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Guitar Hero 4 Drums Revealed

Someone over at the Destructoid blogs just posted a scan of the latest issue of Game Informer magazine, revealing the drum set for Activision's upcoming increasingly erroneously named Guitar Hero 4. The set ups the ante over Rock Band, having only three pads and a petal but adding two dedicated cymbals to the mix. Feels like a case of "but ours goes to eleven" to me, but they had to stay competitive somehow I suppose. Hit up the link for slightly more information, but if you really want the full scoop, pick up the latest issue of Game Informer magazine.

The First Shot of the Drum Kit that will be used in GH 4 [Destructoid Blogs via Ars Technica - Thanks Matt!]

9:20 AM on Wed May 14 2008
By Mike Fahey
67,744 views, 216 comments

Latest by n/a: Acttivision's instruments are better and always will be better then Harmonix's. GH has a much better setlist then RB. And yes RB has new songs every week, but most of the songs that come out "SUCK". GH3 is very good more »

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Guitar Hero IV Adds Drums, Vocals, Create A Song

According to a NeoGAF poster armed with the latest issue of Game Informer magazine, Guitar Hero IV will, as expected, focus on more than just faux guitar playing, as the next proper iteration is said to add drums and vocals, just like Rock Band. Where GH IV is expected to go above and beyond the Rock Band experience is in its custom creation modes. More »

5:00 PM on Mon May 12 2008
By Michael McWhertor
22,815 views, 189 comments

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Gears 2 Info Spews Forth Like Blood From A Head Wound

The latest issue of Game Informer isn't quite on news-stands yet, but it is in the hands of subscribers. Said issue has a big feature on Gears of War 2's singleplayer, with all kinds of plot, character and gameplay revelations to be found within, all of which has somehow ended up on the internets. Know, then, that the game's drop-in, drop-out co-op play will let the two players select different difficulty levels. And that there's another vehicle mission, only this time in a tank. And that Clifford Bleszinski says "We have creatures that make the Brumak look like a baby panda bear". And that there's a ton of new characters introduced, with Cole & Baird not with you at the start of the game. Should be enough to get you excited, but hey, if it's not, you could always scrape the pennies together and get a copy of the mag yourself. You cheap bastard.
Game Informer May 2008 Issue [SHOTEH FOCK OP @ NeoGAF]

8:20 PM on Mon Apr 7 2008
By Luke Plunkett
6,784 views, 59 comments

Latest by alby13: @Majpain007: Thank you. I have posted another few exclusive pics with the high res scans. New info will be posted as I get/find it! more »

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New Aliens, Red Faction Games Christened

Next month's Game Informer has the scoop on two big-name upcoming shooters. One is Gearbox's Aliens game, the other Volition's third Red Faction title. While the mag's not out yet, leaving us frustratingly short on info and screens, we can see that both games at least have snappy new subtitles, making it all the easier for us to differentiate them from past titles in the series/franchise. "Gearbox's Aliens game" can now be referred to as Aliens: Colonial Marines. What, I hear you ask, no Aliens, no Predator, no vs? Not a big surprise: we've heard the game is based very closely on the look/feel of Jim Cameron's film and Syd Mead's designs. "Red Faction III", meanwhile, must now be known by its official title, which is Red Faction: Guerilla.
Game Informer March Cover Revealed [GI]

9:40 PM on Wed Feb 13 2008
By Luke Plunkett
4,612 views, 87 comments

Latest by Americo: Red Faction III it is. more »

man falls again

Game Informer Reveals Resistance 2

NeoGAFfer Wollan received the latest issue of Game Informer magazine today, and breathlessly rushed to his computer to transcribe details about the cover story - Insomniac's Resistance 2, the follow up to one of the PlayStation 3's biggest hits (and only really good launch title) Resistance: Fall of Man. Highlights include two story modes, one for single player and one for either split-screen local play or 8 player co-op. Also of note is the introduction of character classes, with players being able to choose from a tank, a specialist, or a medic for multiplayer goodness. Speaking of multiplayer, the game will support up to 60 players online, with players forming up in 4-8 man squads in the lobbies with different objectives during the match to help keep things from devolving into giant free-for-alls. Other details include limited randomized geometry within levels to keep things fresh, graphics and performance that tap more PS3 power than ever before, and much, much more.

Check out the GAF thread to see Wollan's complete write-up, or better yet just get your hands on a copy of Game Informer as soon as humanly possible. I've not known their writers to be given to unnecessary hype, so when they end a story with "Resistance 2 will be too epic to dismiss as anything but one of the biggest, boldest, and most high-reaching titles of 2008. It's a game that won't be ignored", I can't help but get just a little excited.

RESISTANCE 2 REVEALED! [NeoGAF - thanks, megadude]

1:00 PM on Fri Jan 11 2008
By Mike Fahey
11,956 views, 191 comments

Latest by kneehighspy: resistance was decent for my first ps3 purchase, i never finished it after having to start over once after my save corrupted halfway thru. but i'm looking forward to resistance 2, looks pretty good, so i'll give it a more »

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Ghostbusters: The Game Lives!

The next issue of Game Informer features another magazine exclusive reveal—Ghostbusters! The game, seemingly a sequel to the first two films, was rumored to have been in the works at developer ZootFly after a video of a Ghostbusters title was leaked onto the internet. The game now appears to be officially coming to... some unnamed platform(s). The even better news is that original Ghostbusters stars Harold Ramis, Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd will be involved. Quite heavily involved, actually, as GI writes that the three are helming scriptwriting and voice over duties.

We have the tools, we have the talent, let's just hope that we have the gameplay.

Game Informer's December Cover Revealed! [Game Informer]

3:20 PM on Wed Nov 14 2007
By Michael McWhertor
7,441 views, 88 comments

Latest by n/a: We want zootfly!!!! more »

rumor smash

Team ICO Working On "The Last Canyon"? No.

A rumor regarding Team ICO's follow up to PlayStation 2 hit Shadow of the Colossus has been circulating the internet today, citing a preview of Fumito Ueda's PLAYSTATION 3 bound The Last Canyon. According to the rumor, the latest issue of Game Informer describes Team ICO's third game as set in "one gigantic, wide flat desert [...] interspersed with canyons [...] and all of different width and depth" featuring a familiar climbing gameplay aspect and a glider made of wood and cloth. If the preview weren't so poorly written and conceptually so close to SotC, it could have sounded genuine. Fortunately, the Kotaku bullshit detector starting whooping like crazy. More »

3:20 PM on Wed Oct 10 2007
By Michael McWhertor
7,277 views, 30 comments

Latest by HiddenAway: @7ucky: The rumour has spread about it. Currently, the only other thing I've heard is that Patapon could be that rumoured second game (speculation on Japanese message boards and blogs etc.) [teamicogamers.blogspot.com] more »

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Game Informer Adds Fuel To Bungie Departure Fire

The details on what's really going on between Microsoft and Halo series developer Bungie are still foggy, but Game Informer helps to brush away some of the fog of future console wars by detailing more specifics on the matter. According to GI, interested parties have purchased the naming rights of the development studio from its parent company, with Microsoft retaining rights to the Halo franchise. No surprise there. GI's unnamed source, however, had more to say on the rumored split. More »

3:40 PM on Tue Oct 2 2007
By Michael McWhertor
10,698 views, 40 comments

Latest by krunkjuice: @mahi: Agreed...Halo 3 was disappointing in the graphics department compared to say....Gears of War. Halo 3 is a great game but it looks like a polished version of Halo 2...not a 360 game. more »

fallout 3

New Fallout 3 Scans

The newest Game Informer has a bunch of new images and info for the upcoming Fallout 3. The folks over at No Mutants Allowed have gone and scanned it all in and posted them on their website for your perusal. I have included five of the pages below, but to check out all of them and read a transcription of the article, head on over to No Mutants Allowed. Or, you could just go buy the magazine and have it to love and cherish as your very own. Flynn De Marco More »

4:00 PM on Sat Jun 16 2007
By fdemarco
10,518 views, 88 comments

Latest by sigma7: Finally, we have screen shot proof that this game will NOT be the isometric/turn based play of the old fallout games. I knew from the minute they said it was using the oblivion engine that it was going to more »

no slimes

Square-Enix Goes Multiplatform With All-New RPG, The Last Remnant

The latest issue of Game Informer features as-promised details on a new Square-Enix role playing game. That issue is now showing up in the mailboxes of subscribers and the magazine lovin' members of NeoGAF have begun to leak details on the game. More »

6:40 PM on Mon May 7 2007
By Michael McWhertor
8,257 views, 45 comments

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Game Informer Teases GTA IV Exclusive

Grand Theft Auto fans may have to wait until Game Informer's May issue hits the racks in the coming weeks to get further dirt on the fourth proper GTA game. In addition to having details on 2K Sports Madden competitor, they've wrapped up an exclusive look at Rockstar's latest, so you may want to rethink that decision to pass on a magazine subscription. Who am I kidding? These GI scans will show up on the internet within seconds of some attention whoring subscriber getting his copy in the mail. More »

8:20 PM on Fri Mar 30 2007
By Michael McWhertor
8,474 views, 45 comments

Latest by joelface: WHERE ARE THE SCANSSSSS SCANNNSSSS!!! heres what i've heard Niko Bellic is the main character. Multi-player will be included. Liberty City is the only location in the game. You can use a cellphone to call your contacts. No planes... (although thats just a rumour) "You have more »

uncharted drake's fortune

New Look At Naughty Dog's Uncharted

Print institution Game Informer has revealed they've got the scoop on Naughty Dog's upcoming PLAYSTATION 3 action game Uncharted: Drake's Fortune due for their next issue. The online version of GI has scant details but throws us a bone in the form of some artwork and a snazzy, Quicktime-required 3D screenshot. What else about Uncharted will get you hot, bothered and ready to spend? Pirates! Michael McWhertor More »

4:20 PM on Fri Feb 16 2007
By Michael McWhertor
597 views, 17 comments

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EA Shuttering Servers, Ending Support For Online Play

According to Game Informer, EA has begun the process of ending online support for a number of older sports and racing titles. The article states that this information was sent to press on August 4th, with support ending for many titles on August 1st. More »

8:57 AM on Sun Aug 6 2006
By Michael McWhertor
1,544 views, 15 comments

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The Microsoft Motorcycle Gang Xbox 360 Chopper

Game retailer Gamestop Corp. recently had a contest through company owned Game Informer magazine, giving one lucky winner an Xbox 360 chopper. The extremely lime green bike is one-of-a-kind and was build by custom maker Martin Bros. Bike. We got an email with pics of the loot from a company insider. Our nameless source writes: More »

10:22 AM on Wed Aug 2 2006
By Brian Ashcraft
10,282 views, 15 comments

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Game Informer's Anonymous Developer Survey

Game Informer conducted an anonymous developer survey to see what the industry game makers thought of developing for the Next Generation systems. The results are rather interesting. More »

11:40 AM on Tue Jul 25 2006
By brownlee
114 views, 8 comments

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Microtransactions Coming To Wii?

In the latest issue of Game Informer, Nintendo of America prez, COO, and burly hunk of fanboy manmeat Reggie Fils-Aime dropped some vague details on the company's WiiConnect24 online service. About the always on connection: More »

12:07 PM on Sat Jun 24 2006
By Michael McWhertor
299 views, 7 comments

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Rumor: System Shock 3 In The Works

There is a rumor floating around, supposedly to be found in Game Informer magazine's latest 'Loose Talk' column, that System Shock 3 is in the works by EA. More »

11:40 AM on Fri Jun 16 2006
By brownlee
5,323 views, 12 comments

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The Irrelevancy of Game Mags Continues

Wishful thinking or print game journalism's shortcomings? The June issue of Game Informer still refers to the Nintendo Wii as the "Revolution." This is from a monthly glossy that claims to be "The World's #1 Computer & Video Game Magazine." Ehem. Surely, the mag's nimble publishing wheels move fast enough to change stuff like this. The Wii has been named for what, over a month? That's like a year in blog dating. Brian Ashcraft More »

10:20 AM on Mon May 29 2006
By Brian Ashcraft
126 views, 16 comments

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EA's Steve Schnur Explains The Hype Behind The Madden Soundtrack

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