Archive for the ‘PS3’ Category
Sega: Marvel vs Capcom 2 – Teaser Trailer
April 28th, 2009 by Sean
One of the most celebrated fighting games in history is coming back for another round – Marvel vs. Capcom 2! Check out the first teaser trailer below:
Get ready to re-enter the New Age of Heroes on Xbox 360 and PS3 this summer.
Source: Marvel.com
Posted in Console Games, Downloads, PS3, XBLA
Battlefield 1943 Drops In June
April 23rd, 2009 by Sean
DICE advances World War II by a year in June, announcing the release date and pricing details for their downloadable online multiplayer shooter Battlefield 1943.
A small slice of World War II is coming to the PlayStation network and Xbox Live Arcade on June 15th in DICE’s Frostbyte-driven update to Battlefield 1942.
It’s the US Marines against the Imperial Japanese Navy as gamers participate in 24-player battles across Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima.
Coming in at a mere $15.00 USD, or 1200 Microsoft points, this sounds like a bargain to me.
Be on the lookout for the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network versions in June, with the PC version coming in September for some odd reason.
Posted in Console Games, Downloads, PS3, Xbox 360
Nielsen’s Revised Video Game Market Chart
April 9th, 2009 by Sean
Remember that study of video gamer habits Nielsen released earlier this week showing the Wii in third place and the Playstation 3 in seventh, last even after the GameCube and original Xbox? It was wrong.
Fast Company reports that they’ve been told that the graph was mislabeled. The real graph, which now appears in the official report and in the image above, shows that the Wii is in second place, after the PS2, for console usage and the PS3 is in fifth place, beating out the GameCube and original Xbox.
Whoops. I hope there aren’t any other mistakes in the oft-cited, typically trusted data. Reached for comment this morning, a Nielsen representative said the report does not contain any other errors.
Source: Fast Company
Posted in Industry News, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
Report: Average Game Console Usage
April 8th, 2009 by Sean
The Nielsen group has released a new report on usage of the three major consoles.
Coming as little surprise, Nielsen’s study has placed Wii in dead last, with the average player using the console 6.8 percent of the time during Nielsen’s study in December, 2008.
During that same period, those involved in the study played Xbox 360 10.2 percent and PS3 10.6 percent — nearly double the Wii average. Clearly, the average gamer doesn’t have the endurance necessary for long-term waggling.
Nintendo Wii also ranked the lowest in average days used over the course of the study, with users only partaking an average of 5 days.
The Sony PS3 ranked second place, with users spending an average of 6.8 days days, which leaves us with Xbox 360, the top dog in this category with an average of 7.1 days.
Lastly, Nielsen tracked the daily average number of sessions, and, again, Wii was last with 1.78 sessions, whereas the Xbox 360 and PS3 had much higher averages of 2.15 and 2.74 sessions, respectively.
So, the question is, how would you rank your gaming console usage?
Source: Nielsen report
Posted in Industry News, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
Comments Off
GameStop Mission – Guitar Hero: Metallica
March 30th, 2009 by Sean
So early Sunday morning (March 29) I picked up my pre-ordered copy of Guitar Hero: Metallica from my local GameStop.
My friend Mik came over early, we headed out to the Game Stop to get in line since I’d be getting a free kick pedal for some double bass action and rumor had it that stores would have a very limited supply.
We arrive at GameStop and no one is waiting outside the store. We are first. After a few minutes, others show up, some even wearing Metallica shirts. It was like waiting for a Metallica concert.
After about 30-40 minutes, the management opens the doors and we rush into the store. I’m first to the cash register. They have two lines. I start to pay the balance for the game and hear the other cashier say to the guy next to me:
“Well you are lucky and getting only one of seven pedals we were shipped for the Guitar Hero Metallica pre-release…”
Hearing that I might not get a free kick pedal for pre-ordering, my heart skipped a beat and I quickly reply with:
“So that means I get one of six pedals right?”
The funny thing is at the exact moment, my cashier reaches into the box and pulls one out for me. Sweet! Thanks for looking out Ashley I’m thinking.
Apparently there was a total of 44 pre-orders done at my local GameStop and they only received 7 kick pedals. That’s just crazy. There are going to be some pissed off Guitar Hero gamers that’s for sure.
Now having my new Guitar Hero Metallica in hand (and free kick pedal) for my Xbox 360, we head back to my house for some guitar solos and heavy hitting power chords capable of turning even the sturdiest fingers into tiny puddles of red goo. Heavy Metal at it’s finest!
Needless to say Mik and I played Guitar Hero Metallica for hours yesterday. It’s probably one of the best releases of Guitar Hero to date. Thanks Activision.
I’ll have a full review of the game in the coming days once I finish Riding the lightning and beating the game. So far it’s pretty awesome and even on easy, some of the older Metallica songs are pretty finger intensive, just ask Mik 
Posted in Console Games, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
Wolfenstein 3D: Possible PSN/XBLA Release
March 26th, 2009 by Sean
As we know, id Software put out a press release informing us that Wolfenstein 3D Classic is now available to download on your Apple iPhone and iPod Touch via the App store.
This new version of the game supports touch-based controls, as well as a tilt-based scheme, and a new top-down map that shows where you’ve been in each level.
It’s not all new, however, as the game features all 6 original episodes and the weapons we’ve all come to know and love, including Hitler. Wolfenstein 3D Classic will set you back $4.99 USD in the App store.
Classic Wolfenstein 3D isn’t done there, it would seem, as a rating for the game just popped up on the ESRB website. The game has been rated for the Xbox 360 and PS3, suggesting a future PSN and XBLA release.
Posted in Console Games, PS3, Xbox 360
Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena Now Gold
March 20th, 2009 by Sean
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena is now content complete and has been shipped off for duplication, it was revealed this morning.
The game is described by its creators Starbreeze Studios in conjunction with Tigon Studios and Universal Pictures:
“The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena features a brand new 11 hour chapter in the Riddick saga with six intense online multiplayer game modes including the unique and thrilling Pitch Black mode.
In addition to the full Assault on Dark Athena campaign, the disc includes a stunning HD remastering of celebrated title The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay.”
If you can’t wait for the game’s April 7 launch (April 24 if you live outside of the US), there is a single-level demo available for download from the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live.
Posted in Console Games, PS3, XBLA, Xbox 360
Transformers Tune Coming to Guitar Hero
March 17th, 2009 by Sean
“The Touch,” the epic ballad that you will remember best from the soundtrack to 1986′s Transformers: The Movie is coming to Guitar Hero, according to the song’s creator Stan Bush.
Stan Bush wrote in a letter to Transformers fan site Seibertron.com:
“I’ve been holding off announcing this, but “The Touch” is going to be in Guitar Hero! Activision will be releasing it as a free download,”
The 1980′s were awesome, just like this song, which I actually have playing on my Apple iPod as I write this post.
Unfortunately, Bush could not provide a time frame for when the track might appear in-game but I’ll be on the lookout for it.