Where movies and games intersect, CHUD has already brought you the big news of the weekend, but I’ll reiterate them here in case you feel such loyalty to me that you read no articles apart from those with my byline: Edward Norton will be Dr. Bruce Banner in the next Hulk flick, and Michael Bay … Continue reading
Welcome to the revival of CHUD.com’s video game presence, Master Control Program. Since it’s an exciting [and expensive] time to be a video game aficionado, what better time to bring back the column that almost was, a look at all things console and handheld? That is what they call in the business a rhetorical question. … Continue reading
You won’t be surprised when I tell you that videogame tie-ins with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix are slated to release alongside the film. It’s a long-standing tradition. Unfortunately, despite having an (I’ll gladly admit it) rich world, ripe for exploration, the previous game versions of Mr. Potter’s films have been mostly … Continue reading
I’m going to spend the weekend taking remedial economics courses, since apparently my opinion on the Guitar Hero 2 downloadable content, specifically my thinking that it’s reasonably priced, is wrong. I’m thinking I should probably hire an accountant before I fritter away my savings on things like, say, plastic controllers in the shapes of miniature … Continue reading
In their ongoing quest to bring quality content to the videogame podcast and video-blog arena, 1up and their partner GameVideos.com have posted an OCD analysis of the latest Halo 3 video released by Bungie. For Halo fans, I’m led to understand it’s a treat for the "reasonable speculation" centers of the brain. Being only a … Continue reading
No new big news today, since the Halo 3 beta details are still ringing in everyone’s ears. Or, because nothing much happened yesterday, except people got all indignant about Action Button and their zero-star reviews of God of War 2 and Final Fantasy VII. Heh.So, incidental news! First up is today’s Xbox Live Arcade release … Continue reading
It’s a very Halo day! Those of you whose breaths have been bated since Halo 2‘s cliffhanger ending will soon get a chance to exhale again, as Bungie has announced that the Halo 3 multiplayer beta will go live on May 16th at 12:00 in the morning, pacific time, the one true time. This isn’t … Continue reading
Earlier this morning, I posted a link to a new trailer for the Annex gameplay mode in the upcoming Gears of War update. I have just done so again. But there’s even more information to whet your appetite for destruction. We have received a full press release detailing the gameplay of the new multiplayer mode … Continue reading
The big news from the weekend is that info about Microsoft’s Sping Update for Xbox Live has leaked, and been intentionally distributed, which isn’t as fun to write. The update will include tweaks for the Dashboard interface, integration with the Windows Live Messenger, a revised interface for the Marketplace, and more specific notices when Achievements … Continue reading
As though GameTap subscribers did not already have a queue of "need to play" games a cubit long, the service has leaked that it has aquired a license for the Sega Saturn to add to its lengthy roster of supported consoles. The game Bug! will be the first release, available on Easter (or now if … Continue reading