Wow, in a shocking bit of news SCE Worldwide Studios President Phil Harrison Resigns. After a terrible start it seems like the PS3 is finally going to get it’s act together later this year and he leaves? I’ve met Phil several times over the years at various Sony events – never actually interviewed him and […]
Category: Video Games
Microsoft kills HD-DVD Drive
In a move that surprises no one, Microsoft has officially put an end to it’s HD-DVD add-on drive. I actually bought one of these last summer from Gamestop as an impulse buy and immediately regretted my decision but couldn’t take it back because Gamestop draconian return policy. Word of advice – NEVER shop there. […]
SEGA Superstars Tennis
SEGA Superstars Tennis includes several of the most memorable SEGA characters including Sonic The Hedgehog, AiAi from Super Monkey Ball fame, Ulala of Space Channel 5 and Amigo from Samba De Amigo, each of whom have their own unique attributes, and superstar tennis skills. The game’s arcade style matches are played out on courts based […]
Most Anticipated Games of 2008
The folks at Gametrailers did a interesting countdown of their most anticipated games of 2008. After yesterday’s MS announcements I’m sure Gears 2 would have to be on this list somewhere. Check out the video.
X-Box 360 Goes Indie!
A few years ago I interviewed Scott Henson one of the big wigs for Microsoft’s X-Box Live service and we talked extensively about the future of the platform and the idea of user generated games for the service. Today that dream has become a reality as Microsoft announces the immediate availability of XNA created games […]
Alone In The Dark is getting Sticky
I saw this tech demo for the new Alone In The Dark game on Joystiq and thought it was really cool. Check out the end where we see the many joys of Sticky tape. The game is coming along very nicely and the it’s use of real time lighting effects is definitely intriguing. My only […]
TNA Impact Wrestling Game is Coming. Could we finally see a decent Grappler?
I love Wrestling Games, smacking people with a chair to the head is ALWAYS fun. But THQ has had a virtual monopoly on the genre with it’s WWE titles for several years now and the quality of the titles are getting progressively worse. Maybe with Midway entering the field with their TNA Impact! Title THQ […]
Are you ready for Vegas – The Video Game Experience?
It had to happen at some point, how many games are set in Vegas, or Vegas clones? But none have let us actually be “in” Vegas and hang out in “Vegas,” just race through, or do some car jackings. Midway games latest is actually going to let us “experience” Vegas, that is, if you believe […]
Turok hits the shelves this week.
Oh for Turok. Can this week’s release of Turok bring the franchise back to it’s former glory. One of the storied video game franchises of the “32-bit” error saved THQ from extinction it was a critical and commercial hit back in the day. Then the franchise hit a patch where THQ couldn’t shoot straight – […]
New Iron Man Video Game Screenshots!
Iron Man is one of the top 15 movies I’m looking forward to this year. I will say that I’m mixed on the first trailer. All of the Tony Stark bits were right on target. Exactly what I want and expect from an Iron Man film. But the in armor stuff with the planes at […]
New The Spiderwick Chronicles Video Game Screenshots!
We have news on the video game for the Spiderwick Chronicles, including a ton of new screen shots. Players can choose to play as ANY of the three Grace children; each possessing unique abilities crucial to combating hordes of Goblins, hunting and capturing Faerie creatures and solving puzzles to successfully complete each mission. Players […]