In a not so surprising move, Warner Bros. announced this morning that they’ve acquired a majority stake in London-based Rocksteady Studios. The same studio that produced last year’s massively popular hit, Batman: Arkham Asylum. While WB did not divulge how much of the studio it acquired, Eidos revealed to Develop that they retain a …
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Apple’s Sexy iPhone App Ban Explained
Over the last few days Apple has inexplicably pulled a number of apps thought to be offensive or a wee bit too titillating. This isn’t the first we’ve heard of such a stunt but the latest purge has left many baffled. According to Apple’s Phil Schiller, a flood of complaints from women and parents triggered the removal of many apps …
The Daily Dose
Monday, Feb. 22, 2010
Today in Techland: I chatted up the new champ of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Dan Feyer, who made is ascent to the throne Sunday in Brooklyn, while Lev wondered just how Plants vs. Zombies made it to the top of best selling apps list. Elsewhere, Steve pushed pause on his favorite Alien 3 moment, and …
Upcoming BioShock 2 DLC Detailed In Full
2K has an “aggressive post-launch downloadable content plan” for BioShock 2 that’s slated to kick off next month with the Sinclair Solutions Test Pack. Other packs will be subsequently released in the following months to further enhance single player mode with “more narrative, new tools and new challenges.” The aforementioned pack …
Is Comic-Con Headed to Anaheim?
Yesterday, the San Diego Union-Tribune wrote a lengthy article about the could-be end to Comic-Con’s run in its coastal birthplace.
The holy grail of all fabulously nerdy cons, Comic-Con began in San Diego in 1970 and has since herded in attendees, many in costume. Last year, more than 125,000 people swarmed the convention space, but …
Wal-Mart Purchases Vudu: ‘The Real Winner Here is the Customer’
It was made official Monday afternoon: Wal-Mart has agreed to purchase Vudu, an online movie streaming service. Full press release is below.
It’s no secret that Wal-Mart’s previous forays into digital downloads have been lackluster, but what’s the strategy here? Vudu now comes embedded in TVs from manufacturers like Samsung, …
And The Winner Is…: 2010 Video Game Award Season
That most special time of year is upon us, the time when the guys who make the digital blood splatter on your screen put on suits and reap the recognition their efforts deserve. While the hundreds of Game of The Year articles that pop up all over the web at year’s end are nice, there’s nothing like getting a hunk of glass with your …
App Club: Why Is Plants Vs. Zombies Number One?
Seriously, I know Allie already posted about this game, but WTF? I cannot understand why this game is all ruling on iTunes.
(If you haven’t played Plants vs. Zombies, watch this video trailer, featuring music oddly reminiscent of Tangerine Dream’s Risky Business soundtrack: …
The Daily Dose
Friday, Feb. 19, 2010
Today in Techland: Peter and Lev talk Batman 3 and look way silly playing Project Natal on The Techland Show. They so crazy. Douglas takes a look at comic Kick Ass in his weekly column Emanata, and Steve chats with Shutter Island author Dennis Lehane about the film adaptation of his novel, in theaters today. It’s …
At Last, A Splinter Cell: Conviction Trailer
It’s been a long time coming, but we finally get to see what Sam Fisher has been up to in the oft-delayed Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction. Turns out he’s been busy. Die-Hard-24-and-Lethal-Weapon-all-rolled-into-one-busy. From the looks of the new trailer, this “stealth action” game seems to double-down on action at the expense of …
The Daily Dose
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Today in Techland: Fiasco! If you were looking for us earlier, you may have noticed that we were nowhere to be found. Let’s set the record straight: We were just trying on our invisibility cloak. It worked, swimmingly.
Anywho, today we saw three new execs named to head DC Entertainment: Jim Lee, Dan …
Mark Your Calenders Muggles: Hogwarts Open By May 28
Is this the date we’ve been waiting for?
Today Universal Studios released its The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package – with all travel dates beginning on May 28. Though the official park opening date has yet to be confirmed, this does ensure that the park will be open by this date at the latest. (Universal’s Web site …