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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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