Archive for October, 2008

Sega Genesis turned 20 this week

Two decades ago this very week, Sega launched its most successful console in Japan, the Sega Genesis.


Skate It coming to Wii, DS November 19

A motion-controlled version of Skate, here we come.


Nintendo teases Wii release lineup for 2009

New release calendar offers a glimpse of upcoming titles.


Sony patents sound-sensing PS3 controller

PlayStation 3 motion control rumors were revived today thanks to a Sony patent filing for a break-apart controller that works with motion and sound.


Disaster: Day of Crisis is not worth $50, Reggie says

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime really doesn’t like Wii survival title Disaster: Day of Crisis.


Call of Duty: Nazi Zombies

There are real zombies in Call of Duty: World at War and we want their brains, now!


Call of Duty: Nazi Zombies

There are real zombies in Call of Duty: World at War and we want their brains, now!


Atari to publish Chronicles of Riddick sequel

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC in spring 2009.


6 Upcoming Horror Games to Die for This Halloween

GamePro handpicks 6 big bloodcurdling video games to get excited for this Halloween!


DS surpasses total Game Boy Advance sales

Four years after its release, the Nintendo DS has become the second best-selling Nintendo handheld, behind the original Game Boy.


Miyamoto to produce ‘fresher’ Mario and Zelda, upcoming Punch Out

Nintendo savant Shigeru Miyamoto got frank in a recent interview with MTV Multiplayer about hardcore gaming, producing Punch-Out for the Wii and ‘fresher’ Mario and Zelda IP.


Sony confirms new levels for LittleBigPlanet

We ask associate producer Eric Fong five questions to find out what’s next for LittleBigPlanet, including new developer levels and the ability to sell your creations.


Heroines demo their way to Xbox 360, PS3

Tomb Raider Underworld and Mirror’s Edge demos make their way to high-definition consoles this week.


UPDATE - Rock Band creators confirm The Beatles music project

UPDATE: Earlier rumors were proven *somewhat* correct today following a report that confirmed that Rock Band creators were bringing a Beatles music project to stores in late 2009.


Call of Duty: Nazi Zombies

There are real zombies in Call of Duty: World at War and we want their brains, now!


Puzzle Quest: Galactrix

Puzzle Quest: Galactrix is the follow up to the wildly popular RPG/Puzzle game Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords. In Galactrix, use Bejeweled-like puzzle skills to battle starships and planets in your attempt to save the universe.


Halo 3 still the ‘most popular’ Xbox 360 game

These are the top 10 ‘most popular’ Xbox 360 games, according to preliminary data found in the New Xbox Experience.


Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure

EA’s upcoming release for the Nintendo DS is a terrific combination of an action platformer and puzzle game. Fully utilizing the dual screens of the DS, you can switch back and forth between the two completely different worlds of Henry Hatsworth.



Puzzle Quest: Galactrix

Puzzle Quest: Galactrix is the follow up to the wildly popular RPG/Puzzle game Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords. In Galactrix, use Bejeweled-like puzzle skills to battle starships and planets in your attempt to save the universe.


EA: Next Madden NFL cover could feature obscure player

The next Madden NFL cover could go to the highest bidder.