Kamis, 30 April 2009

NetEase Counts Down to Starcraft II Beta?
StarcraftWire.net reports that NetEase, the Blizzard-appointed distributor of StarCraft 2, Diablo 3 and WoW in China are holding a countdown for some game with graphics very similar to Blizzards.

Combined with Blizzard representatives in China engaging the Chinese fansite community in the last week, it seems likely to be a countdown for the Chinese StarCraft 2 beta. There's currently no official information when the Beta might start in the West.

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'Bully: Scholarship Edition'v1.200 Patches Available NOW Posted on Tuesday, April 28 @ 10:50:32 PDT Bully: Scholarship Edition tells the story of 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he experiences the highs and lows of adjusting to a new school.


Forza 3 Unofficially Announced?
One of Brazil's largest Xbox 360 communities, PortalXBOX, has unofficially unveiled Forza Motorsport 3. It seems at an Xbox 360 press event for games of 2009 shows a partially covered Forza Motorsport 3 logo. Also a member of ForzaMotorsport.net found a fully uncovered picture of the logo that is included in the article picture.

To see the Logo in the video skip to 6:58.
15 Games That Won't Slip to 2010
"We recently listed 21 games that were expected to be released in 2009 that look like slipping into 2010, did you catch it? If so you're possibly wondering about other big games coming out in 2009 and whether they too will be shafted into the next decade. Perhaps we can relax those fears for you: here are games that you may fear will slip, but that are actually a good bet to make their 2009 targets?"from gameplayer

SouthPeak Games Announces Sled Shred for Wii

Lost Planet 2 Demo Coming Around E3 Time, PlayStation 3 and PC Versions Teased

Capcom is planning to release a downloadable demo of Lost Planet 2 for Xbox 360 owners "round about E3," reports Eurogamer and Kotaku .


OXCGN's Pre-E3 Thoughts: The Secrets Of Keeping A Game Franchise Alive
OXCGN:

"Well, it's that time of year again. E3'09 is getting ready to unveil what the gaming landscape will look like for another year, and with it shaping up to be bigger than ever, I started to notice something. Almost every game I'm looking forward to seeing in E3'09 is a sequel.

Mass Effect 2, Modern Warfare 2, Uncharted 2, Final Fantasy XIII, Bioshock 2, Assassin's Creed 2, it's just getting crazy. Of course if a game is awesome you'd definitely want a sequel for more of what made that game great, which is why I hate articles that rant on about why sequels are evil.

However, it begs the question: how does a developer keep their series alive and successful?"
SouthPeak Games Announces Sled Shred for Wii
Battle the Jamaican Bobsled Team on the Wii Balance Board in Downhill Racer

Rabu, 29 April 2009

Twiggy Game: Will Videogaming's Future Look Like Boardgaming's Past?

Twiggy Game: Will Videogaming's Future Look Like Boardgaming's Past?
Greg Costikyan @ Gamasutra: "Twiggy Game was published in 1967. If you don't know who Twiggy was, she was a extremely famous model in the 1960s, remarkable for both slenderness and flat-chestedness, representative of the Mod look, and occasional participant in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.

For what godforsaken reason am I discussing Twiggy Game today? To make a point: the danger of lack of culture.

What do I mean by "lack of culture?" Just this: with novels, cinema, music and every other form of art, we have long-standing traditions of criticism, analysis, reviews, and discussion. People know something of the history of the forms in which they are interested, something of the process of creation, and over time develop individual aesthetics, ideas by which they judge the merits, or lack thereof, of a particular product."
P!Nk, Angels & Airwaves, Onerepublic And European Superstars Join The Evergrowing Guitar Hero Catalog
Free Tracks from Ferret Music and Metal Blade Records Also Rock the Guitar Hero Downloadable Set List

1Up & Kotaku Confirm Next PSP Story, 1 Week Later

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'Red Faction: Guerrilla'18 New Screens Posted on Tuesday, April 28 @ 10:40:55 PDT Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person, open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again redefine the limits of destruction-based gameplay.


1Up & Kotaku Confirm Next PSP Story, 1 Week Later
PlayStation LifeStyle writes, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Kotaku and 1Up seemed to have recently received the memo we sent out last week about the next PSP, tentatively named "PSP Go". The funny thing is, neither site bothered to cite sources for their information, though Kotaku claims they were tipped off by "PJ and Mr. Wednesday". Evidently Professor Plum and Colonel Mustard had the day off."
German gamer murders fellow Advance Wars enthusiast
A German cyber gamer flew from all the way from Germany to the UK to kill the owner of an online forum, after becoming obsessed with the man's girlfriend.

David Heiss, 21, from Germany, killed Matthew Pyke last September by stabbing him 86 times in a "savage and sustained attack," Nottingham Crown Court was told.

Heiss was one of 40 members of the website Pyke ran: Warscentral.com, a site for enthusiasts of the game Advance Wars. Pyke went by the name Shade, on the site.

Video game sales down in first quarter of 2009 but industry still healthy

Video game sales down in first quarter of 2009 but industry still healthy

After hitting record heights in 2008, Canadian video game sales were down 8.4 per in the first quarter of 2009.


21 Games that will Slip to 2010 and Why
"Games slip. In fact this generation release dates have been slipping with such ease you wonder whether they're coated with Clark Griswold's non-caloric, silicon-based, kitchen lubricant. The big hitters are not exempt either. The likes of Grand Theft Auto IV and Metal Gears Solid 4 were amongst those who disappointed their eager fans… initially at least.

We went though the list of games branded with loose TBA 2009 dates and hand picked those that have made a bleep on our slipdar for reasons explained within. Pencil these down on your Christmas list kids, don't pen 'em!"from Gameplayer

Selasa, 28 April 2009

Redefining Casual For The Hardcore
James Portnow @ Gamasutra: "To date the 'casual' market has targeted the 'casual' gamer -- but the question arises: "Do the 'hardcore' need casual games as well?"

Y'all know I get uppity about definitions, but here's one term really does need some defining: "Casual Game". Who knows what "Casual Game" means these days? Unfortunately, I'm not really qualified to make a sweeping definition of "Casual Games"(I know there are some guys at PopCap that have put a lot of thought into this, and I encourage them to share those thoughts with the rest of us!) but I'll give you a little bit of the reasoning that led me to pen this.

This year, Braid won the Interactive Achievement Award for best casual game -- but by the definition I've been running with, it's not a casual game. So I started looking at media use of the phrase "casual games." It's all over the place, but I've really only seen one constant: at this point, casual games are defined in the popular media as "non-violent games," and we've begun to adopt this definition."

Square Enix Trademark 'Dragon Quest Wars'

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Confirmed, Demo Only on PS3

Marvel vs. Capcom 2 was officially announced today, along with a little bit of PS3 lovin' that will get fanboys all manner of upset: the Marvel vs.


Square Enix Trademark 'Dragon Quest Wars'
Square Enix have submitted a new trademark application for 'Dragon Quest Wars', which suggests they are going to continue to go forward with their strategy of utilising existing franchises as a priority.

Digital Joystick: PlayStation 3 Game Buying Binge Attacked My...

Digital Joystick: PlayStation 3 Game Buying Binge Attacked My...

This past weekend I went on a giant enemy crab inspired game buying binge to celebrate my new PS3.


A Look at Roogoo Twisted Towers Multiplayer

Digital Joystick: PlayStation 3 Ownership is going to kill my Xbox Live Gamescore

One bad thing about me getting a PlayStation 3 is that my friend BBQ currently has a higher Xbox Live Gamerscore than me.


Is SEGA Making a Comeback?
SEGA was once only second to Nintendo when it came to name and power in the gaming industry. Now in 2009, SEGA's fall from grace has been the biggest we've seen in the gaming industry, but are their recent titles a sign of good things to come.
A Look at Roogoo Twisted Towers Multiplayer
SouthPeak reveals an in-depth look at the multiplayer modes featured in their upcoming Roogoo game for Nintendo Wii

Senin, 27 April 2009

N4G Radio 04/27/2009
Description: Gambus takes a road trip to see Play Video Game Orchestra while he manages to fondle plenty of DS. Boogeyman breaks down the new DSi while Wombat finally gets his hands on MadWorld. And the description of this podcast is great, but a little repetetive.

Games Covered:
Dark Spire
Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
Lode Runner
Saints Row 2: Ultor Exposed
UFC 2009 Undisputed
Red Faction Guerilla
Ninja Gaiden DS
Legends of Wrestlemania

OXCGN's TributeA Decade Of Dead Game Studios Remembered

PS3 tie ratio trumps Wii's

As of March 2009 PS3's tie ratioaverage number of units of software per console ownerwas 6.5, ahead of Wii's 6.2 tie ratio, according to Gamasutra.


OXCGN's TributeA Decade Of Dead Game Studios Remembered
OXCGN:

"Game studios have it hard at the moment. With the global recession starting to hit the industry, if your studio isn't working on a proven franchise there's no guarantee your game will ever see the light of day. Hell, there's no guarantee your studio will survive the development cycle and may just sink into bankruptcy oblivion.

Here's a look at some of the most loved studios that went bust this decade after the jump."

Konami drops Six Days in Fallujah after heavy criticism

The Joker Playable Exclusive On PS3 News

PlayStation3 owners fed up with the Xbox 360 getting the lion share of exclusive DLC got a boost today, with confirmation that The Joker will be appearing as an exclusive playable character on the format.


Konami drops Six Days in Fallujah after heavy criticism
DarkZero: Konami have announced they've decided to pull the plug on publishing Six Days in Fallujah. The game retells the story of a controversial battle between U.S. forces and insurgents as they fought in the Iraqi town of Fallouja in November 2004. Ever since it was first announced in early April, the game drew much criticism from many quarters.

Minggu, 26 April 2009

Penny Arcade Adventures Episode Two for PS3 Now Available in Europe

Penny Arcade Adventures Episode Two for PS3 Now Available in Europe

Hothead Games announced today that the PS3 version of Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode Two is now available via PlayStation Network in Europe.


New Spyborgs offscreen images come with a bonus
Although it's great to see new images of Spyborgs, the latest shots from CTIVATE 09 come with an added bonus.

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 Has Shipped For Xbox 360/PS3

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 Has Shipped For Xbox 360/PS3

The wait is finally over. The 1000 army, action-fighting game has finally made it to retailers for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Now for everyone who loved Dynasty Warriors but wanted to fight massive armies in giant robots can now do so from the comfort of their living room.


High Voltage to make some "cool announcements" at E3
High Voltage's Chief Creative Officer Eric Nofsinger has stated that the company will be making some "cool announcements" at this year's E3.

Sabtu, 25 April 2009

Morality in gaming: How to do it right, and wrong
Gamer Limit writes: "You've come to a moral crossroad, one leads to the path of virtuous, self-righteous glory. The other, a dismal path of thievery, death and destruction. Only one may be chosen, which do you follow? A superb concept for nearly any genre of video game.

A concept, however, that has never truly been accomplished. Morality is not as simple as good or evil, an aspect that seems to have been lost over the past 10 years since the release of BioWare masterpiece, the original Baldur's Gate (and subsequent sequels). Even though there were more specifics tied to your choices in BG, a true "moral compass" feature has yet to be done correctly."

Diablo 3 Beta Download

Digital Joystick: The Super Secret Seattle Sony Press Event convinced me to buy a PlayStation 3

Earlier this week I attended a two day long super secret Sony press event over in Seattle.


Diablo 3 Beta Download
The current rumors floating around regards Diablo 3 Alpha-beta download (torrents) around the web, are all fake!

So we diablo3x.com kindly inform you to stay away from those Diablo 3 Alpha-beta tests websites, (they can be harmful virus and spyware) the current stage of Diablo 3 is only available for the Developers or friends & family. When there will be a Diablo III beta test it will be announced on the official Blizzard website: www.blizzard.com
Fallout 3 DLC Retail Package Revealed
The two highly respectable Downloadable Content (DLC) packs for Bethesda Softworks' Fallout 3 currently available for digital purchase are set to be released on a retail disc for both Xbox 360 and Games for Windows on May 29th, 2009, Electronic Theatre can today reveal.

The Joker Playable in Batman: Arkham Asylum for PS3

The Joker Playable in Batman: Arkham Asylum for PS3

Releasing this new screenshot , Eidos Interactive and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have announced that The Joker will be an exclusive playable character in Batman: Arkham Asylum for PS3.


Hasegawa (Art Director) on Kingdom Hearts 3 + Updates
HeartStation writes: "I've started translating the interview with Nomura and Hasegawa in the Nintendo Dream issue. Here is the last question posed to them mentioning Kingdom Hearts 3."
Atlus Website Gets Hacked
Publisher's web domain hit with a Trojan

Jumat, 24 April 2009

Pachter: Wii Software Sales Decline 'Disconcerting'

Media Create Japanese Hardware Sales for week ending 19/04: PS3 sales spike, Wii stabilises

It's a funny week in the Japanese Hardware Sales this time, but not funny 'Ha Ha,' more like funny 'Wait until December this year.' Why is that? Well, this week, the PS3 sales in Japan spiked by an incredible margin45 826 units to be exact, ending the week on an incredible 62 527 units.


Pachter: Wii Software Sales Decline 'Disconcerting'
The fact that Wii software sales were down 26% in March when the hardware installed base has doubled in the last year is somewhat alarming.

Responding to the worse-than-expected March video game sales, Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter talked a bit about the Wii's software sales. While the tough comparison with last March's Super Smash Bros. Brawl did make it a challenging month, he felt that Wii software sales still could have fared better.
Dammit Game of the Week: Portal The Flash Version
GrE's Samantha Grundman writes, "Like Portal? Wanna play it at work? Well I have the game for you. This week's Dammit Game of Week is Portal: The Flash Version.

Personally, I hate puzzle games. Which is weird, because every study about female gamers tells me I should LOVE them. Guess we can't always trust those, now can we? By the way, I hate Portal. Yes, go ahead, tell me I'm crazy. I know I'm crazy. Why else would I be doing this? But I know there are a lot of you out there that like spending time with Aperture Science, so I figured I'd share this with you."
Guild Wars, Franchise Surpasses 6 Million Units Sold
Ve3tro writes: "NCsoft today announced that on the cusp of its fourth anniversary, the Guild Wars franchise has exceeded six million units sold. Guild Wars is the award-winning and genre-defining series that is one of the most popular and successful online role-playing games in the industry.

To commemorate these milestones, ArenaNet has just released a major content update, including new quest content and extra storage options. Additional in-game birthday festivities will be available starting on April 28th, the official anniversary of the game."

Storylines aren't properly reviewed

Gunman Steals Wii Fit, PS3 From Store

Daytona Beach police are searching for a man who robbed a Game Stop store at gunpoint Wednesday morning.


Storylines aren't properly reviewed
Gamer Limit writes "When it comes to discussing the storyline in a review, critics tend to divulge as few facts as possiblesome even seem to flat out avoid stating ANY hard facts whatsoever."

Trash Panic for Playstation 3 Announced on Earth Day

Trash Panic for Playstation 3 Announced on Earth Day

April 21st 2009 is Earth Day, a day when people put their heads together to think about the issues facing the planetand Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is challenging gamers to get to grips with rubbish with the announcement of Trash PanicTM for PLAYSTATION 3a new, downloadable puzzle game that challenges players to stop a virtual ...


The Top 10 Videogame Anti-heroes
Videogames often allow us to be the herowhich is fantasticbut there is something altogether more darkly alluring about playing the morally ambiguous anti-hero. Whether it's running around a cityscape terrorizing its populace, evading the police after a fraught chase or carving your way through an army of foes for selfish reasons, sometimes playing a character with shades of black and grey rather than the usual white makes a refreshing and empowering change.
More Tennis Greats Revealed from EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis
Last week, EA unveiled the first 13 players in EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis. Here are the remaining legends and tennis greats in the game

Kamis, 23 April 2009

The Top 14 Most Embarrassing Video Game Movie Moments Of All Time
The Game Reviews writes:

"Video game movies suck.

Maybe that's a sweeping generalization, but it's hardly an unkind one. We've suffered through one awful movie adaptation of a video game after another, and they've left us depressed, scarred and mortified."

"Joe and Sinan take you through the specific moments from these movies that recur in their nightmares, the scenes that epitomize the stream of filth that has gushed from Hollywood in the name of gaming, and the fourteen most embarrassing video game movie clips of all time. Be warned: you may need a bucket."
Join the Junior Detective League and outsmart the adults in Case Closed: The Mirapolis Investigation
Case Closed: One Truth Prevails is due for release on the Nintendo Wii on 1st May 2009
Mini Console Wars: Why Does Sony Lose Again?
It seems clear that even if you hate the PS3 and loathe the PSP, it is impossible to say they are actually bad products.

Even the most hardened hater of all things Sony would really be stretching the truth if they were to say that Sony has completely failed in the areas of hand held and console hardware. In fact the PSP seems to actually be a clear winner in terms of superior equipment, but even in this area Sony cannot compete in terms of sales.

So, if it is not the hardware, then what on earth is going wrong up there at Sony?

What's going to be the next Bullet Time?

Next3D 3D Movie Player Coming to Mac, PS3

Next3D announced Monday that its 3D Movie player technology will be released for Macs and for Sony's PlayStation 3 video game console.


What's going to be the next Bullet Time?
TVGB discusses what the next "Holy crap that was awesome" gameplay mechanic will be in gaming. Has there been such a major leap in that section of gameplay since Max Payne arrived and delivered bullet time?

How Nintendo killed hardcore gaming

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Posted on Wednesday, April 22 @ 04:05:38 PDT Dante's Inferno is a third-person action adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, telling the tale of Dante who journeys through the twisted, menacing nine circles of hell in pursuit of his beloved Beatrice.


How Nintendo killed hardcore gaming
The casual genre is destroying hardcore gaming as we know it. The Good Gear Guide charts the rise of the mass-murderers.

Chris Jager writes: "...Not only is Nintendo winning the console war, it's successfully committing genocide on its enemies. Is it any wonder that Sony and Microsoft have decided to join the winning side?"
EA Goes Undercover in MySims Agents for the Wii and Nintendo DS
Join Your Favorite MySims On An Exciting Mystery-Solving Adventure This Fall!

Rabu, 22 April 2009

Is This the New PSP?
PSL writes "We came across this picture on PSPWorld, They hint they could be the next big thing.."

Game profits fighting fit thanks to Wii

Game profits fighting fit thanks to Wii

Game Group announced record sales and profit figures today after new products such as Nintendo's Wii Fit helped to broaden the appeal of gaming.


GamesAreEvil Comic News: "Man vs. Child.. Man Wins"
Many may have heard of the man beating his child for doing poorly in a video game, but GrE writer Daniel Mitchel has a special way of telling the news, through a comic that he personally drew.

GrE writes, "The named and shamed father, Terry Taulbee was said to have given the child a right spanking after he "became upset when the boy didn't play well in a video game". For those with a lack of imagination, we have created a reconstruction of how these events may have played out.."
Piracy "an impossible battle" for devs, invest in "game streaming"
Acclaim's Dave Perry has said there's no way the publishing giants or development studios can ever hope to beat software piracy in the industry.

The recent jailing of the Pirate Bay founders merely gives "overt" practices pause for thought, but changes nothing. Cloud-based servers could offer "dramatically cheaper choice".

6 Least Innovative Games You Love

Sony celebrating Earth Day

If you care about the Earth and stuff, like films, and also happen to have a PlayStation 3, then tomorrow is your day.


6 Least Innovative Games You Love
Gameist: "Didn't I already pay $60 for this?"

EA Sports Launches the Madden NFL 10 Draft Experience on April 25th

Review: Crime doesn't pay in `Godfather II'

Back when video gaming was a wholesome family activity, there weren't many games that let you pretend to be a bad guy.


Why it's Good for Sony to Lose this Console Generation
HyDRo-X1 from Hiphopgamershow.com Writes "The console war is brewing up to be one of the worst in terms of the raw fight itself. It's no secret that Sony likes to win, but then again who doesn't? There are currently three consoles in the market as of now, each with their own uniqueness which makes the consoles what they are. The profit a console makes isn't really what matters but the ones who are leading the sales chart since it's the ego they're trying to hurt on their competitors, that and bragging rights. Sony in my mind is the least fit to win this generation in my opinion. There are currently only two consoles I can think of that are best competitors to the number one spot, but one more than the other and I will explain in a bit."
EA Sports Launches the Madden NFL 10 Draft Experience on April 25th
Interactive Web Show, Draft Analysis and Rookie Player Ratings Revealed

Selasa, 21 April 2009

Batman Arkham Asylum Harley Quinn Vignette

Batman Arkham Asylum Harley Quinn Vignette

Batman: Arkham Asylum Deep within the walls of Arkham Asylum, Gotham's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane, Batman's most notorious enemies are conspiring to bring The Dark Knight down once and for all.


Aspect Ratios, Scanlines and Modern Displays
Big, fancy LCD and plasma TVs are just wonderful for 360 & PS3 games (well, most games). But for older games they're not so hot. And this is why.
Griffin Interactive and Bass Pro Shops Announce Two New Video Game Titles for 2009
The Hunt and The Strike Combine Authentic, Immersive, Hunting and Fishing Gameplay with Uniquely Innovative Fishing Pole and Rifle Controllers

How Modern TVs Ruin Old Games

How Modern TVs Ruin Old Games
Big, fancy LCD and plasma TVs are just wonderful for 360 & PS3 games (well, most games). But for older gamesand by old, we mean oldthey're not so hot. And this is why.
Playlogic Announces Pool Hall Pro Coming Soon
Chalk Up Your Cue and Master Your Bank Shot With Pool Hall Pro Coming to Wii and PC

GameStop CEO: PS3, Wii could drop price, 'key' Nintendo title coming this year

GameStop CEO: PS3, Wii could drop price, 'key' Nintendo title coming this year

Of course, the items CEO Dan DeMatteo thinks are overpriced happen to be consoles, which don't have much of a retail markup -- so dropping the price on them would only give consumers more to spend on stuff with bigger markups.


Chinese StarCraft 2 Beta Starts in May?
StarcraftWire.net has been following up leads from Chinese StarCraft 2 fansites starting beta giveaway contests, and found that the source behind these keys is Blizzard, and the Chinese beta might start in little over a week!

Rock Band 2 Wii Music Store Update

Breakthrough Software Brings 3D Movies in Full HD to Sony PS3 and Apple Mac

ATLANTA, April 20 GA-Next3D-software Next3D adds support for PS3 and Mac to 3D movie download service ATLANTA , /PRNewswire/ -- Next3D, the technological leader in direct-to-consumer, stereoscopic 3D high-definition content delivery, today announced the first 3D Movie players for Sony PS3 game consoles and Apple computers.


Study: game addiction is a mental disorder
1 in 12 young gamers display same symptoms of gambling addiction...

A new US study says one in twelve (8.5%) of young gamers age 8-18 display telling signs of being addicted to gaming in line with the American Psychiatric Association's list of symptoms of gambling addiction.

Meanwhile co-author of Grand Theft Childhood:The Surprising Truth About Violent Video Games, Harvard's Dr. Cheryl Olson said:

"The concern here is labeling normal childhood behaviors as "pathological" and "addicted." The author [Iowa State University's Prof. Douglas Gentile] is repurposing questions used to assess problem gambling in adults; however, lying to your spouse about blowing the rent money on gambling is a very different matter from fibbing to your mom about whether you played video games instead of starting your homework."
Rock Band 2 Wii Music Store Update
A little bit Country and a little bit Rock n’ Roll added to the Wii Rock Band Band Music Store

Senin, 20 April 2009

PSP Firmware (v5.50) Update
PS Blog: The firmware update will introduce an Information Board on the PSP system's XMB (XrossMediaBar) interface. Those of you who have a PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) may be familiar with this feature, which displays news and updates from the world of PlayStation in a scrolling ticker in the upper right-hand corner of your TV screen. Now you'll be able to read up-to-date information about upcoming games, new content available on PlayStation Store, and other news right on your PSP whenever you're at a wireless Internet hotspot.

Top Developer Confirms Nobody Is Using PS3 To Potential.

Sacred 2 for PS3 and 360 in June

Deep Silver plans to release Sacred 2 for PS3 and Xbox 360 on 5th June. The console versions have been a long time coming; Sacred 2 launched on PC late last year.


Top Developer Confirms Nobody Is Using PS3 To Potential.
Recently the author traveled to see the preview demo of a hugely anticipated game coming out later this year. Once he had viewed the demo (which was interestingly given on Xbox, usually developers choose PC) the author got some one on one time with the technical guy to talk about the development of the game.

The author is not claiming to be a tech head in any way but was interested in what he had been reading about developers not using the PS3 to it's full capacity.

As these guys had just developed an all new engine it seemed a fair question to ask him.
The European open internet is under imminent threat
The internet as we know it is at risk because of proposed new EU rules going through end of April. Under the proposed new rules, broadband providers will be legally able to limit the number of websites you can look at, and to tell you whether or not you are allowed to use particular services. It will be dressed up as 'new consumer options' which people can choose from. People will be offered TV-like packageswith a limited
number of options for you to access.

NOTEI've posted this in any section that relates to the internet (PS3, XBOX360 etc) as this essentially could affect them if this law is passed. I urge everybody to contact there MP's, EU representatives etc (the website will help with this) to stop this potentially internet killing law
Special Red Button Resolution Passed 552 votes to 12
Remember the big red button that would allow parents to immediately disable their child's video game console? Well, it's been through the European parliament and returned with 552 votes in its favour.

At least, the 'red button' was inclusive in a European non-legislative resolution concerning video games, titled "Protection of consumers, in particular minors, in respect of the use of video games."

The red button was the brain child of East Midlands Euro MP Glenis Willmott, who although highlighted the positives of video games, felt parents needed a way to immediately disable a console or PC in case their children were playing something they shouldn't.

The idea was submitted to the European Parliament and, along with other proposals.

Why Gears of War 3 Shouldn't Be on the Xbox 360

Technology: Sony not replacing backwards-compatible PS3s with same?

Sony may be refusing to replace old models of its PS3 that feature PS3 backwards-compatibility like-with-like, if they reach the end of their serviceable life within warranty.


Why Gears of War 3 Shouldn't Be on the Xbox 360
While the Gears of War series has been successful, the next should NOT be on the 360.

Minggu, 19 April 2009

Why Video Game piracy is killing itself.
Lately I've been considering piracy, no, not the high seas plundering and looting, Jack Sparrow kind, but the kind where people are downloading game releases via torrent and other means. What these people don't seem to comprehend is that they are, in effect, bringing about their own destruction. Not by the way you might think, as in being caught or prosecuted against, but by the might of the games companies simply making it pointless.
Naughty Dog Bucles up for E3 2009
Naughty Dog's Co-President Evan Wells has posted some new info on his team's upcoming blockbuster, Uncharted 2.

Sci-fi action-RPG Mars unveiled

Sci-fi action-RPG Mars unveiled

Freshly-formed developer Spiders has unveiled a science fiction action-RPG called Mars for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.


Assassin's Creed 2 in 2009Super Sequel Or Flop Of The Year?
Nick from Lazygamer writes "You see, the thing is that Ubisoft felt the sting after the release of their "amazing" next-gen title when review after review pounded it for being so shallow and repetitive. My guess, is that, unless the developers are a bunch of blithering idiots, they have realised that the sequel needs to be so much more than that."

Sabtu, 18 April 2009

PS3 or Xbox 360? 3 Reasons To Get an Xbox 360
"So you're looking to buy a PS3 or an Xbox 360?, great! I will present to you 3 reasons why you should get an Xbox 360, Do not interpret these as factual, however if you are a gamer looking to buy a console these may be of some assistance:"

~Badassgamerblog.com
Why Wii Sells and Why Wii Sucks
After two years, the Wii is STILL selling like hotcakes, but what makes it so great? And what makes it NOT so great?

Sony's Greatest Failing of this Generation

Xbox 360 smashes Wii and PS3 in battle for gamer affections

Gamers would prefer to give up their Wii or lose a PS3 than kiss goodbye to their beloved Xbox 360, a new survey has shown.


Sony's Greatest Failing of this Generation
Andrew Weymes of The Nightly Gamer writes: "Without a doubt, Sony stumbled through their first couple of years with the Playstation 3. Hyped exclusives weren't reaching the popularity that they should whether it be among critics or the gaming community. The high price point wasn't helping anything either and with the Xbox 360 offering more well received exclusives and a better online network, things weren't looking great for a company that dominated the console wars last generation with the Playstation 2. However, most of this is in the past and Playstation 3 loyalists have had a lot to smile about as of late. The Playstation 3 has an amazing first party line-up of games and the quality of multiplatform games are up to par with those found on the Xbox 360. Things are certainly looking up for the Playstation 3 but there is one area in which it falls short when compared to the Xbox 360."
More Players Announced for EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis
EA has announced that they have updated the current list of players that will be in the game EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis (Wii version), which ships to North American retailers in less than 2 months

Jumat, 17 April 2009

Good Old Games Goes Postal

Sony: Killzone 2 Sales Pass 1 Million

Sales of PlayStation 3 exclusive first person shooter Killzone 2 have exceeded 1 million units worldwide, according to a statement from Sony.


Good Old Games Goes Postal
Good Old Games Goes Postal Postal, before becoming a terrible Uwe Boll movie, was an isometric 2D shooter banned in ten countries. As of this morning, the game can be purchased digitally through Good Old Games for $5.99.
Fate of Fatal Frame IV, Nintendo Responds
Kombo Writes: "Immediately following the news of Fatal Frame IV likely never receiving a US release, we got in contact with Nintendo and asked several questions concerning the statements made by Tecmo about Fatal Frame IV, and whether or not more factors were at play in the decision. It's been a week now and we got an answer back from Nintendo on the subject."

Sackboy comes to life in LittleBigRevenge machinima

FEAR 2 map pack released

Warner Bros. says the Toy Soldiers map pack is available now. Warner Bros. Interactive has just sent word that the FEAR 2: Project Origin map pack Toy Soldiers is now available for download for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.


Sackboy comes to life in LittleBigRevenge machinima
Aww. LittleBigPlanet's textured protagonist sure is adorable, right? Wrong. Behind those glassy eyes lies the cold, calculating brain of a trained killer. Behind his crude stitches sleeps the twisted, Stygian heart of a madman. Joystiq has had the impression for some time that Sackboy possessed the capacity for terrible violence -- and a new LBP machinima masterpiece titled LittleBigRevenge only strengthens their fears.
Pirate Bay founders lose court case
MCV: Landmark ruling in piracy debate arrives, as four Swedish 'entrepreneurs' are given custodial sentences

Pirates vs Ninjas Wii Goes Gold

SingStar Queen announced for PS3, PS2

Over 25 chart-topping tracks due up in August. Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced the upcoming North American release of SingStar Queen for the PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems.


When Bosses Go Bad: The worst videogame bosses of all time
The Good Gear Guide sticks the boot into gaming's worst bosses -- from the laughably limp to unfairly hard.

Chris Jager writes: "At the feet of every great video game hero lays the battered remains of a great video game boss. They're the essential Yin to your protagonist's Yang, the driving force behind the adventure, and the yardstick by which our gaming skills are measured (and eventually mastered).

Ever since the Phoenix mothership burst into arcade parlours in 1980, the boss has been an enduring staple of the industry. Where would Link be without Ganon? Or Cloud without Sephiroth? Or Kratos without vital internal organs? (Not a 'boss' per se, but he really seems to hate those things.)
Pirates vs Ninjas Wii Goes Gold
Ultimate Rivalry Between Divergent Forces to be Decided…With Balls

Kamis, 16 April 2009

The Anti-Fanboy Manifesto

The Anti-Fanboy Manifesto
Binge Gamer intern Perry Piekarski examines fanboyism and explains why it is hurting the very industry it tries to support.
Seeing is Deceiving
SEGA of America wants to thank everyone who participated in the weekly puzzles for The Conduit.

The Susan Boyle Phenomenon

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The Susan Boyle Phenomenon
Yesterday I watched a "you tube" video featuring a 47 old woman called Susan Boyle who was auditioning for "Britain's Got Talent" TV contest last weekend. It's a clip that's now been watched by over 20 million people worldwide and, in an increasingly cynical world, contains a few lessons in life that all of us in the gaming industry would do well to learn from.
Virgin1 to run ad on Xbox Live
Virgin1 has linked up with Microsoft's Xbox Live to use in-game advertising for the first time to promote its coverage of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

How Does The ZuneHD Stack Up?

Konami announces 'Six Days in Fallujah'

Six Days in Fallujah is currently in development for the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Windows PC.


How Does The ZuneHD Stack Up?
So how does the rumored specs of the impending ZuneHD stack up to the competition? We've geeked it up so you don't have to so you can compare and contrast. Who wins? You tell us! Click...
Erin Andrews Gets in the Game with NCAA Football 10
Newest Member of EA SPORTS Broadcast Team Speculates on Cover Athletes

Rabu, 15 April 2009

New multiplayer details for The Conduit
More details on The Conduit's multiplayer functionality have been revealed, including why the development team shortened the number of players online from 16 to 12.

Blizzard Responds to Concerned StarCraft II Fans

First Look at Gambit in the X-Men Origins: Wolverine Game Trailer

Activision has revealed the new trailer for the soon-to-be-released X-Men Origins: Wolverine video game, which is set to release May 1st for the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS and Sony PSP system.


Blizzard Responds to Concerned StarCraft II Fans
For the second time in less than two weeks Blizzard's RTS community manager Kevin Yu has responded to fan concerns about the lack of StarCraft II development updates.
Guerilla considering party system for Killzone 2 multiplayer
DarkZero: "When questioned about the possibility of setting up a party system for the games multiplayer, to keep groups of people together as the action moves from map to map, the developer responded with good news."

Halo 3 back as top game on Xbox Live

Terminator: Salvation trailer

GRIN has released a new trailer of Terminator: Salvation, an upcoming video game for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 based on the same-name film.


Halo 3 back as top game on Xbox Live
DarkZero: Major Nelson has just updated with his weekly listing of top games played by users connected to Xbox Live. In a change from recent activity, the listing reveals that for this week at least Halo 3 has reclaimed top spot from Call of Duty World at War.
SEGA’s Virtua Tennis 2009 is Ready for Wii MotionPlus
Virtua Tennis 2009 is the first 3rd party title for Wii to feature Wii MotionPlus support.

Selasa, 14 April 2009

EvilCast NewsBrief Episode #37
GamesAreEvil writes, "Looks like we're off to a slow week of news, but we may get a Sims soda out of the deal! Ok, ok, so there isn't an actual Sims soda in the works (that we know of) yet, but we know you want to see another gamefuel launch along side the Sims."
The Greatest Show On Earth to debut on Wii and Nintendo DS this fall
2K Play and Feld Entertainment Announce Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Coming to Video Games
LittleBigPlanet has Failed Its Main Goal
While LittleBigPlanet has been well received critically and has sold respectively, six months after its release as it actually achieved what it set out to? This gameplayer article explores the notion that the utopian online community of avid level designers LittleBigPlanet hoped to harbour does not exist and that ultimately, it has failed to achieve its prime objective.

"Simply put, LittleBigPlanet isn't really the Everlasting Gobstopper we expected it would become, and at this stage it might be impossible to rescue from the precipice. It was Media Molecule's intention to rebrand LittleBigPlanet as platform, as opposed to a videogame, but at this stage it's pretty easy to argue that movement has been a failure."
Nintendo announces Wii MotionPlus, Wii Sports Resort launch dates and prices
Nintendo has just officially announced the launch prices/dates for Wii MotionPlus and Wii Sports Resort.

The Godfather 2 Cheat CodesPC / PS3 / Xbox 360

The Godfather 2 Cheat CodesPC / PS3 / Xbox 360

After being promoted by Michael Corleone to Don of New York, players expand to new cities, as they build up their families through extorting businesses, monopolizing illegal crime rings and defeating new families in an effort to become the most powerful mob family in America.


Pirates and Pitfalls Send Masterful Mixed Messages

Wheelman: Equal parts absurd and exciting

"Burnout" meets "Grand Theft Auto" in "Wheelman," a game whose "Crank"-like slow-motion driving moves are equal parts absurd and exciting.


VGChartz: Top 10 Dreamcast Games
10. Marvel vs. Capcom 2
9. Skies of Arcadia
8. Power Stone
7. Jet Grind Radio
6. Sonic Adventure
5. Shenmue
4. Sonic Adventure 2
3. Soul Caliber
2. Crazy Taxi
1. Resident Evil: Code Veronica
Pirates and Pitfalls Send Masterful Mixed Messages
Today Activision's Mixed Messages becomes the first third-party downloadable game for the new system

Senin, 13 April 2009

Why OnLive Will Fail
The new remote PC gaming service sounds too good to be true... because it is.

Xbox 360 Surpasses the Wii and PS3 in Console Usage

Xbox 360 Surpasses the Wii and PS3 in Console Usage

Nielsen has released the latest State of the Video Gamer report, revealing PC and video game console usage.


Nintendo Download (4/13/09)
Nintendo has issued the second Nintendo Download announcing which VC/WiiWare/DSiWare games are available today.

PS3 Review: MLB 09 The Show

PS3 Review: MLB 09 The Show

Why does 2K even bother with their baseball franchise anymore?

Sony's San Diego Studios can do no wrong with The Show. This is the premiere sports franchise on the PS3, and the rare case where limited competition hasn't hindered the game at all. While lacking substantial upgrades, MLB 09 offers incredible depth and value for a die-hard baseball fan.Immediately apparent upon booting the game is the...


Square-Enix No Longer The Perennial RPG Powerhouse
Ben Dutka: "When I first heard that Squaresoft and Enix would be merging, I glanced over at my PlayStation collection of RPGs. Along with all the Final Fantasy titles, I saw the likes of Vagrant Story, Parasite Eve, Front Mission 3, Legend of Mana, Threads of Fate, Chrono Cross, and Star Ocean: The 2nd Story. Enix only did the latter, but hey, it was an awesome RPG and Squaresoft...well, they were the masters. Plain and simple."

Minggu, 12 April 2009

StarCraft 2 Battle Report 2 Script and Shots Revealed
Blizzard accidentally posted their anticipated Battle Report 2 transcript and graphics, and StarcraftWire.net members were quick to grab it before it was taken down.
Killzone 2 is The New Game to Beat
Badassgamer writes "Don't you just love it when a game is hailed as the benchmark of games in that genre for that generation? this is what is happening to a certain First Person Shooter released back in February, it's simply the pinnacle of gaming, the be-all-and-end-all so to speak."

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Posted on Wednesday, April 08 @ 09:20:59 PDT Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europedivided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation.


Capcom clears up Okami Wii sales confusion

Max Payne 3 for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC Now in Development

The movie's already bombed, so Rockstar figures it may as well try to redeem the series via another game.


Capcom clears up Okami Wii sales confusion
Capcom's Christian Svensson has finally clarified most of the confusion behind the sales of Okami on Wii.

Sabtu, 11 April 2009

PlayStationLifeStyle Launches PLAYSTATION3 Trophy Portal
Offering a more visual presentation and more accessible bragging rights, the PLAYSTATION3 Trophy System is considered to feature a much more precisely delivered structure than the Xbox360's after-thought, yet even now many games fail to participate. Whichever side of the fence you sit on, one thing is for sure; the PLAYSTATION3 Trophy System is wholly addictive. And with that, there will undoubtedly be many Electronic Theatre regulars desperate to feed their addiction.

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PS3/X360/PC Preview'Dragon Age: Origins' Posted on Monday, April 06 @ 09:00:01 PDT Dragon Age: Origins represents BioWare's return to its roots, delivering a fusion of elements from existing fantasy works with emotionally-driven narrative, heart-pounding combat, powerful magic abilities and credible digital actors.


Exclusive Punch-Out!! Little Mac Boxing Glove
Punch-Out fans may find it noteworthy that Amazon is offering pre-order for an exclusive full size replica of Little Mac's southpaw boxing glove.

For either the completely reasonable or completely insane price of $89.99 (depending on your relationship with the series), you too can own the 'autographed' mitt complete with wood frame and engraved Punch-Out!! logo.

Capcom still has unannounced Wii games, Resident Evil Wiimakes won't change for North American release

Bionic Commando Lab Report Trailer

Capcom has released a new gameplay movie from Bionic Commando , showcasing this game developed by GRIN and set to be available for PS3 and Xbox 360 on May 19 in North America and May 22 in Europethe PC version is due to ship shortly after the console release.


Capcom still has unannounced Wii games, Resident Evil Wiimakes won't change for North American release
Capcom's Corporate Officer/VP of Strategic Planning & Business Development Christian Svensson has stated that the company still has unannounced Wii titles and that the Resident Evil Wiimakes that release in North America will not be any different from the Japanese versions.

Jumat, 10 April 2009

Is HD Worth the Money?
PlayStationlive writes "It's emerged that just over 35% of gamers play in HD, 5% of people have HD Tv's, but dont bother getting a HDMI Cable either because they can't be bothered or are confused with the HD System."

Xbox mastermind fears for developers

Xbox mastermind fears for developers
play.tm writes:

Seamus Blackley, one of the people behind the creation of the original Xbox at Microsoft, has said their exists a harmful 'generation gap' between developers, which will need to be closed if the industry is to blossom in the future.
Rock Band DLC Alert- Guns N' Roses
Guns N’ Roses Album Chinese Democracy Shreds Its Way On To Rock Band

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'Cities XL'10 New Screens Posted on Thursday, April 09 @ 10:43:14 PDT Cities XL expands upon all that make city builders fun and interesting, with cities that are bigger, more realistic and sophisticated than ever before, while letting players take their game online, as they interact with others in a massive online environment.


Reggie: PS3 has challenges, Nintendo wants to be better than Xbox Live
Nintendo's President and COO of Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime was recently asked about what worries him in terms of the competition. Fils-Aime commented on both the PS3 and 360, saying that the Sony has some challenges with the PS3 and that Nintendo looks to see what can be done to be better than Xbox Live.
FF7 International now available on Japan and Hong Kong PSN
FF7 International is now available on Japan PSN for the price of ¥1500. It also also available on Hong Kong PSN for HK$118.

Navy man shoots friend while playing a war game

Sony PS3 Outsells Nintendo Wii In March In Japan

Sony Corp's PlayStation 3 outsold Nintendo Co Ltd's Wii in March for the first time in 16 months in Japan thanks to hot new PS3 titles from Sega Sammy and Capcom , a game magazine publisher said.


Navy man shoots friend while playing a war game
25-year-old Clinton Echols was taken into custody on Thursday under suspicion that he shot his friend, Luis Urbina, while playing a war video game.
Activision Empowers Fans to Reveal Guitar Hero Smash Hits Set List
Online voting at SmashHits.GuitarHero.com Begins Today

Kamis, 09 April 2009

New Resident Evil 5 Trailer Features the Muppets
GamesAreEvil writes, "When I think of matches made in heaven, I don't exactly imagine fuzzy Muppet characters fitting into the Resident Evil universe. That said, through the glorious power of the internet, these worlds have been melded into one of the most amusing pieces of satire that I have seen in quite some time. Just imagine Ernie busting down a door, shotgun at the ready, looking to save his buddy Burt and kick some ass at the same time.

As off the wall as it sounds, this is a very amusing look into creative uses for game assets. There are even voiceovers that have been pulled from the game, that are put to good use telling the amusing, albeit brief, story synopsis. Be sure of one thing before you watch this trailer, make sure the kids are in the other room. I can only imagine this ruining the childhood of the impressionable masses across the globe.

Check out the full trailer here..."
Video Games Are The New Rock 'n' Roll
Daniel of Gamer Limit writes: "...it's very easy to see comparisons merely by replacing the word "music" with "games". Games, while growing in a far more organic manner than popular music, are now encroaching further than ever into the mainstream, public consciousness being forced into a realisation that they do actually exist outside the realms of geeks and social outcasts. And the resulting attitudes are disturbingly similar with that of those half a century ago. Elvis Presley was to music what Grand Theft Auto has been for games..."

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'Dragonball: Evolution'New Screens & Trailer Posted on Saturday, April 04 @ 06:15:29 PDT 'Based on the 20th Century Fox feature film of the same name, Dragonball: Evolution promises to be the perfect companion for the movie by incorporating all of the characters, bone jarring fights and spectacular special abilities that fans have come to ...


Nintendo says Wii losing luster but no price cut
TOKYONintendo admitted Thursday that its hit Wii video game console was going through its toughest time yet in the competitive Japanese market, but it said there was no plan to cut the price.
The Wire: The Game
We all know that fantastic TV series or movies almost invariably flop when they are made into games.

But every now and again a show comes along that just seems to be begging developers to try again.

The Wire is one of these shows.

Collector's Editions net developers an extra $700K

News// PlayStation 3 Use DownXbox 360 Up

Then again, the Game Cube usage is also up. The rather confusing table. 8 Apr 2009 Nielsen, the company that makes US TV executives quake in their boots with its ratings, is doing the same for video game consoles over the pond.


Collector's Editions net developers an extra $700K
Collector's Edition releases of games are on the rise in the 7th generation of consoles. While they were far and few between previously, it seems every major title has a Collector's Edition nowadays. The Collector's Editions are often marketed towards the die hard fan, containing art books, soundtracks, figurines and dozens of other goodies that make franchise fanboys squeal in delight. However, the fans aren't the real reason that developers are suddenly releasing more Collector's Editions. Recent research indicates that developers also bank an extraordinary amount on Collector's Editions of games.
Abylight Announces Fish 'em All for WiiWare
Hold on tight to your Wii Remote and fish 'em all!

Rabu, 08 April 2009

The 50 Best Selling Games of the 2000s Decade

First Known Cyber-Sex Crime through PS3

It's the first known cyber-sex crime involving a PS3. A Kentucky man is accused of using a Playstation Three game console to get a young girl to send nude photos to him.


The 50 Best Selling Games of the 2000s Decade
The top fifty games of the 2000s have each done over 5m units so far. What games are on the list? What games will be on it when the decade ends in December? Read on to see for yourself.
Farmyard Party..Reaches Gold Status......
‘Farmyard Party’ has gone gold and will be released on their dedicated Nintendo Wii label Popcorn Arcade.
Hinterland Due For Release Early Next Month On PC
Got Game Entertainment has announced that "Hinterland: Orc Lords" the fast paced RPG combat and strategic base building game on PC, will be available for download purchase (via Hinterland-Game.com) and in retail stores across North America the first week of May 2009.
Rock Band UnpluggedFirst Official Screenshots
Rock Band Unplugged creates a full band experience in the palm of your hand by combining traditional beat match gameplay with key elements from both Rock Band and Rock Band 2, such as overdrive and chords. Your hands are the "peripherals" in Rock Band Unplugged, allowing you to take direct control of the lead/bass guitars, drums and vocals. In addition, players can expect a rich Rock Band experience with fully functional modes like World Tour, Band Survival and Warm Up and a robust character creator for full customization.

RE5 DLC Already on Disc

RE5 DLC Already on Disc

Pay $5 to unlock the new Versus Mode. April 7, 2009Today, Capcom released new downloadable content for Resident Evil 5 on Xbox 360, with a PS3 version coming this Thursday.


Fight Night Round 4 'New Physics' trailer

Fight Night Round 4 'New Physics' trailer

This teaser trailer for Fight Night Round 4 shows you what the new physics engine can do.


Xbox 360 Achievements Done Right
I just wrapped up Wanted: Weapons of Fate for the Xbox 360, which was a very short endeavor. There aren't a lot of good things to say about the game, but I will say this: it had a few cool achievements. I realize that "a few cool achievements" doesn't sound like a massive upside, and it's not.
All-Star Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers Named Cover Athlete for The BIGS 2
Electrifying home run slugger touches them all in America’s favorite virtual pastime

Selasa, 07 April 2009

EA Breaks The Law

PS3 price shock

Sony Computer Entertainment has been forced to increase the price of the PlayStation 3 console in Australia because of the falling value of the dollar.


EA Breaks The Law
GrE writes, "In advance of Electronic Arts' release of The Godfather II, a promotional package for the game has arrived leaving many reporters ready to kick ass and smoke some stogies. That's right, this press pack has a real cigar, matches, a pair of dice, length of wire and brass knuckles. EA really went for the authentic feel with this box, giving promotions everything they need to off someone."
360 Sunday Games Top 10: Best Games Consoles
"If you ever find yourself on a videogaming website odds are your going to stumble into a raging debate about what console truly is the best, with forums filled to the brim with fans proclaiming why their consoles of choice is superior. This is called the Console Wars and it has been going since before the days of the internet, in fact it started with the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis going head to head way back in the early 90's. This list presents the winners of all those console wars, the ones who are remembered to this day."

Wheelman console comparison – Xbox 360 VS PS3 video

Wheelman console comparison – Xbox 360 VS PS3 video

With the release Midway and Ubisoft's jointly-published free-roaming action racer, Wheelman, comes the inevitable console comparisons that follow the release of a hotly anticipated title.


PSP2 coming before Christmasconfirmed
Pocket Gamer has got the scoop first-hand from an insider source that the PSP2 is in development and will be with us before Christmas 2009and it's new feature list (including a sliding touchscreen and dual analogue sticks) is set to give the iPhone a serious challenge.
Terminator Salvation: The Videogame Website Goes Live
Atari has announced that the official Terminator Salvation: The Videogame website has now gone live at http://www.terminatorsalvationthegame.com/

Senin, 06 April 2009

Babes, Booths, CosplayersBest of Roleplay Con
Roleplay Convention 2009 is over and Cynamite has posted lots of images showing nice ladies in even nicer costumes.
Legendary Zorro Makes Debut on the Nintendo Wii in North America
505 Games Brings Hollywood Icon to North America on the Nintendo Wii
Apple or Sony? iPhone/iTouch or Psp? Hell if I know!
We have all heard the arguments and whispers"Is the Ipod going to kill the PSP?". In this article the guys at Brutal Gamer look in to what both systems have to offer as pure gaming devices. Can a multi-device such as the Iphone compete with a dedicated games machine? Check the full article to and see what you think.

Game news: Gameloft rules mobile market

Game news: Gameloft rules mobile market

Real news from the virtual world:

_ LOFTY ASPIRATIONS: The most ambitious game developers focus their efforts on the high-end consoles, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. But there's a humbler game machine that just about everyone uses: the ubiquitous cell phone.

Paris-based Gameloft leads the way in mobile gaming, having sold more than 200 million games since 2003. Gameloft president and CEO Michel Guillemot says, 'Whatever platform people are using, they will demand a very good game. ... We need to provide games that are as good as on consoles.'


China's New Handheld Boot-leg Gaming System
A new product from China that will let you play almost every emulation games out there. For less than a hundred dollars you can play SNES, GBA, Neo Geo, and much much more. It even act as a music player, video player, image player, and e-reader player. China took bootlegging to a whole new level with this gadget.

Sony PS3 outsells Nintendo Wii in March in Japan

Sony PS3 outsells Nintendo Wii in March in Japan

A man looks at a 3D LCD TV at the Sony Playstation booth during the Taipei Game Show 2009 in Taipei February 12, 2009.


Chart Track UK Software Sales for week ending 5/04: Wii Fit tops again
The past six weeks have seen a variety of titles taking the top spot on the All Formats UK's software chart: Street Fighter IV, Killzone 2, Empire: Total War and Resident Evil 5 for the past three weeks. However, the latest Chart Track figures show that Nintendo's Wii Fit has climbed back to the number 1 spot with just a 1% increase in sales. Wii Fit equals Nintendo's own longest serving All Formats number 1 record from 2000 when Pokemon Yellow held the top spot for 10 weeks.

Resident Evil 5 drops to number 2 with a 38% decrease in sales while FIFA 09 moves up three places to number 3 (3% sales increase) and Wheelman climbs seven places to number 4 (41% sales increase) over the games' debut weekend.

The full Top Ten All Formats UK Software Chart follows below:

Wii Fit (Nintendo)
Resident Evil 5 (Capcom)
FIFA 09 (EA)
Wheelman (Midway/Ubisoft)
Call of Duty: World at War (Activision Blizzard)
Street Fighter IV (Capcom)
Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision Blizzard)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Sega)
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (Rockstar)

Minggu, 05 April 2009

Who Took My Trophies Out of Home?
The Power Review takes a look at the lack of integration between the trophy system and PS Home. Where are the unlockables, where is the interactive trophy room?
Queen's Blade is back (with its girls...)
Adapted from visual books, Queen's Blade, edited by Bandai Namco, is a Tactical RPG (Simulation RPG as japanese people say) composed by only female caracters... I let you discover this "game" and the new images published today...

PlayStation 3 Firmware update 2.70 lets you text chat with your...

PlayStation 3 Firmware update 2.70 lets you text chat with your...

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe today announced that system software update 2.70 for PLAYSTATION 3 will be available on 2nd April 2009.


30% of COD4 players ignored single player
30% of Call of Duty 4 players never touched the single-player element of the game, according to Infinity Ward.

Madden NFL 10 to Ship for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii on Aug. 14

Madden NFL 10 to Ship for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii on Aug. 14

There's a lot more interactivity and play control this time around. Presumably, Wii waggling will be fully supported in that version.


PS3 tops console sales in Japan
The latest sales charts from Japan are beginning to indicate a new trendthe PS3 is beginning to outsell the Wii and Xbox 360 week after week.

Sabtu, 04 April 2009

iPhone Racer Has Near PSP Quality Graphics
2XL Games have just released the first gameplay footage of their upcoming motorcycle racer 2XL Supercross and it is looking rather promising. The game has alegedly been built from scratch to fully take advantage of the iPhones graphics and physics processing abilities.

News// Man Convicted over another "PlayStation Murder"

News// Man Convicted over another "PlayStation Murder"

GTA not blamed this time.. oh, yes it is. Grand Theft Auto , a PlayStation 3... a man with a previously clean record; a woman's murder... a lengthy gaol sentence.


Capcom explains why Resident Evil 5, Street Fighter IV did not release for Wii
A few days ago, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime posed questions about why Resident Evil 5 and other Capcom titles were not releasing for the Wii. Chris Kramer, communications director for Capcom, has answered Reggie's questions and explained that both RE5 and Street Fighter IV were developed "for high-definition graphics systems."
SOCOM: Confrontation 1.50 Update
Here's a new list of features for patch 1.50 for SOCOM:Confrontation.

Infinity Ward tease Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition boxart

News// PlayStation 3 Update Confirmed

In a week where the Internet was certain there would be a a PS3 price cuteven though it turned into a PS2 price cutSony has announced the details of update 2.7 for the PlayStation 3. Now, some reports had stated that this would see voice chat and cross-game chatit doesn't. Then again, Sony never said it would.


Infinity Ward tease Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition boxart
DarkZero: "Twitter is at it again. This time Robert Bowling, Community Manager at Infinity Ward, has just posted a tweet that he is testing out possible packaging design for Modern Warfare II.

The tweet comes along with a teaser image (posted above) regarding what the possible boxart may look like, which hints some limited edition version of the game will be available come release."
The Pixies Track Pack Launches for Guitar Hero World Tour
Activision has launched new downloadable content for Guitar Hero World Tour this week

Jumat, 03 April 2009

IncGamers StarCraft II Beta Giveaway

Sony says MAG can only be done on the PS3... yeah..

Posted by: John at 4/3/2009 8:41 AMComments Here we go again with another game that can only be done on the PlayStation 3. John Koller of SCEA Hardware Marketing has said that MAG can only be done on the Sony console because of, in part, the processor speeds of the console.


IncGamers StarCraft II Beta Giveaway
After Blizzard did not celebrate the 11th anniversary of its classic RTS game StarCraft, fans have been in uproar. IncGamers is trying to lighten up the mood with news of a beta key giveaway.

Enthusiastic StarCraft players harangued Community Manager Kevin Yu in the official forums after the Beta's rumoured start date of April 1 came and went without incident.

In an attempt to dowse the fires of disappointment, IncGamers' StarCraft network site is inviting fans to take part in a wordplay competition where they can also get their hands on a StarCraft II Beta Key while waiting for the test to start.
Rock Band DLC Brings Black Tide, The Shins and More
Bullet For My Valentine and alternative rockers The Shins will make their debut next week in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content.

Cinematic trailer for Terminator Salvation (the game) released

Cinematic trailer for Terminator Salvation (the game) released

A cinematic trailer for Halycon Games and GRIN's upcoming Terminator Salvation game has been released.


Game Industry Can Blame Itself When Games Get Banned
24 hours before the release of GTA Lost and Damned Rockstar revealed the presence of a real live penis in the game. Ensuring a minor storm of publicity.

Now as far as controversies go this is hardly up there with Hot Coffee but it is indicative of how some companies market their games these days.

The author looks at how this 'controversy as marketing' tactic could threaten what we are allowed to play in the future.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces Scooby-Doo! First Frights

Blend Games Giveaway: Red Alert 3 For PS3

Alternate history real-time strategy game Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 has finally arrived on the PS3 and the best part is, you might not have to pay for it.


7.1 vs 5.1Will it Get you More Frags?
Gameplayer writes:
"When it comes to the FPS domain, there are that many sneaky tips and tricks out there for fragging your way to the top of the ladder that it's often easy to overlook the simplest of things. Games, by their very design, are an interactive medium comprised of a primary sense overload. While the visuals are rightly touted as the main facet of any game, the sound design of any shooter is just as crucial. But so often shooter fans make the mistake of using two stereo speakers or cheap headphones and wonder why they're fighting an uphill battle to reach the top of the ladder..."
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces Scooby-Doo! First Frights
Mystery and Action Combined in a Pick-up and Play Adventure Game for Wii, DS and PS2

Kamis, 02 April 2009

The Most Anticipated 2009 PSN Exclusive is…
We have been treated with the zen state of Flower and the pyromaniac flare of BurnZombieBurn! Now that we have had a taste of buring zombies to a crisp, what is the next exclusive PSN game you are most looking forward to?

SCEA Announces System Software Update Version 2.70 for PlayStation 3

SCEA Announces System Software Update Version 2.70 for PlayStation 3

Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced details of the next system software update for PLAYSTATION 3 system, which includes several new features that enhance how PS3 users communicate and interact with their online friends.


Tomb Raider Double Pack Heading to PlayStation Portable
Eidos Interactive Ltd, creator of some of the world's leading videogame properties, today announced that an exclusive Tomb Raider PSP Double Pack is making its way to PlayStation Portable exclusively throughout Europe on April 10th.