Microsoft downplays Blu-ray importance … again

Sept. 22, 2010   4 Comments  

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Format is “a passing fad” according to UK Xbox Boss

Oh, Hello there Master Chief

Sept. 16, 2010   2 Comments  

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Halo: Reach has everything, except Master Chief. Or does it?

Obama Is Not A Gamer

May 14, 2010   Leave a Comment  

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He just can’t grasp it.

Sony Says PS3 “Better For Publishers Than 360″

Feb. 17, 2010   6 Comments  

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Them be fighting words.

Crazy, hot girlfriend smashes boyfriend’s Xbox

Nov. 27, 2009   1 Comment  

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Simply uncalled for. Video inside.

Need For Shift Xbox 360/PS3 demo coming Oct. 1

Sept. 29, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Get your hands on the series reboot this Thursday.

Boxer Pack for EA’s FIGHT NIGHT ROUND 4 includes several new characters

Aug. 12, 2009   Leave a Comment  

EA announces plans to update your copy for free and sell new characters.

[Prototype] review

July 31, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Complete wanton destruction. No more, no less.

Guitar Hero: Smash Hits Review

July 30, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Most of your old favorites, now with bass lines.

Microsoft announces Zune HD

May 27, 2009   3 Comments  

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Today, Microsoft confirmed the existence of the Zune HD, which had been rumored for weeks now. While details for the device aren’t plentiful, we do know that the device will have an integrated HD radio receiver, a 480 x 272 pixel OLED multi-touch screen, and is Wi-Fi enabled with a web browser optimized for multi-touch [...]

Velvet Assassin review

May 27, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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The new stealth game from Southpeak Games and Replay Studios is technically adequate, but falls short of its historical aspirations.

Fable graphics designer sues Microsoft over alleged homophobia

March 25, 2009   1 Comment  

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Microsoft continues to find itself marred in rights issues. Details inside.

Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad Review

Feb. 17, 2009   1 Comment  

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Babes, blades, blood and zombie hordes. What’s not to like? Quite a lot as it turns out.

Holiday gaming preview: Gears of War 2 vs Resistance 2

Nov. 6, 2008   7 Comments  

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Next-gen first person shooter fans are in for a treat this holiday season. Gears of War 2 and Resistance 2 are quickly on the way, ‚ and your urge to kill locust or chimera will be swiftly re-birthed. However, for those of us with two next gen consoles on a tight budget, your choice might not [...]

The Old Shoebox: The Halo E3 2000 trailer

April 14, 2008   1 Comment  

There’s no question that Halo was one of the best action/shooter games ever made. It was a remarkable achievement in gaming and carried the Xbox at launch time. Its multiplayer had that James Bond Goldeneye/N64 feel where you could play it, the same levels, over and over again and love every minute. I still like [...]

Activision trademarks “DJ Hero”

Feb. 18, 2008   Leave a Comment  

For those about to rock — we salute you. And for those who aren’t, Activision is cool with that too. Tradmork reported that Activision, makers of the highly successful Guitar Hero series have recently filed a trademark for the term “DJ Hero.” The official documents, filed February 8, state that Activision is looking to use [...]

Guitar Hero III

Nov. 26, 2007   2 Comments  

Guitar Hero III came into the world with a large reputation to live up to. For months, gamers have been waiting to get their hands on the newest hit in the Guitar Hero franchise. It represents one of the best party games around and with new multiplayer modes, and it’s better than ever. Guitar Hero [...]

Read our “top five” lists after Gametap makes you laugh

Nov. 23, 2007   Leave a Comment  

If you ask Gametap, they’ll give you a great variety of video games parents can play with their children. Including Lego Star Wars and other Nintendo DS games — which is odd considering that would require both the parent and the child to have their own Nintendo DS. They are also quick to warn parents [...]

Burnout Paradise artwork released

Nov. 20, 2007   Leave a Comment  

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Electronic Arts has released the box art and screenshots for the next chapter in the classic Burnout racing franchise. Burnout Paradise is out January 8 for PS3 and xbox 360. Tear through the streets of Paradise City, filled with insane super jumps and hundreds of smashable targets, looking for shortcuts to give you that competitive [...]

First look: Rock Band reviewed

Nov. 19, 2007   Leave a Comment  

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Blast Magazine’s Bradley Ouellette spent a day with Harmonix near Boston, making him one of the first reporters to get to know this hot new game. Read his review and stay tuned for his full report from Harmonix HQ!