|
|||
Latest news about Socom
9mm To Nowhere (Strategy Page)
November 20, 2008: U.S. Army TACOM (Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command) has ordered another 20,000 Beretta 92FS 9mm pistols. These will cost $410 each. The M9 is a 34 ounce, 8.5 inch (217mm) long weapon that has a 4.9 inch (125mm) barrel and a magazine that holds 15 rounds.
20 Nov 2008, 2:32 am | click here to view more
Q&A: ESA president Michael Gallagher
The head of the gaming industry trade group talks to GameSpot about President-elect Obama, the economy, the new E3, and the close-vacant keynote from last year's show.
21 Nov 2008, 4:59 am | click here to view more
Atari sliming up Ghostbusters?
Source: look below. What we heard: Though the original Ghostbusters was a lighthearted comedy, the story behind its latest game adaptation has the makings of an epic saga. Videos... [Read more]
15 Oct 2008, 1:50 pm | click here to view more
MAG pay-to-play on PS3?
Source: Sony's PlayStation Underground newsletter. What we heard: As was the case last year, the E3 Media & Business Summit was relatively light on exciting news on upcoming products... [Read more]
29 Sep 2008, 2:18 pm | click here to view more
7-Eleven to sell games 24-7-365
Convenience-store chain commits to stocking games year-round, expanding selection beyond blockbusters.
20 Nov 2008, 7:36 am | click here to view more
GameStop prepping EA Sports discount?
Source: A series of reports stemming from a survey on market-research site Utalkback.com. What we heard: In 2004, consumers reaped the benefits of... [Read more]
17 Nov 2008, 4:28 pm | click here to view more
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 vs. Xbox 360 and PS3?
Source: A poster on the NeoGAF forums reported seeing an Entertainment Software Rating Board listing for Marvel vs. Capcom 2 on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. What we... [Read more]
13 Oct 2008, 6:12 pm | click here to view more
External 360 Blu-ray player already done?
Source: English tech news site X-Bit Laboratories. What we heard: What Brett Favre's return to professional football was to the NFL, Blu-ray Disc's compatibility... [Read more]
8 Oct 2008, 1:03 pm | click here to view more
DARPA wargamer calls for US X-Men superplane fleet (The Register)
JFK would have gone for it, Mr Obama A prominent US wargames and military crazytech expert has called for the Obama administration to build a big fleet of X-Men style stealth transport planes, able to deliver America's secret elite forces anywhere in the world regardless of the local government's wishes.…
21 Nov 2008, 6:34 am | click here to view more
THQ, Activision settle Baja box art suit
SCORE International Baja 1000 publisher opts to swap out cover art as part of out-of-court agreement.
20 Nov 2008, 7:18 am | click here to view more
Tabula Rasa shutting down Feb. 28
Following Garriott departure, NCsoft's troubled MMORPG will join car Assault on sci-fi scrapheap in three months.
21 Nov 2008, 6:32 am | click here to view more
Send In The Marines (Strategy Page)
November 21, 2008: The U.S. Marine Corps has added its contingent (Marine Corps Forces Africa) to the new AFRICOM (Africa Command), that was created last year.
21 Nov 2008, 2:46 am | click here to view more
Reports: UFC fighter dropped over THQ game
Multiple outlets say Jon Fitch dumped by mixed martial arts league over refusal to sign away lifetime name and likeness rights.
20 Nov 2008, 9:32 am | click here to view more
GTA Chinatown Wars Gets Release Timeframe
Grand Theft car: Chinatown Wars (DS)
Take-Two pushes the NDS title to February-April of next year.
13 Nov 2008, 9:59 am | click here to view more
Legendary Pictures planning Epic acquisition?
Source: Variety, the publication of record for the movie industry. What we heard: For anyone who has been locked in a sensory deprovation... [Read more]
24 Oct 2008, 2:58 pm | click here to view more
Netflix on Xbox 360 No Longer Streaming Sony Columbia Pictures Films (1up.com)
Talk about a case of bad timing. On the eve of the big launch for the New Xbox Experience -- which, remember, marks " a new dawn in home entertainment " -- we've learned that Netflix streaming won't have quite as many films available as we had been hoping. Joystiq learned earlier this evening that a number of films -- including both Ghostbusters and Bad Boys -- are now unavailable ...
19 Nov 2008, 12:35 am | click here to view more
EA Sports looking to outsweat Wii Fit?
Source: Muscle-obsessed monthly Men's Fitness, of every places. What we heard: Last week, gamers perusing newsstands were flummoxed to find the Take-Two Interactive chairman Strauss... [Read more]
28 Oct 2008, 5:06 pm | click here to view more
Canceled Ensemble project = Halo MMOG?
Source: Game-biz information wellspring Gamasutra. What we heard: Exactly two weeks ago, the game industry was shocked by Microsoft's announcement that it was shuttering Ensemble... [Read more]
23 Sep 2008, 10:51 am | click here to view more
Force Unleashed being loosed onto big screen?
Source: The Los Angeles Times' Hero Complex sci-fi and comics blog, designed "for your inner fanboy." What we heard: Ever since it was first revealed in 2006, gamers have... [Read more]
26 Sep 2008, 2:48 pm | click here to view more
Hendrix getting his own Guitar Hero?
Source: A Rolling rock interview, as interpreted by various gaming blogs. What we heard: Just getting a tune in a rhythm game is so Guitar Hero 2. Now,... [Read more]
18 Sep 2008, 12:28 pm | click here to view more
Microsoft to scatter Ensemble?
Source: look below. What we heard: Whereas the Bungie-developed Halo 3 was the cornerstone of Microsoft's E3 2007 press conference, Halo Wars garnered not even a mention at this year's... [Read more]
9 Sep 2008, 5:08 pm | click here to view more
Turks Adopt Rejected U.S. Army Rifle (Strategy Page)
Turkey has selected a new assault rifle, choosing one that the U.S. Army rejected, but that the U.S. Army Special Forces (and the relax of SOCOM) have adopted.
16 Nov 2008, 12:16 am | click here to view more
WSJ: Beatles playing Rock Band's tune
Source: look below. What we heard: This may be the shortest rumor ever to shake up the game industry. This afternoon, MTV issued... [Read more]
29 Oct 2008, 2:08 pm | click here to view more
Medal of Honor recipients honored at MacDill (St. Petersburg Times)
TAMPA -- In two different war-torn countries a year apart, two members of the Navy SEALs did not hesitate to perform acts of heroism that define "over and beyond the call of duty." Both paid the ultimate price to keep...
17 Nov 2008, 11:55 am | click here to view more
BioShock 2 sailing Sea of Dreams?
Source: A trailer leaked on YouTube. What we heard: Ever since it was first rumored a year ago, BioShock 2 has garnered no tiny amount of attention. That interest... [Read more]
16 Oct 2008, 10:26 am | click here to view more
THQ arming Warhammer 40K shooter?
Source: look below. What we heard: Games Workshop's Warhammer license has been getting a lot of adore from gamemakers in recent years. From the fantasy label, Namco Bandai... [Read more]
5 Sep 2008, 4:34 pm | click here to view more
Dead Rising 2 developed by Blue Castle?
Source: An anonymous source told Eurogamer that Capcom has tapped Vancouver-based Blue Castle to produce a sequel to the 2006 hit Xbox 360 game Dead Rising. The official story: Representatives... [Read more]
7 Nov 2008, 3:12 pm | click here to view more
Wii HD set for 2011 launch?
Source: Parent-oriented gaming site What They Play. What we heard: Though Sony touts its consoles as having a 10-year life cycle, traditionally a... [Read more]
1 Oct 2008, 6:06 pm | click here to view more
Canadians Fly Russian In Afghanistan (Strategy Page)
November 20, 2008: Canada has begun using six leased Russian Mi-8 transport helicopters in Afghanistan. This is a stopgap until Canadian troops receive six leased U.S. CH-47F helicopters next year. The Mi-8s are being flown by retired military pilots, some with experience flying in Afghanistan.
20 Nov 2008, 2:31 am | click here to view more
Fallout 4 due by 2011?
Source: Reuters. What we heard: It's been every of 10 years since Interplay and Black Isle Studio's Fallout 2 arrived to rapt critical reception for the PC. And... [Read more]
24 Oct 2008, 10:20 am | click here to view more
Examine the World Toys And Games Market Brief (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Toys and Games industry is available in its catalogue.
18 Nov 2008, 5:13 am | click here to view more
Rock Band kick pedal sparks lawsuit
Purveyors of genre-defining rhythm game slapped with court complaint over continued sale, and limited warranty, of defective drum kit.
21 Nov 2008, 5:29 am | click here to view more
BioShock DLC zaps PSN
Add-on pack for Take-Two's acclaimed dystopian shooter leads weekly releases for Sony's online store; road Fighter II Turbo HD coming Tuesday for $15.
20 Nov 2008, 9:56 am | click here to view more
Prince of Persia finished
Ubisoft wraps development on acrobatic action game, ready for retail coronation on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC December 2.
21 Nov 2008, 3:18 am | click here to view more
Holiday Season Brings Store Sales for PS3 (1up.com)
We've reported that Sony doesn't think the price of the PlayStation 3 will hinder holiday sales, but as the most expensive console, the PS3's price is probably a barrier for some. Fortunately a few retailers are offering pretty good deals if you want one this season. What They Play posted word that Wal-Mart is offering the Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 bundle for $399, a full $200 below ...
21 Nov 2008, 1:20 pm | click here to view more
SOCOM: Confrontation (EuroGamer)
If your reaction to our SOCOM beta key giveaway was anything to go by, plenty of you are slavering at the prospect of SOCOM: Confrontation. So, put your bibs on and dig in to these gameplay vids.
20 Nov 2008, 5:47 pm | click here to view more
Midway served NYSE delisting notice
Besieged publisher threatened with stock exchange removal after failing to meet minimum $1 per share average for 30 consecutive trading days.
21 Nov 2008, 2:44 am | click here to view more
Terminator Salvation GRIN-ning
Warner Bros. enlists PC GRAW and Bionic Commando Rearmed developer to craft third-person sci-fi shooter based on forthcoming fourth Terminator film.
20 Nov 2008, 7:24 am | click here to view more
Team ICO's next project debuting at TGS?
Source: British game-enthusiast site videogaming247. What we heard: Nearly three years ago, Team ICO director Fumito Ueda told Dengeki PlayStation that his next project would be for the PlayStation 3.... [Read more]
28 Aug 2008, 3:00 pm | click here to view more
E3 going public?
Source: A report on Kotaku claims that the idea to make E3 open to the public has been "officially brought forward" and is in discussion by the group's board of... [Read more]
3 Sep 2008, 12:20 pm | click here to view more
Blizzard's 'next-gen MMOG' to heat up consoles?
Source: An interview with Blizzard's Jeffrey Kaplan for MTV's gaming blog, Multiplayer. What we heard: That Blizzard is working on a massively multiplayer online game outside the realm of World... [Read more]
13 Oct 2008, 12:55 pm | click here to view more