ArmoryTech Controller Rack review
Icrontic :: Thursday, October 11, 2007
“It works. It holds all types of controllers. I even have a 360 Controller with a Chatpad on there, and I thought for sure it wouldn’t hold it – it does.”
Medieval Total War: Kingdoms
Driver Heaven :: Thursday, October 11, 2007
The Total War series has created a whole new genre of its own, mixing board game-style turn based strategy on a grand scale with real-time battles using massive armies drawn from the annals of history. The latest incarnation, Medieval 2: Total War is still camping the tail end of many PC sales charts, almost an year after release, proving a wide appeal far beyond the usual hardcore gamer. As with the previous Total War games, an expansion was inevitable – enter Medieval 2: Total War Kingdoms.
The Official WTCC Game PC Review
Tweak Town :: Thursday, October 11, 2007
TTGamer have today posted a review of Race 07: The Official WTCC Game for the PC. SimBin Studios are back again with their brand of PC racing that sim freaks and casual racing fans alike can really enjoy.
X-Arcade Trackball Mouse Game Controller Review
Futurelooks :: Thursday, October 11, 2007
The 1980s were a golden age for arcade games and now you can relive that entire generation with the X-Arcade Trackball. Like everything else that X-Arcade produces, this thing is built like a tank and feels very arcade authentic. It’s like you standing in front of an ancient Missile Command machine all over again.
Critical Reception: EA’s FIFA Soccer 08
Gamasutra Columns :: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
This week’s edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to FIFA Soccer 08, the newest entry in EA’s long-running soccer series that critics claim is “a football game that’s going to stick with you all season.”
This Week in Xbox: October 3-10, 2007
Xbox 360 Games :: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Games Editor Denny Atkin brings you all the latest in what’s going on this week on Xbox.com.
UT3 – odd system requirements
Maxit Mag :: Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Minimum System Requirements • Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista • 2.0+ GHZ Single Core Processor • 512 Mbytes of System RAM • NVIDIA 6200+ or ATI Radeon 9600+ Video Card • 8 GB of Free Hard Drive Space
Recommended System Requirements • 2.4+ GHZ Dual Core Processor • 1 GByte of System RAM • NVIDIA 7800GTX+ or ATI x1300+ Video Card • 8 GB of Free Hard Drive Space Those are the requirements, where’s the oddness? As GPUReviews (http://www.gpureview.com/official-unreal-tournament-3-system-requirements-are-here-and-odd-article-558.html?PHPSESSID=21f3715b7fc888f858e67782796165e5) points out, this is a The Way It’s Meant to be Played game, so it should favor nVidia hardware. But it doesn’t. Unless they’ve found some serious problems with Geforce cards, there’s no way a 9600 can catch up with a 6200 (128 bit?). And mixing in the same bag a 7800GTX with an X1300 is simply hilarious. Again, maybe there’s something wrong with the game, but even if their internal testing suggests these kind of pairings, they should ask a little bit more from the ATI camp. I’ll believe they are actually recommending those requirements when I get one copy of the game from the selves and turn it around.
Game Review: Zamby and the Mystical Crystals
Dragonsteel Mods :: Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Everyone loves to play games and there are tons of them out there, but not all games are suitable for everyone, especially children to play. I myself have children and I try not to let them watch me play violent games, I try and steer them towards educational type games or just basic fun games where they can enjoy themselves and have fun at the same time without exposing them to a lot of violence. There are lots of companies out there making games that aim to fill this niche, that are fun for everyone but yet children can play and enjoy as well. One such company is Kristanix, and they’ve sent me over their latest game called Zamby and the Mystical Crystals, yeah I know the name sound a bit hokey, but it truly is a fun game, it has quite a few features, with many levels and I actually found the puzzles a bit challenging myself as I progressed in the game. I installed it on my children’s computer and they love it, they’ve spent many hours guiding Zamby along on his quest, and I didn’t have to worry to much about what they were being exposed to…
The China Angle: Online Games in Shangri-la
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, October 09, 2007
In the latest of Gamasutra’s regular China Angle columns, Pacific Epoch’s Shang Koo investigates the local rural gaming culture in Shangri-la, and looks at rumors that Netease’s MMO Westward Journey 3 might not be the massive hit of its predecessors.
Release This: The Orange Box Ships Worldwide; U.S. Receives Folklore, FF Tactics
Gamasutra Columns :: Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Gamasutra’s latest “Release This!” details the worldwide debut of The Orange Box and the U.S. arrival of Folklore and Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions – exclusive IGN GamerMetrics stats inside.
Fallout 3 Design a Perk Contest
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Design a perk for the game Fallout 3 and win great prizes offered by Bethesda Software.
Third Fable 2 Video Diary Released
Xbox 360 Games :: Tuesday, October 09, 2007
See highlights of the tenth Anniversary party, and check out the game in development in this new video from the developers of Fable 2 at Lionhead Studios.
TwoWorlds Xbox360 Review
Gamepyre :: Monday, October 08, 2007
I want to say good things about Two Worlds. Despite the mostly mediocre execution of many of the elements in the game there are some things that work. I can’t say that all my time with Two Worlds was a waste. I did get some entertainment out of it; you just have to work hard to find it. I would just let you know to keep your expectations low. Please keep in mind that this is the first major release from Reality Pump; and that is saying a lot. Just think about what they could do with more money and a long development cycle. I look forward to their next release because this game shows lots of promise.
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels and Sin & Punishment Now Available on Wii Shop Channel!
Nintendo News :: Sunday, October 07, 2007
Two New Classic Games Announced.
NBA 2K8: Follow-up to a Classic
Xbox 360 Games :: Sunday, October 07, 2007
From the blacktop challenges to signature animations, NBA 2K8 shatters expectations and builds on the success of its predecessor.
Microsoft and Bungie Studios to Evolve Relationship
Xbox 360 Games :: Sunday, October 07, 2007
Microsoft Corp. today announced a plan for Bungie Studios, the developers of the Halo franchise, to embark on a path to become an independent company.
3DMark Texture Competition
YouGamers :: Saturday, October 06, 2007
“Have you ever dreamt of being part of the team who creates the wonderful graphics for the world-famous 3DMark series? Have you ever wondered what it feels like to have YOUR name in the credits of 3DMark? Well now is your chance to have it all! The creators of 3DMark want you to design and produce a texture for the upcoming 3DMark for Windows Vista.”
Blazing Angels 2 (PC) review
YouGamers :: Saturday, October 06, 2007
“We get a quick flashback to World War 2 and the story of your secret squadron begins. The first “real” mission comes up simple – deliver a spy to France undetected, using a fighter. Sounds plausible, let’s just fly over there below radar and quickly put the plane down on some field and take off before the Germans can catch you, right? Nope. The mission expects you to fly over a train, and keep the plane there for a good while as the spy jumps off your Hurricane on top of the train. Reality Check: Failure. Not to mention after delivering the spy you are expected to blow up piles nearby ground troops, including their anti-aircraft batteries, which somehow were sound asleep while you pulled off silly stuff over the train.”
Rise of an Empire (PC)
Gaming Heaven :: Friday, October 05, 2007
Town/City building games were very popular back in the day with titles like SimCity, Caesar (and later Zeus and Pharaoh) getting a new sequel every year or two. Yes, those were really the times for us strategists who prefer to count the coins in our treasury and make tax cuts instead of sending troops into the fray. The Settlers have been a classic since the early days, combining a cartoonish look with a very deep, often mind-numbing resource system where entire chains of resources were needed for some of the final products. The new Settlers games left most with a sour taste in their mouths, so expectations weren’t too high. On the other hand Blue Byte promised to make a return to their roots, simplifying things in the process. The result, although not quite like the old Settlers games, might just be what it takes to bring the series back on the map.
Ohio LinuxFest 2007
Bios Level :: Friday, October 05, 2007
“Several members from BIOS_LEVEL attended the Ohio LinuxFest on the weekend of October 3rd. The trip in was easy–Columbus traffic didn’t get us down. Read on to find out about the speakers and booths at the event.”
Halo3 Xbox360 Review
Gamepyre :: Friday, October 05, 2007
Now that that is all done I can continue gushing about Halo 3. I loved almost every minute of Halo 3 save for a few small complaints; its one of the highpoint of the year for me. Even if you spend the $60 just for the multiplayer side of the game you will not be disappointed. If you think of the campaign as an extra and the online elements as the meat of the game you will love Halo 3. However if your only reason for buying the game is the story’s ending you’re going to be upset. I know that Halo’s success is guarantied. Everyone I have talked to that has played multiplayer has said that it is better and more fun the Halo 2.
