GameTap Online Gaming Service Review
Mikhailtech :: Friday, July 06, 2007
More recently, GameTap changed its subscription model to include two free plans which allows access to a limited number of games. The “Visitor” plan allows anyone to visit the GameTap website and play a small number of games (about 40) which rotates every week without registration. The “Green” plan requires registration but gives users access to the GameTap Lite client and allows them to play a slightly larger library of games supported by pre-rolled ads. The “Deluxe” plan requires a credit card and a payment ranging from US$6.95 a month to US$9.95 a month based on how long you sign up for, but gives you access to all games as well as GameTap TV. Additionally, there are over 450 games which you can purchase through GameTap, similar to other online game purchases.
Confessions of a console convert
The Tech Report :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Forgive me father, for I have sinned. I’ve been an avid PC gamer for more than a decade, but it’s been months since I played games at a keyboard. Instead, I’ve been on the couch, controller in-hand, getting my fix on consoles. And it’s been glorious.
Penny Arcade on Steam!
Valve Software :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Valve and Penny Arcade have teamed up to bring ultra-popular, ruthlessly-topical Webcomic Penny Arcade to Steam, a leading platform for the delivery and management of PC games and digital content.
Viewable in all Steam accounts (no purchase required), a brand new installment of Penny Arcade will be posted every other day, providing a thrice-weekly dose of one of today’s most popular Webcomics to over 13 million around the world.
Sony reveals PSN E3 coverage plans
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
SCEA has revealed its plans to offer PlayStation Network coverage of the E3 Media & Business Summit.
Sales of Sony consoles rise in Japan
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
The DS may still be outselling all other consoles put together in Japan, but sales of Sony’s consoles were up last week according to the latest figures from Media Create.
Disney renames Climax Racing Studio
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Disney Interactive has renamed the recently purchasedClimax Racing as Black Rock Studio.
Sony apologises for Resistance row
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Sony has apologised to the people of Manchester for using a recreation Manchester Cathedral in the game Resistance: Fall of Man.
Home console sales jump 113 per cent in UK
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Unit sales of hardware have risen by 51 per cent in the UK for the first 26 weeks of the year, as figures show consumers have snapped up 2.22 million consoles so far in 2007.
UK games market rises by 42 per cent in first half of 2007
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
The UK games market has seen a massive growth in year-on-year revenues of 42 per cent for the first half of 2007, powered by strong sales of DS, Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 software.
No plans to cut PS3 price, says Sony
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Sony Corp. has put an end to rumours that a PlayStation 3 price drop is imminent, with president Ryoji Chubachi stating that there are “no immediate plans” to introduce a cut.
Sony expected to slash $100 off the price of PlayStation 3
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment America is expected to cut the price of PlayStation 3 by USD 100 later this month.
Microsoft misses 12 million Xbox 360 shipment target
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Peter Moore has confirmed to GamesIndustry.bizthat Microsoft failed to meet its 12 million shipment target for Xbox 360, but said the company is optimistic about the coming holiday season.
Moore confirms extended Xbox 360 warranty in letter to gamers
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Microsoft’s Peter Moore has apologised to Xbox 360 owners in an open letter which reveals more details of a new extended warranty plan.
Xbox 360 repairs to cost Microsoft $1 billion
GamesIndustry.biz :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Microsoft is taking a charge of more than USD 1 billion in the most recent quarter due to costs for a new extended warranty program for the Xbox 360.
Aussie Hardware Sales Figures
IGN :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Nintendo DS blitzes the field, but Sony still rules the roost.
Head-to-Head: Rainbow Six Vegas
IGN :: Friday, July 06, 2007
The PS3 version is finally here.
Tomb Raider Webseries Debuting
IGN :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Jim Lee, Warren Ellis and other notable comic book creators crafting Lara Croft’s animated adventures.
Pre-E3 2007: NBA Live 08 – Hot Spots
IGN :: Friday, July 06, 2007
NBA Live 08 (PS3)Kobe is red all over.
IGN AU’s Pre-E3 Predictions
IGN :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Gaze into our crystal ball and take a glimpse at what might be…
Thrustmaster Run N Drive for PlayStation 3
IGN :: Friday, July 06, 2007
A new third party pad with a couple unique features up its sleeve.
Pre-E3 2007: BlackSite: Area 51 Info
IGN :: Friday, July 06, 2007
BlackSite: Area 51 (PS3)Midway to focus on squad combat next week.
Nintendo Makes Summer School Cool With Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
Nintendo News :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Multiplayer Brain Games for All Ages
Virtua Fighter 5 to Feature Online Versus Mode
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
SEGA announced today that Virtua Fighter 5 will feature an online versus mode at launch in fall 2007. The Xbox 360 edition is based on the latest arcade version update and features both analog stick and Dpad control, as well as vibration support.
Turning Point Fall of Liberty Nazi Invasion Trailer
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Codemasters revealed today the first footage of the Nazi invasion of New York in the FMV trailer from Turning Point Fall of Liberty, the upcoming alternatereality World War II FPS.
New Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
We bring you new screenshots of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08.
New NASCAR 08 Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
We have updated the NASCAR 08 image gallery with new screenshots of the game.
Two New Naruto Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Ubisoft has released a couple of new screenshots of Naruto.
BioShock Narrated Gameplay Trailer
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Watch and listen as Ken Levine, lead designer at Irrational Games, narrates this new HD trailer showing a few approaches to a scenario in the game.
Halo 3 Campaign Screenshot
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Today we stumbled upon a new screenshot of Master Chief that has been made available through Bungie.net.
The Club Dragov Profile, New Screenshots
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
SEGA and Bizarre released today a character profile and screens of The Club, a game that mixes the best elements from action shooters with arcade accessibility, the pace of racing games and a story structure based on fighting games.
Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 Warranty to Three Years
Team Xbox :: Friday, July 06, 2007
An open letter from Peter Moore has just announced that Microsoft is extending the warranty of the Xbox 360 to cover any console issues resulting in three flashing red lights, for three years from purchase.
Xbox 360 Warranty Coverage Expanded
Xbox Hardware :: Friday, July 06, 2007
Microsoft Corp. today announced that it will expand its global Xbox 360™ warranty coverage.
Xbox 360 Failure Rate? Do the Math
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, July 06, 2007
From gamepolitics.com (http://gamepolitics.com/2007/07/06/xbox-360-failure-rate-do-the-math/ ): [QUOTE] Now that Microsoft has done the right thing about the Xbox 360’s rampant hardware problems, one key question remains: What is the failure rate for the system? MS won’t say. Now, math is not especially GP’s strong suit, but if each repair costs MS $100, that translates to a staggering failure rate of 86%. At $200, the failure rate is 43%. At $300 it’s 29%. At $400, it’s 22% There is a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff we can’t know here. But, based on the numbers, a failure rate between 29% and 43% would not be unreasonable. So maybe those 33% reports aren’t so far off the mark, after all. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamepolitics.com (http://gamepolitics.com/2007/07/06/xbox-360-failure-rate-do-the-math/ )
Bill Gates to open CES 2008, once more
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, July 06, 2007
From tgdaily.com (http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/32769/118/ ): [QUOTE] The Consumer Electronics Association today announced the first keynote speakers for its CES 2008 tradeshow. Microsoft co-founder and chairman Bill Gates will open the show with his traditional pre-show keynote. The 2008 speech is believed to be Gates’ last CES address before the executive’s scheduled retirement sometime in 2008. [/QUOTE] Full Story: tgdaily.com (http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/32769/118/ )
Microsoft misses 12 million Xbox 360 shipment target
Xbox-Scene :: Friday, July 06, 2007
From gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26435 ): [QUOTE] Peter Moore has confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz that Microsoft failed to meet its 12 million shipment target for Xbox 360, but said the company is optimistic about the coming holiday season. In a conference call, Microsoft CFO Chris Liddell said 11.6 million Xbox 360 consoles were shipped by the deadline of June 30. Before downgrading its estimate to 12 million, Microsoft initially announced 13-15 million units would be shipped. Liddell acknowledged that the figure is slightly shy of projections, but said Microsoft is still “happy with that number”. He also stated that Microsoft expects its Xbox and entertainment and devices division to turn a profit for the 2008 fiscal year. [/QUOTE] Full Story: gamesindustry.biz (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=26435 )
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition PC Review
Tweak Town :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of Lost Planet: Extreme Condition for the PC. A fair amount of effort has been directed at this game when it comes to its visuals, but can it offer a decent PC gaming experience being a console port?
Cross Console Interaction
Bona Fide Reviews :: Thursday, July 05, 2007
We take a look at the past, present, and future state of Cross Console interaction between the Nintendo Wii and DS as well as the Playstation and PSP.
