Archive for August, 2009

Kotick Earned 15 Mil in 2008; Has the Nerve to Suggest Higher Prices?
Monday, August 10th, 2009

If everyone had salaries like Mr. Kotick, CEO of Activision, then we could afford the astronomical prices Activision charges for their games. But this is reality, a reality where Bobby Kotick wants to raise game prices. Prices that are already at an expensive price point, and during an economic crisis. var _CI = _CI || [...]

EA Puts Their Psychic Madden Skills to Use
Monday, August 10th, 2009

Arguably the most popular sports game franchise in the United States, EA Sports‘ Madden NFL series is known for being the most realistic NFL simulator on the market (mainly because EA holds an exclusive licensing deal). With this in mind, EA decided to predict the outcome of the NFL 2010 season in Madden NFL 10. [...]

EA and Crytek Pushing Games to the Next Dimension
Monday, August 10th, 2009

In this generation of gaming, developers and software publishers alike strive to innovate and re-envision the way we experience our favorite form of entertainment. With motion control technology on the horizon, high definition gaming, and even eight channels of audio in the games we play, how much more involved with a television can consumers get? [...]

Bring the PAIN Home Next Thursday
Sunday, August 9th, 2009

The folks at Idol Minds have put a tremendous amount of support into their PSN title, PAIN, garnering significant praise from their customers. But just to top things off, the developers have supposedly decided to make one last effort to promote their painful party game.

Valkyria Chronicles 2 Characters Branch Out
Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Ever since Valkyria Chronicles 2 was announced exclusively for the PlayStation Portable, fans of the series were skeptical as to how much content the sequel would have. And although Sega reassured their loyal RPG fans that the PSP sequel was indeed as robust as the first. Now as new details emerge, it seems they are [...]

Firmware 3.0 Could be PlayStation 3′s New Xbox Experience
Sunday, August 9th, 2009

It’s that time of the year, when rumors come flying near a gaming event. Starting August 19th, and running through to Sunday, August 23rd, is GamesCom. Of course, new rumors are here, and this time they’re on PlayStation Network.

The Boycott on Activision Begins
Sunday, August 9th, 2009

When you piss off the gaming community, you have quite a large enemy. This time, the enemy is Activision and it’s CEO Robert Kotick. And when gamers get angry, you’ll be most likely be hit by a powerful storm of fury.

PlayStation Deals Update 08/09/09
Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Welcome to our weekly PlayStation Deals.

Mortal Kombat 9 Lets You ‘Finish Him’ Online
Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Although Mortal Kombat is going back to it’s root, it seems that Ed Boon and friends will be adding something revolutionary to Mortal Kombat 9. Mortal Kombat 9 is currently in development by WB Games Chicago, under Warner Bros.

Dragon Age Origins Release Date Ages
Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Reports were flying in that Dragon Age Origins would be delayed, although it was first denied by BioWare. Now, the reports have come true, and Dragon Age Origins has been pushed back.

Modern Warfare 2 Features 50 Cent Voiceover
Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Call of Duty is no stranger to celebrity voice actors. Both Keifer Sutherland and Gary Oldman had starring roles in Call of Duty: World at War, and Modern Warfare 2 is no different.

Penny Arcade Teams with Tekken
Sunday, August 9th, 2009

It seems as though Penny Arcade is more involved with Tekken 6 then we first thought. The duo first had their character Cardboard Tube Samurai featured in the game, but again, they are using their creative abilities for the title.

Bestbuy’s Plan to Beat Gamestop, Game Crazy at Their Own (Used) Game
Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Retailers Gamestop and Game Crazy have managed to maintain relevance despite facing a two front battle against  increasing competition and a market gravitating towards digital downloads.  Bestbuy’s latest strategy, however, could serve as the last nail in the coffin for both used-game giants.

Tetris Dropping Onto PSP
Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Ever since the original Game Boy, Tetris has been one of the most popular and most addicting portable titles. To this date, hardcore and casual gamers alike kill time with Tetris while on-the-go on their cell phones. But where’s the PlayStation Portable love?

LittleBigPlanet gets ‘Big’ Game of the Year Edition Plus a ‘Little’ DLC
Saturday, August 8th, 2009

Last year the game Little Big Planet was released for the PlayStation 3 and took the world by storm. The game quickly became one of the most beloved titles this generation, and received outstanding reviews. Earlier today Amazon.com posted a re-release of the game titled Little Big Planet: Game of the Year Edition. The Amazon [...]