NBC Local Media and Lunar Tide Communications, Inc. announced today that the 2008 America’s Video Game Expo more then tripled its’ attendance versus 2007, with 24,674 people attending over a three day period. This is largest turnout, to date, for any video game-based event east of the Rockies.

The three-day turnout has put VGXPO on the game industry map, and made it one of the largest video game fan gatherings ever. The high attendee turnout suggests that Philadelphia, and its surrounding region, are a hot bed for gamers and strong market for exhibitors to showcase their latest products.

“VGXPO is an event that caters to both core and casual gamers,” stated Steve Fallas, VGXPO Event Manager. “With our relationship with NBC we were able to market to both groups and bring together nearly 25,000 gamers to experience the rich diversity of gaming experiences. We are very pleased with both the industry and consumer turnout at this years VGXPO.”

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Santa Monica, CA – December 01, 2008 – Activision announced today the Monsters vs. Aliens movie tie-in. The game will offer gamers a chance to play all monsters from the film while a two player co-op mode will let gamers join another player as Dr. Cockroach. Below is the product description for the game along the first two screenshots taken from the Xbox 360 version of the game:

Based on the upcoming DreamWorks Animation 3D feature film, the Monsters vs. Aliens video game puts the fate of the planet in players’ hands as they lead a dynamic team of five misfit monsters on a mission to save the world…as only they can. The game allows fans to experience the movie’s action and humor while playing as The Missing Link, the macho half-ape, half-fish; the gelatinous, indestructible and always hungry B.O.B.; and Ginormica, the 49-foot-11-inch tall woman and Insectosaurus, the 350-foot tall grub. Players utilize each character’s distinct strengths, sizes and abilities to battle giant alien robots that are wreaking havoc on earth. Friends or family members can join in the excitement at anytime as the world’s most brilliant scientist, Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D., in the unique co-op multiplayer mode.

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Atari has been busy today. Atari has narrowed down the release time for Ghostbusters, from some time the first half of next …
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5th Cell yesterday sent out a press release to all media outlets, tell everyone of their big game anouncment coming this Friday, December 5th. The general manager Joseph M Tringali …
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Early yesterday morning an armed gunman walked into a Gamestop holding a gun. Tied up the employ took $10,000 and 50 game and walked out. Not much …
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