Sunday, September 20, 2009

Microsoft Has Released A New Forza 3 Video Where RJ De Vera Talks About His Experience With The Game

Microsoft has released a new video for Forza 3. this video focuses on RJ De Vera and his experience with the game, RJ De Vera is a professional Car Designer. he talks about how he's worked with all 3 Forza games, from the first and driving them in the game and real life to get their handling's right, to recommending parts which should be used in the game to upgrade the cars.
RJ De Vera talks about the lengths gone to model the cars in game, how you can tune/upgrade the cars in the game, and also saying that there will be Cars which you can download via DLC. he also mentions that every car can be played from the beginning in a quick play mode.






What Have You Played This Week?

I tried to play more this week. Still busy with the site, of course, but took more time to relax and play some games. Even if it was in small chunks with Shatter or Fat Princess.

Football Manager 09PC – Still going strong. I've been playing as San Marino, the club not the nation though they both do share the same name, location and stadium. It's interesting as I don't really try out the Italian leagues much.

Dead SpacePS3 – i'll say it now i'm not a fan of scary games, but I still wanted to try this game...with the lights on during the day. Can't say i've gotten far yet. I've done the first chapter and about half way through the second. Graphics look nice, story fits nice, and the art fits. The monsters did make me jump at the start, but it didn't take long for that to pass. I liked the different things it's already made me do, like the lack of gravity sections, nad looking at the trophies make me think I may have a chance to platinum it.

Fat Princess – PS3 – no issues connecting to a game, but did notice that a lot of games fail to find a host. Still one of the top players on a team, and there are still some people who don't have a clue or just don't know what the fire map is about.

Tag – PC I found this game on my computer when I was hunting for something else. Its a simple free indie game, where you have a paint gun and you get different colours which have different effects on the player. The levels are deisgned to show you how to use each colour, as well as some little tricks as well. It was very engaging and very easy to go from one stage to another. The lack of a save is very annoying, but if you want a free indie game...look for tag.

Shatter – PS3 I do enjoy this game. The gameplay can be subtle and complicated depending on how the player plays the game. It does get fairly difficult as you progress through the letters, but it also offers the player plenty of 1ups which I feel is a good balance. The end bosses also have gotten smarter, needing the player to use more functions of the craft and some strategy which is also welcomed. And of course, the soundtrack is perfect for the game.


What have you been playing this week? feel free to add your weeks gaming selection in the comments, or comment on my selection for this week




Koei Has Released Artwork And A Trailer For Warriors Legends Of Troy On The Xbox 360 And Playstation 3.

Koei has released artwork and a trailer for their upcoming Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 Game Warriors: legends Of Troy. the artwork shows some of the units in the game, whilst the trailer shows no in game action, however it does show some CGi action which could be representative of gameplay.



Legends Of Troy



New Wackey World Of Sports Trailer For The Nintendo Wii

Sega has released a new trailer for their upcoming Nintendo Wii game, Wackey World of Sports. this trailer shows some events that are in the game like Mud Sliding and fierljeppen. the trailer also shows what motion controls are used during the events.




New "Ice Trailer" For Mario And Sonic At The Winter Olympic Games On The Nintendo DS

Sega has released a new trailer for For Mario And Sonic At The Winter Olympic Games On the Nintendo DS. this trailer focuses on the events which are on ice. the trailer shows some Bobsliegh, Ice Hockey, Figure Skating, and Sledging. it shows how the DS Screens are used and some of the controls of the game as well as some of the games characters.




New "Ice Trailer" For Mario And Sonic At The Winter Olympic Games On The Nintendo Wii

Sega has released a new trailer for Mario And Sonic At The Winter Olympic Games. this trailer focuses on the events which are on ice. for example, you see different Bobsleigh events and Ice Skating, Hockey, and Figure Skating. the video also shows how you use the controllers to play the game as well as who the Balance Board is used.




Saturday, September 19, 2009

Microsoft Announces That The Limited Edition “The Beatles: Rock Band” Xbox 360 Sells For $17,300

Microsoft has announced that the limited edition “The Beatles: Rock Band” Xbox 360 Console, which was on sale on Ebay, has been sold for $17,000. the Proceeds of the auction are Going To Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). there were 110 bids for the item.
Microsoft have also announced that the downloadable “All You Need Is Love”, from XBL, for The Beatles Rockband is now the fastest selling Downloadable Rockband track in just two days of being on sale.


The Beatles Rock Band Xbox 360

*pictures from items ebay listing.

Press Release

Today Microsoft announced that gamers, Beatles fans, music lovers, and do-gooders across the world are raising tens of thousands of dollars to benefit Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) by downloading the exclusive Xbox LIVE track, “All You Need Is Love,” at a record-setting pace and bidding for a limited edition “The Beatles: Rock Band” Xbox 360 console. The rare Xbox 360 console featuring illustrations from the eye-popping cinematic intro to “The Beatles: Rock Band” attracted more than 110 bids from around the globe, finally raising $17,300 for the charity in its 10 day online auction.

With $17,300 raised from the auction of the first limited edition Xbox 360 console, Doctors Without Borders will be able to purchase the equipment needed to carry out 86,500 immunizations using auto-disposable syringes, or purchase enough emergency kits composed of drugs and medical supplies to meet the basic needs of more than 2,800 people for 15 days in the aftermath of a disaster. Only a small number of these numbered, Beatles-themed Xbox 360 consoles will ever be available to the public with all proceeds to benefit Doctors Without Borders. Information on the release of the remaining limited edition consoles in regions worldwide is coming soon to www.xbox.com/thebeatlesrockband.

The love doesn’t stop there. Xbox 360 sales of the exclusive “All You Need Is Love” track broke records as the fastest selling downloadable song in “Rock Band” history within two days of its availability, demonstrating the passion and power of more than 20 million Xbox LIVE members to rally behind this social cause while enjoying The Beatles’ iconic anthem of love and peace. It’s not too late to join hands with the Xbox LIVE community to contribute to Doctors Without Borders – Microsoft, Apple Corps Ltd, MTV Games and Harmonix proceeds from ”All You Need Is Love” sales will continue to benefit the charity, which was personally selected by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison.

“We are thrilled over the contributions to us so far from downloads of ‘All You Need Is Love,’ and from the auction of the beautiful, one-of-a-kind Xbox console,” said Dr. Matt Spitzer, president of the board of directors of Doctors Without Borders. “We are incredibly grateful for having been selected as the beneficiary of this promotion. Funds generated from initiatives such as this can go a long way,” he added. “Severely malnourished children will be treated, people displaced by war will receive life-saving medical care, and people living with HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and other neglected diseases will have access to the medicines they need. On behalf of our patients, Doctors Without Borders says ‘Thank You.’”

As a bonus, continuing through Dec. 9, 2009, players who purchase and download the “All You Need Is Love” track for 160 Microsoft Points for charity will also be registered for the “The Beatles: Rock Band” Download & Win* for a chance to win one of the limited edition “The Beatles: Rock Band” Xbox 360 consoles and a Rickenbacker 325 replica guitar controller. Head on over to http://xbox.com/tbrbsweep to find out how you can be eligible to be one of five potential Grand Prize winners.

Doctors Without Borders is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971 working in more than 60 countries to assist people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe.

* NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 50 US (and DC) 18+. Game ends at 11:59 PM ET on 12-9-09. For full details, including free method of entry, see Official Rules at xbox.com/tbrbsweep