Sony PSP December 2007

Japan Seeing Red - PSP Sales Double

According to the Japanese research firm Media Create, Sony's PSP sales doubled in the week ending December 16th with almost 185,000 units flying off the shelves. Many in the industry believe that the recently released red version of the handheld console was the driving force behind the sales jump. The... [Full Story]

Patapon - Game of the Year 2008?

Probably not, seeing as how it's going up against the uber God of War. With this game coming from the creators of Loco Roco, you can bet it'll be one of the year's best. (We hope)... [Full Story]

GameFlavor Looking For Writer

As the GameFlavor Network, which includes PSP World, PS3 Informer, Wiiland, and Xboxist, continues to grow and expand, we have found ourselves in need of some extra hands to help with the workload. So we are putting out a call for a volunteer writer/editor for all sites in the network.... [Full Story]

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Financial Results

Fourth Quarter Bottom Line Exceeds Guidance; Net Loss Declines on Revenue Growth and Reduced Expenses Company Reiterates Fiscal Year 2008 Guidance and Provides First Quarter Guidance Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2007. Net revenue for the fourth... [Full Story]

38 Studios Names Vice President of Product Development

President and CEO Brett Close Appoints Michael Kosenski to Lead Development Team 38 Studios, a pioneering entertainment company dedicated to delivering a broad spectrum of immersive products, today announced that Michael Kosenski has been appointed Vice President of Product Development. Kosenski will oversee all aspects of the game development process,... [Full Story]

Activision Ranks #1 U.S. Console and Handheld Publisher January - November 2007

Activision was the #1 U.S. console and handheld publisher for the first eleven months of calendar 2007, according to The NPD Group. The company increased its market share for the eleven month period to a record 16.8%, a 7.9% increase over the same period last year. For the month of... [Full Story]

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Announces Formation of 2K Marin

Take-Two Interactive Software, has announced the formation of 2K Marin, a new development studio under its 2K publishing label. Located in Novato, California, 2K Marin will develop original intellectual property, as well as co-develop products with other 2K studios around the world. "We're focused on continuing to bring new brands... [Full Story]

THQ Ships MX vs ATV Untamed, Raising the Bar in Off-Road Racing and Expanding the Genre's Best Selling Worldwide Franchise

Franchise's Largest Cross-Platform Release to Date Features Massive Next-Gen Open World Game Play and All-New Event Types THQ has announced MX vs ATV(TM) Untamed is now shipping to major retailers throughout North America, setting a new standard in off-road racing action with all-new event types, an innovative X-Cross career mode... [Full Story]

New Research Reveals Strong Motion Sensing Influence on Purchases of Gaming Consoles

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, gaming consoles are once again atop "wish lists" for 2007. New research commissioned by InterSense Inc. reveals the Nintendo Wii is first in the hearts of potential game console buyers this holiday season -- ahead of the Sony Playstation 3 and Microsoft... [Full Story]

eBay Reaches $330 Million in Video Game Systems Sales

Consumer research firm Packaged Facts has unveiled a groundbreaking report, Video Game Systems: Online Industry Insights powered by eBay Data: Annual Industry Overview 2006, that catalogs the $330 million in video game systems (including Wii, Playstation and Xbox) sales that took place on eBay.com in 2006. Based exclusively on primary... [Full Story]

FFVIII Crisis Core Gets US Release Date

Save one of your sick days for March 25th cause that's when Crisis Core makes it journey to America. Still no word on a Euro release although fans there are more than welcome to import. Remember, Crisis Core is the good FF7 spin-off.... [Full Story]

Spike TV and GameTrailers.com to Launch 'GameTrailers TV With Geoff Keighley'

'GameTrailers TV' Is The First Half-Hour Program To Be Completely Created And Produced For Linear Television By MTVN Entertainment Group Digital Property Tune In To The Premiere Friday, January 25, 2008 On Spike TV And Log On to GameTrailers.com For More 'GameTrailers TV' Action! Spike TV and GameTrailers.com (GT), both... [Full Story]

USTelematics to Join Intel, LG Electronics, Samsung and JVC in Live National TV News Broadcasts from 2008 Consumer Electronics Show

Company's Voyager and Vivee Products to be Featured in Broadcast Covering 2008's Most Promising Breakthrough Technologies USTelematics, deploying proprietary technology and market-disruptive products at the forefront of the connected-car revolution, today announced that it has signed a contract to join with Intel, LG, Samsung, JVC and the HD DVD Consortium... [Full Story]

Foundation 9 Entertainment Ships More Than 60 Titles in 2007

Record-setting year brings number of total shipped titles to over 500 Foundation 9 Entertainment announced today that it shipped over 60 titles during 2007, more than any other previous year. The company's studios have now collectively shipped more than 500 titles in the past 13 years. "2007 was a record-setting... [Full Story]

MLB 08 THE SHOW Announced for PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation 2 and PSP

Popular Baseball Franchise Looks to Retain Title as The Most Realistic Baseball Game Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today that MLB 08 THE SHOW will be available in Spring 2008, exclusively for PLAYSTATION3 (PS3), PlayStation2 and PSP (PlayStationPortable). Already widely considered the most authentic baseball game available, the... [Full Story]

Patapon Coming to North America Exclusively for PlayStation Portable

Rhythm-Based Action Blends with Abstract Art to Deliver a Unique New Gaming Genre to the North American Market in February 2008 Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the February 2008 North American release of Patapon, available exclusively for PSP (PlayStationPortable). Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment WorldWide Studios Japan... [Full Story]

New Research Reveals Strong Motion Sensing Influence on Purchases of Gaming Consoles and Large-Screen Displays

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, gaming consoles are once again atop "wish lists" for 2007. New research commissioned by InterSense Inc. reveals the Nintendo Wii is first in the hearts of potential game console buyers this holiday season -- ahead of the Sony Playstation 3 and Microsoft... [Full Story]

AccessKey IP, Announces Plans to Spin-Off Retail Sales Subsidiary TeknoCreations

AccessKey IP, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously agreed to spin-off its wholly owned subsidiary, TeknoCreations, into an independent, publicly traded company. It is expected that this new entity will be trading sometime in early 2008. TeknoCreations was founded to participate in the explosive growth of... [Full Story]

MMOG Pioneer Mike Morhaime Inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences

Blizzard Entertainment Cofounder and CEO Honored for Expanding the Scope and Success of the Interactive Entertainment Industry The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) proudly announced today that Mike Morhaime, the president, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment(R), will be the eleventh visionary inducted into its prestigious Hall of... [Full Story]

Mogware Announces BioWare Has Licensed Its Automation Toolset

Proven Game Content Workflow and Data Automation Toolset for Game Developers Mogware, Inc.has announced that BioWare Corp. has licensed MOG, Mogware's recently launched automation toolset. BioWare will be using MOG in the development of an unannounced title using Epic's Unreal Engine 3. "Middleware is the answer to many of the... [Full Story]

GameStop Announces Opening of Premier Store and Tournament Center

Madden NFL 08 Tournament to Celebrate Grand Opening GameStop the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, has announced the opening of its first combination store and tournament center. Larger than a standard GameStop location, this 4,000 square foot store is located in heart of the gaming industry in... [Full Story]

Atari Settles FUNimation Dispute

- Dragon Ball Z(R): Budokai Tenkaichi 3 for Wii(TM) and Playstation(R)2 in Stores Now - Atari has announced that it settled its previously reported dispute with FUNimation Productions Ltd. with respect to an audit of amounts due to FUNimation under certain sublicense agreements and other matters. Under the terms of... [Full Story]

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Names Gary Dale Executive Vice President

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has announced that Gary Dale, previously Chief Operating Officer of the Company's Rockstar Games label, has been named Executive Vice President of Take-Two. In his new role, Mr. Dale is focusing primarily on optimizing the Company's sales and distribution activities, pursuing business development opportunities, and serving... [Full Story]

Spike TV Announces 2007 'Video Game Awards' Winners

BioShock Garners Game of the Year Honors Show Features Performances by Foo Fighters and Exclusive World Premieres of Borderlands, Gran Turismo(TM) 5 Prologue, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 and TNA iMPACT! Winners were announced on Saturday for Spike TV's 5th annual "Video Game Awards," the preeminent celebration of achievement... [Full Story]

eBay Exposes America's Pop Culture Obsessions in 2007

By snapping up everything from a toothbrush taken from Paris Hilton's trash to an O.J. Simpson rubber Halloween mask, Americans turned pop culture obsessions into commerce this year* on eBay where you can find and win practically anything. By examining the volume of items sold relating to pop culture phenomena... [Full Story]

Jose Reyes Named Cover Athlete and Official Spokesman for Major League Baseball 2K8

2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has announced that New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes will be the cover athlete and official spokesman for Major League Baseball 2K8. "This year we have signed one of the most exciting players in all of Major League Baseball(R)... [Full Story]

Sony 'Ericsson' PSP Phone. Could it really be?

Yes did the eagle eyed amongst you spot it? The emphasis is on "Ericsson'. Came across this one whilst shopping in my local supermarket (yes we game writers do the mundane as well you know). A little piece in UK's Stuff magazine. Had no time to read so tried to... [Full Story]

Screenshots and Extras for THQ's MX vs. ATV

Our friend's at Rocket XL have sent us some cool goodies of THQ's upcoming off-road smash MX vs. ATV. Make sure you keep a look out for our Xbox 360 review, where we'll show you that this game is much more than just MX bikes and ATV's. Time to get... [Full Story]

The Simpsons Game Review Playstation Portable

The Simpsons. The worlds favourite family. I mean, let's face it, The Simpson’s have commercialised everything, and done fairly well with it, except for one thing, Video games. Ever since the Arcade Game, The Simpson’s just haven’t practically cut it in industry, Recent entry’s Like Hit and Run or Road... [Full Story]

GameStop Announces Partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation

GameStop, the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, is encouraging customers to share the power of a wish(R) in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation this holiday season. As part of a two-pronged initiative, GameStop has donated 200 shopping spree wishes for wish kids across the country. Also, beginning... [Full Story]

Majesco Entertainment Names Jesse Sutton Chief Executive Officer

Elects Allan Grafman as Non-Executive Chairman Majesco Entertainment appointed Jesse Sutton as its chief executive officer and Allan Grafman as its non-executive chairman of the board. "As CEO, I will continue to guide Majesco into its next phase of growth by exploring new avenues in the digital entertainment market," said... [Full Story]

MARTIAL ARTS: CAPOEIRA: TWELVE INTERACTIVE's New Multi-Platform Title Signed Worldwide by GRAFFITI ENTERTAINMENT

TWELVE INTERACTIVE, a leading Italian console game developer, and GRAFFITI ENTERTAINMENT, a wholly owned video game developer and publishing subsidiary of Signature Devices, Inc. ( http://www.signaturedevices.com ) (Pink Sheets: SDVI) announced today that they have signed a publishing agreement for TWELVE INTERACTIVE's second multi-platform title MARTIAL ARTS: CAPOEIRA, for Nintendo... [Full Story]

Majesco Brings Award-Winning Board Game 'Blokus' to the Playstation Portable System

Majesco Entertainment today announced Blokus Portable: Steambot Championship for the PSP (PlayStation Portable). Developed by IREM Software Engineering Inc., Blokus Portable is based on the world-renowned Blokus board game that has earned 26 prestigious toy awards and ranks among the best of 2007 holiday board games lists. This fan and... [Full Story]

GameFly Partners with Brandracket to Offer Free Music Downloads Each Month

In an effort to continually enhance the user experience, GameFly, the leading online video game rental service, today announced a partnership with Brandracket, offering GameFly users access to free music downloads every month. Starting on Dec. 5, GameFly will work with Brandracket to select five new songs each month from... [Full Story]

Activision Rocks in the Holiday Season with a Stellar Game Line-Up for Gamers of All Ages

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec 05, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) is making wishes come true this holiday season with games for kids of all ages and interests from the top brands in interactive entertainment including Call of Duty(R) 4: Modern Warfare(TM) and Guitar Hero(R) III: Legends of Rock... [Full Story]

Sonic Rivals 2 Review Spinning Right At You!

Blue streak speeds by and too fast for the naked eye my friends. That’s Sonic is back with another sequel straight out of Robotniks lab with Sonic Rivals 2. Some of you might remember the first game where you are pitted with another rival character in the game; however this... [Full Story]

Main Competition Finalists Chosen for Tenth Annual Independent Games Festival

Jury of Previous IGF Winners, Leading Game Journalists and Game Industry Veterans Select Finalists from Record Number of Entries to Compete for $50,000 in Prizes SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 04, 2007 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Independent Games Festival (IGF) has named the main competition finalists for its historic tenth annual... [Full Story]

1UP Network Announces 2007 Game of the Year Nominations

It's end of year again, and we've been blessed with some great titles. So over at 1UP network, they're announcing their annual Game of the Year nominations. There's plenty of time as voting ends 31st December. We'll be holding our own review of the year soon, so watch this space.... [Full Story]

Seismic shifts in the Gaming Constellation

While we were having fun, chilling, bird watching or doing whatever one does on the weekend, some gargantuan changes were taking place in the gaming heavens. Yes things will never be the same, as Activision and Vivendi have now decided it would be in their mutual best interests to join... [Full Story]

Review Of Aliens vs. Predator Requiem

If there is one thing people hate the most is losing control of a situation. The Predators on the other hand lost all control when one of their own is infected. This is a continuation from the first movie and based on the sequel which is coming out this month.... [Full Story]