Archive for November, 2011

Ken Levine: Current Consoles Still Have “a Ton of Juice Left in Them”
Monday, November 7th, 2011

With games like Battlefield 3 and Rage “pushing console hardware as much as developers can”, some studios claim that the PS3 and 360 have been maxed out, and that it’s time for a new generation. BioShock creator Ken Levine, however, doesn’t see a need for another console cycle just yet, and thinks there’s still a [...]

Lair Wasn’t the Only PS3 Exclusive Factor 5 Was Working On [Cancelled Project]
Monday, November 7th, 2011

Lair. Before it released, everyone watched in awe, patiently awaiting the chance to take flight as a realistic-looking, high-definition dragon. But then it came out, and everyone realized it was a stinking turd… That’s not entirely true. The game was only so-so, but because it looked so damn awesome and then didn’t live up to [...]

Catch a Glimpse of Skyrim’s Epic Adventure with Full Trophy List
Sunday, November 6th, 2011

Perhaps the largest role-playing game of 2011 will be upon us this week, and we’ve managed to locate its elaborate trophy list just in the knick of time. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is expected to be one of the most content-rich games of 2011, and as such there are many trophies that range from [...]

Modern Warfare 3 Gets Its Own Live Action Trailer
Sunday, November 6th, 2011

Hot off the heels of Battlefield 3‘s live action trailer, Modern Warfare 3 gets one of its own. Activision did not mess around by getting some unknown actors, instead it splashed the cash on big-name actors such as Sam Worthington and Jonah Hill, while Dwight Howard featured as a cameo at the end of the [...]

Skyrim Install is Modest Despite Game’s Enormous Size
Sunday, November 6th, 2011

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is almost here, and is just about ready to begin eating away time for millions of RPG fans. But before you go out and get the game, you need to make sure you have enough space on your hard drive to install it first.

Get All Three Uncharted Soundtracks on PSN Now
Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception has it all: epic shootouts, blockbuster cinematics, and even a killer soundtrack. Lucky for you, you can download at least one of those right now on the PlayStation Network.

DICE Exclaims that Battlefield 3′s Back to Karkand is a Lot More than a Map Pack
Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Yesterday, EA released their long-awaited trailer for the Back to Karkand DLC that many Battlefield veterans have been waiting for. Perhaps the most impressive part of the minute and a half long video was that it showed a lot more than just a few new maps, and included some classic vehicles and weapons that many [...]

Michael Bay Directed Need For Speed: The Run Trailer Released
Friday, November 4th, 2011

In an effort to gain some attention for Need for Speed: The Run and to attract some more Facebook likes, EA promised to unleash a new NFS trailer from the famed director Michael Bay after they got enough Facebook likes. That threshold has now been crossed, and a new trailer has been released.

Watch the Rainbow 6 Prototype Video
Friday, November 4th, 2011

After the announcement of the often-rumored Rainbow 6 Patriots yesterday, Ubisoft have revealed the debut trailer. Interestingly, the trailer was never meant to be shown, but as the leaks and rumors spread, Ubisoft announced the game early.

Skyrim Will Have No Filter for its Many Mature Themes
Friday, November 4th, 2011

As with previous installments by Bethesda, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will be no stranger to mature themes. Although the ESRB has given it a Mature rating, its popularity has raised questions about whether or not the offensive material can be disabled.

PSP RPG Heroes Phantasia Screens, First Video
Friday, November 4th, 2011

Publishers Namco Bandai and Banpresto are working with developer Witch Craft on a new PSP RPG called Heroes Phantasia, currently set for a January 19th, 2012 release in Japan. It features characters from Keoro, Slayers Revolution, Mai Hime, Darker Thank Black, and many others.

Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand Gameplay Trailer Released
Friday, November 4th, 2011

A few weeks ago, DICE announced that Battlefield 3‘s first DLC pack will release in December, and now they have unveiled a new gameplay trailer. Many players were eager to see how the “remastered” maps would look like in the Frostbite 2 Engine and the trailer shows just that, and then some. Other than new [...]

Naughty Dog Hiring for a “Third-Person Action” Game
Friday, November 4th, 2011

Naughty Dog may have told gamers that they weren’t sure what they’d do now that the Uncharted trilogy has come to an end, but a recent job listing suggests that the renowned developer is already hard at work on their next game.

Recent Study Suggests Less Than Half of All US Gamers Actually Buy Games
Friday, November 4th, 2011

It’s no secret that gaming is an expensive hobby, especially for those who don’t want to wait for substantial price drops and pick up new releases. Possibly as a result of the high expense, it looks like the majority of gamers in the United States don’t actually buy games at all.

Skyrim Goes Gold, Prepares for Launch
Friday, November 4th, 2011

With The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim releasing next week, the game has finally gone gold. Due to their huge size, scale and complexity Bethesda’s RPGs are generally filled with quite a few bugs around launch, but the developer has promised that this time will be different.