You know things are bad when video games have to be used to help get people jobs and stave off the unemployment that plagues current day society. Thats exactly whats happening with the new program by Activision Blizzard. The company announced that the new Call of Duty Endowment program is underway to help veterans find jobs and get back on their feet.
According to the press release
Activision Blizzard created the organization with a commitment to donate and raise millions of dollars to help ra...more
The new content coming to Japan in Resident Evil 5: Alternate Edition will be released here in North America and Europe as well. Western gamers won't need to head out to stores to get it, though.
"Capcom will be making the new RE5 content for both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 available as downloadable content," wrote Capcom on their Unity blog. "You will not be asked to purchase a new copy of the game just to get at the new stuff, just make sure to hold on to your RE5 disc and youll be ready to ...more
The Spider-Man 4 rumors are flying faster than ever right now, as the spring start date grows closer and Sam Raimi, presumably, is somewhere finishing up the script and getting ready to cast some villains. No one knows anything for sure yet, but Mania.com (via Screen Rant) claims they know for a fact that Rachel McAdams has met with producers about played Black Cat, a villainess who goes from cat burglar to Peter Parker's stalker, and maybe even more.
They also say that casting is underway for...more
The first downloadable content for shooter RPG Borderlands is but a couple weeks away. According to a press release sent out this morning, it will be released on November 24th.
1UP notes that that only the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions are mentioned in the press release. It could be a simple goof on their part or could mean that PC owners will have to wait a bit longer for this new content. The DLC, The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned was initially announced for all three platforms so the PC probably won...more
Totem lovers, your day has come. Today Blizzard revealed the Tier 10 armor for the Shaman class in World of Warcraft. It's the last set of Tier 10 to be revealed.
The shaman armor's arguably the best-looking out of the bunch, too. It basically looks like a frosted animal skeleton. The neat little animal head ghosts floating over the shoulderpads are a nice touch.
All ten sets of Tier 10 armor will be added in Patch 3.3. The patch also adds a new dungeon called Icecrown Citadel.
Nimblebit announced today that a brand new promo trailer and details for their upcoming kart racing game has been released. The game itself is actually really cool and nearly rivals the creativity and some functionality of the upcoming Modnation Racers for the PlayStation 3.
Zero Gear sports multiplayer modes, a variety of game modes to accompany the multiplayer, vibrant visuals, and an extremely detailed kart customization utility. In a way, you could say that this is to PC kart racing what M...more
If you purchased Dragon Age: Origins on the PC, you can now enjoy one of its best features. The Dragon Age toolset is available for download through BioWare's website.
The toolset (available here by registered owners) allows you to create your own adventures and fill them with custom characters, items, and even cut scenes. You can then share them with other users through the BioWare Social Network. Wonder how long it'll take for someone to do a Baldur's Gate remake.
These building tools will...more
Netflix and Sony announced that the Sony PS3 gets Netflix enabled. Netflix streaming is very nice to have and was before already available on the Xbox 360. Now the PS3 has it too.
To run the Netflix streaming you need a disc Netflix is sending out when you request one.
Engadget got a story featuring a video demonstrating Netflix in action from a user who already received a PS3 Netflix DVD. The Netflix UI looks very smooth on the PS3. You can see the walkthrough for yourself below.
Currently f...more
Ubisoft released another trailer for Avatar: The Game this morning. It's called "Ignite The War" and explores the err, aggressive negotiations taking place between the Na'vi and the human military forces attempting to take over their home planet of Pandora.
Players control human named Able Ryder who's been tasked with finding a sacred site on Pandora. In other words, you're with the "bad guys" at the start. However, Ryder may ultimately decide to fight alongside the Na'vi against the invaders....more
Capcom's final trailer before the actual launch of Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles has surfaced and it gives gamers a glimpse at a few new characters, enemies and bosses. New playable characters Javier and Manuela also make a drop-in appearance in this kick-butt montage of cinematics and gameplay.
Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles nearly follows through the entire Resident Evil story, including scenarios and missions that were only briefly referenced in prior RE games.
The game also sport...more
