November 4th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Standard Podcast [71:04m]:
Play Now |
Play in Popup |
Download (39)
If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!This weeks gaming podcast covers two reviews, including LittleBigPlanet and Guitar Hero: World Tour. We also touch on a bit of retro NES history with ExciteBike. This weeks gaming news includes:
Nintendo to release old games with new controls
Analysts negative [...]
[Read more →]
Tags: Episode · MMO · Podcast · Show Notes
October 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Halloween is a scary time of year, no less when you’re posting a $310 million net loss. EA CEO John Riccitiello sees “weakness” at retail in October and we’re betting this isn’t the end of the road of sorrow for game publishers around the globe.
Electronic Arts isn’t unfamiliar with bad times and we’re sure to [...]
[Read more →]
Tags: Industry News · electronic arts
September 24th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsAs most folks expected, Electronic Arts use of the SecuROM trojan install has sparked up a little class action lawsuit against the publisher. At first, EA thought they could just bump the total installs from three to five to make gamers happy, but they’re out [...]
[Read more →]
Tags: DRM · electronic arts · spore
September 15th, 2008 · No Comments
It’s official, EA has given up their talks with Take-Two and, as a result, the stock of both companies is falling like a stone. While gamers may cheer knowing the Grand Theft Auto and 2K Sports product lines will continue to compete with EA products, share holders are doing a WTF?
Take-Two has had its share [...]
[Read more →]
Tags: Industry News · Take-Two · electronic arts
September 12th, 2008 · No Comments
Join the forum discussion on this post - (3) PostsLike a washed up superstar, Grand Theft Auto IV continues to drop in NPD figures. This Axl Rose of video games came on strong and sputtered out into oblivion with barely a notice, leaving the spotlight and all hype behind it. This drastic fall may [...]
[Read more →]
Tags: Editorial · Financial · Industry News · Take-Two · electronic arts
September 8th, 2008 · 6 Comments
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsIt turns out Electronic Art’s Spore has some digital rights management (DRM) under the hood that’s irking a few video game players. We use the term “few” lightly, as game players use their voices to be heard and let them ring loud! Taking a gander [...]
[Read more →]
Tags: DRM · electronic arts · spore
September 5th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) PostsElectronic Arts may be considering the Spore system as an “Engine” for licensing to other developers to build RPG’s, action games, web-based games and many other options. Much like ID Software and Epic Games have done, this could be a build system for new creative [...]
[Read more →]
Tags: electronic arts · spore
Electronic Arts is (was?) building a first-person-shooter based on the Command and Conquor series and was set to release on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The original title was originally slated for 2008 and now has been pushed to EA’s fiscal year 2009 or 20010.
The game was not shown off at E3, which is [...]
[Read more →]
Tags: Industry News · electronic arts
Electronic Arts has announced SimAnimals, a game where you play the godlike hand and control the lifestyle of over 60 animals. In the game you’ll play the role of a disembodied hand which moves around and life animals, pick flowers and interact with the environment much like a past Lionhead Studios game: Black and White.
EA’s [...]
[Read more →]
Tags: DS · E3 · Industry News · Simulations · Wii · electronic arts
While compiling a list of games to respond to a user question on the TD Gaming Podcast, I’ve noticed something about this years gaming lineup: their mainly all sequels! Are there any new franchises taking a risk in the market or just more of the same? Some are not really “sequels” but spin-offs of the [...]
[Read more →]
Tags: Editorial · PC Gaming · Sequels · Wii · Xbox 360 · playstation 3