Tales of Graces coming to PS3, new Tales game revealed
Tales of Graces and a new, currently unnamed Tales of title are on the way to PlayStation 3, according to info leaked from Japanese mag Jump (translated by Andriasang ). Tales of Graces F will be the second entry in Namco Bandai’s popular RPG series to ditch platform exclusivity before undergoing enhancement for PS3. The formerly Wii-exclusive title will get a facelift and some added features …
Video Game Review: ‘NCAA Football II’ features improved running game
You know, they say that just putting “Tim Tebow” in the headline will guarantee traffic to your Web page. I suppose Electronic Arts was thinking the same thing when they placed Jacksonville’s favorite son on the cover of “NCAA Football 11.” What they’re selling: From EA Sports — “NCAA football fans are some of the most devoted fans out there, and that’s why the NCAA Football 11 team has made …
Thor: The Video Game Teaser Trailer
On the heels of San Diego’s Comic-Con last week, SEGA has made available the teaser trailer for the recently announced title,”Thor: The Video Game,” that was on display at the convention.
Gravity Crash Dev Just Add Water Reviving Oddworld Series
Just Add Water, the developer behind the PSN and PSP game Gravity Crash, said this week it’s working with Lorne Lanning’s Oddworld Inhabitants to create new games based on the 12-year-old Oddworld series. J.A.W. said in a post on its website that the studio has been “working extremely closely” with Oddworld Inhabitants, the developer that created the Oddworld universe. The partnership took off …
Epic Action of ‘Young Thor’ Thundering to PSP minis; New Official Trailer is Here!
Mini-sized Thor? Yes. Mini-sized game? No chance in “Hel.” Today we’re showing off the final trailer for Young Thor, which will be launching next week for minis on PSP and PS3. Our team has had a ton of fun creating titles for minis like Zombie Tycoon and the recent Widgets Odyssey, but Young Thor represents [...]
News: Nintendo reveals Wii, DS Q3 line-up
Tetris! Face Training! Other stuff! Nintendo has let fly the Q3 release schedule for Wii and DS software. Among the Wii line-up are big-hitters Tetris Party Deluxe, Metroid: Other M and Disney Sing It: Party Hits. What? On the DS list, meanwhile, are eye-grabbers Art Academy, Last Window and Face Training. There’s also Camp Rock 2: Final Jam, which rings my bells. Read more…
Atari’s Haunted House returns to scare PC, Xbox 360 and Wii
Atari is finally bringing back its classic Haunted House franchise for a new XBLA, downloadable PC, and Wii game. For those of you who aren’t ancient, Haunted House is a maze game about a kid exploring a mysterious mansion in order to put an urn back together, hindered both by aggressive ghosts and total inability to see items or exits without lighting a match. The new version benefits from 29 …
NEWS: New GoldenEye 007 Trailer, Screenshots
See more in-game footage of this Wii exclusive Bond game. Activision has produced another Trailer for GoldenEye 007, the not-remake of the classic N64 shooter. The trailer consists primarily of gameplay footage, including the infamous bathroom vignette. read more…
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Nintendo just completed its press conference at the E3, here are the first trailers! SYNOPSIS (provided by Nintendo) A Link to the Future The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword marks a turning point for The Legend of Zelda franchise. The introduction of full motion control enabled by the Wii MotionPlus™ accessory synchronizes player movements with Link’s actions while offering the most intuitive play control of any game in The Legend of Zelda franchise to date. FEATURES: • Thanks to the required Wii MotionPlus accessory, every movement of Link’s sword matches the player’s motion with exact precision. If players motion left to right, Link™ swings from left to right. The precision play control is applied to enemies as well, as players must contemplate strategy when battling opponents that actively try to defend against attacks. • Wii MotionPlus puts an arsenal of items at the player’s disposal. It offers a multitude of actions with just simple, intuitive motions. Players will try their hand at firing a bow, tossing bombs and using a whip to battle enemies and solve puzzles. • The game will also introduce a distinct new graphical style perfectly suited to the franchise’s fantastical universe, like a painting come to life. • The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will offer a multitude of new game-play mechanics, giving it a refreshingly different feel from all of the past titles in the series.
James Bond is back – exclusive on Wii (by Activision) first look with gameplay video Nintendo just completed its press conference at the E3, here are the first trailers! SYNOPSIS (provided by Activision) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Designed exclusively for Wii™, GoldenEye 007 allows players to channel Daniel Craig’s lethal and gritty James Bond in an innovative, modern take on the legendary Bond adventure, GoldenEye. Blending fast-paced first-person shooter (FPS) action with covert gameplay, GoldenEye 007 epitomizes the modern “thinking man’s shooter” by offering varied ways to complete each mission, destructible environments, the use of cover and multiple control scheme options, including the Wii Remote™, Nunchuk™, Classic Controller Pro™ and the Wii Zapper™. GoldenEye 007 redefines the multiplayer experience on Wii with unprecedented split-screen action featuring classic Bond characters and special game modes, as well as online play for up eight friends. KEY FEATURES: Wii Exclusive — The original GoldenEye for the Nintendo 64™ redefined the FPS genre, making it a best-selling title on one of the most popular platforms. As a Wii exclusive, the new GoldenEye 007 gaming experience will reflect modern technology advancements, while channeling nostalgia for fans of the franchise. Split-Screen Multiplayer / Classic Bond Characters — GoldenEye 007 features an unprecedented lineup of four-player split-screen MP options, including 40 total characters, 8 classic Bond characters, 5 …
Review: ‘Sin & Punishment’ sequel is a blast from the past
Whether or not you’ve played the original “Sin & Punishment,” a Japanese cult classic that debuted on the Nintendo 64 a decade ago, action fans looking for a frantic and bizarre ride need look no further than “Sin & Punishment: Star Successor” for the Nintendo Wii.
High-profile game makers uninterested in Kinect and Move
Sony spokescomic Kevin Butler wants you to laugh at the mere thought of Wii’s “inferior” motion controls. Microsoft wants you to think that driving a go-kart with your hands is cool. But those are marketing guys. They HAVE to like it. What about the people who make games? What do they think?
Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 trailer
Ubisoft has released the first trailer for Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows PC and Wii. As a member of the ultra-secret H.A.W.X. 2 squadron, the player is one of the chosen few, one of the truly elite. Using finely honed reflexes, bleeding-edge technology and ultra-sophisticated aircraft, gamers will dominate [...]