No Doubt Sues Activision, “Virtual Karaoke Players”

No Doubt is suing Activision for un-permitted use of their avatars within Band Hero, and they’re seeking damages for their avatars being turned into “virtual karaoke players”.
The band argues that it “agreed to place avatars containing their name and likeness performing three No Doubt songs”. However, the band never allowed use of their avatars beyond their [...]

“Dragon Age Journeys: The Deep Roads” Released [Updated]

The very first chapter of Dragon Age Journeys, a free to play browser based game set in the Dragon Age world, entitled “The Deep Roads” is now available for download, EA announced today. In “The Deep Roads“, players will uncover a “dastardly plot that threatens to unleash a great evil that won’t stop until it [...]

Need for Speed Franchise Passes 100M Units Sold

Electronic Arts revealed today that the Need for Speed franchises has surpassed 100 Million units sold worldwide – making the Need for Speed franchise the best-selling racing brand in the gaming history. Along with that, the publisher also revealed that the franchise has generated a total of 2.7 billion in sales.
“Few video game franchises ever [...]

Epic Mickey Details Revealed

Let’s skip the small talk, shall we? Epic Mickey is a tale about the ‘forgotten’ Disney stars: the rides, the characters, the lesser-known cartoons, a source close to EuroGamer reveals. When no one no longer cares about them, they’re cast into a dark void; a forgotten world of broken machines and bitter personalities.
This void is [...]

TGS 09: First Crackdown 2 Screenshots Released

During Microsoft’s E3 ‘09 keynote, they revealed the long awaited and rumored sequel, Crackdown 2. However, it isn’t until now – the Tokyo Game Show – that we’re getting to see the first pair of screenshots, and, well, they’re freaking amazing.

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TGS 09: Nintendo Announces Wii Price Cut, $199

Today, Nintendo confirmed that the Nintendo Wii, “the world’s most popular home video game system”, will receive a price cut. The price cut will take effect on September 27 in the United States, and, as advertised, the console will drop down to $199.99 – which is exactly $50 less then the current price of $249.99.
“Wii has reached more [...]

Capcom: PS3 Motion Tech Allows For Wii-to-PS3 Ports

In an interview with 1UP, Jun Takeuchi, Resident Evil 5 producer, stated that other developers are happy about Sony’s wand motion controller technology because it’s now possible for Wii games to be ported onto the PlayStation 3.
“Speaking to other developers in Japan, I’ve heard a few of them say they were delighted by the Sony [...]

Activision: Courtney Love Agreed To Cobain Avatar

Looks like Joe Wilson isn’t the only one shouting “you lie!” In a response to Courtney Love’s allegations of suing the “S” out of Activision because of Kurt Cobain’s likeliness being used in Guitar Hero 5, Activision pushed out a statement, stating that Courtney Love is lying.
“Guitar Hero secured the necessary licensing rights from the [...]

Capcom To Announce New Games At TGS

Like if you needed more of a reason to watch all of the information that will be coming out of the Tokyo Game Show this year. According to the Examiner, Capcom, one of the biggest game publishers and developers to date, has been teasing on it Twitter of the new titles that it will be [...]

SDCC 09: Brutal Legend Impressions

Talk about something not great for kids. Brutal Legend is all about the rock, the cars, hot chicks and demonic forces. Surprisingly, that sums up the 64 kilometer world that is Brutal Legend, a giant landscape filled with essentially rock album cover art, headbangers, giant guitar swords and, inevitably, the occasional cute animal that makes [...]