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Mass Effect Pc version Confirmed 2008-02-12 15:49:00 Electronic Arts announced today that a PC version of Mass Effect will be released in May, 2008. The game will be optimized for Windows, incorporating new features. Considering that the game was developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3, how long for the PS3 version announcement? Will Mass Effect remain an Xbox 360 exclusive? Time will tell.Below is the press release with the announcement and the list of enhancements: MASS EFFECT TO LAND ON PC IN MAY 2008Award-Winning Epic Will Be Published By EAChertsey, UK – February 12, 2008 – Leading video game developer BioWare™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) company, has announced that the award-winning space epic Mass Effect™ will be released for the PC in May 2008. Published by EA and re-designed for the PC, Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Wrought with treachery, heroism, difficult decisions and a universe filled wi ...

Best Buy Goes Blu-ray Too 2008-02-12 15:47:00 Best Buy has announced that starting March, it will recommend Blu-ray Disc over HD DVD as the preferred format for high definition movies. This announcement follows yesterday's decision by Netflix to go Blu-ray Disc exclusive. ...

Hi, it's me, the new blogger! 2008-02-12 00:38:00 Well, my name is Hellstrike (Really it is) and I'll be helping with keeping things up to date on the blog, and hopefully spicing things up with some new, interesting stuff. ...

'HALO 3' SERIES 2 SPARTAN UPDATE 2008-02-11 19:05:00 What's your favorite color?Spartans, we've got Spartans. McFarlane Toys' Halo 3 Series 2 figures will be reaching stores in July. Here's a look at the Spartan figures and colors available, and where you'll be able to find them.AVAILABLE AT MASS RETAILERSC.Q.B. - Team red - Weapon: ShotgunScout - Tan - Weapon: Battle rifleE.O.D. - Olive - Weapon: ShotgunAVAILABLE AT SPECIALTY RETAILERSE.V.A. - White - Weapon: Beam rifleSTORE EXCLUSIVESE.O.D. - Team blue - Weapon: Shotgun - Available only at Wal-MartODST - Cyan - Weapon: Battle rifle - Available only at: Wal-MartODST - Steel - Weapon: Battle rifle - Available only at GameStopE.V.A. - Brown - Weapon: Beam rifle - Available only at Toys 'R' UsMark VI - Gold - Weapon: Shotgun - Available only at TransworldMark VI - Pink - Weapon: Shotgun - Available only at D&R LineupsNote: Color availability and weaponry subject to change. All photos are of action figure prototypes. To see McFarlane's Halo 3 Series 1 figures, go here.To see McF ...

Microsoft to Buy Sidekick Designer Danger Inc 2008-02-11 19:01:00 Wow, what a day for handheld news. First, NVIDIA announces this high-defintion computer on a chip, then Apple applies for a trademark extension to cover video games, and now Microsoft announces that it will acquire Danger Inc., the creator of the SideKick (Microsoft also closed a deal today with Sony for the first Sony Ericsson smartphone powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile). ...

Apple Applies for Video Games Trademark Extension 2008-02-11 19:00:00 Apple has filed a request to extend the Apple trademark to "toys, games and playthings, namely, hand-held units for playing electronic games; hand-held units for playing video games; stand alone video game machines; electronic games other than those adapted for use with television receivers only; LCD game machines; electronic educational game machines; toys, namely battery-powered computer games."Now, this could be a standard procedure to assure that the trademark is future proof, or may be Apple is indeed working on a iPod for games or an iPlay video game system. ...

NVIDIA Announces High-Definition Computer on a Chip 2008-02-11 18:43:00 MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS 2008—BARCELONA, SPAIN—FEBRUARY 11, 2008—NVIDIA Corporation, the world leader in visual computing technologies and inventor of the GPU, today introduced NVIDIA® APX 2500, a breakthrough applications processor that enables intuitive 3D user interfaces and engaging high-definition video on connected Windows Mobile phones. The APX 2500 applications processor delivers an unprecedented 10 hours of 720p HD playback—an industry first for video quality and power consumption on a mobile device, as well as stunning HD camcorder and ultra-high-resolution photo imaging capabilities."This is the dawn of the second personal computer revolution," said Jen-Hsun Huang, president and CEO of NVIDIA. "Technologies are converging in amazing mobile devices, that have all of the rich, visual capabilities of a modern PC—from watching movies and making video calls to surfing the web and playing 3D games. The APX 2500 combined with Microsoft® Windows Mobile, will make the next g ...

Netflix chooses Blu-ray 2008-02-11 18:42:00 Online movie rental company Netflix announced today it is switching exclusively to Blu-ray Disc format, following the decision by four of the six major movie studios to publish high-def movies only in the Sony-developed format. ...

Twisted Metal on Ps3 Confirmed 2008-02-07 15:51:00 It's been rumored for a long time, but now David Jaffe has finally confirmed that a PlayStation 3 iteration of Twisted Metal is developer Eat Sleep Play's next project. Twisted Metal: Head On: Extra Twisted Edition for PlayStation 2 promised to carry a clue about his studio's next project, which was apparently cracked with internet-speed tenacity by the folks at the GameFAQs boards. The message? "Twisted Metal is Coming on PSThree." Pretty straightforward! Jaffe, who is currently at the D.I.C.E. Summit, confirmed the message with Kotaku, but declined to comment on whether the game will be on a physical disc or be sold via the PlayStation Store. Last month, we spoke with Jaffe about the Extra Twisted Edition and asked what it would take for a PlayStation 3 entry to be made: "If we were to make another one, I think part of our goal would be, 'How do we satisfy the fanbase that we have that we're very grateful for, but how do we also kind of rethink the series as a whole and the ...

GearBox working on next Halo?! 2008-02-07 15:49:00 Earlier this week, Gearbox Software President and CEO, Randy Pitchford, revealed that the company is in the early stages of a new project that is the most important development they have ever worked on.I’ve started a new project. It’s big. It’s, like, look-at-our-line-up-and-imagine-something-even-bigger kind of big. I’m Directing it myself. I can't mention it publicly yet. When you find out what this is, you'll likely agree that I can't oversell this one.Gearbox is on fire right now and it’s only looking better down the road. This is an extremely rare chance to join up in a super senior role with a lot of authority and responsibility. Even if you’re only curious, just introduce yourself to me by e-mailing dreamgig@gearboxsoftware.com Yeah, it’s a campy address, but when you hear more about the project you'll probably agree. We can be extremely discreet if you’re curious but don’t want to represent that you’re looking to leave your current gig - just let us know ...

Wii Mario Cart News 2008-02-06 19:15:00 This week's Famitsu magazine has the latest tidbits on Mario Kart Wii. The game will include the wheel controller which was first revealed in last year's E3 press conference. Players can now choose between karts and bikes to race, and each will have its advantages and disadvantages. With bikes, you can perform wheelies to speed up but this also makes turning more difficult. Both karts and bikes also now allow you to perform tricks in midair by turning the wheel left and right, or by moving the wheel up and down. Pulling them off successfully will reward players with a speed boost upon landing. The game will feature 16 new tracks and 16 remake tracks from previous Mario Kart titles. As for multiplayer battle stages, 10 stages will be included. Players can compete against each other in races and battles with up to 4 players in split screen mode and up to 16 players via Nintendo's Wifi Connection service -- up from the previously announced cap of 12 players. You can also use your Mi ...

Xbox 360 HD DVD player Price redused again?! 2008-02-06 19:13:00 Microsoft has announced that they're officially lowering the price of the Xbox 360 HD DVD player from $179 to $129 in the U.S. and Canada, effective immediately.Earlier today, the player was available for as low as $79.99 on Amazon.com but it sold out soon after its prce dropped. At the time of this writing, Beach Audio is offering it for $155+shipping. ...

Mass Effect DLC 2008-02-06 19:07:00 To date, more than 1.6 million gamers have explored the engaging sci-fi universe of “Mass Effect.” Beginning on March 10, fans everywhere will be able to expand the “Mass Effect” experience with the release of the first ever downloadable content for the award-winning saga.The “Bring Down the Sky” downloadable content pack will be released to Xbox LIVE Marketplace on Monday, March 10 at 2 a.m. PDT, and will be available for 400 MS points. This is the first in a series of planned downloadable content that further expands the “Mass Effect” universe and continues the adventures of Commander Shepard and the Normandy crew.“Bring Down the Sky” includes a new uncharted world that introduces the notorious and feared alien race of the Batarians. A Batarian extremist group has hijacked a mobile asteroid station in the Asgard system, setting it on a collision course with the nearby colony world of Terra Nova. Only Commander Shepard can save the millions of innocent civilians be ...

Iron Man Super Bowl Trailer 2008-02-05 18:36:00 I wasn't to sure about Iron Man until I seen this... ...

Gamepro has GOW2 Story or does it!? 2008-02-05 18:07:00 GamePro issue 234, which hits news stands on Feb. 12 and mailboxes next week, has a preview of Gears of War 2. Unfortunately, this can't be considered an unofficial announcement of the game. Epic Games' Vice President said:"It is complete nonsense. We have not announced a sequel to Gears of War to Gamepro or anyone else for that matter."Over the last couple of months, we have seen lot of activity related to Gears of War and a potential sequel. Amazon.com included the game in its listings, along with the book "Gears of War: The Pendulum Wars". NECA also announced the first wave of Gears of War figures and now GamePro claims to have the first info on the game.Below is an image of the cover of the GamePro magazine: ...