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The Joker Is Alive and Kicking in Batman: Arkham Asylum

jgaudiosi — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:49:12 +0000

While the future of The Joker in the theatrical sequel to The Dark Knight remains in doubt with the death of Heath Ledger, Batman’s nemesis is alive and kicking in the new game, Batman: Arkham Asylum. PlayStation 3 owners will be able to download The Joker and play as him in the game. For the [...]

Electronic Arts Unveils New Info on Dead Space: Extraction

jgaudiosi — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:10:15 +0000

LOS ANGELES — In space, no one can hear you scream. Now Nintendo fans will be able to experience the horror of Electronic Arts‘ Dead Space franchise with this original title, Extraction. The game was showcased at E3, where the creators talked about the new frights in store for gamers. Check out the video below [...]

Zipper Interactive Explains the Warring Factions in MAG

jgaudiosi — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:03:58 +0000

SEATTLE — Zipper Interactive believes bigger is better. When it comes to online gaming, there’s no shooter out there that tops 256 players at once. In fact, the developer considers MAG, which stands for Massive Action Game, a whole new genre. It’s not an MMO and it’s not just a typical shooter. Every character in [...]

New Online Features for Madden NFL 10 Explained by EA Sports

jgaudiosi — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:55:34 +0000

As football fanatics count down the days until pre-season, EA Sports readies for the August launch of Madden NFL 10. This short documentary outlines the new online gameplay options for the bestselling sports franchise with new details. Video Games | Madden NFL 10 | Online Franchise Dev Diary XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Tags: Xbox [...]

The Punisher Returns in New Downloadable Game — No Mercy

jgaudiosi — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:20:59 +0000

While the original Punisher, Thomas Jane, is literally selling himself in the new HBO TV series “Hung” (yes, that refers to his package), the Marvel comic book hero he portrayed on the big screen returns in a new downloadable game for Xbox Live and PlayStation Store. The Punisher: No Mercy is yet another Unreal Engine [...]

Megan Fox Talks Activision Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Game

jgaudiosi — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:46:15 +0000

Actress and all-around hottie Megan Fox goes virtual in Activision’s new Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen game. That means that guys can finally play with Fox any way they like. Of course, they can also control Shia LaBeouf, but we’re thinking Fox will be more popular. Listen to the self-described gamer talk about her interest [...]

Fallout Meets Doom as id Software Consumed by ZeniMax Media

jgaudiosi — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:40:19 +0000

One of the last big independent game developers, id Software, has been acquired by ZeniMax Media. While that name won’t likely mean anything to you, that company owns Bethesda Softworks. With this acquisition, the makers of Doom, Quake and the upcoming Rage are now in the sam studio family as Fallout 3, The Elder Scrolls, [...]

Chicago Blackhawks NHL All-Star Patrick Kane Hits the Virtual Ice with NHL 10

jgaudiosi — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:19:34 +0000

EA Sports has gone with an American hockey star for only the second time in its 19 years. Chicago Blackhawks NHL All-Star Patrick Kane will grace the cover of NHL 10 this September. Kane is also the youngest NHL star to ever receive this honor. In just two NHL seasons, Kane has become one of [...]

Sony’s The Last Guardian Trailer Impresses Long After E3

jgaudiosi — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:27:42 +0000

LOS ANGELES — Sony impressed the most jaded press at its E3 press conference by showing off the last in the trilogy of innovative games from the creator of Ico and Shadow of Colossus. The Last Guardian focuses on a young boy who has a very big friend to help him in his quest. The [...]

Activision Offers a New Look at Wolfenstein

jgaudiosi — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:46:18 +0000

LOS ANGELES — Activision and id Software were on hand at E3 to show off new gameplay for the much-anticipated shooter, Wolfenstein. The new game serves up fresh Nazis to kill, as well as an assortment of new creatures to contend with. Check out the video below. Video Games | Wolfenstein | Exclusive The Altered Trailer XBox [...]

Build a Legacy in EA Sports’ Fight Night Round 4

jgaudiosi — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:16:10 +0000

EA Sports is offering a robust new career mode called Legacy mode in Fight Night Round 4, the upcoming PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 exclusive boxing simulation. Check out how you can now become a legend in the new game, which includes the best fighters of all time like Mike Tyson (in his prime, not [...]

Shia LaBeouf Talks Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

jgaudiosi — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:25:44 +0000

Shia LaBeouf has been busy filming one of the biggest blockbusters in Hollywood history — and they have the Guinness Book of World Records to back them up on that claim. LaBeouf is a die-hard gamer, so instead of checking out the sites in Egypt, he was playing Madden on Xbox 360. The actor talks [...]

I’m Not a Doctor, But I Play One in Trauma Team

jgaudiosi — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:00:17 +0000

LOS ANGELES — Trauma Team was everywhere at E3, thanks to publisher Atlus‘ sponsorship of the E3 badges. The new game for Wii, which comes out next year, allows anyone to become a doctor — and no medical experience is necessary. From the screenshot above, you can see that ladies will do anything when you [...]

Ghostbuster Dan Akroyd Has a New Game and a New Vodka to Compliment It

jgaudiosi — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:24:30 +0000

NEW YORK CITY — Dan Akroyd looks just like he did back in 1989 in the new Atari Ghostbusters: The Videogame, which comes out across all platforms on June 16. In real life, the 56 year old actor has definitely grown, but he still loves to talk about ghost busting - and vodka. [...]

Activision’s Guitar Hero Guru Talks Music Games

jgaudiosi — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:12:52 +0000

LOS ANGELES — Activision was all about the Hero when it came to E3. And for good reason. The Guitar Hero franchise has generated over $2 billion in sales for the game publisher. At E3, Activision introduced DJ Hero with a lavish party that included Eminem and Jay-Z performing for a packed house. At the Activision [...]

Forgetaboutit! 2K Games Unveils New Trailer and Gameplay for Mafia II

jgaudiosi — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:59:49 +0000

LOS ANGELES — 2K Games showed off a new Buzzsaw level from its upcoming sequel to the critically acclaimed Mafia. Players will step into a new story line (everyone from the first game was offed at the end) and work their way up through the ranks of organized crime. Check out the short Mafia II [...]

Who You Gonna Call? The Ghostbusters Are Back!

jgaudiosi — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:31:50 +0000

There’s always something strange in New York City, so it’s about time the Ghostbusters returned to clean up the trash. After all, the way Ghostbusters was originally pitched to Harold Ramis was as ghost janitors. After a long journey that included publishers Vivendi, Activision and now Atari, Ghostbusters: The Videogame is finally ready for [...]

Peter Molyneux Shows Off the First Interactive Character with Project Natal

jgaudiosi — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:18:23 +0000

LOS ANGELES — Microsoft wowed the E3 crowd with its Project Natal demo, which is the first videogame technology to eliminate the controller. Lionhead Studio’s Peter Molyneux showed off the potential in a demo featuring a little boy named Milo who interacts with a gamer through the screen. Microsoft also had playable game demos of [...]

Go to Hell with Electronic Arts’ Dante’s Inferno — The E3 Trailer

jgaudiosi — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:48:36 +0000

LOS ANGELES — Back in the day, we actually had to read literature like “The Divine Comedy” in high school. Come this fall, Electronic Arts and internal developer Visceral Games are going beyond a movie-based-on-a-book approach. They’re offering gamers a full-out Mature-rated videogame that features the seven layers of Hell. Check out the latest video [...]

Konami Unveils new Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker at E3

jgaudiosi — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:39:20 +0000

LOS ANGELES — Solid Snake is back. While Konami Digital Entertainment announced at the Microsoft Xbox 360 E3 Press Conference that a new game featuring Raiden, Metal Gear Solid: Rising, was in development, Sony’s press conference the next day announced a new Solid Snake adventure. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is a PSP exclusive set [...]