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First Modern Warfare 2 DLC Map Pack Coming March 30 210002010-03-10+17%3A16%3A58AndyW CommentsPosted by AndyW on March 10, 2010 under PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Infinity Ward developers' community manager Robert Bowling revealed through Twitter, that Infinity Ward is set to release the first batch of downloadable content for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on March 30 for the Xbox 360. Wait, did he just say that the downloadable content will only be available for the Xbox 360? It seems PS3 and PC users will have to mourn, as it appears this news is t... more.
Blur: Quick Look 20592Blur%3A+Quick+Look2010-03-09+20%3A10%3A06AndyW CommentsPosted by AndyW on March 9, 2010 under Feature, Xbox 360
Were you one of the lucky individuals who managed to get your paws on a Beta key for Bizzare Creations Blur? No. Well it is your lucky day, sadly we dont have any more spare keys to throw around, but we do have the next best thing. Grab your popcorn, ease the seat back and put it into overdrive for the Blur Quick-Look: [viddler id=30a4882a&w=437&h=392]... more.
New Rock Band DLC – South Park Eric Cartman’s “Lady Gaga – Poker Face” 206102010-03-09+19%3A16%3A49AndyW CommentsPosted by AndyW on under
I dont know about you, but ever since this clip was featured on a South Park episode, I have been eagerly awaiting this news. Infact, I'd even call it the biggest annoucement for Rock Bands weekly releases. Lady Gaga is coming to Rock Band next week. So, in the privacy of your living room, break out the Rock Band Mic (thats all you really need, right?) and get your jam on to "Poker Face" in typ... more.
Final Fantasy XIII Pre-Orders – 70% on PS3 201512010-03-08+15%3A48%3A55AndyW CommentsPosted by AndyW on March 8, 2010 under PS3
Final Fantasy XIII pre-orders hit 475,000 units this week, with over 70% of those for the PS3 version. This figure come as a bit of a shock to you? It shouldn't, with all the articles floating around the internet lately about while version is superior, it's no big surprise people are siding with the PS3 version - that, and it's more renowed on that side of the fence. For week one sales, I don't... more.
Steve Ballmer Teases New ‘Slim’ and ‘Natal’ Xbox 360 Console Models 199422010-03-06+18%3A46%3A14AndyW CommentsPosted by AndyW on March 6, 2010 under Xbox 360
Turns out Steve Ballmer's talk up at the University of Washington delivered even more teasing info than we were initially expecting upon him walking into the meeting. In the transcript of the subsequent Q&A session, Steve is shown to have delivered the following statement when discussing the topic of large-screen televisions and Microsoft's related hardware strategy: For that big screen devic... more.
Portal 2 Set To Have Co-Op Play 19760Portal+2+Set+To+Have+Co-Op+Play2010-03-06+00%3A30%3A24AndyW CommentsPosted by AndyW on under PC, Xbox 360
In case you somehow missed our news regarding Portal 2 becoming official, this blockbuster is set to drop this upcoming holiday season at full retail price. Even though the first game was considered an extra Arcade Title, lasting only a few hours long, the sequel promises some extra content for your return through Aperture Science, most notably the inclusion of co-op. [caption id="attachment_19... more.
Valve Confirm Portal 2 in April Issue Of GameInformer Magazine 196722010-03-06+00%3A27%3A39AndyW CommentsPosted by AndyW on under PC, Xbox 360
Valve have are set to announce the sequel to one of the most innovative titles to be released by the company, Portal. A small-scale experiment that was squeezed into 2007's The Orange Box alongside some powerful heavyweights, Portal managed to captivate players in such a way that fans would have rioted had this news not ever existed: GameInformer: "Our 12-page cover story gives you the fir... more.
Microsoft Teases New Xbox 360 Title 19340Microsoft+Teases+New+Xbox+360+Title2010-03-04+18%3A09%3A26AndyW CommentsPosted by AndyW on March 4, 2010 under Xbox 360
Microsoft's latest promotional video shows the shenanigans of the Xbox Special Mission Division over at the Japanese site. The video depicts San Roku Maru, Division Chief Izawa and Coworker Morito in a restaurant after having signed a contract for the new title. Even after intense questioning Izawa wouldn't disclose the specifics of the game, but instead leaves us with a hand drawn image that m... more.
Halo Reach: Gameplay Footage Leaked (Singleplayer, Multiplayer, New Game Mods, Jetpack) 191102010-03-03+15%3A50%3A26AndyW CommentsPosted by AndyW on March 3, 2010 under Xbox 360
Bungie announced yesterday that they would be dropping a "Multiplayer Bomb" on the world in about a day, and this appears to be that bombshell. While not being official at this stage due to lack of input from Microsoft, it is looking safe to say it is plausible. The Halo Reach multiplayer is looking as though it will include two all new modes: Spartans vs Elites and Assassinations. While look... more.
Heavy Rain Review (PS3) 18761Heavy+Rain+Review+%28PS3%292010-03-01+22%3A22%3A38AndyW CommentsPosted by AndyW on March 1, 2010 under PS3
The goal of every story is to form an emotive connection amongst the in-game protagonists and the observer. When this bond does not exist between the two, you are impervious to the scenarios portrayed throughout the plot. This distinction is the difference between a game being good, and memorable. Throughout gaming history, this link is fleeting at best, but every now and then, such game comes alo... more.