http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:29:35 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:56:11 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d21-HaloReach-to-be-ingame-during-VGAs?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner Often times when an initial trailer will be shown to the public for an upcoming game, the footage is often CG footage. This, of course, makes people excited about the graphics shown and the later disappoints when it's not real in-game footage.... News Xbox 360 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:56:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d21-HaloReach-to-be-ingame-during-VGAs?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Sakura-Wars-WiiPS2-Screens?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner NIS America will soon be releasing Sakura Wars for the PS2 and Wii. Never before coming stateside, this title is a unique strategy RPG and it'll surely keep PS2 and Wii owners quite busy once the title releases on each console. Below, you'... News Wii Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:54:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Sakura-Wars-WiiPS2-Screens?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Splinter-Cell-Conviction-multiplayer-confirmed-with-some-details?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner It shouldn't come as a big surprise that the upcoming Splinter Cell title for the Xbox 360, Splinter Cell Conviction, will feature an extensive multiplayer aspect. Confirmed via the preorder boxart at retailers, the multiplayer seems that it&#... News Xbox 360 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:37:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Splinter-Cell-Conviction-multiplayer-confirmed-with-some-details?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Video-Games-slightly-more-popular-than-books?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner Video games aren’t as popular as we thought. Ranking just slightly higher than books, video games are outdone by several other forms of entertainment, mainly the newspaper, TV, and a couple forms of music media. Video games are more popular ... News Xbox 360 PS3 PC PSP Wii DS Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:26:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Video-Games-slightly-more-popular-than-books?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Final-Fantasy-XIII-rated-by-ESRB?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner Along with an official release date for Final Fantasy XIII, we also have an official ESRB rating. Like the previous entries of the series, Final Fantasy XIII will be rated 'T' for Teen. The reasons behind the rating are: Violence, Suggesti... News Xbox 360 PS3 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:49:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Final-Fantasy-XIII-rated-by-ESRB?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Sony-PS3-Profitable-in-2010?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner Since the PS3 launched in 2006, Sony hasn’t been on receiving end of profits for sales of the machine. With a high cost of development for the hardware, Sony took a large hit in the wallet when they released the machine – even with a $... PS3 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:27:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Sony-PS3-Profitable-in-2010?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Call-of-Duty-MMO-incoming-Pay-to-play?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner Call of Duty has become a popular name among gamers this generation. With each installment since Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare selling like hotcakes, it’s only a matter of time before Activision tries to find a way to make a larger profit b... News Xbox 360 PS3 PC Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:54:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Call-of-Duty-MMO-incoming-Pay-to-play?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d17-No-More-Heroes-coming-to-PS3Xbox-360?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner The latest issue of Famitsu has revealed that No More Heroes will be coming to the Xbox 360 and PS3. The game was originally a Wii exclusive, but it received poor sales worldwide. Despite getting average review scores, the game became a hit with t... News Xbox 360 PS3 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:11:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d17-No-More-Heroes-coming-to-PS3Xbox-360?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Review-LittleBigPlanet-PSP-One-the-best-PSP-games-of-2009?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner LittleBigPlanet PSP. Image Courtesy of Sony Sackboy has finally found his way to the handheld market. After the massive success of LittleBigPlanet on the PS3 last holiday season, Sony felt it was time to bring all the fun of LittleBigPlanet to the PS... News PSP Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:16:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Review-LittleBigPlanet-PSP-One-the-best-PSP-games-of-2009?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d17-No-Xbox-360-system-update-for-new-features?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner In a few short hours, Microsoft will flip a switch and roll out with a bunch of new content for the Xbox 360 in the form of Facebook, Twitter, and Last.fm compatibility. With each new feature making the Xbox 360 into a more social system, gamers w... News Xbox 360 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:06:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d17-No-Xbox-360-system-update-for-new-features?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Modern-Warfare-2-being-recalled-in-Russia-due-to-level?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner By now, everyone who has either rented or bought Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has likely come upon that controversial scene in the airport. While you are given the choice to skip this disturbing segment of the game, most gamers haven’t don... News Xbox 360 PS3 PC Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:17:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Modern-Warfare-2-being-recalled-in-Russia-due-to-level?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d16-God-of-War-Collection-supports-1080p?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner The God of War Collection will hit retail shelves tomorrow and the reviews are now coming in on the title. The biggest change made to the two games comes from the resolution the games will now run in. Supporting full 1280x720 resolutions, each tit... News PS3 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:34:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d16-God-of-War-Collection-supports-1080p?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Sony-God-of-War-3-Coop-is-false?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner Over the weekend a news story hit the web about God of War III featuring an online co-op component. With the source coming from the official Sony retail site, which allows retail stores employees a chance to take quizzes on upcoming games, the new... News PS3 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:15:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Sony-God-of-War-3-Coop-is-false?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Review-God-of-War-Collection-perfect-title-to-close-out-2009?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner When gamers hear the name God of War mentioned, they all instantly become interested. Whether you are a Nintendo fan, Microsoft fan, or solely a Sony fan, the God of War franchise is a series that has all gamers interested. When God of War first l... PS3 Review Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:04:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Review-God-of-War-Collection-perfect-title-to-close-out-2009?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Handson-God-of-War-Collection?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner Early next week, the world will end in chaos. Sony will be unleashing two of the greatest PS2 games of all-time next Tuesday when the God of War Collection is released for the PS3. Featuring updated graphics, trophies, and a perfect framerate, God... PS3 Hands-On Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:33:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Handson-God-of-War-Collection?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Microsoft-details-Nov-17th-Xbox-Live-service-update?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner On November 17th, every Xbox 360 owner will have to update their system with the new Xbox Live service update. Microsoft has been testing the new features of the update for several months, but everone will soon be able to tryout the new Facebook f... News Xbox 360 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:39:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Microsoft-details-Nov-17th-Xbox-Live-service-update?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Final-Fantasy-XIII-dated-for-US-and-European-release?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner The Square-Enix countdown has expired and along with a new trailer comes the official release date for the game in both North America and Europe. Scheduled to release in early 2010, gamers will finally get their hands on the first Final Fantasy en... News Xbox 360 PS3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:34:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Final-Fantasy-XIII-dated-for-US-and-European-release?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d12-October-NPD-sales-report?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner The official NPD numbers are in for the month of October. As expected, Naughty Dog's Uncharted 2: Among Thieves has delivered some solid numbers for the launch month.Overall, Sony had a strong made on the hardware front, too. Moving 320,000 PS... News Xbox 360 PS3 PSP Wii DS Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:32:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d12-October-NPD-sales-report?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Uncharted-2-has-sold-over-1million-copies?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner With NPD figures expected to be released in several hours, the expected top game for October is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves for the PlayStation 3. Making a minor announcement prior to the NPD report, Sony has stated that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves ... PS3 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:37:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Uncharted-2-has-sold-over-1million-copies?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Namco-Bandai-tease-new-RPG?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner Last week, Namco Bandai teased a new RPG and it turned out to be a title for the Nintendo DS. Once again, though, Namco Bandai are teasing another RPG title. Set to be revealed in apparently nine days, there aren't many hints as to what the ga... News Xbox 360 PS3 PSP Wii DS Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:29:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Namco-Bandai-tease-new-RPG?cid=exrss-Video-Game-Examiner