Posted in PS3 games on Aug 31st, 2008
Submitted by videogame2play
If you would like to add some serious storage space to your PlayStation 3 here is a step by step guide to installing a Samsung SpinPoint M60S HM500LI.
Step #1:
Purchase the Samsung SpinPoint M60S HM500LI 500GB hard drive (currently available online for around $220 and that includes shipping - note link to the right). […]
Posted in XBOX games on Aug 31st, 2008
Submitted by videogame2play
Today Bungie revealed “Assembly” a new multiplayer map from their upcoming “Mythic” map pack for Halo 3. If you couldn’t make it to Seattle you may want to check out screenshots Bungie has released and take a look at the short video CrunchGear recorded of their hands-on time with Assembly yesterday at PAX […]
Posted in PSP, Nintendo DS and other game systems on Aug 28th, 2008
Submitted by Gaming Briefs
Click ahead to watch.
This is a pretty good adventure game where you need to infiltrate the base of an enemy dominatrix, making your way underwater for starters to reach the undersea city where she and her army are located. Plenty of sharks, enemy sentries and toxic waste bins provide for considerable challenge […]
Posted in Online games - MMO (massive multiplayer online) on Aug 27th, 2008
Submitted by Law of the Game
In this week’s Law of the Game on Joystiq, a little gambling law as it relates to the Pub Games.
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Posted in XBOX games on Aug 27th, 2008
Submitted by videogame2play
Watch this episode of Zero Punctuation to witness how Braid (winner of the 2006 “Innovation in Game Design” award at the Independent Games Festival) fares after Ben Croshaw shares his two cents on this highly rated (currently the highest rated XBLA games and 8th highest rated Xbox 360 game overall) Xbox LIVE Arcade […]
Posted in PSP, Nintendo DS and other game systems on Aug 27th, 2008
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Here are the first 4 behind the scene segments that has developers at Spark Unlimited explain the process of bringing fictional beasts into our modern world. They also reveal the AI system and its awareness of the environment. Gamecock Media Group is unleashing Legendary on the PC, PlayStation 3, and the Xbox 360 […]
Posted in Computer games on Aug 26th, 2008
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Codemasters has unveiled FUEL, an open world racing game that will feature up to 16-players online, each with their own customizable bike, quad, truck, muscle car, or SUV and a huge game world that will have over 5,000 square miles of accessible terrain. Due in the second quarter of 2009, French developer, Asobo […]
Posted in PSP, Nintendo DS and other game systems on Aug 25th, 2008
Submitted by Gaming Briefs
Found some more time to blog again, and here’s a story about a lawsuit Nintendo is facing about their Wii-wand:
TOKYO (AP) - Nintendo’s hit Wii console with its wandlike remote controller has been targeted in patent infringement complaints by a U.S. technology company.
Hillcrest Laboratories, based in Rockville, Md., has filed a complaint […]
Posted in Computer games on Aug 24th, 2008
Submitted by Law of the Game
On this week’s Law of the Game on Joystiq, a bit of a follow up to last week looking at civil liability for game makers as opposed to the previous criminal.
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Posted in Computer games on Aug 24th, 2008
Submitted by videogame2play
On July 28th of this year Cryptic Studios officially took over work on Star Trek Online, after the original developer, Perpetual Entertainment having spent 3 years working on the project folded. Cryptic Studios hired several of Perpetual’s developers and now Star Trek Online is back on track, although there’s no official release date, […]
Posted in Computer games on Aug 24th, 2008
Submitted by videogame2play
Here is the 7 minute preview of Ubisoft’s upcoming Prince of Persia for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Games for Windows that was debuted at Leipzig 08.
Ubisoft Montreal is developing this title with Ubisoft’s proprietary Anvil engine (aka Scimitar engine), the same engine used in Assassins Creed and the upcoming Shawn White […]
Posted in Computer games on Aug 21st, 2008
Submitted by videogame2play
Ben Croshaw aka Yahtzee is back with his Zero Punctuation review of Namco/Bandai’s Soul Calibur IV.
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Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Posted in PSP, Nintendo DS and other game systems on Aug 21st, 2008
Submitted by videogame2play
Today Sony officially announced details of their PSP-3000 at the Leipzig Games Convention. The unit itself will look exactly like the PSP-2000, though it will feature an “improved screen that’s better outside with no glare and a built-in mic.”
Three bundled versions were announced:
Ratchet & Clank PSP Entertainment Pack - available October 14th for […]
Posted in Computer games on Aug 19th, 2008
Submitted by Gaming Briefs
I’m taking a vacation for two and a half weeks to the to attend the wedding of a cousin of mine. I don’t know if I’ll be able to update during the first week of the trip, but I may be able to later during the second and third. So, see you […]
Posted in PSP, Nintendo DS and other game systems on Aug 19th, 2008
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“We wanted to do something really different with The House of the Dead: OVERKILL. With SEGA we’ve been able to create a fresh look for the franchise. I think you’ll agree it’s like nothing you’ve seen before on Wii.”Bradley Crooks, Studio Head at Headstrong Game
The trailer emulates the style of a 70’s […]
Posted in Computer games on Aug 19th, 2008
Submitted by Gaming Briefs
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This is one of very few games I know of that SNK produced that were based on licensed properties. Here, it’s a Japanese anime series that aired in 1967. It’s pretty cool, featuring a superhero-style protagonist who needs to battle evil robots invading his city. Well made […]
Posted in Computer games on Aug 19th, 2008
Submitted by Gaming Briefs
One problem though is that it’s the Japanese version. But anyway, here it is right after the expandable summary:
This was a special quiz-style game based in part on the legendary fighting franchise, except that here, grappling isn’t what you do. Rather, there’s a whole set of quiz questions you need to answer, […]
Posted in PSP, Nintendo DS and other game systems, XBOX games, PS3 games on Aug 19th, 2008
Submitted by videogame2play
Rocksteady Studios is developing Batman: Arkham Asylum for Eidos and Warner Bros. as a 1 player action game for that is scheduled for release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC sometime in 2009.
“Batman: Arkham Asylum offers players the chance to battle Gotham’s worst villains with Batman’s physical and psychological strength in […]
Posted in Computer games on Aug 17th, 2008
Submitted by Gaming Briefs
The American Spectator has an article about how, when a student brings his games to campus, it can have a negative effect on even his roomate’s GPA, as even they can become too addicted, and not spend enough time on their studies.
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Posted in Computer games on Aug 17th, 2008
Submitted by Gaming Briefs
Now, let us have a little look at two more Fatal Fury connected games. First up is one of SNK’s earliest 3-D efforts, Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition, a 3-D take on their famous fighting series. A short tape with Terry emerging from a taxicab:
Here’s also some links to clips of the endings:
Geese […]
Posted in Computer games on Aug 17th, 2008
Submitted by Law of the Game
On this week’s Law of the Game on Joystiq, I discuss criminal legal theory as it relates to the tragic Thai cabbie killing.
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Posted in Computer games on Aug 15th, 2008
Submitted by Gaming Briefs
This article talks about a gizmo similar to the Wiimote:
NEW YORK (AP) - Looking at its size, shape, white wrist strap and B-button on the bottom, it’s easy to compare the Stix with the Wiimote, the wireless controller for the popular Nintendo gaming console. Except the Stix is for your PC.
The Stix […]
Posted in XBOX games on Aug 14th, 2008
Submitted by videogame2play
I recently picked up a copy of Alone in the Dark and to my surprise I have found it quite entertaining. Before the games release in June I actually had anticipated it’s release for two reason - survival horror is one of my favorite genres (the original 1992 release invented the genre) and […]
Posted in Computer games on Aug 13th, 2008
Submitted by Gaming Briefs
In two recordings, here’s the sequel to the classic first game (note: this is the Master System version):
This is more of a quest-style game now, and your objective is to guide our young hero through the challenging kingdom of Monster Land, and along the way, you can buy better weapons, among other […]
Posted in Online games - MMO (massive multiplayer online) on Aug 12th, 2008
Submitted by Law of the Game
I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be speaking at the ALA TechSource Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium, which is November 2-4, 2008, in Oak Brook, IL. My session is titled “What Every Librarian Needs to Know about Video Games and the Law” and is presently set […]
