It’s that time of year again folks with E3 upon us now in a matter of weeks. Speculation is rife with what to expect from the show, so we at GOONL!NE thought we’d throw down our predictions for what we think (and would like) to appear at this years show. Some of it may be wishful thinking but hey, we can dream, right?
Archive for May, 2010
GOONL!NE E3 Predictions
Posted in E3 2010, GOONL!NE Stuff, Trade Shows 2010 on May 31, 2010 by James LoveKillzone 3 announced; hi res screens
Posted in PlayStation 3, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios with tags Guerrilla Games, Killzone 3 on May 28, 2010 by James LoveWell after Game Informer breaking it’s cover, Sony have finally officially unveiled Killzone 3.
Described as a battle like David vs Goliath, Killzone 3 picks off where the last game left off, with Rico and Sev having just seen the end of Scolar Visari.
Killzone 3 is also the first FPS Sony have announced that’ll be playable in 3D.
Check out some hi res screens for the game after the jump.
Alpha Protocol ‘Lover, Not a Fighter’ Trailer
Posted in PC, PlayStation 3, SEGA, Trailer, Video, Xbox 360 with tags Alpha Protocol, Obsidian Entertainment on May 21, 2010 by James LoveSEGA have released a new trailer for upcoming spy RPG Alpha Protocol.
Check it out after the jump. Alpha Protocol launches on PC, 360 and PS3 May 28th.
Killzone 2 Wins Ivor Novello Award
Posted in PlayStation 3, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios with tags Guerrilla Games, Ivor Novello, Ivors, Joris de Man, Killzone 2, Mark Fishlock on May 21, 2010 by James LoveKillzone 2 has the first ever video game to be a recipient of a prestigious Ivor Novello award.
“The Ivors has always sought to reflect the ever-changing world of songwriting and composing,” said Mark Fishlock, director of the Ivors Committee. “The video games market has matured beyond recognition and big budget orchestral scores are regularly being commissioned.”
GOONL!NE Review: ModNation Racers (PSP)
Posted in PlayStation Portable, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios with tags ModNation Racers, SCE San Diego Studio on May 21, 2010 by Jennifer AllenDeveloper: SCE San Diego Studio
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Also on: PlayStation 3
Format Played On: PlayStation Portable
Release Date: May 21st 2010
Age Rating: ESRB: E
[This is our second review for ModNation Racers, you can find our review of the PS3 version here.]
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands dev diary 4
Posted in Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Ubisoft, Video, Xbox 360 with tags Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, Ubisoft Casablanca, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Quebec, Ubisoft Singapore on May 20, 2010 by James LoveUbisoft have released the final developer diary for Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands.
Catch the video after the break.
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands launches on every format imaginable from May 20th.
You can see some of the previous videos for the game here and here, and you can find the launch trailer here.
Bethseda dev: Natal “wasted on games”
Posted in Bethesda, Project Natal, Xbox 360 with tags Ashley Cheng on May 20, 2010 by James LoveBethseda developer Ashley Cheng has written on his blog that he believes Project Natal “seems wasted on games.”
Cheng went on to say that “Microsoft should open the Natal API up like Apple does with the iPhone/iPad” and by letting anyone make an app for Natal he can see “a killer app that has nothing to do with gaming” coming from it.
Microsoft Saudi marketing manager Syed Bilal Tariq earlier announced that Natal would see an October release.
[Thanks, GI]
Amazon UK have announced that Red Dead Redemption is their most pre-ordered title this year, with the game currently holding three of the top five positions in the Amazon.co.uk video games bestsellers.
“This is undoubtedly the most hotly anticipated video game of the year so far,” said Chris Poad, Director of Video Games at Amazon.co.uk Ltd. “Demand has risen significantly over the last week as excitement and buzz around the game has built, making it one of the most successful titles we have seen on Amazon.co.uk this year before it has even been released.”
RDR launches May 21st in the UK on PS3 and Xbox 360. You can catch the launch trailer for the game here.
New 40nm PS3 slims spotted in the wild
Posted in PlayStation 3 on May 19, 2010 by James LoveWe expected the slightly redesigned PS3 slim to be mentioned at E3 but it seems some units with the new 40nm RSX chip have already made their way into stores.
Call of Duty: Black Ops trailer
Posted in Activision, Nintendo Wii, PC, PlayStation 3, Trailer, Video, Xbox 360 with tags Call of Duty: Black Ops, Treyarch on May 19, 2010 by James LoveTreyarch have unveiled the first full trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops, and boy, does it go for the pyrotechnics big style!
Catch it after the break. Black Ops launches on 360, PS3, Wii and PC on November 9th.