C.J. Smillie

Skyrim: Over 20 Minutes Of ‘Dawnguard’ Gameplay

To give players a small taste of what’s to be expected in the new ‘Skyrim’ DLC ‘Dawnguard,’ a video was released showing just over 20 minutes of gameplay from the start of the quest. See it here!

by C.J. Smillie | Jun 27, 2012 | 11 Comments
‘Resident Evil 6: Collector’s Edition’ Detailed

As typical of many big-name releases in the current generation, a special Collector’s Edition of the upcoming Resident Evil 6 has been announced for the same date. Read on for more.

by C.J. Smillie | Jun 26, 2012 | 3 Comments
Miiverse To Be Its Own Social Network, Won’t Link To Facebook or Twitter

Nintendo’s Miiverse is being developed as its own social network that will ultimately be accessible through multiple devices – but it won’t link up with Facebook or Twitter. Read on for details.

by C.J. Smillie | Jun 21, 2012 | 2 Comments
Rumor Patrol: Huge Xbox 720 Details Leak in Microsoft Document

A rather odd document surfaced on the internet recently, which detailed various points regarding a possible Xbox 720, including an eventual price tag and an upgraded version of Kinect. Read on for more.

by C.J. Smillie | Jun 16, 2012 | 46 Comments
Nintendo President: Wii U’s Online Won’t Catch up to PSN & XBLA

During E3, Iwata described his thoughts on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network in regards to the Wii U and Miiverse, and said that he felt it wasn’t practical to attempt to catch up with the competition.

by C.J. Smillie | Jun 13, 2012 | 10 Comments
Reggie Fils-Aime Talks Wii U, GamePads, Miiverse Comments & More

Nintendo of America’s Reggie Fils-Aime discusses Wii U’s single-touch screen GamePads, moderating Miiverse comments, and much more.

by C.J. Smillie | Jun 12, 2012 | 1 Comment
EA Executive: Steam Sales ‘Cheapen Intellectual Property’

David DeMartini, the head of Origin’s digital distribution service, made the claim that Steam’s sales cheapen intellectual property in a recent interview – as well as discussed how EA intends to handle Kickstarter-funded titles.

by C.J. Smillie | Jun 10, 2012 | 34 Comments
Reggie Fils-Aime Says Fans Will Be ‘Pleasantly Surprised’ By Wii U Price

Though a concrete price for Nintendo’s Wii U wasn’t announced at E3, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has promised that gamers will be surprised by the final decision. Read on for more.

by C.J. Smillie | Jun 8, 2012 | 5 Comments
Miiverse Comments Could Take 30 Minutes To Appear

Due to the potential issue with comment moderation that could arise with the Wii U’s Miiverse feature, Satoru Iwata predicts that it could take up to 30 minutes for a user’s comment to appear. Read on for more.

by C.J. Smillie | Jun 7, 2012 | 9 Comments
‘Soul Sacrifice’ Coming to North America; New Screens & Trailer Released

Vita owners will be happy to hear that Keiji Inafune’s unique hack-and-slash title, Soul Sacrifice, will be headed to North American markets in addition to being released in Japan. Read on for more.

by C.J. Smillie | Jun 3, 2012 | 1 Comment
Sega’s E3 2012 Line-Up Officially Revealed

With this year’s E3 just around the corner, Sega has decided to reveal which games will be a part of their line-up for the event. Read on to find out which titles are on the list.

by C.J. Smillie | May 31, 2012 | 4 Comments
Michael Pachter Says On-Disc DLC Is ‘Plain Greed’

Gaming analyst Michael Pachter offers his opinion on the recent swelling of on-disc DLC, saying that the practice was ‘plain greed’ on the part of game developers and publishers. Read on for more.

by C.J. Smillie | May 28, 2012 | 6 Comments
Capcom Patching PC Versions of ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ & ‘Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition’

In order to fix a few of the balancing issues that have plagued the games since their initial release, Capcom will be releasing patches for the PC versions of Street Fighter X Tekken and Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition.

by C.J. Smillie | May 26, 2012 | 1 Comment
First Trailer For Double Fine’s Sega-Published ‘The Cave’

Double Fine’s upcoming adventure game will be published by none other than Sega and we now its real title. Read on to see the first trailer for ‘The Cave.’

by C.J. Smillie | May 24, 2012 | 3 Comments
Full ‘Uncharted 1′ & ‘Uncharted 2′ Games Coming To PSN

Starting at the end of next month, both ‘Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune’ and ‘Uncharted 2: Among Thieves’ will be up for digital download via PSN. In addition to that, all of the DLC for ‘Uncharted 2′ is currently available for free.

by C.J. Smillie | May 23, 2012 | 4 Comments
‘LEGO Batman 2′ Pre-Order Deals Unveiled

To entice players to purchase ‘LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes’ at retail, EB Games and GameStop are offering a number of pre-order deals. Read on for more.

by C.J. Smillie | May 21, 2012 | 11 Comments
Capcom Attempts To Fix ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ Glitch, Breaks It More

In what can be described as a serious error on Capcom’s part, an attempt to fix a few glitches in ‘Street Fighter X Tekken’ has resulted in the creation of an even bigger, game-breaking glitch. Read on for more.

by C.J. Smillie | May 21, 2012 | 2 Comments
Classic Sega Games Coming To Xbox Live and PSN

To satisfy gamers over the upcoming summer drought, XBLA and PSN will be met with a number of classic Sega titles from the company’s earliest days.

by C.J. Smillie | May 20, 2012 | 15 Comments
‘Dragon’s Lair’ Review

The legendary arcade title, ‘Dragon’s Lair,’ has now made its way to Xbox Live Arcade with Kinect support. Does this simple-yet-challenging title hold up after nearly thirty years on the market? Read our review.

by C.J. Smillie | May 18, 2012 | 3 Comments
Rumor Patrol: Sony to Bring Vita Title ‘Soul Sacrifice’ to America?

Sony Computer Entertainment America recently secured the rights to a new ‘Forsaken Souls’ domain – which could mean a localized version of the upcoming Vita game ‘Soul Sacrifice’ is headed to North American markets.

by C.J. Smillie | May 17, 2012 | No Comments
‘The Last Guardian’ May Not Appear At E3 2012

Despite E3 being around the corner and many gamers anxiously waiting for more information,’The Last Guardian’ may not be a part of Sony’s presentation this year.

by C.J. Smillie | May 16, 2012 | 1 Comment
‘Persona 4 Golden’ Release Date Announced

A listing on the GameStop website offers a release date for the updated version of Atlus’ popular RPG ‘Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4,’ now on its way to the PlayStation Vita as ‘Persona 4 Golden.’

by C.J. Smillie | May 15, 2012 | No Comments
Leaked Details on Eidos Montreal’s Next Game

Leaked details have apparently surfaced on Eidos Montreal’s next title. A hero’s journey and a mix of fantasy and sci-fi are hinted at, but more information is apparently on the way.

by C.J. Smillie | May 13, 2012 | 2 Comments
‘Wolfenstein 3D’ Now Available Via Browser For 20th Anniversary

To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the classic first-person shooter, Wolfenstein 3D, Bethesda releases the original game on browsers so players can play at anytime, anywhere. It’s also free on iOS for a limited time!

by C.J. Smillie | May 10, 2012 | 2 Comments
Analyst Says ‘Dragon Age 3′ Delayed to Focus on ‘The Old Republic’

After a large number of subscribers jumped ship, BioWare and EA have decided to focus on fixing problems with ‘The Old Republic’ but, according to one analyst, the move comes with a cost – delaying ‘Dragon Age 3.’

by C.J. Smillie | May 9, 2012 | 21 Comments
Microsoft Expected To Focus On Dashboard Updates At E3 2012

With E3 fast approaching and Microsoft, analysts speculate that the company won’t feature much in terms of new games, but instead dashboard updates. Read on for more.

by C.J. Smillie | May 8, 2012 | 8 Comments
Rumor Patrol: Bethesda Hiring For Next-Gen RPG Game?

Bethesda, modern-day masters of the RPG genre, now appear to be hiring for another game in the same vein as ‘The Elder Scrolls’ and ‘Fallout’ series – but on the next generation consoles.

by C.J. Smillie | May 7, 2012 | 9 Comments
Rumor Patrol: Next-Gen Xbox Being Manufactured

According to sources, the next Xbox is already being manufactured and tested secretly, presumably to begin the official development of the console.

by C.J. Smillie | May 5, 2012 | 20 Comments
EA Seeking Player Opinions On Origin Service

Almost a year after the service was created, EA has now decided to ask the players what they think of their online shop Origin, and if there is anything that could be improved upon.

by C.J. Smillie | May 4, 2012 | 2 Comments
Nintendo To Support Third-Party Digital Downloads

To further prove that Nintendo is willing to be more open-minded with third parties, it’s been recently announced that their upcoming digital download service will include third-party games in addition to their IPs. Read on for more.

by C.J. Smillie | May 3, 2012 | 1 Comment
Nintendo WiiWare Sales Down Severely

Indie game La-Mulana will not be released in the West on WiiWare as initially planned, as the developer believes that sales on the Nintendo service are “non-existent.”

by C.J. Smillie | May 2, 2012 | 1 Comment
Rumor Patrol: Wii U To Have Its Own Street Pass

Apparently the Wii U will have its own version of the 3DS’s Street Pass, allowing players to connect with friends while away from their system. Read on for more.

by C.J. Smillie | Apr 30, 2012 | 1 Comment
‘Resident Evil’ Creator Talks New ‘Zwei’ Details

After Shinji Mikami’s announced his intention to restore survival horror to its best via a new project ‘Zwei,’ he’s decided to talk about a few more details – as well as his mindset going in to making this game.

by C.J. Smillie | Apr 30, 2012 | No Comments
Three New ‘Anarchy Reigns’ Characters Revealed

Famitsu reveals three new characters for Sega and Platinum Games’ upcoming Beat ‘em up, Anarchy Reigns. Read on for the trailers and screenshots of the assassin sisters Fei Run, Rin Rin and Ai Rin.

by C.J. Smillie | Apr 28, 2012 | 1 Comment
Shinji Mikami Developing New ‘True’ Survival Horror Game For Bethesda

In an attempt to return to what he views as ‘true’ survival horror, ‘Resident Evil’ creator Shinji Mikami has signed on with gaming giant Bethesda to create a new game under the working title ‘Zwei.’

by C.J. Smillie | Apr 26, 2012 | 3 Comments
Double Fine Animation Video Leaks; Unrelated to Any Current Projects

A short animation video by the folks at Double Fine appeared for a very brief amount of time on the internet, but not before viewers were able to see it. Is the footage from a new game?

by C.J. Smillie | Apr 25, 2012 | No Comments
‘Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 2′ Accidentally Released On Steam

An incomplete version of ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2′ released over the weekend on Steam, before quickly being taken down – though not before some users were able to play it.

by C.J. Smillie | Apr 24, 2012 | 3 Comments
‘Heavenly Sword 2′ No Longer In Development?

A former Sony employee releases an animation reel featuring canceled PS3 exclusives, including The Getaway 3, while also indicating that ‘Heavenly Sword 2′ was in development before being ‘shelved.’

by C.J. Smillie | Apr 23, 2012 | 3 Comments
‘Soul Calibur V’ Developers Discuss Game’s Story & Timeline

A behind-the-scenes video has surfaced on the internet that shows the director and the producer of Soul Calibur V shedding some light on some of the aspects of the story of their game. Read on to find out what they discussed.

by C.J. Smillie | Feb 2, 2012 | No Comments
Sony: We Spend More on First-Party than Nintendo & Microsoft Combined

Sony executive, Jack Buser, claims that Sony has spent more on first-party titles than Nintendo and Microsoft combined. Read on to find out what else he had to say about the company’s competition.

by C.J. Smillie | Jan 25, 2012 | 19 Comments
‘Soul Calibur V’ Achievements/Trophies Revealed

The complete list of achievements and trophies available for Soul Calibur V has made its way to the internet. Also, in preparation, the original Soul Calibur game will be rereleased onto the iPhone. Read on for more.

by C.J. Smillie | Jan 17, 2012 | 2 Comments
‘Silent Hill: Downpour’ Has Separate Difficulties For Puzzles & Combat

In order to address the complaints over the years regarding the ‘Silent Hill’ combat system, ‘Silent Hill: Downpour’ will allow players to set different difficulty settings for the puzzles and combat elements.

by C.J. Smillie | Jan 11, 2012 | 5 Comments
‘Zombii Attack’ Review

A new title for WiiWare by Gamers Digital, ‘Zombii Attack’ is the company’s first foray into console-based gaming, promising a physics-based arcade-style zombie shooter. Read our review.

by C.J. Smillie | Jan 10, 2012 | No Comments
‘Zombii Attack’ Screenshots

Check out some screenshots of ‘Zombii Attack,’ a brand new game for WiiWare that promises to be a ‘physics-based arcade-style title’ involving hordes of the undead.

by C.J. Smillie | Jan 6, 2012 | No Comments
‘Soul Calibur V’ Trailer Reveals New Characters; Alter Character Features

A fresh trailer for ‘Soul Calibur V’ reveals one new face and three returning characters who will join the upcoming fray. Also, new ‘risque’ customization options allegedly allow players to alter the dimensions of female fighters.

by C.J. Smillie | Jan 4, 2012 | 8 Comments
Nintendo Could Work With Retro Studios On A ‘Zelda’ Title

With all the work that Retro Studios has put into reviving and modernizing many of Nintendo’s classic franchises, Shigeru Miyamoto now feels as though them working on a future Zelda game is a possibility. Read on for more.

by C.J. Smillie | Dec 15, 2011 | 13 Comments
NetherRealm Studios Taking A Break From ‘Mortal Kombat’

Despite creating a smash hit with ‘Mortal Kombat’, and despite all of the signs pointing towards an upcoming sequel, NetherRealm Studios will be taking a break from the series to work on other projects.

by C.J. Smillie | Dec 13, 2011 | 11 Comments
Executive Producer Of ‘The Last Guardian’ Has Left Sony

The situation for The Last Guardian has got even worse, as the executive producer, Yoshifusa Hayama, has officially left Sony to join a growing studio in London. Read on to find out more.

by C.J. Smillie | Dec 7, 2011 | 4 Comments
Fumito Ueda Is Still Working On ‘The Last Guardian’

Despite rumors, Fumito Ueda has come forward and said that he is still working hard on ‘The Last Guardian’ – though his future with Sony remains unclear.

by C.J. Smillie | Dec 6, 2011 | No Comments
‘Mortal Kombat: Komplete Edition’ Leaked

Like Street Fighter and the latest Marvel vs. Capcom, ‘Mortal Kombat’ looks to be getting an updated re-release as well, at least according to the BBFC. Read on for more.

by C.J. Smillie | Dec 3, 2011 | 5 Comments
‘Gears of War 3′ Author Doesn’t Play The Games

In a surprising confession it turns out that Karen Traviss, the author of the ‘Gears of War’ novels and of ‘Gears of War 3′ has never played a game in the franchise.

by C.J. Smillie | Nov 30, 2011 | 9 Comments
‘Crackdown 2′ Developers Working on New Project

Ruffian Games, the main developer behind ‘Crackdown 2,’ is apparently gearing up for a new triple-A title. Is the team working on ‘Crackdown 3′ or something else entirely?

by C.J. Smillie | Nov 30, 2011 | 1 Comment
5th Cell: Pricing For Games Needs to Change

Don’t think you should have to pay 60 dollars for every game that comes out? 5th Cell’s boss Jeremiah Slaczka feels explains how and why this needs to change.

by C.J. Smillie | Nov 29, 2011 | 14 Comments
‘Skyward Sword’ Designed To Make Players Care About Zelda More

One of the ways that Skyward Sword improves on pre-established elements in the Legend of Zelda series is that it’s much easier to care about Princess Zelda, at least according to director Hidemaro Fujibayashi.

by C.J. Smillie | Nov 23, 2011 | 5 Comments
‘Bayonetta’ Designer Working On ‘Soul Calibur 5′ Costumes

A series already known for its unique costume design, ‘Soul Calibur,’ is getting help from the designer from the game Bayonetta for its latest title, ‘Soul Calibur 5.’ Read on to see some of the new creations.

by C.J. Smillie | Nov 23, 2011 | No Comments
Characters We Want To See In ‘Marvel vs. Capcom 4′

With Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 now out, one has to wonder what’s next for the series. Read on to find out what characters we’d like to see in Marvel vs. Capcom 4!

by C.J. Smillie | Nov 22, 2011 | 30 Comments
‘Jak and Daxter’ HD Collection Announced For PS3

With the 10th anniversary of ‘Jak and Daxter’ on the horizon, Sony and Naughty Dog have officially announced a new HD collection of the trilogy of PS2 classics.

by C.J. Smillie | Nov 21, 2011 | 4 Comments
Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aime Claims Wii U Will ‘Disrupt the Market’

Nintendo’s head-honcho, Reggie Fils-Aime, promises that the forthcoming Wii U will change the gaming market – just like its Wii predecessor. Can Nintendo disrupt the gaming industry again?

by C.J. Smillie | Nov 20, 2011 | 16 Comments
‘Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3′ Opening Cinematic

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is almost here and to prepare for the occasion, the folks at Capcom have released the game’s opening cinematic for us to enjoy.

by C.J. Smillie | Nov 15, 2011 | 4 Comments
‘Ninja Gaiden 3′ To Be Wii U Launch Title

Along with many of the big name titles coming to Nintendo’s new system, the latest in the ‘Ninja Gaiden’ series has now been confirmed as a launch title for the Wii U.

by C.J. Smillie | Nov 12, 2011 | 1 Comment

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