There have been many imitations that paled in comparison to the original (including GTA IV) but GTA III still remains the king of the open-world mayhem genre. 10-years after its release, Rockstar is celebrating with an anniversary collection. They also recently dropped this video, check it out below:
THE TRADITION CONTINUES
Madden ’12 Easily Lives Up To Its Predecessors Gold Standard
For NFL fans the threat of the lockout was a mixture of distress, frustration and disappointment. Sure, we get the business angle and those of us with sufficient brain power understood that the clichéd argument of “millionaire’s vs billionaires” doesn’t come close to explaining the many complexities involved with high-stakes labor negotiations. Annoyed or not we were willing to accept that no football was an option for this year–we have to respect anyone involved in working to improve their shot in life. At the end of the day it’s a job and what right does anyone have to criticize another person’s professional relationship just to satisfy our entertainment hunger.
Thankfully it all came to an end and by late July the NFL was officially back in business. For team employees, sportswriters, bar owners and the like it’s much more than a leisure activity. Those people have financial investments at stake and were obviously more than relieved. The people at EA Sports obviously have a similar emotional and financial investment. Madden ’12 was in the works already and was scheduled for release regardless if actual football was going to be played or not. How exactly that would have looked is anyone’s guess and presumably would have been a challenge the Madden dynasty’s hold on people—would people support it no matter what? Would it be sold at half the price as an enticement? Or would it sell-out as it always does? Is it that undeniable? Fortunately that’s all a moot point (I still think it would have sold. Maybe not to usual successful standards but people are going to play Madden no matter what).
I had a chance to play the new game during EA Sports Madden ’12 Pigskin Pro-Am. This year it went down at NYC’s Bryant Park where gamers and media pro’s had the opportunity to see and play the latest offering in what is without question the greatest game of all time.
Hit the jump for what you need to know:
There goes the neighborhood. The good people over at Harmonix have finally added some hip-hop flavor to the Rock Band franchise via none other than the Doggfather himself… Snoop Dogg. Eight of Snoop’s songs spanning his entire career will be available throughout September in the Rock Band music store.
Snoop who is a regular gamer seems pretty excited about his inclusion. “I consider myself an OG gamer, and to be chosen as the first hip hop artist to appear in Rock Band…well, it doesn’t get any better than that, ya dig?!?” Snoop said. “I know my fans gonna get down with tha Pound with this one and tha youngsters really gonna realize who started this gamer ish, u hear me?!?”
Tracklist and pricing are listed After the jump »
Madden NFL ‘11
EA Sports
Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii
9.0 out of 10
I’m not the biggest summertime person. Granted as a kid it meant no school and long nights for hanging out but as an adult its more about the complexities of trying to dress appropriate when its 97 degrees out (rolled up sleeves are extremely overrated), beefing with people who attempt to BBQ on the sidewalk of the street you live on even though the park is 2 minutes away and battling mosquitoes like you’re in the Amazon Jungle.
Hit the jump for more images and full review.
EA recently announced that Real Madrid midfielder Kaka has been chosen for the cover of FIFA Soccer 11. The superstar futbol player will be the center-piece of global advertising, marketing and promotional campaigns for the game.
Kaka is part of group of 17 stars who will adorn FIFA Soccer 11 worldwide. he will be accompanied by stars from other teams in other countries in territory specific packaging when FIFA Soccer 11 is available in stores September 28 in North America and October 1 in Europe and Asia.
PES2011 hits stores on every console and PC this fall.
The release date for God of War: Ghost of Sparta (PSP) will hit stores on November 2, 2010. SCEA also announced a pre-order package that includes an exclusive Game Directors Documentary featuring David Jaffe (God of War), Cory Barlog (God of War II), Stig Asmussen (God of War III), Ru Weerasuiya (God of War: Chains of Olympus), and Dana Jan (God of War: Ghost of Sparta).
What would a big PSP game release be without a limited edition PSP. If you have the extra cashflow you can pre-order God of War: Ghost of Sparta Entertainment Pack beginning today ($199.99 MSRP). The pack contains a Black and Red Two-Toned PSP-3000, God of War: Ghost of Sparta UMD Game, God of War: Chains of Olympus PlayStation Network Downloadable Game Voucher, Kick Ass UMD Movie, and a 2 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo.
Check out footage of Kratos battling King Midas from the upcoming PSP title.
Just in time for the World Cup, Konami has released the first assets from the upcoming Pro Evolution Soccer game.
PES2011 hits stores this fall.
Today Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA)announced the PlayStation Protection Plan, an extended service offer for the PS3 and PSP systems. Under the new program, PS3 and PSP owners in the United States can purchase an extended service plan of one or two years that begins after the original one-year manufacturer’s limited warranty expires. PSP owners can also choose the Accidental Damage Plan, which adds coverage for cracked-screen damage in the event of an unexpected drop.
* PS3 – 1-year extension ($49.99) or 2-year extension ($59.99)
* PSP – 1-year extension ($29.99) or 2-year extension ($39.99)
* PSP with Accidental Damage – 1-year extension ($39.99) or 2-year extension ($49.99)
The pricing includes all shipping charges and repairs, which are performed by PlayStation-trained service technicians using official parts at SCEA-authorized repair facilities. The PlayStation Protection Plan is available beginning in May 2010 and will be priced competitively.
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