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Top ten games of 2008
Jan 9th
10) Spore
No, it did not live up to its billing. Yes, it is still an incredibly fun game. But more than being a sim game, Spore echoes many titles on this year’s top ten list by being a creation engine. Half the fun of the title can be had from creating different creatures, homes, ships, etc. through an incredibly intuitive interface. Not what you wanted from the game? Perhaps not for you, but it hardly keeps it from being a good game, or in this case one of the best of the year.
Criterion Collection uses PS3 as reference Blu-ray player
Aug 13th
If you’ve ever dared to delve into the darker nether-regions of geekdom known as AV message boards, then you know people can literally muster an argument over which is the best $500 HDMI cable. Yes, they’ll quote random studies here and there (usually “studies” coming from a magazine article trying to sell magazines), but they’ll never come to a unanimous decision. Well, that is except to tell you whatever equipment you own sucks.
NBA Live 09 still looks… awkward
Jul 25th
The NBA Live series was once the dominant basketball franchise back in the 16-bit days. But for years now it has been overshadowed by 2K Sports’ NBA 2K series. Each year Electronic Arts makes new promises, and each year they’re still a few steps behind.
Sonic Unleashed gets a little hairy and viral
Jul 16th
Sonic Unleashed is the last glimmer of hope among many Sonic fans that the little blue Hedgehog might finally get one last decent console game. It’s been a while since Sonic Adventure 2, and even that was a step down from the original Sonic Adventure. The above trailer appears to be part of a semi-viral advertising campaign for the little blue fellow. It’s clever, but it might have worked better before other trailers were released revealing the game’s “twist.”
E3 2008: Sony press conference review
Jul 15th
There was a time when E3 was a really, really big deal. Now, it’s simply a really big deal. One of the biggest factors of its whole big dealness comes from the console manufacturers’ press conferences. They typically range from the epic (introduction of the Wii) to the horribly, horribly wrong (introduction of the PS3 and real-time weapon changing). So how did this year go for Sony?
Killzone 2 finally getting it right
May 10th
Killzone 2 has certainly wowed gamers before. From the original “target” trailer to the later “actual” trailer, the game has provided plenty of eye candy. Of course, it has also provided plenty of controversy thanks to that “target” demo. However, it appears Killzone 2′s critics may finally have to eat their crow.
Goofy feature ties your PS3 to your iPhone
Apr 14th
Here’s something that nobody really seemed to be asking for. What if there was a way to integrate the PS3 with the iPhone? That way, you would never have to put down your new gadget iPhone, even when playing with your new gadget PS3.
Don’t ask and you shall receive. NetBlender is announcing that their BD Touch tehcnology allows for two-way connectivity between the PS3 and iPhone, at least when it comes to the Blu-ray playing capabilities. Sound neat? Well, the potential uses are…sort of.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed unleashes a release date
Apr 3rd
Sure, LucasArts continues to taunt long time fans by not releasing a new title in the TIE Fighter series, but The Force Unleashed is looking to be a nice peace offering. The physics heavy Jedi-powered action title is shaping up to be one of the major titles of this year, if early looks are any indication. And now, it finally has a release date.
Video of the day: Haze gameplay montage
Apr 3rd
Remember when Haze was coming to every system? Remember when Haze still had some hype left in it? It’s sad to say, but Haze has become one of those titles that the closer it gets to release, the less exciting it feels. This newest gameplay montage will likely do nothing to sway those opinions for most, either. It looks enjoyable, but not quite like something that will pull gamers away from better multiplayer experiences, such as Call of Duty 4.
