News By Topic: Video Games: Reviews, Highlights, and Links

Animation and Nissan Concepts Take Center Stage In Upcoming Film - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

Aug 4, 2006

AUG 04, 2006: Japanese automaker Nissan and animation studio Production I.G. have collaborated for the remake version of the full-length feature "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex – Solid State Society." The science-fiction film stars both a former special agent and two concept vehicles: the Nissan Sport Con ... Continue reading

EA and the Jeep Brand Join Forces in Medal of Honor Airborne

May 24, 2006

Reinforcing Authenticity Within Acclaimed World WarII Video-game Franchise Redwood City, Calif., May 23, 2006 - Electronic Arts and the Jeep® brand announced today that they have signed a deal that will give gamers a chance to experience Jeep vehicles in Medal of Honor Airborne™ as they were found in World War ... Continue reading

It's Not Too Soon to Race Future Mustang and Camaro Concepts - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

Apr 28, 2006

Using a simulation program to predict and analyze General Motor's 2009 Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang in real time, real world conditions, analysts pitted the two muscle cars against each other on a quarter mile slalom course. ... Continue reading

Scion Joins Major League Gaming as a Presenting Sponsor

Apr 17, 2006

Innovative Brand Becomes Exclusive Automobile Sponsor for MLG's 2006 Pro Circuit and Pro Invasion Bus Tour MLG's 'Scion Player of the Year' Will Win Limited-Edition Scion Prize Car TORRANCE, Calif. and NEW YORK CITY, April 17 -- As the Major League Gaming (MLG) 2006 season kicks off, MLG today announced Scion as the pr ... Continue reading

GM Challenges Online Gamers: 'Who Is Benjamin Stove?'

Apr 12, 2006

Alternate Reality Game Promotes Renewable Fuel Options Such As E85 Ethanol DETROIT – April 12, 2006: Aliens, time travelers and ancient fairies might not be General Motors business, but they take center stage in GM’s innovative campaign to promote alternative renewable fuels. “Who is Benjamin Stove?,†... Continue reading

General Motors To Open "The Drive" Automotive Attraction

Apr 6, 2006

Unique "Autotainment" Facility will Offer Performance and Off-Road Driving Thrills LAS VEGAS – April 6, 2006: On April 10, with tons of dirt and a dose of speed, the corner of Paradise Road and Sahara Avenue will be transformed when General Motors officially opens the doors of “The Drive.” The unique, ... Continue reading

CARS THE MOVIE from Disney and Pixar; VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 7, 2006

TACH Auto Central – March 7, 2006: Get ready for another wonderful animated film from Walt Disney and Pixar, the dynamic partnership responsible for Toy Story (1995), A Bug's Life (1998), Toy Story 2 (1999), Monsters, Inc. (2001), Finding Nemo (2003) and The Incredibles (2004). This time the project is CARS, obvi ... Continue reading

Toyota Teams Up with NBA To Launch Toyota1on1.com Fan Program

Feb 23, 2006

HOUSTON--Feb. 22, 2006--Toyota and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have teamed up to give fans the chance to go one-on-one with icons in the sports, fashion or music world by placing a vote for the best play of the week on Toyota1on1.com. One Grand Prize winner will have the opportunity to "Get Game" with Den ... Continue reading

Ultimate Car and Youth Culture Festival Kicks off 2006 Season in San Jose

Feb 10, 2006

IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Action Media premieres its all new 2006 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season on Feb. 25 at the San Jose Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. For 2006, HIN takes the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth cult ... Continue reading

Mini USA/Fireball Tim Racing Dragster Makes Auto Show Debut At 2006 Chicago Auto Show

Feb 9, 2006

MINI Model Line features New Checkmate and John Cooper Works Packages Chicago IL - February 9, 2006: MINI USA is featuring its one-of-a-kind record-breaking MINI dragster at the Chicago Auto Show February 10-19. The award-winning MINI holds the impressive title, "World's Fastest MINI." Also highlighted in Chicago are e ... Continue reading

Los Angeles Sues Maker of Grand Theft Auto

Jan 30, 2006

<p><b>Los Angeles wants firm to surrender profits <br> City acts over explicit content buried in code</b></p> <p>Sacramento, CA - January 30, 2006: A report this morning states that the City of Los Angeles is intending to sue video game maker Take-Two Interactive Software over imbedded sex scenes in Grand Theft Auto: S ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars Gets Inside Xbox

Nov 14, 2005

Volvo Becomes First Carmaker to Build Xbox Video Game Around Its Products 'Volvo Drive for Life' Video Game a Performance Driving Experience With Safety in Mind IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 14 -- For the first time in the video game industry, a car company has built a driving game around its entire brand with the release today ... Continue reading

Gran Turismo(TM) Developers Offer Motorcycle Release to Racing Genre With Tourist Trophy for PlayStation(R)2

Nov 9, 2005

Based on Gran Turismo Racing Technology, New Release Aims to Raise the Bar for Motorcycle Riding Simulations FOSTER CITY, Calif., Nov. 9 -- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today the Spring 2006 North American release of Tourist Trophy, available exclusively for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainm ... Continue reading

Third Annual Gran Turismo(TM) Awards

Nov 3, 2005

Awards Ceremony Honors Automotive Excellence and Hottest Car of the Show LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- In an effort to find the hottest car for its next Gran Turismo(TM) property on a PlayStation(R) platform, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. held its third annual Gran Turismo Awards at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Mark ... Continue reading

NTT-Resonant, MRI Conduct Web-based Research on Hybrid Car

Jul 6, 2005

Tokyo (JCNN) - NTT-Resonant and Mitsubishi Research Institute jointly conducted an online survey of 2,255 employees of companies, organizations, and government offices on hybrid cars. Hybrid cars are socially recognized, as 99.2% of the respondents know them. However, only 10.0% have introduced them as their office veh ... Continue reading