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Gameloft & other devs 'cutting' Android development

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:56:00 PST

The Android, Google's answer to the iPhone, doesn't seem to be garnering the same amount of game development love as Apple's handheld device.

Need for Speed SHIFT gets free team racing add-on

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:27:00 PST

EA to add team-based racing plus some legendary cars to Need for Speed SHIFT next week - for free.

Ninjas take on pirates in new iPhone brawler

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:08:00 PST

Mika Mobile's imminent release OMG Pirates! brings Castle Crashers style brawling to the iPhone and tackles the age old feud between ninjas and pirates.

Fake religious trailer incites heresy for Dante's Inferno

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:26:00 PST

In the sixth part of EA's marketing campaign based on the nine circles of Hell, a trailer for a fake religious game turned out to be a viral ad for Dante's Inferno, representing heresy.

$100 BioShock 2 special edition announced

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:16:00 PST

2K Games has revealed a $100 special edition of BioShock 2, with tons of bonus items, including posters, an artbook, and CD and vinyl soundtracks!

Premium PSN service planned, won't affect online gaming

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:39:00 PST

Sony is considering adding a subscription-based version of the PlayStation Network, but the company denies that it will charge customers to play games online.

Super Street Fighter IV: Juri On

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:31:00 PST

Back for a rematch, Super Street Fighter IV packs all the heat of the original with new content and characters.

Dark Void film rights purchased, Brad Pitt rumored to star

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:10:00 PST

Capcom sent out a press release today stating that Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment company has purchased the movie rights to Dark Void, and that the famed actor could potentially be the star of the film.

Modern Warfare 2 writer: "the airport level was a risk we had to take"

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:09:00 PST

We talk to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's scriptwriter to find out what he hoped to achieve with the airport mission, how they considered putting aliens in the game, and why the game should be adapted into a movie.

More Dragon Age DLC announced for 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:17:00 PST

BioWare offers paying customers the opportunity to take revenge and discover the truth behind a major plot event in the upcoming holiday content pack.

Activision adding a third Call of Duty studio, hinting at CoD MMO

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:52:00 PST

Activision Blizzard pours resources into their military franchise after the incredible success of Modern Warfare 2, and a fresh leak revives rumors of a persistent online Call of Duty experience.

No More Heroes coming to 360 & PS3 in 2010

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:55:00 PST

Japanese video game magazine is reporting that the original No More Heroes will be getting an HD upgrade when the original game comes to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 next year.

Phoenix Wright DS games coming to WiiWare in 2010

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:45:00 PST

Capcom has announced that the entire Phoenix Wright trilogy of the Ace Attorney series will be coming to WiiWare next year, with each game selling for $10.

Alien vs Predator pre-order bonus announced

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:15:00 PST

Another day, another downloadable bonus thing for an upcoming game. This time it's Sega's Aliens vs Predator, and the pre-order bonus is a collection of multiplayer skins.

Kane & Lynch 2 officially announced

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:03:00 PST

The critically-snubbed, high-selling co-op shooter, Kane & Lynch is getting a sequel, as Square-Enix and Eidos will be bringing Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days to the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 next year.

Mass Effect 2 boxart redesigned

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:03:00 PST

A new version of Mass Effect 2's box art has been revealed by BioWare, showcasing a different set of characters alongside Commander Shepard.

BioShock 2 boxart revealed, will appear on January GamePro cover

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:36:00 PST

One of next year's most highly-anticipated games has debuted its box art. Find out what the cover of BioShock 2 will look like. Also, check out the cover of our January issue, featuring BioShock 2!

The Sims 3: World Adventures

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:00 PST

Just when she thought she was free of life development simulation addiction, The Sims 3: World Adventure pulled reviewer and GameGirl Raychul Moore right back in with a barrage of new features, environments, and exotic items to collect.

Federal government using PS3 to crack pedophile passwords

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:52:00 PST

The U.S. Customs Enforcement Cyber Crimes Center (C3) has begun using Sony consoles running Linux to solve child pornography cases.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:50:00 PST

We've seen him tackle the race-track, olympic games, and even seen him take off into space to conquer the final frontier but Mario and friends are returning to their sidescrolling roots with New Super Mario Bros. Wii. But does it stack up to the high bar set by Mario's past efforts? Reviews Editor Tae K. Kim ventured off to find out and found himself taking a journey into his own gaming past.

Xbox Live Gold free this weekend in the US, Europe next weekend

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:37:00 PST

With hot new online games releasing and a host of new features being added to Xbox Live, Microsoft is giving all Xbox Live Silver users a chance to enjoy the perks of Gold membership, this Friday through Monday.

Ravensword: It's like Elder Scrolls for the iPhone

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:07:00 PST

After some hurdles during the Apple approval process, Crescent Moon and Human Powered Games' ambitious Elder Scrolls-like Ravensword is finally available in the App Store.

GamePro's Holiday Gift Guide

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:37:00 PST

Join the GamePro Editors as we count down some of the hottest games and gear in our annual Holiday Gift Guide!

Left 4 Dead goes 8-bit

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:27:00 PST

New gameplay footage was recently released of a fan project to recreate the hit zombie shooter as it would have been on the NES.

LittleBigPlanet (PSP)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:06:00 PST

Last year's Game of the Year returns with some bite-sized fun in LittleBigPlanet for the PSP. Reviewer Andrew Hayward jumped headfirst into this portable adventure, and walked away with a smile a mile wide.

Games are most effective Army recruitment tool

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:06:00 PST

Not only are games like Modern Warfare 2 bringing more new recruits to the Army than any other marketing strategy, they may be training players to thrive in the fast-paced protean environment of modern conflict.

The Reach of Retro

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:53:00 PST

Retro gaming and its development ideals live on in many ways.

Metal Gear Solid Touch just $0.99 today

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:25:00 PST

Konami has reduced the price of all of its premium iPhone games today. The one you really care about? Yes, that's just $0.99. If you've never tried it, now is probably the time.

Adventures to Go!

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:05:00 PST

While it won't win any awards for its ground-breaking innovation, reviewer Heidi Kemps still had quite a bit of fun with Adventures to Go's travel-sized dungeon-crawling and tongue-in-cheek story telling.

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:18:00 PST

While Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles played very well to reviewer Heather Bartron's love of grindhouse horror films and cheesy dialogue, the game's frustratingly easy difficulty and overly short length definitely detracted from her overall experience.

Pandemic Studios loses most employees, including founders

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:52:00 PST

Pandemic Studios--a development house affiliated with EA and responsible for creating the Star Wars Battlefront and Destroy All Humans series, as well as the upcoming title, The Saboteur--is losing a majority of its employees, EA has stated today.

Darth Vader wants to hold your Wii sensor bar

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:23:00 PST

The coolest Wii sensor bar ever? It's possible.

Left 4 Dead 2

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:12:00 PST

The original Left 4 Dead made surviving a zombie outbreak more fun anyone thought possible. The formula was dead simple -- four survivors against an unending horde of infected -- but the stellar map designs and perfectly balanced combat made for some genuinely tense moments. It quickly became an online staple and now, the sequel is here to offer up more opportunities to hunt down the infected horde.

Why you won't see a Tony Hawk: Ride review on GamePro tomorrow

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:42:00 PST

Tomorrow's a big day for game reviews hitting the site, but there's one game you won't see until later this week: Activision's Tony Hawk: Ride.

Left 4 Dead 2 themed Holiday cards

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:16:00 PST

Share your love of Left 4 Dead 2 with your loved ones this Holiday season. Or surprise them with a Team Fortress themed card.

Beatles Sgt. Pepper DLC trailer confirms new stages

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:05:00 PST

Purchasers of the new DLC album for The Beatles: Rock Band will definitely be getting their money's worth, as the majority of the new songs will have new "dreamscape" sequences to accompany them.

Miyamoto: Super Guide to be used 'whenever appropriate'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:08:00 PST

Speaking to the UK's Official Nintendo Magazine about Super Mario Galaxy 2's difficulty, Nintendo developer Shigeru Miyamoto talked more about New Super Mario Bros. Wii's "Super Guide."

Mr. T-inspired weapon available in World of Warcraft

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:24:00 PST

As a tribute to his toughness, Activision-Blizzard has added a new character and item inspired by Mr. T to World of Warcraft.

Modern Warfare 2 facing potential recall in Russia

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:42:00 PST

According to a report from a Russian gaming website, the contents of Modern Warfare 2's "No Russian" stage have caused the game to be recalled.

Call of Duty now on iPhone

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:24:00 PST

Surprisingly, it's not a Modern Warfare variant. Instead, Activision brings us "Nacht der Untoten" (Night of the Undead) from World at War.

Rabbids Go Home

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:23:00 PST

Ubisoft's latest Rabbid-infested endeavor flew Reviewer Aaron Koehn to the moon and back with it's wacky gameplay and downright zany charm.

God of War Collection

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:49:00 PST

With God of War 3 still a few months away, Sony has stepped forward to share tales of Kratos's past in the God of War Collection -- a hi-def remastering of the wildly popular hack-n-slash series. Reviews Editor Tae K. Kim tackled this bloody anthology head-on, and came back singing songs of the Ghost of Sparta.

New Art Style on DSi & WiiWare demos debut today

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:51:00 PST

While five of WiiWare's most popular titles get demos today, the DSi's unique Art Style series gets a new addition.

Assassin's Creed 2

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:14:00 PST

One of the most celebrated franchises of the current generation of consoles makes its triumphant return as master assassin Ezio sneaks and slays through the streets of 15th century Italy. Reviewer-turned-assassin John Davison plunged headfirst into Assassin's Creed 2's incredibly detailed world, and was soon swept away by the game's epic scope and impressive improvements over the 2007 original.

Mario-emblazoned NASCAR races Saturday, finishes in 12th

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:52:00 PST

Denny Hamlin rode a GameStop-sponsored car adorned with New Super Mario Bros. Wii art this weekend. Check out the car and find out how it did!

Apple looking for 'AAA developer' for internal video game team

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:24:00 PST

A new posting on the "Jobs at Apple" page seems to indicate that the iPhone creator is looking to develop more in-house games.

Play the Ace Attorney Investigations demo on GamePro!

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:09:00 PST

The newest chapter of the Ace Attorney series isn't due out on the DS in the US until next month, but you can play it right now, right here on GamePro!

Sgt. Pepper coming to Beatles Rock Band next week

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:29:00 PST

Today MTV Games and Harmonix announced that Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band would be the second full downloadable album for The Beatles: Rock Band.

Six Major Wars Overlooked by the Shooter Genre

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:31:00 PST

We take a look at several wars and examine some of the reasons why we haven't seen more games based on them.

Final Fantasy XIII releasing on March 9, 2010

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:58:00 PST

The newest trailer for Final Fantasy XIII features more than just developer insight--it also reveals a March 9, 2010 U.S. and European release date for the game!

New Xbox Live record: 2 mil players at one time

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:42:00 PST

Buoyed by the release of Modern Warfare 2, Xbox Live had its biggest day of all time, with more than two million gamers logged on at one time.

NPD: Uncharted 2 leads October sales, Wii outsells PS3

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:32:00 PST

The NPD numbers for October 2009 have been released, and Uncharted 2 leads game sales, while the Wii's price drop caused the system to become October's top seller.

Men dressed as Mario & Luigi wanted on assault charges

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:36:00 PST

Two men who dressed up as Mario and Luiqi for Halloween are wanted on assault charges after they beat up and robbed a cab driver.

Hotel Dusk sequel & mature Wii game coming to Japan in 2010

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:57:00 PST

Nintendo of Japan revealed the first details on the sequel to cult classic Hotel Dusk and a new Wii co-op shooter.

Modern Warfare 2, Fox & Friends and violent media

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:43:00 PST

Fox & Friends examined the terrorism scene in Modern Warfare 2 yesterday and raised the subject of violent media leading to violent tendencies.

Facebook coming to PS3 soon; FB & Twitter on Xbox Tuesday

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:17:00 PST

On the heels of Microsoft confirming the public release of Twitter, Facebook, and Last.fm, Sony has confirmed that leaked images showing a customized version of Facebook running on the PS3 are real, and that further information would be revealed in the near-future.

Report: 1 mil Xbox Live members banned for piracy

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:06:00 PST

According to a recent report, Microsoft has banned a sizable amount of its Xbox Live members, under suspicion that they are playing pirated software.

Zune HD games releasing today for free

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:57:00 PST

The first games created for the newest Zune are arriving today, and you can pick up all six of them--including a new Project Gotham game, for free!

Mafia Wars creator: "We did every horrible thing in the book to get revenues"

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:05:00 PST

With social networking games still in their infancy, there's still plenty of underhanded tactics being used. The creator of one of Facebook's most popular games talks about the drastic measures he used to get revenue.

Grand Theft Auto "should be generating World of Warcraft numbers" says DFC Intelligence

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:06:00 PST

In its examination of Take-Two's financial performance, and the impact the Grand Theft Auto episodes have had on the brand's market share, research group DFC Intelligence concludes that the franchise could be...get this...even bigger.

Excitebike: World Rally

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:25:00 PST

A timeless classic and a legendary remnant from Nintendo's glory days, this NES motocross classic sees new life on the WiiWare service with this revamped racer. Reviewer Terry Terrones went into World Rally with high expectations, but walked away incredibly pleased at the new amount of content packed into this Wii exclusive.

Natal launch rumors--Nov. 2010, $50-85, 14 games

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:04:00 PST

According to video game business site MCV, Microsoft representatives showing the console to developers have been providing launch details during meetings.

Ken Kuturagi working on a "cloud" gaming service?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:54:00 PST

The "father of the PlayStation" is connected to a new startup in Japan that is very vaguely described as "developing next generation Internet services."

Modern Warfare 2: Examining the Airport Level

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:09:00 PST

We take a closer look at Infinity Ward's now infamous airport level to try and make sense of the carnage and the chaos.

Watch old videogame cartoons online for free

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:11:00 PST

Looking for old videogame cartoons online? You're in luck! A new video portal has a bunch of old shows that you'll probably remember fondly.

EA cutting back on new IP, increasing franchise frequency

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:04:00 PST

After posting less-than-successful sales numbers for new IPs, EA will return to a more franchise-based release slate, including more sports games.

Activision donates $1 million to help U.S. veterans

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:51:00 PST

Following the release of Modern Warfare 2, Activision Blizzard has established an endowment to fund training for unemployed vets.

Lawsuit claims top iPhone games stole user phone numbers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:04:00 PST

An iPhone gamer in Washington has filed a complaint against developer Storm8 for collecting user phone numbers without permission.

REO Speedwagon browser game coming 11/30

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:12:00 PST

A new game featuring REO Speedwagon ditches plastic guitars and shoddy drum kits in favor of a mouse and keyboard.

How the world's first 3D laptop will impact gaming

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:10:00 PST

3D gaming goes portable with the new Acer laptop.

Star Trek Online

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:39:00 PST

Going boldly where no MMO has gone before, Star Trek Online plans to introduce gamers everywhere to one of the largest, most iconic science fiction universes known to man! We headed down to Los Gatos to chat with the massively multiplayer masterminds over at Cryptic Studios, and walked away thoroughly impressed at the enormous, spanning online universe that the developers had prepared.

RE5 Alternative Edition coming to US: DLC w/ motion support

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:26:00 PST

Capcom listened to consumer opinion on their new business strategy, and now they're bringing a new RE5 mission and PS3 motion support to the U.S. as DLC.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Infinity Ward returns with a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Modern Warfare that has already stirred up controversy over the now infamous airport level. But don't let that distract you from the real discussion: is the game any good? Reviews Editor Tae K. Kim spent two days playing every available mode and his impressions follow. The game definitely has potential but its place in video game history will ultimately be decided by the fanatic online community who may take issue with some of the n00b friendly changes.

The future of games is in your web browser

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:11:00 PST

Back in 2007 noted game developer Dennis Dyack declared a need for a single "unified" gaming platform. Though considered at the time to be a call for a "one console future" his vision is actually starting to play out in a different way.

Scenes from the Modern Warfare 2 launch party

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:12:00 PST

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 had a launch party in New York City, and GamePro was there. Check out the pics from the party!

Star Trek Online gets official launch date

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:03:00 PST

Cryptic's eagerly awaited Star Trek MMO is coming in early 2010.

If Playfish is worth $300MM, is Zynga worth more than $1BN?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:47:00 PST

With Electronic Arts' acquisition of Playfish today, we have a way to place some kind of value on social games content. If today's deal was $300 million, is Zynga really worth more than $1 billion?

Broken Sword creator making Minesweeper adventure

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:12:00 PST

The mind behind classic adventure titles like Broken Sword and Beneath a Steel Sky may be developing a new game with the help of Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons.

Excitebike, Electroplankton on Wii/DSiWare today

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:52:00 PST

An update of an NES classic is coming to WiiWare today, while a rare DS game is being re-released on DSi in $2 increments.

EA acquires casual gaming pro Playfish for $300 million

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:07:00 PST

With the acquisition of titles like Pet Society and Restaurant City, EA Interactive is rapidly becoming the dominant player in the social games market.

Hero's Saga Laevatein Tactics

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:30:00 PST

Another entry in the ever-growing selection of SRPGs on the DS, Laevatein Tactics doesn't quite blow away the competition but still remains a relatively solid, if flawed, strategy experience for the DS.

Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:28:00 PST

Revisiting the once popular Battlefield: Long, Long Time Ago formula, Star Wars: Battlefront: Elite Squadron just didn't prove itself new or innovative enough to completely win over reviewer Aaron Koehn.

LEGO Rock Band

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:00 PST

The rhythm game genre is reaching a saturation point and LEGO Rock Band is yet another example of publishers actively looking at new ways to try and keep things fresh and interesting for the established fan base. Unfortunately, while the LEGO brand has been enough to help other licenses like Star Wars and Batman find new life, it just doesn't do enough to elevate Rock Band to new heights.

Mass Effect 2: Welcome to Omega

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:38:00 PST

Mass Effect 2's putting more action into your space opera, and danger is lurking around every corner for Commander Shepard and his crew.

Another World, entirely in Javascript

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:26:00 PST

No Flash, no plug-ins, it's Delphine's impressive adventure game from 1991 running entirely in Javascript in your browser.

How to snag an early Bayonetta demo on Xbox 360

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:20:00 PST

Sega is giving away 40,000 codes for an early look at Bayonetta on Xbox 360.

Pre-order MAG and get exclusive beta access

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:07:00 PST

Pre-order Sony's epic online mulitplayer shooter for PlayStation 3, and start playing immediately.

Another great Space Invaders t-shirt from Threadless

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:38:00 PST

If there's one thing Threadless isn't lacking for, it's great Space Invaders themed t-shirts. This latest is definitely one of our favorites.

Iwata: Nintendo not 'losing its edge' to competitors

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:41:00 PST

Even with the proliferation of the iPhone and the upcoming releases of motion-sensing technology from Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata told investors the company hasn't lost its edge.

Motorola's Droid encourages boost for Android game development

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:22:00 PST

Motorola's Google Android-powered smartphone the Droid hits the Verizon network today, and it has brought with it a renewed interest in app development from games studios.

Halo Waypoint live, Halo Legends starts tomorrow

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:11:00 PST

Microsoft's social hub for all things Halo-related successfully launched yesterday, and the new animated show "Halo Legends" will kick off tomorrow.

Doom 2 RPG, Orcs & Elves and possibly even Rage coming to iPhone

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:52:00 PST

John Carmack, technical director at Id Software, reveals his thoughts on future iPhone games.

Game Boy admitted to Toy Hall of Fame

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:35:00 PST

Nintendo's iconic handheld recognized by the Strong National Museum of Play for its role in transforming the games market and defining the handheld gaming industry.

Comic-Con founder Shel Dorf dies, age 76

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:20:00 PST

The founder of Comic-Con International, an event that has become an increasingly important part of the pop culture landscape, has died at age 76.

OneBigGame: melding charity with creativity

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:45:00 PST

Two and a half years in the making, gaming's most ambitious charity gets backing from a plethora of big name developers.

Psychonauts now available on Good Old Games

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:12:00 PST

Tim Schafer's well-regarded platform adventure is available to download for PC from Good Old Games for just $9.99, starting today.

New Spore game lands on Facebook

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:38:00 PST

The expansion of the Spore universe continues, with Electronic Arts taking the franchise up against the likes of Cafe World and Mafia Wars on Facebook.

RUMOR: Halo Reach screenshots leaked

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:26:00 PST

Possibly the first legit images and details about the latest Halo game.

Mass Effect 2 CE includes more exclusive weapons and armor

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:36:00 PST

For $10 more players can expect new content, new equipment and a shiny metal box (but no cloth map.)

Car-destroying bonus stage confirmed for Super Street Fighter IV

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:03:00 PST

The much-loved "car destruction" bonus level from Street Fighter II is making its grand return in Super Street Fighter IV. Check out the first pic of the updated minigame!