Pain is the preferred Playstation Network game
While Sony’s Playstation 3 has had something of a rough time making its presence known in the console wars, 2008 can be regarded as a time where the system’s Playstation Store made good on its promise to deliver quality content that distinguished it from the pack. Games including Ratchet &… Continue Reading »
Virtual world firms raise huge capital
Virtual worlds are luring a myriad of people hungry for living virtual lives that run parallel to their real lives. Virtual worlds are an industry by themselves with spectacular growth prospects, and many investors have already taken note. A prominent media firm, Virtual Worlds Management, which keeps track of the… Continue Reading »
Eurogamer’s top games of 07
It seems like just about every media outlet is doing their requisite year-end “best of” list this week, and Eurogamer is no exception. However, this particular list has a few surprises, like #10 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl, a game that had more than a few flaws, but gets high marks… Continue Reading »
Merry Christmas from Gamertell!
Happy Holiday, Merry Christmas and salutations for every seasonal celebration. We’re planning to spend some extra time today (December 25, 2007) with our family and friends celebrating Christmas 2007 by playing extra videogames, drinking a moderate amount of egg nog and perhaps (accidentally) consuming fruitcake. Well will return tomorrow (December… Continue Reading »
Gaming’s biggest disappointments of 2007
Are you sick of all the end of year lists yet? No? Well, GameLife has just posted a compilation of the ten biggest disappointments of 2007, complete with the requisite “2007 was a great year, but…” precursor statement. Nothing too surprising shows up (save for one editor’s disillusionment with Super… Continue Reading »
Activision’s Holiday 2007 highlights
After its merger with Vivendi, effectively becoming the largest gaming company in the world (EA, eat your heart out), Activision Blizzard is starting with the right foot this holidays by offering a range of titles appealing to gamers of all ages. The holiday season will present a good opportunity to… Continue Reading »
KIDK-TV’s 2007 Gift Guide focuses on Rock Band and Wii console
To relieve the stress of figuring out what the gamers in your family would want for Christmas, Eyewitness News KIDK Channel 3 offers a few ideas on their Gift Guide broadcast to help parents and family members decide on the perfect video game. “Today is all about video games. It… Continue Reading »
EGM to release first hands-on impressions of Street Fighter IV
According to the 1UP.com Network, Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) will be delivering an 11-page spread dedicated to Street Fighter IV (SFIV) in its January 2008 issue (available December 18, 2007). The feature represents a world-exclusive first look at Capcom’s latest installment in its popular fighting franchise, complete with hands-on impressions… Continue Reading »
Latest Xbox 360 update includes Family Timer
In the Xbox 360’s most recent update (December 4, 2007), Microsoft included the Family Timer. As its name implies, it is a virtual timer you can set to limit the amount of time the console is used. Certainly meant to make the system even more family friendly, Microsoft conducted its… Continue Reading »
Samuel L. Jackson to host Spike TV’s 2007 Video Game Awards
Spike TV’s fifth annual Video Game Awards this Sunday (December 9, 2007) promises to be an all-star event from 9 to 11 p.m. (eastern and pacific time). It has been prerecorded from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Jackson, who is well known for his role as Mace Windu… Continue Reading »
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