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Rumor: Sony Patents Break Apart Controller

Here are some detials from the patent:

1) Ultrasound to determine absolute depth from an ultrasonic detector (i.e. the PSEye microphone array), and to determine distance between two controllers in …
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Ubisoft Releases ENER-G

SAN FRANCISCO – October 28, 2008 – Today Ubisoft announced that three titles in the all-new Ener-G series of video games are now on store shelves for the North American market. The first brand of sports games targeted toward girls, Ener-G focuses on socialization and allows girls to experience the fun of being part of a team. These games in the series feature three popular activities among tween girls: dancing, gymnastics and horseback riding.

According to a recent study by The NPD Group[1], socialization is gearing up among pre-teens, and the advent of interactive gaming really hits home with these girls, who are looking for friends from the comfort of their homes.

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Pet Pals: Animal Doctor

I am supposed to be getting a review copy of this game. I have to say I am looking forward to this review, more then Mario Galaxy.

THE BEATLES INSPIRE NEW MUSIC VIDEO GAME; APPLE CORPS LTD., MTV AND HARMONIX COME TOGETHER FOR UNPRECEDENTED DEAL

I just wanted to make this clear. This is not a Rock Band Title, this is a totally different game.

New York, NY – October 30, 2008 – The Beatles’ extraordinary music and phenomenal legacy is set to rock across the universe in the form of a video game through an exclusive partnership between Apple Corps Ltd., Harmonix and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

This partnership marks the first time that Apple Corps, along with EMI Music, Harrisongs Ltd, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, has agreed to present The Beatles music in an interactive video game format. Published by MTV Games and developed by Harmonix, the world’s premier music video game company and creators of the best-selling Rock Band®, the game will be an unprecedented, experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles. The game was creatively conceived with input from Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison, and enjoys their full blessing. In addition, Giles Martin, co-producer of The Beatles innovative LOVE project, will provide his expertise and serve as Music Producer for this groundbreaking Beatles project.

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

“The record-setting sales of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed shows the undiminished power of Star Wars and its popularity across all media types, including video games.” – Darrell Rodriguez, president …
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Nintendo Q2 Profits Up 36%

  • Q2 operating profit up 36 pct on DS, Wii sales
  • Lowers full-year growth forecast on firmer yen
  • Raises 2008/09 Wii sales target by 4 pct
  • Shares up …
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Sci Fi game for videogame challenge

Sci Fi Channel has ordered a reality competition that pits 12 contestants against one another in a series of video game challenges to find the best all-around gamer in the …
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East Coast Games Summit at VGXPO, November 21- 23, Philadelphia

East Coast Games Summit launches this year at VGXPO, the biggest game consumer event on the East Coast!

East Coast Games Summit offers programming to serve game industry professionals, as …
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Japanese software sales – Oct. 20th – 26th

01. [NDS] Wagamama Fashion Girls Mode (Nintendo) 76,000 / NEW 02. [PS2] Devil Summoner: Kuzunoha Raidou tai Abaddon Ou (Atlus) 63,000 / NEW 03. [NDS] Pokémon Platinum (Pokémon) 53,000 / …
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Nintendo Reports Record Sales, Increases Shipment Forecasts – DS passes shipments for Game Boy Advance, Nintendogs reaches another milestone, and more

Nintendo Co., Ltd., today announced in Japan consolidated first-half financial results for the six-month period between April and September 2008, highlighted by record high sales and profits, and increased shipments for the company’s popular Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ video game systems.

Because of the strength of the yen against the dollar and the euro, Nintendo revised its annual forecast for operational, recurring and net profits downward. However, the annual sales forecast of two trillion yen was left intact mainly because the company increased its shipment forecasts for Nintendo DS software (to 207 million from 197 million), Wii hardware (to 27.5 million from 26.5 million) and Wii software (to 200 million from 186 million).

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One More “Undiscovered” Secret In Mega Man 9

This was taken from the Capcom community forums.

“There’s only one undiscovered Mega Man 9 secret that I know about… I don’t predict anyone will discover this one for quite …
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