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0  Want Some Unique Multiplayer? Plain Sight Has Plenty Mon, Mar 15th, 2010, 8:10 am (EST) BY DARRYL Plain Sight, an innovative little game featuring an exploding ninja, is due out for release next week and Beatnik Games, the developer, feel it's time to discuss a bit more about the multiplayer modes the game is set to offer. More »

0  Mega Man 10 Review Sat, Mar 13th, 2010, 7:20 pm (EST) BY DARRYL Since the release of the original Mega Man game back on the NES in 1987, Capcom have released numerous titles in the franchise, spanning numerous consoles and handhelds. In 2008, Capcom took the series back to its original roots with Mega Man 9, a throwback to the old "classic" NES style Mega Man titles. While overall the game was just as good as the originals, there were some nagging issues which were readily visible for anyone who played the originals back in the day. Two years later, Capcom is giving their second try at releasing another throwback with Mega Man 10. Does it improve on its predecessor, or is this Mega Man 9 with a new coat of paint? More »

2  How Voice Acting Has Changed The Video Games Industry Sat, Mar 13th, 2010, 3:58 pm (EST) BY FOZZIE Voice acting, as defined by Wikipedia, is the act of "providing one's voice to an animated character." Though its origin is unknown it's been safely lodged in the acting world for quite some time now. Disney, as many of you are well aware, has been well known for its animated movies and, more impressively, as a voice acting pioneer. Snow White (1937) was the company's first full-length animated feature film made and Adriana Caselotti voiced the movie's title character. More »

0  Greed Corp Review Sat, Mar 13th, 2010, 12:00 pm (EST) BY DARRYL Greed Corp, the second game from Dutch developer W!Games, is a turn-based strategy game recently released for Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and PC. W!Games' latest offering comes in sharp contrast to their first game, My Horse And Me - a collection of horse riding mini games released on the Nintendo Wii in 2007. Fortunately, Greed Corp holds up much better. The game boasts unique, addictive strategy mechanics, a lengthy single player campaign, and numerous multiplayer options which will keep players engaged. Only a throwaway story and some minor design choices hold Greed Corp back from greatness. More »

0  Peggle Review Fri, Mar 12th, 2010, 6:28 pm (EST) BY DARRYL There has always been a sort of odd distinction of "hardcore" versus "casual" games, but sometimes that line becomes hazy. PopCap is at the front line of having games that not only appeal to a mass audience of "casual" players, but anybody who considers themselves a fan of games in general. Peggle consists of the simple task of shooting balls into a play area of pegs with the goal of removing all orange pegs from the board. It's a simple enough premise, but it has exceedingly addictive gameplay that causes one to lose themselves for hours trying to get that one last peg. More »

0  Switchball Review Fri, Mar 5th, 2010, 11:29 pm (EST) BY DARRYL Switchball, made by Swedish developer Atomic Elbow, was originally released on PC and Xbox Live Arcade in late 2007; now the PlayStation Network port has arrived bringing with it all the highs and lows of its counterparts. A puzzle platformer, Switchball takes a fresh approach to the standard 'get the ball from point A to B' puzzler by introducing multiple types of balls, each with their own pros and cons. Fans of the genre should definitely take a look at Switchball as it offers a fairly long, fully featured single player as well as online competitive and cooperative modes which give the game staying power. On the other hand, the game's camera can be a bit frustrating, which steadily gets worse as the game progresses and the puzzles get more complex. More »

2  Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light First Details Fri, Mar 5th, 2010, 10:32 pm (EST) BY COLIN Brand new details and images have surfaced on Lara Croft's next adventure. Amusingly enough, while Lara will still be traversing through tombs, the downloadable game from Square-Enix and Crystal Dynamics will not have Tomb Raider in it's title. More »

3  Sony Patents 'Degradable' Demos Fri, Mar 5th, 2010, 6:36 pm (EST) BY JORDAN DOUGLAS Sony Computer Entertainment America has filed a patent for a new kind of game demo its calling a 'degradable demo'. The degradable demos would allow players to play a game in its entirety for a limited time. After a certain number of hours or plays the demo would slowly start to remove features until the player purchases the game. Degradable demos would allow developers to choose how much of their game is available and when features would be removed. More »

1  Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light Announced Thu, Mar 4th, 2010, 10:15 am (EST) BY DARRYL Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have announced that Lara Croft will be returning in a new adventure, which has been dubbed - Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. The game, which will be shown behind closed doors for the first time at the upcoming Game Developers Conference on the 9th of March, noticeably has two words missing: Tomb Raider. More »

2  What Sony Could Offer In A Premium PSN Service Tue, Mar 2nd, 2010, 11:34 am (EST) BY ADAM MA There's been a bit of talk over the alleged leaked Premium Playstation Network features, and how much anyone would actually want to pay for those services. Some people are interested in possibly getting free games, PS1 Classics, and discounts to all content. Others would prefer the beta access, and supposed user-to-user challenges that allow a bit more customization. But in the end these features are just icing on a cake, and have little to do with what being online with a console is all about. Unlike Xbox owners most people feel that since Playstation 3 already offers free online services there's no reason for them to be charged for. Copying the things Xbox Live already does then offering a slew of useless additions won't help. If Sony really wants to start winning the console wars, then whoever is in charge of this Premium service outline need only look to a few simple things: More »

3  PlayStation Network Problems Apparently Resolved Mon, Mar 1st, 2010, 7:43 pm (EST) BY DARRYL People have been going pretty crazy over the last 24 hours, as the PlayStation Network pretty much collapsed. Anyone with a pre-PS3 slim console was advised to literally not use their PlayStation 3 as Sony weren't sure of the damage that could be caused. However, it now appears to be resolved. Many users have reported that their PS3s are now connected to the PlayStation Network, and they are now able to play games like Heavy Rain or Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce. More »

7  'Don't Use Your PS3', Warns Sony Mon, Mar 1st, 2010, 12:50 pm (EST) BY DARRYL The PlayStation Network is having some serious problems right now, and it's being caused by an internal clock bug that's only present in models released before the PS3 Slim. In light of this, and because they're weary of the damage that could be done, Sony are urging consumers not to use their systems. A shortened version of the statement reads "if you have a model other than the new slim PS3, we advise that you do not use your PS3 system, as doing so may result in errors in some functionality, such as recording obtained Trophies, and not being able to restore certain data." More »

	0  PlayStation Network Causing Grievance For PS3 Mon, Mar 1st, 2010, 11:51 am (EST) BY JAMIE COURTS Users of the old models of PlayStation 3 units may have realized that since Sunday, there ha been an error code popping up that is stopping them from getting online. More »

	0  Darksiders 90 Minute Demo Now Available On PSN/XBLA Thu, Feb 25th, 2010, 2:41 pm (EST) BY DARRYL Darksiders performed pretty well in its first month on sale, managing to sell over 150,000 units in North America throughout January. However, THQ want even more people to experience the game, so they've published a new demo on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace. More »

0  topatoi: Pillar of the Skies Review Wed, Feb 24th, 2010, 4:32 pm (EST) BY DARRYL Ukrainian developer Boolat Games have been hard at work as of late, releasing topatoi: The Great Tree Story in July 2009 then quickly following it up with a second installment, topatoi: Pillar of the Skies. Since topatoi is episodic in nature, players will require the original game in order to run Pillar of the Skies, so be sure to read our review of topatoi: The Great Tree Story to learn everything about the first episode. This second episode in the puzzle-platformer series builds on the foundations of The Great Tree Story; new features include complex puzzles that continue the game's story mode and a cooperative multiplayer mode. Fans of the first topatoi will no doubt enjoy this new episode simply because the levels and puzzles are more challenging. That being said, Pillar of the Skies isn't going to change the minds of those who didn't like the first game. More »

0  Grandia Coming To PSN This Week Tue, Feb 23rd, 2010, 10:41 pm (EST) BY SHAWN After being released on PlayStation Network in Japan last April, Sony has announced that the original Grandia will be released on PlayStation Network this Thursday in North America. Back during its original release 10 years ago, Grandia was critically acclaimed for its unique style which set it apart from other games in the genre such as the Final Fantasy series. More »

0  Bioshock 2 Getting Multiplayer DLC In March Mon, Feb 22nd, 2010, 5:17 pm (EST) BY JORDAN DOUGLAS 2K announced today that Bioshock 2 will be getting multiplayer downloadable content (DLC) in March, with single player DLC to follow "In the coming months." The first multiplayer content, known as the Sinclair Solutions Test Pack, will be available on Xbox Live and Games for Windows for 400 Microsoft points and on Playstation Network for £3.19. The new content will feature new playable characters, weapon upgrades, trials, masks and an increase in the rank cap to level 50. More »

3  How Modern Warfare's Failures Contribute to FPS Gaming Thu, Feb 18th, 2010, 9:40 am (EST) BY ADAM MA It's hard to talk badly about a game that sold over 1 billion dollars worldwide, because it's clear that they've done something right. In this case that 'something' was Call of Duty 4, a game that set the stage for a whole new generation of shooting games. But now that Modern Warfare 2 is actually out, it's really hard to justify playing it still. Cheaters and exploiters are naturally rampant in almost every single game with a multiplayer component, but Modern Warfare 2 is absolutely out of control. So what do you do when cheaters ruin a poorly programmed game? Move on to another title, and hope its programmed better. Is it really a surprise to anyone that Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Aliens vs Predator demos are doing so well? Aliens vs Predator might of had a lot of criticism surrounding its gameplay, but that didn't stop 14,000 people from trying it out over the span of a single weekend. Bad Company 2 squashes that by comparison, having been downloaded over 2 million times across Xbox Live and Playstation network, making it the most downloaded demo EA has ever released. More »

0  Resident Evil 5 DLC Now Available Thu, Feb 18th, 2010, 9:17 am (EST) BY ADAM MA "Lost in Nightmares" has been officially released on both Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, marking the first bit of Resident Evil 5 DLC to arrive on consoles. The content picks off from one of the games flashbacks, where Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine discover the Umbrella founders massive castle and catch up to their old nemesis. More »

	2  flOw Is Free Today On PSN Sat, Feb 13th, 2010, 2:27 pm (EST) BY SHAWN Gamers who were on the fence about trying Thatgamecompany's flOw on PSN are in luck, as Sony is giving away free copies of the game to anyone who downloads it today. The game was made available on the PlayStation 3 back in Spring 2007, with a PSP version released a year after in 2008. More »