Archive for January 7th, 2008

News: Microsoft says ‘absolutely not’ to HD DVD Xbox

Despite rumors to the contrary, Microsoft did not unveil an Xbox console with HD DVD capabilities built-in at CES, and has no plans to do so in the future, according to an executive in Microsoft’s entertainment business.


News: Microsoft “stands behind” HD DVD despite setbacks

Despite Warner Bros recent decision to back Blu-ray (and Paramount’s rumored reversal), Microsoft says it is standing by its decision to support HD DVD on Xbox 360.


Preview: The Club Impressions

What does The Club have to offer that I can’t get from mega-hit games like Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4? The answer: A lot more than you’d expect.


News: 2K Games quiet on expected BioShock…prequel?

Publisher says “nothing to announce at all” amid a Czech-based rumor suggesting that a sequel is already in pre-production.


Screen Update: Soma Bringer

Nintendo shows off it’s newest action-RPG for the DS.


News: PSP flexes non-gaming muscle at CES 2008

Sony extended the functionality of the PSP at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show, including Blu-ray to PSP movie transfers, GPS tracking, Skype support, and a 16GB memory stick.