1Up

Dyack on 1UP Yours: Forums Need ReformToo Human creator explains his social experiment.
» 3 Jul 2008, 7:44 pm

Vote for Spider-Man: Web of Shadows PackagingPoll is another step in Activision's 'Seize Control' campaign.
» 3 Jul 2008, 12:54 pm

Guitar Hero: On Tour Hits High Note for ActivisionPortable music makes for company's biggest DS game launch.
» 3 Jul 2008, 12:42 pm

New Halo Map Free On July 7Seems the Fourth of July weekend has Bungie feeling generous.
» 3 Jul 2008, 12:36 pm

New Armor for Ninja Gaiden 2 on XBL MarketplaceFive new outfits, same deadly ninja magic.
» 3 Jul 2008, 12:05 pm

Gaming Culture: Classic Game Characters in SporeEveryone's favorite game franchises re-imagined in Will Wright's Creature Creator.
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:45 am

Hybrid RTS/FPS Raven Squad Headed to 360, PCSouthPeak's sim allows you to switch between play styles at will.
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:29 am

Marker Man Adventures Announced for DSSide-scrolling action/puzzler to emphasize touch-screen drawing mechanics.
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:06 am

Game Sales Surpass DVDs in 2007The game industry is still not surpassing the entire movie industry.
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:37 am

Call of Duty: World at War Action Figures IncomingWorld at War figures mark second deal between McFarlane and Activision.
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:26 am

Action Trip

Operation Flashpoint 2: "Most Realistic Battlefield Gaming Has Ever Known"Codemasters still refuses to give us more details on their war sequel, Operation Flashpoint 2. They're obviously saving the good stuff for this year's E3.
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Fallout 3 Becomes A Big No-no Down UnderLike certain games before it, Fallout 3, the upcoming post-apocalyptic RPG from Bethesda Softworks, was refused by the Australian Office of Film and Literature Classification board.
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Darksiders Shots, TrailerThe fact that you play the role of WAR (the first of the Four Horsemen) is cool enough. The idea of going on a quest of vengeance against the forces that betrayed WAR is even cooler.
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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway ShotsJust received a bunch of brand new screenies from Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway, the WW II based shooter from Ubisoft. The game is currently in development for the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and is scheduled to arrive on August 26, 2008.
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R6: Vegas 2 Fan Map Pack ReleasedAs promised, Fan Map Pack for the tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 is now available for download. The 153MB map pack from Ubi is said to "enrich and extend the original game by offering three new multiplayer maps.
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Mornin '08I don't know what you guys are used to gulping down during your lunch breaks, coffee breaks and such, but the choice of foods we have in the AT neighborhood closely resembles THIS.
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Computer and Video Games

Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo PirelliIs this all torque and no trousers?. The real-life Ferrari Challenge features rotund men getting hot and bothered in cars they paid the equivalent of 36,363 pints of Carling down the Goblin for. I know what I'd rather do. I'd rather get drunk and then attempt to play Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli on my PS3.Click here to read the full article
» 4 Jul 2008, 4:51 am

Midnight Club: LA resurfaces, looks aceSlightly delayed racer burns the Cali' tarmac in new screens. Following the news of its slight skid into October, Rockstar has released four new screenshots of the promising-looking Midnight Club: Los Angeles. Click here to read the full article
» 4 Jul 2008, 4:47 am

Sony details Siren release, pricingOut July 24 all at once, but you can by it in bits. Sony's episodic horror, Siren: Blood Curse, will release on PSN on July 24 - in its entirety.Click here to read the full article
» 4 Jul 2008, 4:13 am

Burnout 'Cagney' update delayedOnly by four days for 360 while Sony Korea holds up the PS3 version. The Criterion team has posted an update about a slight delay to its Burnout 'Cagney' update.Click here to read the full article
» 4 Jul 2008, 3:39 am

Mario tops Kojima's best game listKonami legend names most influential gaming works. Mario's platforming adventures were named by Hideo Kojima as one of his five most influential gaming creations.Click here to read the full article
» 4 Jul 2008, 3:01 am

Home "on schedule" for autumnSony reaffirms a "fully robust" Home will hit PS3s later this year. There'll be no more set backs for the heavily delayed Home application for PS3, says Sony, as it reaffirms that a "fully robust" version of the app is "on schedule" for the announced autumn release.Click here to read the full article
» 4 Jul 2008, 3:00 am

2K: "Possible redundancies" at VenomPublisher releases statement following CVG's report the studio is to close at the end of July. Take Two has released a statement on the closure of Rocky Legends and Don King's Prizefighter dev Venom Games (which we reported yesterday), stating that it's in consultation with the employees.Click here to read the full article
» 4 Jul 2008, 2:31 am

Sweet Wario Land Wii footageWario shaking stuff in glorious old-school 2D. The first ever footage of Wario Land: The Shake Dimension (aka Wario Land: Shake It!) has emerged and, to our old-school, Super NES-trained eyes it's looking awesome.Click here to read the full article
» 4 Jul 2008, 2:24 am

New Halo game for E3But it won't feature Master Chief, CVG is told. We all know Microsoft won't comment in rumour and speculation but it looks like the publisher is readying a new Halo unveiling for E3 in a few weeks. But will it feature everyone's favourite Chief? Not so, a source tells CVG.Click here to read the full article
» 4 Jul 2008, 2:05 am

This is Vegas, but it might change a littleMore time needed to turn it into a triple-A title. Midway has revealed that freeroaming action game This is Vegas won't be released until 2009, in order to give the development team enough time to make it a triple-A title.Click here to read the full article
» 4 Jul 2008, 1:03 am

Destructoid

The day EA nearly started a war, or how to upset 60% of Northern IrelandEA Sports recently committed a worrying faux-pas by playing the wrong national anthem for Northern Ireland in its FIFA 2008 game. Instead of God Save the Queen, Electronic Arts accidentally used the Republic of Ireland anthem, the Soldier's Song. A war, you say? If you're not aware of Ireland's history of violence and conflict (as EA apparently isn't), then you might find it hard to believe that those stereotypical images of cheeky Irish rogues with a pot of gold and a spring in their step are actually all out to murder each other with bombs and rifles. There has been death over far less than what Electronic Arts did. Northern Ireland only very recently achieved peace, but it's safe to surmise that the situation will still be tender over t
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:02 pm

First footage of Wario Land: Shake It! makes me a happy shark I had mixed feelings when Wario Land: Shake It! was first announced for the Wii. The last DS Wario adventure title was such garbage that I feared Nintendo would continue to ruin one of my favorite characters of all time. Thanks to GoNintendo, though, my fears have been put to rest.   The official Japanese Web site for Wario Land: Shake It! just opened up and contains a bunch of stuff that I can’t read nor understand. Not that it matters, as there are two videos on the site that pretty much explain it all.  RawMeatCowboy from GoNintendo graciously put the videos up on YouTube, one of the gameplay and one of the prologue to the story of Shake It!   Watching the gameplay trailer above just makes me think of the original GameBoy games,
» 3 Jul 2008, 7:18 pm

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» 3 Jul 2008, 5:45 pm

Midnight Club: Los Angeles runs into a delayRockstar San Diego has announced that their upcoming racer for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Midnight Club: Los Angeles, needs a bit more maintenance under the hood before it’s ready to peel out onto store shelves. Accordingly, the previous September 9 release date has now been moved back to October 7.The delay should hopefully mean further improvements, as Rockstar promises a complete lack of load times as you drive around their virtual representation of LA at speeds that will likely far exceed the posted speed limits. Such news is certainly good to hear, as nothing kills my racing mood more than getting a loading screen seconds before crossing the finish line, or, as is much more likely in my case, crashing into the wall that’s next
» 3 Jul 2008, 4:12 pm

If this Mercenaries 2 video doesn't sell you on the game, nothing willIf this latest video for Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is anything to go by, Pandemic's decision to delay the game was a brilliant one. Hit the play button to catch a glimpse of the fun to be had in Mercenaries 2 as lead designer Scott Warner takes us through one of the game's missions using three different mercenaries, each with their own unique way of completing the objective.Besides the seemingly repetitious quick time events used during the hijacking sequences, there was nothing shown in the video that didn't A) make Mercs 2 look like pure, unadulterated fun and B) make me want to get my hands on the game immediately.For the unedited footage of each character's play-through, hit up the game's official site.
» 3 Jul 2008, 3:56 pm

Scraps: 7/3/08During a recent appearance on an Australian radio show, famous blonde person Pamela Anderson called another famous blonde person, Jessica Simpson, a "bitch" and a "whore." Her exact words were, in fact, "I think she is a bitch and a whore." All of this over meat, for cryin' out loud. We hate it when our ex-girlfriends fight. We spent much of the day trying to clear up this whole mess, and we almost missed this stuff: MTV Multiplayer pings some developers and asks them who they killed in Grand Theft Auto IV. For the record we, uh, killed everyone; that hot dog vendor didn't look right. [MTV Multiplayer] The first episode of the Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe podcast, the MKast, is live. Hear people yell "Finish him!" and "Toasty!" at each o
» 3 Jul 2008, 3:13 pm

Raven Squad: Operation Hidden Dagger got its FPS in my RTSI like strategy games. I mean really like them. There’s just something about building structures and sending tiny units to their deaths that can keep me captivated for hours on end. Maybe that just means I have all the makings of a power-mad infrastructurally-concerned dictator; the kind of power-mad infrastructurally-concerned dictator that’s really helpful to have on your side in 2v2 matches. I also like shooting stuff, but hey, what power-mad infrastructurally-concerned dictator in training doesn’t? It is for these two reasons that SouthPeak Games has caught my attention with the announcement of their new game, Raven Squad: Operation Hidden Dagger, which promises to blend together both genres: very much like a tasty, virtual, peanu
» 3 Jul 2008, 2:47 pm

Teenager BURNS a Pac-Man into his fleshThis is one of those stories you can file under "JESUS TITTING CHRIST!" A teenage boy has used a laser-etching machine to "brand" himself with an image of Pac-Man, burning the iconic arcade character into his skin.The self-scourging Pac-Man fan modified an industrial etching machine to perform the dangerous deed, disabling its safety mechanism with a die and a magnet. He then used its searing hot laser to scar the image into his arm. He also "tattooed" a Space Invader on the arm and a robot on his hand, one that looks suspiciously like a relative of our very own Mr. Destructoid. Naturally, as with all young men who do stupid things, he filmed his escapades, and the video is embedded after the jump. It might not be for the squeamish among y
» 3 Jul 2008, 2:41 pm

Buy this awesome Herbie Hancock-signed Rock Band bundle, help a good causeSure, maybe you already own Rock Band. But is it signed by Grammy award-winning jazz musician Herbie Hancock? Yeah, I didn't think so; your copy of Rock Band fails. While rubbing elbows with celebs at this year's Grammy awards, Harmonix had the pleasure of playing their game with the legend (and the Pussycat Dolls, from what I understand, although I may have just dreamed that). Thinking on their feet, they had Hancock and some of his musician buddies sign a special edition Xbox 360 bundle. They refused to give it to me; death threats mean nothing to the folks who put God damned "Green Grass and High Tides" in their last game. The bundle was put up on eBay, however, and the proceeds go to a good cause -- the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS
» 3 Jul 2008, 2:40 pm

Brand new Halo 3 map coming out this Monday for freeJuly 7th is Bungie Day and just like years past, Bungie is giving away some free stuff! Starting next Monday, Cold Storage, the remake of the Halo 1 map Chill Out, will be available for download for free. The ViDOC above shows some of the Bungie team exploring the new map and detail some of the tweaks they've made to the map.That's not all! Bungie Day also brings with it seven new gamer pics and an Xbox 360 dashboard theme, all for free. The Legendary Map Pack shall be receiving a price drop from 800 Microsoft points to 600 points as well.  This is great and all, but I really want a remake of Damnation. That, or Team Snipers to be put into the play list already. Otherwise, I've been getting really bored of Halo 3 lately. Who's in for a Mon
» 3 Jul 2008, 1:52 pm

Fable 2 official site updates and includes loreToday, the official Fable 2 site was completely revamped. Other than a more streamlined look, a new section called “Tales of Albion” was added. Tales of Albion will be a three-part saga of the Fable universe. The first part of the new series is entitled “Fragments of the Old Kingdom,” which explains the creation and subsequent destruction of Albion. The story begins when three extraordinarily powerful people arise from something called the Void. After busting out of it, they decide that they want to call themselves "the Court" and nab some land. Unfortunately for the denizens of Albion, they lived in the closest town around. At first, the citizens resist the would-be conquerors’ attempts at submission, but after three separate str
» 3 Jul 2008, 1:40 pm

Digg - Gaming Industry News

First DC Universe Online Media EmergesA batch of five tiny screenshots, concept art and a teaser trailer from Sony Online Entertainment Austin's DC Universe Online have been revealed, offering a first look at the PlayStation 3-exclusive comic MMO.
» 4 Jul 2008, 1:00 am

Games Sales Overtake DVD Sales In The USh goodie, another bound-to-be-misconstrued "games are bigger/better than X" story! This time, it's the results of the Entertainment Merchants Association's annual report, which reveals that not only did games rake in more cash than movie theatres last year, but for the first time DVD sales as well.
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:30 pm

WoW: Wrath of the Lich King Beta Sign Ups BeginBlizzard has begun allowing European World of Warcraft subscribers to register for the beta of the upcoming WoW expansion pack, Wrath of the Lich King. What about North American subscribers???
» 3 Jul 2008, 5:10 pm

Rock Band 2 Preview Shows Journey, Foo Fighters, Motörhead +Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Who, Journey, Motorhead, Foo Fighters, System of a Down, Cheap Trick
» 3 Jul 2008, 1:10 pm

July 3, 1999: After 20 Years, A Perfect Score on Pac-ManAfter nearly 20 years and millions of quarters, someone attains the unthinkable: a perfect score on Pac-Man.
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:50 am

Game Ratings War Brewing in the UKIs the video game rating system in the UK too confusing? According to gaming giant EA you will be confused. So which side has the more valid argument? Read on to find out.
» 3 Jul 2008, 8:10 am

150 Exclusive Mega Man Wallpapers! [PICS]Yesterday we dropped a massive Mega Man retrospective, packed with tons of information and custom art. If you're really into the retro scene, you're gonna totally freak out over these hand-made wallpapers designed by submitter Joshua Hines.
» 2 Jul 2008, 10:50 pm

Exposed! Minesweeper Caught CheatingHacker debugs good ol' Minesweeper and finds that it actually cheats. Apparently it only spawns about half the bombs, and moves bombs mid-game.
» 2 Jul 2008, 7:00 pm

So You Want To Be a Video Game ArtistTo strive, succeed, and rise above in the incredibly competitive field of design essentially means becoming a professional. Art in its many varied forms has, and always will be, a staple of every human culture that has ever walked the Earth. Learn how to shape, sell, and flaunt your existing talent.
» 2 Jul 2008, 3:50 pm

9 Video Game Super Powers We'd Love to AbuseAsk any gamer why it is they play games for hours on end and they'll likely mention the fact that games empower us with the ability to do things and to play roles that we can't in real life. Here are nine such abilities that would make life a lot sweeter:
» 2 Jul 2008, 12:50 pm

The 10 Worst Movie-Related Video Games in HistoryEver since they first fooled around in the Atari era, movies and videogames have had a troubled relationship. Movies based on games -- like Super Mario Bros. and Postal-- deliver pure cinematic dreck, yet somehow games based on movies up the crap ante. Here's our list of the 10 worst movie-to-game translations in history.
» 2 Jul 2008, 9:10 am

Euro Gamer

News: Microsoft announces acts for Ibiza party (Xbox 360)Gets Glastonbury acts to make a splash.
» 4 Jul 2008, 4:39 am

News: WOW Lich King beta sign-ups openHead to official site to enlist.
» 4 Jul 2008, 4:28 am

News: New entries for Japanese software chartTales of Symphonia among them.
» 4 Jul 2008, 3:45 am

Review: Soulcalibur (Xbox 360)The soul still earns.
» 4 Jul 2008, 3:09 am

News: Rock bands in talks to do music gamesGNR! Eagles! The Halen! But not Led Zep.
» 4 Jul 2008, 3:03 am

News: Siren: Blood Curse date and pricing (PlayStation 3)Scary episodes for end of July.
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News: Sony dates Siren: Blood Curse (PlayStation 3)Scary episodes for end of July.
» 4 Jul 2008, 2:26 am

News: Lots more levels coming to N+Just as soon as MS can verify them.
» 4 Jul 2008, 2:03 am

News: PSP still topping Japanese chartXbox 360 sees a slight boost.
» 4 Jul 2008, 1:45 am

News: Kojima lists his top five gamesIs a big fan of his own work.
» 4 Jul 2008, 1:25 am

News: Double WiiWare surprise today (Wii)But no Virtual Console games.
» 4 Jul 2008, 12:57 am

Firing Squad

AMD's Phenom 9950 Black Edition and 9350e CPUs»

AMD launching $499 Radeon HD 4870 X2 in late July?»

Games Top DVDs in the US»

NVIDIA lowers estimates for Q2»

Sony pulls 2.4 system update»

Rock Band 2 Tracks Leaked»

Intel: NVIDIA's CUDA will be an "interesting footnote" in history»

Rock Band 2 to Hit Stage in September»

The Who Finally Coming to Rock Band»

Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Contest»

OCZ introduces Core series SSDs»

Game Set Watch

GameSetLinks: Plush Donkey Stalks ValveAh yesh, a delicious three-day weekend for those of us in the United States - but of course, GSW will be with you throughout, thanks to the power of queuing well in advance and then letting auto-posting do its job. Wandering around the GameSetLinks mix this time - stalking Valve at closing Starbucks, a Gridrunner+++ XBLA video I didn't notice previously, Wall-E in Arabic, Jon Mak's TOJam game, more iPod games of some interest, and lots more. Doh reh mi: YouTube - Plush Donkey plays Grid Runner+++ Totally missed this from Feb, a typically weird Minter-esque preview of his next XBLA title - via Rlan. Kotaku Stalku: The Shocking Coffee-Drinking Habits Of Valve EXPOSED We need more journalism like this! MangaGamer.com - localized Japanese
» 4 Jul 2008, 1:00 am

Japanese Game Schools: Two Points Of View?Earlier this week, sister GSW site GameCareerGuide.com posted a second story about life at a Japanese game school, as written by Andrea Rubenstein, who "...had two recent goals in life: to become a fluent Japanese speaker and to find a game development school that would accept her somewhere in Japan." The first GCG story on the subject tackled her successful attempts to get into HAL, and this new one discusses day to day life at the Osaka-based game academy. In any case, the piece itself is pretty darn interesting in terms of educating about what goes on at one of these Japanese game schools - it seems pretty different to many North American game courses, at least. But even more interesting is a comment on the Gamasutra story precis from
» 3 Jul 2008, 5:00 pm

Interview: ARG Designer Skarped On Games Learning From Theatre[One of the spoils of Evan Van Zelfden's wander around Europe game festivals on our behalf, this chat is about The Truth About Marika, a neat and weird Swedish TV show ARG - there's some good English-language explanation on the site of the creators, for those whow ant some context.] At the Dutch Festival of Games in Utrecht, The Netherlands, alternate reality game designer Adriana Skarped gave a lecture discussing her work on the International Emmy Award-winning alternate reality game The Truth About Marika, which was commissioned by Swedish television, and produced by The company P. Skarped talked about not only being the game master, but truly becoming a living character in the game. As the starring actress, there was even a moment whe
» 3 Jul 2008, 1:00 pm

Opinion: Why Blizzard Hearts Last Century's PC Gaming[As you fine GSW readers may recall, Chris Remo - late of Shacknews and various other sites - works here as Gamasutra's Editor At Large right now. He has kindly contributed an opinion piece on the launch of Diablo III - which he stayed up til 7am to gawk at, the crazy man - and the nuances of the folks developing it.] I was pointedly concise with my reaction, but it should be clear enough that I am fairly excited about the just-announced Diablo III. With the possible exception of Tetris, Diablo II almost certainly tops my personal lifetime list of most gameplay hours dedicated to a single game. For some five years or so, my friends and I played it off and on - several of those years considerably more “on.” I just reinstalled it the
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:00 am

GameSetNetwork: The Midweek Countdown, Guv'norAh yes, time to round up some of the best original posts thus far this week on sister sites including Gamasutra, WorldsInMotion and GameCareerGuide - headed by a neat interview with Ron Gilbert on the state of the biz and the inevitable impending episodic fame of, uhh, DeathSpank. Also in here - a couple of intriguing Blizzard interviews from the Worldwide Invitational in Paris, a good couple of developer articles on in-house training and avoiding confusion with in-game obstacles, plus an online world profile, and the latest Design Challenge at GCG. Go go gadget thingie: Spanking Death: Ron Gilbert Goes Episodic... And Loves It "Ron Gilbert is best known as the co-creator of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion, and he's returning to games w
» 3 Jul 2008, 1:00 am

Opinion: The Problem Of The Cutscene[Martin Herink is a University of Oxford graduate student, and a freelance gameplay designer for Cotopia Wireless. In this editorial, he delves into the role of video game cutscenes - not from a standpoint of structural appropriateness, as is often discussed, but from a narrative and cinematic point of view.] The often discussed "problem" of the cutscene, at least in so far as it relates to the ongoing debate about interruption of interactivity and narrative exposition, rather than being a problem of structural functionality, appears instead to be a question on the propriety of decisions made by designers regarding issues of perspective relatively easily resolved in the framework of editing, rhythm, and aesthetic expression. This rather
» 2 Jul 2008, 5:00 pm

Design Lesson 101 - Ratchet & Clank['Design Lesson 101' is a regular column by Raven game designer Manveer Heir. The challenge is to play a game from start to completion - and learn something about game design in the process. This week we take a look at Insomniac Games' original Ratchet & Clank] Once one of the predominant genre of games, the quantity of platform games has dropped off significantly as technology has matured and moved the industry to predominantly 3D titles. As that has occurred, the propensity to create hybrid platform games has increased. Games like Tomb Raider, Metroid Prime, and the subject of today's column, Ratchet & Clank, combine the classic platform elements with different combat and puzzle styles, to create unique game experiences. While I enjo
» 2 Jul 2008, 9:00 am

GameSetLinks: Food Of The (Game) GodsThe inevitable comeback of GameSetLinks, this time headed by, among other things, the Prima Games author blog getting down to it and reviewing the food provided by famous game developers - an important, under-discussed topic, no doubt. Also hanging out in here - a cute looking new robotic freeware graphic adventure, chiptune 8-bit music video art stylings, the different kinds of game programmers, scary graphs of the Japanese dojin fan-scene, and lots more. Is there anybody out there? Hit Self-Destruct: Supermodel Is One Word On hyperbole and flameout in the reception of games, I think? 'The press accelerates. It doesn't reflect. No time for classics or slow burns.' Food of the Game Gods: Part 3/4 « Prima Games Author Blog I may be the
» 2 Jul 2008, 1:00 am

COLUMN: @ Play: 'Izuna, Legend of the Roguelike Ninja'['@ Play' is a kinda-sorta bi-weekly column by John Harris which discusses the history, present and future of the Roguelike dungeon exploring genre.] That first generation of games in a new genre tends to not look too critically at the source material. Depending on how charitable one's feeling, this could be considered to be either because of a cynical exploitation of that material or a genuine enthusiasm for it. The "lost" roguelikes mentioned last time were like this. The second generation is made by people further removed from the seed concept. Sometimes they may not even know of the idea's source, or they might view it in a less enthusiastic light. People start trying to fix what are perceived to be problems in the game. Sometime
» 1 Jul 2008, 5:00 pm

Interview: Neil Young Reveals iPhone Publisher Ngmoco[Big sister site Gamasutra was one of a handful of outlets to get the scoop on Neil Young's post-EA plans yesterday, and it's worth reprinting the Christian Nutt-conducted chat because it reignites a tremendously fun argument I've been having with Andy Baio on just how important the iPhone is going to be to gaming. Neil says very!] Following his recent departure from Electronic Arts after 11 years with the company, former EA Blueprint head Neil Young has announced the formation of Ngmoco, a new iPhone-focused studio that he tells Gamasutra plans to bring 'entrepreneurial focus' to mobile game development. EA's Blueprint studio was headed by Young and colleague Alan Yu with a charter to assist smaller teams with strategic funding and proje
» 1 Jul 2008, 1:00 pm

2009 IGF Announces Call For Submissions, New Judges, AwardsThink Services, organizer of the Game Developers Conference (GDC), is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the 2009 Independent Games Festival (IGF). Submissions to the 11th annual festival are due by November 2008, with finalists to be announced January 5th. Games selected as finalists will available in playable form on the GDC show floor and will compete for nearly $50,000 in prizes, including awards for Innovation, Excellence in Design, and the coveted $20,000 Seumas McNally Grand Prize. Winners will be announced on stage at the prestigious Independent Games Festival Awards on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. The Independent Games Festival Awards are held along the Game Developers
» 1 Jul 2008, 9:00 am

Game Videos

Street Fighter IV 'Akuma vs. Ryu'SF4 rivals face off in new...cartoon? Cut-scene?
» 4 Jul 2008, 4:19 am

Wario Land Shake 'Intro' videoFirst look at Wario's new DS platformer.
» 4 Jul 2008, 3:31 am

Wario Land Shake 'Debut' gameplayWario is back in a new DS platformer.
» 4 Jul 2008, 3:29 am

1UP Yours 7-4-08 'Pre-Show' clipGuys discuss Kenny Loggins and Denis Dyack.
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:49 pm

Mario Super Sluggers 'Pitching' gameplayDirect feed of using the Wii remote to pitch.
» 3 Jul 2008, 5:17 pm

Mario Super Sluggers 'Batting' gameplayYou won't need steroids to hit like Barry Bonds on Wii.
» 3 Jul 2008, 5:17 pm

Halo 3 'Sev7th Day' vidoc HDBungie shows off new free multiplayer map.
» 3 Jul 2008, 5:09 pm

Sacred 2 - Combat Arts 1A video showcasing some of the special moves of the High Elf character in Sacred 2 Fallen Angel for Xbox 360, PC and PS3
» 3 Jul 2008, 3:37 pm

Mercenaries 2: WiF 'Three Mercs' gameplay HDLead designer Scott Warner demos various ways to play a mission.
» 3 Jul 2008, 3:54 pm

Little League World Series 2008 'Debut'Pint-sized baseball stars get sports title on Wii.
» 3 Jul 2008, 1:47 pm

GameGuru Mania

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky 'Atmosphere' trailerS.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky introduces a new video trailer showing a side by side look at how real the surroundings and people look in the game! ...
» 3 Jul 2008, 12:16 pm

TechNews - Hitachi aiming for 5TB hard drive by 201045nm, Socket AM3 Phenoms to work in current sockets? - Fudzilla claims that the AM3 socket will be backward-compatible with AM2+ sockets. If true, that means users will be able to slap a Socket AM3 Phenom into a Socket AM2+ motherboard and have the chip use DDR2 memory. Radeon HD 4850 and 4870 CrossfireX test ...
» 3 Jul 2008, 8:47 am

Perimeter 2 AnnouncedThis K-D LAB press release officially announces Perimeter 2, offering details on the RTS sequel, including that it will be released in an episodic format, with the first installment, Perimeter 2: New Earth, slated for release this fall....
» 3 Jul 2008, 8:04 am

Day of Defeat: Source PatchedValve has released a new update for Day of Defeat: Source, offering a new map (Palermo), achievements and more for the company's multiplayer World War II shooter. Originally introduced last month as a beta update, the patch brings a set of 51 achievements to the game via Valve's Steamworks development suite, as well as ...
» 3 Jul 2008, 7:44 am

Halo Wars ShotsAge of Empires creator Ensemble Studios has released four new screenshots from Halo Wars, its Xbox 360 exclusive Halo-themed real-time strategy game....
» 2 Jul 2008, 1:24 pm

Legendary - Creatures TrailerHere's a new trailer from ary, showcasing the first person shooter in the works at Spark Unlimited and scheduled to hit the store shelves in Summer 2008, for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. ...
» 2 Jul 2008, 12:49 pm

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 v1.03 PatchUbisoft has released a new patch for the PC edition of Rainbow Six Vegas 2, bringing the PC version of the sixth iteration of the multimillion-selling Rainbow Six tactical shooter franchise to version 1.03. This 91MB update adds new Ranks, new A.C.E.S. the High Stakes setting, a grenade indicator Icon, and more. Mirr...
» 2 Jul 2008, 12:34 pm

We must avoid simultaneous PC/Xbox 360 releasesIn an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Microsoft Game Studios Europe Business Development Manager Peter Zetterberg has made some interesting comments about how PC and Xbox 360 games fit into Microsoft's business plan: Q: Which format is your priority in Europe? You have these big Xbox 360 titles such as Mass Effect,...
» 2 Jul 2008, 4:16 am

Resistance 2 (PS3) trailer, shotsEurogamer got their hands on the next trailer for Resistance 2, the highly anticipated sequel for the PS3. Packed with 8-player online co-op and 60-player online multiplayer, Resistance 2 is expected to arrive this November. ...
» 2 Jul 2008, 2:59 am

Team Fortress 2 UpdatedPyros and Snipers, restart your Steam clients! Steam News announces the availability of a new version of Team Fortress 2 that includes some fairly significant balance adjustments for Valve's teamplay shooter: - Fixed backburner's flame critical hits not being recalculated after collision. This meant that it would che...
» 2 Jul 2008, 2:50 am

Crysis Warhead ShotsPublisher Electronic Arts sent out the first official screenshots from Crysis Warhead, Crytek's upcoming sci-fi shooter sequel....hopefully with the engine enhancements and optimization it will run even better than before....
» 1 Jul 2008, 5:07 pm

GameSpot

Fallout 3 banned in Australia?Has the upcoming post-apocalyptic action-RPG been refused classification in Australia due to drug use?
» 3 Jul 2008, 12:21 pm

On the Spot - 07/03/08This week we take a look at Final Fantasy IV for the DS, Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G for the PSP, Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution for the Xbox 360. Also, Homer tries to give you the scoop on some of our E3 plans. Find out if he succeeds!
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:59 am

WALL-E ReviewWall-E is overflowing with charm, but the simple gameplay makes the experience fall flat.
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:34 am

Fatal Inertia EX ReviewImprovements over the original release of this sci-fi racer don't make up for its floaty controls and poor item balance.
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:16 am

NASCAR 09 ReviewNASCAR 09 isn't a tremendous step forward for the series, but it's a solid effort.
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:56 am

Space Siege Q&A - Story, Multiplayer, and the Influence of Dungeon SiegeGas Powered Games gives us new details from on board the Armstrong.
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:43 am

Second Viva Pinata bash starts Sept. 2Microsoft confirms North American street date for Rare's Xbox 360-exclusive party favor breeding sim; UK gamers to receive title Sept. 5.
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:00 am

Gaming Today

PlayStation (Portable) Store 7/3: Not Even Enough to Justify a YawnI considered titling this update with something along the lines of “yawn-inducing,” but that’d be an understatement. There’s nothing new on the Store this week other than two new themes, one of which is called “PSN Theme” which reeks with about as much creativity as an FPS starring a space marine. (I still love you, Master Chief.) Well, here are the contents of this week’s update, in all their glory: PSP Themes (free) PSN Theme Woodward Theme ---Related Articles at Gaming Today:PlayStation (Portable) Store Possibly Getting Subscription ServicePlayStation (Portable) Store 5/8: SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 2 Demo or BustGDC 08: PlayStation (Portable) Store to be Accessible Through PSP… EventuallyPlayStation (Portable) Store 3/13: Wi
» 3 Jul 2008, 6:26 pm

PlayStation Store 7/3: Qore Episode 2, Including an Exclusive Naruto DemoIt was only a matter of time before Qore got an exclusive demo, and it didn’t take long. Qore Episode 2 was released today and includes the exclusive Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm demo. (I wonder how many diehard Naruto fans fork over the $3 entry fee to play the demo.) It’s also got part one of a three part series on the development of Resistance 2. In other words, I continue to regret having purchased a subscription when Qore was first released. Qore is pretty much the main attraction this week. You can find the week’s new Rock Band tracks (including one free track) and the free Guitar Hero III Top Gun track that Stephany posted about on Tuesday. Although I wouldn’t recommend grabbing the latter, not unless you want to torture your
» 3 Jul 2008, 6:05 pm

Gears of War 2 Screenshot Extravaganza: Part Two: Competitive Multiplayer ArtworkIf you enjoyed part one of the Gears of War 2 Screenshot Extravaganza, here is a bunch of artwork depicting the weapons available when playing multiplayer. At your disposal will be the Hammerburst, Locust Gorgon Pistol and the Locust Poison Grenade, plus we have some Stranded Flame Thrower and shield concept art as well. Next up will be Part Three: Campaign Artwork. Enjoy. ---Related Articles at Gaming Today:Gears of War 2 Screenshot Extravaganza: Part One: CampaignImagine a World with No Gears of War Multiplayer'Gears of War' Two-Disc Set Coming in June with Map PacksGears Of War Figures On The WayPlay Gears of War With Velvet Revolver (Xbox Live)
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:08 am

DC Universe Online Wants You for a MySpace PalDC Universe Online wants you to be their MySpace buddy and so far as of this post they have 693 friends already. Not that I visit MySpace much, only when I need comic relief, but it is probably one of the coolest pages I have seen on there. Plus, if you have your own MySpace and become pals, you may get invited to the game’s reveal at Comic Con in San Diego later this month. Check it out here. ---Related Articles at Gaming Today:MySpace Games Coming in 2008Gaming On Myspace: Nintendo WiiPAL PS3 To Get 17% Price CutSony Wants Gran Turismo to Become the MySpace for Auto EnthusiastsJack Thompson Is Really Xenu The Galactic Tyrant
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:52 am

Dead Space Box Art is Both Cool and CreepyThe box art for Dead Space has been released, and it is pretty neat. Creepy, but neat, and since the release date is so close to Halloween (Oct 21) it is only fitting. These images came over the wire yesterday, but for some reason it would not let me download it. Thankfully today, I was able to.  As usual, the PC version of the box art stands out above the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions because like other titles, the cover is not over run with logos etc. ---Related Articles at Gaming Today:Dead Space - New Trailer is Deliciously CreepyCreepiness Abounds in New Screens for Dead SpaceJapan’s Metal Gear Solid 4 Box Art RocksEA Annouces Dead SpaceMetroid Prime 3: Corruption Box Art Cover
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:21 am

Guitar Hero: On Tour Sets Activision North American Retail Sales RecordActivision announced today that Guitar Hero : On Tour for the DS has sold in excess of 300,000 units in North America in the first seven days since its launch, making it the largest North American launch for the Nintendo DS in the company’s history by more than a factor of eight. In addition, Guitar Hero: On Tour’s performance ranks it as one of Activision’s top 5 best-selling launches of any title on any platform in the company’s history. I guess it had proved to be more popular that I originally thought it would. Someone please pass the ketchup. This crow needs something to make it more palatable. Via: Press Release ---Related Articles at Gaming Today:Guitar Hero Surpasses $1 Billion in 26 MonthsActivison Discusses Guitar Hero in
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:09 am

Rockstar Moves Midnight Club: Los Angeles into OctoberRockstar today announced a new release date for the fourth installment of its Midnight Club franchise, Midnight Club: Los Angeles -  October 7th in North America and October 10th in Europe. Rockstar has created a rendition of Los Angeles to race through at break neck speeds and explore at your own pace wth no tracks and no load times for both the PS3 and Xbox 360. Also scheduled for release simultaneously is Midnight Club: LA Remix for the PSP . For more screens of Midnight Club: Los Angeles, click here. Via: Press Release ---Related Articles at Gaming Today:Midnight Club: Los Angeles Release Date RevealedMidnight Club: Los Angeles - Screenshots and TrailerRockstar Games' Entire PC Catalog 10% Off on SteamVideo Games Live to Perform at Nok
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:47 am

Diablo III: Out with the PK - In with the PvPThanks to the folks over at VG247, we have learned that over on the WoW forums Bashiok (Blizzard-type person) has posted the following information in regards to the PK vs PvP discussion going on in the Diablo III thread. Turns out, Pk is out and PvP is in: “We’re - in general - not big fans of griefing for any game. It’s really only “fun” for one person, and that definition of fun isn’t generally something we’re going to want to encourage. It’s far more positive to encourage and support meaningful and skillful options and systems within a game, than a mechanic for people to instantly turn against one another for no meaningful gameplay reasons. I definitely remember running with my friends, and someone toggles it, and bam eve
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:39 am

No PS3 Trophies for Call of Duty 4 Says Infinity WardHere is bit of disappointing news for those who play CoD4 on their PS3. Infinity Ward has no plans to go back and add trophies to the game. Pulled straight from the Infinity Ward forum, Rob Bowling had this to say regarding the situation: Hey Everyone - With the latest Playstation 3 firmware now available, I see a lot of questions regarding how it effects Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. At this time, we have no plans to patch in Trophy support for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for the PS3. Much like DualShock rumble addition to the PS3, the support for these new features have come much to late for us to add it to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare due to our current production schedule. We would have loved to have these in the game at launch i
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:21 am

Harmonix: Games Help People Understand Music; Rock Band 2 - No User Created MusicRecently, GamesIndustry.biz had a nice chat with Chris Foster, the senior designer for Harmonix. During the interview, Chris talked about how he feels that the interactivity in the Guitar Hero and Rock Band games immerses players more in the music than just by listening to them via the radio or other forms of media. Being a musician himself, Chris is right on the money with that sentiment in my opinion. What I found interesting as a musician is that when you play the songs, from the simple art of the note patterns following the music and when you hear the occasion notes drop out, you’re actually sort of understanding the music from the inside. It’s not talked about a lot in terms of the games, but you’re experiencing the music like yo
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:11 am

Gears of War 2 Screenshot Extravaganza: Part One: CampaignMicrosoft and Epic released so many screenshots for Gears of War 2 today that if I were to put them all in one post, the thin silver cord connecting us to the Prime Material Plane would snap and all we know would be lost to us as we floated around in the different Astral realms - that or the Matrix would collapse, or any other sort of nerdy reference to all hell breaking loose. Therefore, my fellow gamers, I have decided to break these up into different posts so as not to wreak havoc or to put it bluntly, get called out by my boss for making a “monster” post. Part one of this Gears of War 2 screenshot extravaganza contains five campaign screenshots featuring Markus fighting a rockworm, environments, and a couple more. Check back later f
» 3 Jul 2008, 8:17 am

Joystiq

EA sorry over Irish anthem gaffe in UEFA Euro 2008Filed under: PC, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Microsoft Xbox 360 EA Sports has apologized for putting "The Soldier's Song," traditionally sung at United Ireland games, in place of Northern Ireland's national anthem, "God Save the Queen," in UEFA Euro 2008. Northern Ireland's Londonderry Sentinel reports fans were surprised to hear the anthem representing their country's victory in the game.What we're surprised to hear is that it took until now for this faux pas to come out. UEFA Euro 2008 released back in April. Was nobody playing as the Northern Irish team?[Via MCV]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
» 4 Jul 2008, 12:00 am

Handheld NES ... in an NES cartridgeFiled under: Hacks, Portable, Retro Our first thought upon seeing this very cool hack was "that's awesome." Our second thought was "do you have to blow on it to make it work?"BenHeck.com forum member "darkeru" created this inventive new take on a home made NES portable, which manages to squeeze all of the 8-bit dynamo's guts into a 4.1" by 5.5" space ... with a backlit LCD display. We just had a third thought: what happens when you connect it to this portable NES?[Via Hack a Day]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:30 pm

Raven Squad to marry RTS, FPS this fallFiled under: PC, Microsoft Xbox 360, First Person Shooters, Strategy Hey, you got real-time strategy in our first-person shooter! That's the mantra we could be chanting this fall when SouthPeak and Evolved Games partner to release Raven Squad: Operation Hidden Dagger, a new RTS/FPS hybrid, for the Xbox 360 and PC. Developed by Budapest, Hungary outfit, Atomic Motion, the game will allow players to swap between both real-time strategy and first-person shooter gameplay as they take control of two mercenary squads fighting their way out of the Amazon, the first shots of which can be seen below. However, as interesting as the mash-up sounds, there is an old saying about doing one thing, and doing it well, and we can't help but feel that Raven S
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:00 pm

Condi, other foreign ministers receive custom DSFiled under: Nintendo DS, Politics Preventing the world from plunging into economic chaos can be dirty, joyless work. Thankfully, foreign ministers of the ultra-exclusive G8 club were handed their very own perfume balls and custom DSs when they gathered in Kyoto recently to lay the groundwork for next week's leadership summit. You'll never guess what Condoleezza pictochatted Miliband. Poor Steinmeier, always the butt of their jokes...[Thanks Ittousai!]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
» 3 Jul 2008, 7:30 pm

Peter Moore explains EA Sports' PC snubFiled under: PC, Sports PC sports gamers are somewhat justifiably unhappy with Peter Moore right now. Earlier this year, the EA Sports executive announced that Madden and many other EA Sports games won't be coming to the PC market this year. But wait, you didn't give him a chance to explain! Well, actually, you did, and he did, but today Moore went into more detail about his division's scaled back PC support. A summary of the reasoning behind the decision: PC sports gamers are gravitating to consoles. The PC sports gaming market is gravitating to a downloadable model rather than a "packaged" model. The PC versions of EA Sports games aren't getting a good enough return on investment. You PC gamers just pirate everything anyw
» 3 Jul 2008, 6:00 pm

Today in Joystiq: July 3, 2008Filed under: Culture, Online The notorious Fruit Fucker in cake form from Clever Cake Studios. (Thanks, John) Check out the highlights for today:JoystiqueryJoystiq interview: Treyarch's Jeremy Luyties on James BondTicket to Ride vs. Ticket to Ride vs. Ticket to RideX3F Week in Review: June 27, 2008 - July 3, 2008NewsElectrifying new inFAMOUS screens surfaceFormer Atari CEO received $4.76 million parachuteWarcraft 3 patched to 1.22aHMV (finally) embraces used game salesSee Resistance 2's Leviathan bossMega Man 9 dated for September in JapanReuters: PlayStation 3 catching up to Wii in Japan; Us: not reallySony to launch slimmer, sleeker PS2 in India, Europe this yearMidnight Club: Los Angeles bumped a month to October 7thGameTap Thursday: Des
» 3 Jul 2008, 4:59 pm

Latest Darksiders trailer is artsy, open, adventurousFiled under: Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Action "There's my steed!" Looks like we'll get to control a god of war War himself and do it with style in Vigil Games' open-world action game, Darksiders: Wrath of War. Considering that Joe "Mad!" Madureira of X-Men and Battle Chasers fame is the developer's creative director, the fact that it's looking smoking hot doesn't surprise us.This new video of Darksiders features Madureira and Vigil's general manager, David Adams, talking about all of the nifty stuff you can see and do thanks to the game's open world nature. It's worth noting that the video is from the upcoming E3 demo of Darksiders, meaning that we'll get our hands on the game's latest milestone later this month to report on
» 3 Jul 2008, 4:14 pm

Video: GoldenEye 007 running on Wii 'Homebrew Channel'Filed under: Hacks, Nintendo Wii, First Person Shooters The inventiveness of the homebrew scene never ceases to amaze us. Take for instance the above video. What you see in it is, in fact, GoldenEye 007 for Nintendo 64 running on a Wii with the "Homebrew Channel" installed.The poster of the video states that he was able to get the game ROM working with the emulator used by the Virtual Console version of Sin & Punishment. He gives no details on how he managed the feat, mentioning only that the game works "for the most part" with occasional slowdown and a broken borked save system. Hopefully Nintendo will see this video and, rather than simply order it pulled offline, realize just how much people really want a proper Virtual Console release o
» 3 Jul 2008, 3:29 pm

No player-created tracks for Rock Band 2Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Rhythm Guitar Hero World Tour is going to let players make their own songs, so it only stands to reason that Rock Band 2 will as well, right? Right? Not according to Alex Rigopulos, the CEO and co-founder of Rock Band developer Harmonix.Speaking to CNN, Rigopulos states that his company "wanted to do [song creation] right." He adds that Harmonix is "taking a radically different approach" to player-created tracks - presumably he means from the way Guitar Hero World Tour dev Neversoft is handling it - and will "take more time to do it." So, Rock Band 3 with a song creator it is then, right? Right?Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
» 3 Jul 2008, 2:44 pm

PSN Thursday: Qore delivers episode twoFiled under: Sony PlayStation 3, Online Unless the promise of spending time with our pal Ms. Veronica Belmont and another episode of Qore sounds like a nice Thursday night (there's an episode teaser after the break) it might be best to just ignore this week's PSN update. Per usual, the rhythm games add some content and there's also some game videos that might be of interest. With E3 only a couple weeks away, it's understandable that things are a bit quiet at the moment, but we're seriously starting to itch for PixelJunk Eden! This week's European PSN update adds several pieces of Buzz!-worthy content; check it out over at PS3 Fanboy.Continue reading PSN Thursday: Qore delivers episode twoPermalink | Email this | Comments
» 3 Jul 2008, 1:57 pm

XNA's Satchell: Microsoft experimented with 3D gaming displayFiled under: Culture, Microsoft Xbox 360, Fashion "Well of course they did," you're probably saying to yourself after reading the above headline. "Practically every game on the Xbox 360 has 3D graphics. When is this news from, 1987? HA! HA! *snort*." Don't be such a smartass, hypothetical reader! We're talking about stereoscopic 3D displays, such as those being used by Ubisoft's upcoming Avatar game or Texas Instruments' upcoming DualView TV. In an excerpt from an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, XNA General Manager Chris Satchell revealed that Microsoft actually looked into using this stereoscopic technology for gaming, but determined the need for special glasses made the idea impractical. "I think it is hard to be mainstream with asking
» 3 Jul 2008, 1:30 pm

Kotaku

Five Games That Matter In Hideo Kojima's Life [Metal Gear Solid]Five games that made an impact on the life of Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima? According to the famed game designer: • Super Mario Bros. • Portopia Renzoku Satsujin Jiken • Xevious • Another World • Metal Gear Solid This list comes from a Yomiuri Newspaper article called "All About Kojima Hideo" dated June 11th. We haven't seen the full article (only that picture we found on a Yomiuri blog), and the English translation of Yomiuri article glosses over these five games and what they mean to him. From the pic we found, it certainly appears as though Kojima provided explanation how they affected him. Hide-and-seek with Hideo Kojima [Yoimuri]
» 4 Jul 2008, 4:00 am

New Halo Game For E3 (Master Chief Not Included) [Rumor]Ah, and finally, the pre-E3 hype train picks up a little steam. Citing both Sarcastic Gamer and their own "sources", CVG are claiming that a new Halo game will be unveiled at E3. This Halo game might be Peter Jackson's game, it might not be, but either way, they say it won't feature the Master Chief. Chew on that for a possibility while we dream of a point-and-click "Where In The World Is Master Chief?" New Halo game for E3 [CVG]
» 4 Jul 2008, 3:30 am

EA Sports Very Sorry For Irish Anthem Screw-Up [EA Sports]While it's calmed down a lot over the past decade, Northern Ireland is still a reasonably sensitive place politically. Not the kind of place you'll be dodging pub bombs anymmore, granted, but still not the kind of place you want to make any cultural faux pas, either. So EA Sports understandably regret, and are very sorry, that they included the wrong national anthem for the Northern Irish team in their Euro 2008 football title. See, before each match, the anthems of both teams are played. Being a part of the United Kingdom, Northern Irelands' anthem is, of course, God Save The Queen. EA Sports, however, included The Soldiers Song. National anthem of the Republic of Ireland (or, as most people know it as, just plain old Ireland). As in, the
» 4 Jul 2008, 3:00 am

Mega Man 9 Dated For Japan [Famitsu]WiiWare game Mega Man 9 has been dated for Japan. The game will be out this September as confirmed by this week's Famitsu. The 8-bit game hasn't yet gotten a Western release date. That's what E3 for! famitsu 20080704 [Wii@Everyday]
» 4 Jul 2008, 2:00 am

Wario Land: Shake It [Wario Land: Shake It]Something's wrong. A straight-up, side-scrolling platformer? By Nintendo? For a home console? But this is 2008, they're selling Wii Fits and Wii Plays, they wouldn't bother with something like this, would they? [via Go Nintendo]
» 4 Jul 2008, 1:00 am

Win A Copy of Civilization Revolution [Civilization-contest]By Kotaku Time, it's officially July 4th. So, happy July 4th! And to celebrate, we're giving away a copy of Civilization Revolution in a very, very easy contest. Use each of the letters that appear in the title Civilization Revolution to spell out countries names. So, for example, "Canada", "Ireland", "Vietnam"... None of the countries can repeat — well, save for "OMAN." So put that in an email and and send it to kotakucontestATgmailDOTcom. The two hundredth and thirty-second email we get, wins a copy of the game. Winner will be announced over the weekend. Good luck! Civilization Revolution [Official Site]
» 4 Jul 2008, 12:00 am

Dyack vs. NeoGAF, Part II [Silicon Knights]Oh, the drama. In the latest 1Up Yours podcast, Too Human creator Denis Dyack explains just why he went after the NeoGAF Too Human haters. In his own words, Denis Dyack: I was basically calling out people who had no way of assessing the game... All I wanted to point out to people is that this is so ridiculous... I went through all of this for two reasons.... If you're going to look at the NeoGAF forum as a non-profit organization, if it does not reform itself, it's eventually going to crumble. There's going to be a point where they step over the line where someone's going to shut them down. That would be a loss for everyone.... The question I have to ask the moderators of GAF: Are you going to follow your own rules? With people making GIFs
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:00 pm

360 Rock Band Guitars Work With GH: Aerosmith [Update] [Guitar Hero]Not that this will matter to any of you on a practical level, since we pray you won't actually pick up a copy of Guitar Hero Aerosmith, but it's good news on principle. Seems that Rock Band controllers will work with Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, with the G4TV team testing the 360 version and finding that all functions - including the whammy bar and star power - are up and running. Seeing as the problem was always at Activision's end (GH controllers would work with Harmonix's Rock Band), have they swallowed their pride and opened up the music controller market? Appears so, at least for 360 owners. Let's just hope this carries on into Guitar Hero World Tour, where it might actually matter. 'Rock Band' Guitar Work With 'GH: Aerosmith' [G4TV] UPDATE
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:30 pm

DualShock 3 And Xbox 360 Frankencontrollers [Modding]The Xbox 360 DualShock? The PS3 Xbox 360 Controller? Over at Xbox-Scene Forums, moderator RDC has modded an Xbox 360 controller into a PS3 controller, writing: "The D-pad, Select, PS, Start, Square, Triangle, Circle, Cross, L1/R1 and L3/R3 buttons are all wired up right now and working, as are the LEDs for showing which controller it is." So, yes, this Frankencontroller will work with a PS3. And if that wasn't enough, RDC did the same in reverse by modding a DualShock 3 into an Xbox 360 controller. Take a look after the jump. 3PS60 Controller WIP, The Wario of the PS360 Ps360 Controller, Middle of a WIP [xbox scene]
» 3 Jul 2008, 10:00 pm

There Will Be No More Brain Training [Brain Training]For a game built upon endless repetition, Brain Training's certainly making an impression on some people, because years on from release, the two games are still selling like fancy, heated cakes. So Nintendo are surely working on more, yes? Itprintsmoney.gif and all that? No. Having most likely noticed the fact people can't tell the two games apart, and still buy more of the original than the sequel, it's been announced by Nintendo (grain of salt notice: Nintendo Europe) that two will do, and they'll just keep on selling them for millennia until our sun expands, killing us all in a blinding flash of white. More Brain Training from Dr Kawashima [TVG, via Go Nintendo]
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:30 pm

PSN Staying Free, Kids [Playstation Network]The more people buy PS3s, the more people sign up to the the PSN. The more people sign up to the PSN, the more it costs Sony to keep the thing running. So will there come a time when Sony start charging you for the use of the PSN? Maybe! You can never rule that kinda thing out. But if they are, they're not doing it soon, with PSN boss (and man of the moment) Eric Lempel saying: We’re happy with what we’re doing right now and we’re going to stick with it. I think being free is always an advantage. The fact that it’s free is nice for consumers who want to try out the online experience, those who may be new to it and may not be ready to commit to spending dollars, and that’s a really good message for us. Course, Eric then says tha
» 3 Jul 2008, 8:40 pm

News for Gamers

Japanese researchers develop a 42GB super DVDA research team from the Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials of prestigious Tohoku University in Northern Japan announced [JP, PDF] it has found a way to multiply the amount of data that can be stored on a DVD or CD by a factor of 9.
» 28 Jun 2008, 11:46 am

The Xbox 360 glory days are overIt's funny how this generation of game consoles panned out. Most analysts had figured that the PlayStation 3 would sell the most, followed by the Xbox 360, with the Nintendo Wii trailing up the rear. Turns out the opposite of that happened. Nathan Taylor explains why new price cuts are too little too late to save the Xbox 360. The 360 glory days may be over, with only Fable 2 up its sleeve and Blu-Ray scoring wins for the PS3.
» 1 Jul 2008, 8:49 pm

Windows 7 date is confirmedTechradar writes: Bill Gates may have only just said his goodbyes, but the Microsoft machine keeps on running with the company announcing information about the release of Windows 7.
» 27 Jun 2008, 10:10 pm

Did Sony screw up the video game market?Sony marketing concentrated on the fashion and trendiness aspects and targeted at the affluent 20ish male demographic. By the standards of anything that had gone before it was a massive success, but we know now that they were actually under-performing.
» 1 Jul 2008, 8:47 am

Diablo 3 - Gameplay vídeoThe first gameplay video from Diablo 3.
» 28 Jun 2008, 5:25 am

Xbox 360 Dev Kit at Kojima Productions?Something strange was spotted on the Bonus DVD of the MGS4 Special edition.
» 29 Jun 2008, 10:49 am

Blizzard's Mystery Game is the StarCraft MMOIt's official! Okay, no it's not. Blizzard has been teasing the gaming world with its evolving homepage ice picture, and after this latest update, the planets certainly appear to be aligning for the announcement of World of StarCraft, or whatever they decide to call the new Massively Multiplayer Online game set in the StarCraft universe.
» 27 Jun 2008, 3:44 am

Ban this sick filth!: Sega ad is hilariously sexualVia Destructoid: "Most of Sega's 16-bit-era advertising either a.) touted its blast processing power or b.) shamelessly ripped on Nintendo in a nasty smear campaign. Everyone remembers the classic "Genesis does what Nintendon't" phrase, and I think that slogan is particularly applicable for this ad, too: Nintendo isn't unnecessarily sexual. Quite frankly, I'm not sure what kind of message Sega is trying to send here. I mean, I understand the pun, but shouldn't games get easier as you play them more often? Of course, that little dose of common sense doesn't quite fit into the joystick-boner metaphor they've got going."
» 28 Jun 2008, 11:38 pm

Rumor: Kingdom Hearts 3 to be revealed next monthThis month's Nintendo Power issue features an advertise for the next issue, which is supposed to reveal a new game. Now, notice NP's description: "We'll kick off the next 20 years of Nintendo Power with more big reveals, including a top-secret cover story fit for a king. It's got a lot of heart. Just kidding. It's Mother 3. Please look forward to it."
» 27 Jun 2008, 10:22 am

Ryan Payton Tells us why there is a X360 in Kojima Productions.Earlier today, Analoghype.com bloggers said that a development kit for the 360 was spotted at Kojima Production. However this rumor was later debunked, but the bloggers still mentioned that it raises suspicion as to why a 360 would be in the office. I think people are reading too much into why a X360 would be in the office, the answer is really simple if you ever follow developer interviews, so I will quote Ryan Payton for everyone so there would be no confusions:
» 29 Jun 2008, 7:10 pm

Rumour - Source: Halo 4 is already in developmentSarcastic Gamer reports: "At some point you'll just have to trust us on some of this stuff. We have to protect our sources to keep them from being fragged by their employers or associates. A very good and anonymous source tells us that Halo 4 is already in full development over at Bungie. I wish to God She/He/It had more details to share but at this point all She/He/It can confirm for sure is that Halo 4 is an official project being developed by Bungie, at this very moment. With more than 20 million copies of Halo 3 sold worldwide, I know it's a no-brainer that the series would continue somehow. It's nice to get this sort of reassurance from a source who has never been wrong for us before. If we get more details, we'l
» 3 Jul 2008, 9:04 am

Next Generation

SCi Appoints New Chief Financial OfficerRobert Brent has been appointed as SCi Entertainment’s new chief financial officer.
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Nvidia Stock Falls to Four-Year LowGraphics chip maker Nvidia saw its stock tumble by 31 percent to a four-year low after it cut its second-quarter sales and profits forecasts.
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PSP Holds Strong in JapanSony’s PSP held onto the hardware top spot in the face of increased competition from Nintendo platforms, while PS3 sales continued to fall following a Metal Gear Solid fuelled high earlier in June.
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Sony: “Fully Robust” Home Coming This FallSony’s PlayStation Network director lays out the firm’s 2008 roadmap, telling Next-Gen that Home’s fall launch “won’t be a 0.5 release” and reiterating the company’s commitment to delivering a PS3 movie download service this summer.
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PREVIEW: BattleForgeFollowing the announcement of Company Of Heroes Online, EA unveils its own free-to-play RTS.
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Take-Two Considering Layoffs at Venom GamesFollowing an earlier report that Venom Games would be closed at the end of July, Take-Two has confirmed to Next-Gen that it is currently considering making layoffs at 2K Games’ only UK-based development studio.
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Dark Sector Dev Working On BioShock PS3Take-Two has entered a development partnership with London, Ontario-based Dark Sector developer Digital Extremes for the PS3 version of BioShock.
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Guitar Hero DS Sales Rock ActivisionActivision's Guitar Hero: On Tour for Nintendo DS has set a new company sales record for North America.
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Midnight Club: L.A. Skids into OctoberRockstar Games has pushed back the date of Midnight Club: Los Angeles from September to October this year.
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Call of Duty 4 Tops Xbox Live ActivityBLOG – Infinity Ward’s ten million plus selling shooter Call of Duty 4 topped Xbox Live activity for the week ended June 29, holding off competition from the likes of Halo 3 and GTA IV.
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Moore: Consoles, Not PC, Best for SportsAfter deciding not to bring Madden NFL 09 to PC, EA Sports boss Peter Moore explained the impetus behind the decision, and why he thinks the sports game market on PC is in decline.
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Penny Arcade

Comic: Paint The Line, Part FiveNew Comic : Paint The Line, Part Five
» 4 Jul 2008, 12:00 am

News: New Products Are Available!Tycho :   We decided to make a hat! Plus, our new book came out.  (I used a big picture because I like the cover.) You can also buy all the books together, on the cheap.   (CW)TB
» 2 Jul 2008, 11:29 am

Comic: Paint The Line, Part FourNew Comic : Paint The Line, Part Four
» 2 Jul 2008, 12:00 am

News: Paint The Line, Part FourTycho : Oh, ho! It would appear that things are heating up! Particularly near the booster rockets, I would imagine, but that's not the only place. Not ten minutes after I posted this, which briefly chronicled my quest to make sense of Too Human without the benefit of the actual product, the actual product materialized on my desk. Not the retail build exactly, but a largely complete one, with the ability to play multiplayer online and to finish the campaign mode in its entirety. This was the build all the recent preview content has been based on. Perhaps it's because we so ...
» 2 Jul 2008, 12:00 am

Comic: Paint The Line, Part ThreeNew Comic : Paint The Line, Part Three
» 30 Jun 2008, 12:00 am

News: Paint The Line, Part ThreeTycho : It's the sort of thing that isn't covered explicitly by the rules,  but it does make for simple adjudication. I have a habit which enrages Gabriel, though it may sometimes be of service to you, and so I retain it. It is my goal to play a game until I discover its thesis. I'm dishing up a sentence like that because he is gone, and thus unable to leer at me over his monitor for talkin' fancy. Let me explain what I mean, because it's not as smart as it sounds. Essentially, I want to know a game's intention. That ...
» 30 Jun 2008, 12:00 am

News: More stuffGabe : I guess this is just like post day or something. I'll try and put everything else I want to mention into one post here.Our store now has Penny Arcade book 5. This one kicks off with a very nice introduction from Wil Wheaton and then covers all our comics from 2004. You can also pick up a five book bundle which will get you significant savings. Also new to the store is our very first hat. This one comes emblazoned with Kiko's "Heroism" design. In other news, these guys are playing like every single Mario game ever and their doing ...
» 27 Jun 2008, 2:11 pm

News: WallpapersGabe : The next installment of our epic D&D adventure is now online. People really seem to like Jim Darkmagic so I made a wallpaper based on the art for today's podcast. Click for the high res I also had a lot of requests for a wallpaper based on the Deepcrow poster we'll have at Comic Con.   Click for the high res-Gabe out
» 27 Jun 2008, 11:48 am

News: Cuts From The Official SoundtrackTycho :     Paint The Line '88 and Paint The Line (Ballad) Both were done by Kris Straub, who tells me that the first track is "for the opening credits," while the second "is for right after the high-five in front of the explosion."  More guest pieces to come soon. (CW)TB
» 27 Jun 2008, 11:43 am

News: Episode 2Gabe : I don't know if it's the summer break or what but I've been getting a lot of mail from people who are just now trying out our game. Many of them end with questions about episode 2 and it's release date. I can't say for sure when it will be done but I can say that my work on it is pretty much complete and I've actually started sketching and visualizing some of the elements in episode 3. I've also had a few people ask about moving their character from episode 1 to episode 2. Your character will transfer over ...
» 27 Jun 2008, 11:42 am

Shack News

Our Favorite Vacation Games: Shack on HolidayWith summer in full swing and the 4th of July holiday rapidly approaching, it's likely that many Shackers are gearing up for getaways to the world's most exotic destinations. But you can't risk third-degree burns on hot vinyl car seats without a little insurance--namely, a ready supply of excellent ...
» 3 Jul 2008, 7:30 pm

Evening ReadingLots of explosions this weekend! Also fire! Yeah! Judge orders YouTube viewers reveal Dude, big storm Calorie fighting with a pill Txt to fight crime As for the the videogame news around these parts for today: Soul Calibur XBLA ends up sucking ass ...
» 3 Jul 2008, 7:00 pm

Darksiders Media Is ApocalypticPublisher THQ sent along a new trailer and screenshots from Darksiders: Wrath of War (PS3, 360), Vigil Games' upcoming tale of the Four Horsemen that came too soon. Shackvideo users can use the HD Stream.
» 3 Jul 2008, 4:43 pm

Mercenaries 2 Trailer Eats Helicopters for BreakfastPublisher EA has passed in a new trailer from Pandemic's open world action sequel Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, offering three different approaches to one of its missions. In development for PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Mercenaries 2 is slated to hit retail shelves August 31. ...
» 3 Jul 2008, 3:49 pm

Prizefighter Dev In 'Consultation' with Take-Two; Possible 'Redundancies' Could Lead to LayoffsUK-based Venom Games may face layoffs or outright closure following an evaluation by parent company Take-Two Interactive, according to Kotaku. "We are assessing the role of Venom Games in Take-Two's overall global studio system and are in a consultation with the employees of Venom in relation...
» 3 Jul 2008, 2:56 pm

DVD Market Still Trouncing Game Software SalesContrary to previous reports that US game sales had surpassed those of DVD movies in 2007, the Entertainment Merchants Association revealed that DVDs still hold a substantial lead over game software. According to Kotaku, the EMA said that the data from sales tracking firm NPD showing $18.85 billi...
» 3 Jul 2008, 2:00 pm

Rock Band DLC: Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rush, Includes Never Before Released Rush MasterDeveloper Harmonix has unveiled next week's downloadable content for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 editions of its multi-instrument music title Rock Band: Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Snow (Hey Oh)" Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Tell Me Baby" Rush - "Closer to the Heart" Rush - "Working Man ...
» 3 Jul 2008, 1:01 pm

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky Trailer Is VolumetricA new trailer from GSC Game World's S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (PC) has arrived by way of publisher Deep Silver, showcasing the new technology, effects and environments contained in the upcoming shooter prequel. Clear Sky is due out August 29. For more information, check out the recently released ...
» 3 Jul 2008, 12:51 pm

Mega Man 9 Screens, Details EmergeSeveral new screens and details of Capcom's Mega Man 9 (Wii) were revealed on GamesRadar, showing off series creator Keiji Inafune's 8-bit downloadable sequel. "For the first time in many years, we are developing an 8-bit game," said Inafune. "This opportunity has awoken my spirit as a game d...
» 3 Jul 2008, 12:09 pm

WoW: Wrath of the Lich King Beta Signups BeginBlizzard has begun allowing World of Warcraft (PC) subscribers to register for the beta of the upcoming WoW expansion pack, Wrath of the Lich King. The ability to "opt in for a chance to participate" currently appears on both the European and North American account pages for subscribers, as spo...
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:34 am

Viva Pinata 2 Releases September 2Microsoft has announced that Rare's garden-tending, pinata-breeding Xbox 360 sequel Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise will hit North and Latin America on September 2. The game's UK and European release, meanwhile, will follow two days later on September 5. Relative to the first Viva Pinata, th...
» 3 Jul 2008, 11:05 am

Slashdot - Games

Poker Program Battles Humans In VegasBridger writes "Poker software called Polaris will play a rematch against human players during the 2008 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Developed by an artificial intelligence group at the University of Alberta in Canada, Polaris will be pitted against several professionals at the Rio Hotel between July 3rd and 6th. 'It's possible, given enough computing power, for computers to play "perfectly," where over a long enough match, the program cannot lose money,"' said associate professor Michael Bowling.'"Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 3 Jul 2008, 2:08 pm

Latest PS3 Firmware Update Requires Hard Disk Wipe to FixAn anonymous reader writes "Earlier today Sony launched firmware V2.40 for the PS3 which is mandatory for online play. To my horror after installing the update my console wouldn't boot, and this appears to be a not uncommon problem affecting all ages and models of PS3s. Although there is rampant fanboy denial over at the official Playstation forums, the Kotaku article details the issue and has a suggested solution if you don't mind yanking your PS3's hard drive."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 2 Jul 2008, 2:54 pm

Dungeons and DesktopsAeonite writes "Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-playing Games chronicles the rise and fall of the Computer RPG industry, from Akalabeth to Zelda and everything in between. While the bulk of the book is devoted to the genre's 'Golden Age' in the late '80s and early '90s, author Matt Barton explores the entire history of CRPGs, from their origins in the mid '70s to the very recent past. While not entirely comprehensive, the book covers not only the major players and award-winners, but also dozens of obscure 'also-ran' as well as notable games in related genres." Keep reading for the rest of Michael's review.Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 2 Jul 2008, 11:30 am

Minnesota Pays Video Game Industry $65K In FeesI Said More Ham writes "Minnesota's attorney general will drop the state's efforts to fine underage buyers of violent videogames after a high court struck down a state law as unconstitutional. The Entertainment Software Association, one of the plaintiffs in the case, announced Monday that the state paid $65,000 in attorney's fees and expenses."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 30 Jun 2008, 4:27 pm

A Video Game To Teach AP Level Immunologykilrathu writes "Longtime proponents of using video games as sources of learning, the Federation of American Scientists put its money where its mouth is. FAS released Immune Attack, an educational video game designed to teach immunology to AP level high school students and combines the most current research on teaching methodologies with a 3D first-person shooter game. 'The key to the game was making sure it was fun while also covering accurate and complex immunology topics,' said Dr. Michelle Lucey-Roper, director of the FAS Learning Technologies Program. The game is free, although not open source, and can be downloaded here. Sorry, no Mac version yet."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 29 Jun 2008, 1:27 pm

Dark Alex Releases 4.01 M33 Firmware For PSPCroakyvoice writes "Dark Alex, the PSP hacker from Spain, and his Team M33 have released a new version of the custom firmware for the PSP, which now supports the very latest official firmware from Sony. Benefits for the end user include the ability to play the many hundreds of games, demos, applications and emulators written by the homebrew community for the PSP."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 29 Jun 2008, 10:24 am

Blizzard Introduces One-Time Password Devices For WoWAn anonymous reader writes "Two days ago Blizzard announced that they will be selling keychain tokens to add one-time password support (FAQ) to World of Warcraft. Have compromised World of Warcraft accounts become such a serious problem, that OTPs are already neccesary for games?"Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 29 Jun 2008, 2:57 am

Blizzard Announces Diablo 3stpk4 writes "After a week-long tease by Blizzard, Diablo 3 has just been announced in Paris. The splash screen has been updated at their homepage and The Escapist has the first write-up." While there aren't many details available yet, it is known that Deckard Cain returns to help our heroes yet again.Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 28 Jun 2008, 6:09 am

OCZ's Brain Wave Interface Headband ReviewedJ. Dzhugashvili writes "Could you control a game using your jaw muscles, eye movements, and brain waves? OCZ designed its futuristic Neural Impulse Actuator controller for that very purpose, and it claims the device lets players shorten their response times and interact with games more naturally. But is it really all it's cracked up to be? The Tech Report took the NIA for a spin in order to answer that question, and it made some interesting discoveries along the way. The verdict is that the NIA works (mostly) as advertised, but getting used to it can take enough dedication and perseverance to put off many prospective users."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 27 Jun 2008, 6:58 pm

Grand OGL Wiki Seeks to Publish RPG Book Back-StockZonk pointed out an interesting story over at The Gamer Dome that details a new wiki project partnering with Mongoose Publishing to share the publishing company's back-stock for free. Titled "The Grand OGL Wiki," the new project seeks to create a repository for many out of print books that would otherwise be lost to the sands of time. "'If a volunteer (or volunteers - you might have to be some sort of maniac to go through all this material solo!) were to come forward and create a suitable web site, we would happily supply electronic versions of our D20 lines for translation of OGC to such a web site. We would be very free with the material permissible, allowing you to effectively cut and paste large chunks of 'fluff' text alongside the OGC.
» 27 Jun 2008, 1:01 pm

Managing the PlayStation 3 Wi-Fi NetworkLinucksGirl writes "In this article Terra Soft show you how to configure and encrypt, step-by-step, the built-in Wi-Fi network that comes with the Cell Broadband Engine-based Sony PlayStation 3. And, as a little bonus, get 16 quick steps that explain how to switch from a wireless network back to a wired network on the PS3."Read more of this story at Slashdot.
» 26 Jun 2008, 1:30 pm

The Frugal Gamer

GeForce 8800GTS SSC 640MB $150 AR @ NewEggIf you're in the market for a speedy new graphics card, NewEgg has a nice deal on a GeForce 8800GTS SSC 640MB for $149.99 after a $30 rebate.
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Firefly Complete Series (DVD) $17 @ AmazonAmazon has the complete series DVD of Firefly for $16.99. A real steal for a fantastic series.
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$100 gift card with PS3 purchase at Wal-MartWal-Mart currently has a very tempting deal on the PS3. Buy one and get a $100 gift card.
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Blue Dragon $20 at AmazonBlue Dragon is now $19.99 at Amazon, with free shipping. Looks like it's going for $30 elsewhere now, so a solid $10 savings. Update: Price increased to $30.
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God of War II/Saints Row $10, Mass Effect $40 (PC)A few good deals this week in Circuit City's sale, including God of War II and Saint's Row for $9.99 each, and the PC version of Mass Effect for $39.99.
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1600 ($20) Xbox Live Points for $15 at TargetThis week Target is offering the 1600 MS/Xbox Live point cards for $15 in store. 1600 points is normally $20, so stock up while you can!
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Sins of a Solar Empire $29.99 at Best BuyBest Buy has a nice deal on Sins of a Solar Empire this week for $29.99. For a savings of $10. Highly recommended if you're in the mood for a space RTS.
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The Darkness (360) for $35 shipped @ AmazonAmazon is currently offering the Xbox 360 version of The Darkness for $34.81, with free shipping, for a savings of $25. Though wouldn't be surprised if this becomes a permanent and universal price drop soon.
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The Witcher $33 at Amazon today!Amazon's deal of the day is The Witcher for $32.99, down from $50. Update: And that's all folks... back to $50.
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Rainbow Six Vegas 2 $40 at Frys (Thursday)For those lucky bastards that live near a Fry's Electronics, they are having a sale on Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Las Vegas 2 this week for only $39.99! Available Thursday. See the flier for details. Spotted @ SlickDeals.
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Voodoo Extreme

Fallout 3 Banned Down UnderThis is actually funny if you think about it. Fallout 3 isn't even set in AU but it has been...
» 4 Jul 2008, 2:10 am

The Final E3 AppointmentsE3 is two weeks away. As it stands now, I have a ton of appointments, both large and small. Here...
» 4 Jul 2008, 1:44 am

Hardware & Tech NuggetsBoards MSI P45 Neo3 Motherboard - BIOS Mag Cases In Win B2 Stealth Bomber Mid Tower ATX Case -...
» 4 Jul 2008, 1:10 am

RPG Vault GoodnessShaiya: Light and Darkness - Three Key Elements A focused look into some particularly prominent...
» 4 Jul 2008, 1:06 am

In Other News...HAPPY 4TH of JULY! ZOMG! Wow. Today is when we celebrate our super awesome independence from the...
» 4 Jul 2008, 12:03 am

PC.IGN's Most Wanted E3 GamesThe special eds at PC.IGN counted down its top-10 most wanted to see games at E3 this year. I...
» 3 Jul 2008, 3:59 pm

NVIDIA Opens Can-o-Whoop Ass on Self?The Inquirer is a little bitter about NVIDIA's stock prices these days and the site says it has...
» 3 Jul 2008, 3:31 pm

Call of Duty Gets the Kung-Fu GripMcFarlane Toys will be making some Call of Duty action figures that, hopefully, include the...
» 3 Jul 2008, 2:47 pm

Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise Street DateSeptember the 5th, to be precise: Roarios and Tigermisus and Fizzlybears, OH MY! Microsoft...
» 3 Jul 2008, 2:33 pm

Trigger Time with Crysis WarheadThe gals over at PC Gamer US spent some quality time with Crysis Warhead. Here's a taste:...
» 3 Jul 2008, 2:22 pm

Indulge in SiN [Episodes] for only $4.99This weekend's super awesome Steam deal is SiN Episodes: Emergence for the oh-so low price of...
» 3 Jul 2008, 1:26 pm