(itechnews) -- We have seen PS3 laptop before. Now the Portable Gaming Solutions website offers the XBox 260 Portable, a laptop size XBox. A XBox 360 is being converted in to a suitcase-sized box. It comes with integrated speakers and a 15-inch monitor.
Watch the video demo after the break:
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01 July 2008
Portable Gaming Solutions XBox 360 Portable
18 June 2008
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games100M Gameplay From SEGA
SEGA releases a 100M event gameplay footage from Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Coming to PS3, Xbox 360 and PCs.
10 June 2008
Call of Duty 5 sees World at War
(gamespot) -- It's had its Finest Hour, there's been a Big Red One, and most recently, the series has waged Modern Warfare. Now, the latest Call of Duty game will see the World at War, reports the UK's Xbox 360: The Official Xbox Magazine.
Confirming rumors, the game formerly known as Call of Duty 5 will indeed return to World War II, setting of all pre-Call of Duty 4 games. Developed by Treyarch--not series creator Infinity Ward--the game will portray US Marines fighting the Imperial Japanese in the Pacific. There will also be a "major chapter" in the game focusing on the invasion of Germany by the Soviet Union's Red Army.
Treyarch president Mark Lamir told the magazine, "The direction for the team was to make the best game they could, and as they were doing this they created a grittiness that quite frankly made some people very uncomfortable...This is a scarier Call of Duty than we've ever seen."
When asked about the decision to include graphic violence in the game, creative lead Rich Farrelly said, "It's not just gore and violence for its own sake, but reflects what veterans have told us and the actual history."
One of the levels described in the magazine--called "Maken Raid"--features the torture of an Allied prisoner of war, who then has his throat slit by katana. The brutal scene is watched by the player's character, who is rescued by US Marines much like the real-life Raid at Cabanatuan in 1945.
Based on the Call of Duty 4 engine, Call of Duty: World at War will include more destructible environments than prior games in the series. It will also allow players to swim underwater, as well as use Japanese machine guns and flamethrowers with "propagating fire" burning jungle scenery--and enemies--in realistic fashion.
As for multiplayer, the 360 version will sport a four-player co-op mode which can be played with four consoles over Xbox Live, or two consoles each using split-screen. The co-op campaign will be very similar to the single-player campaign, with gamers constantly accumulating points which can be used to unlock perks. Its multiplayer mode will feature vehicles and squad-based elements.
As revealed by Activision last month, Call of Duty: World at War is in development for the PC, 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, and PlayStation 2. The game will ship during Activision's current fiscal year, with almost all prior Call of Duty games being released in the holiday quarter. Treyarch is also currently developing the new James Bond game, Quantum of Solace, using the Call of Duty 4 engine.
Lego Indiana Jones whips GTA IV on UK charts
(gamesindustry) -- GTA IV has finally dropped from the top spot on the UK charts in its sixth week thanks to newcomer Lego Indiana Jones - which outsold Take-Two's game nearly 3 to 1 according to data released by Chart-Track.
Lego Indiana Jones was released on six platforms, as compared to GTA IV's two platforms, with the Wii version slightly more popular than the others. This is the first top spot for LucasArts since Lego Star Wars II was released in 2006.
Third-place Codemaster's Race Driver: GRID is closing the gap behind second-place GTA IV, with just 3,000 units separating the two.
Aside from Lego Indiana Jones, other titles new to the All Formats chart this week include Ninja Gaiden II for the Xbox 360 at number six, Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit at number eleven, and Sports Island by Konami for the Wii at number 14.
The Top Ten best-selling titles in the UK for the week ending June 7 were:
Australia goes Alone in the Dark July 3
(vooks.net) -- Atari has today confirmed the release date of Alone in the Dark. Well the release date on the Xbox 360, PC, Wii and Playstation 2 with the PS3 version hitting later. The Wii version of the game follows the story and setting of the other versions with the game being adapted to make best use of the controller in a variety of situations through the game. The games talked about DVD-style chapter select menu will also be in the Wii version. Atari says it “lets players of all abilities reach the game’s dramatic, riveting climax and get the full value out of the game”
Upcoming Xbox 360 RPGs Previewed in Tokyo
(pcworld) -- Microsoft previewed several upcoming role-playing games (RPG) for its Xbox 360 in Tokyo on Tuesday. The games included three titles from Square Enix, one from Bandai Namco and two from Microsoft's game studios.
Bandai Namco's "Tales of Vesperia" will launch in Japan on Aug. 7 and cost ¥7,800 (US$73). It will go on sale in North America in August, during the summer in Asia but won't be available in Europe until 2009.
Using a trick it's employed with other high-profile games, the title will also be bundled in a pack with an Xbox 360 console. Sales of the console have been low in Japan compared with the rest of the world so all-in-one sets might be more attractive to Japanese gamers, many of whom might be interested in the game but don't already own the Microsoft console. The set will include custom face-plates and the game and will cost ¥37,800.
Among the three games from Square Enix, "Star Ocean 4" was previewed and will be available in 2009.
Like the other titles in the series the game takes place in the aftermath of a nuclear war at a time when humans take to the stars to flee the dying Earth. The fourth installment takes place several hundred years before the original titles, around 2074-- just a decade or two after the war when space travel is just becoming possible.
The only one of the Square Enix titles to get a launch date was the Xbox 360-exclusive "Infinite Undiscovery," which will hit store shelves on Sept. 11 in Japan and Asia. Square Enix didn't name launch dates but shipping dates-- when the packaged software leaves the warehouse for shops-- for North America and Europe. They are Sept. 2 and Sept. 5 respectively.
In front of the largely Japanese crowd, Producer Hajime Kojima tried to spin the earlier shipping dates as meaning it will get into the hands of gamers around the world at "almost the same time" but foreign gamers can likely look forward to getting it several days earlier than those in Square Enix's home market.
The final game on show was "Last Remnant." Square Enix promises the title in the winter with a simultaneous release in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. The maker declined to give a more precise date but provided good news for Xbox 360 gamers by promising it will hit the platform before the PlayStation 3 version is launched.
From Microsoft will come "Fable 2," an action RPG that is due out by the end of this year.
The company also said it will bring "Mass Effect," which has already been launched in other markets, to Japan.
04 June 2008
'Call of Duty 4' hits 10 million units sold
(CNET) -- There are few things that video game publishers--or any consumer products companies, for that matter--like more than reaching big, notable milestones.
So it was with considerable pride that Activision's wholly owned Infinity Ward studio told me Tuesday that its war game, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, has just sold its 10 millionth copy.
Infinity Ward studio head Vince Zampella didn't know exactly how many units the game had sold on each platform it is available on--the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC--but did say that COD 4 had been most successful on the Xbox.
These days, monster hits like Grand Theft Auto IV and Halo 3 have gotten most of the media's attention for best-sellers, but by reaching 10 million sold, there's no doubt that COD 4 deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as any other title.
And to be sure, it's not the only game that has reached 10 million units moved--Infinity Ward said that COD 4 is one of "less than 10" games to do so since 2000--but it's still a notable milestone, especially when you consider that, at a sticker price of $60 a pop, even when considering that you can buy it for less at some retailers, Activision has raked in many hundreds of millions of dollars with the game.
Of course, one wonders how many more copies it would have sold had it been available on Nintendo's Wii. But Zampella said that Infinity Ward decided not to make the game for that console because "it just doesn't fit on the Wii. We thought it would be compromised to be on (that) platform."
Well, with Guitar Hero III, Halo 3, and Grand Theft Auto IV inspiring record-setting sales in their own right, we might easily see a few more games reach the magic 10 million mark soon. And the next Call of Duty, COD 5, which is being produced by Tryarch, not Inifinity Ward, might see even bigger numbers.
Indeed, Zampella acknowledged that COD 4 has set the bar very high for his studio, and it's hard to imagine Infinity Ward being able to come right back with another 10 million-seller.
But, COD 4 still has some juice left. He suggested that the game is still selling, that it's map pack add-on has sold 1.5 million copies, and that the main game itself is expected to sell a lot more copies this holiday season.
True or not, hats off to Infinity Ward on reaching a milestone few ever reach.
Resident Evil 5 is 60% complete, says Capcom
(gamernode) -- According to producer Jun Takeuchi, the next installment in Capcom's survival horror franchise is more than halfway through the development cycle. At Capcom's Captivate 2008 event last week, he had this to say to members of the press:
"Right now, in the development process we're about 60 percent of the way through. We're figuring that the total play time in the game will be over 20 hours. As you can probably see from the trailer there's a lot of different content and materials in the game for you to enjoy."
The trailer he is referring to hit the internet last week, and certainly reveals many more aspects of the game than earlier clips did. We now know for certain that the game will take place somewhere in Africa, and that Chris will at least be in contact with a new leading lady, if not working directly alongside her.
This is shaping up to be a painstaking wait for fans, because even at 60% completion, Capcom still has Resident Evil 5 scheduled for a 2009 release.
27 May 2008
7 New Silent Hill: Homecoming PS3, Xbox 360 Screens
(themanroom) -- In Homecoming, players assume the role of Alex Shepherd as he returns to his hometown of Shepherd’s Glen to investigate his brother's disappearance. Before long Alex is battling the forces of evil in Shepherd’s Glen and Silent Hill in hopes of ever saving his brother. Konami has released 7 all-new screenshots for Silent Hill: Homecoming, the fifth entry in the series and first on next-generation consoles.
Silent Hill: Homecoming includes a number of new features such as an all-new graphics engine; enhanced combat system with attacks and counters; more difficult puzzles; an all-new soundtrack by acclaimed series composer Akira Yamaoka; and a healthy serving of un-dead cleavage as revealed by these new screenshots.
Look for Silent Hill: Homecoming on Xbox 360 and PS3 in September.
22 May 2008
Niko voice actor ONLY earned $100,000
(computerandvideogames) -- Voice actor Michael Hollick was paid £100,000 for his fifteen-month stint as Niko Bellic in Grand Theft Auto IV.
Hollick, who was an unknown quantity before the game's blockbuster success, has mixed opinions on whether or not he was given a reasonable amount for his role in the biggest entertainment product of all time.
"Obviously I'm incredibly thankful to Rockstar for the opportunity to be in this game when I was just a nobody, an unknown quantity," he said last week according to the New York Times.
"But it's tough, when you see Grand Theft Auto IV out there as the biggest thing going right now, when they're making hundreds of millions of dollars, and we don't see any of it.
"I don't blame Rockstar," he was quick to add. "I blame our union for not having the agreements in place to protect the creative people who drive the sales of these games. Yes, the technology is important, but it's the human performances within them that people really connect to, and I hope actors will get more respect for the work they do within those technologies."
In most other mediums, Hollick would have been paid royalties for his voice appearing in the product. He said that he "asked about residuals when we negotiated, but I was told that was not a possibility."
The issue is further clouded by the inclusion of his voice in other media outlets advertising the game, including television, film, radio and the internet.
Unsurprisingly, other voice-actors in the game earned significantly less than Hollick. Ryan Johnston, who played Patrick McReary, said that he was paid $1,050 a day.
It must be terrible to earn $1,000 a day.
07 May 2008
Grand Theft Auto IV Review
(g4tv) -- It's time to go back to Liberty City as gaming's biggest franchise steps into the next-gen arena with Grand Theft Auto IV on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
04 May 2008
Big Air to Bring Wireless Board to Xbox 360
(digitaltrends) -- QMotions has announced it will be creating wireless skateboard-style controllers for use with Xbox 360 games.
If you've ever wished you could lean into the action a little bit more with your Tony Hawk titles—or just have dreams of hanging ten in a high-concept sci-fi surfing game—then a new announcement from Actiga should offer some excitment. The company has announced that its subsidiary QMotion has signed an agreement with Microsoft to produce next-generation wireless controllers for the Xbox 360. The controllers will be fully endorsed by Microsoft, and span a full range of controller options. full story
30 April 2008
Microsoft Cuts Xbox Prices In Four Asian Markets
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -- Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday it is cutting prices on the Xbox 360 in four Asian regions by as much as 20 percent in an effort to expand the audience for the video game console.
The reductions will take effect this week in South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore, Microsoft said.
"This price drop is part of Microsoft's ongoing strategy to bring Xbox's high-definition gaming and entertainment experience to an even wider user base," Microsoft said in a statement. full story
Grand Theft Auto 4 set to blast sales records
GTA 4 has a "Mature" rating, meaning it is intended for users 17 years old or older.NEW YORK (CNN) -- The fourth installment of the controversial video game "Grand Theft Auto" goes on sale worldwide Tuesday with expectations that it will break sales records.
Grand Theft Auto 4 is loud, violent, and racy -- and gaming fanatics can't wait to play it, some even vowing to take the day off work or school to get their hands on it.
The video game industry estimates "GTA 4" will sell about 6 million copies and make about $400 million in sales worldwide in its first week alone. If those numbers hold up, the game would break the record held by the current all-time sales champ, Halo 3. full story
28 April 2008
Alone In The Dark European Limited Edition Packs In The Extras
(gamingbits) -- Atari has announced details of the Alone In The Dark Limited Edition. It looks like this bundle may be exclusive to Europe.
The Alone In The Dark European Limited Edition will include:
• Alone in the Dark game, one of the most anticipated games of the year;
• Figurine of the game’s legendary hero, Edward Carnby;
• Official Soundtrack CD featuring 8 in-game tracks of original music by Olivier Derivière and performed by Grammy® Award-winning choir The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices;
• Full colour, bound art book featuring never before seen production sketches, storyboards and original artwork from Eden Games;
• ‘Making Of’ documentary feature DVD with exclusive interviews, behind the scenes footage and additional bonus content.
Pricing of the limited edition was not announced. There's been no announcement of a limited edition for the US. Alone In The Dark is scheduled for a June 2008 release.
26 April 2008
GTA IV Soundtrack Revealed For Xbox 360, PS3
Boston (eCanadaNow) -- The Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition soundtrack has been revealed, one week before it is set to ship with the special edition release of the game on the Xbox 360 and PS3.
Amazon.com revealed the list of songs which will be featured in the soundtrack today.
It is not believed that this is the complete and official soundtrack for the game.
Reports are stating though that this will be a major portion of the soundtrack. We will have to wait and see whathe full-out soundtrack holds next week.
1. Soviet Connection (Theme from GTA IV) by Michael Hunter
2. Dirty New Yorker by Mobb Deep (feat. Havoc & Prodigy)
3. No Sex for Ben by The Rapture
4. No Fraid A by Munga
5. Where's My Money by Busta Rhymes
6. I Want You by C.J.
7. Rocky Mountain Way by Joe Walsh
8. Stand Up Jamrock by Bob Marley & The Wailers and Damian Marley
9. Liberty City: The Invasion by Seryoga
10. Vagabond by Greenskeepers
11. On a Journey by Electrik Funk
12. Nickname by Qadir
13. Holy Thursday by David Axelrod
14. War is Necessary by Nas
15. Zombie by Fela Kuti
16. 5:23 (Maiden Voyage) by Global Communication
21 April 2008
COD4 hits 9M milestone
(gamespot) -- From the get-go, Activision's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was a certifiable hit. Its PC performance notwithstanding, the Infinity Ward-developed modern-warfare shooter debuted with more than 2 million units sold across the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in its first month last November. Though having been available for only two months, the title also managed to take the 2007 sales crown, with Activision saying in January that COD4 had sold 7 million units worldwide by year's end.
Proving to have legs beyond 2007, COD4 landed the top slot in the NPD Group's monthly sales dump for January and February, though it was ousted in March by Super Smash Bros. Brawl's staggering 2.7 million-unit debut. Even so, March's NPD report did signify a significant milestone for Activision and Infinity Ward. According to a post by Infinity Ward director of communications Robert Bowling on the game's official blog, COD4 has officially sold more than 9 million units worldwide since launch.
With the Call of Duty 4: Game of the Year Edition out two weeks ago, Bowling also noted that the Variety Map Pack has set an Xbox Live Marketplace record of logging more than 1 million downloads in its first nine days. The four-map pack came as a free download with COD4: GOTYE, and those who already owned the Xbox 360 version of the game could purchase the add-on over Xbox Live for 800 Microsoft points ($10). The Variety Map Pack will be available on the PlayStation Network next week.
For a more in-depth look at Infinity Ward's record-setting Variety Map Pack, check out GameSpot's recent hands-on with the download.
DC powers Gears of War comic
(gamespot) -- DC Comics is all over the gaming world this week. First the publisher announced that it was adapting Sierra's upcoming action game Prototype into a comic book. Today Midway dropped the bombshell that the next installment of its flagship fighting series would be Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, with characters such as Sub-Zero and Scorpion going toe-to-toe with Superman and Batman. Capping off the trifecta, DC has joined with Epic Games to announce plans for comics based on the developer's sci-fi Xbox 360 and PC shooter Gears of War.
The Gears of War comic series will debut in October, just ahead of the November Xbox 360 launch of Gears of War 2. The comics will be published under DC's WildStorm imprint, home to such critically acclaimed titles as Planetary, The Authority, and the America's Best Comics line that includes Alan Moore's League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
The first story arc of the series will fill in the storyline gap between the original Gears of War and the upcoming sequel. Further details, including the creative team behind the comic, are being kept quiet for now.
Gears of War is not the first Microsoft moneymaker to find its way to comic-store shelves. The Xbox 360 maker's other hit sci-fi shooter series, Halo, was adapted by Marvel Comics into a graphic novel in 2006, and a limited series last year.
19 April 2008
Iomega launches hard drive for Xbox 360, PS3
(pocket-lint) -- Iomega has announced the new Media Xporter drive, a game-oriented 2.5-inch portable hard drive that provides cross-platform media storage for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles.
Iomega says that their new offering makes it easier than ever to use game consoles and high definition televisions and other large screen TVs to share photos, videos, and music collections with family and friends.
The wallet-sized USB-powered drive uses the USB 2.0 ports on the Xbox 360 or the PlayStation 3 to offer a PC-free, plug and play solution that gives users 160GB of storage.
Designed for use the Xbox 360 and PS3, the Media Xporter is also compatible with Apple computers and Microsoft Windows and is bundled with software to convert media to console-friendly formats, where necessary.
The Iomega Media Xporter Drive USB 2.0, 160GB is now available in the US for $119.95 and in Europe for 99 euros.
11 April 2008
Wiimote Rip-Off Confirmed for 360
(gameshadow) -- 8Bit Joystick is reporting that the joypad (codenamed Newton) rumoured to revolve around Wiimote-copying motion sensing functionality is indeed in development at Microsoft. They also helpfully point out it’s named after some guy who invented gravity, so give yourselves a pat on the back for not being as ignorant as the 8Bit audience in needing to have that pointed out to them.
Word has it Microsoft has licensed technology from the same company Nintendo did in developing for the Wii, and that the controller will be out for Christmas 2008.