Archive for August, 2010

Crysis 2 Invasion to Begin in March 2011
Friday, August 13th, 2010

So far 2010 has seen fewer first-person shooters when compared to recent years. Crytek’s upcoming sci-fi shooter, Crysis 2, was one of the most anticipated titles for the genre this year until it was delayed earlier this month. Now, Crytek has given the new scheduled deployment date for its sequel to the original Crysis on [...]

HAWX 2 Demo Touching Down Onto PSN
Friday, August 13th, 2010

Last year, Ubisoft took to the skies with Tom Clancy’s HAWX, and while the game released to less than ‘soaring’ reviews, it was successful enough to warrant a sequel. As HAWX 2 prepares for take-off this September release, Ubisoft has decided to give fans and gamers a taste of the title in the form of [...]

Fable 3 Looking Into ‘Uncharted’ Territory
Friday, August 13th, 2010

In this day in age, technology is moving at such as fast rate that creativity is almost the only boundary to what can be put into a game. While technology and creativity will always continue to evolve and expand, pioneers of any medium at any given time will naturally be sought after and emulated to [...]

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Rolls Out Ultimate Edition
Friday, August 13th, 2010

EA is looking to take another roll of the dice with their ever popular FPS shooter, Battlefield: Bad Company 2.  Since its release back in June 2010, players have been graced with downloadable content featuring additional gear packs and game modes to increase the thrill of combat.  And if you’ve been holding out on picking [...]

Bethesda Reveals New Vegas Dialogue Length
Friday, August 13th, 2010

There is very little to argue against the idea that the guys over at Bethesda are just plain genuises. Nearly perfecting the Western RPG genre, they have shown time and time again they are the masters at creating an expansive, mind-blowing world, with likeable characters and villains. Their newest game, Fallout: New Vegas, is set to hit retailers later this year. With New Vegas, Bethesda is making sure the dialogue in the game is on-par with or even topping some Hollywood major motion flicks.

Namco Bandai Announces gamescom Lineup
Friday, August 13th, 2010

Japanese publishing powerhouse, Namco Bandai, recently lifted the veil on their lineup for the upcoming gamescom Convention. Fans of the classics may enjoy their small collection of games; but really, there are no surprises here.

Lord of the Rings: War in the North gamescom Trailer Released
Friday, August 13th, 2010

In development by Snowblind Studios, Lord of the Rings: War in the North is an action-adventure RPG which is looking to be the best in the series. The game will be based on Tolkien’s original Lord of the Rings novels and Peter Jackson’s 2001-2003 film trilogy. As the anticipation for gamescom increases, LOTR: War in [...]

Test Drive Unlimited 2 Gets Pushed Back Into 2011
Friday, August 13th, 2010

Atari made a somewhat unexpected announcement in March that they would be releasing a sequel to Test Drive Unlimited this Fall. However, like many recent games that have been pushed back to a 2011 release due to a very competitive market during the holiday period, Test Drive Unlimited 2 follows suit.

Naughty Dog Took “Several Weeks” To Develop Uncharted 2 Dynamic Theme
Friday, August 13th, 2010

Naughty Dog, perhaps the hardest working, most ambitious game development team of our time, are well known for pointing out just how much time and effort they put into creating the AAA-titles we’ve come to know and love on the PlayStation 3, but just because they’re developing a theme this time doesn’t mean they put [...]

Kane and Lynch 2 Launch Trailer Unleashes The Dog Days
Thursday, August 12th, 2010

The anticipated reunion of IO Interactive’s dynamic criminal duo, Kane and Lynch, will be unleashing the attack dogs upon its release in just a mere few days. While Square Enix’s Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days’ August 17th release date edges ever closer, gamers are being treated with a stylish launch trailer to tide you [...]

July 2010 NPD Results Revealed
Thursday, August 12th, 2010

The July 2010 NPD sales data has been released. For ill informed readers, the NPD Group is the leading independent video game research firm, that monitors and tracks video game hardware and software sales in North America. Check out the full figures for hardware and software below.

Uncharted Dynamic Theme and DLC Headed to PSN
Thursday, August 12th, 2010

After successfully releasing two multiplayer skin packs for Uncharted 2, the guys over at Naughty Dog have listened to their fans and answered their plea to provide more DLC.  If you’re starving to put on a new set of clothes for your multiplayer rampages, this package may help settle your cravings.

PlayStation Move To Take Over the World
Thursday, August 12th, 2010

In a little over a month, the PlayStation Move will be in the hands of gamers everywhere. That’s not enough for Sony. In a move similar to the Borg’s attack on the United Federation of Planets, Sony plans on making sure no matter where you are you see the Move – or at the very [...]

PS3 Launches In Brazil, Costs A Small Fortune
Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Launching a video game console globally these days takes a lot of effort. Besides shipping the product around the globe, you also have to conform to a country’s rules and regulations. Sony is now one step closer to conquering the videogame world yet again – but in this particular country, it’ll cost you a pretty [...]

Kojima Teases “Big Announcement” This Weekend
Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Hideo Kojima. The man, the legend… His last project was the hugely-successful PlayStation Portable exclusive Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Since Peace Walker’s release, the internet has been abuzz with speculation as to what Kojima will be working on next. The famed developer himself has teased the masses on several occasions, hinting at what he’s [...]