Archive: Video Games News
EA Eases Spore Copyright Controls
Tuesday, September 23rd @ 5:00am PDT
Following howls of protests from buyers, EA will now allow Spore to be registered on five computers, and will address the issue of only one player being allowed to use it.
Sony Launches Life with PlayStation
Thursday, September 18th @ 9:40am PDT
After a long delay, Sony has launched Life with PlayStation, bringing a news and information channel to the PlayStation 3.
Now Xbox Price Cuts In UK
Wednesday, September 17th @ 7:00am PDT
After Japan and the US, Microsoft has announced price cuts on the Xbox 360 in the UK, just in time to catch the Christmas trade.
Video Games Are Social
Wednesday, September 17th @ 6:00am PDT
A new study has found that playing video games actually doesn't make teens into brooding loners with long black coats.
WOW Lich King Expansion Due November 13
Monday, September 15th @ 9:30am PDT
Blizzard has announced its Wrath of the Lich King expansion to its World of Warcraft MMORPG will land at retailers November 13, 2008.
EA Walks Away from Take-Two Takeover
Monday, September 15th @ 8:30am PDT
Electronic Arts has called off its long-simmering effort to take over Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two Interactive...after Take-Two showed EA their books.
U.S. Video Game Sales Growth Slowed in Augu
Friday, September 12th @ 9:30am PDT
NPD finds that sales of video games in the United States showed a 9 percent year-on-year increase...marking the smallest monthly sales growth in two years.
Mini-Motion Games Carry Custom Controllers
Friday, September 12th @ 8:25am PDT
Aptus Games' Mini-Motion titles each come with their own custom controller, tailored to the gameplay.
Fight, er, Game On with NHL 2K9
Thursday, September 11th @ 10:35am PDT
2K Sports has released its NHL 2K9 hockey video game, letting players skate - and slam, elbow, and punch - their way to the Stanley Cup.
Mad Catz Releases Fender Bass for Rock Band
Monday, September 8th @ 9:45am PDT
Mad Catz has become the first peripheral manufacturer to bring a bass guitar to the Rock Band aftermarket with its Fender Precision Bass replica.
Game Gas Promotion Causes Chaos
Monday, September 8th @ 7:00am PDT
A London promotion for a new video game that offered motorists free gas caused chaos in a neighborhood.
Microsoft Drops Xbox 360 Prices in U.S.
Thursday, September 4th @ 8:00am PDT
Taking aim at both Nintendo and Sony, Microsoft has dropped the price of the Xbox 360 Arcade to $199, cutting $50 off prices for mid- and high-end consoles.
Line Rider to Debut on iPhone, iPod Touch
Tuesday, September 2nd @ 8:40am PDT
After gathering a cult following online, Line Rider will bring its brand of creative, endless gameplay to the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch this month.
Sony Launching New PSP In Japan October 16
Tuesday, September 2nd @ 8:15am PDT
Sony's new PSP-3000 will be going on sale in Japan October 16, featuring an improved screen, better performance, and an integrated mic.
