Archive for February, 2007

Wii has got a new developer that’s a familiar face in the gaming world. Data Design Interactive will be bringing a whopping twelve games to Nintendo Wii, all of which appear at first glance to be ports from PS2 and PC. Butat least there’stitles like Earache Extreme Metal Racing which promises to be rated 18, […]

Where have all the cowboys gone? After a long period of negotiations withHollywood, BitTorrent announced today that they launchedthe BitTorrent Entertainment Network for movie rentals anddownload-to-own television shows and music videos.
Movie rentalsare $3.99 and $2.99 for new release and catalog titles, respectively. TV shows and music videos are download-to-own at $1.99 each. Kosher, thy name […]

The prodigal son returns. John Riccitiello, former president and COO of Electronic Arts, is replacing Larry Probst and taking the mantle of CEO. Riccitiello had left Electronic Arts in 2004 to join Elevation Partners.
“We’re happy to welcome John back as EA’s new CEO,” said Probst, whois sticking aroundas executive chairman of the board. “His skill […]

There’s marvelous news for Sims fans out there — there’s a new line coming specifically for Wii and DS. MySims promises to feature “easy and unique controls” for both Nintendo Wii and its portable buddy and is due to be released this fall.
From EA:
Electronic Arts announced today that the company is developing MySims, the first […]