Archive for May, 2010

Pantera to Make Their Rockband Debut This Week
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that Pantera’s metal masterpiece, The Great Southern Trendkill, will be available next week in the Rock Band Music Store. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter = (_CI.counter) ? _CI.counter + 1 : 1; document.write(”); var script = document.createElement(‘script’); script.type = ‘text/javascript’; script.src = ‘http://widget.crowdignite.com/widgets/1064?_ci_wid=_CI_widget_’+_CI.counter; script.async = [...]

Rockstar: ‘Terrible Parents’ Buy our Games
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

There has been a lot of blame thrown around over the past few years on video games and the effect they are having on our youth. While many people are ready to take their pitchforks to the offices of developers & publishers everywhere, Rockstar Games feels that there is a different culprit in all of this – the parents.

Free 3D Gaming Coming Soon
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Televisions worldwide are currently in the transition to the third dimension. At the front of this charge is none other than Sony. Besides a free firmware update apparently coming next month, a slew of games are rumored to have updates in the works that will help you enter this latest realm of gaming. Learn what [...]

Red Dead Rustlin’ Outlaws for Five Years
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

The backbone of every video game is the development cycle. Being able to effectively manage the limited amount or resources given to a development team can make or break a game. Lack of either time or money in a development cycle can cause games with even great ideas to take a nose dive on the [...]

Uncharted 2 Receiving New Playlist, Double Cash Weekend
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

One of the many great things about Uncharted 2 is that Naughty Dog manage to keep the title running strong and fresh with updates, patches, and even DLC releasing on a semi-regular basis. Yet again, the award-winning developers will release a new update bringing in a whole lot of content for players to look forward [...]

Red Dead Redemption Deal is Too Good to Miss
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

One of the biggest and most anticipated releases of the year, Rockstar’s wild west shooter, Red Dead Redemption, is already facing unit shortages in the United Kingdom with North America undoubtedly following suit soon. So, what better time to jump on a deal which is, believe me when I say this, too good to miss.

Insomniac Games Excited About Upcoming Title
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Insomniac Game teases their next title, could it really be Resistance 3?

Red Dead Redemption Drought in the UK
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Red Dead Redemption, the latest game by Rockstar, has recently been released to critical acclaim and great sales – so much so that infamous analyst Michael Patcher admitted he was wrong that a Western-themed game couldn’t sell in today’s market. This has resulted in a bit of a problem in the UK…

SCEA Preparing to Launch New PSP Ad Campaign
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Kevin Butler has served his cause well. Since his very first appearance kicking off Sony’s It Only Does Everything ad campaign, PS3’s on store shelves has become a rarity, and the world has fallen in love with his unique charm; so much so, that Sony plans to extend production of their comedic approach at least [...]

Super Street Fighter IV Update Offers More Than You Expect
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Capcom will be releasing a new update next month which sees a new mode being introduced in Super Street Fighter IV. But that’s not all the update will include as the developers have announced the gameplay tweaks which will be included as well.

Dante’s Inferno 3 in The Works?
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Yes, you read that right… 3, not 2. Dante’s Inferno 2 was rumored to be in the works yesterday with a job listing suggesting a sequel was hell-bound. Now, evidence points towards a third installment in the hellish franchise from Electronic Arts.

Sonic 4 Speeds Away From Original Release Date
Friday, May 21st, 2010

Sega’s highly anticipated Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 is just around the corner from its original summer release. Oh, wait, no it’s not. The episodic game was original slated for a release this summer, however, Sega have decided to push the date back a little further.

Michael Pachter Talks PSP2 Price Point
Friday, May 21st, 2010

Even with its sleek appearance and numerous features, the PSP Go has turned many potential buyers away from purchasing the portable device due to its hefty price tag. Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Patcher recognised this problem, and recently shared his thoughts on the subject. Now, Patcher has given his opinion on what price Sony should aim for with the PSP2.

Tourne DVR Set to Recieve Update, US Still Left Behind
Friday, May 21st, 2010

Our friends and their PS3’s currently residing in Japan (we do have friends in Japan, right?) were recently treated to DVR functionality back in March of this year via the Torne add-on. We assume it’s worked out pretty well for them, but just to make sure their getting the most out of their watch-anytime, commercial-dodging [...]