Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 14:01
NEW ORLEANS – Although CCP Games has put its massively multiplayer online (MMO) game based on its popular World of Darkness franchise on the backburner to focus on EVE Online and Dust 514, development continues on the game. Chris McDonough, one of the visionaries behind the MMO, was on hand at the CCP Games Grand Masquerade in New Orleans to offer some new details about the MMO game in the exclusive video interview below.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 13:43
When you think "Batman" and "video game", you usually think of something dark, foreboding and completely involving, like last year's stellar release of Batman: Arkham City. But you don't really think shooter, nor anything that goes tongue firmly in cheek, do you? That's why it's so fascinating to see Monolith, the developers behind the F.E.A.R. series, go against type and create a game like Gotham City Impostors. Not only is it something you'd never expect from the DC Comics Universe, but, holy rusted metal Batman, it's actually fun.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 12:00
Fans of sexy warrior princess Xena have flocked to see more of actress Lucy Lawless in Starz hit sword-and-sandals TV series, “Spartacus: Vengeance.” The “Spartacus” series averages over 6 million viewers per episode on Starz, and is an international smash, airing in over 150 countries. “Spartacus: Vengeance” is the first full sequel to the series after the prequel, “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena.” Lawless talks about the new season in this exclusive video interview below.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 00:25
Every Tuesday, Sony brings its PlayStation faithful new content, add-ons for your favorite games, Themes and avatars for your PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable. Again another standard week of PSN goods you can get, but for the most part the main draw are going to be demos. Twisted Metal is finally going to hit store shelves and the fans of the series will be eager to get their hands on the multiplayer demo now available.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 21:47
OTTAWA – NHL All Star Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks won the Skills Challenge Breakaway Challenge donning a Superman cape. The forward didn’t need a cape to win the Stanley Cup the same season he was on the cover of EA Sports’ NHL 10 game. The 2008 NHL Rookie of the Year has been a scoring sensation for the Hawks, along with captain and NHL 11 cover athlete Jonathan Toews. In Ottawa for yet another All Star Game, Kane took some time to talk videogames in this exclusive interview.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 14:31
Comic book legend Todd McFarlane, best known for creating Spawn, has teamed up with bestselling author R.A. Salvatore and MLB Hall of Famer Curt Schilling for a new series of videogames set in the fantasy world of Amalur. The first title, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, is an action role-playing game for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. McFarlane, who serves as executive art director at 38 Studios, talks about his first full-fledged adventure into the virtual world of gaming in this exclusive interview.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 13:09
German online game publisher Bigpoint has surpassed 250 million registered players for its free-to-play (F2P), browser-based online games. Bigpoint, which has established a global publishing network of over 1,000 game portals, social networks, and media sites, attracts over 250,000 new players to its key titles every day. The company has targeted U.S. gamers with titles like Battlestar Galactica Online, Drakensang Online, Dark Orbit, and Farmerama. The game makers were in Los Angeles for E3 last year, where they held a party at the Playboy Mansion.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 11:34
When SoulCalibur IV came out a few years ago for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, some players were disappointed by the series' jump to next-gen, even with the addition of nifty Star Wars characters. (C'mon, Darth Vader versus Mitsurugi was pretty damn epic.) But luckily, Namco realizes that some better balancing was needed, and SoulCalibur V brings it in spades, between some great new characters and the kind of multiplayer that will keep you addicted for some time. It's just a shame that the single player content couldn't really keep up...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 10:43
If there's a company that has proven that old-school games do big business, it's Konami. A few years back, it brought back the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade game to Xbox Live, attracting a whole new crowd to the old-school beat-em-up antics, complete with online play. And last year, it continued to capitalize on such success with the enjoyable X-Men: The Arcade Game. Next week, it'll be back once more with the long-overdue -- and highly requested -- The Simpsons Arcade. And yes, it's officially coming, at least from what Sony says.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 08:32
Before the New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI (at least according to the Madden NFL 12 simulation), EA Sports is throwing its annual videogame bash at the Bud Light Hotel. NFL legends past and current will mingle with celebrities. And in addition to the 3-on-3 videogame tournament format, which was introduced last year to incorporate online team play into the mix, there will also be concerts featuring Nas and The Roots. New York’s other quarterback, the Jets’ Jeff Garcia, is a Madden Bowl regular and talks gaming in this exclusive video interview below.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 08:17
In a series known for delivering one of the most cinematic experiences in all of interactive entertainment with an emphasis on high quality digital acting, BioWare is aiming to once again set a new bar with Mass Effect 3. BioWare unveiled the cast for Mass Effect 3, which ships Marc 6 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. The ensemble will see the return of fan favorites, including Martin Sheen as the Illusive Man, Mark Meer and Jennifer Hale as Male and Female Shepard and will introduce Freddie Prinze, Jr. as James Vega, a marine who will help Commander Shepard take Earth back. Seth Green, who reprises his role as Joker, talks about the new game in this exclusive video interview.
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 23:27
In its early days, THQ was best known as a kids game maker working with brands from Nickelodeon and Disney based on Hollywood TV shows and movies. But the Hollywood licensing business has dried up with the higher costs of development and the advances of smartphones and tablets (where those licenses still thrive). THQ isn’t exiting the games business, as had been rumored a few weeks ago. Instead, the game company is exiting the kids games business in favor of successful franchises like Saints Row.
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 18:33
Brandon Marshall set a Pro Bowl record with four touchdown receptions, covering 74, 29, 47 and 3 yards, in the annual Honolulu, Hawaii football contest. Marshall’s 47 yard catch is one for the highlight reel as he kicked the ball to himself while falling into the end zone. The Miami Dolphin receiver finished with six catches for 176 yards. He caught one touchdown pass apiece from Ben Roethlisberger and Phillip Rivers and two from Andy Dalton. Marshall is a big gamer and a regular attendee of EA Sports Madden Bowl before the Super Bowl. He talks gaming off the gridiron in this exclusive video interview below.
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 16:49
OTTAWA -- Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry is coming off a record season in which he scored 50 goals and 98 points. With a Stanley Cup and MVP award already under his belt, Perry was in Ottawa for the 2012 NHL All Star Game. Although he lost to Patrick Kane’s Superman breakaway goal, Perry’s mini-stick routine did come in a close second. Perry also scored his first NHL All Star goal and added an assist to help propel Team Chara to a 12-9 victory over Team Alfredsson in the big game. Perry worked with EA Sports on NHL 10 providing motion capture for the game. He talks about his videogame skills and being an NHL All Star in this exclusive interview.
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 11:41
The digital pinball market is on the rise again, thanks to some savvy developments being handled by development teams. No longer is it an embarrassing affair of crappy ball physics or lame table design. No, these guys are dedicated. Take Zen Studios, who have been pumping out quality releases with their Pinball FX 2 and Zen Pinball compilations. And that's just the beginning, as Farsight Studios is preparing for its own pin assault later this spring with The Pinball Arcade. Luckily for us, we got a taste of what the company has in mind...
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 11:03
First off, for the record, I personally wanted a Ravens vs. 49ers Super Bowl. No offense against the teams that are in there now, but we've seen that match-up before, y'know? Regardless, the Patriots and Giants will be meeting up for Super Bowl glory this Sunday. However, EA Sports has already provided its own take on the big game, thanks to Madden NFL 12. So...who wins?
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 07:45
Note: This article contains material appropriate to the mature rating of the series and contains small spoilers from the season premiere.
It's no surprise that Spartacus: Vengeance has done as well as it has. The STARZ show has drawn in an immense (and diverse) crowd. Packed with gore, nudity, sex, and a surprising dose of humanity, the show has done well for itself and has already been renewed for a third season. Writer Steven DeKnight continues to impress with his scripts, as testament to the first episode of season 2. The episode boasted plenty of gore (opening with an impressive sword fight) and holding true to it's "M for Mature" rating. DeKnight did his research, describing in a live web interview recently that he prides the show on being as realistic as possible for the setting. Viewers are taken on a whirlwind ride during every episode, but with all that violence and sex, one has to wonder how the cast feels filming some of these scenes. Liam McIntyre (Spartacus), Lucy Lawless (Lucretia), and Viva Bianca (Illithyia) shared their personal experiences on set – and their answers may surprise you.
Monday, January 30, 2012 - 01:50
One of the first genre’s I ever got addicted to was tower defense games, but for awhile now tower defense games have long been stale. For a long time now, the genre hasn’t seen any dramatic changes, but still provided quality games for its fans. Recently, the genre has escalated to new heights thanks to advancements in smart phone technology and the integration of app marketplace. Developed by Futuremark Games Studio, Unstoppable Gorg attempts to reinvent the genre, but costly design choices ruin a potential hit.
Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 16:36
Even though he sadly passed away a few years ago, the legend of Michael Jackson will never be forgotten. The pop star brought us a number of classics over the years, and last year, Ubisoft opted to celebrate his legacy with the new game Michael Jackson: The Experience. Now, he makes the journey to the PlayStation Vita in time for the system's launch next month. But can the game still be a Thriller?
Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 15:54
Well over a year after its release on the market, the Kinect motion device is really growing into its own for Xbox 360 users, not only with a few family-related efforts (Kinect Sports, Dance Central) but also a decent amount of games dedicated to the "hardcore" crowd (Child of Eden, Rise of Nightmares). But there's not too much of a market for downloadable Kinect games as of yet, though Fruit Ninja Kinect is doing fairly well. Maybe that'll change once people see how good the haunted house adventure game Haunt is. Maybe.
Sunday, January 29, 2012 - 11:57
Kim Dotcom, the founder and mastermind of the beleaguered file-sharing site Megaupload that was recently shut down by authorities, doesn't just face prison time and substantial fines for his alleged crimes, he has also lost his status as the world’s highest ranked player in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. With millions in the bank and a huge mansion from his illegal file sharing empire, Dotcom apparently had a lot of time on his hands and was playing a lot of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 under the gamertag MEGARACER. Dotcom had earned the top spot in the first-person shooter video game late last year, according to MSNBC. With around 15 million players worldwide and over $1 billion in sales, Modern Warfare 3 is one of the best selling video games of all time.
Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 22:42
OTTAWA, QUEBEC – Videogames have always played an important role in NHL All Star Games and Skill Competitions. With 2K Sports out of the hockey simulation game now, EA Sports had the 2012 NHL All Star Game in Ottawa all to itself. The game maker used NHL 12 to showcase each of the skills competitions on Saturday night. And Electronic Arts also used the game to simulate the big game on Sunday. According to NHL 12, Team Alfredsson will continue its winning ways with a 12-10 victory over Team Chara. You can see the simulation in the video below.
Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 11:35
There’s nothing wrong with trying to design a platformer that appeals to the old school. A lot of us grew up playing games on the NES, SNES or some older system, and fondly remember the good ol’ days where the likes of Mario and Sonic truly got their start. But even with the boldest original idea, your platformer doesn’t stand a chance if the gameplay isn’t solid enough. There are countless Genesis games we can easily point out that suffer from this issue. And, sadly, Crocodile Entertainment’s Zack Zero is stuck right alongside them.
Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 10:12
OTTAWA, QUEBEC -- The National Hockey League (NHL) is celebrating the greatest hockey players in the world in the land that celebrates hockey this weekend with the 2012 NHL SuperSkills Challenge and All Star Game in Ottawa. Next year, the All Stars will converge back in the United States in the home arena of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The city of Columbus will host the 2013 National Hockey League All-Star Celebration January 24 through January 27 and will include the Molson Canadian NHL SuperSkills and the NHL All-Star Game. Of course, there will be EA Sports NHL 13 videogames throughout the festivities, as well.
Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 10:54
Hot Shots Golf has been around for a number of years, getting its start on the PS One with the Mario Golf developers at Camelot bringing its cartoony world to life. Since that time, a number of sequels have helped the series thrive, thanks to the development takeover at Clap Hanz. They really know how a casual game of golf is supposed to play, with a simple swing meter, "cute" characters that players can easily identify with (Tiger who?) and breathtaking courses to play on, which will challenge your golfing skills to the max. Next month, the series makes its return with Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational on the PS Vita, and fans should be thrilled by its arrival.
