GTA IV hit the predict!!

Our predict is Right!! GTA is the Biggest entertainment launch ever!! GTA IV has become the most lucrative entertainment launch of all time – dwarfing best-ever releases in music, video and literature.

In the first Week, GTA IV sold six million unit!!! with an estimated retail value of more than $500 million. The title sold approximately 3.6 million units on its opening day with a retail value of approximately $310 million globally.

The previous biggest entertainment launch week was that of cinema blockbuster Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End (2007), which took $404 million at the Box Office.

So, a whole world already buy Grand Theft Auto IV...
If you still don't have it You must buy it now!! Hurry!!!

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Most Pirated Game!! Crysis!!

Popular games always face pirate!! Included Crysis!! Gamesive will give you the full news...

November's Crysis sold 1 million copies worldwide as of February this year, but Crytek is nevertheless struck by how many illegitimate copies are circulating.

Crytek engine business manager Harald Seeley said that he could not reveal specific internal figures pertaining to piracy of Crysis, but he added, "I can say the level of piracy was the highest of any I’ve experienced on a project."

This week, Crytek president Cevat Yerli said that piracy was so bad on the PC-exclusive Crysis, that the studio would no longer be making PC-exclusive titles.

“I believe that’s the core problem of PC Gaming, piracy… PC gamers that pirate games inherently destroy the platform. Similar games on consoles sell factors of 4-5 more," he said in an interview with PC Play. "It was a big lesson for us and I believe we won’t have PC exclusives as we did with Crysis in future. We are going to support PC, but not exclusive anymore.”

The question is how to curb piracy. Certain initiatives are happening in the PC games industry that are aimed at combating the piracy issue, but neither Crytek nor the recently-formed multi-company PC Gaming Alliance are talking specifics.

PCGA president and Intel gaming director Randy Stude said in an e-mail regarding piracy of Crysis and piracy in general, "The PCGA is not yet prepared to make an official comment on PC game piracy. Over the next several months we will be determining our position on this important topic."

Tell your oppinion about this!!! Wanna Download Pirated games or buy original one!!

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Good And Bad News for Wii Gamers!!

The Good News!! The game that all Wii gamers wait was released!! Mario Kart Wii +Wii Wheel!! this is a summary of the review:

Mario Kart Wii is value for money (given the extraordinary amount of stuff on offer in this game) and is most importantly very good fun. Sadly the game looks hideous and is poorly presented and put together. The menu screens and the visuals really make you think “rush job” but when you get into the online game you’ll be hard pushed to find a game on any console as well put together as this game is online.

It is in that sense that Mario Kart Wii has been polished, has been well thought-out and is brilliant. Nintendo really need to get their arse together and start pushing the technology like they did with Super Mario Galaxy. Poor presentation should not be an issue in this generation of gaming, particularly with the other consoles doing it so well, but, thankfully for us (as Wii owners), this game is a living, breathing example of gameplay over graphics. Unfortunately, Mario Kart Wii +Wii Wheel only give you one wii wheel. So, if you want to play with your friend, you should buy one Official Nintendo Wii Wheel!!

The Bad News!! Nintendo will not cut Wii price soon!! Because, the demand of the nintendo Wii still High. Still want to buy Wii?

The BIGGEST DEBUT EVER for an entertainment product..

“The Most Anticipated Game of 2008” Grand Theft Auto IV could also turn into a blockbuster. Quoting several unnamed industry analysts, Variety predicts that the latest installment of the GTA franchise will register sales of $400 million for the first week of availability (release in 29 April 2008).

If their forecast will turn true, Grand Theft Auto IV will gain not only the title of the best debut in videogames industry, but also the title of “the biggest debut ever for an entertainment product”.

Last year, Microsoft has invested $10 million in the launch of Halo 3, the last “chapter” of the trilogy created by Bungie Studios, and their effort paid off as the game grossed $300 million in the first week.

Halo 3 brought Microsoft more than $170 million in the first day of availability, surpassing by far its predecessor (Halo 2, with “only” $125 million).

However, GTA IV has the potential to surpass the record sales of “Halo 3”. Unlike Microsoft’s game, which was available only for Xbox 360, Rockstar’s creation has also a version for Playstation 3. Variety also predicted GTA IV will sell about 6 million units after its launch.

For the first time in the history of the franchise, GTA IV will offer multiplayer capabilities, with up to 15 modes, each of them supporting up to 16 players.

Besides the standard version, GTA IV will be also offered a Special.

Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition (PS3)

Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition (Xbox 360)

Hear that? It is better to PRE-ORDER now, before last.

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100 Million "The Sims" = $4 billion!!

New York –Phenomenal Game ' The Sims' reach for the big attainment with the latest sale have penetrated 100 million Copies. That announcement submitted Electronic Arts (EA ).

And for Revenue, in last eight year “The Sims” collected USD 4 Billion.
"If one hundred billion 'The Sims' boxes lined, the distance will cross from Moskow to New York," EA explained it.
Since launched in 2000, EA had produced many version of ' The Sims' for various console game and all demanded in the market. The Sims Newest version “The Sims 3” will launch next year.
This Popularity also happens in the website, namely ' The Sims', viewed by millions of people. In “Youtube” ,many Sims character used in many videos.

People like to play because they can play in fantasy live.

"The Sims" Collections!!
The Sims: Complete Collection(PC)
The Sims 2: FreeTime(PC)
The Sims 2 Deluxe (Sims 2 and Sims Nightlife Expansion)
.....

Want to see more about The Sims, Check it in http://astore.amazon.com/buy-nintendo-playstation-xbox-20/!!

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Final Fantasy XI for PC just Released!!

For Final Fantasy Mania around the world who don't have PS2/PS3, or Xbox that want to play Final Fantasy, there is a very good news for all of you!! Final Fantasy XI Vana'diel Collection 2008 Released For PC gamers!!

The first persistent-world RPG based on the Final Fantasy universe is available together with its first four expansion packs.

Check it out!!

Games Support PS3 Dualshock 3 Rumble!!!

Already have the PS3 Dualshock 3? If yes.. there is PS3 game that support rumble, with an asterisk after the ones that need an update to do so.

- SCEA - Formula One Championship Edition* (PS3)
- SCEA - MotorStorm* (PS3)
- SCEA - PAIN (PSN)
- SCEA - High Velocity Bowling (PSN)
- SCEA - MLB 08: The Show (PS3)
- SCEA - Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (PS3)
- SCEA - Resistance: Fall of Man* (PS3)
- SCEA - Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (PS3)
- SCEA - Go! Sports Ski* (PSN)
- SCEA - Folklore* (PS3)
- SCEA - Heavenly Sword* (PS3)
- SCEA - Warhawk* (PSN / PS3)
- SCEA - Super Stardust HD* (PSN)
- SCEA - Snakeball (PSN)
- SCEA - Toy Home (PSN)
- SCEA - PSOne Emulation (PSN)
- SCEA - Piyotama (PSN)
- SCEA - PixelJunk Monsters (PSN)
- SCEA - Blast Factor* (PSN)
- Sega - Condemned 2: Bloodshot (PS3)
- Ubisoft - Lost: Via Domus (PS3)
- Ubisoft - Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2* (PS3)
- EA - Burnout Paradise (PS3)
- KOEI - Dynasty Warriors 6 (PS3)
- Capcom - Devil May Cry 4 (PS3)
- Atari - Dragon Ball Z Burst Limit (PS3)
- Disney Interactive - Turok (PS3)

So what are you waiting? PS3 Dualshock 3 !!

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Don'T Cheating !!! (Especially Xbox)!!

Video game cheating comes in many forms, the most notorious of which involves people who use dirty tricks to make themselves more effective (or invincible) in multiplayer combat games. The solution for people caught engaging in this form of cheating has long been permanent cancellation of the account and a lifetime of shame... at least until he or she gets a new account, that is.

But with the rise of Gamerscore and Achievements on Xbox Live, a new form of cheating has become popular: people who manipulate their save files and account information to artificially boost their Gamerscore by unlocking Achievements they didn't actually earn. Of course, neither Gamerscore nor Achievement unlocking will help you actually play a game better—both serve as mere bragging rights... and so they have become something that cheaters have begun to manipulate relentlessly.

Better watch out, says Xbox Live's Major Nelson, the well-known public face of Microsoft when it comes to all things Xbox. Starting today, Xbox is punishing Gamerscore cheaters with some pretty heavy penalties. If you've used a cheat on your account, better check it out to see if you've been affected. How will you know?

Well, your Gamerscore will be reset to zero. You won't be able to regain any Achievement you previously unlocked (legitimately or otherwise), though you will be able to gain new Achievements. And your account will be permanently labeled as a cheater account (see blurry pic above for an example). At least you still get to keep your account.

There you have it. It's like your mom always told you: Cheaters never win, and... well, you know the rest.

Source:
www.tech.yahoo.com

Windows Vista SP 1 with Gaming

The release of Service Pack 1 might be good time to revisit the debate of whether or not to get Windows Vista. Over the past year Microsoft's been busy patching away at the operating system, and it just might be ready for the discerning gamer. Service packs are basically gigantic patch files for operating systems that contain hundreds of minor and major fixes. Most of what's in Service Pack 1 is already available via Windows Update, but Microsoft added a few fixes to the operating system that hadn't yet been released for widespread consumption. For the most part, service packs do a lot to increase stability, compatibility, and security while at the same time bundling hundreds of fixes all up into one nice file or check box for the user to click. If you're keen to peruse what's in the update you can find a full list here.

Vista's built-in Windows Update utility is the easiest, and likely the fastest, way to get the new service pack. The system will automatically download only what it needs to complete the installation. Depending on how long it's been since you've updated your computer, the length of the download and installation process can vary. You're probably better off downloading the stand-alone file and installing it yourself if you're starting with a fresh Windows Vista installation. Don't be surprised if your computer takes more than an hour to install the service pack.

According to Microsoft, computers with Service Pack 1 should experience numerous performance benefits. Many of the enhancements relate to networking and file-transfer speeds. Service Pack 1 will reduce the time it takes to get out of hibernation and standby modes, and will improve battery life for some laptops. Service Pack 1 will bring no new gaming performance enhancements, but Microsoft states that gaming performance should move upward slightly.

We compared Windows Vista SP1 to an unpatched installation of Windows Vista and to Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 installed. The operating systems were tested with a variety of video cards to get a better picture of how gaming performance varied. We used single-card systems from Nvidia and ATI, and we included an SLI setup from Nvidia and a dual-GPU graphics card from ATI to see how some of the more exotic flavors fared.
System Setup: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775, Intel D5400XS, 4GB FB-DIMM (2x2GB), 750GB Seagate 7200.10 SATA Hard Disk Drive, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista 32-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit SP1. Graphics Cards: GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB. Graphics Drivers: Nvidia ForceWare beta 174.53.

The single-GPU GeForce 8800 GTX experienced gains in games like Call of Duty 4 and Oblivion when we compared Windows Vista to Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 installed. Performance stayed mostly flat in other games. Pairing up two 8800 GTXs for an SLI setup yielded similar results. When we compare Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 to Windows XP SP2, the GeForce 8800 GTX kept up in Call of Duty 4 and BioShock. Vista with SP1 actually took the lead in Oblivion, but it's hard to ignore XP's victories in Crysis and Team Fortress 2. SLI performance was decidedly better under Windows XP than Windows Vista with and without SP1 in almost all of the tests.

Source:
www.gamespot.com

New 360s getting two-game bundle

Microsoft packing in Forza Motorsport 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance with new Pro and Elite systems.

Now that the Wii and Playstation 3 have had a year to catch up to the Xbox 360's head start, Microsoft is pushing back hard. In August, it dropped the price of its consoles across the board. Last month, the company released its biggest system-seller of the year, Halo 3. Today Microsoft followed up on those moves by announcing two Xbox 360 bundles that will come with two games packed in.

Free toys inside!

This holiday season, gamers in the market for an Xbox 360 can get Pro and Elite models of the console with copies of Turn 10's Forza Motorsport 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance. The bundles will sell for the standard Pro and Elite prices of $349 and $449, respectively, and Microsoft expects them to be readily available at retailers by the end of October.

If that price of admission is still too high, thrifty gamers might have some recourse on the way. Rumors have resurfaced recently that Microsoft is ditching its Xbox 360 Core package in favor of an Xbox 360 Arcade package. That system would supposedly have the same features as the Core Xbox 360, but come with a wireless controller, a 256MB memory card, and five Xbox Live Arcade games.

Microsoft is counting on this holiday season to provide the Xbox 360 with plenty of momentum to fend off Sony and Nintendo. The company has said it expects at least seven upcoming and recently released Xbox 360 games to break the million-unit sales mark, including Madden NFL 08, BioShock, Halo 3, Project Gotham Racing 4, Mass Effect, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Bundle, and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

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www.gamespot.com

THQ’s Ratatouille Video Game Based on the Disney/Pixar Film Reaches Major Retail Milestones as an Xbox 360® “Platinum Family Hit” and PlayStation®2 Sy

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that the Ratatouille video game based on the Disney/Pixar film of the same name has achieved the prestigious Microsoft Xbox 360® “Platinum Family Hits” collection and Sony Computer Entertainment America “Greatest Hits” sales milestones. THQ originally released Ratatouille in summer 2007 across 11 different gaming systems and has since shipped nearly four million copies across all platforms worldwide. With the recent sales achievements, the Ratatouille video game is now available at retailers throughout North America for the new suggested retail price of $19.99.

Throughout the company’s successful relationship with Disney/Pixar, THQ has shipped more than 35 million units of video games based on award-winning animated films such as Finding Nemo, Cars and Ratatouille. The next game slated for release under THQ’s agreement with Disney/Pixar is based on the highly anticipated, summer theatrical release WALL●E. Development for WALL●E is being led by THQ’s internal Heavy Iron Studios.

About the Ratatouille Video Game

Inspired by the unique characters and storyline from the Ratatouille film, fans experience the sights and sounds of Paris across a multitude of gaming systems. In the game, players assume the role of Remy, a young rat whose love for great food puts him at odds with the needs of his family. Players experience highlights from the film, as well as the memorable characters and key locations, as they explore five action-packed worlds, more than 20 challenging missions and mini-games and go head-to-head in multiplayer. Ratatouille allows players to evade detection from dangerous and often hungry enemies, brave the perils of the dinner-rush, and create culinary masterpieces in this senses-shattering journey to fulfill Remy’s life-long dream of becoming a great chef.

For more information about Ratatouille and the rest of THQ’s line-up of family- and kid-friendly games, please visit www.playthq.com.

About Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille

In Disney/Pixar’s animated-feature Ratatouille, a rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great chef despite his family’s wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the city of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unwanted visitor in the kitchen at one of Paris’ most exclusive restaurants, Remy forms an unlikely partnership with Linguini, the garbage boy, who inadvertently discovers Remy’s amazing talents. They strike a deal, ultimately setting into motion a hilarious and exciting chain of extraordinary events that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down.

Remy finds himself torn between following his dreams and returning forever to his previous existence as a rat. He learns the truth about friendship, family and having no choice but to be who he really is, a rat who wants to be a chef.

About Pixar Animation Studios

Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative, and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. Creator of some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, and most recently, Ratatouille. The Northern California studio has won 20 Academy Awards® and its eight films have grossed more than $4 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The next film release from Disney/Pixar is WALL●E (June 27, 2008).

About Disney Interactive Studios

Disney Interactive Studios is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California and has five internal game development studios around the world including Avalanche Software, Fall Line Studio, Propaganda Games, Black Rock Studio and Junction Point Studios.

About THQ

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com and www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ Wireless, Heavy Iron and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

Let's Play Ball: The RotoHog.com 2008 Fantasy Baseball Championship Is Underway

RotoHog.com Launches Its One-of-a-Kind Baseball Trading Floor

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - March 24, 2008) - The market went live today at RotoHog.com as they launched their innovative Trading Floor to signify the start of the 2008 Fantasy Baseball Season. Major League Baseball players can now be bought and sold on an open trading floor at fluctuating prices in true stock market-like conditions. Day One trading's biggest movers include Daric Barton (Oak -1B, Up 67%), Yunel Escobar (Atl-SS, Up 39%), Jacoby Ellsbury (Bos-OF, Up 21%), Michael Bourn (Hou-OF, Up 47%) and Jack Cust (Oak-DH, Down 16%).

The RotoHog.com 2008 Fantasy Baseball Championship is free to play and offers prizes to the Top 100 players at season's end including a 2008 Ford Mustang, Vizio LCD and plasma HDTVs, Nintendo Wiis, Sony PSPs, Sony Blu-ray Entertainment Systems, MLB.tv Subscriptions. There are also free monthly contests with prizes like Sony PS3s, Slingbox AVs, TomTom GPS Systems or an Apple iTouch.

Players can also create private leagues to play against friends, or compete in public leagues like a Yankees vs. Red Sox Rivalry League, paid Jackpot Leagues and more. In recent months, RotoHog has also taken a significant step in developing a true fantasy sports community with expert blogs and columns, video, a sports-specific social bookmarking section and a smack talk area called Smack Back.

About RotoHog

RotoHog.com is a product of Sports Composite DE. RotoHog is the next generation in fantasy sports. They are currently partnered with NBA.com to power the popular NBA Stock Exchange game.

RotoHog.com is privately held and based in Los Angeles, CA. Investors include Allen & Co, DFJ Dragon, Mission Ventures, and SCP Worldwide. For more information on RotoHog, or to sign up for league play, please visit www.RotoHog.com.