Gaming News November 2007

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Phoronix :: Friday, November 30, 2007
“Last week Ryan “Icculus” Gordon had confirmed that the Linux client and server ports of Unreal Tournament 3 were caught up in a legal issue regarding some middleware used in this latest PC title from Epic Games. However, what is the middleware that Unreal Tournament 3 is caught up in? There is a strong possibility that it deals with the PhysX licensing from Ageia Technologies.”

Eternal Sonata Xbox 360 Review
Gamepyre :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
This is an easy enough game for anyone to pick up and play. However the slow narrative will make all but the truly dedicated give up quickly. The killer in most RPGs is the repetitive battles but Eternal Sonata over comes that with team leveling and the active blocking that keeps every battle moving. The shame is that this could have been a truly great game if the story had been stronger and moved as fast as the battles do. Only for hardcore role players.

Critical Reception: Sierra’s/Kuju’s Geometry Wars: Galaxies
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Geometry Wars: Galaxies, a popular minigame and Xbox Live Arcade title turned full Wii retail release, which critics describe as “so unbelievably fun that you can?t put it down.”

Release This: Wii Fit, Layton Headline Busy Japanese Schedule
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest “Release This!” explores a week that will find Japanese store shelves stocked with anticipated titles like Wii Fit, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, and Layton Kyouju to Akuma no Hako.

Critical Reception: MTV Games/Harmonix’s Rock Band
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Rock Band, Harmonix’s groundbreaking multiplayer band simulation that critics praise as “immensely fun and consistently rewarding.”

The China Angle: ‘IPO Gift Giving’
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
In the latest China Angle column, Pacific Epoch’s Shang Koo looks at the latest in Chinese industry news, including real gold for MMO players, The9 partnering with EA for FIFA Online 2, and NCsoft’s rocky history that’s led it to strike new ties with Shanda.

Release This: Rock Band, Mass Effect Helm Holiday Release Blitz
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest “Release This!” sees a week packed with major releases for all regions, including Harmonix’s all-singing, all-drumming Rock Band, BioWare sci-fi RPG Mass Effect, and Japan’s DS remake of Dragon Quest IV.

Saling The World: Mario, Assassin’s Clash for U.S. Sales Leadership
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest “Saling The World” charts see Super Mario Galaxy debuting to stellar sales in North America, while Assassin’s Creed ranks high in the U.S. and in the UK, and gun game BioHazard: Umbrella Chronicles leads in Japan.

Critical Reception: Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Super Mario Galaxy, the long-awaited Wii entry in Nintendo’s flagship franchise that some critics are calling “an exceptional game by any standard.”

Release This: Mario, Assassin’s Head Major Release Week
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest “Release This!” details a week that brings a flood of new releases to the United States and Europe, including anticipated heavy-hitters like Super Mario Galaxy, Assassin’s Creed, and SimCity Societies.

Saling The World: Call of Duty 4 Tops Multiplatform Charts in U.S. and UK, Mario Party DS Leads in Japan
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Saling The World” covers the top five sellers for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe, with this week’s charts seeing Call of Duty 4 cleaning up across multiple platforms in both the U.S. and the UK, while the just-released Mario Party DS outpaces Super Mario Galaxy in weekly sales in Japan.

Critical Reception: Activision’s/Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, a present-day take on the Call of Duty series that some critics regard as both “the best entry yet in the highly successful franchise,” and “one of the best war-based shooters ever.”

PAIN™
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
PAIN™ boldly tackles a rarely explored area of video-gaming… comedy. The unique mechanic of the game allows the player to load a character into a human-sized, ultra-powerful slingshot, and fire the character into an active, physics-controlled environment, filled with precarious and humorous situations. Players receive points by stringing together painful collisions and inducing chaos in the environment. KEY FEATURES Multiple playable characters each with a very unique personality and attributes as well as character specific in-flight poses. Plenty of ways to play in both Single and Multiplayer, including modes like Spank the Monkey, Mime Toss, PAIN Bowling, Fun With Explosives, and even more to come in future releases. Relive every cringe-worthy smash and crash with the replay system in PAIN™. Use the free camera to get the best angle on your best ouchies. Unique physics model created on Havok powered events, allow for amazing ragdoll animations, while ensuring that duplicating incidents is almost impossible. Keeping gameplay fresh over and over no matter how many times a player is launched into the same environment. Robust online community feature set lets you compete with other players around the world on Global Leaderboards, track your friend’s scores, and connect to the upcoming PAIN™ website, where you can participate in polls, get developer updates, and provide feedback to make for a more PAINful experience in future expansions.

Syphon Filter®: Combat Ops
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Rated 8.5/10 by IGN! Syphon Filter®: Combat Ops delivers an unrivaled online multiplayer experience, exclusively on the PSP® system. Use the all-new Mission Modifier feature to customize maps, missions, and then upload it for intense 8-player online action! Battle online with Syphon Filter: Combat Ops. Customizable Online Experience: New Mission Modifier provides map editing features letting you edit objectives, spawn points, zip line locations and more Online Community Features: Upload missions and maps to share with PSP users worldwide via infrastructure mode and rate them using the new ranking system Intense Online Multiplayer Action: Five gameplay modes, including the new Retrieval and Sabotage modes, playable in Wi-Fi mode via Ad Hoc and Infrastructure

It’s Altair’s World
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Ubisoft’s latest masterpiece, Assassin’s Creed, places you in the living, breathing cities of the Third Crusade, and requires you to learn the art of assassination.

Get the Band Back Together
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
We peek inside Harmonix’s Rock Band and reveal its treasures. Unleash your inner rock star, and save room for some friends.

Xbox Originals Play & Win
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Register your gamertag, and then download any Xbox Originals game between December 4-5 to enter the sweepstakes. You could win a cool VIP Accessories Kit or other prizes!

LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga Play & Win
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Just register your Gamertag and play LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga online between December 7-9 and you could win prizes including Microsoft Points and LEGO Star Wars kits.

Backcompat Update
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
The November 2007 update is now available. See the new list of original Xbox games that are playable on your Xbox 360 console.

This Week in Xbox: November 14-21, 2007
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Games Editor Denny Atkin brings you all the latest in what’s going on this week on Xbox.com.

Xbox Originals Play & Win
Xbox Live :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Register your gamertag, and then download any Xbox Originals game between December 4-5 to enter the sweepstakes. You could win a cool VIP Accessories Kit or other prizes!

I Am Legend Gamer Pics
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Check out the new gamer pics from the movie I Am Legend, available on Xbox Live Marketplace.

I Am Legend Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
Check out the new dashboard themes from the movie I Am Legend, available on Xbox Live Marketplace.

Ambition of the Illuminus Expands Phantasy Star Universe
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
The new Ambition of the Illuminus downloadable content pack available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace expands the Phantasy Star Universe game world to provide a more personalized and interactive game experience.

Halo Theme Available for Guitar Hero III
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, November 29, 2007
The iconic Halo theme composed by Martin O’Donnell is now available as a free song track for the Guitar Hero III game, via download from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Logitech G15 Keyboard V2
Modders Inc :: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
A few years back Logitech introduced the G15 Keyboard to the masses. No one had seen a keyboard that resembled the likes of it before. It took some of the features that people had been hacking into their own keyboards and made it mainstream. But that was a few years ago and now Logitech has updated the looks of the G15 and has re-released it. Was it worth the trouble for Logitech to redesign one of its most popular keyboards?

Cars: Mater-National Sony PS3 Video Game Review
i4u :: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
“My son was easily able to control the car in the game in all play modes. Gameplay puts you in different Cars characters from the movie and some new characters from the video game. Game modes include different races from three different areas of the Cars world including Radiator Springs, Ornament Valley and Tailfin Pass.”

Portal Review
Bona Fide Reviews :: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
*Beep Beep Beep* Startup code initiated. Welcome to the Aperture Science Computer Guided Game Reviewing Enrichment Center. You may be wondering where you are, but do not worry. We have provided all necessary basic elements for human survival.

NZXT Rogue SFF Gaming Case Review
OCIA :: Wednesday, November 28, 2007
“NZXT has sent over one of their latest cases, the Rogue. Although they list it with their Crafted series, the smooth clean lines of this SFF case I feel more appropriately fits the Classic series. But the Rogue doesn’t exactly match either of their two categories, most of which are populated by mid-tower designs. As this is targeted as a SFF LAN gaming case, a first for NZXT, this really comes as no surprise.”

Preview: Dead Island
Primo Technology :: Tuesday, November 27, 2007
An ambitious, open-ended zombie action game, Dead Island is the latest title under development by the Polish studio that brought gamers Call of Juarez and Chrome. To answer our most burning questions about Dead Island, we noshed on the brain of the game’s producer, Adrian Ciszewski.

Empire Earth III review
YouGamers :: Tuesday, November 27, 2007
“Actual gameplay harkens back to an earlier era of RTS development. Far from being a quaint return to the basics, however, Empire Earth III is an oversimplified, unbalanced mess. The map is littered with different resources, from fish to lumber, but inexplicably all resources are pooled into one catch-all resource bin. Token diplomacy options are available, and it makes little sense to engage in relations with an opponent when the only international stances are “War” and “Alliance”.”

LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga Xbox 360 Review
Tweak Town :: Tuesday, November 27, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga for the Xbox 360. Every episode and every major moment all played out in a quirky virtual LEGO world.

Flight Sim X Acceleration review
YouGamers :: Tuesday, November 27, 2007
“By far the most exciting missions are delivered by the air races, from the classic Reno Air Race to the newer (and equally dangerous) Red Bull Air Race events. The timed Red Bull races, flown in nimble Extra 300 craft, use a point scoring system as pilots manoeuvre through pylon-delineated courses close to the ground in urban environments. These events are strictly for expert pilots, as the required acrobatic manoeuvres require hours of practice.”

SimCity Societies review
YouGamers :: Monday, November 26, 2007
“So what can you do? You can build dirt roads and city streets, and you can place buildings – and boy, there are buildings. Tons of them, with many of them initially locked in the standard mode, requiring you to reach certain Value thresholds with your city before they become available. You no longer zone land for commerce, residential or industrial use, and then hope the residents and businesses find the area desirable enough to build in – instead you just drop in buildings. There are no maintenance costs either, so you can’t really run out of money. In practice, if you do run out, just wait a while until your Workplace buildings generate some more funds for the city, and you can continue on your building spree. There are no taxes either – each revenue-generating building just supplies you with fixed amount every “workday”.”

Ideazon Merc Stealth Illuminated Gaming Keyboard Review
3d Xtreme :: Monday, November 26, 2007
Ideazon has wowed us before with their unique products like the Z-Board, the Merc Gaming Keyboard and the Fang Gamepad. Today we are taking a look at the Ideazon Merc Stealth, a backlit version of the Merc Gaming Keyboard. Following the likes of Saitek and Logitech, Ideazon delivers a unique Gamers Keyboard that is now backlit in three different options of color…”

Release This: Wii Fit, Layton Headline Busy Japanese Schedule
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, November 26, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest “Release This!” explores a week that will find Japanese store shelves stocked with anticipated titles like Wii Fit, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, and Layton Kyouju to Akuma no Hako.

Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom Goes Gold
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, November 26, 2007
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom has gone gold, and you can download a cool set of game assets that can be used to create your own fan site.

Friends of Friends Coming to Xbox LIVE
Xbox Live :: Monday, November 26, 2007
Microsoft is making it even easier to expand your Friends network on Xbox LIVE®, starting with the Fall Dashboard Update on December 4. You’ll be able to check out the friends lists of fellow Xbox LIVE members right from the Dashboard.

Slim Sony PSP PSP-2000 Review
i4u :: Saturday, November 24, 2007
“On the game titles I played, I noticed a slight improvement in load times for games and levels, but nothing to write home about. External changes to the new PSP include the loss of the UMD eject button. You now simply pry the UMD bay door open with your fingernail. The WiFi button now sites where the eject button is on the old PSP.”

Metroid Prime 3 (Wii)
Gaming Heaven :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Nintendo certainly has it’s fair share of iconic game series. If you think of the big N, you instantly reminisce about good times with Mario, hours spent exploring dungeons with Link in the Legend of Zelda games, or perhaps it’s Samus Aran and her Metroid adventures that really float your boat? All 3 of these series encapsulate some of the best aspects of gaming freedom, exploration, perfect character movement and a strong central individual. The Zelda games and Metroid series in particular, share a lot of elements, in fact a more cynical observer might be inclined to think that they nailed the formula a while ago, and have just been rehashing ever since.

Empire Earth 3 PC Review
Gamepyre :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Can somebody give me my money back please? Empire Earth III is by far the worst game released in 2007. Empire Earth was amazing, Empire Earth II had some clever ideas but the physics were not done well, and Empire Earth III follows in the footsteps of Empire Earth II (some good ideas but extremely poorly executed). I can almost guarantee it that if you grab any RTS randomly from a store’s shelf you will be better off than choosing Empire Earth III. The only innovating feature was expanding on an idea stolen from the Total War series – the turn-base world map feature incorporated in an RTS.

Mask of the Betrayer review
YouGamers :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
“If you’re going to call a CRPG campaign “multiplayer”, try to at least allow for the most basic tenant of role-play adventuring: specialized characters that complement each other. After all, those stereotyped roles are what makes it easy to assume a role and have fun pretending. But no, not so for Mask of the Betrayer. In the Barbarians’ Ice Lodge in Mulsantir, one of the party has to prove their might against the local barbarian posse. Does our mighty, all muscle and no wit Half-Orc, Andre the Giant, finally step up to the plate? No, says the game, the best representative is obviously Kamile, the petite and whiny Bard – after all, she’s the protagonist. This is where Andre lost it and decided that he’d had enough of this multiplayer experience.”

Assassins Creed (Xbox 360 and Playstation 3)
Driver Heaven :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
It all started with RPGs. Sword wielding, dragon slaying dungeon crawlers where players got to save the land over and over again. Then with advances in technology these fantasy expeditions slowly crawled from underground to the vast expanses of the top-side world. With trends moving farther away from fantasy with each passing year it was only a matter of time before this free-roaming concept was taken to a new, more popular environment. The result? Grand Theft Auto was born! Freed from the shackles of earning experience and leveling up, the game became a smash hit. It seems however that things run in cycles here, so the latest GTA (San Andreas) had us earning experience again (in a way) and building up our character with various skills/statistics. Stick the thing into a medieval environment and you have a pretty natural follow up to the classic RPGs of decades past. And voila, this is exactly what Assassins Creed aims to do!

Critical Reception: MTV Games/Harmonix’s Rock Band
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Rock Band, Harmonix’s groundbreaking multiplayer band simulation that critics praise as “immensely fun and consistently rewarding.”

The China Angle: ‘IPO Gift Giving’
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
In the latest China Angle column, Pacific Epoch’s Shang Koo looks at the latest in Chinese industry news, including real gold for MMO players, The9 partnering with EA for FIFA Online 2, and NCsoft’s rocky history that’s led it to strike new ties with Shanda.

Release This: Rock Band, Mass Effect Helm Holiday Release Blitz
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest “Release This!” sees a week packed with major releases for all regions, including Harmonix’s all-singing, all-drumming Rock Band, BioWare sci-fi RPG Mass Effect, and Japan’s DS remake of Dragon Quest IV.

Saling The World: Mario, Assassin’s Clash for U.S. Sales Leadership
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest “Saling The World” charts see Super Mario Galaxy debuting to stellar sales in North America, while Assassin’s Creed ranks high in the U.S. and in the UK, and gun game BioHazard: Umbrella Chronicles leads in Japan.

Critical Reception: Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy
Gamasutra Columns :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Super Mario Galaxy, the long-awaited Wii entry in Nintendo’s flagship franchise that some critics are calling “an exceptional game by any standard.”

Nintendo’s Flash Focus Offers A New Vision For Video Games
Nintendo DS :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Fun Eye Exercises Challenge Hand-Eye Coordination

Volleyball, AXELAY and BLUES JOURNEY Now Available on Wii Shop Channel!
Nintendo News :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced.

Super Mario Galaxy for Wii Showcases Mario’s Star Power
Nintendo News :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Hottest Game on the Hottest System this Holiday

Nintendo Says ‘Check Mii Out’ With Creative New Channel for Wii
Nintendo News :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
New Channel Lets Users View, Vote for the Best…

School Lesson Plans Use Themes From Latest Pokemon Video Games to Teach Science
Nintendo News :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Pokemon Themes Help Teach Science

Super Mario Bros. 3, Alien Soldier and Power Golf Now Available on Wii Shop Channel!
Nintendo News :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced.

Castlevania II, SAMURAI-GHOST and MAGICIAN LORD Now Available on Wii Shop Channel!
Nintendo News :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced

Lunar Pool, Ninja JaJaMaru-kun and Golden Axe III Now Available on Wii Shop Channel!
Nintendo News :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced

Ninja Gaiden II, Metal Marines and Gate of Thunder Now Available on Wii Shop Channel!
Nintendo News :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Three New Classic Games Announced

Tactics Command Nintendo’s Battalion Wars 2 on Land, at Sea and in the Air
Nintendo Wii :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Wii Goes to War with 20 Missions and Online Play

Soldier of Fortune: Payback
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
This game is the third installment of the Soldier of Fortune series. A routine escort mission goes wrong that causes players to deal with an enemy that knows no bounds. As mercenary, Thomas Mason, players will need to uncover and terminate an extremist plot aimed at throwing the world into chaos. Experience mercenary combat in the world’s dangerous hotspots in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe.

7 Wonders of the Ancient World
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Travel through ancient lands as you match three same-colored magical runes to supply workers with the building stones needed to create the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.

Cabela’s Moster Bass
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Experience rod-bending heart-pounding action as you battle monster bass beyond belief in the first ever Cabela’s fishing game! Cabela’s Monster Bass takes you to the hottest bass locations in North America where your angling skills will be put to the test. Race your bass boat to your favorite fishing hole and hook into a monster trophy bass for the fight of your life.

ELDER SCROLLS IV: SHIVERING ISLES
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Shivering Isles features more than 30 hours of new gameplay and allows you to explore an entirely new plane of Oblivion â€â the realm of Sheogorath, the Daedric Prince of Madness. Shivering Isles adds to the existing world of Oblivion so you can continue playing with your existing save game/character, or create an all new character just to explore the new content.

Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
This expansion to the Phantasy Star Universe puts your avatar at the center of the story and offers new enemies, weapons, levels, cities, and hair styles.

Medal of Honor: Airborne
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Step into the boots of Boyd Travers, Private First Class of the 82nd Airborne Division and engage in battles throughout Europe. From rocky beginnings in Sicily to war-winning triumphs in Germany, each mission begins behind enemy lines, with an intense and fully interactive airdrop.

Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune™
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
A 400-year-old clue in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake sets a modern-day fortune hunter on a exploration for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The search turns deadly when Nathan Drake becomes stranded on the island and hunted by mercenaries. Outnumbered and outgunned, Drake and his companions must fight to survive as they begin to unravel the terrible secrets hidden on the Island. GAME FEATURES Using maps and ancient artifacts, uncover clues and unravel mysteries to find a forgotten island and a treasure that was thought to have never existed. Explore exotic locations. Traverse through living jungles and spectacular 400-year-old ruins. Drake’s companions and allies play an important role in the adventure through cooperative mechanics, gun play and exploration. Experience fast-paced gunplay: use a variety of environmental elements for cover, shoot enemies off of moving vehicles in high speed chases and more. Use an array of hand-to-hand fighting moves to put your enemy off balance. Anything from wild haymaker punches to running drop-kicks.

Godzilla Unleashed
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Godzilla: Unleashed is a fighting game on a giant scale. The game stars the legendary Godzilla and a slew of the most renowned monsters of all-time. Gamers are challenged to ultimately save the planet from mayhem and destruction. Set in urban arenas, Godzilla: Unleashed’s interactive 3D cityscapes, big destructible buildings, soaring skyscrapers and towering alien formations provide the backdrop to epic worldwide destruction.

History Channel: Battle for the Pacific
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
The History Channel takes you to the Battle for the Pacific where you will experience history brought to life in one of the defining campaigns of World War II. Relive epic land battles fought on some of the most brutal and unforgiving battlefields in recorded history. Retake strategically important locations throughout the Pacific Theatre that are vital to the allies on the Road to Tokyo.

FINAL FANTASY® XI: WINGS OF THE GODDESS
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Experience the next chapter in the immersive and ever expanding world of Vana’diel in Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess, a content-rich expansion pack that brings exciting new features to the world of Final Fantasy XI. Delve into new quests, meet new players, view new sights and experience the fourth chapter in the award-winning MMORPG that has a community of more than 500,000 active subscribers and over 1.7 million characters from around the world.

Star Trek: Conquest
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Star Trek: Conquest is set in the era of TV series Star Trek: The Next Generation, and pits you as a Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Cardassian, Dominion, or Breen commander, vying for galactic control through a turn-based strategy game.

College Hoops 2K8
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
College Hoops 2K8 continues the legacy of the NCAA franchise with all new features, including the 6th Man Advantage feature that lets the crowd atmosphere affect the game performance of teams, a training mode where players can improve their skills through practice, and more. College Hoops 2K8, the #1 rated college basketball game five years running returns to the Playstation 2, with the deepest feature enhancements in the history of the franchise. 2KU – Completely redesigned arena atmosphere creates the most authentic college basketball experience ever.

TimeShift™
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
TimeShift challenges players to use their minds along with their weapons to battle enemies and solve complex gameplay puzzles. TimeShift changes the fundamental way gamers think about first-person shooters by using the fourth dimension: time itself. TimeShift empowers players with the gift of time manipulation, including the ability to slow down, stop and rewind the world around them, allowing them to move freely while opponents and game objects are frozen in time.

Rock Band
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Rock Band allows gamers to perform music from the world’s biggest rock artists with their friends as a virtual band using drum, bass/lead guitar and microphone peripherals, in addition to offering deep online connectivity. Built on unprecedented deals with the world’s biggest record labels and music publishers, the music featured in Rock Band spans all genres of rock and includes many of the master recordings from the biggest songs and artists of all time.

Swashbucklers: Blue vs Grey
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
In Swashbucklers, players will become the captain of a privately owned vessel able to sail freely from the southern coasts of the United States to the North Caribbean and engage in naval combat and strong on-foot gameplay while slashing through various locations and confronting enemies. With an advanced role-playing system, gamers will be able to develop and master skills, weapons and moves while upgrading your ship at the same time.

Time Crisis® 4
Sony Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Join operatives Giorgio Bruno and Evan Bernard to investigate and prevent a top secret weapon from falling into the hands of international terrorists! Now, the most advanced game in the stellar Time Crisis series arrives on the PLAYSTATION®3, delivering totally immersive, intense gameplay. Time Crisis® 4 is reborn, and includes a full FPS game mode, stunning HD quality graphics and a newly designed Guncon® to enhance every aspect of the game. Superior to its arcade counterpart, Time Crisis 4 brings a fresh new look to launch the series into the next generation.

A Guide for the Successful Assassin
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Try these tips and tricks for successful assassinations and quick getaways in Ubisoft’s masterful Assassin’s Creed.

Mass Effect Prima Guide
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Quench your thirst for brains with Halo 3’s Infection playlist all day on Halloween.

Mass Effect: Intergalactic Guide to Success as a Spectre
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Check out this preview of Crash of the Titans!.

Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack
Xbox 360 Games :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Three new maps are being released for Halo 3 on December 11, available exclusively from Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 800 MS Points.

Blind Ferret Themes
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Check out the new themes from Blind Ferret available on Marketplace.

Blind Ferret Gamer Pics
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Check out all the new gamer pics from Blind Ferret available on Marketplace.

Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Thursday, November 22, 2007
Three new maps are being released for Halo 3 on December 11, available exclusively from Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 800 MS Points.

Rosewill Wii Sports Kit Review
Think Gaming :: Wednesday, November 21, 2007
“The Nintendo Wii has to be one of the most revolutionary console gaming systems of all time. It proved that graphics are not always as important and it lets anyone play games, not just gamers. The Wii comes with Wii Sports, which is tennis, baseball, golf, boxing, and bowling. All of these are fun to play with the Wii remote, but Rosewill has a kit that brings even more reality to the game. The Wii Sports Kit is a set of add-on parts that connect to the Wii remote.”

Gears Of War (PC)
Driver Heaven :: Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Does Emergence Day sound to you like a haughty euphemism for childbirth? Does the phrase “Can’t stop the Train, baby!” hold no irony for you? Even if you’re a stalwart PC-only gamer, it was hard to miss the hype surrounding the release of Epic’s Gears of War on the Xbox 360. If you did happen to be living in a cave – a cave without electricity, even – or were visiting the moon during November of last year, then you had no reason to feel slighted by Epic and Microsoft for not bringing Gears of War to the PC at the same time as the Xbox 360 release. PC gamers on planet Earth, however, likely felt a twinge of hostility toward Epic for withholding a PC release until the Xbox 360 version sold enough copies to buy designer Cliff Bleszinski 24-karat gold pants. When the subject of a Gears of War PC port was first broached with Epic vice president Mark Rein, he initially refused to acknowledge the existence of any such master plan. But as sales of the game quickly approached infinity plus one, Rein’s denial soon turned to cageyness and then to confirmation. Which leads us to today: PC gamers, Emergence Day is nigh. It’s time to tear through some Locust the way nature intended: in high-resolution goodness, with a mouse and a keyboard.

Jericho (PC)
Driver Heaven :: Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Horror author Clive Barker last lent his name and narrative talent to a video game six years ago. The PC-only release, Clive Barker’s Undying, was notably spooky in its delivery, if a bit derivative in gameplay. Recently, Barker took some time off from writing (and from an ongoing slap-fight with film critic Roger Ebert) to work on a new game. For his current spin on the video game merry-go-round, the author teams up with publisher Codemasters and developer Mercury Steam to deliver another horror-themed FPS. That game, Clive Barker’s Jericho, is getting AAA-style treatment, with ports to the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, and an ad campaign both in print and on television. With some serious resources behind it, will Jericho match the critical success of Undying?

Crysis PC Review
Tweak Town :: Tuesday, November 20, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of Crysis for the PC. Being touted as the “most advanced shooter ever made”, the hype was certainly there for Crysis, but does it deliver?

Assassin’s Creed (Xbox 360)
Primo Technology :: Tuesday, November 20, 2007
To its credit, Ubisoft Montreal has attempted to create a truly unique kind of gaming experience and should be applauded for doing so. But Assassin’s reach ultimately exceeds its grasp. It feels as if the team spent three and a half years constructing the most visually captivating game universe in the history of the industry and then spent the last six months on the actual ‘game’ portion of it. What could have been the year’s most provocative and unique title invariably trips over itself and collides headfirst into a wall.

Review: Saitek P3200 Force Rumble Gamepad
Dragonsteel Mods :: Sunday, November 18, 2007
Not long ago I took a look at the Saitek Cyborg P3600 Gamepad and I found it to be an excellent choice if you were in the market for a new pad, not only is it compatible with any game, but it featured the Cyborg Module that allowed the user to switch the positions of the d-pad and the left analog stick. Today for review I have another Saitek Rumble Gampad, the P3200. The P3200 is essentially a stripped down version of the P3600 Cyborg, but it still offers the same Saitek quality and can be used with pretty much any game out there. The P3200 is a very capable rumble enabled gamepad that most anyone would be happy with.

Shuffle Dungeon for Blue Dragon
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Sunday, November 18, 2007
A new dungeon pack with eight new dungeons, ten new enemies and ten to twenty new items is available for download for the game Blue Dragon, on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Song Packs and Individual Tracks for Rock Band
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Sunday, November 18, 2007
Song packs and individual tracks are being released on a weekly basis starting November 20 for the game Rock Band.

First Person TimeShift
Xbox 360 Games :: Sunday, November 18, 2007
We take a close look at TimeShift’s time-bending mechanics and innovations in the first-person shooter genre.

Clive Barker Goes Interactive
Xbox 360 Games :: Sunday, November 18, 2007
Clive Barker’s Jericho marries intense, first-rate horror storytelling with a creative take on the squad-based shooter genre.

Crysis review
YouGamers :: Sunday, November 18, 2007
“Crysis is a visual tour-de-force (I’ve been waiting to use that cliché for years). In fact, on the right hardware, the game is nothing short of amazing. Lifelike, almost. PC gamers have reason to smile – we’re quickly approaching an era of real-time visuals which will cause us to guffaw at the quality of CGI which appeared in cinema less than a decade ago. That’s right: the in-game cutscenes in Crysis surpass the quality of computer-animated films from only a few years back (there’s a reason Toy Story was about toys, you know). Of course, the requisite hardware requirements are enough to give sane individuals pause. Then again, we’re not sane – we’re PC gamers.”

Call Of Duty 4 (PS3 and Xbox 360)
Driver Heaven :: Sunday, November 18, 2007
When Medal of Honour games started losing breath a few years ago the first Call of Duty game came out of nowhere and made a small revolution within the genre. For the first time players were able to fight alongside hundreds of allied soldiers (remember the Russian campaign?) instead of playing the lone wolf behind enemy lines. But much like its spiritual predecessor the CoD games started losing momentum with the third instalment. Is Modern Warfare another step down on the road to mediocrity or did the jump to modern times give it the needed boost to return to greatness?

T-Mobile Holiday Play & Win Sweepstakes
Xbox 360 Games :: Sunday, November 18, 2007
Just register your gamertag and play Project Gotham Racing 4 online from November 21 to November 25, 2007 for a chance to win one of more than 400 first prizes.

New PGR 4 Tournament Modes Available
Xbox 360 Games :: Sunday, November 18, 2007
The development team at Bizarre has revealed four new, upcoming Tournament modes for Project Gotham Racing 4. These inventive new modes are available as a free download beginning November 15 from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

This Week in Xbox: November 7-14, 2007
Xbox 360 Games :: Sunday, November 18, 2007
Games Editor Denny Atkin brings you all the latest in what’s going on this week on Xbox.com.

T-Mobile Holiday Play & Win Sweepstakes
Xbox Live :: Sunday, November 18, 2007
Just register your gamertag and play Project Gotham Racing 4 online from November 21 to November 25, 2007 for a chance to win one of more than 400 first prizes.

Xbox LIVE is 5IVE Play & Win Sweepstakes
Xbox Live :: Sunday, November 18, 2007
Just register your gamertag and play any multiplayer game online on November 15 and you could win a great prize package, including an Xbox 360 VIP Accessories package.

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
Sony Games :: Sunday, November 18, 2007
Based on the second blockbuster film from 20th Century Fox, Aliens vs. Predator, is an all-new third-person action game exclusively designed for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. You play as an elite, lone Predator, carrying an awesome arsenal of exotic weaponry, stealth tracking and vision mode equipment. Your mission: eradicate all traces of the horrifying Alien menace from the previously sleepy town of Gunnison, Colorado.

PopCap Hits Volume 1
Sony Games :: Sunday, November 18, 2007

Tabula Rasa review
YouGamers :: Friday, November 16, 2007
“Tabula Rasa being a SciFi game had to try something new with the combat too. In a way the goal has been to somehow merge the twitch-based first person shooter gameplay with a MMO. Last one to try that was Planetside, and it wasn’t a bad try. Tabula Rasa is much less like a first person shooter, and instead has taken the route of modifying the normal target-and-hit-various-attack-keys MMO combat. Initially the gameplay seems very much action-oriented: you aim at a Bane thug with your mouse, and left button fires your gun. Except that what actually happens is that you target the enemy and then hit an attack key – the rest is just smoke and mirrors.”

NBA 2K8 Xbox 360 Review
Tweak Town :: Thursday, November 15, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of NBA 2K8 for the Xbox 360. With EA stepping it up with their NBA Live series, 2KSports needed to assert their position at the top of the NBA gaming world, and they have done just that with NBA 2K8.

Hellgate London PC Review
Gamepyre :: Thursday, November 15, 2007
Hellgate London has a very fun concept behind it and lots of content to keep players going, but I’m not sure if that’s going to be enough this time. Don’t get me wrong, this is a fun game, but it’s hard to play though the problems. Locking, lagging, crashing, all seem to be present even with the newest video drivers and OS patches in Windows Vista. I would highly recommend not having any programs running in the background that might draw focus to them, as that in and of itself leads to many crashes. This game isn’t a big fan of the alt+tab motion either!

The Blurring Line Between Video Games and Exercise
Futurelooks :: Thursday, November 15, 2007
The connection between exercise and video games is not a new one, per se, but it is one that has gathered a lot of steam in recent years. Here are five areas or trends where we have experienced the merging of video games and exercise.

Conflict: Denied Ops preview
YouGamers :: Thursday, November 15, 2007
“Hold the phone! Two? yes, that’s right: no more four or five man squads to manage; just you and your chum, and you’re free to easily switch between the two (which really makes it a case of you and you). The reason for this design choice was to move away from the complex squad tactics found in the likes of Rainbow Six games, where one would spend considerable time just getting ready for the mission, only for it to go pear-shaped two minutes in. Managing just two people also means that co-op multiplayer is available, for all platforms; this mode of gameplay is sorely missing from a lot of games, so Pivotal deserve some kudos for using it here.”

Race 07 PC Review
Gamepyre :: Thursday, November 15, 2007
Race 07 is not what it claims to be, but it is only $19.99 at any major video game retailer. Unfortunately because of its low cost I have a feeling that this game won’t go down in price in the next few months (and it should). Purchasing Race 07 is the same as purchasing the director’s cut of a movie you already have. If you’re an impulse buyer then this is a great game (despite the fact that they lied about having 300 cars in it).

How EA games pushed me to pirate Crysis
Crysis :: Thursday, November 15, 2007
Whereas Crysis is available in the US, Europe is left to wait with pricing increased by almost 100%, what better excuse does one need to pirate the game?

Analysing NVIDIA G8x Performance in Modern Games
IXBT :: Thursday, November 15, 2007
“This article was initially intended to continue our analysis of shader units and to show how their number affects NVIDIA G8x performance in modern games. We planned to change parameters of a G80-based graphics card to make it resemble the mid-end G84-based products. Unfortunately, our plans never got to the first base – G80’s hardware performance counters didn’t work with some shader units disabled. So we decided not to trash our test results and use them in a brief comparative analysis of performance and some other parameters of modern 3D games.”

Quake Wars Limited Collectors Edition
Gamepyre :: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
As the second multiplayer-only Quake game, Id Software’s Enemy Territory Quake Wars is a great choice. This product easily wins itself and Gold Medal award for being one of the best team-based shooters that I have played since the original Battlefield 1942. Quake Wars easily lives up to the standards set by its spiritual successor, Wolfenstein Enemy Territory, and moves beyond those standards set. This game is worth picking up, and any Quake fan won’t want to miss these bonus features in the Limited Edition

The Witcher (PC)
Driver Heaven :: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
When Gothic 3 hit the shelves earlier this year it was met with mixed reactions. Some (including Gaming Heaven) thought the game had a lot of potential and was enjoyable enough to ignore some of it’s rather glaring shortcomings . Others however werent as forgiving and gave the game developers a hard time. Unfortunately for the games developers soon bit the dust, so any real hopes Gothic 3 had of becoming what it was meant to be were snuffed out then and there. But just as RPG fans started losing hope for a more dark, brutal fantasy RPG … out of nowhere (well, not really the game has been on every RPG players list for a while now) came The Witcher with its dark, almost realistic approach at fantasy adventuring.

TimeShift (PC)
Driver Heaven :: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Lets face it; this month could easily be considered the most competitive time to release an FPS on the PC. Games like Unreal Tournament 3, Gears of War, Crysis, and Call of Duty 4 were all set to come out, and amongst the pack remains one less known title. TimeShift, which has seen development changes and delays, finally decided to release itself amongst all the chaos. Even so, the game has a unique charm about it that you wont want to miss.

Gears for War for Windows review
YouGamers :: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
“The single-player campaign starts off just as it did on Emergence Day a year ago, with no back story or plot set-up but with plenty of attitude and action. The story – COG versus Locust Horde in the ultimate battle for supremacy! – remains just as stilted and contrived, but it’s enough to drive the action. The new chapters are welcome as well, and it’s very cool indeed to finally get a chance to come face-to-face with the Brumak. The extended story is less of a bonus and more of a necessary inclusion, as it was clear that the chase and eventual showdown with the Brumak was cut from the console version to make a 2006 holiday release date. Now, the story feels more complete, though the ending is just as unfulfilling as it was last year (though it does beg for a sequel).”

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Overview
Virtual Hideout :: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
“On November 6th, Call of Duty 4 hit the shelves and arrived by mail in droves. After reserving a copy at Best Buy (I thought it would be wise given the success of the Demo), I found that after picking up my copy that there were only 10 left reserved for others. That’s all they had left by the end of the day out of several hundred copies for console and PC alike. COD 4 naturally follows suit and takes place in Europe and the Middle East. This time around, all of the action is completely fictitious but follows along the lines of some popular movies such as Black Hawk Down.”

Saints Row PC Review
Gamepyre :: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Saints Row is a great game! Its well worth every penny I spent on it. I had a blast ascending the ranks of the gangs and taking over territory after territory. The departure from real life and the joy of letting loose with an AK in a crowded street has its place in this complicated world; if only as a venting tool. There are four things make Saints Row a extra special game. Number one is entering the gang dynamic where you work along side other member to take out the rival members. The second would be the instant connection to your character and the other members of the Saints; you really want them to succeed. The third would be the plethora of different mission types nothing is this game ever gets old hat. And the forth and final most important thing is the intense and over the top humor that permeates ever inch of this game.

Mark Wahlberg May Play Max Payne
Primo Technology :: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
A number of Hollywood reports today indicate that Twentieth-Century Fox is in negotiations with Mark Wahlberg for the role of the titular character in the movie adaptation of Max Payne.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare PC Review
Tweak Town :: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare for the PC. With PC gamers missing out on COD 3, COD 4 is a very welcome return featuring the best the series has offered yet.

ATP ToughDrive mini
Overclockers Online :: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
There’s no denying the fact that ATP Inc’s ToughDrive mini is at the top of its class. Packaged in a small rubber casing, the look was simple but the performance packed a heavy punch. As the name implies, if you need a durable drive and want to tough it out through sand, snow and abuse, this drive won’t let any of that get in its way. This tiny monster has certainly surpassed my expectations.

Alienware Area-51 7500 Gaming System
Hot Hardware :: Monday, November 12, 2007
If you are a regular here at HotHardware.com, you have most likely heard of Alienware, one of the companies that helped establish the market for high-performance, gaming PCs. Since hitting the scene in 1996, Alienware has become a leader not only in gaming PCs but also in high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, and professional systems. Alienware’s refreshing philosophy emphasizes building a system “as if it were your own.” As most of you probably know, Dell acquired Alienware

The Golden Compass
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
Venture from the safety of Jordan College through the wilds of the frozen North and beyond as Lyra, her daemon, Pan, and a giant armored bear named Iorek. On an unforgettable journey filled with magic and mystery, you’ll discover a destiny greater than you could have ever imagined.

Fire Pro Wrestling Returns
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
Japan’s most legendary wrestling series makes its PlayStation®2 debut. The incredibly popular Fire Pro Wrestling series is famous for its unparalleled gameplay depth and unmatched customization options, and Fire Pro Wrestling Returns is the biggest and best yet.

Petz Dogz 2
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
Pick a puppy pal from a pack of fuzzy and adorable puppies in Petz Dogz 2! Together, you and your new cuddly companion will encounter a world that’s fun to play in, explore, and share. Dress up your puppy in fun puppy clothes, play for hours with new toys, or look for hidden surprises that can give your puppy new abilities. Customize your puppy’s environment with items and toys, and unlock more goodies as you get better at caring for your new best friend.

Petz: Catz 2
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
Welcome back to the adorable world of Catz! In Petz Catz 2, you can now pick your perfect pet companion from over 40 different breeds. Feed and groom her, play with her and pick out toys, accessories and even little outfits to make your cutie even cuter!

Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops Plus
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops Plus is a standalone addition to last year’s award winning stealth action title of the same name. Focusing on a portable multiplayer experience, players will be able to enjoy more maps, more missions, and recruit a talented crew of war heroes for battling real opponents in online arenas. This game also features gamesharing which allows a user with the game to play with someone who doesn’t have the game over the PSP® system’s Wireless communications. MPO+ supports Wi-Fi hotspot connectivity. Unlike ordinary Infrastructure connection, Wi-Fi hotspot means you can get connected and play MPO+ at various hotspots like Starbucks, Airports, Fedex Kinkos, Borders, and more.

Need for Speed™ ProStreet
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
Compete at the Highest Level of Street Racing. Compete at the highest level of street racing with Need for Speed™ ProStreet. It’s no longer good enough to simply rule your local neighborhood, you need to dominate on a global stage. Build the ultimate battle machine, take it to multi-disciplinary showdowns and pit your skills and reputation against the world’s best street racers. Compete on some of the world’s most iconic racing locations – Tokyo’s Shuto Expressway, the Autobahn and the Nevada desert. Every dent, every scratch and every crumpled body panel is a battle scar, proof of your commitment and competitive mettle. This is your chance to prove that you have what it takes to be crowned the next Street King. Need for Speed ProStreet is the realization of the raw power, visceral aggression and intense rivalry that embodies street racing culture.

Beowulf
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
You are Beowulf, legendary Norse warrior with the strength of 30 men. Arrogant, self-serving, and lustful for gold and glory, you journey to Denmark to destroy a bloodthirsty beast wreaking havoc on a frigid land. But evil persists, and you succumb to its lure of even greater fame, quietly maneuvering to claim the Danish throne. As King, you must face the consequences of ambition, even as war descends on the realm. Lead your thanes into battle, slay the Titans of a dying age, and crush the enemies that threaten to annihilate both your kingdom and your people. Only then, when you look Destiny in the eye, will you know what kind of hero you truly are…

Assassin’s Creed™ Limited Edition
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
Jerusalem, 1191 AD. The Third Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart. You are an elite Assassin sent to stop the hostilities by suppressing the powers on both the Crusader and Saracen sides. But as you carry out your missions, a conspiracy begins to unfold. You find yourself tangled up in a conflict that threatens not only the Holy Land, but the entire world.

Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
A Ruthless Mercenary. A Medicated Psychopath. An Alliance Made in Hell. Kane and Lynch is an epic crime drama offering volatile single and co-op play. Explosive crew-based combat and a treacherous multi-player experience. Vicious. Violent. And Visceral. It’s the new breed of hard-edged criminal action. From the makers of Hitman.

Sonic Rivals 2
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
The gloves are off and Sonic and his rivals are gearing up for an intense new head-to-head competition exclusively on the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system. This sequel to Sonic’s 2D action platformer features all-new “jostling” controls for tighter competition and a brand new Battle mode that allows two players to jump into six different Multiplayer challenges by sharing one disc. With three new characters, 12 new stages and upgraded signature moves for each character, the enhanced Rivals experience will bring a whole new level of handheld fun to the PSP® system.

WWE Smackdown! vs Raw 2008
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 lets players develop the WWE Superstar of today into the Legends of tomorrow. The #1 wrestling franchise in the world delivers more depth and strategy with prominent new features such as: 8 Superstar Fighting Styles; All-new Struggle/Submission system; WWE 24/7 mode and ECW invasion. It’s time to live the life of a Superstar. How will you play? Exclusive to the PLAYSTATION®3 system, Interactive Entrances WWE Superstars will tell you that the rush they receive when first entering the arena is indescribable. Now players can experience the adrenaline first hand on the PLAYSTATION®3 system. During ring entrances, players now have the option to witness the spectacle from the Superstar’s perspective. By tilting the controller up, down, left and right, players can actually turn a Superstar’s head and see the action through his or her eyes. Whether it’s soaking up the raw energy of the deafening crowd from the top of the stage or looking out at the sea of fans from the top turnbuckle, players will get pumped up for their matches like never before. Just be sure to keep an eye on your opponent as well.

WWE Smackdown! vs Raw 2008
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
The following Legends are available exclusively on WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 for the PSP® system: Eddie Guerrero – Viva La Raza! Eddie Guerrero’s legacy lives on as players can take control of this WWE Hall of Famer and former WWE Champion, known by millions of fans as “Latino Heat.” But remember, if you’re not cheating, you’re not trying. Sgt. Slaughter – Listen up, you maggots! Sgt. Slaughter returns to the ring on the PSP® system so players can see firsthand why this WWE Hall of Famer and former WWE Champion is a real American hero. Just keep your eyes out for the Cobra Clutch! Jim Neidhart – Along with Bret Hart, Jim Neidhart formed one of the greatest tag teams of all time in The Hart Foundation. Now you can team up with “The Hit Man” once again to reclaim the World Tag Team Championship or tear through the competition with “The Anvil” on his own.

Warhammer 40,000 Squad Command™
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
Warhammer® 40,000™: Squad Command™ marks the first time that the brutal, war-ravaged world of the Warhammer 40,000 universe will be playable on the PSP® system. Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command features fast, action-packed combat through turn-based strategy and an engaging, authentic single-player storyline. Gamers play as the elite Space Marines of the Ultramarines chapter and strive to combat the encroaching evil of the ruthless and daemonic influenced Chaos Space Marines through 15 cinematically-tied missions. With a robust multiplayer mode featuring 9 unique missions, gamers will team up and go head-to-head with other gamers worldwide as either the Imperium of Man or Chaos Space Marines, ensuring hours of unique replayability. Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command will also fully utilize all the portable functionality of the PSP, bringing the Warhammer 40,000 universe to life on handheld.

Boogie
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
Players dance, sing and create music videos with this videogame party package that gets gamers off their couch and playing to a new beat. Not only do gamer belt out their favorite tunes or dancing to the latest hit songs, players catch their best dance moves, record their own voice and make music videos with the easy-to-use music video creator. Fun mini-games, co-op gameplay, head-to-head dance battles and karaoke party make Boogie a complete entertainment package for gamers of all ages.

Petz Horsez 2
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
Care for your very own stable of horses.

Monster Truck Jam
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
Set in the Warlords universe, Puzzle Quest challenges gamers to create, develop and customize the ultimate hero to save the land of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane. In order to advance, players battle in turn-based, head-to-head “match-three” style puzzle games in one of three distinct gameplay modes: Single-player allows gamers to battle against the computer AI as they embark on over 150 challenging quests, Instant Action allows gamers to jump in and immediately play continuous battles to level-up characters without participating in quests, and Multiplayer allows gamers to battle live opponents via wireless connectivity. Victory will advance the player’s hero, magical arsenal, creature companions and more – ultimately rewarding gamers at nearly every turn and providing endless hours of replayablity.

Assassin’s Creed™
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
The setting is 1191 AD. The Third Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart. You, Altair, intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. You are an Assassin, a warrior shrouded in secrecy and feared for your ruthlessness. Your actions can throw your immediate environment into chaos, and your existence will shape events during this pivotal moment in history.

WWE Smackdown! vs Raw 2008
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007

Medal of Honor Heroes 2
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007

Atari Classics
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
Sony Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 delivers an extreme 3D fighting experience, improving upon last year’s game with over 150 playable characters, enhanced fighting techniques, beautifully refined effects and shading techniques, making each character’s effects more realistic, and over 20 battle stages. This is the ultimate chapter in Budokai Tenkaichi series with over 20 new characters that have never been seen in any other DBZ video games such as Nail, King Cold and King Vegeta and battle stages that fans will love.

Master Your Virtua Fighter
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
Achieve victory in Virtua Fighter 5 with these tips, tricks, and essential strategies.

Running the Show in Thrillville: Off the Rails
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
From customer satisfaction to staff management, amusement park themes and exploration, use these strategies to run the show in Thrillville: Off the Rails.

Scene It? For the Whole Family
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
From the Big Button Pad controllers to the movie-themed trivia gameplay, we take a look at the latest craze in casual gaming for Xbox 360.

LEGO Star Wars Saga: Guide preview for the complete saga.
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, November 12, 2007
New Prima Guide preview for LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga

Release This: Mario, Assassin’s Head Major Release Week
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, November 12, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest “Release This!” details a week that brings a flood of new releases to the United States and Europe, including anticipated heavy-hitters like Super Mario Galaxy, Assassin’s Creed, and SimCity Societies.

Saling The World: Call of Duty 4 Tops Multiplatform Charts in U.S. and UK, Mario Party DS Leads in Japan
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, November 12, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Saling The World” covers the top five sellers for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe, with this week’s charts seeing Call of Duty 4 cleaning up across multiple platforms in both the U.S. and the UK, while the just-released Mario Party DS outpaces Super Mario Galaxy in weekly sales in Japan.

Hellgate London review
YouGamers :: Saturday, November 10, 2007
“While “Hellgate: London the game”, leaves a lot to be desired, “Hellgate: London the service” is just a train wreck in progress. The only positive aspect of the whole thing is that the multiplayer servers have stayed up reasonably well. Other aspects of the online service side feels like a bunch of newbies fumbling around, and I’m sure the customer support reps have their work cut out trying to untangle the whole US-EU account mess.”

Super Paper Mario for the Nintendo Wii Review
Futurelooks :: Thursday, November 08, 2007
When you think of Nintendo, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Even better, who’s the first person to come to mind? I think of the short, pudgy, mustached, sunburnt, blonde loving, Italian plumber, ex-nay the crack spackle! This is the game review on a strange but all so familiar game: Super Paper Mario.

Clive Barker’s Jericho PC Review
Gamepyre :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Clive Barker’s Jericho unifies story, graphics, sound and gameplay into a very solid title that will surely carve its name in the pages of great video games. This game has no multiplayer options, so if you’re the kind of gamer that is not into following storylines well, then this game can get confusing pretty fast. On the other hand, if you don’t skip the movie files and read the info screens in between level changes then this can be a great game to possess.

Medal of Honor: Airborne PC Review
Tweak Town :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of Medal of Honor: Airborne for the PC. Once again WWII FPS action is the name although variation certainly doesn’t appear to be the game.

Crysis Tweak Guide
Tweak Guides :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
I’ve finally completed the Crysis Tweak Guide, and while there are no magic tweaks or quick fixes, the guide covers all the in-game settings in detail, and provides descriptions for all the major advanced command variables which allow you to customize the game to suit your needs. There are plenty of comparison screenshots and handy tips spread throughout the guide, so if you’re patient and willing to experiment, the guide will reward you well.

Manhunt 2 (Wii)
Driver Heaven :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Rockstar is infamous for the amount of negative media attention their games attract ranging from playground squabbles in Bully to gratuitous hidden sex scenes in Grand Theft Auto. Amongst these titles resides Manhunt 2; a game originally brandished with an Adults Only rating that seemed as if it would never see the light of day, but after some censoring this gruesome adventure has made its way to the Wii. While it certainly is far from perfect, gamers should be excited to have the opportunity to try this one out.

Top 10 Best Fighting Games of All Time
Futurelooks :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Crouch. Crouch-Forward. Forward. Punch. If you’re as big a fan of the Street Fighter series of video games as I am, you’ll realize just how grand the whole fighting game genre has become. Other people may like to get their sports fix and countless others much prefer the first-person shooter (FPS) or real time strategy (RTS) genres, but for me, there is nothing better than a fantastically executed versus fighting game.

Ideazon MERC Stealth Gaming Keyboard
Techgage :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Gamers love using peripherals that give them an edge, but is Ideazon’s MERC Stealth one of those products? That’s what we were set to find out. One thing is clear… this is a feature-packed keyboard, though it might not be for everyone.

Countdown Begins for Launch of Mass Effect
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
A new television ad and SCI FI channel special are among the events as the launch of Mass Effect on November 20 approaches.

Ten Terrific Prima Tips for Clive Barker’s Jericho
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Prima provides ten terrific tips to help the gamer with the horror encountered in the game Clive Barker’s Jericho.

New Parental Tools for Xbox 360
Xbox Hardware :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
A videogaming agreement brochure has been released, and a Family Timer Tool is announced for December, in order to help parents manage their children’s access to and use of videogames.

Xbox LIVE is 5IVE Play & Win Sweepstakes
Xbox Live :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Just register your gamertag and play any multiplayer game online on November 15 and you could win a great prize package, including an Xbox 360 VIP Accessories package.

Critical Reception: Activision’s/Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, a present-day take on the Call of Duty series that some critics regard as both “the best entry yet in the highly successful franchise,” and “one of the best war-based shooters ever.”

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda: SBK-07 Superbike World Championship
Sony Games :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Hannspree Ten Kate Honda SBK Superbike World Championship is a truly authentic motorbike racing experience for the PSP, featuring beautifully recreated official tracks and all 14 teams and 22 riders. Experience the thrill and danger of high speed motorbike racing along side 21 opponents. This incredibly detailed game allows the player to control the level of simulation, start off with multiple riding aids, then as you grow comfortable, you can crank up the reality and excitement!

Power Rangers: Super Legends
Sony Games :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Power Rangers: Super Legends features fast-paced, martial arts combat highlighted by super moves and gravity-defying aerial combos. Play as twelve favorite Power Rangers heroes from the original Mighty Morphin squad to the current Operation Overdrive. Battle countless enemies, solve mind-bending puzzles, and explore interactive environments in an effort to protect the world from the clutches of evil.

SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike
Sony Games :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
In the midst of rising instability, insurgents have abducted the U.S. ambassador. Sanctioned by the Panamanian government, America’s elite fighting force has been deployed to rescue and extract the ambassador. Take control of an entire SEAL team and engage in real-time tactical combat, where you evaluate each situation, determine a plan of action, and then execute on your command. All-new SOCOM experience delivers a true combat simulation, where tactics determine the outcome of each encounter. Innovative, easy-to-use graphical interface lets you switch seamlessly between fireteam, sub-team elements and individual SEALs to view the action and issue commands. Enhanced artificial intelligence results in smarter, more formidable enemies that communicate with each other. Choose from nine international special forces units, each with unique weapons and loadouts. Tactical-action gameplay delivers a unique online multiplayer experience, featuring 2-4 player Ad Hoc and Infrastucture play with full headset support. Operate in highly-detailed environments, including urban, industrial and jungle terrains. Authentic special forces movements and tactics, refined with technical assistance by the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command, makes this the most realistic SOCOM to date. Command Equity and Local Influence allows skills, weapons and gear upgrades.

Silent Hill: Origins
Sony Games :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
The renowned Silent Hill survival horror series makes its handheld gaming debut with a brand new adventure that reveals many of the series’ most hallowed secrets. Assuming the role of Travis Grady, a lone truck driver trapped in Silent Hill while making a routine delivery, players must escape the city’s horrific inhabitants and confront the strange hallucinations that have haunted Travis since childhood. Taking full advantage of the PSP system’s graphics, sound, and portability, Silent Hill Origins sets a new standard in handheld gaming terror.

Cabela’s Big Game Hunter 2008
Sony Games :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda: S3K-07 Superbike World Championship
Sony Games :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007

World Series of Poker 2008: Battle for the Bracelets
Sony Games :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Now is your chance to prove you have what it takes to go all in! The ultimate World Series of Poker rival, Phil ”The Brat” Hellmuth, is out there just waiting to be beaten. But first, you have to build the bankroll and the skills to take him down. Start off with the early tournaments and work your way up, competing against some of poker’s greats, including Johnny and Chan. Join the likes of Chris ”Jesus” Ferguson, Mike ”The Mouth” Matusow, Greg Raymer, Annie Duke, Phil ”Unabomber” Laak, Humberto Brenes, and Marcel ”The Flying Dutchman” Luske. Go for the bracelet and the $10,000 top prize!

Bladestorm: The Hundred Years’ War
Sony Games :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Bladestorm heralds a break from the tradition of basing games on Japanese and Chinese history by being set within the Hundred Years’ War. This famous European conflict between the English and French provides the setting in which hundreds upon hundreds of soldiers clash on the battlefield. If you thought the massively populated battles in the Dynasty Warriors games were huge, think again.

The Simpsons Game
Sony Games :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
The Simpsons Game features a hilarious, sprawling, and mind-busting storyline crafted by the TV show’s Emmy Award-winning writers. The action-comedy also features the full cast of voice actors from the TV show who reprise their roles for the game. In The Simpsons Game, Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos.

Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Sony Games :: Wednesday, November 07, 2007
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga builds on the success of both LEGO Star Wars “block-busters” and enables families to play through the events of all six Star Wars movies in one videogame for the first time ever. Developer Traveller’s Tales takes full advantage of the unique capabilities of all three next-generation consoles, while also adding new characters, new levels and new features. Players can build and battle this fall on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system on November 6.

The Witcher
Technic 3d :: Tuesday, November 06, 2007
“The Game “The Witcher” from Atari comes into the Editorship from Technic3D. Story-driven role-playing game where game decisions have drastic consequences. Strategic use of herbalism to collect and create potions that have positive and negative effects on character. Action-heavy real-time combat with extensive weapon and magic specializations. Thats the Features? We will see that in the following Review”

Interview: Christofer Strasz – Tabula Rasa
Gaming Heaven :: Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Gaming Heaven recently spoke with Christofer Strasz, Lead Functionality and UI Designer, Richard Garriotts Tabula Rasa about the forthcoming TABULA RASA. We will also soon have some of these games to give away on Gaming Heaven.

Be sure to check out the interview, this game looks like it is going to be extremely different to anything we have seen !

Skate (Xbox 360)
Driver Heaven :: Tuesday, November 06, 2007
As you walk around the streets of a city you seldom give stuff more than a glance. A garbage can? Who cares, right? That rail going from the library doors all the way down to the street? Hardly of any importance. But through the eyes of a skater, each of these mundane objects presents an obstacle that can and usually will be used to perform some sort of mad trick. Through the eyes of a skater nothing is just an object and the world has different look to it. Through the eyes of a skater you are free and nothing in this world can stop you

Manhunt 2
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Sequel to the critically acclaimed, best-selling franchise, Manhunt 2 is an entirely new dark and disturbing psychological story revolving around the sinister events of Daniel Lamb’s involvement in a secretive research project. Plunging into the depths of human psychosis, terror and paranoia, the twisted plot and brutal gameplay conspire to create the most atmospheric gaming experience ever. Experience this nightmarish work of art for yourself.

Clive Barker’s Jericho (PC) review
YouGamers :: Monday, November 05, 2007
“The frustrating linearity is due to the level design, which is more confining than any FPS in recent (or ancient) memory. Levels are little more than corridors, and moving from start to finish there’s a constant sense of being herded. Dulling the experience to an even greater degree are the frequent level loads and checkpoint saves, which are usually followed by a bit of story exposition via in-game cutscenes. Here, the quips between teammates have a certain intentional humor to them, but don’t expect to be drawn in to the story to any meaningful degree.”

Vampire Rain Xbox 360 Review
Gamepyre :: Monday, November 05, 2007
I don’t have possession of enough embittered and venomous word to describe my hate for this game. This is the definitive worst game I have ever played in my life and I have played E.T. on the old Atari. This is the first game I have ever thought about sending back to see if I could get my money back. The only thing that is remotely good about this game is the opening cinematic and the cover art (Well I think it looks cool) Every part of this game is broken and unplayable, one thing it manages to do was make me put down the game controller and go do something else. I have never been this rested I guess that is a good thing. Its mind boggling that interesting games get canceled all the time however horrible games like Vampire Rain get wide releases.

Armored Core
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Join ranks with the mercenary-for-hire organization, Raven’s Nest, and blaze a trail through 46 action-packed missions. You’ll have access to over 100 parts that provide thousands of different design possibilities for your Armored Core machine. Battles that rage across city streets, military strongholds, underground caverns and more Upgrade weapons/armor with money earned in each successful mission Ability to save your customized Armored Core unit to a memory card so you can play it on a friend’s system, and 2-Player combat with split screen and link cable compatibility.

A Revamped Kingdom Under Fire
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Examine BLUESIDE’s reinvented and revitalized take on the Kingdom Under Fire franchise. Find out what’s new, what’s changed, and what it means to the series.

Barry the Bee’s Quest
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
It’s a wild ride with Bee Movie Game for Xbox 360, based on the Jerry Seinfeld and DreamWorks Animation film.

TimeShift Prima Guide
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
A Prima Guide sample for the time-twisting game TimeShift is now available for download from Xbox.com.

Battle the Living Dead in Halo 3
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Quench your thirst for brains with Halo 3’s Infection playlist all day on Halloween.

Crash Bandicoot Returns
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Check out this preview of Crash of the Titans!.

Kane & Lynch composer speaks.
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Interview with Jesper Kyd, Kane & Lynch Composer

This Week in Xbox: October 24-31, 2007
Xbox 360 Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Games Editor Denny Atkin brings you all the latest in what’s going on this week on Xbox.com.

Six Treasures in Blue Dragon
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Monday, November 05, 2007
The Six Treasures downloadable game element provides six new treasures for use in the Xbox 360 role-playing game, Blue Dragon.

New Proving Ground Demo
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Monday, November 05, 2007
In Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground, you create your own story. Try the free demo in Marketplace to experience all the new features.

GRAW 2 Co-op Collection
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Grab nine new maps from previous Ghost Recon games.

Release This: Call of Duty 4, LEGO Star Wars Highlight Major U.S. Release Week
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest “Release This!” explores a week that will see Call of Duty 4 and LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga debut in the United States, as Europe receives Endless Ocean and Japan gets Mario Party 8.

Saling The World: Guitar Hero III Sells Out; Resellers Swoop In
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Gamasutra’s “Saling The World” covers the top five sellers for every available platform in the United States, Japan, and Europe, with this week’s charts observing Amazon’s struggle to supply enough Guitar Hero III bundles to satisfy high consumer demand, as third-party resellers rake in profits from the resulting chaos.

Critical Reception: Rockstar Games’ Manhunt 2
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, November 05, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Manhunt 2, Rockstar’s controversial stealth-action sequel that critics say is “every bit as grim and brutal as the first,” though some may find it “not nearly as memorable or enjoyable.”

Release This: Guitar Hero III Hits U.S. Shelves, Super Mario Galaxy Makes Japanese Debut
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest “Release This!” details a week that will see the debut of Guitar Hero III, Manhunt 2, and The Simpsons Game in the United States, while Japan enjoys an early look at Super Mario Galaxy.

The China Angle: Chinese MMO Publishers Go Public
Gamasutra Columns :: Monday, November 05, 2007
In the latest of Gamasutra’s regular China Angle columns, Pacific Epoch’s Shang Koo looks at the latest major Chinese game companies, Giant Interactive and NetDragon, going public, with fascinating details on the big players in the Chinese MMO market.

Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™, the new action-thriller from the award-winning team at Infinity Ward, arms gamers with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower, transporting them to the most treacherous hotspots around the globe to take on a rogue enemy group threatening the world. As both a U.S Marine and British S.A.S. soldier fighting through an unfolding story full of twists and turns, players use sophisticated technology, superior firepower and coordinated land and air strikes on a battlefield where speed, accuracy and communication are essential to victory.

Barbie as The Island Princess
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Barbie as The Island Princess follows the storyline of the popular DVD launch in a fun party-style format. You’ll play as Rosella the shipwrecked princess who is raised by a “family” of animal friends and rescued by Prince Antonio from her tropical island. Through a series of mini-games featuring music and characters from the movie you will venture from Rosella’s island home to the Prince’s coastal castle in a fun-filled adventure!

Cars Mater-National
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Cars Mater-National features an all-new international group of racers vying for their chance to compete against Lightning McQueen in the First Annual Mater-National Race Festival, hosted by Lightning’s best friend, Mater. Explore the new and improved open world of Radiator Springs, play in the all-new Monster Mode, jump into the fast lane with six new International racing competitors, burn rubber on new tracks, and twist and turn your way through new mini-games like Ramone’s Rhythmic Rumble and Fillmore’s Fuel Frenzy.

Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Laharl, just woken from a two‐year long nap and finds out that his father, who was the king, has passed away. In order to regain his rightful title as King of the Netherworld, Laharl sets off on a demonic adventure, but must do so with a back stabbing servant, love stupid angel, and a few disgruntled penguins who are looking for trouble.

The Simpsons Game
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
The Simpsons Game features a hilarious, sprawling, and mind-busting storyline crafted by the TV show’s Emmy Award-winning writers. The action-comedy also features the full cast of voice actors from the TV show who reprise their roles for the game. In The Simpsons Game, Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos.

Buzz!™ Junior Jungle Party
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Developed by Magenta Software Ltd & FreeStyle Games Ltd, Buzz Jr.™ Jungle Party will captivate the young and casual gamer through over 25 competitive mini-games. Each mini-game offers a variety of fun fast paced gameplay of skill and speed that will appeal to the entire family – from the young to the young at heart. The gameplay experience is enhanced by a unique jungle environment, hilarious characters and solid gameplay for up to 4 players. The Buzzer is cool to use, easy to control and enables the experience and makes it accessible to everyone. KEY FEATURES Multi-player mode delivers rapid-fire gameplay of skill and speed for two to four players. Easy accessible pick-up and play gets you right in the action. Just choose your monkey, enter your name and you are ready to test your skills. The Buzz buzzers are easy to use for consumers of all ages. Funny and engaging characters are enhanced with graphics and animations that are spot-on hilarious. Choose from your favorite games to develop short, medium, long or custom tournaments and let your friends compete nose to nose in your favorite mini-games. Single-player mode offers a simplified version of multiplayer, enabling gamers to practice skills and earn higher scores.

Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Do battle against Carl, the Mooninites, MC Pee Pants, the Plutonians and other classic villains. Drive your electric golf cart like a real jerk, with complete disregard for your own life. Race against the Frat Aliens in a deadly game of cat and mouse. Only you can ensure that Master Shake is triumphant over evil, and the mandatory dress code regarding collared shirts.

George of the Jungle
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007

Bee Movie™ Game
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Are you FLY enough? Based on the upcoming DreamWorks Animation movie written, produced by and starring Jerry Seinfeld, Bee Movie™ Game allows players to race, chase, fly and blast their way through the adrenaline-fueled world from the feature film and beyond. As the witty and courageous Barry B. Benson, gamers are propelled on an exciting adventure to save the bees’ production of honey. Bee Movie™ Game features over 15 levels, addictive multi-player mini-games, compelling side quests, plus a wide variety of never-before-seen content co-created by DreamWorks Animation and Activision exclusively for the game. KEY FEATURES: Drive racecars, scooters, taxicabs, trucks and more! Fly, hover and dive through the skies at high speed! Blast away dangers with your handy Pollinator! Buzz to cause chain reactions to occur! Chase after cars through the dangerous streets of New York! Control and slow down time with your amazing bee reflexes! Compete against your friends in cool, 2-person multiplayer mini-games! Win bonus points while playing classic 16-bit style arcade games with all-new bee themes! Play as Barry B. Benson!

Guitar Hero™ III: Legends of Rock
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Unleash Your Inner Rock Legend! Crank Up the Volume and prepare to rock around the globe with Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock! Become a Legend – Face off against guitar icons in insane boss battles featuring original tracks recorded exclusively for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Rock Out Online Or Party Offline – Defeat opponents to achieve legendary status in head-to-head competition including the all new guitar battle or share the glory with a friend in the new co-op career mode. Incredible Soundtrack – Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock features over 70 of the biggest and loudest songs ever compiled in a game!

Ben 10: Protector of Earth
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
An inter-dimensional crisis threatens to swallow the Earth into limitless darkness and Ben Tennyson suddenly finds that his alien powers have been stolen! As Ben and his family set out to recapture the source of his amazing abilities, they encounter armies of otherworldly minions and uncover a plot to suck the Earth into the Null void. Now you can join the Tennysons on an adventure across the U.S. to recover the lost pieces ofthe Omnitrix while battling villains from the show, including Kevin 11, Dr. Animo and more. In this time of chaos, it’s up to you to find some answers and save the Earth from ultimate destruction! Take control of the Omnitrix and play as 5 different alien heroes from the show, including Four Arms, Heatblast, Cannonbolt, Wildvine and XLR8. Collect experience points to upgrade your characters and unlock over 80 combo moves. Venture to 14 different levels and unlock 4 challenge locations. Challenge your friends in battle mode or play together in 2-player co-op mode.

Ben 10™: Protector of Earth
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
An inter-dimensional crisis threatens to swallow the Earth into limitless darkness and Ben Tennyson suddenly finds that his alien powers have been stolen! As Ben and his family set out to recapture the source of his amazing abilities, they encounter armies of otherworldly minions and uncover a plot to suck the Earth into the Null void. Now you can join the Tennysons on an adventure across the U.S. to recover the lost pieces ofthe Omnitrix while battling villains from the show, including Kevin 11, Dr. Animo and more. In this time of chaos, it’s up to you to find some answers and save the Earth from ultimate destruction! Take control of the Omnitrix and play as 5 different alien heroes from the show, including Four Arms, Heatblast, Cannonbolt, Wildvine and XLR8. Collect experience points to upgrade your characters and unlock over 80 combo moves. Venture to 14 different levels and unlock 4 challenge locations. Challenge your friends in battle mode or play together in 2-player co-op mode.

Ratchet & Clank® Future: Tools of Destruction™
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Ratchet & Clank® Future: Tools of Destruction™ brings back our heroes in a brand new series for the PS3™. This time Ratchet & Clank must embark on an galactic adventure to unravel the mystery of Ratchet’s origin. This epic adventure will introduce new characters, new weapons, and all-new worlds for Ratchet & Clank to explore.

Guitar Hero™ III: Legends of Rock
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Guitar Hero™ III: Legends of Rock drops you into the spotlight of the largest and most legendary rock concert ever. The star-studded soundtrack includes master tracks by such legendary artists as Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Muse and Pearl Jam, with added songs as made legendary by Kiss, Alice Cooper and Heart. Now drop that air guitar, tune your exclusive new Les Paul Guitar Controller and shred the night away with Guitar Hero™ III: Legends of Rock.

Buzz!™ The Mega Quiz
Sony Games :: Monday, November 05, 2007
Developed by Relentless Software, Buzz!™ The Mega Quiz is an all-new interactive quiz game. Buzz! The Mega Quiz is an easy to play, TV-style game show that delivers a socially competitive experience tailor-made for the PlayStation® generation with over 5000 questions across a variety of topics and genres, including fashion, music, sports, film and more. Buzz provides an accessible gaming experience that is played competitively by real people using one of four pick up and play Buzz! Buzzers. The Buzzers are fun to hold, easy to use and come packed in with the game. KEY FEATURES TV-style presentation – Buzz! The Mega Quiz brings the ultimate interactive game-show to your living room. Accessibility – easy to use “Buzzers” and the general knowledge themes on a huge variety of categories allows just about anyone to pickup and play. Social competitive gaming – Buzz! The Mega Quiz is the perfect party starter and a great way to get up to eight of your family and friends playing together. Get quizzed on everything– with over 5000 questions spanning a full range of subjects that include film, sports, history, music and even Buzz’s own brand of wacky trivia. Over 14 contestants to choose from and five game play modes (Multiplayer, Single, Team, Quickfire, Quiz Master).

Is 64-Bit Crysis Really Faster Than 32-Bit Crysis?
Tech ARP :: Saturday, November 03, 2007
Those who have already given the Crysis single-player demo a try have not only been impressed by the visual effects but also the incredibly stress it put on their hardware.

In a recent GameSpot interview, Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli mentioned that the 64-bit version of Crysis would be better than the 32-bit version.

Before you go rushing off to buy the 64-bit version of Windows Vista though, take a look at what we found when we benchmarked the 64-bit Crysis and compared it to the performance of the 32-bit Crysis.

NBA Live 08 Xbox 360 Review
Tweak Town :: Friday, November 02, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of NBA Live 08 for the Xbox 360. After a few questionable attempts, EA are finally now ready to take on 2KSports and the NBA 2K series, but it isn’t going to be easy.

The Orange Box Xbox 360 Review
Gamepyre :: Friday, November 02, 2007
After spending quite a bit of time with The Orange Box, I can say this deal is definitely money well spent. The cost here is well justified by the sheer number of great games in the deal, 3 of which are completely new products. Valve has done a great job giving gamers a reason to keep using the Half Life 2 engine, even if it is a bit dated now. They manage to keep the fun and replayability high on these new titles, and there’s a good bite to the multiplayer as well. Any fan of FPS games should check this deal out, and probably get sucked into Portal like all the rest of us.

3DConnexion SpaceNavigator Reviewed
Metku Mods :: Friday, November 02, 2007
“In this review we will be taking a look at 3DConnexion’s six degrees of freedom controller called the SpaceNavigator. This is the latest model in 3DConnexion’s product lineup and it is aimed for, like they say on the company’s website: “for architects, artists, students and anyone else who wants to enjoy the 3D experience.”

Proper Multicore Gaming
YouGamers :: Thursday, November 01, 2007
“Core blimey – they’re finally all getting used! Cores in a CPU, that is. Yes, at long last, after two years from when the first dual core CPUs (and nearly one year for quad cores) appeared on the market, we’ve now got games properly using the hardware that many gamers have these days. However, we’ve noticed on our forums that people are stating that some of the big names, such as the recent Crysis demo, are using all of the cores “fully”. Read on to find out the truth behind this and what “fully” using all of the cores actually means.”

FIFA 08 Xbox 360 Review
Tweak Town :: Thursday, November 01, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of FIFA 08 for the Xbox 360. It took a while and a lot of pressure by Konami, but EA have finally put together the best FIFA yet.

The Settlers: Rise of an Empire review
YouGamers :: Thursday, November 01, 2007
“Some reviews have already criticized Rise of an Empire for being a huge resource hog, so our testing began with the expectation of poor frame rates at the low end. With the impressive visuals like these, the claims printed on the box seemed unrealistic. According to Ubisoft, to run the game you need just a lowly ATI Radeon 9500 or NVIDIA GeForce 4 Ti-series card, and the minimum processor is set just as low (a 2 GHz Pentium 4 or similar Athlon XP 2000+). I expected a full-on slideshow, but surprisingly the game scales very well towards the low end, so at first I didn’t quite figure out why people complained – it plays surprisingly well on the publisher’s minimum.”

Crysis 32 vs 64 bit – the real story?
YouGamers :: Thursday, November 01, 2007
“One thing that can’t be denied about Crytek’s demo of Crysis is that it’s very newsworthy! A sharp eyed forum regular (cheers UTGeneral!) noticed that Legion Hardware had posted a brief comparison between how well Crysis runs in 32 bit and 64 bit modes. Their conclusion was that 64 bit was quite a bit better. Well that piqued my curiosity, so we gave it a bash too! Hmm, the results are… different…”

Wolf King Warrior Review
Gamepyre :: Thursday, November 01, 2007
I don’t even have the cable complaint here with the Warrior. This this is just all around a great gamepad. When you look around at stores and websites, many similar products are priced in such a way that all companies expect gamers to be made of money. Wolf King realizes that not all of us had thousands in expendable income with which to purchase gaming items, and they keep their prices reasonable because of it.

Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron PSP Review
Tweak Town :: Thursday, November 01, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron for the PSP. LucasArts have mastered their fair share of quality Star Wars games particularly in the Battlefront series, but can this PSP exclusive keep it up?

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