FILMS & GAMES back scratching

1) Gaming continues to merge with film and TV
2) Timing is critical for Film based games, and vice versa RIDE THE WAVE or START IT
3) Violence OUT Family in for Activision
4) EA Partner with CAPCOM
5) Activision states movie based games position
5) THQ loses triple but Wall-E astrong seller

Capcom and DC team for new comics line // News // GamesIndustry.biz: "Capcom and DC team for new comics line

Capcom is partnering with DC Comics on two new series' based on the publisher's popular gaming franchises.

Resident Evil and Devil May Cry will get the comic book treatment, and be published under the WildStorm imprint.

'Comics are a critical component in Capcom’s merchandising strategy

The deal comes days after DC Comics announced a partnership with Electronic Arts to create a series based on the forthcoming Mirror's Edge game."

ACTIVISION CANS GHOSTBUSTERS GAME!

Timing is everything. No surprise Ghostbusters would be a risk right now as their is no film release to support the game.

Activision Blizzard has submitted its latest release schedule with no mention of forthcoming title from Terminal Reality, Ghostbusters, 50: Cent: Blood on the Sand from Swordfish or Double Fine's Brutal Legend.

"We are very excited to add such recognisable and successful brands as Crash Bandicoot, Ice Age and Spyro, which reinforce our leadership position in movie-based and family entertainment video games," added Griffith.


THQ losses nearly triple to $27.2 million

THQ has reported a loss of USD 27.2 million for the first quarter of the fiscal year, up from USD 9.3 million the previous year.