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'Gears 2' Multiplayer Images

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:05:00 GMT

Take cover in style with some perty new screens of the multiplayer combat in Gears of War 2. (Xbox 360)

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New 'Darksiders: Wrath of War' - Gameplay & Design Trailer

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:05:00 GMT

Got a new developer video for Darksiders: Wrath of War. Vigil Games takes us through the gameplay and design that went into creating the apocalyptic action-adventure game.

Darksiders: Wrath of War Gamplay/Design Video

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'Raven Squad' Announced for PC, 360

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:02:00 GMT

Southpeak Games has announced their unique hybrid RTS/FPS game Raven Squad: Operation Hidden Dagger for the PC and Xbox 360. The game drops this fall but you can multi-task your way through the jungle of our image gallery in the meantime.

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New 'FaceBreaker' Gameplay Footage

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:23:00 GMT

Got a brand new gameplay video of Electronic Arts upcoming cartoony boxing game, FaceBreaker, due out in September for the PS3, and Xbox 360. Make no mistake, the title isn't just catchy, utilizng console cameras you'll be able to capture your own face and experience "real-time facial deformation"... just make sure that in the end your opponents have way more experience with this feature.

FaceBreaker gameplay footage

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Bungie Queues Up Free 'Halo 3' Map, Extras for 7/7/2008

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:21:00 GMT

Dust off those Halo 3 disks and get ready for a new map... for FREE!

In honor of "Bungie Day", which takes place every July 7th, Bungie is releasing a new map "Cold Storage", which was inspired from the map "Chill Out" from Halo: Combat Evolved.

In addition to a new battleground, the Legendary Map Pack will be discounted to 600 Microsoft Points, but only for the 7th. Players will also find "7 exclusive new gamerpics and a Bungie Day dashboard theme for free on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Fans will need to be sure they download these on 7/7, because they will be available for one day only."

Good thing the 7th is Monday so you can enjoy all this great free content over the weekend... Oh wait, you can't! We love tradition, Bungie, but we love long weekends with new DLC more.

Hit the jump for another screenshot from the map.

Sessler's Soapbox: Sessler Previews E3

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:21:00 GMT

E3 is coming up fast! All the biggest names in gaming will be showing off their big upcoming titles and, needless to say, this all has Adam as giddy as a school girl.

In this week's Sessler's Soapbox, Adam wants to share his giddiness with you as well as let you in on the fact that our E3 coverage is going to have exclusive demos that no one else is going to have!

Adam's bursting with excitement for upcoming demos like Ghostbusters, Halo Wars, Resident Evil 5, Fallout 3 and tons more. He even predicts that this might be the best E3 lineup in a long time. What do you think? Is this year's E3 worth getting this excited about? What games are you most looking forward to? Check out the video below and let us know what you think or share your thoughts on our forums.

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'Rock Band' DLC For Next Week: Rush, Chili Peppers

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:03:00 GMT

While you wait for the 12 tracks from The Who, you'll be happy to know that next week's Rock Band DLC is amazing.

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Snow (Hey Oh)
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Tell Me Baby
Rush - Closer to the Heart
Rush - Working Man (alternate-take master)

All songs are master-tracks.

Each song will run you 160 Microsoft points or $1.99. They will release on Tuesday on the Xbox 360 and Thursday on the PlayStation 3.

Why is next week's DLC so great? Those are Rush master tracks. This marks the first time that we've seen Rush master tracks in a music game.

Not only that, the new version of Working Man "is an alternate-take master from the same session they recorded the hit with an alternate solo. It has never been released." Not only do we finally get Rush masters, but we get a completely unreleased track!

New 'Midnight Club: LA' Screens

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT

Rockstar San Diego wants you back in the driver's seat of sandbox-world street racing in Midnight Club: Los Angeles. In this fourth installment of the series, the game will of course pit you in the city of angels, which has been confirmed to be the size of all of all three cities combined in prior games.

With cars pushing a polygon count of roughly 100,000 and the game utilizing authentic existing cars... virtual Los Angeles at least, will have more to worry about than driver's on their cell phones. The game drops October 7th for the PS3 and Xbox 360.

Click the image below for the Midnight Club: Los Angeles Gallery

'Halo' Getting Board Game

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:22:00 GMT

Many a night, as I played Halo in my dark, artificially cooled apartment I wondered if there was a better way to play the game. Sure, the Xbox 360 lends itself quite nicely to a FPS and Halo is Microsoft's established franchise, but there was something missing.

Something cardboard. For almost a year the answer has eluded me, but now I can celebrate as B1 Games and Genius Products have stumbled upon the answer: a Halo-themed board game! It was so simple! So obvious!

How will this play out?

In the board game, "players will command armies of three-dimensional collectible character pieces for two different levels of play: Heroic for faster, more casual game play and Legendary for more strategic advanced gamers. Fans can follow storylines that expand the Halo experience in Campaign mode or go head-to-head in interactive battle sequences with Slayer or Capture the Flag modes. The battle options are endless with future add-ons of new adventures, vehicles, characters and weapons to expand the experience."

My only question... Do I have to roll any dice to determine if I can teabag my enemy?

Full press release is below:

Genius Products LLC and B1 Games Unleash First Board Game Based on Microsoft and Bungies’ Highly Successful Video Game Franchise

Halo™ Interactive Strategy Game

Game for All Ages Maintains Critical Elements of the Hit Video Game and Offers Endless Gameplay

SANTA MONICA, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Calling all Halo fans across the universe! Let the battle for supremacy begin as Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB: GNPI) and B1 Games unveil the first ever board game based on Microsoft and Bungies’ best selling entertainment property - Halo™. The all-new Halo™ Interactive Strategy Game captures the edge-of-your-seat action and storyline of the video game as it gives players the chance to control UNSC Marine and Covenant forces in strategic battles for power. Hitting retail this September, the game brings the Halo universe to a broader audience with its family-friendly features.

“Halo is one of the most recognizable and successful video game franchise of all time and boasts a tremendous worldwide presence that continues to grow,” said Trevor Drinkwater, President and CEO of Genius Products. “Fans of all ages are going to love this extension of the popular brand that offers endless game play. B1 Games has created an incredibly innovative game that mirrors the hit franchise and will truly resonate with fans.”

Featuring the same premise and characters as the video game - including Master Chief, A.I. and Covenant - the Halo™ Interactive Strategy Game offers a modular board that can be re-configured to create a virtually limitless game play experience. In recreating the video game’s signature three dimension graphic design, the game pulls fan-favorite elements from Halo 1, 2, and 3 along with music from the video game’s award-winning soundtrack and features unseen exclusive DVD content to enhance game play.

In the game, players will command armies of three-dimensional collectible character pieces for two different levels of play: Heroic for faster, more casual game play and Legendary for more strategic advanced gamers. Fans can follow storylines that expand the Halo experience in Campaign mode or go head-to-head in interactive battle sequences with Slayer or Capture the Flag modes. The battle options are endless with future add-ons of new adventures, vehicles, characters and weapons to expand the experience.

The Halo™ Interactive Strategy Game is suitable for ages 10+ and will be available at retailers nationwide.

About B1 Games

B1 Games is a premier entertainment and game company that brings a whole new dimension to the way the world has fun. B1 Games incorporates world-class design and proprietary interactive elements to create an entirely unique gaming experience. B1 Games continually pushes the limits of technology and creativity to achieve a game experience that is fun and exciting. The name “B1” symbolizes our belief in bringing families and friends together for a truly interactive shared experience.

About Genius Products

Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI), along with The Weinstein Company Holdings LLC, together owns Genius Products, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment distribution company that produces, licenses and distributes a valuable library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD and other emerging platforms through its expansive network of retailers throughout the U.S. Genius handles the distribution, marketing and sales for such brands as Asia Extreme(TM), Discovery Kids(TM), Dragon Dynasty(TM), Dimension Films(TM), Entertainment Rights, Classic Media and Big Idea (Entertainment Rights group companies), ESPN®, IFC®, RHI Entertainment(TM), Sesame Workshop®, The Weinstein Company® and WWE®. Genius Products, Inc. is the managing member of Genius Products, LLC, in which it holds a 30% equity interest.

2K Games E3 Roster

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:47:00 GMT

The company that brought everyone Bioshock, 2K Games, has confirmed their line-up for this year's E3 convention. Here some of the games we'll be telling YOU about in our upcoming, extensive coverage:

Bioshock (PS3)
Borderlands (PC, PS3, Xbox 360, screenshot above)
NBA 2K9 (PS2, PS3, Xbox 360)
NHL 2K9 (PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization (PC)

We'll bring all the details you need live from the Los Angeles Convention center when it kicks off on July 14. Be excited, be very, very excited...

IGN: Pre-E3 2008: 2K Games Confirms E3 Lineup

New 'Halo Wars' Screens

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:21:00 GMT

Halo Wars screens... a lot more majestic than the last lot. Ensemble Studios has given us a little more flavor for this Xbox 360 real time strategy with these detailed shots. Expect the drop in October..

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New 'This is Vegas' Screens

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:44:00 GMT

Got a couple of new screens of sin city at its finest in Midway's This Is Vegas, coming out next year for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. So far... unabashed hedonism never looked so sharp.

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More 'Smackdown V. Raw' Characters Revealed

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:38:00 GMT

THQ has revealed a few more wrestlers who will be appearing in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009.

Triple H
Shawn Michaels
Rey Mysterio
Batista
John Morrison
The Miz

This wrestling game comes out across all platforms this fall.

More 'Rock Band 2' Tracks Leak?

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:02:00 GMT

More tracks purported to be from Rock Band 2 leaked today. These come from the Score Hero forums where someone who says they played the game says these tracks will be in the game... these are completely unverified:

"One Step Closer" - Linkin Park
"Peace Sells" - Megadeth
"Testify" - Rage Against the Machine
"American Woman" - The Guess Who (or Lenny Kravitz)
"White Wedding" - Billy Idol
"You Oughta Know" - Alanis Morisette
"Aqualung" - Jethro Tull
"Bad Reputation" - Thin Lizzy (or Joan Jett)
"We Got the Beat"- The Go-Go's
"Man in the Box" - Alice in Chains
"Spoonman" - Soundgarden

These are super unverified, keep in mind. But, real or fake, what a selection of tracks.

(via destructoid)

Rumor: Soul Calibur 4 HDD Takeover?

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:24:00 GMT

All you media fiends conquering space on your PS3 or 360 better hope this isn't true.

According to a post at Neogaf.com, online store PlayAsia.com listed that Soul Calibur 4 requires 6.7 gigs of game data plus nearly 2 gigs for game saves. For the 360 version, a HDD is required to play the game. Be aware that the webpage is in Japanese if you want to check it out.

Whether this rumor is true or not, we'll definitely have more than enough details for about Soul Calibur 4 for in our E3 2008 coverage coming up soon. For now, feast your eyes on these.

NeoGaf Post

EA DICE Rolling Updates For 'Bad Company'

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:29:00 GMT

"We would like to let you know that we are reading and listening to all of your feedback," EA stated on their official site.

Following up on a recent issue that frustrated many Bad Company Xbox Live players, EA has assured us that they will be holding our hands while telling us, "There there, it's going to be ok...". After the team completes the Conquest mode pack, a free downloadable update, they plan on improving the game's online performance on both 360 and PS3. Here are some of the areas they are focusing (via Shacknews):

Clan support/private rooms/team chat
Auto balancing on servers
Continued support against stats exploits
VOIP issue on PS3 (working with Sony on this)
Squads might be split up when joining a server as a squad. This is due to team balancing in the games that are being joined, and usually resolves itself in round 2.

So for now fellow Bad Company players, let's just enjoy what we have now and hope for the best. What? You haven't even checked out Bad Company yet? Well what the $#*@! Check out this video then!

ShackNews: EA DICE Talks Battlefield: Bad Company Updates; Conquest Mode Next, Possible Patch After

New 'Rise of the Argonauts' Developer Commentary Videos

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:07:00 GMT

Liquid Entertainment talks about the four greek gods in Rise of the Argonauts, and how they are implemented within the gameplay. This action RPG hits the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC September 2008. It's a two-parter with the follow up video after the jump.

Rise of the Argonauts: The Gods

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Rise of the Argonauts: The Deeds

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Activision Wants Cheaper Consoles

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:48:00 GMT

If there was ever an agreement between corporate gods and us mere mortals, it would be definitely this: Cheaper. Game. Consoles.

Activision C.E.O. Bobby Kotick is concerned that we pay too much to enjoy life in our dear homes as he said:

"It used to be the case that we did well during slowdowns because if you couldn't afford to go to the movies or to travel to a theme park, you stayed home and played a computer game. But now I think that the hardware manufacturers are going to have to think about reducing their prices because the cost of purchasing some of this stuff is prohibitive."

You're right Bob. We need some compensation for paying over $300 for a console just to play some Call of Duty or Guitar Hero, maybe even some retro Tony Hawk Pro Skater action. So what do you say on some, 'compensation', on Call of Duty: World At War and Guitar Hero: World Tour? We'll stay at home and enjoy your titles while you go ahead and catch a flick or travel to a theme park.

And with the recent rumor of a 360 price cut, we may just be staying at home after all. And you better stay at your homes folks, while you watch our upcoming E3 coverage coming up soon.

Kotaku: Activision Boss Wants Cheaper Consoles

New 'Legendary' Creatures Trailer

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:20:00 GMT

Gamecock Media Group's, Legendary: The Box, has a new trailer featuring the baddies that you'll invite into our world after opening the artifact. Due out for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 in September, check out the trailer below.

Legendary: The Box - Creature Trailer

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Microsoft Europe: PC Ports of Xbox 360 Games Will Come Later

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:50:00 GMT

Microsoft Europe's Peter Zetterberg has gone on the record about Microsoft's "staggering" of PC version releases for Xbox 360 games.

He explains, "in Germany for example, we want more gamers to buy our Xbox 360. If we launch a game that is on 360 and PC simultaneously, we basically shoot ourselves in the foot by allowing the German market to choose to play the PC version - because they are more likely to buy that than spend their money on the Xbox 360."

This makes sense, but isn't very good news. We don't like that Microsoft is actively holding back releases to push the Xbox 360, especially in areas that would prefer to play it on the PC. We understand, however, why they are doing this.

It doesn't match with what we heard at Microsoft's Games for Windows event last week, but it certainly appears to be the case with first party Microsoft releases across the Xbox 360 and PC. Just look at when Halo, Halo 2, and Gears of War released on the PC versus the Xbox 360.

Eurogamer: Microsoft to keep staggering PC and Xbox 360 releases