Archive for October, 2009

PC | Spotlight On: Lego Universe

We take a look at this upcoming family-friendly, Lego-themed massively multiplayer game. Get the full article at GameSpot “PC | Spotlight On: Lego Universe” was posted by Andrew Park on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:07:55 -0700

Xbox 360 | Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Video Review 1

GameSpot Senior Editor Justin Calvert wages war and parachutes off skyscrapers in this Video Review of Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City on the XBOX 360. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot “Xbox 360 | Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Video Review 1” was posted by JimM [...]

ResumePlay Review: Inferno Pool (360)

Resumeplay.net writes: "The old saying goes something like, "easy to pick-up, hard to master." This adage is proven fully in Inferno Pool, the fast-paced billiards game from Dark Energy Digital (www.darkenergydigital.com/inferno.php). The game features a variety of customizable game modes which challenge the speed at which the player can pocket balls."

Where are Mallow & Geno now? (resumeplay)

resumeplay writes: "As one of the top ten role-playing games on lists across the world, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars has some of the most unforgettable scenes, game-play, and characters ever brought to the SNES. Of course throughout the game you are re-united with well-known Nintendo trademark characters such as Mario, Peach, [...]

Microsoft Performs Mass Xbox Console Banning

Jim Reilly at IGN writes: "Wake up this morning only to find your Xbox Live account has been banned? That’s probably because you had a modded console and were playing illegal, pirated copies of games."

Bayonetta PS3 is Not Broken, It’s Fluid and Well Made

Bayonetta just released in Japan and it’s time to see if the PlayStation 3 version is really as broken as previous reports were making it out to be.

How Does It Feel Michrosoft!?

Loot Ninja writes: Today on the Xbox Live Marketplace, Microsoft released the University Collection, a plethora of Avatar goodies for you to purchase. The new collection features a substantial list of collegiate teams from all over the US with various items of clothing adorned with the school logo or name. Don’t worry though, this stuff [...]

Evening Reading: Weekend Confirmed

Hey everybody. I had every intention of having said hello by now. My plan was to use the first post in the column I plan to do for that. Instead I’ve added additional pavement to the proverbial road. The column is definitely still on and I’m considering what to call it so suggest away. In [...]

New Modern Warfare 2 video(Grenade Spam)

A new video posted on Infinity ward channel, talking about grenade spam.

Uncharted 2 Gets Halloween Update and "Double Cash Weekend"

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was patched today, implementing a short list of fixes (detailed in the official Playstation.Blog). In addition to the update, developer Naughty Dog also announced the “first ever Double Cash Weekend,” which started at 11:00 AM PST today, and continues until 11:00 AM PST on November 2. During Double Cash Weekend, players [...]

Xbox 360 | Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Review

Best enjoyed after beating GTAIV, this superb double-pack of episodic content shows you sides of Liberty City you never knew existed. Score: 9.0 / superb Get the full article at GameSpot “Xbox 360 | Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Review” was posted by Justin Calvert on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:34:06 -0700

Neocrisis: Halo: Reach vs Resistance 3

EPiC FUiL from Neocrisis writes: Gears of War 2, Halo 3, Forza Motorsport 3… Killzone 2, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Resistance 2… These six games all have something in common; they’re console exclusives. They have proven that they sell very well in their own way, ranging from 2 million sales on day one, to around [...]

Leaked Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Helicopter Gameplay

ConnectedConsoles: Some gameplay has just emerged online of the helicopter experience in Battlefield: Bad Company 2;

DS | Nostalgia Review

This simplistic, old-fashioned role-playing game sends you adventuring around the world but never manages to feel like an adventure. Score: 6.0 / fair Get the full article at GameSpot “DS | Nostalgia Review” was posted by Patrick Joynt on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:15:23 -0700

BioWare mutilates Commander Shepard to celebrate Halloween

TVGB: "BioWare has released a new Mass Effect 2 wallpaper that is certainly an attention grabber. They say they put it together to celebrate Halloween and to explore "the darker side of Command Shepard," though could it also mean something? The shape of the massive scar on his face certainly appears to have a shape [...]

PC | Borderlands Review

Fun combat and a steady flow of rewards make this journey a massively enjoyable one, especially with some fellow mercenaries along for the ride. Score: 8.5 / great Get the full article at GameSpot “PC | Borderlands Review” was posted by Chris Watters on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:09:59 -0700

PlayStation 3 | MAG – Middle Field Gameplay Movie

A shooter repels the enemy’s advance on allied strategic assets. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot “PlayStation 3 | MAG – Middle Field Gameplay Movie” was posted by sampsona on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:04:42 -0700

PlayStation 3 | MAG – Vehicle Map Gameplay Movie

The enemy ambushes a friendly vehicle convoy. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot “PlayStation 3 | MAG – Vehicle Map Gameplay Movie” was posted by sampsona on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:04:17 -0700

PSP | LittleBigPlanet – Dragon Chase Gameplay Movie

Sackboy fires a cannon from the back of a rickshaw. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot “PSP | LittleBigPlanet – Dragon Chase Gameplay Movie” was posted by sampsona on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:03:30 -0700

PSP | LittleBigPlanet – Jet Pack Gameplay Movie

Sackboy navigates a series of electric barriers with a jet pack. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot “PSP | LittleBigPlanet – Jet Pack Gameplay Movie” was posted by sampsona on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:03:16 -0700

PSP | LittleBigPlanet – Koala Rides Gameplay Movie

Sackboy uses sheep and koalas to navigate the outback. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot “PSP | LittleBigPlanet – Koala Rides Gameplay Movie” was posted by sampsona on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:03:06 -0700

PSP | LittleBigPlanet – Fire and Blocks Gameplay Movie

Sackboy platforms on a series of vanishing blocks over a pit of lava. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot “PSP | LittleBigPlanet – Fire and Blocks Gameplay Movie” was posted by sampsona on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:02:49 -0700

PlayStation 3 | Dragon Age: Origins This Week on PlayStation Network 10/29/2009 1

Dragon Age Origins, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, NBA 2K10 are among the DLC available This Week On PlayStation Network. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot “PlayStation 3 | Dragon Age: Origins This Week on PlayStation Network 10/29/2009 1” was posted by Homer on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:58:51 -0700

PC | Painkiller: Resurrection Review

Painkiller: Resurrection is a buggy trip into hell. Score: 3.5 / bad Get the full article at GameSpot “PC | Painkiller: Resurrection Review” was posted by Brett Todd on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:35:54 -0700