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Francis Ford Coppola Doesn’t Really Like Today’s 3D

Francis Ford Coppola, the director of the Godfather and Apocalypse Now, is not a fan of today’s 3D, stating it is no different from the technology available in the 1950s. While Coppola does concede that digital filmmaking is suited for 3D and that 3D has improved, he points out that the necessity of 3D glasses…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 12, 2010

South Korea Gets 3D Xbox 360 Gaming

Nintendo is getting a glasses-free 3D handheld. Sony is updating PS3 consoles to full 3D. And Microsoft? South Korean electronics giant LG has joined forces with the Xbox 360 to bring 3D gaming to Korean gamers. LG will be marketing its 3D capable LED televisions alongside 3D capable games in South Korea, reports website Engadget.…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 11, 2010

These Halo: Reach Problems Are Being Fixed

While the Halo: Reach beta is largely a blast, not everything is perfect. Thankfully Bungie knows this, and is letting us know the things that will be fixed by the time the final game rolls around. Things like FLAG TAKEN…FLAG DROPPED…FLAG TAKEN…etc etc. It’s annoying as hell, but has “already been fixed for fall”. So…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 11, 2010

It’s Kinda Like Project Natal, But With Virtual Skirt Lifting

The words “kinda like” are being used loosely. The words “skirt lifting” are not. Japanese adult game developer Teatime, known for its first-person “shooter” adult game, has already brought face tracking “T-Cam” tech to its games, allowing players to look at in-game heroines from various angles, including, well, up female characters’ skirts. The developer went…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 10, 2010

Know How To Double Xbox 360 Sales In Japan?

Japan isn’t only The Land of the Rising Sun. It’s also The Land of Xbox 360 Indifference. There must be a way to double weekly consoles sales. Turns out, there is. Well, at least once. In last week’s hardware sales tally, the Xbox 360 sold 2,214 units in Japan. By comparison, there were 28,758 PSPs…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 7, 2010

Sir Ben Kingsley Goes From Prince Of Persia To Fable III

Sir Ben Kingsley, who won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Gandhi in the 1982 film of the same name, will soon be playing a role a little less historical, landing a part in Lionhead’s upcoming Fable III. Kingsley – who many gamers are soon to be re-acquainted with thanks to his appearance in…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 7, 2010

Frankenreview: Alan Wake

Can the combined video game reviewers shed light on the quality of Xbox 360 exclusive survival game Alan Wake? Find out in the first (and only) episode of the Alan Wake Frankenreview. Just because Alan Wake spends the majority of his relaxing Northwestern mountain vacation in the dark doesn’t mean you have to. Will it…

By Mike Fahey Published May 6, 2010

Report: Gears Of War 3 Is Like Waterworld, Minus Kevin Costner [CORRECTION]

According to translations of a big Gears of War 3 piece in a Russian gaming mag, giving us our first real details on the game, Epic’s upcoming shooter will take place on the open sea. The story below was originally published on Kotaku on May 5, based on a translated article. A correction/clarification follows. There…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 6, 2010

Let’s Compare Gears of War 1, 2 and 3

In just three screenshots! The Gears of War franchise is developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios. The first Gears title was released in 2006, the second one was released in 2008, and Gears of War 3 will be out in 2011. It will have short sleeves! And many people will buy…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 6, 2010

Official Xbox 360 USB Drives Now Shipping

Microsoft’s official, over-priced USB drives for the Xbox 360 are on their way to retailers as you read this. So what do you get for your money? You get…a Sandisk-branded USB thumb drive! And not just any USB thumb drive, one that’s black, with a giant XBOX 360 logo on it. As we know, they’ll…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 6, 2010

Halo: Reach Beta Goes “Free”, Has Over 1 Million Players

From May 14 to May 17, even those putrid, free-loading Silver Xbox Live subscribers will be able to get in on the Halo: Reach beta, Bungie throwing open the gates to both classes for a weekend of jetpack festivities. There is a catch, of course: you still need to have a copy of Halo: ODST…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 6, 2010

The Mechs, Battleships & Sleeveless Shirts Of Gears Of War 3

Those details from Gears of War 3 were just the start. There are pictures to go with the info, too, of robots, lady soldiers and even some hot nautical action. Here they are! I know, I made a Waterworld gag, but in all honesty I like the premise of that movie, and I like the…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 5, 2010

Tips & Guides

Five Ways To Suck In The Halo Reach Beta

Who the hell shoots and tosses grenades at their own team? Someone who wants to fail in the Halo Reach beta, that’s who. Here’s a few handy tips for folks who really want to suck. What qualifies me to tell you how to suck at the Halo Reach beta? For starters, that’s me in the…

By Mike Fahey Published May 4, 2010

What Is Dragon Age: Origins Darkspawn Chronicles?

The latest edition of Microsoft’s Xbox Live Newsbeat newsletter lists a May 18 release date for the Dragon Age: Origins Darkspawn Chronicles downloadable content, which is interesting, as we’ve never heard of it. What is the Darkspawn Chronicles? Microsoft’s description of the downloadable content certainly doesn’t help with an explanation, simply stating that the 400…

By Mike Fahey Published May 4, 2010

Would You Like To See All Of The Xbox 360 Games?

Released in Japan, that is. One Japanese man has amassed a collection of all the Xbox 360 games released in The Land of the Rising Sun. This individual claims he has run out of shelf space. And for good measure, he also has all the original Xbox games, too. If you are ever wondering what…

By Brian Ashcraft Published May 4, 2010

Consider This Further Notice: Game Room Back On Schedule

After a brief delay (and scary sounding update) in the flow of updates to Microsoft’s Game Room virtual arcade for Xbox 360 and Games For Windows, things appear to be officially hunky-dory. Microsoft spokesman Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb brings good Game Room tidings over Twitter, writing “We’re happy to report the newest #XboxLIVE Game Room…

By Michael McWhertor Published May 3, 2010

Your Friendly Guide To The Halo: Reach Beta

Today’s episode of Celebrity Video Game Awkwardness stars Aisha Tyler, who does not, under any circumstances, want to hear you crying after she “smokes your ass”. The video below is something many of you will be seeing over the next few hours, as you take your first steps into the Halo: Reach beta, which opens…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 3, 2010

Microsoft Will Never Kill Halo 2 (It’ll Just Watch It Die)

Despite the “death” of the original Xbox Live, a small band of fanatics are keeping the dream alive by leaving their Halo 2 accounts logged in. You’d think Microsoft would be pissed, but surprisingly, no. “We’re not shutting them off”, Xbox Live’s Larry Hryb has said on his weekly podcast. “Were going to let them…

By Luke Plunkett Published May 3, 2010

Halo 2 Diehards Lured With Halo: Reach Beta Codes

Microsoft sent Halo: Reach beta codes to the last dozen still playing Halo 2 more than two weeks after multiplayer support was shut off for the original Xbox. Maybe it’s a hint to finally disconnect and play something else? Technically, this isn’t much of an award, as Reach beta keys were to be offered to…

By Owen Good Published April 30, 2010

Roger Ebert Uses His Powers For Good

Film critic Roger Ebert sometimes uses his powers for evil. But this time he is not. In an editorial in Newsweek, Ebert explains why he hates 3D. Ebert being Ebert, his argument is directed at films, but with the PS3 getting 3D and Nintendo rolling out its own 3D portable game device, the Nintendo 3DS,…

By Brian Ashcraft Published April 30, 2010