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  | Nielsen Chart Shows Even Gamecube Beats The Wii |  |
Nielsen Chart Shows Even Gamecube Beats The Wii
Aside from the fact that the 360 is on top and ruling the pack i found this chart to hold some real perspective on the way online gaming is going for each console, who would have seen the Wii that far under the rest especially the game cube.
industrygamers reports: Nielsen Games has released new data regarding video game usage in the U.S. during the first half of 2009. Although June marked the fourth consecutive month of sales decline, that doesn't mean people are playing less. In fact, it's the opposite - Nielsen found that gamers are playing more this summer than last, and total console usage minutes in June were up 21% year-over-year. The average console gamer played 768 minutes on consoles in June.
June data indicated that Xbox 360 is the most active console, with a 6-month trend showing Xbox 360 with the highest active users. Trailing the pack by a good margin in terms of active users is Nintendo's Wii, which is even trailing its predecessor, the GameCube. Check out the chart below.
We think this trend is attributable, at least in part, to the major influx of "casual" gamers and female gamers on the Wii. Nintendo's console is hugely successful, but its audience just isn't the same as the rabid, hardcore gaming audience typically found on Xbox 360 and PS3. In fact, the Wii has double the number of female players on Xbox 360, and more than Xbox 360 and PS3 combined (see chart below).
Overall, Nielsen found that the transition to the current generation of consoles is in full effect. The data shows that Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii accounted for 50% of total share of minutes in June 2009, while last generation consoles (PS2, GameCube, Xbox) made up only 31% of total minutes. Somewhat surprisingly, use of even older consoles (PS One, Atari 2600, Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, etc.) accounted for the remaining 19%.
News-Source: industrygamers.com
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Tuesday, August 11 @ 12:21:49 EDT (180 Page Views)
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| What ever happened to Jack Thompson Ace Attorney? | |
What ever happened to Jack Thompson Ace Attorney?
Mr. Jack Thompson, the man we all love to hate. The #1 monkey on the back of the gaming community.
Perhaps hate is a bit strong, but he is not much liked to say the least. The anti-violence in video games crusader whom spent so much of his time and energy doing his best to get games like GTA banned has rubbed many of us gamers the wrong way. Not so much because he wants to protect children as he implies as his main concern, but because many of us feel he actualy looked at the video game industry as a bottomless pit of cash that he hoped to profit off of and also to get his face all over the media and make a name for himself , the later he was actually somewhat successful.
Well we have not heard much about old Jacky T. in a while, So whats he been up to lately.
Well last year Mr. Thompson got Permanently disbared from practicing law in the state of Florida after he was found abusing the system with his crazy lawsuits and antics.
Now the courts are taking it a step further with proceedings to possibly bar Jack from practicing law in any federal court. The court has ordered Jack to defend his right to continue practicing law.
Thompson must now give the court good reason not to kick him out of federal courts for the rest of his life.
Jack now feels like he is under attack unfairly and accuses the court of placing him on a "Terrorist Watch List" when US Marshals payed him a visit after he sent a letter to a Judge with the following text
"We find yesterday that enemy combatants at Guantanamo are to get more due process from federal judges than what I am to have. I guess my 'mistake' was not killing 3,000 people to make my point ..."
He also wrote "If I get sent to Gitmo as a 'terrorist,' then please send the stuff there. I'll be facing Tallahassee in prayer several times a day as required."
It was exactly these kinds of antics and outbursts that got him in all this trouble in the first place.
It seems Jack is not only an Ace Lawyer but also a major Drama Queen. Jacks plans to get rich quick have back-fired on him big time.
I truly hope that if jack does not get bared that he turn his act around and use that Law education for good and makes a better life for himself. Imagine what he could have accomplished with all the time and effort he wasted attacking the video game developers and retailers.
Note to Jack, Just stating my Opinions jack, Please do not sue me.
News-Source: TIGERWEEKLY
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| New video game deal site launched | |
New video game deal site launched
GamerHotline the ultimate online resource for game related deals has officially launched. GamerHotline is devoted to finding the gear that every hardcore gamer needs and/or wants.
It’s chock full of discounted video games, game accessories, consoles, HDTVs, LCD monitors, Home theater systems, Blu-ray movies, and more. We scour the net daily looking for bargains from all the top retailers so you don’t have to. Our site provides all information in a convenient and clearly organized format, no registration or sifting through forums required!
With these hard economic times, everyone is looking for a deal…especially gamers.
Don’t have any money to spend on games – we’ve got you covered! Check out our monthly game giveaway. Just our way of giving back to our loyal community of users.
Official Site: www.gamerhotline.com"
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| Namco Bandai Gets PAL Distribution For Europe | |
Namco Bandai Gets PAL Distribution For Europe
Good news today for all the boys across the pond from us, seems that Namco Bandai will now be making and releasing games in PAL format for the European market so keep an eye out for even more games heading your way.
Press release reads as follows:
NAMCO BANDAI GAMES EUROPE ANNOUNCES NEW GLOBAL PAL DISTRIBUTION ENTITY ‘NAMCO BANDAI PARTNERS’
NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe Completes Purchase of Worldwide PAL Distribution Operation from Atari
LYON, FRANCE – 7 July 2009 – NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. today announced the completion of its purchase of Atari’s global PAL distribution operation, with the entity re-named NAMCO BANDAI Partners with immediate effect. The company distributes titles worldwide, excluding Japan and North America, from NAMCO BANDAI Games, Atari and other major international video game publishers, representing one of the industry’s strongest international retail distribution networks.
“We are very excited about working with all our valued partners in retail, media and publishing to grow what is already a successful distribution business even further as part of the NAMCO BANDAI Games family,” said Jackie Fromion, CEO of NAMCO BANDAI Partners. “With our committed and experienced teams of professionals around the world we provide a first class distribution solution, and we very much hope to see a growing number of publishers taking advantage of this. Our vision is to be a successful, attractive and profitable company as well as a great place to work.”
“We are very proud to have a greatly increased international presence following the creation of NAMCO BANDAI Partners. The goal of the new organization is to make our products appeal to a wider audience, and also provide an effective distribution service which reaches the widest possible international market,” said Shu Takahara, President and CEO of NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe. “We are bringing a fantastic international team into the global NAMCO BANDAI group and together we are looking forward to a bright and profitable future with many hit games.”
Operating in 50 countries with 17 dedicated offices including UK, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Nordic, Benelux, Greece, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan, NAMCO BANDAI Partners is one of the world’s strongest and most comprehensive video game retail distribution networks.
In the UK, the company will operate as NAMCO BANDAI Partners UK, working with its partners in publishing, media and retail to bring a wide range of original, entertaining and high quality video games to market for all audiences from hardcore gamers to families and casual gamers.
About NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe:
NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S., is a leading interactive entertainment software publisher based in Cergy-Pontoise, France. The company is a part of the NAMCO BANDAI group of companies known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including the RidgeRacer™, Tekken™, SOULCALIBUR™, Tamagotchi™, Digimon™, Dragonball® and Naruto™ brands.
News-Source: mcvuk.com
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Tuesday, July 07 @ 12:20:16 EDT (259 Page Views)
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| Wheelman: Release Date, Mission Modes, Weapons and DLC | |
Wheelman: Release Date, Mission Modes, Weapons and DLC
With Midway's release of "Wheelman" coming up, we have gone to all the trouble to link all HQ users with the latest trailers, videos, game info and screenshots right here on HQ
Find out more info about "Wheelman" recent leak from the developers. Game modes, unlockables, weapons and plans for DLC.
Will you be getting "Wheelman" for Xbox 360???
"Wheelman" is an upcoming action game that is being developed alongside the forthcoming Vin Diesel movie with a expected release date of Mar 20th 2009 (US).. "Wheelman" has 15 side missions broadly split into 7 unique categories. 15 missions can be found per category, all of which tie into the game, but are in addition to the main story arc.
 "Wheelman" Mission Categories- Fugitive
- Contracts
- Street Showdown
- Taxi
- Hot Potato
- Made to Order
- Rampage
Side missions unlock bonuses such as weapon/ammo caches, garages, tuning shops and taxi points that help you through the main story, as well as earn achievements or trophies. Each side missions shows up on your PDA map and sends you an email once it is unlocked.
"Wheelman" Downloadle Content DLC??
Midway will deliver Downloadable Content just like side missions unlock bonsues and can easily introduce new side mission types or give players more of the popular types.
For example, the Street Showdown side missions are street races with a difference: you can use the vehicle melee and special moves to take down other opponents so you either can beat them in a straight race or destroy them so you are the only one to finish! Add to this the ability to Airjack and change vehicles mid race and you have an extremely versatile and tactical game mode. If DLC proves to be popular (as I’m sure it will), Midway could release more street showdown missions with different routes, objectives, vehicles or opponents.
For more detailed information on "Wheelman" for Xbox 360 please be sure to visit the 360-HQ Games Database which will cross link you to all of our "Wheelman" content including News, Screenshots, Videos & Trailers, Reviews, Cheats & of-course achievements once they become available.
360-Hq Game Database: Wheelman for Xbox 360
Official Site: wheelman.com"
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Friday, February 06 @ 03:35:07 EST (832 Page Views)
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| Ghostbusters Fans Get Ready | |
Ghostbusters Fans Get Ready
Been a bit of chat on the 360-HQ side on this game and we all want the real details on when and will it be put out, I am happy to so yes it is a sure fire game and it will be in your hands this June and here with the full story is good ol videogaming247.
Videogaming247 reports: Terminal Reality chief Mark Randel confirmed the news that Ghostbusters: The videogame will release in June and declared: “It will be a huge Ghostbusters week!”
“Yes, that is correct, we have always been planning day and date release with the Blu-ray discs,” said Mark.
“It will be a huge Ghostbusters week!”
As whether we will see any kind of special edition Blu Ray movie/game box set, Randel said: “I cannot comment about the contents of a special version of the game other that it’s still in the planning stages…”
Ghostbusters was recently snapped up by Atari after being put out to tender by Activision last year.
News-Source: videogaming247.com
360-Hq Game Database: Ghostbusters"
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Friday, January 09 @ 13:01:12 EST (268 Page Views)
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| 'Gears Of War' Creator On Gaming's Future | |
'Gears Of War' Creator On Gaming's Future
Epic Games' Cliff Bleszinski chats about his inspirations and innovations with the guys from forbes.com.
A chainsaw revs. The heavily armored Marcus Fenix lumbers forward, ripping through a Locust soldier as if he were shredding turkey with an electric carving knife. The combination assault rifle and mechanized saw blade, known as a Lancer, is one of the most recognizable components of "Gears of War," the Xbox 360 shooter that asks players to save humanity from an alien horde.
 The most recognizable man behind the franchise happens to be Cliff Bleszinski. The 33-year-old design director of Epic Games has cultivated a rock star aura, despite the videogame industry's general lack of celebrity. He started out in the business when he was 17. Now he is in charge of one of the largest franchises on Microsoft's (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ) console. "Gears of War 2," his latest title, launched in early November and sold 2 million copies its opening weekend. The game is expected to be one of the best-selling games this holiday season.
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Bleszinski, who recently unleashed a new pack of multiplayer maps for "Gears 2" over Xbox Live, talked to Forbes.com about the impact downloadable content has on games, making hardcore shooters appeal to casual audiences and his love for "Super Mario Brothers."
If you are browsing the HQ homepage be sure to click the read more to view the rest of the interview and a link to the official news source.. :)"
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Tuesday, December 30 @ 14:00:27 EST (352 Page Views)
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| Guns N' Roses Frontman Axl Rose Growls About Guitar Hero | |
Guns N' Roses Frontman Axl Rose Growls About Guitar Hero
Axl Rose explains that former GnR guitarist Slash's appearance in Activision's Guitar Hero series doesn't bother him unless it’s being done at his expense...
Shame on Activision for poaching Guns N' Roses songs in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. That's band frontman Axl Rose's testy take in a sprawling missive delivered at band fan site Mygnr.com. According to Rose, Activision used GnR songs inappropriately and without proper authorization. While he's doesn't lay out any legal particulars, his "it'll take some sorting" comment has bloggers in a tizzy.
In the post, Rose explains that former GnR guitarist Slash's appearance in Activision's Guitar Hero series doesn't bother him
...unless it’s being done at my expense...or to keep him associated [with GnR] as in Guitar Hero. Him being Guitar Hero's fine but not when Activis[i]on i[s] using Jungle , having Yahoo use Sweet Child unauthorized, claims no involvement with Slash, his or anyone's image or VR or anyone or anyone's music in either camp in promotion or commercials etc. I wasn't broadsided. I read about it as it moved along but Activision continually denied it right up to the release. That's some low life chicanery on all their parts.
Yes Slash was in Guns and on Jungle (and the whole I came to him for his riff is as much crap as him saying he brought Locomotive and Coma in as complete songs) and he has rights to perform it but not to be represented in this context in association with Guns. And since they weren't granted the license it'll take some sorting.
Universal has Guns under contract but I own the name.
Rose and Slash don't get along. Haven't for years. Rose wants Slash to keep his mitts off GnR's namesake, and Activision to get its song-usage certification papers sorted, apparently.
As if that wasn't enough, Rose no longer wants to be a Pepper too. The singer and his band are hacked off over a botched deal with Dr. Pepper, wherein the soft drink manufacturer was to offer a free soda to every American if Chinese Democracy, the band's new album, were released in 2008. The album made it out the door on November 23, but Dr. Pepper's website reportedly malfunctioned during the 24 hour giveaway period.
360-Hq Game Database: Guitar Hero III for Xbox 360"
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Monday, December 22 @ 05:05:28 EST (392 Page Views)
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| Guitar Hero: Metallica Partial Tracklist, Other Bands Announced? | |
Guitar Hero: Metallica Partial Tracklist, Other Bands Announced?
Well we all knew "Guitar Hero: Metallica" was under development but now the guys over at kotaku have published a new article listing the rumored tracklist and additional features for the upcoming game.
It seems the latest Game Informer Magazine are claiming to have details on the upcoming " Guitar Hero: Metallica" title but since the info is still unconfirmed we will list it as rumored until we hear more. Till then, lets all hope and keep our fingers crossed that this is all true.. I can't wait myself.. :)
There are rumours of new additions to the existing Guitar Hero gameplay including: - New Drum Difficulty (Double Kick Pedals)
- Popup Video Tracks
- Metallica sampled Drum Sounds
- New Guitar and Bass Tones
Just like " Guitar Hero: Aerosmith" the new " Guitar Hero: Metallica" will feature Slayer and many other world famous bands who have toured with Metallica are rumored to also feature songs.
Check out the amazing tracklist listed below. This is sure to be a huge seller for gamers and muso's of any age.
Metallica Tracks- Enter Sandman
- For Whom The Bell Tolls
- Fuel
- Hit The Lights
- King Nothing
- Master of Puppets
- No Leaf Clover
- Nothing Else Matters
- Sad But True
- The Unforgiven
- Where I May Roam
| Featured Songs- Alice In Chains: No Excuses
- Bob Seger: Turn The Page
- Judas Priest: Hell Bent For Leather
- Kyuss: Demon Cleaner
- Lynyrd Skynyrd: Tuesdays Gone
- Mastodon: Blood and Thunder
- Michael Schenker Group: Armed and Ready
- Samhain: Mother of Mercy
- The Sword: Black River
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News-Source: http://kotaku.com
Xbox 360 Games Database: Guitar Hero: Metallica for Xbox 360"
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Friday, December 12 @ 09:28:06 EST (445 Page Views)
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| Gears of War 2 ''Lootathon'' Results in Epic Banning | |
Gears of War 2 ''Lootathon'' Results in Epic Banning
When there's a goof-up online, and a big run on DLC that a game maker wanted you to pay tons extra to get, it's probably not a smart idea to go into that very same developer's official forums and sound the alarm about it. Not once, but twice.
 Yesterday's Great Banjo Lootathon (now closed, goodbye) exposed the Gears of War 2 Golden Lancer, among other things for a limited time, to download from Xbox Live for free, via the web. Reader RedRex32 says he went to Epic's Forums to spread word talk about it, even after the back door to the lancer was shut, and saw the thread he and others were writing in summarily deleted.
So RedRex32 started a new one, and that got him banzored beyond all recognition. As in a full on IP banning, not just his account. The lock-out screen advised this ban will be lifted "never."
"This all went down about 5:15 PST, hours after the entire issue wasn't even, well, an issue anymore. So the harm is questionable," RedRex32 says. "Smell a cover-up?" No, brah, I smell punishment. Look, not to blame the victim, but that's Epic's turf. It's probably not the wisest thing to hold this screwup under their nose like that. talk about this screwup on their turf, because they'd definitely be looking to retaliate on anyone who got the lancer this way.
360-Hq Game Database: Gears of War 2 for Xbox 360
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