Virtual Reality Tele-Rehab Improves Hand Function: Playing Games for Real Recovery
Remotely monitored in-home virtual reality videogames improved hand function and forearm bone health in teens with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, helping them perform activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, cooking, and other tasks for which two hands are needed.
The Rock Band Network Beta Program Opens for Music Artists, Publishers and Record Labels to Author and Submit Songs
Rock Band Enthusiasts Encouraged to Join XNA Creators Club Online at the Now-Open Creators.RockBand.com to Test New Music Tracks and Participate in Peer Review Program
Rabu, 20 Januari 2010
Dark Void Now in Stores
Dark Void Now in Stores
Sony botch chance to get ahead of Natal
BrutalGamer.com writes:-
Man I love Sony but COME ON GUYS!
In a statement made earlier today head Sony Computer Entertainment honcho Kaz Hirai revealed that the Sony Motion Controller would be delayed until Fall/Autumn 2010. In my opinion Sony are about to shoot themselves squarely in the footand this article explains why I feel that way.
Capcom announced that Dark Void has shipped to retailers. Gamers have multiple ways to become lost in the Void as the game is available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation 3 and for Windows PC.
Sony botch chance to get ahead of Natal
BrutalGamer.com writes:-
Man I love Sony but COME ON GUYS!
In a statement made earlier today head Sony Computer Entertainment honcho Kaz Hirai revealed that the Sony Motion Controller would be delayed until Fall/Autumn 2010. In my opinion Sony are about to shoot themselves squarely in the footand this article explains why I feel that way.
Stunning LBP Contraptions Show The Game Is Still Alive And Kicking
Sony PS3 Motion Controller delayed until 'fall 2010' globally
Stunning LBP Contraptions Show The Game Is Still Alive And Kicking
GOONL!NE writes: "As much as we hate to say it; LittleBigPlanet is getting on a bit. After picking up many awards in '08, it just isn't fit for purpose in the new decade, and after all, no-one plays it…right?
Wrong. So, so wrong. See, over on the EU Playstation Forums, a group of LBP fans have banded together to see who can build the best bridge-crossing machine. While most people could hardly work out how to place a switch in the Design Mode, these guys and gals have made some truly stunning contraptions, all in working order and looking pretty funky. It's pretty hard to get more epic."
THQ Unveils its First Demolition DerbyStyle Party Game, SpongeBob’s Boating Bash
Game Lets Players “Crash-n-Bash” with Favorite SpongeBob Characters
Last official word we had on the launch of Sony's PS3 Motion Controller was Spring 2010 .
Stunning LBP Contraptions Show The Game Is Still Alive And Kicking
GOONL!NE writes: "As much as we hate to say it; LittleBigPlanet is getting on a bit. After picking up many awards in '08, it just isn't fit for purpose in the new decade, and after all, no-one plays it…right?
Wrong. So, so wrong. See, over on the EU Playstation Forums, a group of LBP fans have banded together to see who can build the best bridge-crossing machine. While most people could hardly work out how to place a switch in the Design Mode, these guys and gals have made some truly stunning contraptions, all in working order and looking pretty funky. It's pretty hard to get more epic."
THQ Unveils its First Demolition DerbyStyle Party Game, SpongeBob’s Boating Bash
Game Lets Players “Crash-n-Bash” with Favorite SpongeBob Characters
Selasa, 19 Januari 2010
Games Journalism Is Broken
Critical Gamer writes: I've always liked reading what game journos have to write. I've seen videogame journalism change over the years however, and not for the better. I still enjoy reading it, and for many reasons; to find out the latest news, to garner information about new and upcoming games, to read exclusive interviews â€" and now and again, to enter competitions or nab a free beta code of some kind.
You may have noticed that nowhere in my list of reasons for reading up on games, was mention of the writing itself. I don't want to sound old before my time (the age of thirty is stalking me, gnashing its teeth) but there's no two ways about it: the writing really was much better when I was young.
Critical Gamer writes: I've always liked reading what game journos have to write. I've seen videogame journalism change over the years however, and not for the better. I still enjoy reading it, and for many reasons; to find out the latest news, to garner information about new and upcoming games, to read exclusive interviews â€" and now and again, to enter competitions or nab a free beta code of some kind.
You may have noticed that nowhere in my list of reasons for reading up on games, was mention of the writing itself. I don't want to sound old before my time (the age of thirty is stalking me, gnashing its teeth) but there's no two ways about it: the writing really was much better when I was young.
Why Natal Will Save the World (or Japan)
Cage: No Plans For Heavy Rain Sequel
Why Natal Will Save the World (or Japan)
BNG's Tyler Treat writes, "Now, Xbox 360 fanboys, before you start your raving, I ask that you hear me out on this. Once you get to the end of the article, you can start your horn-tooting. PS3 fanboys, before you start calling Natal a glorified EyeToy, first ask yourself why anyone want to copy that crap, then note that I have a tendency to be sarcastic, then note that this is not an article designed to bash (or praise) anyone. Just hit the back button on your browser if that's why you're here. Lastly, Wii fanboys â€" who am I kidding, there's no such thing as a Wii fanboy (editor's note to self: expect sarcasm to be greatly overlooked here)."
Destineer Announces ‘Triple Crown Championship Snowboarding’
Hannah Teter, Gretchen Bleiler, and Lindsey Jacobellis Featured in New Snowboarding Game for Wii
Speaking in the most recent issue of Official PlayStation Magazine UK , Cage said that he doesn't plan on creating a sequel to the PS3 exclusive.
Why Natal Will Save the World (or Japan)
BNG's Tyler Treat writes, "Now, Xbox 360 fanboys, before you start your raving, I ask that you hear me out on this. Once you get to the end of the article, you can start your horn-tooting. PS3 fanboys, before you start calling Natal a glorified EyeToy, first ask yourself why anyone want to copy that crap, then note that I have a tendency to be sarcastic, then note that this is not an article designed to bash (or praise) anyone. Just hit the back button on your browser if that's why you're here. Lastly, Wii fanboys â€" who am I kidding, there's no such thing as a Wii fanboy (editor's note to self: expect sarcasm to be greatly overlooked here)."
Destineer Announces ‘Triple Crown Championship Snowboarding’
Hannah Teter, Gretchen Bleiler, and Lindsey Jacobellis Featured in New Snowboarding Game for Wii
Senin, 18 Januari 2010
Metal Gear Solid The Movie: What Could Have Been
Are we missing out on what could have been the greatest video game movie ever made?
Are we missing out on what could have been the greatest video game movie ever made?
Kombo: Best and Worst of 2009 Awards
Kombo writes: "Despite some criticisms, 2009 was awesome. While the whole year was blessed with superb titles, quarter four was especially generous. Gamers had more than enough AAA titles to keep their schedule full and their wallets empty.
So, what better way is there to celebrate the passing of a year and the dawn of a new year than our annual Best & Worst Awards? (Hint: there isn't one.)"
Kombo writes: "Despite some criticisms, 2009 was awesome. While the whole year was blessed with superb titles, quarter four was especially generous. Gamers had more than enough AAA titles to keep their schedule full and their wallets empty.
So, what better way is there to celebrate the passing of a year and the dawn of a new year than our annual Best & Worst Awards? (Hint: there isn't one.)"
Optional PS3 firmware 3.15 update now mandatory
Optional PS3 firmware 3.15 update now mandatory
Just Dance Tops UK All Formats Charts
Ubisoft's Just Dance has taken the top spot away from Modern Warfare 2 in this week's UK all formats chart.
A lot of readers sent in tips today about PS3 firmware update 3.15's release. Now I found this weird since that update was released more than a month ago .
Just Dance Tops UK All Formats Charts
Ubisoft's Just Dance has taken the top spot away from Modern Warfare 2 in this week's UK all formats chart.
First-person Tetris will stonk your brain
Is a Firmware Update killing PS3 Blu-Ray drives?
First-person Tetris will stonk your brain
Like Tetris, but wish it came with a slice of discombobulation? The Internet has you covered.
Say it ain't so. Could a firmware update lead to the untimely death of your PS3's Blu-Ray drive? Maybe.
First-person Tetris will stonk your brain
Like Tetris, but wish it came with a slice of discombobulation? The Internet has you covered.
Minggu, 17 Januari 2010
Top-10-List: These game-engines are the best
CryEngine, LithTech Jupiter Extended-Engine or Source-Engineall these engines gave us great titles like Crysis or Half-Life 2. But which game-engines are the best? The German gaming-community pcaction.de voted for the best engines. The article describes how an engine works and shows some videos of spectacular engines.
CryEngine, LithTech Jupiter Extended-Engine or Source-Engineall these engines gave us great titles like Crysis or Half-Life 2. But which game-engines are the best? The German gaming-community pcaction.de voted for the best engines. The article describes how an engine works and shows some videos of spectacular engines.
UK PlayStation 3 video game charts for 2009
UK PlayStation 3 video game charts for 2009
According to ELSPA and Chart-Track GfK's figures, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was the best selling PlayStation 3 game in the UK, just as in the Xbox 360 and the multi-format chart of the year.
PS3 Firmware 3.15 becomes mandatory, fixes minor Trophy glitch
PS3 Firmware 3.15 becomes mandatory, fixes minor Trophy glitch
Is Bayonetta the sexiest female video game character ever? Let's examine the evidence...
If you're a fan of the sultry, stiletto-heeled, secretary look, and get a thrill from tight-fitting, bondage-type gear, then you may be of the same opinion as some gamers who believe that Bayonetta is one of the hottest video game babes of all time.
In actuality, this is not a new update at all. Firmware 3.15 was released on December 9th and introduced the ability to play PSP Minis on the PS3.
Is Bayonetta the sexiest female video game character ever? Let's examine the evidence...
If you're a fan of the sultry, stiletto-heeled, secretary look, and get a thrill from tight-fitting, bondage-type gear, then you may be of the same opinion as some gamers who believe that Bayonetta is one of the hottest video game babes of all time.
Sabtu, 16 Januari 2010
GamesTM's top 10 games of 2009
Popular gaming magazine GamesTM has chosen the top 10 games of 2009 in their latest issue, with a slightly surprising selection as their number one pick.
Popular gaming magazine GamesTM has chosen the top 10 games of 2009 in their latest issue, with a slightly surprising selection as their number one pick.
Chuck’s Best Video Game-Inspired Moments
The best moments from the only show that understands what it means to be a gamer.
The best moments from the only show that understands what it means to be a gamer.
Codemasters assessing 'new technology and control methods'
CC: Earlier this month it was revealed that the developers at Codemasters would be exploring the PlayStation 3's motion controller with future titles. But what about the box 360's Project Natal?
CC: Earlier this month it was revealed that the developers at Codemasters would be exploring the PlayStation 3's motion controller with future titles. But what about the box 360's Project Natal?
Video Game News: Spirit Tracks and DS hits round out NPD's Dec. top 202 Hours Ago
Video Game News: Spirit Tracks and DS hits round out NPD's Dec. top 202 Hours Ago
The NPD has released the 11th through 20th top sellers of December 2009, and we're finally finding out what all the new DS owners are playing.
Tom Petty & Phoenix Adding Tracks to Rock Band
Tom Petty & Phoenix Adding Tracks to Rock Band
Some guy is selling his Steam account on eBay
Joystiq: We think this is interesting for two reasons:
1. This is actually the first post we've ever written about some guy selling his Steam account
2. We can't believe someone would actually want to get rid of their Steam account
So, yeah, eBay user dave311freak is trying to unload his massive Steam collection (139 titles strong) onto whoever's willing to fork over the most cash for it. As it stands, nobody's actually dropped a bid on the auction, so we're not sure he'll be successful in this venture.
Rock Band 2 Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that rock legends Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers will add six more live tracks and that Phoenix will make their Rock Band debut next week in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment ...
Some guy is selling his Steam account on eBay
Joystiq: We think this is interesting for two reasons:
1. This is actually the first post we've ever written about some guy selling his Steam account
2. We can't believe someone would actually want to get rid of their Steam account
So, yeah, eBay user dave311freak is trying to unload his massive Steam collection (139 titles strong) onto whoever's willing to fork over the most cash for it. As it stands, nobody's actually dropped a bid on the auction, so we're not sure he'll be successful in this venture.
Jumat, 15 Januari 2010
Rock Band Adds Tom Petty Six Pack and Phoenix DLC
These artists are among the more than 390 artists available through the Rock Band platform
These artists are among the more than 390 artists available through the Rock Band platform
Candella Announces Eclosion
MAG Trophies List Revealed
VGC Top Ten: Celebrities That Look Like Videogame Characters 3
VGChartz writes: "If you are like me, you sometimes notice that our most beloved videogame characters seem to look like they got a bit of real-life inspiration from our celebrities. Some of these were intentional, as you can tell that they used that particular piece of art as a basis for the character, and others are just spooky. As normal, these are in no particular order."
Candella Announces Eclosion
Candella Systems Ltd and Eipix Entertainment are pleased to announce Eclosion, for the PC, XBLA, Sony PSP and Nintendo Wii
MAG , like many other PS3 games, will allow you to collect a healthy pile of digital bowling trophies.
VGC Top Ten: Celebrities That Look Like Videogame Characters 3
VGChartz writes: "If you are like me, you sometimes notice that our most beloved videogame characters seem to look like they got a bit of real-life inspiration from our celebrities. Some of these were intentional, as you can tell that they used that particular piece of art as a basis for the character, and others are just spooky. As normal, these are in no particular order."
Candella Announces Eclosion
Candella Systems Ltd and Eipix Entertainment are pleased to announce Eclosion, for the PC, XBLA, Sony PSP and Nintendo Wii
Kamis, 14 Januari 2010
Why making games is for the young
Is the development sector leaving its veterans behind?
In the 1970s sci-fi Logan's Run humanity lives in an underground city full of sexually promiscuous party people.
At least they do until they hit 30, when they're toasted by the authorities.
Does this happen to 40-year-old developers, who don't even benefit from the Bacchanalian revelry beforehand? After all, most game developers are young, as we discussed last month.
Assuming managers aren't taking older staff out the back and shooting them, why do the years of long activity of making games involve so few individuals over 40?
Here are a few guesses...
Is the development sector leaving its veterans behind?
In the 1970s sci-fi Logan's Run humanity lives in an underground city full of sexually promiscuous party people.
At least they do until they hit 30, when they're toasted by the authorities.
Does this happen to 40-year-old developers, who don't even benefit from the Bacchanalian revelry beforehand? After all, most game developers are young, as we discussed last month.
Assuming managers aren't taking older staff out the back and shooting them, why do the years of long activity of making games involve so few individuals over 40?
Here are a few guesses...
The MicUse or Abuse?
Pasco man convicted in shooting over stolen PlayStation 3
The MicUse or Abuse?
Back in the day where the palette multiplayer games consisted of local Crash team racing, Mario kart 64, Goldeneye, Super Smash bros and such, nobody really cared about the need for 'balance', 'level progression' and 'achievements' Games were played just for pure fun, who cared if the guns weren't balanced or if some weapons were too 'cheap' there was nothing better than running around with a RC-P90 draining out the massive clip on your buddies, humiliating them and accuse them of screen looking. But like Bob Dylan once wrote, the times they are a-changing, and oh how multiplayer has changed.
A dispute over a stolen PlayStation 3 and other property ultimately cost Doug Abrams his life for this reason: "I'm kind of a good judge of character," Edward Stoddard, the man accused of killing Abrams in April 2008, testified Wednesday.
The MicUse or Abuse?
Back in the day where the palette multiplayer games consisted of local Crash team racing, Mario kart 64, Goldeneye, Super Smash bros and such, nobody really cared about the need for 'balance', 'level progression' and 'achievements' Games were played just for pure fun, who cared if the guns weren't balanced or if some weapons were too 'cheap' there was nothing better than running around with a RC-P90 draining out the massive clip on your buddies, humiliating them and accuse them of screen looking. But like Bob Dylan once wrote, the times they are a-changing, and oh how multiplayer has changed.
The Worst Video Game Box Arts from the Past Decade
Gran Turismo 5 Delayed
The Worst Video Game Box Arts from the Past Decade
Although it wasn't nearly as bad as the infant years of the gaming industry, the past decade (2000-2009) has produced some of the worst looking video game box arts ever.
PAX 10 Winner The Amazing Brain Train! to arrive on WiiWare Jan. 18
NinjaBee brings Grubby Games star Professor Fizzwizzle to new platform
Sony has delayed the planned March release of PS3 flagship racer Gran Turismo 5 . The Polyphony Digital developed title had been due to launch in Japan on March 31, the final day of Sony's fiscal year, with a western launch expected shortly after.
The Worst Video Game Box Arts from the Past Decade
Although it wasn't nearly as bad as the infant years of the gaming industry, the past decade (2000-2009) has produced some of the worst looking video game box arts ever.
PAX 10 Winner The Amazing Brain Train! to arrive on WiiWare Jan. 18
NinjaBee brings Grubby Games star Professor Fizzwizzle to new platform
Rabu, 13 Januari 2010
Famitsu software sales (1/41/10)
The latest software top ten sales estimates in Japan from Famitsu have been released. Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep makes its first appearance on the charts.
The latest software top ten sales estimates in Japan from Famitsu have been released. Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep makes its first appearance on the charts.
David Jaffe Hits The Nail On The Head
IronstarMovement writes: "In a recent vlog posted up on David Jaffe's youtube he spreads some insight on how he feels about the current generation of gamings multiplayer modes. Now while not getting into any detail of the secret game that he is working on *Coughs* "Twisted Metal", he did discuss a conversation he had with a couple of people involving the multiplayer mode from the game that he is working on."
IronstarMovement writes: "In a recent vlog posted up on David Jaffe's youtube he spreads some insight on how he feels about the current generation of gamings multiplayer modes. Now while not getting into any detail of the secret game that he is working on *Coughs* "Twisted Metal", he did discuss a conversation he had with a couple of people involving the multiplayer mode from the game that he is working on."
Grumpy Gurevitz: Why I fear the one box solution
Sony flogs 3.8 million PS3s over Christmas
Grumpy Gurevitz: Why I fear the one box solution
Grumpy Gurevitz Writes: Recently there has been a spate of predictions that we will soon see the end of the console war, with us being presented with a platform which either supports multiple operating systems, or which is an open platform. The argument is, eventually all publishers and developers will support this as their primary development platform. The other method by which the prediction might come true is that we also might still end up using different platforms, but via a a control box which then accesses the games via the great server in the sky, otherwise known as Cloud computing.
Sony has released details of its worldwide sales for the PlayStation 3 during the "Holiday Season"also known as Christmas.
Grumpy Gurevitz: Why I fear the one box solution
Grumpy Gurevitz Writes: Recently there has been a spate of predictions that we will soon see the end of the console war, with us being presented with a platform which either supports multiple operating systems, or which is an open platform. The argument is, eventually all publishers and developers will support this as their primary development platform. The other method by which the prediction might come true is that we also might still end up using different platforms, but via a a control box which then accesses the games via the great server in the sky, otherwise known as Cloud computing.
Real Life Pong
Alice in Chains Will Release Rock Band Five Pack
Real Life Pong
The Videogame of a sport is now a sport of its own; will it get its own videogame?
Konami Announces Walk it Out! for Wii Now Available
Innovative Rhythm and Fitness Game Is Now Available In Retail Stores Nationwide
Harmonix and MTV Games have announced that a five pack of songs from Alice In Chains will be added this week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Wii.
Real Life Pong
The Videogame of a sport is now a sport of its own; will it get its own videogame?
Konami Announces Walk it Out! for Wii Now Available
Innovative Rhythm and Fitness Game Is Now Available In Retail Stores Nationwide
Selasa, 12 Januari 2010
Nickelodeon Too Edgy?
Nickelodeon Too Edgy?
The CCFC has condemned popular children's television network Nickelodeon for linking allegedly inappropriate online games from its Nick.com and NickJR.com websites.
The Changing Role of Women in Video Games
From damsel in distress to central protagonist, images are changing
The CCFC has condemned popular children's television network Nickelodeon for linking allegedly inappropriate online games from its Nick.com and NickJR.com websites.
The Changing Role of Women in Video Games
From damsel in distress to central protagonist, images are changing
Xbox 720 and PS4: With Quad HD, WirelessHD And HVD Media Into The Future?
New technologies are in development but Xbox 720 and PS4 are far away from release. Videogameszone is looking into the future of gaming. Xbox 720 and PS4 could use Quad HD resolution in 2160p, Holographic Versatile Discs (HVD) up to 10TB of information and wirelessHD transmission instead of HDMI.
New technologies are in development but Xbox 720 and PS4 are far away from release. Videogameszone is looking into the future of gaming. Xbox 720 and PS4 could use Quad HD resolution in 2160p, Holographic Versatile Discs (HVD) up to 10TB of information and wirelessHD transmission instead of HDMI.
Can't Wait To Play Halo: Reach? These Four Games Should Keep You Busy until Then
News concerning Halo: Reach have been incessantly pouring onto the internet and with every video, every screenshot that is revealed, gamers keep getting thirstier by the minute to get play the highly anticipated title. Well if you're one of them we've got bad and good news. The bad news is that you'll have to wait 9-10 long months to get your hands on the game, the good news? We've listed four other top games that'll quench your thirst while you wait.
News concerning Halo: Reach have been incessantly pouring onto the internet and with every video, every screenshot that is revealed, gamers keep getting thirstier by the minute to get play the highly anticipated title. Well if you're one of them we've got bad and good news. The bad news is that you'll have to wait 9-10 long months to get your hands on the game, the good news? We've listed four other top games that'll quench your thirst while you wait.
Army of Two: The 40th Day Review
Army of Two: The 40th Day Review
Platform: Xbox 360 , PlayStation 3 Publisher: Electronic Arts UK Price : 39.99 US Price : $58.99 Army of Two isna TMt a game with a sterling reputation and, between the mid-genocide fist-bumps and the pimping of your favourite AK-47 with a gold and platinum coating, we think ita TMd be hard to find anyone who thought otherwise.
Top 10 Toughest Females in Gaming
Red Dead Redemption Screenshots: Rancher's Daughters And Snake Oil Salesmen
Can't Wait To Play God of War III? These Four Games Should Keep You Busy Until Then
Just like Halo: Reach on the Xbox 360, God of War III on PS3 is a must have title. Recently, scans from Famitsu, a Japanese games magazine, was leaked unto the internet and from the moment gamers beheld them, all else became history. Hype for God of War III is now blazing passed the heavens and with good reason; these scans are absolutely gorgeous. So it's understandable why gamers can't wait until mid March for what is shaping up to be an epic conclusion between Kratos and the gods. So like we treated our Xbox 360 community, we'll do the same for our PS3 base. These four games should quench your thirst until God of War III is released.
Top 10 Toughest Females in Gaming
A countdown of the memorable women in video games
Four new screenshots from Red Dead Redemption were released by Rockstar Games tonight.
Can't Wait To Play God of War III? These Four Games Should Keep You Busy Until Then
Just like Halo: Reach on the Xbox 360, God of War III on PS3 is a must have title. Recently, scans from Famitsu, a Japanese games magazine, was leaked unto the internet and from the moment gamers beheld them, all else became history. Hype for God of War III is now blazing passed the heavens and with good reason; these scans are absolutely gorgeous. So it's understandable why gamers can't wait until mid March for what is shaping up to be an epic conclusion between Kratos and the gods. So like we treated our Xbox 360 community, we'll do the same for our PS3 base. These four games should quench your thirst until God of War III is released.
Top 10 Toughest Females in Gaming
A countdown of the memorable women in video games
Senin, 11 Januari 2010
Why the 80's were about Saturday morning cartoons, videogames and Sybil Danning
Critical Gamer Writes: The 80's were a contentious time in America; Cold War looming, double-digit inflation and a frightening new disease. But if you were a typical western, suburban boy you were in a metauniverse, one founded in horror, science-fiction and sexploitation. The birth of many aspects of modern horror; the survival horror videogame genre, horror sexploitation, sexualized science-fiction and dirty slasher comedy were born or revived in the 80's. Atari 2600's Haunted House invented the videogame genre of horror survival in 1981. A year before Sybil Danning made the high talent Battle Beyond the Stars, playing the sexy, lascivious queen of an alien race. In 1983 Sega would turn footage of the film into part of a sci-fi shooter, laserdisc arcade game Astron Belt. Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street would define the slasher film cycle, as Sybil Danning starred in the similarly themed 1984 film They're Playing with Fire. All the while you could always rely on Count Chocula cereal and a healthy diet of similarly themed Saturday morning cartoons…and I loved every moment of it!
Critical Gamer Writes: The 80's were a contentious time in America; Cold War looming, double-digit inflation and a frightening new disease. But if you were a typical western, suburban boy you were in a metauniverse, one founded in horror, science-fiction and sexploitation. The birth of many aspects of modern horror; the survival horror videogame genre, horror sexploitation, sexualized science-fiction and dirty slasher comedy were born or revived in the 80's. Atari 2600's Haunted House invented the videogame genre of horror survival in 1981. A year before Sybil Danning made the high talent Battle Beyond the Stars, playing the sexy, lascivious queen of an alien race. In 1983 Sega would turn footage of the film into part of a sci-fi shooter, laserdisc arcade game Astron Belt. Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street would define the slasher film cycle, as Sybil Danning starred in the similarly themed 1984 film They're Playing with Fire. All the while you could always rely on Count Chocula cereal and a healthy diet of similarly themed Saturday morning cartoons…and I loved every moment of it!
Starting out the new year gamer-style
Guilty Gear turns to PS3, Xbox 360
Artist Resume Reveals Princess Ashe In Project Fortress
Siliconera: Recently, Square Enix president Yoichi Wada stated that he was open to the idea of outsourcing the Final Fantasy franchise to western developers.
Information on Project Fortress trickled out onto the net for weeks following its initial discovery by way of artist resumés. But the extent of our knowledge of the game at the time was that it was set in Ivalice and may or may not be directly connected to Final Fantasy XII… at least until now.
After coming across the above concept art for Ashe from yet another artist resumé, it's probably safe to assume there was a stronger connection to FFXII than we initially believed. Her crown, which looks similar to the one worn by Raminas, would suggest that she's gone up the majestic ladder since her FFXII days. This probably means Fortress takes place sometime in the future.
Starting out the new year gamer-style
Gaming resolutions for 2010
Speaking with NowGamer , Arc System Works's Tomo Ohno explains the company has every intention of releasing a new Guilty Gear game on PS3 and Xbox 360.
Artist Resume Reveals Princess Ashe In Project Fortress
Siliconera: Recently, Square Enix president Yoichi Wada stated that he was open to the idea of outsourcing the Final Fantasy franchise to western developers.
Information on Project Fortress trickled out onto the net for weeks following its initial discovery by way of artist resumés. But the extent of our knowledge of the game at the time was that it was set in Ivalice and may or may not be directly connected to Final Fantasy XII… at least until now.
After coming across the above concept art for Ashe from yet another artist resumé, it's probably safe to assume there was a stronger connection to FFXII than we initially believed. Her crown, which looks similar to the one worn by Raminas, would suggest that she's gone up the majestic ladder since her FFXII days. This probably means Fortress takes place sometime in the future.
Starting out the new year gamer-style
Gaming resolutions for 2010
Minggu, 10 Januari 2010
Facing Off with the PS3 Yellow Light of Death
Facing Off with the PS3 Yellow Light of Death
If you're a serious PlayStation 3 game enthusiast, you've heard about the Xbox 360's "red ring of death." PlayStation 3 owners are also known to suffer from a similar and equally frightening error known as either the "yellow light blunder," "PS3 blinking lights," or the " PS3 yellow light of death ." The YLOD error in PlayStation 3 is a general ...
Videogames Worse Than Porn
Reknowned porn industry veteran Ron Jeremy has labelled videogames a worse influence on children than pornography, during the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, which runs at the same time as CES.
Reknowned porn industry veteran Ron Jeremy has labelled videogames a worse influence on children than pornography, during the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, which runs at the same time as CES.
Some Helpful Playstation 3 Troubleshooting Tips
Some Helpful Playstation 3 Troubleshooting Tips
Hello Kitty Online is in Open Beta, Oh Hamburgers
Aeria Games and Sanrio Digital's MMO 'Hello Kitty Online' is actually in Open Beta as of now and Gossipgamers is sure that all 'South Park' Butter fans is jumping all over it right now.
Sony's PlayStation 3 is an incredible game system. It's a complete entertainment center encapsulated in a small compact housing.
Hello Kitty Online is in Open Beta, Oh Hamburgers
Aeria Games and Sanrio Digital's MMO 'Hello Kitty Online' is actually in Open Beta as of now and Gossipgamers is sure that all 'South Park' Butter fans is jumping all over it right now.
Sabtu, 09 Januari 2010
New Super Mario Bros. on top in Japan
New Super Mario Bros. on top in Japan
Saturday Gaming RetrospectiveGiants: Citizen Kabuto
The progenitor of all comic-arcade shooters
Square Enix's PS3-exclusive Final Fantasy XIII continued to do big business in Japan as the Far East led the way into 2010.
Saturday Gaming RetrospectiveGiants: Citizen Kabuto
The progenitor of all comic-arcade shooters
God Of War 3 Demo First Play Through impression
Gameztraffic writer Guesty81 gets his hands on the God of War 3 Demo and gives Gameztraffic his verdict, and how it compare to the recent Dante's Inferno demo.
Gameztraffic writer Guesty81 gets his hands on the God of War 3 Demo and gives Gameztraffic his verdict, and how it compare to the recent Dante's Inferno demo.
TV Enters New Dimensions
TV Enters New Dimensions
What Did The Simpsons Ever Do For Video Games?
Since the Simpsons' TV showed launched in 1989, more video games have been made about them than just about any non-game franchise this side of Star Wars and Dragonball Z. Unfortunately, the medium doesn't have much to show for it.
Rock Band Adds Alice in Chains Five Pack
Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a five pack of songs from Alice In Chains will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii
The switchover to digital broadcast television gave TV manufacturers a huge boost as consumers replaced their old analog TVs to take full advantage of new high-definition signals.
What Did The Simpsons Ever Do For Video Games?
Since the Simpsons' TV showed launched in 1989, more video games have been made about them than just about any non-game franchise this side of Star Wars and Dragonball Z. Unfortunately, the medium doesn't have much to show for it.
Rock Band Adds Alice in Chains Five Pack
Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a five pack of songs from Alice In Chains will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii
Jumat, 08 Januari 2010
A year in gaming quotes: Kotick, Beatles, Tony Hawk
Ars: 2009 certainly was a busy year for gaming. We've had curious console refreshes, boycotts of blockbuster games, and more peripheral-laden games than you can shake a stick at. We even got to shoot people in an airport. And what better way to celebrate the year that was 2009 than by looking at some of the more interesting things said by games industry folks. Here is your 2009, in quotes.
"We have a real culture of thrift. The goal that I had in bringing a lot of the packaged goods folks into Activision about 10 years ago was to take all the fun out of making video games."
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, speaking at the Deutsche Bank Securities Technology Conference in San Francisco. While Kotick may not be all that popular among gamers-and quotes like this are a prime example why-it's hard to argue with his business sense. Kotick has earned $37 million in stock options since the November launch of Modern Warfare 2.
Ars: 2009 certainly was a busy year for gaming. We've had curious console refreshes, boycotts of blockbuster games, and more peripheral-laden games than you can shake a stick at. We even got to shoot people in an airport. And what better way to celebrate the year that was 2009 than by looking at some of the more interesting things said by games industry folks. Here is your 2009, in quotes.
"We have a real culture of thrift. The goal that I had in bringing a lot of the packaged goods folks into Activision about 10 years ago was to take all the fun out of making video games."
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, speaking at the Deutsche Bank Securities Technology Conference in San Francisco. While Kotick may not be all that popular among gamers-and quotes like this are a prime example why-it's hard to argue with his business sense. Kotick has earned $37 million in stock options since the November launch of Modern Warfare 2.
Dear Square, If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It. Leave Final Fantasy Alone
Dear Square-Enix,
I've never written a letter to a publisher/developer before because I never felt the need to, but today is the day of reckoning.
Dear Square-Enix,
I've never written a letter to a publisher/developer before because I never felt the need to, but today is the day of reckoning.
Mad Catz reveals teased Super Street Fighter IV accessories
Mad Catz reveals teased Super Street Fighter IV accessories
The stick will be made available in two flavors for the Xbox 360 and PS3. Alongside the "Tournament Edition S" sticks, Mad Catz "anticipates" releasing four new FightPads for consoles, branded with new art.
CryEngine 3 video: Impressive MMO footage released
Developer Panzer Games is currently working on a new MMO called Forged by Chaos. Apparently, the game uses Crytek's CryEngine 3 and looks very impressive for MMO standards. The Source has two recently released gameplay videos of Forged by Chaos.
Developer Panzer Games is currently working on a new MMO called Forged by Chaos. Apparently, the game uses Crytek's CryEngine 3 and looks very impressive for MMO standards. The Source has two recently released gameplay videos of Forged by Chaos.
Modern Warfare 2 iPhone/iTouch Application
Review: Sega's 'Bayonetta' flamboyant but shallow
Modern Warfare 2 iPhone/iTouch Application
A Modern Warfare 2 application for the iPhone and iPod Touch has just been released, it included information on how to get every emblem and title, along with all challenges and how to achieve them. It also weapon stats for every weapon. An update that is soon to be released will include scrollable multiplayer maps, with labels. The application looks excellent and stays true to the actual menu design in Modern Warfare 2.
Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Pirates Plund-Arrr' for Wii
New Beat-'Em-Up Boasts Monsters, Mayhem and Meat Meteor Showers to Spice up Your Spring
Bayonetta is the most flamboyant video-game heroine in a long, long time. Leggy, bespectacled and clad in a skintight black catsuit, she struts across the screen like a model stalking the runway.
Modern Warfare 2 iPhone/iTouch Application
A Modern Warfare 2 application for the iPhone and iPod Touch has just been released, it included information on how to get every emblem and title, along with all challenges and how to achieve them. It also weapon stats for every weapon. An update that is soon to be released will include scrollable multiplayer maps, with labels. The application looks excellent and stays true to the actual menu design in Modern Warfare 2.
Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Pirates Plund-Arrr' for Wii
New Beat-'Em-Up Boasts Monsters, Mayhem and Meat Meteor Showers to Spice up Your Spring
Kamis, 07 Januari 2010
Loot Ninja's Cosplay Girl of the Week 1.7.10
Loot Ninja says:
"What is better than video games and really hot chicks? When said really hot chicks are dressed up as video game characters. After the jump is our official Loot Ninja Cosplay Girl of the Week. We don't know her name, but we like it that way. Remember, just because you wanna bang a Pikachu, that doesn't make you a deviant.
May be NSFW as it depends on your own standards. No nipple is shown, so use your best judgment, we don't want anyone to get in trouble."
Loot Ninja says:
"What is better than video games and really hot chicks? When said really hot chicks are dressed up as video game characters. After the jump is our official Loot Ninja Cosplay Girl of the Week. We don't know her name, but we like it that way. Remember, just because you wanna bang a Pikachu, that doesn't make you a deviant.
May be NSFW as it depends on your own standards. No nipple is shown, so use your best judgment, we don't want anyone to get in trouble."
IncGamers Column: Give Treyarch a Break
Capcom: 'Gamers have deserted Wii'
IncGamers Column: Give Treyarch a Break
IncGamers' Andy Alderson defends Call of Duty: World at War developer Treyarch following rumours of a Vietnam-based instalment in the series.
From the article:
"The recent rumours of a Call of Duty game set in the Vietnam War elicited a number of predictable responses from the gaming community. Obviously there were those who lamented the idea of taking the series back in time (again) but perhaps most expected was the reappearance of the Treyarch-haters. It seems that whenever the Californian developer makes the headlines, many game fans line up to kick it squarely in the junk."
Developer Capcom has claimed that mature gamers have turned their backs on the Nintendo Wii.
IncGamers Column: Give Treyarch a Break
IncGamers' Andy Alderson defends Call of Duty: World at War developer Treyarch following rumours of a Vietnam-based instalment in the series.
From the article:
"The recent rumours of a Call of Duty game set in the Vietnam War elicited a number of predictable responses from the gaming community. Obviously there were those who lamented the idea of taking the series back in time (again) but perhaps most expected was the reappearance of the Treyarch-haters. It seems that whenever the Californian developer makes the headlines, many game fans line up to kick it squarely in the junk."
Who Do You Trust With Game Reviews, The Big 3 Or Smaller Sites?
GN, Gamespot and Game Trailers are considered as the three biggest gaming websites in the industry. They have millions of visitors each month and are considered the most important and reliable by many, including publishers, developers, console makers etc. But there seems to be a trend, a movement rather taking place; one that could be written under a headline dubbed "rebellion." You see, whether it's justified or not, gamers are moving away from the bigger sites and closer to the smaller ones especially when they want an unbiased game review. So here's the question: are you one of them? The reasons for this are not too hard to find.
GN, Gamespot and Game Trailers are considered as the three biggest gaming websites in the industry. They have millions of visitors each month and are considered the most important and reliable by many, including publishers, developers, console makers etc. But there seems to be a trend, a movement rather taking place; one that could be written under a headline dubbed "rebellion." You see, whether it's justified or not, gamers are moving away from the bigger sites and closer to the smaller ones especially when they want an unbiased game review. So here's the question: are you one of them? The reasons for this are not too hard to find.
Microsoft: Halo Reach The Biggest Title Of 2010
Seattle giant makes another bold claim on the back of CES.
Seattle giant makes another bold claim on the back of CES.
Microsoft's Game Room Pricing Revealed
PS3 Sells 3.8 Million During Holidays
Microsoft's Game Room Pricing Revealed
Gamervision reports: "Earlier today, Microsoft's "Game Room" was leaked, with a video showing off the service being pushed onto their servers a few hours early. Now, during their keynote, Microsoft has, again, jumped the gun, uploading information about the service on their website including the most important aspects: software and pricing. At launch, "Game Room" will bring you a library of 30 original arcade and console classics such as "Centipede" and "Asteroids Deluxe" from Atari Inc. and other favorites from Activision Inc., Intellivision, Konami Corp. and more, all shown in their original cabinets. The cost? Well, it's not as simple as that."
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Headed to WiiWare Next Week
The game will be available for download on Monday, January 11, 2010 and will cost 1,000 Wii Points
Sony Computer Entertainment has announced that holiday retail sales of PlayStation 3, during the five weeks following the last week of November 2009, exceeded 3.8 million units worldwide.
Microsoft's Game Room Pricing Revealed
Gamervision reports: "Earlier today, Microsoft's "Game Room" was leaked, with a video showing off the service being pushed onto their servers a few hours early. Now, during their keynote, Microsoft has, again, jumped the gun, uploading information about the service on their website including the most important aspects: software and pricing. At launch, "Game Room" will bring you a library of 30 original arcade and console classics such as "Centipede" and "Asteroids Deluxe" from Atari Inc. and other favorites from Activision Inc., Intellivision, Konami Corp. and more, all shown in their original cabinets. The cost? Well, it's not as simple as that."
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Headed to WiiWare Next Week
The game will be available for download on Monday, January 11, 2010 and will cost 1,000 Wii Points
Rabu, 06 Januari 2010
Dead Rising 2: Capcom what are you doing?
Video: Dragon Age: OriginsAwakening
Dead Rising 2: Capcom what are you doing?
GB writes: "Zombie gorefest Dead Rising was the sole reason I bought an Xbox 360 all those years ago but I'm sad to say I'm feeling completely underwhelmed about the sequel. I was a big fan of George Romero's classic 1978 Dawn of the Dead movie so the idea of adopting the role of a survivor holed up in a shopping mall and fending off the zombie horde appealed somewhat. Now, a few years on, I can't help but feel that where the undead are concerned, the whole concept is suffering from overkill right now."
Dragon Age: OriginsAwakening Need 1 votes! $39.99 might sound like a lot for an expansion, but Awakening offers five new party members, a new area and new insights into the Darkspawn blight.
Dead Rising 2: Capcom what are you doing?
GB writes: "Zombie gorefest Dead Rising was the sole reason I bought an Xbox 360 all those years ago but I'm sad to say I'm feeling completely underwhelmed about the sequel. I was a big fan of George Romero's classic 1978 Dawn of the Dead movie so the idea of adopting the role of a survivor holed up in a shopping mall and fending off the zombie horde appealed somewhat. Now, a few years on, I can't help but feel that where the undead are concerned, the whole concept is suffering from overkill right now."
Grumpy Gurevitz: The Sky's the limit
Grumpy Gurevitz Writes: I do not have a subscription to Sky. Sky, for our international readers, is the most successful subscription based TV service in the UK. Traditionally it's distributed via satellite technology with setup boxes, but in the last year or so it has created a web offering and migrated to consoles. I really want Sky, but can never justify the cost. I'm not in enough to justify the sport and the few, high quality drama shows they have that I can get on DVD for less money. The movies and other services I can live without, especially as I now have offerings via my Xbox 360 and PS3.
However as much as I cannot justify Sky, I would really, really like it. The idea of having extra choices on what to view is a nice luxury and over the year I'm sure it would have the capacity to enrich my life in some way!
Grumpy Gurevitz Writes: I do not have a subscription to Sky. Sky, for our international readers, is the most successful subscription based TV service in the UK. Traditionally it's distributed via satellite technology with setup boxes, but in the last year or so it has created a web offering and migrated to consoles. I really want Sky, but can never justify the cost. I'm not in enough to justify the sport and the few, high quality drama shows they have that I can get on DVD for less money. The movies and other services I can live without, especially as I now have offerings via my Xbox 360 and PS3.
However as much as I cannot justify Sky, I would really, really like it. The idea of having extra choices on what to view is a nice luxury and over the year I'm sure it would have the capacity to enrich my life in some way!
Permanence and Decision Making in Video Games
Critical Gamer Writes: A few weeks ago I was reading a very interesting round-table discussion in a well known gaming magazine, concerning the role of traditional narrative and the author in modern video games. At one point they touched upon games trying to impose a sense of permanence upon gamer decisions, and they highlighted an individual, his name escapes me, who decided to play with permanent death. Basically, if he died it was permanent game over. This got me thinking about the wider issue of games attempting to impose a sense of irreversibility onto the player, and as an extension of that, how developers utilise player led decisions in their games.
I can see the appeal of, and am slightly intrigued by, the idea of approaching a game with a sense of finality. Taking the Far Cry 2 example, it's easy to see how this would add an entirely new dimension to the game. Creeping around every corner, exercising caution where you would usually run in blindly, and spending large portions of the game running away around the nearest corner to pull bullets out of your body. Come to think of it, it doesn't sound quite as much fun as I initially thought!
Critical Gamer Writes: A few weeks ago I was reading a very interesting round-table discussion in a well known gaming magazine, concerning the role of traditional narrative and the author in modern video games. At one point they touched upon games trying to impose a sense of permanence upon gamer decisions, and they highlighted an individual, his name escapes me, who decided to play with permanent death. Basically, if he died it was permanent game over. This got me thinking about the wider issue of games attempting to impose a sense of irreversibility onto the player, and as an extension of that, how developers utilise player led decisions in their games.
I can see the appeal of, and am slightly intrigued by, the idea of approaching a game with a sense of finality. Taking the Far Cry 2 example, it's easy to see how this would add an entirely new dimension to the game. Creeping around every corner, exercising caution where you would usually run in blindly, and spending large portions of the game running away around the nearest corner to pull bullets out of your body. Come to think of it, it doesn't sound quite as much fun as I initially thought!
God Of War III 'only possible on PS3'
CVG: Sony claims gorgeous-looking title could not have been developed for any other system
CVG: Sony claims gorgeous-looking title could not have been developed for any other system
Video Game News: Wii gamers getting an arcade FightStick this month6 Hours Ago
Video Game News: Wii gamers getting an arcade FightStick this month6 Hours Ago
Why The Resident Evil Franchise Is Dying
Remember back in the late 90's when a little game called Resident Evil was released on the Playstation? It was full of terrible voice acting, stupid sound effects and a really cheesy vibe in general, but it had great gameplay and was genuinely creepy for it's time. Resident was one of the first games to ever be known as a Survival Horror and it cemented itself as a classic for the rest of time.
Compete in Winter Sports From the Comfort of Home in Family Party: 30 Great Games Winter Fun Coming Exclusively to Wii
Avoid the cold and ski lift lines with Family Party: 30 Great Games Winter Fun from D3Publisher coming exclusively to Wii this February
Mad Catz is releasing a licensed FightStick to accompany the North American launch of Tatsunoko vs.
Why The Resident Evil Franchise Is Dying
Remember back in the late 90's when a little game called Resident Evil was released on the Playstation? It was full of terrible voice acting, stupid sound effects and a really cheesy vibe in general, but it had great gameplay and was genuinely creepy for it's time. Resident was one of the first games to ever be known as a Survival Horror and it cemented itself as a classic for the rest of time.
Compete in Winter Sports From the Comfort of Home in Family Party: 30 Great Games Winter Fun Coming Exclusively to Wii
Avoid the cold and ski lift lines with Family Party: 30 Great Games Winter Fun from D3Publisher coming exclusively to Wii this February
Selasa, 05 Januari 2010
Nintendo: A long way till gaming reaches full potential
CC: David Yarnton, UK General Manager of Nintendo still thinks that gaming still has a long way to go before it reaches it's full potential.
CC: David Yarnton, UK General Manager of Nintendo still thinks that gaming still has a long way to go before it reaches it's full potential.
Five games released before their time
Ambition and the desire to innovate is ultimately what fuels our industry, but without the hardware available to make some developer's more ambitious projects really come to life, we're often left with uncooked or technologically limited games that pale in comparison to the marvels hinted at by the design documents.
Here are five games that GamerZines think came way before their time, and ultimately, what we'd love to see a return of on current hardware.
Ambition and the desire to innovate is ultimately what fuels our industry, but without the hardware available to make some developer's more ambitious projects really come to life, we're often left with uncooked or technologically limited games that pale in comparison to the marvels hinted at by the design documents.
Here are five games that GamerZines think came way before their time, and ultimately, what we'd love to see a return of on current hardware.
Capcom: PS3, 360 will rise in 2010, Handhelds to struggle
CC: Director General of the French division of Capcom, Antoine Seux believes that 2010 will bring even more success for both the PS3 and Xbox 360, but the PSP and Nintendo's DS' year will be a struggle.
CC: Director General of the French division of Capcom, Antoine Seux believes that 2010 will bring even more success for both the PS3 and Xbox 360, but the PSP and Nintendo's DS' year will be a struggle.
Who Said Xbox 360 Is Maxed Out? Nothing But Fallacies
You know what? Let's get something straight: The PS3's hardware is more advance than Xbox 360, that's something we all can agree on, but that does not mean the Xbox 360 is maxed out; not by a long shot. Year after year the same claim is being made, yet year in and year out developers continue to push the boundaries on the Xbox 360.
Bioware had something to say about this issue recently, the company still believes that there's still a lot of juice left in the 360, going as far as denying that the system has reached its full potential:
You know what? Let's get something straight: The PS3's hardware is more advance than Xbox 360, that's something we all can agree on, but that does not mean the Xbox 360 is maxed out; not by a long shot. Year after year the same claim is being made, yet year in and year out developers continue to push the boundaries on the Xbox 360.
Bioware had something to say about this issue recently, the company still believes that there's still a lot of juice left in the 360, going as far as denying that the system has reached its full potential:
A Gaming Retrospective: 2000 and 2001
Game Storage 101: Upgrading your PlayStation 3 hard drive
A Gaming Retrospective: 2000 and 2001
DualShockers writes: "The year 2000 was a memorable time for most, with the Y2K scare being a bustmakes me think of the 2012 nonsensethat meant that the future for all things would be bright, at least brighter than humanity going into a new stone age. The last 10 years brought us a handful of new consoles, a plethora of amazing games, as well as light-years worth of technological advances. I will be going over the highlights of the last 10 years, as experienced by myself, so stick with me and don't crucify me for missing anything important."
A New Decade Brings Seven New Downloadable Nintendo Games
Should old acquaintance be forgot? We can’t remember. But what we can remember is that this week’s downloadable lineup from Nintendo asks a lot of questions
With full fledged games like Warhawk and blockbusters like Final Fantasy VII populating the ever-growing library of downloadable games on the PlayStation Network, it can be easy to fill up a PlayStation 3 in a matter of months with quality titles.
A Gaming Retrospective: 2000 and 2001
DualShockers writes: "The year 2000 was a memorable time for most, with the Y2K scare being a bustmakes me think of the 2012 nonsensethat meant that the future for all things would be bright, at least brighter than humanity going into a new stone age. The last 10 years brought us a handful of new consoles, a plethora of amazing games, as well as light-years worth of technological advances. I will be going over the highlights of the last 10 years, as experienced by myself, so stick with me and don't crucify me for missing anything important."
A New Decade Brings Seven New Downloadable Nintendo Games
Should old acquaintance be forgot? We can’t remember. But what we can remember is that this week’s downloadable lineup from Nintendo asks a lot of questions
Senin, 04 Januari 2010
Best Indie Games of 2009/2010: The finalists of the 12th Independent Games Festival
Pcgames.de put up an image gallery of the 20 finalists of the 12th annual Independent Games Festival. The best Indie Games of 2009 and 2010 will be announced at GDC 2010 on March, 11th.
Pcgames.de put up an image gallery of the 20 finalists of the 12th annual Independent Games Festival. The best Indie Games of 2009 and 2010 will be announced at GDC 2010 on March, 11th.
A New Year's Message From Square Enix's President
Kotaku: To kick off 2010, Square Enix boss Yoichi Wada has issued a public statement outlining the publishers corporate goals as they head into the new year. And that goal is? "Taking Root".
Kotaku: To kick off 2010, Square Enix boss Yoichi Wada has issued a public statement outlining the publishers corporate goals as they head into the new year. And that goal is? "Taking Root".
Microsoft Research patents controller-free computer input via EMG muscle sensors
EA to shut down a load of old servers
Microsoft Research patents controller-free computer input via EMG muscle sensors
Microsoft is connecting EMG sensors to arm muscles and then detecting finger gestures based on the muscle movement picked up by those sensors. It does away for the need of a pesky camera (or Power Glove) to read complicated hand gestures, and can even sense modified versions of the gestures to be performed while your hands are full. Microsoft's developing a wireless EMG sensor module that could be placed all over the body, and while like all Microsoft Research projects this seems pretty far from market, there's a small, optimistic part of us that could see some of the benefits here for controlling mobile devices. And boy do we love controlling mobile devices.
Electronic Arts has announced plans to shut down a bundle of servers for games no one is playing any more.
Microsoft Research patents controller-free computer input via EMG muscle sensors
Microsoft is connecting EMG sensors to arm muscles and then detecting finger gestures based on the muscle movement picked up by those sensors. It does away for the need of a pesky camera (or Power Glove) to read complicated hand gestures, and can even sense modified versions of the gestures to be performed while your hands are full. Microsoft's developing a wireless EMG sensor module that could be placed all over the body, and while like all Microsoft Research projects this seems pretty far from market, there's a small, optimistic part of us that could see some of the benefits here for controlling mobile devices. And boy do we love controlling mobile devices.
Minggu, 03 Januari 2010
The Decade's Top 17 Most Outstanding Devs
They are the life blood of the gaming industry and it just wouldn't feel right if we say goodbye to the past decade without recognizing them. If it were not for developers, gamers couldn't get to experience the memorable titles we've seen the last decade. I'm talking about the games that the media can't stop talking about. The ones gamers keep playing for years; even after ten years (Final Fantasy, God of War, Street Fighter anybody?). They get you excited, you want to take a vacation from work and play till you've completed the missions. You cry, laugh, you get scared, and sometimes your rage overwhelms causing you to throw the controller into that spanking new HD set.
They are the life blood of the gaming industry and it just wouldn't feel right if we say goodbye to the past decade without recognizing them. If it were not for developers, gamers couldn't get to experience the memorable titles we've seen the last decade. I'm talking about the games that the media can't stop talking about. The ones gamers keep playing for years; even after ten years (Final Fantasy, God of War, Street Fighter anybody?). They get you excited, you want to take a vacation from work and play till you've completed the missions. You cry, laugh, you get scared, and sometimes your rage overwhelms causing you to throw the controller into that spanking new HD set.
Does Xbox 360 really need Halo Reach to survive 2010?
GB writes: "Folks we have an exciting year ahead for Video Games. Sony undoubtedly has the best exclusives in the bag with a plethora of great games. Where does Xbox 360 fit in such a scenario? Many say that Halo: Reach is one of the biggest games that Microsoft has in 2010. Yes I would agree to that but it's not the only game that is coming out on the Xbox 360 this year."
GB writes: "Folks we have an exciting year ahead for Video Games. Sony undoubtedly has the best exclusives in the bag with a plethora of great games. Where does Xbox 360 fit in such a scenario? Many say that Halo: Reach is one of the biggest games that Microsoft has in 2010. Yes I would agree to that but it's not the only game that is coming out on the Xbox 360 this year."
The Decade's Top 17 Most Outstanding Devs
They are the life blood of the gaming industry and it just wouldn't feel right if we say goodbye to the past decade without recognizing them. If it were not for developers, gamers couldn't get to experience the memorable titles we've seen the last decade. I'm talking about the games that the media can't stop talking about. The ones gamers keep playing for years; even after ten years (Final Fantasy, God of War, Street Fighter anybody?). They get you excited, you want to take a vacation from work and play till you've completed the missions. You cry, laugh, you get scared, and sometimes your rage overwhelms causing you to throw the controller into that spanking new HD set.
They are the life blood of the gaming industry and it just wouldn't feel right if we say goodbye to the past decade without recognizing them. If it were not for developers, gamers couldn't get to experience the memorable titles we've seen the last decade. I'm talking about the games that the media can't stop talking about. The ones gamers keep playing for years; even after ten years (Final Fantasy, God of War, Street Fighter anybody?). They get you excited, you want to take a vacation from work and play till you've completed the missions. You cry, laugh, you get scared, and sometimes your rage overwhelms causing you to throw the controller into that spanking new HD set.
Third CryEngine 3 vid emerged
Videogameszone published another vid of the upcoming CryEngine 3 game Forged by Chaos.
Videogameszone published another vid of the upcoming CryEngine 3 game Forged by Chaos.
Giant Bomb's PlayStation 3-Only Game of the Year, 2009
Giant Bomb's PlayStation 3-Only Game of the Year, 2009
Teen found after meeting his 42-year-old online 'soulmate'
On Tuesday evening, 16-year-old Andrew Kane nonchalantly asked his mother and father if they would drive him from their Barrie, Ont., home to a hotel in nearby Midland, where he planned to meet a 42-year-old woman with whom he had been having a secret relationship over the Internet.
His stunned parents refused and the teen calmly returned to the computer, telling them he would let the woman know he wasn't coming. At 2 a.m., Marlene Kane heard her front door open, and found her son gone, leaving behind a troubling trail of web chats that led to Houston, Tex., and the World of Warcraft.
After years spent finding its footing, the PlayStation 3 came through with some of the best platform exclusives we played in 2009, and it just so happened that those exclusives were produced almost exclusively by Sony itself.
Teen found after meeting his 42-year-old online 'soulmate'
On Tuesday evening, 16-year-old Andrew Kane nonchalantly asked his mother and father if they would drive him from their Barrie, Ont., home to a hotel in nearby Midland, where he planned to meet a 42-year-old woman with whom he had been having a secret relationship over the Internet.
His stunned parents refused and the teen calmly returned to the computer, telling them he would let the woman know he wasn't coming. At 2 a.m., Marlene Kane heard her front door open, and found her son gone, leaving behind a troubling trail of web chats that led to Houston, Tex., and the World of Warcraft.
Sabtu, 02 Januari 2010
Was the last decade really that great for gaming?
GB writes: "So there you have it, another decade is over. Fairly obvious this, I suppose, but the noughties (as they are affectionately, albeit irritatingly) known, have been the most significant period for gaming EVER!"
GB writes: "So there you have it, another decade is over. Fairly obvious this, I suppose, but the noughties (as they are affectionately, albeit irritatingly) known, have been the most significant period for gaming EVER!"
Gaming Today… Too Easy?
Jenifer from Explicit Gamer gives a solid case for why games have become WAY too easy in the past generation of gaming. While games as a whole are clearly (to any gamer from the 90's or earlier) getting easier, she pinpoints the top 5 trends in gaming that are responsible.
Jenifer from Explicit Gamer gives a solid case for why games have become WAY too easy in the past generation of gaming. While games as a whole are clearly (to any gamer from the 90's or earlier) getting easier, she pinpoints the top 5 trends in gaming that are responsible.
Gaming Today… Too Easy?
Jenifer from Explicit Gamer gives a solid case for why games have become WAY too easy in the past generation of gaming. While games as a whole are clearly (to any gamer from the 90's or earlier) getting easier, she pinpoints the top 5 trends in gaming that are responsible.
Jenifer from Explicit Gamer gives a solid case for why games have become WAY too easy in the past generation of gaming. While games as a whole are clearly (to any gamer from the 90's or earlier) getting easier, she pinpoints the top 5 trends in gaming that are responsible.
Does Microsoft Have Any System Sellers Next Year? – Step Ya Game Up Podcast Episode 58
Guitar Hero: Van Halen Cheats for PS3 and Xbox 360
Does Microsoft Have Any System Sellers Next Year? â€" Step Ya Game Up Podcast Episode 58
Step Ya Game Up Podcast is back from its one week break of Christmas. In today's show we have Blade206, Lex Yayo and WorseCase to bring you some of the latest news in the gaming industry.
Sony Premium Service Details
Project Natal Half Life 2 and Geometry Wars Impressions
Uncharted 2 Game Of The Year ( We were right )
Halo Reach Will look good for a Xbox360 Title
Uncharted 2 Co-Op
Microsoft Having No System Sellers Next Year
Motion Sensor Future
As Always we have a step ya game up and much much more
Side Note: We also give out ModNation Racers Beta Codes During the show
Red Octane has released Guitar Hero: Van Halen and the cheats are ready for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game.
Does Microsoft Have Any System Sellers Next Year? â€" Step Ya Game Up Podcast Episode 58
Step Ya Game Up Podcast is back from its one week break of Christmas. In today's show we have Blade206, Lex Yayo and WorseCase to bring you some of the latest news in the gaming industry.
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Project Natal Half Life 2 and Geometry Wars Impressions
Uncharted 2 Game Of The Year ( We were right )
Halo Reach Will look good for a Xbox360 Title
Uncharted 2 Co-Op
Microsoft Having No System Sellers Next Year
Motion Sensor Future
As Always we have a step ya game up and much much more
Side Note: We also give out ModNation Racers Beta Codes During the show
Does Microsoft Have Any System Sellers Next Year? – Step Ya Game Up Podcast Episode 58
Guitar Hero: Van Halen Cheats for PS3 and Xbox 360
Does Microsoft Have Any System Sellers Next Year? â€" Step Ya Game Up Podcast Episode 58
Step Ya Game Up Podcast is back from its one week break of Christmas. In today's show we have Blade206, Lex Yayo and WorseCase to bring you some of the latest news in the gaming industry.
Sony Premium Service Details
Project Natal Half Life 2 and Geometry Wars Impressions
Uncharted 2 Game Of The Year ( We were right )
Halo Reach Will look good for a Xbox360 Title
Uncharted 2 Co-Op
Microsoft Having No System Sellers Next Year
Motion Sensor Future
As Always we have a step ya game up and much much more
Side Note: We also give out ModNation Racers Beta Codes During the show
Red Octane has released Guitar Hero: Van Halen and the cheats are ready for both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game.
Does Microsoft Have Any System Sellers Next Year? â€" Step Ya Game Up Podcast Episode 58
Step Ya Game Up Podcast is back from its one week break of Christmas. In today's show we have Blade206, Lex Yayo and WorseCase to bring you some of the latest news in the gaming industry.
Sony Premium Service Details
Project Natal Half Life 2 and Geometry Wars Impressions
Uncharted 2 Game Of The Year ( We were right )
Halo Reach Will look good for a Xbox360 Title
Uncharted 2 Co-Op
Microsoft Having No System Sellers Next Year
Motion Sensor Future
As Always we have a step ya game up and much much more
Side Note: We also give out ModNation Racers Beta Codes During the show
Jumat, 01 Januari 2010
Top 4 sequels that won't get released in 2010
GB writes: "Thinking of getting a hands on the next chapter in Metal Gear Solid? Or are you thinking of what actually happened to Adam Fenix? Perhaps you must be thinking of another treasure hunting adventure with Drake and fighting gangs in Grand Theft Auto V? The answer is you won't be doing be that in 2010."
GB writes: "Thinking of getting a hands on the next chapter in Metal Gear Solid? Or are you thinking of what actually happened to Adam Fenix? Perhaps you must be thinking of another treasure hunting adventure with Drake and fighting gangs in Grand Theft Auto V? The answer is you won't be doing be that in 2010."
The One-Year Cycle, Innovation vs. Expectation
GB writes: "Everyone knows to expect a new sports game every year, but what if there was a new Halo or Uncharted every year? This year at the Spike TV Video Game Awards, we saw the announcement of the new Batman Arkham Asylum, the sequel to a game that released just three months ago. There was no set date for release however, there is a large chance we could see the game in late 2010. The question I pose to you is this; do you want your favorite franchises on a yearly basis?"
GB writes: "Everyone knows to expect a new sports game every year, but what if there was a new Halo or Uncharted every year? This year at the Spike TV Video Game Awards, we saw the announcement of the new Batman Arkham Asylum, the sequel to a game that released just three months ago. There was no set date for release however, there is a large chance we could see the game in late 2010. The question I pose to you is this; do you want your favorite franchises on a yearly basis?"
The One-Year Cycle, Innovation vs. Expectation
GB writes: "Everyone knows to expect a new sports game every year, but what if there was a new Halo or Uncharted every year? This year at the Spike TV Video Game Awards, we saw the announcement of the new Batman Arkham Asylum, the sequel to a game that released just three months ago. There was no set date for release however, there is a large chance we could see the game in late 2010. The question I pose to you is this; do you want your favorite franchises on a yearly basis?"
GB writes: "Everyone knows to expect a new sports game every year, but what if there was a new Halo or Uncharted every year? This year at the Spike TV Video Game Awards, we saw the announcement of the new Batman Arkham Asylum, the sequel to a game that released just three months ago. There was no set date for release however, there is a large chance we could see the game in late 2010. The question I pose to you is this; do you want your favorite franchises on a yearly basis?"
MechWarrior: Living Legends Open Beta Release 1Hotfix 1
MechWarrior: Living Legends Open Beta Release 1Hotfix 1 "Good news for all the players helping us make this beta such a huge success: We are releasing our first hotfix today that will address some of the issues with game stability. After installation you should see a good improvement in stability!"
MechWarrior: Living Legends Open Beta Release 1Hotfix 1 "Good news for all the players helping us make this beta such a huge success: We are releasing our first hotfix today that will address some of the issues with game stability. After installation you should see a good improvement in stability!"
MechWarrior: Living Legends Open Beta Release 1Hotfix 1
MechWarrior: Living Legends Open Beta Release 1Hotfix 1 "Good news for all the players helping us make this beta such a huge success: We are releasing our first hotfix today that will address some of the issues with game stability. After installation you should see a good improvement in stability!"
MechWarrior: Living Legends Open Beta Release 1Hotfix 1 "Good news for all the players helping us make this beta such a huge success: We are releasing our first hotfix today that will address some of the issues with game stability. After installation you should see a good improvement in stability!"
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