Archive for April 6th, 2010

Mass Effect 2 DLC is live

Kasumi’s Stolen Memory hits XBL after day-long delay. The first DLC addition for Mass Effect 2, titled ‘Kasumi’s Stolen Memory’, has just reached Xbox Live after being delayed today due to an unknown issue with Microsoft according to BioWare. Click here to read the full article Related Stories Metal Gear Solid vs Monster Hunter Cryptic [...]

Quantum Theory Set for Summer Release

Tecmo Koei delayed its third-person shooter Quantum Theory back in February. The game was originally due to be released in March on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. VG247 has confirmed with Tecmo Koei that the game will be released this summer. Early reports liken the game to Epic’s Gears of War, as Quantum Theory [...]

New Dead To Rights: Retribution trailer lands

It’s a dog eat man world. A new Dead to Rights: Retribution trailer has hit the net ahead of the game’s release at the end of the week. Click here to read the full article Related Stories Metal Gear Solid vs Monster Hunter Cryptic Crysis 2 trailer aired in NYC Alan Wake release date: May [...]

New Clash of the Titans trailer shows shiny sword

Debut game trailer for the movie tie-in hits Youtube. A debut trailer for the Clash of the Titans game has just hit Youtube and, if nothing else, it shows the brightest sword ever. Click here to read the full article Related Stories Metal Gear Solid vs Monster Hunter Cryptic Crysis 2 trailer aired in NYC [...]

UFC Undisputed 2010 demo details released

THQ announces four fighters and two modes. THQ have announced details for the UFC Undisputed 2010 demo on the game’s official community website thanks to popular demand. Click here to read the full article Related Stories Metal Gear Solid vs Monster Hunter Cryptic Crysis 2 trailer aired in NYC Alan Wake release date: May 14 [...]

Microsoft Reveals Fan-Voted XBLA Awards for 2009

Microsoft has revealed the winners of the third-annual Xbox Live Arcade Awards, which are determined by Xbox Live community votes. Best Overall Arcade Game went to Trials HD. Xbox Live Arcade Overall Arcade Game of 2009: Trials HD The rest of the winners are: Best Overall Arcade Game: Trials HD (Microsoft) Best Original Game: ‘Splosion [...]

Halo 3 coming to Games on Demand

Set for Xbox Live on April 20. It has been announced that Halo 3 will hit Xbox Live on April 20 via games on demand. Click here to read the full article Related Stories Metal Gear Solid vs Monster Hunter Cryptic Crysis 2 trailer aired in NYC Alan Wake release date: May 14 Free God [...]

Free Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 DLC Kicks Off Today

A free downloadable content pack for Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 has been released today for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC versions of Konami’s soccer extravaganza.<p> On the gameplay side of things, the free download brings updates to team rosters and embellishes the authentic move-sets for some of the game’s top-players.<p> A couple of [...]

Quantum Theory set for summer

Tecmo Koei set a vague timeframe after an initial delay. Tecmo Koei has confirmed that Quantum Theory is now scheduled for this summer. It’s a tentative announcement after the game’s released date slipped in February. Click here to read the full article Related Stories Metal Gear Solid vs Monster Hunter Cryptic Crysis 2 trailer aired [...]

Sony announce dates for E3

Press conferences to be held from June 15. Sony has confirmed that their E3 press conference will be held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on June 15, 16 and 17. Click here to read the full article Related Stories Metal Gear Solid vs Monster Hunter Cryptic Crysis 2 trailer aired in NYC Alan [...]

Microsoft Sues Datel Over Xbox 360 Controller Patents

Back in November 2009, Microsoft pushed an Xbox 360 Dashboard update live that disabled third-party memory units from UK-based accessory-maker Datel. Datel, in reponse, sued Microsoft, claiming that MS had “specific intent to acquire or the intent to maintain monopoly power in and over the Aftermarket for Xbox 360 Accessories and Add-ons, Microsoft has committed [...]

Free-to-Play Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online Now Live

Electronic Arts have launched the free-to-play, browser-based Tiger Woods PGA Tour Online. A sub-set of the game’s content is available for free, with monthly ($9.99) or yearly ($59.99) subscriptions available to gain access to all of the courses. The yearly subscription includes 1500 points as a bonus. Using these points, additional content (clubs, balls, attire, [...]

TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR ONLINE

Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today the launch of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® Online, providing on-the-go golf enthusiasts with the most accessible, authentic and feature-rich golf video game experience available through a web browser. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Online, developed by EA Tiburon, has stunning high resolution 3D graphics and requires no game installation*, [...]

First Look at Crysis 2 coming tomorrow morning

Studio tweets about big reveal scheduled for 2 am. Crytek have announced a big Crysis 2 first look and tweeted a time and place. Click here to read the full article Related Stories Metal Gear Solid vs Monster Hunter Cryptic Crysis 2 trailer aired in NYC Alan Wake release date: May 14 Free God Of [...]

Report: Gears of War Movie Scaled Back; Budget Cut

The LA Times is reporting that the Gears of War movie, based on the hit game from Epic and Microsoft, is being scaled back in both scope and budget. Epic’s Gears of War 2 Citing sources within New Line, the LA Times says that work on the project “has really slowed down.” The director, Lee [...]

Shack PSA: Blur Multiplayer Beta Open to All on Live

Last week, Bizarre Creations revealed that the Blur multiplayer beta would be opening up to all Xbox Live Gold members by April 6th. It is now April 6th and unsurprisingly, the beta is now available to all. [video]18028[/video] Shackvideo users can use the HD Stream. This is your chance to play Blur in beta as [...]

Wii is still the dominant console

Nintendo Wii holds 47 percent of revenue share. A recent investment report from Ibis Capital has placed the Nintendo Wii at the top of the console charts in terms of revenue share. Click here to read the full article Related Stories Metal Gear Solid vs Monster Hunter Cryptic Crysis 2 trailer aired in NYC Alan [...]

Mysterious Package Prompts ARG Speculation (Updated)

Update [12:50 CDT - CF]: More details uncovered by Destructoid suggest that Call of Duty publisher Activision is behind the mysterious mailing, as some Call of Duty community members have also received the package and Google Analytics groups gknova6.com with several other official Activision websites. Original: An unmarked USB thumb drive appeared at the offices [...]

Assassin’s Creed 3 coming this year?

AC3 set for 2010 release according to Ubisoft animator’s CV. There is speculation that the next instalment of the Assassin’s Creed series could come sooner than expected thanks to details on a CV on Linkedin. Click here to read the full article Related Stories Metal Gear Solid vs Monster Hunter Cryptic Crysis 2 trailer aired [...]

SKATE 3 Demo Available Next Week

As previously reported, a playable demo for developer Black Box’s SKATE 3 is headed to Xbox LIVE and the PlayStation Network next Thursday, April 15th. Now we know what that demo will contain. The latest open-world skateboarding playground takes place in the fictional city of Port Carverton, and the upcoming demo will let players sample [...]

IPad isn’t a threat – Nintendo

Nintendo boss says IPad ‘isn’t a viable profit platform’. Nintendo of America president, Reggie Fils-Aime, has recently made it clear that he does not consider the IPad as competition where gaming is concerned. Click here to read the full article Related Stories Metal Gear Solid vs Monster Hunter Cryptic Crysis 2 trailer aired in NYC [...]

Splinter Cell Conviction DLC in the works

Developer talks regrets; Has already ‘made notes’ on downloadable content. Ubisoft regrets not implementing the ability to carry dead bodies in Splinter Cell: Conviction – but is already planning DLC to improve other areas it would like to add to. Click here to read the full article Related Stories Metal Gear Solid vs Monster Hunter [...]

NCSoft Trademarks City of Heroes 2 in United States

Superannuation spotted two trademarks for “City of Heroes 2″ filed on April 1 by Korean publisher NCSoft. The original City of Heroes The first games, City of Heroes and City of Villains, were originally developed by Cryptic Studios before NCSoft purchased the rights to both intellectual propert…

Fable 2 Now Available Digitally on Xbox 360

Microsoft’s Major Nelson has announced that the full version of Peter Molyneux’s RPG Fable 2 is now available as a digital download via Xbox Games on Demand for $20. Previously, the game could be downloaded in episodic chunks with the first section available for free. Fable 2 is available digitally in all regions except Japan. [...]