The debate on violence in video games continues, only with a suprise interjection from a former FBI senior profiler, who says video games alone do not cause violent behavior. Watch the CBS debate here...
Strauss Zelnick took a few jabs at Activision's Call of Duty series, saying annualization can lead to consumers "falling out of love" with a franchise...
Self-employed musicians understand how challenging it can be to find work and pay the bills in this economy. In a competitive market, it's not always easy to ensure a steady income. But it's not uncommon for those working in the videogame industry to band together for a charitable event to help those in need. Novum Initium is the latest benefit album dedicated to working musicians who struggle to make ends meet due to illness or disability.
Konami has announced that it's re-releasing two Castlevania games: Harmony of Dissonance and Aria of Sorrow, but this time as the first in a series of double pack games.
The two highly rated titles continue the battle against the forces of Dracula with featuring Juste Belmont battling through the Count's castle, while introduces Soma Cruz to the fight and adds a new character building aspect to the classic platform action. Castlevania Double Pack will rise again on GBA in
Konami has announced that it's re-releasing two Castlevania games: Harmony of Dissonance and Aria of Sorrow, but this time as the first in a series of double pack games.
The two highly rated titles continue the battle against the forces of Dracula with featuring Juste Belmont battling through the Count's castle, while introduces Soma Cruz to the fight and adds a new character building aspect to the classic platform action. Castlevania Double Pack will rise again on GBA in
Take 2 has just released the first shots of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the game based on the forthcoming remake of the classic movie.
Due for release across all major platforms in July (bar DS), the game's set inside Willy Wonka's famous confectionary plant and features a slew of environments, both from the new Tim Burton movie and from the original book.
We're expecting a relatively straightforward platforming experience from the game, although it should at least be interesting
The musical shooter man is bowing out of games production, at least for now, as Q Entertainment announces Tetsuya Mizuguchi has taken on a spokesperson role for the company...
Disney Interactive has confirmed that The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will be released for (deep breath) PS2, PSP, Xbox, Gamecube, GBA, DS and PC this Christmas.
The action-adventure title is based on the new movie - which is itself based on the classic CS Lewis book - that's out in December.
Traveller's Tales (of Lego Star Wars and Crash Twinsanity fame) is currently working on the console and PSP titles, while Griptonite Games (the company that's
Ladbrokes has released a betting list offering odds on this Christmas' gaming number one, with the high street bookmaker predicting that movie tie-ins will be the hot sellers over the festive season.
The Traveller's Tales-developed Chronicles of Narnia game is favourite at 3/1, while EA's Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Ubisoft's adaptation of Peter Jackson's King Kong are both hotly tipped at 6/1.
Beyond the Hollywood spin-offs, Prince of Persia 3, Call of Duty 2 and Need for Speed
Aliens:
Colonial Marines knocked from the top spot…
