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  GameOver - NFL GameDay 99 (c) Sony Interactive / 989 Studios
However, what really impressed me what the fact that 989 Studios was able to give us a near perfect re-creation of the playing field environment, the players, stadium and other important elemental details.
989 Studios may have some work to do in tweaking the graphics in the multiplayer environment and they tend to lag a bit and skip frames from time to time.
989 Studios also has its own 989.net server to play on, and after a quick 3 step account creation process I was ready to go.
www.game-over.net /review/august/gameday99/index.html   (1023 words)

  
  989 Studios: Just the facts...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The 989 Sports title evolved from a long history of name changes and corporate shuffling within Sony centered around operations in Foster City, California (additional info and facts about Foster City, California).
Sometime after April 1998, SISA was renamed to 989 Studios.
On April 1, 2000, 989 Studios was merged back into SCEA and SCEA continues to release sports games under the 989 Sports brand.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/9/98/989_studios.htm   (231 words)

  
 989 - GameSpot
Related tags: 360 cars 989 sports 989 studios action baseball baseball sim cars filter incinerator incinerator games mlb modern shooter pixar playstation ps ps1 rockstar scea shooter syphon syphon filter syphon filter 2 thq wii xbox 360 360
Former 989 and Rockstar designers team up with THQ to form new internal studio; next-gen edition of popular Pixar tie-in to be its first project.
Tags: syphon filter, syphon filter 3, ps1, scea, 2001, 989 studios
www.gamespot.com /pages/tags/index.php?tags=989   (586 words)

  
 Gaming Age Review - NBA Shootout 2000
989 Studios decided not to release their NBA Shootout '99 title in development because it did not meet the quality standards they wanted to achieve.
It looks like the added year that 989 Studios had has been put to good use, because NBA Shootout 2000 is currently one of the best basketball simulation titles on the market right now.
Known for creating slick presentations in their titles, 989 Studios' latest effort is no different in that respect.
www.gaming-age.com /reviews/archive/old_reviews/psx/shootout2k   (1057 words)

  
 SuperBowl-ads article archive
The 989 Sports NFL Players Party, which will take place in Atlanta, January 28-30, provides activities for football fans, highlighted by the attendance of hundreds of NFL players who mingle with the crowd and play NFL GameDay(TM) 2000.
"989 Sports is comprised of sports fanatics who understand what football fans want in a PlayStation videogame," said Jeffrey Fox, vice president, marketing, 989 Studios.
989 Studios is a recognized leader in the videogame industry, with top franchise titles such as NFL GameDay(TM), Twisted Metal(R), Jet Moto(R), Syphon Filter(TM) and Cool Boarders(R).
www.superbowl-ads.com /articles_2000/html_files/989.Studios.html   (612 words)

  
 Game Day 2001 by 989 Studios - a Game Monkeys Review!
989 went to obvious pains trying to keep the look of the game fresh, and for the most part succeeded.
989 have also included great teams of the past, all-star teams of all the teams in the league and pro-bowl teams.
989 have realized that football is fast-paced and we don’t have time to do obscure button combos to make our players jiggle a bit.
www.gamemonkeys.com /reviews/g/gd2001.htm   (1259 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
On April 1998, SISA was renamed 989 Studios, after the street address of the building they worked in (989 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, California, which Sony still uses).
On April 1, 2000, 989 Studios was merged back into SCEA as a first party development group, in order to prepare for the then-upcoming PlayStation 2.
989 Studios gained a reputation for releasing sequels to popular SCEA titles that were inferior to their predecessors (such as Twisted Metal III/4, Cool Boarders 3/4, 3Xtreme, Jet Moto 3).
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=989_Studios   (342 words)

  
 MLB 2001 Review for PlayStation - Gaming Age
There have been other developers and publishers who have tossed their hat into the ring, but EA and 989 have always been in a constant struggle to see who can outdo each other.
With developers, especially a one like 989 Studios, having so much experience with the console, it’s merely a bit disappointing to have the rest of a game be extremely enjoyable only to have the visuals drag down the overall experience a notch or two.
For the pitcher, each of the four main buttons (circle, square, triangle and X) represent a type of pitch, and after choosing, it is possible to either pick off a runner if he’s leading off a base or aim the pitch and toss it on in to the batter.
www.gaming-age.com /cgi-bin/reviews/review.pl?sys=psx&game=mlb2001   (933 words)

  
 Cheat Code Central: PlayStation Video Game Review
Thankfully 989 has re-invented the Twisted Metal franchise, and returned it to somewhat of its former glory after the disappointing performance of the last game in the series.
I was hoping that 989 really worked hard at this installment of the series which originated back in 95 and was developed by Single Trac (TM1, TM2, Warhawk, Rogue Trip).
Although I was a little nervous after playing the first level, which just happens to be the most boring in the game, I found TM4 to be right on track.
www.cheatcc.com /psx/vstm4r.html   (775 words)

  
 The Sports Gaming Network - Football : NCAA Gamebreaker 2000 (PSX) Review
989 Studios' initial response was to make their GameBreaker series flashier, not deeper.
Incredibly, 989 has decided to use the same crowd sounds as they did in the very first edition of all of their sports games, including NFL GameDay and NHL FaceOff.
As adjustable as 989 makes the AI of the game, I sure wish they would address penalties and injuries in the same manner.
www.sports-gaming.com /football/ncaa_gamebreaker_2000/review_psx.shtml   (2426 words)

  
 Electric Playground
989 Studios have acquired the Twisted Metal franchise from the previous developer, Singletrac and have kept the atmosphere of the previous games but improved very little and ruined much.
989 Studios have substantially cleaned up the graphics over Twisted Metal II and improved the weapon effects, but the lo-resolution of the graphics still make anything near the horizon impossible to distinguish.
989 Studios have added different view perspectives, which help a little bit, but there are many driving games available with clearer resolution.
www.elecplay.com /reviews_article.php?article=135   (1194 words)

  
 Ea Sports And 989 Studios Are Willing To Oblige That Is
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Fortunately, EA Sports and 989 Studios are willing to oblige -- that is, if you're the lucky owner of a Sony Playstation.
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www.suite101.com /reference/ea_sports_and_989_studios_are_willing_to_oblige____that_is   (98 words)

  
 MLB 2006 (PS2) Reviews on Darkstation
To be honest with you all it has been a while since I have been excited about a game coming from the 989 Studios, but MLB 2006 was a game I was look forward to.
With that being said, 989 Sports made some excellent improvements with their game, and really made some key strides in the game of baseball that I think developers will use as guidelines for next year's games.
To be honest, 989 Studios has not been known for their strength in the visuals department.
www.darkstation.com /reviews/article493.html   (1080 words)

  
 GameSpy Presents: E3 2003 -- Complete Coverage
Thanks to a bizarre formula involving intricate algorithms and the different phases of the moon, college football has had some trouble over the years coming up with a consensus number one team at the end of every season.
Next season, Sony's 989 Studios is looking to finish on top of the polls with its NCAA Gamebreaker 2004.
This year, 989 Studios is hoping that its NCAA Gamebreaker 2004 can do the console equivalent.
archive.gamespy.com /e32003/preview/ps2/1002752   (505 words)

  
 Sony orders 989 studios to get there act together or else???????????? - Playstation2 Central Forums
Yep, rumor states taht Sony talked to 989 studios last week about there current state of making games, and some of the Sony higher ups were very angry about how 989 is performing, from Crash BandicootPS2, Gameday 2001, and others.
Sony expects to give 989 new developing kits very soon, and Sony expects them to make all these games for 2002 go out with a bang.
989 Studios just didn't have the time to tweak their PS2 version of Gameday.
www.psx2central.com /forums/showthread.php?t=4283   (225 words)

  
 NFL Gameday 2003 review for the PS2
Being nearly the beginning of football season, every game company and their mom is releasing a football game to try and cash in on a little football fever.
989 Studios' bid is the inferior NFL GameDay 2003 for the PS2.
Why anyone would want to incriminate themselves as being closely involved in making this game is beyond me, but 989 Studios included a DVD extra of themselves making this game.
www.gamerevolution.com /review/ps2/nfl_gameday_03   (698 words)

  
 GDC 2002 - A Product of Gamelord.org
We know that 989 Studios is owned by Sony, however, the Dreamcast by Sega has shown early success and Publishers such as EA have already jumped on board.
Although it's definitely important for the sports titles such as NFL Gameday to release every year, many non-sports games in their 4th and 5th iteration are being released by 989 Studios to the playstation.
What is most impressive is that during your Presidency of Sony Interactive Studios / 989 Studios, you have completely taken a company crippled with problems and transformed it into a company that is at the top of all Publishing companies for the Playstation.
gamelord.org /inyourface/kellyflock.htm   (2098 words)

  
 The Next Level - Game Review
On one side you have EA Sports and their annual entry with NCAA Football, and in the other corner, wearing the gold and fl trunks, you have 989 Studios with their perennial franchise, Gamebreaker.
As with Gamebreaker 2000, 989 Studios has proven time and time again that no one can capture the spirit of thousands of college fanatics rooting for their favourites.
On the audio side of things, while the commentary is outstanding, the rest of the clips 989 has used come off overused (it seems they used the exact same ones from previous Gamebreaker/Gameday game) and tired.
www.the-nextlevel.com /reviews/playstation/gamebreaker2k1   (801 words)

  
 Top Secret Magazine 2 XENA
Universal Studios New Media Group is responsible for the studio's efforts in the area of interactive entertainment.
989 Studios, a Sony Computer Entertainment Group Company, is a wholly-owned division of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. and the third-largest PlayStation® software publisher in North America.
989 Studios is a recognized leader in the videogame industry, with top franchise titles such as NFL GameDay™ and Twisted Metal™.
www.ladydragon.com /a-2xena.html   (517 words)

  
 MLB 2001 - GameCritics.com
It's this audience that 989 Sports is clearly catering to with MLB 2001, but in its effort to provide a sim-like playing experience, it left little in the way of actual enjoyable gameplay.
This late in the lifecycle of the PlayStation, where there is little a developer can do to offer anything snazzy to a sports game, 989 Studios takes the not so novel approach of throwing everything at gamers hoping that something will stick.
It got so bad that in one instance, I was already in the batter's box awaiting a pitch as the announcers were still relaying the marvelous triple play that was pulled off in the previous inning.
www.gamecritics.com /review/mlb2001/main.php   (1144 words)

  
 DVD Talk Forum - View Single Post - 989 Studios is back at work for the PS2....
DVD Talk Forum - View Single Post - 989 Studios is back at work for the PS2....
Thread: 989 Studios is back at work for the PS2....
Keeping their very impressive streak alive, 989 is coming out with a snowboard game for the PS2.
www.dvdtalk.com /forum/showpost.php?p=921840&postcount=1   (88 words)

  
 Team Kawasaki Jet Ski Championship Racers Compete in 989 Studios' Jet Moto 3 Videogame Challenge Business Wire - Find ...
989 Studios announced today that the Kawasaki championship personal watercraft racers will compete head-to-head on Jet Moto(R) 3, a hover bike racing videogame for the PlayStation(R) game console, available in stores in September.
989 Studios' Jet Moto 3 Videogame Challenge will take place Saturday, July 31, in Chicago, a precursor to the final round of the 1999 International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA) national tour, which begins the same day.
989 Studios is a recognized leader in the videogame industry, with top franchise titles such as NFL GameDay(TM), Twisted Metal(R), Jet Moto(R) and Cool Boarders(R).
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1999_July_29/ai_55290557   (543 words)

  
 989 Studios Gamer's Day
On Monday, the second-annual 989 Studios Gamer's Day was held in sunny San Diego to showcase what the company has in store for gamers.
Kelly Flock, president of 989 Studios, sat down with Gamecenter to chat about the company's success and vision.
The following are a few of the software titles scheduled for release during the next few months under the 989 Studios or 989 Sports moniker.
www.playersc.com /news/989_studios_91799.html   (679 words)

  
 GDC 2002 - A Product of Gamelord.org
They are the people of 989 Studios and sports and you will hear about how their lives have changed since the event.
The closing of Family Fun Center for 989 employees was on September the 15th 1999.
Actually, Julius never had it but he still claims that if Thai had never worked at 989, he would be the coolest asian in the studio.
gamelord.org /features/tm4team.htm   (950 words)

  
 Twisted Metal 4
Ok let’s take you people to 989 studios for there press meeting before this game was began.
Then to finish off the package like 989 planned they fixed the realistic problem and most of the other minor control problems.
Too bad that this game just isn’t fun; if 989 would have remembered fun then this game would be awesome, but they forgot it and it shows.
www.angelfire.com /games2/egn/tm4.html   (187 words)

  
 989 on The Skateboard Directory
Yep, rumor states taht Sony talked to 989 studios last week about there current state...
Formerly Sony * Interactive Studios America, 989 Studios is a publisher best known for...
A- MDK (Shiney 1997) B+ MLB 2001 * (989 Studios 2000) B MLB 99 (989 Studios 1998) B+ Madden NFL 2000 (...
skateboarddirectory.com /srch/?qt=989   (735 words)

  
 College Video Game Preview
NCAA Football 2000, the follow up to EA Sports' wildly successful title of a year ago, and 989 Sports' NCAA GameBreaker 2000 are both on their way to the Playstation by this fall.
And as if that isn't enough, 989 Sports has added an interesting feature called the career mode, where you have to climb your way through the coaching ranks and work your way up.
ea sports and 989 studios are willing to oblige --...
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/ncaa_college_football/22215   (487 words)

  
 989 Studios Offers Free Weekend of Online Gaming for Hit Online Game Tanarus Business Wire - Find Articles
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 1998--989 Studios, formally Sony Interactive Studios America, announced today that the company is offering a free weekend of online gaming access to the hit PC game Tanarus, a futuristic, multiplayer, online tank combat game.
989 Studios, formerly known as Sony Interactive Studios America, is a wholly-owned division of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. and the third-largest PlayStation(R) software publisher in North America.
989 Studios is a recognized leader in the videogame industry, with top franchise titles such as NFL GameDay(tm) and Twisted Metal(tm).
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1998_July_10/ai_20886508   (541 words)

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