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Baldur's Gate III? Dragon Age Preview

August 21, 2008 12:56
Baldur's Gate III? Dragon Age Preview 
    [August 21, 2008] Dragon Age: Origins is BioWare's spiritual successor to the classic fantasy RPG Baldur's Gate II. Tom's Games gets a look at Dragon Age and tries out the game's combat system.Dragon Age: Origins is BioWare's spiritual successor to the classic fantasy RPG Baldur's Gate II. Tom's Games gets a look at Dragon Age and tries out the game's combat system.

E3 Vs. QuakeCon: The Future of Game Events

August 20, 2008 12:05
E3 Vs. QuakeCon: The Future of Game Events 
    [August 20, 2008] Tom's Games looks back at E3 2008 and compares it to another major gaming event in QuakeCon to see how gaming conventions can improve and offer some advice on how to fix E3.Tom's Games looks back at E3 2008 and compares it to another major gaming event in QuakeCon to see how gaming conventions can improve and offer some advice on how to fix E3.

Ubisoft CEO on PC Gaming, DRM and More

August 13, 2008 13:36
Ubisoft CEO on PC Gaming, DRM and More 
    [August 13, 2008] In a two-part interview, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot discusses his companyIn a two-part interview, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot discusses his company's forthcoming franchise titles such as Prince of Persia and new projects like the game version of James Cameron's "Avatar." He also explains why Ubisoft's PC gaming strategy has changed.

E3 08: Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway Preview

July 29, 2008 17:54
E3 08: Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway Preview 
    [July 29, 2008] Yet another World War II shooter is looming on the horizon in Gearbox Software's Brothers in Arms sequel. Will Hell's Highway have anything to new to offer gamers?Yet another World War II shooter is looming on the horizon in Gearbox Software's Brothers in Arms sequel. Will Hell's Highway have anything to new to offer gamers?

RTS Games Shine at E3 2008

July 28, 2008 12:44
RTS Games Shine at E3 2008 
    [July 28, 2008] E3 2008 featured plenty of games, but several real-time strategy/tactics titles shown at the event made some lasting impressions. Tom's Games takes a look at some of these titles, including Red Alert 3 and the newest installment of the Total War series.E3 2008 featured plenty of games, but several real-time strategy/tactics titles shown at the event made some lasting impressions. Tom's Games takes a look at some of these titles, including Red Alert 3 and the newest installment of the Total War series.

E3 08: The Best of the Rest

July 25, 2008 11:27
E3 08: The Best of the Rest 
    [July 25, 2008] While E3 may be diminishing the show still showcases a ton of games. We weren't able to see them all but we wanted to mention a few more highlights as we close out our coverage of E3 2008.While E3 may be diminishing the show still showcases a ton of games. We weren't able to see them all but we wanted to mention a few more highlights as we close out our coverage of E3 2008.

E3 08: Darkgame's sensory deprivation device

July 24, 2008 14:55
E3 08: Darkgame's sensory deprivation device 
    [July 24, 2008] One of the more interesting products shown at E3 2008 last week was Darkgame, a prototype game from indie developer Eddo Stern that involves a sensory deprivation device that sits on your head.One of the more interesting products shown at E3 2008 last week was Darkgame, a prototype game from indie developer Eddo Stern that involves a sensory deprivation device that sits on your head.

E3 08: Dead Space Hands-On Preview

July 24, 2008 13:27
E3 08: Dead Space Hands-On Preview 
    [July 24, 2008] Electronic Arts' survival horror title Dead Space blends third-person action with a freakish outer space setting. The result is one of the most frightful, exciting and - and arguably best - games shown at E3 this year.Electronic Arts' survival horror title Dead Space blends third-person action with a freakish outer space setting. The result is one of the most frightful, exciting and - and arguably best - games shown at E3 this year.

E3 08: Resident Evil 5 Hands-On Preview

July 23, 2008 11:54
E3 08: Resident Evil 5 Hands-On Preview 
    [July 23, 2008] Resident Evil 5 got a prime time close-up at E3 this year, as well as a release date: Friday the 13th, March of 2009. During the show, Capcom gave media members a chance to experience the zombie-induced fear.Resident Evil 5 got a prime time close-up at E3 this year, as well as a release date: Friday the 13th, March of 2009. During the show, Capcom gave media members a chance to experience the zombie-induced fear.

E3 08: The Agency, Free Realms, DC Universe Online

July 22, 2008 17:33
E3 08: The Agency, Free Realms, DC Universe Online 
    [July 22, 2008] Massively multiplayer veterans Sony Online Entertainment showcased a few of their upcoming MMOs at E3 including the spy-shooter title The Agency, kid-friendly freebie title Free Realms and a little tease of DC Universe Online.Massively multiplayer veterans Sony Online Entertainment showcased a few of their upcoming MMOs at E3 including the spy-shooter title The Agency, kid-friendly freebie title Free Realms and a little tease of DC Universe Online.

E3 08: Far Cry 2 Hands-On Preview

July 22, 2008 11:41
E3 08: Far Cry 2 Hands-On Preview 
    [July 22, 2008] Far Cry 2 moves the acclaimed shooter to the plains of Africa. And from the looks of the demo, the game will look and play more like Crysis than the original Far Cry. Tom's Games tries out Ubisoft's highly anticipated sequel.Far Cry 2 moves the acclaimed shooter to the plains of Africa. And from the looks of the demo, the game will look and play more like Crysis than the original Far Cry. Tom's Games tries out Ubisoft's highly anticipated sequel.

E3 08: Fallout 3 Hands-On Preview

July 21, 2008 11:07
E3 08: Fallout 3 Hands-On Preview 
    [July 21, 2008] Soon it will be time to venture out of the safe confines of the Vault and into the irradiated wasteland of Fallout 3. We took the game for an all-too-brief demo during E3 and came away both impressed and disappointed.Soon it will be time to venture out of the safe confines of the Vault and into the irradiated wasteland of Fallout 3. We took the game for an all-too-brief demo during E3 and came away both impressed and disappointed.

E3 08: Left 4 Dead Hands-On Preview

July 18, 2008 15:40
E3 08: Left 4 Dead Hands-On Preview 
    [July 18, 2008] Valve's newest title Left 4 Dead combines multiplayer cooperative gameplay, first-person shooter action, and lots and lots of zombies for an intense survival horror experience. Tom's Games gets into Left 4 Dead's zombie action.Valve's newest title Left 4 Dead combines multiplayer cooperative gameplay, first-person shooter action, and lots and lots of zombies for an intense survival horror experience. Tom's Games gets into Left 4 Dead's zombie action.

E3 08: Crysis Warhead Hands-On Preview

July 17, 2008 19:53
E3 08: Crysis Warhead Hands-On Preview 
    [July 17, 2008] Crytek showed off its upcoming expansion title Crysis: Warhead at E3 this week, and the developer says the game will be much easier on PC hardware than the original Crysis. Tom's Games takes Warhead for a spin.Crytek showed off its upcoming expansion title Crysis: Warhead at E3 this week, and the developer says the game will be much easier on PC hardware than the original Crysis. Tom's Games takes Warhead for a spin.

E3 08: Konami Teases Silent Hill: Homecoming

July 17, 2008 01:35
E3 08: Konami Teases Silent Hill: Homecoming 
    [July 17, 2008] Konami held its annual E3 press conference, and the star of its lineup was none other than Silent Hill: Homecoming. Konami showed off the game's enhanced graphics, a new combat system and other features.Konami held its annual E3 press conference, and the star of its lineup was none other than Silent Hill: Homecoming. Konami showed off the game's enhanced graphics, a new combat system and other features.

E3 08: Texas Governor Courts Game Developers

July 17, 2008 01:24
E3 08: Texas Governor Courts Game Developers 
    [July 17, 2008] Texas Governor Rick Perry gave the keynote speech at this year's E3, and he made a case for game developers and publishers to bring their business to the Lone Star State.Texas Governor Rick Perry gave the keynote speech at this year's E3, and he made a case for game developers and publishers to bring their business to the Lone Star State.

E3 08: Hands-On with Rock Band 2

July 16, 2008 22:23
E3 08: Hands-On with Rock Band 2 
    [July 16, 2008] As the battle for the Best Music Game between Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero: World Tour heats up, Harmonix and MTV games took us through some of the new features of Rock Band 2 before putting us on the stage.As the battle for the Best Music Game between Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero: World Tour heats up, Harmonix and MTV games took us through some of the new features of Rock Band 2 before putting us on the stage.

Capcom Announces Lost Planet Movie

July 16, 2008 19:42
Capcom Announces Lost Planet Movie 
    [July 16, 2008] Instead of discussing its forthcoming titles, Capcom used its E3 press conference to announced an upcoming feature film based on its best-selling title Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, which will be written by David "Solid Snake" Hayter.Instead of discussing its forthcoming titles, Capcom used its E3 press conference to announced an upcoming feature film based on its best-selling title Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, which will be written by David "Solid Snake" Hayter.

E3 08: Hands-On with Project Origin

July 16, 2008 13:51
E3 08: Hands-On with Project Origin 
    [July 16, 2008] Monolith Productions takes players back to the end of F.E.A.R and beyond with the official sequel titled Project Origin. See what Alma and company has in store for you.Monolith Productions takes players back to the end of F.E.A.R and beyond with the official sequel titled Project Origin. See what Alma and company has in store for you.

E3 08: Sony's Game Lineup Underwhelms

July 16, 2008 02:53
E3 08: Sony's Game Lineup Underwhelms 
    [July 16, 2008] After watching Microsoft steal its former exclusive Final Fantasy XIII the day before, Sony tried to regroup and show off some of its upcoming titles at E3. But its media briefing didn't generate much heat.After watching Microsoft steal its former exclusive Final Fantasy XIII the day before, Sony tried to regroup and show off some of its upcoming titles at E3. But its media briefing didn't generate much heat.

E3 08: Grand Theft Auto Coming to Nintendo

July 16, 2008 02:28
E3 08: Grand Theft Auto Coming to Nintendo 
    [July 16, 2008] During its media briefing at E3, Nintendo announced that it would soon have a Grand Theft Auto title of its own. But it may not have been the title or the platform gamers were hoping for.During its media briefing at E3, Nintendo announced that it would soon have a Grand Theft Auto title of its own. But it may not have been the title or the platform gamers were hoping for.

Call of Duty: World at War Preview

July 16, 2008 00:38
Call of Duty: World at War Preview 
    [July 16, 2008] Activision previewed the newest installment of the Call of Duty series, titled World at War, which brings the franchise back to World War II. But this time, players will be doing battle in the Pacific theater.Activision previewed the newest installment of the Call of Duty series, titled World at War, which brings the franchise back to World War II. But this time, players will be doing battle in the Pacific theater.

E3 08: Guitar Hero Nabs Metallica

July 15, 2008 12:34
E3 08: Guitar Hero Nabs Metallica 
    [July 15, 2008] Activision is adding Metallic to its Guitar Hero lineup and will make the heavy metal bandActivision is adding Metallic to its Guitar Hero lineup and will make the heavy metal band's new album "Death Magnetic" available to download for both Guitar Hero III: The Legends of Rock as well as Guitar Hero World Tour, which will brings drums and vocals to the music game series.

Quantum of Solace Game Preview

July 15, 2008 11:59
Quantum of Solace Game Preview 
    [July 15, 2008] James Bond is back in ActivisionJames Bond is back in Activision's new title Quantum of Solace, which will cover both the new Bond movie as well as 2005's blockbuster reboot "Casino Royale." But can Quantum match the greatness of GoldenEye?

E3 08: Xbox 360 joins forces with Netflix

July 15, 2008 01:54
E3 08: Xbox 360 joins forces with Netflix 
    [July 15, 2008] Microsoft announced a new partnership with Netflix at the Xbox 360 media briefing during E3. Netflix subscribers will soon be able to stream online movies to their consoles.Microsoft announced a new partnership with Netflix at the Xbox 360 media briefing during E3. Netflix subscribers will soon be able to stream online movies to their consoles.

E3 08: Rock Band 2 Gets AC/DC, Guns 'N Roses

July 14, 2008 20:37
E3 08: Rock Band 2 Gets AC/DC, Guns 'N Roses 
    [July 14, 2008] During Microsoft's Xbox 360 media briefing, Harmonix unveiled Rock Band 2's monster track list, which includes first-timers AC/DC and Bob Dylan as well as a new single from Guns 'N Roses.During Microsoft's Xbox 360 media briefing, Harmonix unveiled Rock Band 2's monster track list, which includes first-timers AC/DC and Bob Dylan as well as a new single from Guns 'N Roses.

E3 08: Microsoft Touts Xbox 360 Lineup

July 14, 2008 19:14
E3 08: Microsoft Touts Xbox 360 Lineup 
    [July 14, 2008] During its E3 media briefing Monday morning, Microsoft previewed some of the big titles coming out for the Xbox 360, including Gears of War 2, Resident Evil 5, and a certain role-playing game from Square Enix.During its E3 media briefing Monday morning, Microsoft previewed some of the big titles coming out for the Xbox 360, including Gears of War 2, Resident Evil 5, and a certain role-playing game from Square Enix.

Expectations and Predictions for E3 2008

July 8, 2008 13:38
Expectations and Predictions for E3 2008 
    [July 8, 2008] E3 2008 is right around the corner and with it comes a storm of screenshots, trailers and gameplay movies. Here are a few of our predictions for the show and some of the games we'd like to get our hands on.E3 2008 is right around the corner and with it comes a storm of screenshots, trailers and gameplay movies. Here are a few of our predictions for the show and some of the games we'd like to get our hands on.

E307: Surprises and Disappointments

July 17, 2007 13:39
E307: Surprises and Disappointments 
    [July 17, 2007] The new-look E3 is over, and it's time to review some of the highlights and lowlights. Which of the Big Three console makers came out ahead? What were some of the dark horse titles from the show? And which games disappointed?The new-look E3 is over, and it's time to review some of the highlights and lowlights. Which of the Big Three console makers came out ahead? What were some of the dark horse titles from the show? And which games disappointed?

E307: Fallout 3 First Impressions

July 16, 2007 10:47
E307: Fallout 3 First Impressions 
    [July 16, 2007] It's no longer vaporware - Bethesda Softworks previewed their long-awaited Fallout 3 this week. And while war never changes, games certainly do. So what will be different about Bethesda's version of the Fallout series? Quite a lot, and that may be a good thing.It's no longer vaporware - Bethesda Softworks previewed their long-awaited Fallout 3 this week. And while war never changes, games certainly do. So what will be different about Bethesda's version of the Fallout series? Quite a lot, and that may be a good thing.

E307: Enemy Territory: Quake Wars First Impressions

July 13, 2007 10:31
E307: Enemy Territory: Quake Wars First Impressions 
    [July 13, 2007] Enemy Territory: Quake Wars is coming soon to the PC and Xbox 360. TwitchGuru gets hands on with both versions to see how the new team-based multiplayer online shooter performs in the heat of battle.Enemy Territory: Quake Wars is coming soon to the PC and Xbox 360. TwitchGuru gets hands on with both versions to see how the new team-based multiplayer online shooter performs in the heat of battle.

E307: The Wii Zapper with Resident Evil

July 13, 2007 10:21
E307: The Wii Zapper with Resident Evil 
    [July 13, 2007] Nintendo's new Wii Zapper controller for first person shooters has arrived. But how does the controller work on the forthcoming Wii title Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles? Read on to find out.Nintendo's new Wii Zapper controller for first person shooters has arrived. But how does the controller work on the forthcoming Wii title Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles? Read on to find out.

E307: Crysis Still Looking Strong

July 12, 2007 18:03
E307: Crysis Still Looking Strong 
    [July 12, 2007] It was the surprise hit of E3 2006, but does the game play hold up to the graphics? Electronic Arts and Crytek treated press to a completed level of Crysis at E3 2007 as well as some new screenshots.It was the surprise hit of E3 2006, but does the game play hold up to the graphics? Electronic Arts and Crytek treated press to a completed level of Crysis at E3 2007 as well as some new screenshots.

E307: Metal Gear Solid 4, Silent Hill V

July 12, 2007 14:47
E307: Metal Gear Solid 4, Silent Hill V 
    [July 12, 2007] Konami previewed news titles from two of its most important and beloved franchises, Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will arrive in early 2008 for the PlayStation 3, and Silent Hill V is currently in development.Konami previewed news titles from two of its most important and beloved franchises, Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will arrive in early 2008 for the PlayStation 3, and Silent Hill V is currently in development.

E307: Guitar Hero III First Impressions

July 12, 2007 11:28
E307: Guitar Hero III First Impressions 
    [July 12, 2007] The Guitar Hero franchise gets another update with Guitar Hero III: The Legends of Rock. And this time, RedOctane and Neversoft are adding a few real guitar heroes. TwitchGuru takes a look at the newest installment of the hit music game series.The Guitar Hero franchise gets another update with Guitar Hero III: The Legends of Rock. And this time, RedOctane and Neversoft are adding a few real guitar heroes. TwitchGuru takes a look at the newest installment of the hit music game series.

E307: Sony's Conference Fails to Impress

July 11, 2007 18:34
E307: Sony's Conference Fails to Impress 
    [July 11, 2007] Sony's E307 media event focused on Playstation Home and the PSP before touching on upcoming PS3 games. New trailers for both MGS4 and Killzone 2 were featured but neither blew us away.Sony's E307 media event focused on Playstation Home and the PSP before touching on upcoming PS3 games. New trailers for both MGS4 and Killzone 2 were featured but neither blew us away.

E307: Nintendo Shoots, But Does it Score?

July 11, 2007 17:51
E307: Nintendo Shoots, But Does it Score? 
    [July 11, 2007] Nintendo looked to continue its early momentum in the next-generation console race at E3 2007 by unveiling a few new controllers, including the Wii Zapper, and previewing some anticipated titles. But was it enough to keep Nintendo on top?Nintendo looked to continue its early momentum in the next-generation console race at E3 2007 by unveiling a few new controllers, including the Wii Zapper, and previewing some anticipated titles. But was it enough to keep Nintendo on top?

E307: Microsoft Games Lineup Best Ever?

July 11, 2007 09:02
E307: Microsoft Games Lineup Best Ever? 
    [July 11, 2007] Microsoft's E3 media briefing showed off an impressive collection of games, including Halo 3 and Grand Theft Auto IV, for both the Xbox 360 and PC that are scheduled for the second half of 2007. But is Microsoft's lineup the best ever?Microsoft's E3 media briefing showed off an impressive collection of games, including Halo 3 and Grand Theft Auto IV, for both the Xbox 360 and PC that are scheduled for the second half of 2007. But is Microsoft's lineup the best ever?
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