Jumat, 31 Juli 2009

PS3 Sales To Overtake Xbox 360 In 2011?
TVG research has shown that at each console's current rate of growth, sales of PlayStation 3 units will overtake those of the Xbox 360.

Players are finding video game costs to be a Wii bit too high

Players are finding video game costs to be a Wii bit too high

Kathleen Byrnes and Justin Choi, a married couple attending medical school at Tulane University, say $40 is just too much to fork over for a Nintendo Wii game they might not enjoy.


Xbox 360 Games on Demand won't feature new games
From Gamespot:
"When the next Xbox Live update hits August 11, Xbox 360 gamers will be able to download a selection of full retail games, including Mass Effect, BioShock, and Assassin's Creed. What they won't be able to do is download the much-anticipated sequels to those titles on the day they hit stores."

id's Rage runs twice as fast on 360 than PS3

id's Rage runs twice as fast on 360 than PS3

While the game is not done yet, so far, legendary games graphics guru John Carmack has had a hard time getting the PS3 version of Rage to run as well as it does on the Xbox 360, and PC.


Yakuza 3 American Release Still "Unconfirmed"
Kotaku writes: "Keep hope alive! It seems SEGA America's Ray Almeda misspoke and gave his own personal opinion to The Examiner that Yakuza 3 will not be released in the States because of subpar Yakuza 2 sales.

The Examiner has since run an update, explaining those remarks were not "official SEGA statements." The Examiner adds, "SEGA still hasn't made any mention of an upcoming release or revealed plans to release it stateside."

PS3 exclusive Yakuza 3 (AKA Ryu Ga Gotoku 3) was released in Japan last February, selling over 200,000 copies in its first day."
Knuckle Sandwich Track Pack Hits Guitar Hero World Tour
Activision has announced that the Knuckle Sandwich Track Pack is now live for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 and Wii for Guitar Hero World Tour

Kamis, 30 Juli 2009

The Curtain Rises on the 10-Screen Movie Theater in PlayStation Home, MotorStorm Game Launching Crashes In, and Fat Princess Needs Cake!
PlayStation Home Community Manager CydoniaX writes: "We're proud to announce another major core space update. The Movie Theater brings you ten times as much exciting content [including from the PS.Blog! -Jeff] with a brand-new 10-screen layout, a new lobby, and the ability to unlock rewards in select screening rooms. Be sure to check out the screening rooms often â€" you never know when one of them will be giving something away. Stay tuned for lots of exclusive new videos over the coming months, including the future possibility of full-length TV shows or movies, with new features debuting on a regular basis."
Blind gamer attempting to conquer Ocarina of Time
How many gamers can claim that they've through a game blind? Well, that's exactly what one man is attempting, although it's not by choice.

PlayStation 3, PSP and software sales down for Sony

PlayStation 3, PSP and software sales down for Sony

Sony has recorded a loss for the first quarter of the year, with a decline in sales of the PlayStation 3 and PSP hitting the company's Networked Product and Services division.


Pong Creator Reveals New Game
Koku Gamer writes: 'Pong creator Nolan Bushnell has revealed his new game Battleswarm: Field of Honor.'

Paris Hilton mobile game launching in India

Trine delayed for PS3

Developer Frozenbyte has announced that its upcoming action game Trine will not be released on the PlayStation Network today, as previously announced.


Paris Hilton mobile game launching in India
Wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong...

Paris Hilton is launching a mobile game in India, with Paris Hilton's Diamond Quest, said to offer a rare look inside the Hollywood celebrity's universe.

Where to even begin with this?

Let's start with the bare bones facts first, then move on to some commentary on the state of postmodern cultural colonialism and its damaging impact on the Indian subcontinent.

Paris Hilton's Diamond Quest has been developed for India's Reliance Mobile by French developer Gameloft...
Singer and Actress Shirley Manson Steps into the Music Video Game Spotlight in Guitar Hero 5
Manson joins an all-star line up of in-game artists set to appear as playable characters in the game

Rabu, 29 Juli 2009

SOCOM Confrontation bigger than Killzone 2, Resistance 2 says Sony producer

MAG set for PS3 beta?

Zipper's online multiplayer extravaganza MAG could be taking shape ahead of a full public beta test, one community team employee snapped participating in an internal test.


SOCOM Confrontation bigger than Killzone 2, Resistance 2 says Sony producer
What's the biggest online game on the PS3? No, it's not Killzone 2. No, it's not even Resistance 2. According to SCEA senior producer Mark Rogers, SOCOM Confrontation stands above both of Sony's high-profile first-party FPS offerings by having the most simultaneous online connections on the PlayStation Network. He attributes Confrontation's success to the community's commitment to the franchise. Whereas other gamers may play an online game for a few weeks and move on, SOCOM fans have proven to be far more dedicated (despite the game's ... troubled launch).
Paris Hilton Targeted by Hindu Anti-Games Campaigner
NG writes;

"In a statement released today, "acclaimed Indo-American statesman" Rajan Zed has spoken out against the "reckless flooding" of games coming into India which, he believes, lead the youth away from the traditional value system. Specifically targeting Paris Hilton's Diamond Quest (official site here), a bejewelled clone and the first official Paris Hilton mobile game."
Prince Of Persia Film: New Pics
NowGamer: You may recall that Disney is adapting Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time for the big screen with the help of uber-producer Jerry Bruckheimer, and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, and the legendary Sir Ben Kingsley.

US getting EyePet this year as well

US getting EyePet this year as well

Listed in: PlayStation 3 Tags: Sony , PlayStation Eye O 8 Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation Eye -compatible title EyePet will not be confined to a European release.


The Physics Revolution That Never Happened
OXCGN:

"Cast your mind back to 2003. Remember seeing those amazing E3 videos of Half-Life 2 with a Combine gunship shooting a car the player was hiding behind?

You know, where the doors would swing and the whole car would lurch on its suspension under the impact.

It was at that time that the buzz was officially started for the so-called physics revolution.

Yet here we are 6 years later, with fancy schmancy new hardware (360/PS3) and what is there to show for 6 years of tech exponentially improving in game physics?

For the most part, just a few more boxes that can fall off shelves. Yay."

Selasa, 28 Juli 2009

Phantom Brave: We Meet Again Coming To Retailers On 8/11
NIS America announced today that Phantom Brave: We Meet Again will be released on Tuesday August 11

NBA Live 10 PlayStation 3 Screenshots6 PlayStation 3 Screenshots posted, from Electronic Arts

NBA Live 10 PlayStation 3 Screenshots6 PlayStation 3 Screenshots posted, from Electronic Arts

The NBA LIVE franchise has graced multiple generations of consoles for over 15 years, and has sold more than 35 million units lifetime.


Sony PS3 components demand growing significantly

Sony PS3 components demand growing significantly

Hans Wu, Taipei; Meiling Chen, DIGITIMES [Monday 27 July 2009] Taiwan OEMs recently have placed significant orders for key Sony PS3 components from IC distributors, with average monthly volume enough for making one million units of the games console in the third quarter, double the average in the second quarter, according to sources with IC ...


Awesome New Serious Sam HD Screenshot
Koku Gamer writes: 'A new screenshot of Serious Sam HD shows in-game Sam for the first time, while the Serious Sam HD trailer is getting "finishing touches".'
DJ Jazzy Jeff Brings the DJ Hero Party to Life with his Turntable Skills and Likeness
DJ Hero is being developed by FreeStyleGames for the Xbox 360, the PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2 and the Wii

Senin, 27 Juli 2009

Rockstar: GTA Movie Won't Work

Force Unleashed getting big festive DLC

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be getting a healthy dose of DLC this winter, LucasArts confirming that new content is on the way for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game.


Rockstar: GTA Movie Won't Work
Koku Gamer writes: 'Rockstar's VP of Creative Dan Houser doesn't believe a GTA movie would work due to the creative limitations of the film industry.'
David Jaffe's Twitter Hints At When To Expect the Next Game from Eat, Sleep, Play
DualShockers: "Being that twitter is all the rage these days game developers are now receiving the same attention as the Lebron James-es and Britney Spears-es of the world. Their every word is now gospel to the gamers and journalists who follow them. This new developer-stalking phenomenon probably wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for @fourzerotwo teasing the masses with his Modern Warfare 2 updates. The latest tweet comes from the F-bomb dropping developer that for some reason everyone loves to hate: Mr. David Jaffe (creator of Twisted Metal and the God of War franchises)."
Tekken movie for October 2009?
Koku Gamer writes: 'The actor Darrin Henson, who will play Raven in the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Tekken, has the movie listed for an 'October 2009' release on his website.'

Borderlands Ship Date Unveiled for PS3, Xbox 360, PC

Borderlands Ship Date Unveiled for PS3, Xbox 360, PC

It will ship October 23 internationally. Our time with Borderlands at E3 2008 left us very impressed, and that's been more than a year ago.


Gordon Brown: I'm a gamer
MCV: Prime Minister will spend Parliament's recess challenging his kids on consoles

Increasing Sony's PS3's System Potential

Increasing Sony's PS3's System Potential

The Playstation 3 is the most powerful system on the console gaming market. However, sales haven't been great for Sony.


VirtusphereOne Step Closer to Virtual Reality
Russian physicists Ray Latypov and Nurella Latypov have been developing their prototype 'human hamster-ball' since the mid 1990's. It essentially serves as a multi-directional treadmill that a computer can track and move your onscreen character accordingly. Coupled with a head-mounted monitor and a radar system derived from Doppler Radar to track where the player is looking and therefore aiming in a virtual world.

Is this the future of gaming? It's a long way off, but I hope so.

Minggu, 26 Juli 2009

Chrono Trigger announcement revealed a bit early, but don't get too excited
NE: "Artist Stephanie Laberis had been teasing a Chrono Trigger announcement of sorts for August 11th, though she was able to reveal the mystery a few weeks early."
When videogames become reality
Recently, worth1000.com held a photoshop contest where the contestants were asked to send in their game-inspired photoshops. These extraordinary works have been set side by side with their original game counterparts in a gallery with 200 of the best photoshop works.

The website credits worth1000.com for holding these great contests.
Gears of War Movie Details from SDCC '09
Koku Gamer writes: 'Gears of War director Len Wiseman and writer Chris Morgan have appeared at the Gears of War panel during this year's San Diego Comic-Con with some more details of the movie.'

PS3 Weekend Warrior: the one where Drake went to a LittleBigPlanet with Kratos to play some Killzone

PS3 Weekend Warrior: the one where Drake went to a LittleBigPlanet with Kratos to play some Killzone

Tags: Europe , Comic-Con , Castle Crashers , Mark Rein , Killzone , PlayStation Store O 0 Four games dominated the bulk of the hot gaming news that hit the PS3 blog this week -- Uncharted 2 , God of War III , LittleBigPlanet , and Killzone 2 . The latter two have already been out for a while now but thanks to continued support from their respective ...


SCEE: PS3 motion control is at least a generation ahead of current market tech

SCEE: PS3 motion control is at least a generation ahead of current market tech

Tags: Sony , SCEE , Europe , Paul Holman O 20 Paul Holman , the VP of research and development at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe , has extolled the virtues of Sony's motion control technology, claiming that its level of precision and accuracy is at least a generation ahead of what is currently available in the market.


Gossip Gamers Response to Microsoft's Reasons to Purchase Windows 7
Microsoft recently announced a few reasons why PC gamers should purchase Windows 7. According to a test conducted by Gossip Gamers, the results were less than satisfying and the reasons aren't quite legitimate.

Sabtu, 25 Juli 2009

Xbox 360 got no games .. say what?
Year 2009 is more than half gone and there are about five months remaining before 2010 hit us! The Playstation 3 and the PSP have some really great exclusives coming out this year. Theres been a lot of speculation regarding the number of great games is lesser on the 360 as compared to other platforms. GamingBolt try and proove why such speculation should be put to rest. Here are the top games in no particular order that Xbox 360 fans should not miss out.

SDCC '09: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Expands Again

SDCC '09: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Expands Again

New downloadable content and new special retail edition coming this fall. July 24, 2009LucasArts today announced that their hit videogame Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will see further expansion this Fall through a new downloadable level for the Xbox 360? video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION?3 computer ...


Left 4 Dead 2 Boycott Gets Jacked

Voice cast for Avatar announced, trailer coming next month

Sigourney Weaver, not seen recently in the Ghostbusters game, will play Dr. Grace Augustine in the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and PC versions of the game.


Left 4 Dead 2 Boycott Gets Jacked
In hilarious news today, one of the co-founders of the Left 4 Dead 2 Boycott group on Steam had his account jacked by someone who appeared to be having a good time with it by posting a slew of rather inane, if not hilarious announcements on the group's Steam page. This resulted in thousands of replies posted within seconds of the announcements and almost brought the entire movement to a halt.
2K Sports Unveils Features for NHL 2K10
NHL 2K10 redefines the sports gaming experience with a new emphasis on social gaming

Jumat, 24 Juli 2009

Red vs. Blue Game Fuel Taste Test
Gamer Limit writes "If there is one constant in the video game universe, it's that red will always battle blue. This war of attrition has been fought from the rings of Halo to the fields of Azeroth. No one is quite sure how this epic struggle for dominance first started, but everyone does agree that the only way it will end is in blood shed.

Recently the fine makers of Mountain Dew have decided to add to this ongoing struggle with their new Red and Blue Game Fuel. Which side will win this battle to quench your thirst? Hit the break!"
New Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver screenshots
New screenshots of the anticipated Pokemon remakes have been released.
Fallout Collection, ArmA $10; Mirror's Edge, Beyond Good and Evil $6 on GoGamer
GoGamer has listed this week's 48-hour Madness sale, offering up huge savings on several big name titles including Mirror's Edge, Prince of Persia, Beyond Good & Evil and twenty other games for less than $6 while supplies last.

Sony: PS3's motion sensing is many generations ahead of Wii

Sony: PS3's motion sensing is many generations ahead of Wii

Now this is fighting talk! Sony's VP of R&D has come out to say that Sony's motion control technology is a couple of generations ahead of the Wii remote! Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's vice president of Research and Development, Paul Holman, explained that in relation to current forms of motion control like the Wiimote, "It's another ...


10 best free PC games you should play today
Classic remakes and indie gems to download or play online...

Battlefield Heroes is great for a quick lunchtime game...

Strapped for cash? Don't know whether to spend your money on games or food? We know how you feel. But, wait! There's a way you can play brilliantly brain pummelling games and still afford beans on toast.

We pick out the 10 best games you can download or play online for free, from classic remakes to independent gems.You may get carpal tunnel syndrome after you've worked your way through this lot, but at least you won't starve.

First Video Of Halo Legends

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey Shipping on September 15

WWII flight combat title coming to North America this fall for Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo DS and PSP.


First Video Of Halo Legends
Here's a sneak preview of the new Halo Legends Anime coming this Fall 2009.
SEGA Launches Iron Man 2 Website
Suit up and become Iron Man as you go beyond the movie experience with SEGA's upcoming Iron Man 2 game at ironman2game.com

Kamis, 23 Juli 2009

Pachinko site mentions Persona 5 PS3 announcement then removes it

Pachinko site mentions Persona 5 PS3 announcement then removes it

Tags: Sony , Atlus , Pachinko O 6 Sometimes, it's what's not there that clues you in on what's going to happen next.


Is Windows 7 Good for Gamers?
Bitmob Writes: The Microsoft OS that comes out Oct. 22. Like all new OSes, Windows 7 confuses me. My PC is 3 years old, and while I've upgraded it to help it run current games at nice resolutions, I'm still not sure if my machine is up to running Microsoft's new OS. I doubt that I'm the only one with questions.
Why you shouldn't hate the Wii's online
N+Dpad:
"For some, online gaming is one of the biggest features on the back of a video game box. Interestingly though, Nintendo hasn't really pushed online as much as say Microsoft or Sony has, but why? The truth will make core online gamers mad, but the reality is their business strategy isn't about the existing online gamer, it's about creating new online gamers."
Killzone 2 Map Pack Bundle to cost £9.99
A Multiplayer Map Pack bundle containing all six maps from Killzone 2's Steel & Titanium, Flash & Thunder and Napalm & Cordite DLC packs will release on PSN today.

The bundle, which is being offered as a "3 for the price of 2" deal, will cost UK gamers £9.99. Gamers in the US get it for $11.99.

"Join the Band" and Take Center Stage at BandHero.com

Borderlands Gets Solid Release Date

Gearbox's post-apocalyptic shooter-RPG Borderlands heads off to North American retailers on October 20, publisher 2K Games informed GameSpot .


Video game companies move onto Hollywood's turf
Some publishers are making their own films, motivated by a desire to maintain control of their most valuable assets -- and benefit in the event that they hit upon the next big movie franchise.
"Join the Band" and Take Center Stage at BandHero.com
Band Hero invites music and video game fans of all ages to log onto BandHero.com and immortalize themselves and/or their band within a mosaic tribute to the newest game in the Guitar Hero family

Rabu, 22 Juli 2009

Rock Band Country Track Pack Available Now
MTV Games, Harmonix and EA Announce Rock Band Country Track Pack Available Now in North America
The 60 Hottest Games of 2010
"Is this generation really starting to heat up or what? It seems like only yesterday that Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune were hitting retail stores and blowing our heads off. We were all running around screaming "look mum, look, the next-generation is actually here!" and now they're both getting sequels that are double the awesome â€" make no mistake there are still plenty of exciting things to experience and be witness to in this generation yet. There's stuff we can't even tell you about!"from gameplayer

Lead Designer: Splinter Cell Conviction could execute on PS3 but won't

Lead Designer: Splinter Cell Conviction could execute on PS3 but won't

A Lead Designer for Splinter Cell: Conviction has revealed that the game could absolutely execute on the PS3.


Signs Of A Gaming Nerd
Koku Gamer: "Games are a big part of our life and are a great way to unwind and relax. A lot of the world wide population game, it is an industry that strives in times of hardship. However as with any hobby or interest there are some that go that little extra; and it is usually their template upon which stereotypes are based on. Someone who goes to the gym everyday is usually envisioned as a wanna be Arnold Schwarzenegger, High School jocks are usually as labeled muscle bound meat heads and gamers are usually stereotyped as nerdy guys with glasses that stay at home and do nothing but play video games.
Pachter: MS Handheld Way Off
NowGamer: Industry analyst Michael Pachter has told NowGamer that he doesn't expect Microsoft to enter the portable gaming market in the 'foreseeable future'

Wedbush Morgan analyst Pachter said: "I don't see Microsoft as being competitive in handheld gaming. The Zune has been a commercial disaster, and their core Xbox consumer is too old to carry a handheld gaming device."

SEGA Announce Details for Super Hero Iron Man’s Upcoming Video Game

PlayStation 3 gets game-plus-film 'hybrid' discs, first one comes on two discs

If you have the dominant high-def optical storage format -- which can serve both movies and games with equal aplomb -- built right into your consoles, shouldn't you be leveraging that synergy ? Sony certainly thinks so, and it seems Warner Bros agrees.


Sam Raimi to direct World of Warcraft movie
'Spider-Man' and 'Evil Dead' director Sam Raimi to direct long-rumored World of Warcraft movie
SEGA Announce Details for Super Hero Iron Man’s Upcoming Video Game
New Details Include a Sneak Peak at San Diego Comic-Con and a Partnership with Acclaimed Comic Book Writer Matt Fraction

Selasa, 21 Juli 2009

MTV Games and Harmonix Unveil Next 15 Songs Featured In The Beatles™: Rock Band
One of the Most Anticipated Music Video Game of 2009 to Include “Twist And Shout,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Revolution,” “Yellow Submarine” and More

IncGamers: MMO WEEKLY 21/07/09

Playcast launches games-on-demand cable service

A new games-on-demand service using similar technology to OnLive and Gaikai has launched in Israel.


IncGamers: MMO WEEKLY 21/07/09
Jeff Hollis is back, and this time he has some suggestions for Blizzard on how to make WoW stop it's suicidal run...

"Ahoy there, my fellow game-heads, and welcome to the very latest edition of MMO Weekly. Over the past two weeks, I've been whacking away at a bees nest, going after the untouchable sacred cow and, in general, upsetting all the Blizzard fanbois and fangurls by suggesting that WoW, because their endgame content is based largely upon doing work, was in the long, slow process of committing suicide."

What Will the ModernWarfare Controller Be?

Santana smoothin' his way to Guitar Hero 5 as an unlockable character

Listed in: News , Games , Guitar Hero 5 Tags: Activision O 0 One of the greatest guitarists of all time is making an appearance on Guitar Hero 5 . He is no other than Grammy Award-winning musician, Carlos Santana.


What Will the ModernWarfare Controller Be?
That Aussie Game Site:"Just as you thought that Modern Warfare 2 was only going to cost you 199 with a flash new set of night vision goggles Robert Bowling, of Four Zero Two fame on Twitter, has tweeted he is in a design meeting for a Modern Warfare 2 Controller. Hmmm"
Ubisoft's Rabbids Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
Rabbids Go Home will launch on the Wii and Nintendo DS this Holiday season

Senin, 20 Juli 2009

"Finish Him!"A look back at Midway Games
Gamer Limit writes: ""Finish Him!".

Everybody knows the game, it was Midway's signature videogame series. Sadly, the once proud studio is now dead, with Warner Bros Entertainment paying out $33 Million for the bankrupt Mortal Kombat developers.

Many of the younger amongst you may not realise just how sad this passing is. This isn't a company that just gave us fatalities and Sub-Zero, for they have been about for over fifty years. Midway is, and always will be an important part of the history of videogames. They are intrinsically linked to the Golden Age of arcade gaming."
Battle Poker Coming to WiiWare
Raise the stakes with Left Field Productions' Battle Poker for WiiWare

Bayonetta delayed to 2010

Bayonetta delayed to 2010

Will anyone dare release a game near Modern Warfare 2? 8 Comments Sega has delayed the western release of its promising-looking action game Bayonetta to 2010 in order to "maximise" its potential, says the company line.


Sega Formally Unveils Valkyria Chronicles 2

RUMOR: PS3 Slim video surfaces with new tech specs

The Sony rumors continue as a video was posted recently on YouTube which claims to show a legitimate PS3 Slim.


Sega Formally Unveils Valkyria Chronicles 2
Shuntaro Tanaka, Chief Producer for the game, indicated that, contrary to growing belief, Valkyria Chronicles 2 is a true sequel to the first iteration, and that the development team is giving all their effort into making this game.

Minggu, 19 Juli 2009

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PC Review'Theatre of War' Posted on Sunday, July 19 @ 07:00:56 PDT Theatre of War offers an extensive RTS experience by combining the look, feel and historical elements of World War II, creating an unrivaled tactical battlefield experience that spans major campaigns from the Battle of Moscow to Normandy.


Where Is Activision?
AppGamer writes "Let's face it, Activision have a fondness for easy money and to be fair, who doesn't right? Activision however have built up a particular reputation for exploiting their stable of brands, creating what some would describe as unnecessary sequels, and it has thus far worked out wonderfully for them. With the world and his wife rushing to release games on the App Store it is somewhat baffling to consider that Activision haven't so much as mentioned iPhone gaming in their future plans."

Relentless Software announces Blue Toad Murder Files for PlayStation Network

Relentless Software announces Blue Toad Murder Files for PlayStation Network

Episodic murder mystery PS3 title coming this Fall. There clearly isn't enough murder mystery-type titles for consoles, so Relentless Software, best known for their popular PS2/PS3/PSP Buzz! series of trivia games, is looking to fill that void this Fall.


Go Gaming Giant presents What's with the Co-op?
An article looking at the current state of co-op in video games.

Playstation 3: Best Product Ever

Playstation 3: Best Product Ever

One of the products that I am a huge fan of is the Playstation 3 gaming system. I can do almost anything with the PS3.


There are no additional characters in New Super Mario Bros. Wii
When Nintendo demoed the premiere gameplay of New Super Mario Bros. Wii at E3, there were four different characters used. Mario, Luigi, and two toads were available. However

Sabtu, 18 Juli 2009

Halo M6G Magnum Pistol Wooden Replica
Koku Gamer writes: "Afraid the Covenant will attack while you're camping? Fear no more!YouTube user Grandun66 has a hobby. He likes to make ridiculously accurate and almost functioning Halo weapons out of wood. Check out the Magnum â€" with functioning magazine and then check out all his other videos.

So if you're caught in the woods when aliens invade, start whittling!"
Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition sells out
It looks like the Prestige Edition of Modern Warfare 2 has sold out in the UK.

The limited edition SKU, which was made available to pre-order yesterday exclusively at HMV.com, is now unavailable to order, with a notice stating that the title has since been "deleted".

Both the Standard and Hardened Editions of the game are still available to pre-order.
EBCSkirmish 037SuckerpunchedIs The Halo series Overrated??
Draw them into an L-shaped ambush and open fire, its time for another edition of EpicBattleCry! Eidos goes under the axe, as we examine the recent reports that they once again trying to fix review scores for the upcoming Batman: Arkham Asylum, which leads to an even deeper discussion on game scores and whether or not they're still relevant. Next, we open a galactic can of worms by evaluating the state of the Halo franchise and pondering whether it deserves its considerable accolades

Sega's Bayonetta Moved To 2010 Release

Sega's Bayonetta Moved To 2010 Release

Sega says PlatinumGames' upcoming PS3/Xbox 360 action title Bayonetta won't make its Fall 2009 release window in North America, and is instead slated for January 2010.


AFC South Team and Player Ratings Revealed in Madden NFL 10 Season Preview

Video: King of Fighters XII official trailer

Listed in: Videos , Games , King of Fighters XII Tags: SNK O 0 We've got here today an awesome new trailer for SNK 's 2D fighting title for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 , The King of Fighters XII .


Why Does The PS3 Need To Be Slim Anyway?
ZoKnowsGaming writes "The answer is that it doesn't. By now you have heard the rumors that at some point Sony is going to announce a PS3 slim, you might have even seen some of the alleged pictures of the now infamous PS3 Slim box. So far none of that stuff has been substantiated and Sony is denying it profusely so that says something (yes, we know about the orders to the manufacturer of the original PS3). People from all over the map have commented on this but the one thing that we really haven't seen is anyone ask the question that we are about to ask and that is "Why Does The PS3 Need To Be Slim?"
AFC South Team and Player Ratings Revealed in Madden NFL 10 Season Preview
Everything culminates on August 3rd, where Madden NFL 10 will predict the 2009 NFL division winners, season MVP, and more

Jumat, 17 Juli 2009

DiRT 2 Release Dates Revealed; PC Version Still Delayed

DiRT 2 Release Dates Revealed; PC Version Still Delayed

It wasn't too long ago that Codemasters let it be known that Colin McRae's DiRT 2 for PC was going to be delayed due to added support for DirectX 11 .


EA: Anti-motion gamers need to stop looking back
Speaking to VideoGamer.com during the recent Shine Week in London, EA UK boss Keith Ramsdale has said the advent of motion control technology should not be viewed as a threat to the industry.
Could Apple TV become a games console?
Tech and gaming industry analysts seem to think so...

A number of games and tech industry analysts have commented on the growing rumour that Apple is set to make its next strategic move into the games industry, effectively turning Apple TV into a games console.

US games industry analyst Michael Pachter recently said: "Apple TV is the device that they can turn into a console...into an entertainment and Internet hub."

MacFormat Reviews Editor Ian Osbourne said: "Apple TV has underperformed ever since its launch, but reinventing the device as a games console could help it find its niche... The infrastructure is already there, with iTunes geared up for selling applications. As long ago as February 2007, former Xbox Live games guru Greg Canessa listed Apple TV as a conversion option when he joined casual gaming legends PopCap Games, so to be honest, I'm surprised there isn't a gaming edition of the device already."

A chance we'll see a modern version of Vib Ribbon

Videogame Sales for June 2009

Not many surprises besides the Wii's slowly dropping console numbers. The Nintendo DS and the Xbox 360 did well considering the time of year, but the Wii appears to be slumping a bit more.


A chance we'll see a modern version of Vib Ribbon
Speaking at the Develop Conference in Brighton yesterday, Masaya Matsuura, the famed creator of PaRappa The Rapper, has revealed there's a chance we'll see a new version of the much loved rhythm video game Vib Ribbon.

Sales results for The Conduit are in

Video game sales go through the floor

Squeezed by the economic downturn, US retail sales of video games dropped sharply in June, the largest year-over-year decline the industry has seen in nearly nine years.


Sales results for The Conduit are in
SEGA stated last week that The Conduit saw "very strong week one sales." But how has it performed according to the June NPD sales data?
Spyborgs Slated to Release September 29th in North America
Capcom are announcing that arcade-style brawler Spyborgs will be available exclusively for the Wii on Tuesday, September 29 in North America

Kamis, 16 Juli 2009

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'Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2' Has 2 Player Online Co-Op Posted on Wednesday, July 15 @ 18:12:58 PDT Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is the ultimate Ninja Gaiden, featuring characters from the previous installments that have defined the franchise.


PlayStation Store Update: 16/07/09
Nofi at thesixthaxis.com brings us a list of the confirmed content that is releasing worldwide on the PlayStation Store today. EU, US, JP and HK stores and both PS3 and PSP releases are covered. HK and JP store updates are now live and Sony have comfirmed the EU contents.
PlayStation Home Receives Massive Content Update
Mike Hartnett at Tawkn.com writes: "Fans of PlayStation Home will have many reasons to get excited today, as this Thursday's content update throws everything out there but the kitchen sink along with some extras that the Home Managers slipped in at the last second."
Dyack: Single platform future is 'inevitable'
Speaking today at the Develop Conference in Brighton, Silicon Knights founder Denis Dyack has boldly claimed that a single platform future for the video games industry is inevitable.

PlayStation 3 frenzy hits Canada

PlayStation 3 frenzy hits Canada

Canadian gamers eager for their fix starting lining up outside retailers Wednesday to snap up the new Sony PlayStation 3. Ben Lovatt, 18, the owner ofA an online company, started queuing up outside a Best Buy outlet on Toronto's Bay Street at about 5 p.m. on Wednesday, in time to buy his PS3 Friday morning.


Capcom teases fans with pictures of boxes headed to Comic-Con
Capcom has challenged fans to guess what's in a pile of boxes heading to Comic-Con. A rather huge pile of boxes, 384 to be exact!

The publisher then went on to say "Oh wait, I can't tell you what's inside. Yet."

More Modern Warfare Wii rumors

Green Lantern game in 2011?

Green Lantern game in 2011? News News by Tom Bramwell Today 10:45 Warner Bros. is set to publish a PS3 and Xbox 360 game based on the Green Lantern in 2011, according to a report on VentureBeat .


More Modern Warfare Wii rumors
Ever since the game's announcement, many rumors have circulated about a possible Wii version of Modern Warfare 2, much in the same way that Call of Duty: World at War was ported to Wii.
Win a Tiger Woods Autographed Game Cover in EA Sports Open
Test your skills on a truly Scottish icon – the Turnberry golf course, a links style course and the host of this year’s British Open

Rabu, 15 Juli 2009

I Bought Your Game, Let me Play it!
Negative Gamer writes:

Microsoft's money-grabbing antics are starting to irk me and have prompted this rant. It's gotten to the point where I'm expected to pay through the teeth just to be able to play the game to its fullest extent.
Peter Moore hit bar in real life Crossbar Challenge
'He's a pretty spritely old dude', says FIFA's David Rutter.

You'd be forgiven for thinking Liverpudlian Peter Moore, the president of EA Sports and a man who's in his fifties, wouldn't be best qualified to give advice on real world sports, despite his high-powered job recreating them in video games. You'd be wrong.

FIFA 10 launch date confirmed

FIFA 10 launch date confirmed

Listed in: Nintendo DS , Wii , PlayStation 3 , PSP , Xbox 360 , Games for Windows Tags: FIFA , PS2 , EA Sports O 6 EA Sports confirmed the release date for their multiplatformer sports title, FIFA 10 .


Resistance Fall Of Man Evolution : Alien(s) To Chimera
SKOAR! " We've all seen the Chimera strain evolve past three games now, those big glowing eyes coupled with the terrifying teeth eventually made a huge impact on the Sony community. We dug up the initial sketches (by Wes Louie who worked on the project) for the Chimera who resembled H.R. Giger's dark alien concepts."
A Look at Disney’s G-Force
Prepare to save the world with this crafty group of secret agent hamsters.
10 Best Game Engines of This Generation
IGN"Webster's Dictionary defines a 'game engine' as 'the word you've entered isn't in the dictionary,' but if it were to define it, it would probably explain that a game engine is used as the overall architecture to develop and run a game â€" it gives developers tools to create the disparate elements of a videogame and then pull them together to create a functioning whole. From the renderer to the physics system, sound architecture, scripting, AI and networking, game engines either natively power every aspect of a game, or they allow other specialised middleware to slot into the game's framework. In any case, game engines are the workhorses of modern videogame development.

As you'd expect, there are plenty of engines out there, from very well-known names like Quake and Unreal, that developers and publishers can license at considerable expense, through to in-house proprietary engines created by studios specifically for their own titles.

Over the following pages we'll take you through the very best engines in next-gen gaming. These are the big guns, proudly championed by their creators and delivering to you the finest gaming experiences on the planet. These are what turn good creative ideas into great gameplay."

Announcing the Tales of Monkey Island "Game Designer for a Day" Contest

PSP version of ModNation Racers in the works?

Listed in: Rumors , Games O 3 United Front Games ' ModNation Racers is the next title under the "Play, Create, Share" banner that LittleBigPlanet kicked off.


Remedy: Alan Wake Is a Xbox 360 Exclusive
Remedy Entertainment has revealed that the Alan Wake project is now an Xbox 360 exclusiveas the PC version has been shelved indefinitely.
Announcing the Tales of Monkey Island "Game Designer for a Day" Contest
Enter the Tales of Monkey Island contest, and your words could appear in an upcoming episode!

Selasa, 14 Juli 2009

Q&A from Rob Dorney Art Director behind 'My Personal Golf Trainer
My Personal Golf Trainer: with IMG Academies and David Leadbetter’ the Art Director behind the development taken time out of his schedule to provide an insight into the game’s ongoing development.

Modern Warfare 2: Prestige Edition officially unboxed

Modern Warfare 2: Prestige Edition officially unboxed

Listed in: PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 , Games for Windows Tags: Activision , Infinity Ward , Robert Bowling O 7 Here we have the debut of the "highest, most limited edition" you'll ever find for Infinity Ward and Activision 's Modern Warfare 2 . Robert Bowling , community manager, takes to the task of ceremoniously laying out the contents of the ...


IncGamers: MMO WEEKLY 14/07/09
IncGamers' Jeff Hollis carries on exploring why WoW is now failing its players and why it's dying a death.

"Essentially, the problem is that WoW has gone off the track. The game gained popularity because it appealed to normal gamers, willing to devote a few hours a day running dungeons and completing quests in a game they really enjoyed. However, WoW has evolved. The game is now catering to a small minority of so-called 'hardcore' playersaccording to one developers' research, these make up less than 5% of the overall population."

Report: Green Lantern Game In Development

Report: Green Lantern Game In Development

July 13, 2009Surprise! Another superhero movie-based game is being made. A report from Venture Beat has confirmed through multiple inside sources that a video game based off the upcoming Green Lantern movie is in development for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. The game is supposedly being worked on by Double Helix , the studio currently behind ...


Craziest Hair In Video Games
from wrixel.com

"I was playing Street Fighter 4 the other day and thought to myself, wow Guile has some crazy HAIR. Then I realized a lot of video game characters have insane hair styles. Styles that are outta this world! I took some time to make a small compilation of crazy hair styles in video games. I hope you enjoy! Here we go!"
Konami Announces Release of Ant Nation for Nintendo WiiWare
Ants, Bugs and Alien Invaders Come to WiiWare and DS

Senin, 13 Juli 2009

N4G Radio 07/13/2009
This week repossessed zombies, a "special" kind of pirate, the questionable fate of Count Chocula, plus the most epic fondling you will find that is considered safe for work.

Games Covered:
Battlefield 1943
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
The Punisher: No Mercy
Overlord II
Fight Night Round 4
BlazBlue
The BIGS 2
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Droplitz
The Munchablesif you can't beat 'em... eat' em!
When alien veggies take over the worldIf you can’t beat ‘em… eat ‘em!

Scorpion says Mortal Kombat 3 movie starts shooting in September

Scorpion says Mortal Kombat 3 movie starts shooting in September

Listed in: Nintendo DS , Wii , PlayStation 3 , PSP , Xbox 360 , Games for Windows Tags: Midway Games O 10 This shouldn't be all too surprising if this turns out to be true.


GF's Cosplay Babe of the Week Rikku
Johnathan Lynch writes: "This week's Cosplay Babe of the Week is the lovely Rikku from Final Fantasy X-2 and also Kingdom Hearts 2. Known for her flight-enabling scarf and silly demeanor, she should be known mostly for being hot. ..."

There is no Zelda timeline, stop trying

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'Natural Selection 2' Introduces The OnosTrailer Posted on Tuesday, July 07 @ 14:26:06 PDT Unknown Worlds announced Natural Selection 2, the next evolution in multiplayer action/strategy gameplay and will be targeted for both competitive and public play.


There is no Zelda timeline, stop trying
Destructoid: "For years people have been trying to piece together a time line for The Legend of Zelda. With stories this epic there has to be an overarching time line, right? They can't just be plopping us down in a random world, with a random Link every time. A few months ago YouTube user ocarinahero10 tried to piece together a theory on the time line of Zelda. He used the (evidently) widely accepted "split time line" theory in which there are two Zelda time lines that are created in Ocarina of Time. One of these time lines leads to the Wind Waker games and the other leads to the NES games."

Minggu, 12 Juli 2009

Were Blizzard Right To Create a Storm over Diablo 3?
With the recent announcement of Diablo 3, Gameztraffic writer Rossman asks whether or not Blizzard were justified in announcing the game so soon, and what Diablo 3 holds for the PC gamer?

ThenGamer: The History of the Xbox

Sony PlayStation 3 Video Game Console Review

When the Sony PlayStation 3 was released around 2006, I realized it was one of the priciest items on the market.


ThenGamer: The History of the Xbox
NowGamer writes: "As the 360's horizon expands with Natal, NowGamer looks back at the history of its older brother

Twenty-four million. We shouldn't really treat gaming in the same way as sport, adding up sales and declaring a winner â€" after all, gaming is about entertainment, not number-crunching â€" but when you think back to the moment Microsoft decided to enter the console market and take on the might of Sony's PlayStation 2, you understand just why that figure is awe-inspiring."
Top Ten Worst Endings in the Last 5 Years
Koku Gamer writes: "In gaming today, stories are a huge part of the experience, and the ending means a lot after your hours of effort to reach your final goal. However, sometimes your graft is not worth the results. Koku Gamer brings you the 'Top Ten Worst Endings in the Last 5 Years', to celebrate (or commiserate) the most recent disappointments in gaming. Remember, this is about endings, so expect spoilers."

Next Tomb Raider will be open-world (HQ Images)

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'Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 1' Demo Available NOW Posted on Tuesday, July 07 @ 17:55:18 PDT Tales of Monkey Island brings the adventures of pirate Guybrush Threepwood into a new era with an storyline that becomes deeper and more entangled during the course of the five-episode saga.


Next Tomb Raider will be open-world (HQ Images)
Gamersyde: "Three artworks and a list of informations. Here's the content of the leak that gave us the very first informations on Tomb Raider 9 a few hours ago, revealing to the world what Crystal Dynamics has been up to in order to relaunch the legendary franchise. The details are surprising. For exemple, we learn that the new adventures of Lara Croft will be Rated M, a first for the series. Better yet, the game will take place in an open worlda mysterious Japanese island inhabited by strange creatures. A new perspective for the series, a little scary too. But nevertheless exciting as the possibilities are vast. Hit the link to discover the first three artworks and read all the details..."

Sabtu, 11 Juli 2009

Ju-On: The Grudge Game Features Sissy Meter to Ridicule Players
UGO's Chris Plante writes,

"A loud, crowded dining room, cozily tucked away in the top floor of a dimly lit Japanese Brasserie is probably the worst place to demo a horror game. However, the PR folks from Xseed seemed unfazed last night, relishing the opportunity to preview Ju-On: The Grudge, a First-Person Horror Adventure adaptation of the Ju-On films.

But no matter how hard we tried to find terror in the game, best described an odd concoction of Far Cry 2, Silent Hill and Heavy Rain, the more we were distracted by the snapping of chopsticks and clink of beer bottles.

What did manage to play was Ju-On's slight humor. After failing a mission, two meters popped up with a brief, insulting message."

Trine Trailer Worsens PlayStation 3 Release Woes

Trine Trailer Worsens PlayStation 3 Release Woes

As we're still waiting for the PlayStation 3 edition of Trine to arrive--developer Frozenbyte had hoped it would release by this week, with publisher Nobilis recently clarifying that it's due out "by the end of July"--the studio has issued a new trailer.


3 Video Game Movies Hollywood Is Going to Eff Up
Asylum writes: "If there is one thing that video game nerds hate, it is sunlight. If there's a second thing video game nerds hate, it is movies based off their beloved games. Those movies suck. All of them. You know a movie genre is bad when arguably "Mortal Kombat" is the best it has to offer. Nevertheless, every month more and more video game licenses are being bought by Hollywood production companies to eventually become horrendous films for no one's enjoyment. The list is nearly endless of great games that they screwed up: "Tekken," "Castlevania," "God of War," "World of Warcraft," "Metal Gear Solid" and so on."

Judas Priest, The Dead Weather, Big Dipper Offer Three Packs for Rock Band

PlayStation 3 screenshots of G.I. Joe video game

Up until now, we've been showing off Xbox 360 screenshots for G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra game.


Online Star Wars Game Could be Wordiest Ever
Think writing a novel is a daunting task? Try writing 40 of them -- or you could just pen the script for upcoming online game Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Judas Priest, The Dead Weather, Big Dipper Offer Three Packs for Rock Band
Plus tracks from The Pixies, Foreigner, The Killers and more for Wii and songs from Radiohead and Killswitch Engage for Rock Band Unplugged!

Jumat, 10 Juli 2009

Sixthaxis Exclusive: PS3 To Pick Up 360 Title
Nofi of TheSixthAxis: "Whilst we can't reveal any specifics right now, we can now reveal that the PlayStation 3 will play host to a popular 360 favourite. The title, which has to remain under wraps with us for the time being, will be released towards the end of the year. We've been promised more information in roughly a month's time, at which point we'll be able to share the specifics, first.

Our contact has also let us know that the studio will have other exciting news to share soon enough. Note that we can not talk about this further at this stage.

Have a good weekend."
Nuclear Dawn website launched
Interwave Studios proudly announces the release of its Nuclear Dawn website.
Nintendo confirms Game & Watch downloads for DSiWare
Nintendo has just opened up a new website , confirming that the company will be bringing Game & Watch downloads to DSiWare.

New LittleBigPlanet coming to PS3

Not the favorite: Singularity delayed for Modern Warfare 2

Listed in: News , Games , Singularity Tags: Activision , Infinity Ward , Wolfenstein , Raven Software O 4 Modern Warfare 2 is so hot apparently even Activision 's got its hands full handling the promotion for the game.


New LittleBigPlanet coming to PS3
Developer Media Molecule is working on a LittleBigPlanet Game of the Year edition for PlayStation 3.
Abyssus-A Gears Of War Homage Project
SKOAR "There are numerous Gears machinima floating all around the web. This is however is a homage to Epic's locust blaster Gears Of War that was put together by two talented artists"

PSN on Struggle Street

Alien Breed Evolution Announced, Screenshots

Post by Dan @ 12:18pm 10/07/09 2 Comments Worms developer Team 17 have announced Alien Breed Evolution, a PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 remake of the classic Amiga top-down shooter.


PSN on Struggle Street
"On paper the PlayStation 3 offers by far and away the superior online experience in the console market, so why then do the figures suggest that in reality, it is coming a distant second to Xbox Live?"gameplayer
ColorZ Launching on WiiWare July 24
Exkee is proud to announce its first WiiWare title ColorZ will be available Friday the 24th of July on Wii downloading platform for 700 Nintendo points

Kamis, 09 Juli 2009

Sakura Wars Premium Package Unveiled
Sakura Wars will be available in a premium package with a dual disc setup and a special art cover

Blizzard: Equal Mobility For All Classes in Diablo III

Part 2 of Watchmen: The End is Nigh dated and priced, special editions revealed

Warner Bros. has announced that PC and PS3 gamers will be able to download Part 2 of Watchmen: The End is Nigh this month, while Xbox 360 gamers will have to wait until August.


Blizzard: Equal Mobility For All Classes in Diablo III
One of the biggest concerns with Diablo III's class differentiation concerns the issue of mobility. Besides putting one foot in front of the other to pace about the world of Sanctuary like enthusiastic tourists, characters in D3's predecessor, Diablo II, had a variety of different ways that allowed them to get around with varying degrees of ease, thus raising the problem of unfairness.

Blizzard community manager Bashiok chimes in on the matter.
Rumoured EU PlayStation Store Update: 09/07/09
Everyone seemed happy enough with last week's new style Store Update, so here's this week's. Remember, this isn't official until Sony actually get the stuff on the Store, but, you know, we do our best. Obviously this week's big highlight is the wonderful Battlefield 1943 which we've been playing since Wednesday morning â€" it's a stunning game and an absolute steal at a tenner. Enjoy.
Wii Remote In Raised Fist: Possibly The Image Of Our Generation
Stephen Totilo of Kotaku writes:

"Three times is homage, rip-off, a trend or simply a sign that this is the signature visual of the gaming era during which we live."

EA To Deploy Nerf 2: “N-Strike” Elite In Celebration Of 40th Anniversary Of Hasbro's Nerf Brand

Sony Not Planning On Demand Service For PS3

Sony Not Planning On Demand Service For PS3 Posted by Ashish on 07.07.2009 Won't follow Microsoft... While Microsoft plans to introduce a Games on Demand program that will allow players to download full Xbox 360 games and play them from a hard drive, but it doesn't look like Sony will be adding a similar service for the PS3.


IGN: MechWarrior Details
"July 8, 2009MechWarrior fans have been hoping, praying and anticipating a new game in the famed franchise ever since the last expansion pack for MechWarrior 4 was released in 2002. Now, seven years later, their prayers have been answered. IGN has the very first details about MechWarrior reboot that is currently in production at Smith and Tinker and Piranha games. Yes, that's right, reboot. Instead of this game becoming MechWarrior 5, the developers have decided to completely re-launch the entire franchise, calling this new title MechWarrior.

We spoke to the two main players involved with MechWarrior. First there's Jordan Weisman, co-founder of Smith and Tinker and co-founder of FASA, the company that created the BattleTech universe that MechWarrior is based upon. Second is Russ Bullock, president of Piranha Games. (For an in-depth discussion of the reboot and how it fits in the franchise, check out our exclusive interview.) "
EA To Deploy Nerf 2: “N-Strike” Elite In Celebration Of 40th Anniversary Of Hasbro's Nerf Brand
Second Installment of Top-Selling Wii Game Bundle to Include NERF Blaster and Decoder Lens

Rabu, 08 Juli 2009

How PlayStation 3 Works

How PlayStation 3 Works

Valdes, Robert. "How PlayStation 3 Works." 14 June 2005. HowStuffWorks.com. 06 July 2009.


Virtua Rock: Sludgefeast Create 16-bit Heavy Metal
Examiner.com writes:

"Imagine if iconic hard rock band Motorhead had tripled the distortion on their guitars and shortened their songs to one minute bursts of chaotic but melodic outbursts. More importantly, imagine their lyrics and music being inspired by video games.

You just imagined London based SludgeFeast, and they are incredible."

The BIGS 2 Now Available in Retail Stores

Watchmen sequel and retail pack dated, priced and still (likely) boring

Interactive Entertainment has put its Watchmen: The End is Nigh release plan cards on the virtual table of scheduling.


Famitsu reveals another horror game for Wii
Famitsu has the first scans for and information for yet another Wii horror title.
The BIGS 2 Now Available in Retail Stores
The Big Leagues just got BIGGER, as epic arcade baseball action returns to a new heroic level

Selasa, 07 Juli 2009

The Ending That Ruined Resident Evil 5
The article reads, "I'd be a liar if I said that I enjoyed Resident Evil 5 from start to finish, because I didn't. The well documented issues with the controls, interface and atrociously annoying inventory aside, the game is actually quite a blast, especially in co-op mode with another player. These little problems with the game are merely issues that you'll deal with and and not find to be too much of a hassle.

No, these well documented complaints isn't what ruins the game for me. Resident Evil 5 is, for the most part, a brilliant game packed with powerful sequences of adrenaline pumping action intense visuals. The one and only thing that kills me about Resident Evil 5, at least for me, is its final boss fight. It is like a nasty, maggot-ridden wound on an otherwise beautiful face. Were the game a person, it would cry out for a bandage."

GoFanboy's Cosplay Babe of the Week Yoko

ARM held lead in 2008 digital home processor rankings, says analyst

Processor intellectual property licensor ARM Holdings plc maintained its position as the leading architecture for embedded processors in digital home applications in 2008, ahead of MIPS and Power Architecture, according to market research company Semicast Research Ltd.


GoFanboy's Cosplay Babe of the Week Yoko
Johnathan Lynch writes: "After yesterday's display of cosplay mistakes, I promised I'd make it up to our readers with an actual Cosplay Babe of the Week. And you'll surely agree that we delivered this week with Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann's Yoko!

Now Yoko may not be the most familiar of characters to those in North America unless they like to import their games or love anime. And since pretty much anyone who imports their games, knows anime, it's the same group. ..."
Rock Band Wii DLC Alert Green Day
Exclusive Green Day Tracks And Mayhem Festival Artists Come To Wii Rock Band

'City of Heroes' character 'Twixt' becomes game's most hated outcast courtesy of Loyola professor

PS3 really cost $840, Xbox 360 $470

Posted on July 6th, 2009 11:24 AM By Randy A. Salas It turns out you were getting a deal when the PlayStation 3 sold for $599. It actually cost $840 to make, according to Business Week .


'City of Heroes' character 'Twixt' becomes game's most hated outcast courtesy of Loyola professor
A role-player in an online game, he aimed the pointer at his opponent, the virtual comic book villain "Syphris." Myers, 55, flicked the buttons on his mouse and magically transported his opponent to the front of a cartoon robot execution squad. In an instant, the squad pulverized the player.

-New Orleans Metro News
Neko Entertainment Announces Launch of Heracles Chariot Racing for WiiWare
Unleash the Power of the Gods in Ancient Greece in Neko’s New Chariot Racer

Senin, 06 Juli 2009

“Two Worlds II”: The ‘Total Experience’ in RPG Continues!
The big box office hit once again issues your personal invitation to Antaloor – and a radical new player experience awaits you!
Criticizing Video Game Critics: You're Doing It Wrong
As the years go on in the gaming industry, it becomes quite frequent to find that consumers are lashing back at developers who make blunders and bad decisions. The writer of the piece calls this phenomenon "consumer criticism." It's usually founded with legitimate concerns and arguments and they have every right to voice them. The lowest common detractor, however, likes to call this "bitching" and a lot of other things, in fact, and none of the most common arguments put forth by them are actually stable enough to stand upright on both legs.

This Hellforge writer takes a look at the most commonly leveled arguments against video game critics by game developers, publishers and detractors in general and how to counter them.
Namco Bandai Obtains All Platform Rights for Dragon Ball Videogames
The Dragon Ball Saga follows the orphaned martial arts boy Goku as he grows and matures into an adult throughout his many adventures.

News// No PS3s Sold in January says Game Figures

News// No PS3s Sold in January says Game Figures

UK video games retail chain has updated its recent AGM details. Along with these come some intriguing Chart-Track figures for console sales in this fine set of countries.


'The future of shooters is RPGs' â€" Bleszinski
Epic Games' distinguished design director Cliff Bleszinski believes that RPGs will mould the future of the shooter genre.

Speaking to Develop, Bleszinski said: "I had a conversation with Harvey Smith â€" one of the lead designers on Deus Ex â€" and said to him the future of shooters is RPGs. He said he completely agreed."

Four Outstanding JRPGs That Every Gamer Should Play

Four Player Co-Op 07.01.09: PS3 Price Cut, The Falcon, Luchadores and ...

Four Player Co-Op 07.01.09: PS3 Price Cut, The Falcon, Luchadores and The King of Pop, Michael Jackson Posted by John De Large on 07.01.2009 Is the Falcon worth $150? Are Luchadores interesting? Has Sony justified the PS3's price? And will four game journalists eulogize Michael Jackson? Come on in and find out! John De Large has joined the game ...


Four Outstanding JRPGs That Every Gamer Should Play
There is little doubt that most gamers have a favorite RPG that they can name. However, there are a few outstanding titles that every gamer should play at least once in their lives to round out the experience. A Limit Break writer takes a look at the four JRPGs that every gamer ought to experience.

Minggu, 05 Juli 2009

The Decline and Fall of the PC Empire
Gameztraffic writer Del takes a look at the falling numbers of PC gamers, and PC gaming as a whole and analyses what and how it all went wrong for PC Gamers.
Goodwill Hunting â€" 1st Gen Gameboy
Resumeplay.net Cheap Gamer Buyers Guide: How much old school fun can $20 actually buy, how about a 1st gen Gameboy, and a whole slew of extras.
TechTree: 5 Reasons Why I Hate HD Console Gaming
Techtree:

The next-gen of gaming, also known as HD Gaming, started with the introduction of the Xbox 360 way back in November 2005. It is another thing that PCs were capable of HD gaming much before the consoles, it's just that they picked up much later.

Coming back; I spend good 25-30 hours a week playing on my Xbox 360 and PS3, and occasionally on the Wii -- that just means that I do enjoy my consoles. But the fact is that like most things in life, console gaming isn't perfect. So much so that I've come up with a list of reasons for the same.

'Dragon Ball: Raging Blast' (PS3/X360)8 New Screens

'Dragon Ball: Raging Blast' (PS3/X360)8 New Screens

Featuring stunning HD graphics and audio, destructible environments and enhanced character features, Dragon Ball: Raging Blast takes players far beyond the realms of the original anime series.


Media Markt remove immediately 360 version of Ghostbusters: The Video Game
Nextgamer writes: "Media Markt stop immediately with the sale of Ghostbusters for the Xbox 360."
Could Fitness Gaming BeThe Future?
Instead of incorporating games into exercise, how about incorporating exercise into games?

Future of FPS Games

PS3 Slim manufacturing contracts signedreport

Taiwanese website UDN is reporting that Sony has signed production contracts to begin manufacturing a new model 'PS3 Slim'. Companies Foxconn and Pegatron are working towards delivery of the remodelled system for July, says the report , translated by Engadget .


Future of FPS Games
ResumePlay writes: "First person shooters have taken us to a world of places. We've traveled the deepest seas, Mars, the D.C. wastelands, countless alien spacecrafts… the list could can go on and on. Could they possibly be running out of ideas with this genre? We've seen a ton of new ideas this past couple of years and hopefully they continue to push the genre forward. I'm here to analyze some of the FPS games that are in their planning stages and discuss some ways to keep the genre fresh."

Sabtu, 04 Juli 2009

Miyamoto comments on Kid Icarus
Everyone knows about the rumorsThere has been plenty of speculation about Kid Icarus making a return to the Wii for a very, very long time.
LucasArts Teasing Big Announcement Monday via Twitter
GamingShogun.com writes: "LucasArts is teasing a new big announcement for Monday (July 6th) morning via their official Twitter account. The news, they say, will be 'awesome' for their 'old school fans'.

Well, as one of their 'old school' fans there are only two things that I would consider amazing at this point: They are creating the next in the series of original trilogy Star Wars space combat games (X-Wing, Tie Fighter, etc) or they are announcing Full Throttle 2. Obviously, there are a billion other possibilities from Day of the Tentacle to Zak McKraken so..."

3D glasses included in two new Disney games for Xbox 360, PS3 & Wii

3D glasses included in two new Disney games for Xbox 360, PS3 & Wii

While you'll probably have to wait for James Cameron's Avatar for a proper stereoscopic 3D experience on consoles, Disney is readying two games this summer that will not only support anaglyph 3D , but come with two pairs of glasses packed in.


President Of Russia In Erotic Game

News// PlayStation 3 Slim and Backward: Denials, Rumours, Ructions

The Internet is fully slurried with rumour, speculation and even the odd snippet of actual fact about the PS3 and its possible, imminent weight loss and sojourn into full backwards compatibility.


President Of Russia In Erotic Game
Kotaku: "No, not Vladamir Putin, but Elena Vladimirovna Putinthink Putin if he was a girl with white hair, red eyes and a shapely figure.
Her name is also a reference to a Grand Duchess of Russia.

Putin is appearing in upcoming ero title My Girlfriend Is The President. There's also the President of Nippona character named 'Obama'. (There is also an 'Obama' surname in Japanese.) This open has orange hair, green eyes and big ribbons.."

Jumat, 03 Juli 2009

Protect Your iPhone with this Awesome PS1 Case
PlayStation LifeStyle: "Just looking at this lifelike Playstation 1 felt iPhone cover can bring a surge of nostalgia. This 5" x 3" felt casing is the perfect way to show off the Playstation fan inside of you."
New Monster Hunter 3 trailer
Capcom has released a brand new epic Monster Hunter 3 trailer.
SEGA gives free Columns game (iPhone and iPod Touch) for July 4th weekend
SEGA is giving gamers the Columns game for free this weekend for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Watch the App Store for the free download this weekend.

Details from SEGA:
"In honor of July 4, SEGA is offering the spectacular puzzler Columns for free to all iPhone/iPod Touch owners. For the whole July 4th weekend, gamers can grab this gaming gem for free and enjoy addictive puzzle fun! Players return to ancient Phoenicia and behold the jeweled Columns as they strategically align falling gems across, down or diagonallyracing against the clock or taking on the computer for hours of challenging gameplay. Easy to pick up, difficult to master and fiendishly addicting, Columns features Timed, Challenge and Endless modes, as well as three levels of difficulty."

News// Lots of PlayStation 3 Backwards Compatibilty Patents

News// Lots of PlayStation 3 Backwards Compatibilty Patents

Silconera is running a fascinating story regarding an unnumbered Sony patent. The story has been picked up and duplicated elsewhere.


NAmco Bandai Obtains All Platform Rights for Dragon Ball Videogames

Two new Gta IV DLC episodes due next yearanalyst

Take-Two and Rockstar are expected to release two brand new downloadable episodes for Grand Theft Auto IV in fiscal 2010, and release GTA V the following financial year.


SSF: A Nearly-Perfect Sega Saturn Emulator
It's no secret that many developer interviews in the mid-90's cited the Sega Saturn as a very complex and challenging machine to work with. In fact, it's one of the key factors which led to machine's downfall in the face of the Sony Playstation. Developers struggled to produce the experiences they envisioned within the time-frame allotted. If such a console were so hard for experienced, professional programmers to work with, the notion of emulating the machine must strike fear and doubt into the hearts of all who dream it.
NAmco Bandai Obtains All Platform Rights for Dragon Ball Videogames
The Dragon Ball Saga follows the orphaned martial arts boy Goku as he grows and matures into an adult throughout his many adventures.

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DJ Hero priced for UK for how much?

DJ Hero priced for UK for how much?

DJ Hero, the upcoming Activision spin-off of the Guitar Hero series for the Sony PS2 and PS3, Microsoft Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii, is to retail for a recommended price of 107.99, according to one online retailer.


PlayStation Store Update: 02/07/09
TheSixthAxis writesIn light of recent 'issues' with our Store updates, we've decided to approach this week's content slightly differently, we hope you'll be happy with it and appreciate that we simply couldn't go down the increasingly ridiculous rumours route any morewe'll save that kind of nonsense for PS2 compatibility and PS3 Slims. So, without further ado, here's everything that we're pretty sure will make tomorrow's updatethe only thing that might not hit Europe is the Punisher game.
Third World of Warcraft Expansion (WoW): The Cataclysm
Blizzard Entertainment have registered the trademark Cataclysm, its related to World of Warcraft (WoW) The Great Sundering better known as the Cataclysm. Which was a world event which reshaped Azeroth approximately 10,000 years ago at the end of the War of the Ancients..

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