http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:20:19 -0700 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:50:54 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Final-Fantasy-XIII-North-American-release-date-announced?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner At long last, Square Enix has officially announced a solid North American release date for the next installment in their phenomenally popular RPG series, Final Fantasy.  Western gamers will be able to get their hands on Final Fantasy XIII on Mar... PS3 Xbox 360 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:50:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Final-Fantasy-XIII-North-American-release-date-announced?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Leaked-shots-of-Halo-Reach-appear-online?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner It seems that Bungie has given the world an unintentional preview of their next full-fledged Halo title, Halo: Reach.  Someone, presumably from within the company, has posted blurry off-screen photos of what appears to be Halo: Reach.The photos ... Xbox 360 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:31:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Leaked-shots-of-Halo-Reach-appear-online?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Uncharted-2-DLC-coming-by-years-end?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner IndustryGamers has managed to get confirmation from Naughty Dog Creative Director Amy Hennig that gamers won't have long to wait for fresh Uncharted 2 content.  As if Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (check out my review here) wasn... PS3 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:09:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Uncharted-2-DLC-coming-by-years-end?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Netflix-coming-to-PS3-next-month?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner Netflix and Sony have confirmed what has been rumored for months, that the Playstation 3 will soon be able to stream movies and TV shows via the popular movie rental service starting next month. Those PS3 owners with a Netflix subscription ... PS3 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:04:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Netflix-coming-to-PS3-next-month?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Uncharted-2-Among-Thieves-review-PS3?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner Wow. Just writing about Uncharted 2, sequel to 2007’s excellent Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, makes me tense up a bit as I replay the often ridiculously intense campaign in my mind. With Uncharted 2, developer Naughty Dog set out to craft t... PS3 Reviews Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:12:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Uncharted-2-Among-Thieves-review-PS3?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d7-FIFA-10-is-the-fastest-selling-sports-game-ever?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner Electronic Arts has announced that FIFA 10, its highly anticipated soccer sim, is the fastest selling sports game ever after its first week on sale in Europe.  The game sold 1.7 million copies in that first week.  In addition to having the ... retail trends PS3 Xbox 360 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:58:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d7-FIFA-10-is-the-fastest-selling-sports-game-ever?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d5-New-Modern-Warfare-2-Infamy-traileris-this-the-ultimate-FPS?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner The latest trailer for Infinity Ward's hugely anticipated shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is now available online and on Xbox Live.  Check it out below:The new trailer, entitled "Infamy", shows off some brief glimpses of the pat... PS3 Xbox 360 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:59:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d5-New-Modern-Warfare-2-Infamy-traileris-this-the-ultimate-FPS?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Modern-Warfare-2-Xbox-360-achievements-revealed?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner For those who can't get enough gamer points, take a gander at the just-revealed list of achievements for the Xbox 360 version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, which you can see (with icons!) at xbox360achievements.org.The list confirms a standard 5... Xbox 360 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:12:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Modern-Warfare-2-Xbox-360-achievements-revealed?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Halo-3-ODST-live-action-short-behindthescenes-video-reveals-making-of-deleted-scene?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner An enlightening behind-the-scenes video that reveals a bit of what it took to realize the incredible Halo 3: ODST short film (which you can watch here) is now online.  Check it out below:Clearly an enormous amount of work went into the... Xbox 360 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:28:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Halo-3-ODST-live-action-short-behindthescenes-video-reveals-making-of-deleted-scene?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Uncharted-2-multiplayer-demo-available-now?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner A heads up to any Playstation 3 owners who are anxiously awaiting the release of Naughty Dog's Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (and that should be all of you): the multiplayer demo is now available to download from PSN by anyone and everyone--no more... PS3 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:54:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Uncharted-2-multiplayer-demo-available-now?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Final-Fantasy-XIII-TGS-trailer-7-minutes-of-stunning-footage?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner Here is the latest epic trailer for upcoming RPG behemoth Final Fantasy XIII, fresh from the Tokyo Game Show:It looks like good old Final Fantasy alright.  Spikey-haired protagonists, lots of Japanese melodrama, and gorgeous graphics.&... PS3 Xbox 360 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:26:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Final-Fantasy-XIII-TGS-trailer-7-minutes-of-stunning-footage?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d24-PS3-Motion-Controller-on-track-for-Spring-2010-release-list-of-titles-released?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner Sony has issued a press release detailing the status of their intriguing but still relatively unknown Motion Controller for the Playstation 3.  According to the release, the Motion Controller (still the tentative name) is on track for a release ... PS3 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:06:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d24-PS3-Motion-Controller-on-track-for-Spring-2010-release-list-of-titles-released?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Splinter-Cell-Conviction-release-date-announced?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner Ubisoft has announced a new official release date for Splinter Cell: Conviction, the latest in the excellent Tom Clancy stealth/action series.  Splinter Cell: Conviction will arrive in the U.S. on February 23, 2010.Conviction was one of man... Xbox 360 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:07:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Splinter-Cell-Conviction-release-date-announced?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Wii-price-cut-official-199-effective-Sept-27?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner Big news out of the Tokyo Game Show from Nintendo: the much-rumored Wii price cut is official and is coming sooner than expected.  Nintendo has announced that beginning Sunday, September 27 the MSRP for the Wii will be dropped by $50 to $199.99.... retail trends Wii Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:25:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Wii-price-cut-official-199-effective-Sept-27?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Left-4-Dead-2-demo-Crash-Course-addon-dates-announced?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner Thanks to recent announcements from EA and Valve, we now have solid release dates for both Left 4 Dead's Crash Course campaign add-on and a Left 4 Dead 2 demo. Valve gave players still hooked on the original Left 4 Dead an officia... Xbox 360 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:22:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Left-4-Dead-2-demo-Crash-Course-addon-dates-announced?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Buy-an-Xbox-360-Elite-get-50-rebate-from-Microsoft?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner If you're in the market for a new Xbox 360, or if you'd like to upgrade your existing red ring-prone 360 to a more recent model, Microsoft has a deal for you.  Buy a new Xbox 360 Elite console between now and October 5, log on to this website an... retail trends Xbox 360 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:34:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Buy-an-Xbox-360-Elite-get-50-rebate-from-Microsoft?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Scribblenauts-developer-diary-reveals-origins-of-amazing-DS-puzzler?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner Check out the first of several promised developer diaries chronicling the genesis of recently released DS puzzle game Scribblenauts below.The first video includes insights from Creative Director Jeremiah Slaczka about the early phases of Scribblenaut... DS Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:07:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Scribblenauts-developer-diary-reveals-origins-of-amazing-DS-puzzler?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Alleged-Target-and-Toys-R-Us-ads-confirm-Wii-price-drop?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner AP photo by Paul SakumaWith both Sony and Microsoft recently dropping the price of their respective consoles in hopes of boosting holiday sales, is Nintendo set to follow suit?There are now supposed photos taken of both Target and Toys R Us print ads... retail trends Wii Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:07:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Alleged-Target-and-Toys-R-Us-ads-confirm-Wii-price-drop?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Left-4-Dead-Crash-Course-DLC-release-date-confirmed?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner No doubt fans of Valve's co-op zombie masterpiece Left 4 Dead are excited about the sequel, set for release later this year.  The original title hasn't been abandoned, however, despite what a minority of boycotters might claim.  A new downl... Xbox 360 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:56:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Left-4-Dead-Crash-Course-DLC-release-date-confirmed?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Batman-Arkham-Asylum-sells-2-million-copies?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner The stars seemed to be aligning for superhero action/adventure title Batman: Arkham Asylum in the weeks prior to its August 25 release.  Advance hype from Eidos was actually validated by stellar reviews (check out mine here), and fans ... retail trends PS3 Xbox 360 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:30:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15519-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Batman-Arkham-Asylum-sells-2-million-copies?cid=exrss-Dallas-Console-Game-Examiner