GDC 2008: Insomniac Careers Video

A new (and quite funny) careers video for Insomniac Games showed up on the internet today. It's really a fun watch. If you notice on the computer screen towards the end of the video, it displays 0708. Could this be the release or first showing date of Resistance 2? I guess we will find out when the time comes.

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue's Official Wheel

Logitech today revealed the Logitch Driving Force GT, which is labeled the "official wheel of Gran Turismo". This wheel will be available in May in the United States and Europe for a high price of $149.99. Logitech's Director of Marketing, Ruben Mookerjee, says that "with the Logitech Driving Force GT, you're not playing games anymore – you're racing!"

Look forward to it, it is going to present at GDC 2008 as well.

[GDC08: Logitech reveals the "offical wheel of Gran Turismo"]

Metal Gear Online: 14 New Screenshots

Thanks to Ruliweb, we have 14 new screenshots of Konami's upcoming Metal Gear Online. Take a good look around, because our good friend Snake makes an appearance. The screenshots are looking really nice and personally, I can't wait to give this game a spin. Enjoy!

THQ Announces Red Faction: Guerrilla

This really isn't much of a secret since their last conference call. Today, THQ officially announced the development of Red Faction: Guerrilla, developed by THQ.

The game is a 3rd person, open-world action shooter set on Mars, 50 years after the events of the original Red Faction. Players will take the role of an insurgent fighter with the newly re-established Red Faction movement as they battle for liberation from the oppressive Earth Defense Force. Full details in the press release below.

REVOLUTION RETURNS TO MARS IN THQ’S GROUNDBREAKING OPEN WORLD SHOOTER RED FACTION®: GUERRILLA™

Third-Person Action-Shooter Re-Defines Destruction and Open-World Game-Play

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. February 20, 2008 -- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that Volition, Inc.’s critically acclaimed Red Faction® franchise will make its open-world, next-generation debut with Red Faction®: Guerrilla™. Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again re-define the limits of destruction-based game-play. Red Faction: Guerrilla is currently in development for Microsoft Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Sony PLAYSTATION® 3 computer entertainment system, and Windows-based PC, and is scheduled to ship in THQ’s fiscal year 2009.

"Red Faction is one THQ’s most successful and critically acclaimed original franchises to date, with a huge global base of loyal fans waiting to join the new revolution," said Brad Carraway, director of global brand management, THQ. "With the game’s unique pairing of true physics-based destruction, fast-paced guerrilla warfare style combat, and a massive world to explore – Red Faction: Guerrilla will redefine the limits of open-world gaming.”

“Red Faction: Guerrilla expands the signature destruction elements of the series and pushes the boundaries of next-gen gaming on a massive, terra-formed Mars where gamers can literally tear down the enemy EDF presence brick by brick,” said Mike Kulas, president of Volition, Inc. ”With a new 3rd person perspective, a full cover system that allows for guerrilla style tactics and a diverse planet to explore we’re excited to revitalize the gripping world of Red Faction for high-definition platforms.”

About Red Faction: Guerrilla

Red Faction: Guerrilla is a 3rd person, open-world action shooter set on Mars, 50 years after the events of the original Red Faction. Players will take the role of an insurgent fighter with the newly re-established Red Faction movement as they battle for liberation from the oppressive Earth Defense Force. Throughout their fight for freedom, players will carve their own path, wreaking havoc across the vast, open-world environment of Mars, from the desolate mining outpost of Parker to the gleaming EDF capital city of Eos. Utilizing improvised weapons, explosives and re-purposed mining equipment and vehicles, Red Faction: Guerrilla allows players to tear through fully destructible environments in an unforgiving Martian landscape swarming with EDF forces, Red Faction resistance fighters, and the downtrodden settlers caught in the cross-fire. Red Faction: Guerrilla will also feature a robust multiplayer component, including several modes focused on destruction-based gameplay. Currently in development for Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PLAYSTATION 3, and Windows PC, Red Faction: Guerrilla is expected to ship to retailers worldwide in THQ’s fiscal year 2009.

Rumor: The Witcher Coming to PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360?

It seems CDProjekt has let the cat out of the bag on whats going on with The Witcher. Tomasz Jonarski, a CD Projekt employee, mentioned that he’s working on technology for porting The Witcher to PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 on GoldenLine, a social networking website.

Shortly after his post was made, it was deleted. Whoops!

[Rumor: The Witcher Coming to PS3/360]

X-Play: Legendary & Fracture Hands-On

Over at G4TV's X-Play, they were lucky enough to get a hands on with Codemasters' upcoming Legendary. In this title, your a hired art thief who accidentally opens up Pandora's box. That unleashes all the mythical creatures that society thought was fake. The game really looks interesting. X-Play also got a hands on with LucasArts' upcoming Fracture, which was on their GDC 2008 special. The game is really looking fantastic and I really want to try it out myself. The terrain deformation is looking really good along with the textures in the game. Give the videos a watch!

Codemasters Speak on Overlord for PLAYSTATION 3

Yesterday, we reported that a dutch gaming site supposedly confirmed Overlord will be coming to the PLAYSTATION 3. Today, Codemasters speaks on what the Dutch website supposedly confirmed.

When VideoGamer contacted them, a spokesperson for Codemasters said: "After the release of the Overlord: Raising Hell expansion pack on Xbox Live Marketplace last week, there's been a definite increase in interest surrounding the dark adventures of the minion master. However, although we won't comment on rumour and speculation, I can certainly confirm that you haven't seen the last of the Overlord just yet."

Sounds a lot like a tease to me. Keep your fingers crossed though, because it sounds a whole lot possible to me.

[Codies: "You haven't seen the last of Overlord yet"]

Devil May Cry 4 Sells 2 Million Worldwide

Well it seems releasing Devil May Cry 4 on both the PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 was a success for Capcom. They've announced today that the game has sold 2 million copies worldwide.

What they didn't release however of how many of those sales were PLAYSTATION 3 sales and how many were Xbox 360 sales. But anyway Capcom, congratulations on making yourself $120 million!

CAPCOM®'S DEVIL MAY CRY® 4 SHIPS OVER 2 MILLION STYLISH UNITS

Fastest Selling Game In the DMC Series to Reach This Milestone

SAN MATEO, Calif — February 20, 2008 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed that Devil May Cry ® 4, the latest installment in the Devil May Cry series, has shipped over two million units worldwide since its recent release for both for Sony Computer Entertainment’s PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) and the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. A PC version of the game will be released in the coming months.

Jeff Rubeinstein "Debunks" In-Game XMB Rumors

On a PlayStation.Blog comment, a loyal PlayStation fan asked "Please either confirm or debunk the ingame XMB/HOME/Achievements coming VERY soon rumours !!".

Jeff Rubeinstein replied saying the below.

"If by “VERY soon” you mean this week - debunked.

I see the same rumors, and they’re just that - rumors. Literally 95% of what I’ve read this week is just groundless speculation. But hey, that’s the game biz."

Either he is hiding the secret or he is just saying very soon but not this week at GDC 2008. Hmm, I guess we will find out SOON enough.

[PS.Blog Comment #24]

GDC 2008: Sony to Unveil In-Game XMB & LittleBigPlanet to Home Interaction

LusoPlay have received information from Sony Computer Entertainment that Sony will be unveiling in-game XMB along with LittleBigPlanet to Home integration at the Game Developers Conference 2008.

Along with that, they will have a big announcement on Home, the public beta is here. Details will come at the show. This is getting exciting!

[Home news from GDC 08]

Rumor: First PLAYSTATION 3 Accomplishment Images?

A user by the name of SonyGuy32 has posted on the PSN@Home forums claiming to have pictures of in-game XMB and the first PLAYSTATION 3 accomplishments.

There are more at the link, whether they are real, we don't know. But they are all great to look at.

[In game xmb/PS3 Accomplishments]

In-Shirt XMB: Sony's Sense of Humor a Tease?

At the Game Developers Conference 2008, some of the T-Shirts Sony are giving away say "In-Shirt XMB". Hm, seems that Sony has a sense of humor for all the PLAYSTATION 3 users wanting in-game XMB.

Seeing these T-Shirts could be a hint though. I don't think Sony would display this just to piss off every PLAYSTATION 3 owner. Is XMB just a few days away? I think so.

[In-Game XMB: Sony gets a sense of humour]

LittleBigPlanet's Voice Chat Features Lip-Syncing

Lets just let LittleBigPlanet become even better. In the latest issue of Edge Magazine, they preview LittleBigPlanet. They reveal that in addition to the emotions you could express with your sackboy, there are plans to lip-sync the voice chat. That means the characters will move their lips in a pattern that you would when you talk. That's pretty neat.

[LittleBigPlanet planning lip-synching voice chat, filters]

Ninja Theory Concept Hints New Game in the Works

The official website for the Ninja Theory team (developers of Heavenly Sword) has undergone a major overhaul. The new website features flash banners on every page.

One of the flash banners that we've came across is a new piece of art that isn't from Heavenly Sword. On the main page of the site, the team wrote some teasing words.

"Right now we're working on an exciting new concept that has got everyone we talk to buzzing. We can't say a lot except that it's going to be great to work on and should be even better to play! It'll take all the things we loved about Heavenly Sword and make them bigger and better than ever before.

There are some teaser elements on this new look website...and don't forget, this website is the very best place to check regularly for updates and news...especially the forums."

So, could this piece of artwork be from their upcoming project? When will it be revealed? Hopefully, GDC 2008 will be the place. Maybe not.

[ninja theory limited]

Unreal Tournament III Coming to Europe February 22, 2008

For all the Europeans, we got good news. In just a few days, you'll be able to get your hands on Epic's Unreal Tournament III. On February 22, 2008, thats your day to pick it up. The game has already sold 1.2 million in the areas it is available in, and it's just going to rise.

Get your reserves down.

Overlord Coming to the PLAYSTATION 3

According to Dutch PLAYSTATION 3 gaming site, PS3Party, Triumph Studios will be bringing their successful Overlord to the PLAYSTATION 3, again to be published by Codemasters.

The game was a good success on the Xbox 360 and PC, selling over a million copies worldwide. Perhaps it will do the same when it arrives on our console.

[Overlord to PS3]

Toshiba Announced Discontinuation of HD-DVD Service: Blu-Ray Wins

What your hearing is true people, Blu-ray is the official winner in the DVD format war.

Today, Toshiba announced the discontinuation of their HD-DVD service. They will no longer develop, manufacture, or market HD-DVD products due to recent changes in the market (everybody going Blu-ray exclusive). However, to all the people that for some reason bought an HD-DVD player, they will still continue to provide support for their customers. Don't call asking where the new movies are however.

Congratulations Blu-ray for your victory in the format war!

[Toshiba Announces Discontinuation of HD DVD Businesses]

Capcom: How Much Do You Want Bionic Commando Rearmed to Cost?

Capcom asks us today, 'how much do you want Bionic Commando: Rearmed to cost?' Do you want to spend $10 or $15?

"Some think that we can go the simple "meta-emulation" route, put on a fresh coat of paint, and release the game without any tweaks or new modes," said Ben Judd on the Bionic Commando Blog, "After all, that is the standard right now. Most of these games sell for $10 but aren't anywhere near the quality of BCR."

Just because I like Rock Band songs, I'd say $10 would be good for me. But as of this morning, there was an unanimous $15 tag on the game.

[Capcom Asks: 'How much do you think we should sell Bionic Commando Rearmed for?']