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Android Reaches 20,000 App Milestone, Still no Good Games in Sight

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:51:45 GMT

NG writes;

"Still somewhat shy of the iPhone's 100,000 applications, Google's Android mobile OS now has 20,000 apps available on its system. Gaming on the platform is sure to explode into iPhone-ish glory! Right? Probably not."

The top 10 best-selling games of 2009 thus far in Japan

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:12:26 GMT

Charts of the top 10 best-selling games of 2009 in Japan (thus far) have been compiled (one with, one without Nintendo titles).

Pachter on 2010: No Next-gen Announcements

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:48:42 GMT

Koku Gamer writes: "Not content with his lacklustre 2009 predictions, analyst Michael Pachter has claimed that 2010's projected software sales strength will see talk of the current console cycle 'stifled'."

AVP to Get Re-Reviewed in Australia

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:21:06 GMT

Following today's news that Australian government is opening up 18+ game classification, it's been revealed that Aliens vs Predator will get re-reviewed for classification this Friday.

Is an R18+ Classification for video games finally coming to Australia?

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:24:55 GMT

"Submissions are currently being sought from the community on whether the Australian National Classification Scheme should include an R 18+ classification category for computer & video games. ...If you have an interest in seeing an R18+ Classification for video games in Australia, now is the time to have your voice heard."

Michael Pachter – Uncharted 2 sales lackluster

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:03:08 GMT

In an exclusive interview with Critical Gamer, infamous industry analyst Michael Pachter discusses the disappointing sales of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.

Pachter predicts Xbox Live tiered payments

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:02:04 GMT

Another interesting snippet from our interview with industry analyst Michael Pachter, was his prediction that Microsoft might introduce a tiered payment system to Xbox Live.

Zelda Wii set for E3 demo

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:22:01 GMT

MCV: Series creator Eiji Aonuma says development of new Legend Of Zelda game is 'well underway'

VGA's = Failure

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:34:51 GMT

Ironstarmovement Writes: Like many gamers on Saturday night, I wasted two hours of my life trying to enjoy the VGA's. Considering the tremendous amount of hype generated for this event, it was extremely hard for me to crack a smile.

Warner Bros. to Publish Batman: Arkham Asylum Sequel Worldwide

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:57:45 GMT

Following the unveiling of RockSteady's sequel to the incredibly successful Batman: Arkham Asylum this weekend, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has today announced that it will be the worldwide publisher of the as yet untitled sequel. Batman: Arkham Asylum is one of 2009's most highly rated and top-selling video games, and was published by Eidos Interactive. The sequel is currently in development with Rocksteady Studios and remains based on DC Comics' core Batman property.

Interplay Wins in Lawsuit Against Bethesda

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:36:38 GMT

A while ago, Bethesda sent Interplay to court to stop them from selling the original Fallout trilogy and to stop them from producing a Fallout MMO. How did it all work out? Find out in this article.

The Dismal State of Xbox vs PlayStation In Japan

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:28:02 GMT

It's no secret that Xbox is struggling against the PlayStation in Japan, but how bad is it? And should Microsoft really give up on it?

Greenberg on VGAs 2009 "well deserving winners across the board"

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:02:38 GMT

VGArabia: With VGAs 2009 winners have been announced and each winner studio is celebrating its own success, we are starting to see famed people from the video games industry comments on the prizes and on the show as a whole.

Stevie Wonder pleads for "disabled accessiblity" in games

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:28:31 GMT

The Lost Gamer writes"Tonight at Spike TV's Video Game Awards '09, Stevie Wonder was present to award The Beatles: Rock Band with Best Music Game for the year and well deserved to!"

Video Game Awards 2009 LIVE Blog from GamingShogun

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:00:06 GMT

GamingShogun.com writes...
"2009 Spike TV Video Game Awards LIVE BLOG Info
Our first big event to be held on the forums is our LIVE Blog of the 2009 Spike TV Video Game Awards. The coverage begins today at 4:30pm PT / 7:30pm ET and will feature interactive Q&As with the readers, as well as game giveaways and more!

So head on over to the LIVE Blog and get ready for some fun! Also, you will not need a CoverItLive account in order to watch the event or post questions, etc...."

Musical Miscreants: Game Music That Sounds a Little Too Familiar

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:08:07 GMT

1UP editor Jeremy Parish writes,

"Ever thought that song you heard in a videogame sounded a lot like something you once heard on the radio? There's a whole history of games composers borrowing from other artists -- and each other. We rounded up some of the most egregious examples of these slightly-too-familiar tunes, with side-by-side audio clips for you to judge by. Tribute or theft? You decide."

How much longer can EA stand by Tiger?

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:09:34 GMT

As the sordid details of Tiger Woods' personal life continue to unfold in the national media the question arises: will Electronic Arts stick by their videogame cover boy?

While EA issued a statement a week ago saying that it wouldn't dump Woods, the media frenzy surrounding Tiger's transgressions continues to grow and more information is revealed seemingly everyday, all of which could influence EA's stance.

Diablo 2 Patch 1.13 PTR Live!

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:53:43 GMT

Diablo 2 Patch 1.13 PTR Live! & FAQ - hurray the long awaited patch 1.13!!! which players have waited for over 7 month.

Please continue to read the full patch notes & F.A.Q

GTA: Episodes from Liberty City sells under 160K in Oct.-Nov.

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:33:52 GMT

In September, Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City was being pegged as one of the fourth quarter's heavy hitters. Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter predicted the boxed compilation of Grand Theft Auto's two Xbox 360-exclusive expansions--The Lost & Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony--could sell between 2.25-2.75 million units at retail.

Pachter: We Were Wrong

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:58:56 GMT

Analyst Michael Pachter was wrong, and he knows it. He and other analysts believed that 2009 would be a significantly better year than it turned out to be. However, recent NPD data shows that they were wrong. Dead wrong. As we reported yesterday, the gaming industry took a substantial hit, contracting 7.6% last month alone.