Jun
30th

Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A. Review

Author: Zach Potts | Files under Nintendo DS, Reviews
Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A. Review

I am not familiar with the Code Lyoko series, but have been told that it was first an anime series featured on Cartoon Network, so it was hard for me to follow the game’s exact story, however, the gameplay was still satisfying.


Jun
30th

C.O.R.E. Footage

Author: Zach Potts | Files under Nintendo DS

C.O.R.E. the upcoming FPS for the Nintendo DS seems to be shaping up. The game will feature 14 levels, 20 enemies, 8 types of guns, and multiplayer. I’m excited to see how it’ll turn out. I could use a good FPS on the DS, aside from Metroid Prime: Hunters.
C.O.R.E. - introby rawmeatcowboy


Jun
30th

PS3 Trophy System Shown Off

Author: Zach Potts | Files under Playstation 3

With the Firmware update 2.40, comes the new Trophy system for the PS3. Obviously, developers can choose to use trophies, and there are four different kinds: bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. These trophies give you a different amount of points, and if you get enough points, you “level up” for your….whatever their version of a [...]


Jun
30th

Xbox 360 Price Cut Coming

Author: Zach Potts | Files under XBOX 360

This was rumored a few weeks ago, but has come back, as the Hollywood Reporter is saying that a major retailer has said that Microsoft will cut the price of the Premium console down to $299, from $349, a price drop of $50. There was no mention of the other versions though, so who knows [...]


Jun
30th

Rock Band 2 is Official

Author: Zach Potts | Files under General

The game will be released for the Xbox 360 this September, and for the PS3 sometime later in the year. Good news is that if you have some downloaded songs from the first game, you can play them in the second.
I don’t really see the point at all in releasing a sequel, as they are [...]


Jun
30th

Wii-kly VC Update! 6/30

Author: Zach Potts | Files under Virtual Console / Wii Ware
Wii-kly VC Update! 6/30

Nothing too awesome this week, except maybe Fatal Fury 2. Not sure.
Anyways, apparently, maybe, you can download some new content for FFCC:MLAAK, but it wasn’t stated what or for how much, so it could have simply been an add.
For Wiiware, there is Magnetica Twist, for 1,000 Wii Points and features up to four player multiplayer. [...]


Jun
28th

Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 Free Fan Pack

Author: Zach Potts | Files under General

The upcoming Fan Pack, set to release at some point in July, will feature three new maps, one of which is entitled “Murdertown”, nice, along with some other gameplay feature tweaks. The tweaks include new ranks, weapon balancing, A.C.E.S., and a few other improvements.
Check out the video below for all the details.


Jun
28th

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Trailer

Author: Zach Potts | Files under General

A new trailer for the upcoming title, actually comes out tomorrow. Nothing too special here, but it got me a bit excited. Expect a review of the game by the end of the next week.


Jun
28th

Diablo III Announced

Author: Zach Potts | Files under PC

Blizzard has been slowly teasing an upcoming title, with many people speculating it was Diablo III. Well, those people happened to be right, as Blizzard finally announced and showed the game off at the 2008 Worldwide Invitational today. Check the videos below. The trailer is first, followed by a long gameplay demo.


Jun
28th

New Sonic Unleashed Video

Author: Zach Potts | Files under General

A pretty sweet video, if I do say so myself. This video shows off a bunch of gameplay for the upcoming title, and really shows off its speed and fluidity. I am actually very excited for the game, and I HATE 3D Sonic games. Check it out.


Jun
27th

Microsoft’s My GamerPad

Author: Zach Potts | Files under XBOX 360
Microsoft's My GamerPad

Apparently, there was some presentation of the upcoming app, My GamerPad. Not too much is known about My GamerPad, but it is supposed to be Microsoft’s answer to Sony’s Home. It looks a little more kiddie than I would have thought, however it would work well with their new avatar system that was shown a [...]


Jun
27th

Rock Band Music Update

Author: Zach Potts | Files under General

The new downloadable content coming Tuesday for Xbox 360, and Thursday for the PS3, is the Crüefest Pack, which includes the following tracks:
“Down At The Whisky” – Mötley Crüe
“Time Is Running Out” – Papa Roach
“Who’s Going Home With You Tonight” – Trapt
“Promised Land” - Vesuvius
The pack will only cost $2.99 or 240 MS points, with [...]


Jun
27th

Guitar Hero: On Tour Review

Author: Zach Potts | Files under Nintendo DS, Reviews
Guitar Hero: On Tour Review

I have to be honest, I was a bit leery at first about Guitar Hero: On Tour, but still excited to try it out for myself. After checking everything out and plugging in the peripheral and checking out the tutorials, I was ready to go, and to my surprise, it seemed that the game featured [...]


Jun
27th

PSN Store Update 6/26

Author: Zach Potts | Files under Playstation 3

Huzzah, another update, featuring some songs for both Rock Band and Guitar Hero, and Hot Shots and Top Spin demoes.
For the entire list of wallpapers, themes, videos and more, check the jump.


Jun
27th

Castlevania Wii is a fighting game…?

Author: Zach Potts | Files under Nintendo Wii
Castlevania Wii is a fighting game...?

According to the latest issue of Nintendo Power, the upcoming game for the Wii, Castlevania Judgement, is a fighting game, as opposed to an actual adventure game. Koji Igarashi said to expect something special for the Wii game, but this? I’m not too sure that was the best of moves.
The game will feature a variety [...]