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Indiagames to Bring “World Cyber Games
Mobile Competition”, the World’s Largest
Computer & Video Game Festival, to
Mobile Phones

Indiagames to Bring “World Cyber Games
Mobile Competition”, the World’s Largest
Computer & Video Game Festival, to
Mobile Phones 03/14/2005 05:26 PM
Indiagames secures global rights to bring the WCG Mobile Game Competition. [PRWEB Mar 7, 2005]

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.

U.N. Creates Video Game To Educate On
World Hunger

U.N. Creates Video Game To Educate On
World Hunger 04/14/2005 04:59 PM
Ah, those crazy kids. They love the video games, so of course they'll also love a PC/Mac video game that subtly teaches them about world hunger. That's what the United Nations hopes will happen with the free release of "Food Force," a game that was developed by the U.N.'s World Food Programme. We're always skeptical of bureaucrats who co-opt new media for transparent purposes. People -- especially kids -- tend to see right through them. But you never know. The success of "Amer ica's Army" shows that if done well, a government-esque game can succeed regardless of its ulterior motives.

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)

Ubi Soft Selects Eiko Media to Help
Integrate Real World Products and Brands
into the World of Video Games

Ubi Soft Selects Eiko Media to Help
Integrate Real World Products and Brands
into the World of Video Games 01/07/2005 04:22 AM
Ubi Soft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers has selected Eiko Media Inc. as their preferred agency to assist in bringing real world products into their suite of video game titles. [PRWEB Jan 7, 2005]

VOIP Video Phones by Packet 8 and 5 LINX
Are Changing How the World Communicates
and Can Reunite Your Family No Matter
Where They Live in The World

VOIP Video Phones by Packet 8 and 5 LINX
Are Changing How the World Communicates
and Can Reunite Your Family No Matter
Where They Live in The World 06/24/2005 03:20 PM
VOIP Video Phones (Voice Over Internet Protocol) by Packet 8 and 5 LINX are revolutionizing the communications industry as you read this and reuniting families that in many cases haven't seen one another in years. There hasn't been a cultural or business change as dramatic since trains were being replaced by airplanes as the common way to travel. [PRWEB Jun 24, 2005]

Video Game TV Shows

Video Game TV Shows 12/17/2003 02:29 PM
Now that video games are becoming more like professional sports it should be no surprise that a whole bunch of television programs involving video gaming are set to hit the tube. There have been a few such shows that have come on in the last year or so, but now they're going to be everywhere. It seems to be part of the battle of TV execs to combat the fact that more and more people are playing video games rather than watching TV. So, they figure they'll just throw up some programming that involves video games and hope it works.

Episode III: The Video Game

Episode III: The Video Game 04/20/2004 11:38 PM
Check out this promotional image from the upcoming video game for Star Wars: Episode III sent in by Rebelscum reader Gilbert Hayes. According to the DVD news released earlier this week, this game will be released in spring 2005 for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. More details as they become available.

Mind over video game

Mind over video game 06/15/2004 09:05 PM

Video game teenager gets DVT

Video game teenager gets DVT 01/30/2004 01:04 AM
A boy who spent an entire day kneeling down playing computer games needed hospital treatment for a blood clot.

FAQ: The next video game consoles?

FAQ: The next video game consoles? 04/11/2005 01:59 PM
Manufacturers won't spill details on upcoming game consoles, but News.com got some, anyway.
Images: Consoles of tomorrow?

If IKEA was a video game

If IKEA was a video game 01/25/2004 12:51 PM
Treating spousally mandated IKEA visits as a video-game seems like a pretty good coping strategy, especially when you've got a walk-through to crib from. This is a screamingly funny piece from The Morning News.

You start this world armed only with a UNIVERSAL FURNITURE-ASSEMBLY ALLEN WRENCH. This is the weakest weapon in IKEA: You will have to hit a person 16 times with it to kill them. So your primary goal in this level is to find more lethal means of dispatching your enemies.

As you enter the SHOWROOM, perform a rolling dodge to the left. Grab a free PAPER TAPE MEASURE and a handful of IKEA EMBLAZONED GOLF PENCILS from the kiosk near the entryway. The PENCILS serve quite well as ranged weapons, but it will take some time to master their use. Before venturing further in the world, stand at the kiosk and practice hurling GOLF PENCILS at patrons as they enter the SHOWROOM. Remember: Hitting the eyes does triple damage.

Link (via Dive Into Mark)

Web Zen: Retro Video Game Zen

Web Zen: Retro Video Game Zen 07/02/2004 11:28 AM
quest for the crown
duckhunt
tron lightcycles
atari noise
cory arcangel
nes buckle
space invaders stickers
space invaders invasion
retrogames
Links to web zen home, web zen store, (Thanks, Frank).

U.S. Election: the Video Game

U.S. Election: the Video Game 06/03/2004 04:51 PM
Boston Globe Jun 3 2004 8:50PM GMT

Operation Video Game

Operation Video Game 04/16/2004 07:51 PM
365 Gay Apr 16 2004 11:30PM GMT

The Video Game Pianist

The Video Game Pianist 04/16/2005 06:58 PM

The Politics of the Video Game

The Politics of the Video Game 04/30/2004 10:47 AM

Alias: The Video Game

Alias: The Video Game 04/15/2004 07:38 PM

'Alias' takes on the gaming world: I'm not a big gamer, but this could temp me to start.

The main character — agile, clever and impossibly beautiful superspy Sydney Bristow (played by the agile, clever and impossibly beautiful actress Jennifer Garner) — could easily hold her own with the gallery from "Mortal Kombat."

Add in the fact that "Alias" and its epic, sometimes shocking sometimes schmaltzy storylines can be as engrossing as "Metal Gear Solid," one can convincingly argue that "Alias" is really just a video game that happens to come on your TV every Sunday night.

Apparently Marshall plays a prominent role. As it should be.

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Super Web Soccer Game - the soccer world
cup online game (3D java soccer)

Super Web Soccer Game - the soccer world
cup online game (3D java soccer) 06/07/2004 02:10 PM
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Video game sales rise

Video game sales rise 02/18/2004 09:28 PM
globetechnology.com Feb 19 2004 1:12AM GMT

U.S. Election: the Video Game (Reuters)

U.S. Election: the Video Game (Reuters) 06/03/2004 08:38 AM
Reuters - 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.

3 Video Game Makers Sue Over Software
(AP)

3 Video Game Makers Sue Over Software
(AP) 06/15/2004 01:41 PM
AP - Three makers of video games sued a Missouri company marketing software that enables consumers to make backup copies of computer games.

'Spider-Man 2' Video Game Really Swings

'Spider-Man 2' Video Game Really Swings 07/29/2004 08:27 PM
AP via Daily Press Jul 30 2004 0:39AM GMT

E3, the Sequel: Video Game Expo

E3, the Sequel: Video Game Expo 05/10/2004 06:04 AM
The suspense that usually accompanies a major gathering of the video game industry is watered down as the Electronic Entertainment Expo gets underway in Los Angeles this week. It's all about sequels.

Revenge Of The Sith Video Game Ad

Revenge Of The Sith Video Game Ad 03/30/2005 05:10 PM
Here's the latest ad for the Revenge Of The Sith video game, found this on the back of the ROTS comics. Due 05/05/05.

A History of Video Game Controversy

A History of Video Game Controversy 03/08/2004 11:08 PM
Slashdot Mar 8 2004 6:17PM GMT

Manitoba video game law still not in
effect

Manitoba video game law still not in
effect 01/06/2005 08:47 AM
Canadian Press via Canada.com Jan 6 2005 1:14PM GMT

Honours for video game icons

Honours for video game icons 03/14/2005 06:11 PM
Pong creator Nolan Bushnell and Donkey Kong maker Shigeru Miyamoto receive Walk of Game stars.

La. Trying to Lure Video Game Industry
(AP)

La. Trying to Lure Video Game Industry
(AP) 12/30/2004 02:26 PM
AP - Tax breaks have brought Hollywood's movie industry to Louisiana. Now, the state wants to lure Hollywood's video game industry.

John Kerry: The video game

John Kerry: The video game 04/13/2004 12:37 AM
Salon Apr 13 2004 4:27AM GMT

La. Trying to Lure Video Game Industry

La. Trying to Lure Video Game Industry 12/30/2004 02:47 PM
AP via Los Angeles Times Dec 30 2004 6:50PM GMT

The Video Game That Broke Apart China

The Video Game That Broke Apart China 05/28/2004 03:20 PM
Who said video games can't change the world? That seems to be the fear of the Chinese government, who has banned the video game "Hearts of Iron" for (they claim) "distorting history and damaging China's sovereignty and territorial integrity." To be honest, I don't know enough about the video game in question or the specific complaints concerning Chinese history to understand what their specific problems are (and the article is somewhat vague), but, honestly, who could possibly feel threatened that the events in a historical video game could damage a nation's sovereignty? If one little video game can damage both the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a nation, you have to wonder how strong those things are in the first place.

Sam Lake on Video Game Storytelling

Sam Lake on Video Game Storytelling 04/29/2004 04:22 PM

Ethics and Video Game Reviews

Ethics and Video Game Reviews 10/30/2003 11:56 PM

"The Online Video Game Atlas"

"The Online Video Game Atlas" 03/22/2005 11:44 PM

LEGO Video Game Contest

LEGO Video Game Contest 09/26/2004 01:02 PM
The latest issue of LEGO Magazine is arriving in mailboxes and inside the issue are details on a new contest where you could win the ultimate LEGO Star Wars prize package. Prizes include LEGO sets, a multimedia PC, and a chance to have your original idea included in the upcoming LEGO Star Wars game, plus the game itself, which is due out in May 2005. LEGO Club members check your mailboxes!

Boy inspires cancer video game

Boy inspires cancer video game 06/28/2004 03:32 AM
A nine-year-old boy with leukaemia has inspired a video game to help children understand and deal with cancer.

Video Game Stocks Here to Play

Video Game Stocks Here to Play 04/07/2005 06:02 PM
With the new consoles on the way, shouldn't you be thinking about video game companies for your portfolio?

Is Instructional Video Game an Oxymoron?

Is Instructional Video Game an Oxymoron? 02/05/2005 09:04 PM
Public interest organizations are producing dozens of instructional online games that they say have become the best way to reach children and teenagers.
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