WoW Burning Crusade Preview 06:37 pm
- Robert 'Apache' Howarth
- Games: MMOG
(7 comments)
PC.IGN conjured up a new hands-on look at Blizzard's upcoming cash-cow expansion, World of WarCraft: The Burning Crusade. Raids are a big part of high level gameplay. They become necessary when players find themselves challenged to complete quests full of monstrously powerful baddies incapable of being taken on without the strong support and love of a few friends. In days past, raiders would need around 40 of these chummy fighters to stand a chance. The days of needing to pump up guild recruitment pressure to gain the bodies necessary to take on the biggest challenges are about to change. With the Burning Crusade addition, players will now only need to gather about 25 others to run screaming into danger's fat face.
Zerg for the win. You can find more coverage at Gamespot.
CES to Replace E3? 05:21 pm
- Robert 'Apache' Howarth
- Games: General News
(15 comments)
The gang behind the popular Consumer Electronics Show might be putting on a big expo for games:
The CEA has formed an advisory board that will gauge feedback on the viability of a show that would cater to smaller companies that are looking for exposure after the collapse of E3.
"Since ESA decided to eliminate the E3 event in its known format, we have been deluged with inquiries on whether we could fill the tradeshow needs of smaller video entertainment companies," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA. "Our executive board met yesterday and unanimously asked staff to explore ways that we can help the gaming community."
I'd be down for that.
Panorama Live! Arcade for Vista? 05:15 pm
- Robert 'Apache' Howarth
- Games: General News
(14 comments)
Shacknews is quoting an anonymous source from Microsoft stating that the company is working on a service for Windows Vista that is similar to Xbox Live Arcade! Shacknews has learned from reputable sources who wish to remain nameless that Microsoft plans to introduce what seems to be a Windows gaming service called "Panorama." Apparently, Panorama will be a part of Windows Vista and will act essentially as Xbox Live Arcade for Windows. PC gamers will be able to not only play Live Arcade games, but will also be able to engage in multiplayer gaming versus gamers playing on the Xbox 360 version of the service. It does not appear that Panorama emulates the Xbox 360 environment, which suggests that developers creating cross-platform compatible Live Arcade games may have to release two versions, one for each platform. However, Microsoft tools such as XNA should expedite this process.
Hopefully, that's just a codename.
Top 25 Console Games of July 04:46 pm
- Robert 'Apache' Howarth
- Consoles: General News
(11 comments)
Here are the top 25 best selling console games in the US for the month of July:
1) PS2 - NCAA Football 07
2) 360 - NCAA Football 07
3) DS - New Super Mario Bros.
4) Xbox - NCAA Football '07
5) 360 - Chromehounds
6) 360 - The Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-Earth 2
7) 360 - Prey
8) PS2 - Guitar Hero
9) PS2 - Pixar's Cars
10) PS2 - Naruto: Ultimate Ninja
11) PS2 - Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
12) GBA - Pixar's Cars
13) PS2 - 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany
14) 360 - Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
15) 360 - 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany
16) 360 - Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter
17) GCN - Pixar's Cars
18) DS - Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day
19) PS2 - NFL Head Coach
20) 360 - Fight Night Round 3
21) DS - Big Brain Academy
22) PS2 - Kingdom Hearts 2
23) 360 - Over G Fighters
24) 360 - Call of Duty 2
25) PS2 - Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Jack Sparrow
Prey Patch News 01:26 pm
- Robert 'Apache' Howarth
- Games: Action
(5 comments)
Not that I had any problems with the game, but 3D Realms posted a new weekly monthly update for Prey which reveals what will be included in the upcoming v1.1 patch. Besides the bug fixes, some new content is in the pipeline also:
There's also new content for Prey coming soon -- still in the process of finalizing the new maps. We've read online that some people have requested maps that function well as 1v1 maps. So, we've taken that to heart and have been working on four maps that work better with a smaller number of people 2-4 players. Of course, you can still play with more than four in the maps, but they can get pretty insane.
Also, we're adding in six new player characters:
- Four female characters: Jen, Elhuit, Mother, and Becky (the blond victim you see occasionally on slabs in the single player Prey)
- Two Hunter characters: Hunter and Elite Hunter
Similar to the 1.1 patch, no ETA on the release on this, other than soon. We're still working on finishing the maps and play balancing them. We'll announce the release date for this, once we're closer to final. Watch 3DR's page, or Prey.com for that info.
Yes, this additional content will be released on the 360 as well. Further details about possible points cost of the extra content for the 360 has yet to be determined. Free content on the PC for the win.
PSP Price Cut? 01:15 pm
- Robert 'Apache' Howarth
- Consoles: PSP
(16 comments)
So says the latest CNN Money Game Over. "While the PS3 prices remain in the stratosphere, it looks like Sony
is cooking up one bargain for the holiday season. This week's Game Over column on CNNMoney reports that the company is planning to cut the price of the PSP - possibly with a game bundled in. Don't expect PS2 prices to fall, though. The column notes that those aren't likely
until next year."
At this point, they should just give them away.
Bully Trailer 01:15 am
- Robert 'Apache' Howarth
- Consoles: PS2
(24 comments)
IGN has the debut of the Bully trailer which runs for a little over a minute. Bully, as you might recall, was a favorite with anti-videogame advocates.
"This probably isn't the game you thought it was." At least, that's the sentiment being expressed in various newspaper write-ups all over the country regarding Bully, Rockstar Games' rediscovered actioner for the PlayStation 2. Unheard of since E3 2005 and believed to be grounded in a number of outrageous and unconfirmed scenarios that had opponents screaming about thing before the truth was unveiled, Bully puts players in control of 15 year-old Jimmy Hopkins -- a boy who has just begun his first year in the New England-based Bullworth Academy, and a guy who's charged with the mission of ridding the school of a number of its undesirable elements.
Wow, talk about going overboard. I doubt it'll even get an "M" rating.
Neverwinter Nights 2 Preview 12:56 am
- Robert 'Apache' Howarth
- Games: Role-Playing
(3 comments)
The Neverwinter Nights Vault swung by GenCon to check out Neverwinter Nights 2. Included, is a little Q&A; action with Feargus "FU" Urquhart and Josh Sawyer. Here's what they've been working on since E3: 1) Stream-lining the mouse controls so that it is primarily right-click driven. In the current iteration of the user interface, most commands (move, open, examine, access the character's stats, etc.) are invoked via right-click.
2) Player character models have received major attention. Feargus said that they weren't too happy with the character models at E3, and they have spent a lot of time improving them. (Judging by my limited experience with the game, the models look great.)
Hardware & Tech Nuggets 12:44 am
- Robert 'Apache' Howarth
- hardware: General News
(0 comments)
RPG Vault Goodness 12:39 am
- Robert 'Apache' Howarth
- Games: Role-Playing
(0 comments)
Hero's Journey Peek #29
The White Lotus Society is an order of healers we learn about in the latest segment of Simutronics' extensive series - Includes two exclusive concept images
ArchLord Media #14
From regional distributor Codemasters, a fiery spell plus a Human Mage of the female persuasion in NHN's game - Four exclusive 1600x1200 screenshots
Game Reviews 12:29 am
- Robert 'Apache' Howarth
- Games: General News
(3 comments)
SiN Episodes is now $14.95 in case you haven't picked it up.
In Other News... 12:01 am
- Robert 'Apache' Howarth
- In-House: In Other News...
(30 comments)
ZOMG! It's Friday! =D
Today's question:
Do you think it's hypocritical for Epic to charge $59.95/$69.95 for Gears of War after they complained that publishers were charging too much for next-gen games?
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