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Sound Off: Feel Like Cybering?

Posted May 22, 2012 at 3:23PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PoV Tags: cyber sex, cybering, mmos, orgia romanus, sound off

Take off your robe and wizard hat and join us for a discussion on getting naked and doing the dirty. In games, of course.


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Is That Ectoplasm Or Are You Just Happy To Play Red Dead Again?

Posted May 12, 2012 at 9:00AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: ghosts, paranormal, red dead redemption, Rockstar, videogame myths

Before you go and get heavily lost in Diablo III's demonic world, you might want to take a second (or third) look at Red Dead Redemption.


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This Dominatrix Isn't What You Think, Though You'll Still Take a Beating

Posted May 4, 2012 at 9:50AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: enter the dominatrix, saints row: the third, THQ, volition

It's not just any old DLC, it's an expansion. But will there be weaponized purple dildos?


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Is Dust 514 a Sony Exclusive

Posted Apr 2, 2012 at 9:15PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: ccp, CCP Games, dust 514, ps vita cross chat, ps3 cross chat, ps3 exclusive, Sony

Do you really need an explanation? Well, CCP Games are gonna give you one


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EMI Suing Developers of Def Jam Rapstar Over, You Guessed It, Song Rights

Posted Mar 30, 2012 at 4:15PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: 4mm games, def jam rapstar, Konami, Terminal Reality

Konami, Terminal Reality, and 4mm made a game that virtually nobody played 2 years ago in the form of Def Jam Rapstar. Now they're getting sued by EMI.


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Zynga Eyes Online Gambling

Posted Mar 1, 2012 at 4:27PM EST by Administrator Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: mark pincus, zynga, zynga bingo, zynga poker

Just when you thought the company couldn’t possibly be sleazier.

For many gamers, Zynga is one of those companies that represent everything that’s wrong with the industry. Their aggressive targeting of casual gamers and obvious theft of original concepts makes them an easy enemy for anyone who feels like a good rant. In short, Zynga’s reputation isn’t necessarily a good one.

Reputation aside, Zynga makes huge piles of money. And CEO Mark Pincus thinks he has an idea of how the company could make even more—online gambling. Speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom event, Pincus talked about Zynga Poker’s 30 million users and how its success primes the company for its next big step:

“I think it's a good natural fit. I think, philosophically, the part people haven't noticed yet, [is that] real-money gaming is perfect with virtual goods and social games.”

This isn’t the first we’ve heard of Zynga’s plan to go into the online gambling business—its latest project, Zynga Bingo, is running in closed beta and operates on a real-money basis.

What do you think of Zynga and online gambling?

[Edge]

Just when you thought the company couldn’t possibly be sleazier.


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PoV: Vita Will Fail

Posted Feb 24, 2012 at 10:35AM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: nintendo 3ds vs ps vita, ps vita sales, sony fails

Sony’s savior is nothing more than PSP: the sequel.

Warning: This article contains – gasp! – my opinion. If your delicate sensibilities can’t grasp reading something counter to your own beliefs, perhaps you should mosey along to something you’ll find easier to digest. Here’s a suggestion.

Read the comments on this site, and you’ll see that I’m a bona fide Sony hater. Curiously enough, I’m also an Xbox, Android and Nintendo hater, depending on the comments you read. Basically, if you ask the readers of this site, I hate everything.

Reader contention aside, it is true that I’ve never been a fan of the Sony brand. This is the result of several factors: the “quantity over quality” approach they’ve always taken towards game development, their absurd comments about the superiority of their consoles despite sales data saying otherwise, and their documented tendency to screw their playerbase.

I believe the Sony Vita will fail. Not on the scale of the Virtual Boy or Jaguar, but in the sense that it will not overtake the Nintendo 3DS, and will not extend Sony’s grasp on the handheld market far beyond what the PSP already provided. This belief comes not from my admitted distaste for Sony, but from the tepid response the device has seen since Japanese launch, the lukewarm reviews offered to the system’s launch lineup, and the unfolding clusterfucks related to the new system that indicate Sony hasn’t learned how to make a system that’s easy to use and fun to own.

Put simply, the PS Vita is too little, too late. And no matter how you feel about Sony, it’s not going to change this simple fact: Nintendo remains the king of the handheld kingdom for the foreseeable future.

Sorry Sony fanboys; it looks like you’re out of luck.

Sony’s savior is nothing more than PSP: the sequel.


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Sony patenting new gaming device

Posted Feb 22, 2012 at 7:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: kinect, ps3 patent, Richard Marks, Sony, sony 3d, sony patent

What some are calling Kinect-like, some are calling a "three-dimensional interactive gaming environment", I think I'm calling it crazy till I see something actually turn up.


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Sony Promises that Devs Like the Vita

Posted Feb 16, 2012 at 2:12PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: nintendo 3ds, ps vita, psp, Sony, virtual boy

The company is on the defensive after one developer threw the handheld under the bus.

Sony is reeling after one game creator suggested that third party developers have canceled their Vita projects and moved to the 3DS due to the handheld’s poor performance in Japan. A report in a Japanese newspaper carried the anonymous quote, which stated, “Major Japanese companies are cancelling all projects intended for Vita and are changing development to 3DS.” Sony wants you to know that this simply isn’t the case.

Scott Rohde, the senior vice president of Worldwide Studios said that while he didn’t see the specific quote, it’s not unusual to find “exaggerated” claims like that regarding untested products. He also noted that he knew of many third party devs working “feverishly” on Vita titles, and that it would be impossible for any one person to definitively say what every Vita studio may or may not be doing.

Edge magazine points out that calling the claims an “exaggeration” indicates that a few studios have indeed jumped ship, just not to the numbers the anonymous source stated. Whatever’s going on over in Japan, you can bet it will echo through the western marketplace.

Vita is just a few short days away from release and if the western launch isn’t strong, the device could be relegated to Virtual Boy territory. Right now, the Vita is being outsold by the 3DS and even the original PSP in Japan – not a good indicator of success. Sony isn’t known for being upfront with its customers, so the truth of the matter is probably somewhere between the two quotes.

We’ll just have to wait and see what happens. What do you think the fate of the Vita will be?

[Edge]

The company is on the defensive after one developer threw the handheld under the bus.


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Get Married in RIFT, Break World Record

Posted Feb 9, 2012 at 9:00PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: rift world record, trion worlds, videogame world records, world records

Have you ever wanted to break a world record no one cares about? Here’s your chance!


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Skyrim Gets Creation Kit

Posted Feb 7, 2012 at 9:45PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: skyrim, skyrim creation kit, skyrim mods

Have some fun, you scoundrels!


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Mass Effect Characters May Be Texting You

Posted Feb 7, 2012 at 9:20PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: BioWare, datapad app, mass effect 3, mass effect infiltrator, me3

The virtual world is leaking into the real world. Mmm.


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Make Final Fantasy XIII-2 Your Facebook Friend

Posted Feb 6, 2012 at 12:30PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: Facebook, ffxiii-2, final fantasy xiii-2, Square Enix

Square Enix outlines its plan to integrate FFXIII-2 with your Facebook account.

Enjoying Final Fantasy XIII-2 but wish there were more ways to show off what a huge nerd you are to all of your casual acquaintances? Square Enix has you covered. The company has just announced that it plans to integrate Facebook functionalities with its latest RPG time-sink.

In the company’s press release, Square Enix confirmed that certain in-game features would be made available through Facebook integration. For example, you can post your achievements and trophies directly to your wall. Once you can use the Historia Crux, you’ll be able to share your party setup, battle scores, collected monsters and a myriad of other info to the social media site.

While it’s a cool idea to share your in-game accomplishments with friends and family, one has to wonder how many players are in that big of a hurry to reveal how much time they spend playing games like Final Fantasy. I’m surely not proud of the 60+ hours I spent on the last one.

What about you?

[PSX Extreme]

Square Enix outlines its plan to integrate FFXIII-2 with your Facebook account.


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Madden 13 Cover Star Up to Gamers

Posted Feb 6, 2012 at 11:50AM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: EA Sports, madden 13, peyton hills, tim tebow

EA Sports is letting fans vote on who graces the cover of the next Madden, this time with a bigger pool of players from which to choose.

In 2011, fans of the Madden franchise cast over 13 million online votes to determine who would land on the cover of Madden 2012. Faced with a roster of 32 different players, voters eventually landed on Peyton Hills, a running back for the Cleveland Browns. This year, EA Sports is giving players the same opportunity, but with a much larger pool of contestants.

The search for Madden 13’s cover star will start with 64 players – two from each of the 32 teams in the NFL. The first round of the voting will be per-team, as EA looks to sort out which player from each team players like the most. From there, the field will shrink to 32, and fans can commence the voting. The announcement came at this weekend’s Madden Bowl, in which Tim Tebow proved he’s a better virtual football player than a real one.

Voting begins on March 7. And seriously, don’t vote for Tim Tebow.

[Destructoid]

EA Sports is letting fans vote on who graces the cover of the next Madden, this time with a bigger pool of players from which to choose.


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Interview: Stay Alive creator Rob Allison

Posted Feb 2, 2012 at 7:45PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPad, iPhone Tags: android market, appstore, stay alive, stay alive android, stay alive ipad, stay alive iphone

Creator of one of the best indie mobile titles, Stay Alive, Rob Allison talks to Harrison E about creating the game, reddit and making games.


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GameJam Wollongong 2012

Posted Jan 30, 2012 at 8:14PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: gamejam wollongong, ggj, ggj12, gjwoll, global game jam, ouroboros

Or How I Spent my Weekend watching 20+ people make games in 48 hours.


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Microsoft May Be Ditching MS Points

Posted Jan 24, 2012 at 8:13AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Microsoft Points, xbox live, zune

The convoluted exchange system may be gone by the end of the year.


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CCP and Sony Working Out PSN Virtual Currency

Posted Jan 23, 2012 at 1:15PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: ccp, dust 514, Eve Online, free-to-play, ps vita, psn, Xbox Live Arcade

The EVE Online and Dust 514 developer takes the lead in bringing microtransactions to the PS3.

Dust 514, the MMOFPS set in the EVE Online universe, is set for release sometime this year. The game will be launching on Sony’s PlayStation 3 console, but it’s the title’s interactions with CCP’s EVE Online that make it truly compelling. Dust 514 players will be able to interact with EVE Online players, with the actions of one group affecting the world of the other.

Virtual purchases have existed in EVE for years, mostly in the form of the PLEX license. This license essentially allows players to trade real-life money for in-game money by selling game time, and has been a pretty big success for CCP. However, the PS3 works completely differently, and so does PSN. So, CCP and Sony are now trying to figure out exactly how in-game purchases in Dust 514 will work.

CCP CEO Hilmar Pétursson briefly commented on the ongoing negotiations between his company and Sony Computer Entertainment, which apparently center firmly on how virtual purchases will be conducted in Dust 514. Issues on the table include pricing, the way in which revenue is split between the companies. They’re also discussing a potential retail release for Dust 514, as well as potential ways to link the PS Vita version of the game with the PS3 version and the greater EVE Online universe.

One thing’s for sure – if Sony and CCP can work out a viable method for dealing with in-game purchases, you can expect to see a lot more free-to-play games heading to PSN. Pétursson claims that the two companies are “breaking new ground,” and he’s absolutely right; the agreements made here could dramatically affect the future of PSN, and by extension Xbox Live Arcade.

What do you think of Sony and CCP’s plan to include virtual purchases in Dust 514?

[Edge]

The EVE Online and Dust 514 developer takes the lead in bringing microtransactions to the PS3.


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3DS Breaking Records in Japan

Posted Jan 9, 2012 at 1:52PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Nintendo, nintendo 3ds, ps vita, Sony

At this point, it’s probably safe to call Nintendo’s handheld a hit.

The Nintendo 3DS, which had one of the shakiest launches Nintendo’s seen since the Virtual Boy, can now be placed comfortably in the “Win” column. Since dropping the unit price and adding a few games to its roster, Nintendo has seen increased interest in the once-maligned portable console. And new numbers out of Japan indicate the 3DS is as strong as it’s ever been.

According to Andriasang, the Nintendo 3DS moved a whopping 1,492,931 units during the month of December (in Japan). Not only is that a massive number in terms of raw sales, it’s apparently a record – since system sales data began being tracked in 1997, no device has ever sold so quickly.

The Nintendo 3DS has sat at the top of the Japanese hardware charts for seven months in a row, and shows no signs of slowing down, especially when you consider the relatively weak launch of the PS Vita, which still managed to land in second place for the month of December with 402,794 units moved. Not too shabby, considering the device didn’t launch until the 17th.

Do you think the 3DS has sufficiently proven its viability, or will people in the industry still doubt it?

[Edge]

At this point, it’s probably safe to call Nintendo’s handheld a hit.


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BioWare Explains Random Old Republic Bans

Posted Jan 4, 2012 at 1:45PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: iPad, PC Gaming Tags: BioWare, Star Wars, swotr, swotr bans

Been randomly banned? BioWare explains.


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Modern Warfare 3 Has Spawn Problems

Posted Jan 2, 2012 at 5:13PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: Infinity Ward, modern warfare 3, mw3

Gamer scores 144 kills and 4 deaths in one MW3 match, and in the process demonstrates one of the game’s biggest problems.

Look, it’s 2012. Spawn trapping – the act of locking an opposing team into one spawn area and mercilessly camping them – simply shouldn’t be possible in games anymore. Developers, by now, should know how to circumvent this problem. However, the issue seems to have slipped the mind of devs over at Infinity Ward, as evidenced by this video:

In the clip, one MW3 player, with the help of his team, manages to summon a M.O.A.B. in just 48 seconds by peeking over a wall into the enemy spawn and absolutely wrecking the other team as they respawn helplessly. It’s a cheap tactic from any point of view, but the real amazing thing is that it’s even possible in a game that supposed to be one of the best shooters ever made.

This problem is rampant in certain MW3 game modes, and the developers are going to need to find some way to repair it if they want to keep the community happy and engaged. The players in the video aren’t necessarily cheating, so the only recourse is to prevent the problem from happening in the first place.

What do you think should be done to stop matches like this from taking place?

[PR]

Gamer scores 144 kills and 4 deaths in one MW3 match, and in the process demonstrates one of the game’s biggest issues.


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Cow Clicker Retro: Just as good as the first

Posted Dec 29, 2011 at 10:45AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: celcius games, colin walsh, cow clicker retro, Facebook

The guys at Celcius Games have just released a classic just ready for the holidays. Harrison E speaks to it's creator about what it means to be a Cow Clicking creator.


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Gamer spends $16000 on virtual sword on pre-release MMO

Posted Dec 29, 2011 at 6:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: MMORPG Tags: age of wulin, age of wulin mmo, loot, microtransaction, snail games

MMO Sword, ya know, for when you have $16000 just lying around.


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Merry Christmas From Me. Free Gift From QJ [Updated]

Posted Dec 25, 2011 at 2:00AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: mr pham, qj contest

A free gift for one of you guys.


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Square Enix. Member info not compromised

Posted Dec 22, 2011 at 8:15AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: MMORPG Tags: square enix accounts hacked, square enix hack, squenx

Despite the recent attacks, hackers didn't get anything from the Squenix Databases.


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In Game Car On Sale. Only $75.

Posted Dec 18, 2011 at 7:30PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3 Tags: free to playt, hoensigsegg ccx elite, need for speed world, virtual car

Need For Speed World gets a time-based ‘bargain’. Its worth checking out if you are interested in a little flash.


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Team Fortress 2 Hats Worth 50 Million

Posted Dec 18, 2011 at 11:30AM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: paul manwaring, team fortress 2, team fortress 2 revenue, tf2

Put your calculator hat on and clench, this stuff looks quite impressive.


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Chrono Trigger For iPhone

Posted Dec 8, 2011 at 5:15PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: iPhone Tags: Chrono Trigger, chrono trigger iphone, chrono trigger released

Square Enix sure does know how to please their fans. Own an iPhone? Like Chrono Trigger? If the answer to those is yes and yes, then you’re in luck.


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EA returning to iOS with The Sims: FreePlay

Posted Dec 4, 2011 at 9:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: iPhone, iPad Tags: EA, new sims, sims 24-hour, the sims, the sims ios, the sims: freeplay

Yes, it is another Sims, but now we enter the world of real-time Sims play, 24-hour clock and all.


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Microsoft 'Flight' testing registrations now open

Posted Dec 4, 2011 at 9:30AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: flight simulator, games for windows, microsoft flight, microsoft games

Take to the skies in the first Microsoft Flight 'simulator' title since 2006 Flight Sim X.


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MegaMan X2 coming to Virtual Console

Posted Dec 1, 2011 at 10:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii Tags: Capcom, Megaman, megaman us releases, megaman x2, vc, Virtual Console

Fire up the VC and get your Mega on, man.


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Desert Bus charity breaks $250K

Posted Nov 24, 2011 at 10:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: charity, desert bus, desert bus of hope, desertbus.org, loadingreadyrun, penn and teller

Who wouldn't want to drive a virtual bus for 5 days for charity?


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Play Burnout Paradise for Free!

Posted Nov 16, 2011 at 6:18PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: burnout paradise, origin

Well, not exactly. It’s free in terms of cash-money, but you’ll have to sell your soul to Origin.

If you like Burnout games but hate spending money, today is your day. A few savvy gamers at HotUKDeals have worked out how to score a copy of Burnout Paradise completely for free, with the only catch being that you have to use Origin to get it.

Here’s how the deal works: Log into your Origin account (or create a new one), run a quick search for Burnout and add Burnout Paradise to your cart. When you head to checkout, type the code “PARADISE” into the promo codes box and the game’s price will be dropped from £4.99 to £0.00. Unfortunately, this deal only seems to be active in the UK – no free games for us folks in the States.

Paradise earned rave reviews and is certainly a fan favorite, so picking the game up for free is an excellent deal. The game takes place in a fairly large virtual city, with stunt, race and other events strewn about at various intersections. Driving around to find the start of a failed challenge can be annoying, but the game has a great soundtrack and for the most part is fun to play.

Besides, if you’re getting it for free, what do you have to lose?

Via PC Gamer

Well, not exactly. It’s free in terms of cash-money, but you’ll have to sell your soul to Origin.


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Indie Royale: The Difficult Second Bundle

Posted Nov 13, 2011 at 8:22AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: ben there dan that, fates of the world., humble bundle, indie games, indie royale, Night Sky, scoregasm

Indie Royale has set their second bundle free and it ain't easy.


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Nintendo 3DS Hits 1.65 Million Sold

Posted Nov 12, 2011 at 3:36PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: mario kart 7, nintendo 3ds, skyward sword, super mario 3d land

Though gamers and industry analysts have expressed concerns over the 3DS’s marketability, the handheld is finally making headway after a rocky start.

If you’re one of the people that though the Nintendo 3DS was destined to be a disaster, it looks like you’ll have to put your “Up Yours, Nintendo” shirt away - at least for the next few months. The company has reported that the Nintendo 3DS has moved 1.65 million units in the U.S. since its launch earlier this year, after a much-needed price drop helped to boost sales.

Nintendo is hoping that the 3DS will outstrip sales for its previous handheld, the Nintendo DS, which sold 2.37 million units in its first 12 months. With the holiday season pending, it’s possible they will actually meet this goal.

Another thing fueling the increased demand for the 3DS? Games. Though remakes like Ocarina of Time and StarFox 64 have helped to secure the 3DS a place in the hearts of passionate gamers and early adopters, upcoming titles like Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 are sure to move a few more units. Despite the new titles, Nintendo still has a serious software problem; those two games and Skyward Sword are pretty much all they have going on for the remainder of the year.

It seems like every time Nintendo releases a new console, people argue about whether or not it’s a good idea. The original DS didn’t get much love, if I recall correctly, until the Lite version surfaced, and the now-hilarious quotes from Sony regarding the Wii’s viability should be etched on the back of every PS Move controller shipped. But Nintendo always manages to find a way to make it work (except, you know, that one time) and it looks like the 3DS is here to stay.

Do you have a 3DS? Would you consider buying one based on these new titles?

Via Destructoid

Though gamers and industry analysts have expressed concerns over the 3DS’s marketability, the handheld is finally making headway after a rocky start.


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PoV: Is it time for PlayStation 4?

Posted Nov 8, 2011 at 3:56PM EST by Listed in: PoV Tags: playstation 4, sony updates

The PS3 launched in 2006 and we’ve seen plenty of great titles in the last five years, but is it time to retire the current console generation?

When the original PlayStation 3 console launched in 2006, it represented the bold future of gaming hardware. Slightly more advanced than the Xbox 360 and boasting a built-in Blu Ray player, the PS3 floundered for a bit early on due to its high price point, but eventually became a sharp competitor to the Microsoft brand with exclusive titles like Uncharted and Grand Turismo.

But now it’s 2011 – isn’t it about time Sony started talking about the PlayStation 4? Nintendo has already announced its next console in the form of the Wii U, and there can be no doubt that Microsoft and Sony are both hard at work on the hardware that will eventually become their new system – but where are the details?

Analysts have predicted that the PS3 could stay strong until at least 2015, so it stands to reason the Xbox could likely make it that far as well. But the question here is whether gamers will want to play a nine-year-old console in the face of PC innovation. Already, games like Arkham City and Battlefield 3 are absolutely eclipsing their console competitors – Sony and Microsoft need to do something if they want to stay up to speed.

Developers already have to “dumb down” their content for consoles; as the hardware ages this process will be have an increasingly negative impact on the development process. Eventually we’ll hit a point where a virtual chasm exists between PS3s and PCs, if we’re not there already. A new console may not make perfect sense for companies with two decent performers, but it’s in the best interest of the industry that consoles move forward every few years.

So what do you think? Does the PS3 have a few years left in it, or is it time for an update? What features would you like to see in a new PlayStation console?

The PS3 launched in 2006 and we’ve seen plenty of great titles in the last five years, but is it time to retire the current console generation?


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Did you kill a rat in BF3 Single Player?

Posted Nov 8, 2011 at 10:00AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3, PC Gaming Tags: battlefield 3 vs peta, bf3 rat killing, peta loves rats, peta vs video games

Animal protection group PETA have spoken out against Battlefield 3 for its treatment of rats in the BF3 single player campaign.


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Three Square Enix RPG's confirmed for the PSN this winter season

Posted Nov 6, 2011 at 10:59PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PS3 Tags: chrono cross, final fantasy 6, final fantasy v, final fantasy vi, PlayStation Network, square enix psn, square enix rpgs

Three titles will be staggered for release on the Playstation Network over the next month, the PSN update for Square Enix to date. But what are they? Read on for details!


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SEGA game sales and profits fall. Weak market or poor titles to blame?

Posted Nov 1, 2011 at 1:30PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PoV Tags: captain america, Sega, sega game releases, sega profits, sega sammy, sonic generations

How the mighty have fallen? Once revered for creating the only true competitor to Super Mario in Sonic the Hedgehog, SEGA profits continue to slide.


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Vote for Your Favorite Blizzcon Costume

Posted Oct 31, 2011 at 2:09PM EST by Listed in: MMORPG Tags: Blizzard, BlizzCon, blizzcon costume contest, Mike Morhaime

If you didn’t make it to Blizzcon, you can still enjoy some of the festivities by voting on your favorite costume from its legendary costume contest.

The Blizzcon costume contest is probably the most fun event of the weekend. Costumes that run the gamut from incredible to hilarious are all on display, and the judges often have a tough task in deciding a winner. Now that Blizzcon is wrapped up, Blizzard is giving fans the opportunity to participate in an online costume contest by voting on the Blizzcon costumes they liked the most.

Here’s the rundown on the contest, straight from Blizzard:

We’re giving 20 contestants we weren’t able to recognize at BlizzCon a second chance at sartorial glory, by offering you a chance to vote on your favorites. We’ve added images of each contestant to a brand-new Costume Contest Voting Gallery. Each contestant’s picture is marked with a number. That’s where you come in; just make note of the number belonging to your favorite costume, then head over to our poll to cast your vote.

The costumes that earn the most votes will earn a chance at some impressive loot, including cash prizes of $1,000, $750, and $500. Runners-up will receive a SteelSeries prize package that includes 5H V2 Headphones, a 7G Keyboard, and an Ikari Optical Mouse or a World of Warcraft virtual pet package that includes Lil' Ragnaros, Moonkin Hatchling, Lil' K.T., Pandaren Monk, and Lil' XT.

You can check out the gallery by clicking this link. Hey, it’s not like you have anything important to do today, right? I’m partial to the Minecraft paladin, but I’d also really like to take contestant #4 out on a date.

Which costume do you think is the coolest?

If you didn’t make it to Blizzcon, you can still enjoy some of the festivities by voting on your favorite costume from its legendary costume contest.


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Exclusive: Trukatu.com’s Game Trading Revolution

Posted Oct 18, 2011 at 5:00PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: beta, game trading, trukatu

A new service claims to help gamers find and trade the titles they love, without getting slapped by low re-sale prices. But are they for real? We sit down with the site’s founders, Rob and Shawn McClellan, to find out.

If you've ever tried to trade-in a used game at a brick and mortar retailer, you probably know the sting of the brutal price drop. A game you bought yesterday for full price is somehow only worth half that today, but will unsurprisingly be re-sold close to the original price.

It’s frustrating, but for the most part there wasn’t much gamers could do. Now, one site is claiming to have the solution to this problem, in the form of targeted gamer-to-gamer trading. This site is Trukatu.com, and I shot a few questions to the company’s founders to find out what makes this service so different from GameFly or other trade-in services.

Here’s the full interview, so you can decide for yourself:

What is Trukatu.com?

Trukatu.com is the new revolution in video game trading.

How does Trukatu differ from existing services like GameFly?

Unlike game rental services, once you receive your new game through Trukatu, you OWN it.

We differ from other online trading services in that we don’t convert your games to points or virtual currency. Trades are also completely anonymous between users because everything is mailed directly to Trukatu, where the games are checked for quality. We even provide postage-paid mailers so there’s no shipping costs to users whatsoever.

How does the trade-in system work?

Instead of points or credits, you receive GAMES for your games. After building a game library, users are offered trades and are given the opportunity to accept, modify or deny each one. Once a trade is accepted, users mail in their games to be verified and swapped. Our mailers are designed to function as a 2-way mailer. After you complete your first trade and receive your new game, you will already have a return mailer in your possession for your NEXT TRADE.

What types of games can participants expect to find? New releases? Older titles?

Trukatu is tailored to all levels of gamers; from basic gamers who just want to trade in old games they no longer play, to the ultimate power gamer who wants a new challenge every week. Our selection is based on our gamers’ libraries, and includes games for PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii, Xbox, and Xbox360.

How does Trukatu go about matching trade offers?

Users create a library of games they have and games they want using a comprehensive search function with quick and easy browsing. Trukatu continuously compares these libraries to form trade matches. Users can also initiate direct trades to other users, where you could offer a couple of your games for that amazing new one someone else has already mastered.

How is your subscription plan built (ie, tiers like Xbox Live gold, or trade limitations)?

During beta, users will pay $10 for each accepted trade. Later, we will also offer monthly recurring subscription plans, lowering the cost per trade. Offering these different plans allows Trukatu to cater to all types of gamers.

Who are you, and what is your experience in the industry?

We are two brothers from Northwest Ohio with a passion for gaming. I am an IT professional and self-proclaimed video game nerd. I also love programming (Java, C#, C++, HTML/PHP/Javascript) and I've even published a Nintendo DS game on QJ.net titled KhetDS many years ago. My brother, Shawn, has a background in banking and business finance with years of management experience. I am the IT guy and he is the backbone of the business. There has always been a constant sibling rivalry between us since I’m the “younger and smarter” brother but that rivalry helps us balance the creativity and experience within Trukatu.

What led you to create Trukatu?

Trukatu came together in late 2010 with the idea to finally put gamers in control by drastically changing the way video games are traded. The concept was designed we were tired of paying high costs for used games only to turn around and sell them back for just pennies on the dollar. We wanted to put the gamer in control by creating a place where they could trade video games without the hassle and high cost associated with retail game trading today.

How does the inspection process work?

When games arrive at Trukatu, they are individually inspected, ensuring that they are the correct games, and they are in good working condition. Then the swap is made and the games are sent off to their new owners.

What safety mechanisms are in place for members?

We act as the middle-man. By sending all games to Trukatu, no private information is shared between users, and game quality is always guaranteed.

The Trukatu Beta is still open, so jump in and let us know what you think. If done right, this could be the service we gamers have been waiting for.


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Microsoft Arrange to make Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition that little bit more special.

Posted Oct 16, 2011 at 9:00AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: comic con halo announcement, halo combat evolved: anniversary edition, halo kinect

Kinect features will now be integrated into the upcoming Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition. We also have new details on the achievements that will be available thanks to an unload of info from New York Comic Con!


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NVIDIA Announces 3D Vision 2

Posted Oct 15, 2011 at 6:57PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: 3d vision, nVidia

The graphics card developer touts brighter colors, comfortable glasses and a more immersive experience than ever before.

Today seems like the day of 3D news, first with the announcement of 3D support for Assassin’s Creed Revelations and now with an update from NVIDIA regarding the next iteration of their 3D Vision accessories. The company is promising a much more enjoyable experience, with a greater field of view, less eye strain, and reduced ghosting from monitors.

I’ll let NVIDIA explain what they’ve changed, straight from their press release:

"NVIDIA 3D LightBoost technology makes 3D games, movies and photos more stunning and life-like than ever before," said David Wung, senior director of product management of Open Platform Business (OPBG) Group for ASUS Computer International. "With 3D LightBoost and our new full-HD monitors, colors are richer, textures and subtle image details virtually jump off the screen, and the overall quality of the experience is something to behold. We are thrilled to be the first desktop display manufacturer to bring this new level of 3D visual quality to our customers with the ASUS VG278H."

That certainly sounds promising. Of course, it’s a press release, and press releases are designed to sound promising. What we know for sure is that the current generation of 3D technology simply isn’t that great, and it’s going to take a major innovation in image quality and comfort to push 3D from a fringe passion to a mainstream habit.

On the plus side, you can check out NVIDIA’s new 3D system for a relatively low cost, depending on how much money you prefer to invest in gaming experiments:

The 3D Vision 2 glasses kit, which includes one pair of 3D Vision 2 glasses and a wireless USB IR emitter will be available from the leading retailers/e-tailers worldwide in October for $149 (USD MSRP). It will also be available on the NVIDIA online store

Look for the new 3D Vision system to hit shelves sometime in October of this year.

The graphics card developer touts brighter colors, comfortable glasses and a more immersive experience than ever before.


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Under 200,000 copies sold of Resistance 3 in September

Posted Oct 15, 2011 at 7:38AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: game charts, Insomniac Games, NPD, ps3, resistence 3

The NPD has said the latest iteration sold under expectations with only 180 thousand copies.


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Play Blizzcon Virtual Scavenger Hunt, Win Prizes

Posted Oct 8, 2011 at 2:00PM EST by Listed in: MMORPG Tags: BlizzCon, Intel, razer, scavenger hunt

If you love Blizzard games and can’t turn away from slim odds of winning some sort of prize, Intel has you covered with the Blizzcon Virtual Scavenger Hunt.

Blizzcon is still a couple of weeks away, but if you’re ready to start your Blizzarding early, you can participate in the Intel Virtual Scavenger hunt. The game revolves around Blizzard trivia, so those that know the games will have better odds of moving forward.

Here’s how the game works: First, you’re presented with a simple clue. My first clue had something to do with Firewalkers, but I’m not great with lore so it read like “blah blah blah wizards lore lore lore.” Next, you’ll need to select the game from which the lore originated. After choosing the game, you’ll select a particular region and, finally, the character to which the statement applies.

The next part of the game is an item hunt similar to what you would find in an old “Highlights” magazine, and I don’t want to ruin where the game goes from there. Hell, it’s Saturday and you’re on the internet reading about video games, so you may as well invest a few minutes exploring the scavenger hunt for yourself.

The end result of all this exploring is a chance to win a variety of items from Razer, Intel, SteelSeries and ibuypower.com. The total giveaway is apparently worth 35,000, so head to the site and see if you can’t win yourself some loot: Intel Blizzcon Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Via Blizzard

If you love Blizzard games and can’t turn away from slim odds of winning some sort of prize, Intel has you covered with the Blizzcon Virtual Scavenger Hunt.


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New Neverwinter Will Now be A Free to Play MMORPG

Posted Oct 7, 2011 at 7:00PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: cryptic gaming, neverwinter, neverwinter nights, playneverwinter

Cryptic Studios will now release the new Neverwinter as a free to play MMO.


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Rage Gage and Modern Gaming Tech

Posted Oct 6, 2011 at 1:30PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: gaming inventions, indie gaming, ragegauge

Have you ever been so angry that it made you want to invent something? Meet the RageGage.


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Foo Fighter to rock BlizzCon 2011

Posted Sep 29, 2011 at 8:32AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: MMORPG, PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, BlizzCon

Following on the heels of high profile acts like Tenacious D and Ozzy Osbourne, this year's Blizzcon will feature rock favorites Foo Fighters to headline the closing ceremony of Blizzard's annual gaming convention.


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Katamari Amoré out today on iOS

Posted Sep 29, 2011 at 3:53AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: iPhone Tags: katamari amore, Namco Bandai

Dadadadadada play Katamari on your iiiiiiiiiiPhooooooone


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Free Realms lands on PSN Europe

Posted Sep 29, 2011 at 1:27AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3 Tags: free realms, SOE

It took a pretty long while coming, but now it's really landed. The Playstation Network Europe finally welcomes into its fold Free Realms, SOSE's free-to-play virtual world game.

John Smedley, SOE's President, says of Free Realms, SOE has set the standard for MMOs on the console with two incredibly successful, innovative and exciting new massive online game worlds for the PlayStation 3 system - first with DC Universe Online and now Free Realms. Our games extend the current lifecycle of the console with the added value offer of bringing tens of thousands of people together, in a game world, to socialize at community events, compete in combat activities and engage in a diversity of gameplay experiences, for years to come."

The PS3 version of Free Realms feature voice chat, so you can communicate with your friends, and of course, Trophies. It's available for download right now on the PSN, so go grab it stat.

With it finally on board PSN Europe, let's see if Sony's targeted number of 100 million users are met.

Via [Electronic Theatre]

It took a pretty long while coming, but now it's really landed.


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