With EA making more and more moves and slowly acquiring everything it can get its grasp on, would the idea of an EA console be out of the question? Would EA ever go down the road of a manufacturer and try their hand at a system during the next generation of consoles?
Sega once was a player in the console war, so was Atari and now they are both reduced to be solely video game software developers. Does this limit them in what they can bring to the table? I say yes. Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo all make games that cater specifically for their system and make a lot of money because of this luxury. EA could benefit greatly if they decide to try their hand at a console and make games specifically that cater to their system, such as making Madden and the sports franchises only for their console. Read More »
Fanboys, start your engines. A recent Cnet article has predicted that by the time 2012 rolls around, PS3 will be the undisputed champion of the next gen universe. How did they come to this conclusion? A lot of speculation and some liberties were taken in finding this conclusion. They believe that future price drops in the PS3, its built in WiFi, Blu-ray, and more exclusive titles, it will be the console to have. No one predicted the 360 to hit 10 million sales. The above graph shows the PS3 and Wii dominating and the 360 almost flatlining. Just to be safe, I bought all three of ‘em. What do you guys think?
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is the final chapter in the Metroid Prime trilogy for the Wii and let me say I was not a firm believer and thought it would end up as a rehash of the Metroid Prime version for the Gamecube, man was I wrong! The game pays it’s respects to the GC version both graphically and stylistically but takes it to the next level on the Wii.
Presentation and Graphics: Environments and enemies look sharp and detailed. Samus different visors look great and effects of the environment on the visor are great. Metroid Prime 3 sets the bar very high for anything looking to be developed on the Wii from here on out. MP3 and the Retro Studios crew deserve some kind of award and in my opinion have a legitimate shot at game of the year. 5 out of 5 Read More »
With the running track record that MS has had with it’s next generation console I really wonder how the new Xbox 360 TID will shape up. I see MS is already updating the dashboard to accomodate for their new device so one would hope that it would run with smooth sails, but then again lets go to the video tape of shotty hardware releases - the always popular RROD 360’s and Flaming Wireless racing wheels. What do you think?
One of our editors brought you a full review of the new Madden 08 game for the Xbox 360 and for the most part it was very positive and he went as far as to call it “the best football game to ever hit next gen” but this editor has a bit of a different opinion. I see it as a solid game, but not worth the purchase as it has not evolved enough from it’s other iterations.
Proof that this Madden is still the same game is the fact that one of my buddies and I sat down for the first time without looking at one instruction manual and played a full game without losing a step. The only thing I had to ask about was what the speed burst was now, aside from that all of those extras in there (which there are a ton) are not that necessary. By these I mean the mismatch crap, the possesin catches, the icons for players and all of those other “upgrades” really don’t add value. It was funny because we played the 360 version and my buddy doesn’t even have a 360 and actually still plays Madden on the original Xbox, but he played just fine. Read More »
Thats right you heard it right, tonight Times Square will play host to “Maddenoliday.” Xbox has teamed up with EA Sports to host an exclusive event with quite a few NFL greats.
I wonder how many people will attend these midnight openings across the nation as well as the great “Maddenoliday”? I can see Halo having such a strong following, but Madden I just can’t see, especially after the last few iterations on the next generation consoles, ‘06 and ‘07 were not games to be so proud of.
The event will have Jerome Bettis, Marshall Faulk, Jamal Anderson and Eric Dickerson. Times Square will be branded Xbox 360, and there will be no doubt for everyone witnessing the spectacle that the place you want to play the latest version of Madden is on Xbox 360.
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It looks like recently I have picked up a few older titles in the hopes of finding a diamond in the rough. Too bad all I have found is coal.
Tetris Evolution for the Xbox 360 is a sad attempt to bring Tetris into the next gen age. It is Tetris plain and simple, the developers try to give it different backgrounds and skins, but you can’t stray far from Tetris.
The game throws in a few different modes that all end up feeling the same and a few achievements for getting certain scores in the different modes, but it just isn’t enough to really set this apart from Tetris on your original Gameboy. The online play over Xbox LIVE is basic as well and I got owned in less than 30 seconds playing the #1 ranked guy who was the only one that seemed to be playing.
The only interesting feature I found in the game is the ability to store a piece using the triggers, this piece can then be swapped later and works well when you are trying to get a Tetris (4 lines cleared) and break out your straight piece. Unless you are a hardcore Tetris fan there is really no reason to own this title, 1 day rental at best.
Rockstar games today announced that another title from their PS2 dominating lineup will come to the Xbox 360 and Wii, Bully: Scholarship edition. This version will be just as funny and have all the same gameplay aspects and will be available for both next gen consoles by this winter. No PS3 love?
From the press release after the jump. Read More »
Looks like the 2006 NBA Rookie of the Year is slated to be the official spokesman for NBA 2K8. Take-Two Interactive announced that Chris Paul, the strating point guard for the Hornets will be their cover athlete and official spokesperson for hteir new NBA 2k8 title. Following in a nice long heritage of great NBA games, NBA 2k8 looks ot be another dominating title so Chris Paul should rejoice while he counts his stacks of cash.
“It’s a great honor to be a part of the best NBA video game title, let alone the guy on the cover,” said Chris Paul. “I’m a big time video gamer and it’s a dream come true to be on the cover and represent the next NBA 2K game, NBA 2K8.”
Fracture, LucasArts action-packed new title, peaked my interest after watching some interesting videos from E3. Fracture is an interesting story of the US divided, but more importantly packs in some new gameplay elements, namely the grenades and their powers. Certain grenades can be used to lower and rise the terrain of the map, this is pretty useful as you will need to use these to move around certain parts of the map and can also use the changes of elevation to create cover from enemy fire. I think this is also nice to see that developers are pushing the envelope of what the next generation hardware can do. Chek it out.
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Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is the final chapter in the Metroid Prime trilogy for the Wii and let me say I was not a firm believer and thought it would end up as a rehash of the Metroid Prime version for the Gamecube, man was I wrong! The game pays it’s respects to the GC version both graphically and stylistically but takes it to the next level on the Wii.
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Thats right you heard it right, tonight Times Square will play host to “Maddenoliday.” Xbox has teamed up with EA Sports to host an exclusive event with quite a few NFL greats.
It looks like recently I have picked up a few older titles in the hopes of finding a diamond in the rough. Too bad all I have found is coal.
Rockstar games today announced that another title from their PS2 dominating lineup will come to the Xbox 360 and Wii, Bully: Scholarship edition. This version will be just as funny and have all the same gameplay aspects and will be available for both next gen consoles by this winter. No PS3 love?
Looks like the 2006 NBA Rookie of the Year is slated to be the official spokesman for NBA 2K8. Take-Two Interactive announced that Chris Paul, the strating point guard for the Hornets will be their cover athlete and official spokesperson for hteir new NBA 2k8 title. Following in a nice long heritage of great NBA games, NBA 2k8 looks ot be another dominating title so Chris Paul should rejoice while he counts his stacks of cash.
