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True Conversation
chicanery.fibergeek.com — Pugger #1: Wow, you don’t see dwarf priests much anymore. Me: Yeah, especially with paid race change going live. Pugger #2: (the dwarf priest) Yeah, I chose dwarf priest back when we needed fear ward for old Ony. Pugger #2: (after a few seconds) Wait.. I can change my race? Me: ... (more) True Conversation
Activision ‘Drumming’ Up New Hero Game
playstationlifestyle.net — Guitar Hero is the third highest selling franchise of all time, right behind Mario, and Madden, both of which have become house hold names. The massive sales and immediate popularity after it’s original release back in 2005 have sparked numerous music-based “Hero” games ... (more) Activision ‘Drumming’ Up New Hero Game
Forza 3 “different from what a simulator is,” says Yamauchi
thatvideogameblog.com — While at the 2009 SEMA show, Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi talked to Autoweek , and besides confirming Gran Turismo 6 and its development time-span being shorter, he also had a little something to say about Forza Motorsport 3 , which up until now has been labeled by many as the ... (more) Forza 3 “different from what a simulator is,” says Yamauchi
Silvoor Biological Sanctuary
jergames.blogspot.com — Friday I walked around the Silvoor Biological Sanctuary ... One of several plaques Rickety bridge I also stopped at the University Coop bookstore, which was a waste of time for anyone not interested in either U of M branded memorabilia or textbooks. Sat afternoon ... (more) Silvoor Biological Sanctuary
Co-Op Classics: Twin Cobra
co-optimus.com — Whenever you discuss a "classic" in any field, nostalgia plays a large role. The lens of nostalgia makes any old thing you remember look much better than it may actually deserve to be. Today's co-op classic, Twin Cobra, is a good example of this effect. Read More  ... (more) Co-Op Classics: Twin Cobra
Twin Cobra
co-optimus.com — We've added Twin Cobra for the Classic to our database of Co-Op games! (more) Twin Cobra
Dedicated servers for Modern Warfare 2 still a possibility?
thatvideogameblog.com — We’re closing in on what is ramping up to be one of the biggest launches in videogame history, and besides the boycotts , the wipeout of dedicated servers is still the hottest issue going on about Modern Warfare 2 . While Infinity Ward has been busy dealing with outraged PC gamers, ... (more) Dedicated servers for Modern Warfare 2 still a possibility?
Yujin’s Phantasy Star Zero gashapon figures. Did you...
tinycartridge.com — > Yujin’s Phantasy Star Zero gashapon figures. Did you remember that this game comes out in the States next week? No? I don’t blame you; other than a community event Sega held at its San Francisco HQ last week, I’ve hardly seen press for the ... (more) Yujin’s Phantasy Star Zero gashapon figures. Did you...
LEGO Indiana Jones 2 Character List Revealed
playstationlifestyle.net — The LEGO series of video games has captured the heart of the young and old. LEGO Indiana Jones was well recieved and the sequel is on its way. Recently, the full character list for LEGO Indiana Jones 2 has been revealed. Characters from all of the Indiana Jones films are represented.  ... (more) LEGO Indiana Jones 2 Character List Revealed
Plumbing? You Want-a Aisle 7 [Screengrab]
kotaku.com — As seen on a Home Depot apron . [Thanks irishpnk323] (more) Plumbing? You Want-a Aisle 7 [Screengrab]
DOOM Classic Source Code
bluesnews.com — The DOOM Classic Website now offers downloads of the source code for DOOM Classic for the iPhone as well as instructions on how to compile the code on a Mac OS X system. Thanks Frans. (more) DOOM Classic Source Code
Dragon Age backstory – If only I had known
dragonchasers.com — If I’d known then what I know now… I’m not going to go into spoilers, but some events that happen in the Dragon Age storyline are going to hit people who read the prequel novels a lot harder than those who didn’t. If I’d known ahead of time what was going to ... (more) Dragon Age backstory – If only I had known
EA MMA First Trailer
gamersyndrome.com — So I am watching the mixed martial arts event, Strikeforce: Fedor Vs Rogers and BOOM! Before the first bout the first ever EA MMA trailer is shown. I have to say from what I saw I was impressed. The best thing about the trailer was that it was all in-game footage and as the first [...]  ... (more) EA MMA First Trailer
OXCGN’s Massive Forza 3 Career Help Guide
oxcgn.com — OXCGN’s Massive Forza 3 Career Help Guide by XboxOZ360 ©2009 Grant Smythe – Oxcgn Welcome to OXCGN’s Forza 3 Racing Tips The afternoon glare stuns your vision Forza 3 would have to have the biggest selection of races available in any known racing game ... (more) OXCGN’s Massive Forza 3 Career Help Guide
So you want to play the Bayonetta demo early, do you?
joystiq.com — Sega just announced that 40,000 lucky Xbox 360 owners will get extremely early access to a demo for the upcoming action game Bayonetta . To be considered for the prize, gamers must register for a free Sega Pass -- essentially the publisher's ... (more) So you want to play the Bayonetta demo early, do you?
Dragon Age: Origins toolset released
thatvideogameblog.com — BioWare has made it easier for the aspiring game makers to bring their ideas to life - from within the Dragon Age world at least. With the just released Dragon Age: Origins toolset , creators can do anything from changing camera angles to syncing speech and movements, to creating their ... (more) Dragon Age: Origins toolset released
Left 4 Dead 2 Not Coming to PS3 Because of Sub-par Multiplayer Community
totalgamingnetwork.com — In an interview with CVG , Chet Faliszek, Left 4 Dead project lead, mentioned that the reason Left 4 Dead 2 wasn't coming to the Playstation 3 was that the Playstation 3's multiplayer community just wasn't as good as what the Xbox 360 and PC offered. "Right now for Left 4 Dead 2 we're ... (more) Left 4 Dead 2 Not Coming to PS3 Because of Sub-par ...
Aion nearing 1 million in sales, NCsoft reports increased profits
thatvideogameblog.com — You can do a lot when you give people wings. That’s the case for NCsoft as they have announced that Aion , their recently released MMORPG has done quite well in North America and Europe. By quite well, they mean just short of a million copies — more than 500,000 units in North ... (more) Aion nearing 1 million in sales, NCsoft reports ...
Square-Enix Anagram Solved, Final Fantasy XIII Announcement Coming November 13th
ripten.com — Square-Enix posted a message/anagram on their North America website earlier today: A puzzle for FINAL FANTASY XIII fans! Solve this anagram to find out what lies ahead: A Henchmen Inventor Tent Unto. Check back Monday for the answer! Well, ... (more) Square-Enix Anagram Solved, Final Fantasy XIII ...
Left 4 Dead 2 pre-load now available on Steam
news.bigdownload.com — We still have over 10 days before Left 4 Dead 2 is released but today Valve has given the go-ahead for people who pre-ordered the zombie shooter sequel to start pre-loading the game onto their hard drives via the Steam client. That means PC ... (more) Left 4 Dead 2 pre-load now available on Steam
Kick-Ass PS3 Coffee Table Made of Giant Dualshocks
playstationlifestyle.net — Move over Mario bedsheets–the latest games-as-furniture idea is on the horizon, and it’s a PlayStation fan’s dream come true. This themed furniture might be making its way to the next gen, as designer Stephane Perruchon has a cool design for a PS3 themed coffee table.  ... (more) Kick-Ass PS3 Coffee Table Made of Giant Dualshocks
Dragon Age: Origins Toolset
bluesnews.com — The Dragon Age: Origins Toolset Page now offers downloads of the tools for Dragon Age: Origins for registered owners of BioWare's new RPG. Word is: "The Dragon Age™ Toolset puts the power of the game... (more) Dragon Age: Origins Toolset
Job listings spring up for Halo and Natal
thatvideogameblog.com — In case you weren’t sure if Microsoft had plans to hit the ol’ drawing boards for their upcoming Project Natal , or even if you had doubts that they decided to take a breather on the Halo franchise, you’ll notice some job listings on Microsoft’s site that confirm ... (more) Job listings spring up for Halo and Natal
Microsoft hiring for Project Natal and Halo
joystiq.com — A variety of new job listings have emerged on a Microsoft employment site , including positions for Project Natal and -- perhaps more interesting -- positions for a new Halo game. These listings for Halo , likely for Halo: Reach , call for ... (more) Microsoft hiring for Project Natal and Halo
Download: Dragon Age: Origins Toolset
news.bigdownload.com — With the Dragon Age: Origins Toolset , users can create custom adventures for Dragon Age. The toolset can only be installed on a machine that has the full Dragon Age: Origins game installed. The EclipseRay Lightmapper Source Code is an optional ... (more) Download: Dragon Age: Origins Toolset
News: Blizzard keen on WOW micro-transactions
eurogamer.net — Item sales will be purely optional, though. According to VG247, Blizzard chief Mike Morhaime told the Activision Blizzard investor conference that the company sees micro-transactions as an important part of World of Warcraft's future.  ... (more) News: Blizzard keen on WOW micro-transactions
News: Blizzard opens WOW pet store
eurogamer.net — First ever in-game items for sale. Blizzard has put two in-game World of Warcraft pets up for sale at the Blizzard Store: a Pandaren Monk, and Lil' K.T., a baby version of the villainous Lich Kel'Thuzad. The pets cost £9, $10 or €10 ... (more) News: Blizzard opens WOW pet store
Dragon Age: Origins gets a bit easier on PC
thatvideogameblog.com — Owners of the PC version of Dragon Age: Origins who were playing on Easy or Normal will now have some of their stresses alleviated as BioWare has released a patch for the recently released RPG. The patch, which “made Easy difficulty easier,” and “slightly increased ... (more) Dragon Age: Origins gets a bit easier on PC
God of War Collection Visuals a Colossal Improvement
playstationlifestyle.net — The epic hack-and-slasher series God of War is receiving its first collection in less than two weeks, and more information is finally starting to trickle in. The God of War Collection was announced as a composition of both God of War 1 and 2 from the PlayStation 2 platform compiled on a ... (more) God of War Collection Visuals a Colossal Improvement
10+ Hour AI War Campaign Complete
thatsaterribleidea.blogspot.com — Any fan of strategy games should play through at least one campaign of AI War in their lifetime. James Murff puts it well in his review (which has recently been featured on the front page of AI War’s website): AI War is, quite simply, the best experience you could have with co-op or ... (more) 10+ Hour AI War Campaign Complete
iPhone dev accused of harvesting player phone numbers
joystiq.com — As if, in this world of economic hardship and international strife, you need another thing to worry about. iPhone developer Storm8 has been accused of stealing the phone numbers of players that downloaded its apps like Vampires Live and Zombies ... (more) iPhone dev accused of harvesting player phone numbers
Bayonetta Early Demo Access Codes Free to Sega Pass Members (First Come, First Serve)
ripten.com — Sega is offering early access to the Bayonetta demo to registered Sega Pass Members. Signing up for the Sega Pass is free and takes about 10 seconds (I did it while posting this). They have a limit of 40,000 codes and they will be given away on ... (more) Bayonetta Early Demo Access Codes Free to Sega Pass ...
NCsoft profits soar 836%, Aion NA, Euro sales near 1M - News at GameSpot
gamespot.com — The massively multiplayer online role-playing market hasn't seen many new entrants this year. However, of those that have debuted this year, NCsoft scored perhaps the biggest hit with Aion: Tower of Eternity. Shortly before the supernal-themed MMOG's ... (more) NCsoft profits soar 836%, Aion NA, Euro sales near 1M -  ...
Modern Warfare 2 PC gets several downgrades, Bowling labels it their “most feature-rich PC game yet”
thatvideogameblog.com — Earlier this week, retailer Best Buy sponsored a developer chat with Infinity Ward where players got the opportunity to ask a few designers present about Modern Warfare 2 . Among the questions asked, many of them revolved around the IW.Net and the PC version of Modern Warfare 2 . “PC ... (more) Modern Warfare 2 PC gets several downgrades, Bowling ...
Dev Diary - John Cox (Combating Hackers)
warhammergeek.com — Well the topic of this developer diary is a naughty word—the H word—H ****** - er… hacking.  It’s something we at Mythic don’t often talk about openly, but we do take very seriously.  It’s a very interesting subject that I’d love to talk in-depth about; it has many challenges and ... (more) Dev Diary - John Cox (Combating Hackers)
Go VGEvo!
sarcasticgamer.com — Team VGEvo is doing their 24 hours of gaming for Extra Life right now, and they are kicking booty! Together with the PS Nation Podcast , they have raised almost $6000. If for some crazy reason you haven’t gotten around to throwing a few bucks towards supporting pediatric cancer ... (more) Go VGEvo!
Because Sometimes Video Says It All
overlypositive.com — Lately I've been getting into video game related...well, videos of folks who do game reviews, create original content, and otherwise use other media than the written word to convey their opinions. Honestly, for someone who sometimes just likes to kick back and watch a review rather than read it, ... (more) Because Sometimes Video Says It All
Reviews: Ur Doin’ It Wrong
stylishcorpse.wordpress.com — Having seen this article over at Sarcastic Gamer, on the need for platform specificity when reviewing a game — in this case, Dragon Age: Origins, since that’s what everyone is talking about this week — and given that the author feels the need to call reviewers moronic, I ... (more) Reviews: Ur Doin’ It Wrong
Wii HD a no-go, says Reggie
thatvideogameblog.com — Everyone’s favorite Nintendo President, Reggie Fils-Aime, has emerged to once again crush all rumours of a forthcoming HD version of the Wii. On the latest ep of GTTV he was rather brief and to-the-point, “I don’t know how forcefully we can say there is no Wii HD.” Of course, this ... (more) Wii HD a no-go, says Reggie
Rock Band 3 Will Teach You How To Play Proper Music [Rumor]
kotaku.com — In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Dhani Harrison - son of former Beatle George Harrison - has revealed that he's not only working on Rock Band 3, but that it's going to take the series in a new direction. The fact he mentions a third Rock ... (more) Rock Band 3 Will Teach You How To Play Proper Music [Rumor]
No Multitasking…
gameproducer.net — My “office” is moving next Tuesday and we are packing things. Like mentioned couple of days ago, I’ll be offline for about a week or so. I realize that there’s many things piling up in this time: there’s Dead Wake trial (one “candidate” version out) ... (more) No Multitasking…
PSP Minis Review – Tetris
playstationlifestyle.net — Tetris, the world renowned tetrinome-stacking puzzle game, has graced nearly every game console known to man. Now, over 25 years since Alexey Pajitnov created it, it’s been re-released as one of Sony’s new Minis for the PSP and PSPgo. Almost all gamers have played or at ... (more) PSP Minis Review – Tetris
EA Skate 3 Community Day - Interview with Chris Parry
co-optimus.com — As Jim highlighted in his hands-on preview of Skate 3, the focus for the latest game in the Skate franchise is on teaming up with your friends. While at the Skate 3 Community Event, we had the opportunity to talk with Chris “Cuz” Parry, producer for all three Skate titles and a ... (more) EA Skate 3 Community Day - Interview with Chris Parry
Dragon Age: Origins — Learn2Play!!!
dragonchasers.com — If you bought your version of DA:O digitally, or if you bought the console version, you might be interested in downloading the manual for the game (I haven’t seen the console manual but I’m told it’s pretty thin). I just had a read through it and learned some nuances I ... (more) Dragon Age: Origins — Learn2Play!!!
The Bender Podcast – Episode 009 – Go Away Pre-Order Bonus, the $100 360, and Nintendo 64
bingegamer.net — So GameX is over and we are still adding stuff to the site, but as far as The Bender goes, we get right back into things with what is going on with games this week. In this episode, we find out that James loves Guitar Hero despite hating Activision, Mike completely abuses his little brothers ... (more) The Bender Podcast – Episode 009 – Go Away Pre-Order ...
Article: Save your Scorn
eurogamer.net — Do those predicting or celebrating the Wii's decline have a point? Published as part of our sister-site GamesIndustry.biz' widely-read weekly newsletter, the GamesIndustry.biz Editorial is a weekly dissection of one of the issues weighing on ... (more) Article: Save your Scorn
LEGO Indiana Jones 2 characters list
videogamesblogger.com — Lego Indiana Jones 2 characters screenshot LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues has a cast of over 10 characters taken from all of the Indiana Jones movies, including the latest Kingdom of the Crystal Skull film. The game will be released on ... (more) LEGO Indiana Jones 2 characters list
Rumor: Kane & Lynch 2 Has A Very NSFW Level [Eidos]
kotaku.com — Eidos sequel to the 2007's Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, likely titled Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days and likely teased in this fascinating but brief video , may be giving your eyeballs more Kane and Lynch than you bargained for. According to a potentially ... (more) Rumor: Kane & Lynch 2 Has A Very NSFW Level [Eidos]
Even Tower of Druaga has an anime series now
aeropause.com — The 1984 Namco arcade classic Tower of Druaga received its own anime series last year in Japan, and now the first twelve episodes arrive on DVD this week in the US. A pretty esoteric game in the West, Druaga may be best known for cameos in other ... (more) Even Tower of Druaga has an anime series now
Doom Classic
idsoftware.com — Welcome to Hell! Prepare to relive the First Person Shooter that defined a generation with the legendary original DOOM - now on the iPhone. As a space marine stationed on the planet Mars, you are all that stands between the armies of Hell and their ... (more) Doom Classic
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