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Sonic Adventure 2 release leaked by Xbox.com
11 months ago
Oh look it’s Sonic Adventure 2, an awesome Sonic 3D game that was made for the Sega Dreamcast and later ported over to the Nintendo Gamecube. But wait a minute, what is that I see on the top right corner of Shadow’s screen? It is the PlayStation circle button. Very interesting, but what could it More >
Live action Darksiders 2 trailer brings the dramatic tension
11 months ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
We’ve been seeing quite a few live action trailers coming out of the woodworks this year. THQ’s upcoming Darksiders 2 is the latest to join the club, showing a group of humans trying to survive an onslaught of demons, while an aged priest preaches on, despite the chaos outside of the cathedral. More >
Microsoft joins $187 billion revenue ad market, still charging monthly fee’s
11 months ago
by Steve Ahmad
in Video Games
After the new things that Microsoft had to show during E3 this year, removing the monthly fee for online game play was not one of them. Microsoft unveiled their ad campaign strategy and supporting companies for the Xbox 360 platform. NUads will soon make a clear presence for the Xbox Live More >
E3 2012: Does Dead Space 3 cooperate with fans’ wants?
11 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
In the eyes of many, the Dead Space series has taken the survival horror crown away from Resident Evil. Dead Space 2 turned a bit more towards the action, increasing the unease of fans who want Dead Space to remain solely focused on horror. At E3 2012, Dead Space 3′s new cooperative mode was More >
E3 hands-on preview: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
11 months ago
Konami’s booth was packed with fans wanting to demo latest titles. The one place that had long line was Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, with the wait being around 3-4 hours.
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance was a game that was almost scrapped by Konami and Hideo Kojima’s team, until they decided to More >
E3 2012: Joe Danger: The Movie, the complete package
11 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
So, I got to meet a few of the guys behind the Joe Danger series, Hello Games. I uncomfortably admitted to them that I had only played the demo of the original game, and that I played it quite a lot and enjoyed it. I’m sure that led to them thinking, “So, yeah…why didn’t you just buy the game?” More >
Internet Explorer coming to the Xbox 360, plus Microsoft SmartGlass App
11 months ago
Xbox does it all, as they say, but Microsoft has decided to integrate Internet Explorer in its “Web hub” along with its new Xbox Smart Glass application.
Smart glass is an application for your Tablet or Smart phones that talks to your Xbox 360, or PC and allows you to use your phone or tablet as More >
E3 2012 – Microsoft adds a multitude of new TV support for Xbox 360
11 months ago
to expand on its already growing amount of channels for the Xbox 360, Microsoft announced new additions for its Xbox TV.
Nickelodeon will be adding its large amount of family shows and cartoons, Machinima’s original shows, and for Spanish viewers, Univision will be also coming soon to reach a More >
E3 2012: Microsoft tantalizes us with new Halo 4 footage
11 months ago
by Narvin Seegoolam
in Video Games
Ever since it’s announcement at last year’s E3, Halo 4 has been sitting in the minds of many gamers. Finally, we get a taste of what 343 Industries has to offer to fans after taking over the Halo franchise from Bungie. The trailer itself begins with a live-action sequence the leads into the More >
E3 – Splinter Cell: Blacklist surprises at Microsoft’s press conference
11 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Microsoft showed off a bit of a surprise today at their E3 2012 press conference: Splinter Cell: Blacklist. It’s only been two years since the last Splinter Cell, and already there look to be a lot of changes. Sam Fisher has apparently been blacklisted, and he’s followed the trail of corruption to More >
Interview with Kim Swift, developer of Portal, Quantum Conundrum
11 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Kim Swift is probably best known as one of the Digipen student developers behind Narbacular Drop, the project which later became Portal. She’s also worked on Left 4 Dead one and two, so you could say she’s accomplished quite a bit in only a little over five years in the game development world. I More >
E3 2012 – Hands on with Quantum Conundrum
11 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Quantum Conundrum is a first-person puzzle-solving game brought to you by one of the minds who helped to create Portal, Kim Swift (you can read our interview with her, here). With that kind of pedigree, you’d be crazy to pass this game up. I got my hands on it, and really, I did not want to stop. More >
Skyrim: Dawnguard DLC trailer, become a vampire (or don’t)
11 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Alright, Skyrim fans, do you want to be a vampire, or would you rather kill vampires? Keep in mind that these are the more grotesque vampires that closely resemble a gargoyle, as it may affect your chances of finding a mate in Skyrim. Should you choose to become a vampire, it seems as though More >
Sonic 4: Episode 2 Review + Episode Metal
12 months ago
Sega had two big things last year going for them, and those were Sonic 4 Episode 1 and Sonic Generations. Both games brought back what we loved about the original Sonic games. Sonic Generations had old-school and current Sonic and had bosses from previous Sonic games. Sonic 4 Episode 1 has current More >
‘The Cave’, Double Fine and Sega team up
12 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Sega has just unveiled their collaboration with Double Fine Productions: The Cave. What is the cave? I’d like to tell you, but their press release is so well written that not using it would be a waste:
“If you enjoy rappelling, spelunking and dark rocky caverns then be prepared to be disappointed! More >
This isn’t horse armor, it’s mounted combat for Skyrim (and free)
12 months ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Don’t worry, everyone, Bethesda isn’t selling horse armor for Skyrim (this time). No, they’re adding mounted combat for free! If you think about it, it is kind of ridiculous that you had to helplessly ride around on your horse while getting attacked by angry mobs. Well, now you can shoot arrows at More >
Devil May Cry 5 (DmC) release date revealed, ‘Kat’ artwork, info
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Capcom has just given us the word that their latest installment of the Devil May Cry series (DmC), which is now in its fifth iteration, will be releasing on January 15th, 2013. Ninja Theory (Enslaved), as most of you know, have taken the reins. Hopefully they’ll be able to provide a fluid combat More >
Aliens: Colonial Marines trailer compensates for 2013 delay
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
Do you see the “outer door”? Imagine that what’s behind it is Aliens: Colonial Marines, the game. Now imagine that this door will not open until February 12th, 2013. Pretty harsh, “outer door”; I’m not sure I like your MO. There’s no word on exactly why the title was delayed, though a rogue band More >
Free Xbox 360 with new Windows machine
1 year ago
The free Xbox 360 deal is back!!! It’s a deal that Microsoft did last year for students looking to buy a new desktop computer or laptop. If you missed it last year, now is your chance to get a free Xbox 360 with a purchase of a new computer. US retailers participating on this are Best Buy, More >
Rumor – What modes can we expect in Bioshock Infinite multiplayer?
1 year ago
by Ryan Southard
in Video Games
While we can’t say for sure why Irrational Games has decided to delay their triple-A masterpiece, some new information has rolled in. A job post by Irrational Games was found on Gamasutra by twitter user SuperAnnuation. In it, the post lets out the multiplayer secret, though there is no guarantee More >
Learn how to play Persona 4 Arena with Teddie and Rise
1 year ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
For those who have been living under a rock for the past few months, Atlus is collaborating with Arc System Works, makers of Guilty Gear and BlazBlue, to make a Persona 4 fighting game. Obviously not all fans of the hit RPG game can be expected to be familiar with how fighting games work. That’s More >
Max Payne 3 DLC plan revealed
1 year ago
by Michael Revis
in Video Games
When you’ve got a title that’s as promising as Max Payne 3, you gotta have a DLC plan that matches it, and Rockstar is set to accomplish just that. The company just recently announced their schedule for additional content, with DLC packs planned to be released all the way to fall of this year.
All More >
Prototype 2 review – Transform yourself into the perfect tool of destruction
1 year ago
In Prototype you controlled Alex Mercer. Waking up with no memory, he finds everything has gone to hell in New York City as he’s caught in the middle of a war against Blacklight. Mercer eventually learns the truth of a virus known as Blacklight, and he finds out he’s a carrier who can transform More >
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed coming in 2012
1 year ago
Sonic and his pals from Sega are back in an all-new racing game, but this time you won’t need to switch vehicles. In Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed, you will be able to switch modes from ground, to sea, to air while showing off your moves. As always speed is the key.
Challenge your friends, More >
Madden cover winner announced
1 year ago
Voting ended today for the player chosen to be on the cover of Madden. From a field of 32 players, one was chosen to grace the cover of Madden ’13. It was a close one between Cam Newton and Calvin “Megatron” Johnson. And the winner is none other than Calvin “Megatron” Johnson. Let’s take a look More >
