Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 09:37
Rather than make the obvious Prince "party like it's 1999" joke (like EVERY other site is doing), we thought we'd deliver it to you straight -- when Bioshock Infinite releases later this year, it's going to pound you. Like it's 1999. That's the name of a new mode that Irrational Games is adding to the highly anticipated follow-up, one that will test your gamer skills to your very core.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 19:32
Here's a bit of a rhetorical question. What's scarier, EA's Origin service existing passed 2012 or SOPA and PIPA? Trick question, they are both pretty equally terrifying. Jokes aside, even though we're nearing the end of Internet Blackout Wednesday where sites such as Wikipedia, BoingBoing and Reddit closed up shop so to speak, more news trickled out as it relates to two of gaming's biggest juggernauts--Electronic Arts and E3 powerhouse Entertainment Software Associate both of who refuse to change their Pro-SOPA and PIPA stances despite a hefty petition on Change.org.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 16:29
SAN FRANCISCO –With the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) exploding into the mainstream thanks to its deal with Fox television, THQ has taken the additional development time allotted to UFC Undisputed 3 to ensure that the game offers a deep and robust gameplay experience. Neven Dravinski, the producer on the bestselling game franchise, said one of the focal points for the company’s new game, available Valentine’s Day, was to allow the broader audience to both understand and enjoy the skills involved in mixed martial arts (MMA).
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 06:00
You don’t mess with Agent 47. You may not even know he’s there, but if you’re in his sights, you might as well draw up your will and say goodbye to everything, because chances are you won’t survive. The master CIA assassin has been doing his damage for the past few years, and this fall, he continues on his suave yet destructive journey of perfect kills with Hitman: Absolution. Square Enix recently invited us down to its suite during the Consumer Electronics Show to get a better look at the game.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 06:00
Mention “Kinect integration” to a gamer for an upcoming AAA title and you’ll either get one of two things. Either you’ll have someone who complains that the device will be used to perform poorly captured motions, possibly ruining the way the product is supposed to be played; or you’ll have someone who feels like it’s just a cheap tack-on to an otherwise overwhelming game experience. Well, Bioware is brushing both of these possible complaints aside, as it showed us how it intends to use Kinect integration for its upcoming space epic, Mass Effect 3. And it really is a beautiful thing.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 19:46
In 2069 the world is divided into regions controlled by three mega-corporations known as Syndicates. Starting the end of January with the release of the four-player Syndicate co-op demo, gamers have the power to create their own Syndicate to take down the competition. Some takeovers will be more hostile than others.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 19:18
En Masse Entertainment is launching its fantasy massively multiplayer online (MMO) game TERA to North America on May 1, 2012. The upcoming release of TERA will be available in standard and Collector’s Editions at retail and online stores. Marking a new era in gaming, TERA sets a new standard by delivering true action combat to players who want more than the stale and repetitive gameplay that exists in today’s MMOs. The developer talks about the new game, which is powered by Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3, in this exclusive video interview below.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 19:33
Electronic Arts and NCAA Football have awarded Richard Mancuso and Clint Oldenburg with the first two EA Sports NCAA Football fellowships. The two football players will join EA Sports NCAA Football 13 development team as a part of the inaugural sixteen-week full-time, paid opportunity for former football student-athletes to apply their skills and knowledge of the sport to the development of the NCAA Football videogame. Former University of Alabama DT talks about NCAA Football 12 in the exclusive video interview below.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 19:59
Red 5 Studios has launched League For Gamers (LFG), an organization with the lifelong mission of promoting games in a positive way, spreading the passion of gaming and protecting gaming interests in politics. Red 5 will shut down Firefall and its website on January 18th in a 24 hour show of solidarity, encouraging gamers, developers and all industry supporters to join LFG and stand together against misguided and overbearing legislative initiatives such as SOPA, (Stop Online Privacy Act), and PIPA, (Protect IP), in order to perpetuate and continue industry growth.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 19:01
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2012) in Las Vegas, Smart TVs were everywhere. TVs from companies like Vizio, which can be seen in the video below, feature Google TV and OnLive, opening up new opportunities for gaming without the need of a console, or even a tablet.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 16:12
The official facebook page of Starz hit televisoin series "Spartacus" revealed today that the first episode of the whirlwind season will be released on the page this FRIDAY, January 20th. The premiere, a full week before the series airs on STARZ, will be available on the official facebook page. The premiere will serve to connect fans around the world and invite fans to comment on the first episode, as well as actor Liam McIntyre's portrayal of Spartacus.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 11:02
There's no question that 2011 was a big year for the Mortal Kombat franchise, as Netherrealm Games effectively relaunched the franchise and made fighting relevant again, complete with over-the-top fatalities and bonus characters that piqued our interest. (Freddy Krueger?) But it looks like 2012 will be just as eventful for the series, as the team has not only announced a new Komplete Edition that's coming to consoles later this spring, but also its debut on the PlayStation Vita.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 11:29
Let's make it clear right now -- the Consumer Electronics Show isn't really about video games. Sure, they definitely have a place in the consumer electronic world when it comes to entertainment, but the show is more focused on the technological side, with gadgets, TV's and other high-priced technology that's really out there. But some game companies managed to show up anyway and show off their wares, so we've got the wrap-up on what we saw, and whether it was really worth it. Let's get started...
Monday, January 16, 2012 - 22:15
The Postal Series has been around for awhile now. Starting off with the original Postal game in 1997, it was a gritty, intelligent and funny, which made it one of the most unique IP on the market. Eight years later after Postal 2, the postal series has finally returned to conclude the trilogy. What could have been a great game is instantly turned it into a cosmic mess with no clear direction, outdated controller and horrible game design. Postal III isn’t just the worst downloadable game I have ever played, it is by far the worst game I have ever played.
Monday, January 16, 2012 - 13:05
With new Android rival tablets showcased in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2012), Apple is apparently ramping up production in China for a March launch for its much-anticipated iPad 3. The new device is expected to feature an HD screen that rivals HD TV sets, a quad core processor for multitasking and 4G LTE support, according to Bloomberg.
Monday, January 16, 2012 - 11:21
For weeks now, staffers and sites across the Internet have been fearing the initials SOPA. Standing for the Stop Online Piracy Act, its passing would have altered the web as we know it, forcing some sites to be blocked by the government, or perhaps even shut down. On the eve of a huge blackout that was planned by several of these sites to protest, the White House has stepped in to take their side, and Congress has been forced to shelve the bill. But, really, it was a bad idea to begin with, and here's why...
Monday, January 16, 2012 - 10:17
Nathan Drake just had his biggest adventure yet with Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. Now the action hero is going on his smallest quest to date – at least in screen size. Sony is launching PlayStation Vita with Uncharted: Golden Abyss, a brand new game in the franchise. And yes, Nolan North is back to voice Drake in the portable PS Vita launch title. Check out the game in action from CES 2012 in the exclusive video below.
Monday, January 16, 2012 - 10:53
The 2012 gaming season is just about upon us, with sequels to Final Fantasy XIII and SoulCalibur ready to drop at the end of the month and a flood of new games set to follow after that. So when our EIC asked me to name the five most anticipated games of 2012, I had a mountain-sized task ahead of me. There's so many great games coming down the pike, paring it down to just ten in itself is ridiculous. Much less five. But I've managed to do it, and here now are the five most anticipated games that we can't wait to play.
Monday, January 16, 2012 - 09:17
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2012) in Las Vegas, more companies were entering the Android smartphone and tablet spaces. And for good reason, Google is winning its battle against Apple for consumers interested in upgrading to the latest smartphones and tablets. This past Christmas saw Google overtake Apple for the lead in smartphones. And there appears to be no end in site with lower-priced devices entering the market throughout this year, including new NVIDIA Tegra 3 devices from Asus for just $250.
Monday, January 16, 2012 - 08:17
Deep Silver will release a new mission-based DLC pack for its bestselling action horror blockbuster, Dead Island. Dead Island’s Ryder White DLC will be available on January 31 for $9.99 on PlayStation 3 system and on February 1 for 800 MSP/$9.99 on Xbox LIVE Marketplace and Steam. Check out the zombie action in the exclusive video interview below.
Monday, January 16, 2012 - 08:04
Ubisoft’s Just Dance 3 sold through more than 7 million units since its release, bringing total sell-through of the Just Dance franchise to more than 25 million units worldwide. Launched in October, Just Dance 3 has consistently been in the top five video game sales charts in both the U.S. (NPD) and Europe (GfK Chart Track). Just Dance 3 was the best-selling U.S. game on the Kinect for Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and PlayStation Move for PlayStation 3 for December 2011.
Sunday, January 15, 2012 - 13:16
LAS VEGAS -- Last year at CES 2011, tablets were all the rage and they used the show as their coming out party. While CES 2012 was more evolutionary versus revolutionary for tablets, they were many bright spots in the tablet world especially for gaming. We roundup the best gaming tablets and tablet technology from this year's CES in Las Vegas.
Sunday, January 15, 2012 - 12:36
With new Android tablets on display everywhere at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2012) in Las Vegas, there’s good news for retailers this year. Ecommerce software developer Ability Commerce has reported that its full-service clients saw an explosion in holiday revenue stemming from Android devices, as consumers bought everything from videogames to electronics in record numbers using mobile devices instead of the traditional PC. Mobile shopping overall was a huge success as retailers experienced increased visits, transactions and revenue across all of the major operating systems. The Galaxy Note tablet is shown in the video below from CES 2012, and is sure to introduce even more consonumers to mobile shopping, as well as gaming.
Sunday, January 15, 2012 - 11:27
I consider myself a pinball enthusiast. Hell, how else could you explain my addiction to Zen Pinball 3D since its release last week? Or, for that matter, my editorial that talks about the sheer importance of a rock and roll pinball machine with Stern Pinball’s upcoming AC/DC table? And every time I’m in San Francisco or Las Vegas, I find myself visiting vintage arcades just to get a good game of flippers going. That’s the sort of curiosity that led me to purchase 101 Pinball World in Nintendo’s eShop for the DS/3DS…a purchase I have since regretted.
Sunday, January 15, 2012 - 11:03
2011 definitely flourished for some folks in the game industry, but not everyone saw profit from their game sales. Take THQ. The company definitely had a diverse set of releases last year, between its popular WWE games, new Red Faction and Warhammer action titles, and Saints Row the Third. However, not all of them were financially viable, and it resulted in the cancellation of various franchises and closure of a few studios. Will 2012 be the year the company bounces back?
