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  • Evening Reading: Weekend Confirmed

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:35 pm
    With my hands-on impressions of ModNation Racer posted now there's a whole other conversation we got into during my visit up there that I want to bring up. This is the second game built under Sony's "Play, Create, Share" banner. I remember being absolutely sky-high for LittleBIGPlanet at about this same point in its development when they finally turned us loose with it. But numerically successful as it may or may not have been, LBP hasn't had anywhere near the impact or gathered close to the energy around it that I thought it would. We came up with a number of suspects for its fate but…

  • Serious Sam HD Arrives on PC Next Week, Xbox 360 in December (Updated)

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:16 pm
    Update: Devolver has issued forth a new trailer for Serious Sam HD (embedded below), which concludes with word that the downloadable Xbox 360 edition will hit in December. Original: Croteam's modern day revamp of Serious Sam: The First Encounter will hit PC on Tuesday, November 24, producer Digital Devolver has confirmed via Twitter. The download will be available through Steam and Got Games, with Steam offering pre-orders 10% off its $19.99 asking price. [video]15814[/video] Shackvideo users can use the HD...

  • Watch the New Dark Void Trailer, 'The Watchers'

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:02 pm
    'The Watchers,' a new trailer for Capcom's upcoming title Dark Void, jet-packs in a healthy dose of antagonist-driven action featuring an ancient alien race called - you guessed it - The Watchers. What they're watching, we're not entirely sure; however, we do know that they're armed with advanced technology and lethal firepower, on top of being kind of creepy looking. It's also worth mentioning that they seek to enslave the human race. Apparently, being banished to a parallel world called 'The Void' makes evil aliens cranky. Dark Void is expected to release on the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 in…

  • Need for Speed Shift Getting Free 'Team Racing' DLC, Five 'Legendary' Cars

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    Free Need for Speed Shift downloadable content is coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in early December, publisher EA has revealed. Hitting Xbox 360 on December 3 and then PlayStation 3 on December 3 (Europe) / December 10 (North America), the free "Team Racing pack" will bring five new "legendary" cars and a new team-based multiplayer mode to Slightly Mad Studios' racer. Details on the new cars, along with a trailer examining the new mode, are below: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427 1967 Shelby GT-500 1969 Dodge Charger R/T 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T 1998 Toyota Supra Mark IV…

  • Shack PSA: Weekend PC Savings on Star Wars, SupCom, King's Bounty, GTA 4 and More

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:20 pm
    With the weekend approaching, it's time for another round of deals and discounts on PC games from the usual suspects: Steam, GOG, Impulse, D2D and GamersGate. This week's sales include a number of LucasArts discounts, along with savings on Grand Theft Auto IV, Supreme Commander, King's Bounty, and others: Steam Fronlines: Fuel of War - $7.49 (75% Off) King's Bounty: Armored Princess -
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  • Modern Warfare 2 Selling Just Fine On PC [PC]

    Luke Plunkett
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:00 pm
    Proving that the Modern Warfare 2 "boycott" was more hollow tantrum than actual boycott, Infinity Ward have revealed that the PC version of the game has been outselling its predecessor. "The PC version of Modern Warfare 2 has actually outsold the PC version of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare in it's first week", IW's Robert Bowling posted on the company's message boards. "Making it the most successful PC version." The quote was made in response to claims that the PC version of the game accounts for only 3% of MW2's total sales in the UK, Bowling adding "Essentially, all this percentage proves…

  • Sony Giving Away Free Comics [Psn]

    Luke Plunkett
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm
    While Sony's digital comics store for the PSP won't be launching until next month, that hasn't stopped the company from teaming with IDW to give away some free comics to tide you over. Free doesn't need a store! The publisher is offering an issue of Star Trek: Year Four - The Enterprise Experiment, which you can get by visiting the regular ol' PlayStation Store and entering the following code: 724K-A4BG-JLD7 Bam. Free comic. There are more codes for more comics (Transformers) being handed out on the PS Comics site and via Twitter, so those wanting to give the PSP comic reader a good workout,…

  • The Life and Times of Luigi [History Lesson]

    AJ Glasser
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    If you ever wanted to know why Luigi is thinner than Mario or how he bears living in the shadow of his older brother, this exhaustively researched article over on GamesRadar's got you covered. "Luigi: A life in the shadows" cover the other brother's origins from palette swap to star of his own (two) video games. Anybody else remember playing Mario is Missing? Yeah, that game starred Luigi. Best bit? Right here... But Luigi's heart has strayed at least once during the previously mentioned Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. The Beanbean Kingdom the two stars explore has a prince to match the…

  • Microsoft Denies "One Million Banned" Report [Microsoft]

    Luke Plunkett
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pm
    There are some out there who believe that during the recent wave of Xbox Live bannings, Microsoft kicked as many as one million people off their online service. It's a belief Microsoft execs do not subscribe to. "We didn't release the number", Xbox Live GM Marc Whitten told VentureBeat. "I cannot explain to you why people would think it was a million people. It wasn't a million people". So, those who had money on it being one million, sorry. You're out. Until the cold day in hell Microsoft actually disclose the figures, though, those with money on it being 999,999 or 1,000,001, you're still…

  • Virtual Console: Mario Kart, Smash Bros, Pilotwings, All Coming [Wii]

    Luke Plunkett
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:30 pm
    Has a year of uninspiring selections all but made you forget the Wii's Virtual Console even existed? Understandable. Might want to buckle up, though, because three of the most-requested games for the service are finally making an appearance. This coming Monday - November 23 - sees the release of the original SNES Mario Kart, for 800 Points. Good news. Better news is to come, though, as "sometime this holiday season" Nintendo will also release the original SNES Pilotwings and the original N64 Smash Bros. Exact release dates and pricing to come on those two. Leaving just one game on my Virtual…
 
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  • Borderlands Zombie Island Website Online

    Emabulator
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:18 pm
    Gearbox Software has gone live with a website for its upcoming Borderlands DLC, The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned. The site contains a brief description of the DLC along with a dozen screenshots. There's also mention of a trailer coming soon. [via Voodoo Extreme]

  • Tony Hawk: RIDE Sucks

    modeps
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:22 pm
    The first legitimate review of Tony Hawk: RIDE comes courtesy of the folks at Giant Bomb. Guess what? It's terrible. A hearty 1 out of 5, their lowest score possible. Quote: The only positive thing about Tony Hawk: RIDE is its soundtrack, which is lengthy and includes tracks from Murs, Santigold, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Wolfmother, The Commodores, and more, including that "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" song from The Big Lebowski. Obviously that's not enough to make Tony Hawk: RIDE feel like it's worth anything close to its $120 price tag. While the Tony Hawk…

  • Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience

    pwnophobia
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:16 pm
    Starting November 23rd in select malls across North America users can experience the hottest games and systems that Nintendo has to offer. This experience is geared toward people who are either new to Nintendo systems or people who are still on fence in regards to a purchase for themselves or a family member. Quote: Using the Wii console’s popular motion controls, Nintendo Holiday Mall Experience participants can play activities like archery and basketball in Wii Sports Resort™, explore the four-person multiplayer excitement of New Super Mario Bros. ™ Wii, step onto the Wii Balance…

  • Need for Speed SHIFT Team Racing Pack

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    20 Nov 2009 | 3:05 pm
    Electronic Arts sends along a Press Release (and a video) showing off the next (free) DLC for Need for Speed: SHIFT. Quote: Electronic Arts Inc. today announced an all-new Team Racing pack for the critically-acclaimed Need for Speed SHIFT. The content pack takes online racing to the next level with an action-packed new race mode and five renowned racing cars - all for free (Need for Speed SHIFT and Xbox LIVE or PlayStation Network account required). The Team Racing pack is the first downloadable content for Need for Speed SHIFT and will be available worldwide on December 1st on the Xbox 360…

  • Worms 2: Armageddon Gets a Title Update and DLC (in 2010)

    pwnophobia
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:40 pm
    Team17 has just released an update for Worms 2: Armageddon that fixes a whole lot of bugs and exploits. To coincide with the update Team17 has also mentioned that there will be DLC for the title in 2010 that will include more challenges, environments, features and tons more editable options for your Worms team. Quote: Team17 can confirm that “Worms 2: Armageddon” has just received a title update on Xbox Live Arcade. The former no.1 selling title has benefitted from an extensive range of improvements, fixes, feature requests from the community and additional play balancing. The update is…
 
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  • Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles Review

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:45 am
    Capcom's latest Resident Evil has plenty of zombies, but lacks depth and precision.5 Vote(s)

  • Shifting Perspectives: Why effective health needs to die, part 1

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:45 pm
    Every week (usually), Shifting Perspectives examines issues affecting druids and those who group with them. This week, we brace ourselves for the howling pack of tanks likely to descend upon us, but -- as we have previously observed -- we are used to...5 Vote(s)

  • Encrypted Text: Leveling a rogue, level 71-80

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:15 pm
    Every Wednesday, Chase Christian of Encrypted Text invites you to enter the world of shadows, as we explore the secrets and mechanics of the rogue class. This week, we talk about leveling a rogue from level 71 to level 80.Your...5 Vote(s)

  • Bioware Reveals Dragon Age: Origins DLC for Holiday 2009

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:45 pm
    Leading video game developer BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts, announced today that the Return to Ostagar downloadable content (DLC) for Dragon Age: Origins will be available for the Xbox 360 this Holiday season for 400 MS Points.5 Vote(s)

  • Banned Xbox Live Users Class Action Investigation

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pm
    Abington IP, a law firm specialising in consumer class actions posted this on their website (http://www.abingtonlaw.com/Xbox-Live-class-action.html )[QUOTE]An investigation is currently being conducted regarding business practices of Microsoft with respect to its recent cancellation of certain modified Xbox consoles for use with Xbox Live.As has been reported widely in...5 Vote(s)
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  • Classic Monopoly Arrives in the App Store

    arn
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    Those of you who were turned off by the Here and Now Edition of Monopoly that had been in the App Store will be pleased to find out that EA has finally released the Classic version. Monopoly brings the classic Monopoly board game to the App Store. The game offers a somewhat gratuitously 3D view of the game and even offers internationally localized versions of the board. The game seems to pull your iPhone's region settings (see here) to present the proper board. The game comes with 3 levels of difficulty against AI opponents and also offers local Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (2 players), and Pass…

  • Upcoming Game Videos: 'Driver', 'Skater Nation', 'Stair Dismount'

    arn
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:02 am
    Driver Gameloft has posted a teaser/cinematic video which reveals they are bringing Driver to the iPhone. The original Driver game was first released in 1999 to critical acclaim. The game plot was as follows: Tanner, an NYPD detective gone undercover due to his impressive driving skills, must gain the confidence of the syndicate's bosses by performing increasingly difficult missions such as stopping or following another car, driving through windows, delivering a stolen car or scaring a taxi customer No actual gameplay is shown, but we'll post more as we get it. Driver is due in…

  • 'Pocketball' – A Fresh Physics-Based Puzzler

    Jim Squires
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:37 am
    Pocketball is a fresh new puzzler that takes physics and navigation and wraps them together in a tight little package. In each of Pocketball’s 30 stages, you’ll need to stretch pieces of rope across different pegs to guide a falling ball to a like colored bin. If there’s a blue ball it goes to the blue bin. If there’s a green ball it goes to a green bin. You get the idea. Things get complicated fairly quickly. Some stages offer up 2 or 3 different colored balls that you need to guide to their like-colored bins. Other stages have items scattered around the playfield with boosters that…

  • $0.99 Madness: Enigmo 2, Beneath a Steel Sky, Ground Effect, Loopy Laboratory and a Freebie

    arn
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:45 pm
    Black Friday discounts appear to be coming early as a number of excellent games have just been price reduced to only $0.99. At that price, we highly recommend picking up every one of these titles. Enigmo 2 ($2.99 -> $0.99) – Pangea's sequel to their incredibly popular Enigmo puzzler. $0.99 is a steal for this 3D puzzler which we reviewed when it came out in September. Beneath a Steel Sky ($4.99 -> $0.99) – A classic reborn, this point and click adventure holds up well over the years and the iPhone-specific changes make it a wonderful adaptation. We reviewed it and found it to…

  • A Few to Consider: Chuck Norris, Implode, Snowy's Christmas Pinball

    arn
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:29 pm
    Here are a few releases that have snuck by us over the past few weeks that are worth considering. Each game has its fans and both the gameplay video and forum threads are linked so you can dig deeper. Chuck Norris: Bring on the Pain Chuck Norris arrives on the iPhone with an over-the-top side scrolling shooter. The controls aren't great, and the game reminds us of an old school side shooter, but Chuck Norris fans seem to be enjoying it. It's only $0.99 and you can join the discussion thread for more impressions. App Store Link: Chuck Norris: Bring on the Pain!, $0.99 Implode…
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    Joystiq

  • Try PSP Digital Comics with these free codes

    Andrew Yoon
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    If you've downloaded firmware 6.20 for your PSP, you'll be able to access the Digital Comics service, featured under the new "Extras" section of the XMB. While the PlayStation Store won't offer comics until next month, Sony is offering fans an early sneak peek at the service by offering free codes through the official PlayStation Comics website. Americans will be able to get the first issue of Transformers: All Hail Megatron, while Europeans can download the first issue of Aleister Arcane. Each issue will take about 40MB of space on your Memory Stick / PSP Go. To get your trial codes, visit…

  • Jay Cohen answers 10 Questions from the Academy

    Joystiq Staff
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 pm
    Introducing 10 Questions from the Academy: A weekly feature from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences wherein significant figures in the video game industry provide their input on past trends, current events, and future challenges and goals for the entertainment software community. Jay Cohen is a member of the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences where he serves as chairman of its board directors. Cohen left Ubisoft earlier this year, after serving as the company's North American vice president of publishing, and now works for Jerry Bruckheimer Games. AIAS: How do you measure…

  • BBC asks: What happened to Second Life?

    Justin McElroy
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:59 pm
    You don't see nearly the amount of coverage of Second Life (or as we call it in these parts, PlayStation Home's creepy, aggressively pornographic uncle) these days as you used to, and BBC did a little digging to find out why. Their discovery? Well, not to put too fine a point on it, but Second Life sucks. It's overly complicated to control, it's full of some truly horrific human beings, there are many better social networking hubs and (perhaps most importantly) companies that sunk a bunch of money into it rarely got their investments back. What the BBC seems to be implying is that Second Life…

  • Super Monkey Ball 2 goes bananas on iPhone this year

    JC Fletcher
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:30 pm
    Sega is preparing a sequel to its App Store launch title, Super Monkey Ball, due out sometime before the end of the year. According to Touch Arcade, Super Monkey Ball 2 will add 115 new levels, multiplayer functions, and, perhaps most importantly, minigames. Monkey Bowling will be included in the download, with Monkey Golf and Monkey Target (also known as the greatest achievement in human history) to follow as free updates. Okay, actually, while great, the minigames aren't the most important part of this sequel. That would be the improved controls, which may render this game playable. Check…

  • Firmware 3.10 lets PS3 users report errors directly to Sony

    David Hinkle
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pm
    Sometimes we do crazy things -- in this case, it's something crazy for you, dear reader. You see, when PS3 Attitude reported users who had run into freezes or other bouts of unsatisfactory performance from their PS3 could report the issue to Sony thanks to firmware 3.10, directly through their console, we thought it was something we'd try to recreate on our own. After scratching our noggin for a few minutes, trying to come up with the best way to put our PS3 into danger, we figured a swift and hard power-down via the back toggle switch on the console would be the best bet to trigger this…
 
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  • Hey Everybody Save the Internet – Net Neutrality

    Revenue Robot
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:16 am
    I’m not much of person who gets all crazy and starts supporting everything… However when you start messing with my internet then I have to get involved and so should you! Over at... This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

  • Get your Business Listed on Google Local Listings

    Revenue Robot
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:05 am
    I don’t really write much about search engine optimization (SEO) anymore on this blog however, I recently came across a very informative article that gives three detailed steps on “How To... This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

  • Modern Warfare 2 Callsigns, Titles and Emblems

    Revenue Robot
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:22 am
    (photo: credits) If you are looking for the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Callsigns, Titles or Emblems then check out the list below for the latest sites that contain the information you’re... This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

  • A Creative Collection of Apple iPhone Wallpaper

    Revenue Robot
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:21 am
    Are you really big into your iPhone? Then why not express your love by using one of these creative desktop iPhone related wallpapers for your computer. There is a total of 55 in the collection and... This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

  • Modern Warfare 2 Achievements and Trophies

    Revenue Robot
    16 Nov 2009 | 9:12 am
    (photo: credits) Below is the complete list of Modern Warfare 2 Achievements and Trophies. What do you think is the hardest one to get? Leave a comment letting other know. Platinum Trophy –... This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
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  • Offerpal Sets New Ad Standards As Facebook Bans Offer Providers

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:56 pm
    Offerpal Media, an ad provider for social apps and games, announced a new set of standards for its controversial lead generation offers, just as Facebook bans other providers like Tatto Media for their questionable ads. The company's ads consist of special offers featured alongside free social games such as FarmVille, inviting users to fill out online surveys and sign up for subscriptions in exchange for virtual currency (as opposed to paying for the in-game currency ...

  • Modern Warfare 2 Infinity Ward's 'Most Successful PC Version' Yet

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:50 am
    Despite the online furor surrounding the PC version of Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, creative strategist Robert Bowling says the PC SKU is selling better than its predecessor did at launch, "making it the most successful PC version" the studio has done yet. "PC is the smallest percentage in terms of how much sold on each platform but that hardly means anything other than the PC is just the smallest market," Bowling ...

  • Class-Action Suit Filed Against Zynga, Facebook Over Offer-Based Ads

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:57 am
    Sacramento-based law firm Kershaw, Cutter & Ratinoff (KCR) filed a class-action suit against Facebook developer Zynga, seeking upwards of $5 million in damages due to allegedly misleading lead generation ads featured in the latter's games. The Cost Per Action (CPA) advertisements in question allow users to earn virtual currency for social games like FarmVille and Mafia Wars by completing surveys, taking quizzes, or signing up for trial offers. Some ads are for legit companies like ...

  • Gameloft Scales Back Android Game Development

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:25 am
    French mobile publisher Gameloft (Hero Of Sparta) says it's scaling back its investment in development for Google's Android platform -- and that, dissatisfied with Android's weak application store, other developers are following suit. "We have significantly cut our investment in Android platform, just like... many others," Gameloft finance director Alexandre de Rochefort said at an investor conference, as reported by Reuters. Android's app store is "not as neatly done as on the iPhone," De Rochefort ...

  • UK Gov't Intelligence Agency To Advertise On Xbox Live

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:51 am
    MI5 and MI6-linked UK government intelligence organization GCHQ hopes to attract new recruits by reaching out to them with an Xbox Live advertising campaign. According to a report in the UK Guardian, the organization's six-week ad campaign aims at the 18 to 34 demographic. It draws parallels between skills and experience required in gameplay -- like "quick thinking, problem solving and team work" -- and those required to work with GCHQ. Ads will run on ...
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  • God of War Collection: A Video Comparison

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:24 pm
    God of War Collection dropped this week, and many PS3 owners want to know if it’s worth the plunge. This new compilation features newly remastered versions of the PS2 classics on one Blu-ray, alongside with a voucher to download the God of War III demo from the PlayStation Store. We're not planning to run a review of GoW Collection, but that doesn't mean that we haven't taken the time to set up some comparison videos detailing the visual differences between both games running on a backwards-compatible PlayStation 3 versus the newly redone game. I've written up some impressions to…

  • Reply to All: Sequels, Solicited Career Advice, and Sequels 2

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pm
    On this week's episode of Modern Family -- the best new comedy of the year, by the way -- the lovable but clueless Phil laments his wife's inability to give good gifts. After running down a long list of desired items (one of which being a yogurt maker, which is totally practical), he declares "I can't not think of things I want." We're now in that time of the year where it's easy to find ourselves falling into that mentality. Most of the year's major games have been released, and with all the enthusiastic coverage and discussion surrounding them, it's easy to get game envy. And…

  • Free Need for Speed: Shift DLC Detailed And Dated

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:19 pm
    Watch Larger Version | Watch HD Version Need for Speed: Shift fans are in for quite a treat in a few weeks as Electronic Arts will be releasing the first batch of downloadable content for their acclaimed racing title, and best of all, it’s free. The DLC release introduces an entirely new multiplayer mode called Team Racing, which will pit two teams of six players against each other in a Circus Maximus-style racing battle to the death! (Note: that might be an exaggeration on my part) Also included in the DLC pack will be five new smokin' hot rides: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427…

  • Fresh Ink Online: Batman, Punisher, Spider-Man

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:50 pm
    Watch Larger Version | Watch HD Version Fresh Ink Online host Blair Butler gears up for Thanksgiving with reviews of Invincible, Punisher, Irredeemable, Nola, and Phonogram The Singles Club. But is it Amazing Spider-Man or Batman and Brother Power the Geek that nabs the coveted Pick of the Week title? Watch and find out! And tune in next week for a Turkey Day guest host spot by ultimate fighter and ultimate comic lover Nate “Rock” Quarry! Woo-hoo!!! Make sure to visit us on Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. Subscribe to G4's Fresh Ink Podcast by clicking your preferred service:

  • Resident Evil 2 Now Available For Download On PlayStation Store

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:48 pm
    In case you weren’t aware, Valve’s zombie-fest Left 4 Dead 2 went on sale on Tuesday. But what you may not know is that it wasn’t the only zombie game released this week. As PlayStation 3 users can tell you, Capcom’s classic Resident Evil 2 is now available for download from the PlayStation Store for just $5.99. Anyone out there picked up the game yet? If so, how does it hold up? Anyone playing the game for the first time? Source: Capcom-Unity
 
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  • Is Britain Readying a Supremely Armed Pirate Hunter?

    gamepolitics
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:06 am
    An story on BoingBoing cites a British Labour Government source that such a move may be underway. The article, noticed by GPer DarkSaber, reports that changes could be introduced to the Digital Economy Bill, which would enable the Secretary of State to introduce legislation without debate in order to amend the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act and to introduce a Pirate-Finder General.Current Secretary of State Peter Mandelson's is behind the proposal, which would feature the following measures:1. The Secretary of State would get the power to create new remedies for online infringements.2.

  • NYC: Net Neutrality Hearings Today

    gamepolitics
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:01 am
    The New York City Council Committee on Technology in Government is holding public hearings today on the subject of Net Neutrality.A live stream of the hearings is available on LiveStream. The Council is live Tweeting coverage as well here. Also look for hashtags #netneutrality or #reso712A.Entertainment Consumer Association (ECA) Vice President and General Counsel Jennifer Mercurio gave testimony earlier today in support of Net Neutrality.A sample of her testimony:ECA is strongly in support the proposals you’ve outlined in Resolution 712A-2007 and of the concept of Network Neutrality,…

  • Fighting Fair: International Humanitarian Law As Applied to Games

    gamepolitics
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:37 am
    Proving that there really is a study for everything, an interesting new analysis applies International Humanitarian Law (IHL) to a variety of war-themed videogames to see how they stack up.Playing by the Rules was undertaken by a pair of Swiss organizations, Pro Juventute, a children’s rights group, and Track Impunity Always (TRIAL), an association with a focus on international criminal justice.The aim of the study was to “raise public awareness among developers and publishers of the games, as well as among authorities, educators and the media about virtually committed crimes in…

  • NIMF to Close at Year End

    gamepolitics
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:18 am
    Founded in 1996, The National Institute on Media and the Family (NIMF) will close its doors at the end of the 2009 calendar year.In a statement, the group said “that more work remains to be done,” and that NIMF’s board is in discussions with other non-profits organizations to see if its programs and research can be carried on.NIMF’s most prominent work was its annual Video Game Report Card, which graded the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), game publishers, retailers and parents annually on the enforcement and education of videogame ratings. While the rated…

  • Aussie R18+ Rally Planned

    gamepolitics
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:12 am
    Brisbane, Australia is the site of a planned rally which hopes to show government authorities just how serious gamers Down Under are about receiving an R18+ videogame rating category.The rally is planned for December 5th at 11:00 AM in King George Square. Treat Us Like Adults, a website/organization founded by game developer Ethan Watson, is behind the movement. Watson has a personal stake in the lack of an R18+ rating as he wants to “make games that, due to thematic content, would likely be refused classification in his home country.”Watson also plans to give a speech at the…
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  • Serious Sam: The First Encounter HD – “Final” trailer

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    20 Nov 2009 | 11:01 am
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  • Blood Bowl: Dark Elves Edition – Elves with violent foodball

    ClassicMoments
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:43 am
    We know that we get the visitors from outside of North America, so we’ll make clear before we proceed. This football isn’t soccer; we’re talking about American football. Anyways, believe it or not the American football is slowly gaining its popularity in the world, and looks like it’s same for the gaming world. So, let’s see what happens if you mix Elves with violence, and a football. Interesting, yeah? So, that’s what happens when you mix them all. Blood Bowl will be available in the United States on the Steam starting November 26th, 2009. Preorders will…

  • Dark Void – The Watchers trailer

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    20 Nov 2009 | 10:13 am
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  • Aion – Mini Guide for Beginners v2.3

    ClassicMoments
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:33 am
    So, you’ve decided to play Aion, yeah? This guide is mainly for the beginners, between level 1 to 25. We’re going to mainly focus on less advanced equipments and players, though some of the tips might apply to higher level Aion players.  And we’ll be focusing on PvE, since  you won’t see many PvP engagement early on unless you really really want to. We’ll pretend that you just stared the game, without any help from anyone else. You want to keep playing, but somehow you keep dying. You seem to have made a fair amount of Kinah, but you can’t save enough…

  • MapleStory – Aran – teaser

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    19 Nov 2009 | 11:47 am
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  • Laser Engraver Plays Mario Theme

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:51 pm
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    20 Nov 2009 | 1:22 pm
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    20 Nov 2009 | 12:55 pm
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  • Rejected Reese's Commercial

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:07 pm
    "Maybe there is a wrong way to eat a Reese's." Uploaded by TheFineBrothers 0 likes so far. Be the first!
 
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  • Demo: Jurassic: The Hunted

    Major Nelson
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:37 am
      Content: Jurassic: The Hunted Demo Price: Free Availability: United States Dash Text: Jurassic: The Hunted is an epic, story-driven first-person shooter set on a dark, mysterious island that connects the modern world with the age of dinosaurs. Players take on the role of Craig Dylan, a weapons and survival expert, hired to protect a research team sent to study the strange temporal energy of the island and recover whatever is left of the expedition lost on the island over twenty years earlier. Every minute is a fight for survival as Dylan must scavenge weapons, defend barricades, and…

  • Headed for Hawaii

    Major Nelson
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:43 am
      The Inside Xbox crew and I are on are way to Maui, Hawaii for the 26th Annual EA Sports Maui Invitational that kicks off this weekend. I’ll be hosting a reception on Saturday night with all of the teams that are participating in the tournament, and working on some videos during the few days we will be on the island.  Watch Inside Xbox for our reports from event and see a few of the sites and sounds of this tropical paradise.  If you are an Xbox LIVE Member in Maui, send me an email (Major at Xbox –dot-com) and maybe you can show the Xbox team around your island.  

  • Arcade: Diner Dash & Gyromancer

    Major Nelson
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:25 am
      Content: Diner Dash Price: 800 Microsoft Points Availability: Not available in Korea Dash Text: Ditch your desk job and serve up some grub! Help Flo™ grow her fledgling diner into a five-star restaurant in this game of skill, speed and savvy. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.   Add Diner Dash to your Xbox 360 download queue   Content: Gyromancer Price: 1200 Microsoft Points Availability: Not available in Korea Dash Text: Gyromancer: A fusion of puzzle and RPG gaming. You are Rivel, a powerful mage who leads…

  • Demo: Tropico 3

    Major Nelson
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:24 am
      Content: Tropico 3 Demo Price: Free Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions Dash Text: The time is yesterday and the Cold War is in full swing. Through means devious and dubious you have seized power in the Caribbean island country of Tropico, where you now rule as the all-powerful "El Presidente". You decide whether you want to use your army to secure your power base in the best traditions of corrupt, unscrupulous tyrants everywhere or lead your people to prosperity in your role as generous elder statesman.   Add Tropico 3 Demo to your Xbox 360 download queue  

  • LIVE Activity for week of Nov. 9th

    Major Nelson
    17 Nov 2009 | 3:20 pm
      Xbox 360 Top LIVE Titles (based on UU’s 1    Modern Warfare 2 2    Call of Duty 4 3    Halo 3 4    Call of Duty: WaW 5    Left 4 Dead 2 – Demo (Download the Demo) 6    GTA IV (Purchase the full game) 7    Gears of War 2 8    FIFA 10 9    Halo 3: ODST 10   Madden NFL 10 (Download the demo)   Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions purchased) 1   Trials HD    2   Castle Crashers  3  …
 
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  • Teen calls police because his parents took his Xbox

    Jenni Lada
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:26 am
    Section: Gaming News, Consoles, Xbox, Xbox-360 On a typical Sunday, November 15, 2009 afternoon, a teenager in Buffalo Grove, Illinois decided that he wasn’t about to just take his Xbox ban lightly. After a 15 year old boy had been told by his parents that part of his punishment for misbehaving to have his Xbox taken away, he resorted to desperate measures. He called 911. He didn’t actually stay on the line, but he did call. Police then went to the scene, to make sure that everything was in order. It was then that the teenager pleaded his case to the police, asking if his parents…

  • Brad Pitt producing Dark Void movie, may even star in it

    Christian Morlotte
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:44 am
    Section: Gaming News, Features, Rumors, Consoles, PS3, Xbox-360, PCs, Ads & Media, Movies, Game-Companies, Publishers, Genres, ActionMost of the movies made from video game adaptations up to date have been less than stellar productions (thanks Uwe Boll), to say the least. From Street Fighterto Doom , every one has strayed far from the original material and ended up a mess. Only the Resident Evil franchise has barely escaped that destiny - thanks to Milla Jovovich’s hotness - but, in general, video game movies have been epic failures. Now there is some light shining on video game fans…

  • Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition coming 2010

    Brian Allen
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:45 am
    Section: Gaming News, Consoles, PS3, Xbox-360, Game-Companies, Publishers, Genres, FPS, Horror & Suspense, Updates, Playstation-Store, Xbox-LiveCapcom has announced that new downloadable content will be released for Resident Evil 5 for the Xbox 360 and PS3 next year (2010). Also, a “Gold Edition” of the full game and downloadable content will be available March 2010. That DLC includes two new episodes, new costumes and a new game mode called “Mercenaries’ Reunion” featuring eight new playable characters and weapon load outs. Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition will be…

  • World of Warcraft blamed for attempted school shooting

    Brian Allen
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:42 am
    Section: Gaming News, Features, Law-Politics, PCs, Genres, MMO There isn’t a day that goes by that doesn’t find someone trying to draw a link between video game violence and real world criminal behavior. But where it is usually Grand Theft Auto, or some similarly violent game sparking the controversy, this time MMO World of Warcraft has been tied to a school shooting attempt. The TimesOnline reports that a 13-year-old male student in France apparently planned to shoot his teachers for giving him poor grades. The potential tragedy was averted when his parents noticed he had left…

  • Black Friday 2009: Gamestop’s videogame sales, doorbuster deals

    Jeremy Hill
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:34 am
    Section: Gaming News, Features, Gift Guide, Consoles, PS3, Wii, Xbox-360, PCs, Windows, PCs-Other, Handhelds, DS, Ads & Media, Print, Advertisements, Game-Companies, Developers, Publishers, Genres, 3D, Action, Adventure, Casual, Educational, Fighting, FPS, Shooter, Horror & Suspense, Music, OnlineThe Black Friday ad for Gamestop has been leaked and it has some pretty nice deals. It’s disappointing that some of the Nintendo DS games including Mario Kart DS and New Super Mario Bros. are still selling for $35. Since that’s how much those games usually sell for, why would they even be…
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  • It Only Does Blu-ray Movies

    Peter Dille
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pm
    Next week’s Thanksgiving holiday marks the kick-off to the traditional retail holiday selling season. It’s a key part of our year as many people who may not be hardcore gamers begin their research for the hottest gift items. Naturally, we expect the PS3 to be on a lot of those lists this year. This holiday’s PS3 campaign marks one of our most aggressive approaches in terms of our advertising reach and frequency, so we hope you’ve seen the new commercials while watching your favorite TV programs. I’ve been receiving a lot of emails from friends and family and hearing from a…

  • Digital Comics Reader Now Available for PSP – Get a Free Issue!

    Grace Chen
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    Hi Everyone – As you’ve already heard from Eric Lempel, the latest PSP firmware update v6.20 added the Digital Comics Reader to the XMB on the PSP. The PlayStation Network comic service on PlayStation Store will be coming in December (U.S. Only). In the meantime, you can get your hands on a free issue of Star Trek: Year Four – The Enterprise Experiment from our partners at IDW Publishing. Once you download the free Digital Reader, visit PlayStation Store on the PSP and enter the following promotion code: 724K-A4BG-JLD7 This code is only valid until December 16, 2009. The code must…

  • PlayStation Network Video Content Update

    Grace Chen
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:01 am
    Hi Everyone, Here’s the list of new arrivals and top downloads on the Video Store this week. You’ll see Star Trek, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Bruno, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – It’s a Very Sunny Christmas are now available. Also, check out the free downloads of Avatar Theatrical Trailer, Ninja Assassin Theatrical Trailer, and Voltron Season 6 Episode 5 – Try This World for Size. Enjoy! FREE NEW ARRIVALS! Avatar Theatrical Trailer KatalystHQ | S2 - Crazy for Kenna KatalystHQ | S2 - Halloween KatalystHQ | S2 - Pranking the Boss Ninja…

  • adhocParty for PSP: The Walkthrough

    Kristin Neirinckx
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:59 pm
    Hi everyone! Last week, we announced the availability of adhocParty here in the U.S. As we mentioned before, adhocParty for the PSP system is an online service that allows PSP owners with a PS3 system to connect to one another via the PlayStation Network. Today, you can download the application for free from the PlayStation Store. We’ve put together the video below to walk you through the new service. Gran Turismo and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite are some of the great titles that work with adhocParty. We look forward to hearing your feedback soon. Enjoy!

  • PlayStation Store Update

    Grace Chen
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:20 pm
    Hi Everyone – It’s time for the weekly PlayStation Store Update. Updates Get Uno for new low price of $7.99 Applications adhocParty Play Ad Hoc PSP games online via your PS3! File Size 6.31 MB Downloadable Games Peggle ($9.99 to purchase) Have you got the Peggle fever? Now on the PlayStation Network, experience the ultimate pinballesque adventure! Indulge your love for bouncing balls and firework effects by becoming a Peggle Master through 55 levels and 75 challenges. Play to your favorite music while collecting 12 PlayStation Network trophies along the way. Want to host your own…
 
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  • Nintendo Releasing Mario Kart On VC Next Week

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:39 pm
    If you believe that the original Super Mario Kart is still the best, then you're in luck. The classic racer will be available on Virtual Console next week, along with two other highly-requested games. GameSpot is reporting that Super Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. and Pilotwings are all on their way to the service, which should be welcome news for fans who have been waiting for the games since launch. They will all be available for 800 Wii Points ($8). All three games are regarded as classics, with Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. having kicked off two of Nintendo's top franchises. Pilotwings,…

  • Gameloft Cutting Back On Android Development

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:11 pm
    If you were hoping to play games using Android, you may have to start looking into alternatives. Reuters is reporting that Gameloft has "significantly" cut back on its investment in Android games, and that it's not alone. "We have significantly cut our investment in Android platform, just like ... many others," Gameloft finance director Alexandre de Rochefort said at an investor conference. Criticizing the Android application store, Rochefort said, "It is not as neatly done as on the iPhone. Google has not been very good to entice customers to actually buy products. On Android nobody is…

  • Ubisoft Won't Be Publishing No More Heroes HD In North America

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:49 pm
    Ubisoft is the nominal publisher for No More Heroes, but that won't be the case for the upcoming Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 ports. The publisher told G4 that they've decided to pass on a North American release for the game. In a brief statement, a company representative said, "Ubisoft will not be publishing either of these versions." No reason was given for their decision. It's still possible that No More Heroes: Heroes Paradise will make it to North America, but it'll be through a different publisher. One possibility is Capcom, which published Grasshopper's Killer 7 back in 2005. Otherwise,…

  • Take Part in 1UP's Battlefield Bad Company 2 Beta Marathon - Now Over

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:18 pm
    Live TV by Ustream Time: Friday, November 20, 2009, 5 p.m. PST Location: Watch the embedded video player above. This Friday, 1UP invites you to join us while we play the Battlefield Bad Company 2 beta. For those without a PS3, or are stuck at work, this is your best chance to check out the action on day one of the beta. Watch our live stream as we challenge our community members in 24-player matches. We'll be playing most of the day, so feel free to stop by when you get the chance. Update: Code Giveaway

  • Sonic the Hedgehog Costumes Coming To Little Big Planet

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:21 pm
    Sonic fans might want to keep an eye out for the latest round of Little Big Planet DLC in December. According to Siliconera, Sega and Sony are collaborating on a costume back containing a variety of Sonic characters, including Tails, Knuckles and the blue hedgehog himself. The costumes will reportedly be available in a pack, or individually. They include Sonic, Sonic the Werehog, Tails, Dr. Eggman and Knuckles costumes. There's no word on pricing or a release date, except that it will likely be released in mid-December. The only official mention of the pack so far is on PlayStation Asia, but…
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  • Need For Speed: Shift Free Team Racing DLC Coming Early December

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:38 pm
    Need for Speed: Shift is getting its first DLC and it looks like it's free. The Team Racing pack will be available worldwide on December 1st on the Xbox 360, December 3rd in Europe and on December 10th in North America for the PS3. This isn't the usual racing game DLC of just a couple of cars, the Team Racing pack adds some teamwork to the racing AND new cars. According to EA: In this mode, two teams of up to six racers will battle Read more...

  • Are the Days of Free PSN Coming to an End?

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:43 am
    It used to be that the PS3 fanboy would point out that while it's true that the Xbox 360 has sold a lot more units, the PS3 was better for several reasons, among them was the free online play. Well, it looks like they won't be able to use that one for long. According to a presentation given by Sony, they are exploring ways to generate "new revenue stream from subscription"  and "Grow Hardware, Software and Network Service Revenue." See the slides below. That sounds an awful lot like XBLIVE to me and a lot of others out there.

  • First Dragon Age: Origins DLC Announced by Bioware

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:16 am
    Bioware just announced the first DLC for Dragon Age: Origins. The Return to Ostagar downloadable content will be released for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 this "holiday season." Well, they could have been a bit more specific on the date couldn't they? What is known is the price: $4.99 for PS3, 400 Bioware points for PC and 400 MS points on Xbox 360. According to Bioware: Return to Ostagar DLC, allows players to exact their revenge and embark on a quest for the mighty arms and armor of Read more...

  • Battlefield Bad Company 2 Beta Impressions, Screenshots and Video

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:46 am
    The beta for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 hit the PS3 and I spent some time playing it once the servers went live after 10pm EST. For a beta, it's in great shape and plays better than some "finished" games I've seen. All the elements are there for this to be another breakout Battlefield game just like BF2. The Arica Harbor map is large and handles the 24 players easily, even on the stage-based Rush game mode it's using now that unlocks portions of the map as you Read more...

  • Bioshock 2 Special Edition Revealed and it Comes with a B Side

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:49 pm
    Take 2 revealed the Bioshock 2 Special Edition today and it comes with some stuff you'd expect like a book of art, but it also comes with a vinyl record. Really. That's mighty strange you're thinking and I agree, who can even play this thing anymore? Does grandma still have that big cabinet in the living room with the phonograph player in it? Read more...
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  • Armored Princess - Now Available

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:43 pm
    Amoured Princess has been released and you can now grab it on Steam or GamersGate.

  • Avernum 6 - Released for Mac!

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:42 pm
    Spiderweb has released Avernum 6 - the last of the series - for the Mac.  As usual, there is a lengthy demo and expect to see the PC version in a couple of months.  Here's the feature list as a reminder: An enormous world. Hundreds of quests, dozens of dungeons and enemy fortresses, and multitudes of characters....

  • Dragon Age - Newbie Guide and Nexus Mod Site

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:38 am
    Here's a couple of miscellaneous Dragon Age tidbits that have been sent in. First, Archmage Silver let us know that Dragon Age Nexus has launched and hosts around 50 mods.  You'll recall the Nexus sites have some of the biggest Fallout 3 and TES mod communities....

  • Armored Princess - Impressions #2 @ RPS

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:27 am
    The impressions of Armoured Princess continue at Rock, Paper, Shotgun with Alec Meer tackling the major difference in this expansion: the pet dragon. Maybe it’s a bit too cute, too. It’s a baby dragon, all giant feet and eyes, it falls asleep after its cast one of its powers, it picks apples from a nearby tree that seems to travel everywhere with it while it watches you fight, and it keeps cuddling up to a mysterious snail....

  • Bioshock 2 - News Roundup

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:52 am
    We haven't covered the latest trip into Rapture, but for those of you interested here is some information about the game. This roundup will feature only the single-player portion of the game. However, if you are interested in the multi-player portion the links to gametrailers and youtube have many videos showcasing that aspect of the game....
 
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  • Broken Legs

    LDora
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    Lights... camera... URK. Lottie's got a problem the night of her big stage audition, and she's not willing to go down without a fight. Sarah Morayati's snappily written interactive fiction piece about teenage girls under the limelight suffers slightly from some unintuitive puzzle design, but is easily carried by a memorable cast of characters and some genuinely funny storytelling. Broken Legs is an over-the-top and snarky adventure worth a look from anyone who has at any point ever been a teenager, stereotypes aside.

  • Escape the Museum 2

    grinnyp
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    Adventure/hidden object hybrid Escape the Museum creates a tense, tight, wonderful experience that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Escape the Museum is a colorful, wild ride that tops the original in just about every aspect. So buckle up, find that map, charge your cell phone, unleash your inner MacGuyver, and get ready to navigate your way through a collapsing city. Just ignore the homeless guy following you around like a lost puppy. Really, he's there to help.

  • Link Dump Friday

    LDora
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Link Dump Friday is here again, to put a song in your heart, a twinkle in your eye, and a new batch of games in your hot little hands. Featuring precious cargo, 3D platforming, rodents, and more, it's the Link Dump-iest day of the week, and all for you!

  • What You See

    jay
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:26 pm
    In What You See, a new point-and-click puzzle game, sometimes what you see isn't what you get. Just follow the instructions for each level, trying to figure out what they mean and then performing the action(s) required. It's a bit like a classic riddle game, but with a large dose of pointing and clicking added to make it accessible to a more casual audience.

  • Forever Samurai

    LDora
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pm
    Slash your way through monsters of myth and legend in this off-kilter side-scroller where you play as a lone samurai, pursuing a great dragon. Master special moves before they master you, buy upgrades, and drink in the sleek scenery as you race towards your destiny.
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  • PlayStation 3 3.10 firmware brings Facebook to PS3 today

    andru@hex.gearlive.com
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:18 am
    Did you think the Xbox 360 would be the only console to integrate Facebook functionality? If so, Sony has another thing coming for you, as they are launching firmware 3.10 for the PlayStation 3 today, and, you guessed it, Facebook integration is included. Check out the video above to check out how it works, but in a nutshell, you’ll be able to have the PS3 post different events to your Facebook feed, like purchases, trophies, and in-game happenings. Other changes in PS3 firmware 3.10: You can choose a color for your PSN ID badge Photos are now displayed in a grid rather than a single…

  • It’s official: Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm, and Zune hit Xbox 360 on November 17

    andru@hex.gearlive.com
    12 Nov 2009 | 9:28 am
    For those of you who weren’t able to get into the Preview Program, you can now rest assured that the latest Xbox 360 features, including Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm, and Zune Marketplace with instant on 1080p streaming, will be arriving on all Xbox 360 consoles on November 17th. Yup, that’s just five days away, which isn’t that bad at all. To celebrate the launch of the new dashboard, all Xbox Live Gold features will be available to Xbox Live Silver members from November 20-23, allowing Silver members to sample Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm, and online multiplayer. Oh,…

  • Xbox 360 Wireless N networking adapter now available for $100

    andru@hex.gearlive.com
    10 Nov 2009 | 10:45 am
    The Xbox 360 Wireless N adapter is finally available here in the US, after what seems like months of rumors proclaiming its existence. You can actually order one right now over on Newegg - just search for Xbox 360 Wireless N, and you should be good. It’ll cost you a cool $100 for the privilege, but the extra speed should be worth it, right? Tags: (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T) Read More | Newegg

  • PS3 Netflix Instant Streaming discs now shipping

    andru@hex.gearlive.com
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:20 pm
    If you’re a Playstation 3 owner who ordered one of the Netflix Instant Streaming discs, you’ll be happy to know that they’ve started shipping to customer as of today. In fact, our disc is scheduled to arrive tomorrow, alongside copious amounts of junk mail, we’re sure. The disc is the only way you’ll be able to enjoy the Netflix Watch Instantly service on your PS3 for the time being, so if you want to get in on that action and haven’t already done so, go ahead and order your disc. You do need to have an active Netflix membership as well, of course. Tags:…

  • Xbox LIVE Fall Update: We’ll be previewing Facebook, Twitter, Zune 1080p for you on Monday

    andru@hex.gearlive.com
    16 Oct 2009 | 7:14 pm
    We just got word from our friends at Xbox LIVE that we’ll be getting the new Fall 2009 Dashboard Update on Monday, which means we’ll be bringing you a preview and walkthrough of all the upcoming Xbox 360 dashboard features, including Twitter, Facebook, Zune instant-on 1080p movies, Last.fm, and more. For a look at everything we’ll be bringing you on Monday, hit the jump. Now go enjoy your weekend! Continue reading Xbox LIVE Fall Update: We’ll be previewing Facebook, Twitter, Zune 1080p for you on Monday Tags: (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T), (T),…
 
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  • Serious Sam HD The First Encounter Launch Trailer

    zerozombie
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:58 pm
    This trailer shows off the soon-to-be released Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter, the updated version of the classic Serious Sam. Share and Enjoy:

  • Darksiders Wrath of War The Horsemans Road Trailer

    zerozombie
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:57 pm
    This trailer from Darksiders Wrath of War shows off some of the tools that the Horseman will have at his disposal. Share and Enjoy:

  • Grand Fantasia Closed Beta Client

    zerozombie
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:53 am
    Grand Fantasia is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) set in an expansive and carefully crafted fantasy world. Grand Fantasia offers players a variety of innovative and engaging features, including: character and sprite customization, a branching class system, sprite crafting, an incredible menagerie of mounts, player-versus-player (PvP) combat, team-based battlefields, challenging dungeons, epic region and world bosses, a player statue feature, in-game bulletin boards, auction houses, a player romance system, robust guild management and communication tools,…

  • Bayonetta Developer Diary Trailer 2

    zerozombie
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:52 am
    This developer diary shows off Bayonetta, the upcoming cinematic action game that is directed by Hideki Kamiya. Share and Enjoy:

  • NCAA Basketball 10 Launch Trailer

    zerozombie
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:49 am
    This trailer supports the launch of NCAA Basketball 10, and shows off all of the new features and innovations in this iteration of EA Sports’ college basketball franchise. Share and Enjoy:
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  • Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, I’m Psychic

    DeaconBlade
    18 Nov 2009 | 11:40 am
    It appears that long ago I was indeed a psychic in another life because nearly all of the games on my 5 Sequels That Should Be Made list have come to light!  Once Bullet Witch 2 gets announced it’ll be a direct war between Miss Cleo and me.  I enjoyed the first game and may [...]

  • Swagtastic Giveaway, 200 Demo Codes Bayonetta

    DeaconBlade
    17 Nov 2009 | 12:03 pm
    Every once and a while you come across something so freakishly awesome that you just have to stare at it for a second.  More often than not it always seems to happen when I do one of my famous Swagtastic Giveaways doesn’t it? I’ll give you all a few seconds to digest this while the awesome sauce that [...]

  • Pandemic Studios Sabotaged, Studio Shut Down

    DeaconBlade
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:05 am
    Rumors are often true in this industry so it’s a sad thing that I’m writing right now.  Could the makers of the upcoming game, The Saboteur, be on the verge of being shut down?  The gas mask vigilantes are known for other titles like Mercenaries as well as Star Wars: Battlefront.  They also dished out the [...]

  • Super Street Fighter IV, More Ryu for You

    DeaconBlade
    17 Nov 2009 | 7:50 am
    I’m not exactly sure why Capcom is doing this but the powers that be saw fit to release another Street Fighter game.  It’s not a sequel to Street Figther IV but rather it’s an add-on.  I loved Street Fighter IV so I suppose the hope is that the love translates into desiring more characters to [...]

  • 1 Million Banned, Xbox LIVE

    DeaconBlade
    16 Nov 2009 | 7:01 am
    I ran across this news over the weekend and thought to myself…wow.  Microsoft banned between 600,000 and 1 million users from its Xbox LIVE service due to modding consoles and pirated games. “All consumers should know that piracy is illegal and modifying their Xbox 360 console violates the Xbox Live terms of use, will void their [...]
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  • iPhone Game Piracy "the Rule Rather Than the Exception"

    Soulskill
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:52 pm
    An anonymous reader writes "Many game developers don't think of the iPhone as being a system which has extensive game piracy. But recent comments by developers and analysts have shown otherwise, and Gamasutra speaks to multiple parties to evaluate the size of the problem and whether there's anything that can be done about it. Quoting: 'Greg Yardley confirms that getting ripped off by pirates is the rule rather than the exception. Yardley is co-founder and CEO of Manhattan-based Pinch Media, a company that provides analytic software for iPhone games. ... "What we've determined is that over 60%…

  • Some Claim Android App Store Worse Than iPhone's

    kdawson
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:31 pm
    eldavojohn writes "If you think the iPhone app store is the only mobile game store suffering an exodus, some game publishers claim Android's app store isn't much better, for a different reason — it doesn't generate much revenue. In fact, French game developer Gameloft (which owes 13% of its profits to iPhone game sales), said, 'We have significantly cut our investment in Android platform, just like... many others. It is not as neatly done as on the iPhone. Google has not been very good to entice customers to actually buy products. On Android nobody is making significant revenue. We are…

  • Xbox Live Class Action Being Investigated

    kdawson
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:54 am
    eldavojohn writes "Were you negatively affected by the recent ban on Xbox Live for modifying hardware you own? Did you modify yours for homebrew or altering things you paid for and not to engage in piracy? Abington IP would like to hear from you and may be able to help. From that page: 'If you are an Xbox Live subscriber, had your modified Xbox console banned from Xbox Live, were not refunded a prorated sum for the time left on your subscription, or have experienced other problems as a result of being banned, and would like to participate in a class action against Microsoft, please submit…

  • Modern Warfare 2 Not Recalled In Russia After All

    Soulskill
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:14 am
    thief21 writes "After claims that console versions Modern Warfare 2 had been recalled in Russia due to complaints from politicians and the gaming public over the infamous airport slaughter scene, it turns out the stories were completely untrue. Activision never released a console version of the game in Russia." Instead, they simply edited the notorious scene out of the PC version. They did this of their own volition, since Russia doesn't have a formal ratings committee.Read more of this story at Slashdot.

  • EA Shuts Down Pandemic Studios, Cuts 200 Jobs

    Soulskill
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pm
    lbalbalba writes "Electronic Arts is shutting down its Westwood-based game developer Pandemic Studios just two years after acquiring it, putting nearly 200 people out of work. 'The struggling video game publisher informed employees Tuesday morning that it was closing the studio as part of a recently announced plan to eliminate 1,500 jobs, or 16% of its global workforce. Pandemic has about 220 employees, but an EA spokesman said that a core team, estimated by two people close to the studio to be about 25, will be integrated into the publisher's other Los Angeles studio, in Playa Vista.' An…
 
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  • MIGS: Only Fun and Games?

    Mathew Kumar
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:44 am
    At this year's Montreal International Game Summit the idea of whether games should only be seen as fun was challenged in more than one session. Commentators such as industry veteran Brenda Braithwaite (designer of the Wizardry and Jagged Alliance series, among others) and Edge columnist Randy Smith in particular poured over this thorny issue. read more

  • PlayStation Platforms Dominate In Japan

    Tom Ivan
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:10 am
    Sony platforms dominated hardware sales in Japan during the week ended November 15. PSP-3000 sales rose by 5,000 units week-on-week to head the rankings, although sales of the company’s latest handheld, PSPgo, more than halved to an underwhelming 6,427 units. Despite a 10,000 units sales drop PS3 only narrowly missed out on the top spot, while DS and Wii, in third and fourth, saw weekly sales fall by around 3,500 and 5,000 units respectively. DS Lite, Xbox 360 and PS2 sales saw marginal sales declines. read more

  • GameStop Acquires Jolt Online Gaming

    Tom Ivan
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:58 am
    Retailer GameStop has reportedly acquired a majority stake in Jolt Online Gaming, an Ireland-based publisher of free-to-play browser titles. read more

  • Class Action Lawsuit Over Xbox Live Bans

    Tom Ivan
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:51 am
    Boutique law firm Abington IP says it could launch a class action lawsuit against Microsoft over the platform holder’s recent wave of Xbox Live bans. read more

  • Sony Launching Online Distribution Service In 2010

    Tom Ivan
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:44 am
    Sony is to launch an online content distribution service for its network-connected devices in 2010. Executive VP and PlayStation boss Kaz Hirai told reporters that the service will offer movies, music, books and other content to the company’s TVs, Blu-ray players, ebooks and other devices. read more
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  • Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories

    Psychphan
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:13 pm
    It is not very often that a game looks you straight in the eye and tells you it is going to lie to you. It is one thing to soften things up so as not to hurt a person’s feelings or to rearrange the words so people are not insulted. Most of the time in the gaming world, though, the lies a game tells you have to do with the story. A character lies to the protagonist and motivates him/her to exact revenge, or things are not as they seem. More important, sometimes a game doesn’t live up to its full potential. In this case, the game “has lied” about what it is supposed to be. This can…

  • Brutal Legend

    Pashford
    18 Nov 2009 | 3:27 pm
    Music, death, laser panthers. No, this is not random word association from my childhood (though I have had particular trouble in my youth with the latter two). These are just some of the things that make up Brutal Legend, the newest game from Double Fine studios. It’s a story about a roadie getting transported to a fantasy world where metal is king and glam is slightly powerful. A game with a premise so heavily awesome you won’t be able to move out of sheer satisfaction, Brutal Legend does everything in its power to remind you why metal rocks and why you should, too.

  • Fairytale Fights

    GrizzMagoo
    17 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm
    Picture a serene wooded scene filled with lumberjacks sectioning fallen trees. Suddenly, Snow White appears and hacks them all to pieces with a cleaver. Sound odd? Welcome to Fairytale Fights. Developed by Playlogic, Fairytale Fights takes tales of yore, such as Hansel and Gretel and Snow White, back to their roots. Before Walt Disney, most of these stories featured good amounts of gore and death. Fairytale Fights reclaims that bloody past and does it with fair success. Unfortunately, several issues with the game tarnish the attempt.

  • The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood

    Dotcher
    17 Nov 2009 | 2:03 pm
    Turbine’s The Lord of the Rings Online has seen 10 major content additions since its launch in 2007: nine released for free and one retail expansion pack. This December sees the launch of its second paid expansion, Siege of Mirkwood, which brings new playable region Skirmishes, a level cap increase from 60 to 65, and the conclusion to the storyline begun a year ago with the Mines of Moria expansion.

  • Fallout 2

    Psychphan
    16 Nov 2009 | 2:22 pm
    Fallout 2 takes place about 70 to 100 years after the story of the original. That character is now called “the Wanderer,” as he wandered about the wasteland looking for that elusive water chip. Now in exile, he founded a village far into the mountains in the north. Shortly after his death, the village started to experience some major difficulties. Crops are dying, and the children are having trouble maturing and are becoming sick. Their only hope is to find the possibly fictional Garden of Eden Creation Kit (also known as “GECK”). So where is this mystical GECK? Where is the location…
 
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  • Microsoft Reacts to Possible Class-Action Lawsuit over Bans

    XanTium
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:21 pm
    From financialpost.com:[QUOTE]Microsoft Corp. has responded to a possible class-action lawsuit over banning up to one million Xbox 360 consoles from accessing its online gaming service, arguing the company is well within its rights to ban users from Xbox Live.A spokesperson from Microsoft reacted to the possible lawsuit on Friday. "Piracy is illegal and modifying an Xbox 360 is a violation of the Xbox Live Terms of Use. Microsoft is well within its legal rights to ban these users from Xbox Live."[/QUOTE]Full Story: financialpost.com

  • Microsoft's Xbox Live chief on bans: not 1 Million

    XanTium
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:48 pm
    From venturebeat.com:[QUOTE]We sat down this week with Marc Whitten, the general manager of Xbox Live, to catch up on the latest with the service at the Streaming Media West show.* VB: There were stories that talked about how Microsoft knocked out a lot of modders from Xbox Live. I recall that early on there were maybe 1 or 2 percent of the people who were using modded machines. Why would there be such a large number now? One report said it was a million modders knocked out.* MW: It's a cat and mouse game. These were people that were pirating software. We try to keep sanctity of life from a…

  • XVal 2.0 and Xbox Image Browser v1.0

    XanTium
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:19 pm
    Redline99 released 2 new tools:* XVal 2.0[QUOTE]The X value is used as a visual indication of security "events". This value is from a field stored in secdata.bin, offset 0x28 for a length of 8 bytes. It is visually displayed from dashboard in one of the system info screens. The X value is encrypted though and this tool will decrypt and display known recorded security events.The console does not need to be connected to Live to do this procedure. At the same time this does not guarantee that the console with a "clean" X value has not been flagged on the server side.This can be used as a tool to…

  • Banned Xbox Live Users Class Action Investigation *Update*

    XanTium
    18 Nov 2009 | 8:53 pm
    Abington IP, a law firm specialising in consumer class actions posted this on their website.*Update* They updated their text (also including HDD Crippling now. Still no diff made between GT and Console Bans however). Here's their new txt:[QUOTE] An investigation is currently being conducted regarding business practices of Microsoft with respect to its recent cancellation of certain modified Xbox consoles for use with Xbox Live.As has been reported widely in the media, tens of thousands of Xbox owners have had their modified Xbox consoles banned from Microsoft's online gaming service Xbox…

  • Microsoft dismisses Natal rumours

    XanTium
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:50 pm
    From eurogamer.net:[QUOTE]Asked if reports on pricing and shipments for its motion control technology were correct, Xbox UK boss Neil Thompson replied: "No. They weren't accurate, they were rumours. I've got nothing more to say about it."Pressed on whether Microsoft had decided internally on pricing, he revealed: "We're still very much in the baking on Natal and there's a lot of things to get decided on it." [/QUOTE]Full Story: eurogamer.net
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  • Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days Official, “Something New”

    Kemuel Stewart
    18 Nov 2009 | 4:31 pm
    If you’ve played the original, you’ll known that Kane & Lynch: Dead Men was an entertaining but rough-edged game (it was littered with controversy, most notable the firing of Jeff Gerstman). But, with all the hope in the world, maybe they can address these issues in the sequel, Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days. Square-Enix Europe have announced today that Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days will be releasing sometime next year on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. The sequel “is a raw and brutal crime shooter designed to take players on an even more intense story experience,…

  • EA Closes Pandemic Studios, Brand Will Live On

    Kemuel Stewart
    17 Nov 2009 | 5:50 pm
    Pandemic Studios were known for their excellent properties; most notability the the Star Wars: Battlefront series. However, sadly, it was revealed this morning that the studio would be closing its doors for good, something that comes as a huge surprise seeing Pandemic Studios were one of Electronic Arts’ major developers. That said, EA has since confirmed that it did send out the order to terminate Pandemic. But, don’t worry, EA hasn’t complete gotten rid of the team. According to the publisher, the “core IP team” has been moved to their Los Angeles office,…

  • Xbox Live Hits Record 2 Million Concurrent Users

    Kemuel Stewart
    14 Nov 2009 | 12:21 pm
    Modern Warfare 2 has surpassed sales expectations, selling an estimated 4.7 million units within the first 24 hours; that’s an estimated $310 million in profit within 24 hours. As it turns out, people have been rushing onto Xbox Live to play Modern Warfare 2, respectively, with their friends; pushing the amount of online users to “record breaking heights”. In a post on his Twitter account, Xbox Live’s Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb said that, “Over TWO MILLION people [were] connected to the [online] service at once”, something that has never been…

  • BioWare Reveals Mass Effect 2’s Illusive Man

    Kemuel Stewart
    13 Nov 2009 | 10:32 pm
    During the latest episode of GamerTrailers TV, BioWare revealed The Illusive Man, the head of Cerberus. They’ve, also, released new information about Mass Effect 2, revealing a new squad member that goes by the name of Mordin, Garrus’ introduction phase into Mass Effect 2, and the Vanguard class, a new character class. But, first, The Illusive Man. Commander Shepard is now working for Cerberus, meaning that The Illusive Man is Shepard’s new boss. However, him and Shepard have this “love/hate relationship” – Shepard is putting up with The Illusive Man…

  • Final Fantasy XIII Hits North America March 9

    Kemuel Stewart
    13 Nov 2009 | 8:25 am
    Final Fantasy XIII will be hitting North American stores on March 9th, announced its developer Square Enix today – just so that you guys know, that’s the same exact month that God of War III will be hitting stores, meaning that March is going to be an amazing month for gaming. Along with this announcement, Square Enix have also released a new video for the game showcasing the new battle system, the Paradigm system; just for fans to get a better understanding for the new system. Final Fantasy XIII will release on both the Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 March of next year, the Japanese…
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    Destructoid

  • You are so not ready: City Bus Simulator 2010

    Jordan Devore
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 pm
    Seven minutes and sixteen seconds is entirely too long for a video on the Internet. Especially when said video is about a game called City Bus Simulator 2010. Even if this was the top of the line in terms of bus driving simulation, which it's painfully not, it'd still be too dull for a seven-minute clip. Knowing this, I've gathered specific key moments you won't want to miss. You can catch these at the following time marks: 0:32, 2:00, 2:30, 4:52, and 5:14. I'm probably forgetting something, but there's no way I'm spending any more time watching this damn video. You can't make me. City Bus…

  • The Daily Hotness: Choo choo!

    Hamza CTZ Aziz
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:59 pm
    That's the best Zelda themed whistle ever! HAWP takes on Uncharted 2, Holmes reviewed Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles, Nick checked out ModNation Racers, Wal-Mart has some good Black Friday deals, a new Super Street Fighter IV fighter will be revealed soon and more happened on 11/20/09. Destructoid Originals:Join Destructoid at the University of Miami's LaunchpadREADY TO FRIDAYHey Ash, Whatcha Playin': Uncharted 2Hands on: Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks train whistleFriday Night Fights: Left 4 Dead 2 editionFanboy Friday: Xcoxucka EditionCommunity:The wrong thing: The poacher…

  • VGA teaser shows off a new 2K game

    Hamza CTZ Aziz
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    Spike released a new teaser today for some mysterious game by 2K. No details were released but we were promised the full reveal during the VGAs on December 12. Unfortunately for Spike, it looks like this trailer was already released. Four months ago in fact. 1Up caught  the original video which reveals this new game to be Spec Ops. For those of you that don't remember, Specs Ops was a war game for the original PlayStation, PC and Dreamcast. It was also complete crap. The trailer does look interesting, but the name Spec Ops just brings up bad memories. How about you? Does this look good…

  • Chugging along with Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

    Ben PerLee
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pm
    I have to indulge in a little narcissism right: not only did I get farther along in the second dungeon of Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks than any other journalist who previewed the game, I had all of Nintendo congratulate me on the achievement. I then proceeded to destroy them in the freshly announced multiplayer mode (except one round where I lost horribly, but we don't talk about that.)All in all, I came away as the best Zelda player in the universe, proving once and for all a college education is really going to change your life.While I'm sure some of you are utterly fascinated with this…

  • Currently 'no plans' to bring Resident Evil 5's DLC to PC

    Jordan Devore
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    In recent years, Capcom has made some great progress in terms of becoming invested in PC gaming. The developer's last couple of major releases have seen solid ports, and in many cases, their exclusive goodies make these the versions you'd want to get above all else. I'm not saying the company is perfect -- simultaneous PC and console releases, please? -- but it's certainly a major step up from the days of Resident Evil 4 on PC. Gross. That's why the recent news of Resident Evil 5 DLC for consoles felt off. Not once did Capcom reference the PC version of RE5 in its announcement. Speaking to…
 
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  • Chrono Trigger (DS) $20

    The recent release of the uber classic Chrono Trigger for the Nintendo DS is now $19.99! Frugal linkage: » Amazon » NewEgg » GameStop

  • Fallout 3 (PC) 50% off on Steam!

    Another great 50% off deal today, but this one goes through the weekend. The PC version of Fallout 3 for $24.99 on Steam! If you like RPGs, well, you can't really go wrong with this dealio.

  • Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon (DS) $15 at Amazon

    Today only, Amazon has Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon for 50% off. Bringing the price down to $14.99. A rare price for good DS games. I really liked the last Fire Emblem for the GBA, so my order is in!

  • The Sims 3 $40 at Best Buy

    Best Buy has a sale on the recently released The Sims 3 for $39.99. A savings of $10.

  • Red Faction: Guerrilla (360) for $40 at NewEgg!

    NewEgg is currently offering the fantastic Red Faction: Guerrilla for $39.99. A savings of $20. I've been playing this a LOT the past few days and it's probably my GOTY so far. So, yeah, highly recommended. Especially at this price. Update 6/28: The deal is back! Get it while you can. Update 7/1: And...dead again.
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    Blue's News

  • 2K Games Teaser Trailer

    Blue
    Kotaku has a trailer teasing a project from 2K Games that will be unveiled at Spike TV's 2009 Video Games Awards. The clip shows a soldier and the aftermath of some sort of disaster in Dubai, with...

  • Steam Bans Grey Market MW2 Keys

    Blue
    Steam users who purchased keys for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 through what turn out to be grey market sources have found themselves banned from playing the game. Apparently users have been able...

  • Sins of a Solar Empire: Diplomacy Beta Next Week

    Blue
    The Impulse Website has word that beta testing of the Diplomacy expansion for Ironclad's 4X strategy game Sins of a Solar Empire will commence next week:Ironclad Games and Stardock Entertainment are...

  • PC MW2 Outsells CoD4

    Blue
    A post to the Infinity Ward Forum by Robert Bowling explains that in spite of the uproar from PC users expressing discontent over plans for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the sequel to Call of Duty...

  • NIMF Closing

    Blue
    StarTribune.com has word that the National Institute on Family and the Media (NIMF) is closing down on December 31 due to "the current challenging economic environment." The Minneapolis-based non-prof...
 
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    GameSetWatch

  • Best Of Indie Games: We Need More Heroes

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    [Every week, IndieGames.com: The Weblog co-editor Tim W. will be summing up some of the top free-to-download and commercial indie games from the last seven days on his sister 'state of indie' weblog.] This week on 'Best Of Indie Games', we take a look at some of the top independent PC Flash/downloadable titles released over this last week. The goodies in this edition include a Japanese mech combat game for both Windows and Xbox 360, a mysterious platform game with a spooky atmosphere, a freeware horror adventure game full of suspense, an action puzzle game with a nifty gimmick, and an…

  • GDC 2010's Experimental Gameplay Workshop Calls For Submissions

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm
    [Just wanted to point this one out to all, since Jon Blow, Chris Hecker and the other EGP organizers will again be putting together an awesome Workshop for GDC 2010, so hopefully some readers might have good things to contribute.] The organizers of the Experimental Gameplay Workshop, a staple of the Game Developers Conference since 2002, have issued a call for submissions to the event's 2010 incarnation, being held in March in San Francisco. Games demonstrated at the Experimental Gameplay Workshop, which occupies a standing-room only 2 hour timeslot on GDC's Main Conference days, should…

  • Every Game Character Needs A Beard

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    Croatian illustrator Vanja Mrgan was sitting on the toilet recently when he came up with the idea of drawing beards on beardless figures. "Instantly, I conjured a list of characters that need beards and raced to my computer to get to work," explains the artist. He's already posted several sketches of familiar and now-whiskered video game characters like Black Mage, Wario, and Mr. Game & Watch. He says he'll keep drawing them until he runs out of ideas, and hopes to hear suggestions on other iconic faces you want to see with beards. Since he's already created a few portraits of non-humans, I…

  • Round-Up: Gamasutra Network Jobs, Week Of November 20

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    In our latest employment-specific round-up, we highlight some of the notable jobs posted in big sister site Gamasutra's industry-leading game jobs section this week, including positions from Relic Entertainment, Zoe Mode and more. Each position posted by employers will appear on the main Gamasutra job board, and appear in the site's daily and weekly newsletters, reaching our readers directly. It will also be cross-posted for free across its network of submarket sites, which includes content sites focused on online worlds, cellphone games, 'serious games', independent games and more. Some of…

  • Fluid Shares Inspirations, Early Work For HOTD: Overkill's Branding

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    UK-based creative agency Fluid Design posted another batch of media for its case study on Sega/Headstrong's The House of the Dead: Overkill, one of many video games the company has helped design packaging/advertising for. I previously featured some of the game's prototype boxes, logos, and T-shirts here. Among the dozens of new images the firm uploaded are collages of grindhouse-style logos/movie posters that served as inspiration for Overkill's branding, early drafts of the comic included with game preorders, and more. Apparently, the resulting materials Fluid created was so well received,…
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    PlayNoEvil Game Security News & Analysis

  • Piracy Puzzles - the iPhone and the Xbox 360

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:28 am
    Its Friday and there is another article citing high levels of piracy on the iPhone (over 60 percent according to Pinch Media). Meanwhile, Microsoft is facing a class action lawsuit over banning players for alleged piracy on their Xbox 360s. Console Piracy seems to be as much of a problem as PC piracy. Which seems odd as connected, proprietary systems, like both the iPhone and Xbox 360 should be able to aggressively manage piracy. For the Xbox 360, it seems to be more of a question of response... what do you do when you detect a potential pirate? Many of the pirated systems are ones which have…

  • NOTEWORTHY: Up to 65 percent of MMO players play for Free

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:08 am
    A recent widely cited report by GamesIndustry.com found that 15 percent of game time was devoted to MMOs. The report also stated that between 35 to 40 percent of gamers pay for MMOs... which leaves quite a few players playing for free. ... between 60 and 65 percent playing for free to be precise (at least as precise as these surveys get). It would be very interesting to see how this number has shifted and grown over the past several years as well as how many players are paying while not subscribing (free to play and such). The report claimed this number for European players with somewhat…
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    Gamezebo What's New

  • The Lost Cases of Sherlock Holmes, Vol. 2 - Developer Diary #2

    Gamezebo
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:16 am
    Hello Gamezebo-ers, This is Ryan Modjeski again, designer and producer of Legacy Interactive's upcoming hidden object adventure, The Lost Cases of Sherlock Holmes, Vol. 2. Since my last developer diary, things have gotten really hectic around here. Murder, She Wrote just launched (at the time of writing it is #1 on Big Fish Games and Legacy Games) and the energy surrounding that project amplified our stresses as we are quickly approaching our own release date in December. read more

  • Westward IV: All Aboard Review

    Gamezebo
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:39 am
    It's a shame that the Wild West isn't a more popular setting in video games. If Hollywood and Louis L'Amor are to be believed, this was the era when cowboys had the same sense of honor as Knights of the Round Table, gunfights were used to settle disputes, and gorgeous steam trains were the way to get around. It was a period of romance and adventure, when the nation was still young and the possibilities seemed endless. Thankfully, the Westward series of games have done the setting proud, and the newly-released Westward IV: All Aboard continues the tradition. read more

  • Return to Ravenhearst for $2.99 and other deals

    Gamezebo
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:25 am
    Mystery Case Files: Return to Ravenhearst is on sale for $2.99 at Big Fish Games until Nov. 22. (use coupon code RTR299 at checkout.) Westward is still free over at Sandlot Games too, so grab this great strategy game while you have the chance! The Settlers strategy games are 50% off on GOG.com until Nov. 23.

  • Free Realms

    Gamezebo
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:04 am
    The approach of Free Realms a casual massively-multiplayer online (MMO) game from Sony Online Entertainment, is a simple and familiar one: pack as much free content into as friendly-looking a package as possible and sell upgrades, unlocks and items for real money off the back of that initial experience. The obvious hope is that you'll become enamoured enough with the free portions of the game to pony up for advantages and privileges against other players, and Free Realms has plenty of content put aside for those who are prepared to pay.  read more

  • iPhone: Yard Sale Hidden Treasures: Sunnyville

    Gamezebo
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:02 am
    One man's trash is another man's treasure, or so the saying goes. I come from a family of dumpster diggers and garage sale junkies (hey, you never know when you're going to find a real gem!). So, I felt right at home playing Yard Sale Hidden Treasures: Sunnyvillefrom Slapdash Games. read more
 
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    ActionTrip

  • REVIEW: Assassin's Creed II

    Ubisoft Montreal brings the full sequel to its hugely popular action adventure, Assassin's Creed. Despite the game's enormous success, there were a lot of issues that needed to be ironed out in the next installment.

  • Brad Pitt's Company Gets 'Dark Void' Film Rights

    Capcom announced a while back that their upcoming sci-fi action game Dark Void will hit retailers around in the world for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in January next year.

  • New StarCraft 2 Screenshots

    Blizzard Entertainment releases a new dose of screenshots from their real-time strategy, StarCraft 2. These snaps include both in-game images and a few shots of the game's lovely cinematics: click to view full gallery click to view full gallery The official web site was updated with other cool media and info.

  • Dragon Age: Return to Ostagar Announced

    Before you get excited, this is not a full expansion pack nor is it a sequel. BioWare just announced the first DLC for their recently released RPG, Dragon Age: Origins.

  • Mornin '09

    Just for once, I'd like to see Blizzard say: "Fuck it, let's make a full-length CG movie - no live action Hollywood bullshit." That's a movie I'd pay huge for, especially if I could view it on the big screen.
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    Diamond Games Free Game Downloads

  • Delicious: Emily’s Holiday Season

    Deck the halls with love and joy as you help serve guests delicious holiday treats! Its winter in Snuggford and Emily is preparing for her familys holiday party at a cozy little lodge. Soon, romance fills the air as two suitors vie for Emilys attention. Can Emily carefully balance her ...

  • Treasures of the Serengeti

    Bring life back to the Serengeti in this match-3 puzzler.

  • Lost Secrets Caribbean Explorer

    Search for pirate's treasure in Lost Secrets: Caribbean Explorer.

  • Autumns Treasures

    Search for Autumns Treasures with this hidden object game. Help sort through your grandfathers treasures. This is a buy-only game, so there is no demo. Read through the travelogue and discover adventures. Autumn's Treasures recreates the past as you rediscover memories embedded in Grandpa's antiques.

  • Alabama Smith in the Quest of Fate

    Alabama Smith is back in an all-new time-twisting adventure involving powerful relics that could alter the destiny of mankind! Join him as he hunts for the elusive Crystals of Fortune using the Amulet of Time.More than 25 locationsFour playable charactersMore than 20 logic mini-games This is better than the first ...
 
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    Meryl.net

  • Game du Jour: Week of 15 November 2009

    Meryl
    15 Nov 2009 | 5:56 am
    The following games will be discounted next week on Game du Jour, the first ‘one-deal-a-day’ website dedicated to indie and casual games: Sun. November 15th: 60% off on Zombie Bowl-O-Rama Mon. November 16th: 50% off on Party Planner Tue. November 17th: 50% off on Imperial City: The Crown of the King Wed. November 18th: 50% off on Hexagonal Chess Thu. November 19th: 50% off on Byzantine Circular Chess Fri. November 20th: 50% off on Jack’s Home Sat. November 21st: 65% off on Gardenscapes

  • Game du Jour: Week of 8 November 2009

    Meryl
    8 Nov 2009 | 7:25 am
    The following games will be discounted next week on Game du Jour, the first ‘one-deal-a-day’ website dedicated to indie and casual games: Sun. November 8th: 50% off on The Conjurer Mon. November 9th: 50% off on Campfire Legends: The Hookman Tue. November 10th: 65% off on Elementals: The Magic Key Wed. November 11th: 65% off on Fairy Nook Thu. November 12th: 65% off on Kitchen Brigade Fri. November 13th: 65% off on Fishdom: Spooky Splash Sat. November 14th: 65% off on Cake Mania Main Street

  • PC Game Review: World of Zellians: Kingdom Builder

    Meryl
    3 Nov 2009 | 7:43 pm
    In World of Zellians: Kingdom Builder, you take on the role master builder Zorn’s student. The city planner teaches you how to work with the kings and queens to build and fix up their kingdoms. It doesn’t take long before the student becomes the master causing the jealous Zorn to respond no-so-kindly by creating disasters and setting madmen loose to mess with your hard work. Build-a-lot fans will recognize some similar game play, but this one doesn’t spend as much time on the building aspect as Build-a-lot does. World of Zellians: Kingdom Builder also has a different…

  • Game du Jour: Week of 1 November 2009

    Meryl
    1 Nov 2009 | 11:28 am
    The following games will be discounted next week on Game du Jour, the first ‘one-deal-a-day’ website dedicated to indie and casual games: Sun. November 1st: 65% off on Trapped The Abduction Mon. November 2nd: 65% off on The Jolly Gang’s Spooky Adventure Tue. November 3rd: 65% off on Mystery Masterpiece: The Moonstone Wed. November 4th: 50% off on Sally’s Quick Clips Thu. November 5th: 50% off on Campfire Legends: The Hookman Fri. November 6th: 60% off on Kelly Green Garden Queen Sat. November 7th: 50% off on HdO Adventure: Frankenstein

  • Game du Jour: Week of 25 October 2009

    Meryl
    25 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    The following games will be discounted next week on Game du Jour, the first ‘one-deal-a-day’ website dedicated to indie and casual games: Sun. October 25th: 65% off on Romance of Rome: I helped behind the scenes with this one. Mon. October 26th: 50% off on Miriel’s Enchanted Mystery Tue. October 27th: 65% off on Ghost Town Mysteries – Bodie Wed. October 28th: 65% off on Zulu’s Zoo Thu. October 29th: 100% off on Wizard’s Hat Fri. October 30th: 65% off on Department 42: The Mystery of the Nine Sat. October 31st: 50% off on Little Shop – World Traveler
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    Gameguru Mania

  • Napoleon: Total War Shots

    21 Nov 2009 | 1:45 am
    The Creative Assembly has released some new screenshots of Napoleon: Total War, its upcoming strategy focused on the exploits of the Emperor of the French. zNapoleon: Total War is slated for release on PC in February 2010, published by Sega....

  • Serious Sam HD PC Coming Nov. 24th

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:37 pm
    Coming November 24th for the PC and to the XBLA in December is the HD remake of Serious Sam. FYI, the digital download will be available through Steam and Got Games, with Steam currently offering pre-orders 10% off of the game's $19.99 asking price. ...

  • BioShock 2 MP Trailer

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:23 am
    2K Games has released another video for BioShock 2, showcasing this first person shooter sequel. It features one player killing a number of enemies with a variety of weapons. BioShock 2 arrives for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on February 9, 2010, with a swanky Special Edition packing Rapturian artifacts including a vinyl LP a...

  • Hidden Modern Warfare 2 Game Modes Revealed

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:11 am
    Modern Warfare 2 fansite ModernWarFail 2 has discovered three game modes hidden in the PC version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, along with instructions on how to unlock them. Step 1: Download and activate the console hack. More information about that can be found here: http://www.modernwarfail2.com/2009/11/15/modern-w...

  • Aliens vs. Predator Bonus Skins

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:17 pm
    Gamestop just revealed that they are offering three exclusive multiplayer skins for customers who pre-order Aliens vs. Predator: Reserve Aliens vs. Predator and receive 3 GameStop exclusive multi-player skins. The set includes: * SGT. Kaneko - Veteran of 27 drops, including post-incident quarantine of Fiorina ‘Fury’ 16...
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  • Rebuttal: Is Infinty Ward Anti-PC?

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:46 am
    Kombo: Modern Warfare 2 is the most hyped videogame of the year, and perhaps of all time. Is it really worth a game of this magnitude to anger its hardcore PC fans for the sake of fighting piracy? Your answer to this question will vary wildly depending on your bias in the matter (yes, we all have some bias). Bearing in mind that we all have our own opinions, and none of them are necessarily wrong, let's cover this issue from a larger variety of perspectives and try to understand why Infinity Ward has made the decision to use matchmaking.

  • Gamingbolt: A guide to the Special Infected- Left 4 Dead 2

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:46 am
    GB writes: "A new Left4Dead brings new zombies. And they are here to rip your guts out. Luckily, GamingBolt can help. This guide will detail Versus tactics, recommended weapons for dispatching the beasties and a general overview of each Special Infected."

  • Grand Theft Auto IV Price Cut

    21 Nov 2009 | 12:46 am
    Direct2Drive has announced a permanent price cut for Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV.

  • Keighley: "Around 10 games still unannounced" at the VGAs

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:53 pm
    SCRAWL: "The Video Game Awards is going to be a lot like an E3 in December when it comes around next month. There's going to be game announcements, but not just one or two, no. Geoff Keighley has said on his Twitter account that there will be much more than that. "I think we have around 10 games still unannounced," he wrote in a status update."

  • Microsoft Responds to Class Action Lawsuit

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:52 pm
    "Microsoft Corp. has responded to a possible class-action lawsuit over banning up to one million Xbox 360 consoles from accessing its online gaming service, arguing the company is well within its rights to ban users from Xbox Live. A spokesperson from Microsoft reacted to the possible lawsuit on Friday. "Piracy is illegal and modifying an Xbox 360 is a violation of the Xbox Live Terms of Use. Microsoft is well within its legal rights to ban these users from Xbox Live." ....more
 
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  • Xbox LIVE Gold Free Today Through Monday (PC World)

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:15 am
    PC World - Microsoft wants you on Xbox LIVE for the weekend with, of course, a view toward forever, and it's prepared to temporarily waive the cover fee to grab your attention.

  • You don't know tech: The InfoWorld news quiz (InfoWorld)

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    InfoWorld - Vapor was in the air this week as rumors swirled around two products that exist only as pixels, not molecules: the Google Phone and the Apple Tablet. In its war over 3G ads, AT&T fired back at Verizon (and missed); Twitter got dissed; and Activision dodged a Kalashnikov bullet with its wildly popular Modern Warfare 2. Can you hit the bull's-eye with this week's quiz? Give yourself 10 points for each correct answer. Now: ready, aim ... fire!

  • China tightens supervision of online games (AFP)

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:04 am
    AFP - China has vowed to tighten supervision of its fast-growing online games market, saying some games contained content that was "harmful" to players.

  • Game sales lift GameStop 3Q profit 12 percent (AP)

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:26 am
    AP - GameStop Corp., the world's largest video game retailer, said Thursday that sales of new hot-selling games helped boost its third-quarter profit nearly 12 percent and offset a sales decline for video game hardware.

  • Sony pushes back profit margin target, eyes 3D TV (Reuters)

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:20 am
    Reuters - Sony Corp (6758.T) pushed back an elusive profit margin target to March 2013, after narrowly failing to meet the goal last year, but it aims to make its video game and TV operations profitable next year.
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  • 3D laptops shown by Nvidia

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am
    PC gaming on-the-go set to get a whole lot better. Nvidia's mightily impressive 3D Vision ecosystem is swaggering into PC Notebooks, ensuring PC games will look a lot crisper on your portable.Click here to read the full article

  • MW2 smashes Call of Duty 4

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:32 am
    PC sequel surpasses its predecessor's first-week sales. We know that Modern Warfare 2 is selling like the proverbial hotcakes, so it's perhaps not too surprising to learn that the PC version has bettered the first week sales for predecessor Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.Click here to read the full article

  • Banned Xbox modders NOT one-million

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Xbox Live manager hints much smaller figure, but lawsuit is launched against MS. Get ready to pull your jaw back off the floor. It seems the recent dramatic headlines of 'One-Million Xbox Live Users Banned' may have been over-dramatic, according to Xbox Live general manager Marc Whitten.Click here to read the full article

  • Final Fantasy CC: Crystal Bearers release date

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:40 am
    Wii Crystal Chronicles out in February. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers has been dated for Wii for February 5, 2010.Click here to read the full article

  • Steam dominates 70% of PC download market

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:46 am
    But Stardock's Impulse second biggest, claims erm Stardock boss. While it's pretty much impossible to give exact sales figures for digital distribution (no-one's willing to fess up to their own figures), publisher and Impulse owner Stardock has estimated Valve's Steam controls a whopping 70 per cent of the market.Click here to read the full article
 
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  • The Early Mods of Dragon Age

    A new era of modifications have begun, heralded by the launch of the Dragon Age: Origins Toolset. Young naives have begun to wield this weapons power, but it's a long journey still to mastery - all the same many minor creations are filling the FilePlanet file hoard. Check for links to access these along with the magical Toolset below. "Do you smell that? I smell AWESOME!" First things first, you want the Toolset right? Sure you do. SilentCid is also here to help you with his tutorial set if you need a bit more guidance on modding Dragon Age... Dragon Age Origins Toolset (Official) SilentCid's…

  • Mod of the Month - Dead Before Dawn

    Last month being Halloween, it seems only fitting to give "Mod of the Month" of October to Left 4 Dead modification Dead Before Dawn. Based on the 2004 remake of the George A. Romero's classic movie, it includes many locations you might recognize - most notable among them though is The Crossroads Mall where you spend a lot of your time in later levels slaughtering endless amounts zombie hoards. This campaign includes 5 maps, and I'd be remiss if I didn't caution the player about to download that the finale battle isn't yet implemented into the mod. Yes, it's still in Beta. But what a glorious…

  • 7 Unluckiest Gaming Moments

    It's Friday the 13th, the unluckiest day of the year - and bane to black cats and mirrors everywhere. So knock on wood and grab your lucky rabbit's foot as we delve into some recent (and not so recent) unluckiest moments in the gaming industry. #7 - Command & Conquer 4 Team Fired. I know it's not proper to talk about somebody as if their dead when they aren't, but from recent stories and sources it sounds like EA has laid off 1500 people - including the C&C 4 team. Talk about putting an onus on the game before it even launches, I wonder if their INSERTING bugs at this point to stick around.
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  • Comic: The Fullness Of Time

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    New Comic: The Fullness Of Time

  • News: The Fullness Of Time

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    Tycho: New Super Mario Brothers Wii is marriage poison. I wouldn't play this game with any person you want to see again. In its multiplayer interpretation, which I suggest be referred to as "Divorce Mode," choreographing your platform jumps in a way that does not interfere with another person's basic game interactions can be quite difficult - particularly in portions where player movement itself can kill teammates while you progress the level, or when the natural scroll of the camera can kill those who lag behind. One of these two things is almost always happening, though.  So hm.  …

  • News: Gyromancer

    18 Nov 2009 | 7:54 pm
    Gabe: I was very excited about Gyromancer and I decided to grab it on the PC since I saw it right there in Steam when I went to play Torchlight. I remember now why I quit playing games on the PC. I installed the game game but when I tried to launch it would fail. I got some ambiguous error report about how the program encountered an error. I tried deleting and re installing the game a few times to see if that did anything. When that didn't work I went and checked all my updates and drivers. My machine was ...

  • Comic: Grim

    18 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    New Comic: Grim

  • News: Grim

    18 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    Tycho: I have to say that we found DJ Hero quite interesting, actually. I understand that it didn't sell particularly well, but that's never been an especially valid barometer of aesthetics. It's significant to me that the music you're playing in the game is new, purpose-built material.  I've heard that the track list is one of the main problems with this experiment, but I'm prepared to call that perspective devilry - I don't see any value in equivocation. Some songs are mixed more than once, and this results in diminished satisfaction, but if after a few half-hearted scratches you've…
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  • News: Creatures series added to GOG

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:52 am
    AI life what I see here. The Creatures series has been added to GOG.com. For $9.99 you'll get Creatures: The Albian Years (Creatures 1 & 2), Creatures Exodus (Creatures 3 & Docking Station) and Creatures Village (Creatures Adventures & Creatures Playground) Creatures is a game that used clever programming to simulate life and allow players to breed animals with unpredictable results, which itself resulted in a strong online following and lots of sequels. You could think of it as a precursor to Spore. But t,he only review on Eurogamer is for Creatures 3, and it's not exactly a recommendation…

  • News: FFCC: Crystal Bearers here in February

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:26 am
    Wii action-adventure finally pinned down. Square Enix will release Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers in Europe on 5th February. The Wii adventure has just launched in Japan and will be available in the US on Boxing Day, bizarrely. Crystal Bearers was revealed at E3 2005 long before the Wii (then the Revolution) had gone on sale. The idea, we presume, was to use the momentum generated by GameCube's excellent Crystal Chronicles from 2004. Read more...

  • News: Dedicated servers for Aliens vs Predator

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:11 am
    Rebellion "always appreciated fan support." The PC version of licensed shooter Aliens vs Predator will support dedicated servers, according to a new statement made by British developer Rebellion. "Despite rumours, Rebellion has always been planning to support dedicated servers for Aliens vs Predator PC and we can now officially confirm that this is the case. Rebellion has always appreciated fan support," said Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley. "We're really looking forward to the release of Aliens vs Predator as much as you guys are!" Previously senior producer David Brickley had remained…

  • News: Steam has 70 per cent of PC pie

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:05 am
    Digital rival says Valve's streets ahead. Brad Wardell, boss of Stardock and digital distribution platform Impulse, reckons Valve's Steam is miles ahead of any competition in the PC gaming download market. "Our estimation is that Steam - as the current market leader - enjoys approximately 70 per cent of the overall digital distribution market with Impulse at 10 per cent and all others combined at 20 per cent in terms of actual dollars generated per month," wrote Wardell in a company report this week (spotted by Gamasutra). Wardell also feels Valve is beginning to monopolise on its position by…

  • News: Online Dynasty Warriors in February

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:26 am
    Strikeforce has 4-player online co-op, more. KOEI has announced that Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce (PS3/360) will be released in Europe on 16th February. Strikeforce takes the Dynasty Warriors series online for the very first time. Four of you can either raid together co-operatively or bash each other competitively. There are even - in a Monster Hunter turn of events - dragons and "other massive beasts" to tackle together. Voice and text chat are supported, and you can play offline with AI bots where your friends would normally be. Extra features exclusive to PS3 and 360 include 40 new…
 
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  • Banned PSN player sues Nintendo and Microsoft

    Andrew Yoon
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:30 pm
    After being banned from the PlayStation Network for hateful comments stated in Resistance's online community, Erik Estavillo launched not one, but two, lawsuits against Sony for infringing on his "first amendment rights" -- an argument that was shot down by Judge Ronald Whyte simply because "Sony is not part of the government." However, what Estavillo lacks in civil online discourse, he makes up for with sheer determination and persistence. In addition to Sony, he now has both Microsoft and Nintendo in his sights. Estavillo is seeking $75,000 from Microsoft for the "undue stress" and…

  • BBFC: Sega compiling Sonic games for DS

    JC Fletcher
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:45 pm
    The BBFC classification site lists a "Sonic Classic Collection" coming to DS soon. Normally, with these ratings, we'd be left to speculate as to the identity of the games on the collection -- however, the BBFC helpfully provided a list of games on the cart! According to the rating, it'll feature Sonic 1-3, plus Sonic and Knuckles -- with the ability to virtually "Lock-on" and play as Knuckles in the older games. Also included in the shockingly specific list of in-game content: Sonic Chronicles and "The History of Sonic" video content and the art gallery. We can only hope it turns out better…

  • Hands-on: Dementium 2 (DS)

    Ben Gilbert
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pm
    Having not played Renegade Kid's first survival/horror-FPS on the Nintendo DS back in 2007, Dementium: The Ward, I had few expectations going into my recent hands-on with the game's sequel, the aptly titled Dementium 2. I knew that the first game enjoyed critical acclaim for more than adequately bringing survival/horror tropes to Nintendo's handheld, and ultimately scored pretty well with reviewers, but ever since Metroid Prime Hunters I've been wary of first-person mechanics on the DS. Thankfully, when first faced with manipulating Dementium 2's main character, it became quickly obvious that…

  • System Flaw commercial shoots up your living room

    David Hinkle
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:45 pm
    You know, living rooms (or parlors, for you weirdos out there) are damn boring -- it goes double for outdoor patios. Luckily, System Flaw is attempting to address your home and its surroundings' severe deficiency in fun as one of the first DSi-only games. Utilizing the handheld's built-in camera, it populates your real-world locale with virtual enemies to shoot down in a kind of first-person shmup. It's an interesting concept, as you can see for yourself in the video past the break. [Thanks, RupeeClock]Continue reading System Flaw commercial shoots up your living roomSystem Flaw commercial…

  • European Nintendo downloads: Pokemon Rumble, Shootanto, demos

    JC Fletcher
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:45 pm
    The WiiWare demo service arrives in Europe today, though a bit light on content compared to other regions. On the upside, both of the demos offered are for games that cost 1,500 Wii Points, which means you could save a pretty large chunk of change if you discover (somehow) that you don't like World of Goo. In terms of stuff you pay for, Shootanto is going to be totally overshadowed by Pokemon Rumble. DSiWare has a decent selection of games, including something that looks kind of like Defend Your Castle, a few card games, and myNotebook. Pokemon Rumble (WiiWare, 1-4 players, 1,500 Wii Points)…
 
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  • Inevitable Call of Duty MMO Rumour

    Kieron Gillen
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:53 pm
    Yeah, this is the definition of people spinning out a story from very little, but Massively report the LA Time doing an article the LA Times did on MW2’s launch. Fairly standard fluff. Except at the end a source close to the company say that they’re considering an MMO. Which is an interesting idea, especially tied to news that a third company are now working on Call of Duty franchise games. Of course, “considering” is a word which means little. You’ve got a franchise like Call of Duty? You at least consider it. Related stories:Call of Duty: The MMO Who’da…

  • The Mystery Of Dungeon

    Alec Meer
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:58 pm
    Confession time! I have never played a game by mad-brained indie wunderkind Jonathan ‘Catcus’ Söderström before. No idea why – despite Jim regularly giving his games an approving nod, in that stern, stoic Jim Rossignol way of his, I’ve managed to miss every single one. Dungeon, his collaboration with one Arthur ‘Mr. podunkian’ Lee (what is it with these names? I’ve gotta get me one. Call me Alec ‘Windows Sound Recorder’ Meer from now on, if you will), rather confirms my opinions from afar – that the chap is making splendid but…

  • Yet Another Post About Starcraft II

    Alec Meer
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:03 am
    Today on Games I’m Not That Interested In But Kinda Wish I was, it’s Starcraft II. I’m still waiting for the reveal as to quite what it is about the singleplayer that necessitated trifurcating the game, because I’ve never been much of a one for multiplayer RTS. I can’t, however, imagine that Blizzard are unaware of this kind of mindset, especially in light of what their name means to that hefty slice of the WoW crowd who aren’t into the PvP or raid elements. They’re up to something, I don’t doubt – I just don’t know quite what yet.

  • Code Of The Road Safety MMO

    Jim Rossignol
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:45 am
    It’s about road safety and it’s still set in a fantasy world! These MMO designers. Tsk! Code Of Everand was actually down when I clicked through to have a look, but apparently the idea behind this free MMO is teach road safety skills to nippers. It’s a metaphor, you see: “Deadly ‘spirit channels’ inhabited by roaming monsters criss-cross the land. Players are ‘pathfinders’, heroic adventurers trained to cross the spirit channels safely.” The UK’s Department For Transport worked with augmented-reality games dev specialists Area/Code,…

  • Tommy Guns And Respawn Fictions

    Jim Rossignol
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:35 am
    As we’ve mentioned a number of times previously, Bioshock 2 will feature multiplayer. A new video of that mode has been released unto the internet today, and we’ve posted it below for your delectation. As you might expect, it demonstrates a number of the in-game powers, the barks of your freakish gene-splicing characters, their weapons, and the rather splendid Art Deco environments that all the murderin’ is going to take place in. It’s an odd addition to the game, however, and I can’t help thinking about how hard they’re going to have to try to compete with…
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  • The Cheapest Boss You've Ever Fought

    HentMas
    21 Nov 2009 | 6:38 am
    badgersprite:The bosses in Prototype are like this. Elizabeth Greene. i killed Elizabeth green by climbing the highest building around and dropping with the blade, i thought she was a piece of cake!! but the end boss is really unfair, even if you are out of reach of his special attack if you move close to him just when he is finishing his move it gets you and starts over as if you where caught in the initial blast

  • Don't I Know You From Somewhere?

    Swollen Goat
    21 Nov 2009 | 6:38 am
    Aren't you that guy who talks to toast?

  • Phone Reviews

    RAKtheUndead
    21 Nov 2009 | 6:38 am
    http://www.gsmarena.com/ Oh, and by the way, DO NOT make your replacement phone an iPhone..

  • Poll: 2D or 3D Mario?

    Avykins
    21 Nov 2009 | 6:37 am
    Christemo:well, Lord of Shadows will most likely change that since Hideo Kojima is directing it. Yeah because he did such a bang up job of making Metal Gear Solid awesome... Oh wait. I forgot. It sucked.Yup, Lord of Shadows is gonna bomb and bomb hard.

  • Poll: Do you ever feel discriminanted against as a Smoker?

    Najos
    21 Nov 2009 | 6:37 am
    Didn't read all this, but Jesus fucking Christ if the Air Force isn't absolutely nuts about smoking. The officer side, at least. I work in a bar on a base and hardly any of them smoke and they almost all bitch at anyone that does. One guy even had to "hide" from his group of friends when he went outside for a smoke. Just seemed crazy to me.
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  • Jesse Alexander chat now!

    Raph
    17 Nov 2009 | 12:50 pm
    http://www.metaplace.com/TheStage/play Head on through the doors on the second level of the lobby to the stage proper. Edit: event over. Log not yet available, but I will update when it is.

  • Chat with Jesse Alexander of Alias, Heroes, Lost, Day One

    Raph
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:50 am
    I first met Jesse at an event at MIT, where we had a mutual fanboy moment. Now every time his name pops up on a TV screen I get to point it out to the kids. He’s a big thinker on transmedia — the ways in which stories can cross between many media and be “read” at different levels. And today, he’s going cross-media again, with a live chat and Q&A at the Metaplace Stage today at 2pm Pacific. I’ll have it embedded here. Where: TheStage When: November 17 Duration: 2:00pm – 3:00pm PST Jesse Alexander is a former co-executive producer and a writer for…

  • Venezuela bans violent video games

    Raph
    5 Nov 2009 | 7:33 pm
    Ugh, yet another country… Last Thursday in Venezuela, a new law criminalizing “violent” video games and toys was approved by the National Assembly. The law scapegoats gamers for the obscene levels of violence in our country (see below), and goes to extraordinary lengths to criminalize gaming, to the point of holding out long jail terms to people who buy the wrong kinds of games. It’s no joke. Last year, on a trip to the US, I was able to buy a Nintendo DS for my brother, and a puzzle game that deals with using weapons to defend the fish stock of penguins in Antarctica,…

  • China gov’t rejects WoW again

    Raph
    3 Nov 2009 | 9:01 am
    Massively is reporting that WoW is caught in the battle between the Ministry of Culture and the General Administration of Press and Publication over who gets to regulate online games — and has been denied permission to operate (again). The Ministry of Culture was, I believe, the arm of the government there that recently banned gold farming, but also the one that last gave WoW permission to operate there. The GAAP was the group that issued the recent regulations on foreign companies operating in China. The Ministry of Culture gave the last approval; the GAPP is the one now saying that…

  • The Sunday Concert: Halloween!

    Raph
    1 Nov 2009 | 7:15 am
    Here’s the 2 hour and 20 minute recording of the concert I did yesterday for Halloween on Metaplace. It’s all covers, and there’s plenty of awkward silences between the songs, because you can’t hear and see anything that the audience said and did while I was playing. You only get what went up the stream. Some of my answers to text chat may seem out of context. Download audio file (HalloweenConcert.mp3) No download link — it’s almost 200MB. Edit: here’s a download link for the concert broken up into individual MP3 tracks, in a ZIP file. It’s…
 
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  • Lessons from leaders in virtual goods

    jeremyliew
    30 Oct 2009 | 7:34 pm
    Worlds In Motion has a good summary of my panel today from the Virtual Goods Summit, where leaders in Asian and Western virtual goods social networks shared what lessons they had learned.

  • Speaking at Virtual Goods Summit – 15% off code

    jeremyliew
    8 Oct 2009 | 4:45 pm
    I’m speaking at the Virtual Goods Summit on Oct 29-30th. I’m moderating an all star panel including Min Kim from Nexon, David Wallerstein from Tencent, Bill Wang from Perfect World and Dai Watanabe from DeNa. Between them, these four companies generate around $1bn in annual revenues through virtual goods sales. So we should be able to learn something from the discussion! The full program is here. If you’d like to join me at the summit use the code “LSVP” to get a 15% discount

  • Birthday greetings as a proxy for how communication is becoming more public 3.0

    jeremyliew
    29 Sep 2009 | 3:20 pm
    This is the third year that I’ve tracked my birthday greetings as they have moved from private channels to public channels, primarily facebook. As I noted previously, in 2007 and 2008; Social networks have changed the dynamic – it isn’t enough to wish someone a happy birthday, but it is also important to be SEEN to wish someone a happy birthday. Equally, it is important to be SEEN to have a lot of people wish you a happy birthday too! This year the shift continued but was much less pronounced, as the graph below shows: It’s somewhat notable that despite the huge increase of…

  • Where will the next ad network breakthrough come from?

    jeremyliew
    24 Sep 2009 | 6:36 pm
    I’ve noted in the past that the four core competences of ad networks are: Aggregating Inventory Aggregating Data Targeting Sales Better targeting has historically been one core area of competition for ad networks, especially those focused on direct response advertising. However, as Anand Rajaraman (co-founder of Kosmix, a Lightspeed portfolio company) points out, more data usually beats better algorithms. Andrew Chen recently noted that after three years of work, Netflix awarded its $1m prize to a combined team of experts for an algorithm that only improved targeting by 10.5%: This…

  • Awesome stats on social game purchasing

    jeremyliew
    23 Sep 2009 | 11:23 pm
    Andrew Chen has a guest post from Gambit that breaks down who is buying virtual goods and how much they are buying. The summary is that while teens spend substantially less per capita than people older than 20, they more than make up for it in volume. Read the whole thing and see the pretty charts here.
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  • Pac-Man xmas stocking

    Alice
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:20 am
    Glittery, stockingy and with Blinky on the front! There's a zombie one, too.

  • Spies Wanted ads on XBLA

    Alice
    21 Nov 2009 | 12:16 am
    Well, GCHQ employees, the majority of whom are of course not spies per se. My pal used to go out with a fella who worked for GCHQ, and it mainly meant lots of agreeing to the house's occasional phone tapping, and having to sign lots of disclosure documents all the time. He said he worked in defense; we reckoned he was the janitor :-)Here's the blurb:GCHQ's recruitment campaign will appear through a range of Xbox Live games, including blockbuster franchises such as Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Left 4 Dead 2 and Assassin's Creed II.The government agency is running the…

  • BIMA wins

    Alice
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:16 am
    Channel 4 Education's output - which is currently in its entirety produced by UK-based independent production companies - has been nominated for a clutch of awards recently, in the children & teen BAFTAs and the BIMAs. Matt and I commission these things and then the blood, sweat and tears of the creative work is done by some locally-produced brilliant minds. Last night we won four BIMAs: Best Game for 1066, Best Content for Routes, Best Video for Year Dot and Best Client for Channel 4 (aw). Routes is a large, ambitious "playful experience": minigames, a documentary, an ARG/drama,…

  • Mandelson: his secret plans, leaked.

    Alice
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:16 am
    BoingBoing is breaking this astounding news of Peter Mandelson's leaked secret plans to run copyright the way a few fatcat Hollywood types would want him to: Secretary of State Peter Mandelson is planning to introduce changes to the Digital Economy Bill now under debate in Parliament. These changes will give the Secretary of State (Mandelson -- or his successor in the next government) the power to make "secondary legislation" (legislation that is passed without debate) to amend the provisions of Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (1988). What that means is that an unelected…

  • Links for 2009-11-18 [del.icio.us]

    19 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am
    Virtual Worlds News: CrowdStar Promotes Happy Pets, Co. Launch Will this pet meme NEVER end? Funcom Q3 Revenue Down 69% - Virtual Goods News Age of Conan devs. Boy that must be depressing. Modern Warfare 2 By the Xbox Live Numbers - Call of duty: modern warfare 2 - Kotaku "More than 2.2 million gamers logged more than 5.2 million multiplayer hours playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on the first day alone, a new one-day Xbox Live record. Those gamers managed to unlock more than 11 million achievements in that day as well." No wonder XBLA's been so laggy all week!
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  • Support Child's Play in Denver this Thursday (Nov. 19)

    Hoza
    18 Nov 2009 | 1:16 am
    Any gamers (or wannabe rock stars) near Denver might consider attending this year's Kotaku Child's Play Fundraiser -- formerly part of the national FundeRazer effort. The Child's Play Charity is amazing and well worth your investment. The event is on November 19th (ack, tomorrow??!?) at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom starting about 8pm.  $10 is the "suggested donation" minimum at the door, but more will be welcomed, so don't be stingy!This year, Child's Play was only one week in and had already raised $500k in money and gifts for children's hospitals all over the world. Awesome.

  • Free Champions Online Trial This Weekend

    Hoza
    29 Oct 2009 | 11:22 pm
    A quick bit of news about the free-play trial weekend happening roughly now in Champions Online.  The "Blood Moon Weekend" will allow you to play the MMO Champions Online for free from 10:00 a.m. October 30th (today) until 10:00 a.m. November 2nd. (Pacific time zone, U.S.) There are some funky-looking things going on revolving loosely around a Halloween theme, including the obligatory "zombie apocalypse" that is all the rage in gaming these days.  (Yeah, I'm hooked on Left 4 Dead too, so I'm always up for training for when the real zombie apocalypse is upon us!) For the full…

  • Limited Champions Online Subscription Deals announced

    Hoza
    5 Aug 2009 | 12:38 am
    Press Release Summary: Oh... crud.  Again I'm faced with the temptation to pony up the dough for a "lifetime subscription" for a game that I haven't yet played.  How the heck am I supposed to know if I want to play it for the rest of my life?  Oh, and of course, you had better damn well keep the game going until at least one day after my last heartbeat or I'm going to be complaining to someone... someone important, I tell you! *ahem*.. Anyway, the point of this is to say that Cryptic has unveiled the special "Limited Champions Online Subscription Deals" that include both…

  • Final Fantasy XIV Online Goodies

    Hoza
    4 Aug 2009 | 5:07 am
    An article over at SCRAWL extracts mass quantities of information about Final Fantasy XIV Online from a video interview on the DVD of a Japanese magazine, Famitsu Wave.  I clearly need to read up on this game more, as I've (embarrassingly) been completely clueless about it.  I'm not very well versed in the worlds of FF, much less Final Fantaxy XI, which I absolutely should have played more -- maybe I need to fire that sucker up and give it a whirl again?At any rate, if you want some spiffy info on FFXIV Online, straight from the developers, you can get a synopsis, along with the…

  • Alice's Adventures in Wonderland MMO announced

    Hoza
    4 Aug 2009 | 4:14 am
    Press Release Summary: Virtual Fairground has announced it's upcoming MMOG title coming to a browser near you: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland MMO .  V.F. has built and launched another Flash-based MMO, Club Galactic recently and is drawing on that project to build out the Alice game.  AAiW (yeah, I just needed to abbreviate that -- it's not official.. I'm just lazy) is being targeted at girls as "an online hang-out with a darkly romantic and mysterious style."  Uh... what?So, I suppose if you're a girl and you like your romantic games to be dark & mysterious... well, I…
 
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  • Lego Rock Band for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and DS | Game review

    Neil Davey
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:37 am
    Xbox 360/PS3/Wii/DS, £29.99 - £39.99, cert: 7+, Warner BrosSomeone at Lego really deserves a bonus. They're not the most obvious toy company to embrace the world of video gaming but not only have they done it, they've done it well and continue to put their own highly endearing spin on family gaming.After the successful film franchises, they've now turned their attention to the Rock Band genre. The results are typically Lego: cute, funny, involving and with an emphasis on (e)quality. Those expecting a dumbing down of the frantic fretwork won't be surprised to hear that you can complete the…

  • The magic of Mario

    Jack Arnott
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:30 am
    Almost 30 years on from his arcade debut, the plucky Italian plumber's still going strongThe creation of Mario was, most likely, one of those moments of accidental genius which warrant little scrutiny or examination. A small sprite needs a few distinguishing features to mark him out from the plethora of similar arcade characters, red and blue clothes with a natty 'tache is easy to represent in pixels - hey presto, you have everyone's favourite mycophile.In fact, the plumber's humble origins are just as prosaic. And it's this simple genesis that marks Mario out from so many of his…

  • Games Chatterbox Column Friday

    Greg Howson
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:10 am
    The place to talk about gaming - and just about anything else, too.Friday's edition of ChatterboxGamesGreg Howsonguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2009 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds

  • The Friday question: the three games that explain humanity

    Keith Stuart
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:22 pm
    Select the games that tell us most about mankind...Last week's semi-philosophical question prompted a wealth of fascinating responses, so here's another along similar lines. An alien arrives on Earth and wants to know all about mankind - there's just one problem; the visitor will only accept the information through the medium of videogames, and will only play three. Which videogames do you choose?Fundamentally, you have to decide what you want this extraterrestrial being to understand about humanity and then select the games that will illustrate this. You must provide only three options, and…

  • Is Xbox Live ban the ultimate answer to piracy?

    Greg Howson
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:13 pm
    Yes, it's another Modern Warfare 2 blog. I touched on the piracy angle in a post last week and expanded upon it for an article in the paper today:Modern Warfare 2 has shifted more than one million copies in the UK alone and is likely to sell many more before Christmas. Its controversial terrorist section is what's got the headlines. But the real story here is online. The huge appeal of Modern Warfare 2 is primarily driven by its online modes. The single-player section of the game – as splendidly over the top and visceral as it is – is over in six or seven hours. The multiplayer modes will…
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  • Two Brief Programming Notes

    Scott Jennings
    18 Nov 2009 | 4:49 pm
    My latest MMORPG.com column is up: this one is on RMT, which I’m sure a few have one or two opinions about. I tend to write these columns with an eye towards a reader that *doesn’t* obsessively read every MMO-focused blog and message board, as opposed to you, Dear Readers, who I assume know far more about MMO-related drama than I do. Ironically, I've never actually watched any of the CSI shows. Also, I’m employed! (At least for 3 months – after the end of which we’ll see if I move to full-time from contracting.) I’m a developer attached to…

  • Yes, I Bought Modern Warfare 2 Because I Wanted It To Be Just Like A Michael Bay Movie

    Scott Jennings
    14 Nov 2009 | 11:29 pm
    No, really, it says it's unique right there and everything. David Allen responds to criticism that his latest game, World of Alganon, may be just a wee bit derivative. Players aren’t upset there’s a game that resembles WoW. They’re upset that for the past few years they’ve been bombarded and desensitized by a combination of “weak” games and advertising that sells them on the idea that “similar is bad.” When people say a movie that reminds them of their favorite film, but with a different plot, characters and setting, that means they enjoyed the movie. When you have a meal…

  • Achievement Unlocked! User Interface Design Innovator

    Scott Jennings
    11 Nov 2009 | 9:26 pm
    Frequent readers will remember that I get a bit testy about user interface designers that crib liberally from World of Warcraft. I am never allowed to complain about that, ever again.

  • Bugs Are Hrd To Fix

    Scott Jennings
    11 Nov 2009 | 3:12 pm
    My latest column for MMORPG.com is up and it runs when I compiled it!

  • EA: It’s In The Game (The Unemployment Line, Specifically)

    Scott Jennings
    9 Nov 2009 | 1:32 pm
    Yeah, this kind of sucks for a lot of people I know. From EA’s earning report: This action will result in the closure of several facilities and a headcount reduction of approximately 1,500 positions, of which 1,300 are included in a restructuring plan. The majority of these actions will be completed by March 31, 2010. This plan will result in annual cost savings of at least $100 million and restructuring charges of $130 to $150 million. Which is important, given how they just spent $300 million to buy a Facebook game developer! The axe is already falling everywhere, with Mythic in…
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  • Sony to Launch Online Entertainment Store in 2010

    Mark Hefflinger
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:23 pm
    Tokyo - Sony (NYSE: SNE) announced plans on Friday to launch a new online store next year that will sell books, music and movies next year, and deliver content to networked televisions and other devices. The company did not provide many details about the "Sony Online Service," as it is tentatively being called, but is expected to be positioned as a competitor to Apple's iTunes Store.read more

  • In-Game Video Ad Firm NeoEdge Merges With Offspring

    Mark Hefflinger
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:22 pm
    Mountain View, Calif. - NeoEdge, a provider of in-game video ad insertion services, announced on Thursday that it will merge with Offspring, a developer of casual online games.read more

  • Adknowledge Buys Ad Network Unit of SocialMedia.com

    Mark Hefflinger
    19 Nov 2009 | 12:59 pm
    Kansas City, Mo. - Adknowledge, a provider of behavioral online advertising services, announced on Thursday that it has acquired the advertising business of SocialMedia.com.read more

  • GameStop Buys Stake in Digital Game Distributor Jolt

    Mark Hefflinger
    19 Nov 2009 | 12:47 pm
    Grapevine, Texas - U.S. video game retail store chain GameStop (NYSE: GME) has purchased a stake in U.K.-based Jolt, a provider of video game news and a digital distribution platform.read more

  • Blockbuster Expands Online Game Rental Pilot to Seattle

    Mark Hefflinger
    18 Nov 2009 | 4:19 pm
    Dallas - Video rental chain Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI) on Wednesday announced that it will expand a pilot test of its online game rental service to Seattle, after launching in Cleveland earlier this year. The $7.99 Games By Mail service is available to Blockbuster Online movie rental subscribers, and allows unlimited monthly rentals with one game out at time. read more
 
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  • TechCrunch Drags Social Gaming Into The Trenches

    13 Nov 2009 | 1:45 pm
    Social gaming is exploding, though currently that turn of phrase has a slightly different connotation than it normally does. Yes, there have been some major successes in the space, most notably EA's recent acquisition of Playfish. But over the past week, TechCrunch has been fighting pretty hard against the affiliate programs that make up a portion of the revenues for many social game sites.

  • Will Spore Spread On Facebook?

    6 Nov 2009 | 12:45 pm
    Electronic Arts yesterday launched a social extension of one of its hit properties of 2009, Spore, with the Facebook game "Spore Island," which allows players to create and evolve a creature on their own personal island, and then send their creature to their friends' islands for a Darwinian competition where the most efficient creature ends up on top.

  • Video Game Consoles Amp Up The Video

    30 Oct 2009 | 9:45 am
    Game consoles are continuing their stealthy takeover of the living room. We've been seeing this trend for a while, but the pace is accelerating as the holiday season approaches.

  • The Video Game Hype Machine

    23 Oct 2009 | 2:32 pm
    Early next month, Bioware's "Dragon Age: Origins" will launch, putting the exclamation point on over three years of hype. The title was first announced at E3 in 2004, and as of today there are 101 pieces of media associated with the game on GameTrailers.com, with over 3 million downloads, about 10,000 YouTube videos, both user- and fan-uploaded, and a full year of DLC planned out. The character creation tool for the game has already been released.

  • Is 'World of Warcraft' A Loyalty Program?

    16 Oct 2009 | 12:48 pm
    What's the difference between "World of Warcraft" and a loyalty program? Surprisingly little. Blizzard (now Activision Blizzard) has made an empire out of games that don't end. From "Diablo" to "World of Warcraft," these are bestselling hits predicated on a simple formula: Make your customer an addict
 
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  • Brad Pitt Secures Rights For 'Dark Void' Movie

    Brian Warmoth
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    If Capcom's "Dark Void" becomes a hit when it comes out in 2010, Brad Pitt's production company Plan B Entertainment will already be ahead of the game, as they've announced they now have the rights to make a film based on the unreleased title. "As a game, 'Dark Void' was developed with a wide-screen mentality -- a world full of adventure presented in cinematic scope and scale," Capcom Entertainment's senior vice president of licensing Germaine Gioia said in a press release. "Plan B recognized the potential of our newest property and are as excited about bringing 'Dark Void' to life in cinemas…

  • 'Lego Indiana Jones 2' Review - Bad Dates? Not This Time!

    MTV Video Games
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:43 pm
    I have to admit that back in 2005, I laughed at the idea of "Lego Star Wars." The whole concept seemed too kid-friendly and too corporate at the same time. But I was quickly swept up in the game's quirky sense of humor, refreshingly tight game play and surprising depth. I enthusiastically embraced all the "Lego" games that followed ("Lego Batman" still gets plenty of mileage, and the new "Lego Rock Band" is amazing if only for the presence of Lego David Bowie). But I was disappointed with "Lego Indiana Jones," which felt too loose and not as sharply whimsical as the other games in the series.

  • 'Star Trek Online' Beta Test Leaves Port Jan. 12

    Brian Warmoth
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am
    About the time Trekkies are starting to exhaust the special features on their new "Star Trek" DVD's and Blu-ray discs, they can expect to see the franchise's long-awaited MMO ready to go live. Though it's been in development for about half a decade, it looks like all systems are go for 2010, and the first class of cadets for "Star Trek Online" will see the game's closed beta test start up on January 12th in preparation for its February 2nd launch. "We're all very happy to be able to let you know that 'Star Trek Online' will be in Open Beta from January 12 - January 26, 2010," the announcement…

  • Hackers Unlock New 'Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' Multiplayer Modes?

    Brian Warmoth
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am
    If "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" hackers really have unlocked a hidden game mode called "Global Thermonuclear War," it would be a fitting tribute Matthew Broderick's character in the 1983 movie "WarGames" who famously did the same thing on a government computer. "GTW" is one of three multiplayer modes that some players claim to have found locked within "MW2," possibly as content planned for a later release as DLC. "GTW," "One Flag CTF" and "VIP" are the titles for three modes tinkerers claim to have unearthed in "MW2," according to Modern Warfail 2. The first mode, as the name implies,…

  • 'Diablo 3' Will Be Done In 2011...Or 2012...Or 2013

    Russ Frushtick
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:40 am
    Blizzard is focused on releasing two titles next year: "StarCraft 2" and "World of WarCraft: Cataclysm." Unfortunately for action RPG fans, "Diablo 3" is not in the cards. In an interview with Techland, Blizzard executive VP of game design, Rob Pardo, said, "I think it’s safe to say that, yeah, ['Diablo 3'] is not going to be out next year." But that wasn't all. Speaking about the fact that Blizzard frequently announces games long before they are ever released, Pardo said the following: "We’ve been wrong [on release dates] for as long as I can remember. Now when we announce [a game] we…
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    Make It Big In Games

  • GarageGames Name Joins Torque Game Engine In Retirement

    Jeff Tunnell
    27 Oct 2009 | 11:32 am
    OK, I get to be all sentimental again. A month or so ago, GarageGames pulled the original Torque Game Engine off the market. Now, they are pulling the name GarageGames itself off the market, and replacing it with Torque Technologies. I can’t disagree with the decision Brett Seylor, TT VP of Tech and Tools, made to change the name. Torque is a shiny new modern 3D game engine, and they have decided that the idea of programming in a garage is not quite the image they want to project. Even though I understand, it still tugs at my heart strings. GarageGames Logo and Motto When Jay Moore and…

  • PushButton Labs Acquires Rights To The Incredible Machine

    Jeff Tunnell
    1 Oct 2009 | 2:26 pm
    As announced today at PushButton Labs, we have acquired the full rights to The Incredible Machine! Although this happened several months ago, we waited on announcing it until the guys at Good Old Games could get it ready for sale, where they have a bundle Mega pack that includes four versions of TIM for $9.99. Original Incredible Machine in Pixelated Glory Hit games for their creators are like hit songs for singers, i.e. they stick with you for a long time. When Kevin Ryan, Brian Hahn, and I created TIM at Dynamix back in 1991, I had already been thinking about the game for seven years. Now,…

  • Torque Game Engine Enters Retirement… Bittersweet For Me

    Jeff Tunnell
    29 Sep 2009 | 3:51 pm
    Yesterday Brett Seyler of GarageGames posted a blog announcing the release of version 1.0 of Torque 3D, which is a $1000 updated version of Torque, with new rendering, tools, art pipeline, COLLADA support, etc. It looks awesome, and I know their world-wide team worked incredibly hard on the product. I congratulate them on this release, and wish them great commercial success. However, buried in a single sentence of the blog was the following statement: “No matter what the results, there will be other changes to the Torque product line up as well. Biggest of all, as of November 1st, 2009,…

  • The World Is Changing… How Will You Fit In?

    Jeff Tunnell
    26 May 2009 | 10:14 am
    The world is changing faster than we can comprehend. This YouTube video is an inspiring (or maybe scary) presentation that shows how fast things are changing in the world. It is inspiring because it makes your needs of creating a small niche that can sustain your life seem infinitely doable, but scary in the fact that global competition means that your idea has probably already been thought of. Here is a direct link to the YouTube video. YouTube - 2008 Latest Edition - Did You Know 3.0 - From Meeting in Rome this Year. Personally, I am inspired by this type of presentation. Let me know what…

  • Flashbang Guys Getting It Right

    Jeff Tunnell
    16 Apr 2009 | 10:55 am
    Flashbang Studios, creators of the portal Blurst, which is filled with their own games such as Off Road Velociraptor, Blush, and Minotaur in a China Shop are really doing things right. They have now self funded five titles and try to come out with a new game every eight weeks (six per year total). All of their games use the Unity web plug in for a nice, high fidelity game experience in the browser on both Macs and Windows machines. Flashbang's Blurst Game Portal These guys have no idea that I am posting about them. While I met Mathew Wegner a few years back at a Casual Connect, we have not…
 
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  • Knife Throw in COD6: MW2

    Matt Ryan
    15 Nov 2009 | 8:02 pm
    This video has been lighting up Digg and other link sharing sites lately. It features someone’s screen capture as they toss a knife across a map in a random effort to take out an enemy that has the player pinned behind a wall. This knife throw turns out to hit its target perfectly behind a wall as they ran behind a building.

  • Game Revisit: Rome Total War

    Matt Ryan
    15 Nov 2009 | 9:36 am
    There are several key factors to what makes for a great game in the modern playing environment. Graphics are often used by some developments to create love at first sight while others may concentrate on storytelling and interactivity. The Total War series does something very different as it throws massive armies on the field of play with unit numbers far exceeding that which you may be accustomed to in most real-time strategy titles. Rome is at war with neighboring countries and you are a warlord empowered by your empire to conquer enemies and seize townships and lands. Once your army and…

  • Apple Hiring Gaming Engineer for iPhone Team

    Matt Ryan
    14 Nov 2009 | 8:17 am
    The iPhone Blog reports that Apple is hiring gaming engineers for their iPhone team. They’re looking for someone with experience including having actually shipped a game recently. This could be a great opportunity for someone that is in the iPhone game making business to step up and work directly with the platform.

  • Modern Warfare 2 takes off with $310 million dollars on its release day

    Matt Ryan
    14 Nov 2009 | 8:06 am
    Modern Warfare 2 takes off with $310 million dollars on its release day Posted using ShareThis

  • Second Life Enterprise

    Matt Ryan
    12 Nov 2009 | 4:51 am
    Second Life is a virtual world like none other. It has a special place in the heart of artists, musicians and graphics designers as anything you make or do in Second Life is your own and not immediately property of the parent company, Linden Labs. In this episode of Metanomics the idea of using virtual worlds for enterprise meetings and projects becomes much more believable as Second Life Enterprise is launched. Second Life Enterprise allows companies to run their own version of Second Life behind a corporate firewall allowing them to enjoy more security, reliability and customization suited…
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  • We're Baaaaacccck...Huh?

    Andrew Shin (Drumega)
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:58 pm
    By Andrew ShinHello there!That's right...I'm talking to you (our loyal NextGen Player readers). I know we've been MIA for about a week now. It's been quite busy for us as Paul has been in the middle of a move and I had just come back from Montreal attending MIGS earlier in the week.But don't fret. We will be getting back to business as usual and posting some great articles. I have a few pieces I'll be putting up on MIGS soon. Yoichi Wada was the keynote speaker and he was great. I'll have some more on that in the next coming days.So thanks for your patience and expect some new articles very…

  • Early Bayonetta Demo For Xbox 360

    Andrew Shin (Drumega)
    11 Nov 2009 | 5:31 pm
    By Andrew ShinThis just in. NextGen Player has received news from SEGA of America on an opportunity for Xbox 360 owners to get their hands on limited early access codes for the Bayonetta demo.Here are the specifics from SEGA:-----------------------------------------------------------You’ve heard about the Japanese release of the game, read the blogs, the forums, and watched all the trailers - now is your chance to get your hands on the free Xbox 360 Demo of Bayonetta weeks earlier than everyone else!All you need to do is complete the free SEGA Pass registration, submit your details, and you…

  • There Are Many 'i's In 'Wii', 'Family' And 'Skiing'

    Andrew Shin (Drumega)
    10 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    By Leif Conti-GroomeI don't think it's coincidence that two of the few words that have two 'i's together are 'Wii' and 'skiing' and the good folks at Nintendo have noticed this as well. They are currently holding a contest in conjunction with CTV to send one lucky bunch of 'i's that are part of a family on vacation to Whistler Blackcomb (one of Canada's most popular ski slopes) located in British Columbia. Better get that camera ready to take a picture of junior all decked out in winter garb looking like a character from a Robert Munsch story.The contest is a part of Nintendo's Get Up and…

  • EA Cuts 1,500 Jobs

    Andrew Shin (Drumega)
    9 Nov 2009 | 4:28 pm
    By Andrew ShinToday Electronic Arts announced it was cutting 1,500 jobs across the entire company with many of the cuts affecting the Burnaby, B.C. office. This is a large reduction for EA as the cuts account for 17% of the entire workforce. The other EA Canadian offices that will be hit by these cuts are in Montreal and Edmonton.EA also reported today a second quarter loss of $391 million and that overall it expected a net loss for the fiscal year. Today's announcement of cuts are to be completed by March 31,2010 resulting in restructuring costs of between $130 to $150 million. EA expects…

  • Future Shop Hosting National Midnight Openings for Modern Warfare 2

    Paul Hunter
    8 Nov 2009 | 6:20 pm
    By Paul HunterWith the 800 lbs gorilla that is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 releasing nation-wide on November 10, 2009, Future Shop have announced midnight openings across the country in celebration. Launch parties will be held on the night of November 9, 2009, at stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Maritimes. Future Shop stores in Quebec and Sudbury, Ontario will open November 10 at 8:00 a.m. local time. In addition, gamers in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary, will be treated to special launch parties hosted by Playstation in collaboration with Future…
 
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  • Laser Projected Pong

    14 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    This is a cool version of pong. It is laser projected on to the ground and people play by kicking the "ball" with their feet. The only equipment required is a "stick" that players wear on their feet. You can see some Flickr photos here and find the official website here. Permalink | Recent Headlines | RSS Feeds

  • What Space Invaders Look Like

    10 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm
    This is a great interpretation of what Space Invaders might actually look like. The design is from a t-shirt available on Threadless. You can buy the t-shirt here. (via Geekologie) Permalink | Recent Headlines | RSS Feeds

  • Taylor Swift, Travis Barker, Pete Wentz and Rivers Cuomo in Band Hero Commercial

    1 Nov 2009 | 11:50 am
    The new commercial for the Band Hero game features a Risky Business theme with Taylor Swift singing with Travis Barker, Pete Wentz and Rivers Cuomo rocking out to Taylor's song "Love Story." You can see how Talor Swift was digitized for the game here. Permalink | Recent Headlines | RSS Feeds

  • Sid Meier's Civlization Game Coming to Facebook

    24 Oct 2009 | 7:00 pm
    Sid Meier's Civilization game is coming to Facebook. The Facebook version will be called Civilization Network. It will be available on Facebook in 2010 according to the Facebook page. I wanted to let you know we'll soon be looking for beta testers to help us develop a unique new way to play Civilization. Ever since we finished Civilization Revolution last year, I've been looking at ways of expanding the Civ gameplay experience to include solo, competitive and cooperative play to take advantage of the uniqueness of social networks. We're calling this project Civilization Network and the full…

  • Sales for Beatles Rock Band Not Huge

    22 Oct 2009 | 6:13 pm
    When the Beatles Rock Band video game hit stores last month there was high hopes it would boost game sales. The game was thought to be one of the few titles with universal appeal that can appeal to different generations. However, the sales for the game turned out to be not so fab says Arts Beat. Though it was promoted here, there and everywhere, a video game featuring the music and the likenesses of the Beatles posted only moderate sales in its first month of release. The Beatles: Rock Band, which was released by MTV Games and Electronic Arts, sold about 595,000 copies, according to a report…
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  • Zenkaikon 09: The psychological appeals of anime

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:40 pm
    I love academia as much as the next guy. (Ok, most likely a lot more than the next guy), but even I have to tip my hat to and scowl at K. Levinson, who led the "Psychology of Anime" panel at Zenkaikon 2009. A published student and teacher of psychology, Levinson decided to base the panel on the cognitive approach and certainly cannot be accused of talking down to the crowd. Having not taken a bit of psychology since I was in college myself, I found my dying brain cells barely an adequate bridge to traverse the topics of why people love anime, what the nature of their attraction to it is, and…

  • Zenkaikon 09: McKeever on marketing anime, then and now

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:35 pm
    "Introduction to Independent Filmmaking" was a panel not nearly as interesting as its presenter, Kevin McKeever. If you want to know how to get into film, there are basically 2 requirements: luck and determination, and even combined they are no guarantee for success. For McKeever, it was all about working hard in any position that the industry he loved would have him in. From unpaid “go-fer,” to unpaid and then salaried script reader, and later on to head of marketing for Robotech for Harmony Gold, McKeever crawled his way up the ranks and saw the industry change with him as he grabbed…

  • Zenkaikon 09: Look out! There’s a cute girl hiding in everything!

    17 Nov 2009 | 7:40 pm
    Emily Compton and Katsunori Matsushita headed Zenkaikon’s "Moé Anthropomorphism-tan" panel, which sought to explain the exploitation of moé figures created either as marketing or metaphor for use in ads, anime, and other amusements in Japan. Moé characters, for the purpose of the subjects of this panel, are sweet/cute figures defined by a set of characteristics that evokes an inclination to protect/defend them. Anthropomorphism is defined via Wikipedia as “the attribution of human characteristics to non-human creatures and beings, phenomena, material states and…

  • And so begins the Anime Secret Santa Project!

    16 Nov 2009 | 9:51 pm
    Clearly I've been more naughty than nice this year. It's the only thing that makes sense, considering the three anime chosen for me by my "Anime Secret Santa." The project, run by the Reverse Thieves, has a wide cross-section of anime bloggers trading review requests Secret Santa-style, with the goal of the choices being things that the reviewer on the receiving end might like despite having never seen before. Somebody, however, is not out to make my Christmas a happy one. Whoever you are, my undercover friend, you should know right now that I shall never forgive you for what you have done. I…

  • FMA: The Brotherhood Diaries - Episode 31

    15 Nov 2009 | 9:20 am
    Ani-Gamers staff writer Ink contributes a weekly column in which he examines the differences between the original Fullmetal Alchemist and its re-telling, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. To read previous entries, click here. Watch Episode 31 - The 520 Cens Promise This episode follows the theme of transition, more specifically making the best of a bad situation. Starting with Hawkeye as Fuhrer’s assistant, we learn that position does not determine behavior. Keep your friends close and enemies closer is the credo, but Hawkeye makes it known that proximity does not beget obedience and that…
 
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  • Mafia Wars

    19 Nov 2009 | 7:02 pm
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  • Xbox Console

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  • Get Back Wife

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  • Even Johhny Sanchez of MadTV Loves ClubTuki

    17 Nov 2009 | 6:58 pm
    http://www.ClubTuki.com Johnny is also part of the actors and actresses making a statement in the internet to protect kids from malicious content and online predatos.Author: ceospace7777Keywords: internet filtering software Johnny Sanchez MadTV malicious content Added: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:58:07 GMTVideo codes to display this video on your website!http://www.livevideo.com

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    16 Nov 2009 | 6:14 pm
    pachincoAuthor: ari10Keywords: game Added: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:14:20 GMTVideo codes to display this video on your website!http://www.livevideo.com
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  • Dragon Age: Origins – Friends and Their Problems

    Softpedia News (Andrei Dumitrescu)
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:01 pm
    A lot of people have focused on the overall story of Dragon Age: Origins and have pointed out how it managed to still adhere to the tropes of the computer role playing game and the BioWare way of creating it while making a world that feels vastly different from the one of Dungeons & Dragons. But one of the aspects of the game where developers seem to have poured a lot of love is the side quests that are connected to the companions you can have in your party.All these people seem pretty one dimensional at first sight. Alistair is the goody two shoes who cannot take the lead in any situation…

  • EndWeekGame: 20 November

    Softpedia News (Florian Totu)
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:31 pm
    Florian Totu: Just yesterday, I finished the single-player campaign of Modern Warfare 2 and, even if I think that it was a very short game, I have to admit I liked it. The title was intense, frantic, captivating and the airport massacre was right up my alley, as I really enjoyed acting like a sociopath. A lot of people complained about this portion of the game, and others, even if they decided to play it just so that they'd better understand the plot, did so passively, opting to not actually shoot any of the civilians. That's not me at all, so I lit them all up like the Christmas tree in a…

  • Banned Xbox 360s and Modern Warfare 2 Affect Xbox Live

    Softpedia News (Andrei Dumitrescu)
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:01 pm
    Modern Warfare 2 might have set yet another record when it came out as it determined no less than 2 million Xbox Live users to get on the service at the same time, probably in order to enter multiplayer matches as soon as the game is released.But it seems that the huge launch, probably coupled with the decision by Microsoft to actually ban a big number, by some estimates as high as 600,000, modded Xbox 360 users from Live, might have had the effect of limiting sales on the service, which has grown in 2009 to actually represent a significant revenue stream for the company.One of the most…

  • What the New Mortal Kombat Should Have Been

    Softpedia News (Florian Totu)
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:31 am
    The Mortal Kombat series is trying to bring itself back to life, and the first thing it needed was a fresh, new look on the character design. Former Midway employee, artist Vincent Proce is the one that took up pen and paper and started a design project of the new characters of MK. Unfortunately, his ideas got shot down in a fiery ball of brimstone, and it's a shame too, because the new characters looked really nice. Proce was involved with the last fighting game that Midway put together, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, but it seems like Warner Bros wasn't very satisfied with the end result at…

  • Wii Music Sequel Is in the Works

    Softpedia News (Andrei Dumitrescu)
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:21 am
    Wii Music, which was released last year, has not been one of the biggest hits for Nintendo. Titles like Mario Kart Wii and Wii Fit are still selling well, while the music simulator for the Wii seems to have faded into obscurity and slid out of sales charts. But its creator might not yet be prepared to let go of the idea to simulate a variety of music instruments in a videogame that uses motion tracking.Shigeru Miyamoto, the man who has created hits like Zelda and Wii Fit, has told the Official Nintendo Magazine that Wii Music “was a really unique game, and even today, we are receiving…
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  • Peggle on the PSN

    Scholo
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pm
    Peggle is here and is sure to have you hooked!

  • New Super Mario Bros., review

    LaWiiG
    17 Nov 2009 | 10:25 pm
    Bowser, jr. is back at it again, stealing the princess and creating havoc.

  • Truthcast Episode #16

    Deejay Knight
    17 Nov 2009 | 7:18 pm
    This week's Truthrant has a lot going on because the gaming landscape does, too. Tons of games in the Upcoming Hotness, and a Truthrant that we've all had around the holidays!

  • Braid Now on PSN

    Scholo
    16 Nov 2009 | 2:42 pm
    Look who just joined the Playstation Family

  • Modern Warfare 2: A Cam & Craig Co-op

    Scholo
    16 Nov 2009 | 2:17 pm
    This review is not GAMINGtruth’s official review and does not correlate to Zuffdaddy’s official review coming soon. Instead, take this as a second opinion. Call of Duty 4 set the bar pretty high for the franchise. A good question to ask would be: Has Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) met that level or even exceeded it? With [...]
 
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  • Lego Rock Band TV Spot

    Chris P
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm

  • Shiren the Wanderer Screens Plus Info

    Chris P
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    Shiren the Wanderer is a game that I have missed entirely and I feel bad about it. The game is about Shiren, who is given a key by his former master, who then has to solve a millennium old mystery and find out about a sleeping princess inside Karakuri Mansion. With a feudal Japan setting, Shiren the Wanderer is a welcome addition to the Nintendo Wii family. Check inside for screens and more information about the game. Shiren the Wanderer is releasing in February 2010. Unfortunately, the Rescue, Versus, and Item Transfer online features will not be included in the North American release.

  • 3D Dot Game Heroes Trailer and Screens

    Chris P
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm
    It’s always interesting to see throwbacks to old game styles on current consoles. With that in mind, 3D Dot Game Heroes takes that idea in a entirely amazing direction. Taking the 8-bit style and creating a three dimensional world sounds easy, but from the look of the trailer and the screens, 3D Dot Game Heroes is not going to be a game easily dismissed.

  • MapleStory Aran Teaser

    Chris P
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    A new update for Maple Story releasing in December introducing a new class of players.

  • Resident Evil 5 DLC Details and Gold Edition

    Chris P
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am
    Capcom has announced the new content update for Resident Evil 5. In the new DLC will be two new episodes, new costumes (Resident Evil makes an appearance), and Mercenaries Reunion which has eight new playable characters and weapons load outs. The DLC is scheduled to be released in the Spring of 2010 for $49.99. Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition will be the box copy of the game which will release after the DLC. PlayStation 3 users will get the game and added content on one Blu-ray disc and Xbox 360 users will receive a DVD with a token for the DLC.
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  • MMORPG Holiday Guide

    stealthyslyth
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:27 pm
    Some may think it hard to figure out what to get that MMO fan in their life. Would they want cases of energy drinks? Maybe a grill so they can cook while raiding like Vork from The Guild? Well never fear as I’ve compiled a list of gifts that you can get for that MMO fan, and I’m not just talking about World of Warcraft! In this MMORPG Holiday Guide we also have ideas for gamers playing Aion, Lord of the Rings Online, Guildwars, Warhammer Online and Age of Conan. I’ll also go into some peripherals that any MMO gamer would love to have. To start off, I’ll focus on some…

  • Review: Baccano! 1

    Naomi
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:23 pm
    Release Date: 24/06/2009 Languages: English, Japanese Genre: Action/Adventure, Anime, Mystery/Thriller, Occult/Supernatural Subtitles: English subtitles Runtime: 100.0 mins Format: DVD, Region 4 (PAL) Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen Full Height Anamorphic Buy it on RightStuf Buy it on Amazon Based on the original story by Ryohgo Narita, “Baccano!” brings us a different look at New York in the early to mid 1930’s. Mafia turf wars, robbery, killing sprees and other events are what can be found throughout at least the first 4 episodes (as that is how many are contained on Volume 1). In…

  • Danish Group wants you to “Hit the Bitch”

    GamingAngel
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:41 pm
    Shocking people in a game seems to be where companies want to go. Much in the way of the Airport scene in Modern Warfare 2, this Dutch campaign is created to invoke an emotional response. But just like the Airport scene in MW2, it doesn’t make much sense. The Dutch game called, Hit the Bitch, is created by The NGO for Children exposed to Violence at Home. In the “game” players smack a female and watch the scale range from “pussy” to “100% gangster”. The swings translate to violence that you can see on the girl in the game. In the game, the female…

  • Sam Worthington to produce and star in The Last Days of American Crime

    GamingAngel
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:15 pm
    Radical Comics has announced that Sam Worthington (star of James Cameron’s Avatar) has signed on to do a film adaptation of The Last Days of American Crime. Sam Worthington will star and produce the film. “I had met Sam’s producing partner, Michael Schwarz, at the recent San Diego Comic-Con, who loved the concept for The Last Days of American Crime” said Radical Publishing’s President and Publisher, Barry Levine. “I figured that since Sam had done three tentpole movies back-to-back with Terminator Salvation, Avatar and Clash of the Titans, that he would want the more character…

  • Chuck is coming back to tv

    GamingAngel
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    Gaming hottie Zachary Levi, is set to return to his role on Chuck and it couldn’t be soon enough! We’ve waited all fall season for Chuck and The Watcher posted the press release with information about the new season. The season launches on January 10 with a back-to-back original episodes for the premier. The show will then move to it’s normal time, Mondays 8-9pm starting January 11. “Josh (Schwartz) and Chris (Fedak) and the writing team are doing a great job this season, and we think the loyal fan base for this show will be happy to see it back on the NBC schedule,”…
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  • He Was Always Trying to Prove Something

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:57 pm
    Earlier this year, writer and critic Michael Thomsen appeared on the webcast version of ABC’s World News with Charles Gibson and declared Nintendo’s Metroid Prime trilogy “the Citizen Kane of video games”. The segment was not particularly persuasive, being a collision of film history, video games, and the evening news– we see quick cuts between Kane’s bold swaths of shadow and three-dimensional laser combat with space aliens, while Thomsen says something about loneliness– but the piece struck a chord in the video game community, which emitted a loud and derisive collective…

  • Planck Version Zero

    2 Nov 2009 | 1:22 pm
    Planck v.0, the game prototype that a group of talented people and I have been working on over the past several months, has just been submitted to the 2010 Independent Games Festival. A slightly higher (but not high enough) resolution video is available directly on Vimeo.

  • The Way to a Man’s Heart

    27 Oct 2009 | 1:09 pm
    If you missed Morrowind, one of the observations you make when starting The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is the sheer number of discreet objects in the world. Every shelf is loaded with books and every table set with candles, plates and goblets, each of which can be picked up or taken. It occurs to you to proceed in the normal role-playing game way, gathering everything you can get your hands on, but it quickly becomes apparent that, much like the real world, most items are a burden to carry and basically worthless– certainly not worth the trouble of stealing them and reselling them later. So…

  • If Monks had Macs; Meat and Conversation

    5 Oct 2009 | 9:26 pm
    In the early days of personal computer multimedia (when it was black and white, and before the Internet stole its momentum) there were very few well-trodden paths. Much time and effort was spent simply trying to determine by trial and error what would and wouldn’t work, technically, artistically, and financially. But while the era produced its share of instantly obsolete reference guides, profit-minded shovelware, and other experiments of ambiguous worth, some classics were also born– many of them now sadly forgotten. One of these was If Monks Had Macs, a collection of HyperCard stacks…

  • Come to It Any Way but Lightly

    24 Sep 2009 | 5:25 pm
    For a while I picked snippets of “bad” writing about games and posted them here. It was amusing, and made for easy updates, but I’ve decided not to continue doing it. By picking egregiously poor constructions or obvious typos, I shifted the discussion to one about following the rules of spelling and grammar– a component of good writing, to be sure, but certainly not the only one. Writing with no low-level structural flaws whatsoever can still be completely terrible. Additionally, I found that pointing out others’ bad writing gets some people indignant, who’d vengefully comb my own…
 
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  • Last Flight Halloween Comic Strip

    5 Nov 2009 | 1:33 pm
    Our comic strip that was published exclusively by IGN.com last week. Enjoy.   Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Another day at the office...

    4 Sep 2009 | 5:09 am
    Listened to my father and gave up "stupid games development" to do something "serious", srsly. See and download the full gallery on posterous Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Good old days

    5 Jul 2009 | 8:26 pm
    I've read today that games PR/Managament/Marketing don't know a thing about games and/or geek culture. Dudes, we've been there, we've done that.Srsly See and download the full gallery on posterous Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Canary Wharf, London

    2 Jul 2009 | 4:56 pm
    Was on my way home and thought it looked quite cool: such a big ship in the centre of London. [] See and download the full gallery on posterous Permalink | Leave a comment  »

  • Birthday cake ;-)

    8 Apr 2009 | 3:57 am
    My girl definitely gets it :-) Permalink | Leave a comment  »
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  • Windows Live Messenger 2009 can't view contacts by e-mail address! Disable force-to-update pop-up of Windows Live Messenger 8.5/8.0!

    17 Nov 2009 | 12:14 pm
    Much people, actually most of those who have a lot of contacts like me, like to view contacts by e-mail address; in latest Windows Live Messenger (2009 Edition), we don't find this option.But the worst thing is that you are forced to update your old Windows Live Messenger (8.0/8.5) to 2009 version of Windows Live Messenger. Because of this annoying thing, I Googled for the answer and found what to do so that we can disable the force-to-update pop-up of Windows Live Messenger 8.5/8.0.Instructions:Note: This is for Windows Live Messenger 8.5/8.01. Right click on your Windows Live Messenger icon…

  • 千千静听 (TTPlayer) lyrics karaoke mode

    12 Nov 2009 | 4:32 pm
    Since last year, 千千静听(also known as TTPlayer) has been my default music player because of it's many features such as the automatic lyrics download and the special playlist management. Recently, I've noticed that the lyric displayer can be changed to Karaoke mode. I was really impressed when I saw it the first time, and that's why today I'm sharing this information with you.To enable the karaoke mode, click in the third option at the top-right corner of the lyrics window:Get TTPlayer at: http://ttplayer.qianqian.com/Enjoy!

  • Check for a server's variables at Game-Monitor!

    12 Nov 2009 | 3:33 pm
    Did you ever wanted to check for the variables in a server? It's easy with this method:1. Add the server to Game-Monitor.2. Go to the server's page at game monitor.3. Information is divided in tabs. Search and click "Server Variables" tab.4. Done!Source: http://csvjournal.blogspot.com/2009/11/check-for-servers-variables-at-game.html

  • Did you know about GrayScale printing?

    12 Nov 2009 | 12:39 pm
    Recently I have been experimenting with printing options and noticed that there was a grayscale printing option for most printers. When you CTRL+P to print a document, you can select printer properties, and then check the "Grayscale printing" option.

  • Spanish Counter-Strike 1.6 Guides blog Administration

    25 Oct 2009 | 7:28 pm
    Guess what! I am now administrating a blog of Spanish Counter-Strike 1.6 guides! Actually, some friends like -м߈~ ℓσℓαχιтσ~' and ~[L][Y][S]~[CoLo-CoLo.- d[o.o]b have already contributed to the blog! If you want some Spanish Counter-Strike 1.6 guides, here you go: http://guiascs.blogspot.com/It's starting, and I will appreciate anyone who tells others about it.If you want to some of your CS 1.6 guides (in Spanish) to appear in the blog, send your guide to guiascounterstrike.presentar@blogger.com.Remember, tell others about it! hahaBest regards,JMember
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  • Supreme Commander 2 Hitting PC and Xbox 360 March 2010

    Redeema
    19 Nov 2009 | 12:25 pm
    Square Enix Reveals Street Dates for PC and Xbox 360 Versions of Upcoming Real-Time Strategy Game. LOS ANGELES (November 19, 2009) - Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that SUPREME COMMANDER® 2, created by critically-acclaimed developer Gas Powered Games, will be available on PC-DVD March 2, [...]

  • Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce Offers Online Multiplayer for the First Time

    Redeema
    19 Nov 2009 | 12:16 pm
    Launch multi-player tactical raids on Imperial China from your Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Burlingame, CA, November 19, 2009 — The world’s premier action franchise is back with a vengeance and for the first time going online with four-player Tactical Action combat. KOEI Corporation today announced DYNASTY [...]

  • KONAMI ANNOUNCES YU-GI-OH! 5D’s TAGFORCE 4 NOW AVAILABLE ON PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) System

    Niadano
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am
    4,000 Playable Cards, 300 Hours of Gameplay, Ad-Hoc Multiplayer and Rich Story Mode Gives Players a Yu-Gi-Oh! Experience Unlike Any Before EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - November 17, 2009 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Yu-Gi-Oh! Tagforce 4 is now available in retail stores nationwide. Marking its highly anticipated return to the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system in [...]

  • Assassin’s Creed® II Surpasses 10 Million Video Views, Earns Ubisoft Its Third Diamond Award, Second for the Assassin’s Creed Franchise

    Niadano
    16 Nov 2009 | 2:59 pm
    SANTA MONICA, Calif. - November 16, 2009 - GameTrailers.com (GT), the premier provider of video for gamers and a division of Viacom Inc.’s (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B) MTV Networks Entertainment Group, announced today that Ubisoft’s highly anticipated sequel Assassin’s Creed® II has earned the coveted GameTrailers Diamond Award for exceeding an astounding 10 million video views. [...]

  • “1 vs 100″ Season 2 - Prizes, prizes, prizes!

    Niadano
    15 Nov 2009 | 9:23 am
    Dress up your Avatar and brush up on your trivia, because it’s baaaaccckkk! The entertainment phenomenon that took Xbox LIVE by storm is hitting your Xbox 360 again with Season 2 of “1 vs 100″ on Xbox LIVE! You’ve been waiting for more information, and we’ve got it! Everyone loves to win, and what would a [...]
 
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  • “Truckers Delight” – the best, least appropriate 8-bit video ever

    Nick
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:59 pm
    Alright, what follows is not for the faint of heart. This video is maybe the furthest from worksafe anything has ever been, but it’s too great not to post. The internet semi-exploded yesterday with simultaneous affection and revulsion for “Truckers Delight”, the new video for a song by French electro producer Flairs. A word of warning: a dude knocking a half dozen girls out of a stretch Hummer with his tongue is the least vile thing that happens in this video. That said, if you like your humor exaggerated and kind of gross, there is a 100% chance you’ll love this…

  • 063 – Over the Edge: Aaaaa!, Best Spaceship Games

    admin
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:27 pm
    This week we’re doing extreme sports the safe way by playing Aaaaa! We’ve also got your picks for the best games involving spaceships. Radar: Aaaaa! – A Reckless Disregard for Gravity Base jumping, grafitti tagging, and obscene gesturing make up the bulk of Aaaaa! – as well as the bulk of my exciting lifestyle. Let’s see if the game can live up to my reality. Windows, Action, Dejobaan Games, $15 – LINK Free Indie Countdown #3 – Super Sloth Bomber: Flash, Arcade, Megadev – LINK #2 – Pyroblossom: Flash, shooter, Alli Maunder – LINK #1…

  • Merry Gear Solid 2 still looking for voice actors; still looking awesome

    Nick
    17 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    If you, like us, enjoy yourself some indie games and have ever enjoyed yourself any Metal Gear, you absolutely owe it to yourself to know about Merry Gear Solid. The 2006 freeware parody gem by Arthur Lee (the guy behind The Underside) was adorable and hilarious and perfect, and if you haven’t played it, play it. Great, right? Well, after three long years, the game will finally be getting a sequel next month in the form of Merry Gear Solid 2: Ghosts of Christmas Past! However, HE NEEDS YOUR HELP! KIND OF! Lee is asking anyone capable of impersonating MGS characters (and impersonating…

  • Auditorium hits the iPhone

    Nick
    16 Nov 2009 | 2:30 pm
    November has been a big month for 2BeeGames related news.  Over the weekend, ambient sorta-music game Auditorium landed on the iPhone. For a paltry $2.99, you get the core game, with additional level packs coming in at a dollar each. The developer Cipher Prime is also holding a contest: the first 50 people who can beat Act 4 Level 3 on their iPhones, take pictures of themselves holding the completed level while smiling (?!), and send in the pictures will win a free copy of Auditorium Online, the PC version of the game. Sounds doable! (via Cipher Prime)

  • 062- Space Cowboys – Gratuitous Space Battles, Best Multiplayer Games

    admin
    12 Nov 2009 | 4:33 am
    Guys, let’s just do it. Let’s just blow shit up in space. Positech games will help us with their new release, Gratuitous Space Battles. Also: let’s check out your favorite multiplayer games of all time. Oh, and one more thing: let’s promise to always be best friends, like we are now. Radar: Gratuitous Space Battles Windows, Strategy, Positech Games, $22.95 – LINK Free Indie Countdown #3 – Block Towers: Windows, Arcade, JLJac – LINK #2 – SkyFyre: Flash, Shooter, SoybeanSoft – LINK #1 – Au Sable: Windows, Platformer, Amon26 –…
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  • 65 Mug Designs at GamerZshop

    17 Nov 2009 | 12:12 am
    GamerZshop offers 65 mugs on display. Casino, Sports and Video Gamerz can shop and buy these exclusive designs. Make your selection from 37 styles and colors including mugs, glassware and travel mugs. 100 satisfaction guaranteed. Make your pick from several passionate expressions presented or create your own. Go ahead, Declare Your Passion!

  • Poker Rebuys

    12 Nov 2009 | 12:14 pm
    Gambling Teachers has a 5 lesson series about Poker Tournaments and the History of WSOP. Poker Rebuys is one of those lessons. In many poker tournaments, and in every tournament on demand, if you lose all your tournament chips, you are truly finished. The online poker site reveals your finishing rank at the exact moment you bust out. When you are playing at a 200-player tournament and 40 people kicked in front of you before you are evicted, you finish 160th. But not all tournaments are run this way. Take the particular event known as the poker rebuy tournament where for a determined period of…

  • 75 Shirt Designs at GamerZshop

    9 Nov 2009 | 8:46 pm
    GamerZshop displays 75 exclusive gamer shirt designs. Casino, Sports and Video Gamerz can shop, buy and Declare your Passion! Choose Mens, Womens, Kids, long-sleeves, sweats and hoodies from a wide variety of styles and colors. Also, pick from several passionate expressions shown or create your own. Go ahead, Declare Your Passion!

  • GamerZshop Opens

    4 Nov 2009 | 2:34 pm
    Gambling Teachers announces a new shop addition. GamerZshop provides exclusive Shirts, Hats, and Mugs for Passionate Casino, Sports and Video Gamers. GamerZshop attention-grabbing designs for players and fans invite you to Declare your Passion! Casino Gamerz can announce their passion for the games of Poker, Blackjack, Slots & Video Poker or Craps. Sports Gamerz can express their passion for Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Hockey or Volleyball games. Video Gamerz can state their passion with Gaming Gecko merchandise displaying the smile of a winning gamer. Each casino,…

  • NEW! Casino Math

    2 Nov 2009 | 10:10 am
    Gambling Teachers has added a new lesson to the Gambling Tips and Strategies program. An excerpt of Casino Math follows: Have you heard the statement--the casinos will win in the end? I am sure you have. However, the odds, house edge, speed and number of decisions must be considered with casino math. Therefore, the casinos win when the gamblers lose, of course, but the casinos win when the gamblers win as well! The Gambling Tips & Strategies program at Gambling Teachers now presents 21 lessons plus 6 Casino Travel Directories.
 
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  • Shiren the Wanderer brings some disappointing news to North Americans

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:49 pm
    by: Tina AminiNEWS - Shiren the Wanderer releases in February of the upcoming new year in North America, but we’re getting some screens and info pre-release. Beside the screenshots, Atlus’ blog for the game is also up for those that want to keep an eye out on what’s to come. As a word of warning, the publishers brought what must be some disappointing news for North Americans: three online features found in the Japanese version of Shiren the Wanderer will not be found in the NA version. These include Rescue, Versus, and Item Transfers. However, Atlus is still certain that the…

  • Rock Band DLC – live and LEGO

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:53 pm
    by: Tina AminiNEWS - Rock Band DLC comes in two parts next week. Part one is a pack of six live songs from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers off their newest release of The Live Anthology album. As seems to be customary, a box set of 48 live tracks of the band will be released simultaneously with the DLC. Part two of next week’s DLC for Rock Band is being featured in LEGO Rock Band, as well as the Rock Band Music Store. Three tracks are coming to you from The Go-Go’s, P!nk, and Kelly Clarkson. Read on for track details.

  • Blood Bowl became a little darker yesterday

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:03 pm
    by: Chad SmithNEWS - There is a new race available for Blood Bowl, the dark elves. The game started off with eight playable races but has expanded its roster.  It's basically a football-inspired violent sports game that requires both tactics and violent skill.  Already launched in Europe, the game will be hitting the US next week and will be called Blood Bowl Dark Elves Edition since it will contain the new race.  It's not a clever name but gets the point across. To celebrate the event, Focus Home Entertainment has released a new video showcasing the dark elves.  Enjoy!

  • Stoked Big Air + Neff Headwear limited edition hat

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:57 pm
    by: Jake WolfeNEWS - Neff Headware has announced the release of an exclusive, limited edition Stoked: Big Air Edition hat, in order to celebrate the upcoming release of Stoked: Big Air Edition on November 24th. As you can see, it's lookin' pretty stylish!

  • Vector announces RPG The Seventh Dragon

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:55 pm
    by: Jake WolfeNEWS - Today, Vector Inc. has announced a brand new browser-based online RPG for the PC. It's name? The Seventh Dragon. The plan is to launch it around December 1st of this year. In The Seventh Dragon, players player in the war-torn continent of Asan, where you must become a hero, battle enemies, create your own city, and conquer evil. T7D will also be playable on the iPhone on release. For some more info on the game, and more of the backstory, just read through the press release.
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  • NEWS: Sony: "PS3 Blu-ray built in for free"

    Stuart Miles
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:12 pm
    VIDEO: New ad forgets gaming goes after whiney teenagers Sony's latest advert for the?PlayStation 3 Slim?will push it's Blu-ray credentials in the US by telling consumers possibly looking to buy the console that really you're paying for the gaming bits and the Blu-ray player is free. "You get the best blu-ray player around built in for free", says the Sony man to some punk ass whiney teenager complaining that his grandma is watching Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. In December, consumers will have access to the first-ever hybrid disc that will feature Sony Picture’s?District 9 movie…

  • NEWS: Asus G51J Nvidia 3D Vision notebook announced

    Amy-Mae Elliott
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:26 am
    New laptop offers three dimensional display with help from special glasses Asus has announced the launch of the world's first Nvidia 3D Vision notebook, the G51J, that offers a 3D experience on the small screen with the help of special glasses. A niche offering to say the least, it's notable for offering a 120Hz 3D Vision-capable display for on-the-go 3D, although how much the bragging rights to owning that tech will cost when it goes on sale in December is still TBC.The Nvidia 3D Vision set-up comprises of wireless glasses, a wide-range IR emitter, and what's said to be "advanced software…

  • NEWS: 10 perfect Christmas presents for...PC gamers

    Dan Sung
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:09 am
    Desktop entertainment that they won't already have Welcome to day 3 of the Pocket-lint Christmas gift guide bonanza. So we've got photographers covered and laptop addicts, but today is the turn of the gift guide for the PC gamer in your life. If you can coax these people down and away from COD or their meaty World of Warcraft habit, then you might want to give them one of our suggestions for the perfect gifts for PC gamers. Do go easy on them though. They probably won't actually realise it's Christmas Day. Novint Falcon & Pistol Grip How do you make Left 4 Dead even better than it already is?

  • NEWS: Sony Online Service iTunes rival announced

    Amy-Mae Elliott
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:44 am
    New all-in-one content platform planned to span Sony's entire product range In Japan, Sony has outlined basic plans for a new online store that, if the plans pan out, will manage to rival iTunes, Amazon, YouTube and Flickr - at least for Sony customers. Sony Online Service, as it's been dubbed at this early stage, will offer digital content including music, movies, and books as well as other downloadable applications for Sony's entire range of products and will be based on Sony's popular PlayStation Network offering for the gaming side of its business.A movie into this kind of software - if…

  • NEWS: Daily news roundup: Xperia X10, Apple tablet, Nokia N900 and more

    Ben Crompton
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:29 am
    Links to the biggest stories of the day in one place Want to know what's been hot in the world of technology and gadgets today? Of course you do. The news roundup always aims to bring you a nice mix of the stories from the last 24 hours and today is no exception as we have a myriad of news as well as a cheeky review creeping in there. First up is the story that Sony Ericsson's Nexus Android skin - designed to give a? more graphical user interface - might be available on devices other than the Xperia X10. Keeping with the Xperia X10 theme, if you're keen to find out some initial thoughts on…
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  • Inside Gaming 11-17-09 (Left 4 Dead 2, Assassin's Creed 2, Dead Pixel Stalks Jade Raymond)

    machinima
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:53 am
    Inside Gaming 11-17-09 (Left 4 Dead 2, Assassin's Creed 2, Dead Pixel Stalks Jade Raymond) www.youtube.com Click above to watch the previous episode of Inside Gaming! Inside Gaming 11-17-09 (Left 4 Dead 2, Assassin's Creed 2, Dead Pixel Stalks Jade Raymond) Some single player (Assassin's Creed 2), some multiplayer (Left 4 Dead 2), and a whole lotta lovin! This is Inside Gaming for November 17th, 2009. FOR MORE MACHINIMA GOTO: www.youtube.com TAGS: Inside Gaming IG news machinima deadpixel dead pixel video games trailer twitter Assassin's Creed 2 Ubisoft Montreal sequel airport…

  • Inside Gaming PLUS 11/14/09: MLG Anaheim Extended Coverage

    machinima
    14 Nov 2009 | 6:59 am
    Inside Gaming PLUS 11/14/09: MLG Anaheim Extended Coverage www.youtube.com Check out the last episode of Inside Gaming PLUS: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 launch coverage by clicking the link above! Inside Gaming PLUS 11/14/09: MLG Anaheim Extended Coverage The Dead Pixel had a chance to head down to Anaheim last week to check out this years MLG semi-finals. Take a look. FOR MORE MACHINIMA GOTO: www.youtube.com TAGS: Inside Gaming IG news machinima deadpixel dead pixel video games trailer twitter leak screenshots Halo Reach Microsoft Bungie squad ... From: machinima Views: 12794 162 ratings…

  • Inside Gaming: 11/14/2009 (Halo Reach Leaked, MLG Invasion, Interview With Kotaku's Totilo)

    machinima
    14 Nov 2009 | 6:46 am
    Inside Gaming: 11/14/2009 (Halo Reach Leaked, MLG Invasion, Interview With Kotaku's Totilo) www.youtube.com Click the above link for the previous Inside Gaming episode! Inside Gaming: 11/14/2009 (Halo Reach Leaked, MLG Invasion, Interview With Kotaku's Totilo) Halo Reach gets leaked, the MLG invades Anaheim and an interview with Stephen Totilo. This is Inside Gaming for November 14th, 2009. FOR MORE MACHINIMA GOTO: www.youtube.com TAGS: Inside Gaming IG news machinima deadpixel dead pixel video games trailer twitter leak screenshots Halo Reach Microsoft Bungie squad shooter needler…

  • Inside Gaming: 11/7/2009 (News/Machinima: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, EEDAR Interview)

    machinima
    7 Nov 2009 | 7:41 am
    Inside Gaming: 11/7/2009 (News/Machinima: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, EEDAR Interview) Inside Gaming: 11/7/2009 (News/Machinima: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 & EEDAR interview) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and......not a whole lot more. Oh yea! We got an interview with EEDAR! This is Inside Gaming for November 7, 2009. Machinima.com iPhone App: Free Download @ www.itunes.com (search "Machinima" in the App Store). FOR MORE MACHINIMA GOTO: www.youtube.com TAGS: Inside Gaming IG news machinima deadpixel dead pixel video games trailer twitter vote interview Infinity Ward…

  • Inside Gaming: 10/31/09 Halloween Mystery Costume #1 (News/Machinima: Call of Duty, Netflix + PS3)

    machinima
    31 Oct 2009 | 12:51 pm
    Inside Gaming: 10/31/09 Halloween Mystery Costume #1 (News/Machinima: Call of Duty, Netflix + PS3) Inside Gaming: 10/31/09 (Halloween News/Machinima: Elder Scrolls V, Call of Duty, Netflix on the PS3) Elder Scrolls 5! Call of Duty in 3rd Person! And Netflix on the PS3, hell! It's frozen over! This is Inside Gaming for Halloween, October 31st, 2009. For the Inside Gaming Intro, GOTO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE MACHINIMA GOTO: www.youtube.com TAGS: Inside Gaming IG news machinima deadpixel dead pixel video games trailer Halloween Critical Flaw Elder Scrolls 5 Oblivion Call of Duty Netflix PS3…
 
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  • Halo Legends: “The Duel” – This Saturday!

    Assassin
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:49 pm
    Two weekends ago, fans around the world received an exclusive introduction to the Halo anime series with the first episode, “The Babysitter” on Nov. 7 – now 343 Industries is giving fans even more. The Halo Legends saga continues with a duel for redemption. Available only for 24 hours, the second installment in the series, “The Duel,” hits Halo Waypoint this Saturday, Nov. 21. Tune in to Halo Waypoint via Xbox LIVE to watch the full-episode preview of “The Duel,” and check back for all upcoming Halo Legends programming. “The Duel” takes place thousands of years in the past…

  • Military Faction from Greed Corp and the Mistbound Universe Revealed

    Assassin
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:59 am
    Relentless, organized and maintaining balance in the world by force! They are the Empire, the unchallenged military power in W!Games innovative turn-based strategy game Greed Corp, releasing on PlayStation Network, Xbox LIVE Arcade and PC in early 2010. The largest of the four factions in terms of population in Greed Corp, the Empire is a People’s Republic led by a Supreme Leader. Forging their cultural and technological advancements on the back of their military might, almost all weaponry produced in the Mistbound world comes from Empire factories. War is their business and business is…

  • Spooky Spirits: Puzzle Drop!! Now Available for iPhone and iPod Touch

    Assassin
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:53 am
    Spooky Spirits: Puzzle Drop!! offers a unique twist on the classic falling block and “match-2” gameplay format. In the game, players build and expand stacks of Spookies in any direction and in any amount. Three Game Modes: •In the Panic Mode, players must clear each level by catching an appropriate amount of Spookies before the screen overfills. •Puzzle Mode is a relaxed mode with no stress – players must outsmart the Spookies’ clever puzzles and beat them in their own game using only a limited number of blocks. •Eternity Mode is a Tetris-inspired exhaust mode that just keeps…

  • Need for Speed SHIFT Revs up with All-New Team Racing Mode and Legendary Cars

    Assassin
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:48 am
    EA today announced an all-new Team Racing pack for the critically-acclaimed Need for Speed SHIFT. The content pack takes online racing to the next level with an action-packed new race mode and five renowned racing cars – all for free (Need for Speed SHIFT and Xbox LIVE or PlayStation Network account required). The Team Racing pack is the first downloadable content for Need for Speed SHIFT and will be available worldwide on December 1st on the Xbox 360. The pack will be released for the PlayStation 3 on December 3rd in Europe and on December 10th in North America. The Team Racing mode…

  • Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Coming to Rock Band

    Assassin
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:43 am
    Available on Xbox 360 and Wii (Nov. 24) and PlayStation 3 system (Nov. 26): · Go-Go’s – “Our Lips Are Sealed” + · Kelly Clarkson – “Miss Independent” + · P!nk – “Who Knew” + · Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “A Thing About You (live)” + · Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “American Girl (live)” · Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “Even the Losers (live)” · Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “Here Comes My Girl (live)” + · Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “Mary Jane’s Last Dance (live)” · Tom Petty & The…
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  • Mushroom Wars Demo Coming Soon

    Delriach
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:11 pm
    A demo for Mushroom Wars has been announced and will be releasing in Europe and North America very soon. Naturally they won't be releasing at the same time, that would only make sense. The EU PSN is actually getting it first... and that's definitely a surprise. From PS3Attitude.com; hit the link or visit the site for the full story now... http://www.ps3attitude.com -- Please help us raise much-needed funds for GamesAid - visit the site for details and to donate - Our new PS3 Attitude Gear store is live - support the PS3 Attitude Charity Fund with your purchase -…

  • North American Home update – 19th of November 09

    whoelse
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:11 am
    In celebration of the up-and-coming Thanksgiving next week, Sony are holding a special limited time event in the Central Plaza. In the middle of the space where you normally find the Saucer Pop game is a statue of a turkey. Here you can start a very inventive game: Turkey chasing! From PS3Attitude.com; hit the link or visit the site for the full story now... http://www.ps3attitude.com -- Please help us raise much-needed funds for GamesAid - visit the site for details and to donate - Our new PS3 Attitude Gear store is live - support the PS3 Attitude Charity Fund with your purchase -…

  • Mass: We Pray (and then go to Hell)

    Majiesto
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:48 am
    It's not everyday that we report on a Wii game but this one was just to enticing to pass up. Mass: We Pray brings all the fun of going to church and celebrating the sacraments with a realistic cross controller and kneeling bench. Check out their website for a trailer showing all the heavenly fun... From PS3Attitude.com; hit the link or visit the site for the full story now... http://www.ps3attitude.com -- Please help us raise much-needed funds for GamesAid - visit the site for details and to donate - Our new PS3 Attitude Gear store is live - support the PS3 Attitude Charity Fund with your…

  • North American PS Store Update For November 19th – Peggle-icious

    Danny_D
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:40 am
    Hello fellow constituents, Lady Liberty here (right hand pictured) to bring you North America’s PlayStation Store update. The clear winners here are PSP and rhythm game owners with the release of adhocParty for the PSP and the usual derriere-load of songs released for Rock Band, The Beatles: Rock Band and Guitar Hero 5. From PS3Attitude.com; hit the link or visit the site for the full story now... http://www.ps3attitude.com -- Please help us raise much-needed funds for GamesAid - visit the site for details and to donate - Our new PS3 Attitude Gear store is live - support the PS3 Attitude…

  • Sony presentation shows final PS3 Wand controller design (maybe)

    Brodiesan
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:16 am
    The recent Sony presentation delivered to investors has been a veritable treasure trove of new information regarding Sony's plans for the future. 33 million PSN users, a firmware update planned to make all PS3s 3D compatible, not to mention new avenues for premium content to expand on to the PSN - the list goes on. One thing that we almost missed on our first pass through the document, however, was the image accompanying the section where Sony rattle off the "5 Key Advantages of the PS3." Number #1 is the new Motion Controller but, if you look closely, have they actually gone and shown the…
 
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  • European PSN: Video Delivery Service

    GamersDigest
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:32 pm
    SCEE will expand its PlayStation entertainment experience tomorrow with the launch of the PlayStation Network video delivery service for Europe. Available tomorrow in France, Germany, Spain and the UK, with other countries to follow in 2010, the service allows film fans to download hundreds of movies, including the latest releases, straight to their PlayStation 3 (PS3) [...] Visit GamersDigest for the full article.

  • Metal Gear Online: Survival Challenge

    GamersDigest
    17 Nov 2009 | 6:26 pm
    Konami announced today the first details for METAL GEAR ONLINE 24-hour Survival Challenge which is open to all registered MGO players to enjoy over a 24-hour period. Players will be awarded Reward Points based on their team’s winning streak. Of course, players are not recommended to play for an extensive duration of time due to health risks. The [...] Visit GamersDigest for the full article.

  • Forza Motorsport 3 – Hyundai Car Pack

    GamersDigest
    17 Nov 2009 | 6:21 pm
    The “Forza Motorsport 3” engine is still firing on all cylinders as today marks the release of the “Hyundai Genesis Coupe Car Pack,” downloadable for free on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Additionally, Turn 10 and Microsoft are giving fans even more reasons to celebrate with the “Hot Holidays Car Pack” Game Add-on, including 10 late-model year cars [...] Visit GamersDigest for the full article.

  • Mushroom Wars: PSN Demo

    GamersDigest
    17 Nov 2009 | 6:07 pm
    Creat Studios today announced the release of a free-to-play demonstration version of Mushroom Wars for the PlayStation Network. The demo for Mushroom Wars will be available for download on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, offered via Sony’s PlayStation Network on November 19th in Europe and December 10th in North America. A hit with fans and critics [...] Visit GamersDigest for the full article.

  • Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 – Costume Pack

    GamersDigest
    17 Nov 2009 | 6:03 pm
    Tecmo Koei have released images of the new costume pack which is due for release for their PS3 exclusive, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2. The pack will be available in the US tomorrow (November 19th), and is set for release in Europe next week (November 26th). New costumes of all four playable characters (Ayane, Momiji, Rachel and Ryu [...] Visit GamersDigest for the full article.
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    Baseball Boss Online Game Blog

  • Reducing the Available 2008 Spire Case Inventory

    CrashD
    18 Nov 2009 | 4:01 pm
    Based on suggestions we’ve gotten from a number of players, we’ve decided to reduce the number of 2008 cases available for purchase by 2,000.  As of this writing, there will still be about 1,500 cases available for purchase. We’ll make that change next Wednesday, 11/25. And since a number of you have also asked, as of today we only have 3 of the Grand Slam bonus bundles left.

  • Questions About New Sets

    CrashD
    9 Nov 2009 | 11:45 am
    We know many of you have had questions about new sets in Baseball Boss.  I thought my last post would help clarify things, but since we are still getting questions, let me attempt to clarify what’s up. As we always have, we have a number of new card sets in development for Baseball Boss. Our goal is to round out the eras of baseball that are currently not represented in the game. But, as some of you know from previous conversations, posts, and the like around here, producing new sets is never just as simple as a desire to make the cards.  There are always circumstances around photos,…

  • An Update on Baseball Boss & Challenge Games

    CrashD
    28 Oct 2009 | 9:57 am
    As many of you know, Baseball Boss is a little over a year old. As Gussie Busch said about his 1982 St. Louis Cardinals, it’s been “a heckuva year.” The fun part (and the challenging part) about building games for the web is that the web evolves incredibly rapidly. A great example of this is what has happened to gaming over the past year. It’s impossible not to notice the impact social networks - and especially Facebook - have had on how people play games. After a great deal of thought and deliberation, we’ve decided the best way to build games that large numbers…

  • A-Rod vs. Ryan Howard: Who is the Clutchiest of Clutchtown?

    Matty Baseball
    19 Oct 2009 | 10:28 am
    Let’s review the tale of the tape: Alex Rodriguez: New Mr. October Officially a true Yankee Dating Kate Hudson Ryan Howard: Towering Physical Specimen Postseason Beast Dating Jared Fogel I’d choose the Subway sub over Kate Hudson, too. Aside from that, I’m not sure whether to go with the guy who’s as productive as the Eagles offense and looking to tie Lou Gehrig’s 77-year-old record for consecutive postseason games with an RBI, or the guy who’s shedding demonizing labels and looking to reclaiming his GOAT status. Not scapegoat: Greatest of All-Time.

  • NLCS Game 1 Recap, ALCS Weather Forecast, And Most Importantly: Balloon Boy!

    Matty Baseball
    16 Oct 2009 | 11:25 am
    Phillies win 8-6 with timely power hitting, return to form of its once dominant closer, blahblahblah. But let’s get down to brass tacks: I loves me a good hoax, and oh, did the Balloon Boy Incident have it all. There was a Pixar-inspired UFO, reality-TV parents, a spooky box in the attic, and all of it caused a media swell for a truly spectacular couple of frenzied hours. The national live feed of the low-speed chase following the homemade saucer’s flightpath from the local-affiliate newscopter might just be our generation’s white Ford Bronco on the lam coverage. [And notice…
 
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    Warstorm Online Game

  • Warstorm Economy Leagues get Larger!

    admin
    12 Nov 2009 | 7:20 am
    Warstorm’s economy leagues have been so popular that we’re raising the stakes! The leagues are now 32 players each, which means the prize pool is now twice as big. And it’s still only 5 Challenge Coins to play! Check out the new Leagues in Battlegrounds today!

  • Welcome Ponzi Inc!

    admin
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:30 am
    There’s a new game in the Challenge Games family! (Yes, we’ve been busy this fall.) If you’re tired of that cubicle and ready to trade up to a high-rise, then check out Ponzi, Inc! Not yet endorsed by Anthony Robbins. In Ponzi, Inc., you’re an aspiring corporate tycoon looking to gain riches and fame through a variety of . . . er, brilliant . . . business schemes. Get ready to reinvent wheels, build better mousetraps, and finally replace the stale pretzels in the break room! You’ll find Ponzi, Inc. on Facebook — click here to join!

  • Warstorm’s First Platinum Badge of Gratz

    admin
    4 Nov 2009 | 7:24 am
    Congratulations to Blisterguy, who is the first Warstorm player to reach level 40, and the first to hold the T7 Steam Mage! Blisterguy is said to attribute his success to clean living and playing lots and lots of Warstorm!

  • Warstorm: Monsters Available to Everyone!

    admin
    30 Oct 2009 | 5:55 pm
    Just a quick note to confirm that earlier today, “Warstorm: Monsters” went into general release! Visit the Marketplace to unleash your very own vampires, wights, and bootlicking orcs!

  • “Warstorm: Monsters” Members Headstart Starts Now!

    admin
    28 Oct 2009 | 5:10 pm
    It’s here! “Monsters” have been unleashed on Warstorm, just in time for Halloween! Get your tricks and treats here! This expansion introduces a bunch of new mechanics to the game, including Unsummon, Fear, and Guard. Get ready for powers that go off as cards enter and leave play, plus a host of weird new strategies! (Oh, and we’ve got dwarves too.) “Monsters” also marks the debut of our new battle engine. (And did I mention the dwarves?) A lot of powers will work a little differently now and most — hopefully all! — of them will make more sense…
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  • Welcome Ponzi Inc!

    admin
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:39 am
    There’s a new game in the Challenge Games family! (Yes, we’ve been busy this fall.) If you’re tired of that cubicle and ready to trade up to a high-rise, then check out Ponzi, Inc! Not yet endorsed by Anthony Robbins. In Ponzi, Inc., you’re an aspiring corporate tycoon looking to gain riches and fame through a variety of . . . er, brilliant . . . business schemes. Get ready to reinvent wheels, build better mousetraps, and finally replace the stale pretzels in the break room! You’ll find Ponzi, Inc. on Facebook — click here to join!

  • Welcome GridIron Live!

    admin
    14 Oct 2009 | 8:45 am
    We have a new game in the Challenge Games family, and it’s on Facebook! Our sports game team has been hard at work on GridIron Live, the first 3D football game that plays in a web browser, and it just went live. http://apps.facebook.com/gridironlive/ is the address, so check it out! In Kollective, football played with tanks!

  • Planetstorm Players at the Magic Pro Tour

    admin
    9 Oct 2009 | 7:39 am
    The Magic: the Gathering Pro Tour is in Austin from October 16 through 18, and we’ve heard there may be some Planetstorm players attending. If you’re in Austin next week, email us at support@planetstorm.com!

  • Planetstorm Leagues Get Economy-Sized!

    admin
    9 Sep 2009 | 7:34 am
    Just a small update this morning, but we’ve got a new feature for you: Economy Leagues! This is a new kind of league that costs only 5 Challenge Coins. You don’t get to keep the cards you use in Economy League, but if you’re in the top half of the league at the end, you take home some nice prizes. We’ve also increased the prizes in our Standard Leagues, so they’re an even better deal than they were before. You get to keep your cards, too!

  • Help Us Make Planetstorm Better

    admin
    26 Aug 2009 | 8:36 am
    Please speak clearly into the sattrancast, sir... Dear Planetstorm players, Hello, Challenge Games needs your help. We are asking our players to take a short survey in order for us to better understand who you are. All information is confidential and anonymous and will only be used by Challenge Games to help us prioritize features, craft better content, and use to sharpen our messages. Your insightful answers will help us make Planetstorm the best it can be. The survey should only take a few minutes of your time, but will be invaluable information for us. Click here to take the survey now!
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    Digital Something

  • Madden NFL 10 Wii Showdown: Week 11

    Digital Something Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:19 pm
    With week ten behind us and week eleven already underway (thanks to me forgetting to do this early again because of the Thursday night game), it's time to check the current record for Madden NFL 10.  Last week, Madden ended up going a very slightly above average 8 - 6.  That brings the total for the season to 85 - 56.  Things for week eleven are looking pretty good for Madden, with only a few sets of results that are a little backwards.  There are the simmed Madden NFL 10 results for week eleven. Dolphins at Panthers: In this week's Thursday night game (which is currently…

  • Grey Wardens Return to Ostagar This Holiday Season

    Digital Something Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:20 pm
    Looks like BioWare is attempting to live up to their promises of lots of downloadable content with Dragon Age. They've just announced their latest add-on, titled "Return to Ostagar," where the Grey Wardens return to the site of the fateful battle. Hit the jump for all the details. Your memories of the battle of Ostagar will haunt you for years to come. It laid waste to your order and claimed the lives of many great men and women.   Now, there are rumors that a fellow survivor of the battle has escaped from captivity and is seeking the Grey Wardens' help. The time has come for the Grey…

  • No Objections Here - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Headed to WiiWare

    Digital Something Staff
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:57 am
    As we reported two weeks ago, there was a rumor that the Ace Attorney games were going to be headed to WiiWare.  Capcom has now confirmed this, announcing that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Justice for All, and Trials and Tribulations will all be hitting WiiWare in 2010, at the low, low price of 1000 Points ($10) each.  The first game will be available in January, but it will only be the original four cases.  The fifth case that was added to the DS version will be released as DLC in May for 100 Points ($1).  Justice for All will hit in March, and Trials and Tribulations…

  • PopCap Announces Peggle Releases for PSN and XBLA

    Digital Something Staff
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:56 am
    PopCap Games has announced that it's best selling and addictive Peggle will be coming to the PlayStation Network, with Peggle Nights also hitting PSN and XBLA this week.PlayStation owners can join in the Peggle Fever on Thursday the 19th of November. Peggle will be priced at $9.99 with the Peggle Nights add-on pack will be priced at $4.99 for PSN or 400 MS Points on Xbox LIVE. Peggle and Peggle Nights Add-On Pack for PlayStation NetworkThe PlayStation Network edition of Peggle brings all the compelling gameplay action of the original PC version, including 55 levels of ball-bouncing madness,…

  • New Releases: Week of Nov 15th - 21st, 2009

    Digital Something Staff
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:28 am
    This has turned out to be a pretty huge week for new games with big names coming out for pretty much every platform. This week we see: Assassin's Creed 2, Left 4 Dead 2, New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Tony Hawk RIDE all hitting consoles; plus LittleBigPlanet, Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines both land on PSP also. Left 4 Dead 2 The Sims 3: World Adventures Expansion The Princess and the Frog Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines LittleBigPlanet LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues Assassin's Creed 2 Tony Hawk RIDE God of War Collection NCAA Basketball 10 Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen! LEGO…
 
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    Casual Game Guides

  • Hidden Magic Review

    17 Nov 2009 | 3:10 pm
    Oh magical fairy dust... won't you please send me some kind of magical being, preferable someone who is an expert on British Literature, who will write my 20 page paper that's due next week... thanks, Morgan. Well, that's taken care of so I figured while I'm waiting for my paper to be written I'll play a game or two. Hmmmm what to play... well how about a little Hidden Magic? A dark and sinister force? Evil kidnappers? Sure, why not! I need to sharpen my hidden object game skills anyhow. Ok, so here we go. My beloved has been kidnapped by goblins and it's up to me to save him... cool I love…

  • Princess Isabella A Witch's Curse Cheakts and Walkthrough

    15 Nov 2009 | 10:03 am
    What can I say about this game that hasn't already been covered in the previous review? Well, I'll give you my thoughts. I loved it! The graphics were very good, the sound excellent, the story intriguing, and not too easy, not too hard. Now the little fairy that helps you has a slightly annoying voice after awhile. She likes to exclaim, "You've broken the curse, yeah!" Cute at first, but over and over, oi. I kept expecting her to say, in a very valley girl voice, "You've like totally solved the curse, like you know!" She never did. Anyway... other than that. Read the previous review and I…

  • Casual Game Guides Top 5 Games for October

    13 Nov 2009 | 10:31 am
    Where does the time go?! October seemed like a blur and we're already close to mid November! This is the time we take a moment to look back at some of the fantastic games that came out last month. Here's our list of the top five games that were released in October. If you missed any one of these games, now's the time to take a moment and see the exciting game play you missed out on! 1. Hidden Expedition: Devil's Triangle. Have you ever wondered what was deep within the Bermuda Triangle? Where here's your chance to find out with this spectacular hidden object game. The game begins with a ace…

  • Delicious Emily’s Taste of Fame Review

    13 Nov 2009 | 10:26 am
    Thanksgiving... I'm counting the days until I can finally board that plane and come home to my mother's home-cooked meals. I'm dreaming of roast turkey, sausage stuffing, and sweet potato pie. My mouth is watering right now I'm so hungry... and all I have is a bag of ramen that I'm eating raw. Ummmm tasty. Anyhow, I stayed up half the night finishing up a paper so I decided to treat myself today by playing Delicious Emily's Taste of Fame... wonder why that caught my eye... lol. Anyhow for all your gamers who enjoy a good time management game, this is worth your time. But don't even bother…

  • Reincarnations: The Awakening Review

    13 Nov 2009 | 10:22 am
    I know everyone does not believe in reincarnation but I find it fascinating. Haven't you ever been traveling to a place you have never been to in your whole life and all of a sudden things start to look familiar to you? The hair stands up on the back of your neck and you are absolutely sure you know a house or some other building or field - that you must have been there before because it feels so familiar. I have and it is a very disturbing. You rack your brain and try to recall, but it never comes to you. It always makes me wonder if I lived before and if I did what was I. Boy or girl, rich…
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  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

    Ken Barnes
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:01 am
    When you were a wee lad – maybe not so much if you were a lass – you probably played a little bit of army. You had a stick for a gun (or a water pistol, if you had one) and aimed at shooting imaginary bullets into your opponent’s…well…you didn’t think about that. All you knew is that if you pointed your “gun” and made a “ratat-atat-at-at” sound, they could perform a movie-style long, drawn-out death. If you made a throwing motion and followed it up with a “PRRRRoooooooooooow!” sound, a grenade had gone off, and your enemy would leap as if fired from a cannon,…

  • Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

    Ken Barnes
    17 Nov 2009 | 12:24 pm
    There comes a time in every reviewer’s “career” when they think that they’ve stumbled upon the ultimate prize. The review code drops through the door and it’s bound to be yet another Cooking Mama sequel or something featuring the latest completely incomprehensible adolescent craze. Hell, everything else that has arrived within the last fortnight could be rounded up into one or the other category without too much finessing of the facts. Only on this day, when the rain is conveniently pouring (a perfect excuse for staying in and playing some games), that first tear is made in bubbled…

  • Borderlands

    Jennifer Allen
    16 Nov 2009 | 11:54 am
    Every year the gaming world is inundated in the run up to Christmas with oh so many titles desperate to be purchased. Inevitably when quite so many games are released at once, some games will be missed out. Whether it’s down to the consumer running out of money or simply running out of time, there’s always something that is forgotten about. Something that really shouldn’t be ignored. I suspect that this year’s ‘forgotten’ game will be Borderlands, despite it being two years in the making. It’s a shame too as Borderlands is pure popcorn gaming: simple,…

  • Pity the Pirate?

    Ken Barnes
    11 Nov 2009 | 9:09 am
    It isn’t every day that you read a news article that truly makes you think. Being a gamer, today’s news that Microsoft had dropped the banhammer on 600,000 players who had accessed Xbox Live with a “modified” console coloured me interested. A quick click through to an article by the BBC’s “Newsbeat” followed, and I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. The Offending Article, M’lud In the article, the BBC sympathetically speaks to poor “Raz,” an Xbox 360 gamer who admits that he’s a pirate. On the BBC website, like any wise person would do. He claims to have…

  • Hasbro Family Game Night: Volume 2

    Ken Barnes
    10 Nov 2009 | 11:25 am
    With all of the minigame collections that are currently available for the Wii, you’d expect some to stand out as being well thought out and superbly executed titles. That most certainly is the case when you consider Nintendo’s own efforts, but not so much when you consider the efforts of third-party publishers. The main reason for this is that every developer on the planet spied how well Wii Sports was received, and then thought that they could do better. Another reason, would be that publishers are money-grabbing little so-and-so’s who have successfully managed to turn the Wii’s…
 
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  • Law Firm Considering Class Action Over Xbox Live Bannings

    Matt Paprocki
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    Having a bad day? Ready to laugh at the expense of other people? We have you covered. Law firm AbingtonIP is “investigating” a class action lawsuit against Microsoft due to their recent string of console bannings which boot pirates off Xbox Live. The firm states that the timing of Microsoft’s action was “convenient” as they happened just after the release of ODST and before Modern Warfare 2. They state this forces users to lose money on their Xbox Live subscriptions, although fail to state the likely hood that they made that back by playing hundreds of games for…

  • Lunia Chronicles European Launch and Dell giveaway

    Gabriel Zamora
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    Artwork for player character Eir Lunia Chronicles is a manga-styled, heavily action-based MMORPG, created by South Korean developer Allm, and published by OGPlanet in Europe. With the success of it’s European beta release last week, Lunia has officially launched in PAL territories starting the 18th of November. OGPlanet is also including a 30 day launch event to celebrate, offering players a chance to win a Dell XPS gaming laptop. In order to qualify, Lunia players must download the game and reach level 50 by December 16th to be entered into the draw. It may sound like an awful lot of…

  • Awful Moments in Multiplayer Games: Battletoads

    Matt Paprocki
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    Battletoads is considered a classic. Released on the NES in 1991, ported to just about everything, and spawning spin-offs and sequels, the Tradewest triple-threat of Zitz, Rash, and Pimple still live on in gaming lore. Why is it here? It’s one of the few games to include multiplayer that actually made the game harder. While the opening level seems simple, including fun beat-em-up and platforming action with fantastic animation, the second is not so simple. Here the Battletoads drop down a pit on a ropes, using special moves to bash enemies… and your partner. The crowded confines…

  • Ubisoft’s Uplay launches with Assassin’s Creed II

    Gabriel Zamora
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    Ubisoft announced the launch it’s new multi-platform online service, Uplay. Xbox 360 and PS3 players of Assassin’s Creed II will be the first to connect with and take advantage of Uplay services. Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed II launched Tuesday, November 17th, and will be available in PAL territories on Friday, November 20th. Uplay is developed around four main services for Ubisoft gamers, Uplay Win, Uplay Help, Uplay Share, and Uplay Shop. Uplay is launching as beta; as such Assassin’s Creed II players will be able to connect with Uplay Win only. Uplay Win is a…

  • Week in Arcade: Diner Dash, Gyromancer

    Matt Paprocki
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:01 pm
    A double week, although technically its a triple threat if you include Peggle Nights, which is a full game but being released as an expansion to the original and for a meager $5. Diner Dash Part of the joy of Diner Dash is speed, being able to quickly and efficiently wait tables with a simple click. The Xbox 360 port takes that away, giving the player full control of the waitress Flo as she hops between tables. It loses quite a bit unfortunately, and since the game is available for numerous other platforms already (and cheaper), this port doesn’t really cut it. Gyromancer Maybe when…
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  • Aliens vs Predator Getting Dedicated Servers

    Geoff
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    PC Gamers rejoice! With Infinity Ward paving the way for a more console-like experience on PCs, and iD looking to follow suit with Rage, it was starting to look like PC gamers may as well give up, and join the ranks of console gamers. Probably frightened by the gamer backlash that infinity Ward incurred, Rebellion have no confirmed that their upcoming Aliens vs Predator will have dedicated server support. “Despite rumours, Rebellion has always been planning to support dedicated servers for Aliens vs Predator PC and we can now officially confirm that this is the case. Rebellion has always…

  • StarCraft II Changeling Video and Competitive Match

    LazySAGamer
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:15 am
    It feels like a lifetime since the last time that I played StarCraft and I have to be honest in saying that I haven’t been that excited about the sequel, that is until I watched the following 2 video’s. First up we have a video demonstrating a new Zerg unit in StarCraft 2, the Changeling which allows you to imitate a Terran or Protoss unit and sneak into their base. Then following that we have a 19 minute fully commentated competitive match of StarCraft 2, if you have the time then the skill and tactics involved are truly incredible to behold. Video Games | StarCraft II | Zerg Changeling…

  • Everyone killed the civilians in the airport

    LazySAGamer
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:30 am
    I feel like I am on of the few people around who felt that the airport scene in Modern Warfare 2 was unnecessary and devalued the game somewhat. If you don’t know what the airport scene is then I wouldn’t recommend clicking through and reading the rest of this story though I have a feeling the headline may have ruined it for you already. Now don’t get me wrong I enjoyed killing the civilians just as much as the next guy but it all felt a little to canned for my liking, the idea was really good but the execution missed the mark. Oh wait are trying to say that you didn’t kill the…

  • Battlefield Bad Company 2 – Full Building Destruction

    LazySAGamer
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:45 am
    Thinking about it now, I am actually quite surprised that Modern Warfare 2 doesn’t have environmental destruction included in the game… it changes the game so dramatically. I remember playing the original Battlefield Bad Company and having some scummy sniper hiding in a door way of a building making it nearly impossible to get in, so I rigged the back of the building with C4, took down the entire wall and received a bullet in my skull for my hard work… but my team mate got the bugger and all was good in the world. The new Battlefield however has taken things a bit further and now allows…

  • Assassin’s Creed 2 Xbox 360 vs PS3 – No prizes for guessing the winner

    LazySAGamer
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
    I have been sitting here for the last hour trying to come up with a nice way of putting this that will deflect any Xbox 360 fanboy accusations that are targeted this way whenever we report on a Xbox 360 vs PS3 comparison. But alas I have ended up empty handed… Digital Foundry have used the latest technical magic to compare Assassin’s Creed 2 on the Xbox 360 to the same game on the PS3 and the PS3 has once again come up short. I have to be honest here and say that I am disappointed in the PS3, it promised the world before it was released and now 3 years later it is still playing catch up…
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  • Play This: What You See

    Calin
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:03 am
    Feel like a puzzle/riddle game to keep your tired mind active not at the end of the week? If the answer is “Yes,” you’ll love today’s free flash game of the day – What You See. And then you’ll hate me for giving you the link to such an addictive but quite annoying game (in [...]

  • ATI Radeon HD 5970, the Fastest Graphics Card of the Moment

    Calin
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:36 am
    I’m sure that all computer gamers know just how important a graphics card really is and I’m also sure that the preferences vary, almost equally, between nVidia video cards and ATI Radeon ones. Well… according to the latest reviews, playtests and comparisons, it seems that it’s actually ATI the winner of the award for the [...]

  • We Might See a Call of Duty Movie, After All!

    Calin
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:15 am
    There might be a few people (out of the millions that purchased Modern Warfare 2) who would like to see a Call of Duty-based movie. For them, the dream might come true sooner or later as the New York Post announces, via Scottish actor Kevin McKidd. McKidd provided the voice acting for Soap MacTavish in the [...]

  • FarmVille Country Fair Items Introduced!

    Calin
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:46 am
    Now that we can have enough space in our Farmville farm thanks to the FarmVille storage option, we should prepare for the Country Fair, right? Apparently that’s what Zynga thinks since the company just launched a whole bunch of limited edition Country Fair buildings and decorations – one more amazing than another! So… which are the [...]

  • Storage Introduced to FarmVille, How Does It Work

    Calin
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:28 am
    As it usually happens on Fridays, Zynga has added a host of goodies to FarmVille. We’ll start with Storage, a great addition that will allow us to customize our farms even more. Read on to find out more about the introduction of Farmville storage and how does this Storage thing actually works! The developers of the [...]
 
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  • Single Player Abomination, No Vegas BlizzCon, Fan Art

    Anderson Mccutcheon
    18 Nov 2009 | 12:21 pm
    This week, the StarCraft 2 community has been provided with a few minor announcements and some cool StarCraft fan art creations. The coolest update comes in the form of the recently revealed Brutalisk, a towering Zerg abomination slated to appear in Wings of Liberty, the Terran single player campaign. This unit has “custom map boss” written all over it! (Released via Tweeter. Click for Big) If you have been following the Blizzard rumor mill, you might have stumbled upon the short-lived newsflash that BlizzCon 2010 is scheduled for the 30th of July, 2010, in the Las Vegas Convetion…

  • Updates: Beta Scheduled for 2010, Sensor Tower Clarified

    Anderson Mccutcheon
    8 Nov 2009 | 10:37 am
    In this update, we willl cover the StarCraft 2 news bits and updates from the last 2 weeks, during which a few small pieces of information popped up around the world.  The most important announcement comes to us from Russia’s massive gaming convention, IgroMir (GameWorld in English). For this event, Blizzard has effectively produced a Blizzcon parallel in Russia. StarCraft 2 was playable for two whole days and fans got a chance to talk with Blizzard’s representatives, who were also present. No new information was revealed, but Chris Sigaty, StarCraft 2’s Lead Producer, has…

  • Battle Report 4: David Kim’s Terrible Terrible Damage

    Zetaras Xal'Kurat
    21 Oct 2009 | 1:44 pm
    The fourth Battle Report has been officially released! The battle report has been leaked to the net a couple of days ago, but now’s your chance to download a high-quality version straight from Blizzard’s official page, where you can also opt to watch it streaming along with the transcription of the shoutcast. The current Battle Report takes place in the StarCraft 2 incarnation of the legendary Lost Temple – an original StarCraft 2v2 ladder map that was extremely popular for 1v1s as well. StarCraft 2’s version of the Lost Temple has the following distinctive terrain…

  • SC2 Q&A 54: Glorfied Arbiter Confirmed, No Map Data API

    Anderson Mccutcheon
    15 Oct 2009 | 5:28 pm
    The 54th installment of the StarCraft 2 Questions and Answers series has been posted on Battle.net’s forums by Cydra, Blizzard’s RTS Community Manager. The Q&A spans seven questions in total, and deals with a broad array of issues, ranging from individual unit roles and balance to specific map data extraction. 1. Does the Zergling vs. Zealot ratio remain at 4:1 or has it changed in the latest builds? One zealot can usually take out two, and sometimes three zerglings. However, the ratio is mainly based on positioning and micro-controlling. As the number of zealots grows, it…

  • Catching Up: Final BlizzCon Fallout, Terran Party

    Anderson Mccutcheon
    6 Oct 2009 | 5:30 pm
    Today’s post contains a few leftover bits of StarCraft 2 from the BlizzCon event. While not entirely new, these offer a good chance to catch up and perhaps find some information previously missed. The 2v2 StarCraft 2 exhibition matches were prime example of the fast-paced, unforgiving RTS action that gamers are bound to experience when StarCraft 2 is released. The three videos, totaling just under 30 minutes, contain two full 2v2 matches, from the very beginning to the inevitable GGs. While the videos were available on YouTube during the event, Blizzard have only recently uploaded them…
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  • New PS3 Ad Only Does Blu-ray Movies

    Dana Olson
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:15 pm
    The latest in Sony's ad campaign promotes the ability to play Blu-ray movies, amongst other things. I'm sure for some people the PS3 only does Blu-ray movies, but for me, that's been the least-used feature of the system. And that is pretty ironic, considering I initially bought it specifically as a hi-def movie player with the possibility of playing a game every now and again. Little did I know I'd be hooked and instantly converted away from the Wii.

  • Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Beta Gameplay Footage

    Dana Olson
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:31 pm
    Check out some sweet, sweet Battlefield: Bad Company 2 beta gameplay footage in these videos. Also, keep in mind that if you don't have a key yet, we're giving six of them away tonight, so you can get in on the action.

  • Free Comic Downloads For Your PSP

    Dana Olson
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:01 pm
    Now that you've got the shiny new Digital Comics Reader on your PSPs, you need something to read, right? Well, the PSN Comics team is giving out codees right now via Twitter. I've culled them here for you.

  • Canada Support Added In Fallout 3 GOTY Patch

    Dana Olson
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:49 pm
    People who picked up the Canadian version of Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition (BLUS-30455) a month ago can now, finally, play the game, as a patch is now available that is reported to solve the issues with loading your old game saves. For the game to see them, you need to start a new game and save once, and then all previous saves from the original version should show up.

  • Gravity Crash Priced, Dated, & Demonstrated

    Dana Olson
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:56 am
    Gravity Crash, which may look like a retro PixelJunk Shooter but was actually in the works before Q Games announced theirs, is heading to the PSN on Tuesday, November 24th not only in Europe, but also North America. Why Tuesday? No idea. The pricing is
 
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  • It’s All Fair in War and in Gaming

    | Balu |
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:25 am
    The episode in Modern Warfare 2 in which you have to play as a terrorist as gun down innocent bystanders have got a lot of attention from not just blogs but also from traditional media (ehmm I wrote that story.. abridged version turned up on site ). I read view points of Indians (we were the direct victims right?) at Split Screen and The Angry Pixel, both denouncing calls of boycott. I agree with them wholeheartedly. What’s the need to boycott a game just because you can’t stomach it? If it’s too much violence for you, don’t play it, but can you call that a boycott? When you say…

  • Would You Like to Work in Gaming Outlet in Mumbai?

    | Balu |
    12 Nov 2009 | 6:24 am
    Milestone Interactive, one of the top game distributors in India will be opening a physical store apart from it’s online store, game4u.com. No no, this is not one of those rumours we so often publish/refrain from publishing. This is for real folks. According to the blog at Game4u, they’re planning to start an outlet in Mumbai and are on the lookout for gamers who are “smart, talented gamers with a passion for retail.” I thought I fit the criteria till I read the next line, So if you live in Mumbai, are interested in working in what is probably the most vibrant industry…

  • Ghajini Gets an Award.. But Why?

    | Balu |
    11 Nov 2009 | 8:13 am
    Remember Ghajini? Yes that game which made me scream nooooooo, turns out it won the 24fps animation award for the “Best Game Design”. Woah! Rilly? Could you please tell us who the competition included. I can only think of Hanuman, which was equally lame. If my guess work is right, the award went to the game which sucked less than the other one, not to a game that deserved to win. Which brings me to yet another rant on gaming in India. Do we need such pointless award ceremonies, or even categories where awards are given out just for the heck of it, to ease egos of few people in the…

  • A Flurry of Games from E-Xpress Interactive

    | Balu |
    5 Nov 2009 | 1:38 am
    As a gamer, I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with the word ‘option’; I love it when one of the options is too good to be true; I hate it when all the options are good. This month and the in the coming one, all we gamers will be showered with options, thanks to E-Xpress. I’ve been getting mail after mail from them over the past week and a half on games that’ll be and has released in India. What’re the games you ask? Here goes nothing… WWE SmackDown vs RAW 2010 Ya ya we all like WWE or used to like it at some point of time. If you’re one…

  • BYOC Gaming LAN Party Starting This Saturday

    | Balu |
    4 Nov 2009 | 1:19 am
    We had earlier written about Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) LAN Party and gaming tournament which will be organised across the country. The event will be held on the same dates as announced earlier, so start packing your PCs or do some last min modding to add extra oomph to your rig. In the tournament section however, you will be able to use the systems provided by the organisers alone. And all you console gamers, please don’t stay away, there will be a lot of console action as well at the BenQ Console Zone. Meanwhile, Consoul might be arranging a few Xbox360 consoles which gamers can…
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  • Divinity II:Ego Draconis preorder bonus announced

    THEjdb360
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:34 pm
    Check out the latest announcement regarding the upcoming game, Divinity II:Ego Draconis…… Divinity II: Ego Draconis is the sequel to the critically acclaimed action-RPG Divine Divinity, and transports players back to the wide-open, war-torn world of Rivellon where they’ll learn to read minds, plunder dungeons and ultimately learn to morph into a playable dragon at will. Developed by Larian Studios, Divinity II boasts a robust adventure with more than 60 hours of gameplay teeming with massive dungeons and outdoor spaces to explore, deep on-the-ground and aerial combat and…

  • Need for Speed SHIFT to get free DLC

    THEjdb360
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:23 am
    Electronic Arts has just released an announcement that will definitely be some good news for fans of their latest racing sim, Need for Speed SHIFT. An all-new Team Racing pack will be available worldwide on December 1st on the Xbox 360. Playstation 3 gamers will have to wait just a bit longer, they will get theirs on December 3rd in Europe and on December 10th in North America. They don’t seem to go into much detail about what this new race mode will bring, but we’re looking forward to it anyways….. The Team Racing mode brings a fresh new challenge to SHIFT by completely…

  • Weekly Rock Band Update 11/20

    THEjdb360
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:17 am
    Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers headline this week’s round of Rock Band music store DLC. Check out all of the details below…….. Available on Xbox 360 and Wii (Nov. 24) and PlayStation 3 system (Nov. 26): · Go-Go’s – “Our Lips Are Sealed” + · Kelly Clarkson – “Miss Independent” + · P!nk – “Who Knew” + · Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “A Thing About You (live)” + · Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “American Girl (live)” · Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – “Even the Losers (live)” · Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers –…

  • Dragon Age: Origins to get DLC this Holiday

    THEjdb360
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:35 am
    EA and Bioware have released an announcement today regarding their extremely successful and well received RPG Dragon Age: Origins. The Return to Ostagar downloadable content will be available for the XBox 360, PS3 and PC versions of the game this holiday. The DLC pack, Return to Ostagar, allows players to exact their revenge and embark on a quest for the mighty arms and armor of the once great King Cailan when they revisit Ostagar, the site of the Grey Wardens’ darkest hour, to reclaim the honor and learn the secrets of Ferelden’s fallen king. “We are very proud of the phenomenal launch…

  • Worms 2: Armageddon gets updated

    THEjdb360
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:26 am
    Worms 2: Armageddon on the Xbox LIVE Arcade receives the best kind of update, a free one. The former no.1 selling title now enjoys an extensive range of improvements, fixes, feature requests from the community and additional play balancing. The update is available now and includes a number of design changes, tweaks to gameplay and also fixes a number of issues reported by the community. Full details of the changes can be found on Team17’s Facebook page. In addition, a number of exciting DLC packs for the game will follow in early 2010, with more challenges, environments, features and…
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  • Modern Warfare 2 has been released…

    Colin Temple
    10 Nov 2009 | 10:15 am
    Do I really need to tell you that? Activision is calling it the biggest entertainment launch ever. People like their Call of Duty.

  • Battlefield team: Don’t fall for fake BC2 betas

    Colin Temple
    1 Nov 2009 | 7:40 am
    A warning comes to us on the Battlefield Blog today about sites pretending to offer beta sign-ups for Battlefield: Bad Company 2. The Battlefield team assures us that there is no beta for Bad Company 2 at this time, and if and when one comes along, it’ll be announced through the official Battlefield site only. GordonVanDyke explains on the blog: Please do not let these e-tards take advantage of your enthusiasm for BFBC2 in their scam and only give them the middle-finger if anything. Message received.

  • Six years worth of Halo in the works

    Colin Temple
    12 Oct 2009 | 4:17 pm
    Frank O’Connor, former Bungie content manager and current Microsoft “Halo guy”, has stated that Microsoft has plans to keep the Halo franchise very much alive for years to come. O’Connor heads up 343 Industries, the Microsoft division responsible for the Halo franchise.  He says that his division has plans for at least six more years of Halo content, meaning that we’ll see Halo titles appearing into 2015. He has also stated that Halo will continue to branch out into other media. “Eventually, it will become very apparent that there is a plan for the way the…

  • Fun with Battlefield 1943

    Colin Temple
    17 Sep 2009 | 2:09 pm
    Enjoy. Heh…

  • Battlefield: Bad Company 2 this March

    Colin Temple
    31 Aug 2009 | 2:26 pm
    Ok, I think I’m a bit late on this one, but because I’m a big fan of Battlefield, I couldn’t let it pass by. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has been given a release date.  The game is due out on March 2, 2010 in North America, and on March 5 in Europe. Bad Company 2 promises to expand on the destruction offered in the first game, with buildings that seem to be completely destructible.  15 vehicles will be available in the game, including a 4-person helicopter — which is something I missed in Bad Company after Battlefield 2: Modern Combat.  Kits and the 46 available…
 
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  • Warhammer Online’s new trial has no time limit

    Colin Temple
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:17 am
    In an effort to grow its player count, Mythic has released a new free trial for Warhammer Online — and this one never expires. While most MMORPGs are offering limited 10- or 14-day trials, Warhammer Online is allowing new and returning players to enjoy their online world indefinitely without paying a dime. Of course, there’s a catch. The trial caps your characters at level 10, so if you’d ever like to advance beyond the low-level quests of the game, you’ll have to become a paid subscriber. Still, there are plenty of things to do in those early levels, and you can play…

  • Square Enix reaffirms spring release for FF XIII

    Colin Temple
    6 Nov 2009 | 9:58 am
    Square Enix’s president and CEO, Yoichi Wada again confirmed that his company plans to release Final Fantasy XIII to North America and Europe next spring. Wada gave a brief comment on the game’s localization progress, saying that it is coming along well, and that the company should be able to release FF13 to international markets by the end of its fiscal year, in April 2010. This is more-or-less on par with the schedule laid forth back in January, when Wada said that April would be the earliest we would see Final Fantasy XIII outside of Japan. The Japanese version of Final Fantasy…

  • Star Trek Online coming this February

    Colin Temple
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:59 pm
    The upcoming MMORPG Star Trek Online has been given a release date. The game will be launched on February 2 in North America, and February 5 in Europe. Star Trek Online will allow players to captain a starship in either Starfleet or the Klingon Empire. The game is currently in beta, with Cryptic working on ironing out the details for next week’s release. The game will be published by Atari.

  • Final Fantasy XIII Crystalium System revealed

    Colin Temple
    1 Nov 2009 | 7:22 am
    Square Enix has revealed the method of character growth in Final Fantasy XIII. Instead of a traditional level-up system, FFXIII will introduce the Crystalium System. Those familiar with the Sphere Grid from Final Fantasy X won’t have too much trouble adapting to this new system. In Final Fantasy XIII, characters will earn Crystalium Points, or CP, from battles — instead of the traditional Experience Points. The CP can then be used to unlock nodes on a grid, which grant character traits and abilities. Unlocking a node allows you to progress your abilities further down that area of…

  • New English Final Fantasy XIV trailer

    Colin Temple
    29 Sep 2009 | 11:31 am
    Here’s the English version of the Final Fantasy XIV trailer shown at the Tokyo Game Show last week. Most of the content matches earlier trailers and screens, but it gives you a good feel of the FFXIV world atmosphere. Final Fantasy XIV is due out sometime next year.
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  • Limitcast episode 25 – Preshow Discussion: Future of PC gaming

    Chase C
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:56 pm
    Get a crash cart!  PC gaming is flatlining!  The former titan is reeling and consoles are set to pull the plug.  But what got us here?  Did developers and publishers abandon an already sinking ship, or has their absence brought about the end of an era?  Maybe gamers have migrated?  Whatever the reason, we plan to get to the bottom of it. We’ve made the unfortunate discovery that the podcast’s awesomeness requires a hazard suit, and we are quickly running out of staff members to humiliate, educate, and own.  However, we are doing the best we can to bring another victim,…

  • L4D2 Steam Achievements vanishing

    Colin Robinson
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:55 pm
    Recently, on Valve’s  L4D2 forums there has been a small uproar over the last 48 hours, as Steam gamers realized that their hard earned Left 4 Dead 2 achievements have been vanishing. Could this be the work of a stat stealing zombie, or just glitchy code? Steam Community member Wall-nut posted the following “Both of the past two nights, my achievements and all of my stats have been reset. Many, many other people have experienced this.” At least no one cares about achievements? Right? Source: Steam Forums

  • Sonic the Hedgehog coming to LittleBigPlanet

    Nick Simberg
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:55 pm
    SEGA + Sony = yet another reason to sink more money into LittleBigPlanet DLC. On December 17, you’ll be able to download Sackboy costumes of Sonic, Werehog Sonic, Tails, Dr. Eggman (I miss good ol’ Robotnik), and Knuckles, either individually or in a pack.  No price yet, but expect the usual. Nice to see Media Molecule continue to support their titles instead of releasing Left 4 Dead 2 a mere year after the first title, effectively removing it from additional DLC consideration.  Oh, that wasn’t MM?  My bad… Source: Siliconera

  • Supreme Commander 2 release revealed

    Alex Yue
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:08 am
    Yesterday publisher Square Enix revealed the release date for the mech-tastic RTS Supreme Commander 2. Developed by Gas Powered Games, the sequel is slated to arrive on the PC on March 2. The Xbox 360 version will arrive a few days later on March 16. According to Gas Powered Games founder Chris Taylor, “The partnership with Square Enix has been a highlight of my career. I couldn’t be more proud of what the team has accomplished, as the game has continually exceeded all of my expectations throughout its development. In addition to this news, Square Enix released some new in-game…

  • Free-Game Friday: Gravity Bone

    Nick Simberg
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:27 am
    [Free-Game Friday is a weekly feature in which a writer from the Gamer Limit staff looks at a completely free game and discusses his/her experience with it, allowing you to download it at the end. Feel free to check out our full schedule right here! Every once in a while, a game will come along that tells a story in the most obscure way possible.  There will be Charlie Brown’s teacher-style dialogue; the characters will look like they were assembled with building blocks; you will be a spy… I think.  It’s hard to tell what’s going on, honestly. This time, that game…
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  • Demo: MX vs ATV Reflex

    Donkey Biscuits
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:31 am
    MX vs ATV Reflex demo is now available for download on the Xbox Live Marketplace. The demo is available in all Xbox Live regions. Grip tight and hang on to your ride as you take total control of both rider and bike in MX vs ATV Reflex. Dual controls let you tear it up to pull off the sickest tricks that push the limits of freestyle. Fight for traction and dig up the track to leave your mark.

  • Review: LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues

    Donkey Biscuits
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:19 am
    LEGO Indiana Jones is back in his biggest adventure yet in LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues! Now you can whip, battle, and build your way through all of Indy’s action-packed movie adventures, with a uniquely funny LEGO twist. Play ALL-NEW levels from the classic movies (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade) and your favorite new moments from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. For the first time, create your own levels to play with friends, for a true one-of-a-kind experience.

  • Demo: Tropico 3

    Donkey Biscuits
    18 Nov 2009 | 8:22 am
    Tropico 3 demo is now available for download on the Xbox Live Marketplace. The demo is available in all Xbox Live regions. The time is yesterday and the Cold War is in full swing. Through means devious and dubious you have seized power in the Caribbean island country of Tropico, where you now rule as the all-powerful “El Presidente”. You decide whether you want to use your army to secure your power base in the best traditions of corrupt, unscrupulous tyrants everywhere or lead your people to prosperity in your role as generous elder statesman.

  • Review: Assassin’s Creed II

    Donkey Biscuits
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:33 am
    Betrayed by the ruling families of Italy, a young man embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance in Assassin’s Creed II. To his allies, he will become a force for change—fighting for freedom and justice. To his enemies, he will become a boogey man—dedicated to the destruction of the tyrants abusing the people of Italy. His name is Ezio Auditore di Firenze. He is an Assassin. Gametrailers.com

  • Xbox Live Arcade: Diner Dash

    Donkey Biscuits
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:33 am
    Diner Dash is now available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace. Diner Dash is available in the all Xbox Live regions (except Korea) and costs 800 points. Diner Dash, the number one PC time-management game has landed onto Xbox LIVE! Guide Flo, a former office-worker turned restaurateur, as she builds up her diner empire. Go online and face players in head to head matches to see who’s the best Flo. Join up with a friend or another player online for a Team Dash game where your team takes on six other players to see whose diner is the best in town.
 
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  • Review: Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs

    Matt V - Mvern78
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:45 pm
    Take your Forkamajigger and stick it in the overstuffed Ravioli over there... or maybe you need to melt that Ice cream sandwich wall with your Hot Enougher... Or better yet - see those Gummy Bears over there? Show them who's boss with your Chopper-er. Really confused yet? Yeah, I was a bit confused when I first heard the names of all these weapons too. This adaptation of the movie is one of the few that actually works and works well. Flint and Steve the Monkey (playable in multi-player) are racing to stop the out-of-control FLDSMDFR (Flint Lockwood Diatonic Super Mutating Dynamic Food…

  • Sony Offers up Social Networking

    Josh
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:42 am
    Today Sony has stepped up their online efforts and released an update that integrates the popular social networking site Facebook in their 1st phase of new features to further enhance and the online experience of Playstation users. Looks like I'll be going home tonight to mess around. Full report forthcoming.

  • Todays Big Releases

    Josh
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:58 am
    AHHHH!!! What a time for my Xbox to crap the bed. Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably know that Left 4 Dead 2 hit shelves today. You can expect a full review just as soon as I get a new system (seriously - this is just killing me...).Further to that, here are todays Big releases:Left 4 Dead 2 - PC, Xbox 360LittleBigPlanet PSP Edition - PSPAssassins Creed 2 - Xbox, PS3 (PC shipping Q1 2010)Assassins Creed 2: Discovery - Nintendo DSAssassins Creed: Bloodlines - PSPNew Super Mario bros - Nintendo WiiEA Sports Active: More Workouts - Nintendo WiiTony Hawk: RideResident Evil:…

  • PlayStation Holiday Event

    Matt V - Mvern78
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:56 am
    EDITORS NOTE: As we were getting ready to move to our new host I found this post in drafts that should have gone live Oct 8th - two days after the event. So here it is now - better late them never - sorry for the delay. Sony did it up this year providing a very cool space for their Holiday event downtown Toronto. Showcasing the hottest of titles, many PS Exclusives, for the upcoming season including*; Army of Two: 40th day (EA) Lego Rock Band (WB/MTV) Tekken 6, and Katamari Forever (Namco Bandai) Assassins Creed 2 and Avatar (Ubisoft) Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time (Insomniac Games) Tony…

  • Xbox Birthday Party

    Matt V - Mvern78
    16 Nov 2009 | 6:33 pm
    Over the weekend GeneralGames hosted a Toronto Xbox Community Birthday party and fundraiser, for Child's Play.  Tasha75 and I showed up to find the group in full swing with representation from tehflakes.ca, thebruce, 360sync and Xbox Canada and a full DJ hero, two player, session rocking the joint . Looking around we saw games of all kinds being played - Pool, table games, and Modern Warfare 2, four player Multiplayer showed its head as the night progressed. The Event started to wrap up with the raffle, and what a raffle it was.  Autographed Xbox games, steam codes, PC games and…
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  • Star Trek Online Beta Dated, Space Combat Previewed

    pepo
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:59 pm
    The folks over at Massively two posts to excite Trekkers itching for some MMO action. First comes news that the open beta will start on January 12th and run through January 26th (the game is currently in closed beta).Also, there's a new post that details how the game handles ship-to-ship combat. Fascinating...

  • Star Trek Online release date: Feb. 2, 2010

    pepo
    10 Nov 2009 | 6:19 pm
    Star Trek Online, the MMO Trek fans have been cautiously awaiting, is officially being released on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Currently, Cryptic is accepting applications for the closed beta, a good sign. It's also been making updates to official site a little more regularly. The latest update explains the episodic nature of some quests (quest chains) in the game. Episodes are the mission chains in Star Trek Online that feel even more like you're playing an episode of the show than normal. We looked at more than 700 Star Trek TV episodes and dissected them to determine how those writers told…

  • Tom Chilton talks World of Warcraft microtransactions

    pepo
    9 Nov 2009 | 7:43 am
    Blizzard's Tom Chilton, World of Warcraft game director, recently chatted with Scott Johnson and Randy "Deluxe" Jordan of the popular WoW podcast The Instance. The topic of the day: microtransactions. Last week, the introduction of two in-game, non-combat pets caused quite a stir. Vanity pets are nothing new to WoW as attendees of Blizzcon and lucky TGC loot card owners can attest, but what sets the Pandaren Monk and Lil' KT apart is that you spend real-world money to get in-game goods. They don't affect gameplay, but several players were nonetheless very vocal about what these pets may mean…

  • The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Launches Dec. 7

    pepo
    7 Nov 2009 | 9:01 pm
    If you want your Zelda fix before the next console version crops up (maybe in 2010 or maybe not), then the DS/DSi is your only bet. Nintendo has announced that the North American release of The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks will happen on Monday, December 7, 2009 - just in time for the holidays! The game continues with the Wind Waker aesthetic and casts Zelda as a ghostly sidekick. As with most Zelda games, expect some lite RPG gaming along with plenty of dungeons to traverse, weapons to earn and puzzles to solve. You would a 23-year-old video game franchise to get a little long in the…

  • Mythic offering "Endless Free Trial" of Warhammer Online

    pepo
    7 Nov 2009 | 1:59 pm
    It's up to you to decide whether or not it's an indication that Warhammer Online is struggling, but Mythic this week announced that Warhammer Online is ditching its 10-day free trial and moving to an "Endless Free Trial" model. Of course, that doesn't translate into free play. Nope, you have all the time in the world to play, there are restrictions. For instance: Endless Trial accounts are restricted to Tier 1 of the Empire versus Chaos pairing. This includes Tier 1 scenarios but does not include access to the Capital Cities or the other racial pairings within the game. Plus, there are limits…
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  • New Companies, New Jobs, Layoffs

    hailpza
    17 Nov 2009 | 2:53 pm
    It’s been a crazy couple of weeks in the game industry.  First, we had the news last week that EA was laying off 1500 of its employees worldwide.  Then, we had the news today that EA was shutting down Pandemic.  If you’re an industry veteran, I’d almost bet money that you knew someone that was affected – I’ve worked at EA in the past, and I had a few friends that were let go.  If you’re a job hunter, it means that there is suddenly a lot more people looking for jobs.  This can definitely be worrisome, but there ARE still a lot of people hiring.  With…

  • Local Video Game Companies – Austin Part 1

    hailpza
    4 Nov 2009 | 2:44 pm
    Austin is next up in my series on local video game developer profiles, and it has more companies than any of the cities I’ve done so far.  I’ve actually tried to focus on less well-known hubs with previous profiles, but I figured it was time to hit one of the major cities. As always, I’m using gamedevmap as a starting point.  I filter out anyone with a dead link,  and then dig around to see what other companies I can find that they don’t have.  Because the list is so long, I’m going to split this into 2 posts.  On to part 1… Game Studios Arkane Studios…

  • Orlando IGDA – October 09 Meeting

    hailpza
    13 Oct 2009 | 3:20 pm
    If you’re in the Orlando area this week, make sure and head downtown for the October IGDA meeting.  You need not be a member to attend, you just need to be willing to eat/drink/stand around and talk games with people from the industry.  The events are (almost) always held at the Wai Tiki Lounge on Wall Street.  Stop by and say hi! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=158730536219&ref=ts

  • Welcome to Foundation 9

    hailpza
    27 Sep 2009 | 6:46 am
    We just had two jobs go up from studios within the Foundation 9 Family! Double Helix, located in Irvince, Ca, is looking for a Network Programmer. They do a better job than me at explaining what they do, so here’s a direct quote: “Specializing in large-scale action games based on blockbuster franchises, Double Helix, a division of Foundation 9 Entertainment, develops for all major home console platforms and has worked with a variety of high-profile properties including Star Wars, The Matrix, Indiana Jones, Silent Hill: Homecoming and GI JOE.” ImaginEngine, located in Boston,…

  • Welcome to Microsoft and More

    hailpza
    6 Sep 2009 | 7:12 am
    We had several new companies start using the site over the last 10 days, so I figured it was time to roll out a belated welcome to them all.  Almost 20 new jobs were posted, across just about every discipline.  If you’re hunting, make sure and have a look. Microsoft – some little company up in the Northwest, from what I’ve been able to deduce.    You know who they are, and they’re looking for people for both their Xbox 360/Project Natal team and Halo team.  If you happen to be the only person in the world who hasn’t heard about Natal, it’s time to…
 
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  • Weekend Warrior Outlook

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:02 pm
    Happy Festivus-Is-Nearly-Upon-Us-All weekend folks. I'm even more pleased to welcome you to my new weekly column, Weekend Warrior Outlook. Each Friday I am going to share with you what I'll be... Love video games, tech stuff, and nerdcore? Then check out the ElectricSistaHood.com website for stuff like that and more.

  • Wasting Time: The Gun Game

    18 Nov 2009 | 8:11 am
    What better way to waste your time than to fire off a few guns? The Gun Game promises to be a realistic simulation by giving you the actual recoil you would feel shooting a gun. Unless you're a... Love video games, tech stuff, and nerdcore? Then check out the ElectricSistaHood.com website for stuff like that and more.

  • M... Math Again? I Knew It!

    18 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    If you're the type of person who wants to look like one of the cool kids in school and hide your Calculus textbook deep inside an open Manga, you can now come out in the open about your love for... Love video games, tech stuff, and nerdcore? Then check out the ElectricSistaHood.com website for stuff like that and more.

  • Same Face, New Scar: Modern Warfare 2 Review

    17 Nov 2009 | 7:04 pm
    Stand and Deliver... After all the players had taken the world stage, we prepared ourselves for war. After the last bullets left our guns, we prepared for rest. After the new foe turned the world’s... Love video games, tech stuff, and nerdcore? Then check out the ElectricSistaHood.com website for stuff like that and more.

  • TheDeadPixel Reviews Stuff...

    17 Nov 2009 | 6:49 pm
    Because we didn't get to. I can't speak for Pandalicious, but I haven't received a review unit for Assassin's Creed 2 or Left 4 Dead 2 so reviews for those titles was going to be kinda back-burner... Love video games, tech stuff, and nerdcore? Then check out the ElectricSistaHood.com website for stuff like that and more.
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  • MMORPG Holiday Guide

    stealthyslyth
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:27 pm
    Some may think it hard to figure out what to get that MMO fan in their life. Would they want cases of energy drinks? Maybe a grill so they can cook while raiding like Vork from The Guild? Well never fear as I’ve compiled a list of gifts that you can get for that MMO fan, and I’m not just talking about World of Warcraft! In this MMORPG Holiday Guide we also have ideas for gamers playing Aion, Lord of the Rings Online, Guildwars, Warhammer Online and Age of Conan. I’ll also go into some peripherals that any MMO gamer would love to have. To start off, I’ll focus on some…

  • Review: Baccano! 1

    Naomi
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:23 pm
    Release Date: 24/06/2009 Languages: English, Japanese Genre: Action/Adventure, Anime, Mystery/Thriller, Occult/Supernatural Subtitles: English subtitles Runtime: 100.0 mins Format: DVD, Region 4 (PAL) Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen Full Height Anamorphic Buy it on RightStuf Buy it on Amazon Based on the original story by Ryohgo Narita, “Baccano!” brings us a different look at New York in the early to mid 1930’s. Mafia turf wars, robbery, killing sprees and other events are what can be found throughout at least the first 4 episodes (as that is how many are contained on Volume 1). In…

  • Danish Group wants you to “Hit the Bitch”

    GamingAngel
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:41 pm
    Shocking people in a game seems to be where companies want to go. Much in the way of the Airport scene in Modern Warfare 2, this Dutch campaign is created to invoke an emotional response. But just like the Airport scene in MW2, it doesn’t make much sense. The Dutch game called, Hit the Bitch, is created by The NGO for Children exposed to Violence at Home. In the “game” players smack a female and watch the scale range from “pussy” to “100% gangster”. The swings translate to violence that you can see on the girl in the game. In the game, the female…

  • Sam Worthington to produce and star in The Last Days of American Crime

    GamingAngel
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:15 pm
    Radical Comics has announced that Sam Worthington (star of James Cameron’s Avatar) has signed on to do a film adaptation of The Last Days of American Crime. Sam Worthington will star and produce the film. “I had met Sam’s producing partner, Michael Schwarz, at the recent San Diego Comic-Con, who loved the concept for The Last Days of American Crime” said Radical Publishing’s President and Publisher, Barry Levine. “I figured that since Sam had done three tentpole movies back-to-back with Terminator Salvation, Avatar and Clash of the Titans, that he would want the more character…

  • Chuck is coming back to tv

    GamingAngel
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:30 pm
    Gaming hottie Zachary Levi, is set to return to his role on Chuck and it couldn’t be soon enough! We’ve waited all fall season for Chuck and The Watcher posted the press release with information about the new season. The season launches on January 10 with a back-to-back original episodes for the premier. The show will then move to it’s normal time, Mondays 8-9pm starting January 11. “Josh (Schwartz) and Chris (Fedak) and the writing team are doing a great job this season, and we think the loyal fan base for this show will be happy to see it back on the NBC schedule,”…
 
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  • Sims 3 – Twilight: New Moon Trailer Machinima

    Nelson
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:01 pm
    The machinima team over at the Sims team have recreated the latest Twilight: New Moon trailer using The Sims 3. For machinima I’ve seen around the net, this looks really good. I mean, the lead actress has more different facial expressions and better acting skills than Kristen Stewart. (boom. face.)

  • Weekly Tech Wrap Up

    Sam
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
    It’s that time again, time to review some of my cherry picked smaller stories of the week for those that might have missed them. This time round we’ve got an Adobe Flash update that doesn’t suck. OK, sucks a little less. Flash 10.1 beta was unleashed to the willing public with GPU video acceleration for certain Nvidia cards on Windows, but perhaps more importantly reduced CPU usage across all platforms. What does this mean? YouTube that doesn’t make your Mac or PC red-line that’s what. A step in the right direction Adobe, maybe Flash isn’t a lost cause after all. I’ve…

  • Hey kids! Santa’s on Twitter… and drunk

    Nelson
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:56 pm
    Santa has finally got around to creating his own Twitter account. But, it seems as though he is truly micro-blogging all his most inner thoughts and feelings this season. Apparently, he doesn’t give a flying fuck if you get coal or nothing at all. If you’ve asked for anything nice this year and you’ve done your very best to be a good person, you’re still screwed because Santa could care less about the list. [via Twitter]

  • Custom Halo LEGO Minifigs up for Auction – Toys for Tots Charity

    Nelson
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:49 am
    The creative LEGO minds over at Brickforge are auctioning off a full set of custom Halo LEGO minifigs for the Toys for Tots charity. These minifigs are custom made meaning LEGO doesn’t make these.  (But they should!) As of this posting, the auction the bidding is at $150 with 1 day and 4 hours left. If you want you own custom made full set of these bad boys, head on over to the auction page. [via model building secrets via Bricklink]

  • Your Friday Fix 11/20/09: Tegami Bachi

    James
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:55 am
    Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Supernatural AmberGround exists in eternal twilight, lit only by its artificial sun and its inhabitants scattered cities. In this darkness roam countless mechanical insects, named Gaichuu, keeping the population imprisoned and isolated within the safe confines of the cities. There are a few brave souls that will venture into these wastelands; chief among them, the Letter Bees. A Letter Bee is a mixture of adventurer, cartographer and postman. their duty is to deliver letters between cities in AmberGround, as well as map out new routes in attempts to reconnect…
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  • A Boy And His Blob Review: Awww… Make Them Hug Again

    Sam Morris
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:25 pm
    I know I don’t speak for everyone but I’m slightly disappointed with the way the Wii has turned out. Endless shovelware, constant mini-game collections and then the occasional stand out game, normally, made by Nintendo. I guess not every developer has had an easy time grasping the innovative controls and the natural challenge they bring. A challenge that WayForward Tech has avoided, but in doing so, they’ve created a seldom seen stand out Wii game, and they’re a third party developer. They’ve created a seldom seen stand out Wii release from a third party developer In…

  • Modern Warfare 2 Review: The Next Level

    Adrian Marchisio
    17 Nov 2009 | 2:43 pm
    When Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare landed on consoles it basically revolutionized what was, and still is, a long lasting franchise. Infinity Ward has always created epic moments in their campaign modes (I.E. The nuke from COD 4’s story) and when I sat down with Modern Warfare 2 I naturally had very large expectations, after all I fell in love with Cod 4 from Jump Street. The story picks up five years after Modern Warfare and it’s immediately obvious that if you didn’t play the original you’ll miss out on a lot of the references and plot twists. Then again, if you haven’t…

  • Football Manager 2010 Review: Approachably Similar

    Sam Morris
    16 Nov 2009 | 3:08 am
    Ever-increasing pressure, a demand for consistent improvement and the fear of losing your job after a few bad shifts, it doesn’t sound like the greatest job on earth but believe me, this is one you won’t want to put down. Sports Interactive it’s self has arguably been under similar pressure to outperform the competition and consistently retain their throne with a brilliant simulation, year after year. Another year has come around, naturally, so has another entry in this long running stats-centric time sucker. SI has arguably been under similar pressure to outperform and…

  • Torchlight Audio Interview: An Uninformant Podcast Special

    Matthew Maharaj
    12 Nov 2009 | 1:23 am
    Something slightly different this week, instead of our normal hour of rambling. Site editor, Matthew Maharaj, held an interview with the guys at Runic Games, otherwise known as the Torchlight guys. What subscription Model will their future MMO have? What can we expect? Why did Torchlight have DRM? How did the work on Mythos, the unreleased Hack and Slash reflect on Torchlight? All this and more revealed Any questions, queries or general mail send it to podcast@nidzumi.com or drop us a comment below this post. Download | RSS | iTunes | Website Tag

  • Borderlands Review: An Intriguing Combination

    Sam Morris
    11 Nov 2009 | 5:44 am
    The only obvious way to start a review for an RPG is by stating that I don’t really play them. In actuality, the last RPG I played was Pokemon, and I’m not even sure if that counts. When I tell people that I don’t play Role Playing Games, I’m often greeted with shock and then the obvious question, why? It’s probably down to a number of different things. I’m not too keen on the whole go-to fantasy aesthetic that most RPGs rely on and the gameplay was never engaging enough. Hey, I can see the appeal but personally, navigating through a list or clicking on a…
 
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  • Paradox Interactive Releases Elven Legacy: Siege

    Michael Fuchs
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:54 pm
    On November 17, 2009 Paradox Interactive released the second expansion pack in the Elven Legacy Trilogy, Elven Legacy:  Siege. Features of the Expansion: 19 new campaign missions The outcome of mission quests will directly impact subsequent missions Two different armies and three new heroes Bonus mission (becomes available after Gold ranked victories) Elven Legacy: Siege will be exclusively available for digital [...] Related posts:New Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood Trailer and ScreenshotsLord Of The Rings Online – Siege Of MirkwoodNo More Heroes Sees Xbox 360 and PS3…

  • Umloud!: Music, Gaming, and Charity Event

    David Sanchez
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:50 pm
    Harmonix and Child's Play will be hosting a charity event featuring Rock Band 2. Related posts:Rock Band Coming to iPhone, iPod TouchDante’s Inferno facing Nanny Associations Wraith.Debate It: Downloadable Games, The Future Of Gaming?

  • It’s a WoW Thanksgiving

    malfesto
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:44 pm
    For the first time ever, World of Warcraft players will be able to enjoy stuffing their faces in celebration of the Thanksgiving season. Related posts:Metal Gear Online: 24 Hour Survival ChallengeCOOKING MAMA 3: SHOP & CHOPODST already lost its touch?

  • PS3 Firmware Update: PS3 in 3D

    David Sanchez
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:43 pm
    3D gaming coming via PS3 firmware update. Related posts:Playstation 3 Firmware 3.0 feature updates120 GB PS3? How About 250!PS3 Motion Controller Set for 2010

  • Need for Speed SHIFT – Free Content

    malfesto
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm
    Electronic Arts announced today that they will be releasing a team racing pack. This free content will be available to download for both 360 and PS3 gamers. Related posts:Free Need for Speed Shift Draw – Sponsored by Coca-ColaKilling Floor – Free content and WeekendNeed For Speed – 100 million copies sold
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  • Never Easy

    wynn
    14 Nov 2009 | 7:59 am
    I am sitting on a big stack the other day with over 80% of the chips on the table when I get dealt K-K. I raise to $25. The action folds around to a woman who moves all-in on me for another $50. I insta-call. She shows 9-9 and is dominated. The flop comes K-Q-10. I have top set and she has a gut shot straight draw. It is not the money at stake. I probably spent $75 already in tips for dealers and wait staff. I typically take two or three bad beats a session. For me, it is the emotional rollercoaster. I hate to lose, especially when I have the money in good. The turn is a Jack. She hit the…

  • Decisions

    wynn
    12 Nov 2009 | 8:54 am
    A few hands after the one I want to share today went down like this: A player raises to $15 pre-flop and gets two callers. The flop comes all clubs. The first player checks and the second player bets the pot. The original raiser comes over the top another $100. The first player folds and the second player calls. The turn pairs the board. There is a $100 bet. The original raiser two-bets and the bettor calls. The river is a queen. Both players end up all-in. The first bettor flopped a flush. The original raiser shows pocket queens for a runner-runner full house. This donkey play happens more…

  • Cracker

    wynn
    11 Nov 2009 | 7:09 am
    I am playing a $1-$2 game yesterday in seat 3 and get dealt A-A. After seat 1 raises to $15 with J-J, I re-raise to $50. Seat 5 behind me re-raises me by going all-in for another $200. Everyone folds around to me. I know this player has K-K. Yet, I get the sinking feeling that he will spike a set if I call. But how can I fold knowing he is dominated? I call and say “Your kings are way behind”. He shows pocket kings. Before the flop I make a comment that K-K is a $30 hand not a $300 hand. “Well, I did not know what you had. We have not played together before.” Exactly.

  • Heads Up

    wynn
    10 Nov 2009 | 6:37 am
    Players say I am dangerous in a full game. It is hard to read me or put me on a hand. If I am dangerous at a full table, then I am lethal heads up. I was in a cash game recently and took a bad beat on the river after moving all-in on the turn as a 98% favorite to win the hand. The other player felt bad (his first mistake) and offered to play me heads up in a freezeout (his second mistake). In other words, winner take all. I agreed. Here is what happened next: Hand #1: I raise and he folds. I take down the blinds. Hand #2: He raises and I fold. He takes down the blinds and we are back to even.

  • Karma Chop

    wynn
    9 Nov 2009 | 7:06 am
    We all make mistakes. It is very rare for me to mis-read my hand or mis-read the board. Late last night around last call, I made a huge mistake that I hope I don’t make again for a while. Here is what when down: I limp in on the button with 4-5d. A new player at the table is in the big blind and makes it $12 to go. Action folds around to me and I call. Small suited connectors are not a typical raising hand for me, but it felt right. The flop comes 8-2-5. All clubs. My opponent bets out $25. My read is he has a marginal hand and no clubs. I call. For whatever reason, I thought the 8 was…
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  • Alucard (Hellsing) Vs Sauron

    admin
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:18 am
    Suggested by Julian Stone For this match, Sauron has The One Ring To Rule Them All. Facing Alucard in a brutal fight to the end. Only one can survive despite how long the match might last. Who wins? Related Posts:Alucard (Hellsing) Vs TwilightLink Vs SauronAlucard (Hellsing) Vs NarutoSephiroth Vs Alucard (Hellsing)Lobo Vs Alucard (Hellsing)Alucard (Hellsing) Vs Sauron is [...]Alucard (Hellsing) Vs Sauron is a post from: FactPile

  • Master Chief Vs Duke

    admin
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:22 am
    Suggested by Mr. Gray For this match, Duke will be wearing the Mark 6 Accelerator Suit. The battle will take place in New Mombasa just before the Covenant leave. This introduces the possibility of Brutes and Jackals that might appear in the match. Who wins? Related Posts:Master Chief vs Duke NukemMaster Chief vs HK-47Dash Rendar Vs Duke NukemDuke [...]Master Chief Vs Duke is a post from: FactPile

  • Ratchet Vs Jak

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    19 Nov 2009 | 8:59 am
    Suggested by kingdomguy15 Making his first appearance on FactPile in this match is Jak from the Jak & Dexter franchise. Up against Ratchet from Ratchet and Clank, this should make for a fun match. While I wish I could provide some insight as to who the victor might be, that’s not for me to decide. Who wins? Related [...]Ratchet Vs Jak is a post from: FactPile

  • Justice League Vs Avengers

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    19 Nov 2009 | 3:54 am
    Suggested by 06matthew06 Another brawl style setup as these two factions face off for bragging rights. Of the two sides, which do you think will win? Related Posts:Ascendant JusticeBatman Vs WolverineArbiter & Predator Vs Snake & RaidenWhat if…The Carnage Symbiote bonded to Kharn instead of Kletus Kassidy?Indiana Jones Vs Allan QuartermainJustice League Vs Avengers is a post [...]Justice League Vs Avengers is a post from: FactPile

  • Megaman Zero Vs Robot Zombies

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    18 Nov 2009 | 4:50 am
    Suggested by Envoy Zero will be fighting against an army 2,000 of zombie robots from pharoman’s stage, ending in a boss battle against a “zombiefied” Phantom, he loses none of his abilities from zombification. Zero starts of with 4 full subtanks and a full gold health bar. How long will this go on? Related Posts:Megaman X Vs Samus [...]Megaman Zero Vs Robot Zombies is a post from: FactPile
 
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  • GP NEWS: Heroes & Scumbags

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:28 pm
    VIDEO: No More Heroes crosses to other consoles, Kane and Lynch 2 announced, and Pandemic Studios closes its doors.

  • Modern Warfare 2 writer speaks

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:14 pm
    FEATURE: MWF2's writer talks real terrorism, aliens, why they made the airport level, and the possibility of adapting MWF2 into a movie.

  • SSFIV: Juri On

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:46 pm
    Street Fighter's first Korean character proves to be a dangerous new challenger.

  • The Verdict: 11/19/09

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:14 pm
    VIDEO: We talk Tony Hawk Ride, Left 4 Dead 2, God of War Collection, and New Super Mario Wii in this week's episode of The Verdict.

  • Assassin's Creed 2: Video Review

    17 Nov 2009 | 6:47 pm
    VIDEO: Expansive open worlds, stunning graphics, and addictive assassination gameplay await you in Assassin's Creed 2.
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  • Dragon Age: Origins Review [PC]

    Emrys
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:30 am
    Furthering my love/hate relationship with Bioware comes another smashing success, Dragon Age: Origins. Strangely, I didn’t hear about this game until a few weeks before its release, but I was excited nonetheless. It was dark, gritty, with magic, swords, and possibly some dragons – or at least an age named after them. Plus the added bonus of no more annoying Hobbits! Bioware is known for making near-perfect games, and this is another prime example. Seriously, I have been missing sleep to play. It’s true, Dragon Age has a bit of a Lord of the Rings feel, but it’s hard to…

  • What Modern Warfare 2 Teaches Us

    Amos Ngai
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:30 am
    If you haven’t been living in a cave in northern China, you might have heard about a little known game called Modern Warfare 2. The follow up sequel to 2007’s Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has caused a lot of stir in the gaming community. This game has the power to make all other developers cringe at the thought of releasing a title at the same time. But what’s more interesting is the development surrounding the PC side of the game. MW2 was released on PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 simultaneously on November 10th. Call of Duty originated as another WWII shooter on the PC but gained…

  • Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 Review [Xbox 360]

    Emrys
    4 Nov 2009 | 9:30 am
    Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 is another game I have been excited about for some time. The rumors surrounding the story, the list of heroes you can use, and the voice acting.  Nothing more exciting than video games and comic books! Ultimate Alliance 2 focuses on the events during the Marvel Civil War story arc. Solid writing is what made the first Alliance so great, and it’s continued beautifully here. The writers did a great job bringing to life the personalities of the characters with great banter and one-liners during battles. True to form, Iron Man was by far the cheesiest, laughing at…

  • Battlestar Galactica: The Plan Review [Movies]

    Amos Ngai
    30 Oct 2009 | 10:30 am
    “The Cylons were created by man. They rebelled. They evolved. There are many copies. And they have a plan.” The debate over whether or not the ending to the reimagined 2004 series still rages on in many sci-fi forums across the internet.  As many fans believed that the ending failed to answer any questions as there are those that felt it to be a perfect close to a great space opera.  Which ever camp you belong to, Universal and Edward James Olmos thinks they have the answer in “The Plan”. This straight to DVD movie chronicles the events of the majority of the TV…

  • Champions Online: The Final Word [PC]

    Emrys
    29 Oct 2009 | 10:30 am
    I really wanted to love Champions Online. I wanted to believe the hype but in the end, I was let down. That’s not to say the developers aren’t trying because they are listening to the fans of the game, but there exists still too many problems with this game. Champions started out as a table-top RPG. When Cryptic Studios brought Champions over to the MMO format, they didn’t re-balance the classes very well. The classes themselves are wonderfully elaborate, but they are built for huge teams playing together – something that is often difficult to achieve in MMO games.
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  • Gaming watchdog to close by year's end.

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:42 pm
     The National Institute on Media and Family, NIMF for short, has announced that it will be closing it's doors at the end of this year due to a lack of funding. The organization is best known for its annual "Report Card" on various aspects of the gaming industry, including retail enforcement of ratings and parental involvement. Many of the grades over the years had been scathing, but last year NIMF gave high marks to just about everyone, expect for an "incomplete" for parental involvement. NIMF's president, Dr. David Walsh, has stated that he is hoping other non-profit…

  • 15-year-old calls 911 when parents take away Xbox

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:24 pm
    A boy from Buffalo Grove, Illinois got a stern talking-to from authorities when he called 911 to report that his parents were taking away his Xbox 360. According to a story published Wednesday in the Chicago Tribune, the boy, 15, called the emergency line on Sunday to ask if his parents had the right to take away his console as a punishment. The conversation didn't last long. In addition, officers visited the boy at his residence and informed him that his parents can indeed take away his Xbox 360, and that he would do well to learn from their discipline. There's no word on what the boy was…

  • Nintendo wants to make holiday shopping more fun

    18 Nov 2009 | 10:51 am
    Nintendo of America has announced a special holiday mall experience where games for the Wii and DSi will be available for play in multiple malls across the country. This gives parents and kids the chance to try out the games before they buy them. Games on display will include Wii Sports Resort, New Super Mario Bros., Wii Fit Plus, Style Savvy, Professor Layton and the Diaboloical Box, and The Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks. The mall promotion begins on Nov. 23 and runs through Dec. 20 at the following locations: Chandler Fashion Center in Chandler, Ariz. Westfield Culver City in Culver City,…

  • Phoenix Wright games coming to WiiWare in Japan

    18 Nov 2009 | 12:54 am
    Here's a bit more Phoenix Wright-related news, this time from Japan's Famitsu Magazine (through Kotaku). The Phoenix Wright series will be hitting WiiWare in Japan, starting with Ace Attorney on December 15 for 900 points. Justice For All will be released on January 26 2010, and Trials and Tribulations will be coming on February 23. The latter two titles will cost 1200 points. On March 15, the bonus chapter from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (called "Rise from the Ashes") will hit WiiWare for 300 points. There's no word yet on a US release, but given Phoenix Wright's dedicated…

  • Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth Demo Now Available

    17 Nov 2009 | 8:11 pm
    The Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney series for the Nintendo DS has long been popular with people who enjoy role-playing as a kind-hearted lawyer with no real idea of what he's doing. The series' gameplay, which is based on a lot of questioning, investigating, and cross-examining, has since carried over to several other games. But in February of 2010, you'll have your chance to play as Phoenix Wright's rival, the prosecutor Miles Edgeworth. Edgeworth is as sharp as a hawk's talon and about as gentle, so you can be assured that Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth will be a different…
 
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  • Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

    Brinstar
    28 Oct 2009 | 11:32 pm
    Playing Uncharted 2: Among Thieves directly after completing Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, which I enjoyed quite a bit, I approached the sequel with the expectation that I'd be entertained at least as much as the first game. Uncharted 2 slightly exceeded my expectations in some ways, surprised me in a few key areas, and above all delivered a cracking game play experience. First thing's first. Like Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Uncharted 2 doesn't have the most inspired plot. It's entertaining for what it is: another story in which Nathan Drake follows clues to find an ancient treasure, the…

  • Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Cinema Event

    Brinstar
    17 Oct 2009 | 4:55 pm
    This post is coming fairly late after the fact. I was too busy playing actually playing Uncharted 2: Among Thieves to be more timely about writing this. On 5th October, I was one of several hundred people in four cities that attended the Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Cinema Events. These events, held at cinemas in San Francisco, the Seattle area, Los Angeles, and Chicago, invited a select group of people to view developer playthroughs of (at the time) never-before-seen levels in Uncharted 2, watch behind-the-scenes videos of the development process, and participate in a tournament to win the…

  • Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

    Brinstar
    14 Oct 2009 | 11:00 pm
    I began playing this game knowing very little about it. I knew that a couple of my friends had played and liked it. I didn't know a thing about the premise, hadn't read any reviews, any blog posts, nor had I recalled hearing buzz about it, either positive or negative. I didn't have a PS3 when Uncharted: Drake's Fortune was released, so at the time there wasn't much reason for me to pay attention to it, had I even been more aware of its existence. It wasn't until this year that Uncharted: Drake's Fortune fully appeared on my radar, when Olivia started talking it up a bit more than before. A…

  • Samus Aran in the House

    Brinstar
    24 Sep 2009 | 9:45 pm
    Most people know that Metroid is my favourite videogame series, with Super Metroid being my favourite game of all the Metroid games I have played. I have a few nice Metroid-related collectibles, such as this Super Metroid travel cup and this Metroid Prime studded leather bracelet, but nothing that knocks people over with its sheer force of its awesomeness. Over one year ago, I ordered the Samus Aran Phazon Suit limited edition statue from First 4 Figures. It arrived today. Behold! The shining jewel of my Metroid collection! I'm planning on putting my Sumo beanbag on the floor…

  • PAX 2009

    Brinstar
    13 Sep 2009 | 11:18 am
    PAX 2009 began on Thursday afternoon for me, where we went over to the Exhibit Hall to supervise booth setup with the rest of the ArenaNet and NCsoft crew. This didn't end until about 21:30 on Thursday night, so it was a pretty full day for me, and the actual convention hadn't even started yet.Friday night after long day of work, I had late dinner with some of my ex-colleagues from Xfire. That was an enjoyable dinner and it was great to see them again. I think after that, I just went home to sleep. I really, really wanted to see Metroid Metal play. Metroid Metal is one of my favourite…
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  • Critter Crunch Review

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    20 Nov 2009 | 12:20 pm
    Critter Crunch was originally created for the iPhone and iPod Touch in the Apple App Store, but has now made it’s grand appearance on the PSN! Follow Me on Twitter for All my Tweets! Join my Facebook Group and Talk Tech With Fellow Geeks! Support Extreme-Days! Critter Crunch was inspired by classic puzzle games like Magical Drop and AstroPop, [...]

  • Lockerz.com FREE Beta Invites

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    4 Nov 2009 | 7:08 am
    Lockerz.com is a website like SwagBucks where you earn points to redeem for various prizes. The only problem is that most of these sites are extremely unreasonable and it is nearly impossible to receive an actual prize, but thanks to Lockerz you can pick from prizes from the moment you sign up! Just contact me with [...]

  • Madden 08 Review

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    2 Nov 2009 | 11:46 am
    Madden ‘08 was released on August 14, 2007 for Playstation 3, Playstation 2, Xbox 360, Xbox, Wii, PSP, DS, and Mac. The Madden series has been around pretty much as long as video game systems were invented. The Madden series always has mixed reviews, either you love it or hate it, there really isn’t any option [...]

  • Madden 08 Unboxing

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    30 Oct 2009 | 6:41 pm
    The official unboxing of Madden 08 for PS3. I got it from PlaySwitch.com for free, so be sure to check them out for dirt cheap games! BUY MADDEN 08 FOR PS3 BUY MADDEN 08 FOR 360 Follow Me on Twitter for All my Tweets! Join my Facebook Group and Talk Tech With Fellow Geeks! Support Extreme-Days! So, some people hear Madden [...]

  • Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Unboxing

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    23 Oct 2009 | 6:40 pm
    The official unboxing of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, a Playstation 3 exclusive! I’m calling it out right now, Uncharted is going to become as big as Tomb Raider if Naughty Dog keeps up the good work on this series! BUY UNCHARTED 2 FOR PS3 Follow Me on Twitter for All my Tweets! Join my Facebook Group and Talk [...]
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  • Chaotic: Shadow Warriors Hits Stores Shelves

    Lorenzo Winfrey
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:15 pm
    Activision with 4Kids Entertainment and Chaotic USA Entertainment Group, Inc. ... Related Posts New Trailer For Activision’s Upcoming Chaotic: Shadow Warriors Madagascar Kartz’s Video Game Hits Stores This Month Disney Sing It: Pop Hits In Stores Now

  • Kane And Lynch 2: Dog Days Announced, Keep It On Your Radar

    Lorenzo Winfrey
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:45 am
    IO Interactive, part of Square Enix Europe is pleased to ... Related Posts Kane and Lynch Dead Men Review-A Pretty Good Game The PS3 Exclusive Joker Will Be A Free Download via PSN For Batman: Arkham Asylum FIFA 10 Release Date Announced

  • PSN Update 3.10 Brings Facebook To PS3 Among Other Things

    Lorenzo Winfrey
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:25 pm
    Sony has announced an integration with Facebook to deliver the ... Related Posts PS3 System Software Update 3.00 Coming 1 September, Here’s What Is In It PlayStation Update 2.80 Is Now Available And Now We Actually Know What’s In It Playstation Update 2.76 Is Available Now

  • Ubisoft Launches First Uplay Services With Assassin’s Creed II

    Lorenzo Winfrey
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:15 pm
    Ubisoft announced today that players of Assassin’s Creed II on ... Related Posts New Assassin’s Creed II Gameplay Details Veronica Mars Returns To Assassin’s Creed II Assassin’s Creed II Is Going All Novelicious On Us

  • Wanna Win A Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Mystery Swag Pack, Here’s How

    Lorenzo Winfrey
    16 Nov 2009 | 5:32 pm
    As always we are always looking out for our great ... Related Posts Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising “Sounds Of War” Video Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising “Hardcore Mode” Trailer New Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising “Vehicles” Video
 
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  • No More Kissing at Work

    ssmirnov
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:36 am
    I found this tweet from my colleague @TorontoLouise this morning: Yes, @TorontoLouise, a thousand times yes. What better time to practice good hygiene than the onset of flu season. Especially since H1N1 vaccines are so hard to find, at least in the U.S. (I bet they have loads of them in Canada, they probably even come with a little quilted bag for your hand sanitizer and chapstick.) Then I got to thinking, let’s go one step further. Let’s just do away with kissing in the workplace altogether. (Kissing as in air kissing clients, not getting busy on the xerox machine with hot co-worker.)…

  • True Hollywood Story: DeVries PR at the 140 Characters Conference/LA

    ssmirnov
    3 Nov 2009 | 9:34 pm
      Image via Jon Cronin and Whrrl) Our agency sponsored the “140 Characters” Conference in Los Angeles last week, supporting a two-day exploration of what conference organizer Jeff Pulver calls “The State of Now” and the effect of the real-time internet on culture. We created a DeVries PR Buzz Lounge in the lobby of the Kodak Theater, a place for everyone at the conference to recharge and connect. We kept them stoked with free caffeine, cupcakes and ethernet connections. We also thought it would be an interesting challenge to see if we could capture video sound bites from conference…

  • The Future of Journalism: BWE 09 Recap

    ssmirnov
    23 Oct 2009 | 11:07 am
    Oh how I wish I had been at Blog World Expo this year. For one thing, I would’ve like to have seen Guy Kawasaki drool over Jenny “The Bloggess” Lawson up close and personal at the closing keynote. With Chad Vader on the same stage, no less. For another (and perhaps more professionally appropriate), I wish I had been a spectator at the fascinating “Future of Journalism” panel hosted by Brian Solis and featuring CNN anchor Don Lemon; NYU journalism professor and PressThink blog author Jay Rosen; conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt; and Current TV COO Joanna Drake Earl. There was a lot…

  • My Call with Uma Thurman

    ssmirnov
    14 Oct 2009 | 5:46 pm
    I’ve mentioned before that I’m part of a group of NYC-area mom bloggers working with the team promoting Motherhood, a movie coming out in a week or so made by a mom, starring a mom, about a mom. No money exchanging hands (that’s for you, FTC), just access to the cast and director for interviews and some nice link love on the movie Facebook page. So I’m waiting for the call to start this morning, making chit chat with the dozen or so bloggers on the line and enjoying the not-yet muted sounds of their home lives in the background. I hear cooing babies, barking dogs, toddlers clamoring…

  • Riding through Hell: 2009 World Business Forum Recap

    ssmirnov
    11 Oct 2009 | 8:28 am
    Blogging live at the WBF. See the back of my head in the front row? It’s Day 1 of the World Business Forum. I’m tucked comfortably into my puffy velvet seat on Radio City Music Hall’s third mezzanine. Despite some wi-fi challenges (what conference is complete without them?) it’s been smooth sailing for the 50 or so of us who are here as part of the official Blogger Hub. Two levels below, the orchestra seats are steadily filling to the accompaniment of the Lite FM-ish smooth jazz flowing through the sound system (you were expecting Lady GaGa?)  Despite the stated “business casual”…
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  • Arcade 8 The Ultimate PC Collection

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    20 Nov 2009 | 3:13 am
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  • Beowulf The Game Repack

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    19 Nov 2009 | 4:52 am
    Beowulf The Game Repack Beowulf The Game Repack SIZE : 3,68 GB Config minimum : Pentium IV 3 Ghz, 1 Go Ram, carte vidéo 128 Mo, Windows XP/Vista DOWNLAOD : http://hotfile.com/dl/17978927/c29fe93/Beowulf_The_Game_Repack.part01.rar.html http://hotfile.com/dl/17979313/050647a/Beowulf_The_Game_Repack.part02.rar.html http://hotfile.com/dl/17979561/b459241/Beowulf_The_Game_Repack.part03.rar.html http://hotfile.com/dl/17979836/6766a58/Beowulf_The_Game_Repack.part04.rar.html http://hotfile.com/dl/17980150/c4c1673/Beowulf_The_Game_Repack.part05.rar.html…

  • 3D Live Pool 2.33(NEW) + 3D Live Pool Portable + Online Play

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    18 Nov 2009 | 9:56 am
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    17 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm
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  • LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues 2009 ENG

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    17 Nov 2009 | 4:46 am
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  • GamblingReviews.com – the best source of online casinos.

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    14 Nov 2009 | 10:42 am
    I want to take attention of those visitors, who are looking for the valuable advisor about online casinos.  Nowadays there are really a lot of online casino choices, so for the customer it is becoming more and more difficult to find something really attractive and very useful. So Gamblingreviews.com helps to discover what exactly you [...]

  • 4 most important poker player skills

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    13 Nov 2009 | 7:08 am
    I think you understand that it is impossible to win in all fields and to be the best all time in poker. In this article you will find 4 the most important skills, which you need in playing poker.  If you improve it all time you will become better player and will win more often. Counting [...]

  • PokerTime.com – Free 10$ No Deposit Bonus

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    7 Nov 2009 | 8:09 am
    Get free 10$ to play poker on PokerTime.eu Now, if you register on PokerTime.com you can get free 10$ no deposit bonus absolutely for free. Please follow the instructions how to get this bonus: Download PokerTime.com software, install it and register an acoount. When you have an account, go to PokerTime.eu and press on the “Claim 10$ [...]

  • [Free ebook] Poker hands

    admin
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:39 pm
    I am here again with poker ebook for newbies. In this ebook you will find all combinations of poker hands. If you are starting play poker and still don’t know what combinations you have, or which combination is stronger, feel free to use this ebook and very fast you will learn it. Download poker hands ebook [...]

  • [Free ebook] Poker terms

    admin
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:09 pm
    Another ebook, which I would like to share with you will be most suitable also for poker newbies. In this ebook you will find all the main poker terms, which will be valuable for you on poker table. It will be really interesting to know what these terms refers to and not look so stupidly. Download [...]
 
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  • Bioware Announces New DLC for Dragon Age: Origins

    Kyaizen
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am
    Today Bioware, a division of EA, announced that “Return to Ostagar” DLC will be made available for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC versions this Holiday season in North America and Europe. Return to Ostagar, BioWare’s next thread in the Dragon Age: Origins tapestry, summons players to a new quest in which they will return to the fateful battleground in Ostagar where the Grey Wardens were nearly wiped out. Players will discover King Cailan’s top-secret political agenda and go behind enemy lines to revisit a place that many feared had been lost to history. “We are very proud of the…

  • Bioshock 2 Special Edition Details Announced

    Kyaizen
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:14 am
    It’s rare to see a game without a special edition these days, and 2K Games’ new installment “Bioshock 2” is getting the same treatment. The following was posted on their site: The Special Edition will come in 13"x13” premium packaging with special art on both the slipcase and the box cover. Inside, you will find three posters featuring vintage ads from Rapture (rolled), a vinyl 180g LP featuring the orchestral score from the original BioShock, a CD containing the BioShock 2 orchestral score, a 164 page 8"x11" hardbound artbook chock full of developer commentary and,…

  • Modern Warfare 2 is Breaking Records.. Is Anyone Surprised?

    Kyaizen
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:30 am
      Five days after the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the highly anticipated title set an all-time entertainment record by grossing 550 million dollars. In it’s first day, it made 310 million dollars, shattering all previous records in the entertainment industry, both in the 5-day span, and release day spans. No surprise that Activision is pretty excited.. “In just five days of sell through Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has become the largest entertainment launch in history and a pop culture phenomenon,” said Robert Kotick, CEO, Activision Blizzard, Inc.  “The…

  • EA Has Decided to Close Down Pandemic Studios

    Kyaizen
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:35 pm
    It was announced today, that EA has decided to close down Pandemic Studios. Pandemic Studios have been behind games such as “Destroy All Humans!”, “Lord of the Rings: Conquest"”, and the “Mercenaries” series. They recently wrapped up production on the Saboteur, which is still being released this December. Earlier this month, Electronic Arts had announced that it would be cutting 1500 jobs around the world, but who knew it could mean the shutdown of an entire developer? EA bought Pandemic Studios as well as Bioware back in 2007. Good luck to everyone losing their jobs, it’s…

  • Bayonetta Demo: Hands On

    Kyaizen
    18 Nov 2009 | 5:12 pm
    Sega introduced Bayonetta to the world quite a bit ago. Developed since early 2007, the game comes out January of next year, although if you live in Japan you’ve been playing it for the last 3 weeks. Bayonetta is an action game developed by Platinum Games and published by SEGA. I recently posted about how you could get your hands on the demo, low and behold, I got mine a few days ago. [Click read more to view my thoughts on the demo] Main character Bayonetta To start off, I haven’t been excited for this game… at all. I don’t like Devil May Cry, and came into this with low…
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  • Bioshock 2 gets special edition

    Jonathan Heier
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:52 am
    Over the past few months, I have seen a lot of speculation around whether or not we would have a special edition for BioShock 2, and if we did, what would be inside. This is the announcement many of you have been waiting for: There will be a BioShock 2 Special Edition. The Special Edition will come in 13″x13” premium packaging with special art on both the slipcase and the box cover. Inside, you will find three posters featuring vintage ads from Rapture (rolled), a vinyl 180g LP featuring the orchestral score from the original BioShock, a CD containing the BioShock 2 orchestral score,…

  • Need for Speed Shift Review

    Sergio Perez
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    There’s a saying that says a cheetah can’t change its spots.  This holds true for many things. I have to admit that when I was given the chance to review Need for Speed: Shift (NFS), I had already heard many good things about it.  Some of the things I heard were that it was the best Need for Speed game to date, and one of the best racers this year.  Which, I think it is.  However, I also heard that this year’s model was trying to get closer to a racing sim and moving away from the arcade racer that has been the bread and butter of the Need for Speed [...]Need for Speed Shift Review…

  • Xbox Live Gold freeplay

    Jonathan Heier
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:35 pm
    If you don’t know what it is like to be a Gold subscriber for Xbox Live, well Microsoft will give you a taste of what you can expect. With the new dashboard update that released there is tons of new things to experience like Last.fm, Facebook, Twitter, and of course matchmaking for all the newest games.The Gold service will be free in the US from November 20th from 17:00 GMT until November 23rd. In Europe, players will all be gold players from November 25th from 17:00 GMT ’til November 30th at 17:00 GMT. Xbox Live Gold freeplay is a post from: 360Junkies.com Xbox Live Gold…

  • Halo: Reach premeire on Spike TV’s VGA

    Jonathan Heier
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:18 pm
    2010 is almost around the corner and gamers need to know what to look forward to playing. To keep Halo fresh in your mind, today it was announced that the premeire video for Halo: Reach will be shown at the 2009 Spike TV Video Game Awards according to Geoff Keighley via his twitter account. We will be watching this all go down on December 12th, 2009. The world premiere of HALO: REACH happens only at the 2009 Video Game Awards, Live 12/12 on Spike. – Geoff Keighley Source: Twitter Status Halo: Reach premeire on Spike TV’s VGA is a post from: 360Junkies.com Halo: Reach premeire on…

  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

    Jonathan Heier
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    Blockbuster movies have nothing on the new game that is brought to us by Infinity Ward, Modern Warfare 2. It has been said by many people that this is the most anticipated game of the year. What does it take to make such an impact on the gaming community where people just can’t put it down? There is a lot to discover with Modern Warfare 2 so jump on in as we break it down for you. As I do not want to spoil the entire story for you, I will try to keep it as an overview of what you can expect. Campaign It has been 5 years since the ending of [...]Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a post from:…
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