July 2008 Archives

Has Microsoft Solved the "Red Ring of Death" Problem?

Kris Erickson • July 31 2008 • 3 comments

A persistent thorn in Microsoft's side with the launch of the Xbox 360 has been the issue of hardware reliability. First-generation 360 consoles faced one of the most...Read more

Galaga Legions Set to Invade XBLA: Gameplay Video

Kris Erickson • July 30 2008 • 0 comments

With all of the great shooters released recently on Xbox Live Arcade, fans of the genre must be in heaven. Last week, one of the classics in the...Read more

New Midnight Club LA Trailer Tears Up the Streets

Kris Erickson • July 29 2008 • 0 comments

The recently delayed open-world racer from Rockstar San Diego got a fancy new trailer today. The footage shows off some of the highly-detailed streets and car models...Read more

Very Expensive, Very Collectible Ninja Gaiden 2 Figures

Kris Erickson • July 28 2008 • 0 comments

They say the best things in life are free, but we've recently found that they actually cost $349.99. That is how much it will take to get your...Read more

Talk Mobile Games on the GameFlavor Message Boards!

Kris Erickson • July 28 2008 • 0 comments

The way we play video games is changing. For the longest time, the gaming options on mobile phones were limited to basic distractions, with difficult controls and tiny...Read more

Gears Of War 2 Multiplayer Preview

Naquan Baity • July 27 2008 • 0 comments

Microsoft had a fantastic showing at E3 this year, and one of the highlights of the conference was definitely the information about new multiplayer features in Gears of...Read more

1942: Joint Strike Lands on Xbox Live Arcade

Kris Erickson • July 24 2008 • 0 comments

Well, perhaps land is not quite the word we were looking for. How about: "Flies over hear like rolling thunder devastating everything in its path?" The retro overhead...Read more

Puzzle Quest: Revenge of the Plague Lord Now Available

Kris Erickson • July 22 2008 • 0 comments

Puzzle Quest began its life as a PC game, before moving on to conquer the DS, PSP and Xbox Live Arcade. The 360 version is arguably superior to...Read more

Bad Company Continues to Dominate UK Sales Charts

Kris Erickson • July 22 2008 • 0 comments

This week's UK sales charts showed little change over the previous week, as strong sellers continued to perform and no new contenders were released. Battlefield: Bad Company, Beijing...Read more

Konami to Unveil Blue Dragon Card Game at Comic Con

Kris Erickson • July 21 2008 • 0 comments

Attendees at this year's Comic Con in San Diego will get a chance to try out a new role-playing card game from Konami. This weekend, the company...Read more

Ninja Gaiden II Will Get 25 New Missions

Kris Erickson • July 21 2008 • 0 comments

Gamers were understandably skeptical about downloadable content when the idea was first proposed. Missteps like the infamous "horse armor" download for Oblivion cemented the feeling that offering additional...Read more

Analysis: Why Microsoft Won E3 2008

Kris Erickson • July 18 2008 • 3 comments

With E3 winding down and with all of the major announcements already made, the gaming press inevitably turns its attention to scrutinizing the performances of each of the...Read more

Who Will "Rock" in 2008?

Kevin Brock • July 15 2008 • 0 comments

Wanna hear something delicious? I bet you do! So, you heard of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, right? Who hasn't? Well, did you realize there's a little promiscuity...Read more

The Real Ghostbusters Are Back

Naquan Baity • July 15 2008 • 0 comments

Do you know who you are going to call when things go bump in the night? Ever since its debut in the early 80's Ghostbusters has spawned a...Read more

Final Fantasy XIII Coming to Xbox 360

Kris Erickson • July 15 2008 • 0 comments

If you felt a disturbance in the force this afternoon, as if 1,000,000 Sony fanboys suddenly gasped in anguish, don't worry. It was just Don Mattick hitting the...Read more

Microsoft Unveils New 360 Interface, First Screens Inside

Kris Erickson • July 15 2008 • 0 comments

During its E3 press conference today, Microsoft announced that it will be rolling out a new look for the Xbox 360 interface this fall. Taking a page from...Read more

Wolfenstein Returns to PC and Consoles, First Details Inside

Kris Erickson • July 13 2008 • 0 comments

Ever since Castle Wolfenstein debuted on the PC in 1992, the first-person shooter series has been about two things: Nazis and creepy supernatural conspiracies. Among its many accomplishments,...Read more

Mirror's Edge: Meet Faith

Kevin Brock • July 11 2008 • 0 comments

Meet Faith, our newest heroine from EA and DICE's Mirror's Edge. She lacks superhuman powers, but is armed with her superb physicality and agility. You could easily point...Read more

Microsoft reduces price for XBOX 360 Pro

Kevin Brock • July 10 2008 • 0 comments

The Wall Street Journal predicts Microsoft Corp. to reduce $349 XBOX 360 Pro model to $299 beginning Sunday. The reduction of price is likely to compete with the...Read more

New Gameplay Videos for Legendary

Kris Erickson • July 10 2008 • 0 comments

Legendary (previously known as Pandora) is an upcoming first-person shooter developed by Spark Unlimited and published by Gamecock. Much of the action takes place in and around New...Read more

Deep Silver Announces Open-World Biker Game

Kris Erickson • July 10 2008 • 0 comments

European game developer and publisher Deep Silver today released details on a new open world motorcycle game called "Ride to Hell" planned for simultaneous release on the Xbox...Read more

Microsoft and Rare Strongly Deny Motion Control Rumor

Kris Erickson • July 10 2008 • 0 comments

Yesterday we reported on the apparent slip made by Ken Lobb while discussing gameplay in the upcoming Banjo and Kazooie. His comments made it seem as though the...Read more

Microsoft Reveals Motion Controls During Game Demo?

Kris Erickson • July 9 2008 • 0 comments

in press event for the upcoming game Banjo and Kazooie, Microsoft Game Studios creative director, Ken Lobb appears to confirm that the game will incorporate some kind of...Read more

What's new at GameFlavor.com!!!

Paul Sinclair • July 9 2008 • 0 comments

Whew! What a start to the summer season! There's been so much going on both inside and out of the gaming world. 2008 is definitely turning out to...Read more

Dragon Ball Z Burst Limit Review

Naquan Baity • July 7 2008 • 0 comments

(Announcer's Voice) It is time now for Dragon Ball Z! Many anime fans will remember that sense of excitement they felt before every new episode began back in...Read more

Soul Calibur IV Gets a New Contender

Kris Erickson • July 7 2008 • 0 comments

The upcoming fighting game from Namco is already full of badass female characters. Now, the game is set to gain another fighter of the fairer sex. Meet "Kamikirimusi",...Read more

Rumor: Halo 4 Announcement Coming At E3

Kris Erickson • July 4 2008 • 0 comments

This rumor has been circulating for a few days but is just too good to pass up. A number of not particularly reputable Internet blogs are reporting that...Read more

Midnight Club LA Delayed, Now Coming in October

Kris Erickson • July 4 2008 • 0 comments

Rockstar Games has announced that their upcoming open-world street racer, Midnight Club LA, will be released one month later than initially expected. The company stated that the new...Read more

Five Xbox 360 Games to Watch For at E3 2008

Naquan Baity • July 3 2008 • 0 comments

As many of you know, the Electronics Entertainment Expo is coming up and many people are asking "Hey Naquan, what are you excited about for the 360 @...Read more

Bad Company Storms UK Sales Charts

Kris Erickson • July 2 2008 • 0 comments

The irreverent soldiers from EA's Bad Company have taken hold of the top spot for software sales in the UK this past week, as the former leader...Read more

"King of Kong" Will Try For New World Record

Kris Erickson • July 1 2008 • 0 comments

Steve Wiebe, the crowd favorite and underdog protagonist in the documentary film “The King of Kong” will once again have a chance at the world record score in...Read more

Geometry Wars Evolved 2 Confirmed, Achievements Leaked

Kris Erickson • July 1 2008 • 0 comments

Fans of the frantic space shooter Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved now have someting to look forward to. A sequel to the massively popular shmup is under development, and...Read more

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