Video Game

Energizer and PDP to Team Up for Video Game Controllers

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Video game controller and accessory maker PDP is teaming up with battery maker Energizer for a line of Energizer gaming peripherals. The two companies will make and sell Energizer charging docks, charging cables, and battery packs for the Wii, Xbox 360, and PS3 consoles.

The energizer branded products will have prices ranging from $9.99 to $39.99. Game controllers are high drain devices and anyone who owns a Wii knows that the batteries have to be replaced frequently. Read more

Posted on Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:16:47 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

GameFly Video Game Rental Review

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OCModShop published the "Netflix for video games" service GameFly.

Quote from the review: "Receiving movies in the mail has rapidly gained popularity over the last few years. Once seemingly impossible, movie fans now make a list of movies they want to see and get them in the mail once those movies become available. It seems so long ago that I trekked to the store and dealt with rain checks, annoying cashiers, and an endless supply of problem customers. Now, this convenience is available for gamers. The question is: Is Gamefly worth the cost and the wait time for the average gamer? Read more

Posted on Fri, 4 Jul 2008 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Warner Brothers & TT Games Announce Odd Video Game

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Warner Brothers interactive and TT Games have announced what may be the oddest concept for a video game I have seen in a long time. TT Games will be developing a video game for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS called Guinness World Records: The Video Game.

The game is slated for a fall 2008 release and gives players the chance to break world records. The game can be played in single player mode or with teams and in competitive multiplayer groups. Gameplay will allow gamers to grow the world’s longest finger nails, walk a tight rope across the Grand Canyon and eat a jumbo jet. This is a weird video game concept for sure. Read more

Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:03:45 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Playing a Video Game? No, it's Health Therapy

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By John Gaudiosi

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 26 (Reuters) - Video games are known to improve hand-eye coordination but can they help someone quit smoking or lose weight?
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Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:20:36 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Son of ''Godfather'' sues Paramount over Video Game

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The son of author Mario Puzo who created "The Godfather" sued Paramount Pictures on Wednesday, saying it had failed to hand over any of the revenues from a video game based on the book and award-winning movie.
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Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Video Game Sales on winning Streak, Study Projects

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By Paul Bond

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The video game industry is expected to shoot from $41.9 billion in global sales last year to $68.3 billion in 2012, a compound annual growth rate of 10.3 percent and better than all other media sectors except for online advertising and access.
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Posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:05:55 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Kung Fu Panda: The Video Game Review

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OCModShop published a review of the Kung Fu Panda video game.

Quote from the review: "Kung Fu Panda, the video game, will be enjoyable for those who like other movie-based video games. Relive the plot of the movie with a little bit more interaction. Read more

Posted on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Video Game Addicts are not shy Nerds

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By Pauline Askin

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Playing video games for hours on end may be bad for your health, but, according to an Australian study, it doesn't mean you are a lonely nerd and won't damage your social skills.
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Posted on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:43:34 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Kung Fu Panda Video Game Coming to Consoles

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Jack Black’s new film called Kung Fu Panda has spawned a video game for the Xbox, Wii, PS2, and PS3. Gamers with a Nintendo DS and PC gamers can get in on the action as well. It seems only the PSP was left out of the Kung Fu Panda love.

The game lets players defeat foes on their quest to become the Dragon Warrior and defeat Tai Lung. Gameplay allows players to master kung fu moves and the fighting style of Po the Panda. The game also requires players to solve puzzles and unlock new moves and characters as the game moves along. The game is rated E10+. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Jun 2008 08:18:39 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Plumbers Training with Video Games

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Video games and Plumbers go together like Nintendo and geeks. The most popular video game plumber ever would definitely be Mario. A real plumber training center is actually using video game tech to train real life plumbers.

Train4Trade skills has created a virtual reality house where students can fix plumbing problems they are likely to encounter in the real world. They get to fix virtual stopped up toilets before going into someone’s home. Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 May 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Nintendo launches new Fitness Video Game in U.S.

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By Scott Hillis

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Nintendo Co Ltd launched its "Wii Fit" exercise game in the United States on Monday, hoping to get gamers off the couch and appeal to new audiences such as women and older people.
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Posted on Mon, 19 May 2008 18:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Video Games don't create Killers, new Book says

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By Scott Hillis

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Playing video games does not turn children into deranged, blood-thirsty super-killers, according to a new book by a pair of Harvard researchers.
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Posted on Fri, 9 May 2008 06:58:18 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Marvel Super Hero Squad Video Games coming from THQ

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THQ and Marvel Entertainment announced today that they have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement to create video games based on the Marvel Super Hero Squad franchise.

THQ has obtained the exclusive, worldwide rights to publish content for all current and next-generation consoles, handheld systems, as well as Windows PC.
The initial Marvel Super Hero Squad game is scheduled for release in fall 2009. Read more

Posted on Thu, 8 May 2008 05:17:08 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Wii Fit and Mario Kart for Wii dominate Video Game Sales Chart

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Wii Fit is currently the top selling item on the Amazon bestseller in Video Games list followed by the Mario Kart Wii and the Wii wheel accessory on the 3rd spot.

Wii Fit does not even ship for almost another month. The fitness pad and software will start shipping on May 21st for $89.99. As reported earlier Mario Kart Wii is shipping today. Read more

Posted on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

U.S. Video Game Sales rise 57 percent in March

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By Scott Hillis

SEATTLE (Reuters) - U.S. sales of video game hardware and software rose 57 percent from a year earlier, industry data showed on Thursday, evidence that the industry has so far been immune to wider economic woes.
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Posted on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:48:39 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

THQ announces Dancing with the Stars Video Game

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I for one have never thought that a TV show where you watch a bunch of B-list stars dance was entertainment, but lots of people disagree with me. If you are a big fan of the ABC show Dancing with the Stars, THQ has announced a new video game that you might be interested in.

The game is called Dancing with the Stars and is being published by THQ’s ValueSoft division. Games from this division are usually low cost and don’t sport the best graphics you can get. From the screen shots I have seen this is certainly the case here. Read more

Posted on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:43:39 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Blueberry and Fish Oil Pills for Video Gamers

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New supplement pills for video gamers hit the market in Japan.

Kyowa-Yakuhin produces two different natural supplements for gamers. The Blueberry pills are supposed to be good for the eyes and the Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) pills derived from purified fish oil, safflower oil, gelatin, glycerin and antioxidants enhances your concentration. Read more

Posted on Wed, 9 Apr 2008 02:30:29 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Video Game Firm THQ sees buying Opportunities

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By Scott Hillis

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - THQ Inc is looking at buying other video game developers, but the publisher of games like "Cars" and "Saints Row" can grow without making acquisitions, Chief Executive Brian Farrell said on Thursday.
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Posted on Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:19:50 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

U.S. Video Game Sales jump 34 percent in Feb

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By Scott Hillis

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. sales of video game hardware and software hit $1.33 billion in February, up 34 percent from a year earlier, with Sony Corp's PlayStation 3 topping Microsoft Corp's Xbox 360 for the second month in a row.
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Posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:32:56 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sin City Video Game goes straight to the Source

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By Paul Hyman

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Some films seem so perfect for converting to video games that one wonders why that never happened. Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill," for example.
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Posted on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:19:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 to lead Video Game Console Market in 2011

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Research company iSuppli says that 2008 will be a turning year for the Sony PS3 and I cannot agree more. All is set for a major sales success for the latest Playstation.

iSuppli also forecasts that the Sony PS3 will still need another 3 years to beat the Wii console and become the leading console. Read more