The Entertainment Software Association confirmed today that their annual E3 event will indeed be returning in 2009. Last week’s event took some very critical heat from industry analysts, executives, and press alike, with wishes from going back to the old format to making more of a connection with consumers instead of retailers.
The ESA hasn’t specifically [...]

If you still haven’t recovered from the announcement of the new dashboard and the lack of themes in all the pics that keep showing up, you can breathe again. Major Nelson has come to the rescue and not only confirmed that yes, they will work, but provided pics on how they show up. They won’t [...]

I like fighting games. I like Castlevania. A Castlevania fighting game, though? I’m still not so sure on that one yet. With E3 2008 in full swing, at least we finally get to see more of Konami’s latest edition in the series, Castlevania Judgment for the Wii. Earlier today, GameSpot put up a new video, [...]

Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello confirmed today the development of a new MMO game centered around Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic during a recent interview with Conde Nast’s Portfolio.com.
During the conversation, Riccitiello mentioned the company’s one announced MMO project and confirmed the company’s partnership LucasArts via BioWare, saying “I think, quite possibly the [...]

Metal Gear Solid 2 and Killzone 2’s E3 trailers just got some serious competition for the best of all-time, as the new video (shown above) for the upcoming Duke Nukem Trilogy made its debut earlier tonight. Featuring a cornucopia of artistical tapestry that will take your breath away, you’ll definitely be wanting more of this [...]

It was Andre the Giant against Hulk Hogan. It was in front of the largest indoor crowd ever assembled. It was Wrestlemania III, and it’s now recreated in digital form.
THQ is delivering another wrestling title from developer Yukes because apparently one wrestling game a year just isn’t enough. While the debut trailer doesn’t delve into [...]

This is how Nintendo works. Include an addictive pack-in game, one that you can bank the entire first generation of the system on. This time, it was Wii Sports. Then, when you think hardware sales may be slowing down, slap together a sequel, include a new accessory, and charge $50 for it. That’s what the [...]

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me three times, you’re getting good. Fool me four times….well, you get the point. Sonic fans have been going through that type of situation for the last few years now, but things look to turn the tide. BioWare’s hard at work on [...]

As crazy as it sounds to some for me to say this, I’m starting to think it might be left up to Sega to somewhat save E3 2008 for the “hardcore” Nintendo fans. Earlier this year, the company unveiled their partnership with Platinum Games to work on a number of titles for the Wii with [...]

IGN recently posted a new off-screen video for Activision’s Spider-Man: Web of Shadows. In it, Spidey takes on The Vulture and a couple of his minions over the rooftops of New York City. Shaba Games has been saying for a while now that combat is going to play a big part in this game, but [...]

Following the postponed announcement of Bungies’ new game last night by Microsoft, MTV Multiplayer’s Stephen Totilo confirmed with company head Don Mattrick that they are indeed working on a new Halo title.
No other details were give other than that, other than to clarify that it’s a seperate project from Ensemble Studios’ Halo Wars and Peter [...]

Owners of Rock Band instruments on the Xbox 360 got a pleasant surprise last night during Activision Blizzard’s press event, as the company confirmed that all of them will be compatible with Guitar Hero World Tour. Game|Life’s Chris Kohler also confirmed the announcement on his blog, along with the details on how it’ll work:
“Speaking with [...]

If any third party has a great lineup coming this year, it’s Capcom. Street Fighter IV, Mega Man 9, Resident Evil 5, and who knows, maybe they’ll give us a new Onimusha. That’s what one would expect from their E3 press briefing.
Instead, Capcom sat down for a little over a half hour and discussed the [...]

After legendary comic book artist Jim Lee was done doing his Jack Palance impression, he and Sony Online Entertainment debuted a new trailer for DC Universe Online (shown above). In it, a number of both good and bad characters made appearances and a few of the game’s locales were shown off. And, above all, it [...]

ATHENA!! WHERE IS THE GAMEPLAY FOOTAGE!!?? Confirming rumors from a few weeks ago, Sony Computer Entertainment of America debuted the latest adventure in the God or War saga during their company press conference at E3 today (shown above). As I so jokingly referred to above, the short one minute trailer only consists of GG and [...]

Ubisoft gave gamers the very first look at I Am Alive tonight at their E3 2008 press conference. Being kept somewhat of a secret until its debut, the project is reportedly being handled by Assassin’s Creed’s Jade Raymond, and is about a “natural disaster of insurmountable impact, and one man is determined to stay alive.” [...]

The theme of the 10 year life cycle across all of their PlayStation brands was Sony’s main driving point today as they held their annual E3 press event. In addition to that, a number of new games were revealed for the first time, as well as additional information on their upcoming movie and television downloads [...]

Nintendo covered all of their bases during their press conference, introducing new accessories such as the microphone called Wii Speak. The mic sits on the TV and lets everyone in the room chat with friends during Animal Crossing: City Folk sessions, the latest game in that series.
Pro Snowboarder Shaun White introduced the aptly titled White, [...]

Last night during Spike TV’s coverage of E3, they debuted a new trailer to Ubisoft’s upcoming Prince of Persia title. In it, gamers a glimpse at the new style, cooperative gameplay, enviornments, and combat systems, all presented on top of some very good music to roll things along.
For the folks like me who asked the [...]

Activision announced yesterday during Microsoft’s E3 Press Conference that Metallica’s upcoming new album, Death Magnetic, will be released simulataneously as DLC for Guitar Hero III when it hits stores. It will release again during the release of Guitar Hero: World Tour, in addtion to a R.E.M. track pack.
“Our strong and balanced portfolio illustrates our ongoing [...]