Activision confirmed today that the mega publisher will be showing no fewer than three next-gen games at its E3 booth next week, while common sense indicates the possibility of additional games -- and perhaps entirely new franchises -- also on tap following their unveiling at Microsoft's and Sony's respective press conferences on Monday. It would frankly be surprising to not see Activision unveil a new IP for Xbox One or PS4, but we'll have to see what unfolds next week. In the meantime, the games confirmed for … [Read more...]
Watch the E3 Trailer for DARK, a Stealth-Action Vampire Game for Xbox 360
Just a few days before E3 kicks off, we have the E3 trailer for DARK, a new vampire stealth-action game for Xbox 360 from Kalypso Media. DARK is being developed by Realmforge Studios, which has blended classic stealth gameplay with vampiric powers to create the game. DARK will release for Xbox 360 on July 9. DARK is a stealth action game with RPG elements that lets you slip into the role of the ultimate killer -- a vampire. Stalk your enemies from the shadows then use powerful vampire abilities to attack and … [Read more...]
MOGA to Showcase New Power Series of Controllers at E3, Will Ship This Fall
MOGA will showcase the next generation of its mobile game controllers at E3 next week, as its new MOGA Power Series prepares to ship this fall. Like the recently released MOGA Pro, both of the new "Power Series" controllers will be cross-platform compatible. The two next-generation MOGA products include "MOGA Boost technology," which actually charges the user's mobile device while they play. This allows gamers to play longer without concern for running down their phone's battery. Both controllers include support for … [Read more...]
PDP Reveals E3 Lineup, Includes Disney Infinity Accessories
As much as we all talk about games at E3, accessories are nearly as prevalent at the show. Case in point: Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP), a peripheral and accessory manufacturer, today took the wraps off its 2013 E3 lineup, which includes Disney Infinity accessories and the introduction of the Afterglow Prismatic Wireless Dolby 5.1 Headset. PDP's E3 highlights include: Disney Infinity Accessories: PDP is proud to be the exclusive manufacturer of Infinity Storage and Travel accessories. The line consists … [Read more...]
Nintendo Will Not Host an E3 Press Conference, Still Planning a Booth
Back in the day, when Activision decided against holding any more E3 press conferences, the news was bold and brash as well as surprising. Today, Nintendo's revelation that it's planning to skip an E3 press conference and not host anything other than a booth and some pre-show events, comes off not as bold and brash but just plain weird. During Nintendo's financial results briefing, president Satoru Iwata divulged that Nintendo will not host a press conference at E3. Instead, the company will focus on smaller events … [Read more...]
Killer Freaks from Outer Space to Invade Wii U Launch Lineup
A new first-person shooter exclusive to the Nintendo Wii U, Killer Freaks from Outer Space, will ship during the new handheld's launch window in 2012, Ubisoft announced today. In the game, vicious and insane hordes of Killer Freaks from Outer Space have invaded the planet. As one of the world's last survivors, the player must stalk the Killer Freaks across the globe -- killing each and every one of them -- to determine who will rule the earth, humans or Killer Freaks. Although details about the game are basically … [Read more...]
The Cloud and Beacons Come to Xbox
Why this type of information isn't disseminated during the regular press conference, I'll never know. But Microsoft announced some more details on about some new services today like Beacons and Cloud storage for your profiles and game saves. · Beacons. We want to make it easy for you to connect with friends over your favorite games on Xbox LIVE, so we are introducing Beacons to the service. Beacons are a way to tell your Xbox LIVE and Facebook friends that you want to play a game on Xbox LIVE. By setting a Beacon, … [Read more...]
505 Games E3 Lineup Announced
505 Games will display an exciting collection of upcoming titles that contains something for everyone in West Hall Meeting Room 407-B Attendees at E3 are invited to come by the 505 meeting space and get a first look, speak to key representatives from 505 and developers and get hands on game play with the following titles: Kinect™ for Xbox 360 exclusive titles – Michael Phelps: Push the Limit: Get inspired by the greatest athlete ever – Michael Phelps! For the first time ever, Michael Phelps: Push the Limit … [Read more...]
Jeff’s Microsoft Press Conference Thoughts
As I was sitting at the office watching the Microsoft press conference, I started jotting down some thoughts on what I had just seen, and here are those notes. I stopped once it got to the section about the exclusive games, but for the most part I was personally a little disappointed by the presentation. Microsoft Opened up with the Modern Warfare 3 demonstration, and while yeah it looks great (at least on my stream) it basically seems like the same type of game as MW and MW2. I can say that I was really let down by … [Read more...]
Dance Central 2 Announced
Harmonix today announced the not unexpected Dance Central 2, sadly it doesn't feature the subtitle Electric Boogaloo. New features naturally have been added, such as drop in/out play for two simultaneous players, and the Harmonix standard inclusion of the ability to import all the tracks from Dance Central as well as support for any of the DLC you've purchased. Just a sample of the new tracks included on disc are: Rihanna – “Rude Boy” Nicki Minaj – “Massive Attack” Montell Jordan – “This Is How We Do … [Read more...]