Monday, January 2, 2012 - 15:09
The mess that is Ocean Marketting (yes we misspelled that on purpose) and its operator, Paul Christofolo, sure created quite a stir by the end of 2011. A rude, asshole-like response to someone inquiring about their order for an N-Control peripheral, the Avenger Controller, made the front page of Penny Arcade, and the rest, as they say, is history, with Christofolo thrusted into a negative spotlight and plenty of Internet buzz. But how did this whole thing conclude? Would you believe that things actually got more ridiculous?
Monday, January 2, 2012 - 15:26
2011 brought plenty of gaming triumphs, but it also brought a few headaches along for the ride, naggling issues that were a bit hard to get over. As a service to our readers, we've decided to present a list of things that we could do without in video games for 2012. It's not too late for game companies to get a jump-start on these ideas, which would easily make their products way better.
Monday, January 2, 2012 - 12:35
Director and writer Paul Anderson has wrapped principal photography for his second 3D videogame adaptation, Resident Evil: Retribution, according to his wife and star of the Sony Screen Gems film franchise, Milla Jovovich. With the movie set hit theaters September 14, 2014, Jovovich provided an exclusive look at the set of the new movie in the cool video below.
Monday, January 2, 2012 - 12:11
In a sign that CES continues to grow despite the struggling global economic situation, 94 companies will exhibit in the new Eureka Park TechZone at the 2012 International CES. The dedicated area was created partnership with the National Science Foundation, Startup America Partnership, CNet and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), showcasing innovative start-ups and entrepreneurs. Owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the 2012 International CES, the world’s largest tradeshow for consumer technology, is scheduled January 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Monday, January 2, 2012 - 12:19
Japanese game giant Square Enix is making its way to Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2012) this year. The game maker is setting up shop at the Palms Resort and Casino in one of the exclusive Fantasy Suites. Square Enix will showcase its biggest titles of 2012, including IO Interactive’s Hitman: Absolution, the PlayStation Vita launch title Army Corps of Hell, the puzzle game Quantum Conundrum and Final Fantasy XIII-2. Kim Swift, who helped design Valve’s Portal, talks about her new puzzle game Quantum Conundrum in the exclusive video interview below.
Sunday, January 1, 2012 - 22:57
Sonic the Hedgehog has had a splendid 2011. There, we said it. But he really has. Between Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing for mobile platforms, the awesome Sonic Generations and the surprising return of Sonic CD in downloadable format, Sega really brought him back to, ahem, speed. And he's not slowing down in 2012, as the company has announced the follow-up to his original Sonic the Hedgehog 4 adventure.
Sunday, January 1, 2012 - 22:41
Here we are, 2012, and already we're seeing a bunch of movie trailers indicating upcoming projects that will be in 3D. Disney has already confirmed that Marvel's The Avengers will be in that format; the upcoming Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance from Sony will benefit from the third dimension; and remakes of Titanic and Beauty and the Beast will soon hit theaters with the 3D touch. But perhaps the biggest title to use the format arrives next month, when Star Wars officially steps into the 3D realm with a re-release of Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
Sunday, January 1, 2012 - 16:28
EA Sports has used its NCAA Football 12 video game to simulate the big match-ups during Bowl Week. Kicking off with the Rose Bowl between Oregon and Wisconsin and culminating with the National Championship Game in New Orleans between LSU and Alabama. Check out video of the key match-ups below.
Sunday, January 1, 2012 - 15:59
VIZIO isn't waiting until CES 2012 to showcase its new technology. As presenting sponsor of the 98th Rose Bowl, VIZIO will bring new technologies and innovative activations to fans, adding to the game day experience for college football fans. On-site, at the center of both the Oregon and Wisconsin tailgate zones, VIZIO will take over adjacent Brookside Golf Course clubhouse, to create a special VIZIO Theater 3D Lounge. Open to the public, the lounge will house many of VIZIO's award-winning Theater 3D technologies, showcase other college bowl games and treat fans to an interactive 3D video game area. VIZIO has also partnered with the world famous Los Angeles radio station KROQ, who will be broadcasting live from the lounge and bringing a special performance from popular local band, The Dirty Heads.
Sunday, January 1, 2012 - 08:30
Warner Bros. Pictures is set to release the first part of director Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on December 14, 2012. The 3D epic is being shot in collaboration with 3ality Technica in New Zealand. One of the big movies of 2012, the first trailer for The Hobbit is below. And you can bet that Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has a new game set in this movie universe coming in time for Christmas.
Sunday, January 1, 2012 - 08:53
Telltale Games is bringing back the longest-running show in TV history. In conjunction with Universal Partnerships & Licensing, the new game Law & Order: Legacies is available for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch on Apple’s App Store. Based on NBC Universal’s Emmy-winning “Law & Order” TV series, Law & Order: Legacies brings together an all-star cast of investigators and prosecutors from both “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: SVU”. Check out the unique cel-shaded gameplay in the video below.
Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 13:01
2011 brought a lot of sequels our way. Some were necessary improvements to formula, while others had us scratching our heads wondering what was up. (NOTE: Resistance 3.) Anyway, we've decided to count down our top ten favorite retail games (a downloadable list is coming very soon), along with a few honorable mentions for good measure. You might be shocked to see what takes number one.
Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 12:34
When it was first announced back at E3, the UFC on Xbox Live app definitely had a few fans excited, especially with the promise of being able to watch live pay-per-views through the convenience on your console. Unfortunately, last night proved that sometimes if something seems too good to be true, it usually is.
Friday, December 30, 2011 - 22:54
The Star Wars Battlefront series has become a beloved property of the LucasArts digital empire over the past few years, with open battles between both good guys and bad guys, and numerous options for players to hop in on both sides. Star Wars Battlefront III had been rumored for some time, but with the demise of longtime development team Pandemic Studios, it was put in doubt. However, some interesting online moves have indicated that another developer could be working on the long-awaited sequel. Could be, mind you...
Friday, December 30, 2011 - 15:12
As a dark harbinger of things to potentially come in other markets, Sony has not been able to attract Japanese gamers with its new PlayStation (PS) Vita portable gaming device. During it’s first week at retail in Japan, the game system sold 320,000 units (although that only covered two days). But in its second week (and first full week) on store shelves, Sony enticed a meager 72,000 gamers to buy its pricey new hardware. Even the old PSP outsold the new PS Vita by 40% over Christmas.
