Developer Challenges Myth About PS3's Programming Difficulties

There have been stories circulating around the PS3 since its inception — that it is a difficult machine to program for. But according to Yosuke Hayashi, the director of Ninja Gaiden Sigma, this just isn’t so. In an interview with… Read More »

EA Extends LotR Rights to 2008; New Game Planned

Variety reports that Electronic Arts has signed a new deal with New Line and Tolkien Enterprises to continue publishing Lord of the Rings video games through 2008. The article also revealed EA is currently working on a brand-new LotR game,… Read More »

Ninja Gaiden to Grace the Nintendo DS

Tecmo and Tomonobu Itagaki have confirmed that an in-development Nintendo DS title will in fact be an entry into the critically acclaimed Ninja Gaiden franchise. Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword will be a predominantly stylus-controlled 3D action/adventure, but details beyond this… Read More »

Mario and Sonic in Perfect Harmony

Nintendo and Sega seem to be growing closer all the time. A recent announcement made by the old rivals revealed plans for a collaborative effort featuring their most prominent mascots, Mario and Sonic. The game will be entitled Mario and… Read More »

Want an Xbox? Trade in Your Uzi

Although Microsoft has nothing to do with this Xbox promotion in Mexico City, the execs at Microsoft headquarters are probably scratching their heads in trying to figure out if this "marketing" campaign is good for their image or not. There… Read More »

To no one’s surprise, Microsoft has officially unveiled the Xbox 360 Elite. The new units will begin show up on store shelves in US stores starting April 29 at an MSRP of $479.99. The new SKU sports a variety of… Read More »

Quake Wars Limited Edition and Pre-order Details

Activision has announced the details of the limited edition version of Splash Damage’s upcoming online FPS, Enemy Territory: Quake Wars. Along with a spiffy packaging and slipcase, the limited edition will contain ten collector’s cards and a bonus DVD filled… Read More »

Resident Evil News on the Way?

Survival horror fans have a little something to be excited about. Capcom will be holding a press event on April 12, where the company is planning to divulge some information about the future of the hit survival-horror franchise. Really, the… Read More »

Xbox Live is Back Online

Word comes from Xbox Live Director of Programming, Larry Hryb (a.k.a. Major Nelson), that Xbox Live is now back online. There may be a few kinks while things stabilize, as the switches have just been flipped. The scheduled maintenance lasted… Read More »

Sony Takes a Shot at Elite 360

GameLife reported earlier today that the announcement of the Elite Xbox 360 would be coming tomorrow. Now, Sony has gone right ahead and taken a shot at Microsoft’s still yet-to-be-announced Elite 360: "We think every PlayStation 3 owner should have… Read More »