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Duke Nukem Nuking Live Arcade “Soon”

23. August 2008

Duke Nukem Nuking Live Arcade “Soon”

No, it’s not Duke Nukem Forever. In fact, it’s kinda funny if you thought that. We’re talking about the original FPS Nukem, Duke Nukem 3-D. The game has passed the always extensive certification, and 3D Realms said to expect the game “soon.” Of course, Duke Nukem Forever was supposed to “soon” about 10 times now [...]

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23. August 2008

Indie Game Development Not that Cheap

With massively hyped titles requiring an investment of millions of dollars to get off the ground, it’s nice to know a small independent developer can still make it with a small amount of cash and some skill. Err, well, not anymore apparently. Platforming/puzzle title and Live Arcade release Braid was created by Johnathan Blow. [...]

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23. August 2008

OXM Looks Into “Dead” Xbox Live Games

Ever stay awake at night wondering if there’s someone playing FIFA 06, waiting in a Xbox Live lobby to come and join you? I know I do, though I’d never admit it in public. Err, wait… Anyway, the Official Xbox Magazine over in the UK decided to look into this and found someone weird. Someone, (one [...]

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22. August 2008

Halo 3 Takes Edge Award for Most Innovative

Surely to spark a fanboy war of biblical proportions, Edge magazine (easily the most respected magazine in the industry) has given Halo 3 the award for most innovative game of 2007. Bungie’s FPS sequel beat out Portal, Wii Fit, Mario Galaxy, Rock Band, and Grand Theft Auto IV for the award. What many people may [...]

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22. August 2008

Brett Favre Jets Cover for Madden Available

EA made a bold move putting a retired player on the cover of Madden. It was a nice way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series, and it marked the first time it’s ever happened in general. Unfortunately, Brett Favre pulled a Michael Jordan and didn’t stay retired. An even bigger problem? He was traded [...]

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21. August 2008

MMO Fury No Longer Has any Fury Left

MMO Fury No Longer Has any Fury Left

Still trying to play Auron’s financial bust Fury? Better start a marathon session as the game is going offline forever. Auron actually shut their doors last year, so it’s actually a small miracle the game has been up at all. The $13 million dollar investment into this PvP player title collapsed right on top [...]

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20. August 2008

US Parents a Strange, Strange Breed

Worried about your kids getting their hands on porn? How about real violence? No, of course you don’t. In America, the big fear are those evil video games. Duh. That begs the question, what is it inside those video games that makes them worry so much? Sex. never mind the severed heads. Those are nothing. [...]

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19. August 2008

Thailand GTA IV Distibutor Pulls Game From Shelves

Thailand GTA IV Distibutor Pulls Game From Shelves

Polwat Chino, a high school student in Thailand, has managed to cause a recall of GTA IV all by himself. No, he didn’t protest. Instead, the genius decided he wanted to know what it was like to rob a cab driver. After the driver fought back, Chino stabbed him. It was enough to kill [...]

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18. August 2008

New Battlefield Mode Coming as Freebie

EA Dice Producer Gordon Van Dyke has filled in gamers on what to expect in a new mode coming to Battlefield Bad Company. The mode is Conquest, a territory style battle. However, also coming along are some graphical updates, including improved weather effects. The best part? It’s completely free to download and enjoy. PS3 and [...]

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16. August 2008

SSFIIHDR Beta Gettin’ Fixed

SSFIIHDR Beta Gettin’ Fixed

Plagued by system lock ups every time you try to enter into a match in the (big breath) Super Street Fighter II HD Remix Beta? Ticked off that Capcom said they wouldn’t be fixing these problems? Why take their words so seriously? It was apparently some kind of a joke. See, they will in fact [...]

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16. August 2008

GRID Leaderboards Reset, Fans Revolt

GRID Leaderboards Reset, Fans Revolt

Codemasters recently took some extreme action against cheaters in their racing title GRID. Seems some people weren’t being very honest (on Xbox Live? No, couldn’t be!) and raised their ranks through a glitch. Well, those cheaters won’t be prospering anymore… nor will the legitimate players. The entire leaderboard has went back to the starting [...]

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