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1:00 PM on 02.13.2009 15 comments

The Sims: Preview: The Sims 3
I often lament the fact that I don’t have a gaming-capable PC, but to be honest, I’m very glad that I don’t own one for some things. EA’s The Sims franchise is one of thos... (Samit Sarkar)
 
11:00 AM on 02.11.2009 31 comments

xbox 360: Preview: Watchmen: The End Is Nigh
I’ve never read Watchmen. *ducks* I suppose that’s not the best way to start off a preview of a game based on Alan Moore’s seminal graphic novel, but hey, it’s the truth.... (Samit Sarkar)
 
8:00 AM on 02.11.2009 15 comments

xbox 360: 3 on 3 NHL Arcade is out on XBLA today
... but PlayStation 3 owners know that it’s been out on PSN for six days. Man, I just won’t shut up about 3 on 3 NHL Arcade. Hell, you guys are probably tired of hearing me urge yo... (Samit Sarkar)
 
6:40 PM on 02.10.2009 36 comments

Uncharted: Preview: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
“Oh! Is that an ancient Tibetan ritual dagger in your pocket?” “Well, maybe I’m just happy to see you.” As I’ve said many times before, Uncharted: Drake&rsquo...; (Samit Sarkar)
 
9:30 PM on 02.09.2009 6 comments

xbox 360: Player rating system completely overhauled for Madden NFL 10
Every year, the Madden ratings are the subject of much discussion and controversy among gamers and NFL players alike; both groups tend to have strongly held opinions on how they turn out. You can... (Samit Sarkar)
 
6:00 PM on 02.05.2009 20 comments

wii: Preview: Deadly Creatures
A dark, dank environment appears before you. It seems like a small area, if only because the lack of light makes it difficult to see very far. But you hear a faint skittering off to one side, and... (Samit Sarkar)
 
1:00 PM on 02.05.2009 24 comments

PS3: Preview: DC Universe Online
“I’m the goddamn Batman!” No, you are not likely to find yourself shouting that phrase while playing Sony Online Entertainment’s upcoming PS3/PC action MMO, DC Universe O... (Samit Sarkar)
 
7:00 PM on 02.02.2009 3 comments

xbox 360: More 3 on 3 NHL Arcade screenshots heighten my anticipation for the game
So ... if you’ve seen any of my prior posts regarding 3 on 3 NHL Arcade, a soon-to-be-released downloadable arcade hockey title from EA Sports, you know that I’m tremendously excite... (Samit Sarkar)
 
5:40 PM on 02.02.2009 20 comments

xbox 360: First details on Madden NFL 10
Yes, Madden NFL 10 -- as opposed to Madden NFL 2010 -- is the official name of this year’s installment in EA Sports’ storied football franchise. I wish it wasn’t true, but it ... (Samit Sarkar)
 
4:40 PM on 02.02.2009 3 comments

xbox 360: Check out this teaser trailer for Major League Baseball 2K9
Presumably, a company wants to portray its videogames in the best possible light when showing them off in trailers, right? I mean, you wouldn’t release a trailer for a game where the play... (Samit Sarkar)
 
5:00 PM on 01.31.2009 2 comments

xbox 360: Final MLB Front Office Manager dev diary fantasizes about fantasy leagues
Well, that’s not entirely true. It’s Saturday evening, and I was just looking for an eye-catching title. Sue me. Back in high school, I used to do lots of fantasy sports -- my frie... (Samit Sarkar)
 
7:00 AM on 01.31.2009 4 comments

wii: 2K Sports announces Don King Boxing for Wii and DS
You may remember last year’s Don King Presents: Prizefighter, an Xbox 360 boxing title from 2K Sports. Well actually, it’s more likely that you don’t remember it, since it was... (Samit Sarkar)
 
7:00 AM on 01.30.2009 8 comments

wii: Lame Ready 2 Rumble Revolution trailer announces two new characters
In case you hadn’t heard, Atari is bringing Midway’s old Ready 2 Rumble series back. The new entry in the franchise is called Ready 2 Rumble Revolution, and it’ll be out on th... (Samit Sarkar)
 
9:40 AM on 01.29.2009 14 comments

top stories: Nein! Leipzig GC axed, to be replaced by gamescom in Cologne
The world finally has a winner in the battle for European videogame convention supremacy. The organizers of the annual Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany, conceded defeat today to the new kid o... (Samit Sarkar)
 
8:00 AM on 01.29.2009 5 comments

wii: Third Deadly Creatures dev diary looks at combat and controls
Deadly Creatures is one of the few Wii-exclusive games I’m looking forward to in 2009, so I’m always excited to see new information on it. This developer diary from the crew at Rain... (Samit Sarkar)
 
6:00 AM on 01.29.2009 2 comments

xbox 360: Godfather II dev diary describes details of the Don's View
EA’s The Godfather II hits stores in less than a month, so the final push to inform gamers about the dynamic, open-world title has begun. This developer diary, which looks at the Don&rsqu...; (Samit Sarkar)
 
10:00 AM on 01.28.2009 10 comments

xbox 360: Gameplay footage from 3 on 3 NHL Arcade makes me happy in my pants
[Ed. note: For some reason, the video plays much better for me (i.e., its frame rate is normal) when I fullscreen it. --Samit] It’s been forever since the days when the Wayne Gretzky&rsq...; (Samit Sarkar)
 
5:00 AM on 01.28.2009 4 comments

xbox 360: Second MLB Front Office Manager dev diary looks at scouting
As the GM of a baseball team in 2K Sports’ MLB Front Office Manager, which released yesterday, you’ll be responsible for myriad tasks, and scouting is a major one. In the second of ... (Samit Sarkar)
 
12:40 PM on 01.27.2009 2 comments

xbox 360: MLB Front Office Manager is out today, watch the first dev diary in preparation
We don’t know all that much about 2K Sports’ baseball strategy game, MLB Front Office Manager. What we do know is that it will put you in the shoes of a team’s general manager... (Samit Sarkar)
 
10:20 AM on 01.27.2009 3 comments

xbox 360: Here's a bunch of Wanted: Weapons of Fate screens
So ... I’m a forgetful moron.You see, the 24 screenshots of Wanted: Weapons of Fate that are attached to this post were supposed to go up with my preview last Friday. But it slipped my mind... (Samit Sarkar)