Game studio Electronic Arts has announced it has reached a deal for the exclusive game licenses to the works of writer Robert Ludlum, including the well-known Jason Bourne franchise, recently re-popularized in a trilogy of films starring Matt Damon. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but EA has already sent it’s first game to be built on the Jason Bourne franchise off to Sweden’s Starbreeze Studios for development.
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China Swears Off Spam
In an effort to stymie annoying spam, the Chinese government joined the US and the UK this past weekend. China agreed to sign the London Action Plan on Spam Enforcement Collaboration. In London in October 2004, The UK Office of Fair Trade and the US Federal Trade Commission began the London Action Plan after a conference hosted by the two countries. Focusing exclusively on spam eradication was the focus of the international forum. As one of the largest origins of spam, China produces as much as twenty percent of junk e-mail sent, clogging servers and filing mailboxes around the world. Read more here.
Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil Announced
“”DOOM 3 defines first-person cinematic action, and the expansion pack continues right where we left off — with a terrifying atmosphere, a new story and one of the most classic weapons ever, thedouble-barreled shotgun,” states Todd Hollenshead, CEO, id Software. “Now that fans have survived the horrors and edge of your seat action of the original, DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil deliversplayers deeper into the heart of the UAC to uncover new secrets and technology used to destroy the demon force that’s Hell-bent on destroying you.”
Building on the most advanced game engine ever created, DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil continues the frightening and gripping single player experience of the blockbuster original. The title also features even more multiplayer action with support for up to eight players in all new maps.”
Get MP3, DivX, CD-R Support On Playstation2
Datel’s Action Replay series of PlayStation 2 cheat devices have always let players do some rather unconventional things with their consoles, but the newly-released Action Replay MAX looks to take the prize. In addition to twiddling the performance of games with the usual array of cheat codes, it also adds media player and emulation features to Sony’s console.
The added features revolve around the device’s new custom CD-R compatibility. The bundled MAX Media Creator program for PCs will burn a CD of MP3 music, DivX video, or Genesis/Mega Drive ROMs, which will then play back on an Action Replay-equipped PS2. Datel has also added its PS2 online chat and instant messaging client to the Action Replay package.
Sony Shows Off PSP Software
Called Death, Jr., the game is an action platformer cartoony, cel-shaded visuals and gameplay style reminiscent of Capcom’s PS2 title Maximo, and the video of the game in action – which was demonstrated by Chris Charla, producer for Digital Eclipse – demonstrated a level of graphical prowess previously unheard of in a handheld console.
“Polygon for polygon, PSP has more power than PS2,” enthused Charla, confirming our expectations based on Sony’s released specs for the device. “A huge number of effects that are given to you in software on PS2 are available in hardware on PSP.”
RIAA sues 5 Washington residents
The suits were part of a new round of legal action by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which has filed 341 lawsuits since it launched a crackdown against individuals in September. The association filed 41 new lawsuits this week and sent 90 lawsuit-notification letters to those targeted for legal action.
The RIAA said the Washington residents being sued were allegedly sharing thousands of songs online illegally, including such tunes as “You May Be Right” by Billy Joel, “Hey Ladies” by Destiny’s Child and “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson.
The court documents include little information about the defendants except their names.
Logitech intros new Playstation controllers
Both products will be available this summer on retail shelves in the US and at http://www.logitech.com/.
“PlayStation gamers are used to having an expansive choice when it comes to the excellent games available for the system. We wanted to make sure they also have a broad range of excellent choices when it comes to purchasing a controller,” said Fred Swan, Director of Marketing for Logitech’s Audio and Interactive Entertainment Business Unit. “Our goal is to provide a range of innovative, high-quality controllers that satisfy the varying tastes and priorities of gamers. We therefore provide everything from a reliable 2.4GHz radio frequency in our cordless product to added features such as leather grips in our new corded controller, all at attractive price points.”
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