Archive for March, 2008

Posted By Justin Lee On March 13, 2008 at 6:17 am Comments Off on EA Makes Another Offer to Merge with Take-Two Interactive

In another move today to merge with Take Two Interactive, Electronic Arts announced that they have commenced a tender offer for all currently outstanding shares of common stock…worth approximately $2 billion dollars.Electronic Arts Inc. ("EA") today announced that a wholly owned subsidiary of EA commenced a tender offer for all of the currently outstanding shares […]

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Posted By Justin Lee On March 12, 2008 at 9:57 am Comments Off on Nintendo Announces Firm Released Date for Mario Kart Wii

Nintendo of America has sent word that Mario Kart Wii will be headed to the United States on April 27th 2008. The game comes with the Wii Wheel which makes it easier for gamers to get used to the steering with the Wii remote.This year, the typical signs of spring will be accompanied by the […]

Posted By Justin Lee On March 12, 2008 at 7:06 am Comments Off on Video Game Guys Podcast Episode 32 Posted

Sorry for the huge gap between episodes, it is hard to make a videogame podcast when one person is in a time zone that is 6 hours ahead of the other person. On this episode of Video Game Guys podcast, we talk about last weeks video game news and ponder the endless possibilities of Blast […]

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Posted By Justin Lee On March 11, 2008 at 1:49 pm Comments Off on Ratchet and Clank return to PlayStation 2 in Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters

Sony Computer Entertainment America sends word that Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters as shipped to North American store shelves. Featuring a cool 2-player split-screen mode on one console. Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced the launch of Ratchet & Clank®: Size Matters on PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. This hugely successful title, which originated on […]

Posted By Justin Lee On March 11, 2008 at 1:24 pm Comments Off on The House of the Dead 2 and 3 Return Ships for the Nintendo Wii

SEGA of America has sent word that The House of the Dead 2 and 3 Return has shipped for the Nintendo Wii in North America. At a rock bottom price of $30 USD you get both games for your zombie killing fun.SEGA® of America, Inc. today has shipped THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2 & […]

Posted By Justin Lee On March 11, 2008 at 10:37 am Comments Off on Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz and Buzz! Jr.: Robo Jam Released in North America

Sony Computer Entertainment sends word that Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz and Buzz! Jr.: Robo Jam for the Playstation 2 has hit store shelves in North America.Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the release of Buzz!™ The Hollywood Quiz and Buzz!™ Jr.: Robo Jam, the latest installments in the Buzz!™ franchise, available exclusively for […]

Posted By Justin Lee On March 10, 2008 at 11:37 am Comments Off on The Orange Box: 100 Awards and Counting

Valve sends word that The Orange Box has won over 100 first place awards. Talk about running out of shelf space to place all these awards.The 2007 award season is coming to a close and The Orange Box – the unique multiplatform, multi-game offering from Valve, creators of Half-Life® 2 and Counter-Strike® – has racked […]

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Posted By Justin Lee On March 10, 2008 at 9:07 am Comments Off on Microsoft Drops the Price of Xbox 360 Consoles in Europe

Microsoft today has announced that they are dropping estimated retail price for the Xbox 360 consoles in Europe. Starting Friday March 14th, you can save some cash in Europe.Microsoft today announced it is lowering the estimated retail price (ERP) for its Xbox 360™ family of consoles in Europe. Now with an entry-level ERP of €199.99/£159.99, […]

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Posted By Justin Lee On March 7, 2008 at 10:23 am Comments Off on SEGA Announces Genesis Titles for the Wii Shop Channel

SEGA of America sends word that two titles are headed to the Wii Channel Shop. Puyo Puyo 2 and Powerball from the good old Genesis days.SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced two titles from the SEGA Genesis™ library, Puyo Puyo 2 and POWERBALL will soon be available for download on the Wii™ Shop Channel this […]

Posted By Justin Lee On March 6, 2008 at 1:46 pm Comments Off on Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Details Confirmed for North America

Sony Computer Entertainment America announced today the vehicle roster, track list and feature set for the April 17th release of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue for the Playstation 3.Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the robust vehicle roster, track list and a host of additional features for the April 17 North American availability of […]