Battlefield 3: Gameplay Trailer

The gameplay trailer for the highly-anticipated Battlefield 3 has made it's way online. It really looks fantastic, even though it is only about 50 seconds long. It shows some really cool gameplay footage.

Battlefield 3 gets released this fall

Some cool details were revealed in the press release on the games engine Frostbite 2. Here are some excerpts with the full press release after the jump.

This state-of-the-art technology is the foundation on which Battlefield 3 is built, delivering enhanced visual quality, a grand sense of scale, massive destruction, dynamic audio and character animation utilizing ANT technology from the latest EA SPORTS™ games."



"In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. As the first boots on the ground, players will experience heart-pounding missions across diverse locations including Paris, Tehran and New York. As a U.S. Marine in the field, periods of tension and anticipation are punctuated by moments of complete chaos. As bullets whiz by, as walls crumble, as explosions force players to the ground, the battlefield feels more alive and interactive than ever before."

The full Press Release is after the jump

Amazing Dead Island Trailer

I know that the footage is not game footage, but my god this trailer is fantastic. I have been waiting for a few years (since 2007) to see something for this game. I just love the whole idea of a survival horror game that takes place on an island and features a heavy melee based combat. This trailer just makes you want to watch in silence. Truly an amazing game trailer.

Dead Island hits Xbox 360 and PS3 sometime 2011

Here is the chilling game trailer

Benjamin Myers
PSN ID and Gamertag: fusionman15
Email: BenMyers92@gmail.com

New L.A. Noire Trailer and Release Date

The news actually broke over the weekend, but it wasn't official. The news broke again today (officially).

Here is the trailer that made its way online this weekend, but was taken down quickly. It's official now, so we can post it.



L.A. Noire will be released May 17th

Benjamin Myers
PSN ID and Gamertag: fusionman15
Email: BenMyers92@gmail.com

First Look at COD: Black Ops' First Strike Map Pack

The first video evidence of the new Call of Duty: Black Ops map pack First Strike has made its way online and it shows some pretty awesome and crazy levels.

The levels:

Kowloon: Based on the level from the campaign and was rebuilt from the ground up to be able to play multiplayer. The game features rooftop warfare and has numerous levels of roofs. Also, a cool addition is zip-lines that get you from rooftop to rooftop, but the bad thing is you are exposed with no weapon use.

Discovery: An Antarctic map based at a research station outpost that was left over from WWII. The level divided by a deep chasm with only a collapsable ice bridge connecting them. A pretty good sniper map with Nothing else seeming very interesting on the level.

Berlin Wall: Based at the Checkpoint Charlie area of Berlin. It is divided into the East and West sides. The combat is mostly longer range weapons because of longer range and high elevation areas. A cool and annoying feature is the No Mans Land full of auto turrets. You could cut a lot of time doing this, but risk dying very quick.

Stadium: Based in a ice hockey stadium and features close combat with great hiding spots. If your like me and prefer to be close to your enemy then your going to love this map. Plus is features a hockey rink.

The Zombie Map was not talked about and no news on that at this time.

First Strike will get released on Xbox 360 February 1st and no release date has been marked for PS3 and PC. I imagine it gets released when Second Strike gets released for 360 far in the future. That last part was a joke. (I Hope)

Benjamin Myers
PSN ID and Gamertag: fusionman15
Email: BenMyers92@gmail.com 

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Screenshots

Videogame developer Naughty Dog has announced the third game in the Uncharted franchise Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.

 Entertaimnet Weekly has an article that said : According to Naughty Dog's creative director Amy Hennig, the theme of deception plays out in multiple ways throughout the threequel, from Drake doing the deceiving to Drake being deceived to some mysterious deception about Drake's very identity. The story focuses on the hero's relationship with his mentor and father figure, fan fave Victor "Sully" Sullivan, and has him searching for a legendary lost city that will ultimately take him to the Arabian Peninsula and the vast wasteland of the Rub' al Khali Desert, also known as the Empty Quarter.

Here is the screenshots of the game with the updated box art

UPDATE: The trailer that was shown at the VGA's

Benjamin Myers

PSN ID and Gamertag: fusionman15

Email: BenMyers92@gmail.com

Resistance 3 Teaser Trailer

I know the trailer has been out for about a week, but I'm posting it do to the demand of some of are readers.

The first teaser trailer for Resistance 3 is just a live-action trailer with no gameplay, but it is cool nonetheless. It seems to point out that the crazy chimera have destroyed a lot of the US, even the great city of St. Louis.

The horrible thing is while showing some cool stuff in the trailer, it shows nothing really about the plot. So, I guess fans will have to wait for the first trailer to get the plot and gameplay.

Resistance 3 will get released sometime in 2011

Benjamin Myers

PSN ID and Gamertag: fusionman15

Email: BenMyers92@gmail.com

TRON: Evolution PS3 Collector's Edition Announced

We have only a few months until the highly-anticipated Tron: Legacy hits theaters and that means we will see the release of a video-game tie-in. I don't know if the game will be any good or not, but it has a freakin cool Collector's Edition.

The collector's edition of Tron: Evolution has $130 package that includes a cool light cycle model with the game. I just don't know if a model light cycle is worth $70 bucks. 

Tron: Legacy hits theaters on December 17 and the game Tron: Evolution hits  Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC and PSP on November 1. 

Benjamin Myers

PSN ID and Gamertag: fusionman15

Email: BenMyers92@gmail.com

Netflix on PS3 Going Disc-Less

According to Netflix, by the end of October, they will cease to use the disc used to stream movies to the playstation 3.  

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said this statement:

"Before our next call in October, we expect to be launching a major new version of our Sony PS3 user interface which doesn't require a disc and is dynamically updated continuously with the latest Netflix UI improvements," Hastings said.

A disc-less Netflix application seems like much less of a hassle then having to switch out a disc to stream movies.  I still don't think I'll be getting this, I think I'll just stick to Redbox.


Dominic Sacco
PSN ID: sacco2011
Email: sacco2011@gmail.com

New Playstation Move Bundle

Sony has finally unveiled their new Playstation 3 bundle for the Playstation Move.  Back at Sony's press conference this year at E3, they revealed that they would be releasing two Playstation Move bundles. 

These bundles include one with the Playstation 3 console that comes with the Eye and Move controller together and a game included (as seen above) all for just $399.99.  The other comes with just the Playstation Eye, Move controller, and a game (as seen below) for only $99.99.

Of course, if you already own a PS3 console, as well as the Playstation Eye, you could always just purchase the Playstation Move controller (as seen below), which is currently set at $49.99.

The closer the Move is to being released, the more and more I want it.  It looks like it could be a lot of fun, as well as a cool way to play more hardcore games.  The Move also looks like it can show a lot of creativity.  I'll probably be picking up the Starter Pack with the Eye and Move controller.

Dominic Sacco

PSN ID: sacco2011

The PS3 Goes White

New models of the Playstation 3 were recently announced that will come in a classic white color with increased HDD options.

These new models will be available only in Japan at first, then possibly in North America and Europe.  Japan will first stop making all current 120GB and 250GB models to pave way for the new 160GB and 320GB versions.  Both Versions will be available in the original black and the new classic white colors.  If released in America, the 160GB model will cost roughly $340 and the 320GB version will be around $400.  SCEA had this to say about an American release.

"We'll consider every possibility based on the market demands, but have nothing to announce at this point in time." 

I think this new white color is pretty cool looking and I think maybe a silver would also look cool.  It's weird how the Wii and the 360 have now gone glossy black like the old Playstation 3 and this new PS3 is white like the older Xbox.

Dominic Sacco

PSN ID: sacco2011

Gran Turismo 5 Release Date and Collector's Edition

Gran Turismo 5 finally has a release date and with it brings you an awesome Collector's Edition.  GT 5 is set for release on November 2, 2010.  The super cool CE will be available at launch for only $99.  

That whole 99 bucks will get you the game, a 1:43 scale model by Kyosho of a 2009 Nissan GT-R Spec V, a 300-page "car-lover's guide", keychain, 5 downloadable bonus cars and a pretty cool looking box.

Even though $99 is kinda pricey, that model is super cool and everyone's been waiting for this game to finally be released.  So look out for Gran Turismo 5 on shelves November 2nd to experience the best racer in all new 3D and with the Move.


Dominic Sacco
PSN ID: sacco2011

Portal 2 Coming To PS3

Gabe Newell of Valve announced that their masterpiece Portal 2 will be available on the Playstation 3 the same day as 360 and PC.  The PS3 version of the game will be Steamworks enabled which will include community support features such as chat.  Newell then went on to say that the new features on the Playstation 3 version of Portal 2 will make it "the best version on any console".  

Here check out the debut trailer below.

You Monster Trailer:

Video Games | Portal 2 | E3 2010: You Monster Debut Trailer

XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

There was no released date announced, but it was assured that it will be out sometime in 2011.

This came as a surprise considering Gabe Newells negative comments toward the PS3 like saying "a total disaster on so many levels".


Dominic Sacco
PSN ID: sacco2011

Playstation Plus Details

Looks like the rumors were true and Sony will be offering a premium subscription plan for the Playstation Network.  This "premium" service will not replace the already free service, but give subscribers an enhanced experience that will include exclusive content such as demos, themes, multiplayer content, and free Playstation Network games for only $49.99 a year.

Jack Tretton also announced that there will be a 3 month subscription for only $17.99.  That's pretty good considering that subscribers are said to get "hundreds of dollars" in free content and discounts on the Playstation Store.

Tretton said that the first three months of the service will come free for a limited time to all subscribers.

Playstation Plus premium service sounds like a great deal a must have for any Playstation Network fanatic.  I'll be checking it out as soon as it launches and I'll update you with the details and feedback.

Dominic Sacco

PSN ID: sacco2011

Playstation Move Dated and Priced

The Playstation Move is set for release on September 15th in Europe, September 19th in North America, and October 21st in Japan. The Move controller alone will cost $49.99 and the the navigation controller is set to be $29.99. There will be also be a bundle with the Playstation Eye priced at $99.

Sony's Peter Dille said the bundle will include the game Sports Champions; that bundle will also be paired with a PS3 at $399.99  Dille also said that first-party titles will cost $39.99 and there will 15-20 titles available at launch.

Here is a list of the games already announced for the Move or to be supported by it.

• Beat Sketcher (Fall 2010) 
• SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs (Fall 2010) 
• EyePet (Sept. 2010) 
• Kung Fu Rider (Sept. 2010) 
• Sports Champions (Sept. 2010) 
• Start The Party! (Sept. 2010) 
• echochrome ii (Sept. 2010) 
• Tumble (Sept. 2010) 
• Hustle Kings (Oct. 2010) 
• The Fight: Lights Out (Oct. 2010) 
• The Shoot (Oct. 2010) 
• TV Superstars (Oct. 2010) 
• High Velocity Bowling (Oct. 2010) 
• PAIN (Oct. 2010) 
• Heavy Rain (Oct. 2010) 
• SingStar Dance (Nov. 2010) 
• Little Big Planet 2 (Nov. 2010) 
• Sly Collection (Nov. 2010) 
• Killzone 3 (Feb. 2011) 
• Heroes on the Move (2011) 
• Sorcery (2011) 
• John Daly's ProStroke Golf (OG International) (Fall 2010) 
• Racquet Sports (Ubisoft) (Fall 2010) 
• The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest (WB Games Inc.) (Sept. 2010) 
• Brunswick Pro Bowling (Crave) (Sept. 2010) 
• Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition (Capcom) (Sept. 2010) 
• RUSE (Ubisoft) (Sept. 2010) 
• Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010 (Electronic Arts) (Sept. 2010) 
• Time Crisis: Razing Storm (Bandai Namco) (Sept. 2010) 
• Toy Story 3 (Disney) (Sept. 2010) 
• Kung Fu Live (Virtual Air Guitar Company) (Oct. 2010) 
• NBA 2K 11 (2K Sports) (Oct. 2010) 
• Deadliest Catch: Sea of Chaos (Crave) (Nov. 2010) 
• Disney Tron Evolution the Video Game (Disney) (Nov. 2010) 

Expect to see somewhere between 35-45 games by this holiday season.

Dominic Sacco

PSN ID: sacco2011

Twisted Metal

The Twisted Metal series will finally make it's way back to the gaming world with it's new installation with  Twisted Metal for the Playstation 3.

The game was announced at Sony's Press Conference at E3 by David Jaffe and Scott Cambell.  The game will feature the same classic playing style, along with new online multiplayer mode, and aerial assault vehicles.

Here is a video of a quick level demo.

Video Games | Twisted Metal | E3 2010: Slaughterville Level Walkthrough

XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

Twisted Metal will come exclusively to the Playstation 3 sometime in 2011.


Dominic Sacco
PSN ID: sacco2011

The New Xbox 360 In Detail

It looks like the rumors are true, there is a new Xbox 360 and might I say, It has Playstation 3 written all over it.  The new 250GB Xbox 360 is much smaller and sleeker than the previous model with a black look and glossy finish, which is also equipped with built in 802.11n Wi-Fi.  This smaller model is said to have one large fan instead of two small fans for quieter operation.

Here is a list of all the specs of the new system:

• Touch Sensitive Buttons - turn the Xbox 360 on or off and eject a disc with the swipe of a finger
• Whisper Quiet - Whether you're playing a DVD disc or from the hard drive or navigating the dashboard, with the all-new and much quieter Xbox 360, the only noise you'll hear is your own laughing, cheering and playing
• Wi-Fi - Built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi for fast, easy connection to your friends and entertainment on Xbox LIVE.
• Hard Drive - 250GB internal, swappable hard drive for even more storage. To access, remove the bottom panel by pushing the small tab toward the front of the console.
• Kinect-ready - Custom Kinect port on the back of the console that directly hooks up to the Kinect sensor for controller-free fun.
• USB Slots - Five USB ports, three in the back and two in the front.
• Power Supply - Smaller and more efficient. Xbox 360 250GB and Xbox 360 Original power supplies are not interchangeable.
• Wireless Controller - The award-winning Xbox 360 Wireless Controller matches the console in all black with color-matched thumbsticks and directional pad with a touch of gloss and chrome to complete the look.
• Backward Compatible - Your favorite accessories and games will work with Xbox 360 250GB. Xbox 360 external hard drives and Memory Units are not compatible.

The Xbox 360 will be priced the same as the current 360 at $300 and is already being shipped to retailers today. Here are some detailed pictures you can check out to give you satisfaction.

Now here is what I think.  Microsoft was clearly aiming for a more PS3 like Xbox.  Even this was said by a Microsoft rep., "as quiet as a PS3" when describing Whisper Quiet. I think this is a total rip-off of the original Playstation 3 and here is my reasons why:

• The piano black and glossy look is almost identical to the Playstation 3
• The touch sensitive buttons are also straight from the PS3
• The built-in wi-fi, but that had to come sooner or later
• Even the HDD slot is practically identical

But they just can't quite get the blu-ray drive down yet, but I'm sure one day they'll just take a PS3 and write their logo on it.  

I'll keep you updated on all news E3.  Seeya then.

Dominic Sacco

PSN ID: sacco2011

500GB PS3 with Faster Wi-Fi and The Move

According to game site CVG, Sony will be releasing two new PS3 bundles that will both include a Playstation Move motion controllers and one will have a massive 500GB HDD.

Sony revealed earlier this year that they would be releasing a Move bundle which include a 250 GB hard drive and the Move itself.  What they didn't say was that they were releasing a 500GB.  

That's a lot of memory that will most likely never be filled...unless Sony expects you too.

It's also said that these new PS3's will be new models containing faster 802.11n wireless for faster Wi-Fi speeds.  Earlier this year, the FCC were seen testing two new Playstation 3 models.

If the rumors are fact or fiction, I'll keep you posted.

Dominic Sacco

PSN ID: sacco2011

New Mortal Kombat On It's Way

There is a new Mortal Kombat on it's way and it's bringing back fatalities.

Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment just announced that the legendary fighting franchise is back and returning to the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 sometime in 2011 in a classic 2D playing style.

The company says that the game will include extensive online play, a "tag-team" game option that supports up to four players in two-person teams and "the deepest story mode of any fighting game." The game will also support classic 1 vs. 1 combat.

Mortal Kombat creator Ed Boon is overseeing the project, which is being developed at the new NetherRealm Studios in Chicago. "This game really is a response to what players have been demanding," Boon said in a press release, "mature presentation, reinvented 2D fighting mechanic and the best, most gruesome fatalities ever!" There was also a brand-new game engine created for it.

Here is a look at the new Mortal Kombat below. Check it out

Video Games | Mortal Kombat | E3 2010: Debut Trailer

XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

Also check out this new Mortal Kombat: Rebirth short film.





Dominic Sacco
PSN ID: sacco2011

PS3 Goes 3D

The Playstation 3 has now entered the realm of 3D and is bringing some of it's best titles with it.  As of now, PS3 owners with a 3D TV and glasses can play Super Stardust HD, WipEout HD, Pain, and the demo version of Motorstorm: Pacific Rift in stunning, eye popping stereoscopic 3D.

Games such as Gran Turismo 5 and MLB: 10 The Show are already being shown in 3D, but don't have a set release date.  Some of the biggest Playstation 3 games will be available in 3D later this year.  Expect to see more and more games coming to 3D at E3 2010 as the technology unfolds and is integrated into our consoles.  

With Sony and Nintendo already making they're way to 3D, you may wonder where Microsoft stands. Well, it is rumored that Microsoft will be stepping into the world of 3D at E3 next week.  I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

I've been gone for a while and now that summer has come around and I have a lot more free time, expect to see me more frequently around here.  "Stay Classy San Diego".

Dominic Sacco

PSN ID: sacco2011

First Killzone 3 Trailer

After the relaunch of the official Killzone website, Sony Released the first trailer for the anticipated Killzone 3. The trailer doesn't show gameplay footage, but does show the new melee system close up in slow motion and it's brutal.

Benjamin Myers

PSN ID and Gamertag: fusionman15