E3 is just a few days away, and what better place than “the Superbowl of videogame news” for Namco-Bandai to announce the latest game(s) in their longest running franchise? Nick told us a little ways back about a listing for a new game calledPac Chain, but this is something different. The game here, listed on both Newegg and Gamestop, is calledPac-Man 30th Anniversary Party(orPac-Man 30th Party, depending on who you ask)....
The team at 2K Marin started working on theXCOMreboot shortly after finishingBioShock 2, so it’s understandable that they were still working in that mindset. Nonetheless, many fans of the dormant strategy franchise were disappointed that their beloved strategy game was being turned into yet another FPS. 2K Marin took the hint. The new build ofXCOMhas really kicked up the tactical element and features a mode where you’re able to slow combat down to a crawl to give you enough time to make complex decisions....
Earthworm Jimis one of the most unique and bizarre settings in videogames to have achieved mass popularity. Sadly, the worm has been firmly underground for about a decade by this point, and arevival plannedlast year involving a new game has yet to materialize. Today, Gameloft and Interplay announced that the annelid in the super suit is on his way back with a game releasing on the download services of all three major consoles, with a one-month exclusivity agreement for the Xbox 360, and mobile phones....
Despite some companies going so far up 3D gaming’s arse it would need a rescue team to escape, Electronic Arts isn’t impressed. The publisher sees no reason to invest in the concept and will focus its efforts elsewhere. “We see really high returns in these markets and very poor returns focusing on 3D, so we are allocating our resources toward new innovations,” said EA CEO John Riccitiello. “Frankly we have not seen a big uptake for 3D gaming....
Today, Microsoft announced that three different gambling mini-games forFable 2will be bundled together on Live Arcade this August. According to the press release, the games are calledSpinnerbox,Keystone, andFortune’s Tower.Spinnerboxis said to be a lot like playing slot machines, whileKeystonewill be a roulette type experience. Finally, there’sFortune’s Tower, which is apparently a trivia challenge game. These titles will have direct ramifications on a player’s journey through the land of Albion inFable 2in terms of currency....
We f*cked up royally. A bunch of incredible newSkyward Swordvideos came out a few days ago, but we failed to post any of them. Chances are you’ve seen some of these by now, but if you haven’t, I’ll cut to the chase. The above video explains the game’s item upgrade system. After the jump, catch a nifty off-screen CG trailer, a clip demonstrating how Link travels through the clouds to new locations, and a gameplay showcase by Miyamoto himself....
Transformers: War for Cybertronhas been met with a healthy dose of skepticism by the perpetually cynical hardcore gamer. After being stung in the past by poorTransformersgames, people have been wary of getting too excited over this latest game, despite how promising it looks. We asked High Moon Studios’ Matt Tieger whether it’s been difficult to sway public opinion, and he wasn’t shy in expressing the challenges of PR. “It’s definitely been an uphill battle,” admits the director....
In case you’ve missed one (or seven) of theFinal Fantasytitles that have been released over the last two decades, we bring you the above video. It’s a cinematic history of the entire series, and, as you might expect, it runs a little long. If you need to, go change your catheter and brew a pot of coffee, because you’re going to be sitting in front of your computer for a while....
If you like it when Square Enix puts their foot in your junk repeatedly at a low, low price then this deal is for you: the publisher is lowering the price on the “Final Fantasy XI Ultimate Collection” to $14.99 — a huge savings considering that it has all the expansions and the three scenarios added in 2009. If you’re interested in the collection, head over to the officialFinal Fantasy XIWeb siteand slap down some plastic and sign away your soul....
Those looking to purchase XBLA games as gifts for friends and loved ones can rejoice today, for the option is now yours to enjoy! Of course, it’s not quite as simple as you’d imagine, because this is Microsoft andsimpleisn’t in its “big book of doing things to slightly annoy people.” No, instead you need to go to Amazon and buy a code for the game. Still … it’ssomething, right? Amazon now has anXbox Live Store, where you can purchase MS Points, Xbox Live subscriptions and XBLA game codes as gifts....
If you plan on gettingDeathSpank: Thongs of Virtuein the relatively near future, you might as well make the transaction this week. Those who purchase the game on PlayStation Network by September 27 or grab the Xbox LIVE Arcade version by September 28 will get some free stuff. To be more specific, the Snowy Mountain Dungeon and Sidekick Tankko downloadable content are your rewards. After the aforementioned dates, these digital items will cost $2....
Another week, another Friday Night Fights! Last night, I attended aMarvel vs Capcom 3launch party where they had the full retail copy to mess around with,Super Street Fighter IV 3DSto demo, and musical performances. However, due to the open bar and the “Tron Bonne”, I hardly enjoyed the above three. That’s JOURNALISM for you! I do have to say though, I’m looking forward to its launch next week. Friday Night Fights will never be the same!...
The first two games under the Gamecock name will finally be coming out in October. On October 9th,Furybe will unleashed on to the PC. Shortly following that,Dementium: The Wardwill be released on October 31st. The official box art for theWardwasjust releasedas well. Not bad, especially since most DS box arts are all bright and full of happiness. Overall, I’m really excited to see the Gamecock games come out.Dementiumwas one of the games I was really looking forward to playing at E3 and I was really satisfied with what I played....
