Look at the shiny! The final announcement from Microsoft’s E3 2010 conference was the altogether expected reveal of a new redesigned Xbox 360. What wasn’t expected though, is that the new console is already shipping to stores in the US, and is due in stores later this week! Microsoft have confirmed via their official Xbox Twitter [...]
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Sony Acquires LittleBigPlanet Developers Media Molecule
Media Molecule Studios, developers of the multi-award winning LittleBigPlanet, have today been acquired by Sony Computer Entertainment. According to Sony’s press release, the acquisition is a strategic move “to secure excellence in game development for current and future PlayStation platforms”, and the move will undoubtedly ensure the future exclusivity of the LittleBigPlanet series to Sony’s [...]
Assassin’s Creed 2 DLC: ‘Battle of Forli’ Out Now
The first round of downloadable content for the excellent Assassin’s Creed 2 is now available to buy from the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live. Battle of Forli is a missing chapter in Ezio’s story, in which he teams up with the famous Machiavelli in a six mission romp to protect the town from invasion. For [...]
Joe’s Game of the Year Nomination
I won’t pussyfoot around the topic. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is an excellent game, and a worthy contender for the “Game of the Year” mantle. The things that were “great” about the original Uncharted are now “excellent”, and developers Naughty Dog deserve our utmost respect for delivering such a polished and entertaining game. If you [...]
LittleBigPlanet: DLC Ahoy!
An update and new Pirates of the Caribbean themed downloadable content is incoming to the award-winning LittleBigPlanet, and we have new levels off the starboard bow, Captain! Media Molecule are purportedly following up from their Metal Gear Solid level pack with new levels and content based on the hugely popular Disney franchise. Though the wait [...]
SingStar Updated; SingStore Catalogue Reaches Four Figures
Another update has been made to SingStar’s SingStore which has added a “Wallpaper Creator” extra and has seen the number of available downloads break through the 1000 song barrier. The number has been reached due to the fortnightly updates to the online catalogue, and has been achieved just a month before the SingStore’s second birthday. [...]
Mushroom Wars, Reviewed [PS3]
Before I mention what Mushroom Wars is, let me tell you what it isn’t. Despite any impressions you may have got from the above picture, other gamers, or even the developers themselves, Mushroom Wars isn’t a Real-Time Strategy game. It’s close, but it’s not one. The game is more about opportunism, timing and observation than [...]
Uncharted 2 Hype Fuels Massive Pre-Orders
With the Internet abuzz for Naughty Dog’s upcoming PS3 exclusive Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, pre-orders for the action-adventure game have shot it to the top of Amazon.com’s video game sales charts. The game is still to hit the shops, but after the positive reviews and successful open beta of the multiplayer modes, it seems gamers [...]
Sega Announces 2D Sonic Project For 2010
On the tenth anniversary of the Dreamcast, Sega have announced the triumphant return of Sonic to 2D gaming. A teaser trailer (Which can be found here) gives an insight into “Project Needlemouse”, the code name for the famous blue hedgehog’s new HD title, due next year on as-yet undisclosed platforms. Developing a game designed to [...]
PS3 Firmware 3.0 Now Live
The latest iteration of PS3 firmware is now available to download. The version 3.0 update which was announced at GamesCom last month has been released to coincide with today’s PS3 Slim launch. In addition to features mentioned in our preview, this update includes some additional undocumented features including Audio Multi Output, Internet Speed Test and [...]
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