Advertisements  Details on the Nintendo Revolution's "very unique" controllers, launch date, pricing and how games will be played on it will be revealed by the end of the year, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has told Reuters.Iwata also reiterated Nintendo's focus on making gaming more accessible to non-gamers with the Revolution: "In the past we tried to entice new users with increasingly sophisticated graphics, improved sound, and complex storytelling, but to a big extent, I think we've pursued that as much as we can," said Iwata. Nintendo.com: Nintendo's Compact Console Will Turn the World of Gaming on Its Side 20 Years of Nintendo Content with Revolution Images of the Nintendo Revolution Homebrew Games for Nintendo Revolution? Nintendo E3 press conference Discussion >> By Rob
 In their latest Steam update, Valve report from E3 with news that they are busy showing off the new HDR lighting technology for Half life 2 (High Definition Range Lighting). People are also being treated to Half Life 2 on the Xbox, a format Valve stress they are eager to get into the hands of Xbox owners the world over. We are pretty caught up with E3 (the Electronic Entertainment Expo) again this year. Half-Life 2 Xbox is playable on the show floor, and lots of people are trying their hand at the Gravity Gun. We can't wait to get the game into the hands of Xbox owners. Read on Related: Valve showcase HDR at E3 Doug Lombardi, Half Life 2 Interview Half Life 2 reviewer goes panoramic Half Life 2 In The Real World Legend Counter Strike Mapper Springs Back Half-Life 2: Lost Coast - More Details Emerge Retail Valve Games to Continue Half-Life 2: The Lost Coast - New Screenshots and Movie More Half-Life 2: Aftermath/ Lost Coast Details Half-Life 2: The Lost Coast Discussion >> By Gary
 The gloves have come off early as the competition between Sony and Microsoft for the next-gen games console market begins.In an interview with Reuters, Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Kazuo Hirai branded the XBox 360 a combination of todays technology that wasn't future-proofed, referred to it as the XBox 1.5 and said having a goal of being first to market, as Microsoft have done, was like "missing the forest for the trees". Hirai also said the Playstation 3 would be packed with future technology, hinting that because of this, consumers would be willing to pay a higher price for it, perhaps lending some more weight to the rumour yesterday that the PS3 would cost in or around $465. Reuters: Sony says rival Xbox not 'future-proofed' Related: Microsoft talks up Xbox, says fuss about PlayStation 3 is 'a moment in time' Q&A with Sony's Kaz Hirai on the PS3, online gaming and the competition PS3 May Launch Outside Japan First? Under $500 Pricetag on PlayStation 3? Technical demos illustrate PlayStation 3's power Discussion >> By Rob
 Anandtech.com got a little suspicious of the XBox 360 demos on display at Microsoft's E3 booth, because they didn't look all that great for a next-generation console and the controllers used wires. So they had a closer look at the kiosks housing the demos and discovered that the XBox 360's were only for show, and the demos were being powered by Powermac G5's: A pair of Apple Powermac G5 systems were actually running the Xbox 360 demos, not the 360 console. The consoles in the kiosks weren't actually running, they were just for show - now you know why all the controllers were wired. Xbox 360 Movie Collection XBox 360 PSP/iPod Compatible Xbox 360 confirmed as backwards compatible Xbox 360 designs that never made the cut Discussion >> By Rob
 Sony Computer Entertainment president Kaz Hirai has said the company hasn't decided which territory to launch the new PlayStation 3 in first.Traditionally, Sony's new consoles have been launched first in Japan, with other territories following later: In an interview with the CNBC network, Hirai denied that Sony had already decided to start selling the console only in Japan next year, before releasing it in North America around next September. Sony to launch the PS3 outside Japan first? PS3 to launch first outside Japan? Discussion >> By Rob
 One of the games most impressing attendees at E3 is Gears of War for the XBox 360, built on Epic Games' new Unreal 3 engine. The game was shown in a 20-minute demo at E3, but that short glimpse generated in-depth previews of the game from all of the major game sites, and they're all favourable; all were impressed with the sheer beauty of the graphics, and some with the care and detail put into the storyline. The game takes place on an earth-like planet called Sera, with a long history of war and conflict. The citizens eventually managed to find peace for a time, but the discovery of a new form of fuel called Emulsion plunged the planet back into war again as warring nations bega fighting over it. Meanwhile, beneath the soil, a Locust species was waiting to emerge and on "Emergence Day" burst to the surface and destroyed a quarter of the world's population. The survivors forgot their own disagreements and joined together to fight the common enemy, launching a counter-attack with orbital-beam weapons that destroyed 90% of Sera's surface. The main character in the game is Marcus Fenix, a hardened soldier imprisoned for ignoring his orders on Emergence Day so that he could save his father; the game begins with Fenix in a military prison, but he is soon released because resources to fight against the Locusts are running low. A detailed booklet given out at the showing is an indicator of the depth of the storyline, but 1UP.com say knowing the backstory isn't needed to appreciate the stunning action of the game, and IGN.com go so far as to say we can forget about Halo 3, Gears of War will be the killer-app of the XBox 360. IGN.com: "forget about Halo 3. From now until the game is actually in my hands, the only thing we care about is Gears of War. " Gamespot.com: Gears of War is a visually stunning game that will obviously appeal to Xbox fans biding their time for Halo 3 Gamespy.com: "the most impressive Xbox 360 title we've seen so far" 1UP.com: "the buzz from E3 is that Gears of War is an early favorite for the title of flagship first-generation Xbox 360 game" Related: GearsofWar.com Epic Games XBox365.com: Gears of War Fact Sheet Discussion >> By Rob
 New screenshots and concept art for Vietcong 2 have been released at E3. The FPS sequel will feature a new 3D game engine, and will let players see the Vietnam war from the perspective of both sides. In the American role, you are an army captain escorting a reporter covering the Tet festivities in the city of Hue in 1968 just as the Tet Offensive occurs, and eventually you take part in the final push to reclaim the Imperial Palace and the city of Hue. Meanwhile in the Vietcong role, you play as a young conscript fighting against the South Vietnamese army in the areas around his village, eventually becoming a Sergeant in the Hue uprising and storming the Imperial Palace. Vietcong 2 is due to be released this year for the PC. Related: Pterodon - Developer Vietcong 2 Fact Sheet Vietcong 2 Announced (2 May) Discussion >> By Rob
 Game xStream, an online distribution service for games similar to Valve's Steam, has announced a long-term partnership with 3D Realms to distribute their games online, beginning with Prey, the resurrected shooter recently shown at the E3. Like Steam, Game xStream allows buyers to download games to their PC's for later activation on the official release date for the game, but a feature it has that Steam doesn't is dynamic streaming, which allows the player to buy an already released game and begin playing seconds after they buy, with no wait for the entire game to be downloaded: "Gamers will be able to pre-order and pre-load Prey onto their hard drives, ready for instant activation and play upon the official release date," said 3D Realms CEO, Scott Miller. "Or, after the official release, players will be able to buy the game and begin playing in minutes, as if the full game was already downloaded. This is what sets Game xStream apart from anything else the industry has seen." Gamespot got a look, and in their first impressions preview, drew attention to the game's design elements: What's really wild about the game is how it uses direction, gravity, and portals to surprise you, disorient you, and impress you. Basically, "up" and "down" is relative throughout the game; certain types of corridors allow you to run straight up onto a wall and then keep moving "forward." Portals tear through the fabric of the bizarre alien landscape you're fighting in, revealing completely different environments on the other side. You run right on through (and can even fire your weapons through) and just keep going, and you'll be suddenly surrounded by different terrain. Prey on your bandwidth 3D Realms plans Steam-style online distribution for Prey Game xStream, 3D Realms Partner For Prey Distribution Prey.com 3DRealms.com Game xStream feature list Discussion >> By Rob
 A nice collection of Xbox 360 E3 movies has been gathered together by gamershell and posted up for download, just the thing you need to dust of that unbearable anticipation and cool you down for a few hours at least.Here is another batch of Xbox 360 movies, available for download in hi-res versions. Press 'read more' to see footage from Demonik, Kameo: Elements of Power, Dead Rising, Frame City Killer and more. Enjoy :) Are new consoles ruining the PC experience? XBox 360 PSP/iPod Compatible Rumor Control: The Nintendo On and PSP/iPod-Xbox 360 connectivity Time Magazine: How Bill Gates built his new game machine—and changed your living room forever (Subscription) Xbox 360 confirmed as backwards compatible Xbox 360 designs that never made the cut An XBox 360 To Be Won Every Ten Minutes Discussion >> By Gary
 Valve have been showing off their new lighting technology for Half Life 2 at E3, known as HDR or High Dynamic Range. IGN scored an interview with a Valve rep:We talked with one of the Valve reps giving the presentation, and he said that although Lost Coast would require a pretty high-end system (3.2GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, 6800GT or X800 Pro, et cetera), the Aftermath expansion pack would allow the player to disable HDR and tweak the visuals as usual. He also mentioned that HDR would be partially implemented in HL2 in a future patch, but that they probably wouldn't completely overhaul the lighting for two reasons: one, it would require a download on the order of five gigabytes; and two, they felt that there were certain sections of the game that were actually better, gameplay-wise, with the current lighting. Via hlfallout Related: Doug Lombardi, Half Life 2 Interview Half Life 2 reviewer goes panoramic Half Life 2 In The Real World Legend Counter Strike Mapper Springs Back Half-Life 2: Lost Coast - More Details Emerge Retail Valve Games to Continue Half-Life 2: The Lost Coast - New Screenshots and Movie More Half-Life 2: Aftermath/ Lost Coast Details Half-Life 2: The Lost Coast Discussion >> By Gary
 4 screenshots of the highly anticipated Quake IV have been made available. The next-gen fps based around id Software's Doom 3 engine is anticipated for release around the holiday season this year on PC and Xbox 360. Currently in development at Raven Software in cooperation with id Software, Quake 4 will put players in the role of Matthew Kane, an elite member of Rhino Squad and Earth's invasion force. The game lets players battle with squads, alone and with various vehicles, while battling the Strogg. Quake IV scheduled for Christmas launch? Raven Software id Software Will Quake 4 Run On Your Machine? A Look Into The Design Of Quake IV Quake 4: Storyline Details Emerge Quake IV multiplayer for QuakeCon in August Discussion >> By Gary
 Early reports coming in suggest that Indy is coming back for a splash on tomorrow's consoles. No new comer to the gaming world, though the aging archaeologist/Action hero has not really seen any action worth writing home about in recent times.Ferrago are reporting on a possible adventure with Dr. Jones in 2007 which they say, may coincide with the release of the much talked about Indiana Jones IV movie. Planned for release in 2007, the dates suggest a possible tie-in with the Indiana Jones IV movie which has been languishing in development hell for the last few years. That is only hopeful guesswork at the moment, as the only hard facts we know about the next Indy games is that they will take advantage of the superior graphical capabilities of the new consoles and that they will feature much improved AI and physics over previous incarnations. Which is about as surprising as Indiana belting a Nazi in the mouth. Still, it's nice to know that they are doing something with the old chap. Scarface: The World is yours, Delayed? Sopranos The Game? Caan, Duvall join Brando to voice Godfather Discussion >> By Gary
 A question 3DGPU are asking in the face of so much new console gadgetry. One reviewer there hits home the point of how easier consoles are for games developers, in so much that the consoles' popularity far exceeds that of the PC and you are much more likely to succeed even with a bad game. As a result, developers may be less and less excited about taking their game to the PC, with a sure fire success on the console.As a PC gamer, the announcement, and subsequently the launch, of new consoles horrifies me. The sound of cash registers ka-chinging in the ears of PC game developers can be heard quite easily, and often. Console gaming has a much wider audience than PC gaming, with young kids having easy access to them compared to powerful PCs. Thus the money-making possibilities are much easier and quicker for game developers in the console gaming market, compared to the PC gaming market. Its easy to make a bad game, and get away with it on consoles, than it is for PC gaming. Sony Ps3, up close and personal Homebrew Games for Nintendo Revolution? Nintendo Revolution to run DIY code? Watch the Nintendo E3 press conference Sony announce Ps3 titles Under $500 Pricetag on PlayStation 3? Discussion >> By Gary
 Joystiq has managed to get a very close sneak peak at Sony's Ps3 in some backroom at E3, with some very juicy pics to boot. We have not seen this much detail of Sony's so called "Best kept secret" to date. One thing to note however, the controller is just a conceptual design. It took a little wrangling since we didnt have an appointment, but we managed to blag our way into the backroom where Sony had three genuine PlayStation 3 consoles on display. Click on for a bunch more pics. Sony announce Ps3 titles Under $500 Pricetag on PlayStation 3? GamesIndustry.biz: PS3 price rumours begin to emerge PlayStation 3 price rumoured PS3 to sell for under $500? Discussion >> By Gary
A new press release from Nintendo listing the features of the Revolution contains an interesting (though vague) statement that has sparked another mini-wave of speculation:A dynamic development architecture equally accommodates both big-budget, high-profile game “masterpieces” as well as indie games conceived by individual developers equipped with only a big idea. Boingboing take this to mean that the Revolution will run anyone's code, opening up a whole new community of homebrew coders creating games legally (a very new direction for gaming consoles) though Gizmodo note that Nintendo made no hint whatsoever that unsigned code would run on the Revolution, and they even mentioned a new DRM system at their press conference at E3.Boingboing: Nintendo promises a console that will run anyone's code? Gizmodo: Nintendo Revolution Homebrew Likelihood Not Good Related: Nintendo Revolution to run DIY code? Watch the Nintendo E3 press conference 20 Years of Nintendo Content with Revolution Nintendo finally hit back in next-gen console war Discussion >> By Rob
 LucasArts have announced that Star Wars: Battlefront II for the PSP will be released along with the PC and console versions this Autumn.The PSP version will offer a multiplayer of up to four players, and will consist of a series of mini campaigns: Players can join the Rebellion as a smuggler, work for themselves as a mercenary for hire, or use their Imperial sniping skills to rid the galaxy of pesky species like Jawas, Ewoks and Gungans. Official site for Star Wars: Battlefront II Discussion >> By Rob
 If you look back on the days of playing the Atari 2600 with wistful nostalgia, you're in luck; this summer you'll be able to relive those bygone days with the Atari Flashback 2.0, modeled after the Atari 2600 and packed to the brim with 40 classics like Centipede, Missile Command and Yars' Revenge.Atari promise an authentic 2600 experience, right down to the joysticks, and a specially engineered modern chip technology has been used that allows use of the 2600 code exactly - so these are the original games you'll be able to play, not some updated port. In addition, Atari are making the Flashback 2.0 "hackable", so users can run their own homebrew games on them. The features: # All in One TV compatible gaming system # Modern update to the classic Wood grained console case, approx 2/3rd the size of the original 1977 Atari 2600 console # 40 Atari Games - 20 original classic 2600 games (Pong, Missile Command, Asteroids, Centipede, etc.) & 20 new "from the vault" Atari games # 2 Atari 2600 joysticks # Power supply & A/V cable # Single player and Dual player head-to-head # Backward compatible with all numerous existing 2600 controllers (i.e.: paddle controllers, trackballs, etc.) # Hackable console - true Atari fans can "home brew" new games or their old favorites # Utilizes original game code from Atari 2600 games Related: Original Atari Flashback console: Atari 7800 experience Discussion >> By Rob
 A MMORPG based on the table-top game Warhammer has been announced; Mythic Entertainment (Dark Age of Camelot) have now secured the rights to create the game for PC and console from Games Workshop, but we won't see it until the PC version is released in the year 2007.www.warhammeronline.com Related: Warhammer official site Mythic Entertainment Multiple Warhammer Games In Pipeline From Namco (9 March) Discussion >> By Rob
 kotaku got to play The Godfather: The Game at the E3 Expo, and posted up a favourable first impressions: You have 10 neighborhoods to work your muscle-flexing, window-breaking, cop-bribing ways in. The game is fairly open ended; you can get assignments by talking to your boss or just sorta roam around and try to extend the reach of your family. Official site Coppola No Fan of Godfather Game Sopranos The Game? Scarface: The World Is Yours, Delayed to 2006? Discussion >> By Rob
 A new version of Lemmings for the PSP has been announced, and is due for release later this year. The PSP version will sport over a hundred levels, both new and classic, and a host of new features, including a level-editor - players will be able to save their own levels to the PSP's memory card. The wireless function of the PSP will also allow connection to a new Lemmings online community, where players can then share their own levels or download those created by other players: Lemmings headed to PSP Discussion >> By Rob
 With the Sims franchise having been milked excessively, it was high time for their creator to move on to something new, but ever since mastermind Will Wright emerged with his new game Spore (we reported), the gaming world has been wondering how the new life simulation might actually look like. EA may now satisfy at least some curiosity by hosting the official website where, apart from a quite amusing flash intro, you can take a look at several in-game screenshots. Other than that, the website has very little to offer, but the game is probably in too early a stage to expect more than that for the time being. Related info: Official Spore Website Electronic Arts Maxis In-Depth Look At Will Wright's Spore (19 April) Discussion >> By Chris
 Following the recent announcement that they are working on the "psychological action thriller" Alan Wake, Remedy (Max Payne) have now released five new in-game screenshots that give a hint what the new graphics engine will be capable of. Remedy's Sam Lake and Petri Järvilehto also talked about their game in an interview with Gamecloud:Technology-wise, one of the key things for us was that instead of the very linear experience of the Max Payne games, we wanted to move to a massively large, free-roaming open world. And we also wanted to make this open world as dynamic as possible. So we’ve been putting a huge amount of effort into building the simulation. Light is completely dynamic, including the day & night time cycles, trees and foliage and water reacts to the wind. Morning, day and dusk all feel completely different and the transitions in weather and time are completely seamless. They also aim at a "longer gameplay experience" than in May Payne 2.Related info: Alan Wake Site Remedy Max Payne Developers Announce New Game (5 May) Discussion >> By Chris
 Filecloud has scored an interview with Valve's marketing Director, Doug Lombardi. In the interview he discusses the future of Valve's classic first person shooter plus reveals some details about the long-awaited Half Life 2 mod Day of Defeat: Source.Gamecloud - What can you tell us about the progress on the Day of Defeat Source port? Related: Half Life 2 reviewer goes panoramic Half Life 2 In The Real World Legend Counter Strike Mapper Springs Back Half-Life 2: Lost Coast - More Details Emerge Retail Valve Games to Continue Half-Life 2: The Lost Coast - New Screenshots and Movie More Half-Life 2: Aftermath/ Lost Coast Details Half-Life 2: The Lost Coast Discussion >> By Gary
 Gamespot has a preview of Call of Duty 2: Big Red One for the Ps2. After being shown a demonstration of the game running in the company of John Hillen, Activision's military advisor, they were convinced it was the Xbox version. Perhaps the most impressive thing we can say about Call of Duty 2: Big Red One is that when we saw the game running, it looked so good for a console shooter that we could have sworn it was the Xbox version. The game is being developed partially by Gray Matter, the very same crowd that worked on the United Offensive expansion pack for the PC.The game itself should offer more of that intense, hold-onto-your-helmet World War II combat that the Call of Duty franchise is known for. However, this is the first game in the franchise that will stick with the same character from beginning to end. You will play as a soldier in the "Big Red One," the famed 1st Infantry Division, as you go from North Africa, Italy, and Central Europe. We saw an intense battle for a village in Belgium, and the buildings were all gutted and burned out. Tracers and machine gun fire were everywhere, and you saw your fellow GI's running around, shooting, and getting shot. Call of Duty 2, E3 video revealed Call of Duty 2 - New Screenshot Call of Duty 2 - Lead Designer Q&A Call of Duty 2: First Screens Discussion >> By Gary
 Bethesda Softworks has has made available the E3 2005 movie of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the upcoming RPG game which will be released for PC and Xbox 360. A high-res movie offering a glimpse into the lush detail of this next-gen rpg is available over at gamershell. As well as in Morrowind, players will have the option to experience the main quest at their own pace, and there will be plenty of opportunities to explore the vast world and make their own way. Numerous factions can be joined, such as the thieves or mages guilds, and each contains its own complete storyline and the chance to rise to the head of the faction and reap further rewards. Due to the new AI system, called Radiant AI, the NPCs will have the ability to make their own choices based on the world around them. They will decide where to eat, who to talk, what to say - they will also sleep, go to church, and even steal items, all based on their individual characteristics. They will have full facial animations and lip-synching, and full speech for all dialogs. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion E3 Interview/Screens Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - New Product Page Discussion >> By Gary
 At a booth in E3, Vivendi has announced details of its upcoming gangster styled game 50 Cent: Bullet Proof. The game will feature the voices of fellow rap artists Eminem and Dr. Dre.Co-Produced by 50 Cent, Bullet Proof is due to appear on Ps2, Xbox and PSP next year. Joining 50 Cent in the game will be fellow stars Eminem and Dr Dre, appearing as characters "McVicar" and "Grizz" respectively, and a number of other members of his G Unit "clique" and record label such as Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck. True Crime 2 Announced, with Competition Discussion >> By Gary
 Activision has announced True Crime 2, along with a chance to win a brand new Chrysler 300 in the "True Crime Guess the City and Win Marcus Ride" contest. To be in with a chance of winning, simply visit the official website (which contains a trailer for the game) and vote for the name of the city in which the game is based. Not a lot of game details are available, though it will be showcased at E3. Finished in Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl, Marcus' ride is tricked out with 22" Asanti Wheels, Billet front grille, and Lamborghini style doors. Next Motorsports has also transformed the interior for maximum entertainment, adding an Xbox(R) video game system, SAVV 10.2" headrest monitors, Alpine AM/FM/DVD/CD player with LCD monitor, as well as booming MA Audio front and rear component speakers, 4-channel amp, subwoofer amp, and a 12" subwoofer in a custom Next Motorsports enclosure. The True Crime logo is embroidered on headrests and floor mats. Official website Discussion >> By Gary
 Settling earlier rumours, Ubisoft has officially announced a sequel to Brother in Arms, the popular ww2 fps. The follow-up titled Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood is currently in development for the PC and current consoles.This time around you take role of Sergeant Joe Hartsock, in a struggle to liberate Normandy. From the press release: Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, and acclaimed developer Gearbox Software, announced the development of Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood for current-generation video game consoles and for the PC. Scheduled for holiday 2005, Brothers in Arms Earned in Blood is the next chapter in the compelling Brothers in Arms story. Brothers In Arms website Brothers in Arms - Single-Player Demo Brothers In Arms - Tested Cheats Discussion >> By Gary
Sony has announced 3 titles for the Ps3 at E3. So far the games include Formula 1, Heavenly Sword, and Killzone 2.Ferrago has a brief description:
Under $500 Pricetag on PlayStation 3? GamesIndustry.biz: PS3 price rumours begin to emerge PlayStation 3 price rumoured PS3 to sell for under $500? Discussion >> By Gary
 The official Quake IV trailer, as well as the shorter teaser trailer shown at the E3 are now available to download over at Gamershell: Quake 4 E3 2005 Movie - Quake 4 E3 2005 Teaser Movie Related: Gamespot's E3 2005 pre-show report on Quake IV Quake IV Officially Announced for XBox 360 Quake IV, Xbox 360 screenshot Will Quake 4 Run On Your Machine? Discussion >> By Rob
 IGN.com secured an interview with Barry Caudill, senior producer at Firaxis for Civilization IV and grilled him about the game. The main new details to be revealed are:
Link and screenshots Related: Civilization Fanatics Gamespot Civilization IV E3 2005 Pre-show Report Discussion >> By Rob
Players of World of Warcraft have gotten together and created some very useful, finely detailed maps of the different lands and flightpaths in World of Warcraft, including a legend of which side controls each region. Links: Kalimdor - Eastern Kingdoms Via Wonderland.  Related: Gaining Real Wealth With WoW More Than 500 Accounts Banned From WoW for Cheating/Hacking (27 April) Discussion >> By Rob
 Majesco and Digital Eclipse have announced Age of Empires: The Age of Kings for a summer release on the Nintendo DS.This version of the classic RTS will feature five different civilizations, 45 different types of units, 50 technologies, a wireless multiplayer allowing up-to-four players and a new Combat Advisor that will give tips on campaign strategies and offer battlefield assessments: "Our portable version provides an exceptional game experience by taking advantage of the new DS features, and we are excited to have such a high-profile and well-regarded property spearhead our DS lineup for the back-half of 2005." The Age of Empires Series Age of Empires III hands-on preview (30 April) Age of Empires III announced (4 Jan) Discussion >> By Rob
 A 17 May article for the Japanese newspaper Mainichi Shimbun quotes Sony officials as saying the PlayStation 3 would sell in Japan for "less than 50,000 yen each" (about €370, £255, $465):The new machine, which will have a higher performance capacity than personal computers and provide sophisticated movie-quality images, will be priced at less than 50,000 yen each, according to officials. GamesIndustry.biz: PS3 price rumours begin to emerge PlayStation 3 price rumoured PS3 to sell for under $500? Discussion >> By Rob
 A glimpse of what the original Final Fantasy VII would look like if it had been created for the PlayStation 3 has been displayed at the E3; an impressive technical demo of the intro sequence to the game was shown, though there's no word if it hints at a full on conversion for the new console (watch the demo here). More information has also been revealed on the individual projects of Square Enix's Compilation of Final Fantasy VII, which consists of the movie Advent Children, Crisis Core for the PSP and Dirge of Cerberus for the PS2. Gamespot have the lowdown:  Advent Children: "Some of the characters in the movie, including Cloud, were known to be infected with geostigma, a fatal disease resulting from exposure to the planet's lifestream energy. There appears to be more to it than a simple malaise, however. Vincent tells Cloud that his body is reacting to an "unwanted visitor," while the villainous Kadaj tells a group of children that "the planet doesn't like our powers." He then tells the kids that the planet is the source of the pain that they're experiencing, and that to end their suffering, they need to "strike back at the planet." Kadaj is revealed to have a connection to Jenova, meaning that the world is once again imperiled by the calamity from the skies. At the very end of the trailer we saw, Sephiroth was revealed by a slow camera panning up the length of his slender frame (so he definitely has his part in the story, though his origins aren't made clear). Vincent does tell Cloud that it was possible for another Sephiroth to be created, so it's within the realm of possibility that we're dealing with a clone. Preview and new trailer"  Dirge of Cerberus: "Dirge of Cerberus is set three years after the original FFVII game (and one year after the events in Advent Children), and the plot revolves around a group of Deepground Soldiers who emerge from their underground lair--in which they were apparently buried after the meteor events at the end of FFVII--and begin terrorizing Midgar. Vincent Valentine, the enigmatic character from the previous game, is somehow connected to these attacks, and he'll be the character you take control of as you investigate the attacks and attempt to get to the root of the mystery surrounding the appearance of the Deepground Soldiers. The only other character from FFVII that's known to appear in the game is Cait Sith, although we wouldn't be surprised to see a few other familiar faces when the game comes out.Preview and screens" Crisis Core: "[An animated concept] trailer revolved around Zack, the soldier who fought alongside Cloud before the events of the original Final Fantasy VII. It showed a rendering of the Final Fantasy VII bit where Zack and Cloud spoke together, interspersed with images of Sephiroth going mad in Nibelheim and many scenes of Zack in battle. This suggests that Crisis Core will be a prequel to its source material, with Zack as the main character. Preview"  Before Crisis: "Square Enix announced that it will be bringing its highly successful mobile massively multiplayer online game Final Fantasy VII: Before Crisis to the United States in 2006.News and screenshots" Related: Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Japanese site Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children U.S. site Dirge of Cerberus teaser site Crisis Core-Final Fantasy VII Before Crisis-Final Fantasy VII Discussion >> By Rob
VRMag, an online magazine in photographic virtual reality, has published a review of Half-Life 2, but instead of the usual in-game screenshots the author has opted for panoramic 3D shots.Using Garry's mod for the Source engine, the reviewer froze surrounding NPCs and spawned a vehicle to chauffeur him around City 17 in order to obtain the choicest of pictures. The images are further improved using Neotokyo's HDR Bloom Mod by making use of the Bloom effect. Generally, before releasing games, publishers and developers give game portals some screenshots where you can see the graphic features of the in-development game, and perhaps some game action. I wanted to go further and highlight the architectural and photographic aspects of the game, which I demonstrate with QTVR images shot during game play, the first time (that I'm aware of) that this has been done. Related: Half Life 2 In The Real World Legend Counter Strike Mapper Springs Back Half-Life 2: Lost Coast - More Details Emerge Retail Valve Games to Continue Half-Life 2: The Lost Coast - New Screenshots and Movie More Half-Life 2: Aftermath/ Lost Coast Details Half-Life 2: The Lost Coast Discussion >> By Gary
Activision has made available the E3 2005 movie of Call of Duty 2. The movie which is from the Xbox 360 version showcases the capabilities of the new console and its ability to power the new proprietary gaming engine behind COD2. Powered by a proprietary new engine, Call of Duty 2 promises new visuals, advanced A.I. technology, the most realistic squad combat and explosive action in new historic campaigns. For example, squads now have the freedom to take on a variety of mission objectives, on expansive battlefields that allow for multiple paths and the ability to utilize actual combat tactics like outflanking and fire and maneuver capabilities. Call of Duty 2 - New Screenshot Call of Duty 2 - Lead Designer Q&A Call of Duty 2: First Screens Call Of Duty 2 Announced Discussion >> By Gary
 A new trailer featuring one minute of in-game footage of the Xbox GTA: San Andreas iteration is available over at gamershell. San Andreas, which was released on Ps2 in October 2004 is scheduled for an Xbox and PC release in North America on June 7th, 2005 and in Europe on June 10th, 2005.Download the trailer here (58.2 Mb) Related: San Andreas PC Screenshots Team Xbox: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Hands-On (Xbox) Discussion >> By Gary
 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe boss David Reeves has confirmed earlier speculation that Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto franchise is headed to the PSP this Autumn.Reeves went on to say that the PSP GTA game titled Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, will ship soon after the release of Sony's handheld PSP in Europe on September 1st. This is the first official word on both the name and the planned launch window of the game, and the choice of "Liberty City Stories" as the subtitle is already fuelling much speculation about the content of the game - Liberty City being the metropolis in which the first PS3 GTA title was set. Epic announce Unreal Engine 3 for Sony's Ps3 PS3 Officially Announced, Release in 2006 8-inch PlayStation 2 Monitor Announced Sony Playstation 3 Press Release Engadget & Joystiq’s live coverage of Sony’s PlayStation 3 launch Discussion >> By Gary
Epic Games has announced that it will be offering Unreal Engine 3 technology and tools under Sony Computer Entertainment Incs Tools and Middleware program for the PlayStation 3 as soon as the license program starts. CEO and co-Founder of Epic games Tim Sweeney, from the press release: We are committed to making Unreal Engine 3 the best game engine for the "PLAYSTATION®3", said Tim Sweeney, CEO and co-Founder of Epic Games. "We plan to offer it to our licensees as soon as the program is underway and we are very excited about the level of performance and visual quality we will be able to deliver on this platform. In addition Unreal Engine 3 should be an excellent fit for the platform and our licensees will benefit immensely from the experience we have been able to gain thus far working with it. PS3 Officially Announced, Release in 2006 8-inch PlayStation 2 Monitor Announced Sony Playstation 3 Press Release Engadget & Joystiqs live coverage of Sonys PlayStation 3 launch Discussion >> By Gary
 As was expected sooner rather than later, Midway Games yesterday announced Unreal Tournament 2007. The next installment in the Unreal franchise is in development at Epic Games and will be using the mind-blowing Unreal Engine 3.The game will also be showcased at Midway's E3 booth over the coming days and is slated for release to PC sometime in 2006. From the press release: Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, today announced that the latest entry into the Unreal franchise, Unreal Tournament(R) 2007, is now in development. Like its predecessors, Unreal Tournament 2007, is being developed by North Carolina-based, Epic Games Inc. The game will be shown for the first time at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, May 18 - 20, in Midway's booth located at Petree Hall, room 4001. Unreal Tournament 2007 To Be Announced At E3 America's Army Gunning For Unreal 3 Discussion >> By Gary
 The whole "digital entertainment hub" angle Microsoft are aiming for with the XBox 360 became clearer after I read an interview on Tom's Hardware Guide with Jeff Henshaw (executive producer of Digital Entertainment for the XBox); any device that has a USB 2.0 port will be able to be hooked up to the console, including the Sony PSP and Apple's iPod (Bill Gates confirmed this in a recent interview with Time Magazine) among lots of other devices:First he plugged in a Rio Carbon and began streaming tunes over the Xbox's sound system right from the MP3 player itself. Next, he took a Kodak EasyShare camera and snapped pictures of all of us, plugged the camera right into the 360 and displayed us on screen. You can even plug in a Sony PSP and watch pictures and listen to music it contains. Rumor Control: The Nintendo On and PSP/iPod-Xbox 360 connectivity Time Magazine: How Bill Gates built his new game machine—and changed your living room forever (Subscription) Xbox 360 confirmed as backwards compatible Xbox 360 designs that never made the cut An XBox 360 To Be Won Every Ten Minutes Discussion >> By Rob
 A new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for the GameCube was unveiled at Nintendo's E3 press conference, along with new artwork and screenshots. The trailer can be viewed on the official Zelda site (Quicktime), and a first-impressions preview is already available on Gamespot: In the new Legend of Zelda game, Link will apparently be able to turn into a werewolf. The gameplay effects of this are only hinted at in the new trailer; oddly enough, it appears that Link will have some kind of partner in crime that will actually ride him like a horse while he's in wolf form. This unknown and rather sinister-looking creature is a diminutive elflike thing. It appears that Link is at one point captured and imprisoned while in wolf form and that the new teammate, as yet unnamed, will help him bust out. Some of the wolf-form capabilities are revealed in the trailer, as well; you'll be able to climb walls and engage in combat while in wolf form (or perhaps just while your partner is riding Link). The final sequence of the wolf footage shows Link and friend taking on three shadowy forms and almost instantly taking them down with a series of rapid charges. Whether the wolf form is some kind of constantly usable power or is something that's triggered at certain junctions of the storyline is currently unknown. The Legend of Zelda Blows the Roof off E3 Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess E3 2005 screenshots Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess E3 2005 artwork Watch the Nintendo E3 2005 conference Discussion >> By Rob
 At the Nintendo E3 Conference unveiling the Revolution, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata answered the question of backward compatibility in style. He said he wanted the Revolution to be a "virtual console" and as such the Nintendo Revolution will be able to download 20 years of Nintendo content - virtually every Nintendo console game ever created will be playable on the Revolution, from the GameCube right back to the original NES. Iwata also teased the audience by saying that the Revolution's controllers would be wireless and "very unique", but declined to show one or give further details. The other main points in Iwata's presentation were: * Revolution is planned for next year * Revolution will be about the size of a stack of three DVD cases, and will stand vertically or sit horizontally * Big franchises will be coming to Revolution; Smash Brothers is due for release at the same time as the Revolution launch, new versions of Mario and Zelda are already underway and Square Enix will produce a version of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles for the console * Stating "There is no mystery to the Revolution's core technology", Iwata pointed out the emphasis Nintendo's competitors put on graphics and horsepower in their consoles, and said graphics will be very impressive in Revolution games, but also said the Revolution's advances will be in areas that don't have a direct impact on gameplay * Revolution will be compatible with the recently announced Nintendo Wireless Service * Revolution will "attract casual gamers better than anyone" through consumer friendly content, control and interface. Nintendo intend to also take care of the "core gamers" with new titles, and also to attract consumers completely new to gaming * Revolution will be game-developer friendly - "this is a console where the big idea can prevail over big budgets" Watch the Nintendo conference here Related: Nintendo press release Images of the Nintendo Revolution Nintendo's Revolution will have to wait Nintendo finally hit back in next-gen console war GameBoy Micro Unveiled Discussion >> By Rob
 On the eve of E3, Ubisoft has released nine new screenshots on Heroes of Might & Magic V. Developed by Nival Interactive (Blitzkrieg, Silent Storm), the latest installment in the succesful Might & Magic universe will still be a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements, tactical combat, different factions, and a story-driven campaign mode. The graphics will be overhauled completely, however, casting aside its former 2D look in favour of modern 3D graphics. More details are likely to be revealed tomorrow when the game is showcased at E3. Ubisoft hasn't been too specific about the game's release date, the only indication being "in early 2006" (who said "when it's done"?). By the way, you can keep track of Ubisoft's E3 line-up on the newly hosted E3 website. Related info: Nival Interactive Ubisoft Ubisoft E3 List Revealed (15 April) Discussion >> By Chris
 Nintendo showed off the first glimpse of a new branch of the Gameboy franchise at their E3 press conference. The Gameboy Micro, coming this Autumn, is "just a hair bigger, and about two-thirds the weight, of an iPod mini." It contains the best and brightest screen Nintendo have ever put in a handheld, will play all Gameboy Advance games and will have customizable faceplates. Nintendo made a point of stating that the Gameboy Micro is not a successor to the DS or Gameboy Advance, but is a morphing of the Gameboy brand aimed at the "image conscious gamer". Watch the unveiling of Gameboy Micro at Nintendo's E3 press conference CubeEurope.com has some more specific details: Some more details include the dimensions of the new unit: at 4 inches wide, 2 inches tall and 0.7 inches deep and weighing a mere 2.8 ounces, this Gameboy marks Nintendo's smallest ever. It has a brushed metallic case, again fully removeable and interchangeable and will feature the standard-sized GBA 2 inch screen only with considerably more juice behind its display. The screen will be immensely bright, and will be adjustable by gamers to accomodate different lighting conditions. Also, the Micro WILL have a headphone jack. Hallellujah. By Rob
 Bethesda Softworks will be only showing a behind-closed-doors demo of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion at the E3, but Gamespot.com have posted up four new screenshots and an interview with producer Todd Howard. Howard is cagy about providing more information about the story, but gives details on the combat system, the loot and item systems, and the good news that the game is in the final stages of its development - the world of Tamriel is mostly built, and Bethesda are in a stage they call the "clutter pass": That's where we drop in all the stuff, like books, weapons, and thousands of forks and plates. We're big fans of world clutter. Forest covers about half the game's space, but even within the forest we have subregions of more tropical-based stuff going up to colder, more conifer-laden areas. 2K Games Release Impressive E3 Line-up Recently -published official product page for Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Discussion >> By Rob
 Microsoft have announced a promotion with Mountain Dew to give away one XBox 360 every ten minutes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for nine straight weeks starting on the 28th of August (a quick Google tells me 9072 will be given away in all).When the promo begins, codes found under the caps of Mountain Dew bottles can be entered into a personal account on http://www.every10minutes.com/ , and players can use the codes to decide which ten-minute drawing they wish to enter, stockpile the codes towards one particular drawing, or spread them out across different drawings. Link Related: Xbox 360, E3 briefing video Xbox 360 confirmed as backwards compatible Quake IV Officially Announced for XBox 360 Xbox 360 designs that never made the cut Xbox 360 gets out its racing gloves Halo 3 to thwart Ps3 release? Discussion >> By Rob
 Video game peripherals company Joytech have revealed their E3 line-up, including a very cool 8-inch digital LCD monitor for the recently re-designed PlayStation 2 (unfortunately it's not compatible with the original PS2). The monitor will have the highest resolution on the market, and will come with a remote control and in-car power adapter; in addition there's an optional TV tuner and built-in multi AV adapter to turn your PS2 into a portable TV. Check here for more on the Joytech 8.0 Inch Digital LCD Monitor Related: Joytech announce E3 Lineup Discussion >> By Rob
A scientific survey by AOL Games into the prevalence of video gaming in America has revealed some interesting statistics; according to the results of the nationwide poll, almost half of all American consumers have played games, either on a console, PC or Cellphone/PDA. Adults are also stealing the percentage of total players away from the teenage age bracket - two in five of the adults polled (aged 18-55) play games, 10% of those have admitted they've actually become addicted to playing, and a quarter of all the adults polled said they have played games all night until the sun came up. Almost half of the adults feel there is too much violence in gaming, and 66% would go as far as saying the government should ban the selling of violent or sexually explicit games to under-eighteens. I haven't been able to find a page to link to on AOL Games, so I've reproduced the press release in the Discussion link below. Related: U.S Game Bans Come Closer to Reality (10 May) Discussion >> By Rob
 After Microsoft showcased their Xbox 360 on MTV last Thursday, and Sony revealed their Ps3 yesterday in Los Angeles, Nintendo has finally spoken out and stepped up to take part in the next-gen console wars in which it was long absent.usatoday.com are reporting on some details that Nintendo have let out concerning their upcoming console codenamed "Revolution". The revolution is reportedly about the size of a stack of three DVD cases and has no visible knobs, buttons or ports for joysticks. Instead the console will use wireless controllers, and can sit flat or stand vertically. Also it will play games on full-size DVDs as well as being backwards compatible with older GameCube games on mini-DVDs and will play back video DVDs too. Nintendo, which mostly ignored the Net with GameCube, also is catching up with the online wave. Revolution will offer broadband access to a free Internet-based player matching service, similar to Xbox Live, that also will have downloadable versions of nearly every Nintendo game × from arcade classic Donkey Kong through current titles such as Mario Sunshine. (Nintendo hasn't decided whether downloading will be free.) More Unofficial Nintendo Revolution Images Nintendo Revolution û A pic of the Console and Controller Nintendo reveal details about the Revolution Supplier Reveals Nintendo Revolution Release Date? Video of the Nintendo Revolution? (14 April) Nintendo Revolution Mock-Up Images (14 April) Nintendo Revolution Rumour & Counter-Rumour Discussion >> By Gary
 Microsoft has released via the Xbox website, video of a recent press conference from E3 that includes game demos, marketing videos and speeches from the Xbox team.You can stream it here Related: Xbox 360 confirmed as backwards compatible Quake IV Officially Announced for XBox 360 Xbox 360 designs that never made the cut Xbox 360 gets out its racing gloves Halo 3 to thwart Ps3 release? Microsoft Announce Official Xbox 360 Specs XBox360.com Xbox 360 Officially Unveiled at MTV The Xbox 360 launch press release The Xbox 360 Dissected Xbox 360 Games OurColony.net Discussion >> By Gary
According to Kotaku's most recent E3 post, Microsoft has held a very fruitful press conference, during which they announced that the Xbox 360 will be backwards compatible with current Xbox games. What was more surprising though, was the announcement of over 25 titles to be ready for the Xbox 360's launch date with 160 under development.A pretty impressive line-up and another hit back at Sony who revealed their Ps3 to the world last night. At the press conference, they also showcased Project Gotham Racing 3, Gears of War, Call of Duty 2, Kameo, NBA 2K6, Ghost Recon 3 and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. There was also an Electronic Arts montage of six titles with a bit more details on Need for Speed Most Wanted. Quake IV Officially Announced for XBox 360 Xbox 360 designs that never made the cut Xbox 360 gets out its racing gloves Halo 3 to thwart Ps3 release? Microsoft Announce Official Xbox 360 Specs XBox360.com Xbox 360 Officially Unveiled at MTV The Xbox 360 launch press release The Xbox 360 Dissected Xbox 360 Games OurColony.net Discussion >> By Gary
 Novalogic has made available a demo for Delta Force: Xtreme for the PC. The demo includes a single player mission called "Flood", and also features a multiplayer level which is a snow based map with drivable vehicles."Target, 2 clicks out. Lock n' load. Let's look alive gentlemen." Related: Official website Discussion >> By Gary
 Not long after Quake IV was officially announced for the Xbox 360, and a fresh new screenshot emerged...bit-tech.net posted an interesting article in which they claim the popular PCGamer magazine has news that the eagerly awaited next installment to the Quake iteration, Quake 4, is on course to be released in time for Christmas.According to popular UK games magazine, PCGamer, Quake 4 is scheduled for release in time for it to appear in your stockings by the fireplace on that special day towards the end of December. It's that time again, The Strogg return for another installment the very popular Quake series. Raven Software id Software Will Quake 4 Run On Your Machine? A Look Into The Design Of Quake IV Quake 4: Storyline Details Emerge Quake IV multiplayer for QuakeCon in August Discussion >> By Gary
 America's Army 2.4 has been announced. The new full build released will be using an updated version of the Unreal graphics engine (Unreal Engine 2.5).This new release adds four new Special Forces multiplayer missions, new weapons and features, new Special Forces informational videos, miscellaneous enhancements and bugfixes, and more Download the Windows version here (855.72 Mb) Related: Official website America's Army Gunning For Unreal 3 Discussion >> By Gary
 We already reported that Quake IV was officially announced for the Xbox 360. The first in-game screenshot of the XBox 360 version has now surfaced, not giving too much away but just about enough to whet the appetite for more. In the game, you are Matthew Kane, an elite member of Rhino Squad and Earth's valiant invasion force. Fight alone, with your squad, and in hover tanks and mechanized walkers as you engage in a heroic mission into the heart of the Strogg war machine. But, in this epic war between worlds, the only way to defeat the Strogg is to become one of them. Battle through early missions as a deadly marine, then after your capture as a marine-turned-Strogg with enhanced abilities and the power to turn the tide of the war. Raven Software id Software Will Quake 4 Run On Your Machine? A Look Into The Design Of Quake IV Quake 4: Storyline Details Emerge Quake IV multiplayer for QuakeCon in August Discussion >> By Gary
 Capcom has announced the release of the Capcom Classics Collection for the Xbox and PlayStation 2. The compilation release will feature such arcade classics as Final Fight, 1942, Ghost 'n Goblins, Commando and more. From the press release: Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced Capcom® Classics Collection for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft®. This blast-from-the-past compilation reintroduces more than 20 unforgettable classic Capcom titles which cannot be found anywhere in one location. Delivering the groundbreaking and revolutionary games of their time, Capcom Classics Collection features not only unforgettable favorites from the good ole arcade days and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, but also a plethora of bonus features. Capcom Classics Collection is scheduled for release throughout North America in September 2005. Related: Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Announced Discussion >> By Gary
The first details on Sony's new console have been revealed; it will be officially called the Playstation 3, and is due for release in 2006 - It will also have slots for Memory Stick Duo, a SD slot, and a compact flash memory slot. It will also sport a detachable 2.5 inch HDD. Sony Playstation 3 Press Release Engadget & Joystiq’s live coverage of Sony’s PlayStation 3 launch Discussion >> By Rob
Update: Playstation 3 Officially Announced, Release in 2006. Pics and specs revealed. The official unveiling of the PlayStation 3 is underway right now at Sony's E3 press conference; the main sites providing live updates from the event are kotaku, Gamesarefun (currently undergoing a Slashdotting), and the Guardian's gamesblog, which have all gone silent in the past hour. kotaku's last post sounds promising: The biggest screen I’ve seen in my life takes up an entire wall. Gizmodo.com writer barred from Sony press conference Playstation 3 Press Conference Tonight Sony Set to Unveil New PlayStation 3 Discussion >> By Rob
 Sony have launched a PS3 ad blitz on L.A. bus shelters and billboards ahead of their pre-E3 press conference later today.The ads don't give much away; the simple design only includes obscured versions of the famous Square, Circle, Triangle, and X patterns from the PlayStation controller and the slogan "Welcome chang3": Combined, a half-circle, broken X, sharply cut triangle, and cropped square end up looking more like glyphs from another world. The Japanese company is widely expected to lead its press conference with an unveiling of the PlayStation 3 and the gossip on the ground here is that it could be touted as much more powerful than Microsoft's rival Xbox 360, which was unveiled on Thursday night. PlayStation 3: The industry's best-kept secret? GameIndustry.biz First Screenshots OF PS3 Game? PS3 CPU To Outshine Xbox 360, 3 Times Over? (4 May) Fake PlayStation 3 Image Circles The 'Net (28 March) Discussion >> By Rob
 Tetris nerds can now assert their superior fandom by installing shelves in their homes made from individual blocks cut to the exact proportions of the original pieces in the game; it's expensive though, each block will set you back $350:The storage units are sold piece by piece, so you can buy as many as you want and arrange them however you want. Just think – you can recreate your own gigantic Tetris game in your living room – only without the bottom row disappearing every time you align things properly! Hopefully stacking this stuff together is as much fun as playing Tetris - cause its way more expensive. Each block runs about $350 however, so if you want more than 3 or 4 blocks, you are going to be spending some serious dough. The ten-piece set shown above is $6790. Miniature Nintendo Keychains NES Controller Belt Buckle Discussion >> By Rob
 Nintendo's release of official details about the Revolution squashed the very pro-looking fake video that popped up on the web over the weekend, but now a new crop of unofficial images have appeared, this time showing two controllers (one for each hand) and a very dull looking design for the front of the console. Nintendo Revolution » A pic of the Console and Controller via Joystiq Related: Nintendo reveal details about the Revolution Supplier Reveals Nintendo Revolution Release Date? Video of the Nintendo Revolution? (14 April) Nintendo Revolution Mock-Up Images (14 April) Nintendo Revolution Rumour & Counter-Rumour Discussion >> By Rob
 Gamespot have the first look at an early build of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 3 for the XBox 360 (it was briefly glimpsed during the MTV XBox 360 unveiling, and is due for release at the same time as the launch of the next-gen console later this year). There is no information given about a multiplayer aspect, but the graphical detail impressed Gamespot's reviewer, and they go into detail on the overhauled interface for the game called the "integrated warfighter system", which will consist of one or more onscreen windows that will serve multiple purposes (see screenshot above): When you issue orders to your squad mates, they'll appear in the window to respond to you, and you'll be able to see the action that's happening around them as well. You might use the windows to view a satellite map to assist you in navigating the giant metropolis of Mexico City. Or you may talk to vehicle drivers and pilots assisting you on the battlefield, or receive orders from a remote commander. You'll even use airborne predator drones to scout out hostile territory ahead, and see what it sees, using these interface windows. Ghost Recon 2 Expansion For Xbox (14 April) Ghost Recon 2 for PC Cancelled (12 April) Discussion >> By Rob
id Software have announced Quake IV will be coming to the XBox 360, confirming a rumour that was floating around last month.The game is in development by Raven Software in cooperation with id, and will make its debut at publisher Activision's booth at E3 on the 18th: In the game, you are Matthew Kane, an elite member of Rhino Squad and Earth's valiant invasion force. Fight alone, with your squad, and in hover tanks and mechanized walkers as you engage in a heroic mission into the heart of the Strogg war machine. But, in this epic war between worlds, the only way to defeat the Strogg is to become one of them. Battle through early missions as a deadly marine, then after your capture as a marine-turned-Strogg with enhanced abilities and the power to turn the tide of the war. Raven Software id Software Will Quake 4 Run On Your Machine? A Look Into The Design Of Quake IV Quake 4: Storyline Details Emerge (18 April) Quake IV multiplayer for QuakeCon in August Discussion >> By Rob
As the E3 nears, more and more line-up lists are being released by the game companies; most of the lists I've seen so far contain a few highly anticipated games mingled with lower-profile games, but the 2K Games line-up released a short while ago has a higher than usual blockbuster quotient: Prey: Developed by Human Head Studios and produced by 3D Realms, Prey is a revolutionary first person shooter for PC and the Xbox 360. Prey is being exclusively showcased by ATI in a movie theater-style exhibition in booth #600 in the South Hall. 24: The Game Coming This Autumn E3Insider.com Discussion >> By Rob
 2K Games today announced they have secured the North American publishing rights to 24: The Game. To be released for the PlayStation 2 in Autumn 2005, the development of the game saw a close collaboration with the team behind the TV show; the writer and music composer for the series were onboard and it includes the voice talent and likenesses of many of the TV show's actors and actresses, including Kiefer Sutherland and Elisha Cuthbert. Fans of the TV series who get the game are also promised some answers to questions they might have had concerning the plot from seasons two and three: "24: The Game not only creates an intense gaming experience with the same time-based tension the show is well known for, but also answers questions fans have had about the events that transpired between seasons two and three." Related: 24: The Game screenshots 2KGames.com 2K Games announces E3 Lineup 24: The Game first look (Gamespot, 30 March) Discussion >> By Rob
 Hellogamer has an interesting post in which they compare Xbox 360 designs that never made the final cut. In a recently released Ourcolony.net video, 9 Xbox designs in total were showcased standing side-by-side, including the final take. Pausing the recently released Ourcolony.net video at around the halfway point reveals nine different prototype versions of the Xbox 360 standing side-by-side, as well as the final design right at the end. It flashes past pretty quickly, so check out our (badly-stitched) panoramic shot for a closer look at the ones that didn’t make it. Xbox 360 gets out its racing gloves Halo 3 to thwart Ps3 release? Microsoft Announce Official Xbox 360 Specs XBox360.com Xbox 360 Officially Unveiled at MTV The Xbox 360 launch press release The Xbox 360 Dissected Xbox 360 Games OurColony.net Discussion >> By Gary
 In a post on the Official Nintendo website, the company have tried to dismiss claims that they are loosing the next-gen console race to Microsoft and offered a sneak peak into some of the features of their next console, codenamed Revolution.Good news for Nintendo fans, as the article claims the Revolution will indeed be backwards compatible (a feature that team Microsoft have yet to claim) Nintendo's legions of loyal fans will be happy to learn that Revolution will be backward compatible, playing both Nintendo GameCube 8cm disks along with its own 12cm optical disks in the same self-loading media drive. They also boast that the Revolution will be their smallest console to date, the thickness of 3 DVD cases.In its final form, Revolution will be about the thickness of three standard DVD cases and only slightly longer. The versatile Revolution will play either horizontally or vertically, allowing the user total flexibility in setting up a gaming session wherever they have a television. Video of the Nintendo Revolution? Revolution: Sleek, Backwards Compatible with GameCube Supplier Reveals Nintendo Revolution Release Date? Nintendo Revolution Rumour & Counter-Rumour Nintendo Revolution Mock-Up Images Discussion >> By Gary
 Eidos have made available a trailer for the 4th iteration of the Hitman series.Bloodmoney is scheduled to be showcased at E3 this month and is due for release on Playstation 2, Xbox and PC this Summer. Agent 47 is back and this time he's paid in cold, hard cash. How the money is spent will affect his passage through the game and the weapons at his disposal, resulting in a unique game play experience for each player. Powered by a new version of Io's stunning Glacier engine, Hitman: Blood Money will deliver the most brutal and realistic simulation of life as the world's deadliest assassin. Related: Eidos E3 Lineup Revealed Discussion >> By Gary
 Atari has announced its first Xbox 360 endeavour in the form of Test Drive Unlimited. The next-gen racing game is being developed by Eden Games, the very same people who brought us V-Rally 3.Although the game's release date is not yet known, Gamespot have a small write-up The game puts a new spin on the racing genre, asking players to custom create a character at the onset of the game. After choosing facial features and some clothes, the character will head to his house, where he can check out messages from other users or download new content. Halo 3 to thwart Ps3 release? Microsoft Announce Official Xbox 360 Specs XBox360.com Xbox 360 Officially Unveiled at MTV The Xbox 360 launch press release The Xbox 360 Dissected Xbox 360 Games OurColony.net Discussion >> By Gary
 Developers of the highly anticipated STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl have made available a movie showcasing one of the missions in the game.The trailer is codenamed "The toughest enemy" and is available in a number of different resolutions.
The trailer shows an extract of one of the many variants of mission types from the game. The DX9 renderer is shown in all its beauty (although in the future we will show this functioning in full outdoors and in daytime). Lighting is all dynamic even each blade of grass casts a shadow from any light source. Official website Discussion >> By Gary
 Gamegossip are reporting on an article in Time magazine and also on the Time magazine website in which Microsoft CEO Bill Gates confirms that Halo 3 is in development for the Xbox 360.The one thing that stands out however, is that the game is not due to be launched with the next-gen console, rather used as a time-bomb set to go off with the release of the Ps3. it seems that the next Halo won't be an Xbox 360 launch title, but a title set to launch as a disruption to the PlayStation 3 launch, arriving as a second wave of titles during spring of 2006. Microsoft Announce Official Xbox 360 Specs XBox360.com Xbox 360 Officially Unveiled at MTV The Xbox 360 launch press release The Xbox 360 Dissected Xbox 360 Games OurColony.net Discussion >> By Gary
 The guys over at SplitReason.com have kindly supplied us with 5 high-quality cotton gaming T-Shirts to give away to our readers. To be in with a chance of winning one, all you have to do is tell us which was the best game you've played this year. Fill out the form below, the winners will be picked randomly and mailed their spanking new T when the contest closes on the 6th of June. View the T-Shirt designs: Mushroom Ringer Warcrack T-Shirt iFrag T-Shirt OMFG T-Shirt Orcs Rule T-Shirt Discussion >> By Rob
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