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THQ: Who Needs a Diverse Portfolio

Last week THQ announced that they were dividing up the company into three divisions, core, online, kids and famiily and casual games. The decision seems to put an end to what some viewed as THQ’s attempt at breaking into the mega-publishing business with the like of EA, Activision and Ubisoft. Games Industry talked to THQ’s…

By Brian Crecente Published June 29, 2009

Autobots Fans Currently Crushing Decepticons Fans

In a battle between DS owners of the Autobot and Decepticon versions of the official Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen game, the good guys have the edge. The new Transformers game, like its DS predecessor, has an online web-site-based metagame that pits its owners against each other. And, as of today, the Autobot side is…

By Stephen Totilo Published June 26, 2009

THQ Working On Their Own Controller-Based Game

Performing a body slam from the top ropes onto the back of the bandwagon, THQ is readying their own game-specific control accessory, to be added to the pile in 2010. The news comes from an article in the LA Business Journal on the success that companies such as Activision have had with controller based games…

By Mike Fahey Published June 26, 2009

Modern Warfare 2 “Brand Awareness” Hit By Call Of Duty Drop

The decision to drop the Call of Duty from Infinity Ward’s follow-up to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has hit the present day shooter where it hurts, right in the sensitive brand awareness zone. Does that mean Modern Warfare 2 is in trouble? Hardly! While tracking firm OTX found that awareness of the game…

By Michael McWhertor Published June 24, 2009

Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Launch Trailer

Say what you will about Michael Bay, but the moment Peter Cullen starts talking about powerful forces and Megatron, I sit up and pay attention. The last great war is upon us tomorrow, when Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is released for just about every system imaginable, and this just happens to be the launch…

By Mike Fahey Published June 22, 2009

Beat The Heat With New Modern Warfare 2 Screenshots

Some new screenshots of Modern Warfare 2 have been released. Most of the action seems to centre around the demo video we saw at E3, but there’s new stuff in there, including some hot skidoo action. The screenshots, over on Eurogamer Portugal, seem to be from a recent round of hands-on sessions for the European…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 22, 2009

Shia LaBeouf Totally Hates The Wii

Here’s a pleasant change from seeing your average celebrity gushing over a video game: seeing a celebrity troll on the Wii. Seems that while Shia LaBeouf – the star/destroyer of both the Transformers and Indiana Jones franchises – is a big-time gamer, he’s only a big-time gamer on the 360 and PS3. Which he seems…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 22, 2009

Sony Responds to Activision’s Threats to Ditch Playstation

Activision head honcho Bobby Kotick has been doing some saber rattling over at the giant publisher, saying that they may need to “stop supporting Sony” come 2010 or 2011. The folks at Playstation, though, don’t seem fazed. “PlayStation has tremendous momentum coming out of E3, and we are seeing positive growth with more than 350…

By Brian Crecente Published June 19, 2009

Activision Threatens To “Stop Supporting” Sony Consoles

Bear in mind there’s a degree of saber-rattling to this, but still; Activision boss Bobby Kotick has warned Sony that his company – the world’s largest third-party publisher – may cease support for the PS3 and PSP. Speaking with The Times, Kotick said “I’m getting concerned about Sony; the PlayStation 3 is losing a bit…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 19, 2009

You Will Be Sick Of Modern Warfare 2 By Christmas

Call of Duty 4 sold, well, millions. So its direct sequel – Modern Warfare 2 – shouldn’t be too hard of a sell. Or, it wouldn’t be if the game was published by anyone else. But since it’s published by Activision, well… …like the headline says, you’re going to get sick of the sound of…

By Luke Plunkett Published June 19, 2009

Wolfenstein’s Altered Present A Large Problem

Yesterday’s introduction of the lithe, stealthy Assassin enemy for the next Wolfenstein game is balanced by the raw, brutal fury of the Altered. The Altered might not be nearly as impressive as the invisi Nazi-ninja Assassins, but they look to make up for it in terms of raw power. Every first-person shooter these days needs…

By Mike Fahey Published June 18, 2009

Activision Puts Higher Price On DJ Hero, Band Hero

The latest rhythm game ventures from Guitar Hero publisher Activision appear to have had their prices locked down, as online retailers are listing DJ Hero for $120 and the younger-skewing Band Hero for $200, higher asking prices than their predecessors. Activision’s upcoming DJ Hero, when bundled with its proprietary turntable controller, will apparently set you…

By Michael McWhertor Published June 18, 2009

One Million Downloads For World At War Map Pack 2

As if there was really ever any doubt, Activision has announced that the second map pack for Call of Duty: World at War saw more than one million downloads during its first weekend of availability. Attribute it to rampant zombie madness or just plain love. The second map pack for Call of Duty: World at…

By Mike Fahey Published June 18, 2009

Relax! Modern Warfare 2 Won’t Have Multiplayer Fee

According to an Activision survey, a paid Call of Duty service would “enhance the multiplayer experience and provide exclusive access to a group of gameplay enhancements”. Those enhancements include things like early access to betas and expansions, exclusive character skins, exclusive game modes, better stat tracking as well as competitive play support. Does that mean…

By Brian Ashcraft Published June 18, 2009

Wolfenstein Introduces The Invisi-Nazi Ninja

Behold the Veil Assassin, a Wolfenstein enemy that combines the agile movement and stealth of the ninja with the snazzy dress-sense of the video game Nazi. Every first-person shooter needs an enemy that can disappear and reappear at will, and the Assassin here fits the bill quite nicely. He has sort of a Karl Ruprecht…

By Mike Fahey Published June 17, 2009

PSA: Nintendo DSi Doesn’t Rock

For those of you looking forward to picking up a copy of Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits, don’t forget that it doesn’t work with Nintendo’s DSi. Despite coming with an adapter that lets you use the game with either the original DS or DS Lite, the game doesn’t include anything to let you use…

By Brian Crecente Published June 16, 2009

Reviews

Prototype Review: Alex Mercer SMASH!

Anti-hero Alex Mercer takes more than a few cues from The Incredible Hulk as he stalks the streets of New York City in Activision’s free-roaming action adventure, Prototype. Developed by Radical Entertainment, the team behind The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, Prototype follows much the same formula as that Marvel Comics inspired title. Both feature super-powered…

By Mike Fahey Published June 16, 2009

Call of Duty: World At War Tops 11 Million

Treyarch’s latest entry in the Call of Duty series is a success, as official word notes that Call of Duty: World At War has racked up more than 11 million sales since its launch in November of 2008. The game got off to a damn good start during the pre-Christmas season, selling more than 1.88…

By Michael McWhertor Published June 15, 2009

DJ Hero Features Completely Original Soundtrack

DJ Hero, the turn-table sporting rhythm game, will come with an entirely fresh playlist of mash-ups created by DJs specifically for the game, developers told us. While the more than 80 mixes, which include songs by everyone from the Gorillaz and David Bowie to Nirvana and Rick James, will all be debuting in the game,…

By Brian Crecente Published June 15, 2009

Guitar Hero 5 Combo Screens

These latest screenshots for Activision’s Guitar Hero 5 not only show off the game’s new art direction, but also the ability to play any combination of instruments. Four drum kits make for one crowded stage. Still not quite sold on this feature. I think part of the fun of the game in a social setting…

By Mike Fahey Published June 11, 2009