1. New Releases: Week of 03.16.10

This is the week that every PS3-owning gamer has been waiting for. The release of the third and final chapter in the epic God of War trilogy is upon us. Will the thrilling finale deliver on its audacious promises? Will Kratos' revenge on Zeus, his own backstabbing father, be satisfying and sweet? Will Kratos live on? We will know for sure this week. Besides God of War III, other notable...

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2. New Releases: Week of 03.09.10

Two long-awaited titles will be seeing the light of day this week. Fans of the JRPG genre will undoubtedly be picking up Final Fantasy XIII, a game that has been delayed too many times. Will it be worth the wait? We'll see. Of course, if you're not into role-playing games, Yakuza 3, another game that has been in the incubation stage for quite some time, may be right up your alley. Other...

Monday, 08 March 2010 | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

3. Delays And Pushbacks: Red Dead Redemption

Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar's latest sandbox title, has just been pushed back to May 18th. The original launch date was set to April 27, but Rockstar felt the need to further polish up the game to make it as good as possible. Interestingly May 18th is the same day that Alan Wake, another game that has been delayed too many times, finally sees the light of day. Competion, much? Philip:...

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4. New Releases: Week of 03.01.10

Out first really beefy week of 2010 and the PC platform is the suprise winner with many anticipated games including the first PC Battlefield game in years.  The rest of us with older PS3 systems are at this point hoping Sony can figure out the date issue which is preventing millions of Sony fans from gaming on their consoles.  Also remember that Gamestop is having their rare "good time to...

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5. New Releases: Week of 02.23.10

There are many who will claim that the Playstation 3 has yet to have one good exclusive this year. Xbox 360 owners and PC users shared the wonderful exclusive that is known as Mass Effect 2, but Playstation 3 owners have had nothing exclusive yet. All of that will change tomorrow. The long-awaited Heavy Rain will be on store shelves tomorrow, and the best part? Heavy Rain will be the only...

Monday, 22 February 2010 | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

6. Know Your Industry: Exclusive Interview With Lips Producer Roger Kurtz

Is there anything more vital than being up on your industry? Whether you're an ambitious up-and-coming writer or a mildly curious video game fan, what producers, developers and publishers have to say and pass on is the most raw, immediate, fascinating information circulating in gaming. We offer you a new, more personal way to get to know the top dogs of video games. On this edition of Know...

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7. New Releases: Week of 02.16.10

This week is nothing too special, but there are quite a few new interesting releases.  The main highlight of this week is Aliens vs. Predator. While the demo has been receiving mixed reactions, we'll see how AvP fares when it's out on Tuesday. Calling all strategic gamers! The politically-charged Tropico 3 comes out this week. If you've ever wanted to be a dictator, now is your chance....

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8. Instant Impressions: Heavy Rain (Demo)

Heavy Rain (Demo) Developer: Quantic Dream Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Genre: Adventure Price: $59.99 Release: 2/23/10 Key Features: •Story altering dialogue system •Decent use of SixAxis •Smooth facial features Instant Impressions: With Heavy Rain's release less than two weeks away, needless to say I was fairly stoked to finally get a chance to play this game we've all been...

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9. Early Access: Week of 2.11.2010

Early Access is Loading Reality's presentation of all gaming-related preorder specials being offered by U.S. retailers. Is Best Buy giving extra "Gamers Club" bonus points? Does Gamestop have a 9-inch, solid pewter figurine? Find out with Early Access, dropping on Thursday, every week. To begin, if you buy video games and are not a Best Buy RewardZone member with the Gamers Club add-on, you...

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10. Instant Impressions: Bioshock 2 Multiplayer

Bioshock 2 Multiplayer Developer: 2K Marin, 2K Australia Publisher: 2K Games Genre: FPS Price: $59.99 Release: 2/9/10 Key Features: •Deep loadout / COD style challenges •Timesplitters like online feel •Combat actually works with the new control style •Bioshock 1 maps. •Hacking and researching •Atom Grab game type Instant Impressions: I must first admit that when they announced...

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11. New Releases: Week of 02.09.10

While last week was a boring one for new releases, this week will definitely make up for that. The two notable titles this week contain two forms of hell. Dante's Inferno takes place in the pits of the old-school spiritual hell, while BioShock 2 sends players into a man-made hell at the bottom of the ocean. Whichever hell you visit, be sure to bring a sandwich with you. Of course, if neither...

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12. Game 2 Movie News Roundup: Left 4 Dead Interview

Hey folks, it’s time again for the Game 2 Movie News roundup and this week I have something special for you! Why? Because I love you, that’s why. Also, because you still have those pictures of me in Tijuana with that pre-op tranny stripper and I would really like them back. Seriously. (This is the actual cast from the film)   Anyway, what I have for you this week is an interview...

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13. New Releases: Week of 01.26.10

This week of new releases contains a variety of games to appeal to everyone. From Mass Effect 2 to No More Heroes 2, gamers owning any of the three consoles have something to look forward to. Gear up, sci-fi geeks; the long-awaited Mass Effect 2 is here to enlist you in the Alliance Navy once again. If you don't own an Xbox 360, don't worry. MAG, the military shooter that can feature up to 256...

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14. New Releases: Week of 01.19.10

This week will be another weak one, as only one big title is shipping this week. The long-awaited Dark Void will be finally jumping into stores this Tuesday. Capcom's Dark Void has been in-the-making for a very long time, but does it surpass the hype? Find out soon. Tuesday 1/19 Bejeweled Twist (DS) Dark Void (360, PS3, PC) Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (PS2, PSP) Philip: The...

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15. Game2Movie: Metal Gear Solid and Left 4 Dead

Welcome back to the Game Movie News Roundup, folks! Your bi-monthly dose of game to movie adaptation news. Yeeeehawwwww! First up, it looks like the Metal Gear movie has hit its first,and possibly final obstacle. According to a recent interview with Collider, producer Michael De Luca is reported as stating that while the parties involved (himself, Hideo Kojima, Sony Pictures) where on the...

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16. Delays and Pushbacks: Splinter Cell: Conviction & RUSE

Just when you thought that delaying games was a bad habit abandoned in 2009, Ubisoft decides to resurrect that bad habit, and two of the company's highly anticipated games are receiving the nasty boot. Splinter Cell: Conviction is no stranger to game delays. Originally, Conviction was slated for a holiday 2007 release date (That was when Sam Fisher dubbed the "hobo" look.), but the game was...

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17. Instant Impressions: Serious Sam HD

Serious Sam: HD Developer: Croteam Publisher: Majesco Genre: FPS Price: 1200pts ($15.00) Release: 1/13/10 Key Features: • Big visual jump from original game • Online co-op for 4 people (8 on the PC) • Classic audio • Retains the charm of the original Instant Impressions: If you are one of those shooter fans out there that have no knowledge of Sam and just how Serious he is let me...

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18. New Releases: Week of 01.12.10

This week is very weak with the exception of one game: Army of Two: The 40th Day. The sequel to one of 2008's best-selling co-op shooters is out this week, but does it live up to the hype and surpass the critical disappointment of its predecessor? We'll find out soon enough. Tuesday 1/12 Army of Two: The 40th Day (360, PS3, PSP) Daniel X (DS) Sands of Destruction (DS) Vancouver...

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19. New Releases: Week of 01.03.10

Wake up, guys. 2009 is finally over, and 2010 is finally here. I'm also pleased to report that the new year is starting with quite a bang. Although only two games are coming out this week, both releases should be more than enough to satisfy gamers. This Tuesday will see the release of the over-the-top insanity that is Bayonetta, and if a scantily-clad chick doesn't appeal to you (How can it...

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20. New Releases: Rest of December

In case you're wondering why this very familiar column is covering the rest of December instead of just the upcoming week, it's because only three notable games are coming out between now and the end of 2009. Yes, the year of 2009 is finally coming to a close next week, so get ready for the jam-packed year that is 2010. On Tuesday, Guitar Hero Van Halen is officially released, and Final...

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