Thursday, December 30, 2010
New details on PlayStation app for Android surface
We mentioned a few weeks back that an official PlayStation app was coming to Android devices (and to the iPhone). The app sounded cool, but it isn't intended to allow players to actually play any games.
Free Money Online Casinos
Free Money Online Casinos serve as a great way to introduce the customers to the world of gambling over internet via the online casinos.
Monday Night Combat reduced to half price on Xbox Live Arcade
Uber Entertainment's über entertaining Monday Night Combat is on sale today for 600 Microsoft Points ($7.50), 50 percent off the regular price.
Weird Wii Accessories: Playing Your Nintendo Wii Will Never Be The Same
The Microsoft Kinect and Sony Move have been receiving a lot of the press lately, so we want to shed some light on new Nintendo Wii accessories.
Man Allegedly Steals Game Boys from Teenager's Casket [Theft]
Jody Lynn Bennett, 37, of Mentcle, Pa. was apparently in need of a Game Boy on Wednesday. So he popped by the local funeral home and allegedly picked a couple upâ"from the open casket of a dead 17-year-old.
Sears Launches New Video Download Service -- Is It Different from the Others?
As Netflix continues to grow and looks toward a downloadable future, the idea of streaming video is starting to catch on. We've already got Best Buy getting into the game, the understandable choice as a mass chunk of each store is dedicated to ...
Wed Awesome! A Star Wars Media Room
Two computer programmers who claim to not be crazy Star Wars fanatics built a home theater modeled after Darth Vader's destroyer vessel in The Empire Strikes Back.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Most Pirated Game of 2010
As 2010 comes to an end, we follow up our most pirated movies chart by taking a look at the most pirated games of the year. Call of Duty: Black Ops is the absolute winner in the PC games category this year.
Microsoft Kinect hacked to play World of Warcraft
The researchers have made the software available for free, online, dubbed the Flexible Action and Articulated Skeleton Toolkit (FAAST).
Sony Powerless Against Latest PS3 Hack
At the 27th Chaos Communication Congress 2010 held in Berlin, Germany a small group of hackers named fail0verflow stunned the PS3 hacking community world with a massive revelation - they have eradicated a major security barrier preventing ...
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Kinect Makes Microsoft (NASDAQ: MFST) Xbox 360 Controller Free
The Kinect, for Xbox 360, is an outstanding success for Microsoft (NASDAQ: MFST). Xbox 360 is a home entertainment and video system.
Top Ten Video Games For Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and More According to Gamefly
Check out these top ten lists from Gamefly that show what the most popular games were last week for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Xbox, PlayStation 2, PSP, DS, Game Cube, and Game Boy Advance.
Guitar Pro v6.0.7.9063
Guitar Pro is first and foremost a software designed to edit tablatures for guitar, bass, and other fretted instruments from 4 to 8 strings.
Back to the Future The Game Episode 1 walkthrough video guide (PC, Mac)
This Back to the Future: The Game - Episode 1 âœIt's About Timeâ walkthrough will guide you through the beginning to ending moments of cutscenes and gameplay for this PC and Mac game that continues the Back to the Future movie trilogy.
First Unreal Engine game for Android, Dungeon Defenders, now available
Over the Christmas holiday the first Unreal Engine game for Android was released and it offers the best 3D graphics I have seen on an Android phone.
Resident Evil: Afterlife
Over the course of three previous Resident Evil films, the Umbrella Corporation managed to create a flesh-eating virus and turn most of the world's population into zombies.
December 2010 Blizzard Timelapse
By now the entire world knows that New York was hit by a huge blizzard last night. Being Swiss, I couldn't be happier. Just so that you understand how much snow we got, watch this blizzard timelapse.
Dead Rising 2: Case West
Dash Text: Dive into the zombie-infested world of Dead Rising 2 with this fully-featured, stand-alone game! Chuck Greene, the man framed for the Fortune City outbreak, is fighting for his life.
Pokémon Black and White North American Trailer
Earlier today Nintendo revealed the North American release date for the new Pokémon Back and White Version games. Now the new North American trailer for the highly anticipated games has also been released and can be viewed below.
Nintendo 3DS Pre-Order Now Available from GameStop Stores
On the day after Christmas, some GameStop stores began their 3DS pre-orders. According to users on NeoGAF, a popular gaming forum often known for digging up breaking news, Nintendo's glasses-free 3D handheld costs anywhere from $25 to $50 to ...
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Leading and Ideal Manufacturer From Sony Playstation 3 Accessories
Playstation 3 is the 3rd installment in the number of Playstation video game consoles. Playstation 3 that is likewise called PS3 is one of many a lot of well-known video game console of 7th generation era of video game consoles.
Christmas Wonderland
Christmas Wonderland is a very good Christmas themed point and click adventure type downloadable hidden object games from Download Games 24.
6.20 TN-A w/ PSP-3000 Patch: A Temporary Workaround to Avoid Homebrew Crashes
Attention users who're experiencing homebrew crashes on PSP-3000 models with virtuous flame's patch: Numerous comments indicate that the following will put an end to those crashes.
Year of the Rabbit
2011 is the year of the rabbit, according to the Chinese Zodiac. Peace, harmony, and education are associated with the Rabbit. If you're like me, someone who is skeptical of most things astrological, supernatural, spiritual or otherwise ...
Texans vs Broncos live stream NFL AMERICAN FOOTBALL match live online TV channel.
Watch today December 26, Texans vs Broncos live streaming online National Football league called NFL on your LAPTOP or PC Live TV link.
DC Universe Online game info for Sony PS3
DC Universe Online is a persistent online RPG video game for Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3), set for release on March 31, 2011. The game is developed by SOE Austin and published by Sony Online Entertainment.
CoD: Black Ops reaches $1 billion in sales (Call of Duty: Black Ops)
Anyone who says the Call of Duty franchise is one big cash cow is right on the money (hah!). The latest entry in the series has become the quickest to reach a milestone most game publishers only ever dream about - $1 billion in sales revenue... ...
Cautious Methods to Settle a Playstation 3 System Concern
If you would like to be able to repair a Playstation 3 system therefore you can be overwhelmed. This really is reasonable as the PlayStation 3 is extremely complex as well as can have so a lot of conditions.
WordPress 3.1 RC1 Released
Here comes the Christmas gift from WordPress. WordPress released its 3.1 RC1 version. RC stands for âœRelease Candidateâ. RC is an indication that product is ready for final launch.
Epic Mickey Game Preview
"The character Yen Sid (originally from the Fantasia movie) created a world where all the original and now forgotten characters of Disney's incredible animated history can reside.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Viacom Unloads Harmonix To Columbus Nova
Viacom (NYSE: VIA) has found a buyer for Harmonix Music Systems, maker of its struggling video-game franchise âœRock Bandâ: investment management firm Columbus Nova.
Former head of EA's The Sims division takes over as Second Life's new CEO
Linden Lab's people sim-MMO "experience" Second Life has pretty much kept to its own path with little development contact from the mainstream PC game community.
Def Jam Rapstar Adds Kinect Support, Lowers Price
Yo, yo, yo, b-boys and/or b-girls: Music game Def Jam Rapstar has added Kinect support, and publisher Konami has lowered the price down to $39.99 for the game, and $49.99 for the game and the mic.
Sales of 'Call of Duty: Black Ops' Crosses The One Billion Dollar Mark
"Call of Duty: Black Ops," the new videogame from Activision Blizzard, has crossed the one-billion-dollar mark in worldwide sales, the company said Tuesday.
Back to the Future The Game Heading to PSN Early 2011
Back to the Future The Game was released earlier today for the PC MAC via Steam. It was then tweeted by Telltale Games that the game would be available on the PSN in early 2011.
An Army Of Marleyââ¬â¢s Ghosts by Philip A. Farruggio + A Christmas Carol (1949)
by Philip A. Farruggio Featured Writer Dandelion Salad December 23, 2010 [To properly understand this fable, one must know the Dickens's story of Scrooge.
Activision Sues EA for "Stealing" Infinity Ward's Staff
Activision Blizzard Inc., the video game maker behind the smash-hit shooter "Call of Duty: Black Ops," on Tuesday added a new target in its lawsuit against two former executives: rival Electronic Arts Inc. Activision also put a price tag on its ...
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam Review
EA and DICE have dropped the first major expansion for Battlefield Bad Company 2, winding the clocks back to the Vietnam war again to revisit a setting last seen in the franchise in the much-loved Battlefield: Vietnam.
MapleStory NA Players Explode with âBig Bangâ Update
MapleStory took a big gamble when it pressed the reset button and launched the âœBig Bangâ update this December. It could have easily imploded and turned into a black hole, but it didn't.
Humble Indie Bundle 2 adds OnLive to its supporters
The Humble Indie Bundle 2 (now with all of the games from the first bundle) has a new supporter. It's the PC streaming game service OnLive.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Zynga Has Partnered with Dr. Dre and Interscope Geffen A&M Records
Zynga has partnered with Interscope Geffen AM Records to showcase the new Dr Dre video in Mafia Wars. âœWe're always looking for innovative and interesting ways for fans to discover great music and with an artist of Dre's cultural ...
The Sims Medieval 'special edition' coming, specialness debatable
When we heard that EA would be releasing a "special limited edition" of The Sims Medieval next spring, our minds were filled with images of a replica treasure chest, loaded with fittingly medieval goodies -- perhaps a sword-shaped letter opener?
Free Black Ops Xbox Live multiplayer weekend coming in January
We recognize that the odds of you being a consummate Call of Duty: Black Ops player that hasn't dipped into the game's online multiplayer offerings are slim indeed, but we still thought we'd share -- Activision will host a free Xbox Live ...
LittleBigPlanet 2 goes gold, European release date confirmed
Though the untold millions of levels which the LittleBigPlanet community will almost certainly churn out have yet to be created, the sequel to Media Molecule's 2008 platformer is completely in the bag.
Battlefield Bad Company 2 Vietnam Now Available
Finally! The latest DLC for Bad Company 2, Vietnam is now available. I was really looking forward to transform you guys into bacon with my flamethrower.
Godzilla, King Kong And A ââ¬ÅChristmas UFOâ⬠: Conan Unveils Holiday Set To End All Holiday Sets
If you watch television at this time of the year, you know it's the season of standard-issue poinsettias, trees and plenty of bows, ribbons and snowscapes covering backgrounds and news desks.
Secret of Mana available for iOS right now at $8.99
Secret of Mana, one of the finest RPGs released during the SNES era (Secret of Evermore FTW!), is available for iOS right now. Square Enix has released the game for $8.99, which is high for the app store, especially considering the tremendous...
Call of Duty: Black Ops breaks billion-dollar sales barrier
Call of Duty: Black Ops just became Activision Blizzard Corp.'s newest billion-dollar baby. The military action video game has racked up $1 billion in retail sales worldwide since its release Nov. 9, according to the Santa Monica-based game ...
StarCraft 2 demo deployed by Blizzard
The Starcraft 2 demo is now -- finally -- available for PC and Mac. The sample includes the first three campaign missions and doesn't require a Battle.
January 11: DC Universe Online Open For Business
DC Universe Online now has a proper release date: January 11. That's for both the PC and PS3 version, mind you. The MMO, which is based on the DC Comics universe, had for some time been marred by delays and whatnot, but all is forgiven.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sony PS3, Still Canââ¬â¢t Get Any Love
Sony's PS3⦠what can anyone say at this point? Inspired by the aggressive ad campaign that they have been running and the fact that I haven't written anything about this train wreck in quite a while, I decided to check up on game console statistics.
Dr Dre Promotes Detox in Mafia Wars
Behold the power of Zynga, that company that whipped up a couple of games a few years back and has one whole hell of a lot of money now.
tron legacyââ¬â¢s glimpses of high tech idealism
Usually, it's rare for me to catch a movie on its opening weekend, but in the case of Tron Legacy, I had to make an exception. I mean come on, I'ma programmer by day and a computer science grad student by night, so it's kind of a job ...
Humble Indie Bundle 2 reaches $1 milllion mark; games can be redeemed on Steam
The second round of the Humble Indie Bundle has continued to generate an incredible amount of revenues for a "pay what you want" model.
New Uncharted 3 Video - now free from annoying TV hosts
It may come as a shock to some that the name Jimmy Fallon is not well known in Europe. In fact, I probably know him more than most due to his role in a bizarre remake of the French film Taxi.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 'First Strike' map pack strikes Xbox Live first on Feb. 1
The Major Nelson podcast brings the first details of the initial, inevitable Call of Duty: Black Ops map pack. "First Strike" will be released on Xbox Live on February 1, 2011 -- as a timed exclusive, so give it about a month if you want it on ...
Fanatec Porsche 911 GT2 racing wheel
Playing racing sim game is fun, but sometimes the force-feedback steering wheel just couldn't deliver the oomph that we need. They're just short of leather wraps and some proper feedbacks, and the logo of Porsche.
Microsoft seeking to quadruple Kinect accuracy?
Hacked your Kinect recently? Then you probably know something most regular Xbox 360 gamers don't -- namely, that the Kinect's infrared camera is actually capable of higher resolution than the game console itself supports.
Tomb Raider Trilogy combines HD Legend, Anniversary and Underworld on PS3, retail listing says
The PS3 may be home to yet another HD collection. Amazon.de has a listing for Tomb Raider Trilogy. According to the listing, the Blu-ray will include Tomb Raider Legend, Tomb Raider Anniversary and Tomb Raider Underworld.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Mass Effect 2 PS3 Will Use Mass Effect 3's Engine
Mass Effect 2 for the PS3 will ship with purportedly better visuals than its Xbox 360 and PC counterparts, and it's not strictly because the port has had an extra year in the development oven.
Lowes Gift-A-Thon: Up to 90% Off
Today, at 10 am EST Lowe's will be offering up to 90% off coupons for select items. You will have to like Lowes on Facebook. This event is similar to the Black Friday Event - but to get all the details, just head over here and read the FAQ.
Lamborghini LP700-4 order guide promises 690 hp, 0-62 in 2.9 seconds
We've heard plenty of speculation about Lamborghini's upcoming Murciélago replacement, the LP700-4, and now a leaked dealer order guide gives us a glimpse of exactly what we can expect from the new flagship Raging Bull.
EA: Nintendo should drop Wii price to $99
Is it time for Nintendo to drop the price of the Wii to $99? The CEO of Electronics Arts thinks so. $199 is considered the magic price for games consoles.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam Expansion Releases for PC Tomorrow; Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network December 21
STOCKHOLMâ"(BUSINESS WIRE)â"Calling all soldiers, the battle for Vietnam is about to begin! DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) studio today announced that Battlefield: Bad CompanyTM 2 Vietnam, the digital multiplayer expansion pack ...
Limited Edition Orange Xbox 360 TRON Controller
Nobody seems to be able to get enough of TRON at the moment, right? That's probably why we're seeing another TRON peripheral, this time it's an orange controller for the Xbox 360 that is up for pre-order at the moment.
Bulletstorm Epic Edition Announced, Xbox 360 Version to Include Gears of War 3 Beta Access
Exclusive Early Access To Gears Of War 3 Beta. Redwood City, CA, December 17, 2010 - People Can Fly, Epic Games, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Microsoft Game Studios today announced the âœEpic Editionâ of BulletstormTM, the highly ...
Nothin' but a $ Thang: Zynga partners with Dr. Dre for Mafia Wars promo
Nothing quite says "family friendly" like West Coast gangsta rapper Dr. Dre, which is likely why social game magnate Zynga has inked a deal with the musician to crosspromote his forthcoming album, "Detox," within Mafia Wars.
Titan: Blizzard (Reluctantly) Confirms Next-Gen MMO
Blizzard has confirmed its next-generation MMO. It's currently called, or at least referred to as, Titan, and it was first noticed in the leaked roadmap that surfaced a few days ago.
Amazon.com - Playstation 3 160GB & $100 Credit for $300
According to the "Bonus Offer" in the product description, purchase the Playstation 3 160GB System at its $300 price and get a free $100 promotional credit added to your Amazon.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Mortal Kombat Brings It With The Kollectorââ¬â¢s Edition
Looking forward to the next version of Mortal Kombat? Well, some people must be because Game Stop just added information about the Tournament Edition of the classic fighting game.
Gran Turismo 5 Standard Cars to be Upgraded to Premium
In the latest issue of Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu (via AndriaSang), Kazunori Yamauchi has revealed that [at least some of] GT5's âœstandardâ cars will be upgraded to âœpremiumâ models in future updates to the game.
Video Game Deal: Assassinââ¬â¢s Creed: Brotherhood
The Gold Box spotlight deal of the day over at Amazon today is Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 for only 37.99 each (that's 37% off the list price of $59.99).
Quake Arcade Arena Now On Xbox Live Arcade: Insert Console Versus PC Barb Here
Now available on an Xbox 360 console near you: Quake Arena Arcade. It looks to be a fairly straightforward port of Quake Live (which is to say, a fairly straightforward port of Quake III), but this time you'll have to pay 1,200 Microsoft Points ...
Misa Digital's stringless Kitara goes up for pre-order: $849 for a truly unique musical instrument
Remember the Misa Digital Guitar? Well, it's called the Kitara now, it's taken on a fresh lick of paint, and it's ready to be pre-ordered now for an April delivery.
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light exploring iDevices tomorrow
New Zealand's iTunes App Store revealed Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad well before the game's official announcement in North America -- a tweet from Crystal Dynamic's global brand director Karl Stewart ...
Stars Wars The Force Unleashed 2 DLC: kill Chewbacca and Han Solo?!
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 DLC is shaping up quite nicely. The video after the break shows the upcoming Endor mission which is one of the darkest instalments yet.
Unreal Engine 3 dev kit adding iOS support tomorrow, Infinity Blade clones coming Friday
The Unreal Engine 3 already made a quite spectacular debut on iOS with Epic Games' own Infinity Blade, but the company's decided it's time to finally stop teasing and give us the software to really play with it.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution pushed out of Q1 2011
Square Enix has decided to delay the release of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, the ambitious cyberpunk shooter in development at Eidos Montréal.
SNK continues to tickle retro gamers, releases Neo Geo gamepad for PS3
Oh man, as if having 10 Neo Geo classics hitting the PS3 and PSP complete with online multiplayer wasn't sweet enough, now SNK is doing one better by releasing an updated version of the classic Neo Geo gamepad.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Michael ââ¬ÅShaggâ⬠Washington Suing Rockstar For $250 Million
Michael âœShaggâ Washington is a back-up singer for the rap group Cypress Hill. Shagg is suing Take-Two Interactive Software and Rockstar Games for $250 million.
Minecraft to enter Beta phase Dec. 20, modder support coming in future updates
Our little procedurally-generated, co-operative world-building indie gem is growing up so fast -- Minecraft creator Markus Persson has announced on his blog that his super successful title will enter its Beta phase on December 20.
Kratos vs. Scorpion? See it here!
It's confirmed -- God of War's Kratos will appear as a fighter in the upcoming Mortal Kombat. Well, if you get the PlayStation 3 version, of course.
Uncharted 3 Scheduled For 1 Nov 2011 Release
Nathan Drake, the treasure hunter with nine lives returns again for the third time in the new sequel âœUncharted 3: Drake's Deceptionâ.
iPod Touch 4G, iPhone 4 Untethered Jailbreak Coming Soon [VIDEO]
The group that keeps on giving isn't some charity group, for the iOS community, it would be the iPhone Dev Team. Following a tethered iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak, they're now previewing an untethered jailbreak: âœMuscleNerd just uploaded this video ...
Gears VGAs annnouncement postponed
Nelson's just announced that tonight's planned Gears of War announcement for the Video Game Awards has been canceled. âœI wanted to share this with you and let you know that while these are never easy decisions, we can tell you that what we ...
Resistance 3 coming Sept. 6, 2011, new trailer with gameplay
The Video Game Awards have come and gone, and in its dust are tons of news and videos. One of our favorite tidbits is this new trailer for Resistance 3. We've posted the video below, and you'll be happy to know your fall is officially booked.
BioWare reveals Mass Effect 3 at VGAs
The rumors are true -- the game BioWare has been teasing these past few weeks is none other than Mass Effect 3. A trailer for the game was shown off at the Spike VGAs tonight, confirming some of the info accidentally leaked out by the EA Store ...
Dr. Strange isn't a nice man in Batman: Arkham City vid
As expected, Rocksteady showed off new footage of Batman: Arkham Asylum tonight at the VGAs. Well, not exactly -- it was really just a pretty computer generated trailer.
Bethesda reveals Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
At the VGAs tonight, Bethesda confirmed that the rumors are true -- there's a new Elder Scrolls in the works. It's called Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and it's even got a release date -- November 11, 2011.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Nintendo's Revised History Of Super Mario Bros. [Wii]
Super Mario Bros. is 25 years old this year. To commemorate that anniversary, Nintendo is releasing the Super Mario All-Stars collection for Wii.
âBatman: Arkham Cityâ teaser trailer is ready to smash some heads in
Who's dressed in black, sneaky, and out of the Asylum? Batman, that's who. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released a teaser trailer today for Batman: Arkham City that shows the Caped Crusader beating down a few guys before they even ...
Rumor: Mass Effect 3 to be revealed at the VGAs, will include multiplayer
Joystiq has learned from a trusted source that BioWare's enigmatic teaser from last month represents the first glimpse of Mass Effect 3. As many have guessed, the third installment looks to feature something brand new to the series: multiplayer.
Humble Indie Bundle now Steam-compatible, second Bundle teased
If you were one of the charitable souls who purchased the Humble Indie Bundle earlier this year, donating an amount of your choosing to Child's Play while also supporting independent game development -- or, if you were one of those cretins who ...
Uncover The Truth In UNCHARTED 3: Drakeââ¬â¢s Deception
No need to scan that headline twice and make sure you read it right - UNCHARTED 3 is real. UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception continues to evolve the all of the core principles we laid out for the UNCHARTED franchise, most important of which is ...
Rovio Mobile Ltd Angry Birds Seasons v1.1.1 iPad iPhone iPod Touch-Lz0PDA
Release Info Release Group: Lz0PDA Release Name: Rovio.Mobile.Ltd.Angry.Birds.Seasons.v1.1.1.iPad.iPhone.iPod.Touch-Lz0PDA Release Date: 2010-12-10 Filename: Rovio.
Call of Duty and Kinect help video game sales hit record in November
And there was much rejoicing. Video game sales rose a healthy 8 percent for the month of November compared to a year ago, according to market researcher NPD.
Sharp Shooter Attachment For Playstation Move Headshots My Heart
I get a good feeling from this particular peripheral. I'm already partial to the Playstation Move, which I think will make for some utterly fantastic light-gun games, but this Sharp Shooter attachment is going to make things all the better.
Mass Effect 2 lands on PS3 Jan. 18 in US, Jan. 21 in Europe
Speaking exclusively to IGN, Electronic Arts has given Mass Effect 2 on PlayStation 3 a solid release date of January 21 in North America and January 21 in Europe (that's in twenty eleven, folks).
Fresh from GT5 launch, Sonyââ¬â¢s Gran Turismo games top 60M sold worldwide
This guy in the picture wasn't smiling a year ago, when he was still slogging through the throes of finishing Gran Turismo 5. But Kazunori Yamauchi, creator and producer of Gran Turismo, has to be smiling now.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
As Blizzard kicks off World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, it suffers a disastrous data leak
Blizzard Entertainment launched its highly-anticipated online role-playing game expansion World of Warcraft Cataclysm today. But the launch was marred by a big leak of internal data in the company's China office.
Spy MMO, The Agency, Delayed Until Second Half Of 2011
The President of Sony Online Entertainment, John Smedley, confirmed The Agency has been delayed due to it needing "a lot of work." Sony's big budget spy-genre MMO was originally anticipated for this year.
Steam Treasure Hunt has you completing objectives for free games
Steam is holding a contest of sorts, where if you complete certain objectives between now and December 20, you could win 100 games.
Monster Hunter Portable 3rd lifts Sony PSPs biggest weekly sales in Japan since its 2005 launch
Sony's PSP handheld has recorded its biggest weekly hardware sales in Japan since its 2005 launch, thanks to a monster title from Capcom.
Microsoft Xbox Takes Lead From Wii, And Nintendo May Not Get It Back
There is growing evidence that the Nintendo Wii, which dominated game console sales for nearly three years, has aged enough so that it is no longer the most popular choice in its market.
Insomniac Games Revealing New Resistance 3 Screenshots Via Facebook
Insomniac Games is expected to make some major reveals regarding its upcoming threequel Resistance 3 this weekend, and to get fans in the mood, the developer has decided to incrementally release some exclusive new screenshots for the ...
Ngmoco And Freeverse Freemium Round-Up: Adventure Bay, Star Wars: Imperial Academy, And More
Ngmoco has been seemingly busy this past week releasing a number of free games to the App Store covering action, virtual pets, simulation, entertainment, and sports.
Atari Bustinââ¬â¢ Out Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime on XBLA
Atari has announced the next chapter in the Ghostbusters saga will be available for XBLA in Spring 2011. The title, dubbed Sanctum of Slime, has you once again taking up the proton pack of a rookie recruit to help Ray, Egon, Winston, and ...
NEO-GEO Games Coming To PS3 On December 21st
December 21st is looking to be a big day for the PS3. Well, also a short day if you're talking about duration. Unless you're in Australia.
Tron: Evolution and Tron: Evolution - Battle Grids Hits Retailers
TRON: Evolution Video Game is Now Available in North America Game Highlighted by Film Talent, Daft Punk Music Tracks and Collaboration with âœTRON: Legacyâ Filmmakers.
Monday, December 6, 2010
RipTen Review: Assassins Creed: Brotherhood (Xbox 360)
Since its very announcement back at the start of 2010, many people casted a shadow upon Assassins Creed: Brotherhood. âœThis is just franchise milking!
Pachter - Nintendo missed an opportunity with Wii, 3DS to be revolutionary, Apple to copy
the competition. Microsoft and Sony have released six or seven improved versions of their consoles, while Nintendo has done none this cycle.
Blizzard secures dominance of online games with World of Warcraft: Cataclysm (review)
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm is Blizzard Entertainment's most ambitious expansion pack for its wildly popular online role-playing game yet.
NBA Elite cancellation 'squarely on my desk,' EA CEO says
According to CEO John Riccitiello, EA's perhaps unprecedented decision to cancel NBA Elite 11 so late in its development was his. "There aren't many decisions that are essentially squarely on my desk," he told Kotaku.
Thrustmaster teases Gran Turismo 5 racing wheel
Look, you've waited 800 years for Gran Turismo 5 to arrive; don't you think you've earned the right to play the game the way God (and Kazunori Yamauchi) intended?
Sony Bravia KDL22PX300 LCD HDTV Comes with Built-in PS2 Console
Adding to the existing line up of HDTVs in the market, Sony has just launched its new model HD Bravia TV at a reasonable price but with lots of features.
âSTREET FIGHTER IVâ Now Available on the AppStore
STREET FIGHTER IV, developed by CAPCOM USA, INC.2010 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, is now available from the App Store and has made Apple's Top 300 iPad/iPod applications list.
Where is Santa Claus Right Now 2010?
LOS ANGELES (LALATE) - Where is Santa Claus right now? When will Santa be at my house? If you want to find Santa, he's still at the North Pole.
Donkey Kong Country Returns - review
â¦Donkey Kong Country Returns is a triumph. It stands alongside the original games magnificently, offering familiar sights and sounds whilst offering more creativity and challenge than most games ever present.
Dead Space 2 dev hints at demo for Christmas
Dead Space 2 executive producer Steve Papoutsis has teased that a demo of the survival horror sequel might be on the cards for Christmas.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Blizzard secures dominance of online games with World of Warcraft: Cataclysm (review)
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm is Blizzard Entertainment's most ambitious expansion pack for its wildly popular online role-playing game yet.
Evil Ryu and Oni Akuma in Super Street Fighter IV Arcade, likely also console DLC
A trailer for the arcade version of Super Street Fighter IV has revealed two additional characters: Evil Ryu, the "what-if" version of the hero first seen in Street Fighter Alpha 2, and Oni Akuma, who resembles the "Shin Akuma" variant of the ...
Mad Catz: Rock Band 3 MIDI Pro Adapter shipping
Ready to turn your totally sweet keytar into a totally sweet game controller? Mad Catz announced that the PS3 and Wii versions of the Rock Band 3 MIDI Pro Adapter, which allow use of MIDI keyboards, drum kits, and, eventually, the Rock Band 3 ...
Valve opens up Team Fortress 2 for beta testing
Valve has decided that their quality assurance team doesn't quite do enough to make sure Team Fortress is perfect. They stated, on the Team Fortress 2 blog, that as much as they change TF2, and as perfect as they believe themselves to be they ...
Rock Band Weekly: Queen
Next week's Rock Band DLC will be two track packs that are all Queen. One pack includes some Rock Band 3 upgraded tracks from Lego Rock Band, along with some lesser-ish known ditties, while the other is an extrabonanza of the band's most ...
Deerhunter: 'Helicopter (Live on Conan)' Video
Deerhunter's first ever late-night talk show performance happened on Conan last night. The Atlanta quartet brought Halcyon Digest standout "Helicopter" to the program and sounding pretty darn great.
Twisted Pixel Announces Ms. Splosion Man, Releasing Fall 2011 [Twisted Pixel Games Announces Follow-Up To Splosion Man, Ms. Splosion Man, Following In The Steps Of Ms. Pac Man]
Coming fresh off the announcement that Splosion Man had topped the XBLA sale charts after Microsoft's XBLA Black Friday sale, Twisted Pixel Games has announced Splosion Man's successor, Ms.
DICE Encouraging Team Play With Bad Company 2 Vietnam Map Unlock
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - Vietnam will ship with a total of five maps instead of four, EA DICE has revealed. But this previously unannounced fifth map (which is a rerelease of Battlefield: Vietnam's "Operation Hastings") won't be playable ...
Sony Creates Frankenstein TV With Built-In PlayStation 2 [Television]
It's baa-aack! Sony's new Bravia KDL-22PX300 exhumes the PS2's still-enjoyable corpse and packs into its own base. The 22-inch set won't upscale PS2 titles, but supports 720p playback.
'Back to the Future: The Game' Trailer Released
Back to the Future is one of the finest movie trilogies ever made, second only to maybe Star Wars, but only if you completely disregard the existence of the prequels.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Deus Ex: Human Revolution special edition, pre-order bonuses announced
A Deus Ex: Human Revolution special edition has been announced in a variety of different pre-order packages depending on where you order the game from.
Trials HDââ¬âBig Thrills DLC Available Today on Xbox LIVE Marketplace
Thrill for more Trials HD for only 400 MS Points. December 1, 2010 (Helsinki, Finland) â€â RedLynx (redlynx.com) today launched Trials HD - Big Thrills, the second DLC for its million-selling Xbox LIVE Arcade game, Trials HD.
Interview: Warren Spector Talks "Epic Mickey"
It's probably no surprise that the man who's orchestrated Mickey Mouse's grand return to the video game stage is an animation buff of massive proportions.
Hersheyââ¬â¢s Pot of Gold Chocolates = Handy Holiday Gift
It never fails. Every year I end up wishing that I had something extra as a gift for someone I forgot about completely or feel I should have given a little bit more.
First Look At Segaââ¬â¢s New SciFi Shooter, Binary Domain
From the creator of the Yakuza franchise comes a new sci fi shooter for the PS3 and 360. Binary Domain takes place in Tokyo during the year 2080 where humans and machines are at war.
Pirates of the Burning Sea completes transition to free-to-play
Flying Lab Software's piratical MMO Pirates of the Burning Sea has officially made the transition to free-to-play -- you can now download, install and play the client with nothing more than a free Station account.
Gran Turismo 5 getting 'damage patch' soon
Gran Turismo 5 took eight billion years to make, and it's not finished yet. A new patch is coming that will add "mechanical damage options" to the game.
Super Meat Boy fried by PETA's Tofu Boy
Animal activist organization PETA has released its latest parody, Super Tofu Boy, an extra firm lampoon of the beefy Super Meat Boy.
Film: Newswire: The trailer for Beats Rhymes And Fights: Michael Rapaport kicks a little something about A Tribe Called Quest
Michael Rapaport, longtime character actor and personification of a certain breed of loud, unrepentantly awkward white guy, is also an avowed hip-hop aficionado with a deep love of the genre's early-'90s heyday.
Xbox Live Rewards loyalty program goes live in the US and UK
Spend an embarrassing amount of your life immersed in the Xbox Live universe? It's cool -- we all do. But now, you'll actually have a better reason to ignore whoever's yelling at you to disconnect.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Digital Foundry pops the hood on Gran Turismo 5
Interested in pages of thorough analysis on the technical proficiency of Gran Turismo 5? Of course you are! We all want to see how GT5 compares to previous entries of the franchise and learn how effective the game's other neat features work -- ...
Trying to be Mario Using Kinect Is Just Ridiculous [Video]
This guy thought it would be a good idea to hack Kinect to play Super Mario Bros. You know, actually run to make Mario run. Jump to make him jump.
On the Wii and DSi Shops today: Magical Drop 2 (Classic), Cave Story, Frenzic (DSiWare), Airport Mania (WiiWare)
Nintendo downloads this week: The popular Cave Story makes its debut on the Nintendo DSiWare service, while a demo version of the game becomes available for the WiiWare service.
Microsoft says Kinect sales steady: more than 100,000 units per day
By Tim Conneally, Betanews Microsoft on Monday announced that Kinect, the sensor attachment for the Xbox 360 that supports motion-based controls, has been sold to more than 2.5 customers worldwide in just 25 days.
Billy Mitchell's tie makes cameo in Donkey Kong Country Returns
Donkey Kong Country Returns developer Retro Studios doesn't just have a knack for successfully rebooting beloved Nintendo franchises, it's also got a wicked eye for bold fashion statements.
Apparently Sony Music Owns Bradford Coxââ¬â¢s Bedroom
About those Bedroom Databank mixtapes Bradford Cox home recorded and released throughout early last week (and a fourth on Thanksgiving): He had no right to distribute them.
Sneak Peek #1: "Mugs and Kisses" and "Block Greetings"
Welcome to Day 1 of our previews! I am so excited to share my newest set from Gina K Designs: "Mugs and Kisses"! It's one of my favorite sets EVER!
EA talks lessons learned from Dead Space, Mirror's Edge
Electronic Arts seems to have learned quite a bit about two of its more original games in recent years -- Mirror's Edge and Dead Space.
Divine Decorations by Anne Black
It's official, less than one month til Christmas! And although I've been pondering decorations for a few months, it's only just dawned on me that this will be my very first Christmas with Soda (we adopted her up from a shelter last Boxing Day!
Nintendo: DS sold 900K, 600k for Wii during Black Friday
Nintendo's announced it sold 900k DS units and 600k Wiis during Black Friday over Thanksgiving week in the US. The DS sales numbers are for the entire line of DS SKUs: DS Lite, DSi and DSi XL.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Infinite Mario Bros v0.0.10
Overview: Infinite Mario Brosgame for Android ported to Android Devices. Play Mario forever with a unlimited number of levels! Infinite Mario Bros was made by Markus Persson for a Super Mario themed java programming contest.
New Kinect Hack Allows Gamer To Play Super Mario Bros. Using Kinect As NES Controller [Gamer Hacks Kinect So He Can Play Super Mario Bros. Using It]
The Kinect hacks we've seen recently have been pretty cool, but this might just qualify as the coolest one yet. YouTube user Yankeyan has hacked his Kinect so it acts like a NES controller when using an emulator on his computer.
Singapore water polo picture
An athlete from Singapore#39;s men#39;s water polo team wears a swimming trunk with the Singaporean flag#39;s white crescent moon detail on the front, at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, November 25, 2010.
PS3 Video Games Keep Getting Better
If you're trying to decide between an Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii or Playstation 3, you may want to hold on until you read this article.
Top Five Uses For Your Kinect Besides Gaming
The Kinect might be Microsoft's new add-on to their Xbox 360, but many gamers are finding other uses for it. Kinect hacks are growing in popularity and showing that the technology might be useful for more than gaming.
Gran Turismo 5 v1.02 Update Available for Download
As was quickly reported here in our forums, the latest 1.02 update for Gran Turismo 5 has just made available for download. 1.02 allows the game to take advantage of Polyphony Digital's upgraded server infrastructure while enabling maximum ...
RipTen Review: Gran Turismo 5
Gran Turismo 5 has been an extremely long time coming, so long in fact that it's main competitor, Forza, has had 3 iterations since Gran Turismo 4. Everyone's aware of these delays since GT is one of Sony's marquee titles, but is the end result ...
Video: GT5 PS3 v1.02 Update, Damage Modeling and Cheats
This is another test post for our Member News promoted articles, which includes a Gran Turismo 5 v1.02 PS3 update details, a Level 40 Advanced Damage Modeling video and some GT5 PlayStation 3 cheats below.
AP .5 Episode #109.5 ââ¬â Assassinââ¬â¢s Creed: Brotherhood
In episode #109.5 of AP .5 Turks, Micieli and Watts brush up on their Italian to get in the mood for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood!
Gamer Limit Review: Donkey Kong Country Returns
Donkey Kong Country will always have a special place in my heart. I not only fondly remember the first time I ever played it, but I remember just about every session of the game I've ever had.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Five Question Friday! 11/26/10
*Big, long, contented sigh*...what a great day! Great food, fun with family, lot's of laughter, a little charades...perfect! I'm full, I'm tired, and I'm thinking about doing a little on-line Black Friday shopping after I get this posted!
Stacking videogame announced by Double Fine for XBLA and PSN
Stacking by Tim Schafer is a newly announced puzzle adventure game with an Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network release set for 2011.
Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare
You've already spent days, weeks, and possibly months playing through the various missions, side quests, and challenges which packed Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption.
Sony gets set to bring cloud music to its PSP
Sony has announced that it will soon launch Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity for its PSP handheld gaming device. Sony's VP of network operations Americas Eric Lempel blogs that the service will be âœa new, cloud-based, digital music service ...
Disney Epic Mickey
One of THE coolest video games is about to hits shop shelves today. Disney Epic Mickey is an action-adventure game for the Wii console.
Mark Wahlberg Confirms Starring Role in 'Uncharted' Movie
News has slowly been surfacing about the forthcoming "Uncharted" movie, based on the hit PS3 franchise. The last confirmed information that we received was that David O. Russell, the director of movies like "Three Kings" and this year's "The ...
Xbox Live Gold free this weekend
Starting today and for the whole weekend, Microsoft is making the Xbox Live Gold service available to all gamers on its console. It'll give silver members a chance to see what they're missing out on when it comes to the Gold service.
Amazon Black Friday Deal: Can We have Microsoft Kinect Too?
Besides Amazon Kindle Black Friday deal I'm hoping to see some deals on Kinect Sensor with Kinect Adventures and Xbox 360 Console (4GB or 250GB) with Kinect.
Metareview: Gran Turismo 5
In attempting to evaluate Gran Turismo 5 in a miniscule fraction of the time it took to create, game critics find themselves in disagreement over the franchise's longstanding expression and adoration of driving.
Amazon: Nintendo Wii Hardware Bundle $199 + Free $50 Game Credit!
This is definitely a great deal on the Nintendo Wii if you are looking for one! Right now on Amazon you can get any of the Nintendo Wii Hardware Bundles for $199 PLUS get a FREE $50 Game Credit that will show up in your account 2 days after ...
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Sony Unveils a PlayStation Network Winter Holiday Sale
Today Ro Hernandez of the PlayStation Store Team has unveiled details on their PlayStation Network 'Stock Up for Winter' sale to help gamers get prepped for the holidays.
Epic Mickey - Warren Spector interview round-up
Once again, we're going to link you into a feature that focuses in on a roundtable discussion with Warren Spector concerning Epic Mickey.
Nintendo DSi Green and Orange Bundles for Black Friday
Nintendo will release on 26 November its green and orange bundles of its Nintendo DSi portable gaming device, which is specially for Black Friday.
Double Fine's next game is about matryoshka dolls
IGN has the exclusive on Double Fine's next game, which just so happens to be another PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Arcade title.
DJ Hero 2 and Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock free DLC available now until Nov. 30
Looking to expand your DJ Hero 2 and/or Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock catalogues at a significant discount? Activision's offering of free DLC for each game seeks to solve your problem, adding a DJ Tiesto-mixed three-track pack to DJ Hero 2 and ...
Nike Zoom Huarache Trainer x Sony PlayStation
Nike and Sony connect again to create a sneaker inspired by the PlayStation. This time around the sneaker of choice is the Nike Zoom Huarache Trainer and the specific inspiration is the "Move", a Nintendo Wii like control system.
Rumor: Elder Scrolls 5 Coming
According to European rumors, the next Elder Scrolls game is in the works and will be a direct sequel to Elder Scrolls: Oblivion The rumors don't exactly go far into depth about Elder Scroll 5, except to say that the voice acting for the game ...
Monday, November 22, 2010
Sony Has 'Exclusive PlayStation 3 Reveal' The Day After Spike VGAs [Uncharted 3]
The day after Spike TV's Video Game Awards hit us with a deluge of new trailers, game reveals and celebrity guest appearances, Sony will hold an "exclusive PlayStation 3 reveal" event in Hollywood.
Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2010 Reloaded
Hot Pursuit rescues the origins of Need For Speed. High speed police chase and exotic cars are part of the original concept of the series.
How a Gamer Makes Half a Million on Entropia, the Virtual Universe
Duane Melius is a serial social entrepreneur from the UK who has worked in media, events, PR, marketing, research and teaching. This is his first article for Penn Olson.
Japan gets an authentic Super Mario Collection guide book
In conjunction with the release of Super Mario Collection (or All-Stars to us lesser beings) for the Wii, Nintendo is releasing a Japan-exclusive strategy guide for the game.
Black Ops Wii patch in a "week or so"
Treyarch has told Wii players of Call of Duty: Black Ops to expect a patch "within the next week or so" to solve a number of outstanding online issues.
New Golden Sun: Dark Dawn Trailers Shed Light On Psynergy
Nintendo put out a new pair of trailers for Golden Sun: Dark Dawn ahead of its November 29th release. [[ This is a content summary only.
Age of Empires III $0.10cents Games for Windows
Age of Empires III for only 10cents, need to login and download from Windows Marketplace. Need to download the Marketplace client and sign in, download from http://www.
Final Fantasy XIV improving skill gains
Leveling up is an important part of any MMO, but the task is a bit more difficult in Final Fantasy XIV than it needs to be due to the system of skill point gains.
Donkey Kong Country Returns Video Review | SNES Classic Gets New Lease Of Life On Wii
I have very fond memories of Donkey Kong Country on the Super Nintendo. So Donkey Kong Country Returns on the Wii is a must-buy for me.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together Hits PSP February 15, 2011
To quote: I'm happy to finally be able to share a US release date of February 15, 2011 for Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together for PSP.
Sonyââ¬â¢s Kevin Butler on Gran Turismo 5
We love Sony's âœKevin Butlerâ commercials, this time, he takes on Gran Turismo 5. And steals a few cars. Just so you know, Gran Turismo 5 is coming out in just a week.
Shocker! GameStop expects Kinect and Move to be in short supply this holiday season
Are you prepared to be blown away? Have your mind flipped inside-out? Experience a revelation to end all revelations? Tough luck, bubs.
Lord Of The Rings Online Is Taking Your Hobbits To Isengard [Video]
The good news? Free-top-play MMO Lord of the Rings Online expands next fall with the Rise of Isengard expansion pack. The bad news?
GoNintendo Review - Donkey Kong Country Returns
I apologize, I have not had time to proofread. I will do so later tonight. I just wanted to make sure I got the review up. What a weird path it has been to get to Donkey Kong Country Returns.
Activision hopes for Tony Hawk Shred sales turnaround over the holidays
It's been a sad story for Tony Hawk Shred, which managed to move a miniscule amount of product -- 3,000 units in its first week, to be exact.
TV: Newswire: Check out two trailers for Family Guy's Return Of The Jedi parody, It's A Trap!
Here are two trailers for Family Guy's next Star Wars parody, It's A Trap!â"and we say âœnextâ rather than âœfinal,â because that's how they're introduced here, even though Seth MacFarlane has already said they won't be doing this for the prequels.
Call of Duty: Black Ops makes $650 million in five days, shatters Xbox Live records too
We hard last week that Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops was the best-selling entertainment title of all time on its first day, but how's it done since then?
Xbox Kinect Interactive Puppet Prototype, from Theo Watson and Emily Gobeille (design.io) & Update on Funky Forest
I'm not surprised that Theo Watson and Emily (design.io) decided to experiment with the XBox Kinect. I can't wait to see what they will create for Kinect in the future, based on their previous work -- A couple of years ago I wrote a post about ...
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Crack / Activator Only-RELOADED
Need.for.Speed.Hot.Pursuit.Crack.Only-RELOADED NFS: Hot Pursuit (c) Electronic Arts Inc RELEASE.DATE .. 18/11/2010 PROTECTION: Solidshield 2 + Activation DISC(S) .. 1 GAME.TYPE: Racing Need for Speed is going back to its roots and that can mean ...
Xbox 360 UK sales reportedly double. Thanks Kinect
Sales of the Xbox 360 in the United Kingdom have reportedly doubled thanks to the launch of the Kinect last week. Specific numbers weren't revealed, but Chart-Track is quoted as saying specifically that assuming that sales have doubled within ...
VUDU HD Movie Rental Service Coming to PlayStation 3 Soon [Sony]
Sometime later this month, VUDU's on-demand movie streaming service will come to the PlayStation 3. This'll mean instant access more than 4,000 HD movies at the cost of $2 per two-night rental.
Top Indie Labels Exit eMusic, Cite Addition of Major Labels
New York - Digital music service eMusic has informed subscribers that tracks from seminal independent labels Domino, Merge and Beggars Group will be removed from the service as of Nov. 18.
Fallout: New Vegas: Dead Money out on December 21
Bethesda's just annouced the first DLC for Fallout: New Vegas, Dead Money, will be available on Xbox Live from December 21. âœAs the victim of a raw deal you must work alongside three other captured wastelanders to recover the legendary ...
Rumour: BioWare VGA game is Mass Effect multiplayer spin-off
Kotaku's rumouring that the game BioWare teased yesterday with the image of a futuristic sniper is a multiplayer title set in the Mass Effect universe.
NBA Jam Tries Not To Rub It In Too Much, Wii Owners [Video]
"Look Wii, it's not you, it's just, it's me. I need to see other people. I need to see them in high definition, I need to see them online ... But I'll always remember the good times ..." More »...
Chromeo ââ¬â ââ¬ÅHot Messâ⬠(12ââ¬Â³ Mix Feat. La Roux)
Chromeo's steamy âœHot Messâ video was able to emphasize both words in the song's title via a pretty, hairy shower scene. Here's the anticipated âœre-doâ of the Business Casual opener by Brixton synthpop duo (and Kanye pals) La Roux.
PSP2 dev kit snaps show twin sticks, trackpad [Update]
The shots clearly show the device's forward- and rear-facing cameras, as well as the much-discussed trackpad on the rear of the unit.
From the Creators of Farmville: The Next Big Facebook-Clogging Scam Game [Zynga]
Zynga, the more-than-a-little-sketchy company behind the insanely popular Facebook game Farmville, is debuting a new product: Cityville, "Zynga's most social game ever.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Dead Nation debuts on PSN Nov. 30
It has come to my attention that you intend to launch a new downloadable PlayStation 3 game, dubbed "Dead Nation," on Tuesday, November 30 in North America (and December 1 in Europe).
Marvel Pinball coming to XBLA and PSN in December
Zen Studios, purveyor of fine virtual pinball games, has formally announced Marvel Pinball (first outed by a ratings board leak), coming to Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network at some point during December.
Fight Night Champion Knocks Out New Trailer, Reveals US Release Date
Electronic Arts has released an all-new trailer for the forthcoming Fight Night game, Fight Night Champion. The publisher has also revealed a US release date for the boxing title.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit gameplay videos show duelling, busting
There'd have to be something wrong with your brain to not want to play this. Gamespot's capture two gameplay movies from the PS3 version of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, showing off the Criterion smash-racers cops 'n' robbers stylings.
Xbox 360 used for gaming only 60 percent of the time
According to Microsoft Interactive Entertainment Business CFO Dennis Durkin, gamers of the Xbox 360 are using the console less and less for actual gaming, with the console being used to play games only 60 percent of the time now.
Blizzard 'exploring a Diablo-related concept for consoles'
Blizzard COO John Sams stated last year that "the major manufacturers," presumably Microsoft and Sony, had made "some pretty compelling arguments" for a console version of Diablo 3. It would seem said arguments have (tentatively) borne fruit.
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Driver: San Francisco delayed
Ubisoft's latest earnings release brings news of delays for both Driver: San Francisco and Ghost Recon: Future Soldier. "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier and Driver: San Francisco, which were previously planned for release in the fourth ...
Call of Duty: Black Ops - Prestige 15 Fast Ranking
Short video showing how fast you can get to prestige 15 in Call of Duty: Black Ops. The exploit is based on the same mistakes Treyarch left wide open in Call of Duty: World at War.
Ubisoft will boldly launch Assassinââ¬â¢s Creed Brotherhood into the wake of Black Ops
It's November. A big Call of Duty video game just launched. So it must be time for another Assassin's Creed game from Ubisoft. Living up to its two previous game launches, Ubisoft is launching a highly anticipated new game, Assassin's Creed ...
Fable 3 'Understone Quest Pack' and 'Exclusive Hair Pack' DLC coming Nov. 23
If you've already managed to exhaust Fable 3's on-disc offerings and are looking for some way to download more content for the RPG sequel, Microsoft Game Studios isn't about to let that impulse go unrewarded.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Nintendo wants to sell 15 million more Wiis, has no plans for successor next year
Nintendo has been very tight-lipped about the possibility of a Wii successor. And Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime says that the company will stay that way until the Wii sells another 15 million units.
All eyes on Call of Duty: Black Ops
Call of Duty: Black Ops launched this week, and it saw the biggest opening for a video gameâ¦ever. Not only that, but it's also the biggest take for an entertainment industry release.
Call of Duty: Black Ops intel locations guide (Call of Duty: Black Ops)
Since Call of Duty: Black Ops is set during the Cold War - an era synonymous with the word "secrecy" - you should expect to reach the credits with a few unanswered questions.
Watch Pacquiao vs. Margarito Fight Live Stream Online
If you are interested in knowing when the Pacquiao vs. Margarito fight time is tonight, it will begin at 10pm Eastern Time on HBO pay per view.
Call of Duty: Black Ops' Nuketown multiplayer map holds many secrets
Professionial Activision, umm, guy Dan "One of Swords" Amrich has posted nine interesting secrets from Call of Duty: Black Ops' multiplayer map Nuketown.
Alien Breed 3: Descent Shooter videogame for Xbox
Alien Breed 3: Descent is a 3rd person shooter video game published by Team17 Software for Xbox 360, set for release on November 17, 2010.
Exclusive Look at How Avatar's Human Actors Transformed Into Towering Na'vi [Video]
You'll have to wait until Tuesday to buy the mega three-disc Avatar Extended Collector's Edition Blu-ray. But you can watch this exclusive featurette on how Zoe Saldana became eight-feet tall and blue right now.
Rovio Planning To Release Angry Birds For Xbox Live and The Wii
Rovio Mobile has announced that they are planning to launch Angry Birds for the Nintendo Wii and the Microsoft Xbox 360 through the Xbox Live service.
New Music: Kanye West feat. Talib Kweli & Consequence âChain Heavyâ (Produced By Q-Tip)
For this week's GOOD Friday track, Kanye West drops one of the iTunes bonus tracks that you'll get when you purchase My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy on November 22nd.
Gran Turismo Release Date: Yep, theyââ¬â¢ve issued another one.
Well folks, here we go again. Sony Computer Entertainment has apparently issued another release date for Gran Turismo 5, their new racing simulator for the Sony Playstation 3. The new date is set for November 24th, a date that's only two weeks ...
Friday, November 12, 2010
Assassinââ¬â¢s Creed: Brotherhood Gameplay Video Shows Ezio In Rome
I have great news for you Assassin's Creed Fans, FirstPlay was kind enough to upload a couple of videos featuring Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood.
EA takes on publishing rights for Star Wars:The Old Republic (video)
One of the biggest collaborations in video games today is Star Wars:The Old Republic, the massively multiplayer online game that's being jointly created by Electronic Arts' BioWare under license from George Lucas's LucasArts.
The Story of Electronics
Annie Leonard's âœStory of Stuff Projectâ has a new video out. As always, it's cute, it's informative, and it's timely. âœThe Story of Electronicsâ is both geared toward getting folks thinking about better buying decisions as we approach ...
$10 off A Christmas Carol Blu-Ray Combo Pack Printable Coupons
Disney's A Christmas Carol will be released on blu-ray and DVD on November 16 and I have a attached a coupon for $10 off the blu-ray combo pack.
Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 introduces 'Retro' mode and Megacopter
In the latest Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 media, Nathan "Rad" Spencer takes on the Megacopter, a big vehicle with kind-of-convenient areas to grab with a bionic arm.
Call of Duty: Black Ops mission to 'Kill Fidel Castro' incites Cuban outrage (Call of Duty: Black Ops)
Cubadebate.cu has reported on a mission in CoD: Black Ops which allows players to seek out Fidel Castro and attempt to assassinate him.
Games: Newswire: Mad Men's Aaron Staton gets digitized in Rockstar's new LA Noire game trailer
After months with only a short teaser to go on, Rockstar Games has finally released a full trailer for LA Noire, its spring 2011 follow-up to the back-to-back hits Grand Theft Auto IV and Red Dead Redemption.
The N-Control Avenger turns your controller into the robot spider from Wild Wild West
We know it's our job to find and disseminate information for you, our beloved readers, but -- we're sorry, there's just no way of knowing what's going on in the image above.
Review: Call of Duty: Black Ops - Single Player
The game of the year has finally arrived this week, Call of Duty: Black Ops. Developed by Treyarch, the same developers who brought you Call of Duty: World at War and Call of Duty 3 comes an all new series to the highly successful franchise.
Viacom plans to sell Rock Band and Dance Central developer Harmonix.
No explanation was given in its financial report, but Rock Band 3, released last month, appears to have failed to achieve commercial success.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Call of Duty: Black Ops Review
Ali has had Call of Duty: Black Ops in his hot little hands for a while now. He was cool enough to create a screencast for all of you so that you can check out the game before deciding to buy it.
Rockstar's new open world detective game LA Noire will be shown this week.
"The first trailer", as it's billed, will arrive at noon on Thursday, 11th November. That's noon Eastern Time, which means five hours later here: 5pm UK time.
COD: Black Ops Multiplayer On 360 Has Over 1.4 Million More Users Than PS3 And PC Combined
There are currently over 2.8 million people playing Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC at this very moment, just 16 hours since Treyarch's much anticipated title (legally) hit shelves.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game Launches New DLC
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - November 9, 2010 - Today, Ubisoft announced the launch of new downloadable content for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The GameTM.
Xbox Live Indie Games store now falls under Games & Demos section
In a remarkably quick 180 (for the 360), Microsoft has moved its Xbox Live Indie Games channel back into the "Games Demos" section of Xbox Live Marketplace.
Rumor: Sources claim Sledgehammer's COD will contain Marines in space
Call of Duty: Black Ops isn't even cold on the shelves in the US and UK yet and there's already talk about Sledgehammer's setting for the next iteration in the series, and it's being suggested it may contain space marines.
What the Gran Turismo 5 box art looks like
Gran Turismo 5 may be the most hotly anticipated driving game in a decade. It's continually moving release date has been teasing (and disappointing) us for years, but the waiting appears to be drawing to a close.
Spanish neighborhood receiving video game street names
If you happened to be visiting the new neighborhood of Arcosur, located in Zaragoza, Spain, this past weekend, you would have played witness to a truly ... unique sight. This past Saturday, one of the first streets in the ...
Microsoft Kinect out today: Will you be buying one?
You've seen what we think of Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360, you've seen what our readers thinks of it, and you know which we rate as the best Kinect games already.
Metareview: Call of Duty: Black Ops
A new entry in the Call of Duty franchise is like a large cauldron of rich, hearty stew -- everyone's going to find something different to say about it.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Call of Duty: Black Ops launch: HMV opening at midnight
As well as 200 Sainsbury's stores, HMV will also be opening the doors of 70 of its stores at one minute past midnight tonight for folks itching to get their hands on Call of Duty: Black Ops.
Daisuke Motogi Architecture | ââ¬ÅLost In Sofaââ¬
Things often get lost under the sofa. It's ordinary for a coin to slip out of your pocket, or a never-to-be-found remote to be accidentally found in between the sofa cushions.
Release of Microsoft Kinect generates high sales, demand
Microsoft's hands-free motion controller extension for the Xbox 360, Kinect, is in stores now. Good luck finding it, though. USA Today reported on Thursday that the peripheral has sold out at many retailers.
Watch The Simpsons Treehouse of Horrors XXI Online Video
Watch The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror XXI online video in the clips below. The annual Simpsons Treehouse of Horror included a âœTweenlightâ Twilight parody, featuring the voice of Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe.
Download Dance Central DLC For Xbox 360 Now Via XBL
I have Great news for you dancing fans this morning, DLC content is available for Dance Central on Xbox Live, it's funny because UK haven't gotten the game yet.
Rock Band 3
My original idea was to have kept a Rock Band 3 diary since the game's launch, charting my daily exploits with this most anticipated of rhythm-action titles.
Relive The Cold War In Call of Duty: Black Ops
Call of Duty: Black Ops is a FPS video game developed by Treyarch, published by Activision and due for release on November 9, 2010.
Armed Robbers Steal Call of Duty: Black Ops from Gamestop
In anticipation of the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops, it looks like some hardcore gamers took part in some black ops of their own.
Toys R Us: Hasbro Game Rebate & Gift Card offer
Alright, so as I mentioned last week, Toys R Us has rolled out a *HOT* new Hasbro Family Game Night rebate promotion! This rebate form should be available in all Toys R Us locations (usually in the game section) and is valid for purchases made ...
Gran Turismo 5 PS3 Game Leaked, Box Art Unveiled and More!
Last month we reported that Gran Turismo 5 for PS3 was delayed but would arrive before Christmas, and today Hrabi at GTPlanet.net appears to have confirmed that sharing some pictures of what appears to be a leaked EUR GT5 PlayStation 3 game and box art.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
DICE: Medal of Honor Taliban controversy affected reviews
We're not firm believers in the "any press is good press" maxim. Just ask the Xbox 360 and its Red Ring of Death which garnered many a headline -- headlines that reminded would-be consumers why they should hold off on purchasing the console.
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood dev diary discusses multiplayer characters
Ubisoft's released the fourth developer diary for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, and we've posted it for you below. In the video posted below, the devs chat about the multiplayer characters, some of the game modes, and just a bit of background...
Star Wars: The Old Republic: Warzones & Crafting Information
Yesterday, EA presented its Winter Showcase in London, England. During the event, the Bioware team revealed a lot of exciting information about the PvP Warzones and Crafting for Star Wars: The Old Republic.
New holiday system bundles: Green and Red colored DSi with Mario Party DS, 4GB Xbox 360 with Halo Reach, 160GB PS3 with Uncharted 2
Some new holiday Black Friday system bundles have been revealed thanks to a leaked Sears catalog. This is what you can expect to find on Black Friday and for the upcoming holiday season.
Team Ninja's Dead or Alive: Code Cronus and Project Progressive canceled
For Dead or Alive: Code Cronus, the long-delayed action game from Team Ninja, there is no longer any question as to its status. It's just "Dead: Code Cronus," now.
Kobe, Jimmy Kimmel do shooter-game spot
Aw, this Call of Duty: Black Ops commercial is trying to suggest that celebrities and people with social skills enjoy the multiplayer option.
Warren Spector discusses Epic Mickey's obscurer characters
Disney Interactive Studios released another behind-the-scenes video for Epic Mickey. This one is pretty interesting, as Warren Spector talks about lesser-known characters from the Disney universe that he's bringing back for the game.
Do You Want Netflix Support for the Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect?
Are you lucky enough to have the new Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect? It enables you to use your hands or body instead of a remote, and during the launch Microsoft demonstrated a version of the Netflix app that let you control your queue with your hands.
'Infinity Blade' Debut Trailer Released
Chair released a brief trailer for Infinity Blade this morning. Formerly known as Project Sword, Infinity Blade was initially unveiled at the September keynote.
Battlefield Play4Free engages hostiles in Spring 2011
Following a tease earlier this week, EA has announced Battlefield Play4Free this morning, a freemium title that will support 32-player online warfare.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare Unicorn location guide (Xbox 360, PS3)
Yup, the mystical, majestic, beautiful creature that girls love to dream about and guys fantasize about fighting, makes an appearance in this Red Dead Redemption - Undead Nightmare downloadable content.
Mr. Minecraft's blocky Super Meat Boy debut
Mr. Minecraft and five -- count 'em, five -- other independent game stars will be exclusive to the PC version of Super Meat Boy. As revealed by Team Meat today, the blocky hero from Minecraft is a lovely fit for the game's aesthetic.
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood has a Metal Gear Solid cameo
Someone at Ubisoft must really enjoy putting unlockable skins of characters from other franchises into the company's games, because it's happened yet again.
James Bond 007: Blood Stone Explodes With Launch Trailer
Bizarre Creations' James Bond 007: Blood Stone was released yesterday for North America while Europe receive the title on Friday. Activision has now released an explosive launch trailer for the game.
Sony's PS3 Bluetooth headset sheds a few ounces and gets a slinky new outfit
The official Bluetooth headset for the PS3 has been around for a few years, still rocking the same $49.99 price point, still wearing the same "Wow, look at me, I'm a Bluetooth headset" design while others have gotten fancier, artsier and, well, better.
EA bringing Dragon Age Legends to Facebook
Do you like dragons? Dig ages? Love faces? Adore books? OH FOR GOD'S SAKE WE'VE GOT A MOTHERSHITTER OF A TREAT! Electronic Arts is bringing Dragon Age Legends to Facebook, which is sure to make fans vomit blood out of their armpits with delight.
Eco-friendly ViewSonic 22-inch VG2236wm-LED and 24-inch VG2436wm-LED Displays
ViewSonic has launched its new "green" eco-friendly LED display line with the VG2436wm-LED and VG2236wm-LED models. The mercury-free VG36-LED Series LED backlit displays both feature Energy Star and EPEAT Gold certifications.
Kid Cudi, St. Vincent, Cage & The Roots team up for ââ¬ÅManiacââ¬Å¥ on Fallon
If it seems like it's the oddest pairing since well, anything included in this post, that's because it is. But truth: rapper Kid Cudi and indie darling St. Vincent do indeed appear in a new song together.
Professional Analysts Say Sony Move & Microsoft Kinect Will Do Just Fine (At Least Initially)
The Sony Move has already been released, and the Microsoft Kinect comes out tonight at midnight. You might say they're both approximately four years late to the casual-motion-control party, but whatever: they're coming.
Review: Going controller-free with Kinect for Xbox 360
That's what Microsoft is promising with Kinect, its new motion sensing camera for Xbox 360. It's a device that Microsoft says will change the way we interact with not only games and entertainment, but with each other.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Red Shirt Guy's glory lasts forever in World of Warcraft
That BlizzCon attendee who called Blizzard out on an error in the World of Warcraft lore has gotten his fifteen minutes of fame with a widely covered video that's garnered more than 2.6 million views on YouTube.
PopCap Confirmed Bejeweled 3 Release Date For December 7
PopCap has just confirmed the upcoming puzzle sequel for the Bejeweled series, Bejeweled 3 will be available before the Christmas Holidays.
New Club Nintendo rewards: bags, pins, and screensavers
Yes, honest-to-goodness Mario screensavers are among the line-up of new rewards for Club Nintendo. By registering your Nintendo goods, you could earn sweet merchandise that can't be found anywhere else.
Beyoncé Announces A Thanksgiving Special
Now that Hallowe'en is over, we can look forward to the next holiday on the horizon ⦠no, not Xmas like all the shopping malls and stores want you to believe ⦠but Thanksgiving.
'Michael Jackson: The Experience' On Wii Is Glove-Exclusive
These days it's not all that often that a Wii game comes with an exclusive extra, but Ubisoft is packing something that Michael Jackson fans should recognize with "Michael Jackson: The Experience" comes out on November 23.
Activision Releases New Call of Duty: Black Ops Trailer [VIDEO]
Activision has released a new trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops during the Sunday Night football game. The trailer claims that this is the âœbiggest game of 2010â³ and I would agree with... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my ...
Thanko's Laptop Table Bag stores your laptop, hides a table, saves your lap
We've all ready the scary reports of what happens when a laptop makes your lap top a little too toasty. The solution? Buying a desk, obviously, and now Thanko has one that you can take with you.
Xbox 360 Dashboard update is now available
I am happy to announce that the latest dashboard update has now been officially released and is in process of being rolled out across the LIVE service.
Violent Video Games Head to Supreme Court
Today, the US Supreme Court will hear arguments in Schwarzenegger v. EMA, a case that challenges California's 2005 law banning the sale of âœviolentâ video games to minors.
Blog: J.Cole Announces New Mixtape ââ¬ÅFriday Night Lightsââ¬
This is the hip hop news that gets us excited over here. J.Cole just announced his new mixtape title âœFriday Night Lights,â and the release date, November 12th.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Greenberg: Kinect sales won't depend on review scores
Speaking to Eurogamer, Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg said that he expects Kinect to sell more units during its launch period than the Wii did when it launched in 2006.
2010 Halloween Costumes: Avatar, Iron Man, Lady Gaga & Snooki Are Hot!
What are you going as for Halloween? If you're dressing as Lady Gaga or Jersey Shore's Snooki, perhaps think again. According to both Google and Hitwise, those are among the most popular Halloween costumes out there, based on what people are searching on.
3DS Shopping Channel revealed
Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata has revealed the 3DS Shopping Channel at an investor briefing today, highlighting a number of key features that should drag Nintendo's online marketplace efforts into the modern world.
First 15: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2
The current generation of Star Wars products tends to create "you either love it or hate it" reactions among nerds. There are the purists who dismiss anything Lucas because it falls short of Empire Strikes Back on one end of the spectrum, with ...
'Hybrid' XBLA shooter announced by 5th Cell, due 2011
The countdown on Scribblenauts developer 5th Cell's site ran its course last night, revealing the somewhat surprising identity of the studio's next project: An Xbox Live Arcade third-person shooter called Hybrid.
Homemade Angry Birds costumes take flight
We've seen Steve Jobs and an iPhone so far, and here come some Angry Birds costumes, from the hit iPhone game. These were all made by crafters (from what looks like fabric, felt, and plastic), and some of them look pretty elaborate.
Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune leaves Capcom
After some 23 years, Capcom's Keiji Inafune has decided to leave the company. Inafune is best known for designing the popular Mega Man character, as well as heading up titles like Onimusha and Dead Rising.
1 Billion Entertainment Hours spent on Xbox LIVE every month
In the last year alone there has been an 157 percent increase in the time spent watching movies and television on Xbox. 42 percent of Xbox LIVE Gold members in the US are watching an average of an hour of television and movies on their Xbox, ...
News Corp. deal with Dish Network may increase heat to get Cablevision fight settled
News Corp.'s reaching a deal with satellite broadcaster Dish Network that includes not only 19 regional sports networks, but also Fox television stations across the country, could put more pressure on Cablevision and Fox to reach a deal.
Your Take: Homemade Halloween Costumes Are Awesome, or Cheap?
There's been a bit of a row over Target's advertisement slamming homemade costumes (video after the jump) and it's no wonder - homemade halloween costumes are awesome.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Borderlands cap-raising title update due 'within a couple of weeks'
Gearbox Software has posted an update on its forums, addressing the continued absence of the latest Borderlands patch. Title Update 1.41 was meant to arrive around the October 12 launch of the first-person shooter's Game of the Year Edition, ...
Ripten Review: Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare (Xbox Live)
John Marston makes him return to your console with Zombies, Monsters and Bigfootâ¦oh my! We all knew Read Dead Redemption wasn't ready to ride into the sunset yet and Rockstar saved the best DLC for last.
Giveaway: PSYCH Gift Bag
In celebration of the return of PSYCH on November 10 on USA, Daemon's TV was provided with a great gift bag (valued at $130) courtesy of USA Network to give away.
Bioshock 2 DLC and patch back in development for PC
You may recall the manner in which the internet exploded earlier this month, when 2K Games explained that no single-player BioShock 2 DLC or future patches were in development for the PC version of the game.
Medal of Honor paid DLC also out November 2
Previously, EA revealed that it would release free Medal of Honor DLC to "Online Pass" holders on November 2. Today, the company announced that it will also issue a second DLC pack -- this one, the kind you pay for -- on the same day.
USA's "Burn Notice" Returns November 11
"...USA's hot roster of hit series gives viewers something to warm up to as the days get shorter and the nights grow colder. November sees the return of fan-favorite "Burn Notice', Thursday, November 11, at 10/9c with brand new episodes..." ...
Authentic Darth Vader costume goes up for auction next month
If you have been looking for that one of a kind costume to make your Star Wars friends green with envy like a Twi'lek slave dancer, then look no further.
Xbox Kinect ahead of PS3 Move this Christmas
In the battle of the motion control systems for the Xbox and PS3 consoles, it seems that Microsoft's Kinect may get the better of Sony's Move.
Sony announces PlayStation Rewards program
Sony has announced a brand new loyalty program designed to give fans "exclusive status, recognition, and rewards based on a variety of PlayStation-centric activity they engage in across the PlayStation ecosystem.
Team Fortress 2 kicks off Halloween early
You may or may not have noticed a Team Fortress 2 update started downloading for you earlier today. That'd be for this year's Halloween bash, which entails a few new treats: the Mann Manor map, a randomly dropped gift box, and the Horseless ...
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Halo: Reach's Noble Map Pack looks pretty good
Even though it's still not even close to November 30 yet, Bungie is already pulling out a trailer for the impending Noble Map Pack.
Nintendo DLC: BIT.TRIP FATE and...Flashlight
Nintendo has a few goodies for us today. For WiiWare we have BIT.TRIP FATE (800 Wii Points), and Hudson's celestial body viewer, My Planetarium (500 Wii Points).
Imagine album by John Lennon coming to Rock Band 3.
The classic album is coming to RB3 sometime after the October 26th launch (October 29th worldwide), though no solid date is given.
Sony lowers PSPgo price to $199
Sony has officially cut the price of the PSPgo handheld from $249 to $199. The price cut has already been applied in Japan where the it falls from 26,800 yen to 16,800 yen.
New PSP2 rumors: Larger, HD display, Fall 2011 release
I'm hoping our secret friends that passed along the PSPgo specs awhile back will come back around to tell us more about the PSP2. You have my email address!
Blizzard to release a fourth World of Warcraft expansion
With the third major expansion, Cataclysm, set to be released on December 7th, 2010 Blizzard has already begun laying the foundation for a fourth expansion pack.
[Gamepur] There Won't Be Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit PC Demo
As promise earlier EA will be releasing the demo for their most anticipated game title Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, Starting today (October 26) the demo will be available on Xbox Live and tomorrow (October 27) on Playstation Network.
'Back to the Future: The Game' Headed to iPad
Telltale Games just blasted out a press release on the upcoming Back to the Future: The Game with some surprising news: It will also be coming to the iPad.
Sony Cuts PSP Goââ¬â¢s Price In The US And Japan
We can't say we're very surprised: Sony announced [JP] a substantial price cut for the PSP Go today, both in the USA and Japan. In the States, the handheld will officially cost $199 by the end of this month, according to Reuters.
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare Launch Trailer Including New Creatures!
Here is the official launch trailer for Undead Nightmare that is coming tomorrow on the PSN. This is by far the best looking DLC to date.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Call Of Duty: Black Ops Can Be Pre-Ordered On Steam Right Now (And It Uses Steamworks)
A fancy e-mail just arrived in my inbox, which is 94 percent full right now, saying that the PC version of Call of Duty: Black Ops is now available for pre-order on Steam.
More info on StarCraft II's upcoming custom maps
While Blizzard didn't talk much about its plans for the Heart of the Storm continuation of StarCraft II at BlizzCon 2010 today (next year, maybe?
Mafia 2 âJoe's Adventuresâ downloadable content will be released on November 23rd as the third DLC for the hit open-world mob game on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
The content will cost you $10 on PSN and 800 Microsoft Points ($10) on Xbox Live Arcade or Windows. Joe's Adventures continues the prodigious crime drama of Mafia II through the eyes of Joe Barbaro, Vito Scaletta's best friend, during the time ...
Your Car in Gran Turismo 5: GT Awards 2010 Call for Entries
The 2010 GT Awards are right around the corner, and Sony is taking applications from all SEMA attendees who want a shot at getting their car featured in Gran Turismo 5. Kazunori Yamauchi himself will walk the show floor and personally inspects ...
Ripten Review: Costume Quest (XBLA)
I developed an obsession for Costume Quest shortly after Double Fine released its initial screen shots of the Halloween-themed game.
Microsoft says Xbox Live friend cap would jump to 1,000
In a German Facebook post, afterwards pulled, Microsoft suggested that the approaching Xbox 360 Dashboard update will eventually eliminate the Xbox Live's 100-user friend cap.
Kirby's Epic Yarn video game info for Nintendo Wii
Kirby's Epic Yarn is a platformer video game for Nintendo Wii developed by Good Feel and published by Nintendo. The game introduces an amazing look based on animated yarn and a world of cloth and textiles.
Club Penguin 5th Anniversary Party Cheats!
The 5th Anniversary party is going on right now! That means that Club Penguin has turned 5 years old since it's release in October 24, 2005.
Blizzard's New Diablo III Trailer: The Feisty Demon Hunter
Demons beware, the demon hunter is here. The latest and greatest trailer for Blizzard's much-anticipated Diablo III was just released revealing a new class: the Demon Hunter.
Blizzard: Diablo III âway over half-wayâ done
Speaking during the BlizzCon's Diablo III and World of Warcraft press conference, game director Jay Wilson said that Diablo III's âœway over half-way done.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Red Dead Redemption's Undead Nightmare Multiplayer Details, Trailer
As if the multi-hour single-player story portion of Rockstar Games' upcoming zombie themed Undead Nightmare DLC pack for Red Dead Redemption, and all the new weaponry and locations therein, weren't enough to stir us into a anticipatory frenzy, ...
Sonic Fan Remix Project demo now available
Were you not a fan of Sonic 4? Want a different retro-style hedgehog experience? Sonic Fan Remix Project has just released a demo featuring an entire zone and you can download it right now.
Community creators earn big with Team Fortress 2 items
As of the Mann-Conomy update to Team Fortress 2, which hit in late September, Valve has emphasized putting community made content up for purchase.
Irrational teases with four more BioShock Infinite screens
Irrational Games continue the slow leak of BioShock Infinite info today by releasing a paltry four screenshots for the upcoming title.
NBA Jam for PS3, 360 dated, price; will have online play
The once Wii-exclusive NBA Jam reboot will be hitting retail shelves for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on November 17, just in time for the holidays.
Microsoft To Launch New Online PC Game Store With 100 Titles, November 15
Microsoft is adding another piece to the gaming puzzle with the forthcoming debut of an on-demand Web store for PC games dubbed Games For Windows Marketplace.
Sony Ships 2.5M PlayStation Move Controllers In The First Month
The folks over at Sony were probably smiling when they confirmed that the company had shipped a good 2.5 million PlayStation Move controllers in just a month, with one million arriving in the US and Canada, and another 1.5 million hitting Europe.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam expansion price at $14.99
Electronic Arts has announced that the upcoming Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam expansion is going to run you $14.99, or 1200 MS Points.
REPORT - Man Starts Fire, Barricades Himself Inside Rosevilleââ¬â¢s Galleria Mall GameStop
ROSEVILLE â€â A man has barricaded himself inside a video game retailer at the Roseville Westfield Galleria mall near Sacramento.
Nintendo releasing red Wii, DSi XL for US
Nintendo has confirmed today they will be releasing red Wii and DSi XL consoles, in an effort to continue their ongoing celebration of Super Mario's 25th anniversary.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Netflix streams to PS3 and Wii
Both Sony and Nintendo have announced that owners of the PlayStation3 and Wii respectively, will now access to streaming movies and TV shows on their device without the need of a physical disc.
Dead Rising 2 Soldier of Fortune Theme Pack DLC Available Today
Zombies! Everywhere you look, zombies are swarming. Maybe you could use a little assistance in exterminating them, well, Capcom to the rescue because today they are releasing the Soldier of Fortune pack DLC.
THQ exec appreciates North Korea's cooperation in selling Homefront fiction
THQ's EVP of Core Games Danny Bilson deftly diffused a potentially explosive question regarding Homefront's cultural sensitivity toward militaristic North Korea today during THQ Montreal's press event, by emphasizing that the game is ...
Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare to be Released on Oct 26; Features Single-Player Storyline and Multiplayer Content
Looking from some spooky action? Game publisher Rockstar Games has announced new details for the upcoming Undead Nightmare DLC Pack from the Red Dead Redemption.
Deal of the day: xbox 360 4gb slim kinect bundle for $319... (OhGizmo via TechNews AM)
By David Ponce The Xbox 360 Slim is a much nicer console than the original. It's not only slimmer (duh!) but quieter and comes with integrated WiFi.
Medal Of Honor Certainly Tries Very Hard
We can safely say the Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (I've always considered Medal of Honor: Frontline to be a console remix of sorts of Allied Assault) remains the best of the Medal of Honor games.
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood murders other Ubisoft games ... in pre-orders
Assassins aren't the type to stand right out in the open and shout, "Hey, look at me! Assassin here!" But that's exactly what Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood seems to be doing, as Ubisoft reports the game is receiving a lot of attention -- it's ...
Free Medal of Honor DLC adds new multiplayer mode November 2
EA will release a free multiplayer download pack for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Medal of Honor on November 2. Well, free for those who have the Online Pass, anyway.
Two more Level-5 games moving to 3DS
Level-5 showed strong support for the 3DS platform at its Level-5 Vision event. In addition to revealing Professor Layton vs. Gyakuten Saiban, showing off Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle, and announcing Time Travelers' migration to the ...
Xbox.com getting a major overhaul: browser-based avatar editor, WP7-connected web games
Well, it looks like the Xbox 360 dashboard isn't the only thing getting an overhaul this fall -- Microsoft's Major Nelson has just announced that Xbox.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Microsoft warns of Kinect Shortages Ahead of Launch; Playstation Move Tallied About 300K Units in the United States
Last month, Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg predicted that Kinect would sell more than three million units before the end of 2010, it looks they're couldn't back up the claim.
Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes 2010! (Photos & Video)
It's that spooky time of year again, and people are scouring the Internet in search of the perfect Halloween costume. Check out our list of the 'Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes' for 2010 as well as photos of celebrities done up in devilish ...
Medal of Honor CLONEDVD-AVENGED (PC/2010/MULTI9)
Operating directly under the National Command Authority, a relatively unknown entity of handpicked warriors are called on when the mission must not fail.
Medal of Honor review
When EA announced and revealed the new Medal of Honor, we first thought it was a rip off of Modern Warfare, and in its entire, it mimics a lot what Modern Warfare does, and in some cases, flatly rips it off, like playing multiple characters, ...
Video: Medal Of Honor PS3 Working with Open Manager on 3.41
Previously it was reported that Medal Of Honor PS3 required PS3 Firmware 3.42 to run, but below is a video and guide on getting the video game working on PlayStation 3 Firmware 3.41 with Open Manager version 2.1, posted at PS3SOS.
World of Favre-craft: Todayââ¬â¢s Vikings vs. Cowboys Game Will Debut Blizzardââ¬â¢s Cataclysm TV Spot
Interesting. I just got word that Brett Favre sexted a night elf reporter for the Nagrand Jets. Rumor has it he wants her to meet up with him at the Goldshire Inn after the game.
Time, Gentlemen: FFXIV Extends Trial Period
That âœfreeâ 30 days you get if you buy Square Enix's MMO Final Fantasy XIV is now 60 days, thanks to the troubles the game has experienced on launch.
Kirbyââ¬â¢s Epic Yarn Walkthrough Video Guide (Wii)
In our Kirby's Epic Yarn walkthrough, you'll be guided through the game's adorable beginning to ending moments of cutscenes and gameplay for this side-scrolling platformer that's exclusively on the Nintendo Wii.
Microsoft Kinect Allows Seated Gameplay
There has been a lot of confusion surrounding how and where you will be able to use Microsoft'd new Kinect motion sensors and whether the new system will allow users to be seated while playing.
Catagasm: Official Cataclysm Intro Movie
Yes, the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm intro cinematic has been released. It weighs in at 2 minutes, focuses on Deathwing and can be found after the jump.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Rock Band Weekly: Stone Temple Pilots, Jimmy Eat World
The other "Creep" song will be available next week as part of Rock Band's DLC. No, not the one by TLC, and, also, not the album by White Zombie -- that was Astro-Creep.
Patch 4.0.1 Now Live
The first major patch for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm is now live. Take the opportunity to experience major class and talent changes, all-new user interface options, and other systems improvements setting the framework for World of Warcraft's ...
Gran Turismo 5 Delay Frustrates Patient Fans Again
Nearly five years ago Sony and Polyphony Digital announced the racing simulator/game to end all racing simulators/games, Gran Turismo 5. An ambitious project in every sense of the word, the latest Turismo has been poised to rock racing fans ...
Game Room Developer Krome Studios Shutting Down
In the movies, when the local arcade is in danger of shutting down, the community stages a rally or video game tournament that gets everyone excited about about hanging out in front of Vector-based monitors and sit-down cabinets.
Nintendo's dated the Wii Remote/Motion Plus combo controller leaked last month.
The Wii Remote Plus will release in Europe on 5th November in four colours: white, black, pink and blue. We've asked Nintendo how much it costs.
Square Enix Extending Final Fantasy XIV's Free Trial Period
News flash: Final Fantasy XIV hasn't fared well on the reviews circuit, and users have been rather vocal about its bugs and various other issues.
Dynasty Warriors Online closed beta key giveaway (Dynasty Warriors Online)
If you've played a Dynasty Warriors game in the past, you may not be expecting anything new from the upcoming online version, which will be distributed by Aeria Games.
Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare: October 26
I'm embedding the trailer right here in order to save you the indignity of clicking a link and reading a separate post. Horrors! Also of note: just like how Rockstar released The Ballad of Gay Tony and The Lost and Damned, the two DLCs of GTA ...
Microsoft is offering a free full version of Fable II
Microsoft/Xbox Live is offering a free download of full version of Fable II game for Xbox 360. The game is available for download from Microsoft's XBox LIVE marketplace here.
Halo: Reach, 360 Top September 2010 Sales Charts, Overall Game Sales Down
For the fourth consecutive month, Microsoft's Xbox 360 took the top spot in hardware sales, selling 484,000 units in September, an increase of 37 percent over the previous year, making it the best month for 360 sales so far in 2010.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
The Doors Break On Through To Become The First DLC For 'Rock Band 3'
The Doors were one of the first bands that came to mind for a lot of us as soon as keyboards were revealed to be a part of "Rockband 3." In fact, the Ray Manzarek fans among us wondered not only if the keyboardist's band would be included, but ...
Redbox expanding game rentals
Gamasutra reports that automated kiosk company Redbox will expand its video game rental test program into more US regions, offering game rentals for $2 a night alongside its movie releases.
ââ¬ËHeads-Upââ¬â¢ Game Store Update (13th October 2010)
If you have any heart at all, then you will have spent the last few months giddy with excitement over the coming release of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1. I know he's hurt us all in the past, but now we can officially move on, because this ...
New Music: Lupe Fiasco - "Iââ¬â¢m Beamin'" (Remix) [F/ Asher Roth, Charles Hamilton, The Cool Kids, Blu, Diggy, BoB & Dosage]
Take that Kanye! Lupe Fiasco has gathered several noteworthy MCs for the remix of "I'm Beamin'." And surprsingly, all of these rappers -- Asher Roth, Charles Hamilton, The Cool Kids, Blu, Diggy, BoB and Dosage -- murdered the track with some ...
Video: Hereââ¬â¢s Red Dead Redemptionââ¬â¢s Undead Nightmare DLC Trailer
The other fun part of Comic-Con? Playing the upcoming Red Dead Redemption DLC, Undead Nightmare. We now have the official launch trailer.
'Crazy Taxi' To Keep Sega's Dreamcast Revival Alive In November
Sega kicked off their re-introduction of Dreamcast classics via Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network with "Sonic Adventure" in September, and their mission will continue next month when "Crazy Taxi" finally slams into Microsoft and Sony's consoles.
Lego Play and Build Nintendo Wii Remote
It's rare that real life toys and virtual games can really come together in a way that's complimentary to both items. Thankfully, Lego is willing to mesh their plastic bricks with anything that holds still long enough.
Valve Announces Dota 2
Valve have announced their new game. As expected, it's to do with Defence Of The Ancients. But it's not a remake - it's a sequel. It's Dota 2. The details are over on Game Informer, which is inevitably struggling with traffic at the moment.
LOVEFiLM On PS3
If you're a film fan then we have some exciting news: LOVEFiLM is coming to PS3! Film Fans on LOVEFiLM subscription packages of £5.99 or above will be able to stream thousands of titles via their PS3.
Shocker! Gran Turismo 5 delayed, again, again
Anyone looking forward to buying Gran Turismo 5 when it launches on November 2nd? Why don't you have a seat for a minute, we have some bad news.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
EA deploys Medal of Honor launch trailer
Electronic Arts has unveiled the official launch trailer for its hotly anticipated Medal of Honor reboot. Check it out below. Medal of Honor marks the series' transition from WWII-era combat to a more contemporary setting, with the action now ...
Checking In To Conan Oââ¬â¢Brienââ¬â¢s Blimp Will Get You A Foursquare Badge
As part of a promotion for Conan O'Brien's new show on TBS, the comedian is working with Foursquare. Working with ATT, Team Coco launched The Conan Blimp to fly around the East Coast in the US So far the blimp has been spotted flying around ...
Video: New Call of Duty: Black Ops Single-Player Story Trailer
The video's caption reads as follows, to quote: "Be prepared to accept the consequences of putting your life on the line to prevent war in the Black Ops' single-player campaign.
Dead Space Ignition Hits PSN, Free with Dead Space 2 Pre-Order
Producer Rich Briggs has announced today that Dead Space Ignition hits PSN tomorrow, and confirmed it's free for those who pre-order Dead Space 2. To quote: Dead Space Ignition will be available for download starting tomorrow, and it will be ...
MODOK and Arthur in Marvel vs. Capcom
Gameplay videos showing off MODOK and Arthur (from Ghosts n Goblins) in Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Arthur strips to his heart boxers when he takes enough damage and MODOK, in addition to his range of laser attacks, has some funny clumsy kicks.
New Call of Duty: Black Ops Video - Single Player Where "You Do Not Exist"
Check out the new video from Call of Duty: Black Ops single-player trailer that aired as part of tonight's Monday Night Football. What does it offer up?
StarWars Force Unleashed: Comic book (Karar)
Star Wars Force Unleashed follows the story of young apprentice of Darth Vader on his quest of "Jedi Holocaust" when he is struck with moral choices of his chosen path.
Konami & Marvel To Bring Classic 6-Player X-Men Arcade Game To XBox 360 Live & PS3 PSN
The classic 6-Player Coin-op X-Men Arcade game is headed to XBox Live PSN! In X-Men Arcade, Cyclops, Colossus, Dazzler, Nightcrawler, Storm and Wolverine unite to use their special powers to save mankind from the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants ...
Tenacious D to rock the doors off of Blizzcon 2010
Blizzcon's beginning to develop a reputation for being a breeding ground for unmitigated face rocking. Last year, the show closed out with a performance by known World of Warcraft fanatic Ozzy Osbourne -- this year, the ending ceremonies will ...
Super Mario Wii and DSi XL systems coming to Europe
First, the Super Mario Collection Special Pack was confirmed for Europe after being announced for Japan. Today, the special edition Super Mario Bros.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Halloween Costume Ideas 2010
An escape from today's economic reality may be one word that may actually help stimulate the economyâ¦Halloween. On average we are expected to spend around $66 each on costumes including all the decorations we are placing outside our homes ...
WIN- Beauty and the Beast:Diamond Edition
Disney's most requested film, Beauty and the Beast, arrives for the first time on Blu-ray Hi-Def as the second installment to the company's new Diamond Collection.
Lost Planet 2 (Repacked/2010/Multi9) -good
A decade has passed since the events of Lost Planet, and the face of EDN III has changed dramatically. Terraforming efforts have been successful and the ice has begun to melt, giving way to lush tropical jungles and harsh unforgiving deserts.
GameStop Celebrates Black Ops Pre-Order Record with Sweepstakes
We are now nearing the holiday season, and as usual, that means another Call of Duty title. This year, Treyarch is behind the warfare with what they are calling the biggest endeavor yet.
PS3 Review â WRC: FIA World Rally Championship
Italian developer Milestone is back once again this year with the official WRC game, FIA World Rally Championship. They're no stranger to the racing genre, with years of experience ranging from Moto GP, SBK to Evolution GT.
Valve Selling Left 4 Dead 2 for a Mere $6.79 USD
In celebration of the recent "The Sacrifice" DLC launch for Left for Dead 1 and 2, Valve is offering an incredible deal on both titles.
25th Anniversary Red Wii Spotted, May Not Be Coming To The US
This special edition Red Wii was spotted on the Nintendo Japan site, it's in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the original Super Mario Brothers game.
Merlin S03E05 WS PDTV XviD-RiVER
Description: Merlin meets with the mysterious Taliesin and the old sorcerer takes him to the crystal cave and shows him a glimpse of the future.
Preds roast Ducks 4-1, Pekka Rinne injured
about 3 hours ago: NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 09: Shea Weber #6, Ryan Suter #20, and Cal O'Reilly #16, congratulate Steve Sullivan, center, on scoring a goal against the Anaheim Ducks on October 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Konami's classic X-Men arcade game coming to PSN and XBLA
Konami's classic, six-player X-Men arcade beat-em-up will make its way to the XBLA and PSN platforms, as revealed during Marvel's New York Comic Con 2010 presentation.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Game Review: 'Comic Jumper: The Adventures of Captain Smiley' for XBox Live Arcade
Last year, Twisted Pixel earned a place in our hearts with 'Splosion Man, a quirky game that turned a simple platforming adventure into an hilarious meat filled romp in a secret laboratory.
Official: Segaââ¬â¢s Captain America: Super Soldier Release Date For Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, DS & Wii Is July 2011
I have a great news for you gamers out there, because SEGA and Marvel have just announced that Captain America: Super Soldier will release in 2011 on DS, PSP, PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360.
The Force Unleashed II Trailer Talks About Starkillers Fate [Star Wars Game]
The Force Unleashed Star Wars game likes to pick on poor little Starkiller and in part two of the saga it's no different, this guy just can't catch a break.
NBA Elite 11 Coming to iPhone
NBA Elite 11 will be releasing later this monthâ¦for the iPhone and iPod touch. The game is being touted as the only 5 on 5 game available for the platforms and offers ESPN commentary, updated rosters for all 30 teams, unlockable legends, and ...
Nintendo celebrates super mario bros. 25th anniversary with a 'mario red' wii... (OhGizmo via TechNews AM)
By Andrew Liszewski Nintendo continue its celebrations of Super Mario Bros. 25th anniversary with this Japan-only (for the time being at least) 'Mario red' Wii console that also includes one of their new all-in-one motion plus Wiimotes.
Yahoo Japan establishes Shenmue Town, which is where we want to live now
Yahoo Japan and social cell phone game developer Mobagetown recently partnered up to help strengthen the latter's projects. Now called Yahoo Mobage, the company recently outlined its plans for a new web portal for social games, including ...
PSA: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood beta available to PlayStation Plus members
If you're a PlayStation Plus member, you can get into the Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood beta now! Originally available to pre-orderers and "select" PlayStation Plus subscribers, Sony and Ubisoft have opened up the beta to all those who have ...
Gears of War 3 Getting Multiplayer Beta, Dedicated Servers
Gears of War fans might not be able to pick up a copy of Epic Games' recently delayed threequel Gears of War 3 as soon as they had hoped, however Epic has announced that players will still be able to get their hands on the game prior to the ...
Killzone 3 beta will be exclusive to PlayStation Plus subscribers
Excited for the Killzone 3 beta? Well, I've got some good news, and some potentially bad news. Good news is, the beta will start later this month.
'X-Men: Destiny' Game Getting Written By Mike Carey
Just in time for New York Comic Con this week, Activision has named their next X-Men video game, and it's going to be called "X-Men: Destiny.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Exclusive: Panasonic Jumps Back Into Gaming With A New (Android-powered?) Handheld: The Jungle
With the iPhone and iPod Touch taking over bigger chunks of the portable gaming market each quarter and giants like Sony and Nintendo doing everything in their power to cling on to what they can, it seems pretty crazy to get into the portable ...
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow demo descends on XBLM
Copies of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow will be whipped onto store shelves tomorrow, but Xbox Live Gold members can get a taste of the vampire slaying action today, thanks to a new demo on XBLM.
Rumor: Sony PSP2 Release Date Is Holidays 2011
Rumors of a PSP2 have been circulating around here for ages and we will never get tired of them, at least until the portable gaming device will be released, and if it were to trust the words of some trusted sources, the Sony PSP2 release date ...
Wii version of Lucha Libre AAA delayed
Publisher Slang has put the Wii release of its wrestling game Lucha Libre AAA in a sleeper hold. Formerly set to be released on October 12 (a date that already represented a delay) alongside the PS3, Xbox 360 and DSiWare games, the Wii version ...
Assassinââ¬â¢s Creed Brotherhood Beta in 15 minutes video
With Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood's multiplayer beta currently underway on the PlayStation 3, the developers have given us a good look at how the actual multiplayer works in the Assassin’s Creed’s universe.
Get early access to the Duke Nukem Forever demo with purchase of Borderlands GOTY Edition
Not only will you receive all four downloadable adventures when you purchase the Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition but you'll also receive a special certificate that will grant you membership to the Duke Nukem Forever First Access Club.
Left 4 Dead 2 comes to the Mac
Valve Corp. has released Left 4 Dead 2, its popular zombie action game, for the Mac. The game is available for download exclusively through Steam, Valve's popular game download service, and is available at a special price, $6.79, for a limited time.
DVD Review: Beauty And The Beast: Diamond Edition
My family and I recently received a copy of the new Disney release, Beauty And The Beast: Diamond Edition, to review. Confession: somewhere out there, there is probably video of me dancing with the tea pot from Beauty The Beast.
EA: FIFA 11 beats FIFA 10 to become 'fastest selling sports game ever'
Besting FIFA 10's achievement last year, FIFA 11 has now become the "fastest selling sports game ever," according to EA. The publisher's internal estimates project the latest entry in the footie franchise has sold 2.6 million copies across ...
Call Of Duty: Black Ops Will Be In 3D (Provided You Have All Of The Equipment)
Call of Duty: Black Ops, the âœotherâ first-person shooter this year (you can't get around the fact that Medal of Honor has the most heat this time around), will be in full 3D when it's released in November.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Gears Of War 3 Delayed (video)
Unfortunately it now has been confirmed by Microsoft that the new Gears of War 3 Ashes to Ashes game has now been delayed form its original launch date of April 2011 back to the fall of 2011.
Now Your Dogs Can Tweet Too With Puppy Tweet
Twitter has been a phenomenal success so far and human beings have been hooked on to it. What about a man's best friend then? Yes, they can now tweet to thanks to a new dog tag called Puppy Tweets.
Get Customized in Call of Duty: Black Ops!
Customization - it's the hottest trend in gaming, and most notably the First Person Shooter field. It's also a super addicting element added to a game, because you want to keep progressing through the ranks in order to make your guy look cooler ...
Wii Party â Now Available (Plus 13 New Screens)
REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 4, 2010 - Nintendo's Wiiâ„¢ system continues to offer millions of Americans a fun way to come together for fun times.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow demo descends on XBLM
Copies of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow will be whipped onto store shelves tomorrow, but Xbox Live Gold members can get a taste of the vampire slaying action today, thanks to a new demo on XBLM.
Sonic the Hedgehog Creator Wants To Make Dreamcast 2 Happen
Yuji Naka, the man behind Sonic the Hedgehog, confessed that he misses the days that he was involved with hardware design. Naka was heavily involved in the creation of the Dreamcast and other Sega controllers.
Beauty and the Beast â As Low as $2.99
This is a great week to pick up Beauty and the Beast Blu-Ray DVD Combo Pack at Toys R Us. On sale for $22.99, it comes with a FREE Disney Coupon Book.
Bungie Resets 'Halo: Reach' Credits For Chronic Cheaters
"StarCraft 2" cheaters aren't the only online gaming troublemakers getting targeted in crackdowns right now. Bungie posted an update Friday night that indicated credit resets and earning bans were being doled out as punishment to "Halo: Reach" ...
Left 4 Dead 2 attacks Mac on Tuesday, Oct. 5
Tucked neatly below some official details regarding Left 4 Dead's "The Sacrifice" DLC lies an announcement: Left 4 Dead 2 will be available on Mac starting Tuesday, October 5. As per usual, Mac users who previously purchased Left 4 Dead 2 on ...
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm blows up Dec. 7
Treasure these last few months of tranquility, Azerothians. Blizzard just announced it'll all come crashing down on December 7, when World of Warcraft: Cataclysm destroys the world you've loved, leaving only destruction and a bevy of brand new ...
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