Archive for September, 2008
Report: Nintendo to revive ‘old franchise’ for Wii on Thurs
The somewhat reputable French boys from Gamekyo (formerly JeuxFrance) are reporting that Nintendo will announce a franchise revival at the company’s press conference on Thursday.
The 32 Best PC Games
Finishing off our popular series, here are GamePro’s 32 picks for today’s finest games on gaming’s oldest platform: the PC!
MotoGP 08
Whether you’re a hardcore racing fan or someone who just likes to screw around on the track, Capcom’s MotoGP 08 suits everyone.
14 unannounced PS3, PSP games incoming
Sony Computer Entertainment of Japan today promised 11 new PS3 titles and three new PSP games to be shown at the Tokyo Game Show next week.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed getting DLC
LucasArts today announced that Skywalker and company are coming to Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the Force Unleashed, in addition to a new downloadable mission.
BioShock for the PS3 goes gold, arrives October 21
Big Daddy strikes the PS3 when BioShock arrives for the console on October 21.
EA employee gets paid to watch football
While you waste years of your life at class or sitting in a cubicle, EA assistant designer Anthony White gets paid to watch football.
See the red Xbox 360 wireless controller
Microsoft on Tuesday announced the red Xbox 360 controller, available now for a limited time only. Take a gander.
Drawn to Life SpongeBob Squarepants Edition (DS)
2007’s DS title Drawn to Life is a standard platforming game with a non-standard twist: the player, cast as “The Creator”, draws the game’s hero, environments and interactive objects using the stylus. Players and critics were thrilled at the chance to create a mighty phallus warrior with which to take down evil, for in our hearts we know that the End Day is going to look a little similar.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Though the platforming element is considerably simple, Drawn to Life: Spongebob Squarepants Edition will make some kids (or unemployed stoners) quite happy this holiday season. Everyone else might want to opt for the original title.
NHL 09 (360)
The last few years have been good to hockey fans when it comes to videogames. EA Sports has been doing fine work, but this years version is undoubtedly the best game of hockey yet.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Any fan of hockey owes it to themselves to grab a copy of this instant classic.
We Cheer (Wii)
The premise for We Cheer is simple enough: choose a squad leader for your brigade of cheerleaders and travel cross-country from venue to venue as you pump up the audience through expertly choreographed dance routines. With each stage you clear, you can recruit another cheerleader to your squad, unlock clothes, shoes and pom-poms to customize your dancers with, and further your tour across America in a variety of colorful, innovative stages. Sound simple enough, right?
THE BOTTOM LINE: With an absurd learning curve and unresponsive controls, We Cheer plays like a missed opportunity.
Silent Hill: Homecoming (360)
In the mood to jump out of your skin with fright? If you enjoy strolling the gritty alleys of the dark side of gaming, Silent Hill has long been a destination of choice despite an uneven entry or two. Sadly, though Homecoming boasts some genuinely intense moments of dread, its equally distressing gameplay flaws will take a big bite out of your enjoyment.
THE BOTTOM LINE: What could have been a fantastic surivival horror game, Homecoming is hampered by lackluster gameplay and a linear story.
Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft to headline E for All this weekend
Though Nintendo and Sony won’t be present, the E for All expo soldiers on this weekend in Los Angeles.
LittleBigPlanet giveaway brings GamePro.com to its knees
High demand for free LittleBigPlanet beta downloads broke GamePro.com on Monday.
Wii version of Rock Band 2 to support song downloads, online play
Not to be outdone by PS3 and 360 owners, Harmonix today confirmed that the Wii version of Rock Band 2 will feature both downloadable tracks and online multiplayer.
LittleBigPlanet giveaway brings GamePro.com to its knees
High demand for free LittleBigPlanet beta downloads broke GamePro.com on Monday.
In stores this week: Silent Hill Homecoming, Sonic Chronicles: Dark Brotherhood
GamePro profiles the new and notable games hitting store shelves for the week of September 29. Highlights include survival horror title Silent Hill Homecoming, portable RPG Sonic Chronicles: Dark Brotherhood, and Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility.
Nintendo declines comment on DS upgrade
In typical fashion, Nintendo has opted not to confirm or deny recent reports about a new portable.
Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft to headline E for All this weekend
Though Nintendo and Sony won’t be present, the E for All expo soldiers on this weekend in Los Angeles.
EA signs ‘300′ movie director to three game deal
Much like the publishing giant has already done with Steven Spielberg, Hollywood director Zack Snyder will be the creative lead of three, unannounced EA games.
