Atari Contemplates Stock Buy-Back
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 13 MAR 2008 by Scott Parrino
After having its stock delisted Atari is considering a buy-back of outstanding shares.
EA Offers To Buy Take-Two
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 13 MAR 2008 by Scott Parrino
Electronic Arts Inc. (“EA”) (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced that a wholly owned subsidiary of EA commenced a tender offer for all of the currently outstanding shares of common stock of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“Take-Two”) (NASDAQ:TTWO) for $26.00 per share in cash.
$40,000 Warhammer - Soulstorm Tourney
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 5 MAR 2008 by Scott Parrino
GGL LAUNCHES $40K TOURNAMENT Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War: SoulStorm
Gamecock To Publish Stronghold Crusader Extreme
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 5 MAR 2008 by Scott Parrino
Today indie-publisher Gamecock Media Group announced it will publish Firefly Studios’ Stronghold Crusader Extreme, a new and improved version of the best selling Stronghold Crusader.
$15,000 Frontline: Fuel of War Tourney
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 4 MAR 2008 by Scott Parrino
GGL is hosting a $15,000 Frontline: Fuel of War tournament.
Strategic Command Design Challenge
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 3 MAR 2008 by Scott Parrino
Battlefront.com and Fury Software are announcing the Strategic Command Design Challenge!
Quad Denied: Take-Two Rejects EA's Bid
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 25 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
The Board of Directors of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today confirmed that it has received an unsolicited proposal from Electronic Arts Inc.
EA Bids To Buy Take-Two
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 25 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
Electronic Arts Inc. on Sunday unveiled a $2 billion unsolicited bid to buy Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. its second offer in recent weeks.
Mad Catz Announces Q3 Financials
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 20 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz” or “the Company”) (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, today announced financial results for the fiscal 2008 third quarter ended December 31, 2007.
PC Gaming Alliance Announced
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 20 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
Global leaders of the PC gaming industry announced today the formation of the PC Gaming Alliance, a non-profit organization that unites hardware and software creators, game developers and publishers, and others committed to the PC gaming market with the common purpose of advancing the PC as a worldwide gaming platform.
CCP Licenses Morpheme For EVE Online
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 20 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
CCP has announced that it is licensing NaturalMotion's Morpheme motion synthesis software for its EVE Online MMO.
PlaySpan & IBM Join To Offer In-Game Trading
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 19 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
IBM BladeCenter Helps Players Buy Goods in Games and Virtual Worlds.
NaturalMotion Ships Morpheme 1.3 For Devs
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 19 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
New Version of Powerful Animation Engine Offers Unreal Engine 3 Integration, Inverse Kinematics, and More.
Several MMOs For Children Announced
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 19 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
Fluid Entertainment has announced it will soon launch several MMOs targeted specifically for children.
CD Projekt Buys Majority Stake in Metropolis Software
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 18 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
CD Projekt and Metropolis Software announced that they have signed an investment agreement, under which CD Projekt will become the majority owner of Metropolis Software.
Scaleform Lobby Tool for Devs Announced
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 14 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
Scaleform Corp. and Gamespy Tech. have announced the creation of Scaleform Lobby, a tool to assist developer in creating in-game multiplayer interfaces.
Ubisoft Wins $13 Mil Licensing Dispute
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 13 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
Greenberg Glusker today announced that its client, Ubisoft Entertainment, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, has obtained a $13.2 million judgment in a copyright and trademark infringement dispute against MGA Entertainment, the owner of Bratz™ dolls.
Twofish Offers Devs Plug n Play Gaming Economics
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 13 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
Plug-and-Play Economic Engine Empowers Game Publishers to Dynamically Adjust Transaction, Account and Inventory Policies to Maximize Profit and Game Play Appeal.
TYRANT Studios Formed
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 12 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
Some of the gaming industry's top talent has formed a new business: TYRANT Studios.
Tolkien Estate Sues For LOTR Movie Share
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 12 FEB 2008 by Scott Parrino
The Tolien estate has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles seeking a $150 million owed as its share from the Lord of the Rings Movies.
