Archive for January, 2006
Top-selling January games in the US & UK
Here are the top-selling game titles in the US and UK as of January 23: * Xbox 360 US: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Collector’s Edition+ (Take-2), Call of Duty 2 (Activision), Dead or Alive 4 * PS2 US: MVP 06 NCAA Baseball (EA), MVP 06 NCAA Baseball (EA), MVP 06 NCAA Baseball (EA) *…
Sony buys SOCOM developer Zipper Interactive
As the Japanese giant finalises plans for the launch of its next-generation PS3 console, Sony continues to expand its exclusive developer group with the acquisition of SOCOM: US Navy SEALs creator, Zipper Interactive. The second developer to join Sony’s newly formed Worldwide Studios group, the move follows the recently announced acquisition of Dutch studio Guerrilla…
Conker’s Bad Fur Day review video (N64)
Humorous action-platformer that does away with the tedious item collection found in most games in the genre. Instead, 2001′s Conker’s Bad Fur Day for the Nintendo 64 employs a combination of standard jump, run and explore mechanics and context-sensitive gags and actions. For instance, in the beginning of the game, by pressing the B button…
Spider-Man’s director Sam Raimi to helm new movie based on PS2 horror game Siren
Seems like video games are finally getting their due at the cinemas with flicks that do the video game properties justice. At least that’s the direction that game movies seem to be heading with the many flicks in the works, including a chilling adaption of Konami’s psycho-horror game Silent Hill and of course the highly…
The Godfather game interview
GameSpot.com recently interviewed David DeMartini, executive producer of The Godfather about the current status of the game. The new Godfather game is being developed and published by Electronic Arts and is based on the 1972 movie of the same name. It’s an open-ended (like Grand Theft Auto) style action adventure game where you assume the…
Metal Gear Solid and Killer 7 creator’s collaborating on new game?
Gouichi Suda, creator of Killer 7, and Hideo Kojima, the mastermind behind the Metal Gear Solid franchise, may work together on a game project. During a panel at a recent game event, Suda expressed interest in working with Kojima, whose early works have been a major influence on him. Suda said that Snatcher, Kojima’s hard-boiled…
GTA Liberty City Stories game size interview with Rockstar
GTA Liberty City Stories game size interview with Rockstar
Square-Enix confirms release date for Grandia 3
Square-Enix confirms release date for Grandia 3
Monkey Ball Adventure announced for PS2, PSP, NGC
Monkey Ball Adventure announced for PS2, PSP, NGC
Sega licensed classic console and handheld systems remade
Sega licensed classic console and handheld systems remade













