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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:38:59 +0100

If you love golf and Tiger Woods, then you’re going to love this:

Rewrite many of golf’s most dramatic moments in Tournament Challenge; an all-new character progression mode in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10. Experience historic situations over various seasons, including Tiger’s clutch birdie that featured the amazing putt on the 18th green to win last year’s Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, only this time you determine the outcome. Get an intimate account of specific moments as introduced by Tiger Woods, as he provides his personal insight and strategy to his real-life approach. The Tournament Challenge mode is available on Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii and PSP versions of the game.

Could it get any better than that?

Oh, I think not.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 hits stores on June 16th for the PS3, Ps2, Psp, Xbox 360 and the Wii.

Images| EA

Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings Preview

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:44:32 +0100

LucasArts is developing Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings for the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 2. There is, apparently, some discussion about having it released for the PS3 and Xbox 360 but it’s still uncertain. The game should be available in June, 2009.

The third in a series, the game follows Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s Tomb and Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine but, to be honest, I don’t see a major improvement in the graphics from the first two. I was disappointed by that but I think that being able to crack Indy’s whip with the Wii Remote is going to make up for it.

In the game, you will be searching for the Staff of Moses in 1939 but that’s about all that I could find out for now. Exclusively on the Wii version, you will be able to unlock a “classic point and click adventure” called Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis. That is yet another reason why I will be getting this game for the Wii even though I own the PS2. The main reason, however, is the cool gameplay.

If you watch the trailer, you will see that you not only can control Indy’s whip with the Wiimote but you can also complete a number of other tasks including rowing a boat (with the nunchuk attached), punching enemies and flying a plane. Sounds like a lot of fun!

PES 2010 Coming at End of Year

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:47:48 +0100

If you love soccer [football] then you’re going to LOVE the new game that Konami is releasing at the end of the year.

It’s a mulit-platform game and by multi-platform I mean that it’s coming to just about every system known to man-PS3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD, PSP, PS2 and mobile phones. Wii got left out but surely you have one of the other systems hanging out somewhere?

Highlights include intelligent AI: “Midfielders and defenders now work together to cover open space and close down attacks, meaning that cover can be provided for lower-ranked defenders”.

Crowds that react in new and different ways to what’s going on during the game with new chants and cheers. Also, there are subtle differences between home and away games.

From the release concerning gameplay:

PES 2010 focuses on enhancing the excitement of matches between players, making for a truly challenging experience that will constantly test the player. Intuitive zonal defending will cover spaces and players need to look constantly for new ways to attack. PES 2010 focuses on being a real football simulation, as it requires both strategic play and quick reactions, as in real life. In addition to key out-field elements, goalkeepers are more versatile and with abilities matching those of modern shot-stoppers. The game’s referees have also been reworked, with smarter AI elements allowing them to make more balanced calls during matches.

PES 2010 should be available in the fall.

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First Bioshock 2 Video

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:11:20 +0100

I’m going to be totally honest [cause I'm cool like that] and admit that I have only played ten minutes of the original BioShock DEMO and I’ve gotta say that it didn’t inspire me to run out and buy the game. If I’m being all honest and stuff then I have to admit as well that I quit playing because it creeped me out.

And, little girls with knives are scary.

Anyway, BioShock 2 is just around the corner and I know that there are some die hard BioShock fans out there.

So, here. Have a video. Maybe that will tide you over a bit until you can get your hands on the real [scary] thing.

Edited to add:

Um…the video was working and now it’s not. So for the time being, here’s the link [http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41898.html

“Terminator: Salvation” Video Game Trailer

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:07:25 +0100

I am really looking forward to the Termination: Salvation movie but I never even thought about the prospect of playing the game until now. I guess I was so wrapped up in wanting to see how the storyline from the film was going to develop and whether Christian Bale (in the role of John Connor) was deserving of all the hype that I didn’t even think about the possibility of a video game.

I was over on Game Trailers and I noticed that they had an HD trailer and I had to check it out. To be honest, I was not overly impressed with the graphics. For a movie as big as this one, I was expecting a much sleeker look and I was disappointed. Further ruining the game is the fact that Christian Bale refused to lend his voice or likeness so the main character looks nothing like what appears in the movie. It’s lame but what are developers supposed to do? Shelf the project?

Anyway, for a game based on a movie, it doesn’t look terrible but in terms of basic third-person shooter action games, it doesn’t look great. It will be available on May 19, 2009 for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, iPhone OS. Check out the trailer:

EA Sports Active Preview

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:41:31 +0100

Nintendo Wii gamers who use the console to keep fit will be thrilled to hear that a new game, EA Sports Active, will be released on May 19, 2009 and it looks like the best, most comprehensive fitness game yet!

image: EA Sports

Nintendo Wii gamers who use the console to keep fit will be thrilled to hear that a new game, EA Sports Active, will be released on May 19, 2009 and it looks like the best, most comprehensive fitness game yet!

The game acts as a personal trainer and comes with a strap-on pouch for holding the Wii Remote (it attaches to your legs so that your leg and lower-body movements are tracked), a resistance band and a nutritional guide. You will also have the option of using the Wii Balance Board.

I think this is really great! There will be 20 minute workout regimes and a 30-day challenge to allow players to set and work towards goals. After looking at the official site I noticed that the following exercises will be included (25 in all!): cardio boxing, basic dance, tennis, inline skating, kick-ups, cardio dance, kickbox, batting, volleyball, basketball, pitching & catching, serve, walk, jump, lateral raises, lunge reps, side lunge, squat/calf, lunge jump, squat jump, punch target, fast dance and punch bag.

There were no screenshots from what I could see (it’s probably too early) but I did find a promotional video. Check it out:

Major League Baseball 2009 Teaser

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:47:21 +0100

I don’t like athletic video games.

Basketball, baseball, football, soccer, ping-pong…I don’t care what it is; I’m not going to play it. I did play Quarter Pole WAY back in the day on my Tandy but does that really count? I think not.

Now, my dislike for these games could very well be due to the fact that I suck at them am too busy doing other things but I can appreciate some awesome graphics.

So, I present you with the teaser for Major League Baseball 2k9.

Enjoy.

Eidos: Batman: Arkham Asylum will be one of our best games

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:29:19 +0100

"It's as close to perfect as we've ever come ..."
- Eidos' head of UK marketing, Jon Brooke, on Batman: Arkham Asylum

So, there you have it, Arkham Asylum will be better than 25 To Life, Chili Con Carnage, Daikatana, Deathtrap Dungeon, Revenant, Cutthroats: Terror on the High Seas, Fighting Force, Reservoir Dogs, Mad Maestro, Spider: The Video Game, Top Trumps Adventures: Horror and Predators, Virtual Resort: Spring Break, Way of the Samurai and Chuck Rock.

Start polishing those GOTYs, people.

Riiflex Weights for Nintendo Wii

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:11:14 +0100

I’ve seen many add-ons come out on the market for the Nintendo Wii and most of them are horrible but theseRiiflex hand weight attachments look really awesome! I do use my Wii for exercise and I am not lying to you when I say that I’ve got a pair of 5 pound weights sitting right next to my Wii board.

Amazingly, gamers can now add weight to both their Wii Remote and Nunchuk for use with their exercise routines. The grips are designed ergonomically to provide excellent control through a broad range of motions.

The weights begin shipping this summer but I encourage you to get your pre-orders in now because I waited for Wii Fit and ended up not being able to find the game for 8 months. I have a feeling these might be very popular. The 2lb Riiflex is listed at $34.95 and the 4lb Riiflex sells for $39.95. I think those are pretty reasonable prices for this product and I plan to get a pair myself!

image: Riiflex

Rock Band Unplugged detailed, priced and dated

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:43:53 +0100

What better way to start the mid-week than with a hefty dose of Rock Band Unplugged info? The game will be available in the US and Europe on June 9, making this the first Rock Band game to be released in both regions during the same six-month period on a Sony system. There's no word on a European price yet, but Americans will need to part with $39.99 in order to grab the game.

A limited edition PSP package will also be released on June 9 and will include Rock Band Unplugged, a download voucher for School of Rock, a 4GB memory stick and a Piano Black PSP for $199.99. Rock Band Unplugged will be the first PSP title to have a "fully-featured in-game store," through which several songs -- listed below -- will be made available exclusively for a limited time before being released across the entire Rock Bandplatform. And yes, your existing PlayStation Network ID will be supported.

3 Doors Down - "Kryptonite"
AFI - "Miss Murder"
Alice in Chains - "Would?"
Audioslave - "Gasoline"
Black Tide - "Show Me the Way"
Blink 182 - "What's My Age Again"
Freezepop - "Less Talk More Rokk"
Jackson 5 - "ABC"
Tenacious D - "Rock Your Socks"

[Update] Also, check out the new trailer after the break.

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