A definitive sign that Microsoft is aiming for Xbox penetration beyond hardcore gamers came today with the news that LEGO Company will develop titles for Xbox. A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed today that LEGO will develop Xbox titles aimed primarily at children and families. She did not reveal specific titles or age ranges.
PS2 Era has uncovered news of a healthy title headed to PlayStation. In development by Twilight of Japan, Happy Diet has players pick the best diet, and exercise using a stepper peripheral. The game is set to hit Japan on April 26. Click on over to PS2 Era to check out this quirky title.
Empire Earth Gains Designer
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Stainless Steel Studios' Empire Earth
Scenario Design Strike Team has a new designer. Gordon "The Old Campaigner" Farrell is currently
designing an epic campaign around one of the greatest empires of the ancient
world. His
best-known work, "The Persian Wars," is a six-campaign, 27 scenario
masterpiece for Age of Empires that received rave reviews and top ratings
from several publications.
EverQuest EverGlide Pads Coming
1/10/01 16:39
EverGlide.com has signed an agreement with Sony Online
Entertainment to produce EverGlide mouse pads bearing the EverQuest logo.
The company plans to produce
EverQuest-branded EverGlide Mousing Surfaces in a
variety of configurations.
A Slovenian airplane was forced to make an emergency landing Tuesday when a passenger's mobile phone caused its electronic system to malfunction, Reuters reported today. According to Adria Airways, the system indicated there was a fire on board. The culprit was found in the luggage compartment, a mobile phone accidentally left on.
Both Driver and Driver 2 have made PC Data's top 10 list of PSOne games for the week of Dec. 24, with the latter holding the top spot. Click through for the standings.
Madden NFL 2001 headed PC Data's list of the best-selling PlayStation2 titles for the week of Dec. 24. SSX was No. 2. Click through for the full top 10.
Pokemon Silver and Gold skated through the holidays in the No. 1 and 2 spots on PC Data's list of the top-selling console games for the week of Dec. 24. Click through for the latest top 10.
The Sims remains No. 1 according to PC Data's tally of best-selling software for the week ended Dec. 30, with its expansion pack Livin' Large moving up to No. 3. Click through for the latest top 10.
Some scientists expect that the future of microelectronics might lie with diamond rather than silicon. Now, new research at the University of Augsburg, Germany, has taken a step toward making diamond conductors possible.
At CES, Sony announced the eVilla Network Center, an Internet console for the general public. The console will support email, web browsing, streaming media and other Internet services. The console will be released in the US in early April, retailing for approximately $500.
GameCom Acquires Global VR
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GameCom, a developer of interactive arcade Internet games, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Global VR, a developer of virtual reality arcade games. The acquisition will expand GameCom's product line. More information about the acquisition is available from the official press release.
Sega of America today announced the release of the Dreamcast Broadband Adapter. Dreamcast owners can replace the built-in 56K modem located at the back of their consoles, plug in the broadband adapter, and plug into a high-speed connection such as Ethernet, cable modem or DSL.
Sega released details on Naomi arcade game Spikers Battle. In the game, up to four players can fight simultaneously in a 3D environment. Players gain power-ups by breaking obstacles and can team up to perform special attacks against opponents.
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) and the CMP Game Media Group will be presenting the Game Developer's Choice Awards (GDCA), formerly known as the Spotlight Awards, at the Game Developer's Conference (GDC) in San Jose, CA on March 23. The event provides the game development community the opportunity to recognize some of the leaders in their industry, to highlight the people behind the scenes and to recognize and celebrate the art of games.
We've already reported that it's coming, but Majesco today announced officially announced plans to release
Iridion 3-D for Game Boy Advance. The game is being developed by Majesco's in-house studio Pipe Dream Interactive and is scheduled to ship at Game Boy Advance's launch this summer.
Crave has launched a preliminary website for its upcoming superheroic tactical RPG, Freedom Force. Currently containing only teasers, the full site will allow gamers to browse through the bizarre, brightly colored, comic book-influenced world of Freedom Force. The game is being developed by Irrational Games and published by Crave Entertainment. It is due for release in Q4.
Rockstar Games is expanding its marketing department. The company is currently accepting applications for product manager, graphic designer, public relations manager and production assistant. Candidates who would like to join the Rockstar team in Manhattan should email resumes to jobs@rockstargames.com or fax them to the attention of the Marketing Director at 212-334-2233.
Oddworld Chat Tomorrow
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Dan Kading and other employees of Oddworld Inhabitants will be hosting a chat tomorrow night at the fan site Oddworldian to discuss the company's recent efforts. The chat will begin at 6 pm (PST) at the fan site, and at Oddworld-Web. The discussion will likely center around Munch's Oddysee, the highly anticipated game heading exclusively to the Xbox.
LucasArts is one of the few companies not to have officially stated its support of Xbox, but the company is now looking for people to work on the console.
Russian gaming site GameOver has posted new screens and movies of Shogun: Warlord Edition. The site boasts over a dozen new screenshots and four movies, two of which playback at a huge 720x488 resolution.
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas today, Microsoft and THQ announced that WWF Raw Is War will be a launch title for Xbox. In joint presentation with Bill Gates, WWF superstar The Rock demonstrated not only his knowledge of the Windows operating system, but his support for the console.
[Xbox Feature] In their cowardice and jealousy, the rest of Daily Radar lashes out againt the Xbox. It's kinda sad, actually.
Fighting Legends Interview, Pt. 2 [PC Interview] The second part of our Fighting Legends interview looks at the stiff competition in the online world.
Phantasy Star Online: Start to Finish [Sega Feature] Dress the naked eye with many gorgeous movies for Phantasy Star Online from its start to its conclusion.
A Talk with Squishysoft [Nintendo Interview] Working on its new game that's part Half-Life, part Metal Gear Solid and part Dino Crisis, Squishysoft took a few moments to talk to us about GBC development and publisher hunting.
ATV: Off-Road Fury (PS2) [Sony Movies] We've got playables, this is the coolest off-road game ever, we're giving you movies. That is all.
Interview with Jack Nicholson [Showbiz Interview] Jack talks to Daily Radar about working with Sean Penn, what it's like to win an Oscar and the chances of reprising his role as The Joker.
2001 Consumer Electronics Show: The Future Is Now! [Tech Feature] Upgradable TVs, Bluetooth web pads, car MP3 drives and blue lasers. Here's our look at some way-out tech that you'll be begging for next year.
LEGO Signs on for Xbox
