And we have to say, they look stunning. This is partially thanks to the COD4 graphics engine. But Treyarch and Acivision have also worked closely with the Quantum of Solace producers on the film side, giving them plenty of assets to work with. Of course, given the sketchy history of the 007 Video Game franchise, we remain skeptical until sitting down with the...
The Weekly Rewind: September 28th, 2008
Every Sunday our editors get jacked up on caffeine and take you for a stroll down memory lane. Most people like to look back at precious annual commemorative dates, like anniversaries, birthdays, and the annual party commemorating that nasty rash you got at Joe’s BBQ party. Instead, we’re here to prove to people over 50 that MTV has indeed ruined our...
Mirror’s Edge: The Bright and Shiny Dystopia
The more we find out about Mirror’s Edge, the more fascinated we become. It also appears to be a walking contradiction when held against the magnifying glass of industry standards. An explanation: Mirror’s Edge is a first person action/adventure game – which completely lacks a HUD, and utilizes a true 1st person viewpoint. It is set in a...
LittleBigPlanet Beta Journal #1: The Orb of Dreamers
The following is pasted from a recently created Google Doc, meant to be the blueprint for our LittleBigPlanet Beta impressions, but…How do I say this politely and professionally? I’d rather be playing the Beta! Here are the raw and unfiltered notes from my experience thus far. Check back regularly for more coverage. We promise it will be coherent...
Disney’s PURE: New Untainted U.S. Television Ads
We’ve spent considerable time with PURE after finally receiving our review copy earlier in the week, and it’s good to see Disney’s PR team finally kick into action. Developed by Black Rock Studios (ATV Offroad Racing, Moto GP) this is a critically successful, but severely underrepresented racing title that is an absolute thrill to...