Monthly Archives: June 2006

It turns out that the British Court of Appeal didn’t but Sony’s argument that the PS2 is a computer and not a video game console. This means Sony loses out on a multimillion dollar rebate. It’s an interesting item to … Continue reading →

Finally, a break in the small drought that plagues the summer months. First there’s “Prey,” which I’m ready to pencil in as a must-have title for the PC and 360. I dig going with a Native American main character — … Continue reading →

The National Hockey League and the NHL Players Association signed a multiyear, non-exclusive deal with both EA and 2K Sports. Outstanding. Regardless of what you think of hockey, anything that promotes competition between is GREAT, especially when it comes to … Continue reading →

I’ve been delinquent in my posts recently, so my apologies. I’ve been cracking away on our story about the so-called “serious games” movement. I say so-called because I’ve surprisingly run into a couple of people that can’t stand the term … Continue reading →

Eidos announced today that “Tomb Raider: Legend” for the PSP is primed for a June 21 release. The game will include three new multiplayer modes: racing, obstacle courses and treasure hunting. There’s also going to be PSP-exclusive music, wallpaper and … Continue reading →

Just in case I forgot about Sony’s dominance in the market, Sony announced that the month of May was good to them as the PS2 and the PSP ranked as the top-selling hardware and portable platforms in the U.S., so … Continue reading →

A detox clinic for addicted gamers is opening in the Netherlands. Courtesy of Smith & Jones Addiction Consultants in Amsterdam, gamers who can’t peel away from the screen will be able to take part in a four to eight-week program, … Continue reading →

Gamespot reports that the Federal Trade Commission handed down its final ruling on the “Hot Coffee” scandal, where several sex minigames were discovered in “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas” from Rockstar Games. The ruling declared that Take-Two Interactive (Rockstar’s parent … Continue reading →

You can check out GamePolitics and Gamasutra for the exact details, but it appears the Louisiana Senate has passed HB1381, which targets violent video games. Jack Thompson, the Florida attorney who’s made it his life’s mission to battle against the … Continue reading →

Microsoft announced that its spring update of the Xbox 360 is available, touting more than 125 new features for Live users. The update will be available to Xbox Silver or Gold members, and it’s also free. According to the press … Continue reading →