Once upon a time top down racing games were what anyone knew or loved from them. However as time went on and our racing games technologically evolved, a feature called "Replays" started to exist in them. As games graphically got better, they became a way to showcase, highlight, or see crazy moments that one had during said race. So anyone would figure that something like this would never go out of style right? Well over the past couple of years replays have started disappearing from racing games and we're not entirely sure why. It would seem that on a developers side it has become a mere element from past games and is not really something they should focus on. They think to us it is not a big deal but what they don't understand is that it is and we want it back! Click the link to see the full story.
Sonic is no stranger to speed, and what better way to get his top G going then riding on a super fast hoverboard. In its third iteration of the series, Sonic Free Riders hits the Xbox 360 in the most unique way possible. By giving your body full control of what you see on screen. Sega's first attempt at the new Xbox 360 Controllerless camera Kinect and it has you jumping and skating like your on a hoverboard. The result is a good entry level game thats challenging and with much potential but needs some kinks to work out. Click on the link for the full review.
Ever wonder how the developers at Sucker Punch got their start or want to relive some of the PS2's greatest platforming moments? Your definitly in for a treat because the Sly Cooper series has made its debut on the PS3 in glorious HD. The rerelease not only combines the three games in the series but ups the resolution, has Sony Move support and adds 3D. What you get is a great package that should be done more often then not. Check out the full review by clicking the link.
If you think some of the music download prices can be somewhat of a stretch (like I do) well then your in luck. Activision and Coca Cola are doing a promotion of the latest DLC offerings of DJ Hero 2 and Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock for the low price of free! DJ Hero 2's DLC is DJ Tiesto-mixed three-track pack and Warriors of Rock will be My Chemical Romance pack, each of which is free via redemption code while supplies last.
Rumor broke earlier this week that the acquired studio Bizarre Creations that developed games like The Club, the Project Gotham Racing series and Blur were to be shut down by Activision. The studio was founded in 1994, and acquired by Activision just over three years ago. Will Bizarre Creations close their doors for good!? Click the link to get the full scoop.
Rockstar Games is finally shedding light onto there L.A. Noire game and are releasing the debut trailer. Developed by Team Bondi in conjunction with Rockstar Games, L.A. Noire is a dark and violent detective thriller set against the backdrop of Los Angeles in the post-war years of the late 1940s, the most corrupt and violent period in the city’s history.