Here it is, you salivating dogs, the trailer that made the Internet explode and the GameFAQs board full of hilarious bile, this is the video that revealedFinal Fantasy XIIIas an Xbox 360 release. It’s very rare that I find press conferences memorable (especially as I’m stuck at home watching them) but the moment that Yoichi Wada returned to the stage for “one more announcement,” I could feel the Internet begin to quake....
I didn’t have a lot of time to talk to the people at Telltale games about the next episode ofWallace and Gromit— there wasMonkey Islandto discuss, after all — but they did supply with me with a collection of screenshots from the upcoming episode. The new adventure is called “Muzzled” and takes the residents of Wallaby Street to what appears to be a carnival. I’m curious to know more about the sleazy-looking gentleman in these images....
Last night, you saw a sample of themultiplayer componentinAssassin’s Creed: Brotherhood. When Chad played it himself, hewasn’t so hoton it, but he really enjoyed thesingle-player stuffthat he checked out on the E3 show floor. Now you can get a taste of the game’s single-player story yourself — above, you can find a seven-and-a-half-minute cut of gameplay/cutscenes narrated by Associate Producer Jean-François Boivin (it’s the same thing that Ubisoft showed as alive demoat its press conference on Monday afternoon)....
Sure, Criterion’sNeed for Speed: Hot Pursuitwas just reveled a few short days ago at E3, but I’m already looking towards the future. So is the developer, it seems. When asked if it would supportHot Pursuitwith post-launch downloadable content in similar manner to its previous racer,Burnout Paradise, Criterion wasn’t ready to make any announcements. But it doesn’t seem like the post-release longevity of the title will be in question. “I think given the fact that [at] Criterion Games we’re always interested in, as we already talked about, the game being very connected,” creative director Craig Sullivan told me....
If you have ever dreamed of discussing videogames during class without looking likethat guy, you’ll be pleased to know that UC Berkeley is now offering acourse onStarCraft. Although I can easily picture the class instantly filling up due to students thinking that it will be a walk in the park,the syllabusmakes the course sound pretty technical. You aren’t just playingStarCraftfor credits here — you are also looking at the game’s inner workings and the science behind it....
If you’ve purchased a computer in the last fifteen years, you’ve probably seen the Energy Star logo at one point or another. They’re an international standard for energy-efficient consumer products, including televisions, appliances, even light bulbs. Now, for the first time, they’re turning their conservationist eye on game consoles. Console manufacturers who want to slap the Energy Star logo on their products are going to have to keep a few things in mind during the design process....
Janco analyst Mike Hickey has insight on business and the gaming industry. He’s also a talented sorcerer, capable of not only predicting the future, but also turning animals into stone. I’ve seen it with my own two eyes, and it was mind blowing. In his latest report on Take-Two, Hickey predicts that the publisher will soon start raising capital based on enthusiasm and success of games likeBioShockand the forthcomingGrand Theft Auto IV....
505 Games and developer Kung Fu Factory have confirmed that it will be including two real-life female MMA fighters into its upcoming title,Supremacy MMA. Felice “Lil Dog” Herrig and Michele “Diablita” Gutierrez will be playable, making them the first playable female fighters in any MMA game to date. “Bringing playable female fighters to fans inSupremacy MMArepresents the strong stance we’re taking in bringing a totally unique game to market,” says 505 Games VP of marketing Peter Matiss....
Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada today confirmed something that many fans have been waiting to hear —Final Fantasy IXis coming to the PlayStation Network! The game wasteased last weekby Square Enix producer Shinji Hashimoto, and today the CEO stated it was definitely happening in a short, six-second video. Final Fantasy IXtells the story of a young thief named Zidane who becomes embroiled in a battle between good and evil after a bungled attempt to kidnap a princess....
Those wondering when theFinal Fantasyseries would make its North American PS3 debut now have confirmation from a 124-foot tall billboard in Los Angeles. The text “Coming 2010” hovers over character Snow’s head. He looks like a douchebag with his mouth hanging open, but at least he’s bringing us a somewhat solid date for the release ofFinal Fantasy XIII. With the Japanese version launching late this year, we could have guessed that the North American version would be in 2010, but it’s nice to have some confirmation now....
Nintendo’s latest and greatest in portables, the 3DS, hits shelves next Sunday, March 27. I’ve had one in my hands for about a week (reviews of the hardware and games shortly!), but there’s no way for me to really show you what the 3D looks like when you’re staring at the screen. That’s why Nintendo has set up retail kiosks and demo pods around the country, giving you the chance to get hands on with the handheld before it ships....
Thanks toGame Informer, we already know a great deal about Activision’s upcomingGuitar Hero World Tour(the game formerly known asGuitar Hero IV). We know, for instance, that the game will follow the “full band” formula of Harmonix’sRock Band, by adding vocals and drums into the mix. But the game’s developer, Neversoft, aren’t happy simply being a clone — they’re adding a ton of extras that they’re hoping will makeWorld Touryour rock game of choice....
SouthPeak Interactive and Timegate Studios’ first-person shooterSection 8is hitting the Xbox 360 August 25. If you’re down with what Timegate is selling —a thrill-ride FPS with plenty of robots, jetpacks, airdrops, and lasers— you’re probably considering a pre-order. And naturally, GameStop has an exclusive. With each reserve (online and in-store) you’ll net the Captain’s Armor. It’s big, it’s gold and it has a “Lion of Orion” sticker on the helmet. According to theGameStop pagefor the item, if you wear this outfit to the prom, you’ll get all the ladies....
