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Master Chief Set to Resolve Syrian Conflict?

Posted May 29, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: bbc halo fail, halo, Master Chief

Every once in a while, you can tell that the people you watch on TV are just using Google to try and look smart and to find things...just like the rest of us. Here, the BBC works Master Chief's United Nations Space Command logo into a news story. Doh!


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J-Runner Build 275 Comes With Fancy Bad Block Handling

Posted May 26, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Demonchild Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: j-runner, jtag, nand, reset glitch hack, rgh, Team Xecuter, tx, xbox 360 hacks

Here's another beta build to chalk to the lineup. Team Xecuter's J-Runner application for Windows users is already capable of doing some cool stuff and these updates keep adding on to that. Check out what's new with build 275.


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Rumor: Will Belmont Be Back at E3?

Posted May 23, 2012 at 10:15AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: castlevania: lords of shadows 2, Konami, mercurysteam

It's just a rumor at this point, but it looks like there may be an announcement regarding a certain whip-wielding vampire slayer at E3 this year. Keep your fingers crossed...and your crosses, er, crossed.


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The One Ring is Made of LEGOs

Posted May 10, 2012 at 8:30AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: lego lord of the rings, TT Games, warner bros

The LEGO franchise continues to expand into new interesting places. Gives us our LEGOs, precioussss.


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Operation Raccoon City Proves Gamers will Buy Anything with a Familiar Name

Posted May 7, 2012 at 4:34PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: operation raccoon city, resident evil

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is a bad game. But that hasn’t stopped it from raking in the dollars.


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EA Sports Wants You to Come Back

Posted May 7, 2012 at 10:00AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: EA, EA Sports, fifa 12

Apparently, winning that whole "worst company" award teaches some lessons. At least, it seems like this guy from EA learned a lesson.


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Ol' One-Eye's Having a Very Bad Day

Posted May 2, 2012 at 10:25AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3 Tags: god of war multiplayer, god of war: ascension, sony santa monica

We saw an extended look at God of War: Ascension's multiplayer yesterday, complete with developer commentary. Well, if you don't like all that talkin' and stuff check this out. I never thought I'd feel bad for a cyclops.


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God of War: Ascension MP is Brutal 'n Stuff

Posted May 1, 2012 at 12:00PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3 Tags: god of war multiplayer, god of war: ascension, sony santa monica

Game Director Todd Papy had a little live streaming interview thing yesterday in which he revealed a whole bunch of stuff about the first God of War multiplayer experience. It's looking brutal. Good stuff.


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These Rotting Corpses Apparently Don't Stink

Posted Apr 25, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: Telltale Games, the walking dead, the walking dead psn

Episode One of The Walking Dead has shambled onto the PSN as of yesterday. Believe it or not, people are actually saying good things about it.


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Eidos CEO Says Media Needs to Better Educate Parents About Video Game Ratings

Posted Mar 26, 2012 at 10:00AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, PC Gaming, Xbox 360 Tags: Eidos, Ian Livingstone, video games ratings system

Yes, the game's rating is printed right there on the box, but Ian Livingstone says that ain't enough. The press should be doing more stories about it, he says.


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Uh-Oh! Ninja Gaiden III Online Passes are Broken

Posted Mar 20, 2012 at 3:22PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: battlefield 3, ninja gaiden iii, Team Ninja

A problem with Ninja Gaiden's registration codes is locking out some paid customers—and game reviewers.


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Review: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

Posted Mar 1, 2012 at 8:43PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: Big Huge Games, dlc, ea games, kingdom of amalur, review, studio 38

Some people think it's the Skyrim killer, but what is Kingdom of Amalur really?


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Behind the Scenes of Last Night's Live Action ME3 Trailer

Posted Feb 27, 2012 at 8:30AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, PC Gaming, Xbox 360 Tags: BioWare, ea pwned, mass effect 3, mass effect 3 live action trailer

This week, EA's PWNED show (when will people stop using this stupid term?) is all about the new live action Mass Effect 3 trailer that premiered last night. Hilarity ensues.


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Sony Dropping $50 Mil on Vita Marketing

Posted Feb 14, 2012 at 3:50PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: playstation vita marketing, ps vita marketing budget, Sony, taco bell ps vita

Perhaps they should have invested in good games instead.


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QJ Homebrew Roundup February 10, 2012

Posted Feb 10, 2012 at 3:40PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: apple assault, project citrus, showtime megaviewer, the catachthonic, yet another bypass

Today is Friday so you know what that means right? Yup...another QJ.net Homebrew Roundup for you to snag some cool homebrew games and apps created by some very talented devs.


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Harrison E Visits: Sony Sessions

Posted Feb 9, 2012 at 11:05AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PSP, PS Vita, PS3 Tags: BRAVIA, personal 3d viewer, Sony, sony sessions, sony tablet p, storm surfers 3d

Sony are pretty good people despite all the shit people sometimes talk. Especially when they're showing off and want to get you to buy some stuff. Harrison E got a chance to talk with them about their new products in Sydney at Sony Sessions.


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Capcom Producer Acts In Street Fighter Film

Posted Jan 28, 2012 at 10:15AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3 Tags: Capcom, street fighter, yoshinori oni

Amazing. Stunning.


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ITV finally repsonds to fake IRA footage

Posted Jan 25, 2012 at 6:45AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: arma ii, ira, iTV, ofcom, terrorist documentary

Last year ARMA II footage was used as "official" terrorist footage of the IRA on a terrorism documentary. It's producers and the British TV Watchdog finally respond.


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Yahtzee's New Game Poacher has a trailer

Posted Jan 9, 2012 at 6:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: ben croshaw, gamemaker, poacher, Yahtzee

Yes, the Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw has a game in the works and it looks pretty funny.


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Platinum Games defends Metal Gear Development.

Posted Dec 19, 2011 at 8:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: Kojima, Kojima Productions, metal gear, metal gear rising, Platinum Games

Platinum Games defends Metal Gear Development.


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EA enjoying new Activision customers

Posted Dec 15, 2011 at 9:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: Activision, battlefield 3, bf3, ea games, modern warfare 3, Peter Moore

EA enjoying new Activision customers

Peter Moore enjoying bragging about said customers

Whilst Activision did do business of over a billion dollars in it's first fortnight, EA Games are still sitting quietly on a tiny throne waiting for people to notice them. Electronic Arts was hoping that they would do a bit of business, not on the same scale, but still big enough to steal some of it's customers. BF3 did better than last year's FPS affair o f Medal of Honor (remember that fiasco?), selling ten million copies since October, of course, in comparison, that's 6.5 million IN A DAY for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. Moore still believes BF3 grabbed a piece of the Modern Warfare audience...

Moore said that "when the dust fully settles, maybe we're looking at this at the end of our fiscal year, we'll do analysis and I think we will have taken share." Moore doubts that any analysis will turn up poor sales and that everything Battlefield 3 will sell, will be incrimental. But Moore still thinks that whoever sold the most, it's still a win for the entire games industry.

"Two entities have benefited from Call of Duty and Battlefield being on the market," Moore says, "the gamers and the industry, retailers and people who rely on the ability to sell big blockbuster games," Moore says the genre has grown enormously and will continue to do so. "If we haven't gained share, that means in the first week, we've added 5 million new FPS gamers," when commenting on the figures sold, whether they were players from MW3.

Moore is humble and honest about the players though saying there is a possibility that "many of them bough both games." Moore also comments on the media saturation over both games saying the "big entertainment blockbusters this year are not movies, they're videogames." I bought BF3 and not a big fan of Modern Warfare 3, which is a lot of reviewers opinion. It's almost on par with the Twilight films in terms of entertaining noteriority. The games sell well, regardless of critical feedback from consumers or fans alike, and more often than not they are released every year to a slightly stupider audience.

Via [http://www.industrygamers.com/news/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-passes-10-million-sold---report/]

Peter Moore enjoying bragging about said customers.


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PoV: BF3 Back to Karkand DLC Review

Posted Dec 10, 2011 at 4:45PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: back to karkand dlc, battlefield 3, bf3, bf3 review, ps3 exclusive dlc, psn

Harrison E goes back to Karkand but should you?


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QJ Homebrew Review

Posted Dec 9, 2011 at 3:25PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: 3ds explorer, jumping rectangle, ps3 homebrew, psp homebrew, textris, wii homebrew

Welcome back to this week's QJ.net Download Review. In case you missed any of these great homebrew games and apps we've got a recap of some great stuff for the PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox and 3DS.


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Virgin launches $1 million video gaming tournament

Posted Dec 9, 2011 at 11:00AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PS3 Tags: ea games challenge series, esports prizes, New York City, one million dollars, sports gaming tournaments, virgin gaming

Yes, THAT Virgin. Qualifiers run from December 1st – March 26th 2012.


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Major League Gaming has record breaking 2011 season

Posted Dec 6, 2011 at 7:30PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: esports, esports statistics, major league gaming, mlg 2011, mlg providence, mlg stream numbers, mlg viewer stats, pro circuit

Huge 2011 season sees MLG Esports viewership numbers surpass cable stations such as MTV and Comedy Central.


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Uncharted 3 Patch Lands

Posted Nov 29, 2011 at 6:14PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: drakes deception, Naughty Dog, skyrim, uncharted 2, uncharted 3

Today must be “Official Update Your Game Day,” with yet another high profile title getting patched.

Whew, today has been crazy. Skyrim, World of Warcraft and EVE are all getting patched or updated today, and apparently so is Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception. I guess Tuesday is a universally accepted day to patch games, probably due to low overall traffic in the middle of the week. Who knows?

Whatever the reason, Naughty Dog has chosen today to deliver your eagerly anticipated Uncharted 3 patch. The game update addresses a few issues, such as fixing a motion blur problem and preventing multiplayer medal streaks from resetting, but the most important change is likely the addition of new “Alternate Aim Settings.”

The new aim settings were introduced into the game as the result of player feedback. Some players felt that aiming in Uncharted 3 had changed slightly from Uncharted 2, and not for the better. Naughty Dog actually brought a few fans into the studio to work with different builds and provide more detailed feedback, and working with that and general player comments added the Alternate Aim Settings option to the game. You’ll just have to try it to see if it works for you.

They’ve also added a movie cut scene viewer, though I thought that’s what Uncharted was to begin with.

You can check out the full patch notes here or just download the patch to your PS3 if you’d rather live dangerously.

Be sure to let us know what you think of the new aiming system.

[GameTrailers]

Today must be “Official Update Your Game Day,” with yet another high profile title getting patched.


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Cave Story Now Available on Steam

Posted Nov 23, 2011 at 5:50PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: cave story, Steam

The lovable indie game shows up on one of gaming’s biggest platforms, with a few upgrades to boot.

Cave Story is a simple but innovated platformer created by independent game developer Daisuke Amaya. The game was initially released for free, but its massive success gave it the opportunity to pop up in a few different mediums. Versions popped up all over the gaming world, but the two most high profile ports are likely the 3DS version and the one that has just dropped to Steam.

This latest iteration of Cave Story, now downloadable on Steam for around $10 depending on your region, has a completely remastered soundtrack and a slightly overhauled graphics engine. Nothing so serious that you won’t recognize the game, but just enough to make it worth shelling out a few bucks in lieu of downloading the free version.

Cave Story has seen high praise for its sheer size, causing many reviewers to compare it to classic platformers such as Castlevania and Metroid. The game features fast-paced shooting in tight spaces, with tons and tons of enemies attacking from all sides. The whole thing looks pretty chaotic, and reminds me of some of the more intense side-scrolling shooters of the old days.

Here’s a link to the game’s entry on Steam, if you’re interested in giving it a try: Cave Story

Do you like seeing indie developers spread their products out and make some money, or should free games stay free?

[PC Gamer]

The lovable indie game shows up on one of gaming’s biggest platforms, with a few upgrades to boot.


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PoV: Does Metacritic Matter?

Posted Nov 18, 2011 at 4:22PM EST by Listed in: PoV Tags: metacritic scores, skyward sword, uncharted 3

Are we doing games a disservice by focusing on metascores?

What does a score tell you about a game? For instance, if I told you that Super Mario Galaxy was an 8/10, what would that mean to you? Would it mean that the platforming is great, but the levels are repetitive? Or that the level design is amazing, but the lack of voice acting makes the experience feel hollow?

No, it wouldn’t. All it would tell you is that I liked the game enough to say it was “pretty good.” And while that’s the problem with awarding numbered scores to games in the first place, it’s especially true of metascores.

Sites like Metacritic aggregate scores from all over the web, but they don’t aggregate intent. If one reviewer gives Skyward Sword a 7.5 instead of a 10, it’s nothing more than their personal experience with the game. But when we look at that score in comparison to a bunch of others, we lose the “personal” part of the equation and start looking at pure numbers.

The truth of the games industry is that critics are people, and some are better at their jobs than others. In looking at scores and metascores, we’re losing an important concept in the world of reviews: credibility. In film, for example, we know that Roger Ebert, while often elitist, is generally a good reviewer. We trust his opinion, because he is credible. The games industry also has credible, excellent critics, but their voices are drowned out in a sea of numbers and metascores.

When you read a review, you should know who wrote it, and what you think of their work in general. From there, you can suss out personal biases or other idiosyncrasies. But, most importantly, you can get an idea of what you’ll actually think about the game.

Who cares if one guy dumped on Skyward Sword? Who cares if one guy dumped on Uncharted? It’s the experience that matters, and whatever number someone placed on a game has far less impact on your enjoyment than people seem to think.

What’s your opinion? Do metascores shift our focus in the wrong direction?

Are we doing games and their reviewers a disservice by focusing on metascores?


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Happy Skyrim Day

Posted Nov 11, 2011 at 2:51PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Bethesda, fallout 3, skyrim

Well, Skyrim is finally out after what seems like an eternity of waiting. So does it live up to the hype, or is it just another victim of its own expectations?

Although Skyrim won’t be the largest launch of the year in terms of sales, it’s still among the most highly anticipated. Gamers around the world called in sick today to jump into the world of Skyrim, slay some dragons, and make absolutely no progress in what is an essentially infinite game. Since the review embargo has been lifted, we’re starting to hear more and more about the game that has for so long been on the tip of everyone’s tongue. So how did it turn out?

Well, in short, great. The game is sitting comfortably at a 96 on Metacritic, barely edging out Skyward Sword for the top spot in new releases. I’ve read through some of the Skyrim reviews and I think I can give you a general idea of what everyone is saying, just in case you’re on the fence about buying the game.

Pros: Reviewers are praising the game’s open world and freedom of exploration. I’ve also seen plenty of compliments for the radiant questing system that ensure you always have something to do, and PC reviews note that the graphics of this game put older Elder Scrolls games to shame. Some reviewers praise the plot and character development, but this is by no means consistent. I’m seeing the word “ever” thrown around a lot, as in “the most liberating RPG ever,” or “most open world ever,” so take that how you will.

Cons: The game, typical to Bethesda form, is packed with bugs. Nothing major, but little glitches like floating mobs, weird collision detection and, my favorite bug of all, a character’s inability to realize there is a cooking pot on their head. These will probably be ironed out over time. Some reviewers have noted that the animation, while improved from Oblivion, is still fairly stilted – third person play isn’t really that improved. The clunky combat system is also listed as a minor problem, but if you like the Elder Scrolls series or Fallout 3 you’ll feel right at home.

So that’s the basic overview. Naturally, Skyrim is a massive experience that can’t be summed up in a review. It certainly looks like a good buy, assuming you’re into that sort of game.

Did you get Skyrim today? How’s it working out?

Well, Skyrim is finally out after what seems like an eternity of waiting. So does it live up to the hype, or is it just another victim of its own expectations?


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PoV: Ratchet and Clank All 4 One Review

Posted Nov 10, 2011 at 11:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3, PoV Tags: Insomniac Games, ratchet and clank, ratchet and clank all 4 one, ratchet and clank all 4 one review

All 4 One or All For Nothing as Harrison E. reviews the latest Ratchet and Clank title.


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Interview: Simon Viklund, Creative Director of PayDay: The Heist

Posted Nov 9, 2011 at 7:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: overkill software, payday the heist on psn, payday the heist on steam, payday: the heist, simon viklund interview, valve

Recently released PayDay: The Heist has gotten amazing reviews and Harrison E sits down with it's Creative Director to discuss the multiplayer game.


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Modern Warfare 3 is Out Right Now

Posted Nov 8, 2011 at 12:50PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Infinity Ward, modern warfare 3

The biggest launch of the year is officially in full swing. Did you already pick up your copy?

Modern Warfare 3 is officially on shelves, with thousands of gamers lining up the night to pick up their copies before anyone else. I know for a fact that my neighbor picked up a midnight copy – the explosions started right around 12:45. Launch events across the country were packed with gamers eagerly awaiting their first chance to play the game through in-store tournaments and other special events.

The launch seems to have gone fairly smoothly, with Call of Duty Elite experiencing only minor issues due to the large rush of people joining up. Elite is only available on Xbox 360 at the moment, with the PS3 version being pushed live on a PlayStation Store update later on and the PC version still delayed indefinitely due to concerns over stat rigging. We’ll have to see how the service holds up once everyone is able to access it before passing judgment.

Review scores are starting to trickle in, with the game (at least the 360 version) holding down a high 90 score on Metacritic. Most reviewers seem to note that the game isn’t reinventing the wheel, but delivers so strongly on the promises of the franchise that it’s still quite a success for the fractured Infinity Ward team. Of course, there are very few reviews posted so that’s another thing we’ll have to wait on.

Are you playing MW3 today? Is it truly the “most anticipated game of all time?” Sound off in the comments if you can pull yourself away from the TV.

The biggest launch of the year is officially in full swing. Did you already pick up your copy?


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Gearbox still thinks reviewers were unfair witth Duke

Posted Nov 6, 2011 at 10:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: duke nukem forever, Gearbox Software, half life, Half Life 2, left 4 dead, minecraft, Steam, the sims, valve

Gearbox still thinks they were in the right after helping make a game after 12 years.


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Naughty Dog on Uncharted Linearity

Posted Nov 1, 2011 at 3:05PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: final fantasy xiii, Naughty Dog, uncharted 3

The developer answers the number one complaint of gamers and critics alike regarding the Uncharted franchise – lack of choice.

If you take a little time to read through reviews of Naughty Dog’s latest game, Uncharted 3, you’ll see a few of the same themes coming up over and over again. Everyone praises the game’s storyline, script and voice acting, but then complains about the game feeling narrow. Some bolder reviewers that aren’t scared to rile up the internet trolls may even call the game “shallow.”

Amy Hennig, the creative director for Naughty Dog, has gone on the record as considering the linearity one of the strengths of the series. Her logic, put simply, is that without strict linearity, they wouldn’t be able to develop such an engaging and robust storyline.

Here’s her response regarding why branching storylines simply couldn’t make it into the game:

"That's not really our genre. We like those kind of games, as players and fans of other games, but for the action-adventure - especially the pulp-adventure genre - that doesn't really make sense.”

"It's about having a very clear, linear story arc that doesn't allow for a lot of the dilution that is created by player choice in some cases. We always call it 'wide linear' - within the path that we give you, you have a lot of choice within it, it's not just hit this button, and this button, and this button.”

"But we need that authorial control over the story to do what we're doing."

On one hand, I suppose it’s hard to argue with her logic. Sending players down a direct path helps keep you in control of the storyline and gives you more opportunities to focus on the narrative than the choice.

On the other hand, we’ve seen what happens when linearity backfires (Final Fantasy XIII), and we’ve also seen games with incredible narratives that are packed with player choice (pretty much anything BioWare makes).

Do you think Uncharted 3’s linearity helps strengthen the story, or is it the clear mark of a developer trying to make a crushing release schedule?

Via Edge

The developer answers the number one complaint of gamers and critics alike regarding the Uncharted franchise – lack of choice.


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Uncharted 3 over in 3 hours

Posted Oct 30, 2011 at 9:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: Naughty Dog, psn pass, uncharted 3

Apparently that sick day you had planned may be useless.


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The Eight Heard Round the World

Posted Oct 26, 2011 at 12:57PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: eurogamer, uncharted 3

Eurogamer gives Uncharted 3 an 8 out of 10, and somehow sets of a massive controversy and an intense comment war.

It’s no secret that the world of video games reviews pretty much revolves around a 7-9 scale. Minus the occasional incredible game that lands a 10 or the periodic disaster that ends up below 7, the majority of new games (and most AAA games, for sure) are usually given a rating between 7 and 9. It’s an annoying reality of current games media, but one gamers have learned to deal with.

We talked a bit about Uncharted 3’s rave reviews earlier in the week (and had a comment war of our own), when I posted a rough summary of the four or five reviews that had been posted. I included the review from Eurogamer, which noted that the Uncharted 3 was an excellent title but overall a very narrow, shallow experience. What I didn’t realize in posting that part of the review is that while the 8 Eurogamer awarded the game certainly seemed innocuous enough, it had started a firestorm of controversy.

Apparently, even though the great majority of gamers have yet to play Uncharted 3, which isn’t out yet, a fair number of people are incensed over this perceived shellacking of their favorite title. The comments section of the article, which has ballooned to over 400 comments, is rife with things like this:

“First they go and redesign the site to make it look like a big cluster**** of garbage, then they go and give Uncharted 3, the best game of 2011, 8/10”

And this:

“Even Edge gave it a 9, this site is a joke is the lowest review so far.”

And, perhaps most hilariously, this:

“I can understand not wanting to go with a biased opinion, but could you guys have at least got someone who actually likes the franchise to handle the review??”

It’s important to note that a large number of comments support the review and understand that a one-point deviation from the chorus of 9s being handed out to the game isn’t really much to fret about, but it’s just amazing to see so many gamers so upset over one particular review.

The main consensus seems to be that Eurogamer purposefully sank the title to either stand out from the crowd or start some sort of argument that would thrust it into the spotlight. After reading the review a couple of times, from where I sit it looks more like a case of a guy writing an honest and thorough review and then getting strung up because his opinion differs from that of the majority. It doesn’t take a scientist to spot the intense fanboy-ism taking place in those comments.

If you like the Uncharted series, you’re probably going to buy Uncharted 3. Does it really matter if one reviewer gave it an 8 instead of a 9?

Sound off in the comments!

Eurogamer gives Uncharted 3 an 8 out of 10, and somehow sets of a massive controversy and an intense comment war.


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Battlefield 3 Devs: It's all about the reviews

Posted Oct 26, 2011 at 4:56AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: battlefield 3, bf3, DICE, ea games, Electronic Arts, metacritic, patrick bach

Battlefield 3 looks great but what will reviewers think? Well we know EA and DICE will care.


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The World Just Exploded with Uncharted 3 Reviews

Posted Oct 24, 2011 at 12:44PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: Harrison Ford, Naughty Dog, Sony, uncharted 3 reviews

Drake’s latest adventure just blew up all over my Twitter feed. Let’s find out what some of the major reviewers are saying about what could be the biggest PlayStation 3 title of the year.

As someone that has a general taste for Sony and the PlayStation brand, I have to admit that I’m a little jealous of Uncharted. The game looks amazing, the story is great, and as much as it pains me to say it, they did an excellent job on both of the games that have come out so far. So, nice work to the Naughty Dog team and congratulations to PS3 owners everywhere – you finally won one.

Anyway, Uncharted 3 has been sitting in the back of everyone’s mind even as Activision and EA ramp up their ridiculous war for the holiday season. Last week we saw a little bit of the game through Harrison Ford’s eyes, and the multiplayer beta (available only at Subway!) has generated a fair amount of buzz. Regardless of any perceived battle of the titans, Uncharted 3 is still holding a significant amount of attention from both the gaming media and fans of the brand.

I periodically check my Twitter (follow me! @Mikedotfoster) feed for breaking news updates when I’m writing, and the last update found my feed under siege with Uncharted 3 reviews. So let’s see what the preliminary response to the game has turned out to be:

Joystiq – 4.5 Stars

They loved the co-op mode, praised the game’s excellent storytelling and graphics, and essentially said the game was an inch away from perfection. They did note that a lot of the game’s greatness comes from re-using elements of Uncharted 2, but called this more of a positive than negative.

GameTrailers – 9.5 out of 10

Voice acting is praised and the script is noted as one of the game’s strongest elements. They noted a continued lack of flexibility from former titles, but fans of the game are probably used to this facet and consider it a plus. The game’s massive set pieces are mentioned as a major highlight, but the poor enemy AI draws some negative attention. Overall, they say the game “can’t be missed.”

IGN – 10 out of 10

IGN’s review could only be described as “gushing.” They even went so far as to call the game a “masterpiece,” focusing entirely on the massive set pieces and series of high-budget action sequences. IGN says that Uncharted 3 is one of “gaming’s finest moments,” but their review seems lacking on any technical analysis and focuses almost entirely on the emotional experiences of the player.

Ars Technica – (No Rating)

As with the other reviews, a strong focus is placed on the strong character development and impressive narrative. They do note that the game dances with believability a little bit, and that the combat system still feels pretty rough in certain situations. They also mention that the jumping puzzles are repetitive, but overall give the game high praise and consider it an achievement for Naughty Dog and the PS3.

EuroGamer – 8 out of 10

Calling the single-player campaign “peerless,” EuroGamer sings high praise about the game’s execution but pulls back their accolades by calling Uncharted 3 narrow and shallow. They note that fans of the franchise and cinema will be happy with this latest title, but shouldn’t expect too much in the way of risk-taking or flexibility.

Overall, it looks like Uncharted 3 is a strong buy. There’s no room to customize your experience and the story is apparently straight as an arrow, but the multiplayer seems to add replay value and the overall experience can’t be matched. A fitting new entry to one of the best PS3 franchises, and one that should keep fans happy for some time to come.

Are you picking up Uncharted 3 next week?

Drake’s latest adventure just blew up all over my Twitter feed. Let’s find out what some of the major reviewers are saying about what could be the biggest PlayStation 3 title of the year.


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Nintendo 3DS Online Presentation this Friday

Posted Oct 19, 2011 at 3:00PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: Satoru Iwata

Nintendo plans a live, online presentation to talk to fans about the future of their 3D handheld system.

The Nintendo 3DS got off to a rocky start, with far less demand from players than the company expected. After a pretty big price drop (and a few good title releases), the console finally started to get a little traction from the industry – but not much. The 3DS still sits on the edge of failure, with the upcoming holiday season likely deciding the fate of the system.

Hoping to build buzz for the system and address player concerns, Nintendo has scheduled a live online presentation for Friday, October 21st. It will occur at 8pm Japan time – 12-14 hours ahead of North America, depending on your time zone (7am Eastern time).

Satoru Iwata, the president of Nintendo, is currently slated to host the event and viewers can expect to learn about the new 3DS firmware. Also on the table is the upcoming Mario Kart 7, though it’s unclear exactly what will or won’t be discussed. While you can certainly watch clips from the presentation later in the day (while you’re pretending to work), if you want to stream it live you’ll be able to pick it up on Ustream and Nico Nico Live.

The new 3DS firmware update is supposed to feature an updated version of the handheld’s Mii Plaza function in addition to giving gamers access to the 3DS’s 3D camera so they can make their own 3D videos. There will also be some minor tweaks and fixes to the system, but nothing major as the 3DS hasn’t really suffered from hacks and exploits. As always, think twice before upgrading your system if you use a flash card or homebrew software – you never know when it might get patched up.

It’s currently scheduled for November, but we may get an official date this Friday.

Are you still on the fence about the 3DS, or are you ready to take the 3D plunge?

Via Nintendo World Report

Nintendo plans a live, online presentation to talk to fans about the future of their 3D handheld system.


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Superman Coming to iOS Devices

Posted Oct 17, 2011 at 5:57PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: captain america, dc, Superman, the dark knight

The Man of Steel is looking to make a comeback, with a new movie in the works and a classic return to form headed to the iPad and iPhone.

While the success of the Marvel movie franchise is hard to overlook, DC Comics has had a much more mixed experience at the box office. The Batman series is trucking along as a hallmark of superhero filmmaking, but the remainder of the DC properties just haven’t seemed to catch on with viewers.

DC is looking to change all of this with the upcoming Superman film, titled “Man of Steel.” Taking a page from the Dark Knight/Captain America playbook, the film will be gritty and rooted more in reality that previous Superman adventures. Superman will also be making a new appearance on you iOS device, though the game doesn’t seem to be based at all on the new film.

Superman: iPad (the name I’ve just given it) is being developed by Chillingo and Tiger Games, and looks as though it’s taking its cues directly from the Superman comics of old. Bright colors and familiar villains are on display here, with players suiting up in the familiar blue tights and using Superman’s many powers to protect the city of Metropolis.

You’ll earn medals for your performance in each level, generating a bit of replay value for perfectionists and Superman fans alike. Beyond that, the rest of the game is essentially a mystery. Superman titles in general have a legacy of failure, especially the much-maligned Superman 64. Here’s hoping Superman: iPad can escape those previous mistakes and create something memorable and fun.

Do you think this new Superman game is the Man of Steel’s chance to shine, or is it going to be a disaster?

Via IGN

The Man of Steel is looking to make a comeback, with a new movie in the works and a classic return to form headed to the iPad and iPhone.


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Arkham City Reviews Rolling In

Posted Oct 14, 2011 at 2:00PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: arkham asylum, arkham city, Batman, reviews

Batman’s newest adventure is earning high marks from pretty much everyone that touches it. We’ve got a quick breakdown of what people are saying.

We’re less than a week away from entering Arkham one more time and dealing with the many terrors it contains. The last Batman game we saw earned waves of critical praise and was hailed by some as the best superhero game every made. The only question now is, can the game’s sequel meet the standard set by its predecessor while living up to the insane hype?

So far, it looks like the answer to that question is a resounding “Yes.” Here’s a quick run of what some of the major reviewers are saying about the title:

GameSpot – 9.0

They praise the game’s open environment, level design, slick controls and clean presentation. I believe I heard the word “exhilarating” in their video review, so take that for what you will. Puzzles are noted as tricky but rewarding, but the final confrontation is named anti-climactic.

GameTrailers – 9.4

Side missions are noted as a highlight of the game, though they do note that the game sometimes sends you in circles. The environment is also acclaimed here, as are the context controls that make the Arkham series so interesting. There is a brief lament over Batman’s inability to grapple through barbed wire, but overall the exploration aspects of the game earn high marks.

Joystiq – 4.5 Stars

Cleaner controls, a more interesting environment and a variety of interesting things to do are the primary focuses here, with the site glumly noting that the central narrative never quite lives up to everything else. They do note the game as an improvement, albeit slight, over the original Arkham game. They too, make mention of a lame final encounter.

GamePro – 5 Stars

GamePro’s reviewer calls Arkham City the best superhero game he’s ever played. Unlike other reviews, GamePro was impressed with the storyline and only took issue with the limited complexity of boss encounters. They also note that the optional Catwoman adventure option, available only to players that purchase the game new, could be a problem for those that like to pick up used titles.

So there you have it. When you look at the reviews in aggregate, it looks like Arkham City is an excellent use of your hard-earned money. And, like I’ve mentioned previously, if you pre-order the title through Wal-Mart, they’ll throw in a $10 gift card and a copy of the original Arkham Asylum to boot.

Are you ready to put on the cape one more time?

Batman’s newest adventure is earning high marks from pretty much everyone that touches it. We’ve got a quick breakdown of what people are saying.


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Watch: MDK2 returns for HD release

Posted Oct 11, 2011 at 3:52PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: beamdog, hd re-release, mdk2, murder death kill, nuclear toaster

Cigar dogs and nuclear toasters? What more could you ask from a HD game?


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Kinect Named Gadget of the Year

Posted Oct 11, 2011 at 3:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: gadget of the year, gaming awards, kinect, xbox360

Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect has edged out front-runners such as the iPad 2 and iPhone 4 to now be named T3's 'Gadget of the Year'


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PSP homebrew - PSP DiGi CoMix Reader v1

Posted Oct 11, 2011 at 7:33AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP Tags: dx, hardikk98, psp digi comix reader, psp homebrew

Homebrew developer Dx (a.k.a. hardikk98) has released the initial version of his latest project, PSP DiGi CoMix Reader, another comics viewer for the PSP, but promises to run a bit faster compared to previous iterations of the app.


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PoV: Difficult Games vs. Difficult Players

Posted Oct 8, 2011 at 10:57PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PoV, PS3 Tags: Megaman, minecraft, ninja gaiden, video game thematics

Do we suck as gamers or is it just the games?


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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 first trailer

Posted Oct 8, 2011 at 7:38AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3, Nintendo DS, PC Gaming, PS Vita, Nintendo 3DS, PSP Tags: lego harry potter: years 5-7, TT Games, warner bros.

For the first time since it was announced, we will now be getting to see a glimpse of what awaits us in the final three years of Harry Potter and the gang's Lego-fied adventure, thanks to this very first trailer for the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-

Of course we all know how the story went. A lot of important characters died in the book, and shown in the movie as well, of course, such as Dumbledore and Snape. Heck, even Harry died. But he did go back to life and in the end defeeated Voldemort.

Oh, you didn't finish all the way to the end of the series? Come on, even the movie is finished already, and that's after the book came out some couple of years back! I suggest you go finish it before this game version comes out.

Not that it's going to matter in how you play the game, but am guessing it's just going to be more fun seeing the words from the book, and the scenes from the movie, transformed into these adorable building blocks.

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 comes out for all platforms conceivable (really!). As in, for the PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii, PS Vita, PSP, NDS and 3DS later this holiday season.

Via [CVG]

For the first time since it was announced, we will now be getting to see a glimpse of what awaits us in the final three years of Harry Potter and the gang's Lego-fied adventure.


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Official PlayStation Magazine UK website launched

Posted Oct 6, 2011 at 5:24AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PSP, PS Vita, PS3 Tags: opm uk, Sony

The UK arm of the Official PlayStation Magazine sure has got a lot to celebrate, especially now that they've officially launched their website.

It's been a long time coming, but they finally made it happen. Welcoming all you PlayStation fans out there, be it for the PlayStation 3, the PSP, or the upcoming PS Vita, they're promising all the juicy, good stuff that Sony has to offer to its loyal patrons.

Editor Ben Wilson took to the task of welcoming all ye fans, giving a proper introduction and a brief walkthrough of what's going to be in store for you in OPM UK. Check it out via the video below.

Congrats, OPM UK!

Via [OPM UK]

The UK arm of the Official PlayStation Magazine sure has got a lot to celebrate, especially now that they've officially launched their website.


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Hey Everyone, Rage Came Out Today!

Posted Oct 4, 2011 at 1:05PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: new releases, rage information, rage review

A deluge of news, reviews, gameplay videos and other Rage-related content storm the gaming press as the game hits store shelves in North America.

There are roughly ten new “things” coming out today, if you count games and various downloadable content packs. “Dark Souls,” a new “Spider-Man” title, “NBA 2K12” and “Orcs Must Die” are all making their debuts, but you surely wouldn’t know it if you followed the traditional gaming press. Looking over my Twitter feed (follow me! @mikedotfoster), it looks like the games media has settled in on their big title of the week: “Rage.”

So, to save you some time wading through the pile of words that have already been written on the subject, I figured I’d let you know what people seem to be feeling in regard to what is apparently the biggest title of the week. Here goes nothing!

PC Gamer calls the game “simple, satisfying” fun, praises the enemy A.I. and says that while the game is still very linear, the smooth controls and exciting action make it interesting all the way through. They rated it an 84 out of 100.

IGN says that “Rage” is one of the best-looking games ever made, boasts “excellent shooting sequences” and speaks positively on the single-player campaign as well as cooperative missions. Staying true to form, they give the game 8.5 out of 10.

Game Trailers calls the cinema writing “rote,” criticizes the lack of an overarching plot to guide the player and notes the anti-climactic ending, but looks positively on the well-realized characters. Gameplay and graphics win the day, earning the title 9 out of 10.

GamePro is exuberant about the vehicle sequences in the game but notes hit detection and graphics problems on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. They also note an anti-climactic finish but say that the smart A.I and vivid environments more than make up for story problems and minor bugs. Four stars.

If you’re keeping track, it looks like “Rage” is a fun, well-designed experience with great graphics but not much of a story. Most reviewers also noted that while the game is billed as an RPG, there isn’t much in the way of open-world exploration and true RPG fans may find the game limiting. Regardless, “Rage” is certainly sounding like a strong buy, with minor issues that will likely be patched up later.

Did you pick up “Rage” today? How are you enjoying it so far?

A deluge of news, reviews, gameplay videos and other Rage-related content storm the gaming press as the game hits store shelves in North America.


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DS homebrew - iDeaS 1.0.4.0 final version for Windows

Posted Oct 4, 2011 at 4:28AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: Actarus, ds homebrew, emulator, ideas, Nintendo

Homebrew developer Actarus has released the final build of iDeaS version 1.0.4.0, an excellent Nintendo DS emulator for PC.


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Sony reveals PS Vita box, app list

Posted Oct 3, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Sony

Ever wonder what those icons on the PS Vita's XMB are for?


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