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GONZO Rosso Online Licensed to Provide ENIUM ™s Online Game in Japan (Mon 01-29-2007)
2007.01.29 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced that GONZO Rosso Online K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Managing Director: Hideki Moriya, hereafter ...Gamers Don't Want Online Games?
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 07-09-2004)
Just when you thought that we'd never get a good crazy sound clip out of a Nintendo executive again, Satoru Iwata comes out with a doozy. According the President of Nintendo, "Customers don't want online games." This quote game from Japan Economic Spotlig... Argument For Online Games
by Troy Roberts (Fri 08-22-2003)
As popular as online games are today, there are still a lot of people out there who turn their nose up at the thought of paying a monthly charge in addition to having had pay for the game itself. I mean, it's your game, you own it so why do you have to ke... 
GDH to Form Business Alliance with Cathay Organisation Group
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-15-2008)
GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) has announced that it has entered into a business alliance with E2Max Centre Pte. Ltd. (Head Office: Singapore, CEO: Suhaimi Rafdi, he... Online Gaming... Are You Ready?
by James Stevenson (Sun 08-18-2002)
I just got in from a trip to San Francisco to check out Sony's upcoming first-party lineup, as well as the PlayStation 2 online lineup. I have to say that going into it I was pretty skeptical about online gaming. I remember telling an HDTV-crazed analyst ... GONZO Rosso Online Announces Partnership with TIS (Thu 02-15-2007)
Business alliance strengthens GONZO Rosso Online's online game network systems 2007.02.15 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced that GONZO Rosso Online K...Microsoft and Marvel Team for Online Games
by News Editor (Sat 07-16-2005)
Microsoft has acquired the exclusive rights to develop and publish multiplayer online games starring Marvel's super heroes, including Spider-man, the X-men and the Hulk. Reuters reports the "deal covers massively multiplayer online game titles developed f... GDH Announces Filipino License Deal of GONZO Rosso's First Original Online Game PANDORA SAGA (Thu 03-27-2008)
GONZO Rosso actively pressing on with expansion in the Asian market 2008.03.27 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) has announced an online game licensing deal between...The Most Impossible Games Ever Made
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 12-12-2003)
A few weeks ago, Troy and James took on the issue of the worst games ever made. This week, they decided on tackling the issue of the toughest games ever. The games that make you scream and throw your controller against the wall, and in all likelihood, man... Online Jamming
by James Stevenson (Fri 02-21-2003)
I wasn't really sure what I was going to end up writing this column about I've been super busy over the past couple of weeks with school projects, and haven't had much time to play any video games. That all changed yesterday when the latest build of Sony... Online Gaming, Mario and New Game Smell
by James Stevenson (Sun 09-01-2002)
I have a lot of things I'd like to talk about, and in no particular order. This has been the busiest week of my life, and throughout it, three things that this Gamers' Thumb needs to cover have been brought to my attention.The first is the "New game" smel... GONZO Rosso to Partner with Major Online Game Publisher to Offer PANDORA SAGA in East Asian Region (Wed 04-23-2008)
Service to be launched in multiple territories by Gamania Digital Entertainment 2008.04.23 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) has announced that PANDORA SAGA, an ori...Inside the Mind of TAO FENG's John Tobias
by Chip Meyers (Wed 04-09-2003)
Next time you're hanging with your pals and playing Xbox, ask them if they can remember the names of a few characters from the original MORTAL KOMBAT. After all, it's been ten years since the original arcade game came out. Who would remember that kind o... Video Games and You
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Racking up $6 billion in US software sales in 2000 and promoting a new console cycle, the video game industry is running on all cylinders. The size of its main annual show, the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), r... Games Industry Like Hollywood?
by James Stevenson (Fri 08-01-2003)
I've spent this past week pouring my life into KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC, trying to get our review of the game up not too late after the launch of the game. And there's something about this game, it's really the first game that I've been looking forward... BANG ZOOM! ENTERTAINMENT DELIVERS TWO UNIQUE ENGLISH SOUNDTRACKS FOR LATEST .hack//G.U. VIDEO GAMES FROM NAMCO BANDAI GAMES AMERICA (Wed 10-10-2007)
Project Aptly Demonstrates Mix Of Talent And Technology Required To Localize Highly Anticipated Release For North American Market Burbank, CA, October 10, 2007 – Bang Zoom! Entertainment, a leading full-service audio post production company and p...Games to sport warning labels?
by Troy Roberts (Wed 04-03-2002)
A recent suicide in Milwaukee has been "linked" to the popular online multiplayer game, EVERQUEST. With the suicide, and the mother of the boy planning to sue Sony Online Entertainment, the question has been brought up on whether or not "addictive games" ... GDH Group Announces Gonzo Rosso Malaysia's Licensing Deal for Korean Online Game NOSTALE (Fri 02-08-2008)
GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) has announced that GONZO Rosso K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Managing Director: Hideki Moriya, hereinafter GONZO Rosso), an o...Next Round of MANIA Trivia Online
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-23-2008)
Hey fellow Maniacs, just letting you know that our next round of Maniacal Screenshot Trivia is up and running. You can play the game by clicking on our official trivia section. As always, let me remind you that the spelling needs to be exactly the same as... Disney Delays PIRATES Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 07-09-2007)
Usually, games in nature relating to a movie are planned corresponding with the movies release in theaters. Not so with the upcoming online PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN game. It was initially scheduled for launch back in May but now it's been delayed from the... GDH Announces GONZO Rosso's Newly Licensed Online Game from Korea (Tue 07-24-2007)
Popular Korean MMORPG "Shaiya" to be launched in Japan 2007.07.24 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced that its group company GONZO Rosso K.K. (Head office...Next Screenshot Trivia is Up!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 04-02-2008)
I'm sure you Maniacs know where the games are featured but I'm passing a notice in any case. Every Wednesday at midnight, you can find a new Mania featured trivia game here in our official section. The latest, which is round 4, went live this morning. Als... Marvel, Vivendi Chase Online Role-Players
by Mike Whybark (Mon 09-23-2002)
A 10-year deal announced on September 19 creates a licensing arrangement whereby Vivendi Universal Games obtains online gaming rights to virtually the entire range of Marvel Comics characters, specifically including SPIDER-MAN, the INCREDIBLE HULK, and ... 2003 Games Preview
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Thu 01-09-2003)
A few days ago, we presented you with the Golden Thumb Awards, our favorite games of 2002. But, as 2002 is over and 2003 is now begun, we must look ahead. So, in a similar fashion, we take a look at the games that we can't wait for in 2003.STAR WARS GALAX... GDH to Merge Group Companies GONZO Rosso Online and G-creators (Fri 03-30-2007)
GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced that its group company GONZO Rosso Online K.K. (Head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Managing Director: Hideki Moriya, hereaft...E3: Midway Games releases for 2003
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-13-2003)
As many other game publishers are doing this week at E3, Midway Games has unveiled its upcoming lineup of games for next generation consoles. There's plenty of diverse games to select from including their newly renovated sports titles, all of which now i... Mania Manifesto: Top 7 Video Games at E3
by Damon Brown (Tue 07-22-2008)
Each week, Mania special correspondent Damon Brown, author of Porn & Pong: How Grand Theft Auto, Tomb Raider and Other Sexy Games Changed Modern Pop Culture, offers his unique take on society, entertainment and other issues of critical concern to Mani... EXCLUSIVE: Sneak Peek at Microsoft's VANGUARD: SAGA OF HEROES!
by Frank Pais (Tue 03-16-2004)
The massively multiplayer online (MMO) game industry is no longer in its infancy stage. It has rapidly grown into its Terrible Twos and soon will be all grows up and moving out. MMO games are not for a small niche of computer addicts sitting in the baseme... Best Games of 2002
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Tue 01-07-2003)
2002 was one heck of a year, filled with ups and more ups. There were so many games this year that deserve mention, but only so many awards to give out. In our truest Gamers' Thumb fashion, Cinescape hands out this year's Golden Thumb awards. Best PC Game... The Best Games of 2003
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 01-09-2004)
2003 was a big year for video games, with three major consoles looking to be the public's number one choice for gaming. As James and Troy did last year, they have selected their top games for 2003's Golden Thumb awards, picking their top computer, Xbox, G... Movie Screenshot Trivia: Rd 1
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 02-04-2008)
Welcome to the first installment of the Mania Movie Screenshot Trivia Game! It’s time to test your knowledge (or uber movie geek brainpower) of various cinematic moments, fellow Maniacs.
Most hardcore cinema fans have an advantage over w... Animefringe Online (Tue 01-14-2003)
Animefringe Online Magazine - Vol.4 #01 - January 2003 - http://www.animefringe.com/ Whoa, check out our new layout!! It's elegantly sexy, great on long train rides, and can easily help with household cleaning repairs (not really, but it does look pret...SIMS ONLINE unwraps
by Mike Whybark (Thu 12-19-2002)
VARIETY notes the Tuesday debut of THE SIMS ONLINE, Electronic Arts' massively-multiplayer incarnation of the runaway hit THE SIMS. The article provides a decent backgrounder on both the gaming industry and the massively-multiplayer sector, the hottest gr... MIDDLE-EARTH ONLINE developers hired
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-09-2003)
Vivendi Universal Games has selected Turbine Entertainment Software to develop their massive multiplayer online role-playing game MIDDLE-EARTH ONLINE. Scheduled for release sometime in late 2004, MIDDLE-EARTH ONLINE allows thousands of PC gamers the oppo... Guild Wars Nightfall
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 10-26-2006)
The exciting thing about the time just before new consoles are released, is that games come out like mad. Not only that, but they seem to be at a much lower price point than say six months ago. I guess it goes to show that even though the games can be pl... Are video games responsible?
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 11-14-2003)
Recently, a family filed a lawsuit against Rockstar Games, the makers of the GRAND THEFT AUTO series. The lawsuit revolves around the death of a tractor-trailer driver, who was killed when two boys decided to take rifles and shoot at random cars on the in... Anime Online
by Janet Houck (Thu 01-04-2007)
The otaku and the Internet: two great tastes that go together, and that really don’t work well apart. Today, I’m talking a little about websites that will help you to enjoy your anime and manga a little more and feel more of a member of a w... Online stadium opened for MLB SLUGFEST: LOADED
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-20-2004)
The official website for Midway's upcoming baseball game MLB SLUGFEST: LOADED has gone live. Officially licensed by the MLB and MLB Players Association, MLB SLUGFEST: LOADED is the company's latest version of the ultimate baseball experience for console g... TRANSFORMERS roll out online
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 03-09-2004)
Atari Games has launched the website for its upcoming TRANSFORMERS video game, slated for release on the PlayStation 2 in just two months. Previously known as TRANSFORMERS: ARMADA, the game places you in the metal boots of either the heroic Autobots or th... What games we're playing
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Wed 03-06-2002)
Recently, we've had a lot of readers write in asking us what games do we play in our free time. So, we thought we'd compile a list, and let you all read over it. We tried not to include games that we're having to review, as reviews are not apart of our fr... Should Games Be Remade?
by James Stevenson (Sun 05-05-2002)
I've spent some time these past couple of days with a copy of RESIDENT EVIL for the GameCube. The remake of the original Playstation game brings along some of the best visuals to ever grace a console and is genuinely pretty creepy as well. But the game po... FUNNY GAMES Trailer
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 09-14-2007)
A trailer for the psychological thriller/horror FUNNY GAMES has appeared online courtesy of MSN Videos. Naomi Watts, who is no rookie to this genre with The Ring & The Ring Two, stars alongside Tim Roth, Michael Pitt, Brady Corbet, Boyd Gaines, Siobha... GDH to Offer Worldwide Online Release Synchronised with Japan Broadcast for New GONZO Titles (Fri 03-21-2008)
GDH is expanding distribution channels and offering international anime fans unprecedented access to new content 2008.03.21 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) has an....hack//SIGN Vol. #3: Gestalt
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-04-2003)
What They SayA different glimpse into the world of .hack - .hack//SIGN is currently broadcast on Cartoon Network with its initial release, Login becoming one of the best selling anime releases of the year. Animerica proclaims that .hack is, “The ult... The Scariest Games Ever
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 10-31-2003)
Today being Halloween and all, we decided that we'd keep with tradition and make this week's Gamers' Thumb centered around Halloween, more importantly, scary stuff. So, this week, our columnists tackle the Halloween tradition of scares and frights by talk... E3: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-15-2003)
Atari Games and Turbine Entertainment announced today that they are taking Wizard of the Coast's popular DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS role-playing game online. Turbine is the software company that developed the hit RPG games ASHERON'S CALL and the sequel.The com... .hack//SIGN Vol. #3: Gestalt Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-11-2003)
What They SayA different glimpse into the world of .hack - .hack//SIGN is currently broadcast on Cartoon Network with its initial release, Login becoming one of the best selling anime releases of the year. Animerica proclaims that .hack is, “The ult... GDH Announces GONZO Rosso's Global Strategy (Tue 08-07-2007)
Japan-made original MMORPGs to be provided worldwide 2007.08.07 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereafter GDH) has announced that GONZO ROSSO K.K. (Head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo...THE MATRIX ONLINE unveiled
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 05-14-2003)
Warner Bros. Studios and Ubi Soft Entertainment have announced a 2004 release for THE MATRIX ONLINE, a massively multiplayer online game that puts players inside the world of the Matrix. The virtual world is being developed by the Wachowski brothers, the... PATHWAY TO DARKNESS: Follow the Scary Brick Road
by Denise Dumars (Fri 11-03-2000)
When I first got online—not at home yet, mind you, but at the first university that hired me to teach—a friend forwarded me a free newsletter. `You have to get this newsletter!` she said. That newsletter was Pathway News. Hmm, I thought, what is this? It ... Preview: MIDDLE-EARTH ONLINE
by Frank Pais (Mon 04-19-2004)
Turbine Entertainment Software currently has two of the most talked about licenses in development for the Massively Multiplayer Online market. DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS ONLINE and THE LORD OF THE RINGS: MIDDLE-EARTH ONLINE have the math geeks and Eng... History Channel Plans DOGFIGHTS Games
by News Editor (Mon 06-04-2007)
The History Channel and Kuma Games are teaming to produce online flight-combat episodic games tied into the new season of DOGFIGHTS, which debuts July 13th.
During the 20 episode season viewers will be encouraged to the visit either HistoryChannel.c... Yahoo! Creates Games Studio For Mobiles
by News Editor (Sat 03-05-2005)
Yahoo! has launched Yahoo Games Studio to develop video games for mobile telephones. So far the division has created games for Verizon but they are looking to make them for other carriers too. Yahoo! is looking to make it possibe for gamers to play chess... Sega GT Online (Tue 04-08-2003)
Plot:Take Sega's excellent GT racer, add an online aspect as you've got Sega GT Online.Platform:XboxCompany:SegaStatus:Announced on April 7, currently in development.Latest Rumors:The current buzz is that players will be able to race online for not only p...Game Shows and Games
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 07-15-2007)
Last week was a really busy week for TV if you’re into pop culture and videogames. I was glued to all of the E3 coverage on G4. The network featured a minimum of three hours a day dedicated to the massive videogame expo. I considered ... MYTHICA trailer now online
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-05-2003)
Microsoft has put the trailer for MYTHICA, their upcoming MMORPG PC game, on the game's official website. The trailer was created for the public to see at this year's E3 exposition, running May 14-16.The game allows players to fight as immortals in the N... SEGA jacks into THE MATRIX ONLINE
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-10-2004)
If you have been following the development of THE MATRIX ONLINE, the massive-multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), you will remember that the game lost UbiSoft as a distributor a few months ago. Today a new partner/distributor was announced by Wa... E3: New EVERQUEST games announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-13-2003)
If addiction to EVERQUEST is so wrong, the Sony company is very guilty. The company announced that it has no less than four (!) new EVERQUEST projects in development. Some are sequels to the popular online fantasy world while others are bundle packs or ... XBOX takes command of online gaming world
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 03-06-2003)
Introduced a little more than than a year ago, Microsoft's Xbox gaming system has achieved a significant victory over its next gen console rivals, Sony's PlayStation 2 and Nintendo's Gamecube. The Xbox Live online gaming service now has over 350,000 subs... VIZ MEDIA REDESIGNS OFFICIAL ONLINE STORE (Wed 04-30-2008)
Web Boutique Offers Extensive Collection Of Products Based On Popular Anime And Manga Properties Including BLEACH, NARUTO And DEATH NOTE San Francisco, CA, April 29, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative a...EA Announces Upcoming Mobile Games
by News Editor (Wed 09-28-2005)
Electronic Arts has revealed that it will launch mobile versions of Harvest Mania, Word Whomp, World Class Solitaire and Squelchies as well as mobile games based on the FIFA Street, DEF JAM® and SimCity franchises in Winter 2005/Spring 2006. Gamers will b... So-net and GDH Announce Capital Tie-Up (Fri 01-19-2007)
Collaboration of Animation, Character and Online Games In Pursuit of a New Frontier in the Online Entertainment Industry 2007.01.19 So-net Entertainment Corporation (Head Office: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President: Kenichiro Yoshida, hereafter So-net), ..."Drive: Let the Games Begin"
by Stephen Lackey (Wed 04-18-2007)
Well, circumstances beyond my control really put this series to the test. I had planned a big review of the first two episodes shown back to back on Sunday night, but alas my Comcast DVR crunched them. I was able to see the first ten minut... "Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar" looking for beta testers
by Karl Schneider (Thu 02-22-2007)
Midway is looking for beta testers for it's upcoming MMOG, Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar. The beta test will begin tomorrow (Friday) and end on Monday.If you have some extra time this weekend, head on over to their website and sign up.... HITMAN Trailer Fires Online
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 06-26-2007)
It was announced last week that the trailer for HITMAN, starring Timothy Olyphant as Agent 47, will be attached to LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD (the film opens up tonight at Midnight in most theaters). That's not going to stop the guys over at Joblo fr... EDFantastic
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 03-17-2007)
Welcome to another edition of the Countdown, where tidbits of gaming knowledge are handed out by the bucket. Spring break is around the corner and do you know what the means? It means that there will be plenty of people with free time on their hands. K... Starship Trooper: The Games Music of Richard Jacques
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 12-01-2005)
The Fantastic Game Music of Richard Jacques British composer Richard Jacques writes, arranges, orchestrates, and produces epic anthems and dramatic underscore for film, television and interactive entertainment. Best-known for his emotive symphonic styles,... "Fuzion Frenzy 2"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Mon 02-26-2007)
Many years ago, Nintendo set the standard for party games with Mario Party. It included many different mini-games, with the hopes of eventually picking up enough stars to win the game. Overall you had the best chance to get those stars if you won the m... GDH and GONZO Rosso to Forge Business and Capital Alliance with TOMY (Mon 06-02-2008)
To work toward co-development of online game content for the global market 2008.05.30 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) has announced that its group company GONZO...Mania Manifesto: Top 8 Comic Book Video Games
by Damon Brown (Tue 07-08-2008)
Each week, Mania special correspondent Damon Brown, author of Porn & Pong: How Grand Theft Auto, Tomb Raider and Other Sexy Games Changed Modern Pop Culture, offers his unique take on society, entertainment and other issues of critical concern to Mani... Microsoft revs FORZA MOTORSPORT online
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 12-20-2004)
Microsoft Game Studios has opened the doors for its official website for FORZA MOTORSPORT, the company's next racing simulator for the Xbox. First announced at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the title is Microsoft's competition against So... MATRIX movie stars hired for ONLINE world
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 11-06-2004)
Warner Bros. Interactive has announced that nine cast members from THE MATRIX trilogy of movies will lend their voices as well as likenesses to the company's upcoming massive multiplayer online role-playing game THE MATRIX ONLINE. The actors that will app... The Things People Will Do for Their Games
by James Stevenson (Sun 10-13-2002)
What will you do to play your favorite game? Think about the hottest, newest game you're waiting for, and imagine what kind of sacrifices you'll make to play it for the first week? Will you skip school or work that morning and go to Software Etc. to pick ... DARK AND LIGHT MMORPG Goes Online
by Karl Schneider (Mon 06-05-2006)
A new massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) has gone online, joining the likes of WORLD OF WARCRAFT and EVERQUEST. DARK AND LIGHT went online sometime last week and can now host up to 500,000 players on the same server at the same time.... PREVIEW: The Journey Begins for VANGUARD: SAGA OF HEROES
by Frank Pais (Fri 05-28-2004)
Microsoft Game Studios unveiled their next generation massively multiplayer game, VANGUARD: SAGA OF HEROES, earlier this month at E3 in Los Angeles. The much anticipated title from developer Sigil Games Online was shown to approximately 400 people on an i... GDH Announces Gonzo Rosso Malaysia's Cetification by the Malaysian Government as an MSC Malaysia Status Company (Fri 02-08-2008)
Strategic advantages in Asian region reinforced by Malaysia's national project 2008.02.08 GDH K.K. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shinichiro Ishikawa, Securities Code: TSE Mothers 3755, hereinafter GDH) has announced that GONZO ROSSO(M) Sdn. Bhd...Trailer for "Grand Theft Auto IV" Online!
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-30-2007)
The new trailer for the upcoming game, Grand Theft Auto IV, has made it's way onto the games official web site.You can find it here.The company has confirmed that all footage in the trailer was captured directly from game play running real time.The game h... Devin Grayson on USER
by Russell Lissau (Wed 01-17-2001)
Batman: Gotham Knights writer Devin Grayson traded her Batarang for a broadsword to prepare for USER, her first project for DC Comics’ Vertigo line. The three-issue limited series about online role-playing adventure games has nothing at all to do with the... High-definition gaming
by James Stevenson (Fri 02-11-2005)
With high-definition TV really starting to take off now, it's interesting to see how some of the current games look on the best possible TV sets. I was shocked at how my HDTV picked out the graphical flaws and aliasing in NEED FOR SPEED UNDERGROUND 2 and ... Post-REVOLUTIONS plans still in store for THE MATRIX ONLINE
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 02-27-2004)
THE MATRIX ONLINE, the massive multiplayer online role-playing game that was planned to continue the story of THE MATRIX past the film trilogy, has lost its copublisher. UbiSoft Entertainment has decided to pull out of plans to release the game in partner... TOKYOPOP AND VIDEO GAMES LIVE™ ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE MARKETING PARTNERSHIP (Tue 07-24-2007)
Comic-Con, San Diego CA (July 24, 2007) - TOKYOPOP, the #1 publisher of graphic novels in North America and the largest supplier of manga entertainment in the world, today announced an exclusive marketing partnership with Video Games Live (VGL), the immer...Upcoming Bandwidth Hogs
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 04-23-2004)
There are so many online games coming out. HALO 2 looks spectacular, and the recent multiplayer screenshots released make my mouth water. MIDDLE EARTH ONLINE looks good, but because of the recent delay, it won't be out until next year so we've got a littl... Seasoned DVD Shopper
by Brian Thomas (Tue 02-10-2004)
Last month, MGM released DVD box sets of both GREEN ACRES and MISTER ED, two zany sitcoms from the 1960s which now enjoy relatively equal cult popularity. Both contain two discs full of episodes, and come in boxes with googie retro-fun, Nick at Nite type ... Stuart Gillard to direct WAR GAMES 2
by Karl Schneider (Mon 10-02-2006)
According to Production Weekly, Stuart Gillard (Charmed) will direct the upcoming sequel to the the 1983 Matthew Broderick film WAR GAMES.The script was penned by Randall M. Badat and follows a teenage hacker whose world gets turned upside after playing a... Online Auctions
by Oliver Chin (-)
Reprinted with permission by the author
Oliver Chin
Comics Retailer
Online Auctions - Part One
One of my few regrets as a comics publisher was not diving into the booming sector of online auctions. Eager to test the waters, I did start some marketing (... Top 5 Top 5 Lists of 2007
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-31-2007)
It’s the last Weekly Book Buzz of the year, and even though this release schedule is for the first batch of SF, Fantasy, and Horror books coming out in 2008 I wanted to take a quick, clichéd look at the requisite lists of 2007 superlatives.
... ENTER THE MATRIX trailer now online
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 04-04-2003)
The trailer for Shiny's ENTER THE MATRIX console video game is now on the Web and ready for downloading. By visiting the game's official website you'll be able to select from three different sizes and satisfy your MATRIX jones until at least May 15 (that... Christmas is Here... Sort of
by James Stevenson (Sun 09-08-2002)
The Christmas season has begun. Yeah sure, Christmas may be a good 3 ˝ months away, but for a gaming journalist who works on both the print and online sides of the industry, it feels like Christmas is already here.In my previous experience as a gaming jou... Super Awesome Manga of Power!!
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 02-07-2007)
Anime and manga can be confusing stuff. Confusing and scary. I know, because it sure used to overwhelm the hell out of me. Sometimes it still does. The Internet doesn't help; gathering an anime fandom online is like exposing Bru... Same Game, Different Day
by James Stevenson (Fri 05-23-2003)
Last week I was in Los Angeles for the Electronic Entertainment Expo, checking out the newest and latest videogames that will be gracing your console over the next year or so. But as I walked around the showfloor, I wasn't really seeing a lot of innovatio... Countdown – Gothic 3
by Captain Gordon Edward (Thu 11-16-2006)
Near the end of the week, a juggernaut system is released to put a nail in the coffin of the Playstation 2. Generally with most console releases, all other games slow to a crawl allowing an explosion of choice for those whom pick up this new system. Lucki... EARTH AND BEYOND
by Troy Roberts (Mon 10-14-2002)
In the last few years, online gaming has swept onto the video gaming scene. Boasting new things that could never really be done before, online gaming has been "the" thing as of late. And with massively multiplayer online gaming, video games will never be ... EARTH AND BEYOND goes gold
by Troy Roberts (Mon 09-16-2002)
Westwood recently announced that their newest title, EARTH AND BEYOND, has gone gold, and has also pushed up the release date to September 24.EARTH AND BEYOND, the first online only RPG from Westwood Studios, takes place across numerous galaxies with you ... A Retro Gaming Experience
by Troy Roberts (Fri 01-31-2003)
Have you ever gotten into one of those moods where you want to play nothing but older games? Hey, nothing against the quality of today's games, but sometimes I just get the urge to sit down with an old game and just play it for the fun of it (I don't seem... A Tough Choice
by Troy Roberts (Fri 06-20-2003)
Normally I would save this for the On Shelves section of the column, but I figure I'd go ahead and raise the question now. This week, STAR WARS GALAXIES: AN EMPIRE DIVIDED will hit store shelves, ending numerous lengthy delays that LucasArts seems to be a... Anime Expo - Saturday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
.hack//SIGN - Koichi Mashimo
Koichi Mashimo (President of Bee Train, director of .hack and Noir), Ken Iyadomi (Bandai Ent. VP & panel host), and another Japanese guest (who didn\'t say much) were present at the panel.
This is one of the more interestin... SOCOM: US NAVY SEALS
by James Stevenson (Sun 09-15-2002)
For years now, COUNTER-STRIKE has been one of the most popular online multiplayer games on the internet. Its addictive team-based mission gameplay has hooked many gamers, and even now my close friends are still frequently playing it. Console gamers have n... Microsoft Party
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sat 01-27-2007)
Welcome to the Countdown where the cup is at 50% of its capacity, and where we want another drink from it. This week seems to be fairly lacking considering the time of the year and with how many consoles are on the market. I would honestly like to see... Battlefield EARTH
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Tue 06-18-2002)
One of the biggest games of the season makes it debut toward the end of summer: EARTH AND BEYOND from Westwood Studios. EARTH AND BEYOND is the first "massively multiplayer online role-playing game" released by Westwood Studios, and it looks to set new st... Double Dose
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 09-14-2006)
With each week that passes I become more and more excited for the pending console releases. With Sony having issues with how many consoles that they will be able to sell this winter, and shutting out the European market till next year, it does not seem li... Saturday was all about Video Games Live
by Alex Van Zelfden (Mon 12-11-2006)
In the west side of London, just across the street from the Hammersmith tube station, stands the Apollo Theatre. Having been there since 1932, it's a remarkable example of art deco design, fleshed out inside in startling shades of dusty purp... E3: Sony announces all access subscription service
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-15-2003)
Sony Online Entertainment has revealed plans to launch a flat fee subscription service that would allow gamers to play all of the company's online content -- such as EVERQUEST and PLANETSIDE -- for one price. The service, called SOE All Access, will laun... AMC MONSTERFEST
by BRIAN THOMAS (Fri 10-26-2001)
Several years ago, cable channel American Movie Classics acquired the broadcast rights to Universal's library of classic monster films for Halloween. While this was a sad day for local TV horror hosts, who then had to rake through the lower dregs for horr... "Sega Genesis Collection"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Fri 12-08-2006)
There have been few companies that have been in the same shoes of Sega, since they have continued to thrive even in the face of turmoil. It is one of the few companies that previously had a console, and now sticks to only creating games for various con... TOONAMI converges on LOCKDOWN
by Eric Moro (Mon 09-17-2001)
Not only is Cartoon Network the provider of original (SAMURAI JACK, the upcoming JUSTICE LEAGUE) and re-purposed animated programming on a 24-hour a day schedule, it's also a true leader in the arena of convergence the interactive setting where online an... New LotR DVDs
by Brian Thomas (Tue 08-29-2006)
This December 5, Disney will release the first titles in their interactive "Disney DVD Game World" series. These will be a sort of combination of traditional board games and interactive DVD play similar to the sort of DVD movie trivia games you see in boo... VIZ MEDIA REDESIGNS AND EXPANDS INTERACTIVE NARUTO WEBSITE (Tue 10-30-2007)
Website For Popular Ninja Series Features Comprehensive Episode Guide, New Artwork, Character Details And Online Games San Francisco, CA, October 30, 2007 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and compreh...Anime Expo - Go! Comi Panel
by Sakura Eries (Sun 07-06-2008)
The Go! Comi Anime Expo Industry Panel took place July 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. The panel consisted of Go! Comi representatives David Wise, Audry Taylor, and Mallory Reaves. In regards to manga, their main promotion at AX was for their new series 07 Ghost (pro... DS/PSP Wishlist
by James Stevenson and Troy Roberts (Fri 10-08-2004)
With the FINAL FANTASY III (Japan) Nintendo DS announcement today we thought it'd be good to look at games we'd like to see brought to our DS/PSPs in the not too distant future.The opportunity of having the power of an N64 and wireless gameplay begs for s... RATCHET AND CLANK: UP YOUR ARSENAL
by James Stevenson (Mon 11-01-2004)
After a second successful installment of the RATCHET AND CLANK series that added weapon and character growth, it didn't seem like there were many obvious ways to take the series in a new direction, especially in the short yearly turnaround time that Insom... The Games That I Couldn't Put Down
by James Stevenson (Sun 06-30-2002)
I had to pull myself away from Silicon Knight's ETERNAL DARKNESS to write this column. I'm obsessed, drawn in, addicted. It doesn't happen often with videogames... last time was the remake of RESIDENT EVIL, the time before that was FINAL FANTASY X, and GR... Games too Easy?
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 09-26-2003)
In this week's Gamers' Thumb, we're going to try something different. Instead of alternating between writers every week, we're going to bring up a topic and have both of our gaming columnists comment on the topic. This week we are discussing the challenge... Call Of Pain!
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 06-02-2007)
Welcome to another Countdown, where just like clockwork you can sit down and enjoy it at the same time every week. Anyways everything seems a little slow compared to last week or even next week, but it also seems we are getting a bit of a pre-summer rush ... Dragonball Z TV #64: Cell Games: The Games Begin (Thu 08-05-2004)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese Language,English Language,English SubtitlesReview EquipmentHAMTARO HAM-HAM GAMES
by James Stevenson (Wed 08-11-2004)
This week we'll be reviewing HAMTARO HAM-HAM GAMES for on the road Olympic desires as well as 989 Sports ATHENS 2004. Today we're starting with simpler version that you can take with you on the road or in a plane on your Game Boy Advance, HAMTARO HAM-HAM ... JAST USA Announces Adult PC Game śAbsolute Obedience ť is Golden Master (Thu 09-28-2006)
San Diego, California, Thursday, September 28, 2006. JAST USA, the leading publisher of PC dating-sim games in English, announced that the upcoming title Absolute Obedience had been declared "golden master" and would begin shipping in the coming weeks. Th...War Rock
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sun 10-15-2006)
A lot can be said for a company that will allow you to play their games for free, and the K2 Network allows you to do just that. With War Rock they allow you to dip your feet, or even jump all in for free, or with a paid subscription. It is a growing tren... Four TV Spots for HORTON
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Wed 02-20-2008)
Four new TV spots for the upcoming adaptation of Horton Hears a Who has popped up online courtesy of a new official website from 20th Century Fox. The studio has also unleashed icons, wallpapers, online games and more. The film will feature the voices of ... JAST USA Announces Adult PC Game śAbsolute Obedience ť Ships, Also Price Reduction (Thu 10-19-2006)
San Diego, California, Thursday, October 19, 2006. JAST USA, the leading publisher of Japanese PC dating-sim games in English, announced the immediate shipping of their newest title, Absolute Obedience. The interactive hardcore game for Windows, intende..."Arcade GameStick"
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sun 03-25-2007)
With many Xbox 360 downloads on the marketplace, of course it was only a matter of time until a manufacture looked there for opportunity. Here we have MadCatz who is a fairly major accessories developer that deals with creating controllers on many of t... Top 6 Reasons 2008 Could be the Year of PS3
by Josh Gordon (Tue 01-15-2008)
I believe that 2008 could be the year of the PS3. Microsoft took second place after a monumental pricing blunder by Sony. An arrogant Sony released their new console, as we all know, for $700.00 which forced us to purchase a Blu-Ray player along with... "Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Wed 11-08-2006)
Over the past 25 years, Capcom has become a brand name for quality. They have released hundreds videogames, and delighted millions of fans. They have decided to return to their roots, and show off exactly what has made it such a fine company. How do th... Cheap Games
by James Stevenson (Fri 01-14-2005)
This week Midway announced that it would release its new drug/crime drama game NARC at the price point of $19.95. This was a surprise to many, and follows on the footsteps of Sega and Take-Two's twenty dollar line of ESPN Sports games. This marks an inter... Sony Gamers' Day 2002
by James Stevenson (Sat 08-17-2002)
This week, Sony held a press event to show off its upcoming first-party and online lineup for the PlayStation 2 console. The event was an all-day function at the W Hotel in San Francisco, and CINESCAPE was there to check out the games.The day got started ... ANIME EXPO® 2008 CONTINUES EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS (Sat 07-05-2008)
Over 34,000 Attendees Registered So Far on 2nd Day of Nation's Largest Anime and Manga Event Los Angeles, California (July 5, 2008) ‹ Rave reviews of the convention performance continues with high praises of the successful registration system, programmi...XBox Communicator to be jointly developed
by Troy Roberts (Wed 07-11-2001)
Microsoft and Recoton have come to an agreement, in which will be jointly developing the XBox headset, known as the XBox Communicator, with Microsoft. The X-Box Communicator will allow gamers to speak to each other while playing online games. The XBox is ... Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 11-05-2004)
Genre:Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio:Twentieth Century Fox.Production Company:Lucasfilm.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi); Natalie Portman (Padmé Amidala); Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker); Ian McDiarmid (Palpa... Nintendo Revolution
by Matt Kamen (Fri 06-22-2007)
If you're a gamer, specifically a European gamer who has ever registered for a Stars account with Nintendo's website, rewind a week a check your email inboxes. You may notice an email from Nintendo informing you of their new privacy policy and asking you ... .hack//Roots Vol. #3 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-23-2007)
What They SayTaN is no more, Ovan is missing, and the Twilight Brigade is in disarray. As a result of their illegal activities, TaN has been forced to disband, the leaders of the guild prohibited from accessing the game. However, the mysterious disappeara... Chobits Vol. #3: Darkness Descends
by Way Jeng (Sun 07-20-2003)
The Review!Moving into the middle of the series Chobits continues with its third volume. For the four episodes on this disc the series continues providing some good laughs at Hideki's expense, though for the most part they're not quite as rough on the poo... Top Seven Reasons Hardcore Gamers Don't Matter Anymore
by Damon Brown (Tue 05-27-2008)
Each week, Mania special correspondent Damon Brown, author of Porn & Pong: How Grand Theft Auto, Tomb Raider and Other Sexy Games Changed Modern Pop Culture, offers his unique take on society, entertainment and other issues of critical concern to Mani... "Viva Piñata"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Tue 02-06-2007)
Rare has been fairly busy since the X-Box 360’s release, creating games like Perfect Dark Zero and Kameo: Elements of Power. From there it has been a while since they created a game, directing all of their efforts towards Viva Piñata. The ... Digital Debate
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-20-2006)
Hail and well met, my heroes and villains. Welcome to another Wednesday and another COMICSCAPE. Last week's column on digital and web comics generated several letters of civil disagreement. Thankfully, everyone kept my mother, my wife, and my personal ... Downloadable Content: Worth it?
by Troy Roberts (Fri 03-14-2003)
Ever since the internet began to show up in most households, video gaming has begun to change. Obviously there are the multiplayer aspects that were never possible without some cords, two televisions and two game systems all connected together, but the in... BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS - Devin Grayson
by Russell Lissau (Wed 10-18-2000)
Devin Grayson had one goal when she started writing comic books three years ago: to tell stories about Batman. Period. Unlike most comics creators, Grayson wasn’t into funnybooks as a child, so superheroes never really held any interest for her as a write... Penguin invasion!
by Brian Thomas (Mon 11-27-2006)
Last week an angry cartoonist named Jose Varela went into the offices of the Miami Herald and caused a great deal of havoc. He claimed to be armed and was upset about how the Herald’s sister publication El Nuevo Herald is being run. He trashed an... Worst. Game. Ever.
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 11-07-2003)
Normally in the Gamers' Thumb, we try to discuss things that are currently on our minds or upcoming games that we think will be fun or innovative. But this week, we decided to take a look at the other side of video gaming, the side that not many people wa... NHL 2K2
by Troy Roberts (Fri 04-05-2002)
What we have here is the last of the Dreamcast video games, NHL 2K2. While you can't call the time that the Dreamcast lived an "era", the system did have some really great games. So, what better way to end the system's life than with a really great game d... What Games Made the Biggest Impact?
by Troy Roberts (Sun 08-04-2002)
Well,you know it's one of those nights when it's 4 am and you still haven't written a Gamers' Thumb. We've all been there. You go to bed, promise to finish your deadline in the morning or the next day, and then bolt awake and remember you forgot something... Horrors & Hauntings
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-25-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION A new soundtrack record label named Nicabella had made its debut with John Frizzell's excellent score for STAY ALIVE, William Brent Ball's eerie thriller about a group of teens who stumble upon a new video game called Sta... Romero's DEAD finally come to video games
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 12-16-2004)
In a deal announced yesterday between video game maker/distribuitor Hip Games and Living Dead Productions, the former company will create a series of video games based on George A. Romero's series of zombie apocalypse movies, the LIVING DEAD films. The ga... ESPN X GAMES SKATEBOARDING
by James Stevenson (Fri 09-07-2001)
Every time a great game is released, many developers instantly try to imitate the success. TONY HAWK'S PRO SKATER has done so well over the past couple of years that those imitations are to be expected. Konami's newest Playstation 2 title, ESPN X GAMES SK... Gamer’s Odyssey
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 05-12-2007)
Welcome to another Countdown, where you can look outside and see how pretty it has become but stay inside to play fantastic games. Do not worry... I will not judge you... Unless you are a videogame. Anyways game releases this week have picked up over last... NBA 2K3
by James Stevenson (Tue 10-22-2002)
Last year's NBA 2K2 was largely regarded as the best basketball game ever released. Between all of the excellent features, smooth gameplay, and the online capability of the Dreamcast, it had everything a hoop fan could want. This time, the NBA 2K ser... The Gladiators: Galactic Circus Games
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Mon 02-17-2003)
Do you like Gladiator movies?Gladiators battling it out in huge arenas and holding on for their dear lives, solely for the twisted amusement of the masses - that is the shortest and best description of Arxel Tribe's new RTS, The Gladiators: Galactic C... Towers, Two
by Randall Larson (Thu 11-23-2006)
THIS WEEK’S RECOMMENDATIONS
Reinvest your appreciation of the second component of the finest film score of the last quarter century in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – The Complete Recordings, released this week by Reprise R... G-Collections Adult PC Dating-Sim Game Amorous Professor Cherry Goes Golden Master, Debuts at Anime Expo (Thu 06-19-2008)
San Diego, California, Wednesday, June 18, 2008 JAST USA, the leading publisher of Japanese PC dating sim games in English, today announced the golden master status of Amorous Professor Cherry, the latest "dating simulation" collaboration between JAST US...What We Want
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 10-10-2003)
Hey fellow gamers and welcome to another weekly edition of Gamers' Thumb. This week, Troy and James will give their opinions on game sequels basically, popular games that haven't had a sequel in some time and are very deserving of one (or maybe a third o... Pokemania
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 04-21-2007)
Welcome to another Countdown where others offer a twelve bits of knowledge and we provide a baker’s dozen free of charge. There are plenty of games out this week, which I am glad to see, but there are also a few downloadable games you should chec... RESIDENT EVIL: APOCALYPSE
by Brian Thomas (Fri 01-14-2005)
Novels and comics are difficult enough to adapt to a screenplay, but how do you adapt a video game for the movies? The very idea was once laughable, as if you could possibly craft a film from PONG or DIG DUG. However, as games have evolved to the point wh... CINESCAPE hits E3
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 05-17-2004)
Last week the tenth annual Electronic Entertainment Exposition (better known as E3) was held. For three days the massive Los Angeles Convention Center became ground zero for the world's video game manufacturers, distributors and creators, the place to see... Back from Naboo
by James Stevenson (Sun 08-11-2002)
I've just gotten back this week from a month in Europe - as many of you who read the message boards at Cinescape will know. We didn't really announce it on the Games page, in fact, I had articles written that went live while I was gone (see our THE M... Tribes: Vengeance
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Tue 10-05-2004)
It's interesting how things work themselves out. If you had asked me, post E3, what I thought about the rest of the releases for 2004, I would have ticked off a list that would make just about any gamer place their hands over their mouths and tee-hee ... Should Game Companies be Penalized for Poor Ratings?
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 05-28-2004)
Recently, Warner Bros. made an announcement concerning royalty fees for their licensed video games. Basically, they announced that there will be higher royalty fees charged to the game studios for games that are given lower scored reviews by the media. Wh... Need for Speed: Underground 2
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Mon 11-15-2004)
When someone mentions EA to me, I immediately start thinking of cows. Firstly, I like cows: huge docile animals that give everything and ask for nothing in return. Cows are great, I watched the other day the industrial process of milking a cow on 'Dis... "Dance Dance Revolution Universe"
by Captain Gordon Edward (Tue 03-13-2007)
As another few months pass it is only clockwork to see another DDR game. There have been plenty of DDR games that have spanned consoles like the PS1 to the PS2, but more so recently the Xbox to Xbox 360 and the Gamecube. I am quite interested on how w... Cross Country Weekender
by Matt Kamen (Thu 11-30-2006)
Welcome to the newly branded UK Cine, as named by Mark Humphreys of Northampton. Your copy of Elfen Lied volume one is in the mail. For regular readers, the column will be running on Wednesdays for the foreseeable future – be sure to update your ... ULTIMATE FIGHTS
by SCOTT COLLURA (Mon 04-29-2002)
In the year 2002, where American audiences have the attention span of your average hamster, specialty label FlixMix has decided to focus on a perfect (if age-old) form of home video entertainment: the compilation reel. Like their BOOGEYMEN disc from last ... Media Blasters Gets in the Game (Wed 10-24-2007)
An interesting bit of news from the always unpredictable Media Blasters. It appears, according to Japanator.com and confirmed by Media Blasters themselves, they\'re entering the realm of (online) card games by working with DEX Entertainment to bring it ov...E3 2002: Westwood Studios
by Troy Roberts (Thu 05-30-2002)
While Westwood Studios did not show off many games at their small booth this year at E3, the two they showcased are shaping up and looking extremely good.COMMAND AND CONQUER GENERALS - December - PCUnlike the other COMMAND AND CONQUER games, GENERALS take... Lazy Summer
by James Stevenson (Fri 07-11-2003)
As I sit here to write this column, I have no clue what to write about. It's not really writer's block, it's just a sort of apathy, like I don't really feel that invested into the game industry at the moment. I'm not sure what it is exactly. Maybe it's th... SONY GAMERS' DAY 2003
by James Stevenson (Thu 09-18-2003)
On Tuesday in San Francisco, Sony held its annual Gamers Day in order to give the press a look at its upcoming videogame lineup, as well as a bit into the future. There was the back patting and cheerleading that is to be expected from these events, as wel... MIDNIGHT CLUB II
by James Stevenson (Wed 04-23-2003)
Rockstar seems to have a wonderful penchant for making games that stray on the wrong side of the law. MIDNIGHT CLUB II is the latest in the series of lawbreaking games, and the sequel to the popular street racer. Gamers can race around virtual cities that... TRIBES 2 statement
by James Stevenson (Tue 08-21-2001)
Sierra recently sent out a message to the TRIBES community regarding the closing of Dynamix, the developer of TRIBES. Here is the message in its entirity.To the TRIBES Community: After the recent announcement regarding Sierra's strategic reorganization, m... Touchmaster
by Captain Gordon Edward (Mon 04-09-2007)
Plot:
Touchmaster brings the bar and arcade past time to the Nintendo DS with this package of easy-to-use, touch-play games. Touchmaster is a natural fit for the touch screen and stylus of Nintendo DS, allowing for quick gameplay sessions on a wide va... E3: Microsoft announces XSN Sports
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 05-13-2003)
Microsoft Game Studios has announced that it will launch a new online service called XSN Sports which will allow Xbox Live gamers the chance to create their own leagues and rivalries with other real-life players around the globe.Players who compete using ... Action Trip, PSP, GT4, 2K Games and new consoles!
by James Stevenson (Fri 02-04-2005)
It's been a bit of a crazy week or so around the videogaming land. So in this week's Gamers' Thumb there will be a quick run-down of the big news along with knee jerk reactions. First things first though, the folks that will hopefully be providing a lot m... PHANTASY STAR ONLINE VER. 2
by James Stevenson (Sat 11-03-2001)
When the original PHANTASY STAR ONLINE came out, I was one of the first people at the local game store to pick it up. I quickly popped the game in and a couple of weeks later, I finally emerged victorious. While the first game sucked me in and stole my li... "Video Games Live" at Hollywood Bowl
by Randall Larson (Fri 04-08-2005)
The program for the first Video Games Live concert has been announced on the Hollywood Bowl website. Video Games Live is the first major U.S. concert tour featuring music from a variety of the most popular video games. The tour will feature the best musi... Microsoft Xbox Pre-E3 Media Briefing
by James Stevenson (Tue 05-21-2002)
At its press conference today, Microsoft officially unveiled its online service, XBOX LIVE, and announced several new games for its console.XBOX LIVE will debut this fall and Microsoft is offering an introductory price of $49.95, that deal includes a one-... "MLB 07 The Show"
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sat 04-28-2007)
Welcome to another year, and of course a few more sports games. Baseball has always been fairly interesting when it comes to games because they seem to be fairly easy to create. They are generally the first games made for devises like the PSP, which t...