May 2009 Archives
Three Things Microsoft Needs to Do to Impress at E3
Kris Erickson • May 31 2009 • comments
There is a certain je-ne-sais-quoi about a successful E3 performance: one part bravado, one part gleeful excitement, and a healthy dose of substantive announcements seem to do the...Read more
Should Blu-ray be Supported on Xbox?
Jason Wong • May 30 2009 • comments
The size of games have grown with each generational leap. Games were typically less than a gig (with the exception of RPGs) during the PS1 days. They grew...Read more
Win a King of Fighters XII Arcade Cabinet
Kris Erickson • May 29 2009 • comments
King of Fighters XII will be arriving later this summer on the Xbox 360, but in the meantime the publisher is hosting a competition to give away an...Read more
Six Classic Genres that Deserve a Comeback
Kris Erickson • May 29 2009 • comments
They don't make 'em like they used to, an old refrain that couldn't be more true for video games. Our favorite hobby is also one of the fastest...Read more
What's Hot in Japan? Mass Effect
Kris Erickson • May 28 2009 • comments
The weekly software sales charts are out for Japan, and they show a surprising boost for Microsoft, as the localized release of Mass Effect managed to snag a...Read more
Is RARE a Big Waste of Money for Microsoft?
Jason Wong • May 28 2009 • comments
After paying $375 million in cash for the developer, has buying Rare ended up being nothing but a big waste of money for Microsoft? It doesn't take a...Read more
Three Reasons Why Scratch Will be Better than DJ Hero
Kris Erickson • May 27 2009 • comments
This fall, two competing music rhythm games will each vie for your attention - and money. Both games will ditch the tired rock-and-roll theme that has been so...Read more
Zune HD Specs Include Xbox Live Connectivity
Kris Erickson • May 27 2009 • comments
Earlier this week we reported that Microsoft was working on a handheld entertainment device with gaming functionality, possibly called the ZuneX. Where there is smoke around industry rumors,...Read more
Big Surf Island Release Date Announced!
Kevin Brock • May 26 2009 • comments
Need a vacation this Summer to visit a beautiful island, perhaps off the coast of 'Paradise?' Seeking breath-taking views from high altitudes? Own a pair of board shorts?...Read more
Ballad of Gay Tony is Next GTA IV DLC
Kris Erickson • May 26 2009 • comments
Rockstar representatives contacted us today to unveil some exciting news about downloadable content for Grand Theft Auto IV. The next episode of Microsoft-exclusive DLC will be called The...Read more
Top Game Recommendations for Girls
Jason Wong • May 26 2009 • comments
You did it! Our boy's all grown up! Now that you succeeded in finding a girlfriend and getting her interested in games -- Now what? Here's a neat...Read more
E3 2009 Calendar of Events
Kris Erickson • May 25 2009 • comments
Next week, representatives from the press, video game publishers, hardware manufacturers and the public will descend upon the South and West halls of the Los Angeles Convention Center...Read more
How to Get Your Girlfriend Into Gaming
Jason Wong • May 24 2009 • comments
Tired of getting nagged by your girlfriend about how much time you spend gaming and not enough on her? Well, why not turn her over to the dark...Read more
Sega Officially Announces Aliens Vs. Predator
Kris Erickson • May 21 2009 • comments
Sega has given us some details about its highly-anticipated FPS action horror game, Aliens vs. Predator. It will be the first title to be launched in Sega's forthcoming...Read more
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Review
Jason Wong • May 21 2009 • comments
The hack and slash genre is making a small, quiet comeback. The pinnacle of the genre was arguably reached 12 years ago with the release of Diablo. A...Read more
Special Bioshock 2 Nine Minute Video
Naquan Baity • May 19 2009 • comments
Greetings all Rapture residents and welcome to this preview of the upcoming sequel, Bioshock 2. In this nine minute game-play video you will be able to see the...Read more
Rumor: Microsoft Handheld to be named "xYz" or "ZuneX"
Kris Erickson • May 19 2009 • comments
Several years ago, speculation about a Microsoft handheld might have been thrown out as purely ridiculous. At that time, the Redmond, Washington company was still testing the waters...Read more
Is there a Metal Gear Solid 5 on the Horizon?
L J Hall • May 19 2009 • comments
Rumour has it that the magical team of oompah-loompahs at Konami are working on a fifth installment to our favorite series - Metal Gear Solid. Teaser images have...Read more
Mass Effect 2 Improvements Video
Kris Erickson • May 18 2009 • comments
Mass Effect, the critically-acclaimed RPG from Bioware, is set to receive a sequel later this year. Consequently, the developers are eager to show off all of the improvements...Read more
The Rise of Mobile Gaming
Kevin Brock • May 16 2009 • comments
Recently, we've noticed that many established console franchises are being ported over to mobile devices. Can console favorites really transition successfully to tinier screens? The answer is yes!...Read more
Take Two Sues Over Duke Nukem Forever
Kris Erickson • May 15 2009 • comments
It turns out we might have been wrong about the closure of 3D Realms being nothing more than a viral marketing stunt. Take Two Interactive, the publisher of...Read more
Our Xbox 360 E3 Predictions
Kris Erickson • May 14 2009 • comments
E3 2009 is just around the corner, and the industry press is already chomping at the bit to get its hands on information about what secrets the conference...Read more
Rumor: Metal Gear Solid 4 Headed to 360
L J Hall • May 14 2009 • comments
There is a juicy and persistent rumor that has been drifting around the internet like a drunken King Julian: that MGS4 looks to appearing on the 360 with...Read more
Final Fantasy XIII Loses Japanese Voice Track
Jason Wong • May 14 2009 • comments
If you're planning on buying Final Fantasy XIII, expect to play with only the English voice track. The Japanese voice track has been dumped due to space limitations...Read more
Free Custom Fable II Xbox 360 Giveaway
Jason Wong • May 13 2009 • comments
Here's your chance to score a free game and a customized 360 system in the Fable II Xbox 360 giveaway sponsored by Lionhead Studios. The items will be...Read more
Resurrecting E3
Jason Wong • May 12 2009 • comments
It is the 15th year anniversary for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). Things have been looking grim for the renowned video games convention these past few years. The...Read more
3D Realms "Closure" is Pure Viral Marketing
Kris Erickson • May 11 2009 • comments
This weekend press outlets all over the net were lamenting the closure of 3D Realms and the possible last-minute cancellation of Duke Nukem Forever. Even we here at...Read more
X-Men Origins: Wolverine Review
Naquan Baity • May 10 2009 • comments
Who among us hasn't ever wanted to know what it would be like to have incredible mutant abilities? Imagine being able to heal yourself from any wound, thanks...Read more
Fallout 3 Gets Third DLC in Broken Steel
Jason Wong • May 9 2009 • comments
Fallout 3 sees the release of the third and final PC and Xbox 360-exclusive DLC known as Broken Steel. Prepare to see the game come to its epic...Read more
Gears of War 2 Gets Retail DLC
Kris Erickson • May 8 2009 • comments
Have you been enjoying Gears of War 2? You are not alone -- according to Microsoft, more than 5 million other Xbox 360 owners have bought the title...Read more
Duke Nukem Developer Closes, Game Cancelled?
Kris Erickson • May 7 2009 • comments
Video Game developer 3D Realms may be shutting its doors permanently after company staff members tipped the closure to press outlets earlier today. One insider wrote on the...Read more
Red Dead Redemption Trailer Shows Serious Side
Kris Erickson • May 7 2009 • comments
If there was any lingering doubt about Rockstar's desire to move video games forward as a genre, this new trailer should silence them. As with GTA IV, many...Read more
Prototype Pre-Order Bonuses Comes In 3 Different Shapes
Jason Wong • May 7 2009 • comments
The June 9th release date for the shape-shifting game Prototype is sneaking ever closer. It's now or never to place your pre-order and nab the requisite pre-order goodies....Read more
Sega Games That Will Be Shown at E3 2009
Jason Wong • May 6 2009 • comments
Wow even Sega is twittering like mad these days. According to their Twitter page, several games will sure to be shown at this year's E3 in June. On...Read more
Beatles Rock Band Will Cost $450 for Complete Set
Jason Wong • May 6 2009 • comments
If you are the ultimate Beatles fan, it will be hard to deny yourself the complete Beatles Rock Band experience. In that case, prepare to break the piggy...Read more
Is Apple Secretly Developing a Game Console?
Kris Erickson • May 5 2009 • comments
Cuppertino, California based Apple Corporation has been making some quiet moves that suggest a growing interest in the video game console market. Flush with cash from sales of...Read more
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 3D
Jason Wong • May 5 2009 • comments
One of the best selling games on Xbox Live Arcade has been the classic arcade beat-'em-up Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Now get ready for a 3D remake of...Read more
Do Xbox 360 Gamers Really Want Motion Controls?
Kris Erickson • May 4 2009 • comments
Rumors are flying this week that Microsoft and Sony are both preparing to announce enhanced motion controls for their respective systems at this year's E3. Lost in all...Read more
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