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Entries from May 2007

New PSP firmware adds PS3 Remote Play

May 31st, 2007 · No Comments

Sony Computer Entertainment America on Thurs. released new firmware update 3.50 for the PSP handheld that will add Remote Play connectivity with the Playstation 3.

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Tags: News · Playstation 3 · PSP · Systems · Handhelds

2K touts new features for The BIGS on Wii

May 31st, 2007 · No Comments

2K Sports on Thurs. touted new features for the Major League Baseball title The BIGS to be released on Nintendo Co.’s Wii this summer.

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Tags: News · Wii · Systems

Need for Speed ProStreet to race on PS3, Xbox 360, Wii

May 31st, 2007 · No Comments

Electronic Arts Inc. on Thurs. announced that it is in development on Need for Speed ProStreet, a new entry in the long-established racing franchise.

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Tags: News · Wii · Playstation 3 · Xbox 360 · Systems

Wii, Xbox 360 sales gain, PS3 stable on Ebay

May 31st, 2007 · No Comments

Nintendo Co.’s Wii and Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 experienced double-digit growth in sales, while Sony Corp.’s Playstation saw modest gains in the latest sales data from Ebay.

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Tags: News · Wii · Playstation 3 · Xbox 360 · Systems · Retail

Toys R Us restocks Wii for online customers

May 31st, 2007 · No Comments

Toys R Us on Wed. restocked Nintendo Co.’s Wii video game system via its online division to offer the nation’s No. 1 home console to game fans.

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Tags: News · Wii · Systems · Retail

Kengo: Legend of 9 to fued on Xbox 360 this fall

May 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Majesco Entertainment Company on Wed. announced that it will publish Kengo: Legend of the 9 for Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 video game system this fall.

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Tags: News · Xbox 360 · Systems

Drew Carey bets $100K on Xbox 360 soccer game

May 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Drew Carey next week will challenge U.S. Soccer team players in a $100K soccer match to be played on Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 video game system.

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Tags: News · Microsoft · Xbox 360 · Systems

SNK to release Fatal Fury: Battle Archives to PS2

May 30th, 2007 · No Comments

SNK Playmore USA Corp. on Wed. announced that it will release Fatal Fury: Battle Archives to Sony Corp.’s Playstation 2 in summer 2007.

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Tags: News · Playstation 2 · Systems

Wii falls, Xbox 360, PS3 in top 20 at Amazon

May 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Nintendo Co.’s Wii this week fell several rankings, while Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 and Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3 remain in the top 20 sales at Amazon.com’s Computer & Video Games division.

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Tags: News · Wii · Playstation 3 · Xbox 360 · Systems

Mad Tracks to race to Xbox Live on Xbox 360

May 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Microsoft Corp. this week announced that it will release Mad Tracks to the Xbox Live Arcade on Xbox 360 this Wednesday.

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Tags: News · Microsoft · Xbox 360 · Systems

Nintendo DS online service reaches 5 million users

May 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Nintendo Co. on Wed. announced that the Nintendo DS gaming service, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, has reached five million users since its launch in Nov. 2005.

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Tags: News · Nintendo · Nintendo DS · Handhelds

Retailers restock Wii for Memorial Day sales

May 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Retailers nationwide began advertising restock of Nintendo Co.’s Wii video game system this week to kick of Memorial Day sales.

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Tags: News · Wii · Systems · Retail

Tamagotchi: Party On! campaigns on Wii

May 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Namco Bandai Games America Inc. on Tues. announced that Tamagotchi: Party On! for Nintendo Co.’s Wii has shipped to U.S. retail.

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Tags: News · Wii · Systems

Retailer offers free controller with PS3 purchase

May 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Circuit City on Sun. began offering in-store customers a free Sixaxis controller with the purchase of Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3 video game console.

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Tags: News · Playstation 3 · Systems · Retail

Midway sends Mortal Kombat: Armageddon to Wii

May 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Midway Games Inc. on Tues. announced that Mortal Kombat Armageddon for Nintendo Co.’s Wii has shipped to U.S. retail stores.

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Tags: News · Wii · Systems · Retail

Microsoft sends Shadowrun to Xbox 360, Windows Vista

May 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Microsoft Corp. on Tues. announced that the first-person shooter Shadowrun for the Xbox 360 and Windows Vista is now available at U.S. retail stores.

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Tags: News · Microsoft · Xbox 360 · Systems · Retail

Mario Party 8 ready to game on Nintendo Wii

May 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Nintendo Co. on Tues. announced that Mario Party 8 is now available for purchase at North American retail.

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Tags: News · Nintendo · Wii · Systems · Retail

ActRaiser leads new classic titles for Wii

May 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Nintendo Co. this week announced new classic titles for the Wii Virtual Console.

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Tags: News · Nintendo · Wii · Systems

Retailer offers $10 off Mario Party 8 for Wii

May 28th, 2007 · No Comments

Retailer Circuit City on Sun. began advertising Mario Party 8 for Nintendo Co.’s Wii video game system at $10 off the standard MSRP.

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Tags: News · Wii · Systems · Retail

Retailer offers free Xbox 360 game with Forza 2, Shadowrun

May 28th, 2007 · No Comments

Retailer Circuit City on Sun. began offering in-store customers a free Xbox 360 game with the purchase of Forza Motorsport 2 or Shadowrun for the console.

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Tags: News · Xbox 360 · Systems · Retail