StuNews.net » Gaming http://www.stunews.net Your portal to Tech, Entertainment, Politics, Business and Gaming News Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:37:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Console gamers prefer discs to downloads http://www.stunews.net/gaming/console-gamers-prefer-discs-to-downloads http://www.stunews.net/gaming/console-gamers-prefer-discs-to-downloads#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:37:10 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/console-gamers-prefer-discs-to-downloads A survey has revealed that 64 percent of console gamers prefer physical copies.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/console-gamers-prefer-discs-to-downloads/feed 0 Sony: PS3 is breaking even http://www.stunews.net/gaming/sony-ps3-is-breaking-even http://www.stunews.net/gaming/sony-ps3-is-breaking-even#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:37:10 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/sony-ps3-is-breaking-even Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida has revealed that the PS3 is now starting to break even.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/sony-ps3-is-breaking-even/feed 0 PlayStation Plus launches June 29 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/playstation-plus-launches-june-29 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/playstation-plus-launches-june-29#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:07 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/playstation-plus-launches-june-29 E3 2010: $50 annually for Sony’s online service grants free games, early demo access, beta invites, themes, and more; content accessible only as long as subscription is active.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/playstation-plus-launches-june-29/feed 0 Electronic Arts revs up new Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit http://www.stunews.net/gaming/electronic-arts-revs-up-new-need-for-speed-hot-pursuit http://www.stunews.net/gaming/electronic-arts-revs-up-new-need-for-speed-hot-pursuit#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:07 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/electronic-arts-revs-up-new-need-for-speed-hot-pursuit E3 2010: EA reimagining the ’90s racer for the “connected generation” with new online features, debuting November 16 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and Wii.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/electronic-arts-revs-up-new-need-for-speed-hot-pursuit/feed 0 New $200 Xbox 360 planned, Elite & Arcade getting $50 price cut http://www.stunews.net/gaming/new-200-xbox-360-planned-elite-arcade-getting-50-price-cut http://www.stunews.net/gaming/new-200-xbox-360-planned-elite-arcade-getting-50-price-cut#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:07 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/new-200-xbox-360-planned-elite-arcade-getting-50-price-cut E3 2010: New version of console in the works to replace discontinued entry-level model; Elite also being phased out; slim hard drive detachable.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/new-200-xbox-360-planned-elite-arcade-getting-50-price-cut/feed 0 Xbox 360 slim confirmed? http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-slim-confirmed http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-slim-confirmed#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:07 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-slim-confirmed Apparent leaked ads show new 250GB, Wi-Fi-capable slimline model of Microsoft’s console, promise compatibility with Kinect motion-sensing system.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-slim-confirmed/feed 0 Time Crisis: Razing Storm Move-ing on PS3 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/time-crisis-razing-storm-move-ing-on-ps3 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/time-crisis-razing-storm-move-ing-on-ps3#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:07 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/time-crisis-razing-storm-move-ing-on-ps3 E3 2010: Namco Bandai’s shooter franchise gets exclusive Sony installment this fall with new online mode; Time Crisis 4, Deadstorm Pirates packed in.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/time-crisis-razing-storm-move-ing-on-ps3/feed 0 Gran Turismo 5 collector’s edition announced http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gran-turismo-5-collectors-edition-announced http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gran-turismo-5-collectors-edition-announced#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:07 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gran-turismo-5-collectors-edition-announced E3 2010: Premium pack to bear $100 price tag; includes 300-page car guide, diecast Nissan GT-R Spec V, branded key chain, voucher for five in-game cars, and stamp of authenticity.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gran-turismo-5-collectors-edition-announced/feed 0 Microsoft and Sony disagree on 3D games http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-and-sony-disagree-on-3d-games http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-and-sony-disagree-on-3d-games#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:07 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-and-sony-disagree-on-3d-games GAMING giants are divided over whether or not 3D entertainment
is the future of video games.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-and-sony-disagree-on-3d-games/feed 0 Xbox 360 slim can’t red-ring by design http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-slim-cant-red-ring-by-design http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-slim-cant-red-ring-by-design#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:07 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-slim-cant-red-ring-by-design E3 2010: Latest iteration of Microsoft’s console is bereft of the now-iconic crimson lights that signaled hardware failure; Microsoft confirms “redesigned” ring.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-slim-cant-red-ring-by-design/feed 0 3D possible for Wii successor – Report http://www.stunews.net/gaming/3d-possible-for-wii-successor-report http://www.stunews.net/gaming/3d-possible-for-wii-successor-report#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:07 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/3d-possible-for-wii-successor-report E3 2010: Nintendo president suggests company would consider new tech for next console when 3DTV adoption rate eclipses 30 percent.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/3d-possible-for-wii-successor-report/feed 0 Gamer sues Sony over software change http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gamer-sues-sony-over-software-change http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gamer-sues-sony-over-software-change#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:07 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gamer-sues-sony-over-software-change STUDENT takes on game giant Sony over software update that removed a PlayStation 3 feature.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gamer-sues-sony-over-software-change/feed 0 MS: Xbox 360 to continue for five more years, at least http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ms-xbox-360-to-continue-for-five-more-years-at-least http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ms-xbox-360-to-continue-for-five-more-years-at-least#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:07 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ms-xbox-360-to-continue-for-five-more-years-at-least Microsoft has said that adding new functionality to the Xbox 360 will give it a new lease of life.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ms-xbox-360-to-continue-for-five-more-years-at-least/feed 0 Nintendo 3DS GPU outed http://www.stunews.net/gaming/nintendo-3ds-gpu-outed http://www.stunews.net/gaming/nintendo-3ds-gpu-outed#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:07 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/nintendo-3ds-gpu-outed The GPU in the 3DS has been outed – and surprisingly Nintendo isn’t using any of the big boys.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/nintendo-3ds-gpu-outed/feed 0 Microsoft: “PC gaming is very important to us” http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-pc-gaming-is-very-important-to-us http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-pc-gaming-is-very-important-to-us#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:07 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-pc-gaming-is-very-important-to-us Leaked internal mail from Microsoft indicates that the company is claiming a renewed focus on PC.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-pc-gaming-is-very-important-to-us/feed 0 Nintendo to make ‘serious’ 3DS titles http://www.stunews.net/gaming/nintendo-to-make-serious-3ds-titles http://www.stunews.net/gaming/nintendo-to-make-serious-3ds-titles#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:07 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/nintendo-to-make-serious-3ds-titles Company president Satoru Iwata reveals Nintendo’s plans to make “elaborate games targeting serious gamers” for 3DS; claims successor to Wii will be 3D compatible.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/nintendo-to-make-serious-3ds-titles/feed 0 Project Natal gets ‘new’ name http://www.stunews.net/gaming/project-natal-gets-new-name http://www.stunews.net/gaming/project-natal-gets-new-name#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:06 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/project-natal-gets-new-name MICROSOFT'S Xbox 360 whole of body motion sensor system, codenamed Project Natal, will be branded Kinect.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/project-natal-gets-new-name/feed 0 Microsoft reveals Kinect and slim Xbox 360 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-reveals-kinect-and-slim-xbox-360 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-reveals-kinect-and-slim-xbox-360#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:06 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-reveals-kinect-and-slim-xbox-360 MICROSOFT has launched its new motion-sensing gadget Kinect and
a slimmer version of the Xbox 360.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-reveals-kinect-and-slim-xbox-360/feed 0 Microsoft shows off Kinect and new Xbox http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-shows-off-kinect-and-new-xbox http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-shows-off-kinect-and-new-xbox#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:06 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-shows-off-kinect-and-new-xbox MICROSOFT has launched its new motion-sensing video game gadget Kinect and a slimmer version of the Xbox 360.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-shows-off-kinect-and-new-xbox/feed 0 Gamers back Sex Party http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gamers-back-sex-party http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gamers-back-sex-party#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:06 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gamers-back-sex-party RESISTANCE to an adult category for video games has made bedfellows of hard-core console jockeys and the political wing of Australia’s sex industry.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gamers-back-sex-party/feed 0 Xbox 360 Slim announcement leaked http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-slim-announcement-leaked http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-slim-announcement-leaked#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:06 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-slim-announcement-leaked Leaked adverts have revealed the existence of an Xbox 360 Slim ahead of the E3 announcement.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-slim-announcement-leaked/feed 0 Gran Turismo 5 revs up November 2 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gran-turismo-5-revs-up-november-2 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gran-turismo-5-revs-up-november-2#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:06 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gran-turismo-5-revs-up-november-2 E3 2010: Sony dates long-awaited Polyphony Digital racing sim at show-starting press conference.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/gran-turismo-5-revs-up-november-2/feed 0 Fears rise over kids ‘hooked on gaming’ http://www.stunews.net/gaming/fears-rise-over-kids-hooked-on-gaming http://www.stunews.net/gaming/fears-rise-over-kids-hooked-on-gaming#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:27:33 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/fears-rise-over-kids-hooked-on-gaming ADDICTED children being offered help at live-in psychiatric facilities in bid to kick computer game habit.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/fears-rise-over-kids-hooked-on-gaming/feed 0 Sony: Games will set the standard for 3D http://www.stunews.net/gaming/sony-games-will-set-the-standard-for-3d http://www.stunews.net/gaming/sony-games-will-set-the-standard-for-3d#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 14:42:10 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/sony-games-will-set-the-standard-for-3d Sony has said that games are a perfect fit for 3D technology.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/sony-games-will-set-the-standard-for-3d/feed 0 EA sells rights to Mass Effect film http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ea-sells-rights-to-mass-effect-film http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ea-sells-rights-to-mass-effect-film#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 14:42:10 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ea-sells-rights-to-mass-effect-film EA has sold the rights to a Mass Effect film to Legendary Pictures.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ea-sells-rights-to-mass-effect-film/feed 0 Nintendo gives schoolgirl a DS after letter http://www.stunews.net/gaming/nintendo-gives-schoolgirl-a-ds-after-letter http://www.stunews.net/gaming/nintendo-gives-schoolgirl-a-ds-after-letter#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 14:42:10 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/nintendo-gives-schoolgirl-a-ds-after-letter GAME company fears it could be swamped by people asking for freebies after letter went viral.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/nintendo-gives-schoolgirl-a-ds-after-letter/feed 0 Halo:Reach gets early release for Xbox 360 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/haloreach-gets-early-release-for-xbox-360 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/haloreach-gets-early-release-for-xbox-360#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 14:42:10 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/haloreach-gets-early-release-for-xbox-360 THE next episode in blockbuster Halo video game series to arrive
a month before Project Natal.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/haloreach-gets-early-release-for-xbox-360/feed 0 Game sales to hit $70 billion by 2015 – Analyst http://www.stunews.net/gaming/game-sales-to-hit-70-billion-by-2015-analyst http://www.stunews.net/gaming/game-sales-to-hit-70-billion-by-2015-analyst#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 14:42:09 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/game-sales-to-hit-70-billion-by-2015-analyst DFC Intelligence forecasts 16 percent growth in worldwide revenues of PC, console, online, portable markets over six-year period.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/game-sales-to-hit-70-billion-by-2015-analyst/feed 0 Pokemon multiplying on Wii, DS http://www.stunews.net/gaming/pokemon-multiplying-on-wii-ds http://www.stunews.net/gaming/pokemon-multiplying-on-wii-ds#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 14:42:09 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/pokemon-multiplying-on-wii-ds Nintendo announces Pokemon Black and White will join handheld library next spring, while PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure hits European Wii consoles July 9.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/pokemon-multiplying-on-wii-ds/feed 0 Four percent of gamers play for 50 hours a week http://www.stunews.net/gaming/four-percent-of-gamers-play-for-50-hours-a-week http://www.stunews.net/gaming/four-percent-of-gamers-play-for-50-hours-a-week#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 14:42:09 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/four-percent-of-gamers-play-for-50-hours-a-week The NPD Group has found that the average hardcore gamer plays for 50 hours a week.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/four-percent-of-gamers-play-for-50-hours-a-week/feed 0 Microsoft plans gaming shake-up – Report http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-plans-gaming-shake-up-report http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-plans-gaming-shake-up-report#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 12:39:49 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-plans-gaming-shake-up-report Wall Street Journal reports that “major” organisational changes are expected over and above J Allard’s departure as early as next week.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/microsoft-plans-gaming-shake-up-report/feed 0 Low PSP sales due to piracy – Sony http://www.stunews.net/gaming/low-psp-sales-due-to-piracy-sony http://www.stunews.net/gaming/low-psp-sales-due-to-piracy-sony#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 12:39:48 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/low-psp-sales-due-to-piracy-sony SCEA senior vice president of publisher relations Rob Dyer says pirates and low publisher support for handheld hurt sales; claims upcoming tech will give titles 60-day piracy-free shelf life.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/low-psp-sales-due-to-piracy-sony/feed 0 Atari fiscal year ends $23.9 million in the red http://www.stunews.net/gaming/atari-fiscal-year-ends-239-million-in-the-red http://www.stunews.net/gaming/atari-fiscal-year-ends-239-million-in-the-red#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 12:39:48 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/atari-fiscal-year-ends-239-million-in-the-red Publisher narrows net loss as revenues down more than 15 percent year-over-year, subscription and digital distribution sales now 11 percent of total business.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/atari-fiscal-year-ends-239-million-in-the-red/feed 0 Next Guitar Hero due Sept. 19 – Retail Radar http://www.stunews.net/gaming/next-guitar-hero-due-sept-19-retail-radar http://www.stunews.net/gaming/next-guitar-hero-due-sept-19-retail-radar#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 12:39:48 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/next-guitar-hero-due-sept-19-retail-radar Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock due out in three bundles in September according to Amazon and GameStop listings.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/next-guitar-hero-due-sept-19-retail-radar/feed 0 Dragon Ball: Origins sequel due June 22 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/dragon-ball-origins-sequel-due-june-22 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/dragon-ball-origins-sequel-due-june-22#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 01:41:44 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/dragon-ball-origins-sequel-due-june-22 Second installment in Namco Bandai, Game Republic’s action adventure goes gold for DS, DSi release next month; demo drops May 31.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/dragon-ball-origins-sequel-due-june-22/feed 0 Halo: Reach landing September 14 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/halo-reach-landing-september-14 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/halo-reach-landing-september-14#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 01:41:44 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/halo-reach-landing-september-14 Multiplayer beta participation falls shy of Bungie’s estimates; simultaneous near-global retail launch confirmed, game coming a day later in Japan.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/halo-reach-landing-september-14/feed 0 Halo:Reach gets early release for XBox http://www.stunews.net/gaming/haloreach-gets-early-release-for-xbox http://www.stunews.net/gaming/haloreach-gets-early-release-for-xbox#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 23:32:04 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/haloreach-gets-early-release-for-xbox THE next instalment in the blockbuster Halo video game series will arrive a month before Project Natal.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/haloreach-gets-early-release-for-xbox/feed 0 iHobo puts life on the street in your hands http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ihobo-puts-life-on-the-street-in-your-hands http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ihobo-puts-life-on-the-street-in-your-hands#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 22:49:46 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ihobo-puts-life-on-the-street-in-your-hands AN application that challenges you to keep a hobo alive on your mobile has become the UK’s most popular download.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ihobo-puts-life-on-the-street-in-your-hands/feed 0 Halo novels get a makeover http://www.stunews.net/gaming/halo-novels-get-a-makeover http://www.stunews.net/gaming/halo-novels-get-a-makeover#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 01:47:26 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/halo-novels-get-a-makeover Publisher Tor Books announces reissue of first three Halo novels ahead of Halo: Reach release; new books to include updated content, art, and stories.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/halo-novels-get-a-makeover/feed 0 Man ‘tried to download’ $7m Breach code http://www.stunews.net/gaming/man-tried-to-download-7m-breach-code-2 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/man-tried-to-download-7m-breach-code-2#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 01:47:26 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/man-tried-to-download-7m-breach-code-2 MAN faces five years’ jail after accused of trying to steal code of one of 2010′s biggest releases.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/man-tried-to-download-7m-breach-code-2/feed 0 850,000 PS3s sold in Australia http://www.stunews.net/gaming/850000-ps3s-sold-in-australia http://www.stunews.net/gaming/850000-ps3s-sold-in-australia#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 23:15:33 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/850000-ps3s-sold-in-australia Sony Computer Entertainment Australia exec says company on target to reach 1 million PS3s sold by end of year; admits PSP Go hasn’t done well.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/850000-ps3s-sold-in-australia/feed 0 Sony boss supports R rating for games http://www.stunews.net/gaming/sony-boss-supports-r-rating-for-games http://www.stunews.net/gaming/sony-boss-supports-r-rating-for-games#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 23:15:33 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/sony-boss-supports-r-rating-for-games THE local head of Sony says Australia should have an R18+ rating for games, adding authorities should drop the idea that gaming is just for kids.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/sony-boss-supports-r-rating-for-games/feed 0 Avatar game sells nearly 2.7 million http://www.stunews.net/gaming/avatar-game-sells-nearly-27-million http://www.stunews.net/gaming/avatar-game-sells-nearly-27-million#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 23:15:33 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/avatar-game-sells-nearly-27-million Movie tie-in beats expectations–and overcomes so-so reviews–to almost go triple platinum on the PC, PS3, PSP, 360, DS, and Wii.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/avatar-game-sells-nearly-27-million/feed 0 World of Warcraft charging for remote auction house service http://www.stunews.net/gaming/world-of-warcraft-charging-for-remote-auction-house-service http://www.stunews.net/gaming/world-of-warcraft-charging-for-remote-auction-house-service#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 23:15:33 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/world-of-warcraft-charging-for-remote-auction-house-service Blizzard to levy extra $3 subscription fee for buying and selling items through Web browser or Mobile Armory iPhone app.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/world-of-warcraft-charging-for-remote-auction-house-service/feed 0 Electronic Arts shares slump nearly 6% http://www.stunews.net/gaming/electronic-arts-shares-slump-nearly-6 http://www.stunews.net/gaming/electronic-arts-shares-slump-nearly-6#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 05:54:16 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/electronic-arts-shares-slump-nearly-6 Stock price dips in the first day of trading after reporting $677 million annual loss as analysts weigh in on publisher’s prospects.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/electronic-arts-shares-slump-nearly-6/feed 0 Xbox 360 going 3D? (Answer: sort of) http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-going-3d-answer-sort-of http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-going-3d-answer-sort-of#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 05:54:16 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-going-3d-answer-sort-of Promotional deal between LG, Microsoft sparks rumor firestorm; console-maker confirms South Korea-only Avatar pack-in promotion with 3D-capable HDTV–but promises more 3D games to come.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/xbox-360-going-3d-answer-sort-of/feed 0 EA Sports to charge for multiplayer http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ea-sports-to-charge-for-multiplayer http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ea-sports-to-charge-for-multiplayer#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 03:40:28 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ea-sports-to-charge-for-multiplayer EA has announced the next stage of Project 10 Dollar – to charge for multiplayer.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/ea-sports-to-charge-for-multiplayer/feed 0 The simulator that could save the earth http://www.stunews.net/gaming/the-simulator-that-could-save-the-earth http://www.stunews.net/gaming/the-simulator-that-could-save-the-earth#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 03:40:27 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/the-simulator-that-could-save-the-earth IT’S like the real-life version of popular video game Sim Earth, in which players build and manage their own planet.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/the-simulator-that-could-save-the-earth/feed 0 Man wins $1m playing baseball video game http://www.stunews.net/gaming/man-wins-1m-playing-baseball-video-game http://www.stunews.net/gaming/man-wins-1m-playing-baseball-video-game#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 03:40:27 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/man-wins-1m-playing-baseball-video-game MAN becomes first person to throw perfect game in Major League Baseball 2K10.

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]]> http://www.stunews.net/gaming/man-wins-1m-playing-baseball-video-game/feed 0 R18+ game campaign shoots itself in foot http://www.stunews.net/gaming/r18-game-campaign-shoots-itself-in-foot http://www.stunews.net/gaming/r18-game-campaign-shoots-itself-in-foot#comments Thu, 13 May 2010 03:40:27 +0000 StuNews http://www.stunews.net/gaming/r18-game-campaign-shoots-itself-in-foot AN adult rating for games on ice after public consultation process dominated by “interest groups”.

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