QuakeCon 2006 - Wednesday

Footage from setup and the line at QuakeCon 2006. This video is official QuakeCon media.

Hands-on: Enemy Territory: Quake Wars

IGN takes a hands on look at what is being called the "Battlefield Killer" for PC. Be sure to watch the game footage videos. This title supposed hitting the Xbox 360 as well.

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John Carmack Keynote Highlights

id Software's John Carmack gave his annual keynote address at QuakeCon yesterday and PlanetQuake4.net and GameSpy have writeups. Among other things, Carmack mentioned that id's next game will be a 3D action game though they are "are branching out into different directions" with the project.

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Halo 3 has pretty graphics for everyone's TV set

Bungie did another interesting weekly update, this time they describe making Halo 3 both compatible with high-tech HD screens as well as the good old 4:3 sets. In closing Joe Staten says we're going to have some Halo movie news next week.

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Dreamcast on your wrist!

Dreamcast wristwatch that is. Play Asia is offering a watch that is shaped like a little Dreamcast with a pop-up GD-ROM lid that reveals the watch face. Only hardcore Sega fans need apply...pre-orders are going for $129.

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120 page Halo 3 Script?!

Is it the real deal or a fan fiction? Take a look for yourself.

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Microsoft claiming that this year will be an “Xbox Xmas.”

“We’ll have an installed base of around ten million plus before they launch,” a bullish McGill told MCV. “We had a terrific E3 that showed what a great future Xbox 360 has, that we’re the only place for the breadth and depth of choice for games and it dispelled a lot of the myths around PS3.

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What is error code 80070003 ?

"With all of the new content that has been released on the Xbox Live Marketplace, I noticed that some people are getting the cryptic and mysterious �Status code: 80070003� as pictured above. "

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Fresh Madden 360 Videos
4 new Madden video from IGN, I definately need to subscribe again so I can see the high resolution videos
IGN: Madden NFL 07 Trailer, Videos and Movies

Sign up for Neverwinter Nights 2 multiplayer beta testing

You can now sign up for Obsidian Entertainment & Atari's PC RPG closed public beta test of Neverwinter Nights 2. This beta test will comprise the multiplayer game mode only...

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Things I Think John Carmack Said at QuakeCon 2006

"Sluggo fishes out his Carmack-to-English dictionary and does his best to decode the legendary programmer's QuakeCon 2006 keynote." Carmack gives a few vague hints about id's next game project ("I didn't develop Megatexture to make a corridor shooter"). Might be something along the lines of STALKER. Video of the keynote included.

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Lord of the Rings Online: New footage

Turbine's MMOG take on Tolkien's Middle-earth universe steps out the hobbit hole in a fresh gameplay movie. About five minutes worth...

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First Pictures Of XBOX 360 / PGR3 Bundle In The Wild...

A tipster sends word that he has seen the new Xbox 360 PGR3 bundle in person. Apparently the bundle, which includes a copy of PGR3, three months of Xbox Live and 1,250 Microsoft Points, will come with any purchase of an Xbox 360 core or premium pack for free.

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Targeting the Middle East's booming PC gaming market

The video game market in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 13 per cent through 2010 to reach a USD 13 billion market size, and computer gaming will account for a sizeable percentage of this massive market.

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Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars Stage Show Demonstration
You can see the world premier of the Command & Conquer 3 : Tiberium Wars trailer at Gamespot. The video also includes a 10 minute interview with C&C3 executive producer Mike Verdu conducted at this year's E3
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Game controllers as keyboard/mouse

Triggerfinger has developed software that turns any game controller into a replacement for a keyboard/mouse for a media PC, laptop/mobile and Game Console.
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NEW: FIFA Soccer 07 Screens for Xbox at GameSpot

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New Sonic The Hedgehog Screenshots
Sonic The Hedgehog for next-gen platforms is expected to ship on multiple platforms in conjunction with the character's 15th anniversary in 2006. The game will be developed under the direction of Yuji Naka, award-winning developer known for creating the hugely successful SEGA franchise.
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Big N and MS get sued

The suit comes courtesy of Anascape Ltd, a Texas firm that is accusing Microsoft and Nintendo of breaching a whole slew of patents. The offenses include patents for "Variable Conductance Sensor," "Game Controller with Analog Pressure Sensor," and much more.

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Tokyo Game Show 2006 - Biggest Yet?

"E3 has winded down but there is one more big gaming show to come. This year's Tokyo Game show is rumored to be the biggest yet. Scheduled in late September, there are already 143 exhibitors with a total of 1710 booths. That already beats lasts years totals at the show with another month to go." I can understand why why E3 is down sizing from business stand point, but from a gamers view but I really enjoyed the spectacle E3 generated.

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Crackdown HD Movies and Screens
"Crackdown pushes the action-driving hybrid genre into the next generation with the first ever truly 3-D playground. Gamers will enfor" Read More

Is the PS3 simply being written off?

Pastime of the week for this particular part of the summer silly season seems to be coming up with new and interesting ways to cast doubt upon Sony's prospects in the next generation console race. Here is a look at the hardships both Sony and Xbox face.

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E3 Lite?

Big players like EA, Microsoft, and Sony will be folding up their plans for the next gigantic booth, complete with jumbo screens, for what the ESA (Entertainment Software Association) describes as a more intimate setting for about 5,000 people.

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Dead Rising Demo Now Available on Xbox Live Marketplace

Xbox Live members can now download a demo for 'Dead Rising.'
This demo is not available in Mexico, Germany, Australia, New Zealand or Asia.

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What's Wrong With Console Design?
"In terms of hardware design, game consoles have lost their sense of identity, argues Eric-Jon Rossel-Waugh. Next-Gen takes a critical look at the history and current state of console design." next-gen.biz

NHL 07: Xbox 360 Preview Video
NHL 07 knuckles-pucks it's way onto your next-gen console.
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DS Becomes Fastest Selling Japanese Console

According to a report from Japanese newspaper Kyoto Simbun, the Nintendo DS has become the fastest console or handheld ever to sell 10 million units in Japan, taking just 20 months to reach the milestone, an extremely impressive feat for the Kyoto-headquartered firm.

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Madden NFL 07: Hall of Fame

The full list of legends inside the new game. August 3, 2006 - When Madden producer's talk about their game, they always throw out a few legends who will be included like Barry Sanders or Y. A. Tittle. But with over 140 greats featured in the 07 version, fans want to know exactly who they'll be able play as, knocking defenders on their ass as Earl Campbell or trying to relive the Immaculate Reception as Franco Harris.So here it is, the list of legends... IGN: Madden NFL 07: Hall of Fame

Activision: 360 To PS3, Current-Gen To Wii?

Talking as part of its analyst call following its results today, Activision execs have talked about the effort that's currently going into building games for the PlayStation 3 and Wii, implying that many companies will be using current-gen SKUs as the basis for their Nintendo Wii launch titles.

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Almost $1 Million in COD2 Maps Sold

Unlike Oblivion's Horse Armor addon, micro-transactions are a success for at least one game. The Call of Duty 2 $5 Skirmish Map Pack was downloaded 105,000 times and generated $368,000, the $10 Invasion Map Pack invaded 66,000 360s and raked in almost half a million dollars.

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Video games used to help Buffs study the game

The Colorado Buffaloes have been using a new tool to help them improve their play offensively on the field before fall camp starts next week -- video games.

During the off-season, players were introduced to a computer simulator program that runs every aspect of the Buffs' offense and tests them on their assignments and reads. The game also plays out different actions of their opponent, from specific blitzes to a series of speeds.
If they fail the tests, they do it again and again until they pass.

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Exclusive: Quake Con Call of Duty 3 Screenshots

Straight from QuakeCon, get 'em while they're hot! 8 Brand new screenshots for Call of Duty 3.

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No Gears of War Demo Before Emergence Day - Xbox:
"Following the mayhem after today’s BIG announcement, Mark Rein, Vice President and co-founder of Epic Games, has confirmed that there won’t be a demo of Gears of Wars, at least not before the game’s release. "

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PGA TOUR, EA Extend Partnership by Six Years

"The PGA TOUR and Electronic Arts today announced an exclusive six-year extension of their longstanding licensing agreement that centers upon the highly successful Tiger Woods PGA TOUR video game franchise. "
PGA TOUR, EA Extend Partnership by Six Years - Xbox

New NBA 2k7 screens - Xboxyde
2k Sports reveals 3 more in-games screenshots of the 2007 version of their NBA franchise, and it looks almost done.

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Ubisoft to Support Wii with Seven Launch Titles

"Ubisoft today announced that it is in development with versions of Far Cry, Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII, Monster 4x4 World Circuit and Open Season for Wii. In addition, the studio is bringing an all-new racer codenamed GT to the system."

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Stranglehold Delayed, New Screenshots

Midway today released new screens and announced a new ship date for the highly anticipated, 3rd person action game, Stranglehold. Looks awesome!

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Forbes: The 17 Best-Selling Videogame Franchises

Together, the 17 franchises on the best seller list account for more than 867 million games sold worldwide over the last 25 years--enough that if you stacked them on top of each other, it would make a tower 13,683 miles high. That's enough to give you Pac-Man fever.

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Gears of War launch date announced!

Microsoft Corp. today announced what anxious players have been eagerly awaiting: Emergence Day 2006. Available exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the highly anticipated title Gears of War will be available in North America on Nov. 12, 2006.

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New maps for Battle for Middle-earth II

EA has released three new premium maps over Xbox Live Marketplace.
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Is Sony fighting a losing battle?

Sony could even go from first to worst. In a research note published on its website, DFC commented: "While it has always been clear that Sony's dominant market share was destined to decline, there now appears to be the distinct possibility the PlayStation 3 could end up third in market share behind both the [Microsoft] Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii"

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EA Support: 80% for Wii & 360, 20% for PS3

EA's corporate communications VP Jeff Brown commented at EA's summer showcase event, "This is not a business plan, but there are a lot of people at EA who are walking around whispering: 40 / 40 / 20 per cent".

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The Microsoft Motorcycle Gang Xbox 360 Chopper

Game retailer Gamestop Corp. recently had a contest through company owned Game Informer magazine, giving one lucky winner an Xbox 360 chopper. The extremely lime green bike is one-of-a-kind and was build by custom maker Martin Bros. Bike. We got an email with pics of the loot from a company insider.

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Atari to hold off on PlayStation 3 titles until 2007 // GamesIndustry.biz:
"Speaking in an exclusive interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Atari CEO Bruno Bonnell has confirmed that the publisher has no plans to release any PS3 games before 2007."

IGN: F.E.A.R. Preview:
"Say hello to the season's first fall blockbuster. New screenshots, HD footage, and a video interview."

Rainbow Six Vegas: Presentation video - Xboxyde:
"Ubisoft released today this video presentation of Rainbow Six: Vegas by Alex Parizeau, producer of the game. No new gameplay to be seen unfortunately, but still rather interesting."

Xbox 360 Bundle from FutureShop/BestBuy for August 9th

On FutureShop.ca and BestBuy.ca, there is now a bundle which includes an Xbox 360 Premium system, Project Gotham Racing 3, 1250 Microsoft Points and 3 months of Xbox Live Gold. The price, $499 CDN which is the same price for the Xbox 360 Premium.

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Lost Planet Screenshots

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Atari: No PS3 games till 2007

The GamesIndustry.biz report said "the publisher has no plans to release any PS3 games before 2007".According to the article, Atari will be supporting all next-gen consoles "fairly equally" and explained Atari's lack of announced titles for Sony's next-gen console with, "it's just that we're lacking information about the PS3 at this stage, because we have basically a rough release date and a high retail price point".

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Gamepro Launches Online Sitcom

Gamepro launches online sitcom centered around two roomates who live in a house where videogame systems vie for their affections to avoid being trashed for next generation hardware.

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Did EBGames and Amazon spoil Gears of War Big Announcement (release date)?

If the "big announcement" is the release date of Gears of War for Xbox 360, then online retailers must just have spoiled the announcement. Both EBGames and Amazon have updated their listings with a November release date

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Geometry Wars Evolved 2

IGN: XBLA: The "New" Games: "Oh yeah, did I mention Geometry Wars Evolved 2? No, I didn't. In our interview, Canessa said that Geometry Wars is the Halo of XBLA. It's a series and a franchise, one Microsoft expects to see many more of. That alone is worth the price of admission." quote from recent interview.

Gears of War Promo Items Being Distributed to Retailers; GOW News Soon

Store employee is approached by unidentified person giving out Gears of War promo material and told "Just be ready!"

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Spore coming to Xbox 360, Wii and PS3 says game creator Will Wright

After EA was previously planning Spore to go from PC to handhelds. In an interview this week Spore creator Will Wright was quoted as saying: �We�re looking at all the platforms for Spore" and "I think there�s a really interesting distinction between the Wii and the Xbox 360 and PS3..."

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Xbox 360 Profitable in 2008

Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division President, Robbie Bach, has stated that the company expects the game division to turn a profit by the year 2008. To date, the company has lost an estimated $4 billion on the Xbox brand.

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Street Fighter II Punches its Way into Xbox Live Arcade
Press Release

One of the most anticipated games of the summer, ‘Street Fighter II’ Hyper Fighting’ is now available for download for 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live Marketplace. The old-school classic from Capcom stays true to its roots with an amazing retro feel, and brings multiplayer action to the classic title for the first time. ‘Street Fighter II’ Hyper Fighting’ melds the best of retro arcade gaming with the preeminent next-gen features that only Xbox 360 and Xbox Live can offer.

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New Call of Duty 3 Screens

New screens for the Xbox 360 version of Call of Duty 3 emerge.

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Army of Two First Screenshots
Never go into battle alone! EA's new next-gen boutique development studio is changing the face of how people will play games. Delivering a groundbreaking strategic 3rd person co-op shooter unparalleled in the action genre, EA Montreal's ARMY OF TWO™ focuses on gameplay...
Army of Two Screenshots Gallery (Xbox 360)

NHL07 is sure shaping up nicely on the graphics side!
IGN: NHL 07 Screenshots, Wallpapers and Pics

Current top 10 cumulative game rankings

Here are the current top 10 highest rated games based on cumulative reviews posted on Game Rankings. - Joystiq

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Amazon.com: Xbox 360 Live 12 Month Gold Card: Computer & Video Games
"Price: $35.82 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. You Save: $14.17 (28%)"

Xbox GamerchiX Begins

A trip to the Women Game Conference last year was the inspiration for starting a group for female gamers that was open to women and girls of any age, any location, any gaming preference, any gaming platform, and any ability."

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21 Days of Madden on Xbox Live Marketplace

Need more Madden? We'll you've got 21 days of it coming your way. The details are on Xbox.com, but basically you'll be seeing new Madden content on Marketplace every day* until the game releases on even weekends.

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GameFly's Top Ten Requested Games

It looks like something finally cracked the stranglehold the Xbox 360 had on GameFly's Top 10 List. The list shows the top ten most requested games from the game rental company.

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Sonic Wii images reveal controller uses

Sega have revealed ten new screenshots for Sonic Wild Fire, the exclusive Sonic title on the Nintendo Wii.The images highlight how the Wii controller will be used in various situations such as turning the control on its side and shaking it to allow Sonic to race fowards on a section of track.

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Army of Two Screenshots

"EA released today the first info and screens of ARMY OF TWO, a third person co-op shooter for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2007. Here's the game's description and you can find the first screenshots below: "
Army of Two: Info and First Online Gameplay Screens - Xbox:

Ubisoft bring Import Tuner Challenge to Xbox 360

Genki's Xbox 360 street racer will come to Europe courtesy of Ubisoft." Ubisoft bring Import Tuner Challenge to Xbox 360

Blue Dragon Xbox360: Direct Feed Trailer

It's been a loooong time now since this Blue Dragon trailer was first shown in Japan, but for some reason it was never released as a good quality version until now. So enjoy this video, I sure did :)"
Blue Dragon: Direct Feed trailer - Xboxyde:

SAMURAI WARRIORS 2 Explodes Onto Xbox 360 & PlayStation 2

Musou-gauge-maxing sequel arrives in September.

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Enemy Territory: Quake Wars New Screens

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars pits the armies of Earth against the invading alien Strogg in the ultimate online strategic shooter. Featuring strategic team play, persistent character promotions, day and nighttime combat missions, and the universe's most powerful weapons and vehicles. Two awesome new screens inside...

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Battle For Middle-Earth 2 Map Pack download for Xbox 360

EA announced the released of three new maps (Weathertop, Argonath, and Umbar) for its recently released RTS The Lord of the Rings: Battle For Middle-Earth 2, available on Xbox Live Marketplace for 700 points.

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Xbox Japan Boss Finally Slams PS3

Xbox Japan honcho Takashi Sensui finally has offered his two cents on the PlayStation 3, calling the machine "too expensive." He also stated that the Xbox 360 is "in no way inferior to any other console." Pricey? Not inferior? Them fightin' words, Sony!

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Saint row' (x360) to stores within the week, demo already on xbox live

Posted this mostly because of the demo that I found today on the x360 marketplace. Download it and enjoy! Everybody who likes GTA is probably bound to like this game.

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PS3 Site Just Launched:
The official PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3) Website from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe