Kevin Thought: July 2008

Friday, July 11, 2008

EA Sports: Tiger Woods PGA Tour '09

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Friday, July 11, 2008 | Filed Under: EA Games, Games |

EA Sports: Tiger Woods PGA Tour '09Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 is the latest golfing video game in the Tiger Woods PGA Tour series from Electronic Arts. It is scheduled to be released in North America on August 26, 2008 for the Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii, and PSP.EA has gone back do the drawing board with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 for Wii and the end result is a game of golf that feels both much more tailored...

Codemasters: Rise of The Argonauts

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Friday, July 11, 2008 | Filed Under: Codemasters, Games |

Codemasters: Rise of The ArgonautsThe new print issue of Game Informer magazine also has the first details on Rise of the Argonaunts, the upcoming Greek-Roman themed action RPG from developer Liquid Entertainment and publisher Codemasters. The game, due for release in 2008 for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, is a loose retelling of the ancient myth of Jason and his Argonauts as they search for the Golden...

Ubisoft: Brothers in Arms

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Friday, July 11, 2008 | Filed Under: Games, Ubisoft |

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30The gameplay in Earned in Blood is similar, if not identical, to Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30. The player usually assumes command of two teams of paratroopers to use the Four Fs--Find, Fix, Flank, and Finish--tactic against the enemy. The game discourages the use of solo run 'n' gun tactic by limiting the player's ability to aim, by decreasing the player's health,...

Capcom: Commando 3

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Friday, July 11, 2008 | Filed Under: Capcom, Games |

Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 is a downloadable game developed by Backbone Entertainment for the Xbox 360's Xbox Live Arcade service and Sony's PlayStation Network. It is the second sequel to Capcom's Commando arcade game, following Mercs, the name Wolf of the Battlefield being a literal translation of the original game's Japanese ti...

Namco: Soul Calibur IV

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Friday, July 11, 2008 | Filed Under: Games, Namco |

Soulcalibur IV is the fifth installment in Namco's Soul series of fighting games, due for release on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on July 29, 2008 in North America and July 31 in Japan, Europe and Australia. For the first time in the series history, the game will have competitive online play and is the second game in the series to not have an arcade release before the console release. Soulcalibur...

Firefly: Stronghold Crusader

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Friday, July 11, 2008 | Filed Under: Firefly, Games |

Crusader provides huge armies and huge battles - over 10000 units on the battle field. New buildings – Outposts provide hordes of attacking enemies to deal with. Battlefield powers – Reinforcement, bombard and heal powers can be used, no, MUST be used to defend against the waves of attacking enemies Crusader Extreme trail - A heavy duty, 20 mission trail that will test the nerves of even...

Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Friday, July 11, 2008 | Filed Under: Games |

Unfortunately, not all is well on the island, as Professor Pester and his gang of Ruffians have wiped out Piñata Central's computer records, posing a threat to parties everywhere. Rebuild the computer database and thwart Professor Pester's evil plot by sending piñatas at full candiosity to parties all around the world. Build and maintain your piñata gardens—using your creativity and imagination...

Konami : Metal Gear Solid 4

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Friday, July 11, 2008 | Filed Under: Games, Konami |

In Metal Gear Solid 4, the player (Old Snake) must navigate the game world in order to progress, using stealth and cunning in addition to traditional combat. It uses the series' traditional third person view with full camera manipulation, but also allows the freedom to play in first-person mode, as well as an over the shoulder view which can be switched from right shoulder to left for corner maneuvering....

EA Simulation: MySims

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Friday, July 11, 2008 | Filed Under: EA Games, Games |

EA announced that the successful Wii and DS versions of The Sims, MySims, will be coming to the PC in the fall. This is an unexpected move for the company, with many thinking another Wii game would be the next step for this child friendly version of the people simulator.But rather than straight port of the game, the PC version will have a lot more content than the console original, from Online extras...

EA Sports: NBA Live '09

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Friday, July 11, 2008 | Filed Under: EA Games, Games |

NBA LIVE 09 is back with the best playing basketball game in the category that rewrites the book on authenticity and connectivity - but is still accessible enough for new users to get in on the ground floor.New features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers will make the LIVE experience fun, long-lasting and satisfying. For those...

EA Sports: NBA LIVE 09 Producer Profile - Brian Ullrich

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Friday, July 11, 2008 | Filed Under: EA Games, Games |

Brian has been in the video game business since 1987, working primarily on sports titles for publishers like Nintendo, Microsoft, GT Interactive, and Acclaim, and at developers like DMA, Software Creations, and VR1. He joined EA in 2005 and has been the lead producer on NBA LIVE for the X60 and PS3 the last two years.Job Title: ProducerFavorite Basketball Player: (current) Chauncey Billups, (all-...

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Game Socks: Hawaiian Vacation

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Thursday, July 10, 2008 | Filed Under: Game Socks, Games |

New Arcade Game: Elf Bowling: Hawaiian VacationGrab your sunscreen and flip flops because your favorite bowling elves are back and they mean business...funny business that is! If you thought Santa's elves were crazy before, just wait until you see them on vacation! The mischievous crew has escaped from the workshop to hit the sand and surf, and they're stirring up trouble all over the island! From...

Game Socks: Crumb

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Thursday, July 10, 2008 | Filed Under: Game Socks, Games |

New Puzzle Game: CrumbExplore the secrets of the Enchanted Forest to discover what happened to the Forest Mother. Collect magical crumbs to read the pages of her journal, as you search for and learn the true identity of the Forest Mother. Crumb features over 50 beautifully detailed levels to explore, an exciting family-friendly story set in an enchanted forest, and hundreds of challenging puzzles!For...

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Blizzard: StarCraft II

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 | Filed Under: Blizzard, Games |

StarCraft II continues the epic saga of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg. These three distinct and powerful races will clash once again in the fast-paced real-time strategy sequel to the legendary original, StarCraft. Legions of veteran, upgraded, and brand-new unit types will do battle across the galaxy, as each faction struggles for survival.Featuring a unique single-player campaign that picks up where...

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Blizzard: Blizzard Hiring!

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 | Filed Under: Blizzard, Games |

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an exceptionally skilled lead 3D character artist to work on the award-winning World of Warcraft. The ideal candidate has extensive experience modeling, texturing, and illustrating a diverse visual range of characters and creatures, as well as strong familiarity in related tools -- 3DS Max and Photoshop. A solid grasp of form, structure, color, and light for both...

Blizzard: Diablo 3

Author: kei_ki7 | Posted at: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 | Filed Under: Blizzard, Games |

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. revealed Diablo® III at PARIS, France date of June 28, 2008. The newest entry in its critically acclaimed action role-playing-game franchise. The announcement was made during the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment® Worldwide Invitational at the Porte de Versailles Convention Centre in Paris, France. A cinematic trailer and an extended gameplay demonstration with commentary from...