Hate the Writer, Not The Game
Hatred of a game based on the works of a very controversial writer is of course anyone’s prerogative, but missing out on Shadow Complex would be a real crime.
Hatred of a game based on the works of a very controversial writer is of course anyone’s prerogative, but missing out on Shadow Complex would be a real crime.
With the new price drop on the PS3, the consoles finally have a level financial playing field. And with a great title line-up, Sony could be back in action. Looks like the console war just heated up!
Risking his reputation by predicting that The Beatles Rock Band will be the best selling game this year, our editor foresees success despite naysayers. Although a game like Halo might appeal more to traditional gamers, The Beatles are universal.
In response to all the angst over slipped release dates, Chella instead wants everyone to just cool off. More development time can mean a better game. It surely didn’t hurt Halo 2 or GTA IV.
Todd dreams of the beautiful Fall season, when new games start dropping like golden leaves – except that about half of the planned releases are delayed until next year – if they see the light of day even then.
Activision is raising the price of its games in the UK to the equivalent of $90 each despite the sagging economy. Will gamers roll over and pay the new price? Chella hopes not.
After publicly snubbing the UFC, Electronic Arts now wants to make mixed martial arts games. But without a real license or any fighters, Todd wonders what kind of game they could possibly create?
The U.K. is considering giving tax breaks to British game developers, but only if their titles meet "culturally British standards." Chella tries to find out what exactly that means.
Todd is infamous for his hatred of all things MMO, but word that World of Warcraft is holding up the development of StarCraft II has got him down right fuming. And Blizzard is in his crosshairs.
Although everyone is going gaga over Natal, Chella worries that hardcore 360 gamers might be left behind in Microsoft’s rush to counter the family-friendly Wii.