Gears of War Review
Bytesector :: Thursday, December 21, 2006
“Not since Halo 2 have we seen a Microsoft game hyped up as much as Gears of War. The big question with any game as hyped as Gears of War or Halo 2 is whether or not the game can live up to the hype. Gears of War launched very close to the new consoles entering the market from both Nintendo and Sony, and as such, was even under more pressure to deliver. What we got from Gears of War is a game that can make even the most hardcore Sony or Nintendo fanboy look twice at that Xbox 360 next to the empty shelf that used to hold the PS3 or Wii they once thought was the clear choice.”
Buying Guide: Xbox 360 Controllers
Digital Trends :: Thursday, December 21, 2006
“One of the most important elements in a video game experience is the controller. You can have pretty graphics and a great game storyline, but if your controller sucks then it’s all downhill from there. Controllers for the Xbox 360 range the gamut from wired to wireless to the more exotic, like steering wheels with vibration feedback. To help you get started in picking out the best Xbox 360 controller for your needs we’ve listed some of the more popular ones on the market today for you to browse. ”
Free holiday scenario and new patch for Sid Meier’s Railroads!
2K Games :: Thursday, December 21, 2006
The new scenario is available at www.sidmeiersrailroads.com and includes a new holiday train with 2 skins and custom sounds; holiday-themed goodies like cookies, eggnog and toys; cheerful music to get players in the holiday spirit; a wide-open, rugged North Pole environment; and a challenging scenario that pits you against up to three other robber barons who are out to destroy Christmas.
Myst Online: Uru Live” Beta Begins
GameTap :: Thursday, December 21, 2006
Today, GameTap brings to life the underground empire of D’ni and officially sets the story of “Myst Online: Uru Live” in motion. To celebrate the rebirth of this great empire, current GameTap subscribers now have exclusive access to the final stage of the beta and can enjoy a sneak peek while becoming a key part of the “Myst Online: Uru Live” story before the final game launch. Unlike most other massively multiplayer games, characters created during this exclusive beta preview will live on once “Myst Online: Uru Live” is launched in early 2007.
Two Stunning PC Collections From Atari This Christmas
Atari :: Thursday, December 21, 2006
Atari today announced two great value for money PC game packs available now at retailers across the UK. ATARI HITS 2006 features eight of Atari’s finest recent PC titles gathered together in one place, while ATARI KIDS 2006 does the same with eight fantastic kids titles, with both packs giving gamers a fantastic deal and mum and dad some great gift ideas this Christmas.
In-Game Ads Flop
Bunnyfoot :: Thursday, December 21, 2006
Behavioural research consultancy, Bunnyfoot, has conducted an independent study that reveals a lack of engagement between video game players and in-game advertising in sports titles. Using its Sponsor Fixation Index (SFI) metric, Bunnyfoot reports a dramatic fall in consumer engagement ratings among some of the leading sporting games.
PureSim Baseball 2007 Demo
Matrix games :: Thursday, December 21, 2006
The new v1.51 demo file is weighing in at about 106 MB in size, allows players to experience the in-depth management features and almost endless statistics presented in PureSim Baseball 2007. With fantastic realism and scrupulous attention to detail, you can put yourself anywhere in the realm of baseball: in the stands, in the front office, at the ticket booths, or in the dugout. PureSim Baseball 2007 allows you to sit, stand, or direct from whatever perspective you wish to mold the next baseball dynasty.
Lego Star Wars 2 Goes Mobile!
THQ Wireless :: Thursday, December 21, 2006
With a comical take on the Star Wars Trilogy that revolutionized pop culture forever, LEGO Star Wars II includes even more of the family-friendly LEGO action, puzzles and humour that earned the original LEGO Star Wars such popularity and acclaim.
Take on the role of your favourite Star Wars character including Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 and battle to find Princess Leia.
Best Flight Sim Controllers
Extreme Tech :: Thursday, December 21, 2006
Question from wildeyedirishman “What do you think is the best flight controllers in the market? I am interested in both the throttle and joystick controllers.”
Answer from swing848 “The answer to your question is somewhat subjective. I am a real pilot and have a commercial license. I do not prefer force feedback because it does nothing to give me a real-life sense of flight. I have used a control wheel and joysticks. My current joystick was made by Microsoft, unfortunately it is no longer produced.
This link might give you more information: http://www.avsim.com/ Click on Links, Hardware, Controllers
Throttle review: http://www.flightsim.com/cgi/kds?$=main/review/chquad/chquad.htm
Flight Sim Yoke and Pedals review: http://www.flightsim.com/cgi/kds?$=main/review/yoke06.htm
Here is a link that may help you: http://pcmag.shopping.com/xPP-pc_gaming_devices-joystick~S-214~OR-1”
Answer from hdrisc “I have this controller, and although it’s old, as long as you load the correct drivers for it, it works fine. http://www.kid2do.com/hardware/saitek/flight.htm ”
1080p using Xbox 360 VGA cable?
Extreme Tech :: Thursday, December 21, 2006
Question from sarvic “I was looking to get a new HDTV but I wanted one that supported 1080p over VGA for my XBOX 360. What are some really good models out that that support this? Do the new Sony Bravia’s or SXRD’s support this? ”
Answer from rabidrabbit16 “you can’t get 1080p through vga, only composite on the 360. the bravia series does support component but only up to 1080i. Not sure about sxrd.”
Answer from Deathwish238 “Pretty much any 1080p Samsung accepts 1080p via VGA. Some of the latest Sonys(I think the XBR2s) accept 1080p via VGA but it is not working properly with the 360 yet.”
Call Of Duty 3 – Xbox 360
Driver Heaven :: Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Call of Duty 2 stood out as one of the most prominent launch titles for the Xbox 360 last year with its jaw dropping visuals and intense combat experience. Instead of being developed by Infinity Ward, however, Call of Duty 3 was made Treyarch, the makers responsible for Big Red One on the PlayStation 2. Although the gameplay mechanics haven’t evolved much, the immensely revamped multiplayer modes and great production values make this release worthy of the Call of Duty name.
Might & Magic: Dark Messiah
Bjorn 3d :: Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Dark Messiah is set in the great universe of Might and Magic. This universe hosted so many great games in the past, games that are now considered classics… I can’t count all the sleepless nights I had, playing the nostalgic Might & Magic series, let alone, the amazing Heroes of Might & Magic series… Although not all the games were successful (Legends, Crusaders, Warriors etc.), I am always excited to examine yet a new game set in this fantastic universe.
So, when I heard Dark Messiah was out there, I decided to put on my shining plate armor, place my magical sword in its curved heavy leather scabbard and go out to face my next dangerous quest to conquer my copy and bring it back safely into my DVD for installation.
Call of Duty 3 (PS3) Review
Gaming Illustrated :: Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Call of Duty 3 is more of the same from the franchise with some nice new graphics on a brand new console system. The game is extremely action-packed and intense, and has a nice new variety of weapons and vehicles that bring a nice rich depth that adds nicely to a very popular franchise.
