Xbox 360 Price Drop
August 28, 2009
It’s official; Microsoft has dropped the price on the Xbox 360. The 120GB Elite model received a $100 price cut to match Sony’s $299 price point. The 60GB pro model, which is being phased out, will set you back just $249 while the basic Arcade package holds steady at $199. Read more
Wolfenstein RPG
August 26, 2009
The gaming gods at id Software have been hard at work trying to get as many awesome titles into the hands of gamers. With projects like RAGE set to change the genre of First Person Shooter for the better, they haven’t forgotten about the mobile market. In fact, Wolfenstein RPG is so good, it will make you wish they threw more resources at the iPhone platform. Read more
The HIGH Cost of Gaming
August 25, 2009
For families, finding something fun to do can sometimes be a challenging endeavor. When I was a kid, I remember going with my parents and sister to the local video store. My mom and dad would pick up a movie and we usually were allowed to get our own. As time passed by, the choices increased from movies to NES cartridges. For less than two bucks, I could game for the weekend and everyone had a piece of content to keep them entertained. Read more
Castle Crashers DLC Tomorrow
August 25, 2009
Hit XBLA title Castle Crashers will be getting more DLC tomorrow. The pack, called the Necromantic Pack, will be available for 160 Microsoft Points and brings with it two new characters, a new animal orb (the dragonhead) and two new weapons. One of the weapons that has most people excited is the chainsaw; you can bet we’ll be revisiting this great game to check out the new goodies. Read more
Why The PS3 Will Ultimately Fail To Win This Generation
August 25, 2009
In late July our fearless leader wrote a piece on why he believes Sony’s PlayStation 3 will eventually take the crown from the Xbox 360 this console generation. If you have not yet read this article, you can read it here. The editorial does make some strong points in Sony’s favor, but it also presents some misinformation when it comes to putting the consoles head to head. Microsoft is currently the leader in this generation and I’m not so sure that Sony can change that any time soon. Read more
New Mass Effect DLC Available
August 25, 2009
The new Mass Effect DLC is now available on Xbox LIVE. Entitled Pinnacle Station the new addition will cost gamers just 400 Microsoft Points and provide 2 to 3 hours of gameplay. The only requirement for accessing the content in game is that your character must be a Spectre. Happy hunting!
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 2 Out Now!!
August 21, 2009
Fans of the new Tales of Monkey Island episodic series stand up and cheer as TellTale Games has released the second chapter, The Siege of Spinner Cay. In between defending the Mer-People and dodging the persistent pirate hunter hot on his trail, Guybrush manages to catch up to his beloved wife and despised arch-nemesis — but their reunion is short-lived. Now Guybrush must focus on eradicating the Pox of LeChuck before more harm can be done. And as the Mighty Pirate draws closer to a cure, the waters will only grow murkier in this thrilling new chapter of the epic saga over 5 months. Read more
Zen Pinball Street Fighter Tribute
August 20, 2009
Zen Studios, creators of the excellent Zen Pinball, have added an expansion to the title on the PlayStation Network. Players can now download the expansion table Street Fighter II Tribute for only $2.49. With loads of in-game challenges, players can to jump right into the action with combo shots, animated punches, kicks and special moves as only the Street Fighter™ franchise can deliver! Read more
LEGO Rock Band DS Revealed
August 20, 2009
Warner Bros Interactive, LEGO, Harmonix, and MTV Games today revealed new details for their upcoming Nintendo DS title Lego Rock Band. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO Rock Band for DS combines the LEGO style of humor with Rock Band gameplay to introduce a portable Rock Band experience that anyone can play without the need for peripherals to be purchased. The game also includes a multiplayer feature that allows up to four players to participate in local wireless multiplayer gameplay. Read more
QuakeCon 2009: RAGE Public Preview
August 20, 2009
Ahhh. Another QuakeCon has come and gone, leaving me with familiar sensations. Bruises on my arm from carrying cases of Bawls to my car, a sore shoulder from one of the swag mobs I foolishly entered, and a feeling of general queasiness from eating Dominoes pizza that’s spent several hours in a warming cabinet in a hotel lobby. There’s also excitement! Well not really, but I can say that the RAGE gameplay demo did have me walking away with cautious optimism.
Let me preface this article by saying that this game is too early in development to judge. It’s clear that the content shown to us at QuakeCon was cherry-picked from a game that’s still waiting to come together. Watching the action on screen confirms some things, give reassurances, and ultimately leaves you with more questions than when you walked into the room. So let’s get on with my impressions. Read more