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Disney Juggles Star Wars’ Producers
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, BUSINESS NEWS
Disney closed its recently acquired LucasArts gaming division only to contract with Electronic Arts to make Star Wars games.
On 5/9/2013 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
86-Year Old Grandma Plays Computer Games to Stay Sharp
SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
There's plenty of mainstream media FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) when it comes to negative aspects of computer games. However, what if video games can actually stimulate brain functions?
On 1/22/2013 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

What Post-PC? Valve to Enter Console Business with Its "Controlled PC"
HARDWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
It's not a big secret that AMD managed to secure all major console wins, pushing Nvidia out of PlayStation 4. However, we were told by a bird that Nvidia is still working on a console concept… for Valve.
On 12/12/2012 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
Call of Duty Reaches 1 Billion USD in 2 Weeks: Hollywood What?
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, BUSINESS NEWS
For the second year in a row, a computer game pushed the best Hollywood ever offered. The impact is even greater when you take the fact we're talking about the same franchise.
On 12/5/2012 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

Can Microsoft's "X-Board" Gaming Computer Change Social Gaming Scene Forever?
HARDWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, BLOGS NEWS
Over the last decade or so, board gamed seem to have disappeared but now could be on the brink of a major comeback.
On 7/10/2012 by Roy Taylor... Comments (0) Read more
The Dead Aren't - Video Game Proves It
SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
The Grateful Dead lost their infamous leader Jerry Garcia in 1995. Their legacy has been revived in the form of a video game released by Curious Sense. We'll have to see if Deadheads change their allegiance from vinyl to video.
On 4/27/2012 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Violent Video Games Given the Go-Ahead by US Supreme Court
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, BUSINESS NEWS
Science and research be quiet. The US Supreme Court said makers can develop and sell, and kids can play, violent video games. It’s their constitutional right under Freedom of Speech.
On 6/28/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Rent L.A. Noire and Other Video Games at Redbox
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
L.A. Noire and Duke Nukem Forever are just two video games that can now be rented from Redbox. Starting June 17, the familiar vending machine that rents movies is expanding its offerings.
On 6/17/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Angry Birds to Fly Into Your TV
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
In the movie classic, The Birds, the skies of Bodega Bay were blackened by angry birds. Today, Rovio said Angry Birds will be coming at you through your TV in the form of video games, animated features and even T-shirts.
On 6/2/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
EA Hitches Its Star to a 4th Place Golfer
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Golf’s Masters Tournament 2011 didn't give EA the boost they’d hoped for. Tiger Woods who graces their PGA Tour series performed well, but not good enough to take the top prize. The aging master came in fourth.
On 4/11/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

PlayStation 3 Beats IMAX to Cars 2
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
In advance of the theater release of Cars 2, the Disney Interactive Studios production will launch as a video game on Sony’s PlayStation 3. The video game is 3D friendly: racing, spying, and even menu interfaces are all in 3D.
On 4/3/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Buy Back Is Not Your Best Buy
BUSINESS NEWS
Best Buy's Buy Back trade-in program in sheep’s clothing is just another form of an extended warranty. We all know that extended warranties make money for the seller and rarely provide a benefit for the buyer.
On 2/28/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Improve Your Eyes and Vision By Playing Video Games
GRAPHICS, SOFTWARE ANALYSIS
Benefits of video gaming may extend to fighter pilots and persons suffering from amblyopia. Research is showing that visual attention is enhanced by playing certain types of video games.
On 11/18/2010 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Shattered Horizon is free to play, 50% off this weekend
GRAPHICS, SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Futuremark's debut 3D shooter is free to download and play, while the price is taking a 50% cut dive to only 10 bucks.
On 2/17/2010 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

Robin Williams - A hard-core gamer
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
If you hear somebody named their kids after characters from video games, what would you think about them? Meet Robin Williams, celebrity actor, great comedian and - a hard-core gamer.
On 12/4/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
CoD: Modern Warfare 2 most successful launch in gaming history
SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, BUSINESS NEWS
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s [MW2] release was the biggest launch in video game history - Activision Blizzard confirms that $550 million in sales were reached in the first five days alone.
On 11/29/2009 by Chris Barton... Comments (0) Read more

Inquisition and Torture were actually good - WTF?
SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Waterboarding and other methods of human torture are heavily debated in the mainstream media. A game developer decided to launch a game that puts you as a member of The Inquisition, torturing and burning people alive.

On 6/9/2009 by Sandro Vrhovac... Comments (0) Read more
Video Game Bible Finally Out
SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

If you're into gaming development, the name David Perry should ring a bell. Creator of unique titles such as Earthworm Jim or MDK just released a game development bible intended for students and readers interested in video game creation.

On 5/24/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

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