Kotaku: crave entertainment

Rumor: Yet Another Publisher Leaves The ESA

Luke Plunkett — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:20:00 MDT

Bringing us to a total of five publishers who have left the industry trade group over the past few weeks. First it was Activision and Vivendi, then Lucasarts, then id, and now , according to GamePolitics, it's...Crave Entertainment. Granted, as the publisher of such titles as Brunswick Pro Bowling and Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift 2 it's hardly as severe a blow to the group as the departure of, say, Activision, but it does at least add to the list of companies with better things to do than be part of the ESA. No official explanation has been provided by Crave as to why they've left, but if one were to turn up tomorrow citing the increasing cost of membership fees, we'd at least try and act surprised.

BREAKING: Another ESA Departure as Crave Leaves Game Publishers Trade Group [GamePolitics]

Crave's Bull Riding Game

Kim Phu — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:40:00 MDT

Crave Entertainment is getting together with the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. to create a multiplatform game centered around (what else?) bull riding. According to Rob Dyer, President of Crave Entertainment:

The sport of bull riding has gained tremendous momentum over the past few years, attracting a huge international audience as well as heavy duty corporate sponsors. We feel the skill and tenacity needed to stay on a bucking bull will translate perfectly to the videogame arena.

There's nothing like a game based on one of the most dangerous sports in town. Except, the thrill of strapping oneself to a few tons of angry animal doesn't really seem like it would be all that fun on screen as it does off. Mind you, no one thought golf would be all that fun as a videogame. Kim Phu

2008 is the Year of the Bull (Riding Video Games) [Siliconera]