Anyone who is into gaming has heard… and probably played through, the original Far Cry. While their has been buzz that numero dos is coming out sometime in october, we now have an official release date of October 21. Ubisoft Montreal will be releasing Far Cry 2 for the PC for $49.99, and for the Xbox 360 and PS3 both for $59.99. The European release date is set at October 24… oh well France… gotta wait a few more days. Désolé.
Images and video via Gamespot.com
It wasn’t very long ago when Sony announced the PSP Slim. Now… they’re giving us the PSP-3000. The newest version of Sony’s handheld system was announced at this year’s Leipzig Games Convention, and features an upgraded screen that produces better color and will reduce glare, as well as a built-in microphone to make free calls using Skype. Now don’t go thinkin’ that this new PSP is gonna replace your cell anytime soon, you still need to be in range of a WiFi network to make any calls.
These new features don’t add any bulk to the PSP-3000 which is the same size as the PSP Slim, which is good news. It’s not a major upgrade, but if you were on the edge about whether to purchase a PSP or upgrade to a newer version, this may or may not be the incentive to buy.
The PSP-3000 will be released as a stand-alone system, and in a 4GB bundle, as well as various entertainment packs, retailing for $169.99 and $199.99 respectively.
I have yet to hear an official release date for North America, but this upgraded PSP will be available in Europe October 15th for 199 Euros… thats a diarrhea-inducing $291.67!
Check back, as I will post any updates as I hear about them…
The Siren series is back with Blood Curse on the Playstation 3. Set in the original village of Hanuda, an American T.V. crew stumbles across a town full of Shibito, corpse people. With a strong storyline, a total of seven different playable characters, and an ambience that will chill the white right out ‘cha bones, Blood Curse will keep most players enthralled the whole way through.
Though the graphics aren’t BAD, for a brand new next-gen game, they could stand to be a little better. Clunky controls don’t help the situation much either.
Sightjacking adds a whole new layer to this game that allows for much-needed stealth when the time calls for it. Sightjacking is the ability to see yourself or anything else from the perspective of someone near you. When sightjacking is activated, the screen splits in two, displaying what you are looking at, as well as the third-person perspective of whoever you sight-jacked.
Though graphics, and controls may not be its strongest assets, Siren really shines when it comes to its storyline, and gameplay. Gamespot had this to say regarding the gameplay aspect:
Siren: Blood Curse’s episodic structure also keeps things engaging. The game is divided into twelve TV-style episodes, and each comes complete with a quick recap at the beginning and a preview of the next episode at the end. 
Each episode, in turn, is divided into chapters. No single chapter is very long, so you’re constantly jumping from one character to another and from one gameplay style to another. In one chapter you may be alone, armed, and able to handle yourself in a fight, while in the next you may have to escort another character to safety, or avoid contact with the enemy altogether. Stealth and escort missions are elements that could quickly drag a game down, but by constantly changing things up, Blood Curse keeps things moving at a steady clip.
Siren: Blood Curse is available for download on the Playstation Network.
It seems like it has been a decade since the highly anticipated Spore was announced. Some of you may have moved on and lost interest, others may be on the edge of their seats… either way Will Wright made an appearance at this year’s E3 to continue to keep the hype up around his newest brain-child. Spore is set to be released NEXT MONTH ‘YALL… ’till then, here’s a trailer from E308:
Happy Waiting!
Your favorite “running-around-an-old-danky-dungeon-with-a-bunch-of-scary-monsters” game is back with its third installment. A release date has not yet been announced for Diablo 3, which features more of the same dungeon crawling gameplay. I’ll keep you posted with new info as I get it…
In the meantime, here are a few screenshots for you to nibble on.
When Mafia 2’s production was announced, there was a lot of skepticism as to whether or not it would actually be released. Due to its close symmetry to the EA’s Godfather series, Mafia 2 had a good chance of being put on halt. 2K Games did in fact announce that Mafia 2 will continue as planned, being released for the PC, Xbox 360, and PS 3. As of now no release date has been set.
I haven’t been able to get much information on the game itself yet, but I did come across the official trailer for the game, and a few screenshots from Gamespot.com, so y’all can see what’s been released thus far.
Trailer (click to activate…)
Here’s hoping Mafia 2 doesn’t turn into a GTA rip-off…
After much anticipation, frustration, and mixed-messages, EA games has finally announced a worldwide release date of Sept. 7 for the long-awaited Spore. If any of you aren’t familiar with Spore, it is similar to the Sims or Black and White. You create a civilization of creatures from nothing. Unlike the Sims or Black and White though, it is a progression through evolution. Starting with single-celled organisms, you help your creatures evolve and progress into advanced civilizations, eventually mastering space travel.
Scary single-celled organisms grow up to be…
Scary world-dominators…
After its release date, spore will be available for the PC, Mac, Wii, and DS.
Just a short while ago, Midway announced that there will be a new addition to the Mortal Kombat series. What makes this one different…? It will pit the Mortal Kombat crew against the DC Comics world. There have not been a whole lot of details released yet, and a date isn’t set as to when the game will go on sale. But, this newest installment will be available for both the PS3 and Xbox 360. As of now, this is all the info I can bring you, but to cap off this post, I have included an interview from Gamespot.com with Ed Boon, Project Leader for Mortal Kombat.
Interview with Ed Boon: Click to activate video…
Check back as I will keep you posted with more info as I get it.
FaceBreaker, what a name befitting of a boxing game, no? EA has not given us a whole lot of info to chew on in regards to their newest boxing title… But one thing we do know is that FaceBreaker will feature real-time facial deformation. Not only will you have fun beating up your opponent, but you will also be able to see the fruits of your labor “all up in his face”. I haven’t been able to round up much information for you, loyal viewers, but I did happen to come across a trailer for the game… enjoy!
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Soulcalibur IV Coming June to Xbox 360 and Playstation 3
Author: Adam // Category: Video Games
Namco is in the process of completing their newest in the Soulcalibur series, Soulcalibur IV. From the information that has been released thus far, it seems to be shaping up nicely. The basic format of the game will stay true to the Soulcalibur series, and most of the veteran characters will make an appearance this time around as well. In addition to the characters Soulcalibur fans are acquainted with, Yoda and Darth Vader will be making special appearances with Yoda being featured on the Xbox 360, and Vader hittin’ up the Playstation 3. The game is still midway in development at this point, but as of now, Namco has set a release date of June 24, 2008. Be sure to check back as I will keep you posted with any updates as time goes on.
Images from Gamespot.com