E3 2010: Mafia II Hands on and 3D Impressions
August 2, 2010
It was upsetting that both of EA’s Godfather video games weren’t able to offer a respectable mobster experience, even though the classic story and rich characters were already made for them. Mafia II doesn’t have names like Marlon Brando or Mario Puzo to lend credence to its tale of organized crime. On the other hand, it might not need them. Read more
E3 2010: Killzone 3 Hands On
July 21, 2010
There is a physical reaction any good first person shooter should elicit in the player. At first, the eyes widen and the jaw begins to slowly sag. Then a sharp exhale, accompanied by a hearty laugh filled with the same joy as Santa Clause’s infamous chuckle. All because the player is looking at the screen thinking: “I just did that!” This reaction could be called the ultimate high in male power-fantasy, but I actually saw it coming from a young woman playing Killzone 3 on the E3 show floor. Read more
Medal of Honor multiplayer beta impressions
June 28, 2010
Recently, EA launched a closed multiplayer beta for Medal of Honor. CVGames was lucky enough to be granted access, so we decided share our thoughts in case you were thinking about enlisting this fall. Read more
PDP showcases E3 2010 line up
June 20, 2010
Besides debuting the Wii’s first voice chat headset, Performance Design Products had quite a few other accessories on display in their E3 booth.
The company has a number of deals with Disney this year, including special edition TRON: Legacy controllers for the Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3. Inspired by the upcoming film, the controllers look pretty sharp with their glowing blue lines. The 360 and PS3 controllers will be retailing for $49.99, while the Wiimote is priced at $39.99. All three versions will be in stores a month before the movie arrives this fall. PDP also has an accessory line for Epic Mickey, the anticipated game by famed designer Warren Spector. Our favorite item in this line has to be the paintbrush shaped Wii nunchuck.
Just in time for the unveiling of Kinect, Microsoft’s motion control device, PDP has a series of accessories to help ease the new device into users’ living rooms. The company is manufacturing a stand for Kinect to rest on, as well as mounts which can be used to place it on the wall or on top of a TV.
Finally, for PS3 users frustrated with tediously typing out messages using the on screen virtual keyboard, PDP is releasing a wireless keyboard. Selling for $79.99, the keyboard will come bundled with a Bluetooth headset.
E3 2010 Metal Gear Solid Rising First Look
June 20, 2010
E3 just wouldn’t be complete without a little tease for the next iteration of the Metal Gear Franchise. E3 2010 lived up to this promise by giving us a small glimpse into the future of Metal Gear with Metal Gear Solid: Rising. Hideo Kojima took the stage at the Microsoft Press Conference to show us the game and, happily, not include any type of Kinect support into the title. Read more
E3 2010 Bodycount
June 17, 2010
Stuart Black makes his obsession with shooting stuff well known during a live gameplay demonstration of Bodycount, the spiritual successor to the famed fetish FPS: Black. Read more
E3 2010 Portal 2
June 17, 2010
After getting a first glimpse at Portal 2, the original game just seems so domestic in comparison. Each puzzle took place in a sterile, secluded, and regulated environment. It was much like being a lab rat sent through a maze.
The first Portal was really a boot camp for bending the fabric of reality. So what does this make the sequel?
War. Read more
Pre-E3 2010: Call of Duty: Black Ops
June 13, 2010
Since the introduction of Call of Duty 2, I have looked forward to the next COD title each year. 2010 will be no different as the new Call of Duty Developer, Treyarch, will be taking the reigns from the empty Infinity Ward Studio. Treyarch’s first venture out as the primary Developer for COD brings gamers to the height of the Cold War as America struggles against Vietnam. Read more
Pre-E3 2010 F.E.A.R 3
June 13, 2010
The F.E.A.R. is returning but this time the Developer is different. After the lackluster response from F.E.A.R. 2, is this the way to bring the series back to dominance? That is what Developer Day 1 Studios is banking on in their attempt to resurrect this horror shooter franchise. Read more
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
October 9, 2009
If you are ever curious what happens when an unexpected console mascot bursts onto the scene then look no further than the Jak and Daxter franchise. The original series was always planned as a three-game set, and Sony was happy to have a new set of heroes exclusively gracing their consoles. But then something unusual happened, and fans latched onto the duo with a fervor that no one had really expected. Thus, when the original trilogy ended and effectively closed off the storyline Sony couldn’t help but wonder how they could continue to profit off the franchise. The solution they determined was to release a new adventure on the PSP starring Daxter, and that title’s impressive sales and solid reviews showed Sony that there was still life in this franchise. Now, they’re going back to the well once more with a new PSP Jak and Daxter adventure, but it seems that the well may finally be running dry. Read more