Category: Games

Medal Of Honor series not dead after all

November 16, 2009

Medal Of Honor series not dead after allThe Medal Of Honor series was/is an important one as it set the tone and acted as the basis for the series which came after it. Most notably, of course, it led to the creation of Infinity Ward and the creation of the Call Of Duty series. Modern Warfare 2 has been ultra successful, so is now the right time for EA to create and release a new Medal Of Honor title?

Review: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves – one of the most innovative games of the decade?

November 16, 2009

Review: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves – one of the most innovative games of the decade? When Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune first came out a couple of years ago, many hailed the game as the best looking title on the home consoles this generation. However, with the launch of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, the geniuses at Naughty Dog aimed to up the ante. However, is it good enough to raise the bar once again?

Activision: New Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Band Hero games in 2010, but fewer SKUs

November 15, 2009

Activision: New Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Band Hero games in 2010, but fewer SKUsHere we are slap-bang in the middle of a recession yet Activision decides not only to ramp up the RRP of Modern Warfare 2 but also to release two new rhythm-action games, both of which come with their own (expensive) peripherals. The company is already planning new Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, and Band Hero games in 2010 but it’s eyeing less SKUs. Which is some small relief I guess.

Rockstar founder talks GTA V for first time

November 15, 2009

Rockstar founder talks GTA V for first timeWe’ve all moved on from GTA IV now, right? The latest installment of the long-running Grand Theft Auto series was a massive hit last year but the release of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 means GTA IV has now been superseded as the fastest-selling game of all time. But don’t worry, as GTA V is on the way, although it may be further away than some people have assumed.

Naughty Dog uses SPUs instead of GPU for Uncharted 2

November 14, 2009

Naughty Dog uses SPUs instead of GPU for Uncharted 2Uncharted 2: Among Thieves may be the best looking game on the consoles to date. The graphics look stunning with beautiful high-res textures running at a solid framerate. The secret to Naughty Dog’s success apparently lies in the full utilization of the SPUs on the PS3.

Bobby Kotick makes easy $20 mil from Modern Warfare 2 gamers

November 14, 2009

Bobby Kotick makes easy $20 mil from Modern Warfare 2 gamers Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision might be one of the most hated figures in the gaming industry right now, but you can’t deny his brilliance. Straight off the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Kotick made a cool $20 million off-loading Activision stocks.

Final Fantasy XIII release date revealed

November 13, 2009

Final Fantasy XIII release date revealedFinal Fantasy XIII has felt like it’s been an age in arriving. But it’s now finally on its way. The Dec. 17 release date in Japan was already known, but the release date for the United States and Europe was announced today, embedded in a brand new video trailer from Square Enix.

October NPD sales figures – Wii back on top, Uncharted 2 on PS3 sells well

November 13, 2009

October NPD sales figures - Wii back on top, Uncharted 2 on PS3 sells wellNPD has released the U.S. sales figures for October. The recession continued to hit the video games sector, with sales down 19 percent over last year. September sales went against the grain, and it’s hoped that November will too thanks to the release of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 2. But October wasn’t a good month overall.

PS3 COD: Modern Warfare 2 crumbles under demand

November 13, 2009

PS3 COD: Modern Warfare 2 crumbles under demand Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a hit, selling over 4 million copies total across all platforms. Unfortunately, many PS3 owners in North America have been experiencing some difficulty getting into a multiplayer match upon release of the game. Apparently Infinity Ward underestimated the demand for the game on the platform.

Microsoft bans 1 million gamers on Xbox 360

November 13, 2009

Microsoft bans 1 million gamers on Xbox 360 Microsoft recently dropped the ban hammer on nearly 1 million Xbox 360 owners. The ban comes down on owners who may have modified their Xbox 360 or played pirated games on the system. This is one of the biggest crackdowns on video game piracy in recent memory.


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