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Microsoft has confirmed that it will be launching Windows 7 on October 22nd, with the company releasing the code to manufacturers at the end of July. Speaking at this year’s Computex event, Microsoft’s OEM corporate vice preseident Steve Guggenheimer announced the news. "This is a very important announcement for us …
Read More »No clear difference between 360 and PS3 versions of Crysis 2, says Crytek
E3'09: Both consoles will â??perform to their limitsâ??, though the PC edition will â??outperformâ?? all
Read More »ROUNDUP: Platform holders at E3
This year’s E3 was an important one for all players. With the global economy still in dire straights and the games industry starting to appear a little vulnerable, it was important that all three platform holders came up with some big ideas to keep the interest in gaming on its …
Read More »E3 Interview: Crytek
Develop talks to the CEO of the studio behind Crysis 2
Read More »Miyamoto confirms new Wii Zelda
Development legend Shigeru Miyamoto has revealed tantalising first details for its new Zelda game on Wii. Discussed during a roundtable and reported by Gamespot, Miyamoto said he hopes to see the game hit shelves next year, and incorporates Wii MotionPlus – so much so that it may require the device …
Read More »ROUNDUP: Sony E3 press conference
With Microsoft having thrown such a great show yesterday, the pressure was on Sony to do the same tonight – a challenge it certainly rose to. It’s motion tech may be a little me-too, but seems technically sound. Where it really impressed though was with its blossoming support for PSP …
Read More »SONY: God of War III savages conference
Sony weighed in with yet another heavyweight gameplay demo of its original IP tonight – God of War III. And to top it off, the publisher also announced a release date for the game – March 2010. The demonstration rounded off an impressive E3 for Sony, with a number of …
Read More »SONY: Project Trico becomes The Last Guardian
Sony has showcased The Last Guardian in trailer form at its pre-E3 press conference in LA. Previously known as Project Trico, The Last Guardian was confirmed with the very video that was previously leaked to the press last month. Few further details were announced, with Sony Computer Entertainment of America …
Read More »SONY: GT5 shown off
After showing off Gran Turismo on PSP, Sony had an even bigger shock for racing fans at E3 audience today – a never-before-seen video of upcoming PS3 title Gran Turismo 5. SCEA president Jack Tretton played the short video on stage, which won widespread applause from the crowd at Sony’s …
Read More »SONY: Modnation Racers for PS3 presented at E3
Sony has shown off Modnation Racers for PlayStation 3 at E3, the spiritual successor to LittleBigPlanet. The game, which is developed by United Front Games, is scheduled for release in 2010 and is part of the Play, Create, Share series – a label previously given to LittleBigPlanet. The title offers …
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