F or as long as Metal Gear Solid 4 has been around, rumors of an Xbox 360 version have been nearly constant. According to countless critics, journalists, and bloggers, the release of Kojima’s opus on Microsoft’s system is all but …
Monthly Archive: October 2008
World of Warcraft fans unite for pilgrimage to Blizzcon
Thousands of gaming fans left a virtual world to unite in the real one and test an update of their obsession. By day they are human, but in their spare time they become mythical heroes such as wizards, dwarfs and …
Release date set for Manhunt 2
UK gamers will finally be able to buy Manhunt 2 for Playstation 2, PSP, and Wii on 31 October. Originally released in the US over a year ago, the game was refused a certificate by the British Board of Film …
Google extends AdSense to online games
(Reuters) – Google Inc on Wednesday launched technology to insert advertisements into online video games and boost revenue from the booming gaming sector. The software, called AdSense for Games, is in beta testing and allows video, image or text advertisements …
Google Launches Click-To-Buy Links on YouTube
Google is adding click-to-buy links to its YouTube video-sharing site. The new feature will let customers purchase songs and video games they like while watching videos on the site. Google calls it instant gratification. Click-to-buy links, the company said, are …
Take-Two Interactive to remain independent
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Take-Two Interactive Software Inc, until recently an acquisition target of bigger rival Electronic Arts Inc, plans to remain an independent company, the makers of the popular “Grand Theft Auto” series said on Thursday. Take-Two said the …
KotOR MMO Announcement on Oct. 21?
Word is spreading throughout the Internets that LucasArts and BioWare are at long last prepared to pull the curtain and speak more about the long-awaited co-project between the two companies. The event, which many suspect will be the official announcement …
‘iTunes can dominate games’
Apple tells Develop that its digitial download service can boost gaming Digital distribution platform iTunes can revolutionise the games industry in the same way it has conquered music, Apple has told Develop. The statement of intent has come from the …
Game Connection Europe offers a glimpse of the future
New titles for new platforms on show at B2B event in Lyon Anticipation for next month’s popular Game Connection Lyon event is building – and the organisers have offered up a glimpse at what attendees and fellow exhibitors will see …
Sports Interactive signs with Steam
Sega’s Football Manager studio to use Steamworks Services for retail and download games Football Manager developer Sports Interactive has signed up to use Valve’s Steamworks service for its 2009 management games. Steamworks offers a suite of tools for those looking …