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TalkGames Podcast 06-25-09

2009-06-26 01:51:58

Queue the music, the TalkGames podcast is here again this week, and we’re hear to talk about the latest and greatest games. Newcomer to the show Shane makes his debut performance on this episode as he shares what it’s like working in the women’s section of Calvin Kline and (more importantly) his thoughts on Prototype. We also get a brief look at Fallout 3’s DLC “Point Lookout,” as well as some other older games that you may have missed out on. Max Payne 2, ...

Here's The Scoop On Crackdown 2

2009-06-25 21:28:17

What else can be said about Crackdown? A game that no one gave a chance, became a big hit and was packaged with a beta for one of the most popular videogames in history? Yeah that's Crackdown. Personally I've been clamoring for a sequel every since I completed the first game, I just needed more of the super jumping, orb collecting, car throwing, explosive goodness. So it was a very pleasant surprise when Ruffian Games announced Crackdown 2 at this years E3.

Rockstar Shows Off Some New Max Payne 3 Pics

2009-06-23 21:32:10

So far all we know about Max Payne 3 is that he's retired, over weight, and now offering his services as a private security guard in Brazil. Rockstar has released some new pics showing Mr. Payne doing what he does best. Running and gunning. Check out the pics here.

GameStop Selling Fallout 3 'Point Lookout' DLC Early

2009-06-19 03:41:57

With the hype that was given to the last three Fallout 3 expansions by way of DLC, it's crazy to think that there's been virtually no hyping of the Point Lookout DLC. What's crazier still (or not so) is the fact that even though the game comes out on Tuesday, if you gander over to GameStop you can play it right now.

It's common for stores that *ahem* aren't in the sam...

Pre-Order Halo 3: ODST And You'll Be Able To Play As Sgt. Johnson

2009-06-18 22:21:11

If you've been on the fence about purchasing Halo 3: ODST maybe this will change your mind. In an effort to get a jump start on sales, Bungie has announced that if you pre-order the game you'll get the chance to play as Sgt. Johnson in the new co-op mode Firefight. Sgt. Johnson needs no introduction to fans of the Halo franchise. Besides Master Chief, we all know how much alien tail...

Aaron Greenberg Says There Will Not Be A New Xbox 360

2009-06-18 22:02:00

This is getting to be a bit ridiculous. Seems the top execs over at Microsoft aren't keeping in communication with each other. Aaron Greenberg spoke with Kotaku after Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmar announced that a new Xbox 360 with Project Natal tech would arrive in 2010, saying a new system was not coming. Yes you read that right. Aaron Greenberg is standing by his original claims stating that a new 360 will not ar...

Confirmed - New Xbox 360 Coming in 2010

2009-06-18 18:59:26

Okay maybe Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg didn't get the memo? It appears that 1Up was right on the money with their speculation that a new Xbox 360 was coming in 2010. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer officially announced to attendees of the Executive's Club of Chicago, that a new Xbox 360 with Project Natal tech built-in to the console, would appear sometime next year.

TalkGames Podcast 06-18-09

2009-06-18 11:40:25

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another edition of the TalkGames podcast. We have a great show this week, despite it being two weeks after E3: a lot of stuff still occurred. The first half of the show covers what our crew of four has been playing. Prototype, The Sims 3, Red Faction: Guerilla, and Guitar Hero: Smash Hits all make appearances in the first segment.

The second half of the show goes into news stories and user emails. You’ll get to hear wha...

No Master Chief Appearance In Halo 3: ODST

2009-06-16 15:17:09

So if you know your Halo-lore like you know the back of your hand, this news doesn't surprise you. For those who may not be as Halo-efficient as others in the series chronology, Halo 3: ODST takes place right after the Prophet of Regret is fleeing New Mombasa. This is significant because the slipspace rupture caused by his escape, is the same rupture that the UNSC In Amber Clad jumped into. Oh, the UNSC In Amber Clad is the freighter that was carrying Master Chief.<...

Final Fantasy XIII For The 360 Has Been In Development For Less Than 6 Months

2009-06-16 14:57:01

Square Enix said they would not start working on developing FF XIII for the Xbox 360 until the PS3 version was finished. But the recent demo at E3 got a lot of people talking and producer Yoshinori Kitase was one of them. Kitase when questioned by Giant Bomb about the demo had this to say, "Up to the trial demo version that was released in Japan, [the game] was PS3-only in terms of dev...

Microsoft Telling Everyone To Calm Down With The New Console Rumors

2009-06-16 14:24:15

So there's been a ton of speculation on whether or not Microsoft is going to launch a new console, full of slightly upgraded tech, and more importantly with Project Natal included. 1Up added fuel to the rumblings, with their claims that Microsoft could be expanding the Xbox 360 console line-up with a new system, due to hit next year.

Mircrosoft's Aaron Greenberg

Kid That Went Loco And Shot Parents Over Halo 3 Gets A Lenient Sentence

2009-06-16 14:00:48

Seems Daniel Petric has gotten a bit of a break after events that led to him shooting both his parents. An unfortunate situation in which his father was wounded, and his mother was killed. For those that don't know here's the recap: 17 year-old Daniel Petric was forbidden by his parents from playing or buying Halo 3. So instead of following his parents instructions he went and bought the game on his own. When his parents found o...

Max Payne 3 Shows Off A More Refined Hero

2009-06-14 13:31:41

Who thought Max Payne was finished? Okay sure Marky Mark and Milla Kunis tried to do the job that the pixelated Vladimir Lem and the Puchinello's couldn't pull off with their silver screen adaptation of the game. But Rockstar is bringing Mr. Payne back for a third helping of bullets and mayhem.

Max Payne 3 is believed to take place 12 years after the events of Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max...

Rumor - 'Xbox Natal' Could Be Coming Next Fall

2009-06-14 12:55:22
In the latest news surrounding Microsoft's Project Natal, 1Up has cited sources saying that the new technology is "the cornerstone of Microsoft's next evolution of the Xbox." Okay so besides the not so surprising appearance of Captain Obvious in that statement, there's the bold claim that Natal will be standard in all Xbox 360's in the future aka next fall.

Before you start running down to your local g...

Metal Gear Solid: Rising Being Built From 'Scratch'

2009-06-14 12:05:57
It's been the topic of many a heated forum, and live discussion. On one side you have those who absolutely felt that MGS 4 would not be able to run on the Xbox 360, due to the hardware specs of the system. The other side of the discussion contained those who feel those statements are a little biased. Hideo Kojima Productions asssitant producer Sean Eyestone, has unknowingly fired a shot into the fray, stating that they are building Metal Gear Solid: Rising "from scratch".