Microsoft Can’t Stop the Mod
As much as Microsoft would like to prevent it, you just can’t stop it. If you throw a piece of new technology in front of a technologically savvy person, they will try to push its ability.
ICfO #1: New Beginnings
From the ashes of Small Medium at Large breathes a new juggernaut of obscurity with It Came from Obscurity
Indie Games Winter Uprising to Save XBLIG from Mediocrity
As WatchPlayRead’s resident game developer, I’ve contemplated developing in the XNA runtime environment, Microsoft’s proprietary platform for Xbox 360 and PC development, only to turn away when I saw the top selling titles were populated by clones, avatar gimmicks, and fart titles. While a few good titles such as Carneyvale Showtime, Miner Dig Deep, and […]
Portal 2 Delayed…Again
If you thought the delay of Portal 2 to February 2011 was disappointing, you may need a tissue for this one. Valve today has unveiled a new release date of “the week of April 18th” for the sequel to the well-received psychotic puzzler. Why Valve needed the extra two months remains to be seen, but […]
Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Ready to Cure the Valentine’s Day Blues
Big news for Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds out of Capcom; the highly anticipated comic book lover’s wet dream finally has a release date! Assuming you didn’t spend your paycheck on shiny metals for your significant other, or drowned your sorrows in pints upon pints of Americone Dream, you can have Marvel […]
Review: Erase Errata – “Damaged” & “Ouija Boarding”
Singles have become the bread and butter of many fans of independent music. Without the immense financial backing that mainstream artists are accustomed to, it can often be years between albums while they scrounge together the resources needed to finally press that next LP. Singles act as the aural appetizer to hold you over until […]
Rock Band 3 Squier Stratocaster Priced and Dated
Waiting to buy Rock Band 3 until the real counterpart comes out? Then expect a lonely Winter, as Fender has announced that their special edition Squier Stratocaster won’t be hitting shelves until March 1st of 2011. The guitar, which is fitted with all the necessary electronics to play both in game and through an amp, […]
“The King is Dead”, So Sayeth ‘The Decemberists’
Colin Meloy, the lead singer of The Decemberists, announced last night that their forthcoming LP has been dated and named. The album, titled The King is Dead, is said to be somewhat inspired by longtime college rock band R.E.M. and even features the band’s guitarist, Peter Buck, on a few tracks. Despite the band’s 2006 […]
Peggle Nights – Review
Coming from the high concept and fast paced world of the modern gaming scene, my initial expectations of Peggle Nights were considerably low. I had played so-called “casual” games before, but very few held my interest for more than a few playing sessions. Imagine my surprise when I found Peggle Nights not only fun, but […]
Simon Pegg to Lend Voice in Upcoming Downloadable Title
Shaun of the Dead and Star Trek actor Simon Pegg has agreed to lend his voice for the upcoming EA Bright Light (formerly EA UK) title, Spare Parts. Spare Parts tells the story of two robots, Mar-T and Chip, who are stranded on a planet when mistaken for rubbish. Pegg will voice the duo’s guide, […]
PlayStation Phone Apparently a Fake [UPDATE: WHAT THE HELL?]
[UPDATE: The quote calling the PlayStation Phone “rumor and speculation” has since been removed by request of Sony on NowGamer. Does it really exist? We’re as confused as you are, but we’ll keep you posted] Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, in a comment to NowGamer has denied the validity of the Engadget “leaked” images of a […]
A Quick Warning to US Buyers of Rock Band 3 Today
Before you head out the door to your local game store with the necessary $129.99 in your pocket, heed this warning: if you want the PlayStation 3 version, grab another ten bucks. Why’s that? The PlayStation 3 version of the game will not be available as a bundle. “Agreement terms in the region” are listed […]
The All-Nighter
EverymanHYBRID is a multi-part, and (surprisingly) still ongoing Youtube series that starts off innocently enough: as a low-budget exercise video series. This, in typical “All-Nighter” fashion, will not stay that way. The rest of the series can be found HERE if you think you can handle it.
Our Bad: Visceral Games is NOT Making a Command & Conquer Game
A quick update to a post I made earlier this week. When Nick Earl, general manager of Visceral Games, mentioned a new title in the Command & Conquer universe coming in a far out time, it was misinterpreted that his company would hold the reigns on this game. Well, it turns out that this is […]