They kept the game behind beaded curtains partitioning a dimly lit room with bikini-clad mannequins. They called it a peep show. They handed out wet-naps. [...]
E3 2008: We still love NYKO
July 18, 2008 1 Comment
LOS ANGELES — NYKO was the best peripherals company at E3.
So what if they were the only one there? They rocked. And they had booth babes. In fact, photo credit for the pictures in this story goes directly to a red-wigged girl with piercing eyes.
But enough about my frustrations, back to games. [...]
E3 2008: Bethesda’s E3 Fallout 3 trailer and screens
July 16, 2008 Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES — They knew a good deal when they saw one in 2004, when they bought “Fallout” from its failing creator, Interplay After years of development, Bethesda Softworks, makers of the hugely successful "Elder Scrolls" series, is at the E3 Media and Business Summit at the Los Angeles Convention Center this week to show [...]
E3 2008: Liveblogging the Sony press conference
July 15, 2008 Leave a Comment
Blast is liveblogging the Sony E3 press conference, so don’t go anywhere! The Sony setup at the Shrine Auditorium is very impressive. They have more than 60 big widescreen displays set up. They decided to run their operation from a few miles away from the conference center. 12:00: Resistance 2 looks very good. They showed [...]
E3 2008: id Software partnering with EA
July 14, 2008 Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES — In a landmark team-up, Electronic Arts will welcome the creator of the first person shooter, id Software, as its newest partner. “It really is a good match for an indie studio like id, because it gives us access to their world-wide marketing muscle,” said id’s John Carmack during the Electronic Arts E3 [...]
E3 2008: Square Enix gives release dates for last year’s line-up
July 14, 2008 Leave a Comment
“I saw with my own eyes that the Xbox continues to bring together players from around the world while constantly welcoming new friends into the gaming community,†said president of Square Enix, Yoichi Wada. “Since the launch of the Xbox 360, we the Square Enix Group have been building a strong partnership with Microsoft. Our aim is to provide a new generation of entertainment to the gaming community of Japan, North America and Europe.â€
A new face for the Xbox 360
July 14, 2008 Leave a Comment
Microsoft is introducing, for the first time, and entirely new interface for the Xbox 360, and are making some serious additions.
“[We are going to be] greeted by entirely new interface and dashboard,†said John Schappert, corporate Vice President of Xbox Live software and services. “[We are] creating a brand new Xbox through the magic of software.â€
E3 2008: Microsoft’s Big Four
July 14, 2008 Leave a Comment
Microsoft’s E3 2008 press conference was all about the games this year. Sure, they talked about the new 360 interface they have in the works, but there was no talk about price cuts or a wireless motion sensor or any of the topics that the Wall Street Journal had leaked ahead of time. Instead, Microsoft senior Vice President Don Mattrick spend his time talking about what games the XBox has in store for us. Here are their big four games they have slated for release.
E3 2008: Nintendo announces MotionPlus Wii accessory
July 14, 2008 Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES — Nintendo introduced a new Wii accessory aimed at accurate reflection of user motions in 3D space. The Wii MotionPlus will attach to the back of WiiMotes. Combined with the accelerometer and the sensor bar, Nintendo says it will allow for “more comprehensive tracking of a player’s arm position and orientation, providing players [...]
