Category Archives: Video Games

The Flickcast Contest: Name That Title!

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Matt Raub

As we mentioned in Episode 20 of The Flickcast (which went live earlier today) we are conducting our very first online contest for some pretty sweet prizes. Those who listen to the show know that each episode has a familiar … Continue reading →

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PS3 Gets Exclusive ‘Marvel vs. Capcom’ 2 Retail Edition with Bonus

Posted on August 12, 2009 by John Carle

While XBox 360 users were given a three week jump on their time with Marvel vs. Capcom 2, Sony doesn’t want to leave their loyal fanboys in the dust. As a thank you for the patience of their fans they … Continue reading →

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Xbox Adds New Features to Marketplace

Posted on August 12, 2009 by John Carle

As we reported last week, XBox Live got an update this week featuring the Avatar Marketplace, Games on Demand and Ratings. We’ve decided to put together a list of the newest features, and show you some of the things added … Continue reading →

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Spielberg Eyeing ‘Halo’ Adaptation

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Jennifer Tomooka

Halo fans who have been patiently waiting for a movie version of their beloved video game — especially after the previous version was killed a few years ago — might have a reason to celebrate in the near future. The … Continue reading →

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Review: ‘Marvel vs. Capcom 2’ for XBox Live Arcade

Posted on August 10, 2009 by John Carle

Score: 8.5 – 1200 Microsoft Points ($15.00) After nine years, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is still one of the most popular fighting games around. This past week with XBox’s Summer of Arcade, it became available for the first time for … Continue reading →

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Brand New ‘Guitar Hero: Van Halen’ Trailer

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

As video games where you play imaginary instruments in a virtual band continue to gain in popularity, so will the bands that join in the fun and become part of the gaming experience. One such band is the legendary Van … Continue reading →

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‘Scott Pilgrim’ Game Coming Next Year

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Joe Gillis

Who would’ve thought that a game starring Michael Cera, Kieren Culkin, and Jason Schwartzman would get optioned as a video game by UbiSoft, the developer who’s titles include Assassin’s Creed and Call of Juarez? Apparently Universal did, as they’re already … Continue reading →

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‘Call of Duty: World at War’ Map Pack 3 Now Available

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Joe Gillis

Do you like first person shooters? If so, you’re probably a big fan of Activision’s Call of Duty franchise. If so, they just dropped some new maps for the latest COD title World at War. Want to know more about … Continue reading →

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