Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Grand Theft Auto IV - New pretty things to look at
So many exciting games are coming out soon that I'm starting to get confused about which ones are which! One that I've managed to keep straight is Grand Theft Auto IV. We told you all about the new website over the weekend - and if you haven't checked it out yet, we'd like to tease you a bit, with some brand new screenshots and videos to watch.
Resi 5: People are going to "flip out"
Capcom's assuring us we'll all go bonkers - in a good way - over Resident Evil 5, and we're desperately hoping that turns out to be true.
Interview: Mizuguchi and Matsuura, Music Gaming Geniuses
Parappa The Rapper creator Masaya Matsuura and Rez creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi sit down together with Wired.com for a lively discussion on the future of the music game. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Lego Indiana Jones Details!
Not being the biggest Star Wars fan in the world, I was pleased to find out that Indiana Jones will be getting the Lego makeover.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 Confirmed
The cover of PCGamer's upcoming April 2008 edition has been released, featured on the front cover is announcement of Red Alert 3, full details after the jump.
Street Fighter IV: more pics than you can throw a punch at!
Many of us have fond memories of the original arcade hit, and the latest game in the Street Fighter IV franchise promises both some returns to its classic style, along with some new innovations. What better way to reminiscence than to have a look at some of the re-imaginings of classic Street Fighter characters, along with some new concept art?
MMOGCHART.COM Updated
At long last, the new version of my charts and analysis is now online! I don't have numbers for every game, but there are quite a few updates, most notably to World of Warcraft, RuneScape, Dofus, Tibia, and NCSoft's various titles. Also included are preliminary numbers for Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, Lord of the Rings Online, and Tabula Rasa.
MMOGCHART.COM Version 22.0 Available
At long last, the new version of my charts and analysis is now online! I don't have numbers for every game, but there are quite a few updates, most notably to World of Warcraft, RuneScape, Dofus, Tibia, and NCSoft's various titles. Also included are preliminary numbers for Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, Lord of the Rings Online, and Tabula Rasa
2K Sports Swings for the Fences with New Features
Major League Baseball 2K8, rated E for Everyone by the ESRB, will be available in retail stores in March 4, 2008 for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, and Wii home video game system from Nintendo.
WoW 2.4 news: Sunwell Isle map pieced together, PTR news
Over on the World of Warcraft Livejournal community, bigredpimp has put up some interesting information for everyone to drool over, and it comes in the form of new maps. Specifically, he's used the files from Blizzard's WoW 2.4 patch to piece together a map of Sunwell Isle...
New Major League Baseball 2K8 Features Detailed
Sadly, word on the rumoured steroid-injection and spousal abuse minigames hasn't been forthcoming, but we'll keep you posted.
Why We've Retired Hot Tears of Shame
When we started using the tag last summer, we had no idea that it would snowball in the Internet Juggernaut it did. The phrase has since ventured in meme territory! Thing is, people have been starting to think that Macias was ripping us off and going to his site, expecting to see half-naked Kasumi figurines and Hot Shots Golf upskirts.
World of Warcraft: known issues with Patch 2.4
The patch notes for World of Warcraft's PTR 2.4 were released a few days ago, but let's not forget the patch is still under development. As with any patch still under development, there are still a few bugs to squash out of the system.Blizzard poster Hortus recently released a list of known bugs for Patch 2.4, involving bugs in the User Interface.
Red Alert 3 announcement imminent?
Attention Comrades, it looks like we might see an announcement of the latest game in EA's Command and Conquer spin-off franchise, Red Alert in the next few days...
New Documentary Second Skin Explores Virtual Worlds
A new film premiering at the South By South West (SXSW) Film Festival in Austin this March will explore virtual worlds and the real people who inhabit them. Second Skin explores several different Massively Multiplayer online games (such as World of Warcraft and Everquest) as well as virtual spaces such as Second Life.
Narrative in gaming
Part 1 of an editorial on narrative in gaming. Written by Wesley Gardner, this segment focuses on presentation as a mechanic for narrative. Enjoy!
Pro Gam3r Portal Launch
Welcome to our first GameRiot portal blog! Hopefully we cover all you need to know and what to expect here in the future! To begin, this portal has been sprung from our website launch supporting our magazine (www.progam3r.com) and here to give you the best pro gaming news all in one place. In conjunction with this and our MySpace...
Ranged weapons and horse idea's and Improvements-PoisonDwarf
Now i like the new viking character and the weapons,but, i think comrade gene needs to add something when he has the time.This thing is either Horses for riding upon,or ranged weapons as javelins or Bows. I like Sherwood, its one of the best MMORPG's so far, but it is lacking some things, that i hope it will contain.This will attract more people.
New Spore Interviews from Will Wright and Producer Lucy Brad
Exclusive: Will Wright Gives Level Up the Scoop On Why Spore Is Taking So Long to Get Right--And Why It Will Be Worth the Wait, Part I
New Spore Interviews from Will Wright and Producer Lucy Brad
Exclusive: Will Wright Gives Level Up the Scoop On Why Spore Is Taking So Long to Get Right--And Why It Will Be Worth the Wait, Part I
Netflix on PS3 & Xbox 360 Just a Rumor!
Don't buy into the hype...stick to the facts! Netflix has confirmed nothing of the sort...
2K Sports Announces New Features for MLB2k8
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today unveiled a host of exciting new gameplay features and added content for Major League Baseball 2K8, as fans will have the opportunity this season to play the most enjoyable and authentic baseball simulation experience available.
Why Are Wii Scores Lower Than Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3?
An interesting look at the difference between selling a console, and keeping it going with great games. The Wii has made phenomenal sales numbers, but many think the "Wii Bubble" may be set to burst. Here's why.
Zero Punctuation G4's X-Play
The X-Play show on G4, Comcast cable's TV network for gamers, will be airing previews of Crowshaw's Zero Punctuation video column on The Escapist game site.
New Burnout & Skate on the way
Electronic Arts' open-world racing game Burnout Paradise still has that new-car smell, and the broken bones of Skate have barely had time to knit, but the publisher is already looking ahead to the next installments in those franchises.
New Burnout & Skate on the way
Electronic Arts' open-world racing game Burnout Paradise still has that new-car smell, and the broken bones of Skate have barely had time to knit, but the publisher is already looking ahead to the next installments in those franchises.
Spore set to explode worldwide this September
"The wait is almost over," says Will Wright, as he announces that Spore is due for release - worldwide - on the weekend of September 7, 2008. The latest innovation from Maxis will give gamers the ability to create and evolve life, grow civilisations, design tribes, command entire worlds - and even explore a universe created by other gamers.
EA: New Burnout, Skate, Need for Speed, and Mass Effect
EA Games President looks at the future of four of their top franchises for investors.
Scientists Prove Men Are Wired to Play Video Games
The researchers found that while both men and women quickly picked up the game's concepts, the guys were somewhat more aggressive and successful at gaining "territory" on the screen. More and more people spending more time playing video games, surfing the Net and watching movies -- a trend the researchers label"videophilia."
Guitar Hero wants to send you to The Rock& Roll Hall of Fame
Sweet Guitar Hero based contest where you can win a trip to The Rock& Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, $500 spending cash, hotel accomodations, air fare, and transportation.
Prototype TV Spot Teaser Trailer
Here's the new TV spot trailer for Radical Entertainment's new shapeshifting game ProtoType. Check it out below, or watch it Here in HD. You can also head over to our ProtoType HD section and check out 2 other trailers for this upcoming title.
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