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A history of events for the past ten years of the game industry.

Created by hospina on Sep 22, 2010

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  • Project Natal
    Jun 1, 2009 6:00 AM

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? At E3 Microsoft announces there own motion controller codenamed Natal. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? With the E3 demo of Milo and Kate, this really opened eyes in the industry. This could be the next generation of gaming. Interacting with a living AI in the game that talks to you and sees you. Reference: Xbox Official Site. (2009, June 1). Project Natal. Retrieved September 22, 2010 from http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/e3/kinect.htm
    http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/events/e3/kinect.htm

  • Bioware Announces The Old Republic
    Jul 17, 2008 9:00 AM

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? Bioware, well known for the exceptional production values and storytelling, announce they are taking there Knights of the Old Republic franchise online. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? Blizzard has dominated the MMO scene for the past 3 years, and nothing to date has been able to topple them. With EA publishing, this is a direct attack against Activision Blizzard's WoW. Reference: Rock, Paper, Shotgun (2008, July 17). Bioware Announces The Old Republic. Retrieved September 22, 2010 from http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2008/07/17/knights-of-the-online-republic-kotor-mmo-is-go/
    http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2008/07/17/knights-of-the-online-republic-kotor-mmo-is-go/

  • Activision and Vivendi Merge
    Dec 3, 2007 9:00 AM

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? Activsion and Vivendi games announce there merger, therefore leading to the publishing giant Activision - Blizzard. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? This merger created the second largest publishing giant in the industry next to EA. With Blizzard's enormous revenues from WoW and Activision's large staple of studios, they will be a force to be reckoned with. Reference: Gamasutra. (2007, December 3). Acitivision and Vivendi Merge. Retrieved September 22, 2010 from http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=16458
    http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=16458

  • Sega ends Dreamcast Support
    Apr 3, 2007 9:00 AM

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? Sega stops offering repair services for Dreamcast and Saturn. Production of said consoles were stopped in 2001. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? This even officially ended all support for the Dreamcast, there concluding Sega's exit from the hardware market. However homebrew releases are still happening. Reference: Gamasutra. (2007, April 3). Sega ends Dreamcast Support. Retrieved September 22, 2010 from http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/13372/Sega_Officially_Ceases_Dreamcast_Support.php
    http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/13372/Sega_Officially_Ceases_Dreamcast_Support.php

  • Sony Ships 100 Million PS2's
    Nov 30, 2005 9:00 AM

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? Sony beats there previous milestone of 90 million units with the PS1, by selling 100 million PS2's. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? Sony solidifies there hold on the console wars of the 2000s, and leads the industry. Reference: Gamasutra. (2005, November 30). Sony Ship's 100 million PS2's. Retrieved September 22, 2010 from http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/7342/Sony_Ships_100_Million_PlayStation_2_Consoles.php
    http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/7342/Sony_Ships_100_Million_PlayStation_2_Consoles.php

  • EA Settle's Overtime Suit
    Oct 5, 2005 9:00 AM

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? EA settled there overtime lawsit and compensated the affected employees with 15.6 million. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? California law exempts certain professionals in the software industry from receiving overtime if they make more than a certain amount. EA reclassified its entry level artists as hourly employees to avoid future suits. Reference: Gamasutra. (2005, October 5). EA Settles Overtime Suit. Retrieved September 22, 2010 from http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/6747/Electronic_Arts_Settles_Overtime_Suit_Will_Reclassify_EntryLevel_Artists.php
    http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/6747/Electronic_Arts_Settles_Overtime_Suit_Will_Reclassify_EntryLevel_Artists.php

  • NCSoft buys ArenaNet
    Dec 10, 2002 9:00 AM

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? NCSoft bought ArenaNet, then invested 7million into the company Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? ArenaNet developed Guild Wars, which is a MMO without a subscription. You pay for the box and thats it. Which leads to successful sales. Reference: Gamasutra. (2002, December 10). NCSoft Buys ArenaNet. Retrieved September 22, 2010 from http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/1529/NCsoft_Acquires_ArenaNet.php
    http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/1529/NCsoft_Acquires_ArenaNet.php

  • Yamauchi Step's Down
    May 24, 2002 9:00 AM

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? Nintendo president for the past 50 years steps down and retires. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? This led to a new regime leading Nintendo, therefore new blood and new ideas to take the company in a diffrent direction. Reference: Gamasutra. (2002, May 24). Yamauchi Step's Down. Retrieved September 22, 2010 from http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/1214/Yamauchi_Steps_Down_From_Nintendos_Helm.php
    http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/1214/Yamauchi_Steps_Down_From_Nintendos_Helm.php

  • Dual Xeon Workstations
    Jun 6, 2001 9:00 AM

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? Boxx releases their dual xeon workstations optimized for 3d modeling programs like Maya and SoftImage. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? With access to more powerful workstations, modelers and animators will have a much easier time getting there models rigged and animated. Reference: Gamasutra. (2001, June 6). Dual Xeon Workstations. Retrieved September 22, 2010, from http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/439/Boxx8217s_New_Dual_Xeon_Workstations.php
    http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/439/Boxx8217s_New_Dual_Xeon_Workstations.php

  • Dreamcast Network
    Feb 9, 2000 9:00 AM

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? Sega prepares to release there first game on the Dreamcast Network pn March 2. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? This marked one of the first consoles with multiplayer connectivity in the industry and paved the way for PS2 and Xbox to integrate it as well. Reference: Gamasutra (2000, February 9). Dreamcast network In March. Retrieved September 22, 2010, from http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/2679/Dreamcast_Network_in_March.php
    http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/2679/Dreamcast_Network_in_March.php