May 23, 2005

E3 '05

Sorry, I thought it would be easier to post everything after E3 was over. Check out Gameweb:Viewpoint for the E3 review.

May 10, 2005

Pre E3- First Perfect Dark Zero details

Those lucky enough to attend the MTV taping were in for a treat. They got to play Perfect Dark Zero. Now, they've described their experience, and given us the first details on the game!

"Descriptions of a realistic-looking ("Halo 2-like graphics") Perfect Dark Zero, apparently in playable alpha. An excited member of the PMS Clan excitedly mentioned a "Counter-Strike" feel, though with the addition of stealth elements similar to Splinter Cell. The game will apparently offer more than 22 different weapons ("Every kind of thing that your trigger finger would feel comfortable shooting is in that game"), including a gun which turns the player invisible. She also mentioned a jet-pack of sorts used to fly around a level.

E3- No Revolution, new Gameboy instead

Recently, reports from Gameindustry.biz have stated that Nintendo will not show off the Revolution to the public, but will show it in video form. Instead, Nintendo will unveil a new Gameboy; the Gameboy Advance2. It's an update of the original GBA, but with an MP3/video player and built in wireless functions. How useless. And here we all thought Nintendo would show the next-gen Gameboy that could play Gamecube games.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/VideoGamerJ/gbe.jpg (mock-up of Gamecube player)

DS- Black and White

A DS version of the game Black and White is in the works. Entitled Black and White Creatures, the game will be original rather than a port. It will utilize the touch screen as well as the microphone. It'll also have new modes, such as a multiplayer mode in which you battle your creatures. Not only that, but it looks pretty good too!

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May 9, 2005

New next-gen trailers

Some new trailers for you all of some next-gen games for the PS3 and Xbox 360.

First, we have Dark Sector: in WMV http://gametrailers.com/player.php?id=5657&type=wmv
and Quicktime: http://gametrailers.com/player.php?id=5657&type=mov
Personally, I'm real excited about this one! I hope it'll be an 360(and PS3) launch title!

Next, there is Alan Wake for the 360: http://gametrailers.com/download.php?id=5626&type=mov&f and http://gametrailers.com/download.php?id=5626&type=wmv&f for WMV.
Not much in this one, but beautiful nonetheless.

Finally, there's Demonik for the PS3 and 360: http://gametrailers.com/streamer.php?type=mov&id=1613 and http://gametrailers.com/streamer.php?type=wmv&id=1613
No comment.

Enjoy!

OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL XBOX 360!!!

THESE ARE OFFICIAL PICTURES FROM THE TAPING OF THE MTV SPECIAL BEING SHOWN THIS THURSDAY AT 9:30.

THE FIRST SHOT SHOWS THE SYSTEM, HEADSET, AND WEBCAM ACCESSORY.
http://xbox.advancedmn.com/images/media/xbox360.jpg

THE SECOND IS A CLOSE-UP OF THE FINISHED CONTROLLER.
http://xbox.advancedmn.com/images/media/xbox360controller.jpg

THE THIRD IS THE XBOX 360'S DVD REMOTE.
http://xbox.advancedmn.com/images/media/xbox360remote.jpg

AND, FINALLY, IF THAT'S NOT PROOF ENOUGH, THE XBOX 360 MTV AIRING PRESS PASS.
http://xbox.advancedmn.com/images/media/xbox360party.jpg

There. Proof enough for you Raider Bear? It's also been discovered that this: http://xbox.advancedmn.com/images/content/boxart/xbox360logob.JPG is in fact, the official logo. Also, the logo on the controller serves as some sort of button.

But that's not all! Ourcolony.net reviled that the 360 will have a removable face plate as seen in this odd picture of the power button surrounded by different designs: http://media.teamxbox.com/dailyposts/xbox360/rumor/37943.jpg

Remember to WATCH THE SPECIAL THURSDAY AT 9:30!!

UPDATE: In this description of the MTV special, the release date of November '05 is given:

"This special highlights the exciting new generation of XBOX. Packages include: Tours of the design labs Interviews with the designers Behind-the-scenes and inside scoop Never-before-seen footage of new videogames. Trailers of the newest games that are due out in November for the new XBOX. The next generation will be revealed at an event at the Avalon club in LA, hosted by Elijah Wood and featuring performances by The Killers and Snow Patrol."

May 6, 2005

Preview- DBZ Sparking

Imagine the perfect Dragonball game. A game with every character and major plot point ever. Now imagine it's real. Guess what? It is! This fall, DBZ fans will get the game they've always wanted: Dragonball Z Sparking!

Despite the odd name, this game will have everything a fan could ask for. One of the most welcomed additions is Jenemba, the villain from the 12th movie in Japan. Expect him along with over 60 other characters including Chaozu, the entire Ginuyu Force, and the Ouzaru forms of all the Saiyans (and hopefully all the characters from Budokai 3 plus some of my favorites: Bojack, Nova Shenron, Baby Vegeta, Vegeta Jr., Goku Jr., Super 17, Tapion, Turles, Evil Buu, and anyone else they feel would be cool. Like, say, more crazy fusions?).

The controls have also been revamped to include free-flight! This will make for more realistic battling. The rest of the buttons now also perform different actions. For instance, the triangle button is now used for an energy blast rather than a kick.

For more info and screens head on over to http://ps2.ign.com/articles/610/610219p1.html.
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Burnout Revenge and Burnout Legends

Two new Burnout Games! Revenge for the PS2 and Xbox and Legends for the PSP. Check 'em out here: http://xbox.ign.com/articles/601/601342p1.html?fromint=1 and http://psp.ign.com/articles/610/610829p1.html