Jesse Maiman, a 21-year-old film studies major at Yale University, is suing US Airways for $1 million in compensation for his lost Xbox 360.
Maiman took a flight from New Haven, Conn., to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on December 17, 2008. When he picked up his luggage, he noticed the bag was lighter and found out his Xbox 360 was missing. In his suit, Maiman says he immediately talked to a US Airways representative at the airport to report the missing Xbox 360. What followed, according to Maiman, was weeks of "an unconscionable 'run-around' " that saw him write or speak to five US Airways employees who gave him "non-responsive answers."
Maiman alleges that his Xbox 360 had a specialized hard drive and components that cost more than $1,000.
He's now asking $1,700 for the loss of the gaming system and for "non-economic distress" of at least $25,000, but "in the maximum amount allowable by law or, in the alternative, in the sum of $1,000,000."
January 2009 NPD Microsoft’s Take
‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop’ Secures Second Box-Office #1
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Xbox Live Video Marketplace Gets New Content
Microsoft announced today it has signed two new partners for the Xbox Live Video Marketplace. TNA Wrestling and The Weinstein Company will offer pay-per-view content and new movies. Below is the press release with some of the new video content that will be available starting this week.
Step into the ring with TNA wrestling stars and an Academy Award® Winner from The Weinstein Company only on Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace
If variety is the spice of life then consider Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace HOT! The best keeps getting better with a little bit of something for everyone on Xbox LIVE, and this week even more great content is available thanks to two new partners: TNA Wrestling and The Weinstein Company.
Watch some of the best wrestling has to offer with 13 unforgettable, body-slammin,’ bone-crunchin’ matches from TNA Wrestling, which includes every 2008 pay-per-view event including “Lockdown,” “Slammiversary,” “Bound For Glory,” and “Destination X.”
Tantalizing new movies are also available, beginning with the Academy Award® winning film “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” and the comedic cult-favorite “Zack and Miri Make a Porno.” These are just the first two titles coming from The Weinstein Company and Dimension Films, a new Xbox LIVE content partner that will release more than 15 additional titles on Video Marketplace soon, including “Extreme Movie,” “Fanboys,” and “Janky Promoters.”
Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace has a history of providing the best entertainment has to offer and the LIVE community has devoured it. More than 42 million pieces of entertainment content from Video Marketplace have been downloaded to-date, and since the New Xbox Experience update four months ago, the pace of downloads has doubled! This is proof positive that the new dashboard design makes it easier for people to discover all the fun and entertainment of Xbox 360.
No matter your entertainment choice, whether it’s in the ring, on the red carpet or somewhere in between, there are more than 17,000 movies, TV shows and music videos available on Video Marketplace, in addition to the Netflix instant watch library of 12,000 titles – making Xbox LIVE the premier source of video entertainment in your living room.
Weekly Rock Band Downloadable Content (Week 6 2009)
‘He’s Just Not That Into You’ Scores Box Office #1
January 2009 NPD Microsoft’s Take
Step into the ring with TNA wrestling stars and an Academy Award® Winner from The Weinstein Company only on Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace
If variety is the spice of life then consider Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace HOT! The best keeps getting better with a little bit of something for everyone on Xbox LIVE, and this week even more great content is available thanks to two new partners: TNA Wrestling and The Weinstein Company.
Watch some of the best wrestling has to offer with 13 unforgettable, body-slammin,’ bone-crunchin’ matches from TNA Wrestling, which includes every 2008 pay-per-view event including “Lockdown,” “Slammiversary,” “Bound For Glory,” and “Destination X.”
Tantalizing new movies are also available, beginning with the Academy Award® winning film “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” and the comedic cult-favorite “Zack and Miri Make a Porno.” These are just the first two titles coming from The Weinstein Company and Dimension Films, a new Xbox LIVE content partner that will release more than 15 additional titles on Video Marketplace soon, including “Extreme Movie,” “Fanboys,” and “Janky Promoters.”
Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace has a history of providing the best entertainment has to offer and the LIVE community has devoured it. More than 42 million pieces of entertainment content from Video Marketplace have been downloaded to-date, and since the New Xbox Experience update four months ago, the pace of downloads has doubled! This is proof positive that the new dashboard design makes it easier for people to discover all the fun and entertainment of Xbox 360.
No matter your entertainment choice, whether it’s in the ring, on the red carpet or somewhere in between, there are more than 17,000 movies, TV shows and music videos available on Video Marketplace, in addition to the Netflix instant watch library of 12,000 titles – making Xbox LIVE the premier source of video entertainment in your living room.
Weekly Rock Band Downloadable Content (Week 6 2009)
‘He’s Just Not That Into You’ Scores Box Office #1
January 2009 NPD Microsoft’s Take
Guinness World Records Announces Resident Evil Records
Guinness World Records® Celebrates Release of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars And Resident Evil 5 With List of Franchises' Best World Records
To honor the highly-anticipated releases of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars and the latest installment of the survival horror video game Resident Evil, Guinness World Records announces some of the franchises' biggest records.
All of these records and more can be found in the Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition book now in stores.
GRAND THEFT AUTO RECORDS
Most Successful Entertainment Product Launch
On April 29, 2008, Grand Theft Auto IV generated $310 million of sales worldwide in one day, five times the revenue generated by The Dark Knight in its first 24 hours of release.
Most Controversial Video Game Series
The GTA franchise has been the most consistently controversial game franchise in history. Over 4,000 stories news stories have been published about it, with accusations ranging from glamorized violence, alleged connection with real-life crimes, and the presumed corruption of gamers. Numerous lawsuits have also been leveled against Rockstar Games. GTA IV was evened banned in Thailand!
Largest Voice Cast in a Video Game
GTA IV boasts a total credited cast of 861 voice actors, including 174 actors playing named characters, DJs, and TV voiceovers. Many of the additional 687 voices were volunteered by people who just wanted a chance to be heard in the game.
Highest Production Budget
In an interview with The Times in April 2008, GTA's producer Leslie Benzies estimated that production costs on GTA IV reached $100 million, smashing the previous record of $70 million set by Sega's Shenmue.
Largest Grand Theft Auto Environment
GTA: San Andreas features the largest playing area in the series. Up to four times larger than the other GTA titles, it contains three cities, 12 towns, and many miles of virtual countryside with an area of roughly 17 square miles.
Largest In-Game Soundtrack
GTA IV features 18 radio stations playing 218 licensed tracks, beating the previous record of 156 songs set in GTA: San Andreas.
RESIDENT EVIL RECORDS
First Live-Action Move Trilogy Based on a Video Game
Starring supermodel Mill Jovovich, Resident Evil (2002), Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004), and Resident Evil: Extinction (2007) have garnered critical acclaim for its crossover from video game to the big screen. The science fiction horror films are based on the same gaming series developed by Capcom.
Highest Grossing Game-Licensed Movies
As a franchise, Resident Evil has generated a staggering $276 million at the box office since 2002. During its U.S. run, Resident Evil: Extinction and Resident Evil: Apocalypse grossed $147 million and $129 million, respectively.
The Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition book is available now for $21.95. If you have any additional questions or requests, please contact:
‘Watchmen’ Guards Box-Office #1
Pirated Version of Resident Evil 5 Hits the Internet
‘Friday The 13th’ Beats Out Romance For Box Office #1
To honor the highly-anticipated releases of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars and the latest installment of the survival horror video game Resident Evil, Guinness World Records announces some of the franchises' biggest records.
All of these records and more can be found in the Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition book now in stores.
GRAND THEFT AUTO RECORDS
Most Successful Entertainment Product Launch
On April 29, 2008, Grand Theft Auto IV generated $310 million of sales worldwide in one day, five times the revenue generated by The Dark Knight in its first 24 hours of release.
Most Controversial Video Game Series
The GTA franchise has been the most consistently controversial game franchise in history. Over 4,000 stories news stories have been published about it, with accusations ranging from glamorized violence, alleged connection with real-life crimes, and the presumed corruption of gamers. Numerous lawsuits have also been leveled against Rockstar Games. GTA IV was evened banned in Thailand!
Largest Voice Cast in a Video Game
GTA IV boasts a total credited cast of 861 voice actors, including 174 actors playing named characters, DJs, and TV voiceovers. Many of the additional 687 voices were volunteered by people who just wanted a chance to be heard in the game.
Highest Production Budget
In an interview with The Times in April 2008, GTA's producer Leslie Benzies estimated that production costs on GTA IV reached $100 million, smashing the previous record of $70 million set by Sega's Shenmue.
Largest Grand Theft Auto Environment
GTA: San Andreas features the largest playing area in the series. Up to four times larger than the other GTA titles, it contains three cities, 12 towns, and many miles of virtual countryside with an area of roughly 17 square miles.
Largest In-Game Soundtrack
GTA IV features 18 radio stations playing 218 licensed tracks, beating the previous record of 156 songs set in GTA: San Andreas.
RESIDENT EVIL RECORDS
First Live-Action Move Trilogy Based on a Video Game
Starring supermodel Mill Jovovich, Resident Evil (2002), Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004), and Resident Evil: Extinction (2007) have garnered critical acclaim for its crossover from video game to the big screen. The science fiction horror films are based on the same gaming series developed by Capcom.
Highest Grossing Game-Licensed Movies
As a franchise, Resident Evil has generated a staggering $276 million at the box office since 2002. During its U.S. run, Resident Evil: Extinction and Resident Evil: Apocalypse grossed $147 million and $129 million, respectively.
The Guinness World Records 2009 Gamer's Edition book is available now for $21.95. If you have any additional questions or requests, please contact:
‘Watchmen’ Guards Box-Office #1
Pirated Version of Resident Evil 5 Hits the Internet
‘Friday The 13th’ Beats Out Romance For Box Office #1
Thursday, March 5, 2009
The Beatles Video Game Dated, Priced and Named
Harmonix, MTV Games and Apple Corps. announced today that official name for the Beatles music video game will be The Beatles: Rock Band. Additionally, the companies confirmed the game will be released on September 9, 2009 in three flavors: The Beatles: Rock Band Software, The Beatles: Rock Band Standalone Guitars and The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle. These three editions will be available for $59.99, $99.99 and $249.99 respectively.
Apple Corps Ltd., MTV and Harmonix Announce 'The Beatles: Rock Band,' Worldwide Release Set for 9/9/09
NEW YORK, March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple Corps, Ltd., Harmonix and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced the 9/9/09 worldwide release of The Beatles: Rock Band (http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com). The music-based video game, an unprecedented, experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles, will be available simultaneously worldwide in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other territories for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and Wii(TM) home videogame console from Nintendo.
The Beatles: Rock Band will allow fans to pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band's legendary career. In addition, The Beatles: Rock Band will offer a limited number of new hardware offerings modeled after instruments used by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr throughout their career.
The Beatles: Rock Band will be offered as standalone software and hardware as well as a limited edition bundle. The game will be compatible with all Rock Band instrument controllers and other current music-based video game peripherals.
Available on 9/9/09:
The Beatles: Rock Band Software -- Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii: $59.99 MSRP The Beatles: Rock Band Standalone Guitars -- Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii: $99.99 MSRP The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle: Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii: $249.99 MSRP
Please note: Pricing outside of the US to be announced at a later date.
The Beatles: Rock Band marks the first time that Apple Corps, along with EMI Music, Harrisongs Ltd, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, has agreed to present The Beatles music in an interactive video game format. The Beatles: Rock Band will be published by MTV Games and developed by Harmonix, the world's premier music video game company and creators of the best-selling Rock Band(R). Electronic Arts will serve as distribution partner for the game. In addition, Giles Martin, co-producer of The Beatles innovative LOVE album project, is providing his expertise and serving as Music Producer for this groundbreaking Beatles project.
Exclusive content created by Apple Corps, MTV Games and Harmonix will be made available to fans over the next few months who participate in a pre-order campaign through major retailers. More details on The Beatles: Rock Band game and pre-order will be revealed in the coming months. Please visit http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com.
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Weekly Rock Band Downloadable Content (Week 51)
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Weekly Rock Band Downloadable Content (Week 6 2009)
Apple Corps Ltd., MTV and Harmonix Announce 'The Beatles: Rock Band,' Worldwide Release Set for 9/9/09
NEW YORK, March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple Corps, Ltd., Harmonix and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced the 9/9/09 worldwide release of The Beatles: Rock Band (http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com). The music-based video game, an unprecedented, experiential progression through and celebration of the music and artistry of The Beatles, will be available simultaneously worldwide in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other territories for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and Wii(TM) home videogame console from Nintendo.
The Beatles: Rock Band will allow fans to pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that takes players on a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band's legendary career. In addition, The Beatles: Rock Band will offer a limited number of new hardware offerings modeled after instruments used by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr throughout their career.
The Beatles: Rock Band will be offered as standalone software and hardware as well as a limited edition bundle. The game will be compatible with all Rock Band instrument controllers and other current music-based video game peripherals.
Available on 9/9/09:
The Beatles: Rock Band Software -- Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii: $59.99 MSRP The Beatles: Rock Band Standalone Guitars -- Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii: $99.99 MSRP The Beatles: Rock Band Limited Edition Premium Bundle: Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii: $249.99 MSRP
Please note: Pricing outside of the US to be announced at a later date.
The Beatles: Rock Band marks the first time that Apple Corps, along with EMI Music, Harrisongs Ltd, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, has agreed to present The Beatles music in an interactive video game format. The Beatles: Rock Band will be published by MTV Games and developed by Harmonix, the world's premier music video game company and creators of the best-selling Rock Band(R). Electronic Arts will serve as distribution partner for the game. In addition, Giles Martin, co-producer of The Beatles innovative LOVE album project, is providing his expertise and serving as Music Producer for this groundbreaking Beatles project.
Exclusive content created by Apple Corps, MTV Games and Harmonix will be made available to fans over the next few months who participate in a pre-order campaign through major retailers. More details on The Beatles: Rock Band game and pre-order will be revealed in the coming months. Please visit http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com.
Demi Lovato Wants To Be ‘Funnier’ In ‘Camp Rock’ Sequel
Weekly Rock Band Downloadable Content (Week 51)
Jonas Brothers Surprise Fans In New York On Cross-Country Theater Invasion Tour
Weekly Rock Band Downloadable Content (Week 6 2009)
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Pirated Version of Resident Evil 5 Hits the Internet
With the Xbox 360 Resident Evil Limited Edition Console Bundle already spotted in different stores, it was a matter of time before someone would get his hands on Resident Evil 5 and make a copy of it. Today, a pirated version of Resident Evil 5 has been seen on file-sharing web sites and it is already available for download ahead of the game's launch on March 13th.
All big Xbox 360 titles such as Halo 3, Grand Theft Auto IV and Gears of War 2 have been pirated head of their release dates. This incident puts Resident Evil 5 together with the big ones. Not something Capcom would celebrate but still good news, sort of.
Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law Explore ‘Bromance’ On ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Set
January 2009 NPD Microsoft’s Take
‘Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince’ Strikes Balance Between ‘Comedy And Darkness’
Resident Evil 5 Limited Edition Picture
All big Xbox 360 titles such as Halo 3, Grand Theft Auto IV and Gears of War 2 have been pirated head of their release dates. This incident puts Resident Evil 5 together with the big ones. Not something Capcom would celebrate but still good news, sort of.
Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law Explore ‘Bromance’ On ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Set
January 2009 NPD Microsoft’s Take
‘Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince’ Strikes Balance Between ‘Comedy And Darkness’
Resident Evil 5 Limited Edition Picture
Monday, March 2, 2009
Bethesda Patches Fallout 3 to Prepare It for The Pitt
Bethesda Softworks rolled out today a patch for Fallout 3 to prepare it for the game's second DLC, The Pitt. Regarding the patch, Bethesda said:
It's a small update in preparation for the game's second DLC, The Pitt, which is slated for release this month.
New Features
* New achievements for The Pitt
* Support for multiple downloadable content
Fallout 3 The Pitt New Details Revealed
Will Zac Efron, Miley Cyrus And Robert Pattinson Boost Oscar Ratings?
‘The Dark Knight’ Deserves Oscar Nominations, Say High-Profile Fans
It's a small update in preparation for the game's second DLC, The Pitt, which is slated for release this month.
New Features
* New achievements for The Pitt
* Support for multiple downloadable content
Fallout 3 The Pitt New Details Revealed
Will Zac Efron, Miley Cyrus And Robert Pattinson Boost Oscar Ratings?
‘The Dark Knight’ Deserves Oscar Nominations, Say High-Profile Fans
Monday, February 23, 2009
Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays Exit 2
Microsoft announced today that this week's Xbox Live Arcade release will be Exit 2, available worldwide on Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday, February 25, at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT) for 800 Microsoft Points.
Mr. ESC, the escape artist, is back in Exit 2, and this time he is rescuing people all over the world before time runs out. To escape safely, use your head to find a route and work with people you rescue to overcome tricky obstacles. Compete for the fastest clear time and aim to become the world's top escape artist. Exit 2 is the definitive escape puzzle game!
Microsoft Hides Sales Figures to Community Games Devs
‘The Uninvited’: I’m Not There, By Kurt Loder
Mr. ESC, the escape artist, is back in Exit 2, and this time he is rescuing people all over the world before time runs out. To escape safely, use your head to find a route and work with people you rescue to overcome tricky obstacles. Compete for the fastest clear time and aim to become the world's top escape artist. Exit 2 is the definitive escape puzzle game!
Microsoft Hides Sales Figures to Community Games Devs
‘The Uninvited’: I’m Not There, By Kurt Loder
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