game development news stories on NewserRead more game development stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/24169/game-development.htmlhttp://img1-cdn.newser.com/images/newser-black250x40.gifgame development news stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/2012 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorThu, 24 May 2012 22:00:46 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27263/spielberg-launches-puzzle-game.htmlSpielberg Launches Puzzle GameNick McMaster<img src='http://img2-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=103433&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401013244' border='0' />As if the release of the next Indiana Jones film wasn’t enough to keep him busy, Steven Spielberg launched a new video game for the Wii last week, called Boom Blox , ABC News reports. A puzzle game with cute characters and engaging animations, it was created with the intent of...Steven Spielberg has co-developed a new game called 'Boom Blox.'http://www.newser.com/story/27263/spielberg-launches-puzzle-game.htmlMon, 12 May 2008 16:02:59 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/19931/ea-maneuvers-to-nab-grand-theft-auto.htmlEA Maneuvers to Nab 'Grand Theft Auto'Wesley Oliver<img src='http://img1-cdn.newser.com/getimage.aspx?mediaid=77572&width=45&height=45&crop=Y&updateddate=20110401021345' border='0' />Video game kingpin Electronic Arts disclosed yesterday a $2 billion hostile takeover bid to acquire rival Take-Two Interactive Software, and capture the popular “Grand Theft Auto” franchise. EA, publisher of Madden NFL titles, said the $26-a-share offer represented a 50% premium over Take-Two’s closing price on Friday, but Take-Two’s chairman...If EA's bid is successful, it would give the maker of Madden NFL football and The Sims control over Grand Theft Auto, a franchise that is as well known for its controversial depictions of violence as it is for its titanic commercial success. More than 65 million copies of Grand Theft Auto games have been sold since the series was launched, the Wall Street Journal reports. "This is among the most important franchises in the entire game industry," said John Riccitiello, EA's chief executive.http://www.newser.com/story/19931/ea-maneuvers-to-nab-grand-theft-auto.htmlMon, 25 Feb 2008 08:08:00 CST