Marvel Universe Online officially offline

Microsoft Games Studios head Shane Kim confirms the ambitious Cryptic-developed 360-Vista massively multiplayer superhero game "has been discontinued."

Posted 12:31 pm PT Feb 11

D.I.C.E. '08: Riccitiello lords over "city-state" studio model

With the ink on the BioWare/Pandemic deal now dry, EA's CEO lays out his vision to make EA's internal developers semi-autonomous.

Posted 4:14 pm PT Feb 8

D.I.C.E. '08: BioShock, Mass Effect, Rock Band devs dissect storytelling

Ken Levine, Ray Muzkya, and Greg LoPiccolo discuss the evolution of narrative in games and why it is important to stay focused on what amazes players.

Posted 2:41 pm PT Feb 8

COD4, Orange Box, BioShock, Rock Band D.I.C.E. up Interactive Achievement Awards

Activision's military shooter takes top prize, but 2K Games' undersea actioner, Valve's compilation, and MTV/Harmonix's rhythm game also get their props.

Posted 10:45 pm PT Feb 7

D.I.C.E. '08: ESA prez presses for expansion

Industry trade group head Michael Gallagher urges industry elite to reach for mass-market adoption and vigilance in fostering growth.

Posted 6:11 pm PT Feb 7

Veteran game journos Takahashi, Remo move on

San Jose Mercury News and Shacknews editors are leaving their long-held positions for new gigs.

Posted 5:41 pm PT Feb 7

D.I.C.E. '08: Afro Samurai Updated Impressions

Namco pulls out a surprise look at this anime-inspired, hip hop-injected swordplay game and we've got the details.

Posted 5:01 pm PT Feb 7

D.I.C.E. '08: Blizzard talks about blowing up

Mike Morhaime, Rob Pardo, and Frank Pearce give insight on how the company grew from an upstart developer to a worldwide publishing giant.

Posted 12:28 pm PT Feb 7

D.I.C.E. '08: Pirates director advocates 'madness'

Filmmaker Gore Verbinksi warns against "homogenization" during opening keynote speech to seventh annual game-development insider confab.

Posted 8:23 pm PT Feb 6

D.I.C.E. '08: Industry vets lock horns

Fight Club-style roundtable sees Mitch Lasky debate Keith Boesky on consolidation, while Kerry Flock spars with Min Kim over microtransaction-supported games.

Posted 7:23 pm PT Feb 6

BioShock throws D.I.C.E. award nominations

2K's submerged shooter soaks up 12 Interactive Achievement Award nods; Rock Band, Call of Duty 4, Orange Box also honored; trophies to be handed out February 7.

Posted 11:35 am PT Jan 17

D.I.C.E., GDC line up keynote speakers

Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinski helms AIAS event, while "ultimate thinking machine" Ray Kurzweil speaks at CMP Group's developer commune.

Posted 12:34 pm PT Jan 4

Morhaime guaranteed winner at D.I.C.E.

Blizzard cofounder and CEO to be inducted into prestigious AIAS Hall of Fame at 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards.

Posted 12:47 pm PT Dec 12

Teaser trailer for the AIAS Awards at DICE 2008!

Posted 4:15 pm PT Jan 18

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