Category: Videogames

Coffee Talk #273: Your Favorite Holiday Gifts

I hope everyone had an excellent holiday. I’m still fighting off a Christmas cold, but I was thrilled to spend time with my family. Now let’s share stories of our holiday loot!

Welcome to Coffee Talk! Let’s start off the day by discussing whatever is on your (nerd chic) mind. Every morning I’ll kick off a discussion and I’m counting on you to participate in it. If you’re not feelin’ my topic, feel free to start a chat with your fellow readers and see where it takes you. Whether you’re talking about videogames, the pain of returning gifts, Kelly Osbourne fighting with her ex on Twitter, or airport delays, Coffee Talk is the place to do it.

I hope everyone had an excellent holiday. I’m still fighting off a Christmas cold, but I was thrilled to spend time with my family. Now let’s share stories of our holiday loot! What was the best gaming gift you received this year? How about non-gaming?

As for me, I didn’t get any gaming gifts. My brother picked me up some Rusty’s coffee (he lives in Hawaii), which is something I’ve wanted to try for years. It has been excellent so far, but it’s a darker roast than I’m used to. You know I geek out with my coffee, so you can imagine my excitement over brewing coffee from a fine Hawaiian roaster.

Now it’s your turn! I’m psyched to see what Santa and/or Hanukkah Harry got you this year!!!

What Are You Playing This Christmas Weekend?

After making some rounds in Orange County, I’ll be back in Los Angeles this weekend. My brother will be in town too and we’ll be playing some games together. He’s an old-school gamer and plays some PlayStation 3 games, but he’s not really a “hardcore” gamer anymore (whatever that means these days). I figure we’ll tackle some mindless old-schol beat-’em-ups like X-Men Arcade and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

How about you? What’s on your Christmas weekend playlist?

Coffee Talk #271: Sleeper Hits of 2010

There were so many fantastic games in 2010 that some of them were bound to get less attention than they deserved. Are there any games that you loved this year that fit that description?

Welcome to Coffee Talk! Let’s start off the day by discussing whatever is on your (nerd chic) mind. Every morning I’ll kick off a discussion and I’m counting on you to participate in it. If you’re not feelin’ my topic, feel free to start a chat with your fellow readers and see where it takes you. Whether you’re talking about videogames, whether you got powers from the recent lunar eclipse, why the hell Manny Pacquiao is fighting Shane Mosley, or Cafecito Organico’s Guatemala El Carmen Estate, Coffee Talk is the place to do it.

There were so many fantastic games in 2010 that some of them were bound to get less attention than they deserved. Are there any games that you loved this year that fit that description? 1Up.com’s Sam Kennedy, Gamasutra’s Christian Nutt, and GameFly Media’s (Shacknews) Garnett Lee share their sleeper hits of 2010. Watch the video above to see if any of your favorites made the list.

Naturally, I want your picks for 2010’s sleeper hits. Let me know what games you think should have gotten more love.

Coffee Talk #270: The Biggest Gaming News of 2010

What was the biggest gaming news of the year? Find out what 1Up.com’s Sam Kennedy, Gamasutra’s Christian Nutt, and GameFly Media’s (Shacknews) Garnett Lee had to say on the matter.

Welcome to Coffee Talk! Let’s start off the day by discussing whatever is on your (nerd chic) mind. Every morning I’ll kick off a discussion and I’m counting on you to participate in it. If you’re not feelin’ my topic, feel free to start a chat with your fellow readers and see where it takes you. Whether you’re talking about videogames, CAA’s involvement with the formation of Respawn, Harmonix suing Viacom, or Larry Brown’s next coaching job, Coffee Talk is the place to do it.

2010 was a truly fascinating year for the gaming world. There’s so much change in the air! 3D gaming, social gaming, motion controls, mobile gaming, developer consolidation, publisher power shifts, and more have changed and will continue to change the gaming landscape. What was the biggest gaming news of the year? Find out what 1Up.com’s Sam Kennedy, Gamasutra’s Christian Nutt, and GameFly Media’s (Shacknews) Garnett Lee had to say on the matter by watching the video above.

Naturally, I want to know what you thought was the biggest gaming news of 2010. Shout it out in the comments section (please)!

Coffee Talk #269: Your 2010 Videogame Disappointments

My excellent friends GameFly Garnett Lee, Gamasutra Christian Nutt, and 1Up.com Sam Kennedy are back! This time around they talk about the games that disappointment them the most in 2010. What games let you down in 2010?

Welcome to Coffee Talk! Let’s start off the day by discussing whatever is on your (nerd chic) mind. Every morning I’ll kick off a discussion and I’m counting on you to participate in it. If you’re not feelin’ my topic, feel free to start a chat with your fellow readers and see where it takes you. Whether you’re talking about videogames, the dangers of acting in the Spider-Man musical, Bryan Danielson wrestling his real-life trainer last night, or Yao Ming out for the season (again), Coffee Talk is the place to do it.

My excellent friends GameFly Garnett Lee, Gamasutra Christian Nutt, and 1Up.com Sam Kennedy are back! This time around they talk about the games that disappointment them the most in 2010. Naturally, I want to know about your videogame disappointments (But only after you’ve watched the video. Ha!). What games let you down in 2010?

Sony Shows Off List of Stereoscopic 3D Games

Sony Computer Entertainment America has produced a nifty list of current PlayStation 3 games that take advantage of stereoscopic 3D televisions and future titles that will use the tech. It’s an impressive group of titles, but are any of these games enough to make you pull the trigger on a 3D TV? Give the list a peek and let me know (please)!

Current PlayStation 3 Stereoscopic 3D Games

  • Auditorium
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops
  • Enslaved: Journey to the West (via PSN software update)
  • EyePet
  • The Fight: Lights Out
  • Gran Turismo 5
  • High Velocity Bowling
  • Hustle Kings
  • James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game
  • MotorStorm: 3D Rift
  • NBA 2K11 (new retail version; free PSN software update coming in January 2011)
  • PAIN
  • Prince of Persia Trilogy
  • The Sly Collection
  • Super Stardust HD (via PSN software update)
  • Swords and Soldiers
  • TRON: Evolution
  • Tumble
  • WipEout HD

Future PlayStation 3 Stereoscopic 3D Games

  • Crysis 2
  • de Blob 2: Underground
  • Dungeon Defenders
  • Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection
  • Killzone 3
  • MLB 11: The Show
  • Mortal Kombat
  • MotorStorm Apocalypse
  • Virtua Tennis 4
  • Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception

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Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection Trailer

Last week I wrote about the exciting Final Fantasy IV Complete Collection for Sony PlayStation Portable. Square Enix recently released a trailer for this compilation and it has hit the interwebz! It’s in Japanese, but you can still feel the awesomey awesomeness of this compilation of one of the best Final Fantasy games ever.

Give it a look and let me know what you think (please)!

Coffee Talk #268: Your Favorite Game of 2010

It’s time for you to declare your favorite game of the year! I’ve dragged three of my friends into the mix — three friends that happen to be some of the best editors in the videogame business.

Welcome to Coffee Talk! Let’s start off the day by discussing whatever is on your (nerd chic) mind. Every morning I’ll kick off a discussion and I’m counting on you to participate in it. If you’re not feelin’ my topic, feel free to start a chat with your fellow readers and see where it takes you. Whether you’re talking about videogames, the Milwaukee Brewers making some noise with the Greinke trade, WWE Edge as your new World Heavyweight Champion, or your favorite Christmas dish, Coffee Talk is the place to do it.

It’s time for you to declare your favorite game of the year! I’ve dragged three of my friends into the mix — three friends that happen to be some of the best editors in the videogame business. 1Up’s Sam Kennedy, Gamasutra’s Christian Nutt, and GameFly Media’s (Shacknews) Garnett Lee share their personal game-of-the-year choices in the video above.

Kindly check out the video and share your favorite game of 2010!

Sony Boasts Nearly 50 Games with PlayStation Move Support

Sony announced that nearly 50 games have PlayStation Move support, with lots more to come. Here’s the list for your motion-tastic pleasure.

Sony has announced that nearly 50 games have PlayStation Move support, with lots more to come. Here’s the list for your motion-tastic pleasure.

Supported Games

  • Auditorium
  • Beat Sketcher
  • Brunswick Pro Bowling
  • Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2011
  • Create
  • Dance Dance Revolution
  • EyePet
  • The Fight: Lights Out
  • Funky Lab Rat
  • Get Fit With Mel B
  • Heavy Rain (via PSN software update)
  • High Velocity Bowling (via PSN software update)
  • Hustle Kings* (via PSN software update)
  • John Daly’s ProStroke Golf
  • Kung Fu Rider
  • MAG (via PSN software update)
  • NBA 2K11
  • Planet Minigolf (via PSN software update)
  • Racquet Sports
  • Rapala Pro Bass Fishing 2010
  • Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition (via PSN software update)
  • R.U.S.E.
  • Sackboy’s Prehistoric Moves
  • Singstar Dance
  • The Sly Collection
  • Sports Champions
  • Start the Party
  • Swords & Soldiers* (via PSN software update)
  • The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest
  • The Shoot
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 (via PSN software update)
  • Time Crisis: Razing Storm
  • Toy Story 3: The Video Game (side modes via PSN software update)
  • TRON: Evolution
  • Tumble
  • TV Superstars

Upcoming Games

  • echochrome II
  • Dead Space Extraction
  • de Blob 2
  • Dungeon Defenders
  • Dungeon Hunter: Alliance
  • PlayStation Move Heroes
  • Killzone 3
  • LittleBigPlanet 2
  • Michael Jackson: The Experience
  • Modern Combat: Domination
  • No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise
  • SOCOM 4
  • Sorcery
  • Top Darts
  • Under Siege
  • Virtua Tennis 4
  • Yoostar 2
  • Zumba Fitness

Any of you digging any of these games with Move?

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Bulletstorm Epic Edition Includes Gears of War 3 Beta

Electronic Arts has announced that the “Epic Edition” of Bulletstorm will include early access to the highly anticipated beta for Gears of War 3. Here’s a clip from the official press release:

Epic Games and EA are blowing out the launch of Bulletstorm with access to the public beta for Gears of War 3, the spectacular conclusion to one of the most memorable and celebrated sagas in video games. Players that purchase the Epic Edition are guaranteed early access to the Gears of War 3 beta. Pre-order now to reserve a copy of the Epic Edition which will be available on Feb. 22, 2011 for MSRP $59.99, only for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, while supplies last.

Well, I guess the Xbox 360 version of Bulletstorm will trounce the PlayStation 3 version. Ha! Seriously though, will any of you buy the  Epic Edition to get Gears 3 beta privileges? Pretty tempting, hey? (Also, pre-order from Amazon using the link above!)