Looking for something for Christmas in which the family can enjoy; or a replacement for a recently broken down Xbox? Well look no further, we’ve found a great deal for you – and just in time before Christmas.
GALLERY – Metal Gear Rising: Revengence
Those who love the Metal Gear franchise must have been pleased when this year sees the release of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Developed by Platinum Games, the new game shifts towards a more action-based game rather than what it was previously announced.
REVIEW: Assassin’s Creed Revelations
The latest game in the Assassin’s Creed series – Revelations – is here. Featuring all three major characters from the earlier games of the series – Ezio, Altair and Desmond. However, does it better its predecessors or does it fall flat? As well, as it is the last game to play as Ezio, does this serve as a fitting farewell?
Nintendo responds: Miyamoto not stepping down
Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com
Update: Nintendo has told Reuters Japan that the reports of Miyamoto stepping down are false. Their official statement says:
This is absolutely not true. There seems to have been a misunderstanding. [Miyamoto] has said all along that he wants to train the younger generation. He has no intention of stepping down. Please do not be concerned.
Nintendo stock fell 2% after the report. Is Nintendo in damage control or is the report from Wired false?
‘The Last Of Us’, a new PS3 exclusive, to be revealed at the Spike TV VGAs
A new PlayStation 3 exclusive has been revealed, in a very non-description nature, with a single screenshot, barely related video and a date where more details will hopefully come.
The Last Of Us, as it’s called, will be shown at the Spike TV Video Game Awards on the 8th of December and until then all we have is a screenshot of a lush rainforest which looks very nice, apart from the fact that it reveals nothing about the game.
Xbox Dashboard Update now rolling out to all following short delay
Update: The update is rolling out now and should be available to all 35 million members of Xbox Live either now or very soon.
Original Story: Uh oh. The Xbox Dashboard update, which was scheduled for release at 2AM AEDT has been delayed according to Microsoft’s Larry Hyrb (known online as Major Nelson).
Grand Theft Auto III explodes onto some iOS and Android devices December 16
While we’ve heard about GTA 3 for mobile before, Rockstar Games has now given out a release date for the mobile version of the 10 year old game. Not only was the game revolutionary when it was released but it changed the sandbox genre and what people thought of open-world video games. Not only could you now see everything on new PC and PS2/Xbox graphics, but you could do anything you wanted to do in 3D (not the current definition of it, mind you). The possibilities were endless.
So, what exactly is coming in this new Xbox 360 dashboard update?
So, if you haven’t heard, there’s a new Xbox 360 Dashboard. What’s also new is that you’ll now be able to watch video content for free and on demand right from your Xbox 360 – meaning that you’ll no longer need to hook up your television to your computer. But what exactly is coming to your Xbox 360?
REVIEW: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
343 Industries, the new owners of the Halo franchise, with the help of Certain Affinity and Sabre Interactive, have released a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved. Dubbed “Halo Anniversary”, it also comes with new features that will excite many Halo fans. However, with Halo 4 coming next year, will this show 343 Industries is the right group to handle the franchise?
Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies comes to iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
It looks like Activision is continuing to milk the Call Of Duty franchise with a new iOS game available today. Call Of Duty: Black Ops Zombies is available to download on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad and features the Zombie mode from Call Of Duty: Black Ops as well as some added bonuses like 50 levels of Dead-Ops Arcade. As before the game can be played online and offline and there is now Voice Chat which will give you “a true Call of Duty style multiplayer experience” according to the press release.
BARGAIN HUNTER: Assassin’s Creed Rev, Saints Row III, Need for Speed: The Run
Hope you’re enjoying your Friday. Today’s Bargain Hunter – our little handy guides to point you where the bargains are – is going to focusing on a few games – specifically Saints Row: The Third, Halo Anniversary and Assassin’s Creed Revelations. Yes, despite the fact they have been in the market for less than a month, we’ve found discounts that you’ll lavish over.
RUMOUR MILL: Kinect 2 can lip read, to be built in future Xbox consoles
A new version of the popular Kinect device from Microsoft is in the works. A report, citing anonymous sources, is claiming that it will be bundled in future Xbox consoles and is said to be so accurate that it can lip read.
Review: Dance Central 2
After the release of Dance Central, and being critiqued as not only the best Dance game but the best Kinect game of 2010, Harmonix has released Dance Central 2 with amazing new tracks and features. With new Crew Challenges and refined Break it down mode will Dance Central 2 be as good and successful as the first game?
BARGAIN HUNTER: Forza Motorsport 4 for $60
Some retailers, like EB Games, are selling this game for $99.00 or even more. But in another Bargain Hunter post, we’ve found the very same game on sale for a cheaper price than what EB Games are selling it for. How about $88.00, or even better $59.95?
BARGAIN HUNTER: Batman Arkham City for $80
Batman: Arkham City is getting some positive buzz around the gaming world. But how about getting it cheaper than the asking pricetag of $100 for the game. Well, we’ve found a couple of places that are selling the latest Batman game for around $80.