Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 – “Infamy” Trailer October 5, 2009
Posted by xerocube in : Articles, Playstation 3, XBOX 360 , add a commentInfinity Ward has recently released the latest trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Call me a fanboy or what have you, this game looks to be amazing! This looks to be the game of the holiday season for many of us in the gaming community.
Burnout Paradise – Big Surf Island June 8, 2009
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Criterion Games is releasing the latest expansion to Burnout Paradise on June 11th, 2009. This pack with be available for both XBOX 360 and Playstation 3.
This will be the first, and hopefully not last, map expansion to the, already expansive, game. Gamers will be treated to 15 new events and an additional 10 online freeburn challenges. For those treasure hunters, there are another 45 billboards to crash and a bunch of smash gates.
For the 360 folks, there will be 5 new achievements:
- Smash n’ Grab – Drive through 20 Island Smash Gates
- Surf Boards – Smash 15 Island Billboards
- Island Explorer – Find all 15 Island Events
- Crash TV Air Time – Get at least 4.5 seconds Air Time from the Ski Jump
- People Person – Complete all 10 Island Freeburn Challenges. These can be completed by 2 – 8 players
For the PS3 folks, an additional 10 trophies are up for grabs:
- Drive through 20 Island Smash Gates
- Smash 15 Island Billboards
- Land 5 Island Mega-Jumps
- Jump through Deese’s Donut
- 4.5 seconds of Crash TV Air Time
- Complete a 750 yard drift inside the Inspiral Car Park
- Complete your first Island Tour
- Find all Island Events
- Complete all 10 Island Freeburn Challenges
- Smash all 45 Island Billboards
Price? Rumors have it listed at 1000 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live and $12.99 (€12.99|| £9.99) on the PSN. Should be good times ahead… I’ll see you on the island!
Rock Band Song Releases – Week of 5/4/2009 May 1, 2009
Posted by xerocube in : Playstation 3, Rhythm, Wii, XBOX 360 , add a commentFranz Ferdinand 3-pack (440
/ $5.50)
- “Do You Want To” (160 / $2)
- “Lucid Dreams” (160 / $2)
- “Take Me Out” (160 / $2)
Individual Songs (160 / $2)
- “Smooth Criminal” — Alien Ant Farm (160 / $2)
- “Blue Sky” — Allman Brothers (160 / $2)
- “Midnight Rider” — Allman Brothers (160 / $2)
- “Drain the Blood” — Distillers (160 / $2)
- “Naked Eye” — Luscious Jackson (160 / $2)
- “Idealistic Types” — Prong (160 / $2)
- “The Banishment” — Prong (160 / $2)
Rock Band DLC: Week of January 20th, 2009 January 16, 2009
Posted by Archbishop Xero in : News, Playstation 3, Rhythm, XBOX 360 , add a commentFor you Rock Band owners, here’s what’s coming out next week for Rock Band 1/2:
- Steve Miller Band “Space Cowboy”
- Steve Miller Band “Take the Money and Run”
- Steve Miller Band “The Joker”
- Godsmack “I Stand Alone”
- Belly “Feed the Tree”
- Ghost Hounds “Wind Me Up”
- Mute Math “Typical”
- Rob Zombie “War Zone”
I am planning on picking up the Steve Miller Band and Mute Math tracks.
Rock Band DLC – Week of 10/21/08 – Nirvana Edition October 17, 2008
Posted by Archbishop Xero in : News, Playstation 3, Rhythm, XBOX 360 , add a commentHere’s the Rock Band DLC for this week. It’s a been a while coming, but next week we’ll see 7 Nirvana tracks! More importantly, it’s from their Nevermind offering. Sadly, “Come As You Are” and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” aren’t being made available. We’ll have to manage with these 7 master tracks.
- Breed
- Lounge Act
- On a Plain
- Polly
- Something in the Way
- Stay Away
- Territorial Pissings
The full Nirvana 7 Pack will be priced $10.99 (880 Microsoft Points) or $1.99 (160 Microsoft Points) per track.
I, for one, am looking forward to “Polly” and “On A Plain”. These promise to be good times.
Availability:
- Xbox360 on October 21st
- PS3 on October 23rd
Rock on!
Little Big Planet Beta Impressions September 25, 2008
Posted by Archbishop Xero in : Party, Playstation 3, Previews, Puzzle , add a commentI managed to score a beta key for Little Big Planet the other day. I have to admit that the controls took a little getting used to due to sheer amount of activities. Adjusting to hopping between the three depth planes was a little odd at first, but grows on you quickly. Stephen Fry adds the little comical nuances to the voiceover that just brings the game together. The games helps you out every step of the way, from learning to control your sackboy to creating your first level.
There is just something about this game that makes me smile as I play it. It could be the overly cute sackfolk… or how they playfully interact with their environment… or the creatively designed levels.
I wish I had some screenshots to share with you detailing my gaming experience. The community is definitely going to drive the longevity of this game. The beta had only been out for less than a day, and already there were hundreds of community generated stages. Some very excellent… others, well… they are still learning the system.
During my first multiplayer experience, I was greeted with some intense lag that made the game somewhat frustrating. However, this being a beta, I understand they are working out some kinks.
All in all, my first impressions are great. This has every chance to be a defining game for the Playstation 3. The Media Molecule staff have outdone themselves. I am anxious to et my hands on the full copy of this game.
Viva la Sackboy!
Little Big Planet – Pre-order Bonus at Amazon.com September 25, 2008
Posted by Archbishop Xero in : Party, Playstation 3, Promos & Events, Puzzle , add a commentAmazon.com is offering a bonus to all pre-orders for Little Big Planet for the PS3. If you pre-order the game through their site, you’ll receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card, which will arrive via email ~10 days after the game ships. This, along with release day delivery available, should be a great deal for you avid Amazon shoppers.
“Time-sick Son of a Grizzly Bear” by The Mother Hips [Rock Band] September 22, 2008
Posted by Archbishop Xero in : Playstation 3, Rhythm, XBOX 360 , add a commentHere is yet another fantastic song for Rock Band. Again, The Mother Hips have graced my 360 with audio goodness. It is well worth the 160 MS Points to pick up this song.
After the jump, listen to the embedded song.
PAIN DLC – Delayed to Sept. 11, 2008 September 5, 2008
Posted by xerocube in : Arcade, News, Playstation 3 , add a commentThe new expansion level for PAIN was due out on Sept 4th, 2008. Fortunately, it has been delayed. Yes, I said “FORTUNATELY”! It seems the trophies that were originally included were deemed to difficult by the play testers. So, the developers went back and eased off the gas a little.
Joystiq has the details and the list of included trophies. Read on!
Pain DLC delayed a week, trophies toned down – Joystiq
First, the bad news: the downloadable “Uncle Jimmy’s Fun Park” level, originally planned for release tomorrow, has been delayed, and is currently targeted for release on the ominous date of Sept. 11.Why was it delayed? Well that’s the good news: the development team has been spending its time scaling back the difficulty of the somewhat ridiculous trophies it announced last month. Seems testers didn’t have too much fun grinding their way through the “one billion points” trophy, among others. The new trophy list, which is copied below the break, is also set to be downloadable on Sept. 11
Rock Band 2 – New Full Albums Announced! August 28, 2008
Posted by Archbishop Xero in : Playstation 3, Rhythm, XBOX 360 , add a commentWell, Harmonix has done it again. They’ve released news of some fantastic new music to grace the Rock Band franchise. Officially announced through Entertainment Weekly, we have the following gems:
- Foo Fighters — “The Colour and the Shape”
- Red Hot Chili Peppers — “Blood Sugar Sex Magik”
- Jane’s Addiction — “Nothing’s Shocking”
- Megadeth — “Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying”
- Stevie Ray Vaughn — “Texas Flood”
- No Doubt — Rock Band “Best of” Collection
There have been no prices announced and the collections will be released in the coming months. This is exciting news, indeed!