Saling The World: Army of Two Tops U.S. Charts, Yakuza 3 Leads Japan
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Gamasutra’s latest “Saling The World” charts see Army of Two and MLB 08: The Show debuting to top sales in North America, while the latest in Sega’s Yakuza franchise, Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan, tops charts in Japan.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008
Sony Games :: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
PES 2008 features a brand new intelligence system, called Teamvision, that adapts and reacts to players own gameplay styles to ensure that the computer controlled opponents are always challenging and forcing the player to think and chance their style of play to avoid being out-thought by the game. It learns counter attacks that target your weaknesses and look to exploit any repetitive tactics players use. Defenders react better to danger, closing down the ball and charging at shots and the goalkeepers hold shots that are closer to them as well. Teammates make more intelligent runs into space and the close control has been sharpened to ensure quick and fluid passing and speedy attacks can be built. The next gen versions also feature extensive edit modes so players can completely customise their PES 2008 experience.
Buzz!™ Jr. RoboJam (Game Only)
Sony Games :: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Buzz!™ Jr. is back to blast you off to a future full of fun and adventure with Buzz!™ Jr.: Robo Jam. Join the galaxy’s most mischievous robots as they get whipped into shape at Robot Boot camp where dodging missiles, making music with giant aliens and completing other far-out fun games are all in a day’s work. Up to four players can pick up the easy to use buzzers and compete in 24 wildly, upbeat mini-games in an effort to graduate at the top of the class in the prestigious Robot Academy. This humorous and entertaining robot romp is fun and accessible for children, parents and grandparents.
Wild ARMs XF
Sony Games :: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Wild ARMs XF is the newest installment in the long-running role-playing series which marks a couple firsts for the franchise; the first one containing tactical strategy gameplay, as well as the first Wild ARMs game to appear on a handheld system. Wild ARMs XF offers a unique strategy role-playing experience with a hex-based grid system producing more tactical positioning options, a large number of job classes allowing vast party customization, and a wide range of mission objectives making it one of the deepest strategy games on the PSP® system.
Saling The World: Professor Layton, Apollo Justice Impact DS Charts in U.S.
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Gamasutra’s latest “Saling The World” charts see the adventure genre leading on the Nintendo DS with Professor Layton and Apollo Justice, while Sins of a Solar Empire climbs to the top of U.S. PC software sales.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008
Sony Games :: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
PES 2008 features a brand new intelligence system, called Teamvision, that adapts and reacts to players own gameplay styles to ensure that the computer controlled opponents are always challenging and forcing the player to think and chance their style of play to avoid being out-thought by the game. It learns counter attacks that target your weaknesses and look to exploit any repetitive tactics players use. Defenders react better to danger, closing down the ball and charging at shots and the goalkeepers hold shots that are closer to them as well.
Ratchet & Clank®: Size Matters
Sony Games :: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
The next BIG thing for the PlayStation®2 – Ratchet and Clank®: Size Matters Ratchet and Clank’s special brand of pandemonium for the PS2: Play through the original Ratchet and Clank®: Size Matters story, exploring worlds big and small! Guide Ratchet through challenging levels, pilot supersized robotic torsos and engage in space combat missions as Giant Clank. Explosive mayhem: All the adrenaline-pumping action, excitement and destruction fans have come to expect from the series is here! Wreck havoc with new and familiar weapons and gadgets, including the Mootator, Agents of Doom and Bee Mines! Large-scale action—and armor: Unlock over six different armor types with a customizable armor system that gives Ratchet new abilities and powers to advance through challenging, action-packed areas. Big bang for your buck: Ratchet and Clank®: Size Matters is a great value for budget-conscious gamers. A quality game, for a might small price.
Artist of the Month: Bow Wow and Omarion
Xbox Live :: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
The new album Face Off marks a quantum leap in creative and artistic musical expression for Bow Wow and Omarion.
Buzz!™ Jr. RoboJam (Bundle)
Sony Games :: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Buzz!™ Jr. is back to blast you off to a future full of fun and adventure with Buzz!™ Jr.: Robo Jam. Join the galaxy’s most mischievous robots as they get whipped into shape at Robot Boot camp where dodging missiles, making music with giant aliens and completing other far-out fun games are all in a day’s work. Up to four players can pick up the easy to use buzzers and compete in 24 wildly, upbeat mini-games in an effort to graduate at the top of the class in the prestigious Robot Academy. This humorous and entertaining robot romp is fun and accessible for children, parents and grandparents.
Critical Reception: Sony/Ready at Dawn’s God of War: Chains of Olympus
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to God of War: Chains of Olympus, a PSP-exclusive prequel that “hit[s] the mark on every level of production,” according to critics.
Buzz!™ The Hollywood Quiz (Game Only)
Sony Games :: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Buzz!™ The Hollywood Quiz is the latest star-studded installment of the new social gaming series that delivers the world’s greatest Hollywood trivia event live in your living room. Celeb buffs will be challenged to test their tinsel town knowledge on over 5,000 questions on topics that include Hollywood’s biggest box office hits and the lifestyles of its most glamorous stars. As the follow-up to this holiday’s family-friendly hit, Buzz!™ The Mega Quiz, this new installment features hundreds of movie clips, pictures, celebrity images, and more. Fun and easy to use Buzz! buzzer peripherals complete the interactive game show experience that will have you and up to eight of your friends and family members buzzing for more.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008
Sony Games :: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
PES 2008 features a brand new intelligence system, called Teamvision, that adapts and reacts to players own gameplay styles to ensure that the computer controlled opponents are always challenging and forcing the player to think and chance their style of play to avoid being out-thought by the game. It learns counter attacks that target your weaknesses and look to exploit any repetitive tactics players use. Defenders react better to danger, closing down the ball and charging at shots and the goalkeepers hold shots that are closer to them as well. Teammates make more intelligent runs into space and the close control has been sharpened to ensure quick and fluid passing and speedy attacks can be built. The next gen versions also feature extensive edit modes so players can completely customise their PES 2008 experience.
Saling The World: The Sims 2: FreeTime, Gundam Lead Worldwide Charts
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Gamasutra’s latest “Saling The World” charts see The Sims 2: FreeTime leading in U.S. and UK PC software sales in its first week of release, while Gundam Musou Special emerges as this week’s biggest seller in Japan.
FlatOut: Head On
Sony Games :: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Release This: Patapon Marches to U.S. Stores
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Gamasutra’s latest “Release This!” examines a week that sees the North American release of Patapon, Sony’s iconic PSP rhythm action title, and Ubisoft’s Lost: Via Domus, while Japan sees the debut of Soma Bringer and The Idolm@ster: Live for You!
Saitek Cyborg 5.1 Gaming Headset Review Review
Think Computers :: Friday, March 07, 2008
“I have a great appreciation for high quality cover-the-ear headphones. I’ve used ones that cost under $20, and others that cost over $200. I prefer cover-the-ear, as I’m easily distracted by outside noise.and in gaming, distractions often mean the difference between getting a clean headshot and getting pwned. Saitek has been around for nearly 30 years, and has grown to be the world’s second largest manufacturer of gaming peripherals. They design and build a huge array of PC peripherals and speakers, to enhance the overall PC experience. Will the Cyborg Headset prove to be as innovative and effective as Saitek’s other products? Read ahead to see…”
Five of the Worst Video Games of All Time
Futurelooks :: Friday, March 07, 2008
We’ve all played them, the games that just shouldn’t be called games; such abominations should be hidden away, and never seen again. Only a scant few have played them and even less have finished them. To these people, we applaud you, and more importantly we asked this: Why? Why would you subject yourself to such horrors as to play those games? Did you have a gun to your head? Were you paid a million dollars? To these questions we might never get the answers, but we all have those lists. The list of what can be called the worst games of all time. So without further ado, here is this writers’ TOP FIVE Worst Video Games of All Time!
Best Bang for The Buck Gaming Computer of 2008?
PC Mech :: Friday, March 07, 2008
“For those of you want more out of your computer than e-mail and Internet, but don’t have the money to dish out for a $3,000 rig that will get outdated in a week, look no further. I have compiled a list of the various components to let you get the most for your money for […]”
