"That’s the first time we’ve been able to say that," Bach, chief of Microsoft's entertainment and devices division, told the San Jose Mercury News." That’s total Xbox business — service, software and hardware.”
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Sunday, June 08, 2008
Robbie Bach: Xbox Makes Money This Fiscal Year
"That’s the first time we’ve been able to say that," Bach, chief of Microsoft's entertainment and devices division, told the San Jose Mercury News." That’s total Xbox business — service, software and hardware.”
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Top US selling video games of all time: Violence & Football
And if American football, unabashedly violent, is also a combat simulation, then really one genre dominates the top 10 list that Forbes asked NPD to put together: the best selling home video games of all time, in units sold, in the United States. NPD's data goes back to 1989, so this does not include units sold before them.
The top all-time U.S. sellers, in order (since 1989):
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
• Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock
• Madden NFL 07
• Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
• Madden NFL 06
• Halo 2
• Madden NFL 08
• Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
• Grand Theft Auto 3
• Madden NFL 2005
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The Most Stunning Metal Gear Solid Artwork (PICS)
It’s hard to believe that the original Metal Gear Solid was released nearly a decade ago. Now that Metal Gear Solid 4 is ready for release, I thought it would be fitting to see some artistic interpretations of this famous franchise.
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Saturday, June 07, 2008
New Soul Calibur IV Trailer Shows the "Secret Apprentice"
Screenshots featuring the Secret Apprentive out of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, newly revealed as a guest character.
You may have heard by now that the upcoming Soul Calibur IV will be getting one more Star Wars character thrown into the action with “Starkiller,” the protagonist of the also-upcoming Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.
You may have heard by now that the upcoming Soul Calibur IV will be getting one more Star Wars character thrown into the action with “Starkiller,” the protagonist of the also-upcoming Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.
That means Namco Bandai has to unveil a new trailer for the game, complete with a brief, teasing segment about the new character.
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EA Sport predicts Portugal will win Euro 2008
And the UEFA EURO 2008 trophy goes to… Portugal! EA SPORTS today declared the winner of UEFA EURO 2008. Using the simulation engine in the UEFA EURO 2008 videogame, EA SPORTS was able to test all 16 teams in the competition and determine that Portugal would come out on top. UEFA EURO 2008, the officially licensed videogame of the tournament, also predicted the following placements:
• UEFA EURO 2008 Champion: Portugal
• UEFA EURO 2008 Final: Portugal 2 Italy 1
• Golden Boot winner: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal (5 goals)
Players around the globe will compare these astonishing statistics to the real world results as they unfold. The Final itself was an epic battle where Italy’s resilient defense was pitted against Portugese flair, with Portugal ultimately winning 2-1 to capture its first European championship. Goals from Deco (28th) and Ronaldo (63rd), his fifth goal of the tournament, staked Portugal to a 2-0 lead early in the second half before midfielder Andrea Pirlo scored in the 75th minute to bring the Italians to within one. Portugal survived a frantic final 15 minutes to capture the Henri Delaunay Trophy.
In the EA SPORTS simulation, old rivalries were reignited. France was beaten 2-0 by Italy in one semifinal, in a replay of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final won by the Italians 5-3 in penalty kicks. In the EA SPORTS simulation the two teams played to a 1-1 draw in a group stage match.
Portugal knocked off Germany 2-0 in the other semifinal.
Host countries Austria and Switzerland both failed to advance from the group round. Switzerland was the first country eliminated from the competition. Luck also ran out for Croatia in the group stage. After knocking off England in qualifying, Croatia had injury problems, losing star forward Eduardo among others, and failed to advance from Group B.
EA SPORTS UEFA EURO 2008 results:
Final Score Goal ScorerPortugal 2 Deco (’28), Ronaldo (’63)
Italy 1 Pirlo (’75)
Semi Finals
Portugal 2 Almeida (’45), Ronaldo (’87)
Germany 0
Italy 2 Toni (’77), Toni (’84)
France 0
Quarter Finals
Portugal 2 Gomes (’43), Ronaldo (’57)
Poland 0
Czech Republic 0
Germany 1 Klose (’62)
France 2 Henry (’78), Benzema (‘112)
Spain 1 Torres (’86)
Sweden 0
Italy 2 Pirlo (’61), Toni (’73)
Group Play
Group ASwitzerland 0 Czech Republic 1
Portugal 2 Turkey 0
Czech Republic 2 Portugal 2
Switzerland 1 Turkey 1
Switzerland 0 Portugal 0
Turkey 1 Czech Republic 0
Group BAustria 1 Croatia 3
Germany 0 Poland 0
Croatia 0 Germany 2
Austria 0 Poland 1
Poland 0 Croatia 0
Austria 0 Germany 2
Group CRomania 0 France 2
Netherlands 1 Italy 1
Italy 1 Romania 0
Netherlands 0 France 1
Netherlands 3 Romania 1
France 1 Italy 1
Group DSpain 1 Russia 0
Greece 0 Sweden 2
Sweden 1 Spain 1
Greece 1 Russia 1
Greece 0 Spain 2
Russia 0 Sweden 1
UEFA EURO 2008 features all of the teams and official stadiums that will be part of UEFA EURO 2008. Take one of 52 European national teams to glory from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the championship tournament.
A new game mode called Captain Your Country will enable gamers to put themselves on the pitch, earn the captaincy of their team, and truly inspire their country to glory. Gamers will be able to celebrate their success on-field through user-controlled celebrations that will add to the pageantry and atmosphere of the event.
Midway Launches Full Website for TNA Impact
TNA iMPACT! the video game. The site, found at www.tnagame.com will be jam-packed with the most up to date news about the first game based on the most innovative wrestling brand today, TNA Wrestling. Developed by Midway LA, TNA iMPACT! is scheduled to ship this September for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 2.
Visitors to www.tnagame.com will find HD trailers, screenshots, news updates and a community forum for detailed discussions on every aspect of TNA iMPACT!. The site also features a look at the confirmed-to-date TNA videogame roster with profiles of all the superstars in the game, and a huge download section with screenshots and official wallpapers.
About the TNA iMPACT! Video Game:
The TNA iMPACT! video game is the exclusive total nonstop action wrestling game based off the fastest growing professional wrestling brand in the world and its flagship program TNA iMPACT!. You are able to choose your wrestling style, custom move set and clothing to construct the ultimate champion. The game also features top wrestling talent such as Abyss, Kurt Angle, Christian Cage, Rhino, Booker T, Samoa Joe, AJ Styles, Sting and more to deliver all of the excitement and action of the television show!
Runes of Magic – The future of free2play MMOs
New Free-to-Play-MMOG with countless features available before Christmas
With an extensive range of features Runes of Magic prepares to redefine the standard of free-to-play MMO games. The German version of the sophisticated fantasy adventure will come to light even before Christmas 2008. The English version will be released soon afterwards. Even at the beginning Runes of Magic conveys its absorbing story in over 600 quests embedded in an atmospheric world. Players can choose from six main classes. Combined with a secondary class they dispose of 36 individual character classes over all. All characters possess unique skills with impressive combo attacks and can use mounts in the later stages of game play. A particularly attractive feature for guilds and even players is the possibility to arrange their own virtual homes with individual furnishing. Thanks to an extensive crafting and reputation system, thrilling PVP as well as demanding dungeons and boss-monsters no wishes remain unsatisfied. MMO fans can find first pictures and a registration form for the newsletter on the official teaser site www.runesofmagic.com
Runes of Magic – a world full of wizardry and adventure
In Runes of Magic players explore and discover a magical realm full of wonders and ancient riddles. On their way from simple novice to famous hero, they will always be accompanied by magical runes and potent oracles which are fragments of the divine book Taborea. In Runes of Magic players should use the rune stone wisely, for they might also lure them to a path of destruction. But legend has it, that he, who embraces the oracle and acquires its might, will gain absolute power over the future. It is now up to the player, to write on the history of the world.
To do that, players have access to a dual class system which allows them to freely combine their main and secondary classes, in order to freely build a character the way they want. On their way through Taborea, they learn professions and special skills to forge mighty armor and weaponry or to enhance them. After a hard day of labor players can relax in their own homes, which they can arrange any way they want. In addition they have access to a dynamic item and rune system, as well as three gathering and eight crafting professions. Dangerous dungeons, raids and an extensive PVP system challenge PC heros in the long run.
The Taiwanese developers of Runewaker Entertainment Ltd. grew up in the USA and were enthusiastic "Ultima Online" and "World of Warcraft" players. Runes of Magic was developed in a time frame of three years according to western MMO standards. Runemaker will provide new challenges for players every three to four months with free add-ons and updates.
Frogster Interactive Pictures AG strives to release both the European-English version and the American version at the same time. Concerning the US version Frogster currently looking for a qualified US-Publisher.
Features Runes of Magic
• Free2play, no monthly fees, free download
• Dual class system with switchable primary and secondary classes
• Enthralling background story
• Already over 600 quests and level comprehensive quest series on launch
• Instanced and persistent dungeons
• Individually developed skills and spells
• Armor sets with special bonuses
• Dynamic item system: Upgrades with hundreds of runes
• Activatable PvP system (Player vs. Player duels)
• Epic crafting system with the possibility to improve existing items
• Individual coloring of clothes and armor
• Housing: personalization with individual furniture for players and guilds
• Special zones for guild houses
• Reputation system
• Scalable user interface based on the users flavor (development of own add-ons possible)
• In-game map and radar system to find dealers, resources and quests easily
• Auction house: auction and purchase items
• Teleporting possibilities per runes
• Different and unique mounts
• Controlling with mouse (point & click) and keyboard (WASD or arrow keys) possible
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