Denied Ops Hands On & Interview
YouGamers :: Monday, February 04, 2008
“The co-op gameplay (2 player online or split-screen) felt quite similar: it was nice to have a really useful soldier next to you, providing covering fire and so on, but it didn’t feel particularly necessary. This is almost certainly down to the difficulty setting, for which C:DO has a dynamic version, affecting later levels; by not progressing far enough into the game, there’s good chance that we didn’t experience enough scenarios that truly require the unique capabilities of each person (one is a sniper, the other a heavy machine gunner). The opening level provides a spot of tank action, though, so one should expect various vehicles and new tactics to appear throughout the game, as the tank was more effective with both players in it, compared to being handled by just one.”
HellGate London (PC)
Driver Heaven :: Monday, February 04, 2008
Before you start writing us e-mails about the game being several months old let us reassure you that we are well aware of the fact. And believe it or not, we know that the game didn’t exactly impress most reviewers back when it was released. So why on earth are we writing a late review to a mediocre game when newer, better games are finally starting to appear? Because sometimes you have to spend more than a day with a game to fully appreciate it. Because sometimes a game sees so many improvements after release that it no longer is the game it was when it hit store shelves. And also because we are huge fans of Diablo 2 and let’s face it – Hellgate: London is as close as we’ll get to a true Diablo 2 successor for the time being.
Devil May Cry 4 on Marketplace
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, February 01, 2008
This free Marketplace demo introduces you to the gothic-inspired supernatural world of Devil May Cry 4, new protagonist Nero and the awesome power of his Devil Bringer.
Demo Released for FIFA Street 3
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, February 01, 2008
A demo for FIFA Street 3 has been released on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Artist of the Month: Chiodos
Xbox Live Marketplace :: Friday, February 01, 2008
Chiodos is known for their high-energy live performances and blending of different music genres. Check out their new music video on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Saling The World: Smash Bros, DMC 4 Take Over in Japan
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, February 01, 2008
Gamasutra’s “Saling The World” charts this week find a Japanese chart upheaval following the release of big-name hits like Dairantou Smash Brothers X and Capcom’s Devil May Cry 4 and Monster Hunter Frontier Online Season 2.0.
Critical Reception: Ubisoft/Grasshopper’s No More Heroes
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, February 01, 2008
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to No More Heroes, developer Grasshopper Manufacture’s Wii debut that critics describe as “one of the most gleefully ‘WTF’ experiences you’ll have in gaming this year.”
Release This: Smash Bros., Devil May Cry Lead Busy Week in Japan
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, February 01, 2008
Gamasutra’s latest “Release This!” examines a week that brings new life to the Turok franchise in North America, while Japan gets Devil May Cry 4 and the Wii’s long awaited brawler sequel, Dairantou Smash Brothers X.
Saling The World: Advance Wars: Days of Ruin Topples DS Competitors
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, February 01, 2008
Gamasutra’s latest “Saling The World” charts this week show the just-released Advance Wars: Days of Ruin taking a surprise victory in North American DS sales, as Call of Duty 4 maintains a healthy cross-platform showing.
Critical Reception: EA/Criterion’s Burnout Paradise
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, February 01, 2008
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Burnout Paradise, a free-roaming racing sequel that critics say is “both a disappointment and a must-play.”
Release This: Burnout Paradise, Advance Wars: DoR Hit U.S. and UK
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, February 01, 2008
Gamasutra’s latest “Release This!” explores a week that will bring Burnout Paradise and Advance Wars: Days of Ruin to gamers in North America and the UK, as Japan receives a PS2 adaptation of Lucky Star and a PSP remake of Yggdra Union.
Saling The World: U.S. Wii Owners Shift Attention to Budget Releases
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, February 01, 2008
Gamasutra’s latest “Saling The World” charts this week feature Rock Band leading PS2 sales in North America, while Wii owners turn their attention to budget-priced titles like Luxor and Winter Sports.
Critical Reception: Capcom/High Voltage’s Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, February 01, 2008
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law, a Phoenix Wright-styled courtroom comedy title that critics say is “faithfully done, easy to play, and a showcase of pop-culture references and parody.”
Bomberman Land
Sony Games :: Friday, February 01, 2008
Embark on a fun-filled, theme park adventure as you discover a huge land to explore, a gigantic multiplayer pack, and a host of addicting mini-games that can be played by yourself or with up to 4 people. And if the 40 attractions aren’t enough to fulfill your multiplayer action needs, the original BOMBERMAN Battle game is included. Battle up with 4 of your friends to find out who is king “Bomberman.” 40+ Attractions – Sports fan? Try your hand at the Golf attraction. Or are you the outdoors type? Jump in the river and try the Run and Swim attraction. With 40 unique and addictive attractions there’s something here for everyone. Character Customization – Customize and create your very own Bomberman character with a variety of accessories and costumes. Fun-filled Adventure – Quest to gain items and points to advance yourself through the different zones in the world. Multiplayer Action –Go head-to-head and battle up to 4 players via Ad-Hoc mode. Original BOMBERMAN Battle Game Included! – The Original BOMBERMAN Battle game is included with all new maps and power up items. Multiplayer action doesn’t get any better than this!
Turok®
Sony Games :: Friday, February 01, 2008
Turok is an epic, story-driven first-person shooter set on a dark, mysterious planet in the future. Players take on the role of Joseph Turok, a former black ops commando, now part of an elite special forces squad, known as Whiskey Company, which is on a mission to take down a war criminal – Turok’s former mentor, Roland Kane. While Whiskey Company is traveling to the genetically altered planet inhabited by Kane and his soldiers, their ship is shot down. Turok must use his elite military training to elude Kane’s well-trained army, known as Mendel-Gruman, and the ravenous, unpredictable dinosaurs, huge insects and other massive creatures that populate the dangerous environment. Turok’s mission? Survive at all costs.
Pursuit Force™: Extreme Justice
Sony Games :: Friday, February 01, 2008
More over-the-top than its predecessor, Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice will have players taking the role of a commander who is the highest ranking operational officer as well as four new playable characters, all of whom are responsible for tracking down and bringing to justice five hardcore street gangs in and around Capital City. As a member of a special police unit known as the Pursuit Force, this time around players will engage in high-speed action to traverse land, air and sea in their continued battle to rid the city of crime which includes three new gangs. Featuring more than 50 criminal cases set among seven distinct environments, players will have access to 12 different vehicle types which include hovercrafts and boss vehicles that are each unique and specifically designed for boss encounter missions. Extreme Justice also offers an expanded weapons arsenal to assist players in the pursuit of justice. Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice will also introduce multiplayer capabilities to the franchise with up to four players in Ad Hoc mode. KEY FEATURES New vehicles, weapons and stunts make for one of the most action-heavy games to come to PSP&trade system. New Multiplayer mode makes pick-up and play even more fun. Featuring epic boss missions with more action and outrageous boss vehicles than ever seen before. 12 vehicle types available throughout the game including classics that have been enhanced like helicopters, cars, jet skis, trucks, buses, bike and sidecar, and speed boats as well as new vehicles including hovercrafts. More than 30 types of weapons at the player’s disposal including handguns, shotguns, machine guns, and some heavy artillery. Five notorious gangs to bring to justice, each in their own distinct section of Capital City.
Rainbow Islands Evolution
Sony Games :: Friday, February 01, 2008
Based on the classic arcade Rainbow Islands series, Rainbow Islands Revolution is set once again in the ostensible Rainbow Islands where Bub and Bob are now under the shadow of an evil record company who is polluting the ecosystem with a constant, mass-produced musical chant. Only Bub and Bob have the experience to take on the record company and its seven bosses, setting the stage for an entirely new adventure. Each level is an island which is slowly sinking into the sea, and the player must get to the top of each level, by jumping on platforms and making use of the game’s most distinctive feature: the ability to produce solid rainbows, which are used both as platforms to stand on, and as a weapon.
PixelJunk™ Monsters
Sony Games :: Friday, February 01, 2008
Inspired by the popular and addictive “tower defense” genre, PixelJunk™ Monsters takes the simple real-time strategy concept of building, researching and base defending and presents it in a uniquely attractive style. With meticulously hand-drawn 2D art, PixelJunk™ Monsters recreates the look of a classic with crisp graphics designed for optimal viewing in Full 1080p HD. In PixelJunk™ Monsters, the player controls a defender-of-the-forest character in a lush 2D environment. The player’s goal is to strategically defend the pathway to his homebase from an onslaught of various threatening monsters. In between waves of monster attacks, the player scrambles to reinforce his defenses by collecting gold coins and jewels from fallen enemies to finance new towers and research deadlier weapons. Eventually, the player can harness the elements throughout the 20 different stages to cast lightning storms across the forest. Gamers can enjoy PixelJunk™ Monsters with a friend in offline co-op mode, which requires careful strategy and communication. Additionally, PixelJunk™ Monsters will support online leaderboards for both 1p and 2p co-op. PixelJunk™ Monsters is the second game in Q-Games’ PixelJunk™ series for PLAYSTATION®Network. KEY FEATURES Simple But Deep – Simple controls make PixelJunk™ Monsters easy to learn. But mastering the challenges of tower upgrade and placement requires deep strategic thinking, leading to hours of addictive gameplay. Visually Charming – PixelJunk™ Monsters features a unique hand-drawn art style with over 20 stages and weather effects. Distinctive Music – Features original music and sound by Japanese ambient techno group Otograph. Online Leaderboards – For tracking both single player and co-op high scores. Remote Play – Supports Remote Play for PSP® system.
