In anticipation of the game's March release, Capcom has unleashed a two-level demo of "Resident Evil 5" on Xbox LIVE today. The demo features both single-player and co-op gameplay, and showcases some of the game's promising features -- and potential flaws.
Continue reading...23. January 2009
In 2005, "F.E.A.R." rocked the FPS gaming world by introducing sophisticated horror and smart A.I. into a genre that had long relied on stop-and-pop combat. Enemies would team to flank you, spectacular, booming bullet ballets would ensue, and just when you thought things were safe, your enemies all dead, a horrific little girl with a [...]
Continue reading...15. January 2009
A quick visit with Sega brought us up to speed on "MadWorld," the Wii-based violence-fest we've been following for a while. For the first time, Sega allowed us to go hands-on with the blood-soaked brawler, to see how it feels to turn a Wiimote into a chainsaw.
Continue reading...15. January 2009
Even though the Nintendo Wii enters millions of new homes each month as the set-top box du jour, it's no video player. There's no Netflix, no Blu-ray drive, not even a proper DVD slot. However, Wii isn't without its possibilities when it comes to streaming video, and there, a Japanese company called Fujisoft is leading [...]
Continue reading...15. January 2009
At CES, we got a good look at "Free Realms," a new kid-friendly MMORPG from Sony Online Entertainment. It's set in a lavish, colorful world filled with pixies, trolls and the usual cast of mythical characters. What sets it apart from other kid-friendly games is tongue-in-cheek humor that's amusing to adults: Players can expect, for [...]
Continue reading...14. January 2009
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"With great power, comes great responsibility." In the case of "Prototype's" star, Alex, with great power comes a whole lot of questions ... and fun ways to break things.
Continue reading...14. January 2009
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Although someone at Capcom had scribbled all over all the boxes for "Resident Evil 5," they were at least kind enough to let us get some hands-on time with the game at CES. Sitting down with Daniel "Monk" Pelfrey from Digital Entertainment News, I had a chance to try a few minutes' worth of RE5's [...]
Continue reading...14. January 2009
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It's not an easy job to please a tabletop gaming purist: No matter how faithful a digital board-game adaptation is, players of the physical version will almost always want to stick with the original. EA's upcoming version of "Trivial Pursuit" might not replace the fun of gathering around the table and reading questions to friends [...]
Continue reading...13. January 2009
Sony may adamantly insist they have no stereo 3D hardware products in development; but at CES 2009, there were plenty shown off to enthusiastic attendees. How do Sony's premiere racing titles "Gran Turismo" and "Motorstorm: Pacific Rift" look in three dimensions? Read on to find out.
Continue reading...13. January 2009
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While visiting the EA booth at CES last week, we were treated to some hands-on time with "Zubo," a strange little game for the Nintendo DS which blends adventure, rhythm, and RPG gameplay. The game is intended, said EA, for the 8-to-12-year-old demographic, but as we discovered for ourselves, "Zubo" can provide fun and laughter [...]
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26. January 2009
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