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Big Surf Island is a whole new area for you to explore; the most densely packed driving playground we have ever developed. It's available as soon as your local Sony and Microsoft stores update.



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Modern Warfare 2 video game to sell 11 million copies in 2 months...

Analysts expect Infinity Ward’s shooter Modern Warfare 2 to sell a massive 11.1 million copies during its fist two months.

Activision announced that the original Modern Warfare sold over 12 million copies in 17 months on the market. The sequel could beat that in a mere 2 months, because of Activision’s ramped up pre-order and marketing campaigns, plus the fact that Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 install bases have doubled since the release of the original Modern Warfare.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is slated for release on November 10 on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.

PlayStation 3 price cut could cost Sony $350 million

If Sony decide to cut the price of the PlayStation 3 by $50, Sony would slice $350 million from its profits. This is based on sales of 6 million units after the price cut has taken place.

There is no doubt that the PlayStation 3 is in need of a price cut, the PS3 currently retails at $400 and $500 — a lot more than the Xbox 360 or Nintendo Wii. Although a $100 price cut has been rumored for a while, Sony will most likely only cut $50 off the price, and possibly bundle one of the first party titles, like Killzone 2 with the console.

Xbox 360 console connot handle Metal Gear Solid 4 video game engine

Metal Gear Solid - rising will use a new video game engine because the Xbox 360 con not handle th Metal Gear Solid 5 game engine.

Metal Gear Solid: Rising will be using a new engine that Kojima Productions Team needs to craft to compensate for the Xbox 360 and the PC version. The game can still look better than MGS4 in terms of graphics, but they’ll accomplish this feat by utilizing their tools and understanding of the hardware more. It also conveys the imagery that Rising won’t be your conventional MGS title as previous entries were. Games are always improving and it's expected that Rising will surpass MGS4. The real question is why couldn't Kojima just optimize the MGS4 engine and go from there?

Source: Examiner

Planet 51 video game of the movie, HD trailer

In close keeping with the storyline of the film, Planet 51 The Game gives players the chance to immerse themselves in the amazing world of Planet 51 whilst helping bumbling astronaut, Chuck and his new found alien friend, Lem, find their way back to Chucks spaceship. Not only will Planet 51 The Game relive memorable moments from the movie, but it also expands the vibrant Planet 51 universe with the inclusion of characters, environments and vehicles exclusive to the videogame. More on my blog

Microsoft announce Windows 7 to be released on October 22nd 2009

Microsoft's new PC operating system now has a final launch date. This week the company revealed that it will make Windows 7 available to the public on October 22. That should be a huge boost for the OS as new PCs will have it installed and ready for the busy holiday shopping season.

Microsoft decided to go ahead with the launch date following a good response to the already released release canidate version of Windows 7. Microsoft also plans to have a program where people who buy a Windows Vista PC close to the release of Windows 7 to upgrade to the new OS

Source: Microsoft

GI Joe The Rise of the Cobra HD video game trailer

For fans of all ages, 2009 is gearing up to become another watershed milestone in the timeless franchise by introducing even more new ways to engage, immerse and play within the G.I. JOE universe. The G.I. JOE video game will feature an exclusive storyline that picks up where the live-action movie leaves off, allowing players to re-create and re-live the greatest moments from the film, cartoon series and action figure toy line.



The game will feature 12 G.I. JOE characters, each with unique abilities and weapons. Adding to the adrenaline rush will be an intense single-screen co-op mode allowing two players to easily unite as a team in a classic struggle between good and evil as they work together to defeat the powers of the COBRA organization. The G.I. JOE video game is under development for Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Wii, PlayStation 2, PSP (PlayStation Portable), Nintendo DS, and mobile devices.

Dantes Inferno HD video game trailer- Alighieris depiction of Hell

EAs Dantes Inferno tells an adapted story that focuses on delivering a blockbuster 3rd person action game experience while bringing Alighieris depiction of Hell to the medium. Players assume the role of Dante, who descends into Hell after returning home to find his beloved Beatrice murdered, with Lucifer seducing her soul into the underworld. Dante sets out on a rescue mission to save Beatrice, but he soon realizes he is also in Hell to face his own demons and ultimately to redeem himself.



Players will take Dante through nine unique circles of Hell as mapped out and described by Alighieri: limbo, lust, gluttony, greed, anger, heresy, violence, fraud and treachery. Each circle will showcase its own distinct look, with demons, monsters, damned and geography that are crafted straight from the poems vivid descriptions.

To take down the demons of Hell, Dante is outfitted with two primary weapons: the Scythe he takes from Death and the Holy Cross given to him by Beatrice, which has spiritual powers that will help Dante collect souls and spells from the creatures he defeats on his journey. The game also features a deep upgrade system so gamers can customize their abilities to their specific gameplay style, something theyll need as Dante comes face to face with Hells fiercest beasts and bosses. If successful, Dante will be able to tame certain beasts, exacting their will and turning Hells punishments back on itself.

Built on the same technology as the award-winning Dead Space, Dantes Inferno will deliver a fast, fluid and responsive combat experience running at 60 frames per second, a must-have for the action adventure genre. The game is being built by Visceral Games, with the same attention to polish the studio has become known for with Dead Space.

Bill Lee's Out Of The Park Baseball 10 video game Fact Sheet

Out Of The Park Baseball 10 is the 10th installment of the award-winning baseball management simulation game. The game will add more features to an already unparalleled feature set and improve already existing ones. With an improved artificial intelligence, which results the most realistic baseball management experience, Out Of The Park Baseball 10 continues the tradition of innovative management simulations.

Out Of The Park Baseball 10 includes a brand new never before seen 90 minute interview with Red Sox Hall of Fame Pitcher Bill ‘The Spaceman’ Lee. The celebrated pitcher provides his unique insight into baseball management, history, and tips on how to build a World Series caliber team.

Some of the new features are outlined below

• All new Bill “The Spaceman Lee” 90 minute interview
• 2009 Major League Rosters
• Reworked Pitching System
• Customizable In-Game Screen
• Improved In-Game AI
• Enhanced Play-By-Play
• Inaugural Draft With Budgets
• Improved Arbitration
• Improved Free Agent Compensation
• Improved Player Evaluation AI
• Improved Injury System
• Minor League Disabled Lists
• Optional Reserve Roster Limit
• More News Stories
• eMail Support in Online Leagues
• Improved Historical Simulation

Operation Sports - OOTP 9 wins 'Text-Simulation of the Year 2008' award

PC Gamer UK - OOTP 9 is 'Remarkably detailed'

apple.com: 'OOTP 9 lets you play with history to your heart's content'

Gamespot - OOTP 9 gets a 8.5/10: 'One of the most in-depth sports manage¬ment simulations ever made'

Operation Sports - OOTP 9 gets a 9/10: 'a worthy improvement to an excellent series.'

Gameshark - OOTP 9 is Editor's Choice: 'Every facet of building and running a complete baseball universe is included in this game.'

Gamespy - OOTP 9 scores 4 out of 5

Mega Man Star Force 3 Black Ace and Red Joker video game trailer

Mega Man Star Force returns in the most thrilling series adventure yet, delivering totally upgraded and cutting-edge online communication and device customization technologies through a portable RPG adventure that is brought to life in the iconic, action-driven Mega Man way! New to the series are “Noise Changes,” random enhancements that change Mega Man’s form and unlock new abilities. There are more than 100 transformations possible. Mega Man Star Force 3 will be available in two versions, Red Joker and Black Ace, each with their own unique Noise Types.



Developed by the team behind the popular Mega Man Battle Network series, Mega Man Star Force 3 picks up after the end of the last game. Geo Stelar and the rest of the gang are back in an all new adventure. With the advancement of the EM wave technology and other scientific advancements like the materialized executable program called “Wizard,” a malicious virus that threatens to take over the system. The side-effect is a high percentage of “Noise” that our hero will have to contend with. How can Geo Steler and his friends fight with the threat of “Meteor G” closing in on Earth? Moreover, what power can Mega Man harness by using the “Noise Change” system which controls the power of “Noise”?

Mega Man Star Force 3 blends a unique formula of RPG exploration elements with fast-paced action, as players travel and battle between coexisting worlds, the physical world and the virtual Wave World. Players will encounter enemies in the virtual Wave World and battle them on three-by-five battle grids with their Battle Card deck. Mega Man Star Force 3 also adds a new feature called “Rezon,” which allow players to fill in profiles about battles and their team name/symbol.