Make Your PlayStation Home Your Final Fantasy
Yeah, that’s the best title that I could come up with. But on March 11 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Square Enix will be releasing special Final Fantasy XIII items for PlayStation Home.
Rock Band 3 Out By Xmas-Will Anyone Care?
Edge reports that Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman confirmed Harmonix is currently working on Rock Band 3. It is set for worldwide release this “holiday season”. He announced it during the Credit Suisse Group Global Media and Communications Conference or as we like to call it “Party Central.”
More Karaoke Nostalgia with Lips: I Love the 80’s
Now here’s a karaoke game taken straight from my iPod (along with Guitar Hero: Metallica). Judging by track list, Microsoft’s Lips: I Love the 80’s you get a group of your thirty-something friends and mix thoroughly with copious amounts of booze, and you have the makings of quite possibly the best evening ever.
Coming Soon! 3/8/2010
After a good 4 years (I kid you not) the waiting is finally over. As usual, the rest of the publishers have by and large stayed clear of this long awaited date. It seems, however, that Sega either didn’t get the memo or didn’t care.
Tough Sentence for Import of Violent Video Games in Venezuela
The law that bans the import, sale, and production of violent video games that passed in Venezuelan parliament in November of 2009 went into effect last Wednesday. Put forth by “President” Hugo Chavez, gamers could face 3-5 years in prison for violation, reports Games Thirst.
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Game of the Year 2009
Okay so we’re a little late to the party on this topic. That’s what happens when you’re not a big website like IGN et al. Life kinda gets in the way of things. Anyways, onwards to our Game of the Year.
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Coming Soon! The Reckoning! Part 2 Update!
(Week 2 has been posted. Click on the link at the bottom of the page)
I have a terrible memory. I couldn’t tell you how old I am unless I know what year it is. Even that gets shaky sometimes, so when people asks me about trends in video game releases, I just spout out whatever general wisdom there is about video game releases. “Oh yeah, there’s too many games in November.” “Yeah I agree. There’s just way too many FPS out there.” “I wish they would spread out their releases throughout the year.” These are just some of the little general knowledge that I have about video games releases, but I never had any hard data to back it up. That is until I realized that I do have the hard data. Hell, I’ve been compiling it weekly for almost an entire year!
Silent Hill: One Seriously F-ed Up Town
I don’t care much for most horror movies. The majority of them rely too much on gore, shock value, and the sudden appearances of the monster/killer/psycho. But when the horror is psychological-slowly built up from isolation, strange and abandoned surroundings, and enveloping darkness then I’m the first in line for the experience. Since video games are interactive, horror can be incredibly effective in this medium when done correctly.
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The Art and Business of a Video Game Review
Every week we wait for the new batch of reviews to come out so we can better inform ourselves as to what games we should go out and buy, and of which games we should steer clear. As you become a more knowledgeable gamer you have a better sense of how good a game is going to turn out and what you should expect. However, there are still games that can surprise and disappoint and the video game review is essential in our industry in ensuring you have an unbiased opinion to help better inform you. Yet, recently we have seen the line crossed by company’s pushing for a good review. This is where the art and business of a video game review meet.















