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Could Microsoft Be Planning A Surprise At PAX? : Endsights: Shedding Light on Video Games

2008-08-23T23:03:00.001-04:00

Does Microsoft have a surprise up their sleeve at the Penny Arcade Expo? Over at the Gamerscore Blog (Xbox PR team’s website) they have released the following schedule for their PAX showings. Mysteriously, a “TBA” showing is slotted for Saturday and Sunday.

Xbox 360’s Fall Update Rolling Out Before September 7th?

2008-08-23T10:40:00.001-04:00

While this might be speculation upon speculation, Joystiq is running a rumor that the Arcade SKU will come complete with a motion controller for $199 on September 7th.

Tucked in the rumor, however, is that the new SKUs will have the Fall Dashboard Update pre-loaded on the system.

The rumor reads: “[The $199 SKU will feature] the traditional Arcade goodies (512MB memory card, etc.), the new Fall update pre-loaded as well as a motion controller and a few motion controlled mini games developed by Rare.”

Xbox 360’s Fall Update Rolling Out Before September 7th?

2008-08-23T10:36:00.001-04:00

Hilarious Halo 3 Drama - In the spirit of Red Vs Blue.

2007-12-04T07:17:00.000-05:00

This is an absolutely hilarious Halo 3 drama. It is in the spirit of Red Vs Blue. So if you liked that you will love this. Check it out.

New Demos Coming to the Playstation Store!

2007-12-01T23:09:00.011-05:00

PSP Demo Center posted an article on new psp demos:

"Get your hands on exclusive PLAYSTATION Network full games such as Go! Puzzle and Beats, playable demos like.....

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Destructoid Mocks "BS" GameSpot

2007-12-01T23:09:00.009-05:00

You may be forgiven for confusing the Destructoid Home Page for Gamespot, but don't worry, it's intentional but pay attention to the header and prepare to laugh.

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See Halo 3's Master Chief come to life: Amazing video.

2007-12-01T22:15:00.000-05:00

This is probably one of the most amazing things that I have seen in a long time. In this video you will see an artist freehand Halo 3's Master Chief from absolutely nothing to a poster quality image using Photoshop.

Dont worry. The video does not take hours. The video runs at a high speed so you can see the whole process quickly.

Check it out!

HaloRadar: Snipers exposed: Want revenge on those camping bastards?

2007-12-01T22:09:00.003-05:00

GamesRadar writes, "Snipers - your days are numbered. For months, you've terrorized us, frustrated us and annoyed the hell out of us. Lurking in the shadows, crouching behind walls and hiding on ledges, you inflate your kill count without moving a single multiplayer muscle."

"No longer. Using Bungie's amazing heat maps, we've pinpointed every one of your convenient and comfortable camping spots. Now we're revealing them to the world... so prepare to adapt if you hope to survive."

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New Wii Fit Videos

2007-12-01T22:09:00.002-05:00

Gamersyde has received 3 videos of the recently released Wii workout game, Wii Fit.

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TVG Reviews Aliens vs. Predator Requiem

2007-12-01T22:09:00.001-05:00

Rebellion return to the AVP series after 8 years' absence, with the official game of this Christmas' movie...

It's been a long time since Oxford based developers Rebellion has taken the helm of an Aliens vs. Predator game. Their first title on the doomed Atari Jaguar, released in 1995, is widely regarded as one of the best games on the console. Four years later, Rebellion released another critically acclaimed AVP game on the PC. It's fair to say that the developers were masterful craftsmen when it came to creating game worlds inspired by the cult-classic comic book series.

Unfortunately, it appears that Rebellion has lost their way a little when it came to developing their new title, Aliens vs. Predator Requiem, the official game of the movie that's due out this Christmas Season. Okay, so the fact that it's a film licensed game should've tipped off to the fact that it would be a stinker; but we at TVG were really hoping that entrusting the franchise under the rich heritage of the Rebellion name would counteract this somewhat. Unfortunately, we at TVG were very wrong.

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BBC: The HD format battle rumbles on

2007-12-01T22:09:00.000-05:00

BBC Click - Chris Long, Friday, 30 November 2007:

"The advent of High Definition TV has spurred a minor boom in the sales of screens on which to watch such gorgeous images. But buying a HD TV involves making a difficult choice about which of the two competing HD formats you back."

This report overviews the three major differences between the two competing formats: supporting consoles (PS3 and Xbox 360), player prices, and the special features interfaces (BD-J vs. HDi).

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MSNBC: 'Kane and Lynch' is a game-noir gem (Verdict: Buy it)

2007-12-01T20:09:00.015-05:00

MSNBC contributor Scott Taves reviews Kane & Lynch: Dead Men:

"Games have an uneven record when it comes to character development, storytelling and atmosphere. Too often the emphasis is on frames-per-second and surface textures. Its no wonder many games leave me feeling cold and unmoved.

'Kane & Lynch: Dead Men', out now for PS3, PC, and Xbox 360, is an exception to the graphics-driven norm..."

His verdict: Buy it

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Ziff Davis staff holds impromptu GameSpot rally

2007-12-01T20:09:00.013-05:00

A number of Ziff Davis staffers (including a few writers for 1UP, arguably GameSpot's biggest competition) recently crafted an uplifting banner and marched to the GameSpot offices just two blocks away. The demonstration was a response to the recent unexplained firing of GameSpot contributor Jeff Gerstmann. After hearing the rumors that Gerstmann was fired due to pressure from advertisers following his lackluster review of Kane and Lynch, the ZD staff decided to show their support for their fellow gaming journalist.

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Eidos forum mod kills journalist firing discussions; GameSpot mod blames CNET

2007-12-01T20:09:00.011-05:00

Games publisher Eidos has deleted hundreds of user complaints from its forums following claims that a journalist was fired for his negative review of its new game, Kane and Lynch. There will be no further discussion, an Eidos forum administrator bluntly warned visitors, describing the complaints, some of which were abusive, as ugly spam.

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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Review - HonestGamers Review (8/10)

2007-12-01T20:09:00.009-05:00

Verdict: "Uncharted is a true next-gen experience, complete with the visuals and immersion gamers are often promised but seldom see. It has its problems, sure, but you'll learn to live with them just fine."

Rating: 8 (out of 10)

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Greg Kasavin: "Gerstmann Goes Off"

2007-12-01T20:09:00.007-05:00

Former Gamespot editor-in-chief Greg Kasavin, who left GameSpot to join EA as an associate producer for Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars in January of 2007, added a new entry to his GameSpot blog on November 30, 2007:

"Jeff Gerstmann and I got to work together at GameSpot for 10 years. It seems he didn't get a chance to properly say goodbye here this week. This is simply the opinion of a longtime fan of this site: As the longest-tenured GameSpot editor, Jeff Gerstmann deserved a respectful send-off."

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Sony caught violating GPL (General Public License)

2007-12-01T20:09:00.005-05:00

The Inquirer - Nick Farrell, Wednesday, 28 November 2007:

"Open sourcer, Alexander Strange was snuffling around the European release of the game ICO when he noticed new files SRCFILE.TXT and TRFILE.TXT and had a look at them.

In amongst the tangled code were bits of the GPL library libarc for compressed data handling.

Sony, which is a big champion of protecting creative rights, has failed to credit the code's author or mention libarc or the GPL."

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Xbox 360's DivX/XviD support doesn't include Media Center

2007-12-01T20:09:00.003-05:00

Engadget writes:

"While most Xbox 360 owners could find something to look forward to in the Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update, Media Extender users just found out they've been skipped over, again. Just like the previous update adding H.264 support, the 360's newfound DivX compatibility doesn't apply when its being used as a Window Media Center Extender. AC3 audio support as well as a host of other media-related updates are nice, but Microsoft is leaving some of its most dedicated users out in the cold. We wonder what will get DivX first, Xbox 360 Media Center or the PlayStation 3?"

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Sony, Pepsi, Dell, Support Gamespot

2007-12-01T20:09:00.001-05:00

Not all advertisers are headed out the door, over the Gamespot controversy. Several companies, like Mountain Dew (Pepsi), Dell, and Sony are devouring the now available inventory left by the exodus of game ads.

From the article: "Despite boycotts and canceled subscriptions, it seems at least some companies recognize a hot topic when they see one. Unfortunately for those companies, many gamers are taking mental notes."

"If they want to support Gamespot's total breakdown in editorial credibility, then they have to understand that there are consequences involved," said 'HulleyToe', a gamer from San Mateo, CA. "It may not hurt them now, but just as advertisers use their dollars to influence companies like Gamespot and CNET, I can use my money to influence the advertisers."

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Adverjournalism: The Role of Ad Dollars In Journalism

2007-12-01T20:08:00.001-05:00

Gamer 2.0 editor Amadeo Plaza's note - December 1,2007:

"It should come as no surprise that just about every gaming forum on the internet is ablaze right now following the news of GameSpots termination of long-time editor, Jeff Gerstmann. This article, however, is not an exposé or look into what really happened at GameSpot this week. Rather, consider this a look at the direction of gaming journalism, advertising, and how this all plays a role in the content you read."

Plaza claims he has background in journalism as well as advertising/marketing, which means he has a fair understanding of both sides of the fence. Here he reveals the changing dynamic between editorial and advertising in an industry that is becoming increasingly mainstream.

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Oh the irony, Nintendo news channel admits PS3 beat it in Japan last month.

2007-12-01T17:08:00.017-05:00

Gizmodo

Ah, the irony: a reader sends us this screenshot of the Nintendo Wii News channel admitting its own four-week "defeat" against the Sony PlayStation 3. It's either that a) the channel editors feel they are not being paid enough, b) that Nintendo doesn't give a damn about giving the losing side some respite, c) nobody edits the channel or d) you are all a bunch of Apple Sony fanboys

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LG 6x Blu-Ray Burner Available in Korea

2007-12-01T17:08:00.015-05:00

Cdrinfo, November 28:

"LG has officially today announced the release of the first Blu-Ray/HD
DVD Super-multi DVD burner capable of writing at 6x on Blu-Ray media.

The new GGW-H20L is the successor of the currently available GGW-H10N Super-multi Blu-Ray /HD DVD combo drive. Basic specifications include a SATA interface, support for Lightscribe, 6x burning for BD-R media using the CAV (Constant Angular Velocity) writing strategy, 3x HD DVD-ROM reading (15GB and 30GB), 16x writing for DVD+/-R media and 40x for CD-R. Another strong advantage of the new drive is the support for 4x BD-R DL (50GB) burning, which means that you will be able to write approximately 46 GB of data in less than 50 minutes."

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Assassin's Creed PS3 issues still exist, despite patch

2007-12-01T17:08:00.013-05:00

Ubisoft may have released a patch for the PS3 version of Assassin's Creed but unfortunately a number of gamers are reporting that the patch did nothing for them and the game is still freezing in various places.

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How Microsoft Can Make You Feel Happier About Having to Pay for Xbox Live

2007-12-01T17:08:00.011-05:00

Phillip Levin of 360.advancedmn.com writes, "It's that time of the year again. I first became a subscriber of Xbox Live four years ago sometime in December, and that means each December I prepare to watch Microsoft debit my checking account while I ponder what it is exactly that I am paying the company $50 a year for. Sure, when you look at how much we spend on games these days at $60 bucks a pop, the hobby isn't cheap just $50 every 12 months isn't that bad. Truthfully, things could be worse. But, then again, there's that rebellious part of me that questions what it is exactly we are getting for the money we pay to use Xbox Live even if it's really not all that much money in the wider scheme of things."

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10 Greatest Game Characters Ever

2007-12-01T17:08:00.009-05:00

Here is the list of the Ten Greatest Game Characters of All Time, voted on by the gaming public.

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Jack Thompson on Rockstar Games Video

2007-12-01T17:08:00.007-05:00

Here's a link to the video of Jack Thompson on Rockstar games.

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Cheap HD DVD Player Heading For The UK

2007-12-01T17:08:00.005-05:00

Venturer is already selling its SHD7001 standalone HD-DVD player in the US for around $100 and next month it will go on sale in UK for a so far undisclosed but, apparently amazing price. Think £150-£200 then.

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Gamespot Editor Says CNET Firing a "Disaster"

2007-12-01T17:08:00.003-05:00

"Remember SimCity? Remember what a joy it was to build up a fully functioning, living, breathing city, full of life and wonderment? Then, at some point down the road, after you've built up your city to the peak of its productiveness, you'd start mashing the disaster button and a wide variety of tornadoes, earthquakes, and fake Godzillas would come tromping through, laying fiery waste to every bit of what you'd worked so painstakingly to create? Yeah. It's a little bit like that. Except someone hit the disaster button for me."

- GameSpot editor Alex Navarro on the state of CNET after the tech publisher fired his colleague Jeff Gerstmann, editorial director of the videogame-reviews site, on still-unexplained grounds.

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Ass Effect - from Something Awful

2007-12-01T17:08:00.001-05:00

From Joystiq - Griffin McElroy, Dec 1st, 2007:

"We've recently finished our first play-through Bioware's gargantuan space opera, and while we walked away from the experience with great satisfaction, we humbly suggest they change the title of the game from Mass Effect to 'The Galactic Adventures of Chatty Cathy.' Seriously, you'll exchange more words with your enemies than you will bullets. It's like a 12 Angry Men simulator, only in space, and sans Tony Danza.

One of the goons at Something Awful recently made a parody of the lengthy conversation system in Mass Effect. Don't judge the comic by it's corny title (Ass Effect? Really?), as it actually has a few nuggets of comedy gold. However, if you haven't played the game yet, you might not get some of the jokes -- in which case, we present an alternate comic: Marmaduke!

He's a dog who thinks he's a person!"

Note: The comic has 5 pages.

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Moral Kombat Trailer

2007-12-01T14:08:00.019-05:00

Independent film maker Spencer Halpin's documentary tackles the subject of violence in video games.

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Wii Fit launches in Japan, huge queues form

2007-12-01T14:08:00.017-05:00

A gamer has provided shots from the Yodobashi Kichijoji at about 9:30am yesterday when Wii Fit officially went on sale in Japan. In front of him and behind him there were massive queues for the product which indicates Nintendo has another winner on their hands.

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Full Features List for 2007 Fall Update

2007-12-01T14:08:00.015-05:00

Every tedious detail about the 360 fall update.

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Far Cry 2 Dunia Engine Tech Videos and Screens

2007-12-01T14:08:00.013-05:00

Far Cry 2 Headquarters writes:

"There are a couple of new things around Far Cry 2 and the Dunia Engine. Many people want to know what Dunia actually means. The word Dunia is Suaheli and means world. But now we should change to the essential part of this news. There are 4 new tech demos which show features the Dunia Engine has. To begin with the weather system, further the day- and night cycle to the point of the growing vegetation. Incredible but it's true. Ubisoft Montreal really tries to design Africa as realistic as possible and the videos are promising."

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GameSpot denies Eidos pressured firing of Gerstmann

2007-12-01T14:08:00.011-05:00

Joystiq just got off the phone with Sarah Cain, a CNET spokesperson who wanted to amend CNET's previous statement to Joystiq on the recent firing of executive editor Jeff Gerstmann. While reiterating that CNET does not discuss personal employee matters with the press, Cain said directly that "we do not terminate employees based on external pressure from advertisers." When asked specifically about whether any such pressure was even attempted on Eidos' part, Cain had no comment.

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Turok Xbox 360 Multiplayer Hands-On

2007-12-01T14:08:00.009-05:00

Earlier this week, during a meeting with Touchstone and Propaganda Games, GameSpot had an opportunity to spend a couple of hours with a work-in-progress Xbox 360 version of Turok. Specifically, they were checking out a sampling of the game's multiplayer content alongside 15 other players. We didn't get to see anything of Turok's four-player cooperative mode on this occasion, but we were able to play a good number of team-based modes on three very different maps and with various weapon sets.

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'Mass Effect is enjoyable, but not a masterpiece' - Destructoid's review

2007-12-01T14:08:00.007-05:00

Destructoid writes:

"Mass Effect is not a revolutionary RPG -- hell, it's not even particularly innovative. It isn't a sprawling 40-hour epic, it doesn't include particularly great action, and it won't change the way we handle dialogue trees in role-playing games. Given how revolutionary Mass Effect seemed during its initial announcement, these realities may be hard to face -- but, like all crushing truths, you'll have to come to terms with them eventually. Once you do, of course, you'll be much more likely to have fun with this flawed, but enjoyable action-RPG."

"All in all, Mass Effect is a good game which will disappoint nearly everyone who plays it. Immensely flawed in its design choices, but absolutely fantastic in its attention to character and atmosphere, Mass Effect is enjoyable, but not a masterpiece; entertaining, but not revolutionary; epic and emotionally involving, but disappointing. It is not a great game -- but it is, generally, a good one."

Score: 7/10

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Ratchet and Clank Future Decrypting: The Twists, Turns And BioShock Connection

2007-12-01T14:08:00.005-05:00

How do those little games tucked inside big games get made?

MTV Multiplayer started publishing answers to that question earlier this month, when they ran an interview with BioShocks Dorian Hart about that games hacking mini-game.

Next up is Jake Sones, the developer at Insomniac Games chiefly responsible for the hacking mini-game in the PlayStation 3s Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction.

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IGN Reviews Dawn of Magic (5.4)

2007-12-01T14:08:00.003-05:00

Emily Balistrieri writes:

"The box proclaims A new era of hack n slash, but Dawn of Magic strikes us as more of the same. Tweaks like the character mutations based on what spells youve learned are neat, but dont have an impact on the gameplay itself. Lack of co-op is a disappointment. Despite a promising beginning to the story, general boredom ensued. Go ahead and hit snooze this morning."

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PS3 Outsellselling Wii in Japan A Sign Of Revival?

2007-12-01T14:08:00.001-05:00

Finally, one year after the official launch of its gaming platform, Sony did the right thing. The Japanese company has unveiled a new 40GB version, price-tagged at only $400 and it has slashed the price of the 80GB version to $499. All these moves have improved the sales of PlayStation 3 and for the first time in months Sonys gaming device has managed to outsell Nintendo Wii in its homeland

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Animal Crossing: Wild World - Comprehensive Walkthrough

2007-12-01T11:07:00.019-05:00

Animal Crossing: Wild World (DS)
Animal Crossing Wild World

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PALGN Review The Witcher

2007-12-01T11:07:00.017-05:00

PALGN writes:

"Based on a series of Polish fantasy novels, The Witcher is a one of the growing list of titles emerging from the new hotbed of development that is Eastern Europe. Stamped upon the rear of the games packaging are the words, "there is no good, no evil only decisions and consequences." This statement weaves a thematic thread throughout the games narrative and is something that sets The Witcher apart from many other RPG titles, providing it with a mature starting point from which to begin its storytelling."

8/10

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Top 10: Hottest Women In Tech

2007-12-01T11:07:00.015-05:00

While there used to be a social stigma attached to geekdom, nowadays its become fashionable to label oneself a nerd. While there are surely a cavalcade of factors behind this change, the rise of the internet has clearly played a substantial role in the nerds ascent.

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The complete guide to console buying for holiday 2007

2007-12-01T11:07:00.013-05:00

GameRevolver.com presents the biggest, most easy to use buyers guide for all of this seasons hottest game systems, including handhelds.

"Tis the season for buyers to mow each other down to get there hands on that Zune that is strategically priced at $79, or that Wet Yourself Suzie doll that your daughter has been screaming for. All the holiday bustle is coming down to the wire. With Christmas under a month away, isnt it about time you get an up to date buyers guide for the gamer in your family? GameRevolver.com answers the questions most asked by potential buyers. What console is best for my children? Im a gamer too, what can a console offer me? We will take a look at all of these questions and more in our 2007 Holiday Gamers Buying guide."

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New Disgaea 3 Scans from Famitsu

2007-12-01T11:07:00.011-05:00

Gamersyde writes:

"The latest edition of Famitsu magazine offers a lot of visual material for fans of the upcoming Disgaea 3 on Playstation 3. The charm from this series seems to be back in full force even if the developers aren't willing to change from the (old-looking) 2D sprites".

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Nintendos Open Source Operating System

2007-12-01T11:07:00.009-05:00

Cairo for graphics, Squeak (a dialect of Smalltalk) for programming, ECMAScript, written in C++, and runs on x86 and Qemu. Its quite a huge accomplishment but not exactly surprising that it exists when you realize that Nintendo games are operating systems in themselves.The source is freely available so those with some knowhow and time to kill can mess around with it.

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Jeff Gerstmann: A Victim of Corporate Cannibalism

2007-12-01T11:07:00.007-05:00

Sonys very own Uncharted and Microsofts Mass Effect, both games scored in the 8-8.5 range on Gamespot, whereas equally big sites like IGN and 1UP gave greater scores than Gamespot (Mass Effect: 1UP - 9.0, IGN-9.4, Uncharted:1UP 8.5, IGN- 9.0). Metacritic which is also owned by CNET has a metascore of 92 for Mass Effect and 88 for Uncharted. It would be ridiculous to turn a blind eye to such factors which could have played a HUGE factor in Jeffs firing.

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New Releases: Week of December 2nd, 2007

2007-12-01T11:07:00.005-05:00

Its that time of week again boys and girls, where 1PStart reminds you of what is hitting the shelves this week. After last weeks absolutely horrid selection of new goods, this week offers a slightly more fruitful bounty with The Elder Scrolls IV: The Shivering Isles headed to the PlayStation 3, but outside of that therere just a bunch of movie-based games.

Everyone knows how thats going to turn out.

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Which Games Console Is The Best Choice For A Gift This Holiday Season?

2007-12-01T11:07:00.003-05:00

As Much as people all love Christmas, it can be a stressful time - especially when consumers agonise over finding the perfect presents.

Videogame consoles make ideal gifts but, if people are not an expert, deciding which one to opt for can be fearfully tricky, especially since this is the first year that all three next-generation consoles have been available at Christmas, as well as the now superseded but still temptingly cheap PlayStation 2. Oh, and two handheld consoles.

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A Ride with Uncharted

2007-12-01T11:07:00.001-05:00

Gamersyde has received a video showing a jeep "on rail" sequence of Uncharted. They write "it looks great, it seems very fun, what's there to complain about?"

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The End of Blu-ray Vs. HD DVD War Cometh January 15, 2008?

2007-11-30T22:30:00.019-05:00

Softpedia writes:

"We've talked time and time again about the ongoing war between the two next-generation DVD formats, HD DVD and Blu-ray, and about what each of the two sides is doing in order to achieve victory in this conflict.
However, there are some pretty strong chances that both Sony's and Toshiba's (the two developers and main backers of said formats) plans might be hindered by none other than the Korean company Samsung and its dual-format player, the BD-UP5000."

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The 1UP Show: Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings, Gamecenter CX, and Dementium: the Ward

2007-11-30T22:30:00.017-05:00

Small is the new large.

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Smash It Up! - Tag Teams

2007-11-30T22:30:00.015-05:00

Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
We're back with Volume 18, and it's all about dynamic duos.

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BioShock Downloads Coming Next Week

2007-11-30T22:30:00.013-05:00

BioShock (PC)
Patches and new content - including plasmids - are coming to PC and Xbox 360.

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John Deere: Harvest in the Heartland Review

2007-11-30T22:30:00.011-05:00

John Deere: Harvest in the Heartland (DS)
As fun as getting run over by a tractor.

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Smith says 'audi' to Austin

2007-11-30T22:30:00.009-05:00

Outspoken developer's tenure abruptly ends following controversial comments about Area 51 in Canada.

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GameSpot Fires Editorial Director

2007-11-30T22:30:00.007-05:00

Is this what happens when advertising and editorial cross streams?

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Link's Crossbow Training 1up Review

2007-11-30T22:30:00.005-05:00

Well. 1up has posted a review for, Link's Crossbow Training

1up writes:
"We review a tasty game and a worthless peripheral in one."

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PS3 Cracks Quicker Than the Rest, Passwords That Is

2007-11-30T22:30:00.003-05:00

Ripten writes:

"Want to get yourself some money in double quick time, or get hold of some top secret government documents? Then why not use your PS3 to crack some passwords faster than ever before! Of course we here at Ripten dont condone this sort of behavior, but the PS3 is actually an incredible password cracker, able to crack eight-character passwords in just hours."

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Report: Harvey Smith No Longer with Midway Austin

2007-11-30T22:30:00.001-05:00

Shacknews writes:

"Shacknews has separately learned from multiple reliable sources that Midway Austin designer Harvey Smith, who recently headed up the alien-themed shooter BlackSite: Area 51 (PC, PS3, X360), is no longer with Midway. One source explicitly alleges he was fired, but another suggests the departure was more mutual.
Smith recently made waves when he referred to the development of BlackSite as "so fucked up," citing problems within Midway and a general lack of proper management on the project. Over the course of the game's development and after its release, Smith trumpeted the game's political themes, characterizing it as "super fucking subversive." Smith has called for more developers to tackle complex issues in their games."

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Can You Trust A Video Game Site That Runs Video Game Ads?

2007-11-30T03:44:00.011-05:00

The recent firing by Gamespot of long time writer Jeff Gerstmann over a less than favorable review of Kane & Lynch poses a good question to video game enthusiasts, can you really trust a site that accepts advertiser money from the company making the game they review?

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Confirmed: GameSpot's Gerstmann Fired

2007-11-30T03:44:00.009-05:00

Rumors have been swirling today that Jeff Gerstmann, executive editor at CNET-owned major video game site GameSpot, was fired after giving a generally unimpressed review of Io Interactive's Kane & Lynch: Dead Men. Gerstmann awarded the game a 6.0. (Though Shacknews does not score its reviews, our own Kane & Lynch review was similar in its verdict.)

Shacknews can confidently confirm via its own sources that Gerstmann was indeed fired yesterday from his position at GameSpot.

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Tim is leaving Gamespot too

2007-11-30T03:44:00.007-05:00

It seem's like Tim is leaving Gamespot. He is leaving to prove there's something suspicious going on, and Jeff being honest got himself fired apparently.

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Sony PS3 beats Nintendo Wii in Japan monthly sales (November)

2007-11-30T03:44:00.005-05:00

Tokyo, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Sony PS3 outsold Nintendo Wii in Japan in November for the first time since the machines were launched last year, showing Sony may finally be overcoming a slow start versus its upstart rival.

Sony sold 183,217 PS3s in Japan in the four weeks to Nov. 25, topping sales of 159,193 Wii consoles, said game magazine publisher Enterbrain, a key watcher of trends in the sector.

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The Best Videogame Themes

2007-11-30T03:44:00.003-05:00

A game is often rated on its graphics, gameplay and its visual appeal. Sound too, but often its rated on the general sound and the quality of audio effects rather than the overall quality of its musical elements. And if there's one thing that makes a game totally memorable, it's a theme that you will find yourself humming over and over again when you least expect it.

The Angry Pixel takes a look at some of the most memorable videogame themes that we've come to hear, enjoy and keep humming to this day.

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The Orange Box (PS3) Impressions: Volume Two

2007-11-30T03:44:00.001-05:00

Yesterday, Michael Mcwhetor of Kotaku.com posted volume one of his impressions of the PlayStation 3 version of Valve's The Orange Box, the one handled by EA UK. It's arriving about two months later than its PC and Xbox 360 counterparts and amid some controversy.

Here is part of what he wrote:

"Having worked my way through the first three chapters of Half-Life 2: Episode Two, I stopped just before one of the episode's key vehicle sequences. This portion of the game was deemed one of the worst, in terms of technical performance. Assessments of those moments are mostly accurate. Yes, the frame rate takes some heavy dips, but at no point did it become unplayable. Slideshow? Nah. At least not for me..."

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PC Universe at War golden, Steam'd

2007-11-30T00:43:00.019-05:00

Petroglyph's alien-invasion RTS ready for retail and digital distribution through Valve's download service in December; Sega subliming others.

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EU PlayStation Store Update November 29th

2007-11-30T00:43:00.017-05:00

PSOne Games:
Destruction Derby
Kula World

Demos:
Timeshift

Game Addons:
Resistance Map Pack 2
Motorstorm Vehicle & Skin Pack
Sonic The Hedgehog Addons

Trailers:
Pain
Uncharted Making The Game
Blazing Angels 2
WWE 2008
Assassins Creed
Bee Movie Blu-ray
EU PlayStation 3 Commercials

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The Aly & AJ Adventure Video

2007-11-30T00:43:00.015-05:00

The Aly & AJ Adventure (DS)
That girl from Phil of the Future and her sister need our help.

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Wild Arms XF Screens

2007-11-30T00:43:00.013-05:00

Wild ARMs XF (PSP)
The portable Western strategy game comes stateside and is looking purdy.

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[Source: IGN Complete - Posted by FreeAutoBlogger]

City of Heroes Gets Expansion

2007-11-30T00:43:00.011-05:00

City of Heroes (PC)
Issue 11: A Stitch in Time brings time travel to the table.

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Horse Life Review

2007-11-30T00:43:00.009-05:00

Horse Life (DS)
At last, a horse-owning sim that gets the gameplay right.

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[Source: IGN Complete - Posted by FreeAutoBlogger]

IGN Top 100 20-11

2007-11-30T00:43:00.007-05:00

* Eligible games had to have been released no later than December 31, 2006 (perspective is a good thing)
* A number of factors were taken into consideration when selecting a winner: How good the game was compared to others of its time, its overall game design, how well it stands up over the years, how influential it has been in the realm of gaming and just plain how much fun we had playing it are all points for contention.
* The list is comprised of single, stand-alone titles and doesn't include compilations, expansion packs or add-ons.
* Titles with multiple editions such as collector's boxes, gold editions or direct re-releases have been consolidated into one single entry, with the edition deemed most deserving taking precedence.
* Updated versions of original titles were only included on the list if they were significantly different from their predecessors.

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MX Vs. ATV Untamed Developer Diary

2007-11-30T00:43:00.005-05:00

MX Vs. ATV Untamed (PS3)
Open the door to Opencross.

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[Source: IGN Complete - Posted by FreeAutoBlogger]

Super Mario Galaxy - Walkthrough

2007-11-30T00:43:00.003-05:00

Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
Super Mario Galaxy, Wii

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[Source: IGN Complete - Posted by FreeAutoBlogger]

Horse Life Trailer

2007-11-30T00:43:00.001-05:00

Horse Life (DS)
A sampling of the life of horses.

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[Source: IGN Complete - Posted by FreeAutoBlogger]

THQ CFO quits

2007-11-26T21:17:00.017-05:00

Following "mutual agreement," Edward Zinser resigns his post as WWE SmackDown! publisher's top accountant; VP Rasmus van der Colff taking reins temporarily.

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[Source: Gamespot Recent Updates [News]

Ninja Gaiden 2 Video Interview

2007-11-26T21:17:00.015-05:00

Ninja Gaiden 2 (X360)
We unveil new footage while Itigaki reveals more features to this much anticipated sequel.

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[Source: IGN Complete]

Deus Ex 3 Teaser Trailer and Official Eidos Montreal Website

2007-11-26T21:17:00.013-05:00

Eidos Montreal website up and running; hiring staff; Deus Ex 3 forum online, dev thread suggests key features already set in stone.

This is a very exciting day for Eidos, said Rob Murphy, Managing Director of Studios at Eidos. Deus Ex is one of our finest franchises, often cited as one of the best PC games of all time. By developing this game at our new cutting-edge Montreal studio we have the opportunity to really push the boundaries of expectation for Deus Ex 3.

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RSX Shrinks Next Month

2007-11-26T21:17:00.011-05:00

PSthree, come to meeee!

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Soulcalibur Legends Review

2007-11-26T21:17:00.009-05:00

Soulcalibur Legends (Wii)
The fighting franchise spins off into the action-adventure genre with watered-down play mechanics and ho-hum presentation.

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[Source: IGN Complete - Posted by FreeAutoBlogger]

PS3 Assassin's Creed Rules in Spain, Crysis in Germany (Sales Charts)

2007-11-26T21:17:00.007-05:00

The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed have charted in both Spain and Germany according to weekly sales data released by Media-Control GfK International.

For the week ending November 18, the PlayStation 3 version of Creed was number one in Spain and number four in Germany. The PS3 version sold more copies than the Xbox 360 version which came in at number five in both countries.

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Archon Preview

2007-11-26T21:17:00.005-05:00

Archon (Cell)
A classic of the C64 era returns to the smallest screen.

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The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night - Walkthrough

2007-11-26T21:17:00.003-05:00

The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night (GBA)
Legend of Spyro Eternal Night

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XBLA Hump Day: Asteroids Returns

2007-11-26T21:17:00.001-05:00

The fixed screen shooter and its sequel are resurrected.

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[Source: IGN Complete - Posted by FreeAutoBlogger]

Awesome Tactical Gear Website

2007-11-26T08:04:00.000-05:00

Here is a pretty cool site that can give all of us Rainbow Six wanna be "special forces" gamers the chance for some pretty cool real life tactical gear. You can get tactical vests, shooting glasses, headgear,under gear, jump suits, authentic police gear bags, tactical boots and a large selection of knives. There is also a large assortment of tactical knives to choose from. Now you can at least look like your Rainbow Six Avatar.

You know you want to look like the real thing. Go do it. Get off of that couch and put that controller down for a bit and give this site a look.

Check it out today at galco holster
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Week recap: PS3 streak, Xbox 360 climb, Wii Black Friday

2007-11-25T16:03:00.015-05:00

Sales for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 outsold Nintendo Co.'s Wii for a second straight week in Japan retail sales. The PS3 ranked No. 3 in overall hardware sales.

Sony this week announced a new Playstation Store for PC that allows PSP owners to download new content without the PS3 hardware. The store offers free demos and premium content online.

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Rumor: Unbanned Xbox 360 Live Account (Video Demo)

2007-11-25T16:03:00.013-05:00

French webmaster 'Zouzzz' has reportedly discovered a method circumventing Xbox 360 Live bans. According to a video, he just inserted a keyvault from an unbanned Xbox 360 into a banned Xbox 360. After the insertion and an update to the latest kernel, his Xbox 360 could connect to Live again. Here is the video demonstration of the process (in French)...

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India's Playstation Experience in Mumbai Report

2007-11-25T16:03:00.011-05:00

The Angry Pixel writes: "Whoever said Microsoft was the only one serious about hosting game events to promote their flagship console baby, should check out Sameers excellent hand-ons report on Sonys Playstation Experience in Mumbai - which includes dozens of pictures and even some shaky-cam style video clips. My one and only favorite! Man, now I wanna see one of these in Delhi too. But they better not make me have to sit in those retardedly small go-karts, or have me sit on the floor to play a bunch of friggin shooters. And wouldve it killed the event organizers to throw in extra controller for the games that had support for it? Make it so, Sony, make it so!"

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Assassin bit of a killjoy

2007-11-25T16:03:00.009-05:00

The first brain-tweaking revelation in Assassin's Creed comes literally right at the beginning, so let's get it out in the open, spoiler alerts be damned: This is a game about a medieval hitman, set in the ancient Holy Land during the Third Crusade... and it takes place in the year 2012.

But if you've been following this three-years-in-the-making Ubisoft Montreal epic -- and it seems like everyone and their pet hunting falcon has been -- you probably already suspected as much. Assassin's Creed is a simulation within a simulation, a video game about a guy being forced to play a video game inside his own brain. Whoa.

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Street Fighter IV Trailer Analysis by GameTrailers

2007-11-25T16:03:00.007-05:00

There are clues everywhere, if you know where to look...

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Worldwide PS3 releases for the week of November 25th

2007-11-25T16:03:00.005-05:00

Here is the Playstation 3 release list for the week of November 25th. It is a very weak showing. However, keep in mind that Unreal Tournament 3 is right around the corner.

US Games
No new releases

EU Games
* Blazing Angels 2
* Stranglehold
* The Golden Compass
* Cars: Mater-National

Asian Games
* Tony Hawk's Project 8

Be patient and go drink some eggnog or something.

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Walt Disney Home Entertainments Chapek: Blu-ray Victory Only Delayed

2007-11-25T16:03:00.003-05:00

According to Bob Chapek, Walt Disney Home Entertainment President, HD-DVD's recent momentum will not phase Blue Ray in the long run. This recent surge by HD-DVD will only slighlty delay the Blu-ray camp's inevitable victory.

"He said the surprise announcements of Paramount and DreamWorks this summer to exclusively back HD DVD temporarily confused the market, but Blu-ray's momentum continues unabated, and it should be revealed as the obvious victor during the coming year."

The following is a brief Q&A interview with Chapek during the studio's sendoff for the DVD and Blu-ray Disc releases of "Ratatouille".

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The top PSN games PSP Fanboy would love to see on PSP

2007-11-25T16:03:00.001-05:00

With the recent release of Go! Puzzle on the European PSP PlayStation Store is the dawning of what PSP Fanboy hope is a new long-running trend for the mightly little handheld: the porting of downloadable PSN games to the PSP.

PSP Fanboy list some of their favorite games that are currently only available on PS3, which they love to see on their favorite handheld some time soon.

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Wii smashes another sales record in the "land down under" (Australia)

2007-11-25T13:03:00.007-05:00

Well it looks like Nintendo has done it again. They have sold 200,000 Wiis sold in 50 weeks, the quickest of any console in Australia.

Microsoft's Xbox 360 and the Sony's Playstation 3 can only dream of these kinds of sales numbers.

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[Source: Gamespot Recent Updates [News]

Breaking News: The Legend of Zelda 2008 Website is now online?

2007-11-25T13:03:00.005-05:00

Yesterday Kotaku broke news that The Legend of Zelda 2008 Website is now online. However, according to Kotaku we should proceed with caution and not get too excited right away.

See the explanation below.

Kotaku reports:

"Now before you get all excited, let me tell you one thing. Don't get too excited. This "website" is really only a teaser page and in all likelihood, has nothing to do with Nintendo. A quick whois lookup reveals that the domain was registered through GoDaddy and seeing as Nintendo generally registers their domains through Network Solutions, the probability of this being an actual licensed project is slim to none. More probable is that this is some fan project that may or may not ever come to fruition. Anyone care to make further speculations?"

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[Source: Kotaku]

Nights: Journey of Dreams Videos

2007-11-25T13:03:00.003-05:00

NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams (Wii)

Check out these videos of SEGA's dreamy Wii title, NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams.

See the videos at the jump below.

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[Source: IGN Complete]

NBA 2K8 - Milwaukee Bucks Mini-FAQ

2007-11-25T13:03:00.001-05:00

NBA 2K8

Here is a Milwaukee Bucks Mini-FAQ for NBA 2k8.

See it at the jump below.NBA 2k8, PS2

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[Source: IGN Complete]

Assassins Creed Video Spoof - Hilarious!

2007-11-25T13:02:00.005-05:00

Here is a video spoof of the newly released Assassin's Creed. This is some funny stuff. Check it out.

Warning: Spoiler

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NBA 2K8 - Chicago Bulls Mini-FAQ

2007-11-25T13:02:00.003-05:00

NBA 2K8

Here is a Chicago Bulls Mini-FAQ for NBA 2k8.

See it at the jump below.

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[Source: IGN Complete]

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 - How to make Trish Stratus

2007-11-25T13:02:00.001-05:00

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 (PS3)

Here is how to make Trish Stratus on WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008. Just follow this simple instructions and your all set.

See the instructions at the jump below.

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[Source: IGN Complete]