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59 levels to play before you die: S - Z (Feature)

Mar 21, 2008

The second-to-last mission in the original StarCraft's Terran campaign gives you a strange directive: while you're supposed to wipe out every trace of the hyper-advanced Protoss aliens, you're specifically ordered not to bother the swarming, bestial Zerg situated right near your base. What happens once you carry out those orders affected us in a way we never knew a real-time strategy game could. ...

The Simpsons Game (Review)

Oct 30, 2007

Oct 30, 2007 Not so much a cohesive game as a series of "episodes" with co-op play in mind, The Simpsons Game is nonetheless consistently funny, occasionally inspired, not too taxing and diverse. A bit like your average episode of the TV show then, which is why this is head and shoulders above the spin-off games that have clouded Springfield's finest down the years. It starts with a typically bizarre Homer dream involving chocolate rabbits, and from there goes all post-modern when Bart ...

Rockstar "spazzed out like little babies" (News)

Oct 29, 2007

Oct 29, 2007 An EA producer has said that Rockstar "spazzed out like little babies" in reaction to the GTA parody in The Simpsons Game. The comedy spoof level, titled Grand Theft Scratchy, didn't go down too well with GTA publisher Rockstar, who forced EA to rename the level; now called the not-so-clever 'Mob Rules' stage. Speaking on GameTrailer's Game Head program, Simpsons executive producer Matt Selman explained where the controversy began: "The game begins with Bart wanting to play a ...

The Simpsons Game - Grand Theft Scratchy - 10-23-07 (Video)

Oct 23, 2007

Grand Theft Scratchy lives on (News)

Oct 23, 2007

Oct 23, 2007 Apparently Rockstar were among a number of game companies that werent happy with the way The Simpsons Game, out for 360, Wii, PS2, DS 2 November, was parodying their creations and wanted somethings removed from the final code. In an excusive interview with CVG the lead designer, Greg Rizzer, stated “we've had to pull stuff from the game”. But it seems, apart from renaming the trailer on the official site from Grand Theft Scratchy to the less catchy Mob Rules, not ...

EGM December 2007 Review Scores Roundup (News)

Oct 23, 2007

The review scores from EGM #222 (December 2007) are revealed:

* Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock: 9, 8.5, 8
* Sega Rally Revo: 7.5, 7, 7
* Conan: 5.5, 5.5, 5.5
* WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008: 8, 7, 5.5
* Clive Barker's Jericho: 3, 4.5, 4.5 (Shame of the Month)
* The Simpsons Game: 7, 6.5, 7
* Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War: 4, 6, 4
* Folklore: 5.5, 7.5, 8
* The Eye of Judgment: 8, 8, 8
* Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction: 8.5, 9.5, 9
* Halo 3: 10, 10, 9
* Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation: 6.5, 6.5, 8
* Half-Life 2 Orange Box: 10, 9.5, 10
* Beautiful Katamari: 7, 4.5, 4
* Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations: 9, 7, 7.5
* Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness: 7.5, 7, 7
* Silent Hill: Origins: 7.5, 7, 7

Live activity for week of 10/15 (News)

Oct 20, 2007

These lists are based on global unique users connected to Xbox Live. Major Nelson had no access to the Arcade title data this week, so no Arcade list for now. Here are the top 5 for both charts, see the source for the complete top 10 list.

Xbox 360 Top Live Titles
1. Halo 3
2. Gears of War
3. Madden NFL 08
4. Virtua Fighter 5 Demo
5. Guitar Hero II

Original Xbox Top Live Games
1. Halo 2
2. Battlefield 2: MC
3. Counter-Strike
4. Star Wars: Battlefront 2
5. Madden NFL 08

Live activity for week of 10/8 (News)

Oct 14, 2007

These lists are based on global unique users connected to Xbox Live or in the case of Arcade, full versions purchased this week. Here are the top 3 for each charts, see the source for the complete top 10 list.

Xbox 360 Top Live Titles
1. Halo 3
2. Gears of War
3. The Simpsons Game Demo

Top Arcade Titles (Full Versions)
1. Tetris Splash
2. Puzzle Quest
3. Sonic The Hedgehog 2

Original Xbox Top Live Games
1. Halo 2
2. Battlefield 2: MC
3. Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2

The Simpsons Game - hands-on (Feature)

Oct 12, 2007

We've played a fair few Simpsons games in our time. It goes with the job - there have been so many they're hard to avoid, like the Army Men games, or Dynasty Warriors (just considerably better). But none have really gone down as classics in the Videogaming Bible of all Things Great (if such a thing existed obviously). It looks like this might be about to change, however, with a game that comes from both the company who (arguably) knows most about videogames, EA, and the people who (unarguably) ...

The Simpsons demo on Xbox live marketplace (News)

Oct 8, 2007

After Kang and Kodos use their Halloween ray on Springfield's famous Lard Lad statue, it's up to Homer and Bart to stop the rampaging mascot from destroying the town. To do this the two must fend off waves of miniature Krusty dolls while avoiding Lard Lad's destructive laser and stomp attacks in an attempt to pull out his wiring. Will our heroes prevail? The fate of Springfield is in your hands!

The Simpsons serves Hot Coffee (News)

Oct 8, 2007

Oct 8, 2007 We've already discovered that EA were nudged into cutting parts of The Simpsons Game, as reported by lead designer Greg Rizzer, but it seems there's been plenty of mickey-taking left in too - most humourously an Achievement for the 360 version called Hot Coffee. Now, wait. This isn't an unlockable cartoon version of that most infamous of GTA scandals. Instead, it's awarded for completing a timed challenge in the Rockstar-poking level of The Simpsons Game titled Grand Theft ...

The Simpsons Game Achievements! (News)

Oct 8, 2007

Take a first look at the achievements for the upcoming EA title - The Simpsons Game! The achievements look very creative, something I would expect since it is a Simpson title. From time challenges, to collectibles, to even a Futurama reference, this achievement set looks great. 44 Achievements for 1000 points. Also shares the level names and games.

EA upsets games companies with The Simpsons (News)

Oct 4, 2007

October 4, 2007 EA's forthcoming The Simpsons game parodies 30 years of videogaming and gaming IPs, but there are games companies that have refused to see the funny side of things. "I was always under the impression that when you do parody, it's a sign of respect... If we make fun of Grand Theft Auto, we're not going to hurt the sales of Grand Theft Auto... But yeah, we've definitely had some reactions - we've had to pull stuff from the game", The Simpsons lead designer Greg Rizzer revealed ...

The Simpsons Game (Screenshots)

Oct 1, 2007

The Simpsons Game (Preview)

Oct 1, 2007

Oct 1, 2007 Theres never been a game that truly captured the The Simpsons essence. Not that thats stopped them from being successful - Hit & Run was one the all-time biggest selling PS2 games. So when The Simpsons Games Executive Producer Scot Amos began work on EAs first crack at the license, he knew that the only way forward was to rip up the yellow rulebook and start ...

The Simpsons Game - Neverquest trailer 09-28-07 (Video)

Sep 28, 2007

The Simpsons Game- Big Super Happy Fun Fun video 09-25-07 (Video)

Sep 25, 2007

First Big Ball Image: The Homerball figure you get when you pre-order The Simpsons Game! (News)

Sep 20, 2007

Looks like EA is giving Simpsons fans reason enough to plunk down early money for The Simpsons Game coming in October. Folks who pre-order the game will get their very own Homerball!

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More New Screenshots from EA's The Simpsons Game (News)

Sep 19, 2007

The screenshots for the upcoming Simpsons Game keep coming, with several more being added today. Check them out below at PlanetXbox360.

The Simpsons Game Pre-Order Campaign Revealed (News)

Sep 18, 2007

Electronic Arts will unleash their pre-order campaign for the upcoming title, The Simpsons Game. Four of the biggest game retailers (GameStop, Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy) will each have an exclusive, limited edition The Simpsons Game Parody Poster for early customers. Each Poster is representative of an in-game parody featured in the new title. In addition, each retailer will have a specifically created cheat code printed on the back of the game posters to open some of the unlockable content in the game. These are all while supplies last.

The Simpsons: Medal of Homer movie (News)

Sep 3, 2007

Sept 3, 2007 Following on from our video walkthrough of The Simpsons game last week, we can now bring you the latest trailer featuring everyones favourite yellow family, entitled Medal of Homer. This is just one of a number of game related levels to be included in whats shaping up to be the best Simpsons game ever. But lets be honest, the previous titles werent exactly triple A standard. As the games script is being crafted by the shows writers, we know theres going to be hundreds of ...

The Simpsons Game video walkthrough (Preview)

Aug 31, 2007

31 Aug 2007 Being one of the few hugely devoted Simpson's fans that religiously watches back to back episodes on cable TV every night, buys the box sets and regularly attempts to defend the recent series lack of form on the pretence they usually have at least one laugh out loud Homer moment, we've been rooting for a decent Simpsons game for years. Having to put up with people claiming that Hit 'n' Run was a 'good' Simpsons game (no it wasn't) was bad enough but the fact it turned out to be ...

The Simpsons Game Co-op Hands On Impressions (News)

Aug 27, 2007

Kotaku sat down with EA's The Simpsons Game at Games Convention, rumps firmly stuffed into the Fatboy beanbags at Microsoft's Xbox 360 beach booth for a bit of split-screen multiplayer with Bart and Lisa. Kotaku co-op adventure took us through a Lisa appropriate themed area, a redwood forest being slashed by a menacing lumber company, complete with foresters armed with back-mounted wood chipper guns.

The Simpsons Game: Grand Theft Scratchy Is Under Attack (News)

Aug 17, 2007

The Simpsons have been on a roll this year. The movie came out, and it was good. But it was EA who had the biggest shock in store for everyone when they showcased the upcoming Simpsons Game. The new game, which will hopefully cleanse us of the past transgressions of Simpsons games, aims to spoof the entire industry. As the Simpsons Movie movie has already done to great effect, EA hopes the new game will do the same. From "Medal of Homer" sections to a "Grand Theft Scratchy" game that bolsters Marge to gather the townsfolk and march on retailers selling the title, you're in for an experience that only Springfield's first family can provide.

E3 07: When GamesRadar met The Simpsons Movie director (News)

Jul 10, 2007

Tuesday 10 July 2007 So there we were, lounging in the bar of our hotel in Santa Monica, sipping daiquiris and enjoying the live musical noodlings of the Cross Heart Jazz Experience when David Silverman, the director of The Simpsons Movie, strolls in with a honking great tuba slung over his shoulder and joins the band for a head-nodding, chin-stroking jazzmatazz of sweet, sweet ear sex. And we thought the tuba was only good for making comedy flatulence parps. Shame on us. When the lights ...

The Simpsons Game: New details (News)

Jul 5, 2007

"Bartman Begins," "Medal of Homer," "God of Wharf," "Shadow of the Colossal Donut." All these are mirth-making level names from The Simpsons Game, developer EA's cartoon action assault on consoledom, and we've hunted down some gameplay details to go with the ...

The Simpsons Game first impressions (News)

May 10, 2007

Electronic Arts just announced their tie-in title for The Simpsons Movie, and the development team hopes to create "the most original game ever." We'll look past the fact that it's already culling ideas from a licensed property and just continue on with the news. Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa are all playable characters once again, but there's a twist - at the beginning of the game the family learns they've just been licensed for use in a video game. Everything beyond that point is pretty much ...

The Simpsons Game Collectables Guide (Hint)

Feb 11, 2008

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The Simpsons Game (FAQ)

Feb 11, 2008

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All The Cliches (Unlockable)

Nov 12, 2007

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Lisa's Treasures (Cheat)

Nov 9, 2007

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Costumes and Trophies (Cheat)

Nov 9, 2007

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Achievements (Unlockable)

Oct 31, 2007

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