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ESRB's Vance Explains, Defends Game Rating Process
ESRB's Vance Explains, Defends Game Rating Process [10.16.07] As part of a detailed article published on Gamasutra today, the ESRB's president Patricia Vance has been discussing in unprecedented detail exactly how the organization rates games, revealing that the six full-time raters rule on a thousand games every year, and also commenting on historically difficult rating decisions.
Atari Restructuring Criticized By Investors
Atari Restructuring Criticized By Investors [10.16.07] Following Infogrames' recent corporate restructuring of Atari's board, which saw the removal of five out of eight board members, investor Coghill Capital Management has contacted the Atari's Board of Directors to express disapproval of the moves, demanding an audit and "an end to the sweetheart agreements with Infogrames."
Pachter: Ubisoft To See $66 Million In U.S. Q2 Sales
Pachter: Ubisoft To See $66 Million In U.S. Q2 Sales [10.16.07] Ahead of Ubisoft's Q2 results expected October 23rd, Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter has predicted sales ahead of consensus estimates of €112 million ($158.9 million) and said the company's share price should rise with continued success of the Nintendo DS.
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This Game Is Not Yet Rated: Inside The ESRB Ratings System
This Game Is Not Yet Rated: Inside The ESRB Ratings System [10.16.07] The Entertainment Software Ratings Board is a key part of the game industry, but do you know exactly how ESRB employees rate video games? Gamasutra spoke to Patricia Vance, president of the ESRB, to analyze the process and a day in the life of a game rater.
Infiltrating Kojima Productions: Ryan Payton Talks Metal Gear Solid 4
Infiltrating Kojima Productions: Ryan Payton Talks Metal Gear Solid 4 [10.15.07] Metal Gear Solid 4 is one of the most significant video games of 2008 -- but what design decisions and artistic sensibilities are going into the game? Gamasutra talks to Kojima Productions' Ryan Payton about the political and design-based underpinnings of MGS4.
A Rare Opportunity: On Piñatas, Microsoft and More
A Rare Opportunity: On Piñatas, Microsoft and More [10.12.07] The now Microsoft-owned Rare (Viva Pinata, Kameo) was formerly just a tad reclusive - but Gamasutra caught up with the company's James Thomas and Justin Cook to discuss the post-Stamper company ethos, the future of Viva Pinata, and a host of other fascinating topics.
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ESRB's Vance Explains, Defends Game Rating Process
ESRB's Vance Explains, Defends Game Rating Process [10.16.07] As part of a detailed article published on Gamasutra today, the ESRB's president Patricia Vance has been discussing in unprecedented detail exactly how the organization rates games, revealing that the six full-time raters rule on a thousand games every year, and also commenting on historically difficult rating decisions.
Atari Restructuring Criticized By Investors
Atari Restructuring Criticized By Investors [10.16.07] Following Infogrames' recent corporate restructuring of Atari's board, which saw the removal of five out of eight board members, investor Coghill Capital Management has contacted the Atari's Board of Directors to express disapproval of the moves, demanding an audit and "an end to the sweetheart agreements with Infogrames."
Pachter: Ubisoft To See $66 Million In U.S. Q2 Sales
Pachter: Ubisoft To See $66 Million In U.S. Q2 Sales [10.16.07] Ahead of Ubisoft's Q2 results expected October 23rd, Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter has predicted sales ahead of consensus estimates of €112 million ($158.9 million) and said the company's share price should rise with continued success of the Nintendo DS.
Capcom Announces Next-Gen   Bionic Commando
Capcom Announces Next-Gen Bionic Commando [10.16.07] Capcom has announced it is developing a new Bionic Commando game for Xbox 360, based on a 1988 NES title featuring bionic government operative Nathan Spencer -- to be voiced by Mike Patton -- who must now use his swinging mechanics and bionic arm to save Ascension City from a legion of terrorists.
GameSpot To Webcast AIAS Interactive Achievement Awards
GameSpot To Webcast AIAS Interactive Achievement Awards [10.16.07] Video game website GameSpot and the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) have announced a partnership to host the 11th annual Interactive Achievement Awards, with GameSpot providing a live webcast of the awards show, allowing its audience to see the traditionally industry-only event.
Enterbrain Boss Optimistic In Annual Japanese Forecast
Enterbrain Boss Optimistic In Annual Japanese Forecast [10.16.07] Enterbrain president Hirokazu Hamamura has given his annual speech in Japan, predicting that the current lull in Nintendo hardware and software sales is likely to be temporary, and that PS3 sales will also increase with the release of the 40GB model.
Cinema Analysts Blame  Halo 3  For Low Ticket Sales
Cinema Analysts Blame Halo 3 For Low Ticket Sales [10.16.07] Movie industry analysts have blamed the poor performance of The Heartbreak Kid on the disruptive influence of the Halo 3 launch, as the $60 million movie registers only $14 million in revenues rather than the expected $20 to $25 million opening.
 Project Gotham Racing 4  Wins Kudos In UK Sales Chart
Project Gotham Racing 4 Wins Kudos In UK Sales Chart [10.16.07] Xbox 360 exclusive Project Gotham Racing 4 has slipped in ahead of FIFA 08 in the UK individual format charts, which are otherwise dominated by the new hardware prices and bundles for the PlayStation 3 and increased stock levels for the Wii.
Q&A: EEDAR's Zatkin On The Theory Of Achievements
Q&A;: EEDAR's Zatkin On The Theory Of Achievements [10.16.07] Do better achievements in games lead to better sales? Research group EEDAR claims games that with online-related achievements have 50% more sales, and Gamasutra talked to analyst Geoff Zatkin, who explained the findings, how achievements were born in MMOs, and the one 'masochistic' game with the overall hardest goals.
GoD Q&A: Sony's Ahnegard Talks Ericsson Gaming Tech
GoD Q&A;: Sony's Ahnegard Talks Ericsson Gaming Tech [10.16.07] Sony Ericsson considers gaming as a crucial component of its handset strategy, and GamesOnDeck talked with Peter Ahnegård, partner manager of Games & Graphics at Sony Ericsson Developer World, all about the company's latest gaming technology in both hardware and software, and about its program to support game developers.
Opinion: 'Serious Games - Are We Really A Community?'
Opinion: 'Serious Games - Are We Really A Community?' [10.16.07] In this impassioned opinion piece, PIXELearning CEO Kevin Corti discusses the nature of the 'serious games' movement, suggesting that the fragmented nature of the sector, which includes games for education, business, health, and military uses, is adversely affecting business.
2007 E For All Expo Confirms Line-Up
2007 E For All Expo Confirms Line-Up [10.15.07] The organizers of this week's E For All Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center have confirmed the major exhibitors and attractions for this week's event, with publishers including Nintendo and Electronic Arts the main attraction.
GameFly Charts:  Orange Box  Dominates,  Jericho  Disrupts
GameFly Charts: Orange Box Dominates, Jericho Disrupts [10.15.07] This week's top rental charts from U.S. game rental company GameFly, representing the most requested games for the week ending October 15th, show Halo 3 falling further into the 10th spot as Valve and EA's Half Life 2 compilation The Orange Box spends its second week in the top position.
XBLA To Get  Every Extend Extra Extreme, Speedball 2
XBLA To Get Every Extend Extra Extreme, Speedball 2 [10.15.07] Microsoft has announced that this Wednesday's regular Xbox Live Arcade update will see a port of the Bitmap Bros' Amiga classic Speedball 2, as well as two new additions from Q Entertainment -- Every Extend Extra Extreme and new Lumines Live content.
IBM, AMD, Nvidia, Intel Talk The Future Of Gaming Processors
IBM, AMD, Nvidia, Intel Talk The Future Of Gaming Processors [10.15.07] AMD, Intel, IBM, and NVIDIA were brought together to discuss the current state and future of processor designs as regards to gaming, touching on the PS3's Cell, the way in which consoles drive innovation in processor design, and more -- full panel coverage inside.
Konami's Payton: Over 200 Developers Working On  Metal Gear Solid 4
Konami's Payton: Over 200 Developers Working On Metal Gear Solid 4 [10.15.07] Talking as part of an in-depth interview published on Gamasutra today, Kojima Productions' Ryan Payton has revealed that there are over 200 people working to complete Metal Gear Solid 4 for PlayStation 3, also commenting on the game's "impressive" use of DualShock 3.
Pachter: Xbox 360 To Outsell Wii In September
Pachter: Xbox 360 To Outsell Wii In September [10.15.07] In his latest notes to investors, Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter has predicted a 47 percent rise in sales for the month of September, driven primarily by Halo 3, also leading to expectations that the Xbox 360 will outsell the Wii - predictions inside.
Re-Organized CDV Gets Brockhaus Investment
Re-Organized CDV Gets Brockhaus Investment [10.15.07] Frankfurt-based private equity fund Brockhaus Private Equity has purchased 100,000 shares ($237,000) and 239,800 partial debentures of CDV Software (Codename: Panzers, Divine Divinity), following what the investor says is a promising executive reorganization that appointed former Atari executive Christian Gloe as CEO.
Release This:  Tony Hawk, Katamari  Sequels Anticipated in U.S.
Release This: Tony Hawk, Katamari Sequels Anticipated in U.S. [10.15.07] Gamasutra's latest "Release This!" finds Tony Hawk's Proving Ground leading gamer anticipation in the U.S., closely followed by Beautiful Katamari, while The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass prepares for a notable UK debut - exclusive IGN GamerMetrics stats inside.
Will Wright Inducted Into BAFTA Fellowship
Will Wright Inducted Into BAFTA Fellowship [10.15.07] The Sims creator Will Wright has been made the first representative from the video game industry to be inducted into BAFTA’s prestigious Fellowship, with the accolade to be formally recognized at the forthcoming British Academy Video Games Awards 2007.
Advertising Age Names Nintendo “Marketer Of The Year”
Advertising Age Names Nintendo “Marketer Of The Year” [10.15.07] Marketing and media magazine Advertising Age has named Nintendo of America as its “Marketer of the year”, just days after rival marketing publication BrandWeek named the company’s president Reggie Fils-Aime as its “Grand Marketer of the Year”.
Infogrames Details Atari Board Changes
Infogrames Details Atari Board Changes [10.15.07] French-headquartered publisher Infogrames has announced the appointment of Curtis G. Solsvig III as the new chief restructuring officer at 51 percent-owned U.S. subsidiary Atari Inc., following the removal of all but three board members earlier in the month.
Unite 2007 Unveils Further Unity Engine Developments
Unite 2007 Unveils Further Unity Engine Developments [10.15.07] Unity Technologies recent Unite 2007 user conference convened existing users to discuss the state of its Unity engine, where it also announced a price drop of its license for independent developers, Unity for the Wii, and the winner of its Top DOG Unity game development contest -- more conference coverage within.
Game Connection Announces Indie Assistance Contest Winners
Game Connection Announces Indie Assistance Contest Winners [10.15.07] Industry business convention Game Connection has announced the five winners of its Level Up program, allowing select small-budget developers and service providers including Arkedo, Big Rooster, and Ocean Media to attend its December conference in France at no cost.
Sierra Online Announces Two New XBLA, PC Titles
Sierra Online Announces Two New XBLA, PC Titles [10.12.07] Sierra Online, has announced two new titles planned for Xbox Live Arcade and PC this winter: space action shooter Aces of the Galaxy and match three puzzler Boogie Bunnies, which will join their existing Winter lineup of Commanders: Attack of the Genos, Arkadian Warriors, and others.
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