The Reboot: Fable 2 Interview with Peter Molyneux
I know it’s a bit late, but with the whole news of the Fable 2 Pub Games glitch, I thought I’d post the interview I did with Peter Molyneux at the Fable 2 party at E3. Enjoy..and if you don’t know already, the glitch is being patched. Sorry cheaters!
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Here’s more E3 coverage for you to enjoy. A number of rhythm-based games were showcased at the event, so I thought I’d dedicate an entire episode to the genre. Games covered in this episode:
-Wii Music
-Rock Band 2
-Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party
-Samba De Amigo
NBA 2K9 Teaser Video
For those who follow the show, you know that I had a chance to play NBA Live 09 at E3 2008. Although 2K Sports’ NBA 2K series is by far the best basketball game out today, I have to say EA Sports is stepping their game up with Live. Dynamic DNA, NBA Live 365 and improved graphics are just a few of the added features of the game. The only question is whether these improvements will result in a more “sim” experience, which is something that many hardcore ballers, including myself, have complained about.
2K Sports has been quiet about their latest basketball game, NBA 2K9, until now. Here’s the first trailer of the game. First thing I noticed…improved lighting effects and more detailed player models. I also noticed a new collision animation between Pierce and Gasol..pretty sweet. Can’t wait to hear about the game’s features. 2K9 vs. Live? Although not much has been said about 2K9, history tells me to put my money on KG and 2K9.
No commentsThe Reboot: Rock Band 2 Demo at E3 2008
Game Developer Harmonix changed the video game industry last year by releasing Rock Band, a popular game that uses not only a guitar, but drums and a microphone as well. The game has prompted other games to step their game up by including additional instruments, including Activision’s Guitar Hero World Tour and Konami’s Rock Revolution. In this episode of The Reboot, Harmonix’s John Drake demos Rock Band 2 at E3 2008. The game features a larger track list, improved guitar and drum peripherals and an improved World Tour and Battle of the Bands mode.
2 commentsThe Reboot: Sports Games at E3
E3 isn’t known as a showcase for sports games, but this year’s event featured some of the hottest new sports titles. Madden 09, NBA Live 09, TNA iMPACT, WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 and Wii Sports: Resort were just a few of the playable games at E3. In this episode of The Reboot, host Rio Pesino highlights these games and more, including Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09, Pure and Smash Court Tennis 3.
3 commentsThe Reboot: E3 Big Three Wrap-Up
All eyes were on Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft at E3 2008. Rumors and predictions were rampant prior to the event regarding what the big three would unveil this year. In this episode of The Reboot, host Rio Pesino highlights some of the big announcements made at E3, including Wii Music, Massive Action Game (MAG) and the New Xbox Experience.
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I’m finally back from E3. I’m tired and my legs hurt, but it was worth it. I got to preview a bunch of games from Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony and others. I’ll have videos from the the event soon, so keep checking out the blog. In the meantime, check out photos from the show by clicking here.
No commentsMicrosoft E3 Press Conference: Xbox Live Redesign, Final Fantasy XIII, Rock Band 2
(Photo Credit: Daniel Terdiman/CNET News)
Microsoft kicked off E3 with a bang, making a slew of announcements this morning, including a sneak peak of Final Fantasy XIII, Rock Band 2 and a redesign of Xbox Live.
Highlights of the Press Conference included:
-New FF XIII Trailer, confirmed for Xbox 360.
-Rock Band 2 will be released this fall, with an exclusive tracks from Guns & Roses, Bob Dylan and AC/DC. All songs from the first Rock Band will also be transferable to Rock Band 2, eliminating disc swapping. In all, Rock Band 2 will have a total of 500 songs.
-Xbox Live is getting a huge makeover this fall, via software update. No more blades, instead XBL will have a cleaner look based on the new My Xbox Channel. The new update will also include avatars, similar to Mii characters on the Nintendo Wii. Microsoft also confirmed the rumored Netflix partnership, allowing users to access movies from their Netflix queues via Xbox Live.
-Guitar Hero World Tour’s new wireless drum kit, new guitar and new game modes were shown, along with the “music studio” which allows users to create and share tracks online. Also, Metallica’s Death Magnetic will be available for download when the album launches this fall.
-Gears of War 2 will be released November 7. A new online mode called “horde” was also unveiled, allowing up to five players to take on locusts.
-Fable II is finished.
-Resident Evil 5 Playable Demo unveiled. Given a March 13 release date.
-First Fallout 3 gameplay revealed.
Microsoft’s Gamerscoreblog released a media alert of some of the games shown during the press conference. You can view that video here.
3 commentsE3 08: Nintendo Releases Wii MotionPlus Accessory
Nintendo strikes first at this year’s E3, announcing the release of the Wii MotionPlus Accessory. What is it? Apparently, the add-on device attaches to the bottom of the Wii controller and basically refines game control, making it a more accurate experience. More details on the device will be unveiled during Nintendo’s E3 Press Conference later today.
On another note, The Reboot is at E3, so make sure to check in on the blog for updates!
2 commentsThe Reboot: Trophies Coming to Playstation 3
Sony has unveiled its answer to Xbox Live. The Playstation 3’s next firmware update will include a trophy “reward” system and gamercards, similar to Microsoft’s Xbox Live service. Also in the episode of The Reboot with Rio Pesino, a Los Angeles-based production company dismisses its lawsuit against Nintendo, another Playstation Phone rumor hits the web and a new survey says the average gamer spends 30,000 dollars on video games.
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