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Latest COD Map Pack a Little Too Elite?
Posted by Sean Taylor on January 26th, 2012 View Comments
Membership has its privileges, we suppose. But the latest Call Of Duty DLC may be stretching that concept a little far. That is, at least, even according to it’s own EULA.
It turns out that the Call Of Duty Elite map pack that recently became available is locked down to only one profile on the console, says multiple users on various COD forum threads. Which means, if your bro or sis wanted to use the maps packs to boost their own gamerscore, it looks like they’re SOL.
Even under the conditions of the download, “You can use this item on the first Xbox 360 console you downloaded it to. Access to this item will also be granted to all users on this first console.”
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Resident Evil 6 Decapitating Consoles November 20
Posted by Sean Taylor on January 19th, 2012 View Comments
Word ran around the web pretty quickly today about the unannounced reveal that the latest in Capcom’s long-running Resident Evil franchise is dropping on Xbox 360 and PS3 just in time for holiday impalement this year with the PC version to follow.
Many outlets are reporting that the story will follow not just Leon Kennedy and Chris Redfield, both of whom have partners to team up with, but a third unnamed playable character (not Ada Wong, but she’ll be in there playable later) and will be a globe-trotting experience not simply situated in one locale like many (many) of the games before it. All three player characters will be available from the outset and players can switch between storylines whenever they feel like it. Eventually, they all get together for a group hug, presumably.
Jump past the break for the official trailer featuring President Zombie!
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Top Pirated Games of 2011
Posted by Mike Yawney on January 3rd, 2012 View Comments
What do Mario and Marcus Fenix have in common? They both happen to star in the top pirated console games of 2011.
According to Torrentfreak, 1,280,000 people downloaded Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Wii over the past year. In fact it’s a double whammy for Mario as the same title also took top spot in 2010 as well.
Xbox pirates appear to love Marcus Fenix and the Gears of War franchise. Gears of War 3 was downloaded more than 890,000 times.
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Review: Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception
Posted by Mike Yawney on November 4th, 2011 View Comments
Who would have thought back in 2007 the Uncharted franchise would turn into the monster it is today. At the time many thought it was a Tomb Raider clone, featuring a male lead character. Fast forward four years and we can now say Uncharted is without a doubt going in a direction the Tomb Raider franchise only dreamed of. Fast paced action, riveting story, Uncharted 3: Drakes’s Deception has a lot going for it. But can it possibly lead to the hype built-up by Sony and Naughty Dog?
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Review: Kinect Sports Season 2
Posted by Mike Yawney on October 27th, 2011 View Comments
Almost one year ago Microsoft released a title which was expected to usher in a new era of gameplay; one without controllers. Kinect Sports proved you could play a game without relying on the classic controller but some gamers were critical, claiming Kinect Sports was nothing more than a collection of mini games. Despite the mixed reviews Microsoft teamed up with Rare once again to bring another round of sporting goodness to the Xbox 360 and Kinect. Does Kinect Sports Season 2 fair any better than the first. Once again it depends on who you ask.
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Rockstar Announces Grand Theft Auto 5
Posted by Mike Yawney on October 25th, 2011 View Comments
It’s official! Rockstar Games has announced Grand Theft Auto 5!
The developer revealed the game through a splash screen on its homepage. The teaser doesn’t mention which platform the title will be available on or a release date, only telling visitors to return on November 2nd to catch the first trailer.
Some are already speculating the lack of info means the game may not be released on current-gen consoles. Of course that may be a bit of a stretch but one thing is certain, don’t expect it this year.
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Review: Batman Arkham City
Posted by Mike Yawney on October 23rd, 2011 View Comments
Make no mistake about it, we are in the midst of the holiday rush. Review copies of games continue to pile up in the office screaming out to be played. Yet I find myself playing one title over and over again. I know, I should be playing other titles but every time I open a new game up I find myself putting batman Arkham City back into my console telling myself “just another hour”. The next thing I know it’s time to call it a night. Yes, Batman Arkham City is that good. It’s not perfect, but damn it’s good!
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Playstation Network Attacked Yet Again
Posted by Mike Yawney on October 12th, 2011 View Comments
Sony says its Playstation Network has come under attack once again. The company issued a statement claiming intruders attempted to access more than 93,000 PSN accounts around the globe. Access to all of those accounts have now been blocked.
Sony says less than one tenth of one percent of customer accounts have been affected. Emails have been sent out to gamers who may have had their account compromised. Credit card information was apparently not accessed.
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Review: Gears of War 3
Posted by Mike Yawney on September 18th, 2011 View Comments
To call Gears of War 3 one of the most anticipated games of the year for the Xbox 360 is a bit of an understatement. Microsoft has been throwing Gears parties for months to create a frenzy and it appears their work is paying off. More than one million copies of the game have already been pre-ordered which is understandable. This is after all the final installment in the franchise, at least for this story arc.
What began as a new startup franchise five years ago in 2006 is about to come to a dramatic end. Gears of War 3 marks the end of the trilogy, the end of a surprisingly emotional story that has captivated fans around the globe. So how do you wrap up such a beloved series? With a bang.
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Review: Driver San Francisco
Posted by Mike Yawney on September 12th, 2011 View Comments
In the crowded videogame market it’s important to distinguish yourself against the competition. Some games come out with unique features, some with bonus content, and others rely on a concept that is so bizarre their game stands out from others in the genre. Driver San Francisco falls into the latter category.
Here’s how it plays out. A cop gets into a near-fatal car accident. As paramedics try and revive him he has an out of body experience and discovers he can shift into other people’s bodies, taking control of them. This sets the scene for one of the most
unique driving games I have ever experienced on a console. On paper it sounds bizarre, yet I was pleasantly surprised to find it’s just crazy enough to work.
