Game Informer introduces the minds behind Portal 2 (via Xbox 360 Fanboy) -
Here's the thing about Portal: we love it so much, we want to know everything about it. Like, the dude that came up with that Test Chamber 14 setup? Yeah, tell us all about him and whether he was upset or proud that somebody figured out how to get through it in five seconds. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | Popularity: 198 | 12 hours ago
Community Speaks – Blur beta thoughts (via Unscripted 360) - Here’s a new article from the community (way in the Netherlands) on the latest beta to hit the Xbox LIVE Marketplace…Blur. Grab a seat and try to keep up!
Developer: Bizarre Creations
Publisher: Activision
Introduction
Blur, a racing game that is being developed by one of my favorite game studios, Bizarre Creations, has released a closed beta. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | Popularity: 192 | 12 hours ago
Modern Warfare 2 double XP weekend starts Apr. 2 on Xbox Live (via Joystiq) -
Infinity Ward community manager Robert Bowling has announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will host its first worldwide double XP weekend from April 2 until April 5 on Xbox Live, just a few days after the "Stimulus Package" maps are set to arrive.
Unfortunately, in conveying this to Joystiq readers -- many of whom are statistically likely to be interested in the news -- we've expanded a perfectly concise tweet into a pompous, self-referential article and unfairly reduced the internet's available supply of letters and punctuation. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | Popularity: 165 | 13 hours ago
First Double XP Weekend for Modern Warfare 2 is Revealed (via Planet Xbox) -- Activision revealed starting April 2nd, 2010 (through April 5th), those who play Modern Warfare 2 via Xbox LIVE will receive double XP points; this is the first double XP weekend for Modern Warfare 2 and is a great way to level up quickly. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | Popularity: 174 | 13 hours ago
You really should play Trials HD Trials HD (via Game Radar) - If you haven't played Trials HD on XBLA, you at least owe the demo a download. It's mad-crazy hard, but it's fully worth the torture. And if you're still wondering why the side-scrolling throwback is worth your time, or just like staring into the eyes of awesome, watch this promo video released by publisher RedLynx today. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | Popularity: 219 | 14 hours ago
Are there giant eagles in LOTR: War in the North? Lord of the Rings: War in the North (via Game Radar) - The Lord of the Rings: War in the North was announced yesterday, and the only thing we knew about it then was that it's a multiplayer action-RPG, has co-op play for up to three players and is coming out sometime next year for 360, PS3, and PC. Well, thank God they released a teaser today, so now we know a whole lot more of, well, nothing. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | Popularity: 174 | 14 hours ago
Samurai Shodown Sen shows up March 30 (via Xbox 360 Fanboy) - When XSEED announced that it had picked up SNK's latest Samurai Shodown game, Samurai Shodown Sen, we didn't know just how soon it would bring the 3D samurai combat to us. And after waiting a couple of years for this game to show up -- and after seeing it at E3 last year with no word of a release date -- we're kind of shocked to see the game coming out so soon, on March 30. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | Popularity: 210 | 14 hours ago
Mass Effect 2 'Alternate Appearance Pack' DLC adds new costumes (via Joystiq) -
According to BioWare, an upcoming DLC pack for Mass Effect 2 -- the Alternate Appearance Pack -- will feature new outfits for "your favorite squad members." Apparently, you don't like Miranda, Jacob, Grunt or Mordin, because this pack includes new costumes for Garrus, Thane, and Jack. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | Popularity: 192 | 14 hours ago
Final Fantasy XIII fastest selling game in franchise, Square Enix claims (via Xbox 360 Fanboy) -
Great. We're pretty certain Square Enix is going to make another one of these videos now. With sales of "more than one million units in North America over the first five days," Square Enix has good reason for that smug look on its face. Taking into account European sales, Final Fantasy XIII has "recorded the largest first-week sales in franchise history. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | Popularity: 183 | 15 hours ago
Sega: we can 'sequel-ise' Bayonetta, AvP, Alpha Protocol (via Xbox 360 Fanboy) -
In a recent interview with CVG, Sega West president Mike Hayes spoke briefly on the future of the company's portfolio of intellectual properties. Hayes explained, "If you think about it, we can sequel-ise Bayonetta, AvP, Alpha Protocol and we can make a hit of something like Vanquish. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | Popularity: 219 | 15 hours ago