Sports Games

Sony to Publish "MLB 07 The Show" in Spring 2007

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 12, 2006 - 12:28pm.

Foster City, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America said on Tuesday that it plans to publish "MLB 07 The Show" for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and the PSP in the spring of 2007. The franchise will now include online league play, allowing gamers to set up leagues with up to 30 teams.

PlayAction Game Lets Fans Predict Sports Plays via Mobile Phone

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 8, 2006 - 2:24pm.

Vancouver, Canada - Mobile transaction network provider mBlox announced that it has partnered with mobile sports games developer Exponentia to launch PlayAction, a U.S. cross-carrier service that will allow fans to interact with live sports games.

Electronic Arts to Publish "Burnout Dominator" in 2007

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 7, 2006 - 4:15pm.

Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced on Thursday that its EA UK studio is currently at work on "Burnout Dominator," the latest installment in the racing game franchise. The title is slated to ship in 2007 for PlayStation 2 and the PSP.

Electronic Arts to Publish "SSX Blur" for Wii in March

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 6, 2006 - 3:36pm.

Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts said on Wednesday that its EA Montreal studio is currently at work on "SSX Blur," the latest installment in the snowboarding game franchise. The title for Nintendo Wii is slated for release in North America and Europe in March 2007.

Electronic Arts Releases "Fight Night Round 3" for PS3

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 5, 2006 - 3:28pm.

Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced on Tuesday that it has shipped its "Fight Night Round 3" title for PlayStation 3 to retailers. Developed by EA Canada, the game is also available for mobile phones.

AirPlay Debuts Real-Time Mobile Game for NFL Telecasts

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 3, 2006 - 1:46pm.

San Francisco - Mobile entertainment developer AirPlay announced on Friday the launch of "NFL AirPlay Live," a multiplayer mobile game that lets gamers compete in live "call the play" tournaments during every quarter of NFL games.

Codemasters to Publish "Rafal Nadal Tennis" for Nintendo DS

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 2, 2006 - 2:45pm.

London - U.K. video game publisher Codemasters on Thursday announced plans to publish "Rafa Nadal Tennis," featuring the number two-ranked ATP player, for the Nintendo DS in December. The title is being developed by Madrid-based Virtual Toys.

"WWE Smackdown vs. RAW" Game Added to Sony Greatest Hits

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 23, 2006 - 1:32pm.

Agoura Hills, Calif. -Video game publishers THQ and Jakks Pacific said on Monday that their "WWE Smackdown vs. RAW" title has been added to Sony's "Greatest Hits" collections for the PlayStation 2 and PSP, signifying sales of 400,000 and 250,000, respectively. THQ and Jakks are embroiled in several lawsuits with WWE over the wrestling game license, which WWE is seeking to have revoked and claims was obtained through a "commercial bribery scheme."

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Gameloft Signs Lleyton Hewitt for Mobile Tennis Game

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 23, 2006 - 1:27pm.

New York - Mobile game publisher Gameloft announced on Monday that it has signed an agreement with pro tennis player Lleyton Hewitt, who will be featured as cover athlete and as a character in its first tennis title. "Tennis Open 2007 feat. Lleyton Hewitt" is now available through 160 networks in 70 countries.

WWE Sues THQ, Jakks Over Wrestling Video Games

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 19, 2006 - 3:28pm.

Agoura Hills, Calif. - Video game publishers THQ and Jakks Pacific have announced that World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) filed suit against the companies on Oct. 12 in Connecticut state court, alleging improper sales of WWE video games in Japan and other countries in Asia. The lawsuit seeks unspecified monetary damages and a termination of the license WWE granted to THQ and Jakks in 1998 to make branded wrestling video games.

Electronic Arts Releases "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 10, 2006 - 2:52pm.

Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts on Tuesday shipped its "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07" title for Xbox, PlayStation 2, PSP and the PC to retailers. Developed by EA Redwood Shores, the game will also be released for the Xbox 360 on Oct. 17. Separately, EA said it will ship its "Superman Returns" game, based on the motion picture, to retailers on Nov. 20.

Jay-Z to be Unlockable Character in Electronic Arts' "NBA Live 07"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 6, 2006 - 2:09pm.

Canton, Mass. - Electronic Arts has signed hip-hop artist and producer Jay-Z to appear as an unlockable character in its "NBA Live 07" title for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. As part of the deal, gamers who purchase Reebok's new S. Carter Basketball IV shoe at Champs Stores will receive a special code to unlock Jay-Z's character within the game. The rapper will also be available as a free agent to join teams in the game's Season and Dynasty modes.

Double Fusion to Provide In-Game Ads for Two Online Soccer Titles

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 3, 2006 - 1:16pm.

San Francisco - Double Fusion, a provider of an in-game advertising network, announced on Tuesday that it has added the online sports games "PowerFootball" and "ManagerZone" to its network. Both 3D massively multiplayer online soccer titles will now feature dynamic ads served within the game by San Francisco-based Double Fusion.

2K Sports Releases "NHL 2K7" for PS2, Soundtrack for "NBA 2K7"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 3, 2006 - 1:10pm.

New York - 2K Sports, a unit of video game publisher Take-Two Interactive, on Tuesday shipped its "NHL 2K7" title for PlayStation 2 to retailers. Separately, the company announced the release of the album soundtrack to its "NBA 2K7" game. Produced by Dan the Automator, the album on Decon Records and distributed by Caroline includes tracks featuring Fabolous, Mos Def and Ghostface.

EA's "Madden NFL 07," "Need for Speed Carbon" Named Wii Launch Titles

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 28, 2006 - 12:51pm.

Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced on Thursday that it will offer its "Madden NFL 07" and "Need for Speed Carbon" games as launch titles for Nintendo's next-generation Wii console, scheduled to launch in the U.S. on Nov. 19.

2K Sports Ships "NBA 2K7" to Retailers

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 26, 2006 - 12:44am.

New York - 2K Sports, a unit of Take-Two Interactive, on Tuesday shipped its "NBA 2K7" title for Xbox 360, Xbox and PlayStation 2 to retailers. Developed by 2K Sports' Visual Concepts studio, the game features a new 24/7: Next Streetball story mode. A version for the Sony PlayStation 3 is also slated for release in the fall.

Electronic Arts Releases "NBA LIVE 07"

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 26, 2006 - 12:42am.

Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced on Tuesday that it has released "NBA LIVE 07" in North American retail stores. Developed by EA Canada, the game features Tracy McGrady of the Houston Rockets on its cover. The title is available now for Xbox 360, Xbox, PSP, the PC and mobile; versions for PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 will ship later this week and later this year, respectively.

Sony Pays $22 Million for Stake in Online Golf Game Publisher Gamepot

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:26am.

Tokyo - Sony Communication Network Corp. announced on Friday that it will pay $22 million to acquire a 27% stake in Gamepot, the operator of an online golf game in Japan. The Sony unit also operates the Japanese Internet service provider So-net. In the U.S., Sony operates Sony Online Entertainment, an online games division whose titles include "EverQuest" "PlanetSide" and "Star Wars Galaxies."

SyNET Entertainment Launches "Shot-Online" 3D Multiplayer Golf Game

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 10:37am.

Little Ferry, N.J. - SyNET Entertainment, a new games division from the networking software developer, this week announced the launch of "Shot-Online," the first 3D, massively multiplayer online golf game for the PC. The $30 game, which already claims 1 million players, charges no additional subscription fee but features a virtual currency used for various in-game items for which credits can be purchased via PayPay or credit card.

EA Ships "NHL 07" to Retailers

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 12, 2006 - 1:19pm.

Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced on Tuesday the release of its "NHL 07" title for Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Xbox, PSP and the PC. The game was developed at EA Montreal and EA Canada in Vancouver.

Sony to Publish "MLB 07 The Show" in Spring 2007

PlayAction Game Lets Fans Predict Sports Plays via Mobile Phone

Electronic Arts to Publish "Burnout Dominator" in 2007

Electronic Arts to Publish "SSX Blur" for Wii in March

Electronic Arts Releases "Fight Night Round 3" for PS3

AirPlay Debuts Real-Time Mobile Game for NFL Telecasts

Codemasters to Publish "Rafal Nadal Tennis" for Nintendo DS

"WWE Smackdown vs. RAW" Game Added to Sony Greatest Hits

Gameloft Signs Lleyton Hewitt for Mobile Tennis Game

WWE Sues THQ, Jakks Over Wrestling Video Games

Electronic Arts Releases "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07"

Jay-Z to be Unlockable Character in Electronic Arts' "NBA Live 07"

Double Fusion to Provide In-Game Ads for Two Online Soccer Titles

2K Sports Releases "NHL 2K7" for PS2, Soundtrack for "NBA 2K7"

EA's "Madden NFL 07," "Need for Speed Carbon" Named Wii Launch Titles

2K Sports Ships "NBA 2K7" to Retailers

Electronic Arts Releases "NBA LIVE 07"

Sony Pays $22 Million for Stake in Online Golf Game Publisher Gamepot

SyNET Entertainment Launches "Shot-Online" 3D Multiplayer Golf Game

EA Ships "NHL 07" to Retailers

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