Xbox 360 has outsold all consoles in Japan, according to the latest sales figures.
That means not only has it outsold the PlayStation3 this week - a feat the 360 has accomplished every now and then in the past - but it has also outsold the Wii. Which is... mad.
The sales surge has been powered by Star Ocean: The Last Hope, which has already powered its way to over 160,000 sales. Will it last? Of course not. Is it still an impressive feat? Of course it is.
Friday 27 February 2009
My Fable 2 Character
Two Wives, a prostitute girlfriend, a confused dog & some corrupt businesses... the only problem is, is that my horns fell off....best be a little nastier.
Friday 20 February 2009
Call of Duty 4 halves map cost, doubles XP
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare fans are in for a treat next week, with all sorts of bonuses planned.
Community Manager Robert Bowling has promised that the Variety Map Pack will have its cost cleaved in half on February 24th, reducing it to 400 Microsoft Points.
Then a double XP weekend will follow, starting on Friday February 27th and ending Monday morning. And finally, Hardcore Headquarters will be added to the playlist on Friday... twinned with the double XP, that's a lot of experience points to feast on.
Community Manager Robert Bowling has promised that the Variety Map Pack will have its cost cleaved in half on February 24th, reducing it to 400 Microsoft Points.
Then a double XP weekend will follow, starting on Friday February 27th and ending Monday morning. And finally, Hardcore Headquarters will be added to the playlist on Friday... twinned with the double XP, that's a lot of experience points to feast on.
Thursday 19 February 2009
Half Life Head Crabs are real!!!!
Had to have a weirdo removed from my head this morning. Nice. Heads bleed alot so the wound had to be quarterised! So I actually had my nostrils filled with the smell of my own burning flesh at 10am this morning!
Thursday 12 February 2009
Modern Warfare 2 definitely out this year News
In a conference call with investors yesterday, Activision Blizzard laid to rest all the un-fevered non-speculation about the latest candidate for worst-kept secret in games. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is indeed real and will be out this year.
"We will release Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 from Infinity Ward," said Activision Publishing boss Mike Griffith. "2009 is going to be a very exciting year for the franchise as we expect this year's launch is likely going to be the most anticipated title of all of 2009."
The cat was let out of the bag last week when a staffer at Infinity Ward - the developer of the original Call of Duty, COD 4: Modern Warfare and all the other good ones - absent-mindedly Twittered about working the game.
Prior to that, an advertising conference late last year had lifted the lid on the game (thanks to Twitter indiscretion, again), as well as much of the rest of Activision's 2009 line-up.
"We will release Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 from Infinity Ward," said Activision Publishing boss Mike Griffith. "2009 is going to be a very exciting year for the franchise as we expect this year's launch is likely going to be the most anticipated title of all of 2009."
The cat was let out of the bag last week when a staffer at Infinity Ward - the developer of the original Call of Duty, COD 4: Modern Warfare and all the other good ones - absent-mindedly Twittered about working the game.
Prior to that, an advertising conference late last year had lifted the lid on the game (thanks to Twitter indiscretion, again), as well as much of the rest of Activision's 2009 line-up.
Left 4 Dead DLC Will Be Free
US, February 11, 2009 - The upcoming collection of downloadable content for Valve's zombie shooter Left 4 Dead will be free of charge for both Xbox 360 and PC gamers.
Dubbed the Left 4 Dead Survival Pack, the download introduces a new multiplayer game mode called Survival, plus two complete campaigns for Versus Mode, Death Toll and Dead Air. The Survival Pack is set for a spring release for both platforms.
A Critic's Choice Edition of the game will be released this spring as well, and it will include access to all the content introduced in the L4D: Survival Pack.
Thanks IGN for the heads up
Dubbed the Left 4 Dead Survival Pack, the download introduces a new multiplayer game mode called Survival, plus two complete campaigns for Versus Mode, Death Toll and Dead Air. The Survival Pack is set for a spring release for both platforms.
A Critic's Choice Edition of the game will be released this spring as well, and it will include access to all the content introduced in the L4D: Survival Pack.
Thanks IGN for the heads up
Wednesday 11 February 2009
Sega pits Aliens vs Predator on 360, PS3 in 'early 2010'
Announced at a Sega event in London today, the "all-new" Aliens vs. Predator (that's a working title, folks) will mark the return of Rebellion, developers of the 1999 game of the same name that Sega calls a "legendary title that went on to define an entire generation of multiplayer gaming." But all this excitement doesn't come cheap: "With the opportunity to publish what promises to be a landmark game, SEGA has strategically updated the release of the other upcoming Aliens titles currently in development within its portfolio." We'll translate that for you: you won't be seeing Gearbox's Aliens: Colonial Marines FPS and Obsidian's is-that-still-in-development Aliens RPG anytime soon.
CEO of Sega West, Naoya Tsurumi, explains, "By adjusting the release of our other Aliens titles to accommodate [Aliens vs. Predator], SEGA will ensure that every title lives up to the high expectations of Aliens and AvP fans." We've asked Sega to clarify the delay (it's just a delay, right?) of both previously announced titles. Is Aliens vs. Predator "the first to launch in a series" of AvP games, or "the first to launch in a series" of Aliens games, including the previously announced two?
CEO of Sega West, Naoya Tsurumi, explains, "By adjusting the release of our other Aliens titles to accommodate [Aliens vs. Predator], SEGA will ensure that every title lives up to the high expectations of Aliens and AvP fans." We've asked Sega to clarify the delay (it's just a delay, right?) of both previously announced titles. Is Aliens vs. Predator "the first to launch in a series" of AvP games, or "the first to launch in a series" of Aliens games, including the previously announced two?
Tuesday 10 February 2009
NEW MAPS FOR CODW&W
New conflicts are on the horizon for Call of Duty: World at War! We're pleased to introduce the contents of our first Downloadable Content (DLC) Map Pack for World at War, which includes three new Multiplayer levels, as well as an additional level for the ever-popular bonus Co-Op mode, Nazi Zombies!
Nightfire
In "Nightfire," players take to the streets of a war-ravaged Berlin with only the flames of the burning city to expose the enemy.
Station
"Station" offers a bombed out underground train station littered with hidden passageways and destroyed subway cars.
Knee Deep
"Knee Deep" takes place on the island of Peleliu in a once tranquil village turned chaotic Japanese command center.
Verrückt (Zombie Asylum)
The fan favorite 4-player co-op Nazi Zombies Bonus Mode returns with "Verrückt," a terrifying Zombie asylum featuring more weapons, perks via the addition of Perks-a-Cola machines, electroshock defenses and the endless zombie horde.
The team has been very quiet regarding details of our DLC until now, and we're so excited to let this content loose. DLC Map Pack #1 is due out in March of '09 for the Xbox 360
Nightfire
In "Nightfire," players take to the streets of a war-ravaged Berlin with only the flames of the burning city to expose the enemy.
Station
"Station" offers a bombed out underground train station littered with hidden passageways and destroyed subway cars.
Knee Deep
"Knee Deep" takes place on the island of Peleliu in a once tranquil village turned chaotic Japanese command center.
Verrückt (Zombie Asylum)
The fan favorite 4-player co-op Nazi Zombies Bonus Mode returns with "Verrückt," a terrifying Zombie asylum featuring more weapons, perks via the addition of Perks-a-Cola machines, electroshock defenses and the endless zombie horde.
The team has been very quiet regarding details of our DLC until now, and we're so excited to let this content loose. DLC Map Pack #1 is due out in March of '09 for the Xbox 360
More Nazi zombies for World at War
Treyarch plans to add more Nazi zombies to Call of Duty: World at War as part of the very first downloadable map pack.
That's according to community manager "JD_2020", who tells the official forums "there will be a new wave of undead coming soon". He gives no further specifics, but suggests there may be an entire level of risen-again fascists to disperse.
The original undead playlist - Nacht der Untoten - was unlocked after players completed the World at War campaign. This was soon deemed fat too fun to keep under lock-and-key, and so rolled out to anyone on Xbox Live or PlayStation Network.
The idea in Nacht der Untoten is for teams of up-to four people to fight off waves of Nazi zombies.
We'll keep our eyes peeled to find out more.
That's according to community manager "JD_2020", who tells the official forums "there will be a new wave of undead coming soon". He gives no further specifics, but suggests there may be an entire level of risen-again fascists to disperse.
The original undead playlist - Nacht der Untoten - was unlocked after players completed the World at War campaign. This was soon deemed fat too fun to keep under lock-and-key, and so rolled out to anyone on Xbox Live or PlayStation Network.
The idea in Nacht der Untoten is for teams of up-to four people to fight off waves of Nazi zombies.
We'll keep our eyes peeled to find out more.
Monday 9 February 2009
Dead Rising 2 confirmed
Capcom has confirmed that Dead Rising 2 is currently in development.
The press release is light on details but mentions "Dead Rising 2 will take the franchise to a new level of zombie-killing fun with tens of thousands of zombies, the all new gambling paradise of Fortune City to explore and conquer plus a host of new in-game objects that can all be used as deadly weapons to stave off the zombie assault."
Will Fortune City be loosely based on Las Vegas? Sounds like it. Dead Rising was one of Capcom's surprise hits two years ago, along with Lost Planet. Fix that save system and we'll definitely be there for the sequel...
thanks OXM for the heads up
The press release is light on details but mentions "Dead Rising 2 will take the franchise to a new level of zombie-killing fun with tens of thousands of zombies, the all new gambling paradise of Fortune City to explore and conquer plus a host of new in-game objects that can all be used as deadly weapons to stave off the zombie assault."
Will Fortune City be loosely based on Las Vegas? Sounds like it. Dead Rising was one of Capcom's surprise hits two years ago, along with Lost Planet. Fix that save system and we'll definitely be there for the sequel...
thanks OXM for the heads up
Friday 6 February 2009
Left 4 Dead DLC confirmed for spring News
Valve has released details of the first downloadable content pack for its co-op zombie shooter Left 4 Dead - the L4D Survival Pack.
The release will include a new multiplayer mode called Survival and two complete campaigns for the game's versus mode, and be available for both the PC and Xbox 360 versions.
Also in the spring, PC users will get a free-to-download Software Development Kit allowing the mod community to start creating custom campaigns for the game - which, when completed, can be fully integrated with Left 4 Dead's matchmaking system.
All of this will be bundled into a Critic's Choice Edition of the game that will be commercially released at the same time.
No exact release date or pricing details were confirmed, and the nature of Survival mode remains a mystery for now.
"With Half-Life and Counter-Strike, and more recently Team Fortress 2, we've learned that we're no longer making stand-alone games but creating entertainment services," said Valve boss Gabe Newell, warming to one of his favourite themes.
"With Left 4 Dead we're extending that tradition by creating additional gameplay and releasing our internal tools to aspiring developers so they may also create and distribute new Left 4 Dead experiences."
"thanks eurogamer for the info"
The release will include a new multiplayer mode called Survival and two complete campaigns for the game's versus mode, and be available for both the PC and Xbox 360 versions.
Also in the spring, PC users will get a free-to-download Software Development Kit allowing the mod community to start creating custom campaigns for the game - which, when completed, can be fully integrated with Left 4 Dead's matchmaking system.
All of this will be bundled into a Critic's Choice Edition of the game that will be commercially released at the same time.
No exact release date or pricing details were confirmed, and the nature of Survival mode remains a mystery for now.
"With Half-Life and Counter-Strike, and more recently Team Fortress 2, we've learned that we're no longer making stand-alone games but creating entertainment services," said Valve boss Gabe Newell, warming to one of his favourite themes.
"With Left 4 Dead we're extending that tradition by creating additional gameplay and releasing our internal tools to aspiring developers so they may also create and distribute new Left 4 Dead experiences."
"thanks eurogamer for the info"
Infinity Ward talks Modern Warfare 2 News
Infinity Ward community chief Robert Bowling has let slip that a Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare sequel is in development.
Speaking on his blog, Bowling Twittered that voice-overs for "Modern Warfare 2" have already been recorded.
"Reviewing some radio-chatter VO we just finished recording for Modern Warfare 2 today. 'Cujo Two-One this is Vulture, solid copy on all,'" said Bowling.
That's the first we've heard of a Modern Warfare sequel, despite Activision quite openly planning more instalments in the Call of Duty franchise.
This fits with the alternating Call of Duty development cycle between Infinity Ward and Treyarch, too - the latter having delivered Call of Duty: World at War last year.
We've asked Activision for clarification, but we don't expect to hear more for a while.
There's no other information at the moment, but we'd be surprised to see a Christmas period without a Call of Duty game.
"thanks eurogamer for the info"
Speaking on his blog, Bowling Twittered that voice-overs for "Modern Warfare 2" have already been recorded.
"Reviewing some radio-chatter VO we just finished recording for Modern Warfare 2 today. 'Cujo Two-One this is Vulture, solid copy on all,'" said Bowling.
That's the first we've heard of a Modern Warfare sequel, despite Activision quite openly planning more instalments in the Call of Duty franchise.
This fits with the alternating Call of Duty development cycle between Infinity Ward and Treyarch, too - the latter having delivered Call of Duty: World at War last year.
We've asked Activision for clarification, but we don't expect to hear more for a while.
There's no other information at the moment, but we'd be surprised to see a Christmas period without a Call of Duty game.
"thanks eurogamer for the info"
Wednesday 4 February 2009
Prototype shapes up for June launch News
Activision has said body-morphing openworld game Prototype will be released this June.
The date was stamped on New York Comic-Con invitations, according to Joystiq, where attendees will be allowed hands-on time with the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 title. We're chasing Activision for clarification.
Prototype - developed by Radical Entertainment - was unveiled to the masses by Sierra back in 2007, and deemed valuable enough to remain on the Activision Blizzard roster post-merger.
However, there have been some bumps in the road: a summer 2008 release date was scrapped to provide more time for Radical to "deliver the game the team initially set out to do".
And, more recently, the Vancouver-based developer - responsible for Scarface: The World is Yours and Crash: Mind over Mutant - had staff levels halved by Activision Blizzard, reducing active projects to two: Prototype and Crash Bandicoot.
Prototype follows the adventures of Alex Mercer, a mutant man who can shape-shift and absorb every aspect of his prey: memories, physical form, skills and powers.
The problem is: he's got no memory of his past. This prompts a voyage of self-discovery after Mercer wakes on an autopsy bench; a journey that soon ventures into top secret territory
Thnaks Eurogamer for the info!!
The date was stamped on New York Comic-Con invitations, according to Joystiq, where attendees will be allowed hands-on time with the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 title. We're chasing Activision for clarification.
Prototype - developed by Radical Entertainment - was unveiled to the masses by Sierra back in 2007, and deemed valuable enough to remain on the Activision Blizzard roster post-merger.
However, there have been some bumps in the road: a summer 2008 release date was scrapped to provide more time for Radical to "deliver the game the team initially set out to do".
And, more recently, the Vancouver-based developer - responsible for Scarface: The World is Yours and Crash: Mind over Mutant - had staff levels halved by Activision Blizzard, reducing active projects to two: Prototype and Crash Bandicoot.
Prototype follows the adventures of Alex Mercer, a mutant man who can shape-shift and absorb every aspect of his prey: memories, physical form, skills and powers.
The problem is: he's got no memory of his past. This prompts a voyage of self-discovery after Mercer wakes on an autopsy bench; a journey that soon ventures into top secret territory
Thnaks Eurogamer for the info!!
Tuesday 3 February 2009
Left 4 Dead Valentine's cards over here!
Nothing says, "Love me forever," like a Valentine's card depicting a vomiting Boomer, a tongue-twisted Smoker or a weeping Witch from Valve's cooperative shooter, Left 4 Dead. Keyword there is "cooperative." Valentine artist beavotron posted a handful of Left 4 Dead themed cards over on the Penny Arcade forums, allowing anyone to print and give them to a (real or imaginative) significant other.
Just know that if your lover doesn't accept the zombified sign of love, your relationship just wasn't meant to survive.
so head over to:http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=80038
Just know that if your lover doesn't accept the zombified sign of love, your relationship just wasn't meant to survive.
so head over to:http://forums.penny-arcade.com/showthread.php?t=80038
This Wednesday: R-Type Dimensions blasts XBLA
Microsoft just sent official word that the Xbox Live Arcade will receive Tazai's R-Type Dimensions this Wednesday, February 4th. Dimensions is a remake of classics R-Type and R-Type II, both mashed together in 2D and 3D flavors that can be switched between at will. With 14 stages, cooperative play, a new camera mode, plenty of game stats and the inclusion of checkpoint saves (woohoo!), R-Type Dimensions looks to be a winner. But before you commit to an XBLA purchase, know that Dimensions will cost you 1200. We're sure that will deter a few.
Monday 2 February 2009
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