Archive for September, 2009
September 23rd, 2009 | Author: admin
Mark Robbins asked:
Microsoft has tried to catch up with some of the titans of the gaming world,
such as Sony with the release of the Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 offers many
new features that players will love:
Free limited subscription to online gaming – This allows players who have not been participating in online gaming a chance to see what is available at no charge. All Xbox 360s come with Live-aware – This means you can get a friend invite or see who is online and what they are playing from your Xbox 360. The button in the middle of the controller makes all this very easy. It offers great media features including listening to music while you play games, the ability to create custom playlists and your own custom soundtracks, the ability to rip songs from original CDs to your Xbox 360 and stream music from your MP3 player to your Xbox 360. You can also create slideshows of photos to share with friends and family. Xbox 360 has a wireless controller. No more tripping over the wires, although it can support two wired controllers through USB ports in the front. The game console is not only great for gamers, but developers as well. It is a powerful machine with an unprecedented amount of RAM – a feature added on the request of developers.
But, Xbox 360 still has some problems that need to be worked out:
Their Japanese third party support is lacking – While some Japanese developers offer software for the Xbox, it is small in number when compared to what the same developers offer for Playstation. While the controller is wireless, it eats batteries rather quickly. Standard alkaline batteries only last about thirty hours, so if you buy Xbox 360, invest in rechargeable batteries to save yourself some money in the end. When they were set up in WalMart stores before days before the launch, many suffered what is known as the Xbox “360 screen of death,” an error screen. The Xbox 360 had also had some problems with overheating. Some report the Xbox 360 system as being very noisy when playing an Xbox 360 disc.
Many people are eagerly awaiting the release of Playstation 3, which may
occur as soon as November of this year. It has been said that the
Playstation 3 has an outward feel (which allows it to stand vertically or
horizontally on its own), as opposed to the Xbox 360’s inward feel. It is
a much larger console than the Playstation 2 and closer to the original size of
the Xbox. Game discs slide into the console like CDs slide into a car
player.
Here are a few attractive features of the Playstation 3:
It is always on, so you can access your Playstation 3 from anywhere as long as you have an Internet connection. With a Playstation Portable, you can connect to your Playstation 3 and transfer media such as music and movies. The Playstation 3 appears to be much more powerful than that Xbox 360, Ninetindo Revolution, and Playstation 2. Initial reports say it will be twice as fast as the Xbox 360. Developers and publishers of over 230 games have announced titles for Playstation 3 games.
Here are a few reported cons and problems with the Playstation 360:
Comes with only 256 MB, less than the 512 MB the Xbox 360 will come with. Their Playstation Network Platform (the online service) is still in development and may not be ready by the time Playstation 3 is released. The launch of the Playstation 3 has already been delayed due to disk problems.
Both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 are incredible gaming consoles. It
seems that although the Xbox 360 came out first, the best bet is still the
Playstation 3. The strongest point of the Xbox 360 is its online
functionality, but Sony may be working on something similar to Xbox Live right
now. However, Microsoft is closing the gap with Xbox 360 and probably will
eventually catch up with Sony in gaming consoles. For some users, it may
come down to something as simple as which one is more compatible with the games
they already own.
DEANNA
Microsoft has tried to catch up with some of the titans of the gaming world,
such as Sony with the release of the Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 offers many
new features that players will love:
Free limited subscription to online gaming – This allows players who have not been participating in online gaming a chance to see what is available at no charge. All Xbox 360s come with Live-aware – This means you can get a friend invite or see who is online and what they are playing from your Xbox 360. The button in the middle of the controller makes all this very easy. It offers great media features including listening to music while you play games, the ability to create custom playlists and your own custom soundtracks, the ability to rip songs from original CDs to your Xbox 360 and stream music from your MP3 player to your Xbox 360. You can also create slideshows of photos to share with friends and family. Xbox 360 has a wireless controller. No more tripping over the wires, although it can support two wired controllers through USB ports in the front. The game console is not only great for gamers, but developers as well. It is a powerful machine with an unprecedented amount of RAM – a feature added on the request of developers.
But, Xbox 360 still has some problems that need to be worked out:
Their Japanese third party support is lacking – While some Japanese developers offer software for the Xbox, it is small in number when compared to what the same developers offer for Playstation. While the controller is wireless, it eats batteries rather quickly. Standard alkaline batteries only last about thirty hours, so if you buy Xbox 360, invest in rechargeable batteries to save yourself some money in the end. When they were set up in WalMart stores before days before the launch, many suffered what is known as the Xbox “360 screen of death,” an error screen. The Xbox 360 had also had some problems with overheating. Some report the Xbox 360 system as being very noisy when playing an Xbox 360 disc.
Many people are eagerly awaiting the release of Playstation 3, which may
occur as soon as November of this year. It has been said that the
Playstation 3 has an outward feel (which allows it to stand vertically or
horizontally on its own), as opposed to the Xbox 360’s inward feel. It is
a much larger console than the Playstation 2 and closer to the original size of
the Xbox. Game discs slide into the console like CDs slide into a car
player.
Here are a few attractive features of the Playstation 3:
It is always on, so you can access your Playstation 3 from anywhere as long as you have an Internet connection. With a Playstation Portable, you can connect to your Playstation 3 and transfer media such as music and movies. The Playstation 3 appears to be much more powerful than that Xbox 360, Ninetindo Revolution, and Playstation 2. Initial reports say it will be twice as fast as the Xbox 360. Developers and publishers of over 230 games have announced titles for Playstation 3 games.
Here are a few reported cons and problems with the Playstation 360:
Comes with only 256 MB, less than the 512 MB the Xbox 360 will come with. Their Playstation Network Platform (the online service) is still in development and may not be ready by the time Playstation 3 is released. The launch of the Playstation 3 has already been delayed due to disk problems.
Both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 are incredible gaming consoles. It
seems that although the Xbox 360 came out first, the best bet is still the
Playstation 3. The strongest point of the Xbox 360 is its online
functionality, but Sony may be working on something similar to Xbox Live right
now. However, Microsoft is closing the gap with Xbox 360 and probably will
eventually catch up with Sony in gaming consoles. For some users, it may
come down to something as simple as which one is more compatible with the games
they already own.
DEANNA
September 21st, 2009 | Author: admin
Samuel Herrick asked:
Sony Play Station a 32-bit video game console was produced by Sony Computer Entertainment in December 1994 marking a revolution in the field of video games. It was the first of the series of console and hand-held game devices. The PlayStation didn’t miss the chance to generate interest in the market with a lot of advertisement campaigns. The PlayStation logo was designed by Manabu Sakamoto, who also designed the logo for Sony’s VAIO computer products. The PlayStation is considered as one of the longest production runs in the video game industry.
This electronic game console had to undergo a variety of variants including the gradual reduction in the number of external connectors on the unit. SCPH-900x series is the last revision to the original PlayStation with the same hardware
Early gamers used to experience skipping of full-motion video or dreaded physical “ticking” noises from the PlayStations. It was due to the poorly placed vents that caused overheating in the plastic moldings inside the console creating knock-on effects with the laser assembly. Later Sony came out with “Dual Shock”, including a controller with 2 analog sticks and a built in force-feedback feature. Colored blue was another version of Sony Play station, followed by colored green. The PlayStation’s capabilities were later expanded with the installation of a modchip, which allowed the playing of games from other regions.
Net Yaroze was introduced as another version of the PlayStation, which was much expensive. It was found to be lacking the features the full developer suite provided. The user found it difficult to officially make actual game discs as the amount of space was small. Sony launched the smallest version of its Play Station, PS one in 2000, which was about one-third smaller than the original PlayStation. Later it also released a small LCD screen and an adaptor that can be used in cars.
ERA
Sony Play Station a 32-bit video game console was produced by Sony Computer Entertainment in December 1994 marking a revolution in the field of video games. It was the first of the series of console and hand-held game devices. The PlayStation didn’t miss the chance to generate interest in the market with a lot of advertisement campaigns. The PlayStation logo was designed by Manabu Sakamoto, who also designed the logo for Sony’s VAIO computer products. The PlayStation is considered as one of the longest production runs in the video game industry.
This electronic game console had to undergo a variety of variants including the gradual reduction in the number of external connectors on the unit. SCPH-900x series is the last revision to the original PlayStation with the same hardware
Early gamers used to experience skipping of full-motion video or dreaded physical “ticking” noises from the PlayStations. It was due to the poorly placed vents that caused overheating in the plastic moldings inside the console creating knock-on effects with the laser assembly. Later Sony came out with “Dual Shock”, including a controller with 2 analog sticks and a built in force-feedback feature. Colored blue was another version of Sony Play station, followed by colored green. The PlayStation’s capabilities were later expanded with the installation of a modchip, which allowed the playing of games from other regions.
Net Yaroze was introduced as another version of the PlayStation, which was much expensive. It was found to be lacking the features the full developer suite provided. The user found it difficult to officially make actual game discs as the amount of space was small. Sony launched the smallest version of its Play Station, PS one in 2000, which was about one-third smaller than the original PlayStation. Later it also released a small LCD screen and an adaptor that can be used in cars.
ERA
September 20th, 2009 | Author: admin
Faith Hill asked:
Sony had always been a very reliable brand when it comes to electronic gadgets, the name itself assures the buyer of an end which would be a quality product. Sony with its collaboration with Ericson launched mobile phones: which have always aroused accolades and appreciation for their looks as well as service. Sony Ericson phones are made such that they from the appearance to features are always a little bit different and exclusive from the heaps and hoard of phone that everyone can fiddle with. This very inimitable brand name launched one more of its subtly crafted and ecstatic looking phone: Sony Ericson W880i. This new phone from Sony called Sony Ericsson W880i is creating a wave among tech savvy and other common users because of its high end features.
A phone in 21st century appears pale if all it can help you is to make calls and sends messages. It is not only a luxury or utility but also an accessory that reflects your personality: your sense of style, your attitude, your approach towards life are highlighted by the phone that you use. Keeping all this in mind Sony Ericsson designed and launched Sony Ericson W880i. Sony Ericsson W880i leads to the highway of absolute musical experience with its stereo handsfree, 2.0 Walkman player, slim speakers with amazing clear and quality voice with enhanced bass frequencies and all with Music recognition that flashes the name of the number of the artist and song when you are playing it on your walky-cell phone Sony Ericsson W880i.
If you are assuming that this is all that Sony Ericsson W880i can provide you with then hold on! There is much more to be offered in the platter with which the phone comes with: PC software and a 1GB Memory Stick Micro, Fast Web, Bluetooth, Games, a built-in digital camera with screen viewfinder; with in-phone imaging and messaging features, MMS, Video recording. The 3G gives easy access to internet anywhere at anytime. You can always download cool games and ring tones from the Sony Ericson site in this Sony Ericsson W880i and you can store more than 900 musical numbers without even adding an extra micro SD Memory card. Apart from all these technical sides to Sony Ericsson W880i has killer looks: sleek 9.4mm thin with 103mm in height phone in steel silver metallic casing and screen that has high resolution with 262,000 colours on display.
OBDULIA
Sony had always been a very reliable brand when it comes to electronic gadgets, the name itself assures the buyer of an end which would be a quality product. Sony with its collaboration with Ericson launched mobile phones: which have always aroused accolades and appreciation for their looks as well as service. Sony Ericson phones are made such that they from the appearance to features are always a little bit different and exclusive from the heaps and hoard of phone that everyone can fiddle with. This very inimitable brand name launched one more of its subtly crafted and ecstatic looking phone: Sony Ericson W880i. This new phone from Sony called Sony Ericsson W880i is creating a wave among tech savvy and other common users because of its high end features.
A phone in 21st century appears pale if all it can help you is to make calls and sends messages. It is not only a luxury or utility but also an accessory that reflects your personality: your sense of style, your attitude, your approach towards life are highlighted by the phone that you use. Keeping all this in mind Sony Ericsson designed and launched Sony Ericson W880i. Sony Ericsson W880i leads to the highway of absolute musical experience with its stereo handsfree, 2.0 Walkman player, slim speakers with amazing clear and quality voice with enhanced bass frequencies and all with Music recognition that flashes the name of the number of the artist and song when you are playing it on your walky-cell phone Sony Ericsson W880i.
If you are assuming that this is all that Sony Ericsson W880i can provide you with then hold on! There is much more to be offered in the platter with which the phone comes with: PC software and a 1GB Memory Stick Micro, Fast Web, Bluetooth, Games, a built-in digital camera with screen viewfinder; with in-phone imaging and messaging features, MMS, Video recording. The 3G gives easy access to internet anywhere at anytime. You can always download cool games and ring tones from the Sony Ericson site in this Sony Ericsson W880i and you can store more than 900 musical numbers without even adding an extra micro SD Memory card. Apart from all these technical sides to Sony Ericsson W880i has killer looks: sleek 9.4mm thin with 103mm in height phone in steel silver metallic casing and screen that has high resolution with 262,000 colours on display.
OBDULIA
September 18th, 2009 | Author: admin
David Allison asked:
Getting through red barricades (demo version)
Take any car and slowly push it through the barricade, as your body does not allow you to. When the car door is half way inside the barricade and halfway outside the barricade, get in the car. Note: You may get stuck permanently. However, if done correctly you should be able to continue driving through the barricade until you are far enough to get to the other side and exit the car.
Achievements
Accomplish the indicated achievement to get the corresponding number of Gamerscore points:
Colombian Made (40 points): Take over Los Carnales territory.
Getting through red barricades (demo version)
Take any car and slowly push it through the barricade, as your body does not allow you to. When the car door is half way inside the barricade and halfway outside the barricade, get in the car. Note: You may get stuck permanently. However, if done correctly you should be able to continue driving through the barricade until you are far enough to get to the other side and exit the car.
Achievements
Accomplish the indicated achievement to get the corresponding number of Gamerscore points:
Colombian Made (40 points): Take over Los Carnales territory.
Regicide (40 points): Take over Vice Kings territory.
Road Warrior (40 points): Take over Westside Rollerz territory.
Ruler of Stilwater (160 points): Help the 3rd Streets Saints take over Stilwater.
Thug (10 points): Reach a TrueSkill rank of Thug in any Multiplayer mode.
Killa (20 points): Reach a TrueSkill rank of Killa in any Multiplayer mode.
Gangsta (40 points): Reach a TrueSkill rank of Gangster in any Multiplayer mode.
Kingpin (80 points): Reach a TrueSkill rank of Kingpin in any Multiplayer mode.
Penny Pincher (10 points): Earn $1,000,000 in the city of Stilwater.
Grifter (10 points): Earn $200,000 in Insurance Fraud.
Shopaholic (10 points): Acquire 100 clothing and jewelry items for your single player wardrobe.
Coupon Clipper (10 points): Purchase 100 clothing and jewelry items for your Multiplayer wardrobe.
Leader of the Pack (10 points): Acquire all 7 Homies.
Getting Up (10 points): Tag all tag locations hidden throughout Stilwater.
Grease Monkey (10 points): Own a total of 50 cars.
Racket Lord (160 points): Successfully complete all activities in Stilwater.
Contract Killer (10 points): Successfully complete all of the Hitman locations.
Demo Demon (10 points): Successfully complete all levels of Demolition Derby.
Fast and Furious (10 points): Successfully complete all of the Hijacking locations and levels.
Fluffer (10 points): Successfully complete all of the Escort locations and levels.
Pimp (10 points): Successfully complete all the Snatch locations and levels.
Pusher (10 points): Successfully complete all of the Drug Trafficking locations and levels.
Scavenger (10 points): Successfully complete all of the Chop Shop locations.
Tuner (10 points): Successfully complete all of the Racing locations and levels.
Vandal (10 points): Successfully complete all of the Mayhem locations and levels.
Bulletproof (10 points): Successfully complete Co-Op level Turbulence at the highest difficulty level.
Errand Boy (10 points): Successfully complete Co-Op level Mob Rule at the highest difficulty level.
Canonized (10 points): Join the 3rd Street Saints.
Reclamationist (10 points): Retake Saint’s Row.
Additionally there are thirteen secret achievements, all of which are unidentified at this time.
TEOFILA
September 18th, 2009 | Author: admin
Avery asked:
On friday i bought an xbox 360 arcade. Today it had 3 of the red lights flashing on the ring of light. I am taking my xbox to game-stop to get a new system. I was wondering what accessories or anything else that i could buy that might decrease the chance of my xbox 360 arcade breaking or malfunctioning?
BONITA
On friday i bought an xbox 360 arcade. Today it had 3 of the red lights flashing on the ring of light. I am taking my xbox to game-stop to get a new system. I was wondering what accessories or anything else that i could buy that might decrease the chance of my xbox 360 arcade breaking or malfunctioning?
BONITA
September 16th, 2009 | Author: admin
Sam n asked:
You got it I’m one of those guys looking for ways to make in game money by being lazy. It occurred to me I could run a macro through my computer to simulate a series of actions coming from an xbox 360 controller. Is there a known way to connect a PC to a 360, preferably wirelessly?
JOHNIE
You got it I’m one of those guys looking for ways to make in game money by being lazy. It occurred to me I could run a macro through my computer to simulate a series of actions coming from an xbox 360 controller. Is there a known way to connect a PC to a 360, preferably wirelessly?
JOHNIE
September 16th, 2009 | Author: admin
William S asked:
I know the Xbox 360 Arcade doesn’t come with a hard drive, but other than that what is the difference? And what is the hard drive used for anyway?
KIMBER
I know the Xbox 360 Arcade doesn’t come with a hard drive, but other than that what is the difference? And what is the hard drive used for anyway?
KIMBER
September 14th, 2009 | Author: admin
956texan asked:
I have tried to connect 2 xbox 360 consoles through my router to get on Xbox live, but only one of them can get on. The other one has its DNS test fail on me even though the IP test passes. Can anyone help me figure out what is happening?
LINA
I have tried to connect 2 xbox 360 consoles through my router to get on Xbox live, but only one of them can get on. The other one has its DNS test fail on me even though the IP test passes. Can anyone help me figure out what is happening?
LINA
September 12th, 2009 | Author: admin
skidouble1 asked:
I think that sony has added a little to many gimmicks to the ps3. I really don’t want to shell out money for a built in blue-ray player. Are they trying to force me to buy blue-ray movies? As a matter of a fact, I perfer my regular dvd player and dvds. And the $600 price tag, OUTRAGEOUS!! What are some of your opinions about the ps3.
LOGAN
I think that sony has added a little to many gimmicks to the ps3. I really don’t want to shell out money for a built in blue-ray player. Are they trying to force me to buy blue-ray movies? As a matter of a fact, I perfer my regular dvd player and dvds. And the $600 price tag, OUTRAGEOUS!! What are some of your opinions about the ps3.
LOGAN
September 11th, 2009 | Author: admin
Nahiyan Malik asked:
The reign of the Xbox is almost over. As of late the PS3 has been looking better and better. Looks like 2008 will be the year of the PlayStation. PlayStation 3 has many big name titles coming out this year and if the all games from the list are all actually released this year, all we can say is WOW. Note: The following list in no way represents the entire list of exclusive titles for each console. However, it gives us a pretty good idea of the games rumored to be released this year.
PS3:
Resistance 2 (PS3)
Guaranteed success. While the first was a great game and fairly big success, it was still just a launch title. Imagine what they can do after a couple years and games under their belt. 8 player Co-Op! Expect big things from this game.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3)
Another guaranteed success. Anyone who plays Gran Turismo will grab this game. If you’re a fan, you’re a fan. The visuals continue to improve, HD replays, ’nuff said!
Haze (PS3)
Hopefully the game will finally end it’s long series of delays this year. This game promises some intense action, including 4-player co-op, drop-in, drop-out, split-screen, online, or local multiplayer options. The game continues to impress visually, with not only the quality of graphics, but the very cool, unique design elements.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)
Who doesn’t know about this game? The game is still months away and is already epic. If any game could live up to the hype this game has garnered, leave it to Solid Snake, old or young. Like most of the games on this list, the visuals are amazing. The game looks to pack in an enormous amount of story and gameplay. The game features a immense arsenal of weapons and combat/stealth moves. If you own a PS3, you are almost required to buy this. You know you will.
SOCOM: Confrontation (PS3)
Still early on this title, few details have been released. The game will support up to 32 players online. Customizable weapons much like SOCOM 3. Also like the previous SOCOM games, the focus will be online multiplayer. Early word says this one will go the way of Warhawk, offering online only possibly with a bluetooth headset and all. After all, the original SOCOM kind of pioneered headset use on consoles.
LittleBigPlanet (PS3)
Possibly one of the most innovative, cute, and anticipated games of the year. Little Big Planet looks to expand the PS3 audience with this “build-your-own-game” game. Eat your heart out Nintendo Miis, this game looks great. The shear level of creativity allowed is staggering. The game also supports 4-player co-op and versus. Plus, it’s kid friendly without being offensively cute.
God of War III (PS3)
The PS2 went out with a bang (though it’s still hanging in there) with the original God of War, and most recently it’s sequel, still on the aging console. People have been waiting for a true “next-gen” God of War experience and it looks as though 2008 is gonna be your year, possibly. Not much is know as of yet, however, the games creator, David Jaffe, is no longer working on the series so we’ll just have to wait and see how everything turns out.
Final Fantasy XIII (PS3) – Final Fantasy Versus XIII (PS3)
You’re either a fan, or you’re not, though, you’ve got to recognize the scale of the Final Fantasy franchise. The games continue to set graphical standards with every release. The next, XIII, looks to make good on their reputation. Not only are they again improving every visual, and storytelling aspect of the game, they are overhauling the combat as well. The combat in Final Fantasy XIII promises the speed up and intensify the battles.
MotorStorm 2 (PS3) [Teaser Trailer]
Another sequel to a previous PS3 exclusive, MotorStorm 2 hasn’t revealed much, but from the trailer we can expect yet another pre-rendered bar set too high for them to reach with in-game graphics. Don’t get me wrong, the original looked great, but the video they showed a year earlier looked 10-times better. This was the prettiest of all the racers for a while, but we’ll see how the sequel compares to the likes of Gran Turismo 5 HD later this year. Some of the improvements include new cars/trucks/motorcycles, tracks, and best of all, a much needed 4-player split-screen mode. The game’s also said to include 16-player online support.
Killzone 2 (PS3)
So, video and screenshots have shown just how good the game really looks in action. But what about gameplay? The original was not exactly praised by critics, though I quite enjoyed it (minus the large number of glitches). It definitely wasn’t the “Halo Killer” it was touted as. The sequel will have to really prove itself in such a crowded shooter market. Guerrilla Games has yet to reveal any real details on gameplay, i.e. co-op, multiplayer, customization? The game sure does look good though. Guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
XBOX 360:
Ninja Gaiden II (360)
Finally on to the Xbox 360, I thought we’d never get here. Ninja Gaiden II, the first official, true sequel, promises to up everything that made the original so popular. More action, more bad guys, more blood (almost too much), and more speed. The game’s creators have also addressed the difficulty issues some (many) had with the other games. They’ve said that without dumbing it down, they will be changing the controls in order to improve and lessen the frustration to newcomers. They’re also adding new weapons to the game and a ton of new character animations to keep the visuals fresh.
Too Human (360)
An epic in the making, Too Human is already set to be part of a trilogy. Everyone loves a trilogy. They’ve created an enormous world with a unique technology and organic design. The game is built on story, including a very ambitious new dynamic camera system that’s supposed to always give you the best view of the action during gameplay. The game also features a plethora of RPG elements to keep you interested. As with most RPGs you can upgrade almost everything, from weapons, to armor, to special abilities that extend your combat. The game also features a unique combat system, using the right analog stick for both melee and ranged attacks.
Fable 2 (360)
Sequel to a game that was a giant leap in artificial intelligence, Fable 2 looks to surpass it’s predecessor in every way. The ultimate choice between good and evil. This time your options are even greater. Similar to another Lionhead game, Black & White, the player will be given a pet in order to help you throughout the game, and also as a friend you can bond with. Peter Molyneux, the games creator has said he wants the game to get the player emotionally involved. Just a guess, but you can probably expect that your dog will eventually die. In addition to a game with conscience, the game is one of the first games to introduce money into the game before it’s release. That’s right, you can begin earning gold to spend in Fable 2 before the game ever hits store shelve, thanks to downloadable arcade games on Xbox Live.
Banjo-Kazooie 3 (360)
Very little is know of Bajo-Kazooie 3, if that is in fact it’s name. Rare, the company developing the game, released a short teaser trailer back in September 2006. It really didn’t show any gameplay, however, it did show a new boxy art style you can see in the screenshots above. You can expect the regular Bajo-Kazooie platform elements, collect everything in sight, teamwork to reach different areas and beat different enemies, and large open worlds. The Xbox 360 isn’t exactly known for having many platformers, so this will be a welcome addition. The last time we had a Banjo game was back on the N64.
Gears of War 2 (360)
Do I really have to say anything? Gears of War 2. You knew they would make it. The first was such a huge success, it actually beat Halo for top online multiplayer game, if only because it was the last-gen Halo 2. The game features everything new the Unreal Engine 3 has to offer. More enemies on screen, more destruction, more realistic lighting, and more chainsawing action. Another emergence day awaits us this fall.
Halo Wars
Halo isn’t dead! At least the Halo universe isn’t. Halo Wars is the first Halo game that isn’t a Halo game. It’s a real-time strategy. While the game isn’t being developed solely over at Bungie, it is being developed from the ground up for the Xbox 360 and console gameplay. Meaning they’ve supposedly solved some of the problems that plague many real-time strategy games on consoles. Did you know that Halo was originally a real-time strategy game being developed for the Mac? It’s true.
Splinter Cell: Conviction (360)
The next step for Sam Fisher looks remarkably similar to a Bourne Identity type game. That said, it still looks great. They’ve dropped the green eyed goggles in exchange for a man bag (ala Jack Bauer), hoodie, and beard, and they’ve got a stripped down and dirty, raw, Splinter Cell game where you’re now a fugitive from the law. The new game looks to change more than Sam’s fashion, focusing on what Ubisoft is calling “All new improvisation-based gameplay”. Where your inventory is actually the world around you, pick up and throw chairs, etc. Use crowds to your advantage, similar to Assassin’s Creed. This could be a great way to freshen up the series, or it could go too far from it’s roots and lose fans.
Left 4 Dead (360)
Zombies, Co-Op, Valve, Source, ’nuff said. The “43 in Left 4 Dead actually means something, it’s not just l337 speak. That’s right, 4-player co-op for a zombie first person shooter. A lot of people have high expectations for this one, and it looks like it could live up to them. Not a fan of being human, well they’ve got you covered. You can choose to play as a zombie, or “infected” as they’re called in the game. There are a number of different types of zombies each with different strengths and weaknesses. The brain eating should commence around October.
Alan Wake (360)
Do you like psychological thrillers? Alan Wake is a presented as more of a “movie” like game than a traditional action game. They’re officially calling it a “psychological action thriller”. The game has been in development for a while now (it won GameSpy’s Best of E3 2005) and claims to have a 2008 release date, we’ll see. It looks beautiful, the developer’s have spent a lot of time on really capturing the mood of a thriller. They’ve included full realtime day-to-night lighting and weather effects.
Honorable Mention: Heavy Rain (PS3), The Agency (PS3), L.A. Noire (PS3), Tekken 6 (PS3), Huxley (360), GTA4 (360 exclusive episodic content), Age of Conan (360)
That’s quite a bit and I’m tired. This should gives you something to think about if your making a console purchase this year. I’m sure there are a lot of games coming out that aren’t on this list. I’ve just covered some of the biggest of the console exclusives for 2008.
ANNETT
The reign of the Xbox is almost over. As of late the PS3 has been looking better and better. Looks like 2008 will be the year of the PlayStation. PlayStation 3 has many big name titles coming out this year and if the all games from the list are all actually released this year, all we can say is WOW. Note: The following list in no way represents the entire list of exclusive titles for each console. However, it gives us a pretty good idea of the games rumored to be released this year.
PS3:
Resistance 2 (PS3)
Guaranteed success. While the first was a great game and fairly big success, it was still just a launch title. Imagine what they can do after a couple years and games under their belt. 8 player Co-Op! Expect big things from this game.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3)
Another guaranteed success. Anyone who plays Gran Turismo will grab this game. If you’re a fan, you’re a fan. The visuals continue to improve, HD replays, ’nuff said!
Haze (PS3)
Hopefully the game will finally end it’s long series of delays this year. This game promises some intense action, including 4-player co-op, drop-in, drop-out, split-screen, online, or local multiplayer options. The game continues to impress visually, with not only the quality of graphics, but the very cool, unique design elements.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)
Who doesn’t know about this game? The game is still months away and is already epic. If any game could live up to the hype this game has garnered, leave it to Solid Snake, old or young. Like most of the games on this list, the visuals are amazing. The game looks to pack in an enormous amount of story and gameplay. The game features a immense arsenal of weapons and combat/stealth moves. If you own a PS3, you are almost required to buy this. You know you will.
SOCOM: Confrontation (PS3)
Still early on this title, few details have been released. The game will support up to 32 players online. Customizable weapons much like SOCOM 3. Also like the previous SOCOM games, the focus will be online multiplayer. Early word says this one will go the way of Warhawk, offering online only possibly with a bluetooth headset and all. After all, the original SOCOM kind of pioneered headset use on consoles.
LittleBigPlanet (PS3)
Possibly one of the most innovative, cute, and anticipated games of the year. Little Big Planet looks to expand the PS3 audience with this “build-your-own-game” game. Eat your heart out Nintendo Miis, this game looks great. The shear level of creativity allowed is staggering. The game also supports 4-player co-op and versus. Plus, it’s kid friendly without being offensively cute.
God of War III (PS3)
The PS2 went out with a bang (though it’s still hanging in there) with the original God of War, and most recently it’s sequel, still on the aging console. People have been waiting for a true “next-gen” God of War experience and it looks as though 2008 is gonna be your year, possibly. Not much is know as of yet, however, the games creator, David Jaffe, is no longer working on the series so we’ll just have to wait and see how everything turns out.
Final Fantasy XIII (PS3) – Final Fantasy Versus XIII (PS3)
You’re either a fan, or you’re not, though, you’ve got to recognize the scale of the Final Fantasy franchise. The games continue to set graphical standards with every release. The next, XIII, looks to make good on their reputation. Not only are they again improving every visual, and storytelling aspect of the game, they are overhauling the combat as well. The combat in Final Fantasy XIII promises the speed up and intensify the battles.
MotorStorm 2 (PS3) [Teaser Trailer]
Another sequel to a previous PS3 exclusive, MotorStorm 2 hasn’t revealed much, but from the trailer we can expect yet another pre-rendered bar set too high for them to reach with in-game graphics. Don’t get me wrong, the original looked great, but the video they showed a year earlier looked 10-times better. This was the prettiest of all the racers for a while, but we’ll see how the sequel compares to the likes of Gran Turismo 5 HD later this year. Some of the improvements include new cars/trucks/motorcycles, tracks, and best of all, a much needed 4-player split-screen mode. The game’s also said to include 16-player online support.
Killzone 2 (PS3)
So, video and screenshots have shown just how good the game really looks in action. But what about gameplay? The original was not exactly praised by critics, though I quite enjoyed it (minus the large number of glitches). It definitely wasn’t the “Halo Killer” it was touted as. The sequel will have to really prove itself in such a crowded shooter market. Guerrilla Games has yet to reveal any real details on gameplay, i.e. co-op, multiplayer, customization? The game sure does look good though. Guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
XBOX 360:
Ninja Gaiden II (360)
Finally on to the Xbox 360, I thought we’d never get here. Ninja Gaiden II, the first official, true sequel, promises to up everything that made the original so popular. More action, more bad guys, more blood (almost too much), and more speed. The game’s creators have also addressed the difficulty issues some (many) had with the other games. They’ve said that without dumbing it down, they will be changing the controls in order to improve and lessen the frustration to newcomers. They’re also adding new weapons to the game and a ton of new character animations to keep the visuals fresh.
Too Human (360)
An epic in the making, Too Human is already set to be part of a trilogy. Everyone loves a trilogy. They’ve created an enormous world with a unique technology and organic design. The game is built on story, including a very ambitious new dynamic camera system that’s supposed to always give you the best view of the action during gameplay. The game also features a plethora of RPG elements to keep you interested. As with most RPGs you can upgrade almost everything, from weapons, to armor, to special abilities that extend your combat. The game also features a unique combat system, using the right analog stick for both melee and ranged attacks.
Fable 2 (360)
Sequel to a game that was a giant leap in artificial intelligence, Fable 2 looks to surpass it’s predecessor in every way. The ultimate choice between good and evil. This time your options are even greater. Similar to another Lionhead game, Black & White, the player will be given a pet in order to help you throughout the game, and also as a friend you can bond with. Peter Molyneux, the games creator has said he wants the game to get the player emotionally involved. Just a guess, but you can probably expect that your dog will eventually die. In addition to a game with conscience, the game is one of the first games to introduce money into the game before it’s release. That’s right, you can begin earning gold to spend in Fable 2 before the game ever hits store shelve, thanks to downloadable arcade games on Xbox Live.
Banjo-Kazooie 3 (360)
Very little is know of Bajo-Kazooie 3, if that is in fact it’s name. Rare, the company developing the game, released a short teaser trailer back in September 2006. It really didn’t show any gameplay, however, it did show a new boxy art style you can see in the screenshots above. You can expect the regular Bajo-Kazooie platform elements, collect everything in sight, teamwork to reach different areas and beat different enemies, and large open worlds. The Xbox 360 isn’t exactly known for having many platformers, so this will be a welcome addition. The last time we had a Banjo game was back on the N64.
Gears of War 2 (360)
Do I really have to say anything? Gears of War 2. You knew they would make it. The first was such a huge success, it actually beat Halo for top online multiplayer game, if only because it was the last-gen Halo 2. The game features everything new the Unreal Engine 3 has to offer. More enemies on screen, more destruction, more realistic lighting, and more chainsawing action. Another emergence day awaits us this fall.
Halo Wars
Halo isn’t dead! At least the Halo universe isn’t. Halo Wars is the first Halo game that isn’t a Halo game. It’s a real-time strategy. While the game isn’t being developed solely over at Bungie, it is being developed from the ground up for the Xbox 360 and console gameplay. Meaning they’ve supposedly solved some of the problems that plague many real-time strategy games on consoles. Did you know that Halo was originally a real-time strategy game being developed for the Mac? It’s true.
Splinter Cell: Conviction (360)
The next step for Sam Fisher looks remarkably similar to a Bourne Identity type game. That said, it still looks great. They’ve dropped the green eyed goggles in exchange for a man bag (ala Jack Bauer), hoodie, and beard, and they’ve got a stripped down and dirty, raw, Splinter Cell game where you’re now a fugitive from the law. The new game looks to change more than Sam’s fashion, focusing on what Ubisoft is calling “All new improvisation-based gameplay”. Where your inventory is actually the world around you, pick up and throw chairs, etc. Use crowds to your advantage, similar to Assassin’s Creed. This could be a great way to freshen up the series, or it could go too far from it’s roots and lose fans.
Left 4 Dead (360)
Zombies, Co-Op, Valve, Source, ’nuff said. The “43 in Left 4 Dead actually means something, it’s not just l337 speak. That’s right, 4-player co-op for a zombie first person shooter. A lot of people have high expectations for this one, and it looks like it could live up to them. Not a fan of being human, well they’ve got you covered. You can choose to play as a zombie, or “infected” as they’re called in the game. There are a number of different types of zombies each with different strengths and weaknesses. The brain eating should commence around October.
Alan Wake (360)
Do you like psychological thrillers? Alan Wake is a presented as more of a “movie” like game than a traditional action game. They’re officially calling it a “psychological action thriller”. The game has been in development for a while now (it won GameSpy’s Best of E3 2005) and claims to have a 2008 release date, we’ll see. It looks beautiful, the developer’s have spent a lot of time on really capturing the mood of a thriller. They’ve included full realtime day-to-night lighting and weather effects.
Honorable Mention: Heavy Rain (PS3), The Agency (PS3), L.A. Noire (PS3), Tekken 6 (PS3), Huxley (360), GTA4 (360 exclusive episodic content), Age of Conan (360)
That’s quite a bit and I’m tired. This should gives you something to think about if your making a console purchase this year. I’m sure there are a lot of games coming out that aren’t on this list. I’ve just covered some of the biggest of the console exclusives for 2008.
ANNETT