November 2007 Archives

Samuel L. Jackson to Host Spike TV's 2007 'Video Game Awards'

VGA's' to Feature Exclusive World Premieres Including Borderlands, Gran Turismo(TM) 5 Prologue, Halo 3 DLC Map Pack, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 and TNA iMPACT! Criss Angel, Kurt Angle, Tia Carrere, Tony Hawk, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, Matt Leinart, Zachary Levi, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt, Dave Navarro, Steve-O, Tila Tequila... [More]

GranTurismo 5 to offer auto contect

Lovers of everything auto (minus Full Auto) will get a kick out of this near function in GT5. Turns out the game will allow you to download some auto shows like the BBC's Top Gear series. The Prologue for Gran Turismo is set to hit mid-December for Japan and probably... [More]

New Warhawk Expansion Screens

My favorite PS3 game is getting some more love from Sony with this hot new expansion pack. We just saw some sweet new hot screens, the kind that'll make you wet your pants with joy. Be sure to download the expansion when it comes our way in December. If you... [More]

Japan: PS3 Outsells Wii in November

Sony's on a winning streak in Japan. Turns out just releasing a few games will cause Japanese to flock to your system. With great titles like Little Big Planet (a personal favorite), White Knight Story and Metal Gear Solid 4 on the horizon, things are looking pretty good for good... [More]

Pain Review

Pain and suffering causes a bi-polar reaction in people. It's sad and yet so funny. Who can resist the humor in someone falling down a pair of stairs? There are entire TV shows based around the concept of people hurting themselves. Pain, the downloadable video game, appeals to our inner-teenager... [More]

Sony to Offer Video on Demand Next Year (In Japan)

While the service might be Japan exclusive, I'm sure Sony will see how profitable it will be and gradually expand its service to America and Europe. The PS3 is perfect for a service like these because of the ability to buy our own Hard Drive for cheaper than the competition.... [More]

The Case for Game Reviewers

I'm not a professional reviewer. I never went to a journalism school. I'm a gamer, just like you. I just happen to work for a site that happens to think I'm a good writer too. There's a lot more to this job than just playing video games. One of our... [More]

MGS4 Needs to Sell Big

Development costs are huge! How big? Well, MGS4 needs to sell a million copies on day . Not an easy feat since there's one two million sellers on the PS3 right now. Personally, Konami doesn't need to worry because devoted fans, like yourself, are going to run out and buy... [More]

PS Store Update November 29th 2007

Yet another unspectacular week, unless you're a fan of PAIN. Here's the rundown. Games * PAIN ($9.99) *Shivering Isles ($29.99) Add-Ons * Resistance: Fall of Man Map Pack #2 ($4.99) * Motorstorm Vehicle & Skin Pack ($1.99) * Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Boss Battles Track Pack ($) *... [More]

PAIN Launches Onto PLAYSTATION Network

Comedic Game Now Available Exclusively for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) Computer Entertainment System Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the launch of the downloadable title PAIN, available exclusively on PLAYSTATION(R)Store for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system. Developed by Denver-based Idol Minds, PAIN is a unique game focused on cultural relevance... [More]

Live the Lifestyle With NBA Ballers: Chosen One

Midway Announces Third Installment of Popular NBA Ballers Franchise Coming to Next Generation Consoles in Spring 2008 Midway Games has announced NBA Ballers: Chosen One as the next installment in its top selling NBA Ballers franchise. The fast-paced one-on-one and two-on-two action returns as players can select from more than... [More]

Three dreamGEAR Products Are Innovation Award Honorees

hree dreamGEAR Products Selected as Honorees for International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Three of dreamGEAR's(R) new video game accessories - ShredMaster JR, ShredMaster V and GameBlaster - were selected as honorees in the electronic gaming category for the 2008 International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards. These awards... [More]

FIFA, EA and PLAYSTATION Heat up Search for Best Virtual Soccer Player In FIFA Interactive World Cup

Ronaldinho invites fans to register and compete in global interactive soccer competition The virtual soccer season is heating up as gamers and soccer fans around the world are getting ready for the next stage of the FIFA Interactive World Cup. Since the launch of FIFA Soccer 08 last month, over... [More]

PS2: Jason Lee Stars as the Voice of 'Dave Seville' in New Alvin and the Chipmunks Video Game

Golden Globe-Nominated Actor of 'My Name is Earl' Fame Helps the #1 Kids Musical Act Bring Classic Chipmunk Style to Video Game Brash Entertainment announced today that Jason Lee will reprise his latest feature film role of 'Dave Seville', the famed father/manager to the lovable Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, in... [More]

Ziff Davis Announces 11th Electronic Gaming Summit

Ziff Davis announced today the return of the Electronic Gaming Summit, the only event of its kind which focuses solely on industry trends and issues and caters to the video game industry's top- level executives. The 11th Annual Electronic Gaming Summit will be held on May 19-21, 2008 at the... [More]

Killzone Beta Coming Next Year

Those of you hoping for a Christmas Present from Guerilla Games, you'll have to wait until next year. The beta isn't quite up to par with what GG wants. "We are hoping to do a beta but I don't think we'll have anything ready before this year is over... it... [More]

EA Announces the Winner of the 2007 EA SPORTS Craftsman NASCAR Challenge

The Checked Flag Drops as Brandon Coppinger Returns to Goodlettsville, TN With the $10,000 Grand Prize Electronics Arts has announced the winner of the 2007 EA SPORTS(TM) Craftsman NASCAR(R) Challenge, Brandon Coppinger. After five intense rounds of virtual racing at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Coppinger beat out his competitors and won... [More]

PS2: BUZZ! The Mega Quiz Review

Imagine how excited I am when I get a package in the mail from Sony. Yes, THE Sony. So I eagerly tear open the package and within lies the game BUZZ! “Great.” I say to myself. “Couldn’t they have sent me a decent game, like Lair?” So I pop the... [More]

Kotaku: Sign Up for AOL, Get a Free PS3, Ratchet & Clank

Looking for a free PS3 so you can save that $400 for games? AOL is willing to give you one for free. Pro: AOL is giving away a 40GB Playstation 3 with Ratchet and Clank Future plus an extra controller to customers who sign a two-year contract for AOL Broadband... [More]

Sony's Listening Y'all!

You PS3 fans have been so responsive to Sony on their PlayStation.Blog that they have decided to put Jeff Rubenstein in charge of keeping an eye on the blog 24/7. (Yeah, you read right, Jeff doesn't sleep.) in reference to the vast amounts of comments Jeff says "we’re reading them!"... [More]

Home Beta Update

For those of you fortunate enough to get into Sony's Home action, there's been an update -There's a new building in the world, although it's currently not able to be entered -You are finally able to enter your Home Space's patio -You can now use your own pictures in your... [More]

Father of PlayStation, Ken Kutaragi, to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Honors Industry Legend Responsible for Video Game Console Explosion The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences(R) (AIAS), has named former President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Ken Kutaragi, the recipient of the coveted 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be bestowed... [More]

Activision Raises Third Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Outlook

Activision, announced today that based on better than expected consumer response to its holiday slate worldwide, the company is raising its net revenue and earnings per diluted share outlook for the third quarter, ending December 31, 2007, and fiscal year 2008. For the full fiscal year 2008, Activision expects record... [More]

Uncharted Review

Who would've thought that combining elements from Tomb Raider and kill.switch would create one of the most enjoyable games of 07? The guys at Naughty Dog are onto something. But is this game greater than the sum of its parts? In an era of galactic space aliens and world domination,... [More]

PS3 Black Friday Sales

It's tradition that every year, on Black Friday, I do the American thing and stay home on Black Friday, play video games and watch the news to hear about how people got trampled while trying to snag a $29 DVD player at Walmart. The Bit Bag is reporting that they're... [More]

Emergent's New Partner Program to Offer Complete, Single Source Development Framework on Gamebryo

Emergent to Resell Partner Products in Premier Level of Program Emergent Game Technologies is putting even more power, choice and creative control in developers' hands through a new partner program that integrates industry-leading middleware technology into the Emergent development framework. The program, consisting of Emergent Premier Partners and Emergent Certified... [More]

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Wireless Guitar Controllers Hitting Retail Shelves in Early 2008

Activision today announced that standalone wireless guitar controllers for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will be available at retail stores nationwide by early 2008. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock lets fans thrash and burn with new wireless guitar controllers available for each platform, including exclusive Gibson Guitar's Les... [More]

Syphon Filter Coming to PS3 in 09, Plus More

Looks like 2008 isn't going to be Sony's only great year. With FF13 and the new Syphon Filter hitting in that year, we can expect a lot of great games. Also on the horizon: New IP from Call of Duty 4 devs, Infinity Ward New Hitman game in 08 Far... [More]

Nights Coming to PS2 Early Next Year

It's been a while since I've played a good Sega game. So I was estatic when I heard that Sega was planning on remaking the original Nights into Dreams for the PS2. (There's the sequel on the wii) Not sure if it'll come with a special controller, probably not since... [More]

Singstar to Hit O2 Arena

Sony is betting big on the PS3 version of their Singstar franchise this Christmas season. How big? As Mark Rein would say "THIIIIS BIG!" (with hand gestures) In fact, it's "biggest marketing campaigns ever lavished on a social gaming title" That's not all. "Following on from the success of the... [More]

Pro Evolution Soccer Woes, Price Cut

Yeah, the PS3 version of Pro-Evolution Soccer was pretty bad. (It sold well though) Why was it so bad though? Turns out that the developers at Konami have been using the same method of developing video games since the SNES era so you can understand the difficulty of a multi-plat... [More]

Warhawk Expansion Due in December

Our favorite PS3 Exclusive is getting a few add-ons in December. Here's the low-down on what to expect: * Omega Factory battlefield includes 5 new map layouts featuring advanced building complexes and huge industrial towers. * KT-424 Combat Dropship transports 1 pilot, 6 soldiers and 1 ground vehicle; and features... [More]

Final Fantasy XIII... Details, Details, Details!

For those of you salavating at every drop of information you can get on Final Fantasy XIII, I'm here for you. IGN has posted an interview FInal Fantasy alum Yoshnori Kitase, the director of Final Fantasy XII, and character designer Tetsuya Nomaru for an interview with Dengeki magazine group's PlayStation... [More]

GIANT ENEMY CRAB!!! Historically Accurate?

And just in time for thanksgiving. Remember all that 'historically accurate' Japan fiasco at Sony's E3 press conference last year? Yeah, we all had a good chuckle at that. Turns out that there have been been actual giant [enemy] crabs in the past. (albeit much older than feudal Japan mind... [More]

Fatal Inertia will be better on PS3

PS3 fans, feeling down because you can't get a whiff of that Fatal Inertia scent? (don't be) Well, turns out there's a reason why it's taking so long for this game to get released, you know, other than the engine troubles. Koei is making the game better. Hopefully, everything we... [More]

WINGS OF THE GODDESS Soars to Fans

Square Enix has announced that the highly anticipated expansion pack for FINAL FANTASY XI, WINGS OF THE GODDESS, has shipped to retailers across North America. Service for WINGS OF THE GODDESS officially goes live on November 22, 2007. Available for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Windows PC and Xbox... [More]

MTV Games, Harmonix and EA Announce that Rock Band is Available Nationwide

Harmonix, the worldwide leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks along with distribution partner Electronic Arts has announced that the Rock Band(TM) Special Edition Bundle is now available at retail stores across America for the for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system... [More]

EA Ships Medal of Honor Airborne for the PLAYSTATION 3 to Store Shelves Nationwide

As a Member of the 82nd Airborne Division the First Step is Everything Get ready to get airborne! Electronic Arts has announced that Medal of Honor Airborne for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail stores in North America and will be available in Europe on November 30.... [More]

2K Sports Announces College Hoops 2K8 Now Available

2K Sports has announced that College Hoops 2K8 is now available in stores across North America for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system. College Hoops 2K8, the latest edition of the best selling* and number one rated**... [More]

GameSpot Announces the Most Anticipated Games for the 2007 Holiday Season

Top Games Include Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock GameSpot has announced the most anticipated games of the 2007 holiday season based on statistics from GameSpot Trax, the industry's most advanced tool for tracking, analyzing, and forecasting essential game information. "With more than... [More]

Sony Computer Entertainment Boosts PLAYSTATION 3 Game Development Environment

Strongly Supporting PS3 Game Developers by Contributing to the Improved Efficiency of Game Development Sony Computer Entertainment has announced that it would enhance the game development support environment for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(R)) by integrating programming tools developed by SN Systems Limited (SN Systems)(*1), as part of the PS3 Software Development Kit... [More]

Unreal Tournament 3 Has Gone Gold

There's something special about today. I get home after a long, grueling day at work to find a box from the greatest company in the world (Sony. The review is coming soon) and now this. Unreal Tournament 3 is done. The release date is Dec 10th for US while Europeans... [More]

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Exclusive to PLAYSTATION 3 Puts Next Generation Gaming on the Map

New Action Adventure Franchise Combines Extraordinary Story Telling with Realistic Characters and Lifelike Environments Made Possible by PS3 Technology Advancements Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has announced the North American release of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. Developed by the studio that brought blockbuster hit franchises Crash Bandicoot and Jak & Daxter... [More]

Sony Computer Entertainment America Celebrates First Birthday of Playstation 3

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) recently celebrated the first birthday of its PLAYSTATION3 (PS3) computer entertainment system. Launched one year ago in North America, PS3 has revolutionized the industry with its Cell Broadband Engine and RSX technology which gives the system tremendous computational power; Blu-ray Disc capabilities which provides state-of-the... [More]

Atari's Godzilla Unleashed Roars Into Retail

- The Battle for Earth Begins - Atari, Inc. one of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today announced that Godzilla Unleashed for PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and Godzilla Unleashed: Double Smash for Nintendo DS have shipped to retailers in North America. Godzilla Unleashed, a... [More]

GameStop Reports Record Third Quarter 2007 Results

Comparable Store Sales Grow 46.3% EPS Exceeds High-End of Guidance by $0.12 per share Operating Earnings Increase 116% EPS, Revenue, and Comparable Store Sales Guidance Raised for Fiscal 2007 GameStop the world's largest video game and entertainment software retailer, has announced record financial results for the third quarter ended November... [More]

Square Enix: New PS3 game "Lord of Vermilion", FF13 using full PS3 power

Square-Enix must be the largest developer on the face of the planet. I can't even count how many projects they've announced and they just announced Lord of Vermilion Also in the same article, it restates that FF13 is exclusive because some fanboys just can't take a hint. Nomura: Our programmers... [More]

Lycos 8th Annual List of Popular Toys & Games

Poker, Most-Searched Game for 3rd Consecutive Year; Webkinz Big Winner, More Popular than iPod; Gaming Consoles Big Losers, Wii, Playstation Fail to Make List Amazon, Most Popular Shopping Destination Online Lycos a leading provider of social publishing, media and search technologies, yesterday announced its eighth annual list of the most... [More]

Game Trailers Christmas 2007 Gift Guide

Wondering what to get that special someone (i.e. you) for Christmas? Gametrailers has got your back. Feel free to add Warhawk, Heavenly Sword, Folklore Motorstorm and Uncharted to this list.... [More]

Sony Drops Price of Dev Kits

Ever think about making your won kick@$$ PS3 game? Well, too bad. Gotta work for a company to do that. Why? Mostly because dev kits costs so much money but also cause Sony doesn't want just anyone making games for them. STill, it's nice to know that the price of... [More]

Codemasters Achieves 38% Annual Growth Worldwide With 151% Increase in US Net Sales

Codemasters has today reported the results from the most successful period in its 22-year history. In the 12 months to June 30, 2007, the group increased sales by 38% to GBP71.5m (US$149m). One driving force in the company's performance was a 332% increase in dollar sales of video game software... [More]

White Engine development stalled

This certainly explains the lack of trailers for Final Fantasy 13. Seems like Square Enix has hit a few bumps in the road while developing the White Engine. (It's a little too ambitious.) What does this mean for you? FF13 won't be coming in 08, maybe late 09. (though work... [More]

Big Holiday Deals at Amazon.com

Black Friday Deals Next week is Thanksgiving for those of us Stateside, and Friday November 23rd is the biggest shopping day of the year - Black Friday. On Black Friday Amazon.com won’t have a cold, dark parking lot to line up in, but we will have a bunch of great... [More]

Activision Ranks Top U.S. Console and Handheld Publisher for October, According to NPD

Activision was the number 1 U.S. console and handheld publisher for the month of October, increasing its U.S. market share to a record 28.7%, according to The NPD Group. The company's performance was driven by the success of Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, which was the #1 U.S. best-selling... [More]

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Top Video Game Searches on the Web

Activision, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare have been the most searched for video games on the Web, leading all U.S. Internet searches since Oct. 28, 2007 according to Hitwise, a leading online intelligence service. During the same period, Guitar Hero III: Legends... [More]

Sierra Entertainment Calls On Ghostbusters to Save the World Again

Sierra Entertainment and Sony Pictures Consumer Products Calls on the Ghostbusters to Save the World Again Ghostbusters The Video Game to Bring Back Original Film Cast to Deliver Next Chapter to Blockbuster Films Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, and Sony Pictures Consumer Products jointly announced today development of... [More]

Grab a Console Bargain With 'Amazon Customers Vote'

Six Rounds, Eighteen Ridiculous Deals, Each Round Only One Deal Can Win For the second year in a row, Amazon.com will let customers vote to decide which amazing deals are offered for the holiday season. "Amazon Customers Vote" starts today, featuring six rounds of incredible deals customers can vote on... [More]

EA Ships Boogie on the PlayStation 2

Boogie on Nintendo DS to Ship Later this Month - Offering Gamers Unique 3D Gameplay and Original Game Modes Shake it. Sing it. Create it. Electronic Arts has announced that Boogie for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system hit retail stores in North America. In Europe, gamers can pick up their... [More]

Grab the Wheel and Demolish the Competition in Monster Jam Now at Stores Nationwide

Rev your engines! Monster truck super-stardom awaits with the release of Activision, Inc.'s Monster Jam video game. Based on the world's leading monster truck series, Monster Jam thrusts players into the driver's seat of all their favorite monster trucks to compete in intense stadium racing, stadium freestyle, and outdoor battles,... [More]

Zacks Bull of the Day Highlights: GameStop Corp

GameStop's stock success proving gaming leading digital entertainment Zacks Equity Research highlights GameStop Corp. as the Bull of the Day yesterday. Full analysis of all stocks are available at http://at.zacks.com/?id=2676. Bull of the Day: Our Bull of the Day recommendation is for GameStop We are increasing our estimates ahead of... [More]

New Star Wars Toys and Games Among Holiday Season's Most Sought-After Gifts

All new Star Wars toys and games will be capping off the global celebration of the Star Wars Saga's 30th anniversary, as Star Wars remains one of the most sought-after gifts for fans of all ages for the 2007 holiday season. Year-to-date data released by the NPD Group shows that,... [More]

Research Shows Publishers Are Extending Games Shelf Life Through Downloads

Study Shows Strong Correlation Between Higher Sales and Downloadable Content; Seventh Generation Console Games with Downloadable Content Sell 114% More On Average Nintendo Wii Leads in Downloadable Game Offering; Xbox 360 Leads in Original Downloadable Games and Downloadable Content Offering Overall Research firm Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR) has... [More]

EA's Blockbuster Racing Franchise Makes a Sharp Turn with Need for Speed ProStreet

Compete in the Highest Level of Street Racing this Holiday Season Electronic Arts has announced that Need for Speed ProStreet ships to retailers today in North America. The game will ship in Europe from November 22 onwards. To celebrate the launch of the game, EA is auctioning off a one-of-a-kind... [More]

PS Store Update November 15th 2007

The update today is only average but it beats not getting anything. * Toy Home demo (free) * Blazing Angels 2 demo (free) * PlayStation Network video (free) * Toy Home trailer (free) * High Velocity Bowling trailer (free) * PAIN launch trailer (free) * Uncharted "Meet The Dogs" video... [More]

The Age of LUXOR is Upon Us

Casual Game Developer Launches Latest Chapters in its Egyptian Dynasty Eager fans of all ages will be turning their eyes to LUXOR this holiday season. Leading casual game developer and publisher, MumboJumbo, proudly announces the expansion of its own epic, action-shooter puzzle franchise, LUXOR. The latest chapters include LUXOR 3... [More]

Just in Time Christmas, D3Publisher of America Ships Critically Acclaimed Videogame Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords for PS2

Nintendo Wii Version Will Ship to Retail November 27; DS, PSP, PC and Xbox LIVE Arcade Versions Available Now D3Publisher has announced that hit videogame Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords has shipped for PlayStation2 computer entertainment systems to retail stores across North America and is available for a suggested... [More]

Heart-Stopping Action of Alone in the Dark Comes to Wii and PS2

Atari's Apocalyptic Action Blockbuster Coming to Five Platforms; Gameplay Uniquely Adapted to Wii Control System Atari has announced that its upcoming apocalyptic action blockbuster Alone in the Dark will launch for Wii and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system in addition to Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft,... [More]

Atari's Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 for Wii and PS2 Headed to Stores this Christmas

The Ultimate Dragon Ball Z Title Features More In-Depth Story Mode and Enhanced Graphics - Atari has announced that Dragon Ball Z(R): Budokai Tenkaichi 3 has shipped to retailers in North America for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and will be arriving for the Wii(TM) later this holiday season. Dragon... [More]

Brash Entertainment Announces Jumper Video Game

In Partnership With Twentieth Century Fox, Brash Brings The Next Science Fiction-Action-Thriller To A Console Near You Brash Entertainment announced today the development of a Jumper video game, to release alongside the film of the same name from Twentieth Century Fox and Regency Enterprises. Jumper is the eagerly anticipated science... [More]

2K Sports New York State High School All-Star Team Revealed

New York's top high school basketball stars to be honored at 2K Sports College Hoops Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, has announced the members of the first ever 2K Sports New York State High School All-Star Team for basketball. These... [More]

2K Sports Welcomes Four Schools to the Championship Rounds of the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic Benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer

2K Sports has announced that University of Connecticut, Gardner-Webb University, University of Memphis, and University of Oklahoma will compete in the Championship Rounds of the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer on November 15th and 16th at Madison Square Garden in New York City. 2K Sports has... [More]

How Will You Play? Embrace the Superstar Lifestyle and Become a Legend in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008

Latest Installment in the No. 1 Fighting Video Game Franchise Enters the Ring With Debut on Three New Platforms THQ has announced that WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is now available at major retailers throughout North America. The latest addition to the leading fighting video game franchise turns the Superstars... [More]

Majority of Kids are Playing Video Games, But Not with Their Parents

Nearly Half of All Adults Admit to Playing Videogames Reveals AOL Games/The Associated Press Poll Eight out of ten children between the ages of 4 and 17 regularly play computer or video games reveals a new poll from AOL Games and The Associated Press*. According to the findings, 81% of... [More]

Spike TV Announces Categories and Nominees for 5th Annual 'Video Game Awards'

Landmark Award Show Returns To Sin City For Its Fifth Anniversary On December 7; Premieres Sunday, December 9 at 9 PM Halo 3 And BioShock Lead This Year's Class With Seven Nominations Each, Including Game Of The Year Spike TV's "Video Game Awards" returns this year with a 5th anniversary... [More]

Soldier of Fortune Payback Assaults Retail Stores Nationwide

The Soldier of Fortune series debuts on the next-generation consoles with the release of Activision,s Soldier of Fortune Payback, which is now available at retail stores nationwide. The game puts players into the role of an underground gun-for-hire, who battles through some of the world's most dangerous hotspots to defeat... [More]

Call of Duty 4 Review

If game developers keep releasing great games like Call of Duty 4, I'll never get any work done. COD4 manages to exceed my expectations in every way imaginable. I’ve never been a fan of World War 2 shooters, not because the video game market is over saturated and obsessed with... [More]

Price Cut Boosts PlayStation 3 Sales

We knew PS3 was going to sell after a price cut. Any monkey could predict that. I didn't expect it to sell 100,000 a week though. That's pretty impressive. (Vgchartz is posting 63,000 for the previous week) Once the NPDs roll around, (November's numbers are released next month) we can... [More]

Screw Attack's Top 10 PS3 exclusives

PS3 has 10 good exclusives in its first year? I kid. This one's pretty funny. Although, oddly enough, Eye of Judgement and Folklore are not on this list. I consider those (along with Dark Kingdom) to be good exclusives, but hey, that's just me. (uncharted isn't on the list. PS3... [More]

King of Fighters XI Ships for PlayStation 2 System

SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the U.S. publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, today announced that THE KING OF FIGHTERS XI for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system is now shipping to retailers across North America. THE KING OF FIGHTERS XI expands on the winning THE KING OF FIGHTERS formula with... [More]

Heavenly Sword Review

There was a fair amount of hype surrounding Heavenly Sword, not to mention a 5 episode, animated prequel. It was supposed to be Sony’s big exclusive title for the season. So, is Heavenly Sword gaming nirvana or a disappointment of Devil May Cry 2 proportions? Action games aren’t known for... [More]