The buzz on this title has been amazing since day one - and once you check out this movie, you'll see exactly why. Between the intense gameplay and brutal, detailed visuals, Gears of War pumps out one of the most exciting gameplay experiences yet seen on the Xbox 360. Just click that "movies" tab up above and get caught in Gears of
Microsoft's driving simulator took the Xbox audience by storm, and the sequel is set to improve on the original in every way. Check out this slick video which not only will give you an idea of how good the game will look, but also the style and polish the company intends to put into the game this time around. It's still early, but if you love a good race, you can't pass up clicking on the "movies" tab above and checking it
For comic-book fans, the name "Superman" means many things: selflessness, hope, indomitable strength. For gamers, though, it simply means "run." As in, "run away from the video-game store until the menace passes safely into bargain bins."
So as you can imagine, Superman Returns has a tough row to hoe. Not only does it carry the stigma of being a movie-licensed game, but it also bears the name of a hero who hasn't produced a decent game since 1988's Superman arcade game. Even so, what we've
Like it or loathe it, Dead or Alive: Xtreme 2 is headed to Xbox 360, and Tecmo's unabashedly sexy trailer hints at several of the new mini-games that take the series beyond just its beach volleyball origins.
New elements include a water slide game, a tug of war on floating pool platforms and the back-to-back Hip Wrestling game, where your only goal is to grind your opponent off balance and send them off the platform with a splash. Volleyball, hopping and casino games will return as well, since
The next big game from Rare will be a brand-new franchise called Viva Pinata. An original idea by game developer Rare, the game will debut this holiday, just a few months after the tie-in CGI animated cartoon debuts on American television. The game is not based directly on the show, but instead takes place in the same world of Viva Pinata Island.
In Viva Pinata, pinatas are living creatures. You tend a garden to attract them - if your dirt looks particularly inviting, worms will make your
Thursday 11 May 2006
Konami will be bringing comic-book hero Hellboy to PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PSP next year and has released the first few shots of the brand new game.
Created by comic writer Mike Mignola and developed by Krome Studios, Hellboy is a demon summoned from hell by the Nazi's but then captured by the US military and raised by their Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defence.
Since then he has become the world's greatest paranormal investigator, protecting mankind from the
While attending Microsofts pre-E3 conference, we were treated to a demo of Gears of War, the staggeringly attractive 360 shooter. Its odds-on to become the most exciting game of the year for Microsofts next-gen hardware - just take a look at these new screens to check the games impressive form for yourself.
Set on a ruined, alien-infested Earth, Gears of War is an all-out bullet-buffet. The heavy focus on combat stresses rigorous use of cover, with enemies constantly pouring fire into your
Thursday 11 May 2006
At 35 square miles in size, the world of Just Cause could accommodate GTAs San Andreas, Vice City, Liberty City and still have room to squeeze in The Getaways London. Its huge. And its got the all-action clout to fill every inch with exciting and memorable moments. Weve just ridden shotgun on one mission, and its a corker. Heres how it all happened.
Undercover CIA agent Rico Rodriguez is sent to the fictional - but very Cuban – island of San Esperito to help
RPGs are frequently measured in how many hours it would take someone to complete the whole game, but with Mass Effect, perhaps light-years would be a more effective yard-stick. Our private viewing of this game revealed an adventure so huge, it strains the capacity of your brain to attempt to encompass what it's all about... but we're going to try anyway (just for
Thursday 11 May 2006
Konami has given us a glimpse into the future of virtual football with two delicious next-gen shots of Pro Evolution Soccer 6. You can see one of the sizzling new shots below and the other by clicking the images tab above.
The game has already been confirmed for 360 and even got a special mention from Microsoft's Peter Moore at the pre-E3 Xbox conference. Microsoft is apparently very keen to see PES 6 on Xbox 360 as it believes it will help develop the market for the
