Adam Riley with Cubed3 had the pleasure of attending Nintendo's Pre-Christmas party. This event was to promote the unreleased product line for Nintendo through to the end of the year. During the promotion there was some banter about Capcom snubbing Nintendo Revolution on RE5. Here is a quote from the article, but there was no indication who said this. [Link]
Next-Gen Grand Theft Auto Tid Bit
Karl Winters with Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of developer Rockstar Games, wasn't willing to reveal exact plans for the next-gen installment of GTA, but the quote below does leave open the possiblity for the next installment to be on a next-generation console. [Link]
Battlefield 2 Optimization Guide @ FiringSquad
Are you disappointed with your PC's performance in Battlefield 2 but don't have the cash for an upgrade? If so, you may want to check out Stathi's BF2 Optimization Guide! Inside are descriptions and screenshots for all of BF2's video settings, as well as performance analysis for a variety of budget, mainstream, and high-end cards. See which settings run best for each class of hardware in this article!
How Game AI Works In FPS Games
At the recent European Game Developers conference, the developers who created the game Killzone from Guerilla Games break down how the AI in their first-person shooter actually works.
ExtremeTech
ExtremeTech
Age of Empires III Demo
The single-player demo allows the chance to check out two of the game's civilizations in two scenarios for a 365 MB download.
Age of Empires III Demo
Age of Empires III Demo
Vietcong 2 Multiplayer Demo
2K Games have released the promised playable demo for Vietcong 2, offering the first opportunity to experience the jungle-based first-person shooter sequel that is nearing completion at Pterodon. This is a multiplayer demo with two maps, "Depot" and "Trail", that are playable in Capture the Flag, Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch modes with up to 64 players.
NFS Makes Xbox 360 Launch, PGR 3 Launches 2nd Wave
In a recent visit with Electronic Arts, TalkXbox spoke directly with EA developers about the launch of PGR3 vs. the Launch of NFS: Most Wanted. The developers at EA do not expect PGR3 to make the Xbox 360 launch. This leaves the window open for NFS: MW.
Starship Troopers Demo
The playable demo for Starship Troopers has now been released, allowing you to find out more about the upcoming bug-infested sci-fi first-person shooter by Strangelite Studio. This demo contains a section of the third level where you "must defend Outpost 29 from a swarm of bugs, while also venturing out to a crash site to help restore power."
Bet on Soldier SP Demo
The playable demo for Bet on Soldier is now online, offering an opportunity to try out this new gambling futuristic first-person shooter by Kylotonn Entertainment. This massive download is a single-player demo that contains three character classes and two missions: a tutorial level titled Patrol and large map called Cargo Bay that also allows you to jump into exoskeletons.
Blitzkrieg 2 Demo
CDV have released the playable demo for Blitzkrieg 2, offering the first chance to try out the imminent 3D real-time World War II strategy sequel by Nival Interactive. This is a single-player demo that contains one mission each for the German, U.S. and Russian sides in the game.
Quake 4 Weapons Videos
There's new shakey cam footage of Quake 4 on the net this morning, showing off some of the weapons from the game.
FileRush
FileRush
Fifa 2006 PC Demo
EA Sports has released a playable demo for FIFA 06, offering the first opportunity to score a goal in the upcoming 3D soccer sports sequel by EA Canada. This multi-language demo contains a match between any two teams of Manchester United, AC Milan, PSG, Barcelona and Bayern Munich in a choice of two stadiums (Millennium and Azteca).
Steam Client Update Available
Updates to the Steam Client have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The specific changes include:
Amiga Emulation Guide
Here's something different you might like to check out. The Amiga 500 was a great entry point into computing in the late 80's for people like me who couldn't justify the cost of a "serious" PC. The Amiga 500, much like the Commodore 64 before it, was the platform of choice for budding programmers and enthusiasts, and this Amiga Emulation Guide is my homage to the mighty Amiga 500.
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Pics & Gameplay information
Dubbed "Brittan's Best PC Games Mag", PC Zone has some information on Bethesda's Softworks, breathtaking title Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
BattleField 2 Reviewed
Today with the demand for graphics also comes realistic physics. The Battlefield 2 team did a remarkable job creating an engine from scratch that supports realistic physics. One of the most notable physics is the rag doll. The rag doll is in effect after a player dies the player?s body falls to the ground based on gravity, terrain, and more.
Flexbeta
Flexbeta
The Outfit ? X360 Hands On
Hands up who remembers that classic war film, Kelly?s Heroes? You know, the one with Clint Eastwood and Telly Savalas after a load of German bullion and Donald Sutherland as the trippy hippy tank commander? Well this is what The Outfit is like, without Clint, Telly and Donald? or German gold, but it?s still like it.. a bit.
HEXUS
HEXUS
Age of Empires III Preview
The next Age is upon us! Ensemble Studios is about to bless us with yet another coming Empire game and Jakub was all over it like a fat kid on a cookie. Read his well-digested preview here.
FiringSquad
FiringSquad
First Screenshots: Def Jam 3 for PlayStation 3
First Screenshots for Def Jam 3 PS3! A couple of screenshots for Def Jam 3 (PS3) have made it's way to a French website. This is definitly a step up for the franchise, this game is looking spectacular. [ Link ]