Computer Consultant Sues Rockstar Games Over GTA Idea

Computer Consultant Sues Rockstar Games Over GTA...
A Scottish computer consultant claims Rockstar Games stole his concept for the, emensely popular, Grand Theft Auto video...

 Source :  GamesIndustry.biz



11.29.2003
Computer Consultant Sues Rockstar Games Over GTA Idea

A Scottish computer consultant claims Rockstar Games stole his concept for the, emensely popular, Grand Theft Auto video games.

Source: GamesIndustry.biz 
6:49 PM PST
11.27.2003
Microsoft Sued Over "Mythica" RPG Name

Mythic Entertainment sues Microsoft, charging the software company with trademark infringement.

Source: CNet News.com 
11:59 PM PST












February 19, 2004
Games to Feature FBI Copyright Warning

PC and console titles will soon carry FBI anti-copy warnings in a bid to thwart software piracy.


February 17, 2004
Sega Names New Chairman

Sega today announced its new chairman, Hajime Satomi, who will be taking the place of former chairman, Hideki Sato.


February 5, 2004
Sega's Profits Grew in 2003

Sega's operating profits grew 92 percent from April to December 2003, depsite lackluster ESPN game sales.


February 2, 2004
New Pentium 4 Processors Ship

The new "Prescott" line of Pentium 4 processors hit stores.


January 30, 2004
Japan: New Dynasty Warriors Due in March

The 3rd edition in the popular Dynasty Warriors series will be released in Japan March 18.


GameStop Pulls N-Gage From Stores

GameStop has pulled Nokia's troubled N-Gage console from 450 of its stores.


January 26, 2004
Sammy Heads to America

After acquiring a hefty 22.4 percent stake in Sega, Sammy plans to broaden its reach by bringing pachinko gambling machines and arcade games to the U.S..


January 21, 2004
Game Industry Sales Grew 5% in 2003

While Nintendo's Game Cube lead the pack, sales for Sony's PS2 and Microsoft's Xbox dropped slightly in 2003.


January 19, 2004
Tomb Raider Creators Form New Company

After a slew of recent failures, the founders of Core Designs have decided to start over by creating a new company called Circle Studio.


Sammy Displays 2004 Arcade Lineup

Sammy exhibited its new roster of games slated to hit Japanese arcades in 2004.


January 15, 2004
Splinter Cell: Pandora Premiering at Sundance

Ubisoft's Splinter Cell: Pandora will be premiering at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. A first for the gaming industry.


January 6, 2004
Nintendo Launches Loyalty Program To Reward Gamers

Nintendo creates a program to reward dedicated video gamers with extra features and content on its Nintendo.com website.


December 27, 2003
Movie And Gaming Industries Join Forces

Hollywood agencies and video game creators are teaming up to create better synergies between movies and video games.


December 23, 2003
Older Adults Turning To Video Games

A recent poll shows incresing use of video games, among older adults.


Tapping The Minds Of Gamers

What do gamers want? The gaming industry would like to know the answer.


December 22, 2003
Nintendo Call Center Prepares For Holiday Rush

Nintendo's call center reps. get ready
for rush of post-holiday support calls.


EGM and MTV Present Video Game Countdown

Electronic Gaming Monthly and MTV, plan to bring viewers the Ultimate Video Game Countdown.


Konami Brings Shaman King To Consoles

Konami says it plans to devleop games based on the anime series "Shaman King."


TV Execs Target Gamers

In their ongoing battle to woo gamers,
TV networks are hoping new gaming shows will spark interest.


December 18, 2003
KB Toys To Stop Video Game Sales In Stores

Due to poor sales, KB Toys says it plans to stop selling video games in it's stores.


December 9, 2003
Sammy To Buy Stake In Sega

Sammy, the Japanese pachinko pinball machine maker, plans to buy a 22.4 Percent stake in Sega Corp.


Space Invaders Returns

The makers of the arcade classic, plan to restart sales of the arcade machine in the U.S.


Game Industry: Holiday Sales Down

Video game sales are failing to meet expectations, gaming industry analysts say.


Nintendo's Battle To Stay In The Game

Once a video game industry leader, Nintendo has since become a runner-up behind rivals Sony and Microsoft, but will the company's plans to recapture the industrys' top spot, work?


Gaming Industry Prepares Next Generation Devices

CNET News.com's three-day special report details the evolution of todays game consoles, into future the of home entertainment.


November 18, 2003
US Console Sales May Dip in 2004

According to annalist, US console shipments have reached their peak this year and are expected to fall slightly in 2004. Software sales, however, will continue to grow.


Spike TV's Video Game Awards Finalist Announced

The male centric network announced the finalist in its first annual Video Game Awards show.


Interplay In The Red

Game publisher Interplay says earnings are down and that release of two of its more prominent titles could be delayed until 2004.


November 17, 2003
TIME Magazine Picks The Top 10 Games Of 2003

See what games made their list.


PS2 Sales Jump In Japan After Price Cuts

Sony saw sales of its PS2 game console grow exponentially after its price was dropped just week ago.










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