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Ubisoft Unveils U Play, “A Network For Games Already On Networks”
As part of a strategy of “confluence,” Ubisoft announced today at its press event that it would be launching an in-game serviced called U Play in the next year. The NXE-ish service includes a store, community aspects, media and other stuff that will turn Ubisoft games into online mini-fraternities. In the words of Luke Plunkett,…
By AJ Glasser Published June 2, 2009 -
Soulja Boy And I Cross Paths Again
At the Microsoft gaming showcase tonight, I finished up a session of Splinter Cell Conviction and ran into my one-time gaming rival Soulja Boy. He was on his way to play Halo 3 ODST. He wants to set up a rematch: Street Fighter IV maybe. He’s done with Geometry Wars.
By Stephen Totilo Published June 2, 2009 -
What’s Behind The Nintendo Curtain?
What that at Nintendo’s E3 booth? A flower, a coin and question boxes. Those all look familiar. We really wish we could remember where we saw them before. OH, RIGHT. Japanese newspaper Nikkei reported that Nintendo would be releasing a new Mario game by the end of the year. Whatever this is, it seems to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 2, 2009 -
E3 Round-Up: Day One
Tired yet? Or are you thirsty for more? Day one of E3 has drawn to a close. Fret not! There’ll be a day two, and better yet, we will be there. Our day one coverage: Electronic Arts EA Adding MMA To Sports Roster In 2010 And EA’s Latest Partner Is… Brutal Legend vs The Prince…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 2, 2009 -
Here’s Your Singularity Trailer
Raven Software‘s second Unreal 3-developed game after X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Singularity, is looking mighty spiffy in this trailer. Aside from all the Soviet-themed parade marching and sickle-flecked flags, there are also buildings exploding in reverse, some cool bullet/time control mechanics on display and a very emo soundtrack. Just remember, kids: in Soviet Russia, game plays…
By AJ Glasser Published June 2, 2009 -
EA’s E3 Announcements
Mega huge game company EA big E3 announcements. Know where they are? They’re right here. Out of all the games (and partners!) EA announced today, EA went way beyond and set a new E3 record for the most number of Jedis on stage at once. Congrats, EA! EA Adding MMA To Sports Roster In 2010…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 2, 2009 -
Rapid-fire Forza 3, L4D2, Halo ODST Impressions Now Being Tweeted
Brian “Mr. Manager” Crecente and Stephen “Deputy Dog” Totilo are at Microsoft’s E3 VIP get together, playing the latest and greatest Xbox 360 games, including Forza Motorsport 3, Halo: ODST and Left 4 Dead 2. They’re offering their hands-on impressions in 140 characters-or-less bursts, including Totilo’s take on Halo: ODST‘s new “Firefight” gameplay option, described…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 1, 2009 -
Is 1 vs 100’s Participation Capped? (Updated)
1 vs. 100, the free Xbox Live game show open to, theoretically, everyone, is telling U.S. players “the game session is full” on the first day of the beta. The U.S.’s first live beta event was scheduled for 10:30 p.m. EDT. At that time, having already downloaded the beta, I got an error screen (GO29)…
By Owen Good Published June 1, 2009 -
Assassin’s Creed Due This November
One of the few highlights of Ubisoft’s E3 press conference was an extended look at Assassin’s Creed 2‘s cinematics. That and the game’s release date. The game will be out on November 17, late enough to be fresh in everyone’s mind come “GOTY” awards, early enough to still sell a few million come Christmas time.
By Luke Plunkett Published June 1, 2009 -
APB E3 Trailer Full Of Cops, Criminals
Electronic Arts is bringing Realtime Worlds‘ massively multiplayer cops and robbers game APB to a PC near you. Take one part MMO, one part GTA, add tons of tattoo ink and you get this. The Crackdown developers are giving thousands of players the opportunity to side with either the Criminals or the Enforcers, both of…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 1, 2009 -
Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn Gets Ubisoft Treatment
Ubisoft and Paramount Digital Entertainment have announced that the upcoming motion capture 3D-film adapted from the crazy-popular Tintin series is getting its own game. Stephen Spielberg is directing the film and, according to the press release, is directly involved along with producers Peter Jackson and Kathleen Kennedy in crafting the tie-in game. It’s being developed…
By AJ Glasser Published June 1, 2009 -
Alan Wake Creeps Me Out
.html It’s been a long time since we’ve first heard about Alan Wake, now that we’re getting to see a bit more of it I’m pretty psyched. It is, as Mike McWhertor says, like a Silent Hill we want to play. I get a sort of Evil Dead vibe off of all of that running…
By Brian Crecente Published June 1, 2009 -
Kojima Taking On Castlevania With Lords Of Shadow
The reins of Konami’s Castlevania franchise may be handed to Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions, as the developer is listed as partly responsible for a new game in the series Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. Lords of Shadow was actually announced at last year’s Games Convention, a title to be developed by Madrid-based Mercury Steam and…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 1, 2009 -
Tecmo Getting Into NBA Gaming
NBA Unrivaled will be a new option for players looking for an NBA video game alternative. A bottom-of-the-press-release surprise from Tecmo today was the news that the publisher is backing an NBA game, NBA Unrivaled for PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade later this year. Tecmo joins a field currently occupied by EA and Take…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 1, 2009 -
EA Sports Active Sells Oodles, Getting Expansion Pack
With less than two weeks of sales under its belt, EA Sports Active has already sold more than 600,000 copies, Electronic Arts said today. The personal training game for the Wii went on sale May 19. “We’re delighted by the overwhelming response to EA SPORTS Active,” said Peter Moore, President, EA SPORTS. “This is, by…
By Brian Crecente Published June 1, 2009 -
Watch Ayane Kick Some Ass
The best part about Ninja Gaiden games with the word “Sigma” after them is the chick gameplay. Never can a girl feel so objectified or empowered as when watching a ninja in a bright pink obi bow or a torture corset take down hordes of blood-spurting enemies. Get a look at these two Ayane gameplay…
By AJ Glasser Published June 1, 2009 -
Metal Gear Solid: Rising Destined For Xbox 360, PS3, PC
Hideo Kojima sneaked onto stage at Microsoft’s E3 2009 press briefing today to let the world know that the Metal Gear Solid series was coming to the Xbox 360. That new game is definitely multi-platform. Since Microsoft didn’t make mention of Metal Gear Solid: Rising being exclusive to its console, we had a pretty good…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 1, 2009