Critical Reception: Microsoft’s/Artoon’s Vampire Rain
Gamasutra Columns :: Friday, July 13, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Vampire Rain, a Japanese-developed Xbox 360 stealth action title that critics warn is “likely to push even the most pathologically forgiving gamer to psychotic rage.”
Paddy Power cancels all PS3 bets
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Bookmaker Paddy Power is to cancel all bets on Sony’s Euro PS3 price cut – refunding the original stake and handing out a free bet to the same value.
Disney swoops for Spector’s Junction Point Studios
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Disney Interactive has acquired Warren Spector’s Junction Point Studios.
Club Nintendo: sign up again by July 15 or lose Star points
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Club Nintendo fans in Europe have been told this week that they risk losing their entire stock of Nintendo ‘Stars’ if they don’t agree to new privacy terms.
E3: No more 60GB PlayStation 3 in US after July, says Reeves
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
SCEE president David Reeves has told GamesIndustry.bizthat the 60GB PlayStation 3 will no longer be available in the US after stock sells out – which he predicts will occur by the end of the month.
E3: PS3 will be ‘the winner’ by March ’08 – Reeves
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe president David Reeves has told GamesIndustry.bizthat PlayStation 3 will be the clear leader in the next-gen console market within the next nine months.
No PS3 price cut, no 80GB model for Europe
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Sony will not be cutting the price of the PlayStation 3 in Europe or releasing a 80GB model – instead it will be offering a Starter Pack containing the console, two games and an extra controller for GBP 425.
E3: Stalker developer undecided on publisher
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
GSC Game World appears to be looking beyond previous publisher THQ for a partnership on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Clear Sky
Tretton blames third parties for PS3 software deficiencies
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Speaking to GamesIndustry.bizat an E3 roundtable, SCEA president Jack Tretton addressed the issue of games looking better on the 360 than they do on the PS3.
E3 2007: Fallout 3 Screens
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Fallout 3 (PS3)New shots from E3.
E3 2007: High Velocity Bowling Trailer
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
High Velocity Bowling (PS3)The thrill of bowling, without the rental shoes.
E3 2007: Blacksite: Area 51
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
BlackSite: Area 51 (PS3)They’re coming up out of the damned ground!
E3 2007: Heavenly Sword Update
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Heavenly Sword (PS3)Not the game we thought it was.
E3 2007: Darksiders – A Second Look
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Darksiders (PS3)More details on THQ’s promising monster masher.
E3 2007: Fracture Multiplayer Event
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Fracture (PS3)I feel the earth move under my feet. Really.
E3 2007: Rocketmen: Axis of Evil
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Rocketmen: Axis of Evil (PS3)Stand by for action! Capcom wages war against the Legion of Terra, and you are there…
No PS3 Price Cut for PAL Territories
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
We get a Starter Pack instead…
E3 2007: Turning Point: Fall of Liberty
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (PS3)Who needs reality? We have an intriguing alternative.
E3 2007: Brothers In Arms: Hell’s Highway Demo
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway (PS3)How Stella got her groove back.
E3 2007: The Bourne Conspiracy Behind the Scenes Video
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
The Bourne Conspiracy (PS3)A look at the making of the game.
E3 2007: MX vs. ATV Untamed
IGN :: Friday, July 13, 2007
MX Vs. ATV Untamed (PS3)It’s time to get dirty.
E3 2007 Day 2: Heavy Hitters — Mario and More
Nintendo DS :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Chris Hoffman reports from Santa Monica.
Bomberman Live and Yie Ar Kung Fu On XBLA Next Week
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
The award winning franchise, Bomberman, is going Live! along with Yie Ar Kung Fu this coming Wednesday, July 18 at 900 a.m.
BioShock Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
The latest images of Irrational Games’ interesting action shooter from E3 2007.
The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian Announced
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian game takes players beyond the events of the upcoming Summer 2008 blockbuster film. First screens and trailer inside!
Fatal Inertia Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
In Fatal Inertia each craft will be armed with a unique array of unconventional weapons that manipulate velocity, force and even time.
Microsoft Plans to Cut Xbox 360 Price
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Shane Kim, vice president of Microsoft Game Studios, has revealed that the company is working to lower the price of the Xbox 360.
Stranglehold E3 2007 Trailer in HD
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Midway released at E3 a new trailer for its John Woopowered 3rd person action game, Stranglehold.
Beautiful Katamari E3 2007 Trailer in HD
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Namco released a new trailer of Beautiful Katamari at E3 2007.
Brothers in Arms Hell’s Highway Clip
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
We bring you new footage of Brothers in Arms Hell’s Highway, the third entry in the Brothers in Arms series of video games.
Dynasty Warriors Gundam Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
New images of Namco Bandai’s robotic action adventure. HD E3 trailer now included!
Dragons Lair to Release on HD DVD
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
After first appearing on Bluray earlier this year, HD DVD owners can now also enjoy the classic arcade game Dragons Lair in full high definition.
Disney Acquires Warren Spector’s Junction Point Studios
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Disney Interactive Studios announced today that it has acquired Austin, Texasbased Junction Point Studios, a video game development studio led by Warren Spector.
Eternal Sonata Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Developed by TriCrescendo and featuring the music of Chopin, Eternal Sonata delivers amazingly detailed 3D graphics, a captivating storyline and an innovative action battle system.
Beautiful Katamari Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
This game is a wild one, and these screens show just how far a developer can push creativity.
Ace Combat 6 Fires of Liberation Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Check out the latest highflying images of Namco’s aerial combat title. HD E3 trailer now included!
Culdcept Saga Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
In Culdcept SAGA, individuals known as Cepters move around a game board by the roll of the dice, using magical cards to call upon creatures and cast spells to occupy each area they encounter.
Stranglehold Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 13, 2007
Midway has released more screenshots of Stranglehold, an action game that lets you take on the role of Inspector Tequila created by John Woo for his influential action film, “Hard Boiled” starring Chow YunFat.
GRAW 2 Tweak Guide
Tweak Guides :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
To coincide with the retail release of Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2, the final version of the GRAW 2 Tweak Guide has been released on TweakGuides.com. The guide contains full setting descriptions, performance optimization advice, advanced tweaking and even gameplay tips.
E3: Games not price are holding back PS3, says Capcom exec
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Capcom Europe boss Mark Beaumont has warned that PlayStation 3 is lagging behind in the sales stakes – suggesting that it’s software and not price which is the major factor.
E3: GTA IV to “set new standard in interactive entertainment” – Zelnick
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Take-Two demonstrated several of its upcoming titles at an E3 press conference, including the first live public demo of GTA IV.
id Software uncertain about Nintendo’s new control aspirations
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Todd Hollenshead has questioned whether breaking down the barrier between gamers of differing skill is even possible
SkillGround to provide game content for Sportingbet.com
GamesIndustry.biz :: Thursday, July 12, 2007
SkillGround is to provide gaming content for Sportingbet.com’s new Skill Gaming Channel.
