Archive for July, 2010

Konami’s Gamescom Line-up Revealed
Monday, July 5th, 2010

Konami’s E3 press conference undoubtedly was a success for the famed developers as they unveiled new titles as well as showing off some of their upcoming blockbuster games. Now, the next gaming expo, Gamescom, is around the corner and Konami has revealed its line-up for the gaming convention. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() [...]

Sony Continues 3D Push Despite Recent Japanese Poll
Sunday, July 4th, 2010

The 3D age of consumer entertainment is here, giving us the the ability to watch, game and practically breathe all things in the third realm, but according to a recent Japanese survey, a large percentage of respondents voiced their disinterest in upgrading for the 3D movement. Interestingly enough, it seems the price-tag is not the major deterrent for the adoption of this cutting-edge technology.

Pachter: Gaming Industry Is Declining
Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Industry analyst Michael Pachter is concerned about the state of things in the world of gaming. Recent NPD statistics for the month of May have led him to a new conclusion about the state of the industry.

Comic Con 2010 Has a Sweet Tooth for Twisted Metal
Sunday, July 4th, 2010

David Jaffe’s Twisted Metal announcement was one of the big surprises of Sony’s E3 2010 Press Conference. After years of rumors and Jaffe personally denying the existence of the title, it was finally unveiled in one of the most memorable ways imaginable. Although the game has a scheduled 2011 release date, many have been craving new information which according to recent information will be sooner rather than later.

Call of Duty Claims Half a Million Victims in Japan
Sunday, July 4th, 2010

To celebrate this milestone in Japanese gaming, Sqaure Enix plans to issue a re-release on September 2, as Modern Warfare 2 will also receive a price cut to ¥3,990 (About $45.56 USD) so that even more Japanese gamers will join onboard the COD train before Black Ops hits later this year.

Rally Up the Drummers With Patapon 3 Multiplayer Demo
Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Since the franchise’s inception back in 2007, this rhythmic, two-dimensional drumming title has become a staple property to the PlayStation Portable’s unique and illustrious first-party offerings. With fun and addicting gameplay combined with an affordable price-point, every Patapon titles has thus far been a recipe for success. With Patapon 3, this trend is unlikely to [...]

The Wonderful Applications of Gel in Portal 2
Sunday, July 4th, 2010

In the last two videos of this seven part series, we are introduced to the mighty science of gels – applied in the world of Portal, of course.  And don’t worry, no one will be around to complain about the mess you’ll make while using it. var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { _CI.counter [...]

New Stunning Final Fantasy XIV Screens Emerge
Sunday, July 4th, 2010

While Final Fantasy XIV may seem a long way away with its March, 2011 release, a new batch of stunning screenshots may help ease your wait for the title (hopefully).

PS3 Review – Snakebyte Premium Bluetooth Controller
Sunday, July 4th, 2010

There is no doubt that the PlayStation 3 market doesn’t have as many third party controllers available as the PlayStation 2 era. This most likely ties into the fact that the DualShock 3 has much more featured in it than the previous DualShock 2, including both Bluetooth and SIXAXIS motion controls. Snakebyte is one of [...]

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 E3 Impressions
Sunday, July 4th, 2010

It’s time to go super-saiyan. Goku, Vegeta, and others are back for the second installment to the Dragon Ball: Raging Blast series. Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2 will feature all the same fast-paced fighting of the first game, with an updated roster, arenas, moves, and special abilities.

Sony Casts Final Judgement on Eye of Judgement Servers
Sunday, July 4th, 2010

A Sony Europe rep. let it be known on the Official PlayStation Europe forums that the Eye of Judgement servers will be closing down for good on September 30th of this year.

Mortal Kombat to Feature “Most Robust Online Fighting Game System” Ever
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

Unfortunately, Midway never really kicked off with its Mortal Kombat video game franchise. However, now that the new Mortal Kombat is underway for current-gen consoles from the re-branded Midway Games’ team, NetherRealm Studios, it’s looking to feature some key gameplay elements; one of which is its online component.

Square Enix + Monster Hunter = Lord of Arcana
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

What happens when a genre in gets incredibly popular? Every developer tries to get their own corner on the market. What started with Capcom’s Monster Hunter has spawned into Namco Bandai’s God Eater, Tecmo Koei’s Dynasty Warriors: Strike, and even Square Enix with their just announced game: Lord of Arcana.

Ono Hinting At Something Bigger Than Super Street Fighter IV
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

Street Fighter creator, Yoshi Ono has recently released a rather curious tweet on his Twitter account that has gamers everywhere speculating as to what it might mean…

Quantic Dream’s Upcoming Title is Nothing Like Heavy Rain
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

After the release of Heavy Rain, Quantic Dream has become a company known for incorporating new ideas and concepts into the gaming world. It has become evident that another title from CEO David Cage and his company is in the works, and while there have been several rumors, he has firmly denied them. According to [...]