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Lord of the Rings: Conquest Multiplayer Demo Hits Xbox LIVE
Electronic Arts have released a multiplayer demo for Lord of the Rings: Conquest on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace this morning. You can choose the side of good or evil and fight online for the battle of Middle-Earth. Get your download now.
Demo: Lord of the Rings: Conquest™ Multiplayer Demo
Skate 2 Demo Confirmed by January 8th
Over at our Xbox 360's calendar of events, a new Download and Win event has been posted and features none other than the demo for Skate 2. According to the posting you'll have to download the demo between January 8 and January 15 in order to enter the contest, meaning that the demo will arrive [...]
Electronic Arts’ New “Restructuring” Plan
The worst word in the corporate world is being associated with the second largest video game publisher, Electronic Arts. The new plan included layoffs of about one thousand employees and consolidating their in-house development studios. Overall, it should save the company about 120 million dollars in operating costs. All of the leftover employees from [...]
Dead Space Developers Announce Dante’s Inferno
The guys at EA Redwood Shores behind Dead Space have announced a new project this morning, as well as show it's debut trailer at last night's VGAs. Dante's Inferno is a Third-Person Action/Adventure adaptation of the medieval epic poem The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri.
“The time is right for the world of interactive entertainment to [...]
Leaked: Gears of War 2 Map Pack Dropping Midnight, EA Announces Dante’s Inferno
Primotech, whom were spying on the VGA rehersal show before tonights big airing at 9PM EST, where able to get the scoop on whats going down at the show.
The big Gears of War 2 news is that a 'Combustible' Map Pack will be available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace at 12 PM Pacific tonight at [...]
Brutal Legend Rocks into the Heart of EA
Tim Schafer's much loved new game, Brutal Legend, has found a publisher and it isn't who you would expect. Your eyes do not deceive you, it is EA. Although in recent memory EA has been the "licensed game and sequel manufacturer," they have changed their ways by adding new IPs. Also this year, Dead Space [...]
EA Founder Questions Goals of PlayStation Home
Trip Hawkins, founder of Electronic Arts, has questioned the goals of Sony Computer Entertainment's upcoming online service, Home. He says that it isn't the correct approach for Sony to go after the Second Life or World of Warcraft market.
"What I can't really tell yet about the various announcements [Sony has] made about online and what [...]
Square-Enix, Warner, Interested in Eidos
MCV reports that famed Japanese RPG developer, Square-Enix, and American development powerhouse Warner Bros. are the latest contenders in the Eidos acquisition deal. Reported earlier this week, Eidos has had a rocky past year, losing tons of money, with Electronic Arts and Ubisoft in position of a possible take over.
According to many analysts, Warner Bros. [...]
Mirror’s Edge Time Trial DLC Coming Late January
Electronic Arts have announced today that Mirror's Edge will be receiving a downloadable time trial map pack over the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Store in late January. The content will include nine new races across seven all-new Time Trial maps that "leave the city behind". That's right, this isn't a city your playing in, [...]
The Godfather II Teaches You How To Build Your Turf
So how exactly do you hold your ground while you're living the life of a mobster whilst playing The Godfather II? Simple, take over every business and every racket. As you control new places, the other families will try to take them back. It's up to you and your crew to defend your turf.
New Info on Burnout Paradise’s Big Surf Island
A recent blog post on the Criterion Games website reveals new details about the hotly anticipated Big Surf Island add-on to Burnout Paradise. From the fact that they considered naming the island Big Air Island, to some incredible shots of the new type of gameplay, the blog post finally gives us some tidbits after a [...]
Dead Space Dismemberment Demo Hits Xbox LIVE Marketplace
Electronic Arts have unleashed the demo for Dead Space on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. The demo is titled the Dead Space dismemberment demo. Make sure you don't play it if you don't want to get your limbs ripped out of you. If you do, the demo is available for download now on the Xbox LIVE [...]
Upcoming Hotrod The Fastest Car In Burnout Paradise
Criterion Games have revealed yet another car for Burnout Paradise. The Carson Extreme Hotrod is the fastest car in Paradise City and is due to hit 2009. The car looks good, however Criterion won't reveal any more information. Still, it's a sexy hotrod.
Burn Baby Burn [Criterion Games]
Fight Night Round 4 Public Reveal on December 14th
The Spike VGA Awards are taking place this year on December 14th. You can catch it on none other than SpikeTV, but you won't just be getting the award show. EA Games will be doing their public unveiling of their upcoming boxing game, Fight Night Round 4. I still need to pick up my copy [...]
Toy Cars Coming To Burnout Paradise
Criterion have announced even more downloadable goodies for Burnout Paradise. Coming in 2009, you'll see that toy cars will be taking over Paradise City.
The five vehicles shown in the picture are the Carson GT Concept P12, the Kreiger Racing WTR, the Hunter Takedown 4x4 and the Hunter Manhatten. There are nine vehicles in the toy [...]
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box Artwork Displays It All
Criterion Games have released the box artwork for their upcomign re-release of Burnout Paradise across all consoles, Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box. The Ultimate Box is coming in February 2009 and will feature the Cagney update, Bikes pack, and trophies pack (PS3 version only), as well as the brand new Burnout Paradise Party Pack.
[Burnout Paradise: [...]
Mirror’s Edge DLC Coming In January, Cross-Platform
DICE have announced that there will be downloadable content coming to Mirror's Edge in early 2009. They've stated that the downloadable content is not the exclusive PS3 content:
“It’s downloadable content for both platforms,” a spokesperson confirmed.
Regarding the exclusive PlayStation 3 content, we still have no idea what that is. Mirror's Edge launches today, so if [...]
Dead Space Premium Upgrade DLC Announced
Want more Dead Space? Sure you do. But it'll cost some greenbacks, of course. Electronic Arts will be releasing "upgrade packs" over the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Network available for purchase on November 20th.
There are ten downloadable content packs for both system as well as two exclusive packs for the PlayStation 3 and [...]
Need For Speed Undercover Customization Is Sexy
Black Box's upcoming Need For Speed Undercover certainly looks better than the previous games, regarding customization that is. There is certainly a diverse amount of options to make your car as sexy as possible. I look forward to seeing more.
Burnour Paradise Lifting Off The Ground With Hover Car
Criterion won't stop with the Burnout Paradise content. After the Burnout Paradise Party Pack is released in February 2009, they will be releasing their Burnout Paradise Legendary Carsr Pack.
The Legendary Cars Pack will include the most incredible vehicles yet. First off, The Jansen 88 Special, a 1980's styled silver sports car based on the [...]
Mirror’s Edge Goes Gold, Launch Trailer Released
Electronic Arts and DICE have announced today that their upcoming parkour-based FPS, Mirror's Edge, has gone gold today. Along with the announcement, they've released a launch trailer for the game which is simply wonderful. Be on the lookout for Faith next Tuesday. Hit the jump for the presser.
The Godfather II: You Better Not Lie
Or apparently you'll get killed. This new "Revenge" trailer for The Godfather II shows no mercy and displays the trouble of a man in the Mafia has to go through, killing those who open their mouth, of course. As excited as I am for the sequel video game for my favorite mafia movie, I can't [...]
Red Alert 3 for PlayStation 3 Is Back On
Back in June, Electronic Arts told us that the PlayStation 3 version of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 has been put "on hold". Many figured it was officially canned. It appears not.
Producer and C&C TV presenter, David Silverman has confirmed that development on the PlayStation 3 version of Red Alert 3 is back on [...]
Burnout Paradise Party DLC Announced for 2009
Criterion has revealed the first expansion to Burnout Paradise for 2009. The pack will be calleed Burnout Paradise Party.
This pack will include fun for a bunch of players gathered in one place, using a single screen for those who like to gather and game.
Hit the jump for steps on how exactly to Party in [...]
Mirror’s Edge Demo Hits Xbox LIVE Marketplace
The Mirror's Edge demo has just gone live on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. It is only a few hours late in comparison to the release of the PlayStation Network demo.
The demo features a tutorial to get you started. The tutorial will guide you through the basics of movement and combat before you try out your [...]
Sarah Palin and Barack Obama Coming to Mercenaries 2
Odd as it may sound, a playable Sarah Palin and Barack Obama are on their way to Mercenaries 2: World In Flames via an upcoming update for the game. Pandemic Studios' Tom Stratton had the following to say:
"Mercenaries 2 is a game seemingly ripped straight out of today's headlines and fueled with the same type [...]
Mirror’s Edge Demo Jumps Tomorrow
Electronic Arts have announced today that the demo for upcoming parkour title, Mirror's Edge, will be released on the PlayStation Network tomorrow and released on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace the day after (Halloween).
Put on your running shoes.
[Mirror’s Edge demo coming tomorrow]
Mirror’s Edge Planned As Trilogy
DICE Senior Producer Owen O'Brien said in a recent interview for Mirror's Edge that the game is "kind of a trilogy", confirming two more titles in the series will be arriving.
"The story we're telling at the moment is kind of a trilogy, a three-story arc.
I think there's a lot of scope to take the story [...]
TGS ‘08: Sony Shows Who Will Initially Use Home
At the Tokyo Game Show in Japan, Sony has shown us an image of what gaming companies will initially use PlayStation Home. Those companies include the likes of Capcom, Sega, Tecmo, Namco Bandai, Atlus, Konami, EA Games, D3Publisher, Ubisoft, Activision, and more.
However, it is not known just how these companies will be taking part in [...]
Grasshopper Licenses Unreal Engine 3 for Multiplatform Action Horror Game
Grasshopper Manufacture has announced today that the Japanese developer has licensed the Unreal Engine 3 for development on a new multiplatform action horror game that Electronic Arts will be publishing. The game's producer is none other than Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami with the game designer being Suda 51.
Hit the jump for the full presser. [...]
PS3 Lead Platform for Skate 2 Due to Skate Criticism
There were some problems on the PLAYSTATION 3 version of skate when it released last year. It was criticized for not being as good as the Xbox 360 version. Due to that, developer Black Box is now using the PLAYSTATION 3 as the lead for skate 2 to ensure quality on both versions.
“The PS3 has [...]
EA Cancels Tiberium Due To Not Meeting Expectations
Electronic Arts have announced today that their Command & Conquer based shooter, Tiberium, has officially got the axe today. The game was supposed to release sometime in 2010, said this July.
EA Los Angeles' Mike Verdu said that "The game had fundamental design challenges from the start. We fought to correct the issues, but we were [...]
Mirror’s Edge Demo Coming November 6, 2008
Over at GameStop.com, they are giving away a code for the Mirror's Edge demo if you reserve the game. However, for those who don't want to put down $5 bucks, GameStop has also told us that the "Mirror's Edge Demo will be available for download November 6."
So it lucks like we'll have to wait about [...]
Mirror’s Edge: How Faith’s Story Began
Mirror's Edge's story seems to be one of those governmental take-over stories. That's where the government goes corrupt and chaos emerges, then the government basically takes over everything and rebuilds it anew. That's just what happens in this new Mirror's Edge trailer where it explains Faith's story and how it all began. Enjoy!
Mirror’s Edge Gets Limited Edition Runner’s Bag Bundle
Electronic Arts have launched pre-orders for a limited edition Runner's Bag bundle for Mirror's Edge on their official website. The Runner's Bag is handmade in San Francisco by Timbuk2, made of heavy duty ballistic fabric, and fits all the items your clients in The City need safely delivered. The price for this bundle? Only $129.95. [...]
