James Scalpello, wireless director of THQ, has claimed that girls don't play as many videogames as guys because they have different lifestyle requirements."When girls play console games, they have to have gone through a whole other list of things they could have done before sitting down with them," he told CasualGaming.biz."Guys get home, have dinner, and play a computer game. It's much higher up the list of priorities. To ... » Read More

9 Jun 2008

DiCaprio to play Atari-creator in biopic

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Leonardo DiCaprio is signed up to play Atari-creator Nolan Bushnell in a biopic that the movie star will also produce.The movie is currently without a director, but it will be written by Brian Hecker and Craig Sherman, according to Variety.Bushnell has been targeted by various Hollywood studios over the years, but the two writers apparently were the only ones to convince him they could do his life justice.Whether or ... » Read More

6 Jun 2008

"iPhone could kill Nintendo DS," says Forbes

DS News | Nintendo DS

The introduction of gaming to Apple's iPhone could "kill" Nintendo DS's success, claims a report in Forbes magazine.The article, titled 'Why Apple Could Kill The Nintendo DS,' says that the iPhone's combination of motion sensing and touch-screen tech could leave it as a more desirable format for both consumers and developers."The ability to pour fresh software into the iPhone, wirelessly, at the touch of a button already has ... » Read More

30 May 2008

Star Wars animated movie tie-in hits Wii, DS

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Not content with the cross-media juggernaut that is The Force Unleashed, LucasArts is tapping up this year's other Star Wars event for a videogame tie-in, bringing a game based on the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars to Wii and DS.The game will presumably follow the movie plot of Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi as they fight in the Clone Wars that take place between Episodes II and III.LucasArts has yet to confirm the ... » Read More

21 May 2008

DS Lite gets three new colours

DS News | Nintendo DS

Europe will receive three new variants of the DS next month, with light blue, red and lime green coloured handhelds on the way.The light blue handheld had previously been available in other markets, so it shouldn't be a shock to see it here. We haven't seen the red one before though, and the lime-green one is just all kinds of new.The new coloured DS will be on sale in the UK from June 13. No word on when the US can expect to ... » Read More

21 May 2008

Golden Joystick Awards - Make your vote count

DS News | Nintendo DS

It's that time already - the Golden Joysticks Awards have opened for the first stage of voting, and it's your chance to have your say on the year's releases. Which is great, of course. But even better is that this year you can win a share of a prize hoard worth over £10,000 simply for hitting up the Golden Joysticks website and choosing your favourite games. ... » Read More

16 May 2008

CONTEST: Name That Celebrity Sprite!

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Can you correctly identify from what game and what platform each of the sprites above originated? Can you also identify all nine "Bonus!" celebrity sprites in The Worst Celebrity Renders of All Time? If so, you could win a FREE GAME of your choice. Begin the pixel hunt today! ... » Read More

15 May 2008

EA's PS3 software sales up 192%

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For Electronic Arts, PlayStation 3 software led the way in terms of net revenue growth during the company's fiscal Q4.On a GAAP basis, EA's PS3 software net revenues were $152 million, a year-on-year increase of 192 percent during the quarter ended March 31, the firm said in its earnings report. Xbox 360 software sales grew 56 percent, reaching $128 million, while lower-priced Wii software grew 108 percent to $75 million.PS2 ... » Read More

18 Apr 2008

Pro gamers to carry Olympic Torch

DS News | Nintendo DS

Two Warcraft III players will march the prestigious Olympic torch on its way to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.There's no word on where or where Jae Ho "Moon" Jang and Li "Sky" will join the procession, GGL Wire reports (cheers Kotaku for the tip off). Apparently, professional StarCraft player Junchun "Pj" Sha will be also be along for the ride, along with fellow RTS-er Lei "Leilei" Shen. Pro gamers of the world ... » Read More

14 Apr 2008

New DS model to be unveiled at E3?

DS News | Nintendo DS

Hirokazu Hamamura, president of Famitsu parent company Enterbrain, has hinted that there's a chance Nintendo will reveal a new iteration of the DS at E3.What's more interesting is that according to a translation made by website Akayuki, Nintendo spokesman Hiroshi Yasushi did not deny this rumour, but told Famitsu that the company cannot comment at this point.Given Nintendo's current state of mind we can't even imagine what ... » Read More

11 Apr 2008

What will games be like in 2020?

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GamesRadar sister site Next Gen is running an article focussing on the opinions from industry experts on what games and gaming will be like in the year 2020...Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari and chair of NeoEdge: "Social gatherings have always had some game playing elements whether you're talking about a 12th century banquet or a game of Risk around the table at home. ... » Read More

11 Apr 2008

Non-gamers are "deprived" says newspaper

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We had to double check this to make sure we weren't reading it wrong. Newspaper The Guardian has published a piece defending video games, stating that children denied access to games are "deprived" of a "rich and magical experience". It's all gone a bit hippy-ish over here. The opinion piece, penned by writer Naomi Alderman, calls the recent government report by Tanya Byron "eminently sensible", and even defends Rockstar and Grand Theft Auto. ... » Read More

7 Apr 2008

Say games made you evil and get paid

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A newspaper is offering cash for your stories on how videogames made you "turn to a life of crime."A listing on recruitment site StarNow, a hub for actors and musicians looking for jobs, has appeared reading, "a national newspaper wants your story and will pay hundreds of pounds to the right person."The listing comes in the wake of last week's Byron report, which made newspapers all across the UK, some with questionable ... » Read More

3 Apr 2008

72% of the US plays games

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A new study from the NPD Group has found that 72 percent of Americans play videogames, but the research firm says online gaming is still not fully addressed. The number of gamers in the US rose from 64 percent of the population in 2006 to an all-time high of 72 percent in 2007, according to NPD's latest study, Online Gaming 2008. Of the total amount of gamers in the US, over half play games online, according to the ... » Read More

1 Apr 2008

Is a new Golden Sun game in the pipeline?

DS News | Nintendo DS

The teasiest of teasing hints from Camelot Software Planning has raised hopes that the Golden Sun developer is planning a new game in the RPG series. "Honestly, just like your readers saying that they want to see a new Golden Sun, a new tennis game, a new Shining Force, well, everyone in Camelot feels the same way - we really want to get these games out for you guys," heads of the Japanese studio Hiroyuki and Shugo Takahashi said in an ... » Read More

31 Mar 2008

GTA IV for DS?

DS News | Nintendo DS

A French retailer sent the internet barmy this weekend by listing Grand Theft Auto IV for release in June... on Nintendo DS. The release list - which you can view here - pinpoints the supposed handheld version for a June 15 release, although that's still the first and only thing we've heard about it. Rockstar and Nintendo have yet to comment on the news, but if proven true it wouldn't be that surprising. After all, Grand Theft Auto has ... » Read More

26 Mar 2008

'It's time for gamers to grow up'

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American Chronicle writer Dave Gibson has joined the long list of writers hopping on the 'gamers are destroying the world' bandwagon - blaming lazy, television watching Americans for divorce, out-of-wedlock births and cancer (we made the last one up). "A society whose grown men seem to be more interested in the latest video game, rather than the survival of their nation or even of their own family--is doomed to failure," says the angry ... » Read More

26 Mar 2008

Think you're good at online games? Prove it

DS News | Nintendo DS

Think you've got the skills to school GamesRadar? Want a chance to hand us our asses online? Well now's your chance. Starting this Thursday (27 March) we're launching PlayRadar, a new fortnightly event that gives you the chance to show us your mettle in a multiplayer showdown.Every other Thursday at 4pm (GMT) two members of the GR team will take on all-comers in a series of online matches. All you have to do is send us a friend request from ... » Read More

25 Mar 2008

Miss Bimbo: Ironic fun, or girl gaming gone badly...

DS News | Nintendo DS

Parents up in arms about a new online game which encourages the use of diet pills, breast enlargement and taking advantage of rich male types. ... » Read More

20 Mar 2008

Have Wii and DS peaked?

DS News | Nintendo DS

KBC Securities Japan has downgraded Nintendo's stock investment rating and target price due to concerns over a drop in demand for Wii and DS systems. DS and Wii sales are currently peaking in the US and Europe where Nintendo achieves most of its sales, according to KBC analyst Hiroshi Kamide, who said it is now "reasonable to expect a tougher trading environment." Bloomberg reports that Kamide has lowered Nintendo's stock investment rating from ... » Read More