Archive for June, 2009

Rockstar let lose some Max Payne 3 screens and man do they ever look good. For me this is especially exciting cause Max is one of my favorite 3rd person shooters, I even bought Max Payne 2 again over XBL. The first thing you will notice is the extensive change from the Max of old, he has a beer gut biker look going on. Also you will notice  no more Big Apple, it seems to be set in a tropical local. Well enjoy the screens, and we’ll keep you up to date on any more Max Payne news.

Tekken 6 fans are in for a treat if they pick up the limited collectors edition of the game. The treat comes in the form of a HORI wireless fight stick and a art book. For those of you that pre-order the game at Gamestop you will receive 2009-2010 TEKKEN 6 collectible calendar as well as DLC designed by Penny Arcade. Tekken 6 will ship out October 27th, 2009 for Xbox 360 and PS3. The Collector’s edition will cost you $149.99 USD. With more here’s the full press release. Read the rest of this entry »

I never saw this coming. This game is going to sell in buttloads…yes I said it, BUTTloads! It’s funny cuz when you go to the website, it still says Exclusively For Nintendo DS. Here’s the full release: Read the rest of this entry »

On this episode we discuss the problems that are caused by pixel counters like Beyond 3D and The Lens Of Truth. There’s been a lot of hatred thrown at the PS3 version of Ghostbusters and it’s simply appalling. The game is absolutely beautiful and you will enjoy it on both the 360 and PS3. There are now people stating that they won’t buy the PS3 version because it has a ‘lower’ resolution than the 360 version. When I looked at both games side by side I had problems seeing any difference between the two. The second problem is the hate being thrown at Terminal Reality because of statements they made last year about what additions they could add to the game if it was PS3 exclusive. Here’s the quote from VG247 interview:

VG247: Why choose to lead on the PS3?

Mark Randell : Very simple reason: Ghostbusters is the property of Sony Pictures.

VG247: Right. But the game will be coming out on the 360, it’s a simultaneous release. Did Sony insist it was lead?

MR : Personally, I want to show off our PS3 technology. We’re one of the few developers who love the PS3 and have a great time with it. We have great technology for the PS3 and we want to show it off.

VG247: Isn’t it the same for the 360?

MR: We’re running the same game for both platforms but if we made a PS3-only game, for example, you could double the amount of objects on screen that you’re seeing. The PlayStation 3 has seven processors and the 360 only has three, so seven versus three means you can do a lot more on the PS3. We’re keeping the game the same over both platforms so we don’t want to take out any features.

VG247: So is the game scaled down because of the limitations of the 360?

MR : For example, we’ve reserved one whole processor on the PS3 for Dolby Digital 5.1 sound whereas on the 360 you have part of one processor to do that. So we can have a lot better sound mixing and a lot more effects going on at the same time. That kinds of makes us do a little bit less in the game [360] but makes for better audio. If we’re doing a PS3 only game however, we could be doing a lot more. We could be pushing a lot more on the screen.

There wasn’t anything said in that interview that lead us to believe that the graphics would be better on the PS3. More objects is more objects but it’s not better textures or resolution. Because of this interview, people thought the PS3 would be the better looking game all around. If they had fully utilized the PS3 and scratched system parity, the PS3 would have lots of more objects on screen. It’s not a bad thing, they should have done it. Some how people forgot and now because the pixel counters found the resolution to be lower, everyone is dogging TR and the game in general. I take time in this podcast to speak the truth and give Beyond 3D and The Lens Of Truth the finger. I have a right mind to get both games to further prove that the PS3 version is as equally beautiful as the 360’s, but it’s time for the podcast.

Also on this show:

* How can community sites grow into something bigger like Kotalkshit? (Torrence)
* Why Activision is throwing empty threats at Sony (Torrence)
* PS3 Slim at TGS (Hiphopgamer)
* Freestyle rap contest to win a copy of UFC 360 (Hiphopgamer)
* and much more madness as the show proceeds…

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1. Tekken 6 To Feature A New Create A Fighter Mode?
2. Crysis 2 Coming Too 360 and PS3
3. Game Review – Prototype (MUST BUY NOW)
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One of my all time favorite games is coming to IPhone/touch, and boy if I owned one I’d be pumped. Hopefully Golden Axe will start a trend leading to more classic greats on the apps store; and in turn show the Ipod generation what gaming was all about. Golden Axe will be available as of today for $ 4.99 on the apps store. With more here`s the full press release.

SEGA(r) of America is excited to announce that Golden Axe for iPhone and
iPod Touch is available for download on the iTunes Apps Store as of today.
Available for $4.99, Golden Axe invites players to choose their hero in
this classic action game. Play as a powerful Fighter, a mighty Amazon, or
a rugged Dwarf -  each with a score to settle with the evil Death Adder
who has captured  the king and his daughter and holds them captive in
their castle. Filled with battles in dark castles, on the back of a giant
turtle and even on the wings of an enchanted eagle as well as unique magic
attacks for each character, Golden Axe brings players a taste of the
classic title using the iPhone/iPod Touch technology. As a fan bonus, the
iPhone/iPod touch version of Golden Axe offers two extra levels of the
game that weren't found in the arcade version!

Well the next gen Dynasty Warriors game we’ve all been waiting for is close to being released. Here is the first trailer for the game. I’m hoping that since they haven’t upgraded the graphics that the animation is equal to what we see in this trailer.

Playstation Home is about to receive another place to virtually hangout in, this time it comes in the form of  a Namco Bandai Home space. The special thing about this Home space is that they will have arcades set up demoing Namco’s Museum Essentials which is launching simultaneously on psn with the Home space. Expect these goods to come to fruition sometime in July. With more here is the full press release. Read the rest of this entry »

Wow what a sweet bundle. I haven’t picked up Bioshock yet and now is the perfect time. It’s like buy one get one free. Bethesda and 2K ROCK! Here’s the full release:

2K Games and Bethesda Softworks Announce BioShock(r) & The Elder Scrolls IV:
Oblivion(r) Bundle

June 17, 2009 – 2K Games and Bethesda Softworks are teaming up to deliver a
value-packed experience that combines 2006 Game of the Year Winner The Elder Scrolls
IV: Oblivion with 2007 Game of the Year Winner BioShock into one complete package.
Beginning July 7, the BioShock & The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bundle will be
available in retailers across North America for an SRP of $39.99 on the Xbox 360(r)
video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and $29.99 for Windows PCs.

With a combined bounty of more than 80 Game of the Year awards from the industry’s
top publications, the BioShock & The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bundle provide two
critically acclaimed experiences that have set new benchmarks for their genres.

Taking the world by storm in 2006, Oblivion set a new benchmark for role-playing
experiences for current-generation gaming. Lush visuals, expansive worlds and
limitless character customization combine with unprecedented levels of player
freedom and NPC interaction to form one of the most successful and critically
acclaimed games ever created.

BioShock is the genetically enhanced shooter that weaved intricate storytelling with
an intense and exciting journey though a decaying underwater Art Deco utopia gone
mad. Caught between powerful forces and hunted down by mutated citizens, you are
armed with a complete arsenal from simple revolvers to chemical throwers, but are
also forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon:
you.

The BioShock & The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bundle is rated M by the ESRB. For
more information on BioShock please visit
www.bioshockgame.com. For more information on Oblivion
please visit www.elderscrolls.com.

Here’s some gameply footage from the new SSEOD game. It looks incredible. Definitely more realistic looking than SFVI. Fans won’t be disappointed, trust me.