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Modern Warfare 2 On 360 Busted, Ammo In Plentiful Supply? [Update]
Now, I’m no scientist. Or console engineer. I don’t know how this is happening. All I know is, there are increasing numbers of people playing Modern Warfare 2 on 360 saying the game’s ammo counters are all busted up. Essentially, we’re hearing that people are joining MP matches, then finding that there are no ammo…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 -
Report: Modern Warfare 2 PC U.S. Retail Sales About 170,000 In November
Infinity Ward‘s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 had a monstrous November, moving more than 6 million copies in the U.S. on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The retail PC version also contributed, but to a less impressive degree. According to a new report from Gamasutra on last month’s NPD figures, the PC version…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 14, 2009 -
Tony Hawk Still Optimistic About More Ride, Future Board Support
Skateboarding hero Tony Hawk is still positive on the possibility of more Tony Hawk Ride and more skateboard controller support, despite harsh critical reception and cool initial sales of the Robomodo developed game. We caught up with Hawk this weekend at the Spike TV VGAs to talk about his response to Ride’s reception and future…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 14, 2009 -
Activision Officially Announces, Details New True Crime
United Front Games and Activision are giving the gamers who asked for it a third taste of True Crime, officially unveiling the game at this weekend’s Spike TV VGAs, further detailing the Hong Kong crime drama today. According to official word, the rebooted True Crime will “look, feel and play like a true Hong Kong…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 14, 2009 -
From the VGAs: Sequels Announced for Force Unleashed, True Crime
At the Video Game Awards, Samuel L. Jackson just took the stage (describing himself as a “bad ass motherf—-er”) to announce Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2. The trailer featured a Vader vs. Yoda voice over, Starkiller fighting a beast muuuuch larger than a Rancor, but no gameplay, and no release date. Earlier in the…
By Owen Good Published December 12, 2009 -
Who Put Out The Most Good Video Games In 2009? [UPDATE]
On Wednesday, EA CEO John Riccitiello provided evidence — in chart form — that his company published the most well-reviewed games of 2009. Wanting to test his assertions, I dug into the data and found some surprises. The EA chart was shown at an investor’s conference, designed to appeal to people who EA hopes will…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 11, 2009 -
Transformers: War For Cybertron Debut Trailer
Set before the Transformers had contact with Earth, War For Cybertron allows players to partake in the battle between Autobots and Decepticons. The game is being developed by High Moon Studios, best known for the Bourne Conspiracy game. The title’s release date is still TBA, but Transformers: War For Cybertron will be hitting the PS3,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 11, 2009 -
Tony Hawk Ride Grinds Up 114,000 In Sales
Activision and Robomodo’s peripheral-based reboot of the Tony Hawk‘s Pro Skater franchise had what may be considered a disappointing first month on the market, selling 114,000 units in the U.S. in November, according to the NPD Group. GameSpot reports that the majority of those sales were to Wii gamers, with 67,000 copies of Tony Hawk…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 10, 2009 -
Reviews
Call of Duty: World at War Zombies Review: Zombie Nazis!!!
Nacht Der Untoten was a surprisingly fun little addition added on to the end of the otherwise realistic and slightly unsettling Call of Duty: World At War. In the console version of the online mini-game you and up to three others fight off a never-ending horde of Nazis. When it came time to try and…
By Brian Crecente Published December 10, 2009 -
Objection! Activision Now Suing No Doubt
No Doubt suing Activision was one of the feel-good stories of 2009. Mostly because it involved somebody suing Activision. Activision, however, are now counter-suing No Doubt. And things are probably going to get messy. No Doubt’s beef comes from the fact they claim they only signed on to appear in the game singing No Doubt…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 9, 2009 -
What The Deuce Is Star Wars: Legends?
There’s a listing over on the website of the Australian Classification Board for a game we’ve never heard of. It’s called Star Wars: Legends. And no, before you ask, it hasn’t been banned. The title was submitted for classification way back in June, and earned the game a Mature rating (for “fantasy violence”). Interestingly, it’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 9, 2009 -
Transformers: The War for Cybertron Puts Autobots In Gears
Activision has an all-new Transformers game on its slate for next year, one that looks like it will be taking gameplay cues from Gears of War. According to the newest issue of Game Informer, Transformers: The War for Cybertron is a third-person shooter that chronicles the Autobot’s battle waged against the evil forces of the…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 8, 2009 -
Play Panama Over And Over With The Guitar Hero: Van Halen Demo
Xbox Live Gold subscribers can now download a demo for Guitar Hero: Van Halen featuring three four songs, one two of which are actually by Van Halen! I suppose Activision is trying to show the range of the Guitar Hero: Van Halen product to those of us who didn’t already get it for free via…
By Mike Fahey Published December 8, 2009 -
Sledgehammer Games Goes Online, Needs Help
Activision’s newest studio, Sledgehammer Games, founded by original Dead Space creators Glen Schofield and Michael Condrey, has been made extra official today, with the launch of the start up developer’s web site. While there’s not much meat to it yet—no game announcements buried within—job listings offer some clues to what Sledgehammer is working on. It’s…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 8, 2009 -
Tony Hawk “Very Proud” Of Tony Hawk: Ride
Tony Hawk: Ride is not only one of the most disappointing games of 2009, it’s easily the most disappointing game in a series that for the past 5 years has specialised in disappointment. But don’t tell Tony Hawk that! The skater is standing by Robomodo’s game, both on the grounds that he was involved in…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2009 -
Modern Warfare 2’s Army is 26,000 Times Larger Than Sparta’s
Activision sent out a news release today touting the Modern Warfare 2 installation base – 8 million strong and growing – as larger than most real world armies. Indeed it is. How does it compare to history? Acti says the 8 million highly irregular, untrained MW2 fighters outclass: • The active-duty forces across all 28…
By Owen Good Published December 4, 2009 -
Javelin Cheats? Sony Don’t Give A Hoot
While Microsoft will take swift, stern action against anyone caught using the javelin “exploit” in Modern Warfare 2, Sony apparently couldn’t care less. A Sony rep has told CVG “I don’t believe we are banning people for using the glitch”. If they’re not banning people outright, makes you wonder what they are doing. Simply watching?…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 4, 2009 -
Frankenreview: Tony Hawk Ride
It’s a bit late for a Frankenreview of Tony Hawk Ride, but it’s interesting to see a ratings chart that starts so low and ends so high. Tony Hawk Ride is the latest installment of the storied Tony Hawk skateboarding video game franchise, given new life by developer Robomodo with the inclusion of a plastic…
By Mike Fahey Published December 3, 2009 -
EA Chief Talks War: Battlefield, Medal Of Honor And Getting Ahead Of Activision
Just hours before EA officially announced the long-rumored return of its Medal of Honor franchise, the company’s chief executive told Kotaku his battle plan for EA’s war-game competition against Call of Duty. He wants Modern Warfare’s spot. “I’m not saying it’s going to happen tomorrow, but in the way that Activision sort of alternates sequels…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 2, 2009 -
Modern Warfare 2 To Benefit War Child Charity
If you love Modern Warfare 2 like I do, want to donate your time to charity like I do and live in the United Kingdom like I don’t, check out this charity called GAME for Good. On the 5th and 6th of December, Activision will donate money for each person that logs onto an online…
By AJ Glasser Published December 2, 2009