Archive for January, 2010

God of War II Almost Became a PS3 Title
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

With the release of Sony and Santa Monica’s Mega-Blockbuster, God of War III, moving closer day-after-day, more and more news and hype continues to jump on the Kratos train to Epicness. What if I told you that there once was a possibilty that God of War III wouldn’t have been the first GOW game of the PS3 if some higher ups at Sony had it their way? Interested? Read on.

New Bad Company 2 Singleplayer Footage Headshots MW2
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

DICE’s and EA’s Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is a title that is making a massive attempt to challenge MW2. While the shooter has received various multiplayer footage in the past, we haven’t witnessed what the game’s single player will deliver. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 [...]

Zombieland Blu-Ray Entices you with PS3 Bonus
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

When Sony decided to future proof the PlayStation 3 with Blu-Ray, it was a costly expense at first, but is now starting to show it’s worth. The size of the disc and the content that can be crammed onto it is unparalleled. When District 9 hit late last year, it came equipped with a demo of the God of War III E3 2009 demo for those to enjoy. Zombieland, another fantastic movie from 2009, continues this trend with a free bonus for anyone who buys the Blu-Ray Edition.

God of War III Director on Competition
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

God Of War III‘s game director Stig Asmussen has spoken about the potential competition for Kratos. The director of the hotly anticipated exclusive also comments on various games including Dante’s Inferno and Bayonetta. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = document.createElement(‘script’); [...]

SCEE Displays Confidence in 3D Gaming
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

The buzz for 3D entertainment has been ignited with Sony’s recent push to deliver the technology to consumers. With impressive 3D gaming demonstrations such as 3D Little Big Planet and Super Stardust 3D, the capabilities of 3D have finally been realized and set in motion. Sony is confident that 3D will be the next big [...]

DICE: EA’s “Goal” To Beat MW2
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

DICE‘s Patrick Bach has said that he believes a lot of people on “executive level” at EA see beating Modern Warfare as a “goal”. Bach gives his thoughts on Modern Warfare 2 being the one to beat when it comes to online shooters.

Dead Rising 2 To Slay Zombies This Year
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Capcom have confirmed that zombie slaying Dead Rising 2 will release for Japan this year. There’s no word yet on the when the sequel will be available worldwide, but many retailers are pegging it with a worldwide release during 2010.

Zipper: PS3 Makes MAG Possible, Others Can’t
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

One of the key and intriguing features of MAG is its ambitious 256 player online component. Zipper Interactive comments on why MAG “is what the PS3 can do and few others can”.

Super Street Fighter IV Worldwide Release Date Announced
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Street Fighter IV is one of the best fighters of this generation, the Street Fighter franchise remains firm and strong as ever. Capcom has just announced the updated version of Street Fighter IV will hit stores this spring for the US and Europe.

Army Of Two: 40th Day Gets Killer Price
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

It’s been only 2 weeks since the release of EA’s Army Of Two: The 40th Day, but the title has received a discounted price which is sure to lure shooter fans to purchasing EA’s much improved Army of Two sequel.

God of War: Chains of Olympus Came Close To Being A Side-Scroller
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Developers of God Of War: Chains Of Olympus, Ready at Dawn has revealed thier plan, which was obviously later scrapped, to bring the hit franchise God of War into the two-dimensional world.

Lost Planet 2 Finds Its Way To Spring Release
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

With the 2nd installment in the series lurking, it’s about time gamers knew when we could revisit the world of Lost Planet. Capcom has just confirmed a Lost Planet 2 worldwide release date.

MAG Day One Patch v1.01 Detailed
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Jeremy Dunham over at the Official M.A.G. Blog has been kind enough to give us the lowdown on the patch that will be hitting all you potential M.A.G. players on day one.

Mega Man 10 Trophy List will Make You Cry
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

When Mega Man 9 was released in 2008, it was considered one of the hardest games around until Demon’s Souls hit last year. With the release of Mega Man 10 coming soon, the trophy list has been revealed…and well..it’s bad news for trophy mongers. Really, really bad news.

Just Cause 2 Pre-order DLC Video Flies In
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Eidos Interactive has put up a new video of adrenalin-pumping free roaming action title Just Cause 2. The pre-order DLC video showcases all the DLC items available at launch.