Video Game News, Reviews, Previews - PC, Xbox 360, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, DS http://www.gamepositive.com Copyright © 2005-2010 http://www.gamepositive.com/news/187 In a recent blog entry from the face of Xbox Live, Major Nelson, it was announced that the official release of the new "Xbox Live Experience" update will take place on November 19. http://www.gamepositive.com/news/187 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:44:40 EDT http://www.gamepositive.com/news/189 According to an announcement from Namco Bandai at TGS 2008, it turns out that the longtime Sony mainstay, Tekken, is jumping over to the Xbox 360. Tekken 6 will be coming to the 360 next fall in a simultaneous release with the PS3. http://www.gamepositive.com/news/189 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:25:03 EDT http://www.gamepositive.com/news/188 If one thing is for certain, it's that the rest of the world enjoys Soccer much more than America. It turns out that EA's FIFA 09 has officially sold 1.2 million copies in Europe alone, after only being out for less than a week. http://www.gamepositive.com/news/188 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:15:43 EDT http://www.gamepositive.com/news/186 Sony has once again reiterated that there will be no PlayStation 3 price cuts this holiday season. Despite the already pricey PS3 losing in sales to both the Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii, the electronics giant feels that they may have the upper hand this holiday. http://www.gamepositive.com/news/186 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:27:43 EDT http://www.gamepositive.com/news/185 The Internet juggernaut, Google, has finally unveiled their in-game advertising strategy, and in an interesting twist, a lot of emphasis is being placed on casual titles. http://www.gamepositive.com/news/185 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:05:55 EDT http://www.gamepositive.com/news/184 In a move that was to be expected, the Canadian-based Too Human developer, Silicon Knights, has "temporarily" laid off 26 employees. It's only "temporary" because the development house has said that their studio is getting ready to work on new projects. http://www.gamepositive.com/news/184 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:53:02 EDT http://www.gamepositive.com/news/183 It was recently announced that a new novel, titled Halo: The Cole Protocol, will be the sixth book set in the Halo Universe. http://www.gamepositive.com/news/183 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:48:12 EDT http://www.gamepositive.com/news/182 In a move of epic, yet small-sized proportions, GameStop has announced they will be offering gamers a little extra bang for the buck. When you pre-order your copy of LittleBigPlanet at your local GameStop, you'll not only receive the Kratos SackBoy, but you'll also be treated to Minotaur and Medusa costumes, along with stickers and a level pack. http://www.gamepositive.com/news/182 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:00:05 EDT http://www.gamepositive.com/news/181 Eidos Interactive announced yesterday that they would be partnering with Microsoft to bring exclusive downloadable content to the Xbox 360 version of Tomb Raider: Underworld. The content features two new chapters which will add about six hours of extra gameplay. http://www.gamepositive.com/news/181 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:57:57 EDT http://www.gamepositive.com/news/180 The official track list for NBA 2K9 was revealed this week. Artists of note include; N.E.R.D The Cool Kids, Gnarls Barkley, Santo Gold, and DJ UNK. http://www.gamepositive.com/news/180 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:06:22 EDT http://www.gamepositive.com/news/179 MadWorld is an upcoming action video game for the Wii console developed by PlatinumGames and published by Sega. Though heavily stylized with stark black and white backgrounds reminiscent of Frank Miller's "Sin City", the vibrant splatters of blood and extreme violence are a cause for concern overseas. http://www.gamepositive.com/news/179 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:57:22 EDT http://www.gamepositive.com/news/178 Gaming company juggernaut, EA, has had its fair share of problems in the past. Recently, however, their issues have seemed to spiral out of control. A suit being brought against not only EA, but the NFLPA (National Football Players Associations) by retired football players alleges that not only are they due money from Electronic Arts for using their likenesses and career stats, but also because their own union brokered a below-market deal as a favor, helping it secure exclusive NFL rights for the Madden franchise. http://www.gamepositive.com/news/178 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:14:14 EDT http://www.gamepositive.com/news/177 With the tear-inducing news that the US won't be getting Nintendo's newest camera equipped DSi until "well into 2009", it leads one to ask, why? Well, in a recent interview with executive vice president of sales and marketing for Nintendo, Cammie Dunaway, she feels that there is still "huge untapped potential for the DS Lite". http://www.gamepositive.com/news/177 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:31:29 EDT http://www.gamepositive.com/news/176 In a recent newsletter from Realtiime Worlds, the company stated that they will be using the social networking site, Facebook, as a "major community tool" in their latest MMO, APB. http://www.gamepositive.com/news/176 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:59:31 EDT http://www.gamepositive.com/news/175 As if the Nintendo Wii was in danger of not selling as well as planned, Nintendo has announced their latest addition to the system, WiiSpeak and its accompanying WiiSpeak Channel. WiiSpeak is a microphone accessory for the Nintendo Wii. Connected to the console using a USB connection, the device can be placed near the video display, allowing voice chat to be conducted with the entire room. http://www.gamepositive.com/news/175 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:41:37 EDT