First Time Trying Out Steam: Mafia 2 Demo
I was not impressed by the Mafia 2 demo on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The frame rate and constant tearing was a bit much. Especially on the Playstation 3 version. Its sad really because Mafia 2 looks like it could be a very fun game. I read over at NeoGaf that the PC Mafia 2 demo is MUCH better than the console demos so I decided to give the PC demo a try. Steam is a service I have wanted to try ...[Read More]
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – GamesCom Trailer
New trailer. Video no longer available (originally hosted on Viddler).
Kanye West’s First Ustream: Talks with Fans Live From Korea
Video no longer available (originally hosted on Ustream). This is actually pretty hilarious. Funny seeing people dabble into new media. Kanye got on Ustream a few days ago for the first time. He talks about production on the new album, and answers fan questions. He also confirms his Twitter account which is also hilarious if you have not already checked it out do so for a few laughs.
Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution Borderlands Add-On Pack Announced
2K Games and Gearbox Software announced today that Borderlands fans can return to Pandora in Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution. This fourth add-on pack from the will be available this September via Xbox LIVE for 800 Microsoft Points and the PlayStation Network and Windows PC for $9.99. Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution invites single-player and co-op fans back to try to suppress a deadly Claptrap revo...[Read More]
ESPN2 To Air Special “Madden” Episode Of SportsNation
SportsNation will be airing a special “Madden” episode in conjunction with the release of Madden 11 TODAY at 4 p.m. EST on ESPN2. The entire show will be “Madden” focused with all of the day’s polls being related to the new game along with viewers being asked to rank the toughest players in the history of the game. Joining co-hosts Colin Cowherd and Michelle Beadle in studio will be former Tenness...[Read More]
Mafia II Demo Out Now
The Mafia II demo is now live and free on Xbox 360. You can use this link to queue it up for download via xbox.com. PlayStation 3 users can download it now if your a PlayStation plus user. Available in Europe for Plus members. Tonight on US store for all, tomorrow night in Europe for all.
GameManx Podcast Ep 98: Blazblue Continuum Shift
Blazblue Continuum Shift, Killzone 3 Beta for PSN Plus, Laura Croft Delays, Gran Turismo and more….
EA Intern Video Shows Lack of Diversity?
This EA Redwood Shores Intern video is creative and cool and all that but it also hints at a possible lack of diversity there. Its one of those things that many may not even notice but if we want diversity in games lets start by aiming for more diversity in people who work and intern at the places that make games. Certainly not just an EA issue but an issue with the game industry in general. More ...[Read More]
Batman Arkham City Hits Game Informer Magazine
The cover of GameInformer Magazine is looking good apparently having details on the upcoming batman game from Rocksteady studios. Click the following for large versions:
GameManx Podcast 97: Second Run Edition
Sega sales, Blazblue sales, 3DS announcement, Capcom earnings, Kinect and replaying games in our collection.
Halo Reach: The Battle Begins Trailer
Here is the new trailer for Halo Reach, set for release worldwide in September. This video has been removed from YouTube.
GameManx Podcast Ep 96: Streetfighter X Tekken
Street Fighter X Tekken announcement, Limbo, 3rd Strike online, Microsoft points shenanigans.