modes and Maps Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Plus has shipped to retail outlets nationwide exclusively for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system. Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Plus takes the... [Full Story]

2K Sports Announces Holiday Edition of 2K Sports Bounce Tour

Peanut Butter Wolf, Madlib, Guilty Simpson, Karriem Riggins, J Rocc and Percee P to pack venues coast-to-coast this holiday season in support of 2K Sports announced today the Holiday Edition of the Third Annual Bounce Tour starring Peanut Butter Wolf, Madlib, Karriem Riggins, Guilty Simpson, J Rocc and Percee P.... [Full Story]

Silverstar's Empire Interactive Introduces "FlatOut: Head On" for Sony's PSP

Latest Installment of the Multi Award-Winning Series, "FlatOut: Head On," Revs Up for European Launch Empire Interactive PLC, the international developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software and a unit of Silverstar Holdings revs up its multi award-winning FlatOut series with the introduction of "FlatOut: Head On," the most destructive... [Full Story]

Sony America Announces 07 Holiday Software Line-Up for PS3, PSP and PS2

More than 100 First- and Third-Party Games and Limited Edition Hardware Bundles to Launch in time for the Holidays Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) recently unveiled its 2007 holiday line-up, including a rich first-party and third-party software offering for the PLAYSTATION3 (PS3), PSP (PlayStationPortable) and PlayStation2 and a variety... [Full Story]

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group Agrees to Acquire UK's TT Games

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire TT Games, which encompasses Traveller's Tales, one of the world's largest independent game developers, and TT Games Publishing, the UK-based game publisher behind the highly successful LEGO Star Wars videogames, "BIONICLE Heroes" and many others.... [Full Story]

GameStop Offers Its Top Picks This Holiday Season

Gaming Specialists Offer Advice on Selecting the Season's Hottest Gifts, Giving Power to the Players With interest in gaming growing well beyond the hardcore enthusiasts, today's game titles offer much more than car chases, space quests and warfare. In fact, an estimated 69 percent of American heads of households play... [Full Story]

SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike for PSP Out Now Nationwide

Sony Computer Entertainment America and Slant Six Games Introduce New Gameplay Format to Multimillion-Unit-Selling SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Franchise Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced today the launch of SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike exclusively for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) handheld entertainment system. Released in time for the holidays and... [Full Story]

Silent Hill Origins Creeps Into Stores

First Silent Hill Title for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) System Offers New Game Play, Storyline Enhanced Camera System And Updated Controls Konami Digital Entertainment, has announced Silent Hill Origins has shipped to retail stores in North America. Developed exclusively for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, Silent Hill Origins brings to North America... [Full Story]

Asylum Review: Manhunt 2

Have you ever experienced an insane moment where you wanted to hurt people just because you could? No? What about if you had to do it for survival? Yes I thought that would make your decision easy. Welcome to Manhunt 2 where you are an escape mental patient named Daniel... [Full Story]

Crave Launches Professional Bull Riders

Game Delivers All the Action of the Toughest Sport on Dirt Crave Entertainment, a leading publisher of console videogames, and Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) in partnership with D2C Games, Inc. today revealed details of the Professional Bull Riders videogame. Capturing all the adrenaline and challenge of the Toughest Sport... [Full Story]

World's Largest Game Community Charity Launches

Dates for Seattle Charity Auction Dinner Announced Child's Play (www.childsplaycharity.org) is proud to announce the opening of its charity drive. The organization, which started as a fundraiser for the Seattle Children's Hospital, has since raised over two million dollars in toys, games and cash through its online toy drive and... [Full Story]

EA Announces That "THE SIMPSONS GAME" Has Shipped in North America

You've Watched the Show, You've Seen the Movie, Now Play Your Favorite Animated Family in Their Best Videogame EVER! Electronic Arts has announced that THE SIMPSONS GAME has shipped in North America and will ship in Europe on November 2nd. Created in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising,... [Full Story]

D3Publisher of America Ships Ben 10: Protector of Earth

First-Ever Console Videogame Based on Cartoon Network's Emmy-Winning Ben 10 Animated Series D3Publisher of America has announced that new videogame Ben 10: Protector of Earth, the first-ever interactive title based on Cartoon Network's Emmy-winning Ben 10 animated series, has shipped to retail outlets across North America. Fans can now take... [Full Story]

New Manhunt 2 Project Video from RockStar

Our friends at RockStar have just sent us some clips of the new Manhunt 2 due out October 31st. We wanted to post a few more but, felt they may have been a little too gruesome for some. We do cherish our YouTube account. Check it out. If you haven't... [Full Story]

LOAD Magazine issue 9 is here, right on time, and with collectable covers

Featuring 30 Days of Night, upcoming band Foals and Halo 3, pick your favourite cover and then delve deeper into our new issue. We interview Sheffield indie stars Milburn as well as talk of the town new band Foals. We’ve also got reviews of new albums from The Hives and... [Full Story]