EA Files Trademark For Trouble Makers

Electronic Arts has filed two different trademark applications for a property known as Trouble Makers. One of the filings is described as , "Entertainment services, namely, providing an on-line computer game; Provision of information relating to electronic computer games provided via the Internet," while the other is described as , "Computer game software; Downloadable computer game software via ...

Conoco Profit Exceeds Estimates; Gas Output Cuts Planned

ConocoPhillips (COP) reported fourth- quarter profit that surpassed analysts’ estimates as the producer said it plans to idle some natural-gas wells because of low prices and focus on boosting output of petroleum liquids such as crude.

Civ developer brings XCOM back to its strategy roots

Adding to a franchise revival that also includes a series-first FPS, renowned strategy game developer Firaxis is developing a new XCOM strategy title for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. The new project, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, has more in common with the original X-COM turn-based strategy games than 2K Marin's controversial XCOM first-person shooter re-imagining that is due to ship in March. X-COM ...

Windows NT designer working on Xbox team

Microsoft confirms operating system pioneer now working to extend Xbox beyond its status as a gaming platform.