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Industry Movers: GameStop, Kojima Productions, EA, MLG, & More
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:25:00 EDT

This week in Movers, Ryan Payton leaves Kojima Productions, GameStop reorganizes management, GFW's Jeff Green joins The Sims team at EA, MLG got a new president, and there were several others. ...



Report: Xbox 360 Failure Rate Was as High as 68%
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:27:00 EDT

Dean Takahashi has published an incredible report that finally goes into great detail on Microsoft's RROD hardware saga. You don't want to miss this......



Tecmo Settles With Team Ninja Employees
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:52:00 EDT

Apparently little bloodshed happened in the unpaid overtime lawsuit filled by two former employees. We'll see about Itagaki, however....



Report: EA Considering Licensing Spore 'Engine'
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:39:00 EDT

Although it's not quite an engine in the sense of Epic's Unreal, much of the tech behind Spore could be applied to other games and licensed out to developers for all sorts of interesting applications....



'Consoles Are a Problem,' says Lorne Lanning
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:43:00 EDT

In Lorne Lanning's view, today's consoles are actually a "step backwards" for the games industry. Not only are the consoles expensive, but they make development expensive....




Buena Vista Games

Too Human 
Publisher: Microsoft
ESRB: EVERYONE
Platform: XBOX 360
Category: RPG
Exp Date: 8/20/2008

Step into the world of "Too Human," the third-person epic action game from renowned Canadian developer Silicon Knights. As the cybernetic god Baldur, players are thrust into the midst of an ongoing battle that threatens the existence of mankind. An ancient machine presence has forced the gods' hand, and now Baldur is charged with defending humanity from an onslaught of monstrous war machines bent on the eradication of human life.

Smash Court Tennis 3
Publisher: Atari
ESRB: EVERYONE
Platform: XBOX 360
Category: Sports
Exp Date: 8/20/2008

The first in the revered tennis simulation series for the new console generation, Smash Court Tennis 3 for Xbox 360 tests the player's skills against 16 of the world's finest international tennis players. From established stars such as world number one Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal and Martina Hingis, to rising talents including Italy's Andreas Seppi and Nicole Vaidisova of the Czech Republic, each player has their own strengths and weaknesses which come into play on the game's painstakingly rendered courts.

Ford Racing Off Road
Publisher: Crave
ESRB: EVERYONE
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Category: Racing
Exp Date: 8/20/2008

2 Tons of Racing Fun! Get down and dirty with Ford Racing Off Road and experience the thrill of massive high speed action using authentic vehicles made by Ford and Land Rover. Race through dense forests, cliff hanging mountain terrain and snow covered landscapes before making your way across the finish line. Through this unique driving experience, you will feel the adrenaline pumping excitement the way off roading is supposed to be.

Falling Stars
Publisher: Agetec
ESRB: EVERYONE
Platform: Playstation 2
Category: RPG
Exp Date: 8/20/2008

An ancient spirit has detected a dark power awakening in the peaceful world of Dazzleon. Realizing the impact this could have, it sends a young spirit, who takes over the body of a young girl named Luna. As Luna, your mission is to destroy evil and restore peace; however, this will not be an easy task. You'll have to complete various quests, participate in challenges, and train your pet for the ultimate battle against Luna's wicked uncle.

The Cheetah Girls: Passport to Stardom
Publisher: Disney Interactive
ESRB: EVERYONE
Platform: Nintendo DS
Category: Action
Exp Date: 8/19/2008

The Cheetah Girls: Passport to Stardom for Nintendo DS™ takes Aqua, Chanel and Dorinda on all new musical adventures in exciting destinations around the world. The game picks up where the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie “The Cheetah Girls One World” ends, with the girls exploring and performing their way through India and participating in various international competitions. Players can use the Nintendo DS stylus to tap their way through some of their favorite Cheetah Girls’ songs, including five new songs from “The Cheetah Girls One World.” Players can also customize hundreds of outfits, choosing from an array of Indian-inspired fashions, as well as classic Cheetah Girls styles.