EA have released the demo for both PC and Xbox 360. I have yet to have a shot but im sure its going to be pretty fun. Grab your copy now!
Posts archive for: August, 2007
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Gaming - Medal of Honour Airborne Demo
@ 2007-08-27 – 14:17:56
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Gaming - Manhunt 2 Comming Soon
@ 2007-08-25 – 12:43:03
To North America, after being modified to be less gory, no word on a Europe release date. Personally I think its stupid and a waste of time to edit a game that is already aimed at adults, we are big enough to handle abit blood here and there.
The game will be released in North America on October 31 following the submission of a modified version of Manhunt 2. What's been cut we don't know yet. Nor do we know what the deal is in Europe but we're on at Rockstar to find out.
"Manhunt 2 is important to us, and we're glad it can finally be appreciated as a gaming experience," said Sam Houser, founder and executive producer of Rockstar Games. "We love the horror genre. Manhunt 2 is a powerful piece of interactive story telling that is a unique video game experience. We think horror fans will love it."
Take Two chairman Strauss Zelnick, added, "Manhunt 2 is an extraordinary game, and we eagerly anticipate its release in North America."
Manhunt 2 is the debut title from the newly formed Rockstar London studio, which is developing the game in conjunction with series creator Rockstar North. The Wii version is being developed by Rockstar Toronto.
Along with the Mature rating, the ESRB also assigned the following content descriptors to Manhunt 2: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content and Use of Drugs.
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Gaming - Nintendo Wii Now Best Selling Console
@ 2007-08-23 – 14:12:47
Well, the big N have finaly taken over in console sales, the Nintendo Wii which has only been out for around 10 months has taken over Microsoft Xbox 360 which has been out for two years. The Playstation 3 is still in third position. Looks like Nintendo now dominate both handheld and regular consoles.Good job Nintendo!
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Gaming - Bioshock Out Tomorrow!
@ 2007-08-23 – 14:01:31
Yes friday is almost here!! That means for all us gamers living in the UK we can finally get our grubby hands on 2K Games massive Bioshock which has recieved so many good reviews i think it may actualy top the two FPS giants that are Valves Half Life 1 and Half Life 2.
List of 360 review scores:
PC Gamer UK: 9.5
OXM UK: 10
GameSpy: 10
Alternative Press: 10
Xbox World: 9.4
Gamers: 9.8
Gametrailers: 10
PCZone: 9.6
AP Mag: 10
Primotech 4.5 out of 5
GameInformer: 10
Gamesradar: 10
Eurogamer: 10
Gamer.tv: 10
Console Gameworld: 9.9
1UP: 10
IGN: 9.7
TeamXbox: 9.5
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Gaming - Skate Demo
@ 2007-08-22 – 15:04:10
Released lastnight, EA's Skate for the Xbox 360 is pretty dam fun! the control system is tricky to get used to at first if you are used to Tony Hawkes. But after a few minutes its really easy to use and seems better! -
Gaming - Bioshock Demo
@ 2007-08-22 – 15:00:35
Late news but news none the less!Those of you who havent tried Bioshock for the xbox 360 or pc where have you been?! go download it now via xbox live or fileplanet.com. I was blown away by the atmosphere and graphics and have played it atleast 7 times!
Bioshock is in stores this friday!
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Gaming - John Woo - Stranglehold
@ 2007-08-09 – 14:37:35
The demo is out on Xbox Live, I just finished it and have to say it is pretty dam good, not short at all with lots of bad guys to shoot. Check it out if you haven't already, the game reminds me of Max Payne but with alot more interactive objects.Check out this list of 6 cool things you can do, thanks to N4G.com
1. Don't stop after your first playthrough!
This demo, like Ninja Gaiden Sigma, rewards players who beat it multiple times. After the first play you'll unlock hard mode and the "barrage" power that allows you to slow down time and fire twice as fast, and the second time Hard Boiled difficulty and the "spin" attack that allows you to, well, spin around and kill everyone in the room. Each new attack lets you try new things in the demo, meaning you'll be getting an hour or two of playtime total. Very nice.
2. Shoot someone in the crotch, the hand, or just go for the face
Even in the first playthrough you'll get access to the precision aiming feature. Push up on the d-pad and slow down time, then aim at an enemy. You'll see the bullet leave the gun, travel through the air, and slam into the henchman wherever you aimed, and there are many different places to shoot people (with matching animations). It's graphic, disturbing, and if you aim for the ass, utterly hilarious.
3. Rack up those stars!
Depending on how you kill people, you'll earn stars. The more cinematic and cool, the more stars you'll get, and you can link moves together. My best score is 29 for running down a handrail, shooting above the heads of the enemies so neon signs dropped onto their heads, then diving onto a rolling cart, rolling across the rest of the scene on my belly while head-shotting everyone else. It was an epic scene, totally under my control, and better than most cut-scenes in other games. If you can get more stars in one combo, share your secret.
4. Bring the doves
It wouldn't be a John Woo production without doves, and when you load up your weapons and unleash the spin attack, you'll see doves fly out from... somewhere, and the music gets slow. It's a neat effect, and even better, the animation is created on the fly depending on where you are and where the enemies are located. You kill everyone in the room, and it looks fresh every time.
5. Barrage with the shotgun
Barrage mode, which you unlock in the single play, is great. You load up whatever weapon you're currently holding, time slows down, you shoot twice as fast, and you don't run out of bullets. This is fun with the handguns, but you haven't lived until you've barraged your way through a section of the demo with the shotgun. Everything explodes, everyone dies, and you basically rain liquid annihilation on everything you look at. It's truly an epic sight, and it puts the physics to the test. Luckily, I have yet to see this look anything short of incredible the few times I've done it.
6. It's time for a showdown!
At a few points in the demo, time will slow down and you'll be sent into a kind of face-off mode. You use the right analog stick to aim at the enemy and the left analog stick to dodge his slowed-down bullets. This allows you to masterfully kill a bunch of enemies who have the drop on you, and it's another way the developers keep the cinematic Hong Kong feel of John Woo without giving up interactivity. Since you control where to shoot and how to dodge, you can try many different things in each showdown.
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Gaming - Xbox 360 Halo 3 Edition
@ 2007-08-08 – 15:51:31
Microsoft's special edition console will be landing sometime in September for $399.99 (195.99 GBP), and will include "an authentic Spartan green-and-gold finish," matching wireless controller, a 20GB hard drive, headset, a Play and Charge Kit, and "more" -- though we're not exactly sure what the latter may be. Get in line early folks, we've got all ideas this will be a fairly hot commodity.
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Gaming - New Handheld Nintendo Console?
@ 2007-08-07 – 22:02:17
Nintendo have dominated the handheld market for years and it looks like they may be working on a new motion sensing handheld. The patent was filed in March this year. The gameboy that they used to illustrate the motion sensing capabilities is most likely just a placeholder. Nintendo did have motion sensing for the gameboy advanced for Warioware the game, and thanks to hackers the Nintendo DS also has motion sensing. -
Gaming - Wiimote On Your 360?
@ 2007-08-07 – 21:50:24
Very cool hack that enables the Wiimote to work with the Xbox 360. More information here for those that are intrested.
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Wii - Hero Pack
@ 2007-08-07 – 19:28:55
These have got to be the coolest wiimote accessories for Zelda!
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Gaming - BBC To Get Into Games
@ 2007-08-06 – 19:49:39
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is reportedly set to unveil plans to make a major play in the gaming industry at this month's Edinburgh Interactive Festival.
Scotland on Sunday reports that the BBC's new media boss, Simon Nelson, who is set to deliver a festival keynote on August 14, will detail the corporation's plans to put a greater emphasis on games.
The BBC currently offers downloadable games linked to popular shows such as Doctor Who, as well as providing a limited amount of child-orientated games via its CBBC and Blast operations.
According the festival programme of events, Nelson, who introduced podcasting to the BBC, will reveal why the corporation has 'something to learn from games and how games will figure in the beeb's new media folio in the future'.
UPDATE: The BBC has responded to the report, telling CVG that the upcoming presentation will "not reveal a major move into the games industry".
Here's the statement in full:
'Simon Nelson Controller Portfolio & Multimedia, BBC Vision will be doing a keynote at the Edinburgh Interactive Games Festival. However, the focus of his speech is on what the BBC can learn from the gaming industry (and vice versa). The presentation will not reveal a major move into the games industry and is in fact just reflective of the way in which various sectors of the entertainment industry are now converging and can learn from each others methods of working.'
From computerandvideogames.comI will be attending this years Edinburgh interactive festival and will bring you any news I can get.
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Gaming - GTA IV Delayed
@ 2007-08-05 – 15:14:06
More sad news, looks like Rockstar have confirmed the delay of GTA IV. Altho this is a shock to most I will stand behind them, if they feel it needs some more time then they should have it. After all there is plenty of good games comming this year!I think this may be the first GTA title not to be released in December.
The company is targeting its second quarter of next fiscal year, allowing for a release sometime between February 1 and April 30. In a conference call with investors, a Take-Two executive narrowed that down, saying, "Putting 'GTA IV' out in the Easter season isn't the worst thing in the world."
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Gaming - Call of Duty 4 Beta US Only
@ 2007-08-02 – 18:23:14
Terrible news today, developers Infinity Ward have announced that the Call Of Duty 4 Beta will be USA only.
It's been made offical today that the forthcoming Call of Duty 4 multiplayer beta will be for US residents only. It comes as a big disappointment to fans outside the United States.It's currently unknown why the beta will be US only and it's especially confusing since the recent Halo 3 beta was available worldwide. Infinity Ward have said of Call of Duty 4 that they "hope it is the best multiplayer experience of the year".
