Starpulse Entertainment News - Gaming News

Bring Down The House This Holiday Season With 'DJ Hero'!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Activision Publishing/RedOctane's latest entry into the world of music based video games expands on the concept of their flagship brand, Guitar Hero, and brings the club scene to your gaming console with DJ Hero, the latest title

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Eminem & Jay-Z Get Hooked On DJ Hero Game

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:37:09 +0000

New videogame DJ Hero has inspired rappers Jay-Z and Eminem to become celebrity record spinners. The two superstars are endorsing the game's Renegade Edition, which features a compilation of their hits

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DJ A.M., Jay-Z & 93 Exclusive Mixes All Featured In 'DJ Hero'; Win It!

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:30:23 +0000

Hailed in the press as one of the most fun, innovative and highly-anticipated games of the year, Activision Publishing Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) recently dropped the needle on DJ Hero's full set list

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Everything Geeky: Speaking The Gamer Language

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:42:21 +0000

I've heard often from people outside of geekdom that when we geeks get together we seem like we're speaking a different language. This is especially true amongst video gamers, because over the years we've found ways to shorten definitions of our games so communication is quick and direct.

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Taylor Swift Featured In 'Band Hero'; New Songs Announced

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:30:39 +0000

Video game players and music fans alike can now get closer to Band Hero's in-game playable character Taylor Swift than ever before, as they can perform as the music icon to her fan-favorite

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Everything Geeky - PlayStation Network Vs. Xbox Live

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:40:03 +0000

Things are starting to shake up in the video game industry now that the holiday season is upon us. For years now there has been a vicious rivalry between the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and it is only going to head up from here.

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Video Game Films: Not Just Mindless Action Blockbusters

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:36:23 +0000

This second part of the argument for video game films (read part 1 here) focuses on the difference between the viewers and the gamers themselves.

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Nirvana Members Disappointed By Kurt Cobain's Portrayal In 'Guitar Hero 5'

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:55:03 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kurt Cobain's appearance in the latest "Guitar Hero" video game is not hitting the right notes with the surviving members of Nirvana.

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Everything Geeky: The Best Gaming Conventions

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:08:17 +0000

The reports are in from PAX 2009 (Penny Arcade Expo), and some of the top anticipated games were hands-on at the convention for gamers to try out.

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Everything Geeky: Sony Finally Releases Cheaper, Smaller PS3 Slim

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:00:53 +0000

The video game Gods have heard our prayers, people, and/or finally Sony is paying attention to their fanbase. For years now the industry has been scolding Sony for their high prices

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Jessie James' Hot Maxim Pics; She Plays Xbox 'Game With Fame' Today

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:55:00 +0000

Jessie James has made appearances at Nascar races and sang for many audiences, but this time she is getting behind the wheel. Jessie will join other gamers on XBOX Live for a game of Nascar '09

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Sam Raimi Signs On To Direct 'World Of Warcraft' Movie

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:20:24 +0000

Sam Raimi, director of the Evil Dead and Spider-Man series, has agreed to direct the live-action film adaptation of World of Warcraft.

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Jimmy Page Explains Why Led Zeppelin Won't Work In 'Guitar Hero' Or 'Rock Band'

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:59:07 +0000

The Guitar Hero and Rock Band games are quickly plowing through classic rock catalogs, giving gamers a chance to mimic their favorite rock stars, and providing musicians

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Everything Geeky: 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' Game Resurrects Movie Video Game Debate

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:24:05 +0000

This week Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen hits the theater and all of us who obsessively watched the show in the 80's rejoice. Or cry ourselves to sleep. In any case, I'm actually more excited about the video game version of the movie, and the fact that I just typed those words is a little terrifying.

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Everything Geeky: The E3 Breakdown

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:14:14 +0000

Last week was one of the most exciting times for video game fans, and the forums were buzzing with the squeals of excited fanboys (and girls!). Listen, no matter what changes E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) has gone through in the past, it is still the number one place for the game industry to shine.

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Wii 'EA Active' Review: 'Provides A Greater Challenge To Gamers'

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:00:29 +0000

What's more amazing about the latest interactive fitness game for the Wii, 'EA Active', than its predecessors goes far beyond its ease of play

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'Guitar Hero' Gives Christina Applegate Two-Week Headache

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:22:14 +0000

Samantha Who? star Christina Applegate's love for videogame Guitar Hero left her with a severe two-week headache. The actress, who is dating rock star Martyn Lenoble, admits she's hooked on the game, which allows non-musicians

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Summer Movie Video Games Seek To Terminate Stigma

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:31:27 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Video games based on blockbuster movies typically get panned, yet shamelessly benefit from the buzz of their film inspirations.

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Nancy Drew Cracks The Case In 'The White Wolf Of Icicle Creek' For The Nintendo Wii

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:00:00 +0000

Her Interactive, the designer, developer and publisher of the best-selling Nancy Drew® PC adventure game series, and SEGA® of America today announced that Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek

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Alyssa Milano To Co-Star In 'Ghostbusters' Game

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:17:57 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alyssa Milano ain't afraid of no ghosts — or filling Sigourney Weaver's shoes.

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George Harrison's Son Convinced Beatles To Agree To 'Rock Band'

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:37:47 +0000

George Harrison's son Dhani it taking the credit for the new The Beatles: Rock Band video game - revealing he convinced the surviving band members to agree to the project.

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Timbaland To Provide Beats For Music Game

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:59:27 +0000

Hip-hop superproducer Timbaland has landed his own beat-making video game after partnering with the team behind the Grand Theft Auto series.

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Rise Against To Create And Debut New Song Exclusively For 'Guitar Hero World Tour'

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:22:41 +0000

On March 12th, Rise Against will join the growing roster of artists to debut exclusively created music to Guitar Hero fans with the debut of

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Thursday To Play Xbox's 'Game With Fame'; Win 'Halo 3' Here!

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:34:30 +0000

Post-hardcore band Thursday, celebrating the release of their latest album Common Existence, will play Call of Duty: World at War with Xbox LIVE Gold members March 21.

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Video Game Movies: The Good, The Bad, And The Boll

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:09:30 +0000

With Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li arriving in theaters February 27, it’s time to take a look back at the video game movies that brought us to this point.

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Kids' Choice Award Nominees

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:21:58 +0000

Nickelodeon unfolds the luminous list of the 2009 Kids’ Choice Award Nominees. This year, when kids honor their favorites from the worlds of film, music, TV and sports

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Play 'Guitar Hero III' with Electrofunk Duo Chromeo on Xbox LIVE Tomorrow

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:00:00 +0000

Launched November 19th 2008, NXE (New Xbox Experience) connects you effortlessly to friends, family and the world's largest online

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Play 'Rock Band 2' with The All-American Rejects

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:30:16 +0000

Launched November 19th 2008, NXE (New Xbox Experience) Xbox Live connects you effortlessly to friends, family and the world's largest online entertainment center, allowing you to play games, watch movies,

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Play 'Quantum Of Solace' With Kerli On Xbox LIVE

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:30:00 +0000

Island Def Jam recording artist Kerli will play Xbox LIVE® members on Thursday, November 20, in the new game Quantum of Solace, based on the two most recent James Bond movies starring Daniel Craig.

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'Call Of Duty: World At War' Out Nov. 11

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +0000

Call of Duty is back, redefining war like you’ve never experienced before. Building on the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War immerses players into the most gritty and chaotic WWII combat ever experienced.

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