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By Brenna Hillier - Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:03am
You might say that EA have a lot to be happy about. In fact, they have about five hundred million things to be happy about, with the announcement that this week saw them hit that precise milestone in online matches of the 09 series of the EA Sports range, which launched in June last year.
Titles in the series include FIFA 09, Madden NFL 09 and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09, all of which have proved more than a little popular, even amongst their countless prior incarnations, and the smörgåsbord of boggling numbers related to the series continues with a handful of other interesting little factoids.
Titles in the series include FIFA 09, Madden NFL 09 and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09, all of which have proved more than a little popular, even amongst their countless prior incarnations, and the smörgåsbord of boggling numbers related to the series continues with a handful of other interesting little factoids.
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By Steven Perdikis - Fri Mar 6, 2009 2:40pm
Electronic Arts have released a first-look trailer that reveals a tiny bit of game-play footage from the upcoming Tiger Woods PGA Tour '10, which is due for release later this year on the PC, PlayStation 2 and 3, Wii, and the Xbox 360.
The thirty five second trailer shows off some footage from the Mr. Woods in reality, and is mixed in with what can be presumed to be gameplay footage from the title, where gamers can live out their golfing dreams and experience the true "drama" of a PGA golf tour.
The thirty five second trailer shows off some footage from the Mr. Woods in reality, and is mixed in with what can be presumed to be gameplay footage from the title, where gamers can live out their golfing dreams and experience the true "drama" of a PGA golf tour.
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By Steven Perdikis - Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:36pm
With recent news that Sony's PlayStation Portable had sold fifty million units world wide, many PSP owners looked in dismay at the release schedules for upcoming games on the platform - after having glanced at their game collection with an enigmatic sigh. While there is a large number of quality software titles on the platform - it is no secret that the console needs more blockbusters.
Today Sony Computer Entertainment, in partnership with third party publishers, have announced a staggering array of new titles for their portable platform, each which will be optimised for the console's portability.
This year, the PSP will see MotorStorm: Arctic Edge, a portable version of Little Big Planet, a game based in the Assassin's Creed universe, and the transition of Rock Band to the platform, along with more support from EA and other publishers on the platform.
Today Sony Computer Entertainment, in partnership with third party publishers, have announced a staggering array of new titles for their portable platform, each which will be optimised for the console's portability.
This year, the PSP will see MotorStorm: Arctic Edge, a portable version of Little Big Planet, a game based in the Assassin's Creed universe, and the transition of Rock Band to the platform, along with more support from EA and other publishers on the platform.
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By Matt Keller - Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:58am
With Christmas rapidly approaching, The Warp Pipe is calling time for 2008. After 45 columns without a break this year, I’m clocking off a little early to read a few books, watch some movies, replay some of 2008’s best games and of course, fly to Queensland to spend Christmas with the family. The Warp Pipe will be back on the 18th of January with a few minor tweaks and a couple of bold predictions for 2009.
Speaking of bold proclamations, The Warp Pipe made a few just before the start of the second, third and final quarters of the year. I thought we’d use the final column of the year evaluating my ability to predict the quality of soon-to-be-released video games.
Speaking of bold proclamations, The Warp Pipe made a few just before the start of the second, third and final quarters of the year. I thought we’d use the final column of the year evaluating my ability to predict the quality of soon-to-be-released video games.
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By Steven Perdikis - Fri Dec 5, 2008 9:02am
It would appear that in-game advertising is a serious business. Following the news yesterday regarding titles published by Activision Blizzard, Games On Net have discovered that the Victorian Transport Accident Commission, (known as the TAC) intend to target PlayStation 3 owners with messages warning of the dangers of drink driving, speed, and motorcycles. The advertisements are set to commence in January 2009.
The initiative is part of a partnership with the Sensis-owned digital media outlet, MediaSmart, and is a part campaigns targeted towards young drivers. The advertisements will be placed in multiple EA games, including NFL, NBA, Tiger Woods PGA Tour, and within the Need for Speed franchise.
The initiative is part of a partnership with the Sensis-owned digital media outlet, MediaSmart, and is a part campaigns targeted towards young drivers. The advertisements will be placed in multiple EA games, including NFL, NBA, Tiger Woods PGA Tour, and within the Need for Speed franchise.
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By Matt K - Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:02am
From beneath a pile of games, I have briefly emerged to write this week’s column. Let’s just accept the fact that the video game industry is never going to learn how to manage a release schedule. It’s getting silly now – most of the big titles are hitting on the same day! The season has just started, and I’m already overwhelmed, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Enjoy it while it lasts, because it looks like there will be a drought between the end of November and March.
This week, The Warp Pipe travels into the trivia vault again for another round of random video game facts.
This week, The Warp Pipe travels into the trivia vault again for another round of random video game facts.
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By Jessica Citizen - Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:42pm
Those of you taking bets on what would be the #1 game this week had better get your wallets ready, as the hot life-simulator favourite has been pipped at the post, losing out to a classic title that seems to have impeccable balance there at the top. (Still, it's nice to see a couple of PC games in the top ten, even if the entire remainder is comprised of Nintendo releases.)
Obviously, it's one of their motion-sensors that is doing the balancing game in #1, while PC gamers have thrown themselves into Will Wright's fantasy. Xbox 360 is still a little bit historic, a little bit futuristic, but a little bit too real, the PS3 is still out playing golf with a mate, PS2 is now playing a limited edition guitar, the DS is exercising their grey matter, while the PSP is still secretive and clanky.
Obviously, it's one of their motion-sensors that is doing the balancing game in #1, while PC gamers have thrown themselves into Will Wright's fantasy. Xbox 360 is still a little bit historic, a little bit futuristic, but a little bit too real, the PS3 is still out playing golf with a mate, PS2 is now playing a limited edition guitar, the DS is exercising their grey matter, while the PSP is still secretive and clanky.
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By Jessica Citizen - Mon Sep 8, 2008 12:59pm
A few changes to the charts this week - we finally see a PC title sneaking back into the top 10 - apparently at the expense of the PS3. Sure, it's another Sims 2 expansion, but still! It still counts, doesn't it?
The overall charts continue to be dominated by the Wii, who take out five of the top spots this week, three DS, one PC and one Xbox 360. I wonder what conclusions could be drawn by looking at the results?
We are a nation of Wii owners who like to be rewarded for standing perfectly still. The PC gamers like to arrange their simulated apartments (at the expense of the real ones?), while the Xbox 360 takes humanity a bit too far. The PS3 is out getting some (digital) fresh air on the golf course, PS2 prefers to stay home and sing with some amps, DS is hurtling around a kart track, and the PSP is still hanging out with a secret agent.
The overall charts continue to be dominated by the Wii, who take out five of the top spots this week, three DS, one PC and one Xbox 360. I wonder what conclusions could be drawn by looking at the results?
We are a nation of Wii owners who like to be rewarded for standing perfectly still. The PC gamers like to arrange their simulated apartments (at the expense of the real ones?), while the Xbox 360 takes humanity a bit too far. The PS3 is out getting some (digital) fresh air on the golf course, PS2 prefers to stay home and sing with some amps, DS is hurtling around a kart track, and the PSP is still hanging out with a secret agent.
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By Chienne - Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:19pm
By now you should have read up on EA's Press Conference, if you've been following our E3 coverage. It's really very interesting - but what about the details about the games? Where are they?
...why, right here, actually. Each of these games is scheduled to ship either this year or "early 2009" for a variety of platforms. We've got deep stories, riveting graphics, and socially connected experiences. Whether you're a core gamer or a new player, there's something here for you!
...why, right here, actually. Each of these games is scheduled to ship either this year or "early 2009" for a variety of platforms. We've got deep stories, riveting graphics, and socially connected experiences. Whether you're a core gamer or a new player, there's something here for you!
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By Matt K - Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:06am
Mid-year sales tend to be pretty awful, but one particular Australian retailer was running out a lot of stock for around the $5 mark, mainly on the PC, PS2, DS and Xbox 360. Needless to say, this week, I came home a couple of hundred dollars poorer and weighed down by bags of games, yet could not find many of the titles I wanted due to the store having been raided by people buying up multiple copies of the one game to trade or sell on eBay. Such is life. I'm still trying to wrestle my way through Alone in the Dark on the Xbox 360, a game with some stunning ideas, but absolutely horrendous controls and far too many bugs and glitches.
This week, The Warp Pipe will look at the current Q3 release list, gauging the perceived level of hype and giving a brief impression as to the quality of each game.
This week, The Warp Pipe will look at the current Q3 release list, gauging the perceived level of hype and giving a brief impression as to the quality of each game.
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