Sequels Shine as Video Game Industry Gathers in LA (Reuters)
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Sequels Shine as Video Game Industry
Gathers in LA
Sequels Shine as Video Game Industry
Gathers in LA
05/09/2004 06:30 PMBoston Globe May 9 2004 11:04PM GMT
No Money For Anything But Sequels In The
Video Game World
No Money For Anything But Sequels In The
Video Game World
09/20/2004 04:56 AM
Last month, we wrote about how video games were getting
so
expensive, that almost all of the focus was on sequels and movie
tie-ins. Now, the NY Times is running an almost identical article
noting that
8 out of the 10 top video games are sequels. Of course,
what they forget to note is that many of these are sports titles,
where "sequel" isn't entirely accurate, as each game releases an
updated version with updated stats and a few additional features each
year. Still, the end result is the same as was described in the
original article: independent developers working on new types of games
can't get any attention from publishers. Lots of blame is thrown
around, from the expense of producing the games, to the hiring of
"consumer products" people at the publishers, to the end-of-life-cycle
for current gaming consoles. Of course, it seems like there are a few
simple ways to deal with this issue: first, the console makers need to
make it easier for independent developers to create games for their
consoles, and, since there seems to be a gap in the market, a smart
(or new) publisher should try to make a name for itself publishing
independent games. While the article complains that a "Blair Witch"
style video game success is almost impossible in the video gaming
world, they forget that it's also
almost impossible in the
movie world as well. Very few indie films become successful, but
there are still movie distributors focused on indie films. Perhaps
the gaming industry needs the equivalent.
Video Game Industry Switching on to Cell
Phones (Reuters)
Video Game Industry Switching on to Cell
Phones (Reuters)
06/03/2004 02:02 PMReuters - Koichi Okamoto's phone rings.
Looking at the email message that appears on his mobile phone,
Okamoto smiles and shakes his head.
Japan-U.S. Divide Splits Video Game
Industry (Reuters)
Japan-U.S. Divide Splits Video Game
Industry (Reuters)
05/15/2004 08:47 AMReuters - When Konami Corp.'s U.S. sales
staff was asked to bring the off-beat, Japanese video game
"Dance Dance Revolution" to American homes, they balked at the
prospect of a costly flop, out of touch with local tastes.
La. Trying to Lure Video Game Industry
(AP)
La. Trying to Lure Video Game Industry
(AP)
12/30/2004 02:26 PMAP - Tax breaks have brought Hollywood's movie industry to Louisiana.
Now, the state wants to lure Hollywood's video game industry.
La. Trying to Lure Video Game Industry
La. Trying to Lure Video Game Industry
12/30/2004 02:47 PMAP via Los Angeles Times Dec 30 2004 6:50PM GMT
Women Make Inroads in Video Game
Industry (AP)
Women Make Inroads in Video Game
Industry (AP)
09/09/2004 09:54 PMAP - Jennifer Canada knew she was entering a boy's club when she
enrolled in Southern Methodist University's Guildhall school of video
game making.
Women encouraged to enter video game
industry
Women encouraged to enter video game
industry
09/09/2004 08:37 AMBoston Globe Sep 9 2004 12:57PM GMT
Holiday Sales Puzzle Video Game Industry
Holiday Sales Puzzle Video Game Industry
12/09/2003 03:47 AMInvestors Business Daily Dec 9 2003 3:03AM ET
Japan-U.S. Divide Splits Video Game
Industry
Japan-U.S. Divide Splits Video Game
Industry
05/15/2004 03:48 PMBoston Globe May 15 2004 7:08PM GMT
The Art Institute of California – San
Francisco Announces New Scholarships for
Video Game Industry Professionals
The Art Institute of California – San
Francisco Announces New Scholarships for
Video Game Industry Professionals
05/31/2004 01:55 PMScholarships for Game Art & Design, Visual & Game Programming Degrees
Now Available for Those Looking to Expand Skills or Complete Degrees
[PRWEB May 7, 2004]
Third time charms for game sequels
Third time charms for game sequels
05/21/2004 02:35 PMCNN May 21 2004 5:48PM GMT
In Video Games, Sequels Are Winners
In Video Games, Sequels Are Winners
09/19/2004 09:09 PMNew York Times Sep 20 2004 0:40AM GMT
Planetwide Games Joins Forces with First
Data to Launch Authentication Product
for the Video Game Industry
Planetwide Games Joins Forces with First
Data to Launch Authentication Product
for the Video Game Industry
06/05/2005 10:52 PMThe "GameFREQ™" Security Card uses DataSIGN™ Solutions to protect
video game players and enhance transactions. [PRWEB May 19, 2005]
Pirates Pillage China's Online Game
Industry (Reuters)
Pirates Pillage China's Online Game
Industry (Reuters)
05/13/2004 01:59 AMReuters - Software pirates are gouging China's
red-hot online games industry, offering identical games for
free and undermining planned Nasdaq listings by companies long
thought immune to copyright abuse.
U.S. Election: the Video Game (Reuters)
U.S. Election: the Video Game (Reuters)
06/03/2004 08:38 AMReuters - The typical video game calls for
shooting aliens, racing cars and beating enemies into
submission, but publisher Ubi Soft Entertainment has decided
gamers may also enjoy stumping for votes at a nursing home
somewhere in Ohio.
Game oddities shine in 2003
Game oddities shine in 2003
12/24/2003 06:36 AMBBC Dec 24 2003 6:16AM ET
Women take a shine to video games
Women take a shine to video games
09/01/2004 07:11 PMThe makers of video games need acknowledge that women like to buy and
play games, says a study.
Eidos and Former Developer to Spar in
Video Game War (Reuters)
Eidos and Former Developer to Spar in
Video Game War (Reuters)
02/12/2004 11:29 AMReuters - A high-stakes video game battle has
erupted on the virtual soccer pitches of Britain, with an
independent British game developer announcing on Thursday it
will go head-to-head with former business partner Eidos.
Ubisoft to Publish U.S. Election Video
Game (Reuters)
Ubisoft to Publish U.S. Election Video
Game (Reuters)
06/02/2004 06:16 PMReuters - The typical video game calls for
shooting aliens, racing cars and beating enemies into
submission, but publisher Ubi Soft Entertainment has decided
gamers may also enjoy stumping for votes at a nursing home
somewhere in Ohio.
Hackers Add Web, Chat to PSP Video Game
Player (Reuters)
Hackers Add Web, Chat to PSP Video Game
Player (Reuters)
04/05/2005 02:14 PMReuters - Sony Corp.'s (6758.T) new
PlayStation Portable is turning into a great tool for Web
browsing, comics reading and online chat -- and it also happens
to play video games, movies and music, if you prefer that sort
of thing.
Microsoft Cancels 'Mythica' PC Video
Game (Reuters)
Microsoft Cancels 'Mythica' PC Video
Game (Reuters)
02/13/2004 06:37 PMReuters - Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O) has
canceled the development of "Mythica," an online PC
role-playing game centered in Norse mythology, and up to 40
developers may be laid off as a result, Microsoft Game Studios
said.
Colleges Offering Video Game Studies
(Reuters)
Colleges Offering Video Game Studies
(Reuters)
05/12/2004 08:35 AMReuters - Playing video games is no longer
just a pastime of young boys. Now it's also homework for
American college students.
Sunflower Systems gathers industry
thought leaders to discuss melding
technologies, regulations and processes
that achieve strategic business goals
Sunflower Systems gathers industry
thought leaders to discuss melding
technologies, regulations and processes
that achieve strategic business goals
06/16/2004 02:19 AMMany industries represented at Sunflower Systems Executive Briefing
Series 2004 being held at the San Mateo Marriott, June 23, 2004 from
8:00 AM - 11:45 AM. [PRWEB Jun 16, 2004]
Violent Video Game Sales Decline -
Report (Reuters)
Violent Video Game Sales Decline -
Report (Reuters)
01/27/2004 01:46 PMReuters - As local and national politicians
rail against what they say is the proliferation of violent
video games, industry researchers and executives said on Monday
that sales of "Mature"-rated games declined as a percentage of
total game sales in 2003.
EMI Sues Electronic Arts Over Video Game
Music (Reuters)
EMI Sues Electronic Arts Over Video Game
Music (Reuters)
04/22/2004 02:58 PMReuters - EMI Group Plc, one of the world's
largest music companies, has filed a federal lawsuit against
Electronic Arts Inc., the world's largest video game publisher,
over claims of copyright infringement in EA's highly successful
sports games.
Video Game Sales Fall 3 Percent -
Analysts (Reuters)
Video Game Sales Fall 3 Percent -
Analysts (Reuters)
05/18/2004 01:09 PMReuters - Sales of video game software fell 3
percent in the United States in April, but sales of Microsoft
Corp.'s (MSFT.O) Xbox game console more than doubled after a
price cut, financial analysts said on Tuesday.
Video Game Business Grows Wary of
Hollywood (Reuters)
Video Game Business Grows Wary of
Hollywood (Reuters)
05/23/2004 03:00 PMReuters - Is the honeymoon over for Hollywood
and the video game industry?
Wal-Mart Ranks Last in Video Game
Pricing Survey (Reuters)
Wal-Mart Ranks Last in Video Game
Pricing Survey (Reuters)
05/05/2004 06:40 PMReuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N), the
world's largest retailer, has built its reputation as the
discounting price-leader on a broad range of products, but a
new report suggest it is being undercut by rivals when it comes
to video games.
Judge Strikes Down Washington Video Game
Sales Law (Reuters)
Judge Strikes Down Washington Video Game
Sales Law (Reuters)
07/15/2004 08:13 PMReuters - A federal judge struck down a
Washington state law designed to restrict the sale of violent
video games to minors on Thursday, saying that such
restrictions violated free speech rights, court documents
showed.
EA Video Game 'Madden' Tops 1.3 Million
First Week (Reuters)
EA Video Game 'Madden' Tops 1.3 Million
First Week (Reuters)
08/19/2004 11:06 PMReuters - "Madden NFL 2005," the latest
version of Electronic Arts Inc.'s (ERTS.O) pro football video
game franchise, sold more than 1.3 million copies in its first
week of release, the company said on Thursday, citing internal
figures.
Calif. Video Game Bills Fail in
Committee (Reuters)
Calif. Video Game Bills Fail in
Committee (Reuters)
04/13/2004 06:28 PMReuters - Two bills designed to restrict the
access of minors to violent video games on Tuesday failed to
clear a committee of California's state Assembly, killing them
for 2004 unless the committee changes its mind.
Sega to Co-Publish 'Matrix Online' Video
Game (Reuters)
Sega to Co-Publish 'Matrix Online' Video
Game (Reuters)
05/10/2004 07:29 AMReuters - The U.S. arm of Japanese video game
publisher Sega Corp. (7964.T) on Monday said it has struck a
deal with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to co-publish
an online game based on the "Matrix" movies.
Video Game Sales Seen Pausing After
Record 2003 (Reuters)
Video Game Sales Seen Pausing After
Record 2003 (Reuters)
08/31/2004 07:26 PMReuters - Video game sales soared to a record
$18.2 billion last year, but the days of strong growth are on
pause as players await a new generation of consoles in 2005 and
2006, a new study showed on Wednesday.
Music video made with Soul Calibur video
game footage
Music video made with Soul Calibur video
game footage
07/19/2004 01:32 AM
Dance, Voldo, Dance is a music video made by synchronizing the
movements of gladiators from the game Soul Calibur with a dance track,
so that they appear to be getting down with their nasty selves to the
music. It's quite good!
11.2 MB Quicktime
Link
(
via Waxy)
Amazon Could Take Shine Off Jeweler
Zale-Barron's (Reuters)
Amazon Could Take Shine Off Jeweler
Zale-Barron's (Reuters)
05/02/2004 06:05 PMReuters - Zale Corp. (ZLC.N) is likely to face
competition from online retailer Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) and
the top U.S. jeweler's share price could suffer, Barron's
financial weekly said in its latest edition.
Digital Praise to Exhibit in the Focus
on the Family Booth at CBA International
2004; Christian Game Developer to Unveil
Two New Interactive Game Titles to
Assist Christian Booksellers in
Capitalizing on the $7 Billion U.S.
Entertainment Software Industry
Digital Praise to Exhibit in the Focus
on the Family Booth at CBA International
2004; Christian Game Developer to Unveil
Two New Interactive Game Titles to
Assist Christian Booksellers in
Capitalizing on the $7 Billion U.S.
Entertainment Software Industry
06/30/2004 03:04 AMDigital Praise comments on opportunity for Christian Booksellers with
interactive Christian games, CBA International Conference in ATL.
[PRWEB Jun 30, 2004]
Game industry playing up new titles
Game industry playing up new titles
07/12/2004 04:00 AMBoston Globe Jul 12 2004 7:57AM GMT
Game Industry Not Bigger Than Hollywood
Game Industry Not Bigger Than Hollywood
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