Conflict: Denied Ops demo available now on Xbox Live
A demo for Conflict: Denied Ops, the fifth game released in the series and first for next generation console, is available now for download through Xbox Live Marketplace. The free demo will feature both a single-player and two-player co-op modes. Like other games in the Conflict franchise, players will have… Continue Reading »
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Arcade Pack to be released in Japan
In effort to improve sales in Japan, Microsoft has announced its plans to release the Xbox 360 Arcade SKU in the Japanese market on March 6, 2008, for 27,800 yen (approximately US$260). While this special kit is the same price of the current 360 Core System, the arcade bundle will… Continue Reading »
New Ace Combat 6 aircraft for download through Xbox Live
Fans of Namco Bandai’s Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, will get the chance to add new aircraft to the already impressive squadron through downloadable content on Xbox Live, starting Thursday, January 31st. The new aircraft, most of which are European, will feature new design skins while others have been… Continue Reading »
Call of Duty 4 scores big sales in 2007
Call of Duty 4 has proven itself to be as unstoppable a force as the SAS team you play within the game. Activision today announced that more people around the world purchased the fourth installment in the Call of Duty series than any other game in 2007. Citing data from… Continue Reading »
Microsoft’s hardware, software proved powerful in 2007
Back in 2001, many people argued that Microsoft’s Xbox didn’t have a chance to make it in the gaming world. When the 360 was released two years ago, many again argued that the second generation console didn’t have the power to stand toe-to-toe with other next-gen systems. On January 25,… Continue Reading »
Future projected to be big for Ubisoft
Ubisoft has proven is it not a one trick pony. Already the third largest western independent developer, Ubisoft looks to strengthen its position within the gaming world in 2008 with another strong lineup of highly anticipated original games, continuing franchises and multi-platform titles. With the success of Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft… Continue Reading »
Intel readies chips for future consoles
Intel might hold sway over the global PC-processor market, but it seems to be currently out of favor with all three video-game console manufacturers, who have all placed their trust in IBM chips for their consoles. However, Intel is trying hard to establish a foothold in the console market. Business… Continue Reading »
GTA IV box art revealed
Originally set to be released October 2007, fans of Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto series were recently told that they would have to wait until early 2008 for the fourth installment of the worldwide phenomena to make its first appearance on next-gen consoles. With little actual video and less information about… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Call of Duty 4
Product: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Price: $59.99 System(s): Xbox 360, PC, PS3 Rating: 9/10 Publisher (Developer): Activision (Infinity Ward) ESRB Rating: Mature Pros: Amazing tactical game play, great sound and level design, interesting story, extreme difficulties settings, deep multiplayer and online play. Cons: Main campaign is far too… Continue Reading »
Gamertell Review: Mass Effect
Product: Mass Effect Price: $59.99 System(s): Xbox 360 Rating: 9/10 Publisher (Developer): Microsoft (Bioware) ESRB Rating: “Mature” Pros: Amazing story, solid shooter action, great custom character creator, great new franchise. Cons: To short for a true RPG, graphics aren’t quite up to Unreal Engine 3 standards, a number of noticeable… Continue Reading »
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