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Halo (video game series) - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography Halo is a popular series of science fiction first-person shooter video games developed by Bungie Studios and published by Microsoft. A third game, Halo 3, is in development for the Xbox 360, announced for release in 2007 on May 9, 2006, during Microsoft's press event at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles. The series follows the events of the war between future humanity and a collective of alien races known as The Covenant. www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Halo_(video_game_series)   (3103 words)

Super Metroid - third installment in the Metroid video game series Samus starts the main part of the game on the surface of Zebes, from where she must delve into the planet through its complex cavities. Game progression revolves around sequentially gathering power-ups that allow Samus to overcome obstacles in order to access new parts of the world. Some players have been able to complete the game with only 15%, and others were able to obtain a very good percentage of completition without fighting any minibosses or bosses. www.japan-101.com /video_games/super_metroid.htm   (959 words)

Better Treatment of the Mega Man Video Game Series in PAL Regions Petition To summarise some of the problems: The Mega Man video game releases in the PAL regions suffer from a large degree of inaccuracy in their localised instruction manuals, or promotional websites and e-mails. Furthermore, instead of using the same box-art as the North American game releases, the artwork in the PAL territories is bland and off-putting to potential new fans. The Better Treatment of the Mega Man Video Game Series in PAL Regions Petition to All at Capcom Co. Ltd., with a specific focus on those at Capcom Europe who are involved with the localisation and promotion of the Mega Man video game series. www.petitiononline.com /MMPAL/petition.html   (979 words)

The Video Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) Action video games are renowned for serving up simulated gore and violence, but an intriguing mystery surfaced last week in which politics, business and simulated sex feature prominently as well. The man on the tape spoke in english with a yorkshire accent a video of a man claiming to be one of the four bombers behind the 7 july tube attacks which killed 52 people has been shown on arab tv. The new incredible hulk video game may be simple, but it entertains, and destroying a city still is a blast. video-2.627video.com   (477 words)

World Series Of Poker Video Game   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) The video game is expected to be available at retail stores nationwide later this summer. So it's a perfect fit to preview this exciting video game to participants of the WSOP Tournament where it will deliver to consumers the same excitement and authenticity of pulling up a chair at the WSOP table and competing against players of this year's WSOP Tournament. The World Series of Poker video game will be featured in television spots on ESPN during the tournament. www.alamopoker.com /learnpoker/world-series-of-poker-video-game.php   (393 words)

Video game concert series doesn't hit the right notes - The Boston Globe Chris Lee, 21, was the perfect target for ''Video Games Live," the orchestral tour of video game music that was scheduled to play the Orpheum this month. It was a serious setback for a venture that had been described, at various times, as a way to boost the gaming industry's reputation and to save the orchestra from obsolescence. Wall, the composer of scores for such video games as Myst IV Revelation and Jade Empire, conceived of the show several years ago with Tommy Tallarico, a Springfield native who has penned the scores for such games as Global Gladiators, Earthworm Jim, and Advent Rising. www.boston.com /news/globe/living/articles/2005/11/02/video_game_concert_series_doesnt_hit_the_right_notes?mode=PF   (770 words)

Music 4 Games -- The Future of Rock n' Roll & Interactive Entertainment. Est. 1999. Castlevania is a video game series which debuted in 1986 in Japan. The series is about the battle between the enchanted family bloodline of the Belmonts and Dracula. A Video Game Symphony is a symphony concert world tour featuring live music performed by full orchestra and choir. www.music4games.net /News_Display.aspx?id=351   (268 words)

Cincinnati.Com: Video Games There are many non-interactive mini-movies that help push the story along, but the in-game graphics are the real lookers, with intricately designed characters (wait until you get a load of some of these costumes), true 3-D environments and impressive camera special effects. Switching between real-time game play and the pre-rendered cut-scene sequences is now seamless, which helps the pacing and flow considerably. The English voice-overs (a first for the series) are a mixed bag because some words are translated oddly and the voice acting from the Tidus character could be better. cincinnati.com /freetime/games/reviews/010902_ffx.html   (561 words)

Horror Forum / Favorite Horror Video Game Series I don't know many different video game horror series there are and thought it would be fun to see what everyone likes. I've played video games since Atari and have played a fair amount of them over time, but the Gamecube version of that game is by FAR my favorite game of all time. The Parasite Eve series is a cool one and the Splatterhouse games are fun to play when your looking for a fun 2d side scroller to play. www.horror-movies.ca /Forum/viewtopic.php?id=521   (792 words)

IndyCar Series Video Game Available May 20 :: IndyCar® Series   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) Series, the official video game of the Indy Racing League, will ship to retail outlets nationwide for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system May 20, five days before the Indianapolis 500. Officials from Codemasters, the publisher of the game, confirmed that dedicated versions for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and PC-CD ROM will follow shortly. Set to be the most exciting and entertaining open-wheel racing game ever designed, IndyCar Series is the only game that features the official cars, tracks, teams and drivers of the series, all in TV-style presentation. www.indycar.com /news/story.php?story_id=1272   (393 words)

Game Programming, Video Game Design, Video Game Programming With our unparalleled, comprehensive video game design training program, you will master skills that will open doors to virtually any programming field and last you the lifetime of your programming career. Game Institute courses are being offered at some of the best schools in the country so you can earn undergraduate level college credits that can be placed into a credit bank for transfer to your current school. Game Institute students have used their game programming skills to obtain new jobs and to advance to better positions in their current jobs at some of the top companies both in and out of the video game industry. www.gameinstitute.com   (376 words)

Slashdot: News for nerds, stuff that matters Each of the 10 games selected this year is a winner in its own right, an undiscovered gem just waiting to be found. From the article: 'The game book will be a full-color hardcover book featuring still images from the series as well as original artwork. The game's developer, Bungie Studios, would probably have allowed the troupe to record the dialogue anyway, but 'it's for charity,' Mr. games.slashdot.org   (1501 words)

Wired News: Video Game Seeks Life Online Valve is also actively licensing the commerce software that manages the game's download and purchase process to other developers, publishers and Internet service providers in exchange for 5 percent of their gross sales. Most big publishers already sell boxed games through their own websites but would be leery of going in a direction that could alienate retailers -- at least for now. The potential of selling games directly through downloads may be appealing to small developers who find it difficult to get shelf space for their new games, said Alex Garden, CEO of Vancouver's Relic Entertainment, maker of the successful Homeworld series. www.wired.com /news/games/0,2101,60409,00.html   (694 words)

CNN.com - Lawsuit filed against Sony, Wal-Mart over game linked to shootings - Oct. 23, 2003 A $246 million lawsuit was filed against the designer, marketer and a retailer of the video game series "Grand Theft Auto" by the families of two people shot by teenagers apparently inspired by the game. Aaron Hamel, 45, a registered nurse, was killed and Kimberly Bede, 19, of Moneta, Virginia, was seriously wounded when their cars were hit June 25 by.22-caliber bullets as they passed through the Great Smoky Mountains. Thompson has made similar claims in the past and lost, notably a $33 million lawsuit against video game makers stemming from the 1997 school shooting near Paducah, Kentucky, by a 14-year-old boy. www.cnn.com /2003/LAW/10/22/videogame.lawsuit.ap/index.html   (533 words)

All Headline News - LOTR Director Signs Deal For Video Game Series - December 31, 2006 The series will be offered on the Xbox 360 games console and Xbox Live. He added: "Gaming could be a form of entertainment that you could enjoy with the emotion of film, but you could also be interactive." AHN shall not be liable of delays, errors or omissions in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. www.allheadlinenews.com /articles/7005030208   (269 words)

IndyCar Series for Xbox - IndyCar Series Xbox Game - IndyCar Series Xbox Video Game IndyCar Series for Xbox - IndyCar Series Xbox Game - IndyCar Series Xbox Video Game IndyCar Series is a game that will appeal to fans of the sport who aren't looking for a strict simulation, but the lack of depth to the modes will only make it worth a rental for most. Project Gotham Racing 2 is an excellent game overall, boasting a sheer quantity of features and options with which most other racing games simply cannot compare. www.gamespot.com /xbox/driving/indycarseries/index.html   (267 words)

video game series that needs to end. - Anime Academy Lounge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) Well Batman and Superman aren't video game series, and as long as the comics and cartoons exist, there will be crappy games based off them. But if I have to be more specific, a few series that I've never been to fond of have been Star Trek games, Star Wars games, Street Fighter, Tekken, Doa, Resident Evil and...well...a few more that I can't think of at the moment. Two PC game series that need to go away are Romance of the Three Kingdoms and The Sims. www.animeacademy.com /forums/showthread.php?t=15978   (1091 words)

Halo (video game series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The first title in Halo: Combat Evolved quickly became known as the first "killer application" for Microsoft's Xbox video game console when it was released in 2001, achieving both critical acclaim and financial success. A third game, Halo 3, is in development for the Xbox 360, announced for release in 2007. Cortana is presumably in the clutches of the Gravemind, a Flood intelligence, as shown in game and the end of Halo 2. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Halo_(video_game_series)   (1858 words)

www.gameindustry.com The World Series of Video Games presented by Intel, today revealed details for next month's World Series of Video Games All-Star Festival coinciding with the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show. All CES attendees and members of the general public are encouraged to come enjoy free play in the gaming activity areas of Intel, Fatal1ty Brands led by Creative, Xbox, ATI and Dell. Any professional gaming teams interested in scheduling a match on the stage to contend for the All-Star Cup should contact the organizers at information@gamesmedia.net. www.gameindustry.com /ih/item.asp?id=1121   (357 words)

Codemasters declares virtual winner of Indy 500 using IndyCar Series video game To celebrate the 87th running of the Indy 500 and the launch of the IndyCar Series video game for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system on May 20, Codemasters conducted a pre-race simulation of the race in which Sam Hornish, Jr. IndyCar Series is the first and only next generation video game to feature the full IndyCar experience along with all of its major circuits, including the “Brickyard” Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IndyCar Series will include official Indy racing teams and drivers with up to 33 cars racing for the checkered flag, including the debut of Penske Racing, Inc. Enhanced with TV-style presentation and commentary, interactive crowd reactions, challenging and realistic AI components and exhilarating, heart-pounding tracks, players will encounter a true-to-life, authentic Indy racing experience. www.gameinfowire.com /news.asp?nid=2312   (537 words)

News: MauiGames to Develop XTERRA Multisport Video Game Series - GamersHell.com MauiGames, a video game developer focused on leveraging artists, gaming technologists, and programming talent from Hawaii and around the world, and TEAM Unlimited, producers of XTERRA events, the world?s fastest-growing off-road multisport races, today announced an exclusive agreement in which MauiGames will develop games based on the popular XTERRA brand. Some of those events from the Xterra MauiGames video game series will become a new sports competition representing the first time a video game will have been transformed into a real event. MauiGames was formed in April 2002 to develop video games for a variety of platforms including consoles, internet, mobile devices and others. www.gamershell.com /news/3791.html   (542 words)

GGL - Video Game World Series Faces Moment Of Truth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) Everyone knows how important a first impression is, and the World Series of Video Games has given themselves two chances to spoil it. It is difficult to imagine that starting his series with two simultaneous events was a sentient plan on behalf of Scott Valencia, rather than merely an unfortunate turn of events. Two events at the same time also means weaker competition (Cooller cannot be at both competitions at the same time); fewer gaming press at each LAN; less focus on those events; and only one weekend of the WSVG in the headlines instead of two. www.ggleague.com /news.php?NewsId=3328   (641 words)

SOCOM video game series - ENG 307 Analytical Essay Zipper Interactive INC. has made and extensive introduction of the SOCOM series by preparing the audience months ahead of the release of the games. The introduction of the game does not finds a hostile audience compared to other popular games like the Mortal Kombat series which does not have anything really honorable to rely on. The game is well crafted and pays attention to most sensory modalities. www2.hawaii.edu /~luisconc/issues.html   (267 words)

Fallout (series) - Video Game Guides   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) The Fallout series consists of two RPGS, one tactical RPG, and one console Hack 'n' Slash. The third game in the saga, Fallout Tactics has the player take control of a party of newly recruited Paladins of the Brotherhood of Steel, guiding them through their many gritty combat missions. The fourth game in the series is a console Hack 'n' Slash that recieved less-then-stellar responses from fallout fans. www.vgguides.com /Fallout   (279 words)

Get your kicks with latest 'Mortal Kombat' - USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) One of the longest-running and most controversial video game series has come to a climactic end on current-generation consoles. In fact, Armageddon is the first in the series to feature every character from the 14-year-old Mortal Kombat universe — totaling more than 50 3-D fighters in all — such as Scorpion, Kung Lao, Sub-Zero and Motaro. Like any good fighting game, however, only a handful of characters are available at the start; part of the fun is unlocking the rest, each of whom has his or her own unique look, fighting style and weapon preference. www.usatoday.com /tech/columnist/marcsaltzman/2006-10-24-mortal-kombat-armageddon_x.htm   (474 words)

Shenmue Series - Video Game Chat Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) It is my favorite game, I've played the 1st one many times while I was waiting for the second. The game was hopelessly ambitions, and only a fanboy would say it lived up to it's original potentional, but that doesn't stop from being an amazing experience of it's own. Even with all the graphical power of some of the newer games, they all they seem to lack that... forums.videogamechat.net /showthread.php?p=10286#post10286   (591 words)

NBA.com NBA.com’s 2005-06 Video Game Guide NBA 2K6 hits the hardwood with all the ingredients necessary to continue its reign as the #1 rated pro basketball game, according to GameRankings.com average scores of 2004-2005 pro basketball video games. Evolve a character in the game and unlock his star potential. NBA Ballers: Phenom is a revolutionary sports video game that introduces an entirely new open world and interactive environment, featuring an exciting story mode and even more player customization opportunities than its predecessor. www.nba.com /videogames/fall_lineup_06.html   (652 words)

Total War (video game series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Total War is the name of a strategy game series developed by The Creative Assembly. Its games combine turn-based strategy and resource management on a Risk-like map, with real-time tactical control of battles. The game was released on November 10 in Europe and on November 14 in North America. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Total_War_(video_game_series)   (537 words)

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