Neowin News Feed for: Videogames

Neowin Podcast Episode 18: Let's talk about videogames

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:00:01 +0000

On this week's episode of the Neowin Podcast, we take some time to talk about our gaming memories, including our first consoles and games, as well as some of our favorites from years past. Read more...

Neowin's 2020 holiday gift guide for Nintendo fans

João Carrasqueira — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 09:00:01 +0000

It's almost that time of the year again, and if you're starting to look for gifts to buy this year, we're here to help. This is the Neowin holiday gift guide for Nintendo fans in 2020. Read more...

Australian Christian Lobby demands banning of violent videogames

Paul Ferson — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:00:41 +0000

In the wake of the attacks made within Norway during July 2011, the Australian Christian Lobby has called for the banning of videogames, should they contain "gratuitous or excessive" amounts of violence. Their demands have... Read more...

Videogames help burn calories

Marcel Klum — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 14:37:11 +0000

A recent study says that playing games is a workout. According to a study done by Dr. Arlette Perry from the University of Miami, playing videogames can be a physical workout. Dr. Perry gathered... Read more...

Videogames will save entertainment industry

Todd Tanner — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 13:16:05 +0000

An article on IGN has an interesting take on the Video Game industry. According to projections from PricewaterhouseCoopers the worldwide Entertainment sector will grow by 7.3% to $1.9 Trillion by 2009. The Video Game sector... Read more...

Schwarzenegger Signs Violent Videogames Bill

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 18:34:45 +0000

California state governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed bill AB1179, the controversial new law which will see anyone selling violent videogames to minors facing a USD 1000 fine. Speaking at a press conference which was also... Read more...

ELSPA calls for Government support for videogames industry

Fri, 18 Mar 2005 20:49:12 +0000

UK development and publishing facing increasing threat from lack of local funding Publisher association ELSPA has warned that without Government support, the videogames industry may face difficulty in maintaining its positive balance... Read more...

EIGF 04: Videogames are the new Rock'n'Roll

Wed, 11 Aug 2004 17:08:27 +0000

Edinburgh International Games Festival 2004 kicks off today, as we catch up with Electronic Arts' worldwide music executive Steve Schnur ahead of his opening keynote tomorrow morning. Steve gave us a taster of... Read more...

Videogames making strides to step beyond the gaming platform

Fri, 30 Jul 2004 14:46:31 +0000

Little surprise at the recent Comic-Con Convention in San Diego that several game publishers were in attendance. After all, they were there to show off licensed products and to hopefully lure in another wave of... Read more...

Action for cheaper videogames

Marcel Klum — Mon, 30 Sep 2002 13:10:45 +0000

Thanks Josh for this one. "It's hardly a controversial statement, is it? Nobody likes paying Â£40-Â£45 (50-60 Euros) for a new videogame, especially when it only cost 40p to make. And the truth... Read more...

Two videogames on their way to the cinema

Marcel Klum — Tue, 16 Jul 2002 09:04:46 +0000

Saw this over at gamers.nl. Columbia to Rebuild 'Castle' Game Columbia Pictures is returning to the video game well once more -- this time for "Return to Castle Wolfenstein."... Read more...