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Ten Things You'll Love About the Halo: Reach Beta

By Will Tuttle | Xbox 360 Articles | Apr 23, 2010 3:42 PM | Comment

After spending an entire day playing the most anticipated beta of the year, I came away with a list of things I loved about Halo: Reach's multiplayer offerings. Will you love all of them? Probably not. But hey, at least we can all agree that no more dual-wielding is a very good thing indeed. Click through for more info. Read More »

Ten Things You'll Love About the Halo: Reach Beta

A Sincere Letter of Thanks to Roger Ebert

By Kevin Beverage, Noted Games Journalist | Humor | Apr 23, 2010 3:09 PM | Comment

Dear Mr. Ebert,

I would like to offer my sincerest thanks to you for recently stating in your column that videogames can never be art. Noting the content drought on many game enthusiast websites, you selflessly decided to peel the crusted top off of the cesspool that is the games-as-art debate, to present us gamers with the opportunity to wallow in our own intellectual feces for a solid week-and-a-half. And with bony fists raised in impotent rage and eyes fixed unflinchingly on our navels, we took up the call. Read More »

A Sincere Letter of Thanks to Roger Ebert

Star Wars: The Old Republic Combat Trailer -- Not Just Jedi vs Sith

By Mike Sharkey | PC Videos | Apr 23, 2010 2:35 PM

Admit it, when BioWare's Star Wars MMO The Old Republic finally drops, you plan on creating a character that's a Jedi or a Sith. And why wouldn't you? They're only the most powerful beings in the Star Wars universe. But wait, say the developers in their newest video documentary on the game's combat, each and every class in the game has something interesting and unique to offer. See More »

Star Wars: The Old Republic Combat Video

Black Market Goods Making Their Way to Just Cause 2

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 News | Apr 23, 2010 1:41 PM | Comment

Getting tired of causing the same old havoc on Panau island? Don't fret, Square Enix has just the pick-me-up you need. The studio announced today two new DLC packs for sandbox shooter Just Cause 2, featuring weapons and vehicles sure to please Rico Rodriguez fans everywhere. Read More »

Square Enix Announces Just Cause 2 DLC

Dust Off Your $120 Wheel-less Plastic Skateboard -- Activision Confirms Tony Hawk: Shred

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 News | Apr 23, 2010 12:17 PM | Comment

Great concept, poor execution. That sums up the general response to Tony Hawk's 2009 wireless skateboard peripheral game, Ride. But according to publisher Activision, you won't just ride in the next title in the Tony Hawk franchise, you'll Shred. Read More »

Activision Confirms Tony Hawk: Shred

Mexican Standoff, Rockstar Style: Red Dead Redemption Competitive Multiplayer Trailer

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 Videos | Apr 23, 2010 9:44 AM

We've heard all about the MMO-like experience Rockstar is bringing to consoles with Red Dead Redemption's Free Roam multiplayer mode. But the developer didn't forget about traditional death match lovers, either. Rockstar's latest trailer details the shootouts and gold grabs players can jump into in the game's competitive multiplayer modes. What say we start things off with a little Mexican standoff? See More »

Red Dead Redemption Competitive Multiplayer Trailer

History Repeats Itself: Former Infinity Ward Devs Flocking to Respawn

By Mike Sharkey | News | Apr 23, 2010 9:02 AM | Comment

In 2002, after serving as lead developers on the wildly popular PC FPS Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, Vince Zampella and Jason West left 2015 and publisher Electronic Arts to form their own studio. More than 20 of their colleagues followed them to start Activision-backed Infinity Ward. Eight years later, history is repeating itself. Read More »

Former Infinity Ward Devs Flocking to Respawn Entertainment

Give that Justice a Controller: Supreme Court Considering Violent Game Law Today

By Mike Sharkey | News | Apr 23, 2010 8:20 AM | Comment

For the first time, the United States Supreme Court will consider a case regarding violent videogames. Justices are scheduled to conference today regarding California's proposed law to prevent the sale and rental of violent videogames to children. Read More »

Supreme Court to Consider Violent Videogame Law

Fans Vote QB Brees to Madden 11 Cover -- Is He Jinxed?

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 News | Apr 23, 2010 6:36 AM | Comment

Electronic Arts washed its hands of the alleged Madden cover jinx, allowing fans to choose which star would appear on Madden NFL 11. And the fans have spoken: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is the lucky -- or if you believe in the jinx, unlucky -- winner. Read More »

Fans Vote Saints QB Drew Brees to Madden 11 Cover

The GameSpy Debriefings #121

By GameSpy Staff | The GameSpy Debriefings | Apr 22, 2010 5:01 PM | Comment

This week, we went into the podcast room with a mission, which was quickly derailed, because missions are for babies. This week's show is minus one Brian Miggels, but it's thankfully saved by the return of Internet favorite Scott Bromley. Remember, Internet, if you complain loud enough, we'll just stomp on your toe when it's hurt! Enjoy! Read More »

The GameSpy Debriefings #121

Microsoft Posts Record Profit, Live Revenue, Lower Costs Boost Xbox 360

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 News | Apr 22, 2010 3:27 PM | Comment

Microsoft posted a record $14.5 billion third quarter, and its Xbox division (officially the Entertainment and Devices Division) saw its profits rise to $165 million. Read More »

Microsoft Posts Record Profit, Live Revenue, Lower Costs Boost Xbox 360

Sega Announces Layoffs, Strategic Shift to Digital, Social Games

By Mike Sharkey | News | Apr 22, 2010 2:26 PM | Comment

We got word layoffs were coming at Sega's San Francisco studio a few weeks ago, but it appears the Japanese multinational developer and publisher had more sweeping changes in mind. This afternoon Sega announced a major business reorganization that includes 73 layoffs and a strategic focus on digital and social games. Read More »

Sega Announces Layoffs, Strategic Shift to Digital, Social Games

Microsoft, Nielsen Watching, Judging 1 vs. 100 Players

By Mike Sharkey | News | Apr 22, 2010 12:22 PM | Comment

Who, when, and how? Those are the answers Nielsen Games and Microsoft set out to answer in an effort to learn more about the gamer population. Find out what it means to be an average gamer after the jump. Read More »

Nielsen Study Sets the Bar for Gaming

Cue John Marston, Rockstar Making Half-Hour Red Dead Redemption Film

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 News | Apr 22, 2010 11:24 AM | Comment

Rockstar's open world fables are often compared to feature films. Now fans will get a chance to see what its like when one of the developer's tales is handed over to a director. John Hillcoat, director of "The Road" and Australian western "The Proposition" has been tapped to help make a 30-minute Red Dead Redemption film -- with a twist. Read More »

Rockstar to Air Red Dead Redemption Film on Fox

Bungie Devs Bring the Carnage in Halo: Reach Beta Vidoc

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 Videos | Apr 22, 2010 10:44 AM

You've heard us describe what's in store in the upcoming multiplayer beta for Halo: Reach, now hear it from the developers themselves. Jet packs, Armor Lock, maps, and matchmaking, it's all here in Bungie's more than 8 minute video documentary. See More »

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