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Sony Pictures to Release First 7 Blu-ray Movie Titles Next Week

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 13, 2006 - 4:29am.
Culver City, Calif. - Sony Pictures Home Entertainment announced on Tuesday that it will ship its first slate of seven Blu-ray Disc movie titles to retailers on June 20. Titles including "Underworld," "The Fifth Element" and "The Terminator" will be available for purchase and viewing on the first commercially available Blu-ray DVD player from Samsung, or on a Blu-ray-compatible VAIO PC from Sony -- which recently delayed the launch of its standalone Blu-ray player until August. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment plans additional Blu-ray movie releases on June 27 (3 titles), July 11 (1 title) and July 25 (6 titles).
tags: Movies | Sony Pictures | Blu-ray | Titles |

Turner's GameTap Adds Strategy First Titles

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 2, 2006 - 7:30am.
Atlanta - GameTap, Turner Broadcasting's broadband video game and entertainment subscription service, said on Thursday that it has added preview full versions of game publisher Strategy First's upcoming titles to its service. GameTap will also add 40 library titles from Strategy First to its service, including "Disciples," "Jagged Alliance" and "Space Empires."
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Sony to Ship Six New PSP Titles in Early 2006

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 12, 2006 - 3:37am.
Foster City, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America announced on Thursday that it plans to ship six new titles for its PSP handheld in early 2006, which will make for over 70 titles available for the platform. Available on Jan. 17 will be "Ape Escape Academy," developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Japan, followed on Feb. 28 by "Neopets: Petpet Adventures - The Wand of Wishing," created by Sony Computer Entertainment America. Titles shipping to retailers in March will include "Daxter" (Ready at Dawn Studios); "MLB 06 The Show"; "Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror"; and "Pursuit Force" (BigBig Studios).
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Electronic Arts Mobile Titles to Sell Through Amp'd Mobile

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 11, 2006 - 3:52am.
Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced that it has signed an agreement to distribute 15 of its mobile game titles through Amp'd Mobile, an entertainment-focused mobile network operator. Amp'd subscribers will have access to games including "FIFA 06," "Madden NFL 06" and "Need for Speed Underground 2" through a dedicated EA mobile games channel. Separately, Redwood City, Calif.-based EA announced that it plans to ship "Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover" for the Sony PSP in the spring of 2006. The game is a prequel to "Def Jam Vendetta," EA's fighting game collaboration with hip-hop record label Def Jam that features rappers as characters in the game.
tags: Amp'd Mobile | Electronic Arts | Titles | Mobiles |

Mad Catz to Develop Titles with Gametrack Motion Capture Technology

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 10, 2006 - 4:16am.
San Diego - Mad Catz Interactive, a manufacturer of video game accessories, on Tuesday announced a North American distribution agreement with U.K.-based In2Games, for its Gametrak motion capture video game technology. Similar to Sony's EyeToy USB camera accessory for PlayStation 2, the Gametrak features a camera that captures a gamer's physical movements and then incorporates them into gameplay. San Diego-based Mad Catz plans to launch two Gametrak-compatible game titles for PlayStation 2, Xbox and the PC in North America in the first quarter of 2007.
tags: Games | Titles | Mad Catz | Gametrack |

Publisher HarperCollins to Digitize 20,000 Titles

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 12, 2005 - 3:59am.
New York - Publisher HarperCollins announced on Monday that it plans to digitize 20,000 books in its catalog, in a bid to prevent unauthorized use of the works on the Internet, Reuters reported. The company, which said it initially has no plans to generate revenue through the archive, will host the digitized books and then allow book databases being created by Google, Yahoo and Amazon.com limited access to include the HarperCollins titles in their search indices. HarperCollins president Brian Murray told Reuters the company hopes to have a few thousand books digitized by the middle of 2006. The publisher's move is in part a reaction to Google's Print project, which has drawn lawsuits from the publishing industry because Google does not first ask permission before an author's work is included in its index. By creating its own digital catalog, HarperCollins will retain control over the only authorized digital copies of its authors' works.
tags: HarperCollins | Titles | Digitize |

THQ Plans Spring 2006 Release for "MX vs. ATV Unleashed" Titles

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 30, 2005 - 8:51am.
Agoura Hills, Calif. - Video game publisher THQ on Wednesday announced plans to ship "MX vs. ATV Unleashed: On the Edge" for the Sony PSP, and "MX vs. ATV Unleashed" for the PC in early 2006. Both titles are being developed by THQ's Phoenix-based Rainbow Studios.
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Electronic Arts Releases EA Sports Xbox 360 Launch Titles

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 17, 2005 - 3:42am.
Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced on Thursday that it has shipped its lineup of EA Sports Xbox 360 launch titles to retailers. The company's sports game publishing label will initially offer "FIFA 06: Road to FIFA World Cup," "Madden NFL 06," "NBA Live 06" and "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06" for the new game console.
tags: Xbox | Electronic Arts | Titles | EA Sports |

Microsoft to Support Over 200 Xbox Game Titles on Xbox 360 Console

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 15, 2005 - 6:25am.
Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft announced that it will offer special software for its forthcoming Xbox 360 video game console that will enable it to play 212 games for the original Xbox. The backwards compatibility will be achieved through a software emulator that may be downloaded through Microsoft's Xbox Live online gaming service, or via a software CD. Xbox 360 owners will have to opt for the more expensive model that includes a 20GB hard drive, on which the emulator software will be stored. Microsoft also said that in addition to the current list of supported Xbox titles, which includes "Halo," "Ninja Gaiden" and the "Grand Theft Auto" franchise, the company will continue to add more titles that can also be played on the new Xbox 360, which is slated for release on Nov. 22.
tags: Games | Xbox | Microsoft | Titles |

Electronic Arts Discounts Some Titles, Launches PC Game Download Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 14, 2005 - 7:37am.
Los Angeles - Video game publisher Electronic Arts has cut prices on some of its titles by 20%, in an effort to "spur sales and thwart competition," Reuters reported, citing an analyst with Banc of America Securities. Titles now selling for $39, as opposed to $49, include "NBA Live 06," "Burnout Revenge," "NASCAR 06," "Marvel Nemesis" and "SSX On Tour"; EA is expected to discount additional titles following the Thanksgiving weekend. Separately, Redwood City, Calif.-based Electronic Arts on Monday announced the launch of an online digital distribution service that will offer full games, demos, trailers and updates for its PC titles. The first offering from the digital download service will be "Battlefield 2: Special Forces," which consumers can now pre-order and download to their PCs. The title will then be unlocked for play when it is officially released on Nov. 22.
tags: Download | Electronic Arts | PC Game | Titles | Discounts |

Microsoft to Offer 18 Game Titles for Xbox 360 Launch

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 14, 2005 - 7:35am.
Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft announced on Monday that it will offer a roster of 18 new game titles when it launches its Xbox 360 video game console on Nov. 22. Games available for $49 will include "Project Gotham Racing 3," "Peter Jackson's King Kong," "Quake 4," "Madden NFL 06," "NBA 2K6," "Tony Hawk's American Wasteland" and "Kameo: Elements of Power." The company additionally said that it will offer 15 game titles through its Xbox Live Arcade online gaming service, including multiplayer versions of games like "Joust" and "Gauntlet." Microsoft will sell a 12-month access package for Xbox Live that includes a headset and one game for $69, or a 3-month access package for $39.
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Activision Extends Marvel Deal to 2017, Ships Xbox 360 Titles

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 14, 2005 - 6:58am.
Santa Monica, Calif. - Activision announced on Monday that it has expanded its agreement with comic publisher Marvel Entertainment, extending its rights to develop games based on Marvel's "Spider-Man" and "X-Men" franchises through 2017. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Activision's Marvel games have to date sold a combined more than 25 million units. Separately, Santa Monica, Calif.-based Activision said it is shipping its line-up of Xbox 360 launch titles to retailers in anticipation of the game console's launch on Nov. 22. The company said it will begin selling "Call of Duty 2," "GUN" and "Tony Hawk's American Wasteland" on Tuesday.
tags: Deals | Xbox | Activision | Marvel | Releases | Titles |

Nintendo Announces New Game Titles for Early 2006

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 4, 2005 - 3:11am.
Redmond, Wash. - Nintendo of America on Friday announced a list of upcoming game titles it plans to release in the first quarter of 2006, which include anticipated titles like "Metroid Prime Hunters" and original games such as "Electroplankton" and "Odama." For the GameCube, Nintendo will offer "Chibi-Robo" (Feb. 6) and "Odama" (March 6) -- a "microphone-controlled Japanese feudal warrior pinball game." For the Game Boy platform, the company plans to release "Drill Dozer" (Feb. 6) and "Tales of Phantasia" (March 6). Titles for the Nintendo DS handheld will include "Electroplankton" (Jan. 9) -- an "artistic tune generator" music game; "True Swing Golf" (Jan. 23); "Super Princess Peach" (Feb. 27); and the Wi-Fi-enabled "Metroid Prime Hunters," due out on March 20.
tags: Games | Nintendo | Titles |

Fox to Seek Licensing Deals for Microsoft Xbox Titles

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 3, 2005 - 3:23am.
Century City, Calif. - Fox Licensing & Merchandising announced on Thursday that it has signed an agreement with Microsoft, to act as the licensing agent for two Xbox 360 games, and will seek partners in apparel, accessories, social expressions, toys and print publishing. Fox will handle licensing for Microsoft Game Studios' "Perfect Dark Zero" and "Kameo: Elements of Power," both of which were developed by Microsoft's U.K.-based Rare Limited game studio.
tags: Deals | Xbox | Microsoft | Fox | Titles |

2K Games to Develop Titles Based on "The Da Vinci Code" Movie

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 2, 2005 - 3:50am.
New York - 2K Games, a unit of game publisher Take-Two Interactive, announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with Sony Pictures to develop games based on the forthcoming film adaptation of author Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code," directed by Ron Howard. New York-based 2K Games said The Collective will develop versions of the game for current-generation consoles, to be released alongside the film's debut in theaters in May 2006.
tags: 2K Games | Movie | Titles | The Da Vinci Code |

Atari Announces Xbox 360 Launch Titles

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 4, 2005 - 2:45am.
New York - Atari on Tuesday announced the roster of titles it will ship in conjunction with the launch of Microsoft's Xbox 360 console. The company will offer "Alone in the Dark" (Eden Games), "Driver: Parallel Lines" (Reflections Interactive), "Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure" (The Collective), "The Matrix: Path of Neo" (Shiny Entertainment), "Time Shift" (Saber Interactive) and "Test Drive Unlimited (Eden Games). Separately, Atari announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with Marathon Animation to license the company's "Totally Spies" TV property, which airs on Cartoon Network. Atari said its first title based on the series will be published for Game Boy Advance in November; Atari also plans versions for PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS.
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Atari Announces Xbox 360 Launch Titles

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 4, 2005 - 2:45am.
New York - Atari on Tuesday announced the roster of titles it will ship in conjunction with the launch of Microsoft's Xbox 360 console. The company will offer "Alone in the Dark" (Eden Games), "Driver: Parallel Lines" (Reflections Interactive), "Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure" (The Collective), "The Matrix: Path of Neo" (Shiny Entertainment), "Time Shift" (Saber Interactive) and "Test Drive Unlimited (Eden Games). Separately, Atari announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with Marathon Animation to license the company's "Totally Spies" TV property, which airs on Cartoon Network. Atari said its first title based on the series will be published for Game Boy Advance in November; Atari also plans versions for PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS.
tags: Atari | Xbox 360 | Titles |

THQ Announces Xbox 360 Launch Titles

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 4, 2005 - 2:44am.
Calabasas Hills, Calif. - Video game publisher THQ on Tuesday announced several of the titles it will offer for Microsoft's Xbox 360 console. Among them are "MotoGP Ultimate Racing Technology" (Climax Group), "Saint's Row" (Volition) and "The Outfit" (Relic Entertainment). Separately, Calabasas Hills, Calif.-based THQ said it shipped its "everGirl" title for PC and Game Boy Advance, based on the popular lifestyle brand for tween, and "Bratz: Rock Angelz" for PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance and the PC, based on the fashion doll line.
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Video Game Journalists Name Best New Titles from E3 Expo

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 9, 2005 - 10:16am.
Los Angeles -- A group of journalists from 33 media organizations has named its top video game picks from last month's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), with Maxis/Electronic Arts' "Spore" taking Best of Show at the 2005 Game Critics Awards. The event was broadcast for the first time this year on Spike TV. EA's "Spore," developed by "Sims" creator Will Wright, also took the awards for Best Original Game, Best PC Game and Best Simulation Game. Other winners included Nintendo's "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess," which was recognized as Best Console Game and Best Action/Adventure Game, as well as its "Nintendogs" title for the DS, which won Best Handheld Game. Monolith/Vivendi Universal's "F.E.A.R." was named Best Action Game, while Digital Illusions/Electronic Arts' "Battlefield 2" won for Best Online Multiplayer title, and Namco's "We Love Katamari" took home the award for Best Puzzle/Trivia/Parlor Game. A full list of winners is available at the link below.
tags: Games | Video Game | Titles | Journalists | E3 Expo |

Midway Games Announces Titles on Display at E3

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 18, 2005 - 7:55am.
Chicago -- Midway Games on Wednesday announced the new product line it will be offering for review at the Electronic Entertainment Expo this week in Los Angeles. Upcoming console games in development include "Blitz: The League," "Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows," "L.A. Rush," "Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks," "The Suffering: Ties That Bind" and "Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Mis-Edventures." Also on display will be "Stranglehold," a title for next-generation consoles slated for release in the fall of 2006 that was developed in collaboration with action film director John Woo, and will feature actor Chow Yun-Fat. For the PC, Midway will offer "Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War" and "Unreal Tournament 2007," while for the Sony PSP Midway will preview "Midway Arcade Treasures," "Mortal Kombat: Deception" and "NBA Ballers.
tags: Games | E3 | Midway Games | Titles |
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