Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel
April 29, 2008
Fanatec, a leading brand of high-end input devices for game consoles and PCs, today introduced the Porsche 911 Turbo Racing Wheel (MSRP: $349.99) for PC and Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3). It offers Porsche fans and gamers alike an authentic look and feel along with a rich feature-set that delivers a genuine Porsche racing feeling when playing games such as Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, Racedriver: GRID, rFactor, etc. Starting in early May 2008, this product will be sold exclusively at www.FANATEC.com. Read more
Wii-kly Update 4/28
April 28, 2008
There’s one new game for the Virtual Console this week – and it’s a double. Double Dragon is a true action-fighting classic. This side-scroller brought the arcade original into the home and laid the groundwork for numerous sequels. It’ll get your nostalgia engine fired up. Now go put the hurt on some bad guys and save Marian.
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 game is: Read more
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
April 24, 2008
Since the original Gran Turismo was released on the PlayStation, gamers around the world have been given a license to drive one of the most realistic driving simulations. As new console cycles were released, the team at Polyphony Digital worked hard at using their resources in creating a visually more stunning and more refined driving simulation experience. Perhaps one of the biggest disappointments with the PlayStation 3 launch was the lack of a Gran Turismo title. Despite a free HD Concept demo released last holiday season, the team has delayed the retail release of Gran Turismo 5 until an undisclosed date in the future. As a sign of goodwill to the community, Polyphony Digital has released a version of GT5 to tie us over until the final product ships. Even with a reduced price point, is there enough content to justify a purchase? Read more
iZ3D Price Drop
April 24, 2008
iZ3D, LLC, designer, developer, and marketer of advanced 3D visualization systems, is pleased to announce that it has lowered the price of its 3D monitors to $599 just in time for the graduation and Father’s Day gift season. The monitors are the ideal gift for casual gamers and 3D movie buffs that want to immerse themselves into the 3D experience. Users can at the push of a hot button switch to 2D mode for homework, word processing or surfing the web. The monitor is available at online retailer www.newegg.com or via the www.iZ3D.com website. Read more
Age of Conan Gold At Last
April 24, 2008
After four years of development co-publishers Funcom and Eidos are proud to announce that Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures has gone gold. One of the most highly anticipated MMO games in history is about to hit the store shelves, and the gates to the world of the mighty barbarian will soon be open to the millions of gamers around the world. Read more
GameTap New Titles 4/24
April 23, 2008
This Thursday, GameTap is pleased to add the following games to our catalogue this week: DarkStar One and Great Journey. Also, did you miss the critically acclaimed GameTap Original – Sam & Max? GameTap subscribers can play all of Seasons One and Two now!
At 119 games total – the selection of completely free-to-play games includes great titles like Psychonauts and Tomb Raider Legend. Also, on GameTap TV this week, check out Matt Costa, GameTap’s April Artist of the Month performing “Mr. Pitiful” in GameTap Tracks.
The following titles will be added to our unlimited play library for our Gold level members: Read more
Agetec Says No To Retail
April 23, 2008
Agetec, Inc today announced that LOL, its hilarious multiplayer title for Nintendo DS, will not be on shelves at standard brick and mortar stores, and will only be available for purchase online. Read more
Abyss Coming to a DS Near You
April 22, 2008
Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive entertainment software, is pleased to announce From The Abyss, an action RPG exclusively for Nintendo DS! Developed by Sonic Powered, players will be able to explore the vast world of Rubenhaut through a unique world creation engine exclusively created for From The Abyss. The game also features an intuitive control scheme, lavish artwork, and an engaging 2 player co-op battle system. Read more
Viking: Battle for Asgard
April 22, 2008
If Viking: Battle for Asgard is to be believed, Viking must have had very boring lives. Viking is a practice in patience. Flawed as it may be, there is still a great deal of fun to be had if you can stick it through to the end, though many may not.
Viking has you taking the role of Skarin, a run of the mill hero, in a run of the mill story. Freya (the good goddess) has brought Skarin back from the brink of death to lead her Viking in a war against Hel (the evil goddess) and her legion in an attempt to stop Ragnarök (the apocalypse of the viking world). The story and the characters are far from creative and you will most likely not care about either. Read more
Lost Cities Coming to XBLA
April 21, 2008
Coming to Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday, April 23, 2008, Lost Cities, from Sierra Online, hopes to fill the void in your Arcade library. Read more