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Microsoft Sued For $90 Million Over Halo Patent Infringement Claim
New York based PalTalk Holdings filed suit against Microsoft over two years ago, claiming that the company violated two patents with its Xbox Live service, singling out the multiplayer infrastructure of its Halo games. PalTalk wants $90 million from Microsoft, a case which went to trial in Texas this week, according to a report from…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Secret To CCP’s Success
During a recent visit, CCP North America president Mike Tinney explained how the EVE Online developers continue to expand in an economic environment where many online gaming companies are cutting back. The recession hasn’t been kind to online game developers, with companies like Mythic, Nexon America, Funcom, and NCsoft all experiencing job cuts and studio…
By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Tricell’s Real Progenitor Virus Detection and Suppression Kit
Capcom sure knows how to make their swag, from retro Megaman carts, to sweet Street Fighter mags. Seen here is the Progenitor Virus Detection Kit + Suppression Kit developed by Tricell. The kit, recommended by epidemic specialists, is 97 percent accurate and provides detection of the zombie-inducing virus within minutes. Too bad the sealed box…
By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Impressions: Wildstorm’s Resident Evil Comic Book
The first issue of DC imprint Wildstorm’s new Resident Evil comic book mini-series hits comic book stores tomorrow, and we’ve taken a sneak peek to see if it’s worth your bathroom reading time. The Bioterrorism Security Assignment Alliance is a great deal busier than the Resident Evil video game series would have us believe, at…
By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
You’re good, but are you good enough to design the game?
Our unique program is your first step toward becoming an artist and designer in the multi-billion-dollar game design industry. Details after the jump. You’ll learn how to design game play and background, create characters and their environments, and apply your knowledge of video and computer games to evaluate products. You will also learn to plan…
By Chrissie Lamond Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Dark Void Site Launches With Trailer
Included in Collector’s Edition of Resident Evil 5 is, among all the cool swag, a little brochure for upcoming Capcom action title Dark Void that includes the address to the now live website. In true Capcom fashion, the site is packed with odd symbols, obscured pictures, ominious music and a short trailer. The game is…
By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Lara Croft Now Available Without The Flaws
The Tomb Raider Underworld: Lara’s Shadow downloadable content is now available on Xbox Live, giving players a chance to play as Lara Croft’s harder, better, faster, and stronger doppleganger. In an interesting twist on Underworld’s main story, Lara’s Shadow gives us a chance to see what Miss Croft’s cleverly crafted copy would do if she…
By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Trivial Pursuit Invades All Gaming Consoles
Because there apparently aren’t enough trivia video games out there, Electronic Arts just released one based on Trivial Pursuit for all major gaming consoles. That means the board game is now on the Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Wii and Xbox 360. The PS2 version will sell for $30 and the rest will sell for $40.…
By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Online Gaming Jumps in 2009
Although PC online gaming has dipped slightly, a recent survey by the NPD Group shows that online gaming as a whole has increased from 19 to 25 percent this year. The console leader for online gaming is, not surprisingly, the Xbox 360 which dominates the survey with 50 percent. I was more than a little…
By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
FigurePrints Making World Of Warcraft Statues For Europe
European World of Warcraft players can now order their own custom character statues, as FigurePrints announces the international expansion of their innovative service. Launched in 2007 by, The FigurePrints service, which takes game data from World of Warcraft and creates a 3D statue of a player’s character, has proven wildly popular with North American World…
By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Lit Devs Working on New DSi Game
WayForward, the developers behind Lit and A Boy and His Blob, are working on a puzzle game for the upcoming launch of the DSi. Mighty Flip Champs will be available through the DSi’s download service as a DSiWare game. In the game players control Alta as she warps through a stack of levels filled with…
By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Pretty Sure Anything Tastes Good Fried
To: Crecente From: Ashcraft RE: A Sad Passing Terribly sorry to hear about your colleague. My condolences to his family. Tonight’s dinner was eggplant. I hate eggplant. Eggplant is disgusting — it’s purple. (Yeah, so are grapes, but still.) Though, the eggplant dish tonight was fried eggplant with cheese. It was heavenly. I’m pressed to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
A Glimpse At The New Game From Castle Crashers Dev
The Behemoth will be unveiling their new game on March 18, the developers said today. The developers behind Castle Crashers and Alien Hominid also said they will be showing a very early version of the game off at the Tokyo Anime Fair on March 20 and 21. Until then they’ve posted this single shot from…
By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Watchmen Artist Does Bionic Commando
For a while now, visitors to the official Bionic Commando site have been able to read an online version of a Bionic Commando comic. So why bother with a real copy? It’s a damn good question, but one comics fans may want to actually ask themselves, as the man who drew the Watchmen (and Beneath…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
British Sales Charts
Shame I used that “thin red line” headline in the PC charts, because it’d be more appropriate for these British ones. Ah well, the basic point remains: Empire Total war is #1 in the UK. Last week it managed to knock Killzone 2 off the top spot, push Halo Wars a further spot back and…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
It Gets Harder To Press Buttons As You Get Older
Just ask game developer Hudson’s human mascot Takahashi Meijin. In his prime, he could press a controller button 16 times in a second, earning him the nickname “16 shot.” That was when Meijin was 27 years-old. He isn’t 27 anymore. “I will turn 50 in about 2 months,” says Meijin. “And I was 27 when…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Activision: Note To Self, Must Do Better On Wii
Like many other big-name publishers, Activision release most of their “big guns” on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Problem is, the Wii is where the money’s at. So it’s time for a change! While beating the same, tired, worn old drum of cheaper consoles that he’s been beating since 2007, Kotick took time…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Nintendo: Wii Motion Plus Not Delayed
According to game site IGN’s Wii podcast, the Wii MotionPlus is delayed. According to Nintendo, it’s not. The IGN podcast, which is often privy to Nintendo announcements before they’re announced, stated, “Nintendo is internally struggling with Wii MotionPlus, trying to figure out a few hiccups.” These “hiccups” would mean that Wii Sports Resort would be…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Guitar Hero Bundles vs Software In Sales Showdown
Activision sell a lot of copies of Guitar Hero. Ever stop to wonder, though, what the breakdown is between sales of the game’s band kit, guitar bundles and plain ol’ game discs? Course you have. And Gamasutra have the answer. Charting sales of all three versions of Guitar Hero: World Tour, they’ve found that, surprisingly…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Order Metal Gear Online SCENE Expansion Early, Get Cardboard Box Head
On March 16, Konami is releasing the SCENE Expansion for PS3 title Metal Gear Online. Previously, we featured a clip of the expansion, and now we’ve got screens. Besides adding characters Raiden and Vamp, the SCENE Expansion adds three maps: Ravaged Riverfront, Outer Outlet, and Hazard House. Starting today, it’s possible to pre-purchase the expansion…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 10, 2009