HD DVD Is Back (via Andy Pennel's Blog) - Following last week’s announcements regarding Blu-ray and the Sony Playstation 3, it looks like HD DVD will be coming back as the high definition movie format of choice. Call me amazed but happy!
The first clue, which few seemed to notice, was that Sony Electronics didn’t show any new Blu-ray players at CES in 2009. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
Episode #188 - Soulja Boy EXCLUSIVE Podcast Interview (via GamerTagRadio) - Gamertag Radio recorded an exclusive podcast interview with music artist Soulja Boy a few days ago. This is a very different interview. He talks about the love he has for gaming, his dream to attend E3 2009, which games he doesn't like, working on his own video game, why he only plays Xbox 360 and much more. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
Episode #191 - Exclusive Podcast Interview about Space Invaders Extreme (via GamerTagRadio) - This week GTR has an exclusive podcast interview with Arvin Bautista. The Senior artist on Space Invaders Extreme for the Xbox Live Arcade. He gave us the scoop on the release date, new features only for XBL Arcade, and much more.
To celebrate the release of the game Gamertag Radio will be having an official Space Invaders Extreme Tournament. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
Episode #189 - Jadakiss Podcast Interview (via GamerTagRadio) - This week GTR brings you an interview with Def Jam recording artist Jadakiss. He talks about his new album "The Last Kiss", about the new album with the Lox coming out this Summer & what's his favorite basketball game NBA Live 09 or NBA 2k9.
Twitter Question Of The Week: Does putting unlockable achievements on a game make a good marketing strategy? ie Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack w/ODST Achievements. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
Episode #190 - The Road Trip Edition & Army Of Two 40th Day Coverage (via GamerTagRadio) - The GTR staff are taking this week off from recording but everyone manage to record on this episode called "The Road Trip Edition".
The first group record a podcast during the ride to Orlando, FL and had a discussion about E3 2009. While Peterocc record a roundtalbe discussion live from Montreal, Canada about Army of Two The 40th Day feat DeaconBlade from Unscripted 360 and David Seeney from Konsole Kingz. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
Remember When the PlayStation 3 Was Delayed? (via PS3-Game) - I was thinking back to the anxious wait for the PS3 the other day when I came across Jason Hahn’s post about it. He sums it up well:
Sony’s original plan was to unveil its new PlayStation 3 in Japan this spring, but due to difficulties concerning its production plans, it seems that Japan will not [. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
LEGO Rock Band (via wiirally) - Two video game powerhouse franchises are coming together. The teams of LEGO and Rock Band are joining forces to bring LEGO Rock Band to the Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360 for Christmas 2009.
Players will get to experience Rock Band from a different perspective. This game brings the fun and customization of the LEGO franchise to [. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
Sonic Unleashed (via wiirally) - Sonic Unleashed had my attention when I read ‘Sonic.’ Having played my fair share of Sonic titles, I can’t help but to love this fast, adorable hedgehog. But Sonic Unleashed looked to be a different beast(no pun intended!) than the other Sonic titles I cherished. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
HD DVD Is Back (via Andy Pennel's Blog) - Following last week’s announcements regarding Blu-ray and the Sony Playstation 3, it looks like HD DVD will be coming back as the high definition movie format of choice. Call me amazed but happy!
The first clue, which few seemed to notice, was that Sony Electronics didn’t show any new Blu-ray players at CES in 2009. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
New at the Wii Shop (via wiirally) - With all the release of the DSi and the first DSiWare games, it seemed the week would all be about the new handheld. But there are a couple of new games to the Wii Shop - one WiiWare and one Virtual Console.
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EQUILIBRIO™ -Rated E -500 Wii Points - 1-4 players- Finish a level by rolling [. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
New Rock Band Tracks (via wiirally) - Harmonix is releasing 20 new tracks for Rock Band. These are available through the Rock Band store and cost 200 Wii points each($2).
Here is a list of the songs -
Jane’s Addiction - “Up the Beach”
Jane’s Addiction - “Ocean Size”
Jane’s Addiction - “Had a Dad”
Jane’s Addiction - “Ted, Just Admit It…”
Jane’s Addiction - “Standing in the [. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
Wii MotionPlus And Wii Sports Resort (via wiirally) - Soon we will know just exactly how the Wii MotionPlus will enhance game play. A June release date has been set for the accessory and there’s new when to expect Wii Resort, too.
June 8th, 2009 is the date when the Wii MotionPlus will be available. The Wii MotionPlus will retail for $19. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
Wiimote Powered Lawn Mower (via Wiihaveaproblem) -- We have been introducing to the professional workers at the municipalities and the minute they got this Wiimote in their hands and started cutting grass, they were smiling and laughing all the time so I guess I’m not the only one... Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
No more party games (via wiirally) -- After playing my fair share of party games for the Wii, I’ve come to a conclusion. These games are fun for a few days. Then they stay on the shelf collecting dust. So I’ve decided not to buy any more party games for a while if ever again.
The next Boom Blox game is a party Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
DSI Midnight Release (via wiirally) -- Have you gotten your DSi yet? Did you show up at midnight on Sunday(morning) to get your hands on one? Me neither although I really would like one. The DSi comes in either black or blue. Those aren’t my colors so I will have to wait until something more to my liking is available.
I did Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
Wii Shop 4-20-2009 (via wiirally) - Two new games at the Wii Shop this week. A Sega classic is added to the catalog as well as a defense strategy WiiWare title.
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CRYSTAL DEFENDERS R1 - E for Everyone - 800 Wii Points - 1 player - It is your job to protect your party’s crystals from the encroaching monsters. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
This week in ´neues´: Violence in videogames (via Wii) - I interviewed Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Cheryl Kay Olson, co-director at the ´Center for Mental Health and Media' and author of the book `Grand Theft Childhood` as part of today's program, focussing on violent videogames and their possible effect on children and adolescents. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
New at the Wii Shop 4/13 (via wiirally) - Two new games available at the Wii Shop this week. Another classic comes to the Wii while a swashbuckling party game makes it on WiiWare.
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Party Fun Pirate - E for Everyone - 500 Wii Points - 1-4 players - Based on the Pop-up Pirate toy, players take turns thrusting their swords into a barrel that [. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
Console Price Drop (via wiirally) - Gamestop CEO Dan DeMatteo has some advice for the big three console makers: drop your prices. Although the gaming industry has been somewhat ‘recession-proof,’ DeMatteo believes that a drop in console prices will ensure that it will stay that way.
DeMatteo says that Nintendo may want to consider lowering the price of the Wii since [. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
Nintendo consoles no vehicle for mature games? (via Wii) - The high-profile DS title ´Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars´ has sold a mere 88.704 units in the US in March, prompting fears that Nintendo platforms simply are not the right vehicle for mature games. In the face of rave reviews for the game, analyst Eric Krangel found some very strong words regarding the poor sales figures. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
Nibris subsidiary Bloober Team emerges (via Wii) - Bloober Team, the subsidiary studio of Poland-based ´Sadness´ developer Nibris has finally launched their website, announcing three new games and dishing out information on their various in-house graphics engines.For a start, Bloober Team claims to be an approved developer by both Nintendo and Sony, currently seeking Microsoft approval. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 year ago
