Tag archive: IGN

As metioned by Kotaku earlier today, Microsoft is reported to be testing a software or hardware method on the next version of the Xbox hardware designed to halt the ability to play used games. While this report doesn't indicate that this feature will definitely be included in the next version, the appeal to developers and publishers is likely incredibly high. This type of solution would make it vastly more difficult for retailers like… Read More

IGN will soon move forward with its plans to dominate the video gaming media space following its acquisition of UGO and branching off from parent company News Corp., but before any of that happens it will Dominate with a new check-in app. Just released on the App Store for iOS, IGN Dominate is a new check-in app a la Foursquare that is focused squarely on the virtual worlds of video games. Just like Foursquare, users fire up the app and mark off… Read More

Word slipped out over the weekend that the News Corp.-owned IGN.com would be acquiring UGO.com and ultimately spinning out into a gaming-focused website operating outside of the Rupert Murdoch company's domain. That news has been officially confirmed today by IGN president Roy Bahat, in an interview with TechCrunch. Bahat describes the new development as a “Go Big moment for us,” explaining that this situation doesn't… Read More

News Corp.'s IGN and Hearst Corporation's UGO, which notably acquired 1UP.com in 2009, are two of the top video game media powerhouses on the Internet. And they're about to join forces, according to a report from AllThingsD. IGN will acquire the Hearst holding as part of a planned move to separate itself from News Corp. and operate independently as “a standalone Web business that will focus primarily on video game news,… Read More

Less than one week ago, thousands of eager-eyed Xbox Live users rushed online to shell out the $15 for the new Modern Warfare 2 “Stimulus Package” DLC, only to discover connectivity issues, problems with the matchmaking, and repeated dropped games. It was soon apparent that there were technical issues across the board, and patience- not a virtue typically associated with online first person shooter gamers- would be needed. Xbox Live… Read More

IGN Entertainment, a content provider in the videogame and entertainment markets, yesterday announced they would be rolling some of their content into a new pay for mobile service initially available to Cingular subscribers. IGN Mobile will cost $4.99 per month. IGN Mobile, said the company, "extends the IGN, GameSpy and GameSpy Insider brands to the mobile phone". Subscribers to the new mobile service will gain access to videogame and… Read More

IGN, an Internet portal focused on video game and entertainment markets, today announced that metrics they have been collecting this holiday season have thus far determined that EA's Madden NFL 2006 is the hottest game across all platforms. Varying off from the top game across all platforms, IGN said, Call of Duty for Microsoft's new platform, Xbox 360, while the earlier Xbox players' favorite was Ninja Gaiden Black. PS2… Read More

IGN's new software and services will enable developers and publishers to manage their online game content throughout the game lifecycle, as well as execute in-game advertising campaigns. Advertiserswill be able to develop cross media programs that include in-game and online ads and promotions as part of IGN Entertainment's overall media offering. “Our In-Game technology is already proven in over 300 games, and includes online… Read More

The two American site networks are expected to complete the merger in the first half of 2004, with IGN chief executive Mark Jung serving as CEO of the new company, while GameSpy founder and chairman Mark Surfas will be chief strategy officer. Both of the major corporate identities will be retained, as the GameSpy and IGN brands are both considered to be very strong – although we can presumably expect to see some rationalisation of the… Read More