Every video game offers a different experience. But only on Nintendo systems do these experiences transform into moments of shared joy and fun. It’s the parent who pulls a game off the TV to play on the Wii U GamePad controller so the kids can watch cartoons. It’s the group of friends …
Read More »Disney Infinity Invites Players into All-New Gaming Universe with Unmatched Creative Possibilities
Disney Interactive unveiled its most ambitious gaming initiative ever, Disney Infinity. This all new game platform unlocks the freedom to create stories and play experiences starring beloved characters from The Walt Disney Company and Pixar Animation Studios. Disney Infinity allows players to both experience original adventures in some of their favorite Disney and …
Read More »Sega Announces Launch Date and Price for The Cave
SEGA, in a partnership with Double Fine Productions, announced the launch date and price for the upcoming adventure game, The Cave. Created by legendary game designer Ron Gilbert, The Cave will be available on January 22nd for the PlayStation Network, and the Nintendo eShop on Wii U™ for $14.99. On January 23rd, it will …
Read More »BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition Arrives In Stores
2K Games, Irrational Games and 2K Marin announced that BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition is now available at retailers. Fans of the franchise and newcomers alike can experience everything that Rapture has to offer with the BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition. The BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Editionincludes the critically-acclaimed BioShock, BioShock 2 and add-on content for both games valued at more …
Read More »WB, Fox Team for ‘Fringe’ Book
Warner Bros. and Fox have joined forces with publisher Insight Editions to create a companion book for the Fox series “Fringe.” Viewers of the show learned that the recurring character Observer September had been keeping a notebook of all his observations; the new bookFringe: September’s Notebook brings that notebook into viewers …
Read More »Yipee-Ki-Yay, Die Hard Returns To The Big Screen
Yipee-Ki-Yay, “Die Hard” movie fans – the celebrated action movie series is returning to the big screen for one day only, on Wednesday, February 13th. Attendees can catch the first four movies in the franchise – “Die Hard,” “Die Hard 2,” “Die Hard with a Vengeance” and “Live Free or …
Read More »Warner Bros. Extends Deal With Netflix
Turner Broadcasting System, The Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG), and Netflix announced licensing agreements bringing to U.S. Netflix members complete previous seasons of animated and live-action programming from Cartoon Network, Warner Bros. Animation and Adult Swim, as well as the TNT serialized drama Dallas (produced by Warner Horizon Television). Beginning March 30, 2013, …
Read More »‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Attacks Box Office
Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty killed the competition at the weekend box office, grossing a better-than-expected $24 million as it expanded nationwide after earning an Academy Award nomination for best picture. The top 12 films of the weekend, as of Sunday, January 13, are as follows: RANK TITLE DISTRIBUTOR NAME WEEKEND REVENUE …
Read More »Skylanders Franchise Reaches More Than $500 Million in U.S. Retail Sales
The Skylanders franchise crossed $500 million in retail sales in the U.S., inclusive of accessory packs and figures, and reached this milestone faster than any other kids’ gaming property. Additionally, together Skylanders Giants and Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure figures have outsold the top action figure lines in the toy category in the U.S., outselling such popular toy …
Read More »Dark Horse Unveils Limited Star Wars Pencil Variants
Dark Horse released what is not only one of 2013’s most anticipated Star Wars comics, but also one of the most-talked-about comics launches of the year overall. To add to the excitement, Dark Horse announces today that it will produce special variant covers for Star Wars #1–#4, which will be consecutively tied to issues …
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