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0  Why Japanese Developers Need New IPs Part 2 Thu, Sep 2nd, 2010, 9:54 pm (EST) BY ADAM MA Last time we covered what exactly is wrong in the mainstream Japanese gaming industry. The oversaturation of RPGs, longstanding titles that change very little, and of course the terrible attempts at reaching Western consumers certainly don't help much. There's really no reason for these developers (or publishers) to be so afraid of moving their products overseas, in fact there are a lot of great reasons to do so. The market is not only ready for Japan to take the lead again, they're almost begging for it. How do I figure? Allow me to explain. More »

0  Things Older Gamers Like To Moan About Thu, Sep 2nd, 2010, 7:32 pm (EST) BY BEN GRIFFIN The gaming world has changed: videogames come on small, shiny things called CD's. A small child thousands of miles away in Korea can whip your ass at Starcraft II. Resident Evil is now considered to have bad voice acting. HD graphics have rendered the outside world obsolete. Hardcore gamers love EA and hate Activision. Yes, sir, the world has changed, and you can either nobly roll with the punches and embrace the future or sit in your favourite comfy, moth-bitten chair and bitch, bitch, bitch. These are some of the topics in gaming today that make old people feel cold and frightened. More »

0  Activision Want Black Ops To Surpass Modern Warfare 2 Thu, Sep 2nd, 2010, 11:31 am (EST) BY DARRYL Activision strongly believe that their upcoming shooter Call of Duty: Black Ops, can surpass last year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in sales. "We've a fantastic game and a fantastic marketing campaign so our ambition is to set another record like we did with Modern Warfare 2," said Michaël Sportouch, Activision's GM for Europe. More »

0  Batman: The Brave And The Bold Releasing Sept 24th Thu, Sep 2nd, 2010, 11:02 am (EST) BY DARRYL Warner Bros. have just announced that Batman: The Brave and the Bold (the Videogame) will be releasing on the 24th of September for both Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. More »

0  GamesCom: We Sing Robbie Williams Impressions Thu, Sep 2nd, 2010, 9:48 am (EST) BY DARRYL After making their debut with We Sing last year, Nordic Games have certainly been busy. Less than 12 months on, they've just released the follow-up, dubbed We Sing Encore, and they've already got a third game on the way, We Sing Robbie Williams. You'd think they would want a break, but apparently not! More »

0  RedLynx Working On New WiiWare Title, MotoHeroz Wed, Sep 1st, 2010, 4:14 pm (EST) BY DARRYL RedLynx, the creators of hit downloadable title Trials HD, have announced that they're working on a brand new title for Nintendo's WiiWare platform. More »

	0  UK Charts: Mafia II Muscles Its Way To The Top Tue, Aug 31st, 2010, 8:40 am (EST) BY DARRYL Mafia II has managed to muscle its way to the top of the UK sales this week, replacing Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days. More »

6  Top Ten RPGs Of This Generation... So Far Sat, Aug 28th, 2010, 12:46 pm (EST) BY JORDAN DOUGLAS This console generation has seen a remarkable shift in what it means to be a role-playing game. Elements that have traditionally been exclusive to RPGs - such as leveling/upgrading characters and equipment, branching, non-linear plots, and collectible items - have begun to be incorporated in numerous other genres, blurring the lines between them. However, the core RPG genre remains intact, featuring a wide variety of the best Western and Eastern game designers have to offer. This is Gaming Union's top ten RPGs of this console generation (roughly 2005 to present), in alphabetical order. More »

0  5 Peripherals That Will Improve Your Game Fri, Aug 27th, 2010, 4:07 pm (EST) BY ADAM MA Sometimes just practice isn't good enough. Any good athlete will tell you that the tools you use will be just as important as the training and mentality you bring to the field. The same holds true for the gaming world and while being a natural shot or an intuitive strategist helps, having the right equipment makes all the difference in the world. So what exactly should the console/PC gamer be looking for when it comes to accessories? There's a lot, and much of it boils down on personal preference, but it's always nice to be pointed in the right direction. More »

0  We Sing Encore Review Wed, Aug 25th, 2010, 9:19 am (EST) BY DARRYL Typically in the video games industry gamers can't expect to see sequels until at least a year after the release of the previous version. It looks like that's out of the window though, as We Sing Encore has arrived just nine months after the first one launched on the Nintendo Wii platform. Bearing this in mind, the first question people will probably have is: does that game offer enough of an improvement to warrant the sequel? In short, the answer is yes. More »

	0  Atlus and Tomy to Release New Naruto Games Tue, Aug 24th, 2010, 9:28 pm (EST) BY SHAWN Atlus USA, a company most known for their quirky and off-the-beaten-path games, have announced that they are working with Tomy Corp. and VIZ Media to bring two new Naruto titles to North America, both coming this holiday season. More »

0  GamesCom: Time Crisis Razing Storm Hands-On Mon, Aug 23rd, 2010, 8:14 am (EST) BY JAMIE FELTHAM I wasn't exactly sure what to expect when I sat down to play Time Crisis Razing Storm, the latest entry in the franchise that also supports PlayStation Move. I haven't been too much of a fan of the light-gun genre ever since the Wii took away the appeal of a Guncon controller and replaced it with the Wii Zapper. You couldn't actually aim without a reticule on screen and that basically made it like playing with a mouse instead of an actual gun. More »

	2  UK Charts: Kane & Lynch 2 Storms The Charts Mon, Aug 23rd, 2010, 8:03 am (EST) BY DARRYL Kane & Lynch 2 was released last week and it's gone straight to the top of the UK Charts. This marks the third title that's gone straight to the top for Square Enix this year. More »

	2  EA Prepping All New Announcements For Tokyo Game Show Sat, Aug 21st, 2010, 5:42 pm (EST) BY COLIN This year's Tokyo Game Show is coming up, in fact, it's just next month and publishers are hard at work planning out their game plan. EA has announced that they're planning “several all new game reveals and announcements" for the Japanese game event. More »

4  Top Ten Development Studios Right Now Thu, Aug 19th, 2010, 10:43 pm (EST) BY JORDAN DOUGLAS Games have always been behind other creative mediums - such as film, music, and literature - when it comes to making consumption choices based on the team behind a product, as opposed to its franchise tag or brand. That being said, the "hardcore", enthusiast crowd has always had a deep appreciation and sense of loyalty toward the select group of studios that continually produce quality. Thankfully, that trend is slowly beginning to penetrate mainstream gaming. With that in mind, we decided to compile a list of the top development studios at the present moment - studios that generate a great deal of anticipation behind their endeavors, and are an influential force in the industry. This list is specifically directed towards individual teams, not publishers (i.e. Nintendo) or multiple teams that produce games under a common label (i.e. Ubisoft Montreal). More »

	0  Capcom Confirms Resident Evil 5 Move Patch Release Date Wed, Aug 18th, 2010, 8:39 pm (EST) BY COLIN Capcom has confirmed the release date for the Move patch for their horror survival game, Resident Evil 5. The patch will only be available to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition and will be released simultaneously with the PlayStation Move, on September 19 in North America. More »

2  HAWX 2 Preview Wed, Aug 18th, 2010, 6:16 pm (EST) BY ADAM MA Flying simulation games, as mentioned in our other previews, can be a very tricky subject. The first Hawx game demonstrated this quite well, generating some decent reviews but nothing that will live on forever in the history of gaming. A few technical issues, an extremely short campaign, and some poorly thought-out multiplayer features left a bad taste in the mouth. Fortunately, that hasn't stopped Tom Clancy's team one bit. Hawx 2 is coming, and with it come a few changes that may make for a more memorable (and enjoyable) flight experience. More »

	0  Nintendo Announces NA Fall Release Calendar Tue, Aug 17th, 2010, 12:13 pm (EST) BY SHAWN While Nintendo has been announcing some release dates, such as Kirby's Epic Yarn getting a 2011 release date in Europe, the company has been silent on their broader release schedule. That is, until now, as the company has revealed their Fall 2010 lineup for North America. More »

	0  Ubisoft Details Ghost Recon PSP And Wii Mon, Aug 16th, 2010, 2:00 pm (EST) BY COLIN Ubisoft has let loose some of the dirty details behind Ghost Recon Predator for the PlayStation Portable and Ghost Recon Wii. Both will be shipping at the same time in November this year. More »

	0  UK Charts: Toy Story 3 Still Top, Madden NFL 11 Debuts Mon, Aug 16th, 2010, 9:08 am (EST) BY DARRYL Toy Story 3 held on to be the best selling video game in the UK for the third successive week, as Red Dead Redemption once against challenged for the top. More »