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Add the Madden NFL 10 Demo to your Xbox 360 download queue

PS Sorry bout the pic Dwight but as I mentioned earlier, I’m a Knicks fan!

I just hope 2K Sports learned a thing or two from the man.

This one simple fact left us with an unlimited amount of questions. What about Mass Effect 3? Do you play as Shepard in it? What must we do to survive? Will it be heavenly dependent on the squad we put together? What if my Shepard survives but my friends doesn’t? Does that mean my friend will make a brand new character for Mass Effect 3?

Well a  Dev Diary has been released basically showing the demo that we saw at E3 so check it out below!

In this Dev Diary below the creators are taking the time to break down some of the thought that went into the creation of the Lust level. This is a very interesting video as we really get to see whats going on within their twisted minds. If you are the faint of heart be wary of watching this video, for an image of an enemy resembling a man getting duked in the booty can spoil any ones lunch. Enjoy!

The 10th Anniversary bundle will include :

In addition to a copy of NBA 2K10, the limited collector’s edition includes: a numbered 2K Sports game storage locker with combination lock that can store up to 20 games, an exclusive figurine from McFarlane Toys featuring NBA 2K10 cover athlete and spokesman Kobe Bryant, a 16″x36″ 2K Sports Kobe Bryant poster designed by Shepard Fairey’s Studio N° 1, a NBA 2K10 10th anniversary video that explores the history of the NBA 2K franchise, and access to the Gold Room, NBA 2K10’s VIP online lobby.

Check out the poster showcasing the bundle below:

As soon as you hit the power button on your system with UFC Undisputed in the tray the adrenaline filled, hectic balls to the wall feel of MMA fighting is there to greet you. The menu system in this game has a great look which could have really added to the presentation of this game. Though the menu looks great it is severely hindered by the slow clunky movement as you navigate that begs the question. “Why in the Hell is this menu moving slower than brains function after a left hook from Rampage Jackson.” Besides that, the presentation in this game is top notch. Once you finally get to the game the feeling that you are watching an actual UFC fight slap you cross the face like a knee from Anderson Silva. The only negative here for some would be that there is NO ring entrance, which we all would have only watched once for each fighter any way. Once you hit the Octagon the authenticity of the fighters is there to greet you as you notice the time that was put in to catch every minor detail of the fighters as they mug the camera and do all the pre-fight rituals as the sound of MMA Announcing “Bruce Buffer” lends his voice for the vocals. Once the fight begins you get to experience some of the best commentary video games have to offer. “I smoke Rocks” Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg are there to give you plenty useful and useless information on all the fighters on the UFC Undisputed roster. Along with the great info on the fighters Rogan and Goldberg also present us with dynamic on point commentary on the action that happens through out the fight.

The game play in UFC Undisputed is where this game shines brightest. This game is equipped with six fighting disciplines, 3 striking and 3 grappling. The 3 striking disciplines include boxing, Muay Thai, and kick boxing while the grappling disciplines include wrestling, judo, and Brazilian jujitsu. While this may not seem like many each fighter is fitted with one striking and one grappling discipline which makes a nice amount of combinations causing each fight to be unique. Another addition is that some of the mega UFC stars also have their very on moves that are distinctly unique to them. For instance Matt Hughes has a distinct power slam while Forest Griffin has the ability to catch a foot and throw a punch at the same time. Some people may be inclined to keep it on their feet and adapt to the striking game, while it will take a seasoned veteran to take it to the ground as a back and forth battle of positioning will ultimately decide the victor. While playing just remember one golden rule, “KEEP YOUR HANDS UP”, for there is nothing sweeter than a flash knockout while catching some one with a counter.

The graphics in this game are not to be out done. These are some of the best graphics in a fighting game to date and can easily stand along side any other graphic marvel in this generation. Just about all the fighters can be recognized instantly and are spitting images of their real life counter parts. Sweat, spit, and blood all show up for the fight and are done flawlessly. Yuke’s really took their time to make sure each chest hair and rippling muscle (no homo) was put in its correct place with different levels of cauliflower ear to match. My only gripe here is that some of the less known fighters faces seem to be made out of play dough. Besides that, the arena’s also look nice with accurate referees and and sexy ass ring girls to boot.

This game includes a very complex controls scheme that demands at least a 30 minute learning curve. When it comes to the striking game the controls are straight forward as each face button is tied to an appendage. X and Y control the left and right punches while A & B control kicks. The left trigger is a modifier that controls high or low kicks while the right trigger blocks. While that seems simple enough the real beef in this game is contained on the ground. Once you get yo back on the mat the science of this sport really shines. From the ground you use the analog stick to either improve you position offensively or defensively. This is accomplished by Half Circles and 3 Quarter circles of the right analog stick with LB being the modifier depending on your grappling discipline. The ground game is played as sort of a pyramid as offensively you try to work your way to the top which would be a “Mount” which usually ends with your hand being raised in victory.

The mode selection in UFC Undisputed bolsters an adequate amount of options. There is a great tutorial mode that any one who wants the master the game should definitely take advantage of. Another option that is available is legendary match mode which puts you in the middle of a legendary match from UFC past. In this mode you must choose a fighter and make sure that your match ends the same way that it did in real life. What adds to this feature is that its shows off real life video of the fighters hyping up the event as they tell each other just how they feel about them. Once the match is over if you have ended it the same way it ended in real life you are awarded with the unlocking of another video clip from the original fight. Another mode that also shines in the game is the career mode. In the career mode you create a fighter, pick a weight class and take him throughout the ranks of the UFC. The career mode gives you various choices to make as in when to train, how to train, and who to train with which all adds to the makeup of your character.

My biggest problem in this game lies in the Online play. Through out my play online lag free games are the exception as lag is waiting around every corner to slap you with a quick “Baby J” Penn jab . The ranking system seems to be descent as the moves you perform within each match carry weight determining how many points you get to improve your ranking and the amount of fans. While I have continuously barraged the online play with left and right knees from the Muay Thai clinch I have not even touched the surface with the largest bone head move ever seen in 2009 as far as online play goes. Some one please tell me how the hell THQ and Yuke’s Media Creation let this game leave the show room floor with as huge a flaw as mma ears with cauliflower. While playing an online game at any point in the game some one can just turn off their Xbox with out receiving a lost. WTF? This destroys the online experience as just as soon as I bless some one with the right hand of fellowship and they start seeing tweety birds the game will get turned off with out them receiving a lost nor me receiving a win.

THQ and Yuke’s Media Creations have came together and made the best UFC game to date. While this game is not perfect as the online play definitely lacks, it is definitely worth buying as it will offer you and your friends countless hours of ass whoopin fun. THQ and Yuke’s have tapped out the competition with their Dana White like makeover of the MMA video game genre.

 

Props to Gizmodo

• The single-player campaign will be longer than Call of Duty 4.
• No co-op in story mode, but there will be co-op multiplayer for separate missions, kinda like the CoD4Mile High Club.
• Gameplay in MW2 will be “open-ended” (you have an option to go for stealth tactics); but will still have a linear story despite what gameplay strategy you might use.
• They’ll be implementing a live-patching system for online multiplayer. Bulk updates won’t be necessary.
• Spawning issues (i.e. constant enemy spawning until you reach a certain marker in the map) from CoD4have been taken into consideration and will be worked on for MW2.
• Snowmobiles are sure to be used as escape vehicles – but it’s no certain yet if we actually get to drive them or shoot while riding.

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2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that it has signed a partnership with Digital Extremes to develop the multiplayer experience for BioShock® 2. Under this partnership, Digital Extremes is working closely with the creative team at 2K Marin to develop a new and substantial element that enhances the lore and fiction of the BioShock universe.

“The fans asked for a multiplayer experience and we answered,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “With Digital Extremes delivering a multiplayer experience for BioShock 2 that features all of the things that make BioShock unique, we’re holding ourselves to a high standard so that we can deliver the depth and variety that fans of the BioShock universe demand.”

Multiplayer in BioShock 2 provides a rich prequel experience that expands the origins of the BioShock fiction. Set during the fall of Rapture, players assume the role of a Plasmid test subject for Sinclair Solutions, a premier provider of Plasmids and Tonics in the underwater city of Rapture that was first explored in the original BioShock. Players will need to use all the elements of the BioShock toolset to survive as the full depth of the BioShock experience is refined and transformed into a unique multiplayer experience that can only be found in Rapture.

Key features:

· Evolution of the genetically enhanced shooter – Earn experience points during gameplay to earn access to new Weapons, Plasmids and Tonics that can be used to create hundreds of different combinations, allowing players to develop a unique character that caters to their playing style.

· Extend the Rapture fiction – Players will step into the shoes of Rapture citizens and learn more about the fall of Rapture as they progress through the experience.

· See Rapture before the fall – Experience Rapture before it was reclaimed by the ocean and engage in combat over iconic environments in locations such as Kashmir Restaurant and Mercury Suites, all of which have been reworked from the ground up to deliver a fast-paced multiplayer experience.

· FPS veterans add their touch to the multiplayer experience – Digital Extremes brings more than 10 years of first person shooter experience including development of award-winning entries in the Unreal® and Unreal Tournament® franchise.

BioShock 2 is currently in development at 2K Marin, 2K Australia and Digital Extremes for PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows-based PC. This title is not yet rated by the ESRB.

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PS. My inner DJ Jazzy Jeff  is not excited about those big ass buttons on top of that turn table. How the hell is it gonna spin, guess it won’t. That’s some BS. DJ Hero = FLOP!!

Santa Monica, CA – May 7, 2009 - Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is set to once again revolutionize how consumers interact with music by releasing three new titles this fall – DJ Hero, Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero – that will redefine the company’s popular music gaming platform. The slate will transform the way consumers enjoy and engage with music by offering the largest variety of music genres, innovative technologies and new social entertainment experiences for existing fans and millions of new consumers who previously have not joined Guitar Hero’s global community of fans.

* The company’s groundbreaking DJ Hero expands Guitar Hero’s signature social gaming to all-new consumers with the addition of diverse music genres including hip-hop, R&B, Motown, electronica and dance. Introducing an all-new innovative turntable controller, DJ Hero transforms players into DJs who rule the club scene by creating original mixes of popular songs and music from the world’s most exciting artists and DJs.

* Letting fans continue to fulfill their rock fantasies, Guitar Hero 5 features the hottest rock and roll artists today as well as classic rock bands and gives players an unprecedented level of control over the way they play the game with the ability to drop in and out of songs and change band members, instruments and difficulty levels on the fly.

* The franchises’ first E10+ rated console game, Band Hero delivers an exciting music collection featuring top-40 hits designed to expand the experience to a new genre and appeal to a broad family audience who can play together on the guitar, drums, bass and microphone. The game builds upon Guitar Hero’s easy-to-play, difficult-to-master signature gameplay and allows novice players and expert fans to join together on their favorite songs.

“Guitar Hero has made music social again and has become one of the most popular ways to experience music,” said Dan Rosensweig, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Guitar Hero franchise. “Today’s fans enjoy a variety of music and are looking for more ways to engage with their favorite songs, artists and fellow fans. These games will let them listen, participate and socialize with music in ways they have never been able to before.”

Genuis the publisher of “Scratch” claims that Activision attempted to purchase the game and was rejected. Once Activision was rejected they did some “Strong Arm Shit” by acquiring the games contract developer which is 7 studios while under a confidentiality agreement. Now Activision and 7 studios have tag teamed to prevent the on-time release of Scratch: The Ultimate DJ by withholding code and a proprietary game controller.

Trevor Drinkwater, president and CEO of Genius Products. -

“We believe that Activision realises the tremendous opportunity that our game, Scratch, represents to the video game industry, the retail marketplace and the consumer,”

“After demonstrating our game, pursuant to the confidentiality agreement with Activision, we believe Activision concluded that Scratch: The Ultimate DJ is a superior offering to their prospective game, DJ Hero.

“We believe that Activision and 7 Studios have improperly used confidential information obtained from Genius and 7 Studios to interfere with our efforts to complete the game. In short, we believe that Activision is attempting to sabotage the release of our much anticipated game and prevent it from getting to market prior to the release of DJ Hero.”

Plenty gamers are sleeping on  Scratch: The Ultimate DJ. Activison doesn’t seem to be so maybe you should open your eyes as well. Beef isn’t just for Rappers in more, this shit is Deeper Than Blogs!
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