All Posts by: GamerNode Staff
Research Group Questions Effectiveness of In-Game Advertising
Studies done on the general effectiveness of in-game advertising have generally shown that they are successful, but a recent investigation done by the behavioral research firm Bunnyfoot has gathered figures contradicting the widespread notion that in-game ads work. Bunnyfoot conducted… Read More »
Burger King Games Break Sales Record
Although it’s hard to believe, Microsoft’s record-breaking 2 million copies of Gears of War sold in six weeks has been pummeled to the ground by another contender–or should we say, contenders–for the fastest selling 360 game to date. Burger King’s… Read More »
Sam & Max Episode 2: Situation: Comedy Review
Who would have thought that one of the first few episodic game series to actually stick to the formula would be about the adventures of a dog and a rabbit-like thing named Sam and Max. Now that the second episode… Read More »
Ecco the Dolphin (VC) Review
A game about dolphins may sound like a pretty odd premise, but in 1993 Sega released a game precisely on this theme. The title, Ecco the Dolphin, turned out to be a surprise, and respectable, hit. Nintendo has re-released this… Read More »
Product Tracking Site Claims PS3 Sales are Off
Product tracking site NotifyWire.com is claiming that sales of Sony’s PlayStation 3 are slowing, and do not match the pace of sales of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 last year. While most industry follows realize that the PS3 is in short supply,… Read More »
In-Game Ads Heading to Counter-Strike
IGA Worldwide has announced a deal with Valve Software to provide in-game advertisements for Valve’s insanely popular multiplayer shooter, Counter-Strike. This deal follows the revelation of in-game ads in an interview with Valve’s Doug Lombardi. The game still garners a… Read More »
Time Magazine Blasts Sony
Time magazine has released their 5 Things That Went From Buzz to Bust list, and among the things that went down the proverbial toilet was Sony’s PS3. According to the piece, Sony frittered away the home game console lead they… Read More »
Kutaragi Promises New PS3 Entertainment Console
There may be a Playstation 3.5 on the horizon, according to a promise issued by Sony Chairman Ken Kutaragi. But this new iteration of the PS3 may not be aimed for gaming as much as it will be offered as… Read More »
Opera Browser Up for Wii
Nintendo has announced that it will be launching a beta version of the Wii’s Opera web browser this Friday. The browser will be available for free on the Shop Channel, and will make surfing the internet possible on the Wii…. Read More »
Nintendo Sued Over Wrist Straps
A Wii gamer in Austin, Texas has filed a lawsuit against Mario and company, claiming that Nintendo has violated a Consumer Protection Act by using "unfair or deceptive practices" in informing users that the Wiimote wrist strap prevents the controller… Read More »
