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  • 02:34 (BST), 21/11/2008 WIGI Celebrity Ebay Auction Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS --- Women in Games ... Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 10:05AM--- Women in Games International (WIGI) today announced their WIGI Celebrity Ebay Auction, a collection of over a hundred video games and game-related merchandise items -- much of it signed by industry leaders -- being auctioned to raise funds for Women in Games International.
  • Rough Guide to: In-Game Advertising Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 9:59AMIn-Game Advertising offers marketers a cost-effective way to specifically target key audiences, industry players claim. New Media Knowledge talked to one in-game advertising network to see how businesses can deploy and benefit from the technology.
  • 02:15 (BST), 21/11/2008 FxStudio Creativity Suite Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS -- Aristen, Inc., a Certified ... Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 9:50AM-- Aristen, Inc., a Certified Partner of Emergent Game Technologies and creator of cross-platform special effects sequencing solution FxStudio™, today announced a special promotional offer to game developers who license Emergent Game Technologies’ Gamebryo platform.
  • 02:21 (BST), 21/11/2008 Porsche 911 Carrera Racing Wheel Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – ... Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 9:49AM– Fanatec®, a leading brand of high-end input devices for game consoles and PCs, today introduced the Porsche® 911 Carrera Racing Wheel for PC and PlayStation® 3. Set to deliver an authentic car racing experience, the Fanatec Porsche 911 Carrera Racing Wheel is perfect for racing sim fans, Porsche aficionados and gamers of all speeds.
  • "Fable 2 help urgently needed!" Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 9:47AMBasically I’ve died too much in combat and eaten too many pork pies so no matter how lovely my clothes its countered by my unattractive rating attributed to scars and fat.
  • Wii will sell out by Xmas, says Gamestop News Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 9:47AMAn executive from big American games shop Gamestop has said he reckons the Wii will sell out before Christmas. Speaking in a conference call, chief financial officer David Carlson said Wii Fit and Guitar Hero: World Tour are very much in demand too.
  • 09:00 (BST), 21/11/2008 Tomb Raider: Underworld Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Eidos Interactive Ltd., creator ... Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 9:19AMEidos Interactive Ltd., creator of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, announces that has been released across Europe today.
  • GENTLY USED WIRELESS XBOX 360 RACING STEERING WHEEL Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 1:48AMPERFECT GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS! SELLING IN STORE FOR OVER $100. EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS!
  • SOCOM: Confrontation Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 1:47AMIf your reaction to our SOCOM beta key giveaway was anything to go by, plenty of you are slavering at the prospect of SOCOM: Confrontation. So, put your bibs on and dig in to these gameplay vids.
  • RacePro Updated Hands-On [Xbox 360] Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 1:40AMThe gearheads at SimBin are prepping their console racing debut and we take some laps with the latest build.
  • Far Out: Just Out’s 25th Anniversary Bash Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 1:35AMYou know, when the state of California goes insane and, locally, the Oregon Supreme Court refuses to hear a legitimate case for gay rights, there’s really only one thing to do: THROW A HUGE PARTY. Just Out obliges with a blowout for the newspaper’s 25th anniversary. Yep, the Portland paper has been speaking out for [...]
  • Eating is believing: Boston’s offers gourmet pizza and a whole lot more Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:13PMMANCHESTER — At Boston’s the Gourmet Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar, the town’s newest eatery on Pleasant Valley Road, the motto is easy to remember and even better to savor yourself — “Eating is believing,” it says.
  • Codemasters revving up DIRT 2 Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:03PMSuccessor to Colin McRae rally racer returns for a second heat for the Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, Wii, DS, PC in 2009.
  • First Look: The New Xbox Experience Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 6:46PMOpinion - Microsoft’s New Xbox Experience (NXE) announced yesterday is much more than a simple update to the software’s dashboard. It transitions to a completely new look and feel of the interface. Oh, and yes, there are several new features as well. Here is our first impression.
  • Fanatec® Revs up for Introduction of Porsche® 911 Carrera Racing Wheel for PS3 and PC Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 6:09PM BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.----Fanatec®, a leading brand of high-end input devices for game consoles and PCs, today introduced the Porsche® 911 Carrera Racing Wheel for PC and PlayStation® 3.
  • Bruins load up in win Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:05AMDouble espresso? Red Bull? How else to explain the caffeinated cacophony of craziness and scoring that took place last night at TD Banknorth Garden?
  • Battle lines forming in nascent robotics field Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:03AMBattle lines forming in nascent robotics field
  • Camera phone stolen out of purse Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:53AMMiddletown police reports
  • Getting back into Gear Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:11AMWhat does it say about a game when you find yourself playing it until 4 a.m.? For the past few weeks, this has been my relationship with the game Gears of War 2. Developed by Epic Games, Gears of War 2 picks up half a year after the events of the first game.
  • 20-11-2008: Recession an opportunity for ad agencies to change the game Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 6:32AMAdvertising executives around the world are getting increasingly apprehensive of business growth as the global recession creates a chain reaction of advertising and promotion (A&P) cutbacks.
  • Shopping season has hot toys Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 6:21AMWhile this holiday shopping season is looking Grinch-like for embattled retailers, toys are still top priority on the list of gift-givers.
  • Great deals in a Bear hugged market Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:08PMPriyanka Joshi goes shopping for electronic bargains at a time when less is more. A n hour-and-a-half — that’s the time Tarun Khemani has spent browsing the shelves of an E-Zone store, one which is situated on busy Grant Road in Mumbai.
  • KATU: Hate-mongers Coming to Silverton to Protest Mayor Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:06PM  KATU is reporting  that the Westboro Baptist Church is coming to Silverton because the Oregon town had the audacity to elect Stu Rasmussen as its mayor this month. Here’s KATU’s troubling report: And here’s some background reading from the Santa Fe Reporter on the church itself.
  • Jefferson Update: AP But No IB or Spanish-Immersion (Yet) Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:06PMPortland Public Schools’ student achievement committee looked at Jefferson High School’s progress today, just a couple of weeks after announcing the closure of the Young Men’s Academy at Jeff. Here are some highlights from the meeting: • Jefferson may pilot a program to extend the school day to 6 p.m. to provide “real opportunities and choices for [...]
  • Tonight at Powell’s: Free Speech and the Internet Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:05PMHey, just noticed this event on the Powell’s Books calendar: Tuesday, November 18th @ 7:30pm American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, the bookseller’s voice in the fight against censorship, presents a free-wheeling discussion of citizen journalism and the limits of free speech, featuring guests Ian Gillingham, an editor at Willamette Week, and Kevin Kono, attorney for Davis [...]
  • What the Heck is Wrong With My Xbox?! Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:02PM If you notice something is different with your Xbox today, you can blame a software upgrade.
  • Microsoft launches New Xbox Experience, Netflix streaming off to a rocky launch Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 4:46PMMicrosoft updated its Xbox firmware and upgraded Xbox Live service today. The new software+service combination, called the New Xbox Experience, is released in 26 countries and is available in 11 languages. The software maker considers the product a milestone release with the hope to make the firm’s game console the center piece of home entertainment, replacing rival consoles and set-top boxes. A ...
  • Gift guide: Video games with bangs for your buck Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 4:46PMVideo games may seem expensive when compared with other entertainment media, like DVDs or CDs. But when you do the math, video games are some of the most cost-effective gifts you can give.
  • iPhone Turns Into Wii-Like Controller Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 12:38AMWith software from Social Gaming Network, players can turn their iPhone or iPod Touch into a motion controller for games on a PC screen
  • EA spikes Arena Football license Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 12:33AMMegapublisher confirms opts not to renew its licensing deal with the indoor pigskin league, which it will reportedly also not invest in.
  • GTA IV PC Movie Madness Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 12:31AMPC.IGN went wild with the movie editor which comes with the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV....
  • DC superheroes bring character to MK fighting Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 12:24AMFrom the arcade to the movie and home theater, the Mortal Kombat franchise has been a constant in the mix of fighting games. The genre has seen its share of innovation and imitation.
  • Lara Craft Embarks on Her Latest Adventure with Tomb Raider: Underworld Shipping Now Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:49PMNew title delivers unprecedented level of challenge and choice in exploration-based gameplay.
  • Square Enix setting up shop in LA Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 12:33AMFinal Fantasy maker establishes California-based development team for "action-oriented original IP" on Xbox 360, possibly Wii.
  • Genoa Athletic Boosters have rescheduled Ohio State/Michigan reverse raffle Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 12:33AMGenoa Athletic Boosters is rescheduling the Ohio State/Michigan reverse raffle because the football team will have the state semi-final game, Friday.
  • Rev Theory Gamecast #1 Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 12:24AMThe band give their take on Far Cry 2. November 17, 2008 - Rev Theory began life as Revelation Theory, dropped a self-titled EP in 2004, then kicked out a full-length debut entitled Truth is Currency in 2005. They enjoyed moderate success with their single "Slowburn", which hit #27 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
  • "Retro games that still rock, even by todays standards." Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 12:01AMsiro wrote: Everything last-gen (PS2, DC, GC games on here) is definitely not retro. Even PS1 feels stretched to be called retro imo.
  • New LA studio and project for Square Enix Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:51PMSecret IP in the offing
  • Gears of War 2 Matchmaking Work-Arounds Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:46PMEpic and Microsoft are offering some work-arounds to some Gears of War 2 matchmaking problems...
  • Wildscaper Australian Environmental Software For Kids Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 2:54AMAustralia - Wildcaper version 2.0 was released today. The software program allows kids to publish and distribute their own software for other kids to use.
  • Ontario teen missing, found dead, mourned Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 2:06AM BARRIE, Ontario, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- About 2,000 people came together to mourn a Canadian teenager who died accidentally after running away because of a fight over an Xbox.
  • In a Complex Gaming Age, Faith in the Simple Virtues of Mayhem Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 12:48AMAt the thrill-ride level, Gears of War 2, for the Xbox 360, is one of the most satisfying games of the year. But it suffers by taking itself far too seriously.
  • The Death of Tangible Media is a Little Murky Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 12:40AM You can always tell when the weekend is approaching. If it isn’t Twitter getting killed , it’s podcasting dying , death of blogs , slaughter of the record labels or one or more form of Heritage media .  It’s honestly quite difficult to top it every week. On the one hand, we bloviators have generally no compunctions re-using the same media type, but for it to really generate a ...
  • Undergrad Library hosts gaming event Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 12:36AMLibraries traditionally have books, films and music, and soon video games will be added to that list. The American Library Association has created a "National Gaming Day" in which libraries from all over the country host an event showcasing video games.
  • TV Breaks Out of the Box Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 12:03AMMy friend Susanna has never had a cable subscription.
  • Madden, Wii Fit Lead Global Game Sales Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 11:34PMTwo "evergreen" Wii games remain in the top five for third-quarter sales.
  • Xbox 360 poised to overtake the Xbox, but Nintendo rules Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 2:43AM I just noticed a story in GamesIndustry.biz that starts: "Microsoft has announced that it expects sales of the Xbox 360 worldwide to pass that of the original Xbox -- around 25 million units -- by the end of November." The 360, for all its faults, has clearly been a great success, and is selling a phenomenal amount of software. By contrast, I remember the original Xbox as a bit of a ...
  • Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Review [Xbox 360] Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 2:13AMLots of variety and funny cutscenes make the second Madagascar game a good reason to escape to Africa.
  • Nintendo sold 803,000 Wii Consoles in October in US Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 1:06PM Nintendo was able to sell 803,210 Wii consoles to once more be the top selling console in the US in October. This number is about 120,000 more consoles than in September. Nintendo has now over 13 million Wii consoles in the US sold since its launch in Nove...
  • US video game market expanded 18% in October Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 1:06PMThe video game market in the U.S. saw a healthy 18 percent expansion in October and remains on track for a record year despite consumer cutbacks on general electronics purchases.