Tag "video games"

DC Universe Online Goes Free-to-Play

November 2, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

The popular massive multiplayer video game DC Universe Online is opening up its world and adding a free-to-play option. The game, which is set in the classic comic book world and was developed with comic pros Jim Lee and Marv Wolfman, will now offer a free access level, as well [...]

‘One Piece’ Pops Up on the Champs-Elysées

September 1, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

Anime fans in France will be cracking open their wallets as Toei Animation sets up shop with the One Piece pop-up store at the Champs-Elysées Virgin Megastore in Paris, open thru September 20. Fans of the popular animation series—adapted from Eiichiro Oda’s manga by Toei Animation—can enjoy an immersive experience [...]

SIGGRAPH Animation Fest Spotlights Top Talent, Projects

July 13, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

The SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival has announced its interactive sessions spotlighting some of the most innovative talent and projects in animation and visual effects. “Once again, the content in the Computer Animation Festival offers something of interest to just about everyone – from industry newbies to veterans,” said Joshua Grow, [...]

Supreme Court Backs Video Games’ 1st Amendment Rights

June 27, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

The United States Supreme Court has struck down as unconstitutional a California law restricting the sale and rental of violent video games to minors, granting the medium First Amendment protections. In its 7-2 decision, the court cited many of the same reasons cited by lower courts when striking down this [...]

TV Movie, Bus Tour Kick Off ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Summer

June 7, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

Disney’s going all out to make this the summer of Phineas and Ferb. The popular animated series is getting an original animated movie titled Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension, premiering Aug. 5 on Disney Channel and followed by airings Aug. 13 on Disney XD and Aug. 20 on ABC. The [...]