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By Brenna Hillier - Wed Aug 5, 2009 5:33am
It's been a long time since the late Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time, attracted a video game conversion, and this causes both mourning and relief amongst the books' hardcore fan base. There appears to be some hope for the latest incarnation, though, with screenwriter Chris Morgan signed onto the project as Story Director to assist in adapting the rich and prolific source material, hopefully without thoroughly butchering it.
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By Matt Keller - Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:57am
The video game industry has come far in the last thirty years, but we still can’t shake the perception that everything needs to be released in the fourth quarter of the year. It has gotten better, particularly in the last two years where heavy hitters like Grand Theft Auto IV, Resident Evil 5 and Super Smash Bros. Brawl were released in the first half of the year. Q4 2009 is still stacked with high profile titles, some of which will inevitably be overlooked in favour of Halo 3: ODST, Modern Warfare 2 and Assassin’s Creed 2.
This week, The Warp Pipe is going to shed a bit of light on titles which are deserving of your attention this year, but are at risk of being lost in the Q4 shuffle.
This week, The Warp Pipe is going to shed a bit of light on titles which are deserving of your attention this year, but are at risk of being lost in the Q4 shuffle.
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By Steven Perdikis - Wed Jun 3, 2009 12:52pm
Yesterday, at Microsoft's E3 press conference, a title called Shadow Complex, was announced. The game is from Chair Entertainment and Epic Games, the game will be released through the Xbox LIVE Arcade Marketplace, and promises the "next evolution" of games to be delivered through the Arcade platform.
The game is built in the Unreal 3 engine, and is side-scrolling shooter that has "modern, cutting-edge" gameplay that includes fast-paced combat, and exploration, complete with power ups and "an an arsenal of futuristic weapons" to help the player overcome obstacles, and defeat "legions" of enemies.
The game is built in the Unreal 3 engine, and is side-scrolling shooter that has "modern, cutting-edge" gameplay that includes fast-paced combat, and exploration, complete with power ups and "an an arsenal of futuristic weapons" to help the player overcome obstacles, and defeat "legions" of enemies.
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By Matt Keller - Wed May 27, 2009 6:31pm
It’s the last week of May, marking the end of what is quite possibly the busiest May we’ve had in recent memory – things are only going to get busier too, with June packed full of exciting new games. Headlining this week’s line up is the unexpectedly good Guitar Hero: Metallica, the verbose-but-brief Terminator Salvation, war sim Battlestations Pacific and the latest entry in Sega’s superb arcade tennis series Virtua Tennis 2009.
Don’t forget to check out the full release schedule for the latest changes and information on upcoming games.
Don’t forget to check out the full release schedule for the latest changes and information on upcoming games.
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By Steven Perdikis - Mon May 25, 2009 10:48am
Last week, the people over at Microsoft Australia announced a special deal for those who were in the market for an Xbox 360 Elite. Today, Microsoft have announced a rather enticing deal for those that would prefer to not spend as much, but still get a half-decent package.
Dubbed the Xbox 360 Gears of War Bundle, the deal includes a 60GB Xbox 360 Pro Console, Gears of War and its sequel, Gears of War 2 for a special price, while stocks last.
Dubbed the Xbox 360 Gears of War Bundle, the deal includes a 60GB Xbox 360 Pro Console, Gears of War and its sequel, Gears of War 2 for a special price, while stocks last.
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By Matt Keller - Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:09pm
This week is probably one of the more heavily anticipated as far as February game releases go, with the long awaited Halo Wars and Killzone 2 making their debuts on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 respectively. If you’re not up for the gung-ho space marine tomfoolery on offer there, perhaps you should check out Pikmin for the Wii, or become reacquainted with a few classics in the Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection
Don’t forget to check out the full release schedule for the latest changes and information on upcoming games.
Don’t forget to check out the full release schedule for the latest changes and information on upcoming games.
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By Steven Perdikis - Mon Feb 9, 2009 10:36am
On the 29th of January, 2009 - the PC version of Gears of War ceased working due to a security certificate that the game's executable was signed with. This prevented gamers from running the title on their PCs, and extended to the game's SDK. Epic Games have now released a patch for the PC version of Gears of War that fixes the embarrassing issue that was identified just over a week ago.
The patch is the third update for the PC version of Gears of War, and weighs in at a tiny 6.29MB. It appears that the patch only fixes the certificate issue, but it does mean that the game can be played without turning one's PC clock back. While Epic Games were taken by surprise regarding the issue, it is good to see that a fix has now been released.
The patch is the third update for the PC version of Gears of War, and weighs in at a tiny 6.29MB. It appears that the patch only fixes the certificate issue, but it does mean that the game can be played without turning one's PC clock back. While Epic Games were taken by surprise regarding the issue, it is good to see that a fix has now been released.
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By Steven Perdikis - Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:00pm
The date 29th of January, 2009 - seems inconspicuous enough, right? No dramatic events are usually scheduled for that day, correct? It would seem not - unless of course you would like to play your PC version of Gears of War. Users on Epic's official forums have discovered that the game has ceased working as of that date - instead giving the error "You cannot run the game with modified executable code."
Moments later, several more reports had come in - with others unable to run the game, without having modified their executable files. Puzzled, some crafty gamers set to some detective work, in a bid to discover the issue. As it turns out, the PC version of Gears of War has a security certificate assigned to it - one which expires on the 29th of January, 2009. Epic Games were taken by surprise, and are currently working with their publisher, Microsoft, in an attempt to fix the issue.
Moments later, several more reports had come in - with others unable to run the game, without having modified their executable files. Puzzled, some crafty gamers set to some detective work, in a bid to discover the issue. As it turns out, the PC version of Gears of War has a security certificate assigned to it - one which expires on the 29th of January, 2009. Epic Games were taken by surprise, and are currently working with their publisher, Microsoft, in an attempt to fix the issue.
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By Jessica Citizen - Tue Jan 6, 2009 12:02pm
The end of the year is typically the time for roundups and recaps, summing up the year past - but sometimes, it takes a little while longer to compile all the information, bumping the news to the new year. This is the case with the official Xbox 360 Top 20 LIVE Games of 2008 list, which has just been announced.
We have here the list of both the the Original Xbox and Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (both lists based on unique users), as well as the Top Arcade Titles (based on full versions purchased). Not sure if there's any real surprises here (hello, Halo), but it is interesting to note the number of demos in the list that are not accompanied by the full game.
We have here the list of both the the Original Xbox and Xbox 360 Top Live Titles (both lists based on unique users), as well as the Top Arcade Titles (based on full versions purchased). Not sure if there's any real surprises here (hello, Halo), but it is interesting to note the number of demos in the list that are not accompanied by the full game.
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By Steven Perdikis - Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:33pm
Back in October, we brought you the news that High Voltage Software were working on a shooter aimed towards a the mature end of the Nintendo Wii audience. Entitled The Conduit, the game is set to offer a dark narrative surrounding a "vicious alien invasion".
The player takes on the role of one Mr. Ford, who is employed by an organisation known as "The Trust". Today, Sega have released two new trailers from the game, which show off some of the action that Wii owners can expect once the title launches next year.
The player takes on the role of one Mr. Ford, who is employed by an organisation known as "The Trust". Today, Sega have released two new trailers from the game, which show off some of the action that Wii owners can expect once the title launches next year.
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By Jessica Citizen - Fri Nov 7, 2008 7:12pm
For a long time, I’ve been a fan of James Bond. I’ve read the books, watched the films, but have never actually played a game based on the stories - a stance which may be about to change.
While in Los Angeles recently, we dropped in to visit with Treyarch - who are currently tidying the loose ends on their latest Bond game, the Xbox 360 / PS3 version of Quantum of Solace - and they very kindly let us have a look at their baby, and ask some questions of co-designer/directors Jeremy Luyties and Adam Gascoine.
We had the video camera with us again for this trip, so grab your popcorn, sit back and enjoy as we find out about Quantum of Solace.
While in Los Angeles recently, we dropped in to visit with Treyarch - who are currently tidying the loose ends on their latest Bond game, the Xbox 360 / PS3 version of Quantum of Solace - and they very kindly let us have a look at their baby, and ask some questions of co-designer/directors Jeremy Luyties and Adam Gascoine.
We had the video camera with us again for this trip, so grab your popcorn, sit back and enjoy as we find out about Quantum of Solace.
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By Jessica Citizen - Thu Nov 6, 2008 3:39pm
There have been some big things happening this week, but as it draws to a close, there's only one highlight left in the calendar. Tomorrow, November 7th, sees the Xbox 360 exclusive Gears of War 2 arriving in Australian shelves.
Predicted to be the biggest gaming blockbuster of summer 2008, gamers around the country are waiting with bated breath to see what Cliff Bleszinski's team at Epic Games have come up with this year. Will it live up to the promise of being "more badass"? I guess tomorrow will tell!
Predicted to be the biggest gaming blockbuster of summer 2008, gamers around the country are waiting with bated breath to see what Cliff Bleszinski's team at Epic Games have come up with this year. Will it live up to the promise of being "more badass"? I guess tomorrow will tell!
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By Jessica Citizen - Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:30pm
Okay guys - I hate to be the one to remind you, but - speaking of Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE is now offline for the next 24 hours. It'll be back at 4:29pm (Adelaide time) tomorrow, September 30th - and, I must remind you, there won't be any obvious changes for you to play with, after the time away. It's all just a preparation for the New Xbox Experience, which is due to arrive later this Spring (Fall in the northern hemisphere!).
To keep yourselves occupied for the next 24 hours, the guys at Xbox have taken the time to prepare a list of 10 Things to Do While Xbox LIVE is Offline for Maintenance - and we've got all ten, right here.
UPDATED TO ADD: Maintenance is taking longer than expected, we'll keep you posted when we know an expected time for services to resume.
To keep yourselves occupied for the next 24 hours, the guys at Xbox have taken the time to prepare a list of 10 Things to Do While Xbox LIVE is Offline for Maintenance - and we've got all ten, right here.
UPDATED TO ADD: Maintenance is taking longer than expected, we'll keep you posted when we know an expected time for services to resume.
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By Matt K - Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:57am
The Holiday flood begins this Thursday with the release of an ungodly amount of games, including Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway, Crysis Warhead and Wipeout HD, and doesn’t stop until the week before Christmas. To save you all a bit of time, I like to run through the release list at the start of a given quarter, and make sweeping generalisations as to the quality of upcoming games.
Last week’s Warp Pipe covered the games of October, so this week we’re looking at November’s big hitters, including Gears of War 2, Left 4 Dead and Mirror’s Edge.
Last week’s Warp Pipe covered the games of October, so this week we’re looking at November’s big hitters, including Gears of War 2, Left 4 Dead and Mirror’s Edge.
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By Matt K - Sun Sep 14, 2008 10:37am
2008 has been a little different from the standard industry year, in that we’ve seen a lot of major titles released outside of the holiday shopping season. Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Grand Theft Auto IV and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots were all released in the first half of the year. One would think that that might make for a less than stellar holiday line up, but the game publishers of the world (bar Nintendo) are inclined to prove otherwise.
Over the next two weeks (due to the sheer number of releases), The Warp Pipe will be boldly predicting the quality of new games in the next quarter.
Over the next two weeks (due to the sheer number of releases), The Warp Pipe will be boldly predicting the quality of new games in the next quarter.
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By Steven Perdikis - Fri Sep 5, 2008 10:50am
Fable 2. If there is another game that is as eagerly anticipated on the Xbox 360, then I (like many others), must be living in a cave. From the mind of industry legend, Peter Molyneux, Fable 2 will present the player with a larger game world, enhanced graphics and a number of other improvements over the original, released in 2004.
Today - we've got a treat for those awaiting the title, in the form of a new trailer. There is not much I can say about the trailer, other than the fact that it makes me considerably more interested in the title than what I was prior. So what is all the fuss about?
Today - we've got a treat for those awaiting the title, in the form of a new trailer. There is not much I can say about the trailer, other than the fact that it makes me considerably more interested in the title than what I was prior. So what is all the fuss about?
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By Chienne - Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:35am
If you're the sort of person who wants to have all their contacts in one easy-access list, Microsoft have heard your plea.
If you like getting achievements when you play your games, Microsoft have heard you there, too.
If you like not having to select your game servers because matchmaking is built into the games you want to play, guess what? Microsoft to the rescue there, too.
...and if you like doing all of that for free - well, Microsoft are right there, announcing that Games for Windows - LIVE is now completely free.
If you like getting achievements when you play your games, Microsoft have heard you there, too.
If you like not having to select your game servers because matchmaking is built into the games you want to play, guess what? Microsoft to the rescue there, too.
...and if you like doing all of that for free - well, Microsoft are right there, announcing that Games for Windows - LIVE is now completely free.
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By holo` - Tue Jul 1, 2008 12:43pm
Not too long ago, we gave you a first look at the single player component of Gears of War 2. While single player is a major part of the Gears of War experience, a lot of people still swear by the multiplayer as being one of the best things they've seen on the Xbox 360.
It appears that Epic Games have been paying attention to the multiplayer component of Gears of War 2 and as a result, we've got Cliff Bleszinski in a new trailer showing off some of the new multiplayer features that we can expect to see.
It appears that Epic Games have been paying attention to the multiplayer component of Gears of War 2 and as a result, we've got Cliff Bleszinski in a new trailer showing off some of the new multiplayer features that we can expect to see.
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By holo` - Tue May 13, 2008 9:38am
Way back in February, Chienne informed us all that Gears of War would be getting the sequel treatment, with the infinitely creative trend of the gaming industry that is slapping an obligatory "2" to the end of the original title.
Gears of War 2, set for release around November will see the return of Marcus Fenix in the on-going war to save humanity from the invading Locusts. Like most video game characters, before being allowed to "just do their job", they must first make a few cameos in trailers.
Today, we've got the first game play trailer from Gears of War 2 for you - featuring a little bit of gameplay and a bit of background from lead designer Cliff Bleszinski.
Gears of War 2, set for release around November will see the return of Marcus Fenix in the on-going war to save humanity from the invading Locusts. Like most video game characters, before being allowed to "just do their job", they must first make a few cameos in trailers.
Today, we've got the first game play trailer from Gears of War 2 for you - featuring a little bit of gameplay and a bit of background from lead designer Cliff Bleszinski.
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By Chienne - Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:05am
Those of you who popped out to do a bit of shopping last week, hoping to pick up a copy of the brand-new Unreal Tournament III, you would have been disappointed.
Through some unforeseen circumstances, the Australian release of the game had to be pushed back a week (at very late notice), now promising to be instore on November 29th.
This information, just like the last lot, is sitting on my desk directly from the Australian distributor Red Ant, who have been working closely with Midway and Epic to try to minimise the delay.
Through some unforeseen circumstances, the Australian release of the game had to be pushed back a week (at very late notice), now promising to be instore on November 29th.
This information, just like the last lot, is sitting on my desk directly from the Australian distributor Red Ant, who have been working closely with Midway and Epic to try to minimise the delay.
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By Chienne - Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:50pm
On a sunny Friday afternoon in Melbourne, UgLyPuNk and I were sitting in a press room tucked away in the depths of the Convention Centre, chatting to Chris Wells, who is a Senior Character Artist from Epic Games. He was in the country for Game Connect Asia Pacific, and was ready to tell us all we wanted to know about the upcoming Unreal Tournament 3.
First things first though, the interview got off to a good start when UgLyPuNk gushed happily about how much he loved the Unreal series - ever since he first played the original game, oh so many years ago!
First things first though, the interview got off to a good start when UgLyPuNk gushed happily about how much he loved the Unreal series - ever since he first played the original game, oh so many years ago!
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By Chienne - Thu Nov 8, 2007 9:06am
With very little fanfare, Microsoft have released Gears of War for Windows PC. Games for Windows LIVE has a new flagship, boasting a new multiplayer mode, five new campaign chapters, high-res graphics (DX10 in Vista), and a robust game editor - and that's all on top of what content has been previously released on Xbox 360!
Then, equally quietly, Microsoft took the time to explain how to fix a small problem that was preventing people from actually playing the game.
Then, equally quietly, Microsoft took the time to explain how to fix a small problem that was preventing people from actually playing the game.
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By Chienne - Sat Oct 20, 2007 12:05pm
The original, Xbox 360 version of Gears of War is still pulling in rave reviews from everyone - critics and customers alike. The gripping campaign and fast-paced multiplayer action has lead to the game selling more than 4 million copies to date - and now PC gamers can get in on the action.
That's right - grab your chainsaws, Windows gamers - your very own copy of Gears of War has just gone Gold, and is headed your way real soon.
That's right - grab your chainsaws, Windows gamers - your very own copy of Gears of War has just gone Gold, and is headed your way real soon.
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By Chienne - Sun Oct 7, 2007 7:01pm
Speaking of games coming to different platforms, Microsoft and Epic have just released the official fact sheet for Gears of War PC. The game claims to bring all the tactical action and multiplayer excitement of the original straight to your desktop.
Far from being "just a port" of the console version, Gears of War for PC brings a bunch of new content to the game - a new multiplayer game type, three new multiplayer maps, five new campaign chapters, DirectX 10 support and a Game Editor, as well as all the Xbox 360 downloadable content released to date - meaning 19 maps in total.
Far from being "just a port" of the console version, Gears of War for PC brings a bunch of new content to the game - a new multiplayer game type, three new multiplayer maps, five new campaign chapters, DirectX 10 support and a Game Editor, as well as all the Xbox 360 downloadable content released to date - meaning 19 maps in total.
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By Chienne - Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:02pm
I think that this week's charts feature perhaps the least movement I've seen in any charts. Most of the top orders of the games stayed pretty much in the same spot they were in last week, and nothing really changed. Maybe next week we'll see the new revolution in gaming! (It's due any day now, they tell me...)
To recap: Australia is still a nation of 90s retro vocalists, PC gamers are still stuck in another world (full of the craft of war), Xbox 360 gamers prefer their war in gear form, Wii still likes to party, PS3 wants to change into something else and roll out, and DS is still overrun by pocket monsters.
To recap: Australia is still a nation of 90s retro vocalists, PC gamers are still stuck in another world (full of the craft of war), Xbox 360 gamers prefer their war in gear form, Wii still likes to party, PS3 wants to change into something else and roll out, and DS is still overrun by pocket monsters.
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By Chienne - Thu Aug 16, 2007 2:45pm
It's not very often I'll admit to not knowing something - but, seriously - if you know what happened last week to make Robin Hood's Quest for PS2 pop up in the #6 overall position, I'll be very grateful.
To recap in case you don't want to read the whole lot - while last week saw guitar heroes rockin' out like it was 1985, one week sees the cool PS2 kids hanging out a decade later. PC gamers are still hopelessly devoted to that MMORPG game, Xbox 360 still meshes with some war-like Gears, Wii is still partying with a plumber, I hear the PS3 folds up into a letterbox, these days, and the DS is still overrun by pocket monsters.
Meanwhile, it's a big week for PS2, taking out six of the top ten, with the remaining three made up of DS titles and a lonely Wii entry.
To recap in case you don't want to read the whole lot - while last week saw guitar heroes rockin' out like it was 1985, one week sees the cool PS2 kids hanging out a decade later. PC gamers are still hopelessly devoted to that MMORPG game, Xbox 360 still meshes with some war-like Gears, Wii is still partying with a plumber, I hear the PS3 folds up into a letterbox, these days, and the DS is still overrun by pocket monsters.
Meanwhile, it's a big week for PS2, taking out six of the top ten, with the remaining three made up of DS titles and a lonely Wii entry.
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By Chienne - Thu Aug 9, 2007 8:34am
We are still a nation of party-goers, with the eighth celebration thrown by a fat little plumber topping the charts again this week. It's good to see the Wii back up in the top section, long may she reign!
In other news, the PC chart's a bit surprising, with an attack from a futuristic battlefield coming right up behind a couple of warring worlds. Xbox 360 is still wielding chainsaws and fending off locusts, a bunch of cars is storming around the PS3, DS is still overrun by pocket monsters, and the PS2 has stopped singing and now thinks it's an 80s hero.
In other news, the PC chart's a bit surprising, with an attack from a futuristic battlefield coming right up behind a couple of warring worlds. Xbox 360 is still wielding chainsaws and fending off locusts, a bunch of cars is storming around the PS3, DS is still overrun by pocket monsters, and the PS2 has stopped singing and now thinks it's an 80s hero.
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By Chienne - Thu Aug 2, 2007 9:38am
Who likes to party? Wii likes to party!
...and with that, we herald in this week's game sales charts, with a little fat plumber sitting proudly at the top.
In other news, there's a bit of a WoWser resurgence (coming up to BlizzCon... but it could be purely coincidental) and the 360 gets a bit oldschool (for them), with Marcus Fenix back at the top. The rest, however, stay pretty much the same - PS3 is resisting, PS2 is singing, and the pocket monsters have taken the DS by force once more.
...and with that, we herald in this week's game sales charts, with a little fat plumber sitting proudly at the top.
In other news, there's a bit of a WoWser resurgence (coming up to BlizzCon... but it could be purely coincidental) and the 360 gets a bit oldschool (for them), with Marcus Fenix back at the top. The rest, however, stay pretty much the same - PS3 is resisting, PS2 is singing, and the pocket monsters have taken the DS by force once more.
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By Chienne - Sun Jul 29, 2007 2:17pm
Xbox 360 gamers are in for a shock. Those of you planning on tackling the new Gears of War missions, trying out the map editor or fighting against the Brumak will just have to shell out for the desktop copy, as Epic announced late last week that all the new content coming to the PC release of Gears of War will not be making it over to the 360 original.
Why not? "Technical reasons", apparently. PC's getting a lot more stuff, and that's difficult to deliver as an update for 360 - not to mention the fact that an incompatible version of Unreal Engine 3 was used to create the PC version.
Why not? "Technical reasons", apparently. PC's getting a lot more stuff, and that's difficult to deliver as an update for 360 - not to mention the fact that an incompatible version of Unreal Engine 3 was used to create the PC version.
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By Chienne - Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:02pm
So I've taken piles of notes about Microsoft's E3 Press Conference and am now wading my way through them.
The obvious highlight (for me, at least):
Viva Pinata on PC! This makes me a very happy girl and towers over that other game that was formerly a 360 exclusive but is now scheduled for Windows by the end of the year.
More details as I pick through these pages (and pages) of words, just wanted to get that out there now!
The obvious highlight (for me, at least):
Viva Pinata on PC! This makes me a very happy girl and towers over that other game that was formerly a 360 exclusive but is now scheduled for Windows by the end of the year.
More details as I pick through these pages (and pages) of words, just wanted to get that out there now!
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By Chienne - Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:56pm
Despite their best efforts, Microsoft have done a terrible job of keeping the news under wraps that Gears of War will be making its debut on the Windows PC platform by the end of the year.
"Surprise..."
That is, perhaps, the obvious highlight of the Microsoft E3 Press Conference I'm currently watching.
"Surprise..."
That is, perhaps, the obvious highlight of the Microsoft E3 Press Conference I'm currently watching.
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By Junglist - Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:10pm
Tonight's ep will be a "Best of Season 2" affair, and it'll be the last time I send this out until we get confirmation of Season 3. If you watched the end of Ep 14 you'll know that this week is also the decider for who gets to go to E3!
Good Game screens at 8:30pm on Tuesdays, 12:45am on Thursdays, and 10:30pm on Saturdays on ABC2 - and all episodes and segments are available for download www.abc.net.au/goodgame (free traffic for Internode customers!).
Here's what made it into the Best Of:
Good Game screens at 8:30pm on Tuesdays, 12:45am on Thursdays, and 10:30pm on Saturdays on ABC2 - and all episodes and segments are available for download www.abc.net.au/goodgame (free traffic for Internode customers!).
Here's what made it into the Best Of:
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By Chienne - Wed Jun 20, 2007 4:18pm
If there's one thing E3 is good for - it's creating a lot of hype. Often unsubstantiated hype that's squished within a few days of coming out.
Such is the case with Gears of War 2. Despite frantic word to the contrary, Epic will not be announcing or showing a sequel to the Xbox 360 blockbuster at next month's E3 Media & Business Summit.
Such is the case with Gears of War 2. Despite frantic word to the contrary, Epic will not be announcing or showing a sequel to the Xbox 360 blockbuster at next month's E3 Media & Business Summit.
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By pkd - Thu Jun 14, 2007 11:00am
Major Nelson has been busy as usual. Microsoft's Xbox contact for the world has been busy scribing away to let the Xbox 360 gaming community know about all of the new goodies which are being released on Xbox Live. Here's all of the latest regarding the Halo 3 beta and Gears of War. While there has been some mention of some flash new Xbox 360 Halo controllers, which I will get to, there are also more achievements being made available for Gears of War players.
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By Chienne - Wed May 16, 2007 2:52pm
Looks like the wait is finally over - Halo 3 has finally got a street date - get your wallets ready for September 25 when the final chapter of the ground-breaking Halo trilogy is unleashed on the unsuspecting public.
The Xbox 360 exclusive promises to "raise the bar" for both interactive story-telling and social gaming by plunging gamers worldwide into Master Chief's epic battle for humankind.
The Xbox 360 exclusive promises to "raise the bar" for both interactive story-telling and social gaming by plunging gamers worldwide into Master Chief's epic battle for humankind.
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By thecynicalgamer - Thu May 10, 2007 4:14pm
While Epic Games struggle with the concept of blatant profiteering from their software releases, Ubisoft have no such concerns. Even when they just rehash some old maps from previously released titles they are more than happy to get gamers to pay up. That's why you hear no talking back from Microsoft this time.
The news is that you'll be able to play seven old school Ghost Recon maps with the new GRAW 2 Throwback map pack. The maps include: Desert Gulch, Fishing Village and Jungle Mines, Mountain Base, Mountain Falls, Peninsula and Bonfires.
The news is that you'll be able to play seven old school Ghost Recon maps with the new GRAW 2 Throwback map pack. The maps include: Desert Gulch, Fishing Village and Jungle Mines, Mountain Base, Mountain Falls, Peninsula and Bonfires.
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By Chienne - Thu May 3, 2007 12:48pm
Gears of War is bucking the recent trend of "try before you buy". They're offering you four new maps on Xbox Live this week - but if you want to save your preciousssss 800 MS points, wait until September 3, when you can get them for free.
This all came about quite happily due to Epic Games and Microsoft having a wee little disagreement over how much they should charge gamers to download new content. Epic Games vice president Mark Rein claims they wanted to give away the four-pack for free, but Big Bad Microsoft wanted to sell it. So - the compromise - US$10ish until September, and then it's a freeforall. I like this plan.
This all came about quite happily due to Epic Games and Microsoft having a wee little disagreement over how much they should charge gamers to download new content. Epic Games vice president Mark Rein claims they wanted to give away the four-pack for free, but Big Bad Microsoft wanted to sell it. So - the compromise - US$10ish until September, and then it's a freeforall. I like this plan.
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By thecynicalgamer - Tue May 1, 2007 10:47am
Microsoft have managed to save the best till last in the Xbox 360 Konsoles for Kids Charity Auction. The Halo 3 one-of-a-kind Xbox 360 goes under the hammer this week at ebay. The Konsoles for Kids Charity Auction has raised over $20,000 so far. They have auctioned off consoles featuring celebrities such as: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Hawkins, Peter Jackson, The Wiggles and many more.
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By thecynicalgamer - Sun Apr 29, 2007 1:43pm
The top selling game on the Xbox 360 is set to get the silver screen treatment. The other good news is that Uwe Boll isn't involved so it will probably be a good film. Gears of War is the Epic single player game which has taken the Xbox 360 by storm. Using the Unreal 3 engine it overtook Call of Duty 2 as the best selling game on that console.
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By Chienne - Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:31am
...okay. I'm not one to hype things unless I have some back up, or a very good reason.
I think a confusing post from Infinity Ward might just qualify as a good reason, even if it's amazingly nebulous and contains no actual details. If you want to know (slightly) more about what the Call of Duty guys are up to, read on.
Keep in mind these are the guys who developed Call of Duty 2, which was the best-selling Xbox 360 game until that pesky Gears of War showed up.
I think a confusing post from Infinity Ward might just qualify as a good reason, even if it's amazingly nebulous and contains no actual details. If you want to know (slightly) more about what the Call of Duty guys are up to, read on.
Keep in mind these are the guys who developed Call of Duty 2, which was the best-selling Xbox 360 game until that pesky Gears of War showed up.
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By Chienne - Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:31am
It seems, these days, that in order for news to be taken seriously, it must be first rumoured, then leaked, followed by a hasty rectraction, and then "Oh ho, just kidding," reinstated.
The latest gaming update in this sequence: Gears of War.
The new multiplayer mode was rumoured. Then it was leaked and retracted (in the same post), and now news has come to light that Annex, the new multiplayer mode for the game, will be released on Xbox live at 4pm April 9th, PST. That's, oh, 8:30am, Adelaide time... so, uh... now, then. Nothing like leaving it to the last minute.
The latest gaming update in this sequence: Gears of War.
The new multiplayer mode was rumoured. Then it was leaked and retracted (in the same post), and now news has come to light that Annex, the new multiplayer mode for the game, will be released on Xbox live at 4pm April 9th, PST. That's, oh, 8:30am, Adelaide time... so, uh... now, then. Nothing like leaving it to the last minute.
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By Chienne - Thu Apr 5, 2007 9:23am
Quick follow up to last night's Gears of War update announcement - we now have a date (April 9th) and some details on the new Annex gametype (read on).
It seems that someone at Microsoft or Epic "accidentally" pasted a whole bunch of information on the GoW official website, and by the time the situation was rectified - whaddya know? - gamers world-wide had copied the information and spread it all around the place. Mmm. Sneaked information. Tastes better, y'know.
Admin Edit
Official word is - while all the game details are correct, the date is wrong. "Near future" it is, then.
It seems that someone at Microsoft or Epic "accidentally" pasted a whole bunch of information on the GoW official website, and by the time the situation was rectified - whaddya know? - gamers world-wide had copied the information and spread it all around the place. Mmm. Sneaked information. Tastes better, y'know.
Admin Edit
Official word is - while all the game details are correct, the date is wrong. "Near future" it is, then.
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By AnarchyAngel - Wed Apr 4, 2007 9:08pm
Microsoft today sent us word today on two Xbox 360 announcements. Firstly that they are making upgrades to the warranties regarding the Xbox 360.
The second announcement is that Gears of War is set to receive a free update soon that will include a new multiplayer game mode.
The second announcement is that Gears of War is set to receive a free update soon that will include a new multiplayer game mode.
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By Rulke - Sun Apr 1, 2007 11:11pm
Still trudging along at GO3 Electronic and Entertainment Expo and Conference, I've got for you a writeup of the third item on my itinerary.
3.30pm – Rod Fergusson, Epic Games: "Gears of War – launching a new franchise"
In a time where big money and big business seems all around us, the gaming industry is not unaffected, and this is a glimpse at how one game can use this to its advantage.
3.30pm – Rod Fergusson, Epic Games: "Gears of War – launching a new franchise"
In a time where big money and big business seems all around us, the gaming industry is not unaffected, and this is a glimpse at how one game can use this to its advantage.
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By Rulke - Sat Mar 31, 2007 9:50pm
Here I am at Day Two of the GO3 Electronic and Entertainment Expo and Conference - and here you are, the first two conference reports, hot off the press.
10:45am - Tetsuya Mizuguchi, acclaimed developer of titles such as Sega Rally Championship, Space Channel 5 and Rez.
12.00pm – John De Margheriti, CEO Bigworld – 'Future Direction of MMOGs'
10:45am - Tetsuya Mizuguchi, acclaimed developer of titles such as Sega Rally Championship, Space Channel 5 and Rez.
12.00pm – John De Margheriti, CEO Bigworld – 'Future Direction of MMOGs'
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By Rulke - Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:12pm
As a Games Journalist, part of my job is to attend games expos and conferences. As it happens, I'm in Perth right now attending the inaugural GO3 Electronic and Entertainment Expo and Conference. The expo is expected to be a standard affair with many companies showcasing their wares in attractive booths designed to draw the crowds. As GO3 spans across the days, I'll be covering the floor in much more detail on Sunday.
What you can expect from me today and tomorrow is a synopsis of the conferences being presented during the next two days.
What you can expect from me today and tomorrow is a synopsis of the conferences being presented during the next two days.
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By Chienne - Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:43am
If you were hoping to spend your Tuesday evening relaxing with a nice, gentle game of multiplayer GRAW 2, think again. Same goes for a relaxing jaunt through Crackdown, a cheery spot of Gears of War, or sending sneaky packages to your friends in Viva Pinata.
Yep - Xbox Live will be offline from 4:30pm Tuesday March 27th (Adelaide time, adjust accordingly), and will probably be off the radar for 14 hours. Sorry.
Yep - Xbox Live will be offline from 4:30pm Tuesday March 27th (Adelaide time, adjust accordingly), and will probably be off the radar for 14 hours. Sorry.
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By Chienne - Thu Feb 22, 2007 8:52pm
...what's this? A game I'm not familiar with, popping up in the charts?
Avatar: The Legend of Aang (known as Avatar: The Last Airbender in America and various other places around the world) is a video game based on an animated television series. That's not impressive. What is impressive is that as of February 2007, the game (for DS, GBA, PC, PS2, PSP and Xbox) had sold over one million copies worldwide... and that the console versions of the game were developed by THQ Studio Australia, up in Brisbane.
What's also impressive is that it's now in the national Australian sales charts, popping up at #5 in the Wii charts, #6 in the DS version, and #5 for the PS2 charts - as well as #10 overall. Nice work, kids!
The rest of the charts? ...The Burning Crusade continues to dominate, Gears of War makes a comeback, Mario and Wario battle it out on the Nintendo side of things, and we're apparently still a nation of cricket fans.
Avatar: The Legend of Aang (known as Avatar: The Last Airbender in America and various other places around the world) is a video game based on an animated television series. That's not impressive. What is impressive is that as of February 2007, the game (for DS, GBA, PC, PS2, PSP and Xbox) had sold over one million copies worldwide... and that the console versions of the game were developed by THQ Studio Australia, up in Brisbane.
What's also impressive is that it's now in the national Australian sales charts, popping up at #5 in the Wii charts, #6 in the DS version, and #5 for the PS2 charts - as well as #10 overall. Nice work, kids!
The rest of the charts? ...The Burning Crusade continues to dominate, Gears of War makes a comeback, Mario and Wario battle it out on the Nintendo side of things, and we're apparently still a nation of cricket fans.
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By Chienne - Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:46pm
Well, it's official. Gears of War is amazing. It's just been labelled triple platinum, meaning it's sold more than three million units worldwide in just ten weeks. Looks like gamers can't get enough of Delta Squad, the Locust Horde and the chainsaws, with the new multiplayer maps released less than two weeks ago already being grabbed 750,000 times, and total downloads of all GoW content available via Xbox Live Marketplace (including maps, themes and a video walkthrough) now tallying over 1.5 million.
The game has also been featured in Advertising Age's Book of Tens, with the Mad World cinematic trailer considered one of the top creative concepts of 2006. More than 2.4 million people have watched the trailer online, spawning not only amazing sales, but a cult following of parody videos around the internet.
The game has also been featured in Advertising Age's Book of Tens, with the Mad World cinematic trailer considered one of the top creative concepts of 2006. More than 2.4 million people have watched the trailer online, spawning not only amazing sales, but a cult following of parody videos around the internet.
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By Chienne - Fri Jan 5, 2007 2:17pm
Around here, when you think Electronic Arts, you think of all the fun and excitement that comes with the Battlefield franchise. Alternatively, you might think of The Sims, or the neverending stream of annual sports games they churn out. They're also known for not being great employers, as was exposed during the "EA Spouse" fiasco a couple of years ago (an anonymous letter on a website calling EA out for - among other things - employees working long hours (9am-10pm, 7 days a week) for no flex / overtime).
...but all of that's about to change (apparently). Alain Tascan, the general manager of EA Montreal, has recently spoken out about the new directives coming out of his company.
(By the way, Tascan is the guy who stated Gears of War "brought nothing in terms of innovation to the shooter".)
...but all of that's about to change (apparently). Alain Tascan, the general manager of EA Montreal, has recently spoken out about the new directives coming out of his company.
(By the way, Tascan is the guy who stated Gears of War "brought nothing in terms of innovation to the shooter".)
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By Chienne - Mon Jan 1, 2007 12:30am
Yes, I know. I'm home, online, at half past January 1st, 2007 (Adelaide time, of course).
I'm just that dedicated that I felt the need (okay, UgLyPuNk prompted) to make a post wishing all my beloved readers a happy new year! If you want to know what the admin team thought of 06 and hope for 07, we've got our yearly roundup, and Rulke's game of the year - Gears of War - has been reviewed, if you're looking for something to read.
...and if you're not, then stick around anyway, we'll have plenty more gaming news, reviews and updates in the new year - it's going to be bigger than ever!
I'm just that dedicated that I felt the need (okay, UgLyPuNk prompted) to make a post wishing all my beloved readers a happy new year! If you want to know what the admin team thought of 06 and hope for 07, we've got our yearly roundup, and Rulke's game of the year - Gears of War - has been reviewed, if you're looking for something to read.
...and if you're not, then stick around anyway, we'll have plenty more gaming news, reviews and updates in the new year - it's going to be bigger than ever!
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By Chienne - Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:08pm
We've written a lot about Gears of War recently. It's been developed by Epic, the same kids behind Unreal Tournament, and recently knocked Halo 2 off the top spot on Xbox Live. It's described as "a third-person tactical action/horror game", and redefines genres as it sticks you against a bunch of pesky insects - the Locust Horde.
But is it really as good as all that? Rulke's stepped up to the fray, grabbed his chainsaw, and hacked out a review for you all. Only by reading will you find out if Marcus Fenix is truly a new hero for our times, or if it's all just a load of Microsoft marketing rubbish.
But is it really as good as all that? Rulke's stepped up to the fray, grabbed his chainsaw, and hacked out a review for you all. Only by reading will you find out if Marcus Fenix is truly a new hero for our times, or if it's all just a load of Microsoft marketing rubbish.
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