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May 2008
- Dell Gets Behind Alienware for Gaming PC Push
  
  Wall Street Journal | May 13, 08 11:48 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Dell is dumping its popular XPS line of gaming PCs so it can focus exclusively on the once-hot Alienware brand it acquired in 2006, the Wall Street Journal reports. The PC giant is in the midst of a full turnaround push, having fallen behind arch-rival HP, so it’s hoping the overdue-but-risky move will once again vault Alienware to the top of the $12 billion gaming-PC market. More »
- Spielberg Launches Puzzle Game
  
  ABC News | May 12, 08 4:02 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - As if the release of the next Indiana Jones film wasn’t enough to keep him busy, Steven Spielberg launched a new video game for the Wii last week, called Boom Blox , ABC News reports. A puzzle game with cute characters and engaging animations, it was created with the intent of "bringing grownups and kids together with a great activity," Spielberg says. More »
- Grand Theft Auto Burns Up Sales Record
  
  MTV | May 7, 08 1:59 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Grand Theft Auto IV made off with a clean $500 million in its first week on sale, the biggest bow ever for a video game, MTV reports. The take left in the dust Halo 3’s $300 million debut, the previous record holder. It also surpasses any movie or music launch to date, manufacturer Take-Two’s chairman was quick to point out. More »
April 2008
- Rumor: God Of War III To Have Online Play? |
  
  gamercenteronline.net | Apr 30, 08
  
  According to the people at Kotaku, God of War III is to feature online play. Eagle-eyed reader Byron has pointed us towards a job listing on SCEA's website,
- Zero Punctuation: Chains of Olympus
  
  Kotaku | Apr 30, 08
  
  What starts out as a pretty slow actually not so funny take on God of War Chains of Olympus turns
- Grand Theft a Joy for Gamers
  
  GameSpot | Apr 29, 08 6:24 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The latest installment in the widely acclaimed and controversial Grand Theft Auto is more than worth the wait, writes Justin Calvert in GameStop . Preserving the basic play mechanics but adding a breathtaking level of complexity and a fantastically detailed and humorous mock-up of New York City, "Grand Theft Auto IV is a game that you simply have to play," he says. More »
- New Grand Theft May Shatter Sales Records Today
  
  Wall Street Journal | Apr 29, 08 8:55 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Everyone’s favorite controversy magnet is coming back to consoles—and it’s going to make a lot of money. Grand Theft Auto IV went on sale today, and it’s expected to shatter sales records, the Wall Street Journal reports. One analyst predicts $400 million in its first week. An opening like that could change the fortunes of its producer, Take-Two Interactive Software, which is in takeover talks. More »
- Grand Theft Auto Pushes Buttons
  
  USA Today | Apr 25, 08 4:24 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Ahead of Tuesday’s release of the latest game in the hugely popular Grand Theft Auto series, the violent games—and others like them—face widespread controversy, USA Today reports. Chicago is pulling ads from buses and parents’ groups are urging retailers not to sell to kids; meanwhile, legal action in Congress and five states calls for restricting sales. More »
- Competitive, Social Aspects Make Video Games Addictive
  
  MSNBC | Apr 22, 08 7:23 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The American Medical Association may not yet rank video gaming as addictive, but players who call World of Warcraft “World of Warcrack” know the score, writes Kristin Kalning on msnbc.com. But what is it that drives obsessed players to neglect their jobs, their health and even their kids? Competing and socializing, says a therapist who treats Internet and computer addiction. More »
- Tomb Raider 2 - Secret of the Sword Slot
  
  oggs.com | Apr 21, 08
  
  Oggs.com reviews the latest - Secret of the Sword Slot swishes and whirls with pure delight and brings Lara Croft and the new Tomb Raider 2 slot to life like no other video slot has done in the past. High praise perhaps for the queen of slots, but Microgaming's trusted solution has pushed the boundaries further than ever before and brought the slot player a truly interactive online game and slot all in one. The 30 Line, 5 reel slot, is this year's hit phenomenon, with several bonus features including, multi-strike, Free Spins, Super Mode, Global Adventure Bonus, Hidden Treasure Bonus and Shootout...
March 2008
- 50 Cent Battles Desert Gangsters in Video Game
  
  MTV | Mar 26, 08 4:40 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - 50 Cent has a new video game coming out in the fall in which he battles international gangsters in desert warfare, MTV News reports. "Blood in the Sand" follows the hop-hop star's “Bulletproof” of 2005, though it's not being pitched as a sequel. Details of the game’s plot are on tight lockdown, but Vivendi says that unlike “Bulletproof”—a fictional extension of 50’s criminal past—“Blood" will have the rapper fighting crime syndicates. More »
- Gibson Sues Over Guitar Hero
  
  Associated Press | Mar 21, 08 1:00 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Gibson Guitar has sued Guitar Hero retailers, saying the Activision video games infringe on a patent it holds for a virtual-reality concert. The federal suit seeks to stop Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart, Amazon, GameStop, and Toys "R" Us from selling the games, reports AP. But Activision is fighting back—earlier this month it sued to have Guitar Hero declared free of patent violation. More »
- Wii Still Scarce; Price of PS3, 360 Likely to Fall: GameStop
  
  Kotaku | Mar 20, 08 4:10 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - GameStop execs say they expect to be short on Wii consoles for the next two quarters and that $50 price drops are likely for the Xbox 360 and PS3. PSP shortfalls are also anticipated, but the PS3 should be well-stocked. The company’s CFO said several hardware prices cut were likely, Kotaku reports. More »
- Smoking May Be Harmful to Your Wii
  
  Boston Herald | Mar 13, 08 12:41 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Here's another reason to stop smoking: It damages your Wii. Some cigarette-wielding users in Japan last month noticed that the much anticipated "Super Smash Brothers Brawl" wasn't working properly, prompting Nintendo to provide free shipping and cleanup of tar-covered disc readers, the Boston Herald reports. Nintendo says the issue affects a "very small percentage" of more than 20 million consoles worldwide. More »
- EA Gets Hostile in 'Grand Theft' Takeover Bid
  
  Wall Street Journal | Mar 13, 08 10:21 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Electronic Arts is renewing its $2 billion bid to take over rival Take-Two Interactive—but this time the offer will go directly to the video game maker's shareholders, in a sign the potential deal may be turning hostile, reports the Wall Street Journal. EA’s initial offer was rejected by Take-Two management, who said it undervalued the company, even though the $26 per share represented a 50% premium at the time. More »
- Take-Two Promises Solid 2008
  
  New York Times | Mar 12, 08 8:25 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Videogame maker Take-Two Interactive—owner of gamer favorites Grand Theft Auto and Bioshock—said first quarter losses jumped nearly 77% to $38 million while revenue fell some 13% to $240.4 million, reports the New York Times . But the company projected an upbeat 2008 with revenues growing 40% to $1.4 billion and earnings of $1.55 per share. More »
- D&D DNA Endures in Digital Era
  
  Wired | Mar 11, 08 3:00 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Dungeons & Dragons co-creator Gary Gygax valued interaction and innovation above all. He devised the game with friends equally inspired by war games and bedtime stories, starting with tabletop battle re-enactments, then injecting magic and mythology into his creations. Wired visits Wisconsin for a lengthy profile that was in the works before Gygax died last week. More »
- World of Warcraft Inspires Porn
  
  Village Voice | Mar 3, 08 4:55 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Perhaps it was inevitable: The 8 to 10 million members of the user community for Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft multiplayer game now have porn tailored specifically to the details of their escapist world, the Village Voice reports. Entering its second season, the “Whorelore” web-series (originally “Whorecraft,” before Blizzard complained) depicts roleplaying’s salacious side. More »
February 2008
- EA Maneuvers to Nab 'Grand Theft Auto'
  
  Wall Street Journal | Feb 25, 08 8:08 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Video game kingpin Electronic Arts disclosed yesterday a $2 billion hostile takeover bid to acquire rival Take-Two Interactive Software, and capture the popular “Grand Theft Auto” franchise. EA, publisher of Madden NFL titles, said the $26-a-share offer represented a 50% premium over Take-Two’s closing price on Friday, but Take-Two’s chairman complained the offer was “woefully undervalued.” More »
- Wii Fit Among Highlights of Gamers' Conference
  
  USA Today | Feb 22, 08 12:53 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Fitness program Wii Fit for the Nintendo Wii system, video games that let players warp Disneyized fairy tales, a parents-oriented video game review site, and initiatives by major publishers to let independent designers and even players develop games—those were the highlights of the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco this week, reports USA Today . More »