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EA has revealed that "Fight Night Round 3", announced at E3 '05 as a PS3 only, will now be coming to XBox 360 no later than 3/31/06.
Microsoft has announced the official price for XBox 360 at $299, with a $399 version available.
Microsoft has announced the prices for various XBox 360 accessories: 20GB drive-$100, wireless controller-$50, wireless networking adapter-$100, controller-$40, 64MB memory unit-$40.
Nintendo's Game Boy Micro will retail for $99 in the U.S. when its released on Sept.19.
Director Gil Kenan (Monster House) to direct a movie based around the "Pac-Man" franchise. Currently slated for a '07 release.
Nintendo has announced that "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess" will now launch in '06, (after March 31) instead of November '05.
Rumor: Sony's PS3 to sell for $299? Thats what a posting on Amazon.com says.
EA & Def Jam are teaming up again to bring 'Def Jam 3' (working title) to next-gen systems. Currently in development.
Rumor: Rumors on the web say "Fight Night" will be coming to PSP in '06?
Gizmondo, still sticking with their U.S. Sept. launch, said they will be launching a game a week in September.
Midway has revealed that 'Mortal Kombat: Deception Unchained' for the PSP is slated to ship the 1st half of '06.
Midway Games' release of "Fear & Respect" has been pushed back. It is now slated to hit next-gen consoles.
According to GameStop.com, a new M-rated version of 'GTA:San Andreas' (without the 'Hot Coffee') will be released August 22 for XBox. No word yet on a PS2 release.
Future updates for PSP may include: streaming movie function, video chat email application & digital rights management.
Capcom representatives have confirmed a release date for the PS2 version of "Resident Evil 4"- October 25 '05.
Sony to release the US version of its PSP 2.0 firmware upgrade Aug.12. (if you are upgrading from 1.5 or below,you will lose current homebrew functionality)
Rumor: Rumors on the web say a Qwerty keyboard-equipped controller will be available for the XBox 360?
Rumor: Unconfirmed reports from a number of anonymous Wal-Mart employees claim that the Xbox 360 will arrive Nov.4 and will sell for $299.99?
Square Enix to release "Final Fantasy XII" Mar.16 in Japan. A U.S. release is scheduled for sometime in '06.
THQ's "Smackdown vs Raw '06" for PSP to feature 60-80 matches & a bigger wrestler roster than the PS2 version.
Nintendo US has stated that "Resident Evil 5" may yet be announced for Revolution. Reports say Capcom will be looking into releasing the game on other formats,including Revolution & PC.
Rumor: Rumors on the web say Sony will lower the price of the PS2 to $100 around the same time as the XBox 360 launch?
In the wake of the 'Hot Coffee' scandal,Australia has now banned "Grand Theft Auto:San Andreas".
'Variety' has reported that Universal Pictures secured the film rights to Sony's PS2 hit "God of War".
Namco has announced that "Ridge Racer 6" is currently in development for XBox 360.
Midway Games revealed that actor Michael Clark Duncan (Green Mile) will provide the voice of 'Blackmore', the main characters arch-nemesis in "The Suffering: Ties That Bind". To be released Sept. '05.
The ESRB has changed the rating of "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" from M (Mature) to AO (Adults Only). Rockstar Games has now ceased manufacturing the game. Rockstar will release a 'M' rated version, without the 'Hot Coffee' files, sometime between August-October '05.
Microsoft has confirmed that their XBox 360 will have at least 25 games at launch...160 more in development.
Team Bondi has announced that they are currently working on the detective/thriller title "L.A. Noire" for the PS3.
Capcom has announced that "Resident Evil 5" is coming to PS3 & XBox 360...no mention of Nintendo's Revolution. Scheduled to be released sometime in '06.
Marvel Enterprises announced a deal that gives Microsoft exclusive worldwide rights to make MMORPG's based on characters from its comic books.
The New York Times reports that actor Marlon Brando's voice (recorded for EAs upcoming game "The Godfather" before he died) wont be used in the game. The recordings are reportedly marred by the noise of brando's breathing tube.
THQ has announced that "WWE Smackdown vs RAW '06" is currently in development for PS2. To be released Fall '06.
The release of EA's "The Godfather" has been pushed back to early '06. It'll be available on PS2, PSP, PC & XBox. EA said next-generation console versions 'will appear later'.
Majesco has announced that they are currently working on a game based on Marvel's cult super hero 'Ghost Rider'. The game will be released Summer '06, in conjunction with the movie.
Rumor: XBox365.com says they have obtained the launch date for the XBox360, which was taken from a Microsoft partner site. The date listed is November 4. Microsoft said the announcement of the date was an accident?
Bandai has announced that they are publishing the single-player RPG "The Legend of Heroes" for PSP September '05.
The game "Max Payne" is being turned into a feature film for 20th Century Fox. To be released sometime in '06.
According to Sony boss Ken Kutaragi, the proposed router feature on the upcoming PS3 has been dropped, due to costs.
"Fable:The Lost Chapters" is coming to XBox & Mac Fall '05. Its said to be a 3rd longer than the original.
Rumor: According to NGC magazine,Capcom is planning a 'Resident Evil' game for Nintendo's DS?
Rumor: Rumors on the web say Sony PSP & Nintendo DS users will be able to connect with XBox 360 & play Microsoft games online?
According to a listing on EBGames.com, "The Getaway: Gangs of London" will be coming to the PSP this November.
Rumor: Reports on the web say Sony is about to announce a TV Tuner for their PSP?
Rumor: Reports on the web say 'World of Warcraft' could be coming to the XBox 360?
Activision's official website for "True Crime 2" has revealed that the sequel will take place in New York City. For more info,go to: www.TrueCrime2005.com
Nintendo says that the classic games that will be offered for download via their 'Revolution' will have a graphical upgrade.
Blizzard has confirmed that a 'World of Warcraft' expansion is in the works. No release date has been given.
Vivendi expects "Scarface:The World is Yours", a game based on the movie 'Scarface' and due out next year, to have over 140 missions & 50-60 Hrs. of playtime.
Rumor: According to rumors on the web,the upcoming "Grand Theft Auto:Liberty City Stories",for PSP,will have only boats & road vehicles to chose from,no planes or helicopters. Motorcycles featured in 'Vice City' are included.
Creator Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that 'Mario 128',the sequel to "Super Mario 64",will be on Nintendo Revolution.
Rumor: 'Postal',the controversial first-person shooter,may be coming to the big screen soon. Its not confirmed yet.
Tecmo & Constantin Films announced that filming has begun on 'Dead or Alive',a movie based on the Tecmo game.
Actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson,who will star in the upcoming 'Spy-Hunter' movie,is in talks to appear in the next 'Spy Hunter' game.
Two more movies in the 'Resident Evil' series are planned. The next is currently titled 'Resident Evil:Afterlife'.
Actor Vin Diesel has signed up to play 'Agent 47' in the movie adaptation of Eidos' "Hitman" game. Out '06.
Rumor: Eidos is reportedly planning to use actor Vin Diesel's likeness & voice in a follow-up to "Hitman:Blood Money".
Rumor: Some say EA will be releasing "Medal of Honor: Airborne" as a launch title for Sony's PS3 Spring '06?
According to the 'Hollywood Reporter',Universal Pictures & 20th Century Fox will release the "Halo" movie (based on the XBox game) sometime in '07. Microsoft wanted it released in Spring '06,around the same time as PS3 launch.
Sony has reported to several media outlets that their PS3 will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show on Sep.16.
Infinity Ward has revealed that it is working on "Call of Duty 3". ("Call of Duty 2" isnt even out yet)
Nintendo president says rumors are false,that downloading classic Nintendo games will not be free for 'Revolution' owners... but says some games might be free to download only as a bonus for purchasing a 'Revolution' title.
Tiger Telematics to release their multimedia handheld game system 'Gizmondo' Aug.11.
Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced it will be releasing music videos on UMD format for Sony's PSP. Go to www.EagleRockEnt.com for more info.
In an interview with UK industry publication MCV, a spokesman for Nintendo revealed that the 'Revolution' would be released in Nov. '06 in the U.S., closely followed by Japan,then Mar. '07 for PAL territories.
Microsoft corporate V.P. J Allard has confirmed that the XBox 360 will be priced 'in the neighborhood' of $300, which was the initial price of the XBox. A final decision on price to be made in about 2 months.
Ubisoft & Gearbox Software have announced development of "Brothers in arms:Earned in Blood" for current generation consoles & PC.
Majesco Entertainment to release a videogame version of Martin Scorsese's classic film 'Taxi Driver' in Spring '06
Sony is currently developing "SOCOM:U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo" for the PSP.
Microsoft's Bill Gates has confirmed that "Halo 3" will be released for XBox 360 the same time as the release Sony's PS3.
Polyphony Digital is working on a new version of 'Gran Turismo' for PS3, called "Vision Gran Turismo"
According to Sony, the PS3 will be 35 times more powerful than the PS2. Nintendo says their 'Revolution' will be 2-3 times more powerful than the Gamecube & the 360 is said to be 10 times more powerful than the current XBox.
Atari has announced that the next game in the 'Driver' series is in development for PS2, XBox & PC. Out early '06.
Rockstar Games has announced "Bully" for the PS2 & XBox. Its expected to be released October '05.
Tecmo's "Fatal Frame 3" is scheduled to be released Fall '05.
EA & Criterion Games have announced that "Burnout: Legends" will be coming to the PSP September '05.
EA has announced that "SSX: On Tour" (working title) is in development & will be out this Fall on PS2,XB & GC.
Movies to be released July '05 for the PSP: I Robot, Napoleon Dynamite, Predator, DodgeBall & Super Troopers.
THQ has announced that "Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers" will be released Winter '05 for PS2,XBox & PC.
"Scarface:The World is Yours", the game based on the movie Scarface, has been pushed back to '06.
A new 30-second instant replay feature has been specifically incorporated into the XBox version of "GTA: San Andreas".
Rockstar's much delayed sequel, "State of Emergency 2", is scheduled to be out by Christmas.
The film adaptation of Konami's horror game series "Silent Hill" has already begun filming. Release date not available at this time.
Al Pacino will reprise his role as the legendary Tony Montana for VU Games upcoming game version of the movie Scarface. Also in the game will be Steven Bauer (who played Manny) and Robert Loggia (who played Frank Lopez)
Rumor: Some reports from Japan say Nintendo will keep their 'Revolution' under wraps and will not be showing it at E3?
Rumor: Some say Sony will launch 2 versions of the PS3 in '06, one with a home media server & one without?
Rumor: Sources close to Microsoft say the XBox 360 will come at 2 price points & that the premium version may include Microsofts WebTV service, allowing owners access to the web, streaming media, email & instant messaging?
EA has announced that "The Sims 2" is in development for all consoles, handhelds & mobile phones. Out Fall '05
Mario & friends will be in the Gamecube version of EA's "The Sims 2". They also appeared in EA's "NBA Street V3".
Nintendo has announced they will be releasing an Electric Blue colored DS June 3.
Playboy has announced plans to sell nude & non-nude photos and videos formatted for viewing on Sony's PSP.
"Twisted Metal: Head On" was the top selling PSP game in March, according to NPD reports, selling around 120,000.
Heres some of the games that have been confirmed to be shown at May's E3 show: NFS: Most Wanted, Burnout: Revenge, Socom 3, The Matrix: Path of Neo, Nascar: Chase for the Cup '06, Soul Calibur 3, Phantasy Star Universe.
Microsoft will unveil the XBox360 May 12 at 9:30pm Eastern in the U.S. via MTV special,hosted by Elijah Woods. It will air May 13 in other countries. (Thanks to DLS3001 for the info)
Microsoft will be teaming up with Pepsi for a major promotion coming fall '05, they will be giving away over 9,000 Xbox 360 consoles. (Thanks to DLS3001 for the info)
EA & Warner Bros. Interactive Ent. have announced that "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" will be released Nov. '05 on all consoles, handhelds & PC.
Rumor: Its been said that in EA's upcoming "SSX 4", you'll be able to create your own player and that you will now be able to go skiing as well as snowboarding?
EA has announced that "Need For Speed: Most Wanted" will be out Nov. '05 on all consoles, handhelds & PC. Some say the XBox360 & Gizmondo as well?
Rumor: "T.H.U.G. 3", "Ultimate SpiderMan" & "Quake 4" are the games that some say Activision is working on for XBox360, Activision has denied it though. But apparently fliers for the games have already been distributed.
Sony will reveal the PS3 at a pre-E3 press conference May16...the same day that Microsoft plans to show the XBox 360.
Sony has been granted a patent for beaming sensory information directly into the brain. The technique could one day be used to create videogames in which you can smell, taste & touch.
Rumor: Its been said that the next XBox will not be backwards compatible and will come with Halo 2 pre-installed?
Sean Connery has agreed to reprise his role as Agent 007 for EA's upcoming game "From Russia With Love". Due out Fall '05 on PS2, XBox, Gamecube.
Handheld game system Gizmondo pledges 89 titles in '05. Some say Halo will be one of them,but many doubt it.
EA Games & Maxis have announced the next expansion pack for "The Sims 2", called "The Sims 2: Nightlife".
The head of Microsoft Games Studios has confirmed that the sequels to "Halo 2", "Fable" and "Project Gotham Racing" are currently in the works for the XBox 360. "Forza Motorsport" and "Jade empire" were hinted at.
"Burnout: Revenge", the next game in the Burnout series, is currently in development. Its due out Sep.'05.
Sony claims it has the proof it needs to overturn a legal ruling that the Touch Feedback Technology in its Playstation controller infringes a patent owned by Immersion Corp.. But Immersion is confident theyll win again on appeal.
Microsoft has announced an expansion pack for "Halo 2", due out June (some say June 28). The disc will feature 9 new multiplayer maps, extra footage and behind the scenes stuff. 4 of the maps will be available for download via XBL at the end of April.
Microsoft is expected to announce plans for the XBox 360 at its pre-E3 event next month (April).
Rumor: Some say Microsoft plans to have around 1 Million XBox 360 hardware units available in time for Christmas '05.
Rumor: Its been said you'll be able to download demos straight to your XBox 360. Some say games could be next?
XM Satelite Radio is looking into putting its service into gadgets that include video game consoles.
Rapper 50 Cent has already started recording the 100-plus-page script for his upcoming game "50 Cent: Bulletproof". Due out Nov. '05.
John Milius, who wrote the movies 'Apocalypse Now' & 'Clear and Present Danger', has been hired by EA to write the story for thier game "Medal of Honor: European Assault"
Ubisoft hopes to take the crime crown away from 'GTA' with the game "187 Ride or Die". The main character in the game, 'Buck', will be voiced by actor Larenz Tate.
Rumor: Its been said that the Nintendo Revolution will have touchscreen controllers. Could it be?
Game publisher Ubisoft has announced there will be a 4th "Splinter Cell". Their upcoming game "Splinter Cell: Conspiracy Theory" will be the 3rd.
Jennifer Lopez and a few other designers announced they have made accessories for Sony's PSP. No prices were given for the bags/carrying case's.
Games for next generation consoles XBox 360 (due Nov.'05), PS3 (due May'06) & Nintendo Revolution (due '06) will be about $10 more. So in the future,expect to pay $60 for a new game!
Rumor: Its been said that Microsoft has finally decided on a name for their next XBox... 'XBox 360'.
Movie studio Buena Vista will release 5 movies on UMD for Sonys PSP. Some of the movies are= Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Reign of Fire, Kill Bill & Hero. Thats over 15 movies now for PSP.
The game "Fable" will be coming to P.C.'s Later this year with lots of extras.
EA plans to release 20 games for mobile phones. "Need for Speed" is one of the games they plan on releasing.
'Death Jr' (a PSP game) to be made into a movie. Its scheduled to be released in '06. Lawrence Guterman, director of 'Son of The Mask', will direct.
Heres a few songs thatll be in the upcoming game "25 to Life"= 'Where The Hood at'- DMX, 'Enemies'- Xzibit, 'Cerca De Mi Neighborhood'- Tego Calderon, 'Ghetto Star'- 2Pac, 'Somos Cabrones'- Locura Terminal.
Movie production company Lions Gate will release at least 12 movies on Sonys PSP. Heres a few that will be released- Open Water, Saw, The Punisher, Total Recall, Rambo: First Blood.
"Resident Evil 5" is currently under development. Not much more info is available on this game yet.
Rapper 50 Cent's new game, "50 Cent: Bulletproof" will be written by 'Sopranos' exec producer Terry Winter. The game puts you in the role of a crusader taking on crime families in New York.
The movie 'Doom' to be written by Dave Callaham (his 1st movie) & co-written by Wesley Strick (Cape Fear,The Saint). It stars Karl Urban & Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
Rumor: "50 Cent: Bulletproof" is what some have said the name of rapper 50 Cent's upcoming video game will be called. No realease date announced yet.
Rumor: Its been said that Microsoft plans to release "Halo 3" the same day Sony will release the PS3. Thats a long time from now,PS3 wont be out till '06.
Konami is currently working on a new "Silent Hill". Theres not much info out about it yet.
According to Variety Magazine, Alex Garland will write the "Halo" movie. He was the writer for 28 days later. (thanx for the info SubzeroTFA)
Nintendo will be showing a new 'Game Boy Advance 2' (with many of the same functions as Sony's PSP) at May17 E3 show. Some say it will be released Winter '05.
Screenwriter David McKenna (who wrote the movies Blow & American History X) will write the story for the upcoming game "Scarface".
Rumor: Rockstar has narrowed down the list to 5 different locations/names for the next 'GTA'. The list includes Japan & Columbia. Prob for PS3?
Rumor: Its been said that Microsoft will be showing the next XBox sometime in March. Before,it was thought they would show it at the May E3 show in L.A..
"Socom 3: U.S. Navy SEALs" to be released Fall '05. Its said to take place in Morocco,Poland & Bangladesh. You'll be able to swim and operate vehicles including: Humvee's, T72 Tanks & a customized speed boat. There will be 31 weapons to choose from & 21 different attachments.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment & Clint Eastwood have teamed up to make the movie 'Dirty Harry' into a game.
A PS2/XBox game starring rapper 50 Cent is in development & should be released later this year. It has no name yet,but its said to be extremely adult with no shortage of violence. He'll also write the soundtrack to the game.
The next XBox- XBox2, XBox Next, neXt box, XBox 360...whatever it is this week,is said to have a removable hard drive.
Sony will be recalling some of their Japanese PSPs because the buttons seem to stick,and in some cases,fall right off. Also on some,the UMD hatch popped open while playing. Hope they fixed the problem for the U.S. PSPs.
There is a "Siren 2" in the works. Not much info about it yet.
Rumor: The next XBox is said to come with wireless,vibrating controllers as standard. Some say ALL the next game consoles will include them,the PS3 and also Nintendo Revolution.
Microsoft is recalling power cords on 14.1 Mill. XBox's,following reports of injuries due to the defective electronic components that may also pose a fire hazard. The recall covers XBox's manufactured before Oct.23,2003.
Atari is working on the game "The Matrix: Path of Neo",to be released this Fall/Winter on game consoles & PC.
"Fight Night Round 2" to be released March 1.
Sony Pictures said they will be releasing the movies Hellboy,Once Upon a Time in Mexico,Resident Evil 2 and XXX in UMD format for the PSP on April 19. What was not said is how much the movies would cost.
"True Crime 2" is suppose to be released sometime later this year. Theres not much more info about it yet. Other 'GTA-type' games to be released in '05 are: 25 to Life, Fear & Respect, Godfather, Reservoir Dogs, Narc.
If your planning on buying a Nintendo DS,wait...rumor has it that Nintendo will cut the price to $100 on March 11. Currently,they are $149. This could be a smart move,since Sonys PSP comes out March 24.
Rumor: Some have said theres a "Halo" movie script in the works.
"Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" will be jacking your XBox June 8th,when its released. Its said to have extras the PS2 version doesnt have.
Rumor: Some have said the next XBox will be called 'XBox 360'. Other possibilities include- Xbox Next, Xenon, XBox2.
Tom Clancys "Ghost Recon 2" is in development for Nintendo Gamecube,it will be released this spring.
Rumor: Some have said the next XBox will use cartridges instead of discs.
Sony has announced a release date for the PSP- March 24. It will retail as a 'Value Pack' for $249.99. The package will include a number of accessories & a copy of the movie SpiderMan 2,on Sonys new UMD disc format.
Games to be released for the PSP (expected to be released mid-late March): NFSU: Rivals, FIFA Soccer, NFL Street 2: Unleashed, GTA(dont know wich one), ATV: Offroad Fury, Metal Gear Acid, NBA Live 2005, T.H.U.G. 2, SpiderMan 2...and many more!
EA's "The Godfather" will also be coming to the PSP. "The Godfather",takes place between 1945-1955 and is based on the book and movie.
EA's "The Godfather",will have voice-overs by James Caan, Robert Duvall & the late Marlon Brando. Out Fall '05
