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Xbox Live Gold Membership Price Dropped (Temporarily)
Price conscious tipsters have been asking us “Did Microsoft just drop the annual fee for Xbox Live Gold membership?” Despite cheaper subscription rates showing on Xbox.com, Microsoft says the drop is “for a limited time.” “We are currently running a promotion in-dash that gives Silver members a special opportunity to upgrade to the full benefits…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
The PlayStation 2 Enters Its Tenth Year Today
Sony’s PlayStation 2 launched in Japan nine years ago today, ultimately going on to sell over 140 million consoles and, now, entering its tenth year on the market. Japan’s launch of the PlayStation 2 brought with it a half-dozen generation changing games, even if most were largely forgettable. The launch line up on March 4,…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
A First Look At Lord Of The Rings Online: Book 7
Turbine does amazing things to the elven realm Lothlórien, in the first free content update of The Lord of the Rings Online since the Mines of Moria expansion. These new screens are the first peek at the expanded forest of Lothlórien coming in Lord of the Rings Online Volume II: Book 7: Leaves of Lόrien,…
By Mike Fahey Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
Helghast Invade San Fran Armed With… Cupcakes?
Last week Sony celebrated the launch of killer-app Killzone 2 by having a Helghast deliver cupcakes to local San Francisco journalists. Yummy Helghast cupcakes are great, but what’s even better are the scares they gave a few journalists by pulling the old Helghast statue trick on them. Keep an eye out for the guy who…
By Brian Crecente Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
Kotaku Contest – Name your favorite Matt Hazard Game.
D3’s gone way out of their way to create a backstory for their fictional video game hero Matt Hazard. Now it’s your turn. Tell us the name of your favorite Matt Hazard game from years past and enter for a chance to win a copy of Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard Everyone has…
By Chrissie Lamond Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Goes Cheap
Did you pass on Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts last fall, adamant that the Xbox 360 game was worth the admission price? Well, will twenty dollars do? The Rare-developed vehicular platformer—which we thought was decent if a bit dull—is Amazon’s video game Deal of the Day, a measly $19.99. Not bad for a game that’s a…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
Celebrate The Resident Evil 5 Launch With A Bloodletting
If you’ll be in the Los Angeles area on March 13th and have some spare blood lying around, stop by Capcom’s Resident Evil 5 Blood Drive to exchange plasma for prizes. Capcom is hosting an official Resident Evil 5 Blood Drive on March 13th, the day the game launches in North America and Europe. Folks…
By Mike Fahey Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
Real Estate Pros Value Digital Castles
Real Estate experts from Coldwell Banker and RE/MAX Allegiance weigh in on the pros and cons of the ten coolest video game castles in an inspired Maxim piece this month. Castles from Fable 2, Mega Man 2, Zelda, Castle of Illusion, Ico, Mario, The Elder Scrolls III, Super Mario World, Castlevania and Castle Wolfenstein get…
By Brian Crecente Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
EA Montreal Set For Game Reveal On March 12th
The developers of Army of Two and SSX On Tour (oh, and Boogie) are ready to announce their next title. What is it? You’ll find out March 12th, according to an invite from Electronic Arts. The publisher has invited local press to visit the offices of EA Montreal next Monday, then spill all embargoed beans…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
Eidos Pencils In Square Enix Takeover For May
UK publisher Eidos has issue a timeline to its shareholders, indicating that if all goes as planned, Square Enix will take full ownership on May 6th. Eidos management has been in favor of the Square Enix buyout since the Japanese developer and publisher first made it public early last month. This timeline is just another…
By Mike Fahey Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
More 2D Fighting Comes To PS3, Xbox 360 With BlazBlue
Guilty Gear developers Arc System Works dropped BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger in Japanese arcades last November. Today, a console port has been announced, with the 2D fighting game coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The latest issue of Famitsu Weekly breaks the news that BlazBlue will make the jump to consoles this Summer. So far,…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
Frankenreview: 50 Cent: Blood in the Sand
It’s action and hijinks in the Middle East as 50 Cent and his pals return for another madcap adventure in THQ’s 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand. Perhaps there’s no madcap hijinks, but you have to admit the concept is a bit far-fetched. A shady Middle-Eastern concert promoter pays Fiddy and his crew with a…
By Mike Fahey Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
First Screens Of Need For Speed: Shift
EA has slipped us the first set of screens for Need for Speed: Shift, the more serious racer announced as part of the recent series shakeup. Need for Speed: Shift is EA’s racing simulation, featuring realistic handling and physics for some of the world’s top racing vehicles. These screenshots show off cars from both Audi…
By Mike Fahey Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
Empire: Total War Launches On Steam
The Creative Assembly strut their turn-based strategy stuff in this launch trailer for Empire: Total War, now available for purchase via Steam. The latest entry in the Total War series highlights the early modern period, from the 1700s to the early 1800s, allowing players to choose between twelve initially available factions (with more than 50…
By Mike Fahey Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
QuakeCon Registration Opens Friday
Registration for QuakeCon 2009 opens this Friday on the recently redesigned QuakeCon website. QuakeCon 2009 will take place Aug. 13 through Aug. 16 in Dallas, Texas at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. The event is free to all attendees. To register hop onto the official site at 9:30 p.m. EST on March 6. QuakeCon 2009
By Brian Crecente Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
Prince Of Persia Creator Pens Fathom Movie
Jordan Mechner, the famed creator of the original Prince of Persia game, has been tapped to write Fathom, the movie adaptation of the popular comic book. The Fathom comic book, created by the late Michael Turner, follows the story of Aspen, a member of an aquatic race of humans called the Blue, discovering her heritage…
By Mike Fahey Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
Batman: Arkham Asylum Does Games For Windows Live
The official Games For Windows website proudly announces that the PC version of Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham Asylum will be a Games for Windows Live title. This means Games for Windows Live players of Batman: Arkham Asylum will be able to earn Gamerscore points by unlocking achievements, and really that’s about it. There’s Live connectivity, but…
By Mike Fahey Published March 4, 2009 - Uncategorized
Watchmen Live Chat Hits PS Blog
The Watchmen movie hits theaters this Friday, and the downloadable game hits the Playstation 3 this Thursday. If you’re interested in the game make sure to hop onto the official Playstation Blog today for a chance to speak with Jerry Pritchard, the associate producer for Watchmen: The End is Nigh, during a hosted live chat…
By Brian Crecente Published March 4, 2009