Archive for August, 2007
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Submitted by Law of the Game
It would seem that more and more people in the blog-o-sphere are joining the Microsoft Content Usage Rules coverage, most recently the EFF and the blog for the book Machinima for Dummies. Both of these parties were privvy to a conference call sometime yesterday in which it was revealed that [...]
Video Game Jocks Episode 55
Submitted from Video Game Jocks
In this episode we talk about the July NPD Numbers, Leipzig, PAX 2007, Politics and Video Games, We Answer Your Listener Mail and More!
[MP3] Direct Download
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Real Ghostbusters game!
Submitted from Gaming Briefs
Yep, back in the late 80s, there was a game put out that was mostly based on the TV cartoon series which in turn was based on the great comedy blockbuster movie from 1984, which I remember fondly for its co-starring Sigourney Weaver (man, was she hot back then).
A cool game to [...]
Chinese Editorial Calls for Increased Regulation of Virtual Goods
Submitted by Law of the Game
An editorial on China View has some rather harsh words for the online gaming industry in China, specifically for those in the “black market” of virtual goods. The sibling to the gold farming issue in China is the theft and resale of virtual goods.
The article brings up a number of [...]
Halo 3 ‘Narrows’ gameplay
Submitted from Videogame2play
Here is a 1 minute 55 second look at the upcoming ‘Narrows’ multiplayer map for Halo 3 recently shown at PAX 07. It’s too bad the guy playing this slayer match is crappy at Halo but at least the audience seems into it. If you can endure watching you get a early look [...]
Detana, it’s here! The sequel to Twin Bee!
Submitted from Gaming Briefs
Here’s a recording of the sequel to Twin Bee, that being Detana!! Twin Bee, made 6 years after the first game:
Now this is one of the most charming games I’ve seen, with some of the best designs, humor and music. A princess whose land is being menaced by sinister animals including spider-like [...]
A Tale of Two Worlds: New U.S. Gambling Laws and the MMORPG
Submitted by Law of the Game
Back in late April I finished an article titled A Tale of Two Worlds: New U.S. Gambling Laws and the MMORPG. That article has been published in the now available August edition of the Gaming Law Review. I must admit that some of the substantive MMORPG analysis is a bit [...]
Metroid Prime 3 Corruption: IGN review scores 9.5
Submitted from Videogame2play
In case you had any doubt about Nintendo’s latest Metroid check out what IGN had to say in closing their 9.5 out 10 review.
Closing Comments
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption was originally set to launch with Wii, but the year-long delay has been very much worth the wait. Call it a first- person shooter or [...]
Bioshock: video review
Submitted from Videogame2play
With an overall reviewed score of 97 out of 100, the highest rated so far for Xbox 360. Here is a video review from GameTrailer, clocks in at around 8 minutes, awarding Bioshock a 95 out 100. If you are still wondering about this title check out this fair and balanced review of [...]
More Mugen Magic!
Submitted from Gaming Briefs
Time now for some more Mugen recordings to pep things up a bit, and so, here’s a couple more with some interesting stuff.
Naruto and Asterix versus Zabuza and Dolf. It’s a shame though that the brave little Gaul doesn’t seem to do enough here, or it’s hard to tell just how he [...]
Time Soldiers taping
Submitted from Gaming Briefs
An interesting game for its time, as it involved a lot of random setups for the stages in various different time zones, including bosses and sub-bosses. Complicating matters are that you need to go through time warp machines to reach the exact areas where your fellow time soldiers are being held captive [...]
Oh the travails of summer
Submitted by Mr. Michael Vass, a contributing author.
Have you ever had a day where you are just bored? I mean even though you might have a couple of dozen video games for your PS2, and probably at least as many for your computer including a couple of MMO’s. You just have no desire to jump [...]
Top 10 Wii, PS3 & Xbox 360 games for week of August 18th, 2007
Submitted from Videogame2play
Here are the top ten games for Wii, PS3 & Xbox 360 this week in America, followed by notes on the interesting data for the week:
Wii
1. Wii Play
2. Madden
3. Mario Strikers Charged
4. Mario Party 8
5. Resident Evil 4
6. Twilight Princess
7. Boogie
8. Super Paper Mario
9. Big Brain Academy
10. Wario Ware: Smooth Moves
Xbox 360
1. Madden [...]
Short Satan of Saturn recording
Submitted from Gaming Briefs
This was one of SNK’s earliest games, vaguely similar/reminiscient of Phoenix. I wish it weren’t just a demonstration, since I’m sure there’s a lot more to this game than what the demo play can show us.
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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HR1201: Freedom And Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 (The Modchip Law)
Submitted by Law of the Game
A good friend of mine has been following the mod chip issue, and reminded me of a bill that I thought had died in Congress. In reality, the Freedom And Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 (HR 1201 in the 110th Congress) is in committee. Why is this bill [...]
Killzone 2: six new screenshots
Submitted from Videogame2play
Can’t wait for Killzone 2 to be available for PlayStation 3? Expected sometime in early 2008 there is still a bit of a wait, these six new screenshots may help tide you over until Sony’s flagship title is available. Click any of the following thumbnails to view full screen.
Here is a bit of [...]
Video Game Jocks Episode 54
Submitted from Video Game Jocks
In this episode we talk about the HD Format War, Fall Dashboard Update Rumors, Ninja Gaiden 2 Rumors, We Answer Your Listener Mail and More!
[MP3] Direct Download
Format:
85:22, 48.9 MB, MP3
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Microsoft Machinima Rule Podcast
Submitted by Law of the Game
Last evening, I was invited onto a podcast to discuss Law of the Game and the new Microsoft Machinima Rule. The podcast is ClassyDude’s Emporium of Chat, found here.
The podcast’s description is here, and a direct download of the episode is here. It’s also a news item on Halo.Bungie.Org.
I’d also [...]
Red Ring of Death: Attack of the Show
Submitted from Videogame2play
I’ll admit I had to send my 360 in for warranty repair, which I didn’t find amusing. But Microsoft didn’t charge me anything and had a brand new machine delivered in about 1 months time.
Well G4’s Attack of the Show makes an attempt at humor with “Red Ring of Death,” a cheesy metal [...]
Reason behind the Grand Theft Auto IV delay
Submitted from Videogame2play
The Rumor Reporter posted this letter from a “informed source” regarding the recent delay Take 2 made with Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV.
Here’s the real scoop as to why GTAIV was “delayed”. It was never going to be released this year to begin with. Take 2 is in big financial trouble, and has [...]
Europe gets lucky again
Submitted from Gaming Breifs
As Microsoft lowers the price of the Xbox for sales there:
PARIS (AFP) - Microsoft said on Monday it is cutting the price of its Xbox 360 consoles in Europe as the software giant battles with Sony and Nintendo for devotees in the multi-billion-dollar video game market.
Microsoft, which trimmed 50 dollars from the [...]
What 15 video games would you never part with?
Submitted from Videogame2play.com
What 15 games couldn’t you live without? James Mielke shares which 15 titles he would never 1) sell, 2) give away, 3) lend, or 4) or otherwise part with on a meaningfully permanent basis.
1) Panzer Dragoon Saga (SAT):
An original RPG from Sega that fleshed out the universe sketched out in the previous two [...]
Bioshock: scores 9.7 in IGN review
Submitted from Videogame2play
Looking like the next game I will buy, Bioshock for Xbox 360 receives a 9.7 out of 10, here are their closing comments.
There is art here, despite what many would say isn’t possible with games, from Roger Ebert to game designers like Hideo Kojima. But it’s in BioShock–it’s in the gorgeously realized, watery [...]
Microsoft Open To User Generated Content on XBL
Submitted from Video Game Jocks
At GameFest 2007, Microsoft has softens it’s stance on the idea of user generated content on Xbox Live. The idea has been around for a while but the fact that Epic, with Unreal Tournament 3, is pushing for user generated mods, and has support from Sony, is making Microsoft rethink it’s [...]
We get Lucky and Wild with this game!
Submitted from Gaming Briefs
This is one of the best games I’ve known where you both drive and shoot with a gun! One or two players can play here as two buddy cops who’re trying to bring down a drug racket syndicate in Los Angeles, delivering plenty of hilarious dialogue and banter while they’re chasing down [...]
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