Monday, February 4, 2008
New COD 4 DLC Planned
Fresh intel from Activision headquarters (Nasdaq: ATVI) reports that new global conflicts are planned in the form of downloadable multiplayer maps for the award-winning Call of Duty� 4: Modern Warfare%u2122. In development for both Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation�3 computer entertainment
What they play [A must read for ALL Parents]
What They Play is all about videogames, and it's for parents just like you. We'll help you understand everything you need to know about the games your kids want to play, and bring you friendly, helpful, unbiased information about the content and the experiences that videogames provide.
Gearbox Software Promises Huge Secret Title
The developers behind Halo: Combat Evolved (PC) and the Brothers in Arms series, Gearbox Software, have a project in the works so huge that company President Randy Pitchford describes it as it "look-at-our-line-up-and-imagine-something-even-bigger kind of big."
NVIDIA + AGEIA join forces
In an interesting development, it has been announced that NVIDIA, one of the world's biggest and best-known names in visual computing technology, will acquire AGEIA Technologies, the industry leader in games physics...
EA Predicts PS3 to Outsell Xbox 360 in 2008
According to the publisher, Sony's console will make major gains in Europe, where it expects between 5 and 6 million PlayStation 3s sold in the year. In contrast, EA thinks the Xbox 360 will sell just 1.5 to 2.5 million units.
Goodlord!!! a 360 Elite Laptop
I can undoubtly say that this guy , 'BEN HECK' , is mad....I mean OMFG how can anyone possibly create a laptop from a xbox 360 .....How he managed to do this is beyond all my imagination
Something better than a Wiimote is coming, ORLY?
Motus Corporation hopes its Darwin game controller (above) can transplant the popularity of the Nintendo Wii's motion control to other consoles and PCs. Slated for release this fall, the Darwin is intended to feel more realistic than the Wii Remote.
Devil May Cry 4 Anime Does Exist
Best Buy doesn't lie, as the threat of the Devil May Cry anime's cancellation truly has ended. An anonymous employee has provided us with photos of the new ADV Films discs in hand, complete with Best Buy price tags and manufacturer labels, definitive proof that the publisher has made good on its release. We wrote last week that. . .
NVIDIA to acquire Ageia
NVIDIA is buying Ageia, developers of the groundbreaking PhysX technology, that no-one cared about....Until now. Original Article - http://www.nvidia.com/object/io_1202161567170.html
The Youth Movement in Poker
Barely even able to drive, and often not even able to legally buy alcohol, players no older than high school graduates are sweeping the tournament scene, feasting upon tournaments in countries other than the United States, a country where they are almost always not yet able to gamble
Cryptic Studios Looking for Artists
Cryptic Studios is looking to hire aspiring artists; read their press release here.
COD 4 downloadable maps coming for Xbox 360 & PS3
Activision has said that that new global conflicts are planned in the form of downloadable multiplayer maps for Call Of Duty 4. They have been in development for both 360 & PS3."We're excited about the new maps, and the added gameplay variety, and we can't wait to wrap things up and get online with everyone."said an Infinity Ward spokesman.
Sid Meier Considering MMO
The man who brought you Civilization, Pirates!, and Railroads! is looking to capture a larger audience - all at once. Speaking to GamersGlobal, the legendary Sid Meier considers the possibility of stepping into the massively multiplayer realm of online gaming.
GearBox planning far very far ahead & big project
Over at the GearBox forums, it has been revealed that a new project needs some talent outside of GearBox, specifically a super senior artist or art level director. The project will NOT be completed this year or even next year and will be in pre-production with a smaller team until Brothers in Arms and Borderlands have shipped.
N-Gage Launch! ... Well
N-Gage first access has begun today, allowing Nokia N81 owners to download the pre-release version of the application. N-Gage users are able to download of a trial version of the games before they purchase them, there are already many games available and a large number of developers working on the next set...
N4G.com : Some Totally Hatin' on PlayStation Home
Kotaku is pretty excited about PlayStation Home. Theoretically, it sounds cool, and Kotaku are keen to see how it plays out. Kotaku writes: " What does Japan think? Dunno! We do know what readers of Japanese game mag Famitsu think and they're hating on it. In the most recent issue of the mag, the question was
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Hands-On
X-Play has an exclusive hands-on with the American version of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, check out the preview of the hands-on below, and make sure to catch the full thing tonight, at 8 PM Eastern.
Turok Now Available
Just a quick note to clean up some confusion that has been happening over the past few days. Seems the release date for Turok for the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3 has come under question, and as of today, the game is now available. So if you are yearning for some dinosaur violence, your time has come. Lots of screenshots after the break.
More Staff Leave GameSpot - is it Over for CNET's Game Site?
Sources have confirmed that longtime GameSpot staff member Ryan Davis will be leaving his position as of next Thursday. The controversial firing of editorial director Jeff Gerstmann has been confirmed as the catalyst behind Davis's departure.
One More Editor leaves Gamespot
Ryan Davis, an associate editor, experienced reviewer and nearly 8-year GameSpot veteran, has become the latest to quit in the wake of former editorial director Jeff Gerstmann's termination
Dead Rising 2 Rumored To Be In The Works
One of the biggest unconfirmed stories is that Capcom is indeed readying a sequel to Xbox 360 zombie fest Dead Rising. A Western developer is rumored to have taken the development reins, one based in the Los Angeles area.
Released this Week: February 4, 2008
Devil May Cry 4, Turok, Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles, Zoo Tycoon 2, Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore, Nobunaga's Ambition: Rise to Power, Twisted Metal: Head On, My Horse & Me, Paws & Claws: Pet Resort, Puppy Palace, 20 Questions, Medieval II Total War: Gold Pack, and Merv Griffin's Crosswords
Brain Age Doctor Batshit Insane
OK, not really. But Dr. Kawashima did turn down 11 million dollars in royalty money from Nintendo. "Everyone in my family is mad at me, but I tell them that if they want money, go out and earn it."
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