Modern Warfare 3 To Have Subscription-based Model?
Ah yes. Activision. In another chapter of their storied drama, this gem pops up from the Wall Street Journal. Apparently, the head honchos over at Activision are seriously considering slapping an additional fee with online play for their, and this is their quote here, “hyper-realistic combat-simulation game” Modern Warfare 3. The service, called Call of Duty Elite, will feature a $7.99 a month Netflix-type subscription based model for continued access to it, and future installments. (more…)
Earth Mapped to Minecraft…TO SCALE
Sweet mother of God, it’s the autist motherlode! The industrial folks over at MinecraftForum.net have collaborated to create the ultimate experience in exploratory MineCraft. After downloading the map, players can explore a fully playable 1:1 Planet Earth that includes cities, rivers, and caves, along with the appropriate biomes and ore-dumps. (more…)
Why Aren’t You Talking About This Game: From Dust
After a long drought of information, a deluge of visuals detailing the environment and a hint of gameplay. Ubisoft’s From Dust takes a book from Populous: The Beginning in that you take control of a god-like being overseeing a tribe and use the very power of nature to dominate neighboring tribes. But enough talk. Enjoy some videos after the jump. (more…)
Rumor Central: Kojima Productions loses MGS Rising, All MGS Games to be Ported to PC, MGS5 Scheduled
Whispers abound on the internet regarding Hideo Kojima’s recent rash of angsty Twitter posts. While many argue the merits of rumors that Zone of Enders 3 has been scrapped (say it ain’t so), let the following tidbits of info that’s fallen forth from the internet whet your whistle and stir new rumors as to what work Kojima’s upset about losing. (more…)
Change: Something to Embrace or Something to Fear?
We find ourselves in controversial times. The gaming industry is maturing and trying to find its place. Nowadays the number of sequels seem to outnumber new IPs. While this only seems logical considering the age of the industry, a quick look at any gaming related forum will tell you that a lot of gamers are unhappy with the industry’s current state. Sequels seem to be a rule rather than be an exception, and many say this is killing innovation. Is this really the case though? Let’s take a look. (more…)
Modern Warfare 3 Trailer Analysis
by Kyle Sondergaard
Following a run of leaked teasers, Activison has given us the first officially released trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. I’m sure all of you have seen it by now, but you may not have stopped to wonder what’s really going on in this trailer. Let’s take a look. (more…)
The Terraria vs. TheBestGamers Crybaby-Fest
Ah, the world of games development: Where ideas are presented and expanded upon, and creative freedom is expressed in interactive form. And with the aide of the internet, now these ideas can be shared at near-instantaneous levels! So is it any wonder that along with the spread of IPs comes the spread of controversy? Case in point, the current mudslinging between a member of the Terraria dev team and website TheBestGamers. (more…)
Is gaming your hobby? Apparently you’re doomed to a lifetime of couch-slumber.
By Ben C.
Gamers and sports fans beware—Canadian news site metronews.ca has recently cited an article from 2forcouples.com that claims video games and sports memorabilia are detriments to healthy relationships. Abandon all hope ye who enter here. (more…)
Born Digital
There is always a danger in the mainstream publication of the representation of the new digital age generation, and that is the concern of who the targeted audience is. That’s very much the way when I picked up Growing Up Digital: The Rise of the Net Generation written by Don Tapscott which very much felt as if it was written from the perspective of a businessman. (That in of itself is ironic as Don Tapscott, himself, is a lawyer and does work in business think tanks.) Not just that, but as someone from the baby boomer generation it is comical coming from the other side of the looking glass. It reads almost as common sense for those of us born in the period of the digital age, especially gamers who have been part of this digital networking phenomenon from an early age. (more…)
So You Can Bone Dudes as Male Shepard in Mass Effect 3…
You’ve read that right. Bioware, long supporter of having storylines involving romantic trysts, has opened the floodgates for doing the sideways space samba. According to Casey Hudson’s Twitter (Lead Designer of Mass Effect 3), all romantic options will now be included. This entails M/F, F/M, F/F, M/M, and possibly M/? and F/?. (more…)
First 14 minutes of L.A Noire – Gameplay
Rockstar’s Team Bondi’s starchild LA Noire is a technological darling. Of that there’s no doubt. But is the game all face-work? What’s there in terms of gameplay? Well, wonder no more. Cast your peepers at the LA Noire Gameplay video HERE. Minor spoilers abound, so you’ve been warned.
How Much DLC for Witcher 2 Will Be Free? ALL OF IT!
Not a fan of social networking? That’s understandable. However, in some cases, it seems worthwhile to LIKE something on Facebook. On Gamstop’s Facebook page, they hosted a QnA between Witcher developers CD Projekt RED. The following blurb was posted:
“Let me announce that all our DLCs will be FREE. All of them. If anything will be for purchase, those will be expansion packs. First DLC (side-quest called “Troll Trouble”) airs together with the game release.” (more…)
Leaked images of StarHawk
HOT OFF THE PRESSES! Leaked images of StarHawk, Sony’s spiritual successor to WarHawk. Impressions? Looks like Transformers meets Unreal Tournament. Images after the jump. (more…)
Anonymous’ Latest Press Release to Sony
Yet another footer in the annals of the continuing PSN debacle, “Hacker” group Anonymous has divulged a press release to Sony. The release (entitled “Sony, I am Disappoint”) address the issue of Sony bring up Anonymous’ name in the recent press releases and statements to government officials. Excerpts of the release after the jump. (more…)
Sony Offering Bounty on Hackers’ Heads
With the latest round of attacks on Sony’s PSN servers in addition to the SOE servers in which users’ personal information were stolen along with some credit card information, DigitalTrends reports that Sony is offering cash money for information leading to the arrest of the hackers responsible for their latest dilemma(s).
“If Sony does decide to offer a reward, it will reportedly do so in full cooperation with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies around the world, who may find the case within their jurisdiction.” (more…)
Excuse Me, Bioware: What The F#*% Are You Doing?
So Western RPG hot-spot Bioware is one of gaming’s Sacred Cows. They’ve given us such gems as Baldur’s Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic, and more recent franchises like Mass Effect and Dragon Age. So why would a company with such an arguably flawless track record want to screw over their image and isolate their fanbase? But perhaps we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Let’s take a closer look at the inner workings behind the scenes of Bioware’s latest work-in-progress: Mass Effect 3. (more…)
Guild Wars 2 Cutting Content for DLC
The Lead Designer and Lore/Community Designer of MMO darling Guild Wars recently gave an interview with a Czech fan-site. In it, they revealed a few gems about the game soon to be released. Most disturbing piece: Content is deliberately being cut to be made as DLC. (more…)
Who’s James Mosingo, and What’s This To Do With Borderlands 2?
Since Duke Nukem Forever’s hype-train is coming through the window, there’s little wonder what GearBox is working on right now. However, a minor slip in the Personnel Department may have revealed a bit of a gem regarding the possibility of a sequel to Borderlands.
Reality Not Augmented Enough by the 3DS for You? AUGMENT YOUR BODY!
Fuck the haters!
So you’ve all surely heard of the 3DS’s ability to “augment” reality via AR cards, right? Well user CBZ ups the ante by taking it a step farther. Why limit yourself to cards? Why not PERMANENTLY MAR YOUR BODY WITH A TATTOO FOR A HANDHELD CHUCKLE?! I know what you’re thinking. “Surely this is merely the work of some clever marker-work.” We could only hope… If you didn’t click the link above, here’s the video itself for your embedding pleasure after the jump. (more…)
“Sonic Extreme” Unreleased Xbox Game Discovered
Looks like Sega was just fixated on using the word “extreme” with something they were doing. From the cancelled title “Sonic XTreme” on the Sega Saturn, to this, and to Sonic’s “extreme gear” in Sonic Riders. By god, they were going to use it – and that they did. But, before that, it looks like they had toyed with the idea of just flat out ripping off Tony Hawk. Here are some videos so you can see it in action. (more…)
Atari working on Roller Coaster Tycoon 4?
With news of this magnitude, I thought I might set the mood. Seriously, click that. It’ll be worth it for the nostalgia alone, in addition to what’s about to follow.
Talking Points from Sony’s Press Conference
Sony announced earlier today that gaming division head would make a statement Sunday afternoon Tokyo Time to address the PlayStation Network outage. Kaz Hirai would brief us on the security breach, PSN security measures, and plans to restore service at the conference. What follows are a few points brought up during the conference.
Lo-Ping 