All Entries in the "Editorials" Category

Is a PS Cloud Announcement Imminent?

Yesterday we brought you a taste of Microsoft’s view of the future for Xbox 360. Today we continue the look at how storage methods could change for the PlayStation 3 in the near future. With the announcement this Tuesday that the PlayStation Network will now be supported by all six major movie studios, for not only the rental, but also purchase of High Definition movies, it feels almost like the stage has been set for something even bigger. With HD Movies now available to own, the disappearance of the PS3 250gb Slim bundles, two new PS3 SKUs emerging, and various other mysterious happenings lately it feels like something massive heads our way. Read more for a little insight as to what this all means and what the heck PS Cloud might be.

Remember When?: Your Systems Were on Life Support

Remember when you had life support techniques for your video games? And I don’t mean blowing into your game cartridges (we’ve all seen the Facebook fan pages), because as gamers we have gone beyond that. I know I’m not alone in this. Maybe you’re one of those people who would spin the disc in their Playstation then quickly close the lid and boot up the power. Or maybe you did something as simple as putting tape on the back of your Game Boy, because you cracked the battery cover. As gamers we know how to go around a problem, and I would like to share some of my life support experiences, and in turn maybe you can leave me with some of your own.

Microsoft Says Who-Ray? No New Storage Methods

Microsoft has told CVG recently that digital distribution will be the future of home entertainment. They remain vigilant in their position, even after developers like Lost Planet 2 producer Jun Takeuchi have made the point that storage space is becoming more and more of an issue for the Xbox 360. Portions of many popular games are being removed, then there’s the whole graphics compression debacle going on with blockbusters like Final Fantasy XIII and the upcoming RAGE. So with all this going on, what’s Microsoft’s thoughts as to what the future will be like for Xbox 360 storage?

Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition, Not Very Golden

Shipping today is Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition. We know it may be buried under all the other games of interest this week, but if you haven’t tried Resident Evil 5, now is a good time you do. It’s just too bad Capcom couldn’t cut you all a better deal.

Remember When?: Video Game Stores Rocked

Now before I get into this I want to say that I’m going to be focusing on specifically gaming franchises. That means no Best Buys. I also want to say that around here (New York City) it’s all about GameStop. The only options I have here are GameStops. So, this may or may not apply to you all who have places like Game Crazy or whatever may be nearby.

With that said, here goes… Remember when video game stores rocked? Remember when video games put the FUN in Funcoland? Remember when EB Games was better than E.B. White? Remember when you actually wanted to stop at GameStop?

Video game Film Adaptions in The Future: Space Invaders and Asteroids?

As all gamers have known since the dawn of video game movies (and The Wizard doesn’t count), it has been a very hit or miss. For every Mortal Kombat there’s a Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, or a Max Payne, or a BloodRayne, or a DOOM. Okay, maybe there has been more misses than hits. Hey, we still enjoy parts of them and it’s a cool feeling to see your favorite game on the big screen. But the news coming out of Hollywood is definitely not looking promising for Video games or any games in general.

Is Project Natal PlayStation EyeToy All Over Again?

While Nintendo has innovated the console gaming realm with the first controller-based motion detection system in the Wii, Sony and Microsoft are now seeking to cash in on this.  One of the ways that Microsoft is planning to do this is with a little webcam/ software bundle called Project Natal.  Although people who support this idea in theory, even though it has not been released yet, would say that this is a dead argument the PlayStation EyeToy has done everything that Natal is about to do, before.  That’s right, and if you think I’m wrong then read more, you be the judge.

Why MAG is Essentially a $60 Beta

I know what you’re thinking. You just read the title above and thought to yourself “who in the name of Jim Sterling wrote this drivel?” and to that, all I have to say is… relax. Not only is what you’re about to read pro Zipper Interactive, it is also very much pro Sony. Just read on.

Modern Warfare 2 Worth $40 Trade-In @ GameStop

Hey everybody. I know a lot of you are thinking, why would I trade in my beloved Modern Warfare 2? I also know a lot of you are thinking, I can still get $40 back for this piece of trash? The answer is maybe you do, maybe you do not, but yes you can still get a whopping $40 back for Modern Warfare 2!  Read more for the full scoop.

The Rise and Fall of My Sony Obsession

As a kid growing up in a small town in Iowa, all I had as far as game systems goes was the classic NES and SNES that my parents had purchased for us. After that it was the let-down that was the N64. So, I basically grew up a Nintendo fanboy, because that is what I got started on. If it was between an SNES and a Sega Genesis, I would have gone SNES all the way. Even though I did enjoy some Sega games, I really only got to play them at my cousin’s place, and he lived in Florida. So, once a year or so, we would make the trip down there and I would play his Sega Genesis with him until the wee hours of the morning.

One of the games I immediately attached myself to in those early days was Final Fantasy III (which was really VI, but you know that story) for the SNES. My brother and I spent days huddled together in front of a small TV taking turns playing it. This began my Final Fantasy obsession and desire to play and experience all RPGs in general, but it also, unknown to me at the time, secretly jump-started my future fanboyism toward Sony’s world-devouring console line-up that was to come.

Sony Computer Ent. Acquires Media Molecule, What’s After LBP2?

Today is a monumental day for LittleBigPlanet developers Media Molecule as they ‘join the Sony family’ for developing more exciting games like LittleBigPlanet on current and future PlayStation platforms.  This bold move extends the exclusive partnership between the two parties and will likely bring gamers a definite sequel to LittleBigPlanet on the PlayStation 3 and Portable systems.  Read more about the factors that led to the final moments in this decision and what it means in the long term for gaming.

Can Infinity Ward Save MW2 with DLC?

We were all prepared for what was being called not the next big thing, but the thing. After Trey-Arch had finished up and brought out Call of Duty World at War, we all knew it was Infinity Ward’s turn again and the huge undertaking it would take to top Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Modern Warfare is one of the greatest shooters of all time and has sold millions of units since it’s launch. It was the defining game of the Call of Duty series. Question was, what was Infinity Ward going to do to top all of that? And could they?