Tuesday, January 02, 2007
The Novice's Guide to Xbox Live: Getting Started
The Novice's Guide to Xbox Live: Getting Started
This Novice Guide offers step by step instructions for taking your games online with Xbox Live.
This Novice Guide offers step by step instructions for taking your games online with Xbox Live.
Hands On with the Wii Opera Browser (PC Magazine)
Hands On with the Wii Opera Browser
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Just how smooth is the new Opera browser for the Nintendo Wii? We download an early beta to find out.
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Just how smooth is the new Opera browser for the Nintendo Wii? We download an early beta to find out.
The Novice Guide to Platform Games
The Novice Guide to Platform Games
Learn the basic fundamentals and essential strategies for succeeding in platform games.
Learn the basic fundamentals and essential strategies for succeeding in platform games.
5WG: Xbox 360 Picks for 2006
5WG: Xbox 360 Picks for 2006
This year, a slew of licensed games and sequels dominated the Xbox 360 library, but that doesn't necessarily mean "more of the same." These titles raised the bar with new, innovative features, new styles of gameplay, and finely-tuned experiences.
This year, a slew of licensed games and sequels dominated the Xbox 360 library, but that doesn't necessarily mean "more of the same." These titles raised the bar with new, innovative features, new styles of gameplay, and finely-tuned experiences.
The Novice's Guide to Fighting Games
The Novice's Guide to Fighting Games
Learn the basic fundamentals and essential strategies for succeeding in games in the fighting genre.
Learn the basic fundamentals and essential strategies for succeeding in games in the fighting genre.
Console Wars: Xbox 360 Trumps Wii and PlayStation 3 (NewsFactor)
Console Wars: Xbox 360 Trumps Wii and PlayStation 3
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Although Nintendo claimed a big victory in the opening battle of the next-generation console wars, selling more than 600,000 of its Wii systems in North America shortly after its launch date, new sales data indicates that Microsoft's Xbox 360 actually won the holiday wars.
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Although Nintendo claimed a big victory in the opening battle of the next-generation console wars, selling more than 600,000 of its Wii systems in North America shortly after its launch date, new sales data indicates that Microsoft's Xbox 360 actually won the holiday wars.
Tekken 6 touted for Xbox 360
Tekken 6 touted for Xbox 360
Rumours suggest a multi-platform branch-off for Namco's sixth fighting instalment.
Hot on the heels of Virtua Fighter 5's official announcment for Xbox 360 and rumours of a 360 version of Metal Gear Solid 4, gossip that another PS3 title - in this case beat-'em-up Tekken 6 - is Xbox 360-bound has hit the 'net.
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Rumours suggest a multi-platform branch-off for Namco's sixth fighting instalment.
Hot on the heels of Virtua Fighter 5's official announcment for Xbox 360 and rumours of a 360 version of Metal Gear Solid 4, gossip that another PS3 title - in this case beat-'em-up Tekken 6 - is Xbox 360-bound has hit the 'net.
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Revealed: the best bits of Supreme Commander
Revealed: the best bits of Supreme Commander
It's an RTS fan's wet dream! Strategic new footage from Chris Taylor's latest RTS game.
Our battle plans and sand tables are whirling in excited anticipation of Supreme Commander's release, so much so that we featured the RTS title in our recent top PC games to watch in 2007 feature. We want it so much, so much it hurts - possibly even more than a laser beam from a 30ft behemoth robot spider fired up the derrière. Possibly.
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It's an RTS fan's wet dream! Strategic new footage from Chris Taylor's latest RTS game.
Our battle plans and sand tables are whirling in excited anticipation of Supreme Commander's release, so much so that we featured the RTS title in our recent top PC games to watch in 2007 feature. We want it so much, so much it hurts - possibly even more than a laser beam from a 30ft behemoth robot spider fired up the derrière. Possibly.
Click here to read the full article
Crackdown co-op screens of justice
Crackdown co-op screens of justice
17 exclusive screens from CVG's explosion-filled afternoon session.
Fresh from our afternoon co-op game, we've captured 17 (count 'em) screenshots of Crackdown's excellent multiplayer mode, and we have to say we're itching to jump back in and play some more.
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17 exclusive screens from CVG's explosion-filled afternoon session.
Fresh from our afternoon co-op game, we've captured 17 (count 'em) screenshots of Crackdown's excellent multiplayer mode, and we have to say we're itching to jump back in and play some more.
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Hackers Eye Game Consoles, HD DVD (NewsFactor)
Hackers Eye Game Consoles, HD DVD
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Following a holiday season full of electronics gift giving, reports indicate that hackers are already starting to target new gaming consoles and HD DVD technology.
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Following a holiday season full of electronics gift giving, reports indicate that hackers are already starting to target new gaming consoles and HD DVD technology.
PS3 to win console battle, says study
PS3 to win console battle, says study
Market research company estimates PS3 will be beating 360 and Wii within the next few years - but not by a massive margin.
By 2010, Xbox 360 and Wii will be trailing behind PS3 as Sony's console reaches a worldwide install base of 75 million, reckons Dublin-based market research company Research and Markets.
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Market research company estimates PS3 will be beating 360 and Wii within the next few years - but not by a massive margin.
By 2010, Xbox 360 and Wii will be trailing behind PS3 as Sony's console reaches a worldwide install base of 75 million, reckons Dublin-based market research company Research and Markets.
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Xbox 360 conquers Christmas sales
Xbox 360 conquers Christmas sales
Microsoft's console outsells Wii and PS3 in North America.
Market research analyst NDP has revealed the first estimates for North American console Christmas sales - and the Xbox 360 has come out on top, beating both PS3 and Wii at retail.
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Microsoft's console outsells Wii and PS3 in North America.
Market research analyst NDP has revealed the first estimates for North American console Christmas sales - and the Xbox 360 has come out on top, beating both PS3 and Wii at retail.
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Gears of War king of Xbox Live's '06
Gears of War king of Xbox Live's '06
GoW blasts its way to the top in a hail of blood and bullets.
Epic's shooter Gears of War is king of the Live heap of Xbox 360 games played in 2006, according to stats based on Xbox Live connectivity - and Xbox Live bloke Major Nelson's blog where last year's 20 most played 360 titles have been listed.
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GoW blasts its way to the top in a hail of blood and bullets.
Epic's shooter Gears of War is king of the Live heap of Xbox 360 games played in 2006, according to stats based on Xbox Live connectivity - and Xbox Live bloke Major Nelson's blog where last year's 20 most played 360 titles have been listed.
Click here to read the full article
The Artery Announces Designer Buzz Contest
The Artery Announces Designer Buzz Contest
The Artery, an artist networking community in Vancouver, British Columbia, is putting on the Designer Buzz Contest, a game design pitch contest spurred by buzz around the community starting January 1, 2007.
Buy Crackdown, get Halo 3 beta invite
Buy Crackdown, get Halo 3 beta invite
US mag ads indicate Halo 3 beta invites to ship with copies of Microsoft's next big 360 game.
With 2006 out of the way, the next big-hitter on Microsoft's large list of Xbox 360 deployment is the futuristic GTA-esque Crackdown - and according to an advert in US mag Gamepro it's going to be an essential purchase if you want in on the upcoming Halo 3 multiplayer beta.
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US mag ads indicate Halo 3 beta invites to ship with copies of Microsoft's next big 360 game.
With 2006 out of the way, the next big-hitter on Microsoft's large list of Xbox 360 deployment is the futuristic GTA-esque Crackdown - and according to an advert in US mag Gamepro it's going to be an essential purchase if you want in on the upcoming Halo 3 multiplayer beta.
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Halo 3 gameplay movies leaked!
Halo 3 gameplay movies leaked!
First leaked movies and new screens of Halo 3's multiplayer mode inside.
Following a multiplayer trial with the lucky (or not so lucky) US soldiers in Iraq, the first gameplay movies and new stealth-screens of Halo 3's multiplayer have leaked onto the old interweb - courtesy of some cheeky camera phone-wielding chappies.
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First leaked movies and new screens of Halo 3's multiplayer mode inside.
Following a multiplayer trial with the lucky (or not so lucky) US soldiers in Iraq, the first gameplay movies and new stealth-screens of Halo 3's multiplayer have leaked onto the old interweb - courtesy of some cheeky camera phone-wielding chappies.
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EA dominates biggest ever Xmas for games
EA dominates biggest ever Xmas for games
UK Games sales up 30 percent compared to the same period last year.
Christmas '06 has proved to be the biggest ever for UK games, with game sales up nearly 10 percent compared to the same time last year and a staggering 30 percent in the week before Christmas - according to MCV
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UK Games sales up 30 percent compared to the same period last year.
Christmas '06 has proved to be the biggest ever for UK games, with game sales up nearly 10 percent compared to the same time last year and a staggering 30 percent in the week before Christmas - according to MCV
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US and Japan get GT HD Concept
US and Japan get GT HD Concept
"...HD Concept provides PS3 and automotive fans a glimpse into the future of Gran Turismo," says Kazunori Yamauchi.
Gran Turismo HD Concept is now out in North America and Japan, the 'demo' version of planned-but-canned full GT HD PS3 game releasing for download - for free - over Christmas.
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"...HD Concept provides PS3 and automotive fans a glimpse into the future of Gran Turismo," says Kazunori Yamauchi.
Gran Turismo HD Concept is now out in North America and Japan, the 'demo' version of planned-but-canned full GT HD PS3 game releasing for download - for free - over Christmas.
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'Gears of War' breaks out for Xbox (USATODAY.com)
'Gears of War' breaks out for Xbox
(USATODAY.com)
USATODAY.com - In what is expected to be another record-breaking year for the more than $10-billion-a-year video game industry, the breakout hit is a science-fiction action game called Gears of War.
(USATODAY.com)
USATODAY.com - In what is expected to be another record-breaking year for the more than $10-billion-a-year video game industry, the breakout hit is a science-fiction action game called Gears of War.
Super NES goodness hits VC
Super NES goodness hits VC
Super Castlevania, Sim City and R-Type hit the download service.
The last Friday of 2006 saw Nintendo release a new selection of games on its Virtual Console and, at long last, there are some decent Super NES games in there.
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Super Castlevania, Sim City and R-Type hit the download service.
The last Friday of 2006 saw Nintendo release a new selection of games on its Virtual Console and, at long last, there are some decent Super NES games in there.
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Digital Extremes cans PC Dark Sector
Digital Extremes cans PC Dark Sector
Developer focusing purely on next-gen console with forthcoming action game.
Digital Extremes, heavily involved in PC development in the past, has revealed that the PC version of its long-in-development action game Dark Sector is now not going to see the light of day.
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Developer focusing purely on next-gen console with forthcoming action game.
Digital Extremes, heavily involved in PC development in the past, has revealed that the PC version of its long-in-development action game Dark Sector is now not going to see the light of day.
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Söldner 2 readies for Q4 2007 battle
Söldner 2 readies for Q4 2007 battle
JoWood offers first word on sequel to PC shooter.
During the time our bellies were suffering from post-Christmas day turkey fallout, JoWood updated the Söldner website announcing a sequel to the mercenary-themed shooter is currently in development.
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JoWood offers first word on sequel to PC shooter.
During the time our bellies were suffering from post-Christmas day turkey fallout, JoWood updated the Söldner website announcing a sequel to the mercenary-themed shooter is currently in development.
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