Activision Announces Independent Games Winners

In an effort to help foster creativity and innovation from the rising talent in the independent game development community, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is proud to announce today the winners of the first round of the inaugural Activision Independent Games Competition. The winners are being rewarded for their hard work and creativity with cash prizes to be used further develop their winning ideas. Publishers: Activision Platforms: Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360

In a 7-2 Decision, Supreme Court Strikes Down California Violent Video Game Law

In what is likely to be hailed as one of the greatest legal victories for the game industry, the Supreme Court struck down the controversial California law that would have criminalized the sale of violent video games to minors. The 7 to 2 victory is a resounding win for the industry, which argued that the current voluntary ratings system created and maintained by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) was adequate protection, and in fact was more effective than the ratings in other industries, such as movies. Justice Antonin Scalia wrote for the majority opinion in the case. "As a … Continue reading In a 7-2 Decision, Supreme Court Strikes Down California Violent Video Game Law

Lego Harry Potter 5-7 Coming Holiday 2011

BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and the LEGO Group are pleased to announce that LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7, the follow-up to the hit game LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, will be available holiday 2011 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the NGP system, the Wii™ system, the Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held systems and Windows PC.I am so excited for this game. Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 was fantastic. Publishers: Warner Bros Interactive Developers: Tt Games Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, PC, PlayStation … Continue reading Lego Harry Potter 5-7 Coming Holiday 2011

Sony Offers Retail Games, Free Movies, To Displaced PlayStation 3, PSP Gamers

Now that the Sony Network is creeping back online for most people, Sony is letting users know about what they can expect in terms of free stuff to apologize for the disruption. And there are some pretty good things lined up for both PS3 and PSP gamers, since neither group could connect to the PSN for the past month. PS3 gamers can select two full versions of the following games: Dead Nation, inFamous, LittleBigPlanet, Super Stardust HD or Wipeout HD plus the Fury extension. If you only connect to the PlayStation Network for your PSP, you are also in luck. … Continue reading Sony Offers Retail Games, Free Movies, To Displaced PlayStation 3, PSP Gamers