Gamer News 01.14.09: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…the Wii Rock Band 2 downloadable music story is (finally) open? The store features 20 FREE songs for download and an additional 30 or so songs available for purchase for 200 wii points (about $2/each.) Full story: Wiihotties
…kids in schools will soon be using Nintendo’s Wii Music in the classroom? Nintendo has partnered up with The National Association for Musical Education to bring Wii Music to schools in 51 cities across the US. The game will help kids learn the basics of music like tempo and rhythm. Wait, does that mean kids won’t be forced to play recorder concerts anymore?! Full story: 1Up
…you can make some sweet music with those gaming hands of yours? A dude named Gerry Phillips who claims he’s been making music with his hands for 38 years tackles the Super Mario theme song using only his hands to make little fart-y noises. Now, I’ve posted a lot of funny musical numbers based on games, but this one is certainly the most unique I’ve seen. Check out Gerry in action on You Tube
…the Resident Evil 5 demo will hit US Xbox 360’s later this month for a one week limited download timeframe? The highly-anticipated demo to the even more highly-anticpated sequel will be available for download on Xbox Live on Monday, January 26th. What a great birthday present for KP1gL37! Full story: Nothing But Software
…Sony may have succeeded in creating an unhackable PSP? The most recent PSP that was released on Oct 14, 08 (the PSP-3000) has gone unhacked since its launch. Considering the previous PSP versions were hacked within what seemed like minutes of release, a few months seems like an eternity. Is it possible Sony finally got wise, and found a way to really lock it down? Give it another couple months, and then we can call this one a success. Full story: PSPWorld
Tags: 1Up, demo, Hey Did You Hear..., News, Nintendo Wii, Nothing But Software, Playstation Portable, PSP, PSP 3000, PSPWorld, Resident Evil 5, Rock Band 2, Sony, Super Mario Brothers, Wii Music, Wiihotties, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, You Tube
Gamer News 12.30.08: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…a new party mode is coming to Burnout Paradise in Feb of 09 via the Playstation Store or Xbox Live? You will be able to play a group game with up to 8 players on one console (and with one controller!) Looks like our Rock Band parties are about to get a little mash up with Burnout Paradise. Full story: Criterion Games
…jocks love WoW just as much as us hardcore geeks? One jock in particular, Minnesota Vikings punter, Chris Kluwe, joked on his radio show on 93X that he wanted to change his name to honor his favorite MMO (and boost his jersey sales.) “I was going to change my name to Chris ‘World of Warcraft,’ ” Kluwe said. “They said that’s too long. So they started calling me Chris ‘Warcraft.’ I could make a lot of money if I changed my name to that.” Full story: Star Tribune
…you can get updates from Xbox 360 Live including news, video clips, friend’s status and more on your BlackBerry? The info comes to your phone courtesy of a mobile app from Zumobi. Full story: BlackBerry News
…on January 20th you too can feel what it’s like to be the President of the United States? A PC simulation game called “Commander In Chief” will be launched on inauguration day and will give you the ability to run the country the way you would as President from choosing members of your cabinet, to dealing with the economy and terrorism. Sounds like a good way to remind people how tough of a job Obama is facing. Full story: App Scout
…Microsoft released some fun new casual clothing for your XLE avatar just in time to rock out on New Years Eve? This new fashion update includes items such as hoodies and jeans for the guys, and fun accessories like rings and gloves for the ladies. Full story: Major Nelson
Tags: avatar, Barack Obama, Blackberry, Burnout Paradise, Burnout Party Mode, Chris Kluwe, Commander in Chief, Criterion Games, Hey Did You Hear..., Major Nelson, Microsoft, Minnesota Vikings, MMO, MMORPG, News, PC, Playstation 3, Playstation Store, PS3, World of Warcraft, WoW, XBL, Xbox 360, Xbox Live, Zumobi
Gamer News 12.19.18: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…3D Realms released screen shots of the new Duke Nukem Forever? As if they were answering Christmas wishes everywhere, the new images show a minty fresh Duke, who doesn’t seem to stray too far away from the image we know and love. Check out the slick images at Joystiq.
…Adam Sessler was recently bumped up to Editor In Chief of Games content over at G4? In his new role, the X-Play host will be in charge of all game content for the cable network, in addition to his roles on and off-air for X-Play. Congrats, Adam. Hope you are getting the big bucks now, dude. Full story: G4
…the first details of QuakeCon 09 have been announced? iD software confirmed that QuakeCon 09 will be back on August 13th and 16th 2009, in Dallas, Texas at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. Online registration begins at 3:30 CET on March 7th, 2009. Read more at: QuakeCon
…if Left 4 Dead is your fortee, you may be able to go pro? The Cyberathlete Amateur League recently announced that it is organizing a league for competition play for Left 4 Dead. Interested? Check out caleague.com
…Xbox Live has gone holiday? Check out the Xbox Live marketplace for lots of holiday additions including quick links to holiday films like National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and a Charlie Brown Christmas. They also unveiled some new wintery themes (the block of ice X-Box looks cool!) and fancy “formal wear” attire for your avatar. Lots of fun and festive stuff to get you in the holiday spirit.
Tags: 3D Realms, Adam Sessler, Cyberathlete Amateur League, Duke Nukem Forever, G4, Hey Did You Hear..., holiday, iD Software, Joystiq, Left 4 Dead, News, QuakeCon 09, Screenshots, X-Play, Xbox Live
Gamer News 12.18.08: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…Xbox Live gamers are already OVER Gears of War 2? Stats on the Xbox Live’s activity report show that gamers are moving on from Gears 2, dropping it to #4 behind Halo 3, CoD WoW at CoD 4. I’m thinking people played multiplayer Gears 1 so much, that they are just not interested in the same type of gameplay on Gears 2. Either that, or they reached level 50 on horde and then said, “bored now.” Full story: Major Nelson
…Playstation Home has already been hacked? It seems that Sony’s developers were trying to hack the system to uncover potential issues, and they found more than a few. The biggest concern? A “security loophole” that allows a hacker to upload or delete any file to and from the Home server. Yeah…you might want to patch that one, Sony before the whole system gets Rick-Rolled. Full story: Tech Radar
…a World of Warcraft-styled version of the George Bush shoe throwing footage has been created? I don’t know what it is (ok, maybe I do know) but I just can’t see enough of ole’ Bushie almost taking a shoe to the head! Check it out and lol
…Toys R Us opened a Nintendo department in their Times Square store? The 1,000 sq ft department is dedicated to all things Nintendo, and provides shoppers with interactive experiences including a Wii wall and a Nintendo gallery that showcases the history of the gaming giant. Full story: VG Chartz
…Lego Batman is the latest game to come to the iPhone? In a seemingly never ending list of titles making the jump to iPhone and iPod touch format, “Lego Batman: Gotham City Games” will feature a series of mini games, and will sell for the bargain price of $6. Full story and screenshots can be found at: Kotaku
Tags: 2DF Freeplay, Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare, Call of Duty World At War, Gears of War 2, George Bush, hacker, Hey Did You Hear..., iPhone, iPod touch, Kotaku, Lego Batman: Gotham City Games, Major Nelson, News, Nintendo, Nintendo Wii, Playstation Home, Sony, Tech Radar, Times Square, Toys R Us, VG Chartz, World of Warcraft, WoW, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
I’m Calling Out Marisa Miller: Your Gamertag is NOT Pummel Puss
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Now, I was a little skeptical when supermodel Marisa Miller announced her Xbox Live gamertag on the 2008 Spike TV Video Game awards tonight. I thought it was even more dubious when she invited the world to come play Gears of War 2 with her and, “get yourself chainsawed.” I tried to check out her gamer tag, but sure enough…it doesn’t exist. I tried every variation. Every possible spelling. With spaces, a hyphen, you name it. Believe me, I TRIED, and this chick’s “supposed” tag of Pummel Puss is nowhere to be found.
As a female gamer, I’m sick and tired of women pretending to love gaming just for the sake of whatever TV special they are hired to shake their boobs on. So, I am officially calling you out Marisa. One female to another. If you really are the gamer you claim you are, you will have no problem giving us your REAL tag.
Tags: 2008 Spike TV Video Game Awards, Gears of War 2, Marisa Miller, News, Random Cool Stuff, Victoria's Secret, Xbox Live
Gamer News 12.14.08: Hey, Did You Hear…(the 2008 Spike TV Video Game Awards Edition)
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…Fight Night Round 4 will feature legendary fighters including Muhammad Ali and MIKE TYSON (wow.) Tyson himself came onstage to introduce the trailer for the new EA title, and from the looks of it, I am already foaming at the mouth for this one. It’s due in stores in summer, 09. Check out the EA web site for the game at tysonvsali.com
…Pearl Jam’s iconic studio album, Ten will soon be available for download on Rock Band? The full album will be available in March of 09 in the online music store on Xbox LIve. Dude, I can’t wait to rock out to Jeremy.
…new ”Combustible” multiplayer map downloads for Gears of War 2 will be available on Xbox LIve tonight? Based on the trailer shown, there will be more interactive elements in the environment, and some amazing vantage points if you can play The Horde on these new maps. The map pack will become available at 12PM Pacific/3AM EST.
…the new Tim Schafer title, Brutal Legend, will most likely be freaking amazing? I am basing this of course on Tim’s past brilliant and hilarious titles, the musical genius of Jack Black, and the mouth-watering trailer shown tonight. Seriously, how can you NOT be pumped for this game?
…Kratos is making a comeback for the final (?) chapter in the God of War series? God of War III will be debuting on the Playstation 3 in the fall of 09. In the meantime, the new trailer shown tonight made me hungry for more. Something about this trailer made me think was the final saga for Kratos, but who knows?
Tags: 2008 Spike TV Video Game Awards, Brutal Legend, EA, Fight Night Round 4, Gears of War 2, God of War III, Hey Did You Hear..., Jack Black, kratos, Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, News, Pearl Jam, Playstation 3, PS3, Rock Band, Ten, Tim Shafer, Xbox Live
Gamer News 12.05.08: Hey, Did You Hear…
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…Nintendo had to issue an apology for a racial slur that accidentally made its way into Animal Crossing on the DS? Apparently, Nintendo sent out 14 copies of the game to members of the press already loaded up with a save game and user-generated content. Unfortunately, that content including one character dropping the n-bomb! Full Story: 1Up
…You can now bundle up your New Xbox Experience avatar with winter garb? The new clothing pack is available now for FREE on Xbox Live and includes cute hats, scarves and puffy coats. I’m looking forward to the pack of shorts and bikinis that Xbox will hopefully launch this summer! Full Story: Major Nelson
…Red Bull is the first company to register for real estate on the Playstion 3 virtual world, Home? Expect more annoucemnts of brand partnerships to come soon, but for now, the energy drink is the first on the Home bandwagon. Full Story: Brand Republic
…Country music is coming to Rock Band? Much to the dismay of hardcore rock n’ rollers, country titles from artists like Dixie Chicks and Brooks & Dunn will be coming to Rock Band via downloadable tracks on Dec 16th. Full story: CMT
…There may be a Michael Phelps video game in the works? Olympic champion, Phelps, talked about the game on 60 minutes, but no real details were given. Stay tuned for more on this as details are leaked. Full story: Gaming Target
Tags: 1Up, Animal Crossing, Brand Republic, CMT, Gaming Target, Hey Did You Hear..., Home, Major Nelson, Michael Phelps, New Xbox Experience, News, Nintendo, Nintendo DS, Playstation 3, PS3, Red Bull, Rock Band, Xbox Live
What You Should Be Watching Right Now: The Guild
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I’m a big fan of Felicia Day. Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog has permanently placed Felicia into my “favorite actresses of our generation” column. So you can imagine my delight when I came across “The Guild” for FREE in the Xbox Live marketplace this weekend. The Guild is billed as an “online sitcom” and it follows the story of one particular WoW guild. Each episode was written and stars Felicia Day who is a notorious WoW player, along with a hilarious cast of characters who make up her online guild. Without giving away any spoilers, all I can say is that this series is a MUST SEE! The first season’s 10 episodes are available now for download for FREE (each is about 5 minutes) on Xbox Live and YouTube. Check out episode 1 below. I can’t wait to see where this show goes in season 2.
Tags: Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog, Felicia Day, Guild Life, MMO, MMORPG, Random Cool Stuff, World of Warcraft, Xbox Live, You Tube
WHA!? Star Wars Force Unleashed DLC w/ Luke, Anakin, and Obi-Wan?
Posted by HCG Paco | Filed under News, The Shit to Get
Where the f**k did this come from!? I loved it. Force Unleashed was a lip-service to people who remember when people didn’t chuckle and roll their eyes at the mention of a Star Wars game. This makes me want to play through again. Especially if I can fry wookies as Luke.
The pack is 400 M$ points and contains
- Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker
- Jedi Knight Obi-wan
- Darth Sion
- Imperial Commando
- Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker
- Ki-Adi-Mundi
- Kit Fisto
3 new Apprentice costumes
- Hooded combat gear
- General Starkiller
- Sith assassin
Tags: DLC, Force Unleashed, Star Wars, Star Wars Force Unleashed, Xbox Live
Rock the Vote…On Xbox Live
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A new partnership between Microsoft and Rock the Vote has given gamers a new way to make their voices heard. Now you can register to vote quickly and easily on Xbox Live. Not only that, but Xbox Live is also conducting a poll of gamers to determine who has the lead among gaming voters. You can voice your opinion by downloading one of four gamer pics: Barack Obama, John McCain, Undecided or Other. Results will be announced this upcoming week. I think this is a pretty cool way to allow younger voters to voice their opinions and most importantly, register to vote!
“The Xbox LIVE community is active, vocal, and passionate. We’re thrilled to partner with Rock the Vote.”
—Marc Whitten, Microsoft
Tags: Microsoft, News, Rock the Vote, Xbox Live
Samurai Warriors 2: Extreme Legends Delayed for Xbox Live
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After going through the Samurai Warriors 2 Xtreme Legends Mini-Site and getting all psyched for it’s release on the XBox LIVE Marketplace, this hit me like a kick in the nuts:
From Koei’s US site:
“Samurai Warriors®2 Xtreme Legends® (SW2XL) for Xbox 360® will not be available on Wednesday March 19th, 2008 due to operational delays within Xbox LIVE® Marketplace. We will make further announcements when Samurai Warriors 2 Xtreme Legends is ready for download. Please accept our sincere apologies. SW2XL for PlayStation® is available now.”
Brilliant - good thing I have some grind achievments in Dynasty Warriors 6 to finish…
Tags: Delay, News, Samurai Warriors 2, Xbox Live
Wing Commander Arena Xbox Live Trailer Already!
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Damn, that was fast! Here it is, good Lord, here it is. The Wing Commander Arena Xbox Live Trailer. This isn’t only shaping up fast, but it is looking really good too, if you aren’t expecting anything other than spaceships connecting it to the franchise. How did this famous franchise get this far along and no one knew? Very impressive, EA. Very impressive indeed. It makes a gamer wonder what other famous long-dead franchises are currently in development.
Back to the trailer; Is it just me or does this look more like Geometry Wars, Marble Blast Ultra, and Wing Commander combined? Seriously, this could’ve been named Battlestar Galactica at this point, because that is how much the game seems to have in common with the original franchise at this point. No in-cockpit view? No wingmen? At this point I have to wonder if there are even Kilrathi in this game? Watch the trailer closely, it looks like everyone is fighting on the same plane, rather than truly dog-fighting. I hope this isn’t a crappy, generic Xbox Live Arcade title that someone slapped the Wing Commander name on and called it a day, but it sure seems to be heading down that path…
Tags: News, Trailers, Wing Commander, Xbox Live
