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Entries from September 2008

World of Warcraft, Early November Release Rumor

September 5th, 2008 · 1 Comment

There is a new rumor running around showing off some 7-eleven computer systems which list World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King showing a “tentative” release date of November 4th, 2008. The suggested retail price is $39.99 and this source also claims a “midnight” release (again) which, at this point, should be common sense. […]

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Tags: Activision · Blizzard · Rumors · world of warcraft

Microsoft Shoots for Number Two In Console War

September 5th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Microsoft recently announced their price cuts on the Xbox 360, effective today, but what is motivating them? Microsoft’s not going to make much additional money by passing off the savings to the customer but they will, more than likely, sell a bunch of great new Xbox 360‘s to a new crowd of gamer. Motivation? Sony. […]

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Tags: Console Games · Editorial · Holiday · Microsoft · Nintendo · Sony · Wii · Xbox 360

Call of Duty: World at War – October Open Beta!

September 4th, 2008 · No Comments

If you’ve got Microsoft Windows or an Xbox 360 you’ll be eligible for the public beta of Call of Duty: World at War by Activision. Although the game is set to deploy on the 11th of November, many of us will be able to get a taste of the multi-player action early by entering into […]

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Tags: Activision · FPS · Industry News

Trials of a World of Warcraft Player: Entry Three

September 4th, 2008 · 4 Comments

“Gold Rush” It’s amazing how economies thrive on virtual worlds like Azeroth. One can buy and sell wares at an auction house to bring in money and spend money. Unfortunately, on my return back to Azeroth after a large siesta from the virtual world, many things seem to have changed… it costs an arm and […]

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Tags: Editorial · MMO · Trials of a World of Warcraft Player · world of warcraft

Xbox 360 Price Cut Official: September 5th, 2008

September 3rd, 2008 · 3 Comments

The undeniable rumor, as expected, has come to be true and Microsoft’s Major Nelson has revealed September 5th as the day the Xbox 360 shall drop in price. Although not surprising, this is really the first good price drop for the 360 hardware which does not involve phasing out an old product line. The price […]

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Tags: Industry News · Microsoft

Starcraft 2: A 2009 Release Schedule

September 3rd, 2008 · 2 Comments

If you thought you’d be getting a release of Starcraft 2 for the holiday of 2008 you’ll be upset at the news. The heavily awaited RTS title Starcraft 2 will be arriving sometime in 2009. The original title arrived in 1998 but we’re not going to see the first sequel until sometime next year, amazing […]

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Tags: Activision · Blizzard · Industry News · starcraft

TD Gaming Podcast 86: Trouble with Norse Mythology

September 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

This weeks gaming podcast we stroll down memory lane with Gauntlet, ponder Microsoft’s role as a PC game publisher, hit up some news: Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick trying to scare off MMO developers Diablo 3 in content creation mode Sony may be thinking of charging for PlayStation Network Starcraft 2, may get a fourth […]

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Tags: Episode · Podcast · Show Notes

Command and Conquer: Red Alert – Free!

September 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

It is the 13th anniversary of the Command & Conquer Series, Red Alert, and Electronic Arts is giving away the original C&C: Red Alert as a download for free. Holy crap, how neat is that? This is also a great marketing technique, Red Alert 3 arrives soon, so this will help you keep it fresh […]

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Tags: electronic arts · Industry News · RTS