Archive: June, 2009
Nintendo E3 ’09 press conference recap
Nintendo at E3 2009 has shown off it’s new line up of Wii and DS titles, even though the reaction was mixed from fans, and the gaming community in total, Nintendo did manage to surprise with some new and interesting games that will most likely be big hits with both the core and casual gamers.
Sony E3 ’09 Press Confrence : Recap
This years Sony E3 Press Conference was not only about the games coming this year, but the future of the PS3 in 2010. Check it out!
1 vs 100 beta hands on impressions and possible release date ?
It was announced by Microsoft last year at E3 that with their installment of the NXE (New Dashboard Experience) update released later that year 2008 were going to have a Prime Time category. Not being ready in time for the NXE, Microsoft said it will come out sometime in spring. Exactly one year from its original announcement we finally get our hands on it.
E3 ‘09 Microsoft announces new 3D Motion Vision Camera
The long awaited rumor of Microsoft entering the motion scene is no longer just a rumor, it has finally made its debut. It was thought Microsoft would announce a motion like controller at last years E3 but with no mention those talks quickly fizzled into dust. Today at Microsoft’s Press conference we got a glimpse of it, not in the form of a motion wand controller however but of a new vision camera ? Yes you heard correct this camera code name “Project Natal” is able to detect full 3D movements within the game for a totally new experience.
McCartney/Starr introduce Beatles: Rock Band
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr proved all rumors to be true when they showed up at the Microsoft Convention to introduce Beatles: Rock Band. Set to release for all three platforms, XBLA already has “All You Need Is Love” as a downloadable song. With the Beatles: Rock Band package will also feature a wireless Rickenbacker 325 Guitar Controller, a wireless Gretsch Duo-Jet Guitar Controller, and a wireless Ludwig Drum Set.
E3 ’09 EA to release MMA
EA Sports announced they will release EA Sports MMA. A mixed martial arts game appearing to be made to rival UFC Undisputed. No word yet as to which platforms the game will be for, although all are likely. Its still not known whether or not this will be a one game deal or a series (like the Madden franchise.)
E3 ’09 Fight Night 4 releasing early
EA Sport’s Fight Night 4 is announced to release June 25th for the PS3 and XBox 360 instead of the scheduled June 30th date. Some screenshots show that the game looks incredible and should rival THQ’s UFC Undisputed for best fighting game on the market.
E3 ’09 Halo Reach announced!
Bungie has just announced a new Halo game called Halo Reach. There is no word on what type of game it is, but it will most likely take place during the events of one of the first major plot points in the Halo timeline: the fall of Reach. Reach being a planet inhabited by Humans, that was taken over by the covenant. What makes the battle of Reach so important is because it is here that the original group of Spartan Warriors were wiped out, leaving Master Chief as one of the only Spartans in left existence. The game is set to be released in Fall of 2010 so it will most likely be a fully fledged Halo experience.
UPDATE: E3 ‘09 Crackdown 2 announced! (TRAILER now up)
Probably the least expected and talked about sequel made an appearance today June 1st 2009 at Microsoft’s E3 press conference: Crackdown 2 was shown in trailer form. For those of you you who missed the first game, its a sandbox game similar to Grand Theft Auto, only your a cop that can become supercharged allowing you to jump, run, and attack in a way that’s closer to a super hero than an officer. Not too many details of the title are out yet, the trailer was not that of gameplay footage. We’ll have the info of how the game will play soon.
E3 ‘09 Left 4 Dead 2 announced!
Left 4 Dead 2 was shown off at Microsoft’s Press Conference, the video was only a trailer but the game is available to play at the show floor. The game this time takes place in the American south, Louisiana to be exact. The game’s new feature will be melee weapons, an aspect that wasn’t in the original. Where the original title had you just hit the undead with your gun, the squeal will allow players to wield chainsaws, bats, frying pans and a many other weapons. Interestingly enough the game also takes place during the daytime, the original took place completely at night. Value has mentioned the game will have a “deeper” level of cooperative gameplay, stay tuned as we learn more.
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