October 2008 Archives
Test Drive Obama, Palin In Mercenaries 2
Election Day is less than a week away, and the entire world waits with anticipation to find out who will lead America. But before you head to the polls and vote for your favorite candidate, why not take them for a spin around Mercenaries 2 and cause mayhem and destruction?!... [More]
Banjo and Kazooie Demo Hits Xbox Live
Xbox 360 owners got a nice surprise this morning as Rare released a demo of Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts on Xbox Live. This demo comes as a complete surprise, and was not announced before hand by either Rare or Microsoft. Fans of the franchise are undoubtedly excited to get their... [More]
60 GB HDD + Headset + 3 Months Live = $99
Leaked information from Gamestop and Circuit City confirms that these retailers will be rolling out a new bundle for the Xbox 360 next week. The pack, which includes a 60 GB hard drive, a wired headset, and a three month subscription to Live will retail for $99 USD. Oh, and... [More]
Tomb Raider Underworld Demo Coming October 28
If you are anything like us, it might have been a while since you devoted any serious time to playing a Tomb Raider game. For a while it seemed as though developers' creativity on the video game side was inversely proportional to the popularity of each of the Angelina Jolie... [More]
K-Mart Fined for Breaking Street Date?
We love it when large retailers break street date on popular games and hardware, but the corporations behind these products? Not so much. Mega retailer K-Mart now faces a heavy fine and other punishment after having sold Fable II to eager fans more than a week early in Australia. According... [More]
Zombie Outbreak Spreads to GTA IV Multiplayer
We received a frantic email from Rockstar today, alerting us to the fact that there is a virus sweeping through Grand Theft Auto IV and turning many unsuspecting players into Zombies. Like many players, we have noticed a strange skin while playing multiplayer matches (many months ago) and it seems... [More]
Fallout 3 Banned in India Due to Cows?
Fallout 3, the post-apocaplyptic RPG from Bethesda Entertainment, has been banned from shops in India. Usually countries like Germany, the UK and Australia are the most prolific censures of American games, citing their violent and mature themes as ban-worthy. The most recent victim of such a ban was Silent Hill... [More]
Midnight Club LA Car List (Bikes Too!)
Are you still on the fence about Midnight Club LA? While you wait for our feature review, why not feast your eyes on the final list of cars and motorcycles contained in the game. There may be a few unlockables hidden away that we won't spoil by listing here, but... [More]
GameFlavor.com Looking For Online Ad Sales Executive/Outside Sales
Who we are GameFlavor is a network of online publications covering all of the major next-generation video game consoles and handheld gaming devices. Our sites update around-the-clock five days a week, covering everything from upcoming games to hardware advancements to the latest industry gossip. The network is currently undergoing signficant... [More]
Velvet Assassin Environment Preview
Environmental features are an important part of any modern game experience. As anyone who has played the recent EA scare-fest Dead Space knows, a skilled team of developers can create an effective atmosphere of terror using only subtle details. The crew over at Replay Studios have taken this notion to... [More]
More Alan Wake Details and Epic Trailer
Alan Wake, the mysterious psychological adventure game from Remedy Entertainment, has been laying low recently. In fact, some non-believers even went so far as suggesting that the game had been cancelled. Well, that is definitely not the case, as Remedy and Microsoft revealed a pile of new media, screenshots, and... [More]
Publisher Says Golden Axe Doesn't Suck, You Do
It is never a good sign when a lone voice stands up to defend a highly-anticipated title against the rest of the gaming press. It happened with Lair, it happened with Too Human, and we all know how that worked out for the companies involved. While Sega has so far... [More]
GameFlavor.com - Assistant Editor/SEO Required P/T
Who we are GameFlavor is a network of online publications covering all of the major next-generation video game consoles and handheld gaming devices. Our sites update around-the-clock five days a week, covering everything from upcoming games to hardware advancements to the latest industry gossip. The network is currently undergoing signficant... [More]
Midnight Club LA Cops Gameplay Trailer
Put your hands on the hood of the car, and spread 'em! Rockstar Games has released a brand new trailer for their upcoming Midnight Club LA open world racer, this time showing things from the perspective of law enforcement. The natural enemies of illegal street racers everywhere, the boys in... [More]
Gaming Hotties for Halloween: The Guys
Earlier, we reported Gaming Hotties for Halloween: The Girls. Well ladies and gentlemen too, it's time to countdown The Guys!*... [More]
NPD: Xbox 360 Trounces PS3 in September
The NPD sales figures for September 2008 have been released, and they aren't pretty for Sony. During the last month in North America, the Xbox 360 sold a respectable 347,200 units, boosted by a strategic price drop that saw the price of the lower-end Arcade bundle drop below $200. Sony... [More]
Xbox 360 Goes Bundle Crazy in Europe
Traditionally a second place to Sony in Europe, Microsoft is turning up the heat on its Xbox 360 console in that territory. A recent price drop has jolted sales in the UK, and the company has plans to release a whopping 7 different bundles to shops in Europe before Christmas.... [More]
London Games Festival Hopes to Break Cosplay Record
The next big conference on the videogame industry circuit is the London Games Festival, an international event for fans and industry leaders that will take place from October 24 to November 2. There will be some big names in gaming making an appearance this year, with playable versions of Resident... [More]
50 Things We Can't Wait to Try in Fallout 3
Fallout 3 is Bethesda's answer to their previous effort, the critically-acclaimed Oblivion. Like its predecessor, Fallout 3 presents an open world full of personal and moral choices. Even the weapon system, which is dependent upon scavenging and customization, is open to player creativity. As we have done previously with sandbox-style... [More]
Microsoft Slashes Price of HDD, Will New Games Require One?
We have good news today for owners of Xbox 360 consoles that are not yet equipped with a hard drive. Microsoft is running a special promotion through their corporate website that allows qualifying 360 owners to purchase a refurbished 20 GB HDD for only $20, or get a free 512... [More]
TGS Preview Of Ninja Blade
As many of you know, the 2008 Tokyo Game Show is currently taking place and there are a lot of games on display, especially at the Microsoft booth. One game in particular that has captured our attention is Ninja Blade, which brings an infection style to the Ninja world. The... [More]
Tekken 6 Coming To Xbox 360
I have to say that one of the responsibilities of a gamer is arguing with other gamers about what will and will not come out in the near future. The best part is proving those arguements you had were true in your favor, and then throwing that information in their... [More]
First Details on Assassin's Creed 2
In the first Assassin's Creed, it was endlessly annoying that Altair could die so easily in water, especially for someone who could ordinarily beat Death in a staring contest. In Assassin's Creed 2, the main character will be able to swim. That's it. That's the only thing we know about... [More]
Editorial: Are Games Getting Dumber?
Somewhere between handily completing Assassin's Creed and breezing through nearly all of the missions in Grand Theft Auto IV, it struck me. Have games of today become dumber? This is not to suggest that the stories contained in these games are dumb: Assassin’s Creed and GTA have both been praised... [More]
Gaming Hotties for Halloween: The Girls
For those who haven't stopped rocking out to Rock Band long enough to look up at a calendar, pay attention! Halloween is approaching, and that means that you need to find a costume. This Halloween is a special one too: developers have harnessed the power of current-gen consoles to provide... [More]
Fallout 3 Leaked to P2P Pirate Sites
There is no doubt that Fallout 3 is one of the most highly-anticipated games coming to the Xbox 360 this holiday. As is often the case with these blockbuster titles, enterprising pirates have found a source and leaked a near-complete version of the title on to the net. The only... [More]
GameFlavor.com Getting a Fresh Look: Designer Wanted
2008 is definitely turning out to be an exciting year for all, including for us here at GameFlavor. We're still working hard behind the scenes with the upcoming site relaunch, so please look out for that and please tell us what you think after relaunch. The relaunch will bring a... [More]
Xbox 360 Sales in Britain Double on Price Drop
Americans weren't the only ones to benefit from a recent drop in price accross all Xbox 360 SKUs. Over in Europe, gamers have been snapping up the console in record numbers following a similar reduction in price. New figures announced yesterday by ChartTrack saw sales of the Microsoft Xbox 360... [More]
