XBox 360 Rally

In what had me Googling more than I wished to find if this was a prank press release, the odd news is true, India’s “largest game services provider” Gameshastra, has signed on to develop an Etch A Sketch game. At the least, this will not be a full game but an XBLA title, still, the mind ponders what the hell were they thinking, what will be the goals in the game, what are the options, multiplayer, achievements?!?!

With a little thought (still more than I want to think about this game at all), I can instantly think of one of the Mario Party mini games where you have that jack hammer and they throw an image in the center of the screen for you to copy. I guess with multiplayer, one person controls the left knob while the other on the right.. err.. I am really reaching for answers on how this will be played and .. why will it be played. I can assure you, the official press release reveals little information on anything to do with this game but more of a spamming of the companies involved, still, read if you wish, after the break (personally, I recommend enjoying JW’s favorite, The Etch-A-Sketchist’s work instead or even going online and making your own Etch-A-Sketch art in flash! oOoo).
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Oh man, I remember having to read this in high school, which sucks, cause sometimes they had good books for you to read then, but since they were forcing it on you, there was little hope to actually enjoy any of it. Still, even with bad memories of the story, the trailer has turned me around on this. The gameplay is reminding me a little of Rise of Argonauts, but the graphics are beyond what I have seen in that game. I can’t lie, this looks good, real good, check the press release after the break for some actual good key info on what to expect from this title as well as some of the background of the development (Ghost Recon!) .

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Wow, this came out on Friday and I admit I completely missed it. While doing my usual browsing of GameVideos.com, this was the second video down. I figured the focus would all be on the Lego Batman game for right now.. however, I will not kick this gift horse in the mouth. Being one of the few people in the world a way bigger fan of Indiana Jones over Star Wars, this is going to be at the very very (very) least a ‘must rent’ .. all right, Ive said enough, press release below the video for more info straight from the company.. now roll the clip!

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Speedball II: Brutal Deluxe is coming to XBLA, thanks to the reuniting of the Bitmap Brothers. This game, well over 15 years old, was best known for its Genesis version imo, but has been on the Amiga, CD 32, Acorn Archimedes, IBM-PC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Sega Mega Drive, Master System, Game Boy and the Game Boy Advance, as well as having other versions of the game appear on the Playstation (Speedball 2100) and the PC. However, for some reason, I still know few people who know of this game, but I believe that will change thanks to the Live Arcade, you all know you try every demo that comes out! Enjoy these very huge screenshots that show how much work has gone into changing this from a Genesis game to the XBLA title, thanks to Empire Interactive, also a full press release after the shots (note: let me emphasis “very huge” when describing these screens)

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That’s right ladies and gentlemen: Army of Two, one of the highlights of E3, will be on store shelves and demanding your money this November. You can read the Press Release after the break, but there is one last question I have to ask: Is ANYONE going to be able to afford their rent after November is over and done with?

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Man, I haven’t had time to grieve yet over this painful breakup, and already Peter Moore has found himself a new bitch in EWA Sports.

John Riccitiello said of Peter Moore, quote, “Peter Moore’s proven record of leadership in games and sports makes him a terrific fit for heading up EA SPORTS… As a partner at Microsoft and earlier, as a competitor, we’ve learned to respect his vision and leadership.”

That’s right you have, bitch. Peter Moore will straight up pimp slap you. With his ring hand.

Peter Moore’s hiring for the EA Sports position rounds out the restructuring of Electronic Arts into it’s four brands:

• Frank Gibeau - EA Games
• Kathy Vrabeck - EA Casual
• Nancy Smith - The Sims
• Peter Moore - EA Sports

• Read the Press Release after the break.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, today marks the end of an era. A truly sad day for all of us in the Xbox Army. Our leader, my man-crush Peter Moore, is leaving Microsoft to head up EA Sports. Don Mattrick, who ironically is a former President at EA, has been announced as the successor to Moore. Robbie Bach had this to say about Peter Moore in a press release announcing the change.

Peter has contributed enormously to the games business since joining Microsoft in 2003 and we are sad to see him go.
Since that time, he presided over the global launch of the Xbox 360, spearheaded a revitalized and rebranded Games for Windows business, and helped steer the console’s ascent.

So the question remains: Will Mattrick be able to fill the insanely large shoes of Peter Moore? We’ll have to wait and see. However, personally, I don’t see how. However, Mattrick is an intelligent boss who has twenty-three years experience in the industry. You don’t stick around that long unless you’re doing something very right.

Read the press release after the break.

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I remember saying a couple months back that the game was not not confirmed! Now it has come to fruition. So despite the claims of 360 possibly having the ability to “exact limitations which could delay progress,” it looks as though that doesn’t stop a company from knowing if they want to make money back on their games, they have to make sure it is on a system that people actually own.

Enjoy the screenshots first, then the full press release following them. (Note: First two screens are pretty big sized, detailed, and ready to make into wallpapers)

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Here I am, coming to you LIVE from my couch! Here I am, ladies and gentlemen, ready to pass along the latest news from Microsoft on to YOU, the reader! …because apparently you don’t realize it’s on G4… or 1UP.com… or Gamespot… or Lord knows where else… EITHER WAY, let’s DO IT! Watch the Conference HERE!

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Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s coming. When 2K Sports broke the news on All Games Interactive many moons ago, people were excited. After all, those who loved the 2K series before EA bought the exclusive rights to the NFL were livid because their game, which just happened to be the superior series, was seemingly no more. Well, 2K didn’t let something like a league license stop them, and they are back with All-Pro Football 2K8.

You can pick up your copy on July 17th for both the Xbox 360 and the PS3. You can find the official press release after the break.

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If you haven’t picked up this title yet but had it in mind at some time, maybe it would be very smart to wait up a little bit. This “Game of the Year” edition will include the full “Elder Scrolls IV: Obvilion” game, the “Shivering Isles” expansion, and also the “Knights of the Nine” downloadable content. If you aren’t into RPG’s, believe it or not, this game might be just for you, with its huge open ended gameplay, first person perspective view, and choices you can make more so than just about any other title out there, this would be the perfect game to experience. I (sadly) know people who still play this game despite having it since it came out in early ‘06, its seriously that good and in depth.

Official press release from Bethesda below

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Last Year Microsoft was infinitely cool by allowing users at home to hook up on Xbox Live and download their favorite videos from the 2006 E3 Expo. Well, E3 may have shrank, but Microsoft will STILL provide us with the coolest videos from the show floor.

Yeah, press release after the break. As always.

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