NHL 09 - Hell Yes
Jul 28, 2008 Console Games, NHL, PC Games
NHL 09 might just be the first game I buy for my Xbox 360 (using it more for media stuff and demos so far). The EA Sports Hockey League component of the game, a sort of Diablo II-esque ladder system for teams of hockey players (basically an in-game version of yourself complete with name) that EA wants to become the next Madden Nation type event. Gamespot has a serious interview with David Littman, one of the games producers (and a former pro hockey player, although he only had 3 NHL games, 2 with the Sabres). Puck Daddy Greg Wyshynski has part 1 of a slightly more irreverent interview here. Yes, Wysh, I spelled your name out. No copy/paste, here.
Tags: buffalo, Console Games, games, Hockey, NHL, pc games, pc gaming, sabres, Xbox360
Educational Games That Don’t Suck
Jun 11, 2008 Console Games, PC Games
As you may know, aside from being a hockey (and general sports) nut, I’m also a colossal nerd. I’m also a Daddy, and my son has naturally taken to some of my favorite hobbies, like computer games. This article from InventorSpot gives a few examples of games that can help educate without losing the fun factor. Mentioned are school classics (Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
Tags: age of empires, carmen sandiego, Console Games, edutainment, inventorspot, oregon trail, PC, pc games, pc gaming, sim city
Shadowrun And Battletech Return Home
Dec 10, 2007 Console Games, PC Games
FASA, WizKids and 42 Entertainment founder Jordan Weisman has announced, via the website of his newest venture-backed startup Smith & Tinker, that he has licensed the ‘electronic entertainment’ rights to his MechWarrior, Shadowrun and Crimson Skies properties back from Microsoft.
Little is known as to Weisman’s plans as of yet, just that his recent job postings lean toward Web 2.0 and online game expertise. MechWarrior MMO? YES PLEASE!!
Tags: battletech, Console Games, Console Games, console gaming, crimson skies, fasa, games, gaming, mechwarrior, PC, pc games, pc gaming, shadowrun, smith & tinker
Final Fantasy Turns 20
Dec 10, 2007 Console Games
One of my favorite game series, Final Fantasy, just turned 20. 1up has several features on it this week, but I’m pressed for time so hit up this /. article for all the links.
Tags: Console Games, Console Games, console gaming, enix, final fantasy, games, gaming, square, square enix
As If Marching Bands Weren’t Geeky Enough
Nov 14, 2007 Console Games, NCAA Football, PC Games, Wacky
The Cal Marching Band recently performed an opus to video games as their halftime show. Gizmodo has the video here. Complete with a Pokemon fight between the mascots.
Tags: cal, Console Games, games, PC
