Content about VGAs

12.17.11

Before Troy Baker became the go-to guy for videogame voice acting, he was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the indie rock band Tripp Fontaine, which released the radio single "Burning Out" from their debut album "Random Thoughts On A Paper Napkin" in 2003. These days, Baker’s voice can be heard in games like Catherine, Batman: Arkham City and Saints Row The Third. He was at the Spike “Video Game Awards” (“VGAs”) this year to talk about his extensive resume of games, as well as what he plays, in this exclusive interview from the red carpet.

12.17.11

Following the successful debut of the trailer for Konami’s Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance at Spike’s “Video Game Awards” (“VGAs”), the man behind the acclaimed franchise spent time answering questions about this new adventure during a press conference. Hideo Kojima delves deep into what gamers can expect when they pick up one of the big games of 2011 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the video below.

12.15.11

ZeniMax Media has shipped 10 million units of Bethesda Softworks’ The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The game is expected to generate over $650 million at retail by the time all copies have been sold. The PC version of Skyrim in North America outsold all other PC games by a factor of over three to one in November. Large retail reorders across all platforms and record-breaking digital sales reflect the ongoing global demand by consumers excited to explore this extraordinary fantasy epic.

12.15.11

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is a stunning action title, produced by Kojima Productions and developed by Platinum Games. Kojima Productions has created the story for the game, managed the cutscenes and voice-over sessions, and Metal Gear Solid artist Yoji Shinkawa has created the character designs. Platinum Games will focus on the game design and programming elements, under the supervision of Kojima Productions. Hideo Kojima, Head of Kojima Productions and creator of the Metal Gear series, talks about the new game in this exclusive video interview from the Spike "Video Game Awards" ("VGAs").

12.14.11

Since the early days of television, content producers, networks and advertisers have been trying to make their shows more dynamic, interactive, participatory -- and now social. The man behind the recent Spike TV Video Game Awards broadcast, Mark Burnett, is going behind augmented reality to make television more interactive. Burnett has teamed up with technology company ACTV8.ME, to usher in a whole new world of audience participation and integration with television. Now, anyone with an iPhone, iPad, or Android device will be able to interact, socialize, consume, share and participate in real time, all while watching his or her favorite TV shows.

12.13.11

Since the early days of television, content producers, networks and advertisers have been trying to make their shows more dynamic, interactive, participatory -- and now social. The man behind the recent Spike TV Video Game Awards broadcast, Mark Burnett, is going behind augmented reality to make television more interactive. Burnett has teamed up with technology company ACTV8.ME, to usher in a whole new world of audience participation and integration with television. Now, anyone with an iPhone, iPad, or Android device will be able to interact, socialize, consume, share and participate in real time, all while watching his or her favorite TV shows.

12.13.11

Since the early days of television, content producers, networks and advertisers have been trying to make their shows more dynamic, interactive, participatory -- and now social. The man behind the recent Spike TV Video Game Awards broadcast, Mark Burnett, is going behind augmented reality to make television more interactive. Burnett has teamed up with technology company ACTV8.ME, to usher in a whole new world of audience participation and integration with television. Now, anyone with an iPhone, iPad, or Android device will be able to interact, socialize, consume, share and participate in real time, all while watching his or her favorite TV shows.

12.13.11

Since the early days of television, content producers, networks and advertisers have been trying to make their shows more dynamic, interactive, participatory -- and now social. The man behind the recent Spike TV Video Game Awards broadcast, Mark Burnett, is going behind augmented reality to make television more interactive. Burnett has teamed up with technology company ACTV8.ME, to usher in a whole new world of audience participation and integration with television. Now, anyone with an iPhone, iPad, or Android device will be able to interact, socialize, consume, share and participate in real time, all while watching his or her favorite TV shows.

12.13.11

Since the early days of television, content producers, networks and advertisers have been trying to make their shows more dynamic, interactive, participatory -- and now social. The man behind the recent Spike TV Video Game Awards broadcast, Mark Burnett, is going behind augmented reality to make television more interactive. Burnett has teamed up with technology company ACTV8.ME, to usher in a whole new world of audience participation and integration with television. Now, anyone with an iPhone, iPad, or Android device will be able to interact, socialize, consume, share and participate in real time, all while watching his or her favorite TV shows.

12.12.11

This has been a very big year for actress Zelda Williams. Nintendo featured the actress and her more famous dad in a commercial celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Legeend of Zelda. And she’s filmed her first video game movie, Noobz, which explores the world of pro gaming. Williams talks about her own gaming skills and talks eSports with her Noobz co-stars in this exclusive video interview from the red carpet of the Spike “Video Game Awards” (“VGAs”).

12.12.11

Actor Seann William Scott is joining in the American Reunion with the cast of the American Pie films. The actor was on hand at the Spike “Video Game Awards” (“VGAs”) to talk about his own love of gaming. Best known as Stifler from the original comedy trilogy, Scott explains why he loves to go virtual in this exclusive video interview from the red carpet.

12.12.11

Turns out dance music phenomenon Deadmau5 actually didn’t lose his PS Vita in a cab. He just wanted to generate some Twitter buzz. But one thing that is true is his work on the soundtrack for the innovative new music game, Sound Shapes. The PS Vita launch game developed by Queasy Games will feature his forward thinking approach to indelible and infectious music. DeadMau5 talks games in this exclusive red carpet video interview.

12.12.11

One of the most recognizable personalities from professional wrestling has been keeping busy in the video game business. WWE Legend Hulk Hogan is featured in two new games this year. He plays Angel de la Muerte in THQ and Volition’s Saints Row The Third. And the pro wrestler stars in his own wrestling Kinect wrestling game, Hulk Hogan’s Main Event, from 505 Games. The Hulkster gets his game on in this exclusive video interview from the Spike “Video Game Awards” (“VGAs”) show.

12.12.11

On Saturday night during the 2011 Spike “Video Game Awards”, fans exercised their right to vote for the first-ever EA Sports digital cover athlete, choosing Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice for the NFL Blitz cover over fellow Pro Bowlers Roddy White and Patrick Willis. Hall of Famer Jerry Rice announced the news, revealing Ray Rice as the fan-voted winner at the end of the show. Rice talks about gaming in this exclusive video interview below from the red carpet.

12.12.11

Actors Seth Green and Clare Grant were some of the celebrities who walked the red carpet before taking part in the Spike “Video Game Awards” on December 10th. Green has been active in the game business, providing the voice of Joker in BioWare’s Mass Effect games. The Hollywood couple talk about playing games in this exclusive video interview.

12.11.11

LOS ANGELES -- Bethesda's Todd Howard and team talk about winning the coveted Game of the Year award, the Video Game Awards' equivalent to the Oscar's Best Picture award, at the VGAs backstage. Check after the break for video of them talking backstage.

12.11.11

The second entry in Rocksteady Games’ Batman franchise is both a critical and commercial blockbuster. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment’s Batman: Arkham Asylum owes some of its success to actor Mark Hamill. The man known by many as Luke Skywalker has played The Joker in both games and several animated TV series. Hamill talks about gaming and what's next in the franchise with Batman: Arkham World in this exclusive interview from the red carpet at the Spike “VGAs” 2011 show.

12.11.11

Stacy Keibler has catapulted to the top of the tabloid target list thanks to her boyfriend George Clooney. But the former WWE Diva is well known by gamers. She currently serves as host of “Friday Night Fights”,  the new online series from Ridley and Tony Scott that allows players to settle fights by playing Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Keibler talks about games in this exclusive interview from the Spike “VGAs” red carpet.

12.11.11

Tony Hawk is making his video game comeback. After taking a hiatus from the virtual world, the Birdman has a new Activision skateboarding game coming in 2012 from Robomodo. The X-Games legend was at the Spike “VGAs” 2011 to talk about his latest title, Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD, in this exclusive interview from the red carpet at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California.

12.11.11

Felicia Day has been gaming long before she became a Hollywood actress starring in television shows like Fox’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and SyFy’s “Eureka”. The actress even focused on gaming in her online series, “The Guild”. Most recently, the actress is starring in BioWare's Dragon Age II – both the DLC expansion from Electronic Arts and the Web series. She took some time to talk about gaming before serving as a reporter alongside “Chuck” star Zac Levi during the live Spike “VGAs” 2011 broadcast in this exclusive interview.

12.10.11

We're just a couple of hours away from kick-off of the Spike Video Game Awards 2011 show, but already we know two of the bigger secret titles that are set for revealing.  And we've got the details for you inside.  Are you ready for the Revengeance?

12.10.11

In a world left without political leaders, only the generals remain. Suring the SpikeTV “Video Game Awards”, BioWare, a Label of Electronic Arts, announced the studio’s newest project, Command & Conquer Generals 2. Powered by Frostbite 2, Generals 2 will feature cutting-edge visuals, sound, and destruction that will bring a new level of fidelity to strategy games.

12.10.11

Toward the end of the SpikeTV "Video Game Awards" live broadcast, Epic Games Design Director Cliff Bleszinski debuted the first teaser trailer for FORTnITE. The new multiplayer action game from the Gears of War 3 developer introduces a stylized look and a blend of action, horror and strategy as players build up fortifications by day to protect themselves from the undead invasion at night. Check out the video below from the "VGAs" to see what all the fuss is about.

12.10.11

While being honored with numerous game awards during the 2011 SpikeTV “VGAs”, developer Naughty Dog also showed a sneak peak of its latest PlayStation 3-exclusive game. Last of Us looks like a new take on the horror genre that’s been extremely popular of late with “The Walking Dead” on AMC and games like Dead Island and Dead Rising in the gaming realm. In the trailer below, the new game focuses on a young girl and her father, survivors after some type of virus has turned humanity into infected, rabid beasts. Nathan Drake isn’t around to save the day in what looks like a promising new franchise for Sony.