Archive for May, 2010
Need for Speed World release date is July 20, 2010 for the free-to-play racing MMO
Need for Speed World will be released on July 20, 2010 and is a PC racing MMO that will be free-to-play! Need for Speed World thrusts gamers into an enormous, socially-connected white-knuckle Need for Speed experience featuring an all-new power-up system and deep RPG style progression system. It also offers a nice mix of Need…
Video Games News show: Episode 6
Welcome to a new episode of our new Video Games News show! Please subscribe via iTunes for automatic weekly updates. Every week we’ll share our favorite videos for announcements, previews, releases, etc. In Jester’s own words: “Hi to all the viewers out there I’m the host of the new Video Games News show. Some call…
Why Blizzard does not use DRM in StarCraft II. Online community wins over pirates
StarCraft 2 will not contain traditional DRM, although Blizzard had to drop LAN support in favor of their current Battle.net service, which is required to play the game. But there is a reason that Blizzard didn’t go further with DRM or include traditional DRM to combat piracy. To quote: “If you start talking about DRM…
Blur mocking Mario Kart in commercial
If you’ve been watching the NBA Finals (Suns vs Lakers for West, Magic vs Celtics for East. GO SUNS!!!!!) you’ve no doubt seen this all-new commercial for Blur (Xbox 360, PS3, PC). Blur is an Acivision-published, Bizarre Creations-developed (makers of Project Gotham Racing and Geometry Wars) action racer in which realistic cars and polished graphics…
Download FIFA Online as Open Beta launches for everyone
FIFA Online has entered open beta and is now available for everyone and anyone to play! If you want to get in on the footy action, you can download FIFA Online at the official web-site (which is a 1GB client, it should be noted. Playable on your PC but NOT through a browser like Tiger…
New Insomniac Games title coming to Xbox 360. Studio breaks PS3 exclusivity!
The Ratchet & Clank guys are coming to Xbox 360! No not the actual game characters themselves, but the company that made them, known as Insomniac Games. Who have announced that their newest project will be released for Xbox 360, as well as for PS3. This marks the first time that the developers have created…
Mass Effect Movie coming to planet Earth
A Mass Effect movie is officially coming as Legendary Pictures has scooped up the rights to develop the upcoming feature film based on the hit BioWare RPG series. Writing the script for the movie will be Mark Protosevich who is well known for writing I Am Legend and is working on the upcoming Thor film…
Killzone 3 unveiled to include Stereoscopic 3D and Jetpacks!
Killzone 3 has been confirmed and announced officially by Sony and Guerrilla Games and is a direct follow-up to Killzone 2. The biggest pieces of news about the game are the revelations of a jet pack, which players will both use and be fighting against, and the fact that the game will have a stereoscopic…
Knights Contract announced for Xbox 360 and PS3. Namco Bandai brings co-op action to the West in 2011
Knights Contract has been announced by Namco Bandai as an all-new Xbox 360 and PS3 co-op action adventure game for release in 2011. In a time of swordsmen and magic, Knights Contract recreates this era with an astonishing visual appeal while keeping players at the edge of their seats with stylized over-the-top action. Set in…
Rock Band 3 adds piano / keytar peripheral
It’s official. Piano or some kind of Keytar is coming to Rock Band 3! This was confirmed via a teaser image that appears at the end of the recent Green Day: Rock Band demo that is downloadable now on Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network. Obviously this will be a huge additional to the game…
On Xbox Live Arcade today: DOOM II, Voodoo Dice, Ben 10: The Rise of Hex
From today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play id Software’s DOOM II on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. DOOM II will be available worldwide for 1200 Microsoft Points (that’s US$15 / €14.40 / £10.20 / CAN$18.60 / AU$19.80). To save Earth, you must descend into the stygian depths of hell. Battle nastier,…
On PlayStation Network now: Green Day: Rock Band Demo (PS3), Soldner-X 2, Super Stacker (PSN), Hexyz Force, ModNation Racers (PSP)
Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced what new PlayStation Network downloadable games, expansions, demos and videos were released for PlayStation 3 and PSP now in America and Europe. AMERICAN PlayStation Store for PS3 Spring Fever highlights 50% off Prince of Persia Classic ($4.99 now; regular $9.99). Offer good through Monday, 5/31. Updates Heracles Chariot Racing Permanent…
On the Wii and DSi Shops now: Metal Torrent (DSiWare), ArtStyle: light trax (WiiWare) and more
Nintendo downloads this week: You might pilot a ship in Metal Torrent or try a bluff at the poker table in World Poker Tour Texas Hold ‘Em. Once you master those, you can try your hand at solving transportation problems through deductive reasoning or go on a hunt for the notorious Jack the Ripper. Over…
Just pre-ordered my PSVita!!! Can’t wait to get my hands on it, and Uncharted Golden Abyss of course 
The Back to the Future Episode 1 HD video game for iOS platforms is temporarily a free download! Get it while it’s hot!
