Categories Posted inin Business Video Blips: Jay-Z and Eminem Rap, Ninja Gaiden 2 Comparison, Shirley Manson in Guitar Hero 5, and More Posted byby GamesBeat July 29, 2009 1 min Promotional videos for games make sense. Something to get you jazzed for the release. That’s why we’re so stoked for Def Jam Rapstar after... Continue Reading 1 min
Categories Posted inin Business News Blips: DJ Hero Renegade Edition, UFC on Wii, Warren Spector Mickey Mouse Game, and More Posted byby GamesBeat July 29, 2009 1 min This DJ Hero special edition is ridiculous. But not ridiculous enough for our tastes. Sure, you get a lot of crap, but, uh, where’s... Continue Reading 1 min
Categories Posted inin Business Live Gamer acquires N-Cash to deliver “one-stop shop for virtual goods” Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 29, 2009 2 min Live Gamer has acquired Korean micro-transaction provider N-Cash for an undisclosed sum as part of a bid to expand into the red hot market... Continue Reading 2 min
Categories Posted inin Business Nintendo’s Wii Sports Resort could be gaming’s summer blockbuster Posted byby Dean Takahashi July 28, 2009 4 min No game has been more influential in recent history than Wii Sports. But Nintendo gave it away for free. That’s how it got consumers... Continue Reading 4 min
Categories Posted inin Business Begin at the Beginning? Posted byby GamesBeat July 28, 2009 3 min Editor’s note: Seems like a lot of gamers I know are coming across the very problem that Daniel brings up: How should you introduce... Continue Reading 3 min
Categories Posted inin Business Morality Metrics in Video Games Posted byby GamesBeat July 28, 2009 5 min Editor’s note: Davneet argues that the morality systems that game developers have come up with thus far really don’t allow players to make real... Continue Reading 5 min
Categories Posted inin Business Cultural Blips: Ocarina Blower, Saucy Game Boy Ad, WoW My Little Pony, and More Posted byby GamesBeat July 28, 2009 1 min We’ve always dug talented musicians who can play video game tunes. Uh, even guys like this. Cultural Blips: • This lady is a hardcore... Continue Reading 1 min
Categories Posted inin Business CO-OP: Battlefield 1943, Wii Sports Resort Posted byby GamesBeat July 28, 2009 1 min With a franchise as storied as the Battlefield games, it’s only natural to believe that rehash, even at a discounted price, would seem little... Continue Reading 1 min
Categories Posted inin Business Video Blips: Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer, Xbox Live Walkthrough, Hogan Vs. Mr. T Street Fighter 4 Battle, and More Posted byby GamesBeat July 28, 2009 1 min Holy crap, Modern Warfare 2 has multiplayer! Amazing. OK, not really. Sorry for the false excitement. Video Blips: • Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer features... Continue Reading 1 min
Categories Posted inin Business News Blips: Rock Band Sales Slowing, Ghosbusters Sales Speeding, LittleBigPlanet Growing, and More Posted byby GamesBeat July 28, 2009 1 min Shame Rock Band isn’t selling too well. Hmm, wonder what this means for Trumpet Hero… News Blips: • Rock Band no longer knocking socks... Continue Reading 1 min