Electronic Gaming June 2008 Rumors and Grand Theft Auto IV Review

The latest issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly comes packed with content. They revealed a new Splatterhouse retro revival title for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, along with showing some other previously seen retro revivals due to hit consoles.

Their rumors column was interesting this month. Lets take a look.

- Bioshock to hit PlayStation 3 in September 2008 with better visuals and all the downloadable content, around the same time that they will reveal some of Bioshock 2.
- Max Payne 3, Red Dead Revolver 2, and a Grand Theft Auto MMO (possibly) in the works.
- L.A. Noire is no longer a PlayStation 3 exclusive.
- Persona 4 to hit North America before 2008 ends. Persona for PSP and PlayStation 3 in the works.
- Rock Band 2 is in the works with new game modes.
- 3D Castlevania for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 is in the works.
- Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle to be very limited. Pre-order while you can.

We are excited about these rumors for the most part.

The ne wissue also reviewed the one and only Grand Theft Auto IV, giving it all perfect scores, besides one (A+, A+, A). Regarding which version of the game is the right to buy, they said "360 for DLC, PS3 version looks slightly more vibrant and sharp". I guess those reports are true then.

[EGM June 2008 Reviews and Rumors]

Update: IGN has contacted 2K Games on the Bioshock for PlayStation 3 rumor and they responded with a "No Comment." That usually means they have something to hide.

L.A. Noire: Not So Exclusive?

In a new job post on Gamasutra Jobs, Team Bondi lists L.A. Noire as a PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 title. This could be a mistake, but if Surfer Girl is one to believe, it's definately not coming to the Xbox 360.

I wouldn't get worried.

Rumor: God of War 3 Late 08', Mass Effect for PS3, More

The latest rumor mill on VideoGamer reports some new PLAYSTATION 3 rumors. These new rumors include God of War III and Mass Effect.

Next winter is looking like being one to remember for video game fans. Sony's Santa Monica studio is said to be hard at work on Kratos' next-gen debut. God of War III is most likely on it's way, according to VideoGamer. They rated it as a 3/5 chance of happening.

The next rumor is about Mass Effect. Speaking while on panel show Bonus Round, industry analyst Michael Pachter gave his opinion on where Mass Effect will end up in the future - not only on the Xbox 360. "Trust me, Electronic Arts, when they threw out the 300 million that is multiplatform that is not 360 only... I wouldn't be shocked if Mass Effect 1 came to PlayStation 3." They believe it will eventually come to the PLAYSTATION 3, but not before the Xbox 360 has seen a period of exclusivity.

The last rumor is about PLAYSTATION 3 Rockstar exclusive, L.A. Noire. Take Two released its results for the fourth quarter of its financial year. Missing on a forecast for titles for 2008 is Rockstar's LA Noire, causing people to believe that the secretive title won't be out until 2009. They write "While it's true that the game is missing from the forecast, Rockstar's financial year runs from November 1st to October 31st, meaning LA Noire could still see a release in November or December 2008."

[Via VGamer]

L.A. Noire Too Big For Xbox 360?

Team Bondi must have at least a few people working in their Ultimo, Sydney office, according to a tip that Kotaku has received over the weekend showing us a blog with "exclusive" information on L.A. Noire. From the post:

• The game will be a free-roaming title with a historically-accurate recreation of Los Angeles in 1947.
• Team Bondi has even hired a costume designer to research the clothing of the era so the game's attire can be accurate.
• Aside from main story, side missions will be based on actual cases pulled straight of the newspapers of 1947.
• A US Marine plays a big role in the story.
• Not so exclusive...but LA Noire definitely ain't coming to Xbox 360, the size of the game is an obstacle to this.

Wonder what that last line means? If it's not coming to the Xbox 360, then it cannot come to Wii. Mobile phone maybe?

[Via Kotaku AU]

L.A. Noire Delayed Till 2009

Team Bondi's PLAYSTATION 3 detective thriller L.A. Noire has been "moved out" of Take-Two's fiscal year 2008 release schedule, announced today during the company's financial conference call. L.A. Noire, which will fall under the Rockstar Games banner and touts former Team Soho developers—of The Getaway fame—, was first announced in the summer of 2005 for a release on the PS3, part of an agreement to develop multiple Sony-exclusive titles. Little has been shown of the game outside of a pair of trailers and it doesn't look like we'll see much more of it any time soon.

[Via Kotaku]