Class Action Lawsuit Over Xbox Live Bannings
joystiq.com — Boutique law firm AbingtonIP is "investigating" what it considers the "convenient" recent Xbox Live bannings. The firm posits that the "tens of thousands" of banned Xbox Live subscribers who used modded consoles deserve recompense due to the timing of the action. (Submitted by Surferess) More...
2009 Top Holiday Wishlist Item: Video Games
joystiq.com — ESA Survey: "42 % of American adults plan to give or hope to receive a computer or video game this holiday season." Furthermore, another 52% think of games as a cost-effective form of entertainment for the whole family. Perhaps the most notable result was a 31% increase from 2007 for respondents intending to give Video games to women. (Submitted by Surferess) More...
EEDAR: Blame low industry sales on casual gamers
joystiq.com — EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich recently told Industry Gamers that the low sales reported by NPD in October can be attributed mainly to casual gamers. Specifically, he placed the blame on "non-traditional and casual gamers who have failed to make follow-up purchases." (Submitted by Frankzulla) More...
Extreme Bible-reading app coming to Xbox 360
joystiq.com — You'll soon be able to pick up the awesomely-titled Bible Navigator X on Xbox Live Indie Games. Sure, developer B&H could have opted to choose a more modest title like Bible Navigator 360 or plain ol' Bible Navigator -- but this app is meant for the kids. (Submitted by BaddBrainz) More...
As easy as 1.23 million: Modern Warfare 2 breaks UK record
joystiq.com — Citing "astonishing" first-day sales figures in the UK, the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association has trumpeted Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's debut as a sign that "interactive entertainment has completely come of age." Said Michael Rawlinson, Director General of the ELSPA: "These first day sales figures are astonishing. (Submitted by Surferess) More...
For the UK's best Modern Warfare 2 deal, head to the grocery
joystiq.com — Grocery stores aren't typically known for great video game deals -- we can't remember any notable supermarket game purchases since our local Albertson's cleared out its NES rentals. But Sainsbury supermarkets in the UK have an offer worth noting: the retailer has cut the price of Modern Warfare 2 to just £26 ($43.76). (Submitted by BaddBrainz) More...
The Collectors & other Enemies of Mass Effect 2 (VID)
joystiq.com — Here are some of the creatures that will be wiping out humanity in Mass Effect 2: * Collectors – an insect-like race, controlled by a single leader, that has access to the technology that "no one else in the galaxy" has. They can paralyze humans, and according to the video dev diary above, can abduct entire colonies. *Abominations - (Submitted by Surferess) More...
Review: Dragon Age: Origins
joystiq.com — The long wait for a true successor to the fantasy throne ends today with the arrival of Dragon Age: Origins. The latest title from Mass Effect and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic developer BioWare is a testament to the company's mastery of the art of building the worlds, characters and stories that constitute a "classic". (Submitted by BaddBrainz) More...
Happy Halloween! You're banned from Xbox Live
joystiq.com — We hope your recent forays into piracy merely involve you donning a hook and eyepatch for a debaucherous costume party, or else you likely received a message from Microsoft like the headline of this post. The company recently dispatched a wave of bans to owners of modded Xbox 360s who've been playing pirated copies of games. (Submitted by Surferess) More...
God of War III Ultimate Edition to rip apart your wallet
joystiq.com — You'd think that with a box as obnoxiously large as this, the God of War III "Ultimate Edition" would be overflowing with goodies. However, don't expect an abundance of physical goods in this 8.3" wide x 10.5" long x 5.9" tall "High-End Sculpted Replica of Pandora's Box." (Submitted by BaddBrainz) More...
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