February 2008 Archives

Konami reveals details for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Feb 29, 2008 | 07:53 AM

Following opening remarks made during the General Session at the 2008 Destination PlayStation retailer event in Scottsdale AZ, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. confirmed several new initiatives related to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, including a North American street date, online multiplayer, and pre-sell program. Metal Gear Solid... [More]

Konami launches New Community Portal for DanceDanceDance Revolution

Feb 29, 2008 | 07:40 AM

Fans of the popular dance rhythm franchise DanceDanceRevolution have a new online home as Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. launched a community portal for the franchise this week. This new community website incorporates multimedia information on all DanceDanceRevolution titles/versions, health and fitness news, developer blogs, and more. Fans can create their... [More]

"Obscure: The Aftermath" and The Audition Set to 'Warm Up' Both Gamers and Music Fans

Feb 29, 2008 | 07:34 AM

Ignition Entertainment has partnered with Chicago-based music group THE AUDITION on the band's latest music video. The music video for "Warm Me Up," the pop-rock quintet's first single off their second album, "Champion" (Victory Records), features gameplay footage from Ignition's upcoming survival-horror videogame "Obscure: The Aftermath" (Wii(TM), PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment... [More]

FIFA, EA SPORTS and PlayStation Heat up Search for Best Virtual Soccer Player in North America in FIFA Interactive World Cup 2008

Feb 29, 2008 | 07:27 AM

Chivas USA Players Jorge Flores and Anthony Hamilton to Greet Competitors in Los Angeles The search for the best virtual soccer player in North America will take place this week as the only live qualifying event of the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2008 (FIWC) hits Los Angeles on Saturday, March... [More]

Grand Theft Auto 4 to Offer 100 Hours of Gameplay

Feb 28, 2008 | 11:52 PM

Quite those jobs now GTA fans, when the game hits retail shelves in April, your social and work life (If you even have one) is going down the tubes. Rockstar is stating that the latest title will take around 100 hours to complete. (Not counting the download packs) That's about... [More]

Pre-Order Metal Gear Solid 4, Get Into April Beta

Feb 28, 2008 | 11:52 PM

If you want to get into the beta for Metal Gear Online, the online portion of Metal Gear Solid 4, there's no better way to do that than to pre-order the game. With every pre-order Konami is guaranteeing you a spot on the beta. Similar to the Halo 3 beta... [More]

New PS3 Bundles Euro Bound

Feb 28, 2008 | 11:52 PM

Though not as lucky as Americans that are getting MGS4 Bundles, Europe can look forward to getting two special bundles, and a lot sooner than June. The two new bundles on offer are a blu-ray package that includes the 40GB system with 300, Spiderman 3 and Casino Royale. (All awesome... [More]

PS Store Update February 28th 2008

Feb 28, 2008 | 11:52 PM

Unless you have a taste for trailers and add-ons, there's not a whole lot of substance in this update. (Though I must say, Condemned does intrigue me.) The weekly rock-band add-ons are a nice touch. (Thanks to GCNfor the list.) Add-on Game Content PAIN: Scurv Dogg Character ($0.99) Rockband *... [More]

Secret Agents Speaks on Shadow of the Colossus 2 Controversy

Feb 28, 2008 | 07:46 PM

I went to sleep last night, knowing full well I would have rabid Shadow of the Colossus fans emailing me about the previous post, asking for more info. I was half right, I did get emails but only saying that my shot was fake, followed by the usual “OMGWTFBBQ!!”. Turns... [More]

Exclusive Screen of Shadow of the Colossus 2

Feb 28, 2008 | 04:02 AM

Our secret agent managed to extract massive amounts of awesome in the form of 8 days info but s/he also managed to snag a screen for Shadow of the Colossus 2, the one of two new titles that's being developed by Sony's Team Ico studio. There seems to be a... [More]

Sony Computer Entertainment America Expands Executive Team With Appointments to Key Management Roles

Feb 27, 2008 | 11:45 AM

Appointments Include Industry Veterans Robert Dyer to Senior Vice-President, Publisher Relations, Ian Jackson to Vice-President, Sales and Sally Buchanan to Vice-President, Human Resources Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has announced the executive appointments of Robert Dyer to Senior Vice President, Publisher Relations, Ian Jackson to Vice President, Sales and Sally... [More]

GameFlavor and PS3Informer Getting Top Ranks in TrafficJam.com

Feb 27, 2008 | 10:17 AM

The Blog Rushed Network has announced the launch of TrafficJam.com and GameFlavor with PS3 Informer have regularly featured prominently in the top ten video game blogs! Here's what Blog Rush had to say: We're excited to announce that we finally released TrafficJam.com in public beta -- it's using LIVE DATA... [More]

Eight Days Intel: New leaked Screenshots + E3 06' information.

Feb 27, 2008 | 12:04 AM

First thing's first: The title the BBC reporter saw was a new Tears of Blood game, not Magna Carta or a remake of that title. (That's a misunderstanding on my part.) Second order of business has to do with the E306 video we saw about 2 years ago. The trailer... [More]

Intel: 8 Days Looks Better Than Killzone 2. Will Be Awesome

Feb 26, 2008 | 08:47 PM

Ever wonder what happened to 8 days? We sent our PS3informer spy out to infiltrate Sony's studios to see what they could uncover. Turns out the game is going to be far better than any of us imagined. (And no, this isn't a 'rumor'). The trailer and gameplay demo was... [More]

MGS4 Bundle Coming in June, DualShock 3 to Arrive in April

Feb 26, 2008 | 08:47 PM

For those of you sitting on the fence wondering when would be the best time to pick up a PS3, there's no better time to do that than June. There's a Metal Gear Solid 4 Bundle, that'll include the game, an 80GB PS3 and a Dualshock 3 controller all for... [More]

SplitFish Gameware to Present at the Concord Investors Event

Feb 26, 2008 | 03:27 PM

SplitFish AG a leader in video game hardware innovation, today announced it will be presenting at the Concord Stock Day in Frankfurt, Germany on March 11. Investors, brokers and dealers are welcome to attend and meet the company executives and review its video game technologies. To schedule private meetings with... [More]

GameFly Reveals Winners of the Fifth Annual Q Awards, Recognizing the Top Video Games of 2007

Feb 26, 2008 | 03:08 PM

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Takes Home "Game of the Year" and Two Individual Awards GameFly, the leading online video game rental service, has announced the winners of their Fifth Annual Q Awards. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision) was selected by GameFly subscribers as "Game of the... [More]

Take-Two Interactive Software's Board Rejects Electronic Arts' Unsolicited Proposal as Inadequate

Feb 26, 2008 | 02:51 PM

The Board of Directors of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has confirmed that it has received an unsolicited proposal from Electronic Arts Inc to acquire Take-Two for $26.00 per share in cash. Take-Two's Board of Directors has thoroughly reviewed EA's unsolicited proposal with the assistance of its independent financial and legal... [More]

EA's Dead Space Dismembers the competition this halloween

Feb 26, 2008 | 02:35 PM

Electronic Arts today announced that the new sci-fi survival horror game, Dead Space™ will be in stores in North America and Europe on October 31st for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system. Dead Space will ensure that gamers have a spine-tingling Halloween. Set... [More]

Electronic Arts Announces NFL head Coach 09

Feb 26, 2008 | 02:30 PM

Put on your headset, grab your clipboard and see if you have what it takes to be a head coach in the National Football League. Today, Electronic Arts Inc, (NASDAQ: ERTS) announces NFL Head Coach 09, featuring Indianapolis Colts’ head coach Tony Dungy on the game’s cover. Released under the... [More]

Breaking: Phil Harrison Leaves Sony

Feb 25, 2008 | 06:17 AM

Talk about shocking, Phil Harrison, one of the most recognizable faces in the SCE executive is leaving. (Yes, leaving, he wasn't given the boot.) Although we don't know why he decided to step down, Next Gen has an interesting editorial on the subject that I highly recommend. (I'd write my... [More]

Sorry EU, No GT5 Until 2009 For You.

Feb 23, 2008 | 04:09 PM

Feels like being run over by a hot chick. Game retailer is reporting that EU PS3 gamers won't be able to get their hands on the ultra-sexy Gran Turismo 5 until after the 08 holidays. But, on the upside, you can pick up GT5 Prologue on March 28th for "only... [More]

Dragon ball Z Burst Limit Coming In July

Feb 23, 2008 | 04:05 PM

The game is pure awesome. It's a must-buy for any Dragon Ball Z fan and even casual observers. Of course you don't have to take our word for it, just check out the video.... [More]

Metal Gear Solid 4 set for June Release

Feb 22, 2008 | 11:15 PM

If this featured ad in Famitsu is to be believed then MGS4 is being released on the 12th of June. Sure, it's a Japanese only mag but Konami already stated that they're aiming for a worldwide release, so we'll all be able to get our grubby mits on the game... [More]

Resistance 2 To Be Released in the Fall. Demo Expected July

Feb 22, 2008 | 11:15 PM

Insomniac was kind enough to drop a bombshell in a press release today. Sure it's no demo, but at leas we're closer to deciphering when and what to expect. "Insomniac Games is currently developing Resistance 2(TM), which will release this fall, exclusively for PlayStation 3." This means that the '0708'... [More]

GameFly Opens Latest Distribution Warehouse in Tampa Area

Feb 22, 2008 | 10:26 AM

GameFly Offers Members in Southeastern States Even Quicker Shipping Times with Opening of Tampa Area Distribution Center GameFly, the leading online video game rental service, has announced the official opening of a distribution center in the Tampa area. The new center will allow GameFly to more quickly serve members in... [More]

Game Development Community Chooses 'Portal' as Game of the Year at the 8th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards

Feb 22, 2008 | 10:19 AM

Valve's 'Orange Box' Puzzler and 2K Boston/2K Australia's 'Bioshock' Receive 3 Awards Each; 'Crackdown,' 'Crysis,' 'Fl0w' and 'The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass' Take Prizes Valve's genre-blending first person shooter/puzzler, "Portal," was the recipient of three honors including Game of the Year at the 8th annual Game Developers Choice Awards,... [More]

2K Sports Reveals Renowned Lineup of Current and Legendary Stars for Top Spin 3

Feb 22, 2008 | 10:13 AM

Tennis greats get back in the game, marking a first for next-generation consoles 2K Sports is pleased to announce the all-star player lineup for Top Spin 3, the industry's most realistic and action-packed tennis video game experience. The star-studded lineup features today's sensations, including Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova, as... [More]

Havok Gives Artists Unprecendented Control With Introduction of Cloth and Destruction

Feb 22, 2008 | 10:02 AM

Havok(TM), the premier provider of interactive software and services to digital creators in the games and movie industries, recently unveiled Havok Cloth(TM) and Havok Destruction(TM) at the 2008 Game Developers Conference (ES162, West Hall). Available for the first time in mid-2008, these two products provide artists with dramatically increased control... [More]

SouthPeak Releases Iridium Runners for Playstation 2 System

Feb 22, 2008 | 09:59 AM

SouthPeak Games announced today that Iridium Runners has shipped for the Playstation(R)2 computer entertainment system. The high intensity on-foot racing title developed by Playstos Entertainment is rated "E" for Everyone and is available now. Iridium Runners takes video game racing to a whole new level. Set in the future where... [More]

Grand Theft Auto IV Website Update

Feb 22, 2008 | 09:45 AM

Just a heads up to let you know that RockStar have updated their new Librty City site with a bunch of new content. Going forward, the site is going to be updated on a pretty steady and continual basis as we draw nearer to April 29th. If you have any... [More]

EA and Image Comics Announce Dead Space Comic Series with Ben Templesmith and Antony Johnston

Feb 22, 2008 | 09:38 AM

Limited Edition First Issue Only Available at WonderCon in San Francisco Electronic Arts and Image Comics have announced a new comic book series based upon the upcoming original survival horror video game; Dead Space™. This new six book series set in the Dead Space universe will be written and illustrated... [More]

Starbreeze Studios Teams Up With EA Partners To Reinvent A Classic EA Francise

Feb 22, 2008 | 09:35 AM

EA Partners has announced that it has teamed up with Starbreeze Studios, the award-winning developers of The Darkness and The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay to reinvent one of EA’s most acclaimed classic franchises. The title, with the internal code name Project RedLime, is being developed for the... [More]

Playstation Eye = Best Peripheral Ever

Feb 21, 2008 | 07:19 PM

Ever wish something you drew could end up inside a game? Well, Playstation Eye is your Holy Grail. This little machine has so many levels of awesome, I'm surprised the world doesn't implode. Check out Kotaku for the video on what they consider 'Next Gen'.... [More]

Sony Unveils PhyreEngine

Feb 21, 2008 | 07:19 PM

For the casual playstation fan, this may seem insignificant but it's actually far from the truth. At GDC, Sony showed off their PhyreEngine, an engine specifically built for cross-platform development between the PS3 and PC (and also for 360) Games like Flow, Gripshift and DiRT already use the engine and... [More]

UT3Mods: No Resolution on 360, Improvements for PS3

Feb 21, 2008 | 07:18 PM

360 Owners waiting for UT3 are going to have to wait a little longer. No progress has been made on the 360/UT3 mod issues and thus the game has no release date. (Why not release it without mods? Guess that beats the purpose of UT3, huh?) You still have Halo... [More]

Home Improvements Coming Next Week

Feb 21, 2008 | 07:18 PM

No, not the sit-com, we're talking about Sony's virtual service Home. If you're in the beta, you'll notice some new things, the most notable of which will probably be the graphics or the market place where you can buy stuff. (Duh) A few other options are also available. Thanks to... [More]

PS Store Update February 21st 2008

Feb 21, 2008 | 07:18 PM

Considering that this is GDC week we were hoping to some awesome stuff to download. That does not seem to be the case. Guess there's always Sony's Gamer's Day in May. (Thanks to Ripten for typing things out for us.) United States/Canada Games/Demos: - PixelJunk Monsters demo - Jet Moto... [More]

France PSM3 Hand-On with Grand Theft Auto 4

Feb 19, 2008 | 07:52 PM

It seems like every publication has gotten their grubby mits on GTA4 except for us. (Yeah, we're just jealous). This time around, it's the French version of Playstation Magazine and their findings in the game were very different from their UK counterparts. (The translation is a bit choppy) - The... [More]

Sony Teases Fans On In-Game XMB

Feb 19, 2008 | 07:47 PM

Never let it be said that Sony doesn't have a sense of humor. At GDC, the Japanese Giant was caught selling T-shirts that poked fun at those of us suffering from in-game XMB deficiency. But could this be a sign of things to come in the very near future?... [More]

Unreal Tournament 3 Has Shipped Over 1.2 Million Units, Feb 22nd date for EU

Feb 19, 2008 | 07:42 PM

Our hats are off to Epic for creating one of the most enjoyable PS3 shooters of 07. You know you've done something right when you game ships over 1 million units in North America alone. For you Euro Ps3 owners, you can pick up Unreal Tournament 3 on February 22nd.... [More]

Motorstorm Sells 3 Million Copies

Feb 19, 2008 | 07:24 PM

How do you know a game is good? When it sells 3 million copies, that's how. Motorstorm reached that mark this week. While we love our Motorstorm, we have to wonder how much it would've sold if it wasn't packed in with every 80GB system. Source:Kotaku... [More]

Image Metrics Facial Animation to Showcase Power of Emergent Game Technologies' Gamebryo at GDC 2008

Feb 19, 2008 | 09:59 AM

Image Metrics' Computer Generated Facial Animation Technology Demonstrates Graphics Processing Capabilities of Gamebryo Image Metrics today announced that its proprietary performance capture solution was used by Emergent Game Technologies to produce a new demo of Emergent's Gamebryo(TM) game engine that will be showcased at the Game Developer's Conference (GDC) in... [More]

FIFA Street 3 in Stores Now

Feb 19, 2008 | 09:43 AM

Ultimate Arcade Soccer Game Turns Global Stars Into Stylized Action Heroes Electronic Arts announced that FIFA Street 3 is available in stores now around the world. This arcade soccer game features international superstars Ronaldinho, Peter Crouch, and Gennaro Gattuso on the front of pack and delivers a new look that... [More]

World Renowned Recording Group Aerosmith Rocks This Way to Guitar Hero: Aerosmith

Feb 19, 2008 | 08:57 AM

Epic Collaboration Creates First Music-Based Game to Feature One Band Free Download of ''Dream On'' Offered to Commemorate Alliance Fire up the fret board, crank the amp to 11 and get ready to rock this way with Activision, Inc.'s Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, the first game built around the legendary music... [More]

Final Fantasy 13 Demo to be Included in Last Remnant

Feb 18, 2008 | 10:34 PM

Time to save up those pennies. The guys are Square Union are predicted that Square Enix is going to release FF13 demo as a pack-in with Last Remnant, thereby guaranteeing the success of that game. (Also ensuring that the PS3 version of the game outsells the 360.) This approach worked... [More]

PS3 Has Sold Over 10 Million Units

Feb 18, 2008 | 10:34 PM

10.5 Million to be exact, according to Kotaku. Not to shabby. VGChartz has current PS3 numbers at 10.03 million, so the numbers are accurate. (Sony counts sold to retailers are 'sold' while VGChartz uses sold to consumers.) Edit: Because you keep asking, It took PS3 67 weeks to reach 10... [More]

Blu-Ray Wins the Format War

Feb 18, 2008 | 03:57 PM

It seems like only a year ago video game journalists were proclaiming the death of both the PS3 and Blu-Ray. Well, actually, it was only a year ago.Now those same critics are hailing its praises or saying that the victory doesn't really mean much. (Why they made such a big... [More]

Free Radical: Haze is NOT Duke Nukem Forever

Feb 18, 2008 | 03:47 PM

Some comforting words given by a Free Radical developer. Haze will not turn out to be an internet joke like Duke Nukem Forever. The game's coming along great and the added last-minute polish is going to make it better than any other first person shooter on the market. (I assume)... [More]

Rumor Mill: Pre GDC Edition

Feb 16, 2008 | 08:26 PM

Oh how we love our rumors. The only thing that gets us more excited than this is game reviews. Keep in mind that these are RUMORS so don't send us hate mail because we get more than enough of that already. Enough chit-chat, lets get down to the rumors. Home... [More]

Game Developers Conference Next Week, Game Titles Announced

Feb 16, 2008 | 08:11 PM

Gamespot was kind enough to release a list of some games that are set to make an appearance at this years GDC. (It's going to be the best GDC ever.) There's some obvious appearances, like Spore and God of War: Chains of Olympus but also some surprises like God of... [More]

Jack's At It Again With More Lies

Feb 16, 2008 | 07:56 PM

The recent college shooting here in the States was horrific and our condolences go out to all those affected by this tragedy. Unfortunately, there's always gotta be some self-righteous pompous jack-crack who uses such a terrible situation for his own good. Jack Thompson is at it again claiming that video... [More]

EA enters strategic partnership with IMG

Feb 15, 2008 | 12:49 PM

Multi-year Agreement to Expand EA SPORTS Brand Footprint Electronic Arts Inc. has announced a multi-year strategic partnership that joins EA SPORTS™, the world’s leading sports software brand, with IMG and its global network for marketing and licensing in sports and entertainment. "This is an exciting step in the evolution of... [More]

EA rewrites history in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3

Feb 15, 2008 | 12:43 PM

Be Among the First to Return to Red Alert with the Exclusive Beta Invite in Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath or the Command & Conquer 3 Limited Collection After a seven-year hiatus, Electronic Arts Inc. has announced the return of Red Alert, one of the most beloved and best-selling... [More]

BioWare Recruiting at 2008 Game Developers Conference

Feb 15, 2008 | 12:38 PM

Leading video game developer looking for top-notch talent to expand teams developing next-generation PC, console and handheld projects BioWare announced today plans to expand its development teams for future video game projects. With studios in Edmonton, Canada, and Austin, Texas, this leading developer of electronic entertainment software is actively recruiting... [More]

Image Metrics Performance Capture Technology Gets Its Game Face on for Some of the Videogame Industry's Biggest Titles

Feb 15, 2008 | 12:07 PM

Photorealistic Facial Performance Animation Pipeline Used to Develop Characters for Several High Profile Titles From Leading Publishers Such As 2K Games, Epic Games and Rockstar Games Image Metrics has announced that its proprietary performance-driven facial animation solution was used to create emotionally engaging characters for a number of renowned videogames,... [More]

2K Sports Swings For The Fences With New Features In Major League Baseball 2K8

Feb 15, 2008 | 10:17 AM

Intuitive pitching, batting, fielding and throwing mechanics provide for most realistic baseball simulation experience yet While dedicated baseball fans eagerly anticipate the start of Spring Training(TM), the next installment of the wildly popular Major League Baseball 2K franchise steps up to the plate and swings for the fences. 2K Sports,... [More]

Jumper: Griffin's Story Jumps to Store Shelves

Feb 15, 2008 | 10:07 AM

In Partnership With Twentieth Century Fox and Regency Enterprises, Brash Brings the Next Science Fiction-Action-Thriller to a Console Near You Brash Entertainment announced that Jumper: Griffin's Story hits store shelves nationwide this week. Jumper: Griffin's Story is the video game based off the film Jumper, the eagerly anticipated science fiction-action-thriller... [More]

Tears of joy for Devil May Cry 4

Feb 15, 2008 | 09:23 AM

Capcom's smash Devil Cry 4 tears into the top spot of the UK games charts this week. Ousting EA's Burnout Paradise from the number one position, and sending Activision's Call of Duty 4, EA's Fifa 08, The Simpsons Game and Assassin's Creed plunging into the depth's of Hell! Let's see... [More]

Ubisoft's Asian Expansion Gains Steam

Feb 15, 2008 | 09:16 AM

Publisher to open New Development Studio in Singapore Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announces the opening of its 18th internal development studio in Singapore. The decision to establish the studio in Singapore was largely influenced by the country’s excellent technological infrastructure, thriving local game development industry... [More]

Music-Inspired Hannah Montana Video Games Planned For Spring

Feb 15, 2008 | 09:12 AM

Popular Teen Icon Storms the Scene via Two New Video Game Titles for Nintendo DS, Wii and PlayStation 2 Hannah Montana, the Original Disney Channel Series that launched in 2006, has been viewed in more than 23 million homes across Europe. The second season of Hannah Montana launched on Disney... [More]

Streamline Studios and Black Hole Recordings Form Streamline Sound for Game Soundtracks

Feb 15, 2008 | 09:01 AM

Joint Venture to Feature Music of Tiësto and New Streamline Records Label for Game Soundtracks Streamline Studios, an independent game developer and leading digital content provider for AAA videogames, and Black Hole Recordings, a leading electronic music record label, announced today the formation of Streamline Sound, a joint venture dedicated... [More]

iGames Gets Ready for The Club

Feb 15, 2008 | 08:49 AM

One-Day Launch Party and Competition, March 1, at 50 Select Centers; Two-Week Showcase, March 3-16, at 100 Additional Centers Events Sponsored by Alienware, Creative Labs, Games for Windows Live WHAT: Leading game center organization iGames to host a launch party and showcase to celebrate the release of SEGA’s The Club,... [More]

Game Industry Pros Invited to Attend Women In Games International's First Community Mixer at GDC

Feb 15, 2008 | 08:26 AM

First 100 Guests to Receive Door Prize Courtesy of Walt Disney Internet Group Women in Games International (WIGI), a non-profit organization in the interactive entertainment industry, will be hosting a community mixer and networking event during the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. The WIGI mixers are designed to encourage... [More]

This is Vegas Announcement Trailer from Midway

Feb 15, 2008 | 08:12 AM

Midway Games Inc a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, has announced This is Vegas, an open world, lifestyle action experience, where players will live out their Vegas fantasies by fighting, gambling, driving and partying their way through the most decadent, fast-paced and wildest city in the world. Developed... [More]

2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational Announced

Feb 15, 2008 | 07:54 AM

Blizzard Entertainment tournament and gaming event to take place in Europe over 28-29 June Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. has announced plans to hold its fourth Worldwide Invitational in Paris, France on the 28th and 29th of June. The 2008 Blizzard Entertainment® Worldwide Invitational will bring the company and gamers together in... [More]

PS3 beats 360, DS in January NPD

Feb 14, 2008 | 07:25 PM

Guess the analysts were right, PS3 is going to perform well this year. For the first time ever, the PS3 outperformed not only the 360 but the DS and was just a mere 5K away from the wii! That's quite an accomplishment. Our hats off to the PS3 and here's... [More]

PS Store Update February 14th 2008

Feb 14, 2008 | 07:17 PM

Sony's showing us some love with two demos, one for PS3 the other being Patapon for PSP (awesome!) Ripten has all the info in a nice list form. US Playstation Store Update: Games/Demos: -MLB 08: The Show demo - There is a reason why ESPN Magazine claims MLB 08 The... [More]

Happy Valentine's Day from Bully

Feb 14, 2008 | 01:37 PM

Just in time for Valentine's, RockStar have a festive greeting for you from Jimmy Hopkins and the students at Bullworth Academy. Bully: Scholarship Edition comes out March 4th for the Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii. Please let me know if you have any questions about the game. Enjoy!... [More]

EA Extends Video Game Agreements with NFL and Players

Feb 13, 2008 | 12:54 PM

Exclusive Agreements Renewed Through 2012 Season Electronic Arts has announced an extension of its exclusive licensing relationships with the National Football League and NFL PLAYERS to develop, publish and distribute interactive football video games. These agreements – which were negotiated separately and are extensions of contracts originally signed in December... [More]

Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2008

Feb 13, 2008 | 12:43 PM

Guitar Hero III Record Attempt Details Announced Now Available in Europe / Coming March 11th to North America Dust off the old axe and brush up on those hot licks! Guinness World Record's will be holding an international Guitar Hero Relay Marathon between the UK, France, US, Canada, South Africa... [More]

Resistance 2 Attacking Even More Religions

Feb 12, 2008 | 08:26 PM

Remember the whole Manchester cathedral controversy with Resistance 1? Well, Ted Price is showing the world how large his gigantic sacks are by uping the ante. "We've actually made it a big focus to include more churches and now synagogues and mosques in Resistance 2." Ted Price, be my mentor.... [More]

Resident Evil 5: People are going to "flip out"

Feb 12, 2008 | 08:26 PM

If you thought Resident Evil 4 was awesome, then RE5 is going to make you 'flip out'. That's essentially what capcom is currently saying. Sure, we could spoil more of the interview for you, but it's better to just get it straight from the source. Source: CVG... [More]

Ninja Gaiden Black - First 15 Exclusive

Feb 12, 2008 | 12:20 PM

Here's a couple of exclusives from Ninja Gaiden Black. In the first video the master ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, seeks revenge after his clan is massacred. In the second clip to cross this bridge, Ryu must defeat Boss Makasado and his henchmen. Enjoy! SOURCE... [More]

God of War 2 - First 15 Exclusive

Feb 12, 2008 | 12:11 PM

Here's a quick exclusive peek from God of War 2. In which, Kratos, betrayed by Athena, must change the fate of Olympus by reaching the Sisters of Fate. The bloody war begins. Enjoy!... [More]

Devil May Cry 4: First 15 Exclusive

Feb 12, 2008 | 12:02 PM

Here's a quick exclusive peek from Devil May Cry 4. In this piece, Nero meets the original devil-hunter for the first time as he guns down his holiness. Enjoy!... [More]

Living it Large at D.I.C.E: MTV Cribs eat your heart out!

Feb 12, 2008 | 11:45 AM

We've got a couple of exclusives here detailing events at the recent D.I.C.E summit. One includes some MTV Cribs style antics at the Red Rock Resort and the other an exclusive interview with the president of the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, Joseph Olin. Enjoy! SOURCE... [More]

Resistance 2 Ted Price D.I.C.E. Interview

Feb 12, 2008 | 02:40 AM

The good ol folks over at gametrailers managed to capture Ted Price and force him to spill the facts on Resistance 2. There's some awesome info in this video and yet it leaves us starved for more.... [More]

King of Fighters 12 Kickin-A on PS3

Feb 11, 2008 | 09:08 PM

While not as famous as its cousin, Street Fighter, the King of Fighters series has a strong cult following just about everywhere in the world. If you'll be at AOU 2008 then you'll get to see the new King of Fighters game first hand... in video format that is. Still,... [More]

More Resistance 2 Info

Feb 11, 2008 | 09:07 PM

Saying we love Resistance would be a severe understatement. We can't get enough of it. So when the sequel was announced, we spent a day recovering in the hospital. (For some reason, we were put in the rehab section) playthree.net has got some sweet scoops on the sequel and we... [More]

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