Xbox 360 Games
The 5 Best Multiplayer Party Games
Just because we live in an era of ubiquitous broadband doesn’t mean multiplayer games should be played alone. Some of the best gaming experiences happen when we gather our friends together to play in the same room. Yes, you could trash talk someone over a mic, but it just doesn’t... [More]
Gears Of War 2 Review
Welcome back to the suck, soldier! You had better bring some extra ammo and a healthy side of courage, because the Locust is back and rolling fierce without taking prisoners. I bet you thought it was all over and you could take a vacation, right? Well get with the program... [More]
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Trailer
The fighting game with perhaps the most intense title ever now has a spiffy trailer to match. Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix is coming soon to the Xbox 360 marketplace, and the developers at Udon have released a brand new trailer showing off some of the gorgeous character... [More]
Top 5 Xbox Gaming Costumes
We couldn't leave our 360 fan out in the cold when it comes to the best fan boy costumes, so we had to do a special for Xbox 360 games as well. Of course, I know some of these are cross platform, but they're still pretty damned popular on the... [More]
5 Ways the New Xbox Experience Will Change Your Game
On November 19, Microsoft will unleash its New Xbox Experience (NXE), heralding the next step in the company's plot to take over the world the living room. Much has already been said about the new multimedia features contained in the update: movie rentals through Netflix, cute player avatars, and photo-sharing... [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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Rockstar Reveals New Midnight Club LA Content
Hello, ladies and gentlemen of the racing community, fans of Rockstar's great Midnight Club series. I would like to present the new line up of cars added to Midnight Club LA this fall. Rockstar has slowly been releasing details on the list of cars available in their upcoming open-world racer.... [More]
Can the PC Modding Community Save GTA IV?
Put your "way back" caps on, and remember a time not too long ago when Rockstar ruled both the PC and console gaming markets. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas launched on the PS2 in October of 2004. It was eventually followed up with releases on the Xbox and PC platforms... [More]
Mega List of Things to Do in Fable 2
Like the other sandbox-style adventure coming to the 360 this fall, Saints Row 2, there are a heck of a lot of activities available to gamers in the follow up to Fable. The first Fable game won accolades from players and critics alike for its seemingly endless amount of gameplay... [More]
Mirrors Edge Getting Exclusive PS3 Content, What About Xbox?
Browsing around the G4 website I stumbled upon some information about Mirrors Edge that is sure to disappoint many Xbox 360 fans out there. It seems that PS3 owners will be getting some exclusive DLC love via the PlayStation network, much in the same way that additional GTA IV content... [More]
Mega List of Things To Do in Saints Row 2
The upcoming sequel to Saints Row has created quite a stir online with an aggressive marketing campaign that seeks to highlight the deficiencies in Grand Theft Auto IV. It is true that the two games have veered off in very different directions, design wise. The developers at Rockstar toiled hard... [More]
Top 10 Most Pain-Inducing Weapons in Video Games
Oh, the wonderful world of violence! Violence is a part our daily lives through direct and indirect means: news, reality tv, video games, movies, etc. Let's be honest, without violence life would be kind of boring. Think about it, would you rather play in a boring utopia or a cool,... [More]
Soul Calibur IV Review
Finally come to the 360, Soul Calibur IV has! Alright, so maybe I don't do the most convincing Yoda impression. However, I assure you this review won’t be as lame as that attempt. The famous Soul Calibur series has just hit both the 360 and PS3, but in this review,... [More]
New Snowboard Franchise Announced: Stoked
When Shaun White Snowboarding launches for current-gen consoles this November, it won't be the only shredding title competing for gamers' attention. Veteran PC developers Destineer have announced that they are working on a new console franchise called "Stoked". Stoked is snowboarder-speak for when you are, like, really really excited about... [More]
Batman: Arkham Asylum Preview
There are times when a hero has to go a little bit insane in order to take on an even greater evil. This is the theme of the upcoming Batman: Arkham Asylum from Eidos. The evildoers of Gotham City have choked society long enough to bring it to its knees,... [More]
What Makes A Great Fighting Game?
What comprises a great fighting game? The roster! Exactly! The roster is the the soul of the entire franchise and creates the dynamics for the plot. Basically, a fighting game's roster is equivalently important as a sports team lineup. Without the characters, what's to love about the game?... [More]
What Can We Expect From GTA IV DLC?
Microsoft reportedly paid Rockstar 50 Million dollars to develop downloadable content for GTA IV which will be exclusive to the Xbox 360. But what can we expect from this content when it inevitably arrives later this fall? Will it invigorate the game’s empathetic fan base, or will it prove to... [More]
Preview: FUEL's Massively Open Racing
UK game studio Codemasters are perhaps best known for their work on the Colin McRae series of rally racing games. And rightly so: up until Colin’s untimely death last year, the franchise set the standard for exciting and realistic rally racing. The series culminated in 2007 with DiRT, a next-generation... [More]
Alone in the Dark Review
Alone in the Dark is a venerable franchise with over 15 years of history behind it and strong support from fans of the original PC adventure. Atari have returned to revive the survival-horror series on current-generation consoles, but like any long-running franchise, fans' expectations are high. Does the game live... [More]
Top 5 Fighting Games for 2008 (Year of the Fighter)
Welcome to the year of the Fighter! This great genre was almost lost 15 years ago, when at its peak, the most popular fighters were Street Fighter II (1991) and Mortal Kombat II (1993). So why did the genre disappear and what resurrected it? As graphics and technology advanced, developers... [More]
Midnight Club LA Official Site Reveals Car List
Update: We now have the full list of cars and bikes in Midnight Club LA here. Rockstar has officially launched its Midnight Club LA promotional website, with lots of high-resolution screenshots and some new trailers that show off some of the game’s open-world locations in and around Los Angeles. So... [More]
Can Ravensoft Resurrect the Wolfenstein Series?
Castle Wolfenstein is back with more zombie-fighting action set in WWII Germany, but can it capture the attention of First Person Shooter fans in a genre crowded with modern titles? There is hardly any fan of first-person shooters who has not played the original Castle Wolfenstein on PC. Alone in... [More]
Preview: Battle Fantasia
Have you ever wanted to beat the stuffing out of one of the fuzzy creatures from a Disney movie? Personally, I've always wanted to have a go at one of those creepy possessed brooms from Fantasia, which were the source of a good many childhood nightmares. Thanks to Arc System... [More]
Galaga Legions Set to Invade XBLA: Gameplay Video
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 genre got a modern update with 1942: Joint Strike. Just today, we got a sequel to Geometry Wars with Retro Evolved 2.... [More]
Gears Of War 2 Multiplayer Preview
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 War 2. New finishing moves, innovative competitive modes and a freaking awesome flamethrower promise to add new dimensions to an already complex... [More]
1942: Joint Strike Lands on Xbox Live Arcade
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 shooter from Backbone Entertainment is sure to please fans of the original 1942 (as well as the myriad sequels 1941, 1943 and... [More]
Puzzle Quest: Revenge of the Plague Lord Now Available
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 the others due to added support for online multiplayer. Now, the strategy RPG is set to get even better, with added features... [More]
The Real Ghostbusters Are Back
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 big franchise and two cartoons, with many games on the earlier platforms. The Ghostbusters are the great ecto- plasma fighting crew for... [More]
Final Fantasy XIII Coming to Xbox 360
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 high point of an exceptionally energetic Microsoft press briefing at this year's E3. At the very end of the presentation, the company... [More]
Wolfenstein Returns to PC and Consoles, First Details Inside
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, the venerable franchise was the first to show gamers what could be done with a rocket launcher and a 3d maze from... [More]
Mirror's Edge: Meet Faith
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 her out of a lineup with the wickedly awesome makeup job on her right eye. (Hello, Halloween costume idea anyone?) Owen O'Brian,... [More]
New Gameplay Videos for Legendary
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 York City, which has been overrun by monsters unleashed from Pandora's box. A character in the game named Charles Deckard (who obviously... [More]
Deep Silver Announces Open-World Biker Game
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 360 and Playstation 3. According to the studio, Ride to Hell takes place in the hippie era at the end of the... [More]
Dragon Ball Z Burst Limit Review
(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 1996. Today, Dragon Ball Z is one of the longest running franchises with a plethora of licensed toys, clothing and of course... [More]
Soul Calibur IV Gets a New Contender
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", the creation of guest character designer Hirokazu Hisayuki. Hisayuki is known in Japan for his work on the anime series Future GPX... [More]
Five Xbox 360 Games to Watch For at E3 2008
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 @ E3?" Well, rather than have this discussion with each and every one of you, I have compiled my list of the most... [More]
Geometry Wars Evolved 2 Confirmed, Achievements Leaked
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 a list of unlockable achievements has leaked onto the web. We don't know when to expect the game, since it has not... [More]
Video Previews for "Prototype", Skate 2 and More
What would the internet do without Game Trailers. The video hosting site is the main source for the best game footage out there. Today they had the privilege to sit down with the people at Radical Entertainment to talk more about their upcoming game, "Prototype". For those of you who... [More]
Epic Soul Calibur IV Trailer Shows Off Lightsaber Combat
The Soul Calibur Series has never been one to shy away from over-the-top extravagance, Today in our email inbox we received what is quite possible the most epic promotional trailer we have ever seen. If you doubt us, head over here to view the flash player in all its glory.... [More]
Alan Wake Will Be Shown at E3
Amidst many question marks, there is one upcoming Xbox 360 title that we know will be making an appearance at this year’s E3. Alan Wake, the adventure-horror game set in the rainy (and creepy) Pacific Northwest, will be shown off in front of conference attendees, according to Microsoft. In development... [More]
Call of Duty 5 Returns to WWII: Our Thoughts
Yesterday, Activision released a teaser trailer showing off some of the new settings and action from Treyarch's upcoming installment of the Call of Duty Franchise. The clip shows off some of the weapons and environments that players will face this time around. Many gamers and fan blogs reacted negatively to... [More]
G4tv Showcases "Left 4 Dead" Preview
G4 paid a visit to EA and was treated to a "Hands On" look at the new survivor horror game "Left 4 Dead". The main theme of the game is co-op and true comrade support. You can either be a zombie or you can play as the human side. Up... [More]
Guitar Hero World Tour Instrument Photos
In what the folks at Activision are calling "the definitive Guitar Hero experience," players will not only be able to rock out with guitars, but also incorporate drums and vocals to record and mix their own music. Today, we received the first crop of images of the new wireless peripherals,... [More]
The Incredible Hulk Review
One of my favorite phrases from a famous super -hero, 'Don't make me hungry...You wouldn't like me when I'm hungry!" Oh wait that's my line. Dr. David Bruce Banner was a victim to a Gamma Radiation experiment that altered his D.N.A. The transformation when he is angered turns him into... [More]
Deadliest Catch Hauls in Some New Gameplay Footage
Do you think that your job as a data entry clerk is tough? Yeah, we know that your boss is a jerk and someone keeps making off with your favorite red stapler, but at least you don’t have to deal with 60-foot waves and the constant threat of hypothermia... [More]
All Shinobi Assemble For The Ninja Gaiden 2 Review
Do you think your Ninpo can handle a demonic wave of fiends, Ninja Spiders, Werewolves and other monstrosities intent on sending you to oblivion? Ninja Please! Ninja Gaiden II has finally arrived on the Xbox 360 and this is the shinobi report on Ryu Hayabusa. So, dust off the old... [More]
Afro Samurai Coming to Xbox 360
If you think you have what it takes to go for the #1 headband, then I would suggest first taking on the person holding the #2 headband! From the creators that brought us Spike TV's hit anime series I am excited to announce that Afro Samurai is coming to the... [More]
Late to the Party: Xbox 360 New Owner Impressions
I will admit that when the Xbox 360 first landed like a big, white dodo bird in shops in 2005, I was fairly nonplussed. It seemed as if many of the features that I enjoyed on the original Xbox were missing (or at least sold separately). I was especially perplexed... [More]
Meet the Velvet Assassin
In Velvet Assassin from Replay Studios, players assume the role of special operative Violette Summer and head deep behind enemy lines with no support or official backing from the British Government. Violette will risk her life fighting to defeat the German war machine one stealth mission at a time. According... [More]
Grand Theft Auto IV Review
I guess it goes without saying that GTA IV is a good, no, GREAT game. So besides the random defects on both versions of the game, it’s pretty safe to say GTA IV comes out on top with a perfect score. I could point you to Rockstar’s past GTA... [More]
Dark Sector Review
Could you imagine being F.U.B.A.R (f'ed up beyond all repair) during a military assignment? What if no one could help you because you are all alone in enemy territory? What if you were infected with a virus that gave you armor and the ability to augment a blade? I bet... [More]
Army of Two Review
Welcome aboard cadets to the SSC. You and your partner will be the only ones going into combat with little to no support. You will only rely on each other and intel specifications from a third party. She will provide you with the best strategy and enemy positions through out... [More]
Bully: Scholarship Edition Review
Welcome back to Bullworth Academy students. Those of you that are first year students, we have a great orientation that will bring you up to speed on great new events this season. That is right students and faculty, welcome to the next gen version of Bully: Scholarship Edition for the... [More]
CID THE DUMMY to debut in Twelve Interactive's first multi-platform production
A star is born and he's made to last. CID THE DUMMY makes his debut in Twelve Interactive's first multi-platform production. It's an all-new action platformer that is sure to grab you with its enjoyable, fun gameplay, featuring a totally original character with charisma and moves, different fighting styles with... [More]
Universe at War: Earth Assault Fact Sheet
Petroglyph's next project; Universe at War: Earth Assault, is an epic sci-fi RTS set on near-future Earth. Terrible and potent alien forces have brought their galaxy-spanning war to our planet’s doorstep. Save the world or destroy it as you take charge of several unique factions with awesome powers and spectacular... [More]
The Orange Box Review
This is the game that was universally acclaimed by critics as one of the best the year had to offer? Yeah, maybe if the year was 2004. But it’s 2007, a full 3 years after Half-Life 2 was released and the game has gotten stale by today’s standards. Granted, there... [More]
Call of Duty 4 Review
If game developers keep releasing great games like Call of Duty 4, I'll never get any work done. COD4 manages to exceed my expectations in every way imaginable. I’ve never been a fan of World War 2 shooters, not because the video game market is over saturated and obsessed with... [More]
Can Tony Hawk Prove His Ground Against EA's Skate?
Two of the biggest skateboarding games hit the Xbox 360 this fall: Tony Hawk's Proving Ground, which gets released on October 9, and EA's SKATE, which is out now. First, we'll take a look at the upcoming skateboarding game Tony Hawk's Proving Ground. In THPG, players can choose from three... [More]
Review: Streets of Rage 2 (XBLA)
We often remember events, people, and objects from our younger days with fondness. In this remembrance, we sometimes mistakenly remember these things as being better than they actually were. Furthermore, our memories of these events, people, and objects may also be spoiled by the fact that they just don't stand... [More]
GT's Top 10 Most Anticipated games of TGS
TGS is almost here. Check to see if your favorite game made the top 10.... [More]
Mercenaries 2 Set for November!
Remember the mayhem and chaos Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction brought to the Xbox? Now imagine even more mayhem and chaos on the Xbox 360 and a game that pushes it to the limit. Gamers, be prepared for Mercenaries 2: World in Flames! This third-person shooter game not only has more... [More]
Fatal Inertia Demo On XBL for Download
The Fatal Inertia demo is ready for download on XBOX Live. The demo weighs in at around 380 MB which is very nice for a demo. This a futuristic racing game set to come to the XBOX 360 on September 11, 2007 and the PS3 in the future. Watch out... [More]
4-Player co-op for Halo 3
Ready your XBOX Live People! Halo 3 will have XBOX Live support for up to four players. You can use two system linked consoles for two split screen games simultaneously or do it all over XBOX Live. You can also do normal splitscreen with you and a friend in the... [More]
GT's Top Ten Most Anticipated Games of E3 2007
Take a look at what GameTrailers considers to be the ten most anticipated games of E307.... [More]
Forza Motorsport 2: A Casual Review
After putting a solid 15-20 hours into Forza Motorsport 2, it's time to post some thoughts about it. Forza Motorsport 2 is a well-crafted racing title that just barely misses the mark in a few places.... [More]
Pac-Man Championship Edition
After patiently waiting decades, Pac-Man has gotten his sequel in the form of Pac-Man Championship Edition. Some people might talk about things like Ms. Pac-Man and Pac-Man Jr., but these are more like Vice City and San Andreas than they are like GTA 4 and 5. Pac-Man CE takes classic... [More]
Forza 2 Released
After months of delays, Microsoft's Forza Motorsport 2 has been released. With over 300 cars, an extensive damage simulation system and breathtaking realistic graphics, its been very well received by the gaming community. With multiplayer up to 8 players and an E-bay like auction system where enthusiasts can tune cars... [More]
Gameplay Info: FIFA Soccer 08
Electronic Arts today revealed the tremendous depth of gameplay features in EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 08 for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system which will create a soccer experience that matches the complexity, finesse and beauty of the real-world game. FIFA Soccer 08 challenges players to master the skills... [More]
GTA IV Progress
There is no doubt that Grand Theft Auto IV is one of the most anticipated games of this year, even the most wanted game of the current generation. Its predecessors have always been the must have game and each new GTA has always added to the series. On the other... [More]
Dance Dance Dance Revolution Universe
Taking full advantage of the next-generation capabilities of the Xbox 360, DDR Universe contains an extensive set of features, allowing both newcomers and fans of the series to experience the game like never before. DDR Universe takes dancing to a whole new level with crisp, high-definition graphics, more than 70... [More]
Gears of War - The Review
Having decided to take the plunge into the next generation of console gaming with the Xbox360, there was only one game that I was interested in playing with my shiny new console. Surely 2 million people who have already bought it couldn’t be wrong. Surely game-magazines and reviews worldwide couldn’t... [More]
