Video games

05/20/2009 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the following statement after he and Attorney General Jerry Brown asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court decision that struck down the California law banning the sale of violent video games to children:

“I signed this important measure to ensure parents are involved in determining which video games are appropriate for their children. By prohibiting the sale of violent video games to children under the age of 18 and requiring these games to be clearly labeled, this law would allow parents to make better informed decisions for their kids. I will continue to vigorously defend this law and protect the well-being of California’s kids.”    » read more »

Xbox 360 creates marketplace for user-generated content with Xbox LIVE Community Games

SEATTLE, July 22, 2008 — During the keynote address today at the Gamefest 2008 Microsoft Game Technology Conference, Microsoft Corp. revealed that it will allow anyone to turn the hobby of game-making into a full-fledged career. Through what is now officially called “Xbox LIVE Community Games,” Microsoft makes its marketplace of millions available to members of the XNA Creators Club to create, sell and share in the profits generated by their unique creations.    » read more »

Redwood City, Calif., July 23, 2008 -- What do you do when you are the doctor and someone comes into your hospital with butterflies in their stomach, water on the knee, and a frog in the throat? Operate of course!

From EA's casual games site Pogo.com comes OPERATION Mania (TM) - a new twist on the classic OPERATION board game from Hasbro. Become an expert surgeon as you admit, diagnose and treat patients with the zaniest ailments in healthcare history. Play as Dr. Humerus who is an up and coming surgeon as he builds his reputation and is called in to save the day at five different hospitals in fun and wacky locations.    » read more »

So Funny, It’s Scary: Microsoft’s “Bringing Comic-Con Home” offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Comic-Con show floor through exclusive content on Xbox LIVE, Xbox.com, MSN and Zune Marketplace

SAN DIEGO. July 23, 2008 — Horror and comedy often come together on the show floor at Comic-Con International, just never like this. Microsoft Corp. today announced that a set of original short film pilots will be coming to Xbox LIVE this fall, free to all members around the world.    » read more »

NBA All-Star LeBron James Is Featured Player in His Own Green-Themed Online Game, "LeBron James: Worldwide Big Green Bike-a-thon!"

NEW YORK, June 30, 2008 -- Four-time NBA All-Star LeBron James teams up with Nickelodeon's The Big Green Help pro-social campaign this month in a brand-new online mini-game, LeBron James: Worldwide Big Green Bike-a-thon! that features James himself. Available now on biggreenhelp.com, players are asked to help a bike-riding LeBron James avatar deliver green tips across the globe to rack up points and progress to the next level of play.    » read more »

Spotlight shines on all-star lineup of titles and exciting new hardware at Games for Windows Presents: The Big Picture showcase event

SAN FRANCISCO, June 25, 2008 — Windows gaming takes center stage, as today Microsoft Corp. hosts the Games for Windows Presents: The Big Picture showcase event, highlighting some of the most eagerly anticipated Microsoft Games for Windows titles of 2008, while also announcing exciting new additions to the portfolio.

Attendees will get hands-on experience with new games in a variety of genres, including debut gameplay of “Call of Duty®: World at War,” while some of the biggest names in the business will display new hardware that truly pushes the boundaries of gaming technology.    » read more »

Consumers Swarm Times Square to be the First to Play

Jun 25, 2008 -- Activision, Inc. Announces: One of America's greatest rock bands of all time - Aerosmith - will unleash the latest Guitar Hero fan frenzy in Times Square during the launch of their first videogame, Guitar Hero(R): Aerosmith(R). Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer will unveil the game at a press conference and VIP celebration at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Hard Rock Cafe will also be transformed into a Best Buy home theater/videogame lounge where consumers will be among the first to play the game on PLAYSTATION(R)3 before it hits store shelves on June 29.

WHERE: Hard Rock, Times Square - Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Video Game Experience and Aerosmith Press Conference    » read more »

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jun 25, 2008 -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today the upcoming release of Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2009 for Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment systems, and Wii(TM). The latest title in the best-selling Cabela's Dangerous Hunts franchise puts players in bone chilling, pressure-packed hunting situations as they seek out savage animals in the world's most dangerous locations.    » read more »

Fans Will Get a Sneak Preview of All-New Guitar Hero World Tour and Watch A Guitar Hero Competition on Center Stage

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jun 25, 2008 -- This summer, Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq:ATVI) Guitar Hero(R), the #1 best selling video game franchise of 2007, will go coast-to-coast with the American Idols Live! Tour 2008, kicking off in Glendale, Ariz. on July 1.    » read more »

Redwood City, CA, June 25, 2008 – For the ultimate Spore™ fan, Maxis, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio today announced the limited Galactic Edition of the highly-anticipated game from the creators of The Sims™. This special box will contain the 'Making of Spore' DVD, “How to Build a Better Being” DVD from the National Geographic Channel, (NGC) ‘The Art of Spore’ hardback mini-book, a fold-out Spore poster, and a premium 100-page Galactic Handbook.    » read more »

Legendary Mod-Making Contest with More than $1 Million in Cash and Prizes to Spark Game Development

January 14, 2008 -- ESPN.com, the leading online sports destination, today announced it has entered a content agreement with Major League Gaming (MLG), the leading professional video game league. ESPN will serve as a primary outlet for news about MLG, providing extensive digital coverage of MLG’s 2008 Pro Circuit Competitions, including exclusive streamed matches, pro player interviews, and scores and stats. Additionally, MLG will host ESPN co-branded online video game tournaments.    » read more »

January 7, 2008 -- ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Some 20,000 soldiers a year may soon be trained in interpersonal skill building and cross-cultural awareness using a videogame recently developed by researchers from Sandia and BBN Technologies.

Funded through Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the nine-month project resulted in the instantiation of Sandia’s adaptive thinking training methodology that prepares warfighters for difficult situations in places such as Afghanistan and Iraq, says project lead and scientist Elaine Raybourn.    » read more »

Video game ratings can help parents choose age-appropriate games for their families

December 19, 2007 -- AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today encouraged parents to ensure video games are appropriate for children by checking game ratings before making a purchase. Today’s announcement, which was made in conjunction with the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), launched a public awareness campaign highlighting the ESRB’s ratings system.    » read more »

Public Awareness Campaign Informs Parents and Educators about Dangerous Video Games

December 18, 2007 -- As part of New York Governor Eliot Spitzer’s agenda to improve the lives of New York’s children, the New York State Division of Criminal Justices Services (DCJS) unveiled a presentation today entitled “Video Games and Children: Virtual Playground vs. Danger Zone.” The 20-minute presentation is designed to assist parents in making informed decisions about the video games they allow their children to play.    » read more »