GameTap New Titles 3/27
March 27, 2008
Today, GameTap is pleased to add the following games to our catalogue this week, just in time for opening day: Baseball Mogul 2007, Daemonica and Hot Dog King! At 111 games total – the rotating selection of completely free-to-play games includes classic titles like Hitman and King of Fighters
On GameTap TV this week, GameTap Tracks features an exclusive performance of “State of Massachusetts” by March Artist of the Month – Dropkick Murphys
The following titles will be added to our unlimited play library for our Gold level members: Read more
No WAR Until the Fall
March 27, 2008
EA Mythic has announced that their upcoming MMO Warhammer Online will be delayed until this fall. In their newsletter, company VP and the man behind the game, Mark Jacobs, explained the reasons why with this: “During the most recent phase of beta testing, two things have become clear. One was that our key innovations – Public Quests, Tome of Knowledge and Realm vs. Realm combat – were all coming along extremely well, as was the first stage of our innovative crafting system. The second, that the game would benefit from additional iteration time as well as adding a layer of polish or two. Fortunately, as part of Electronic Arts, we are able to do just that. During the most recent phase of beta testing, two things have become clear. One was that our key innovations – Public Quests, Tome of Knowledge and Realm vs. Realm combat – were all coming along extremely well, as was the first stage of our innovative crafting system. The second, that the game would benefit from additional iteration time as well as adding a layer of polish or two. Fortunately, as part of Electronic Arts, we are able to do just that.” Read more
Sega Sends Xbox to War
March 26, 2008
SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that Universe at War: Earth Assault for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft has shipped to retailers in North America. Developed by Petroglyph, this combat-intensive real-time strategy (RTS) game thrusts players into an epic struggle to prevent total annihilation of life on planet Earth. Universe at War: Earth Assault supports Microsoft’s Games for Windows – LIVE initiative and allows cross-platform play between Windows-based PC and Xbox 360. In an effort to even the playing field, cross-platform play will be made available via free download in early April 2008. Read more
The Political Machine Returns
March 26, 2008
Do you have what it takes to be the president? Today Stardock Entertainment announced The Political Machine 2008, a new PC game that puts players in control of the 2008 presidential campaign. Play as the campaign manager for a host of candidates including Barack Obama, John McCain, Hillary Clinton, historical candidates or design one from scratch. Read more
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Weekend on Live
March 26, 2008
Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, announced a special Xbox LIVE High Stakes entertainment weekend for the recently released Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2. Beginning Friday, March 28, fans 18 years and older will be able to participate in a number of online events including a 72-hour Play & Win Sweepstakes where every hour winning operatives that register and play are awarded with special prize packages. Winners may receive such prizes as customized Rainbow Six Vegas 2 bowling shirts or Microsoft Points. A Grand Prize of an autographed Xbox 360 Elite signed by the Montreal Development Team and 12 months of Xbox LIVE Gold will be awarded to the top Rainbow Six player over the 72 hour period. Read more
TiQal Invades XBLA
March 24, 2008
“TiQal,” a new challenge sure to delight fans of the puzzle game genre, is launching on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT). With graphics inspired by the ancient Mayan culture, “TiQal” takes players on an epic journey to save the village of the same name. Players must demolish enemy block walls by matching squares of the same color and building them up to unleash massive combo points and mind-blowing power-ups. Read more
Wii Will Rock You!
March 24, 2008
Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a division of MTV Networks, which is a division of Viacom, along with distribution partner Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced plans to release the award-winning music video game Rock Band on the Wii home video game system from Nintendo in the U.S. and Canada on June 22, 2008 for the suggested retail price of $169.99. Read more
Wii-kly Update 3/24
March 24, 2008
It’s a mad season for basketball lovers, but even the most hardcore hoops fan needs a break from the action this time of year. While they’re a far cry from basketball, the latest additions to the Wii Shop Channel offer plenty of fast-moving fun and high-scoring thrills of their own. Check them out and get a fresh taste of gaming excitement that can last well into April and beyond.
Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are: Read more
Bully Patched
March 20, 2008
Odds are that if you bought Rockstar’s Bully on the Xbox 360, you’ve noticed a few…issues here and there. Well, the developers have released the anticipated patch to remedy the problems which have plagued the game since its release earlier this month. Read more
Xbox Originals: Dreamfall
March 20, 2008
Funcom’s adventure title Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is coming to Xbox Originals on the Xbox Live Marketplace this coming Monday. Read more