Not the gridiron masterpiece some hoped for, but it still delivers.
Thursday, 16 August 2007
360 out in front interesting facts
A total of 12,666,310 current generation consoles (Wii, PS3, 360) have been sold in the Americas. Xbox 360 accounts for 52.9%, Wii accounts for 32.8%, and PS3 accounts for 14.3%
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Devil May Cry 4 360 to debut at GC
Capcom have today confirmed that the Xbox 360 version of the highly anticipated title Devil May Cry 4 will debut at the Leipzig Games Convention later this month. The PS3 version will also be shown. You'll be able to get hands-on with the game, if you're heading to Germany that is, at Capcom's stand (Stand C02, Hall 2).Michael Pattison of Capcom said:"Devil May Cry is one of Capcom’s key brands and Leipzig Games Convention provides an excellent opportunity for both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 gamers to get hands on experience of the latest addition in the series that defines stylish action."Devil May Cry 4 is currently scheduled for release this Winter.
Tuesday, 14 August 2007
Xbox 360 version of 'Madden NFL 08' sticks it to PS3
On the surface, the releases on 360 and PlayStation 3 look identical. However, when you stack them head-to-head, it's clear which is better. Madden on 360 is fast and fluid, thanks to a sharp jump in frame rate that allows the game to move twice as fast.PS3 owners, unfortunately, are greeted with a Madden that is sluggish in comparison. Action stutters far too often, particularly on injuries, penalties and turnovers. There's also a half-second delay between pressing the hike button and receiving the ball in your hands. Even close-ups between play look dull when lined up against the 360's sleeker cut scenes.
BioShock: I think I've been here before
Destructoid.com writes: "So, like many, I played the unbelievable BioShock demo last night, and was floored. I've never been much of an FPS fan; I've always said it would take a lot to get me really into the genre. But few could argue with me that BioShock definitely brings it to the table, with one of the most vividly realized and physically interactive worlds I've ever seen in a game."
Microsoft has said MMO developers are now allowed to implement hard drive requirements for their games
From the launch of the hardware, one criticism of the Xbox 360 has been the way the base Core unit has no hard drive, effectively splitting the market between those with ample storage space and those without.This means developers are unable to utilize the Xbox 360's hard drive in games, as they must cater to the lowest common denominator--the Core user.However, an MCV report from Microsoft's Gamefest says MMO developers will be allowed to require users to have a hard drive to play their titles.Game companies will have to display the requirement on the front of the box.Requiring Xbox 360 gamers to have a hard drive isn't totally unprecedented, just uncommon. The MMO Final Fantasy XI required 360 gamers to have the extra storage space.Microsoft said that it will not put any limitations on the amount of hard drive space required for a game, but Microsoft's Ian Lewis warned, "Feel free to require 30GB for your game – that's just going to make your potential audience a lot smaller.”Developers have previously spoken out about having to develop for hard drive-less Xbox 360s, namely Rockstar creative VP Dan Houser, who told the Official PlayStation Magazine UK earlier this year, "On PS3 you've got a guarantee that every machine is going to have a hard drive and, with Blu-ray, you've got plenty of storage, whereas on Xbox 360 there's no guarantee of a hard-drive and you're working with the DVD format. Does that create limitations? Yep."As the Gamefest report states, however, it appears that MMOs will be the only types of games that will be able to take advantage of this loosening of developer restrictions.
Master Chief Has Bead on Spider-Man 3
Microsoft thinks it can beat Spider-Man 3's opening weekend box office sales in one day with the release of Halo 3.
Monday, 13 August 2007
Microsoft: Too Human Still "On Track"
http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6800&Itemid=59more info here
Despite the rather ugly legal entanglement between Silicon Knights and Epic Games, Too Human publisher Microsoft told Next-Gen there is no change in the game's release plans at the current time.
http://toohuman.net/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
official site.
NYT: Halo 3 Makes Up for 360 Breakdowns
A New York Times article cites a few Xbox 360 owners who’reespecially forgiving of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 hardware issues; analyst accuses Microsoft of skimping on product testing.
Over a month ago, Microsoft announced that it had earmarked around $1 billion to repair faulty Xbox 360 consoles that suffered from the “Red Ring of Death."THE NEW YORK TIMES cited a few Xbox 360 loyalists who have encountered faulty hardware, but are still quite happy to get replacement consoles so they can play the Xbox 360’s strong upcoming library of games—namely, Halo 3.Accountant Josh Bridges of Spring, Tex., for example, summarized his plight with unreliable Xbox 360s. “My wife told me she didn’t want me to buy anymore Microsoft consoles. But I told her I’m a huge fan of the games that come out for this platform.”One 15-year-old gamer said, “There’s nothing in the house that breaks down as much.” But he still is an Xbox 360 fan.Analysts have said that while Microsoft’s decision to spend $1 billion on console repairs was a costly move, but in the long-term it was necessary in order to save face for Microsoft's videogame hardware.Microsoft said it would fix the three-red-light error free of charge, upping the warranty to three years and reimbursing those who had already paid for repairs.The revision of the warranty seemed to appease legions of message board posters who have been sweating the prospect of their white concave boxes becoming expensive paperweights.However, The New York Times interviewed analyst Richard Doherty with the Envisioneering Group, who said Microsoft didn’t thoroughly test the Xbox 360 as it raced to release the system before rival PlayStation 3.Microsoft had admitted that the problems with its console were rooted in its design, not a manufacturing issue. The firm said that it has since engineered around the problem. Microsoft refuses to say what exactly causes the breakdowns.Doherty said the $1 billion repair announcement is “dissipating a tremendous amount of momentum Microsoft built up prior to July,” adding, “This is going to get worse before it gets better.”
PS3 Poll Police: Is Lair still worth it or not?
The Poll Police have heard rumors that Lair isn't getting reviewed well in a magazine or two and have started a new investigation to see whether or not word-of-mouth from a handful of reviewers will bring substantial harm to a game's sales or not. The title, mixing dragons and death in what should be a heavy-metal-like winning combination, has been talked up over the past year and a half to be the first title to truly showcase the PS3's ability as well as new and original IPs to come. So, the Poll Police charge you with answering the following poll: despite reviews, would you still pick up Lair?
EGM EXPLAINS WHY LAIR'S REVIEW WAS AWFUL
GOODThey said motion control was cool.The ground combat was well done.No mention of frame rate indicating it was stable.They liked the epic scope of the game.
BADThey thought the dragon was a re- skinned x-wingThe dragon shooting fireballs was odd and wasn’t realistic enoughThe game had no map and someone asked if the graphics were good and he said “its High Def” and he didn’t like the colors used,everything was brown and Grey.They didn’t like the art style and said the game lacked innovation.
And thats about it, you can listen to the full podcast in the link provided above in the introduction.
And thats about it, you can listen to the full podcast in the link provided above in the introduction.
http://www.1up.com/do/minisite?cId=3144909 podcasting site
PGR 4 Delayed blast!!!!
XF has just learned that it has been finalized. There is a delay. The new release date has been changed to October 2nd or 3rd. We know it’s one of those 2 dates. We’re guessing it’s October 2nd, since the 2nd is a Tuesday.Read the rest of this entry »
Pitching Bioshock - "just another f**king PC FPS"
Ken (Levine) spent years pitching the game to publishers but no one was interested, incredible as that seems now.Read Full Story >>
XBLA Wednesdays: Hexic 2 and Ecco the Dolphin
Whether you’re feeling competitive this summer or just want to take a break and unwind, you can do both this week with the latest additions to Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360: Hexic 2 and Ecco the Dolphin.
Free F.E.A.R. Map Pack Released
The support for F.E.A.R. continues with a completely free bonus map pack, containing three maps, just being made available on the Xbox Live Marketplace.
Bioshock Demo Released
Although the Xbox Live network is struggling somewhat to keep up with the demand, the demo for one of the most anticipated titles this year, Bioshock, is now available on the Marketplace if you can get it.
Sunday, 12 August 2007
Culture Show - Blair Farewell Speech - BBC 2
Check it out, it's so funny and the animation is cool! - A HAK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot03CNJgnE8&feature=dir
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot03CNJgnE8&feature=dir
'Forza Motorsport 2' Title Update #2 Coming Soon
FM2 features authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, licensed tuning and plenty of customization options. Turn 10 is awaiting certification on a new patch, fixing the AWD glitch, the performance index calculations of the Lotus Elan, and the ability to maintain a list of Gamertags on a backend server that will permanently ban cheaters, hackers, and other miscreants.
SEGA RALLY EVO IMAGES
"EASY LEFT MABYE" GOOD OLD CLASSIC GAMEPLAY RETURNS ON THE 360 FOR SOME SERIUOS ARCADE FUN ONLY THIS TIME YOU DONT NEED THE CABINET
PCZONE Mag Gives Bioshock 96%
The latest BioShock review is from PCZONE. “BioShock is an expertly crafted game in every respect, a truly worthy successor to what’s considered one of the PC’s greatest games, and a game that, we feel, will be a milestone in PC gaming.
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