The 2008 Bernies
January 31, 2009
Like the year before, 2008 was an incredible year for gaming. We saw a multitude of high-profile titles released in the year for all platforms and also saw the coming of age for downloadable content. The year also gave us a glimpse of the future with iPhone gaming shining brightly.
Before we move on to the awards, if you are not familiar with “The Bernies,” here is a brief explanation. Read more
Pangea Software iTunes Store Sale!
January 27, 2009
Pangea Software, Inc. announced today a special one week promotion for all Pangea Software games available for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch. Consumers who purchase any of the applications beginning Monday, January 26, through Sunday, February 1, 2009 will enjoy a special promotional price of $.99. Read more
Iwata to Keynote GDC 2009
January 27, 2009
Satoru Iwata, President of Nintendo will deliver a keynote address at the 2009 Game Developers Conference, kicking-off the main conference’s schedule of lectures, panel discussions and roundtables that provide the central forum for learning, inspiration, and networking in the games industry. The address, “Discovering New Development Opportunities” marks Iwata-san’s first return to the GDC keynote stage since 2006. Read more
FEAR is Golden
January 27, 2009
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is excited to announce that F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin has officially “gone gold” on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC and will ship to retailers in North America on February 10, 2009. Read more
Total War in March
January 27, 2009
SEGA today announced that the next iteration of the critically acclaimed Total War series, Empire: Total War, will be shipped to stores in North America and Canada March 3rd and available to buy in stores around the world on March 4th. In addition, customers will be able to purchase the game as a digital download at 6:00 PM GMT on the 3rd of March, with the exception of North American and Canadian customers who will be able to purchase a digital download at 9:00 AM GMT on the 4th of March. Read more
Devil Summoner Limited Release Details
January 27, 2009
Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced that Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon, a new chapter in the stunningly original action RPG series for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, is making its way to North America on May 12th. Improved over its predecessor in every way, Devil Summoner 2 is an action RPG breath of fresh air, with a deep, easy-to-control combat system, nearly two hundred demons to negotiate with, collect, and fuse, and a variety of strategies to employ and master. Experience a 1920′s Tokyo bustling with cases to solve, criminals to bring to justice, and the threat of the mysterious King Abaddon looming on the horizon. Read more
Wii-kly Update 1/12
January 12, 2009
What’s your weapon of choice? Is it a laser gun? Or maybe just a simple deck of cards? No matter what type of game gets you fired up, the latest additions to the Wii Shop Channel are sure to add something new and exciting to your arsenal. With fast-flying cards, tumbling pachinko balls and sinister vampires in your midst, you’ll need every tool at your disposal.
This week’s new games are: Read more
No Rock Band 3 in 2009
January 8, 2009
Harmonix has revealed that they will not be releasing Rock Band 3 in 2009. That said, the company does plan for a third installment to the music franchise. The focus for 2009 is to get the Beatles game finished. Read more
New DLC for End War
January 8, 2009
Ubisoft today announced the release of the “Faction Elite Pack” downloadable content (DLC) for Tom Clancy’s EndWar available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The “Faction Elite Pack” for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system will be available later today. The DLC is available for 300 Microsoft points or $3.75. Read more
Sony Merges Studios
January 8, 2009
The economic pressures of our global economy crash are starting to show up outside of the US. To minimize the impact, Sony is taking the development team Evolution Studios–who worked on the Excellent MotorStorm franchise–and Liverpool Studio–known for Wipeout–and combining them into a single development house. Read more