Halo 2 to charge for online play?
May 18, 2004
We all know that the biggest game Microsoft will ever release in the short history of Xbox is the upcoming Halo 2. This title will also probably get most Xbox owners to join Xbox live so they can play against their friends online. However, rumors are spreading across the Internet that Microsoft and Bungie will include a mode called Clan Play. This will allow users to join or create a clan. The Xbox Live servers will then keep track of all of your stats, allow your clan leaders to make custom logos on their armor, customize the colors, and have unique flags. Read more
E3 2004 Best of Show
May 17, 2004
Last year, I thought the 2003 Electronic Entertainment Expo was a little bit boring. While there were some really good titles shown, it was relatively easy to narrow your list of exceptional titles down to a list of five. This year, however, is a different story. I had a great time at the show and discovered that there are a multitude of exceptional titles for each and every platform. Here is my list of the Best of Show for E3 2004: Read more
The E3 2004 Virus
May 16, 2004
This year, our coverage of E3 was a little bit lacking during the show. However, there is good reason for this. Most of our staff at the show caught was is now referred to as “The Deadly E3 Virus.” It starts slowly and soon attacks press trying to cover the show. Read more
GTA San Andreas Screenshots
May 12, 2004
Today, Rockstar released some new screenshots to their eagerly anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. While Rockstar refuses to release many details about the title at this time, we do know that it will be exclusive to the PlayStation 2. We will bring you any more details that are released during E3. Read more
Microsoft Pre-E3 Press Conference
May 11, 2004
Last night, Microsoft took us all on a wonderful date. Fancy food, good drinks, and a great show made for the fabulous evening. But as all dates go, one must analyze the substance of their escort. This particular evening, sadly, the aesthetic was much more intriguing than the depth behind it. Read more
E3 2004 Here We Come
May 9, 2004
This year marks my seventh trip for the annual E3 event. Every year, journalist, developers, publishers, and gamers who manage to sneak in, journey to LA to see what is new in the gaming industry. It is at E3 where we see new titles in development, hear major announcements, see wars between the “Big Three� console manufacturers go on, and it is our job at CVGames to cover all of this and deliver it to you in an easy to read format. The task of covering E3 is not at all easy, but we promise to work our butts off to deliver you the coverage you seek. Read more
3rd Party Support for the DS
May 6, 2004
Nintendo announced today that “the video game industry’s biggest and best game developers are lining up to be the first to create innovative content for Nintendo’s upcoming dual-screen hand-held innovation, code-named Nintendo DS.” “Nintendo DS is going to push hand-held technology to uncharted territories,” says Yves Blehaut, senior vice president of Atari. “It’s going to energize both developers and consumers with amazing new game Read more
This Summer: Get Paid to Play Video Games
May 6, 2004
Nintendo is calling out to teens this summer who are facing one of the worst job markets since the end of World War II. To help, Nintendo is recruiting 48 teens to participate in The Ultimate Summer Job. The participants will showcase new Nintendo games at concerts, sporting events, and other major events. They will be paid $100 per day in their three day work week. Nintendo is also going to take 6 of the 48 participants and make them part of their Nintendo Street Team who can compete for a $40,000 bonus. One consumer following the teams’ activities via the website also will have a chance to win a cash prize of $5,000. Read more
More Donkey Konga
May 5, 2004
While we have yet to experience Nintendo’s rhythm and music based title, Donkey Konga, gamers in Japan will soon get more as Nintendo has announced they will release Donkey Konga Disk 2 for the GameCube on July 1 in Japan. No word yet on if this disk will be included in the version that is heading to the US later in 2004.
Kaleb’s E3 2004 Predictions
May 5, 2004
May is an exciting time of year for gamers. Each year, the world gathers in Los Angeles, California to witness the unveiling of new games, hardware, and announcements that can change the face of gaming. This year marks my seventh trip to E3 and I seen a lot during my years at the show. While I may have not always predicted what has happened, I have been able to foresee many things that have happened at the shows. Here is a list of what I think will happen during E3 2004. Read more