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Free Codes for Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack
Activison just shot us a few codes for the Xboxs 360 version of the Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1. Head over to my Twitter feed for your chance to grab one. I’ll be Tweating them for the next hour or so. Stealing an idea from Major Nelson, I’ll be putting posting…
By Brian Crecente Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
Runes Of Magic Launches Chapter 1: “Rise Of The Demon Lord”
After months of beta testing both open and closed, Frogster Interactive finally officially launches the first chapter of their massively multiplayer online game Runes of Magic. Runes of Magic Chapter 1: Rise of the Demon King is now live, so using the excuse of still being in beta to excuse the smattering of text still…
By Mike Fahey Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
Nintendo’s Big GDC News
With the Game Developers Conference less than a week away, it’s time to start thinking about what we all expect to hear at the big show. As we’ve mentioned before, this will be Nintendo’s year at the show, meaning they will be the company with all of the splashy news. With the DSi due out…
By Brian Crecente Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
PlayStation 3’s Software Hot Streak Still Burns, Musou Orochi Z Tops Charts
Don’t call it a comeback (yet), but for the third week in a row, PlayStation 3 software sits atop Japan’s bestsellers list. Last week it was Resident Evil 5; the week before: Yakuza 3. This week? Musou Orochi Z, the latest crossover from Koei and Omega Force that blends the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
Demigod: Battling With The Vampire Lord
Enough screenshots, let’s take a look at Gas Powered Games real-time strategy game Demigod in action, as the Vampire Lord takes the field. It’s nice to get a feel for how the game actually plays, after pouring over screenshots for the past year. While the screens have certainly been impressive, they’ve never quite given me…
By Mike Fahey Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
Dream Of Mirror Online Okays Same Sex Marriages
Aeria Games welcomes same sex couples to their free-to-play online game Dream of Mirror Online, easing restrictions that previous kept partners with similar chromosomes from experiencing the joy and benefits of their marriage system. Marriage in Dream of Mirror Online isn’t just about role-playing. Like many free-to-play games out of the Asian continent, getting hitched…
By Mike Fahey Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
E3 Exhibitor Space Already 90% Full
The return to the glory days of the E3 Expo has been very well received by the industry, with the ESA announcing that exhibitor space for the June show is already 90% filled. More than 100 exhibitors have signed up to show at this year’s rejuvenated Electronics Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, demonstrating the wisdom…
By Mike Fahey Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
Growing Up Games: When Will Mature, Mature?
By Leigh Alexander We may have an M-rating for “adult content” in games, but that doesn’t necessarily make them mature. What will it take for games to grow up? It’s a trickier question than meets the eye. As players, it’s easy to yearn for more adult content in games. Part of this is curiosityā€“sex is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
Is There Half-Life In The Box?
An amazing 9-minute long film on YouTube has Half-Life fans shouting viral teaser. Is “What’s In The Box” teasing something new from Valve, or is it just a damn fine homage? Half-Life 2 sound effects, references to Black Mesa, and music from the television show Lost lead many Half-Life fans to believe that this first-person…
By Mike Fahey Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
Windstorm Rises From Ensemble’s Ashes In Flying Car
A former employee of Ensemble Studios has formed Windstorm Studios, already hard at work on “an online game unlike anything you’ve ever seen!” Windstorm Studios’ president and founder Dusty Monk saw an opportunity when Microsoft closed down his former employer, Ensemble Studios. An opportunity to create something new in the massively multiplayer online game he…
By Mike Fahey Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
PixelJunk Eden Encore, New Resistance 2 Content At GDC
Next week’s Game Developers Conference is going to be packed with hands-on, presentations and even a little news. Over at the Playstation Bloggers Lounge, Sony has set up a number of interviews for some of their upcoming and current titles. Q-Games founder and president Dylan Cuthbert will be on hand to talk about PixelJunk Eden…
By Brian Crecente Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
Halo Wars Sells A Million
Microsoft’s latest foray into the Halo universe has surpassed the million copy sold mark, making Halo Wars the best-selling console real-time strategy game of the current generation. Nearly three weeks after the game’s initial launch in Asia, Halo Wars has sold more than one million copies worldwide, which Microsoft says makes it the best-selling real-time…
By Mike Fahey Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
GameStop: Wii Supply Finally Meets Wii Demand
Video game retailer GameStop finally has enough Nintendo Wii consoles for everyone, and it only took around three and a quarter years to get there. In an interview with Gamasutra, GameStop’s senior VP of merchandising and hoseheads Bob McKenzie says that the company’s supply of Nintendo Wii consoles has finally caught up with demand. “You…
By Mike Fahey Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack Detailed
The first map pack for Call of Duty: World at War hits today and includes a new Nazi Zombie Coop level plus tons of new fun features for zombie killing. The new level, set in an insane asylum, includes Perks-a-Cola soda machines and an electroshock defense systems. The pack also comes with three new multiplayer…
By Brian Crecente Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
Resident Evil 5 Outsells All UK Entertainment
Not only did Resident Evil 5 top UK game sales charts this weekend, it also outsold singles, albums, and films. Does this signal that games are the most popular entertainment medium in the UK? Capcom’s UK public relations company Monument PR seems to think so, issuing a press release titled “Game Dramatically Outsells Singles, Albums,…
By Mike Fahey Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
Uncharted 2’s Digital Ice WIll Be Extremely Nice
Building upon amazing water effects from the first game, Naughty Dog takes water to the next level in Uncharted 2, crafting some of the most realistic ice and snow ever seen in a video game. One of the most striking features of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, was the way the main character’s clothing would actually get…
By Mike Fahey Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
Another Look At The Upcoming iPhone Shooter
It’s just one more screen shot, but it gives us a bit of a better look at the upcoming wifi-enabled, multiplayer iPhone shooter coming from ngmoco. The game is also playable over 3G networks and will feature global game servers, according to the publisher. Touch anywhere controls let you use the left side of the…
By Brian Crecente Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
What Should I Do Tomorrow?
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Do Ghosts Believe in You? I have a day off tomorrow (Japan time). I always feel like I should be working on days off. Any recommendations for what I should do? I’m thinking I’ll sleep. And after that, I’ll sleep some more. If I have time left, I’ll sleep. What…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 19, 2009 - Uncategorized
Final Fantasy Creator Waxes Lyrical Over The Economic Crisis
You may have heard. There’s an economic crisis going on. Many people are panicking about this, but Mistwalker’s Hironobu Sakaguchi isn’t. He’s getting poetic. Writing on his company’s blog, the creator of the Final Fantasy series writes: These days I feel the hard economic times are a kind act for the planet to restrain human…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 19, 2009
