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Gaming's biggest rip-offs?

2009-06-30T17:53:04Z

Mike Smith, from Yahoo's Gaming section, posted his list of what he believes are the biggest rip-offs in the video game world.

Read his article here.

I disagree with Mike's problem with the new Wii MotionPlus. I think it's cool and pretty cheap.

I have my own list of game rips:

1. Controllers for Xbox 360 and PS3. Seriously? $60? These should be around $39 by now. And don't get me started with the plastic guitars!!
2. Not being able to return a bad game. If stores would accept returns, maybe developers would stop making bad games.
3. Guitar Hero side games (Metallica and Smash Hits). These should be $29 or $39.
Aerosmith's version wasn't even a full game!

Augmented reality games soon?

2009-06-23T23:37:49Z

If you don't know what augmented reality means... watch this clip.

This is amazing stuff with really cool possibilities for gaming. I hope this makes it to iPhones soon....

'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' actually looks... AWESOME!

2009-06-22T17:14:31Z

I enjoyed the rush-job Transformers game a couple of years ago. It had a ton of flaws, but I loved the robots and transforming.

Could this be a completely amazing Transformers game? Looks good so far. We'll probably know this Wednesday (June 24th).

Video of "DJ Hero" in action

2009-06-04T15:15:04Z

Engadget has posted a video of Activision's "DJ Hero" in action.

Two things I notice:

1. It works with the Gutiar Hero guitars for multiplayer guitar/DJ action. Kind of cool, I think.
2. The music mashup idea for the songs is goofy. I guess the big A has to appeal to a broader range of music fans; but, when I think of DJ's I think of dance music and hip-hop/rap.

See what you think:

VIDEO HERE

Nintendo announces new 2D "Super Mario Bros. Wii"

2009-06-02T18:14:01Z

At E3 today, Nintendo pulled a surprise out of their hat... a 2D, multiplayer Super Mario Bros. game. It looks VERY cool.

"Super Mario Brothers Wii" will have 4-player multiplayer gameplay, which means 2D Mario no longer has to be a watch-your-brother-play experience!

Kotaku has the info!

Xbox 360's Project NATAL video

2009-06-01T22:22:41Z

If you missed this from Microsoft's E3 presentation, here is a video from the internets. Hopefully, we'll have something official soon.

This is still pretty cool.

Sweet 'Big Surf Island' footage from Criterion

2009-05-28T17:37:02Z

Rockstar announces new 'GTA IV' DLC for Fall 2009

2009-05-26T21:09:26Z

According to G4TV's "The Feed" blog, Rockstar Games has announced new downloadable content for 'Grand Theft Auto IV.'

Following this year's earlier chapter, 'The Lost and the Damned,' Rockstar continues to push the boundaries of gaming this fall with 'The Ballad of Gay Tony.'

The next episode in the GTA series will be priced at $19.99 (1600 MS points) and will be released in the fall of 2009.

The title alone ensures all the publicity and press coverage Rockstar could ever want. Genius move to keep the game front-and-center in the next few months.

Rockstar also plans to released a stand-alone disc version of 'GTA IV' with both DLC pieces added.

More info from G4TV.com

Big Surf Island comes to 'Burnout Paradise' on June 11!

2009-05-22T15:22:29Z

If you've been following Criterion Games on Twitter (twitter.com/CriterionGames), you know that some big announcement has been teased for the last several days.

Well, today it has been revealed: even MORE DLC for 'Burnout Paradise' (Xbox 360, PS3); and this time it's going to be HUGE!

In the last few updates of the game a giant bridge has been under construction between the mainland and an island in the bay. On June 11, games will be able to travel to that island and participate in ridiculous new gameplay, including insane jumps and all new topography that's roughly the size of downtown Paradise. Plus the DLC offers new cars, including dune-buggy-type stadium cars. And Criterion promises "if you can see it, you can drive to it."

After the announcement a video was posted to the Criterion site (click here to watch it) and the new stuff looks amazing!

http://criteriongames.com/packs/island.php

Mass Effect 2: Prelude to E3

2009-05-15T19:14:35Z

Not making it to E3 this year? Our friends at Bioware hooked up Texas Gamer with a sneak peak at what to expect when they showcase the highly anticipated sequel: Mass Effect 2.

The "Infinite Lives" checkpoint in 'Little Big Planet'

2009-05-05T17:24:05Z

The new Creator Pack content for the PS3's awesome 'Little Big Planet' contains a news "Infinite Lives" checkpoint object that you can use in your own custom levels. This is a nice gift to players that find parts of your creations a little too difficult to survive.

Even better, developers Media Molecule have provided an explanation of the checkpoint in this hilarious video.

Keep watching. This would be the level from hell:

"Madden 10" cover revealed

2009-04-24T16:48:40Z

The "Madden 10" cover was revealed this morning in New York's Times Square and the cover athlete is... two guys! This is the first time, ever, that two players make it to the Madden cover.

Troy Polamalu and Larry Fitzgerald.

Here's video from the reveal:

HERE are more photos from the reveal.

First footage of "Burnout Cops and Robbers"

2009-04-24T16:40:57Z

Via Twitter (@CriterionGames), I was alerted that there is brand new footage of the upcoming "Cops and Robbers" DLC for "Burnout: Paradise City." Looks a lot like capture the flag, but with gold!

Click HERE to see the World Premiere footage... it looks like a blast!

It's refund time!

2009-04-18T01:38:02Z

Tax day has come and gone, and some of us can look forward to getting a refund from the US Government, and Microsoft?!?!? It's been over a year since I last reported my woes with the Red Ring of Death on my XBox 360s and I was happy to see a post on Kotaku about Microsoft finally including the second-most problematic error to the warranty coverage.

If you paid Microsoft to repair your system for the E74 error, you may be getting a refund in the mail soon. Let's hope this one's not a hoax.

Wii MotionPlus is dated and priced!

2009-04-14T19:41:10Z

The super-cool Wii MotionPlus add-on for the Wii-mote which adds even-more accuracy in a 3D environment is coming on June 8th for $19.99.

Unfortunately, the "Wii Sports Resort," the game that will really take advantage of the accessory, won't come out until July 26th. Hopefully, there will be some more games to go along with the MotionPlus.

Engadget has the story: HERE.