Thu, 6 May, 10
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From MoH Smack Talk to Lights, Camera, Action! – News Roundup 6th May 2010

Medal of Honor on the Offensive

From MoH Smack Talk to Lights, Camera, Action! News Roundup 6th May 2010

Medal of Honor was once the premier historical shooter, but it’s fallen on seriously hard times these last few years. However, EA Games president Frank Gibreau has come out swinging: declaring that MoH’s forthcoming franchise reboot will put the series back on top.

“[We're] going to be in the Medal of Honor business for a long time. With [the upcoming] Medal of Honor, we’re rebooting the series to get into the top 10,”

“We want to be the worldwide leaders in the shooter category, full stop.”

Them’s fighting words, Frank. We’ll find out whether EA’s all talk when the game launches on October 15th. [VG247]

PSN Overstimulated

From MoH Smack Talk to Lights, Camera, Action! News Roundup 6th May 2010

The MW2 Stimulus Pack hit PSN yesterday… and hit it hard. Users have been reporting problems with wallet topups, downloading games and redeeming codes- but Sony’s apparently aware of the problem and are currently sorting it out.

To be honest, Xbox Live experienced similar problems when the Stimulus Pack came out, and these issues will likely be rectified as the demand slacks off over the next day or two. [Playstation Blog]

Videogame Film News Roundup

From MoH Smack Talk to Lights, Camera, Action! News Roundup 6th May 2010

Wow, loads of videogame film tie-in news today. Let’s go to the movies!

  • David O. Russell, director of Three Kings and I Heart Hucklebees, is currently shortlisted to direct the upcoming Uncharted movie. Let’s hope that he produces something resembling the former rather than the latter… [Wired]
  • Of all the potential game crossovers I’d like to see, Lost Planet doesn’t figure anywhere near the top of the list. In fact, I couldn’t really care about Capcom’s by-the-numbers, cookie cutter franchise. Still, apparently the screenplay for a Lost Planet Movie is “coming along” according to its Producer, Ari Arad. It’s also been given a budget of between $150 and $200 million, and will focus on Gale, the protagonist’s father (rather than Wayne, the staggeringly dull walking cliche). My irrational apathy for the franchise aside- we could do with a big budget sci fi spectacle. [1UP]
  • MW2’s Talent Director Keith Arem will be directing Frost Road, an upcoming horror film that promises to flip the traditional zombie premise on its head. Whilst he’s spent 17 years in the games industry, he’s also had extensive experience as a sound engineer and musician, working with the likes of Nine Inch Nails. He’ll also be working with Respawn studios on their next project. [USA Today]
  • Creature designer Adam Sims will be knocking up some beasties (wait, what?) for an upcoming Castlevania movie. Whilst the project’s currently on the back burner, the veteran FX designer has already been scouted to create some medusas and vampires…which won’t be difficult considering that he’s responsible for the Clash of the Titans and Wolverine. In fact, he’s probably got more hands on medusa experience than any of the Belmont family! [Empire]

Why not have a gander at Brendan’s recent list of game movie howlers and silver screen sins?

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Thu, 17 Sep, 09
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From Nintendo’s Connection Ambassador To Lost Planet 2 On PSN: News Roundup September 17th

Today’s news roundup sees Nintendo bringing a Connection Ambassador program to Europe, awarding players for helping connect friends and family.  In other news, Dutch game retailer Nedgame boycotts the PSPGo, Shadow Complex cheaters are threatened with gamerscore removals, and the Lost Planet 2 demo finally arrives on PSN.

Nintendo Introduce Connection Ambassador Program To Europe

From Nintendos Connection Ambassador To Lost Planet 2 On PSN: News Roundup September 17th

Nintendo has decided to reward loyal European customers with a new “Connection Ambassador” incentive.  Starting from October, Nintendo will be encouraging Wii users to help connect their family and friends.  Every Wii owner helped grants the “ambassador” and the friend or family member 500 Wii points.  Upon connecting 10 people the “Connection master Gold Status” is awarded, allowing the ambassador access to all first party NES games on the virtual console for free.

“Connection Master Platinum” can be reached after 20 connections are made, including all first-party and third-party NES, SNES and N64 games on the Virtual console.  Every connection made also racks up the points awarded, so anyone managing the maximum 20 people helped will have 10,000 Wii points at their disposal.  At the moment this program is exclusive to Europe, but with enough time and pestering it will probably see a worldwide release.  [Computer&Videogames]

Game Retailers Boycott PSPGo

From Nintendos Connection Ambassador To Lost Planet 2 On PSN: News Roundup September 17th

The PSPGo is set for release early next month, but not everyone is ready to embrace it.  The PSPGo places a strong focus on digital distribution, meaning no physical games can be sold with the machine.  Nedgame are currently the largest videogame outlet in Holland and have cited this as the reason they won’t be stocking the PSPGo.

Game sales make up the majority of profits for game retailers, so a gaming device that can’t provide that is rather undesirable.  Nedgame also believe the price point to be far too high at 249.99 euro.  Other gaming stores have reportedly taken similar action in Holland and Spain.  Retailers may end up regretting their decision if the PSPGo proves to the major success Sony believes it will be.  Hopefully we’ll know more by release on October 1st.  [Eurogamer]

Shadow Complex Cheaters Face Reset Gamerscore

From Nintendos Connection Ambassador To Lost Planet 2 On PSN: News Roundup September 17th

Shadow complex, like any game, has seen its fair share of cheaters.  Chair has announced their plan to clamp down on cheaters, focusing specifically on those using cheating as a method to boost leaderboard scores.

Those caught in the act will be removed from the leaderboard, resulting in an investigation by Microsoft, potentially leading to their entire gamerscore being reset.  Player facing this punishment will forever be known as a “cheater” on their gamer profile, further rubbing salt into the wound.  [1UP]

Lost Planet 2 Demo Arriving On PSN

From Nintendos Connection Ambassador To Lost Planet 2 On PSN: News Roundup September 17th

After a long wait PlayStation 3 owners finally get the chance to try out Lost Planet 2 for themselves.  Capcom has revealed the demo will be available next week on PSN.  The PS3 version will be similar to the Xbox 360 demo, but Capcom has thrown a little extra in to make up for the long wait.

“Beginning September 24, PS3 owners will not only be able to engage in the frantic battle against the enormous G-Type Akrid, the boss Akrid of the Episode 1, but will also get the exclusive experience of two additional missions in an online co-operative extermination of the Akrid of E.D.N. III,” said Capcom public relations manager Brian Keltner.  Lost Planet 2 should be hitting the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC in 2010.  [U.S.PlayStationBlog]

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Sun, 5 Jul, 09
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Lost Planet: Extreme Condition £6.99 @ HMV [XBOX 360 Game]

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition £6.99 @ HMV [XBOX 360 Game]

If you love fast paced action games with mad killer aliens and enough guns to rival Arnold Schwarzenegger, then Lost Planet: Extreme Condition is definitely a must have addition to your Xbox 360 collection. The game is  currently being offered on the HMV website for just £6.99. That’s a great price considering the next best offer according to price comparison is from Coolshop at £16.99. (The game was being offered by Play.com for £7.99; however they are now out of stock – so it might be a good idea to get in quick with this one!)

In essence Lost Planet is a sort of cross between Halo and Starship Troopers. The story takes place on the freezing ice laden surface of some hell – hole planet where humankind stands on the brink of extinction. Locked in a vicious struggle with the indigenous Akrids over thermal energy, humans are fighting for survival while snow pirates – clad in huge mechanical VS suits – indiscriminately roam the hostile wilderness.

The player takes control of a VS navigator called Wayne who, after a run in with a horde of Akrid aliens, is injured and loses his memory. The story follows Wayne’s quest to unravel his past, to discover who is behind a deadly plot to destroy humankind, and pretty much kick the crap out of anyone who gets in his way.

As previously mentioned the game owes a lot to Halo. The player can only carry two weapons at a time and is protected by a similar sort of energy shield. However one of the best thing about Lost Planet is the ability to gear up in a VS (Virtual Suit) which is almost like one of those power loaders from Aliens or a transformer. The suits are strapped with an array of mega weapons including gatling guns, homing missiles, lasers, rocket launchers and high powered mage shot guns.

Although the levels are short, they are packed with hordes of enemies who are really fun to take down with this sort of firepower. Like Starship Troopers the waves of Akrids can seem endless. One minute you’ll be running across the surface taking down dozens of the blighters and the next you’ll be falling down a crevasse and have to face about fifty more.

So gameplay is intense and the graphics are not half bad either. According to many of the reviews on Amazon the game is a real treat for the eyes. So if like me you’ve been hesitating over Lost Planet and were reluctant to gamble £20 in case it was rubbish, rest assured it’s a really decent game (and for £6.99 you definitely can’t go wrong!)

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition £6.99 @ HMV [XBOX 360 Game]

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