http://www.pressstart.co.za/ Press Start is South Africas irreverent gaming site, dedicated to relevant news, reviews, features and previews. en-us Entertainment/Gaming/Reviews http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/408/Final-Fantasy-XIII--Out-Now- London (10th March 2010) ndash; Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces FINAL FANTASY® XIII, the latest project in the multi-platinum FINAL FANTASY series, will be available from today, 10th March 2010, for both the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainm ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:11:18 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/407/Race-Driver--Grid-gets-reloaded-for-the-PS3- Thursday, 4th March (10am UK TIME) ndash; A premium Platinum edition of the BAFTA Award winning Race Driver: GRID trade; will launch in PAL territories on March 11th and March 12th in the UK for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system priced at £24.99. Entitled Race Driver: GRID trade; Reloaded, the release will add extra content to the aggressive wheel-to-wheel racing experience by inclu ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:02:49 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/406/Ubisoft-Kicks-off-Pure-Football-in-May-2010 Johannesburg, South Africa - March 10, 2010 ndash; Today, Ubisoft® announced Pure FootballTM, an entirely new sports brand that is being developed by Ubisoft Vancouver. The game will be available worldwide in May 2010.           Pure Football is a new and unique vision of football video games, emphasizing the intense, physical and spectacular aspects of the sport. The over-the-shoulder ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:50:55 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/405/2K-Games-and-Playboy-Magazine-To-Bring-Classic-Imagery-To-Mafia-II Vintage Covers And Centerfolds From The Archives Of The World's Best-Selling Men's Monthly Magazine To Be Found Throughout The World Of Empire Bay       Monday 8th March/...2K Games announced today that it has signed a license agreement with Playboy magazine for a unique in-game integration to use more than 50 of their vintage covers and Centerfolds in Mafia® II, this year s high ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:54:18 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/404/Bodycount-Revealed-as-Codemasters-Studios-Guildfords-New-Shooter- TUESDAY 9TH MARCH (8AM UK TIME) ndash; Set to rip apart the First Person Shooter and deliver genre-defining gun play that comes alive in an orgy of bullets and destruction, Codemasters today confirmed that Bodycount trade; is the new IP in production at Codemasters Studios Guildford.  Designed by Creative Director Stuart Black (co-creator and designer of Black, 2006), Bodycount is being creat ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:22:55 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/403/Atari-to-Transform-Online-Racing-with-Test-Drive-Unlimited-2 New York, NY (February XX, 2010) ndash; Atari, SA, one of the world s most recognized videogame publishers, and much-acclaimed developer Eden Games, are proud to announce the newest installment in the legendary racing franchise with Test Drive® Unlimited 2 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.     ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:15:55 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/402/EA-and-Crytek-Announce-Deal-Extension-for-the-Development-of-Crysis-2 Next Installment of the Critically-Acclaimed Crysis Franchise will be First Game Built on Crytek's Multiplatform CryENGINE 3 Technology         Redwood City, Calif. ndash; June 1, 2009 ndash; Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that it has agreed to a deal extension with Crytek GmbH, the award-winning developers of the Crysis® universe, to publish Crysis 2. Renowned for t ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:06:12 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/401/Sony-Computer-Entertainment-Announces-God-of-War-Collection Johannesburg, South Africa ndash; 3rd March, 2010 - Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced that a new and exclusive PlayStation®3 (PS3 trade;) offering for the critically acclaimed God of War® franchise, God of War® Collection.         Scheduled for release this June season, God of War Collection will feature reworked versions of both God of War® and God of War® II on a single Blu-ra ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:28:52 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/400/Crystal-Dynamics-Announce-New-Lara-Croft- SAN FRANCISCO, CA ndash; March 4, 2010 ndash; Crystal Dynamics trade;, a part of Square Enix Europe, today announced Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light trade;, a new game developed by Crystal Dynamics, which will be released via digital download in 2010.       ldquo;This is a really exciting project for Crystal Dynamics, we have created something completely new and very different to w ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:07:55 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/399/EA-Announces-the-Sims-3-Ambitions-Expansion-Pack Expansion Pack to Award-winning Game The Sims 3 Allows Players to Become Fearless Heroes and Ace Entrepreneurs! REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 4, 2010 ndash;The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims trade; 3 Ambitions Expansion pack* is in development and will launch in June 2010. As the second expansion pack to The Sims 3, the best-selling PC game of ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:59:02 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/398/Mirror-s-Edge-comes-to-iPhone The award winning and the most dynamic action adventure game comes to iPhone and iPod touch. In a city where information is heavily monitored, where law is brutally enforced, where most people sacrifice freedom for a comfortable life, there are still those that choose to live on the edge.         Take control of Faith, a member of an underground group known as ldquo;Runners rdquo;, acro ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:40:12 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/397/UFC-Undisputed-2010 You want to be a fighter? UFC® Undisputed trade; 2010 is the only mixed martial arts (MMA) videogame that delivers the action, intensity and prestige of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC). Step into the Octagon trade; to experience the most advanced and commanding virtual MMA action with more than 100 of the best UFC fighters in the world.         Experience intelligent and intuitiv ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:22:08 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/396/Just-Cause-2--Demo-Date-Announced Square Enix London Studios, a part of Square Enix Europe, today announced an incredible, action-packed demo for the hotly anticipated freeroaming action game Just Cause 2 will release on March 4th, 2010.       Available for PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC, the Just Cause 2 demo will feature a massive 35 squ ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:44:34 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/395/Supreme-Commander-2-Demo   Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces it has released a demo for SUPREME COMMANDER® 2. Consumers will get an early taste of the highly anticipated next installment of the award-winning SUPREME COMMANDER franchise. The demo will be available via STEAM® download for the PC version.         De ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:25:04 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/394/Rapture-Gets-A-Make-Over-       Johannesburg, South Africa ndash; February 23, 2010 ndash; Megarom Interactive (Pty) Ltd., South Africa s leading importer and distributor of interactive video games, today announced that 2K Games announced today an aggressive post-launch downloadable content plan for BioShock®2 that extends and enhances the single and multiplayer experiences by adding more glimpses into the awa ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:44:57 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/393/2K-Games-Announces-Sid-Meier-s-Civilization-V-in-Development Thursday 18th February/... 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that Sid Meier s Civilization® V, the newest entry from the genre-defining strategy-based franchise, is currently in development at Firaxis Games for PC. Civilization V reinvigorates the classic turn-based strategy genre with an astonishing new engine built from the ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:50:55 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/392/Super-Street-Fighter-IV--Fact-Sheet Super Street Fighter® IV, the ultimate vision of Street Fighter®, will be coming to the Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft® and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system in Spring 2010. The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Street Fighter® IV will further redefine the fighting game genre with classic 2D Street Fighter fighting action, a host of new and returning char ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:08:09 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/391/BioShock-2-Review-(Xbox360) Developers:         2K Marin, Digital Extremes (multiplayer) Publisher:            2K Games Composer:           Garry Schyman Platforms:            Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows Release date:     February 9, 2010 Genres:                First-person shooter, action-adventure Modes:                 Single-player, multiplayer Rating:                 18       I just heard t ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:56:33 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/390/StarCraft-II--Wings-of-Liberty Johannesburg, South Africa, Feb 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Megarom Interactive (Pty) Ltd., South Africa s leading importer and distributor of interactive video games, today announced that Blizzard Entertainment announced today that the closed beta test for its highly anticipated real-time strategy game, StarCraft(R) II: Wings of Liberty(TM), has begun.       Thousands of gamers a ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:53:56 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/389/LittleBigPlanet-Review-(PSP) LittleBigPlanet, commonly abbreviated as LBP is the side-scrolling Platform game that was born on the PS3 in 2008. The game became an instant hit with gamers everywhere. If you ve played the PS3 version of LBP, the PSP version will look and feel very similar.        Just as before, you will take control of a Sackperson, a customizable character that resembles a basic children ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:55:28 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/388/Fable-III No details of any release dates yet, but we can confirm that Lion Head is working away on the third instalment of this amazing RPG trilogy. We got sent some new screens to get our toes wet and dang do they look good! Enjoy!                 ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:21:43 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/387/SAW-Review-(PS3) Saw the video game needs no complex introduction.  You ve probably seen at least one or more of the movies, where characters have to learn from their ill-gotten ways and break out of some sort of elaborate trap or puzzle. Here, it s pretty much the same idea; solve the puzzle before your body goes through some twisted form of self-help.       You start the game smack dab in one ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:19:41 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/386/Heavy-Rain-for-PS3-is-on-its-way- Open that door or kick it in? Use your gun ndash; or use your phone? There are no right or wrong answers ndash; but you ll live with the consequences of what you do.       South Africa, 17th February 2010: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced the release of a title that pushes the boundaries of intelligent gaming: Heavy Rain trade; coming to PlayStation®3 (PS3 trade;) ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:44:50 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/385/Pressstart-&-Facebook PressStart is South Africa's Irreverent Gaming site and with our uniquely styled pages, we have grown a strong and loyal following. So we are sending a call to all our fans to join our fan page today and get all the latest gaming news and reviews directly to Facebook   Link: Pressstart's Facebook Fanpage   Pressstart Forever!       Link: Pressstart's Facebook Fanpage   ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:24:59 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/384/Dead-Rising-2--The-Fact-Sheet Several years have passed since the Wilamette incident, and Dead Rising 2 shifts the action from the everyday world of mid-West America to the glitz and glamour of Fortune City, America's latest and greatest entertainment playground. People flock to Fortune City from around the globe to escape from reality and the chance to win big and for some, this means competing in Terror is Reality.     ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:41:57 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/383/2010-FIFA-World-Cup-South-Africa As the months count down to the next FIFA World Cup, the buzz around the country is definitely picking up. Sticking to EA law, they will once again be releasing a new FIFA game in time for this years World Cup. They have yet to release any details about the game, but have supplied us with a range of screen shots to wet our whistles. However, taking into consideration the time gap between games, ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:29:04 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/382/City-of-Heroes Paragon Studios Brings Improved Graphics and Content with Issue 17 and Excites Fans with Going Rogue Expansion Pre-Purchase Details Johannesburg, South Africa - 10th February 2010, Megarom Interactive (Pty) Ltd., South Africa s leading importer and distributor of interactive video games, today announced that the world s most popular super-powered hero MMORPG continues to delight pla ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:20:39 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/380/The-Sims-3-Design-&-High-Tech-Stuff Create the Ultimate Modern Lifestyle for Your Sims         Transform your Sims homes into sleek, edgy apartments with The Sims 3 Design High-Tech Stuff. With a host of new items for the most lived-in rooms in your Sims homes, including slick gadgets for your high-tech home office, a next-gen gaming system for the killer game room, modern furniture for the most contemporary l ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:48:37 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/379/Tom-Clancy’s-Ghost-Recon--Future-Soldier       LONDON ndash; February 9, 2010 ndash; Today Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy trade; s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier trade; is in development at Ubisoft s Paris studio and is scheduled to be released worldwide Holiday 2010. Created by the award-winning team behind Tom Clancy s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter® and Tom Clancy s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter® 2 ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:17:37 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/378/Welcome-to-Reach- What a better way to get this party started with some amazing screens... and cause well, this and a trailer is about all they have let slide on the game! We cannot wait to sink our teeth into this one, ah what a year!                             ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:03:10 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/377/Darksiders-PS3-Review The story of Darksiders, to put it bluntly is a little hard to swallow at times. You play as War, the rider of the four horseman who it seems have the job of upholding the peace and balance between good and evil, heaven and earth blah blah blah... you get the idea. For some, odd and maybe rushed, reason you're summoned to earth, this pretty much causes all hell to break loose and ends in the tota ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:42:17 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/375/Skate-3 Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed the next title in the company s landmark skateboarding franchise: SKATETM 3, and confirmed that it will ship in May 2010. SKATE 3 breaks new ground by taking all of the camaraderie and competitive excitement of real-life skateboarding and brings it to the hands of gamers.     Whether online or offline, players can now team up to bu ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:21:10 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/374/Rabbids-Go-Home Johannesburg, South Africa ndash; Date ndash; Ubisoft® today announced the release in EMEA territories of a new iPhone application involving its famous RabbidsTM. Trap one of those crazy creatures in the iPhone with the ldquo;Rabbids Go PhoneTM rdquo; application and enjoy the tons of things to do with the crazy pet!     Users will enjoy playing with the Rabbid inside their iPhone usin ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:01:20 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/373/Yakuza-3 Yakuza 3 is the next cinematic chapter in the prestigious video game saga offering an authentic, gritty and often violent story set in modern day Japan. Following the events of the previous game, Kazuma and Haruka (his adopted daughter) have left Kamurochoto to seek a new life in Okinawa where they manage an orphanage for children.             However, their peaceful life is soon interr ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:07:44 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/372/BioShock-2 2K Games Announces February 9, 2010 Global Street Date For BioShock® 2 Sequel to the winner of more than 50 Game of the Year Awards marks the arrival of one of 2010's most highly anticipated titles         New York, NY ndash; September 18, 2009 ndash; 2K Games announced today that BioShock® 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2007 Game of the Year, will be available worldwide beginni ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:41:38 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/371/MW2-Continues-to-Set-Retail-Records Johannesburg, South Africa, Jan 13, 2010 Megarom Interactive (Pty) Ltd., South Africa s leading importer and distributor of interactive video games, today announced that Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 continues to set sell-through records crossing the $1 billion mark in retail sales worldwide since its launch in N ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:53:26 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/370/Released-on-PS3-&-Xbox360 Bayonetta is a cinematic, stylized third person action game from the famed creative mind of renowned game developer, Hideki Kamiya of PlatinumGames. Bayonetta, the game's protagonist, is a graceful, gun-wielding witch who awakens after being entombed in a coffin at bottom of a lake for 500 years with no memory.                   As players embark on this quest with Bayonett ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:10:39 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/369/Let’s-have-a-Racket-Sports-Party--on-Nintendo-Wii Johannesburg, South Africa ndash; January 22, 2010 ndash; Today Ubisoft® announced the forthcoming release of Racket Sports Party, a new game that brings sports and fun together. Developed for Nintendo Wii, it makes five of the most popular racket-based sports available to players in South Africa on March 26th, 2010. For the first time ever, Ubisoft offers the possibility to play Tennis, Table T ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:45:50 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/368/Jak-and-Daxter--The-Lost-Frontier-PSP-Review- The first Jak and Daxter game was released on the PS2 in 2001 and from then on, became a household name in the platform gaming genre. Developed by Naughty Dog; the same guys that brought us the Crash Bandicoot series. Jak and Daxter delivered a great dose of action and puzzle solving. It featured gameplay similar to that of Super Mario 64 and Banjo Kazooie where the player had to collect items to ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:47:12 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/367/Catch-Life-in-HD-with-Sony-Ericsson-Vivaz South Africa ndash; January 21 2010 ndash; Sony Ericsson Vivaz trade;, announced today, follows on from the Xperia X10 announced in November 2009, and is the second phone in the new family of communication entertainment phones coming to market in the first half of 2010. Sony Ericsson Vivaz trade; will come to market in Q1 2010.       With Sony Ericsson Vivaz trade; communication truly b ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:00:23 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/366/Assassins-Creed-II--Discovery-for-iPhone-and-iPod-Touch Assassin s Creed II: Discovery for iPhone and iPod Touch lets players discover an exciting chapter of the Assassin s Creed II storyline.           They follow Ezio as he travels to 15th-century Spain to rescue fellow assassins being held under the guise of the Inquisition, only to uncover a Templar plot to sail west and discover the New World.           Key F ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:47:22 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/365/Gran-Turismo-5--GT-Academy-2010-is-Bigger-and-Better Nissan and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) have joined forces again to bring gaming and motor sport fans the ultimate racing competition. GT Academy 2010 will go live on 17 December, 2009 and will use the virtual world of the new PlayStation® Gran Turismo®5 game to find a real-world racing driver. The stakes are high, with an intensive race training programme and a season-long drive in a ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:43:53 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/364/Cooperative-Mode-Features-Split-Screen Fourways, Johannesburg, 13 January 2010. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction ups the ante with a co-op campaign mode that acts as a prequel to the single player storyline. Follow the trail of intel from St. Petersburg to the Caucasus as the player works in tandem with their teammate. Or engage in one of four co-op battle modes on Xbox LIVE or split-screen.       Four Russian MP weapons ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:10:17 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/363/100-Classic-Book-Collection-Review At last there s a game that all parents are able to play! Well I realise that game and play are probably not the best adjectives to use when I talk about the 100 Classic Book Collection, but lets just keep that between us, why don t we?         Now I realise that all you serious gamers out there, who are used to all those grand scale battles of God Of ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:54:27 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/362/Activision-and-Twentieth-Century-Fox-announce-release-of-Percy-Jackson-and-The-Olympians--The-Lighting-Thief-video-game-for-Nintendo-DS February Release timed to Opening of the highly anticipated film from 20th Century Fox, Percy Jackson The Olympians: The Lightning Thief!       Johannesburg, South Africa ndash; January 12, 2010 ndash; Megarom Interactive (Pty) Ltd., South Africa s leading interactive video game importer and distributor, today announced that Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Twentiet ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:02:22 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/361/Darksiders-ships-to-retail-outlets-worldwide- Unleash the Apocalyptic Power of War and Battle the Forces of Heaven and Hell in THQ s Epic Action-Adventure Game Darksiders       Johannesburg, South Africa ndash; 11 January, 2010 -THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced the release of DarksidersTM, the critically acclaimed action-adventure game, set on Earth one hundred years after the apocalypse brings about the premature end of ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:38:04 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/360/Konami-details-new-World-Championship-Yu-Gi-Oh--title-for-Nintendo-DS Johannesburg, South Africa - 7 January 2010 - Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced it will release Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D s World Championship 2010: Reverse of Arcadia for Nintendo DS in March. Designed as the ultimate incarnation of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME for Nintendo DS, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D s World Championship 2010: Reverse of Arcadia marries intricate storylines and new gamep ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:04:53 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/359/Call-of-Duty--Modern-Warfare-2-Xbox360-Review- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (commonly known as CoD4) is one of the best First-Person Shooter games to have ever been released in the gaming world. It delivered an intense gaming experience with its action-packed storyline, its mixture of explosive and stealth oriented missions and added to that was its incredible multiplayer that kept gamers coming back again and again. This makes it very tou ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:24:40 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/358/Bioware-announces-first-official-expansion-pack-set-to-launch-in-March-2010 Guildford, UK ndash; January 5, 2009 ndash; Leading video game developer BioWare trade;, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), announced today Dragon Age trade;: Origins ndash; Awakening, the first official expansion pack to Dragon Age: Origins, the recent recipient of Spike TV s Best RPG and PC Game of 2009, IGN s Best RPG of 2009 and CNN.com s Best RPG of 2009. ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:20:48 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/357/Blood-Bowl-to-hit-retail-shelves-in-2010 Leading videogame publisher, SouthPeak Games, announced Blood Bowl® for Windows PC, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system coming in 2010.     The hard-hitting fantasy football title previously available exclusively as a Windows PC downloadable game is lobbing a Hail Mary pass straight onto retail shelves in ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:46:06 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/356/Pokemon-Platinum-Review-(Nintendo-DS) That same old Pokémon game which is for some reason so addictive even though we know what to expect but keep coming back for more, seems to spark that childhood memory of the good old days when we wanted to catch em all.    Pokémon Platinum is the ldquo;Director s Cut rdquo; of Diamond Pearl. It is grouped into the 4th Generation (sometimes called the 3-D Gen ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:55:59 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/355/Happy-Holidays-and-Thank-You-All--   To you all, I would just like to take this moment to thank all of you for your loyal support and dedication in the past year. After taking over the site and getting it back on its feet, it certainly has been a hard road to walk and believe me when i say i would never have been able to do it with out you guys. So i would just like to take this opportunity to thank some people who have r ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:07:17 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/354/Press-Start-&-iafrica-Hits-Zoopy With holidays on the way, and Christmas cheer filling the air it is about that time to start wrapping up all that was 2009! Press Start in collaboration with Grant Hinds from Game State (Zoopy TV) joined up with Gideon Nieuwoudt of iafrica games to shoot a short piece entitled 'Best Games of 2009.'         I want to let the video do all the talking so i will let you click on this ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:41:00 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/353/Trauma-Center--Second-Opinion-review When the wii came out, Trauma Center was one of the games I was most looking forward to, mostly because it was one of the few initial games that got good reviews. It also enjoyed a great reputation on the DS.It's taken me a while to get around to actually playing it but I found the reviews did it justice. Provided you like a Japanese slant on playing doctor, in this case as Dr Derek Stiles.     ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:20:05 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/352/Donkey-Kong-Jet-Race-Wii-Review Donkey Kong is the big gorilla that almost everyone is familiar with. He has starred and featured in games from the NES to the Wii. Most of the games he s been in have been an enjoyable experience. Donkey Kong Jet Race on the Wii is the titular character s latest installment. And sadly, it s not the greatest. Here s why... A big, problem, amongst others, are the control ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:06:27 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/351/Sequel-to-the-critically-acclaimed-Batman--Arkham-Asylum Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Will Publish the Rocksteady Studios Sequel Worldwide London, United Kingdom ndash; December 14, 2009 ndash; Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that it will be the worldwide publisher of the sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum trade;, one of the year s most highly reviewed and top-selling video games. The sequel to Batman: Arkham Asy ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:50:49 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/350/New-Super-Mario-Bros-Wii There is something magical about 2-D platforming games which hark back to a golden age of gaming, cheap 8-bit thrills and tinny yet awesome mono beats. However, no game has enjoyed as much cross-generational success as the Mario franchise. Mario has enjoyed many successful leaps from one console to the next, smashing Goombas and game reviews with each new venture. The lovable plumber in red has co ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:37:29 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/349/Excite-Truck-Wii-Review Remember Excitebike on the NES that came out in the 80 s, and the time you spent racing the CPU and trying to master the tracks by predicting the next obstacle? Well, from the same series of Excitement comes Excite Truck on the Nintendo Wii. (See what I did there?) Its easy to see how the two are related as Excite Truck is typically structured and definitely cut from the same cloth as its an ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:15:50 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/348/Quantum-Theory-Goes-Multiplatform Video game publisher Koei Europetecmo announced today that Quantum Theory will be a multiplatform release on the PlayStation3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Both versions are scheduled to arrive in Europe in spring 2010.       Quantum Theory is Tecmo Koei Europe s newest original IP and the company s first at ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:51:17 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/347/Aliens-Vs--Predator-Takes-Centre-Stage-With-Windows-7- An exclusive trailer of the new game scheduled for launch in 2010, has been prepared to showcase the graphical quality and gameplay of Windows 7. Rebellion, the studio responsible for the original Aliens Vs. Predator in 1999 and for franchises such as the Simpsons, Harry Potter and Star Wars, has been developing Aliens Vs. Predator over the past two years and has paid considerable attention to ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:05:19 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/346/Konami-Announces-Streetdate-for-Metal-Gear-Solid--Peace-Walker-for-PSP Full-Scale Sequel to Metal Gear Solid 3 - Features New Game System and Original Story by Hideo Kojima Available Next Year El Segundo, Calif. - December 4, 2009 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced that May 25th, 2010 is the official street date for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, on the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system in North America.       Developed by legendary Hideo Koj ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:13:11 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/345/Meet-The-Characters-From-the-Latest-Silent-Hill-Game Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today revealed that the latest iteration of the critically acclaimed video game franchise - Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for Wii - will be available on December 8th, with the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system versions following shortly.         Additionally, the company is releasing important details about ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:05:30 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/344/Tales-of-Monkey-Island--Rise-of-the-Pirate-God Mysterious Happenings Plague the Caribbean as Denizens Anxiously Await Answers in "Rise of the Pirate God" on Tuesday, December 8 Telltale Games and LucasArts today are reporting the purported demise of Guybrush Threepwood, one of gaming's greatest heroes and the Caribbean's mightiest pirates.       Details are sketchy and authorities have not named any suspects, but unconfirmed rep ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:53:59 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/343/Dragon-Age-Origins-Review Its been a long time coming since such an epic tale of dark fantasy has graced gaming fingertips around the world but on the 3rd of November the growing number of fans stood in silence as Dragon Age swooped down and once again Bioware has hit gaming gold and in my opinion, this year s game of 2009.        Bioware certainly set the standard with the unaclaimed game of 2008 Mass Effec ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:35:39 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/342/GameState--South-Africa-s-Premier-Online-TV-Show So you all should know who Grant Hinds is, and if you dont... you should! He is a good friend of mine runs a website called Game State, it is through a company called Zoopy TV and to sum it all up, they are video.       At the rate it is pulling fans in of all ages It is quickly becoming South Africa's number one gaming site and with its high voltage enthusiasm and passion, i have no doub ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:59:04 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/340/Splatterhouse-Preview I normally dont just post screen shots for screen shots sake. But in Splatterhouse's case i am going to make a exception as this one is just too good to wait for!           These screens where released a while back in a all new installment to the arcade classic from 1988. This one is going to be gruesome, so all you Left for Dead fans out there you are not going to want to miss this o ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:22:11 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/339/New-Adventure-in-the-Prince-of-Persia-Sands-of-Time-Series         Today Ubisoft announced that Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands video game is in development and is scheduled to be released May 2010 for consoles and handhelds. This new instalment in the critically-acclaimed franchise marks the return to the Prince of Persia Sands of Time storyline. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands will feature many of the fan-favorite elements from the ori ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:12:37 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/338/Get-in-the-Zone-with-Nintendo    Cape Town, 30 November, 2009 - An exciting new development by Nintendo is set to entertain Canal Walk shoppers. The mall recently became home to a Core Gaming Systems (CGS) Zone ndash; South Africa s first dedicated and customised Nintendo concept store. The state-of-the-art store is a testament to Core Gaming s commitment to top-class service ndash; expert Nintendo staff wil ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:52:19 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/337/Diablo-III-FAQ         What is Diablo III? We re developing Diablo III to be the definitive action role-playing game, and a true continuation of the Diablo series. Players will create a hero from one of five distinct classes, such as barbarian or witch doctor, each equipped with an array of spells and abilities. As these heroes adventure through rich and varied settings, unraveling an epic storyli ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:43:08 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/336/Spore-Hero-Wii-Review- I must admit, my evolutionary process of the (now) Spore franchise is unfortunately underdeveloped, as I never played the original game. I am not exactly sure why, I really liked the concept (in fact it sounded too good to be true hellip;a game that allows you to change your character into what ever you want hellip;it can t be real!), although in retrospect it was probably a good thing becau ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:17:23 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/335/Lost-Planet-2--Jump-Into-the-Next-Riveting-Instalment- Lost Planet 2 picks up 10 years since the events of the original adventure and the landscape has evolved dramatically. With the success of terraforming activities, the planet s ice has begun to melt, giving way to lush tropical jungles and other new environments.       The story has advanced beyond Wayne Holden as players will now follow the exploits of their own customized snow p ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:53:28 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/333/Just-Cause-2-Set-To-Ship-This-Spring Square Enix London Studios, a part of Square Enix Europe, today announces that the anticipated action sequel to 2006 s top-selling Just Cause will release in-stores on March 23rd, 2010, in North America and March 26th, 2010, in Europe, Middle East, and Australasia.       Developed by Avalanche Studios and using the proprietary Avalanche 2.0 Engine, Just Cause 2 features over 1000Km² ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:16:16 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/332/Multiplayer-Mayhen-Galore-in-New-Mario-Adventure The classic Mario platform game is coming to Wii! For the first time, you can experience an action-packed Mario platformer on Wii with simultaneous multiplayer fun as New Super Mario Bros. Wii launched on the 20th November. A classic 2D adventure, the game follows the style of New Super Mario Bros. for Nintendo DS. Princess Peach has been kidnapped by Bowser and it s up to Mario to save h ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:51:27 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/331/Dark-Void-Fact-Sheet Dark Void is a sci-fi action-adventure game that combines an adrenaline-fuelled blend of aerial and ground-pounding combat. Set in a parallel universe called "The Void," players take on the role of Will, a pilot dropped into incredible circumstances within the mysterious Void.         This unlikely hero soon finds himself swept into a desperate struggle for survival, joining forces with a r ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:53:58 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/330/Safely-pay-your-own-way-these-holidays-with-Mimoney Johannesburg, December 1, 2009 ndash; The festive season brings with it many reasons to feel good ndash; December bonuses, Christmas gifts, travel and lots of free time. As the holidays approach, online shopping is expected to hit new highs, and 2009 has rung in new safer ways to pay that allow even those who don t have a credit card to transact online. Research conducted separately by ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:07:31 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/328/Need-for-Speed-Nitro-review Before HD television sets and quad core processors, I remember sitting in front of my state-of-the-art Pentium 133 MHz PC and burning up the tracks of the original Need for Speed. Back then, there things were simple: there were only a handful of cars and tracks and the graphics were as blocky as a bucket of Lego. Since then, the Need for Speed franchise has enjoyed a great amount of success and ha ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:54:47 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/327/New-Wireless-Mobile-Mouse-4000 New Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 works wherever consumers need to with go-anywhere tracking technology. The time is right for netbooks according to ABI Research, with an expected market explosion of nearly 35 million shipments in 20091, and new research shows that twice as many netbook users take their machines on the go than notebook users, requiring a new suite of increasingly mobile accessorie ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:14:16 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/326/James-Cameron-s-Avatar--The-Game The game will take you deep into the heart of Pandora, an alien planet that is beyond imagination. Gamers will encounter the Na vi, Pandora s indigenous people and discover creatures and other wildlife the likes of which have never been seen in the world of video games before.       When conflict erupts between the RDA Corporation, a space-faring consortium in search of valuable ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:50:02 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/325/F1-2009-Races-into-Retail F1 fans around the world will get the chance to take to the virtual grid and emulate their heroes as F1 2009 on the Nintendo Wii and PSP races into stores across North America today, sprints into PAL territories on 19th November and accelerates onto our streets on 20th November.   The PSP edition of F1 2009 will also be available as a download from the PlayStation Store at launch.       ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:33:43 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/323/Trivial-Pursuit-review Trivial Pursuit is yet another quiz game that's been released for the Wii - and I must confess I was looking forward to playing it. Maybe because I'm a quiz buff and Smarty Pants just didn't do it for me anymore. Hasbro, the publisher, has quite a few classic board game titles in its stable and, judging by the trailer on the game disc, they're feverishly turning all of them into video games ag ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:04:12 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/322/FIFA-10-Review There are so many great improvements in this year s FIFA instalment that all Football fans are going to have an early Christmas this year. There are two main changes to this years FIFA game, which has made it so amazing for me to play; The 360 degree dribbling control system and the improved AI.   Both these improvements have created a game where the defenders have more urgency to keep ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:15:46 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/321/The-Sims-3-World-Adventures-Goes-Gold Adventure Your Way Through Ancient Tombs in The Sims 3 World Adventures on November 17, 2009       EA s The Sims Studio is pleased to announce that The Sims 3 World Adventures, the first expansion pack to the #1 best-selling PC game of calendar 2009, The Sims 3, has gone gold for the PC and Mac and will be available on November 17, 2009 in North America and will be in stores worldwid ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:44:57 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/320/Naruto-Shippuden-Clash-of-the-Ninja-Revolution-3 Highly Anticipated 3D Fighting Game Features 40 Playable Characters, New Gameplay Mechanics and Wi-Fi Multiplayer Functionality         LOS ANGELES - Nov. 17, 2009 - TOMY Corporation today announced that the latest installment in the critically acclaimed fighting game series NARUTO Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 is now available at retail outlets nationwide, exclusively for Wii. ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:12:32 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/319/European-Consumers-Push-the-Button-on-10-Million-Xboxes Johannesburg- Xbox 360 announced that it had achieved console sales to 10 million consumers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in just four years. Reaching the landmark number has meant that Xbox 360 is the only console to achieve year-on-year growth across the region this year. ldquo;Xbox 360 continues to pull ahead of the competition when it comes to delivering on a complete home ente ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:36:45 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/318/Final-Fantasy-XIII-European-Release-Date-Announced-9th-March Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, announced today the highly anticipated street date for FINAL FANTASY XIII. This latest project in the multi-platinum FINAL FANTASY series promises to be intensely compelling and will be available for both the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video g ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:00:37 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/317/Exclusive-New-Grand-Theft-Auto-Bundle-with-the-Xbox-360-Elite Exclusive new Grand Theft Auto bundle with the Xbox 360 Elite The latest instalments of the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto series come to Xbox 360 in an exclusive limited edition bundle. The blockbuster offering includes an Xbox 360 Elite Console and Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City Grand Theft Auto IV. With the exclusive new games contained in Grand Theft Auto: Episode ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:59:02 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/316/Command-&-Conquer-4-Tiberian-Twilight-Hits-Store-Shelves-March-16 Los Angeles, Calif., November 12, 2009 ndash; Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that gamers worldwide will experience an all-new way to play RTS games when Command Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight hits store shelves beginning March 16th.       Command Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight brings the 15 year-long fan-beloved Tiberium saga to an epic and stunning conclusion and offers players in ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:22:20 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/314/Majesco-Entertainment-Announces-Pizza-Delivery-Boy November 11, 2009 - Rev up your scooter and deliver big profits in Pizza Delivery Boy from Majesco Entertainment Company!   This unique Wii trade; action title lets players use the Wii Remote trade; as an all-in-one kitchen utensil and driving wheel to cook and deliver pizzas to hungry customers in three bustling towns. Players must beware, though, as a number of obstacles stand between them and ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:22:04 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/313/The-Two-Most-Famous-Video-Game-Icons-Return-For-Another-Olympic-Competition TOKYO (February 12, 2009) ndash; SEGA® Corporation and Nintendo Co., Ltd today announced that two of the biggest video game heroes, Mario trade; and Sonic trade;, will be coming together again, this time taking their rivalry to the snow and ice in another officially licensed Olympic-themed smash hit Mario Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games trade;. Heading to stores late in 2009 on the Wii tra ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:14:40 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/312/Multiplayer-Beta-for-Playstation-3-System-Launches-November-19 Stockholm, Sweden ndash; November 5, 2009 ndash; DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced the upcoming Battlefield: Bad Company trade; 2 multiplayer beta exclusively on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. Starting November 19, PlayStation 3 gamers will be able to experience the unprecedented action, destruction, vehicular warfare, squad play and open sa ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:23:02 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/311/Spore-Franchise-Launches-First-Game-on-Facebook-Platform Spore Islands Now Available for Play in Open Beta Emeryville, CA ndash; November 5, 2009- Maxis trade;, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, today announced they have taken their renowned integration of social connectivity to the next level with a fun and original game application built on Facebook® Platform, Spore trade; Islands. Now available, Spore Islands invites Facebook users t ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:46:02 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/310/BioWare-Announces-Mass-Effect-2-Collectors-Edition BioWare Announces Mass Effect 2 Collectors Edition Special Edition Includes Exclusive Armor and Weapons, Comic Book, and Bonus Content Edmonton, Alberta (November 5, 2009) ndash; Recruit your crew and fight for the lost! Leading video game developer BioWare trade;, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the internationally acclaimed Shooter RPG Mass Effect trad ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:01:11 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/309/-An-Exclusive-Collector-s-Pack-Celebrating-the-Final-Installment-of-the-Award-Winning-Franchise Housed in a Replica of Pandora's Box, the God of War III Ultimate Edition will Include Premium Collectible and Digital Content for Fans New and Old FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 30, 2009 ndash; Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced today the worldwide release of the God of War® III Ultimate Edition available exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3 trade;) system. Built by the fans ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:13:45 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/308/Fly-the-Wyvern--Track-the-Mexican-Ampithere-in-Dragonology-for-Nintendo-DS Discover a hidden world of dragons on Nintendo DS trade; in Dragonology, releasing on November 5th across PAL territories, November 6th in the UK and shipping on November 10th in North America.   Dragonology is the officially licensed video game based on Templar Publishing's best selling book 'Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons', which purports to be the last remaining copy of a 19 ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:25:24 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/307/Sony-Ericsson-XPERIA-X10 Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Introduces an Open and Integrated World of Social Media, Communication and Entertainment South Africa ndash; November 3 2009: Sony Ericsson today unveils the XPERIA trade; X10, the first phone in a family of phones to deliver a consistent user experience where communication truly becomes entertainment. Building on Sony Ericsson s entertainment heritage and comb ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:12:37 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/306/WWE-Smackdown-Vs--Raw-2010 WWE Smackdown VS. Raw 2010 Enters the Virtual Ring with Announcement of Key Features and Franchise Updates Johannesburg, South Africa ndash; October, 2009: THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today announced that WWE® SmackDown® vs. Raw® 2010, the latest edition to the distinguished fighting videogame franchise, is now available in South Africa for the Xbox 360® vi ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:38:10 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/305/Vampire-Hunters The city lies down to sleep while somewhere in the middle of an old dockyard a man s life fades away. The most skilled vampire hunter is dead. The night is damp and chilly as the investigation begins. The main character in this tale is an adventurer who has been living in the company of the undead for years. The story starts to unfold as a mysterious murder, apparently without a motive, t ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:52:10 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/304/ULTRALoRD-gets-Torchlight Our first web developer for PressStart got hold of a copy of Torchlight. The game made by a few of the people who had thier hands on Diablo. Check out his thoughts from his blog:   "Like I mentioned yesterday, I bought the game Torchlight for my birthday... All I can say about this game is WOW!.. I mean, it is completely awesome... All the non-stop hack 'n slash action your heart desires..   ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:30:08 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/303/PES-2010--Pro-Evolution-Soccer-- Konami's Footballing Legend Evolves Into the Most Realistic Football Simulation Ever   Johannesburg, South Africa ndash; October, 2009: Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced that its forthcoming PES 2010 title will benefit from the most exhaustive raft of new features in the series history, with every aspect of the game benefiting from key improvements. Major game play additio ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:54:09 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/302/Call-of-Juarez--Bound-in-Blood-Review Experience the wild west at it s greatest in this gritty prequel. One of biggest letdowns in the gaming industry (genre-wise) has been the distinct lack of any awesome ass-kicking western FPS games. One would think, that with Western movies being so popular in American culture, that we d see more games in this classic setting. The last great western game I can remember  would be Luc ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:56:04 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/301/Black-Classic-Controller-Pro-to-launch-in-South-Africa Johannesburg, 21 October, 2009 - The Wii console is about to get an exciting new look as it launches across South Africa in sleek black. The black Wii will be available to buy in South Africa from 20 November, and will come as a Limited Edition bundled with a Wii Remote, Wii MotionPlus and Nunchuk - all in black - as well as the exhilarating new Wii Sports Resort game and the original Wii Sport ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:00:53 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/300/Machinarium Machinarium comes a little late to the Press Start party, but as a adorable robot once said, 'better late than never.'       The Plot The point click adventure game sees player explore a strange, metallic city populated by robots. Machinarium has everything you want from a great adventure games: fun puzzles, outstanding animation, quirky humour and a unique, lovingly crafted, gam ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:40:29 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/299/Resident-Evil-5-Versus-Mode-Available-Now- Pressstart just got a mind blowing update on the zombie phenomenon, Resident Evil 5!   Resident Evil 5 Versus Mode is now available for European Xbox Live Gold Members to download for just 240 points, down from the original price of 400 points.       The offer is only available until 26th October so get downloading this spine chilling addition to the survival horror now bef ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:47:26 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/298/A-Webcam-for-Everyone--Every-Day Logitech Unveils Webcam Line-Up with Free, Fast, Easy Video-Calling Software   South Africa, Johannesburg. mdash; Following the recent global announcement of Logitech® Vid trade; ndash; the free, fast and easy way to make a video call with your Logitech webcam ndash; today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) introduced seven new webcams ndash; all ready to work with Vid. Whether you want to ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:50:59 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/297/Calling-All-Gamers--Pippa-Wants-You- Pippa Tshabalala is thinking outside the proverbial box again, and heres why!   Hi All,   I'm running a kind of experiment at the moment, where I would like people to compose narrative from a photograph. The photos are from my Simulation series, which for those people who haven't seen it, is a series of photographs I took of characters I killed in the videogame Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:15:43 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/296/Nintendo-s-Wii-Fit-Plus-launches-in-South-Africa Work your body and mind and relieve the daily stresses with fresh fun and family fitness!   Introducing Wii Fit Plus: continuous workout routines, calorie counter, new exercises and balance games Johannesburg, 30th October, 2009: If you ve ever fancied your own personal trainer to work both body and mind in the comfort of your own home, now is your chance!   For the first time, yo ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:51:00 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/295/Disaster--Day-of-Crisis-review There are some days which are just not your day. You put on unmatching socks, you nick your car as you exit the driveway, you speed past a speeding camera and then you step on bergie faeces as you step out your car (didn't happen to me but it's a true story...). Okay, if you think that is a bad day, how about throwing in a tsunami which swamps your local deli, a volcano which erupts under your o ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:56:41 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/294/Meet-Pippa-Tshabalala Meet Pippa Tshabalala, the Human Swiss Army Knife. A woman whose reputation precedes her in way too many fields of expertise. She's an artist, a teacher, a wife, a TV celeb, and most recently, a covergirl. Her claim to fame is presenting for South Africa's first half hour gaming show, PlayR. It was a milestone for the South African gaming community, the local CyberNet if you'd like. Pippa and h ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:01:10 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/293/TATSUNOKO-VS--CAPCOM--ULTIMATE-ALL-STARS TATSUNOKO VS. CAPCOM: ULTIMATE ALL-STARS pairs well-known characters from Capcom's roster of games with some of Japan's most-beloved characters from anime powerhouse Tatsunoko Production.         From Capcom's 30-year history come characters like Ryu and Chun-Li from the Street Fighter series, Morrigan from Darkstalkers and Mega Man Volnutt from Mega Man Legends. Tatsunoko's near half- ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:49:21 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/292/Gran-Turismo-Roars-Onto-PSP Gran Turismo roars onto PSP (PlayStation Portable) go and you can get on the grid for free! PSPgo and Gran Turismo ndash; a match made in petrolhead heaven!   JOHANNESBURG, October, 2009: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) invites you to a joint celebration this October, as PSP (PlayStation Portable)go, the latest model of PSP, and the PSP version of the legendary racing title Grand Tur ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:26:34 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/291/Logitech-Announces-Logitech-Gaming-Keyboard-G110- When you re ready to step up your game, the Logitech® Gaming Keyboard G110 gives you just what you need to personalise your setup, communicate more effectively, and execute complex commands easily. Personalization Customizable backlighting: We put in red and blue backlighting LEDs and give you control in the Profiler software over how they are mixed together, so your G110 s back ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:20:14 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/290/Grace-Park-And-Tricia-Helfer-s-Explosive--Maxim--Photo-Shoot Grace Park And Tricia Helfer's Explosive 'Maxim' Photo Shoot   Battlestar Galactica may have run its course, but Grace Park and Tricia Helfer aren't done seducing the human race. The two are featured in Maxim's November issue (on newsstands October 20) in a sexy spread. Check out the gallery after the break.       Maxim asked the pair about "Battlestar Galactica: The Plan," ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:21:46 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/289/LEGO-Rock-Band Warner Bros. Interactive and MTV Games Announce LEGO Rock Band Full Track List Upcoming Game Allows Songs to be Played In Rock Band trade; Music Platform Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV Games, a part of Viacom s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), today announced the full track list for the upcoming LEGO® Rock Band trade; game, including songs from Queen, Bon Jovi, P!NK, ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:16:24 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/288/A-Boy-and-His-Blob Final Week of 'Blob Month' Reveals Fierce Boss Battle EDISON, N.J., October 9, 2009 - Mere days remain before a boy and his blob arrives on Wii trade;. As the countdown continues to October 13, Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL) invites you to check out one of the fierce and challenging boss battles facing these two unlikely heroes. In the final installation of 'Blob Month', the g ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:17:03 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/287/Naruto--Clash-of-Ninja-Revolution-2 There are two things in this day and age that are truly and utterly awesome: pirates and ninjas. I'll be discussing the awesomeness of the latter, which comes in the form of an anime styled brawler based on the popular series, Naruto. For the uninformed, Naruto is one of the most popular animes around and follows the adventure of a young and rowdy ninja who is chasing his dream to be the top dog ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:34:51 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/286/Activision--DJ-Hero Featuring 93 Exclusive Mixes Spanning Hip Hop, Rock, Pop, R B, Dance and More, Set List Delivers Original Music Only Available in DJ Hero SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct 06, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Hailed in the press as one of the most fun, innovative and highly-anticipated games of the year, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today dropped the needle on DJ Her ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:56:57 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/285/World-of-Zoo THQ Inc. announced the launch of its World of Zoo video game Web site, www.worldofzoo.com, which includes a trial application of the company s new and innovative downloadable Animal Creator tool that will allow players to create and design their very own World of Zoo animals. The Animal Creator program is a new and unique feature available only in World of Zoo, which is scheduled to be relea ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:44:36 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/284/Deck-the-halls-with-Nintendo-titles Johannesburg, 1 December, 2009 ndash; An enticing variety of Nintendo software will be hitting the shelves in time to fill Christmas stockings - titles that are either refashioning how we understand video games, or recapturing the old days of wholesome family entertainment, with Wii Sports Resort and the latest titles from the Mario Bros. and Pokemon franchises bringing back the good times.   N ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:34:04 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/283/Xbox-gets-Halo-3--ODST-Ultimate-console-and-controller-bundles Xbox 360 today announces the launch of the most covetable chapter so far in the ground-shaking Halogaming series: Limited Edition Xbox Halo 3: ODST Ultimate and Halo 3:ODST controller bundles.      Developed exclusively for Xbox 360 by acclaimed developer Bungie, Halo 3: ODST gives players a chance to experience the events leading up to the epic story of HALO 3, through the eyes of an Orbital ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:40:05 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/282/Forza-3-Unveils-Original-Amalfi-Coast This October, the universally recognised ldquo;cavallino rampante rdquo; of Ferrari s prancing stallion badge makes its return in ldquo;Forza Motorsport 3, rdquo; the highly anticipated racing experience from Turn 10 exclusively for Xbox 360. As the perfect complement to ldquo;Forza Motorsport 3 s rdquo; sizable Ferrari roster, Turn 10 is also lifting the curtain on an originally de ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:39:10 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/281/Forza-Motorsport-3-Super-Elite-Bundle Xbox 360 today announces the release of the ultimate entertainment experience for petrol-heads and racing fanatics, the Xbox 360 Forza Motorsport 3 Super Elite Bundle. Exclusive to Xbox 360, Forza Motorsport 3 is the definitive racing game for everyone from hardcore tuners to anyone who s ever dreamed of driving at full-throttle. Backed by breathtaking HD graphics and bone-jarring physics, ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:28:28 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/280/Spore-Creature-Creator---In-2D Guildford, UK ndash; September 16, 2009 ndash; The revolutionary Spore trade; Creature Creator is going 2-D! Maxis trade;, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio, today announced Spore trade; Creature Creator 2-D, a new Flash application where players experience an all new take on the variety and creative fun offered by the original 3-D Spore Creature Creator. Now available for free* at www.spore2d.com, ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:44:47 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/279/I-ll-Scream-Your-Tweets- I m doing something foolish.   Not in the usual way, by leaving everything to the last minute, or forgetting my keys in the door, or arguing with people on the internet who have Opinions.   No, this time I m deliberately doing something really thick.   I ve started a website called I ll Scream Your Tweets.Com.   I m providing a service. Once a week, I ll ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:23:03 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/278/Command-and-Conquer--Red-Alert-3-XBOX-LIVE Guildford, UK., September 16, 2009 ndash; Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that Command Conquer trade; Red Alert trade; 3 Commander s Challenge, a new action-packed chapter in the storied Command Conquer franchise, is available now for download on Xbox LIVE and on September 24th at the PlayStation Store. Players can challenge the world s toughest commanders and conquer the wor ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:11:22 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/277/Prequel-Novel-to-Bioware-s-Dragon-Age Guildford, UK ndash; September 15, 2009 ndash; Leading video game developer BioWare trade;, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. and Tor Books, the largest publisher of science fiction in the world, today announced the publication of Dragon Age trade;: The Calling, a new novel set in the world of Dragon Age trade;: Origins, BioWare s highly anticipated dark epic video game releasing this Nov ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:59:44 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/276/EA-Announces-Skate-3 Guildford, UK ndash; 15th September, 2009 ndash; Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed the next title in the company s landmark skateboarding franchise: SKATETM 3, and confirmed that it will ship in May 2010. SKATE 3 breaks new ground by taking all of the camaraderie and competitive excitement of real-life skateboarding and brings it to the hands of gamers. Whether online or o ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:39:42 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/275/Xbox-360-Modern-Warfare-2-Limited-Edition-Console SANTA MONICA, Calif. and REDMOND, Wash., Sept 15, 2009 -- Microsoft Corp. and Activision Publishing, Inc. today brandished the latest weapon to help gamers take to the battlefields for the global launch of the year with the announcement of the Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console. Infinity Ward's "Modern Warfare 2," the blockbuster sequel to the best-selling first-person action game ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:51:55 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/274/Marvel--Ultimate-Alliance-2 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept 15, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- The sequel to the greatest Super Hero(TM) action/RPG ever heads to retail stores today with the release of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 from Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI). Players will have the chance to experience Marvel's landmark Civil War storyline first hand, as they fight for their chosen side ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:31:36 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/273/Daft-Punk-to-Make-Their-Video-Game-Debut-in-DJ-Hero SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept 14, 2009 -- For the first time ever in a video game, GRAMMY Award winning DJ's and producing duo, Daft Punk, will start the party right with Activision Publishing, Inc.'s DJ Hero on October 27, 2009. Featuring 93 exclusive on-disc mixes from some of the biggest acts in hip-hop, pop, rock and dance, players will be able to test their DJing chops as virtual recreations o ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:05:16 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/272/Hotel-Dusk--Room-215-review A burnt-out protagonist with a dark past, a rundown hotel at the end of the world, a line of shifty characters around every corner and an enigmatic yet beautiful young lady. These lay the backdrop for Hotel Dusk: Room 215, one of the most stylish and, dare I say it, sexiest games I've ever played. Barring the verbose name, the manner in which this game was developed is truly a work of art. Yet Ho ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:36:55 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/271/Organised-Chaos-video-gaming-events-break-attendance-record- CAPE TOWN -- Organised Chaos, South Africa's biggest LAN (Local Area Network) party breaks its attendance record before the year is even finished with 4,554 visitors to its videogame events.   Organised Chaos is the largest, monthly computer gaming event in South Africa with thousands of visitors every year.   This is already an increase of 259 from the 4,295 visitors OC had in 2008 at the ma ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:48:42 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/270/World-of-Zoo-announced THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced its new, original intellectual property, World of Zoo trade; is currently in development to make its scheduled debut for Wii trade;, Nintendo DS trade; and Windows® PC this fall. World of Zoo takes players beyond the fences and into their own zoo, allowing them to care for and build relationships with numerous animals through hands-on interactive gameplay. P ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:35:03 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/269/Apple-Introduces-New-iPod-nano-With-Built-in-Video-Camera SAN FRANCISCO mdash;September 10, 2009 mdash;Apple® yesterday introduced the new iPod nano®, adding a video camera, mic and speaker to the world's most popular music player. Music lovers can now shoot video wherever they are, view it on their iPod nano and use their computers to easily transfer their videos to YouTube. The new iPod nano features an ultra-thin and sleek design with a larger 2.2-in ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:01:04 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/268/World-s-Smallest-Music-Player-Now-in-Five-Great-Colors SAN FRANCISCO mdash;September 10, 2009 mdash;Apple® yesterday announced that iPod shuffle®, the world's smallest music player and the first music player to talk to you, is now available in five great colors. iPod shuffle's intuitive controls are conveniently located on the headphone cord, letting you navigate and enjoy music without even looking. With the press of a button, you can play, pause, ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:47:16 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/267/Apple-Introduces-New-iPod-touch-Lineup SAN FRANCISCO-September 10, 2009-Apple ® yesterday announced the new iPod touch ® lineup, giving users a great iPod®, a great pocket computer and access to Apple's revolutionary App Store with over 75,000 applications. iPod touch features Apple's revolutionary Multi-Touch trade; user interface, a gorgeous 3.5-inch widescreen glass display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a built-in accelerometer and speak ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:01:37 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/266/Autumn-run-out-for-PES-2010-on-Wii Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced the Wii version of PES 2010 will be released in Autumn, following hot on the heels of its next-gen stable mates.     PES 2010 for the Nintendo format will share the cover stars in Lionel Messi and Fernando Torres. And will also boast the extensive additions to the Master League via the integration of UEFA Champions League license elements, while ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:06:49 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/265/Dead-Space--Extraction-Goes-Gold Guildford, UK ndash; September 3, 2009 ndash; Visceral Games trade;, an award-winning studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Dead Space trade; Extraction, the prequel to last year s critically-acclaimed Dead Space, has gone gold. Recently nominated for a ldquo;Best of Show - Wii rdquo; award by IGN.com at the Gamescom trade show in Germany, Dead Space Extractio ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:15:12 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/264/EA-Sports-Active-review For as long as I can remember, gaming has been associated with inactive potato couches or scrawny teenagers stuck in their basements. Let's face it, activity and gaming have never gone hand in hand. However, over the past few years, gaming has gained wider acceptance from the public and recently it has received a physical edge with the introduction of motion controls. This development has allowed ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:36:39 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/263/Unleash-The-Unique-Ferrari-Experience For over sixty years, the Ferrari has been synonymous with speed, excitement and glamour. Now System 3 brings all the high-speed thrills and unrivaled style of the Ferrari to the home console with Ferrari Challenge on the Nintendo Wii. And on top of that it's being re-released at a fantastic new super-low price-point!       Behind the wheel of some of the worlds most desirable cars, players ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:15:45 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/262/The-MotorStorm-festival-is-unleashed-in-Alaska Brutal off-road racing, MotorStorm® Arctic Edge, arrives on PSP trade; (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®2 Multi-route tracks, unpredictable terrain, hostile AI and sub-zero conditions: never race the same lap twice!   The MotorStorm® festival has ripped-up the Monument Valley desert, it s obliterated everything that stood in its path on The Island, and now it s set ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:08:09 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/261/3-Golden-Rules-to-Pleasing-Your-Woman Alright. Let's begin. If you're reading speed (coupled with your pulse) has picked up the pace in the last, oh, lets say, 4 seconds, chances are you are already missing the mark by a mile - on many levels. FTL to all whom this applies. In the beginning God created man. When God realized man was lonely, God created woman. This is interesting for two reasons. One - women are NOT designed to be ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:36:12 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/260/Mario-Party-DS-review Mario Party DS picks up exactly where the Wii version leaves off, and all the good things you ve come to love are there: favourite characters, wacky game boards, lots of silly unlockables and over seventy different minigames. This game keeps you busy. For those who have never played Mario Party, some clarification. The game revolves around the party board , a boardgame-style ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:49:41 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/259/SuperCar-Challenge System 3 today announced the development of SuperCar Challenge for the PlayStation 3, a high-octane racing game featuring both arcade and simulation tarmac thrills. Building on the critically acclaimed Ferrari Challenge racing simulation engine, SuperCar Challenge heralds the addition of the sexiest supercars on the planet while improving on its spiritual prequel in every way.              ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:18:31 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/258/Guitar-Hero-5-out-now-people- SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept 01, 2009 -- Continuing to transform the way people experience music, the highly-anticipated Guitar Hero(R) 5 video game hits store shelves today with unprecedented music variety featuring an expansive, pulse-pounding 85-song on-disc set list, more than 150 songs available via downloadable content, and the capability to import select songs from other Guitar Hero(R) games ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:59:41 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/257/Post-LAN-action-report-for-OC-August-Cape-Town Post-LAN action report for OC August Cape Town   OC August has once again upped the game for the Organised Chaos crew, who had managed to pull off another successful event under immense pressure and amid major challenges that the newest infrastructure expansion to 840 seats (up by 20 percent) created.     As set up began Friday morning at the Bellville Velodrome the crew, who were only 9 st ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:36:20 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/256/ps3blog-co-za-s-awesome-prize We'd like to inform our awesome readers of www.ps3blog.co.za's awesome competition. Here's the lowdown from thier site:   "As promised earlier here is the competition. Thanks to NuMetro Entertainment we will be able to make your fantasy, of becoming Batman and kicking his famous insane nemesis butts a reality. Haven t you dreamed of taking down the Joker, Poison Ivy and the others? We ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:02:57 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/255/Ten-Challenges-that-will-make-you-OneThreeThreeSeven The title to this article has the word 1337 in it, yes the word 1337. Following from this it would be pointless for me to write this article, babbling on about 1337, 1337ness and all its add-ons, meanwhile you the reader have no clue what I am ranting and raving about. So for anyone who does not quite understand what it means to be 1337, and there are numerous individuals like this, namely, nooble ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:12:21 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/253/Talking-Heads-offer-five-tracks-for-Rock-Band-2 Guildford, UK., ndash; Aug. 28, 2009 - Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a five pack of songs from new wave rockers Talking Heads, as well as singles from Avenged Sevenfold, The Jam, Oasis and Rage Against the Machine will be available in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content next week for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 com ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:06:46 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/252/Rapala--We-Fish--the-First-Fishing-Game-Developed-Specifically-for-Wi Activision Publishing, Inc. has announced a brand new entry in its Rapala fishing franchise, Rapala: We Fish for Wii. Slated for release on September 29, Rapala: We Fish is the first fishing title developed specifically for Wii, featuring over-the-top fun and action-packed fishing. The game is packaged with the Rapala fishing rod and reel peripheral, letting players cast it, crank it and set the h ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:55:02 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/251/Guitar-Hero-5-Playboy-launch Activision Publishing, Inc.'s Guitar Hero 5 will launch next week with a variety of today's hottest bands and classic tracks and innovative new features that make it the most exciting and accessible Guitar Hero game yet. Helping celebrate the game's launch are Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner and ten Playboy Playmates who are starring in a sexy new ad campaign that highlights how the game lets fans ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:29:25 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/250/Section-8-score-composed-by-Jason-Graves BAFTA award-winning composer Jason Graves (www.jasongraves.com) has created an original music score for the intense first-person shooter SECTION 8 developed by TimeGate Studios. Renowned for his cinematic and prolific orchestral music on video games such as Dead Space and the Star Trek franchise, Graves delivers a powerful and anthemic score for SECTION 8 featuring vintage synth and guitar element ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:18:38 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/249/Kurt-Cobain-to-Make-His-Video-Game-Debut-in-Guitar-Hero-5 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug 28, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Remembered as one of the most iconic artists in the history of alternative rock, Kurt Cobain's enduring legacy continues with his video game debut as one of five exclusive in-game artists in Guitar Hero(R) 5. The former lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana will be featured as a playable character, performing two ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:20:59 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/248/Sit-Back-&-Relax London-based videogame publisher System 3 and Netherlands-based driving seat solution company Playseats today announced an exclusive racing partnership to promote Supercar Challenge on PlayStation 3.     The two companies will work hand in hand to create the definitive racing seat experience for System 3 s brand new SuperCar Challenge racing simulation. The deal will involve various cro ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:13:48 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/247/Bioware-s-Dragon-Age--Origins Guildford, UK ndash; August 27, 2009 ndash; Leading video game developer BioWare trade;, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) has secured a star-studded voiceover cast for its upcoming blockbuster game, Dragon Age trade;: Origins. Featuring Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Broadway s Spamalot, as well as Kate Mulgrew, well-known for her role as Capt. Kathryn ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:04:59 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/245/TRANSFORMERS--REVENGE-OF-THE-FALLEN--Map-Pack-Plus SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug 27, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- The battle for earth rages on as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that the Transformers(TM): Revenge of the Fallen Character and Map Pack Plus is available now for download on Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment sys ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:09:18 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/244/Harry-Potter-and-the-Half-Blood-Prince-Review Witches and wizards, wands at the ready and prepare to dive into one of the best representations of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry the Harry Potter franchise has ever seen as this reviewer gets his magic lesson in an all around and surprisingly great game.   The Half Blood Prince is J.K Rowling s sixth book of the series and since Warner Brother Pictures have decided to split t ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:27:43 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/243/Xbox-360-sees-price-drop August 27, 2009 mdash; Xbox 360 today invites you to experience more fun, more entertainment and more ways to connect with friends and family at an even better value. From August 28th 2009, the price of an Xbox 360 Elite console with 120GB hard drive will drop by R1 500 to R3 399 (ERP).   Xbox 360 puts all your entertainment in one place so you can play games and watch movies from your Xbox 360 ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:43:03 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/242/Command-&-Conquer-4-Named August 26, 2009 ndash; In the name of Kane - the fans have spoken. Today EA Los Angeles announces the official name for the upcoming iteration of the award-winning real-time strategy series, Command Conquer 4. Scheduled for a 2010 release, Command Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight was chosen by the series dedicated fan base as their favorite name for the next installment of the best-selling ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:28:32 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/241/WoW--Cataclysm ANAHEIM, Calif., Aug 21, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced plans for the third expansion to World of Warcraft(R), its award-winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). Unveiled at the company's fourth BlizzCon(R) gaming festival, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm(TM) will bring sweeping changes to the world of Azeroth. Players will be able to adv ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:31:09 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/240/Lampard-joins-Rooney-on-Fifa10-cover GUILDFORD, UK. ndash; August 14th, 2009 ndash; Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today unveiled the global cover athletes for EA SPORTS trade; FIFA 10. Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard joins Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney as the face of FIFA 10 worldwide on each available platform mdash; the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, Wii ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:59:52 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/239/Sam-Raimi-to-direct-Warcraft-feature-film LOS ANGELES, Calif. ndash; July 22, 2009 -- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and Legendary Pictures announced today that Sam Raimi has signed on to direct the eagerly-anticipated major motion picture based on Blizzard Entertainment s award-winning Warcraft® universe. Raimi has, in the course of his career, clearly demonstrated a genius for developing and adapting existing fictional universes fo ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:14:09 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/238/MySims-Racing-review MySims Racing rolls into a scene heavily dominated by Mario Kart Wii, with EA attempting to claim its own spot in the sun. And I must say, MySims Racing doesn't do too shabby a job. The colourful and carefree attitude inherent in the MySims series comes through in this title as does its witty humour and dialogue. It also continues the casual tone of the series with simplified avatars and gurbled ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:36:03 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/237/Assassin-s-Creed-2-preview The first Assassins Creed gave us an incredible feeling of what real parkour felt like. It was big, ambitious and distinctly fresh. But most memorable of all it helped us experience the first Crusade first hand, running up the walls of giant mosques through the cities of Jerusalem and Damascus.   The much anticipated sequel gets a foothold this month and this time we get the chance o ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:54:45 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/236/Mass-Effect-2-story-elements-revealed Guildford, UK (August 18th, 2009) ndash; Leading video game developer BioWare trade;, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed new plot points in the epic sci-fi fantasy Mass Effect 2 trade;. Once again stepping into the role of the heroic Commander Shepard, gamers will command their crew on a suicide mission in space. Players will strategically select each member of their ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:25:01 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/235/Battlefield--Bad-Company-2-gets-release-date Guildford, UK ndash; August 18, 2009 ndash; Get ready to storm the battlefield! DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced that Battlefield: Bad Company trade; 2 will be available March 2, 2010 in North America and March 5, 2010 in Europe. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will deliver a level of destruction, vehicular warfare, squad play and open world environments never befo ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:57:01 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/234/MS-LifeCam-VX-7000-Review MS LifeCam VX-7000 USB webcam performs very well as a video conferencing and podcasting tool, and the tight integration between MS multimedia products is an excellent bonus. However, the blurry video capture at higher res makes an empty promise of high-definition video, making the VX-7000 a good camera, but not a great one.   It comes with Hi-speed USB, it can be attached to your desktop and n ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:06:22 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/233/Scott-Pilgrim-vs--The-World-Video-Game SAN FRANCISCO ndash; July 28, 2009 ndash; Ubisoft® today announced the development of a video game based on Universal Pictures upcoming action-comedy, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. Co-written and directed by genre-smashing filmmaker Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead), the film stars some of Hollywood s leading young talent, including Michael Cera (Juno, Superbad), Kieran Culk ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:59:49 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/232/Ghostbusters--The-Videogame- There are two things that send me into a frothing-at-the-mouth fanboy rage: Movie tie-in-games made for no other reason than to make quick buck, and Hollywood pissing on my childhood with needless remakes of 80 s classic films. So, when I heard that Terminal Reality where attempting the double whammy with Ghostbusters: the Video Game, I was ready to get my Warcraft replica battle-axe off the ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:32:25 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/231/Just-Dance- Paris, FRANCE ndash; August 18, 2009 ndash; Today Ubisoft® announced it will launch Just Dance trade; this holiday season, a new dance video game for the Nintendo® Wii trade;. Developed by Ubisoft Paris, Just Dance will challenge all those who like to groove, entertaining spectators along the way. Requiring only one Wii trade; Remote per player, up to four people can break it down at a time, as ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:07:59 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/230/Ubisoft-announce-Asterix-game-on-DS Paris, FRANCE ndash; June 30, 2009 ndash; Today Ubisoft announced that it will develop a video game based on the adventures of the legendary ldquo;Asterix trade; rdquo; cartoon. Created specifically for the Nintendo DS trade;, the game will be released across EMEA territories in October 2009.   This new title will be based on the original storyline of the famous series of comic strips, ldq ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:02:10 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/229/PlayStation-Network-Video-Delivery-Service-for-Europe gamescom, Cologne, 18th August 2009: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced the latest addition to the PlayStation® entertainment experience with its new PlayStation®Network video delivery service for Europe and the PAL territories. Launching this November in France, Germany, Spain and the UK, with other markets to follow in 2010, the service will allow movie fans to download th ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:44:08 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/228/Digital-reader-coming-to-PSP Take your favourite comics everywhere you go with Digital Comics for PSP   gamescom, Cologne, 18th August 2009: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced the digital reader for PSP trade; (PlayStation®Portable), a new service that will allow PSP owners to access a range of media on their PSP. The digital reader service will be launch ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:37:15 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/227/PSP-Colours gamescom, Cologne, 18th August 2009: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced two new colours for the PSP trade; (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system for Europe and the PAL territories. This November, Turquoise Green and Blossom Pink will be joining the ever-growing line-up of coloured PSP-3000 models on offer, providing a lighter touch of colour for PSP owners to ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:17:36 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/226/Introducing-minis-for-PSP gamescom, Cologne, 18th August 2009: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced the imminent arrival of ldquo;minis rdquo;: a new section on PlayStation®Store that offers a range of all-new downloadable games for PSP trade; (PlayStation®Portable). Available exclusively via digital distribution, ldquo;minis rdquo; will have a 100MB siz ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:52:38 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/225/Fable-3-announced COLOGNE, Germany mdash; Aug. 19, 2009 mdash; Alexander the Great. Genghis Khan. Queen Elizabeth I. Che Guevara. Throughout history, revolutionary leaders have taken very different paths to power, bringing about prosperity and poverty, peace and sometimes anarchy to their people. Now Microsoft Corp. and Lionhead Studios will explore the journey to rule, with you in pursuit of a kingdom, in ldquo ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:29:18 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/224/Lips--Deutsche-Partyknaller-Gets-the-Xbox-360-Party-Started-at-gamescom Cologne, Germany ndash; August 19, 2009 ndash; Microsoft is ready to kick-off the gamescom party with its blockbuster line-up of exclusive entertainment experiences, starting with the world premiere of the newest title in the ldquo;Lips rdquo; singing franchise for Xbox 360, ldquo;Lips: Deutsche Partyknaller. rdquo; Developed exclusively for German music fans, gamescom attendees are invited to ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:58:59 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/223/More-on-the-PS3-slim Tokyo, August 18, 2009 ndash; Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today unveiled the new PlayStation®3 (CECH-2000A) (body color: charcoal black) computer entertainment system, featuring an extremely streamlined form factor with a 120GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD). The new PlayStation®3 (PS3®) system will become available in stores from September 1, 2009, in North America, Europe/ PAL territories an ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:15:56 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/222/Playstation-3-Slim-announced So the new Playstation 3 Slim has just been announced at Gamescom 2009 last night South African time. The mini console seems to have gone under quite a few tweaks, most notably the hectic price drop.   Weighing in at a featherlight 3.2kgs, The Slim has all the same specs as the regular Playstation 3 at a far more affordable price of $300. With that said, the price should stick around R3500. That ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:34:05 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/221/My-Sims-Party-review Any reviewer knows that the first thing to a successful and exciting review is the buildup; that first eye-catching, thought provoking paragraph. Unfortunately it s hard to do this when the game in question is neither of the above. So EA, what happened? Since when is it the 'in thing' to regress rather than progress? My Sims Kingdom was excellent; My Sims Racing rsq ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:54:31 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/220/Transformers--Revenge-Of-The-Fallen-review Transformers hellip; robots cleverly disguised as unmanned vehicles. That shouldn t raise any suspicion at all! But it does lead us down an avenue of fun. Having a movie just released probably attributed to the cool intro video, but unfortunately not too many more video s to follow. Limited to cut scenes between stages with the Autobots standing around a globe discussing how bad the l ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:54:59 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/219/Sonic-Review TV's mean a lot to a gamer. More often than not, they're more important to the gaming experience than the actual consoles we play on. They're the window to our worlds. Without them we'd be blind to the universes we explore, the kingdoms we obliterate, and the thrones we overthrow. Finding the right TV is as important to the gamer as the right knife is for a chef, or the right paints for an art ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:59:04 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/218/Wii-Sport-Resort-review Wii Sports Resort is a true showcase of what the Motionplus is capable of, and this tactical move of "tech bundling" has ensured a great deal of success for Nintendo. For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, Motionplus is a small attachment for the Wiimote which increases its overall responsiveness, allowing it to handle more intricate and complex movements.     Nintendo clev ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:09:05 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/217/The-Conduit-review I remember when the Wii was first introduced I was so amped for first person shooters to dominate the platform. The bar was set when Red Steel showed off this insane video (which sadly failed to meet some very high expectations). Fortunately Nintendo pulled off some crazy magic with Metroid Prime Corruption, but since then, there has been little to talk about bar. Enter The Conduit. This title has ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:42:27 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/216/Ferrari-Challenge-comes-to-the-console- For over sixty years, the Ferrari has been synonymous with speed, excitement and glamour. Now System 3 brings all the high-speed thrills and unrivaled style of the Ferrari to the home console with Ferrari Challenge on the Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii!. And on top of that it's being re-released at a fantastic new super-low price-point!   Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli is a re-creation of Fer ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:13:20 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/215/Overlord-II-review Traditionally, fantasy games don t usually allow us to play as the bad guys. The few exceptions (games like the infamous Dungeon Keeper) have shown us that they can provide just as much as fun, if not more, than their more virtuous counterparts. Overlord II is yet another example of how, as put but by Gnarl (your minion advisor), ldquo;Evil always finds a way. rdquo;   Overlord II is ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:43:17 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/214/Starcraft-2-officially-delayed-until-2010 Over the past few weeks there have been many rumors about Blizzard s delaying of Starcraft until the first half of 2010. Now however it turns out that those rumors are true! The delay was caused by Blizzard's new Battle.net system which they intend to release with Starcraft 2. Since there will be no LAN multiplayer, Battle.net will be an integral part of the Starcraft 2 experience, not o ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:27:25 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/213/Exclusive-interview-with-Sascha-Jungnickel--Creative-director--Replay-Studios-about-the-development-of--Velvet-Assassin-- Can you please give us a update to were you are in the development circle of the game today? We re currently working on an early beta version that is planned to be finished at the End of October.   The game had a very good response at the GC Show in Leipzig in August, were you pleased with that? Yes. Sabotage is a very ambitious project ndash; and the version we presented at the GC show ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:42:25 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/211/Brain-Training-review Neuroscientist Kawashima-San is famous in Japan for his work on improving memory and slowing the deterioration of the brain. His first discovery: quick and easy calculations are good for your brain (you hear the phrase prefrontal cortex a lot). His second discovery: this idea translates magnificently into a game for Japan s DS-toting, lifestyle-game-loving casual market. It ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:12:31 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/210/LittleBigPlanet-mystery-announcement-next-month--- LittleBigPlanet passed a huge milestone, with user created levels of the cutesy platformer passing the one million mark. But Sony wasn t content just crowing about the Sackboy stats, oh no: it also let slip that a major announcement is due next month. Now what could that be?                                                                                                                        ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:54:27 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/209/Microsoft-Sidewinder-X5-review     It might look like Batman s trustworthy transport, but it does perform as well, if not better than any other gaming mouse and will not let you down in the middle of an uber-micro session.   This mouse is pretty big compared to other mouses (Dimensions: 3.06" x 5.07" (77.7 x 128 mm). It has a total of 9 buttons of which five are programmable; the two normal left and right click butt ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:12:44 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/207/Stormrise-review Stormrise is an RTS developed by The Creative Assembly and published by Sega on the Xbox360, PS3 and MS Windows. This squad based, broken mess of a game has a few good ideas but unfortunately due to poor execution and a few downright stupid game mechanics, it fails to deliver any kind of enjoyable experience.   The gam ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:12:46 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/206/Modern-Warfare-2-Multiplayer We're excited about the new Modern Warfare. Probably a little too excited. So here's a little snippet from Gametrailers.com of what you could be expecting in November. It's more speculation than gospel truth, but oh boy, have we been doing our fair share of speculation. Only time will tell the facts, but in the meantime it's fun to dream...         Video Games | Modern Warfare ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:37:32 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/205/Forza-Motorsport-3-Limited-Collector-s-Edition- 23 October 2009 , Friday, will mark the launch of ldquo;Forza Motorsport 3 rdquo; in South Africa, exclusively on Xbox 360. With more than 400 cars on over 100 tracks, the next game in the heralded series will be the biggest and most vividly realistic console racing title launching this holiday. And while all ldquo;Forza Motorsport 3 rdquo; players will get to experience the bone-jarring physics ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:08:33 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/204/PES-2010--Master-League-Evolves Konami reveals expanded managerial elements, including new fiscal, sponsorship, and youth team elements. Konami has outlined significant advances to the Master League section of its forthcoming PES 2010 title.   Master League has proven one of the key attributes to the PES series longevity, and PES 2010 will introduce a number of new elements that will contribute to the overall realism a ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:01:33 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/203/Wheelman-Review Wheel man as a whole is pretty fun. You can Air-jack moving vehicles and bikes at any time in the game, race and bust up competitors, enemies and the police. The feeling of popping a wheelie on the front wheel of your bike in slow motion turning around and shooting your enemy, is totally off the roof! But then Vin Diesel opens his mouth, and his mono-toned limp dialogue fills you with disappointme ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:28:01 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/202/The-King-of-Fighters-XII Newly Hand-Drawn in High Resolution, The Fight is on in 2009!             Ignition Entertainment, a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames announced today that The King of Fighters XII is coming in 2009.                                                                                                                                                                                          ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:45:00 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/201/Activison-Blizzard-2009   This Thursday I attended the Activision Blizzard Q3 and Q4 release presentation in Johannesburg. Two reps from the legendary developers recent merger flew down from their European offices to deliver the talk. My excitement and overall decision to go up was driven by the fact that Activision Blizzard have arguably the most exciting lineup of titles to be released this year, titles we've all b ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:50:58 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/200/AWESOME-Metallica-Giveaway- Congratulations to sexymarioworld for coming up with the most cretive answer in the Ghostbusters giveaway! The winning answer was: Who you gonna call? Dr Mun Mohammed - "I am the real thing" Also deals with: Marriage problems Bigger penis/ harder for longer Bewitched people Win court cases Win lottery Help win back loved one First consultation is free. This month we're giving a ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:18:37 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/199/Wipeout-Pulse-(PS2)-review Strap yourselves in and prepare to send your pulse racing, as one of the most influential Play Station Portable (PSP) titles of all time finally makes the jump to Play Station 2 (PS2). WipEout Pulse is the one adrenaline junkies have been waiting for and boy does it deliver the goods. This game moves at ridiculous speeds, with scenery flying by, the most impressive visuals and an amazing sound ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:52:55 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/198/Organised-Chaos-will-make-or-break-you You re sitting at home in front of your PC and you re constantly twiddling your thumbs because there is no one around to pwn. You tell yourself that if only there were a place where you could reign supreme and pwn noobs all day long. If there were such a place you would be King and you would have your loyal subjects, your nick would be known throughout the land and everyone will herald ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:01:46 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/197/Forza-Motorsport-3-new-cars ldquo;Forza Motorsport 3 rdquo; fans will be treated to a taste of luxury this season, as Turn 10 unleashes new sports cars and introduces Sports-Utility Vehicles that are sure to change up the game. The formidable line-up will hit the circuits when ldquo;Forza Motorsport 3 rdquo; launches this October on Xbox 360.                   Typically, SUVs conjure visions of gas guzzling, road h ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:19:50 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/196/UFC-Undisputed-2009-Review For a long time, fighting games have been divided into two main categories. In one corner we have the traditional button-masher arcade style games like Tekken and Street Fighter, and the in other we have the simulation style games based on real sports. The latter have been mostly dominated by WWE-type games but UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Undisputed 2009 has the potential to break the mol ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:10:58 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/195/The-Sims-3-review Since the first game broke onto the scene in January 2000, the Sims franchise has sold over a hundred million copies worldwide, and quickly become the most successful selling PC game series of all time, including the Sims 2 and countless expansion packs. Now, the waiting is over as EA brings us the latest chapter in this epic story: The bigger and better Sims 3. I must admit that I was a bit sk ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:21:16 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/194/Velvet-Assassin  Velvet Assassin is the sumptuous new stealth-action game set to deliver a breath of fresh air into the genre and up the stakes for World War II games. Inspired by the fascinating story and unbreakable spirit of British secret agent Violette Szabo, players take control of Violette Summer, a beautiful spy deep behind enemy lines with no support or official backing from the British Government. Inten ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:36:19 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/193/Wii-Sports-Resort-press-release Johannesburg, 8 July 2009 ndash; Escape the cold this winter by bringing an entire island, along with twelve super-realistic sports, to your living room for the entire family to enjoy. Featuring action ranging from the adrenaline-filled to the fitness-focused, expect Wii Sports Resort to make waves when it launches across in South Africa on 24 July, bundled with the brand new Wii MotionPlus acces ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:25:56 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/192/WWE-SMACKDOWN-VS--RAW-2010-prepares-to-enter-the-virtual-ring       THQ announce that WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 is in development for the Xbox 360, PS3 , PS2, PSP system, Wii and Nintendo DS. Joining the prominent World Wrestling Entertainment roster of WWE SmackDown/SmackDown vs. Raw licensed videogames, which have shipped more than 47 million units worldwide since 1999, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 is scheduled for release in Fall 2009.   In addition, ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:36:29 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/191/More-on-MiMoney Johannesburg July 2nd, 2009 ndash; mimoney is a proudly South African virtual cash equivalent that is leading the way globally by doing the previously impossible - giving credit card-less individuals the ability to make purchases online. The e-tail environment continues to expand all over the world, with numerous opportunities available for making electronic transactions online, from books ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:56:01 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/190/MiMoney-hits-South-Africa-s-cellphones Johannesburg July 2nd, 2009 - One of the major barriers to online retailing for millions of South Africans ndash; a credit card account ndash; has come tumbling down, setting the stage for a major surge in the online retail environment in South Africa. This is thanks to the advent of an innovative payment mechanism from Standard Bank, mimoney that converts hard cash directly into electronic ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:39:25 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/189/Bionic-Commando-Review When I heard they were remaking Bionic Commando for the Xbox 360, my fingertips started tingling for some extreme Bionic action. How could a game with a soldier with a bionic arm not be cool? The answer is this: Don t add any other cool features. In the game you play as fairly ripped Nathan Spencer, an inmate on death-row, falsely imprisoned and one of the last Commandos of an ex-militar ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:05:28 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/188/Microsoft-s-distribution-solution There has been a lot of confusion and concern after rumours of MI Digital s abrupt insolvency this week. As South Africa s sole Xbox 360 distributor, the concern was that the supply of the console would slow down or worst case scenario, cease. PressStart contacted Microsoft s PR to get to the bottom of the matter. The unfortunate news is that MI Digital has been confirmed as l ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:33:00 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/187/FUEL-review So, the third in the four-word off-road racing games trilogy has made an appearance. DiRT, GRID, and now, FUEL. An F word to some reviewers, but read on to see why I think not.   First off, I think the scope of the game needs to be taken into account. With a 12950 square kilometre (5000 square miles, a little smaller than Puerto Rico) map to unlock and explore, Fuel h ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:28:22 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/186/Forza-Motorsport-3 This October, racing fans around the world are invited to hit the famous tracks of Japan in vivid realism and style with a dedicated collection of Japanese cars in ldquo;Forza Motorsport 3, rdquo; the highly anticipated racing experience from Turn 10 exclusively for Xbox 360.     ldquo;Forza Motorsport 3 rdquo; again takes racers on a tour through Japan on three legendary tracks with new an ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:08:03 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/185/SBK-09-Superbike-World-Championship-Review The super-realistic physics, incredibly fast bikes, carefully constructed environments and even the "umbrella girls" make the official WSBK trade; Championship game a must have for this season.   I'll be honest, I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I first got my hands on this game. Sure, I haven t played that many racing games in my time, and almost none of them have been bike games ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:03:14 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/184/Madworld-review Question: What does a signpost, a cleaver and a handful of fireworks have in common? Answer: all of these items can be rammed down your enemy's throat, in the Wii's latest hardcore title, Madworld. This installment of mass mutilation is one of the Wii's latest attempts to appease its hardcore audience, and boy, is it one heck of a bloodfest. To put it in perspective, this game is so violent and ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:23:16 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/183/Obama-not-friendly-with-videogames- During a recent Fathers day message published in some American magazine, President Obama linked video games to underachievement in academics and health risks. He wrote, ldquo;"We need to set limits and expectations. We need to replace that video game with a book and make sure that homework gets done... We need to tell our sons, Those songs on the radio may glorify violence, but in our house, we ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:46:29 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/182/Starcraft-II-before-the-end-of-2009     During the world s largest computer festival, Dreamhack, Blizzard lead designer Chris Sigaty stated that Blizzard is aiming to release Starcraft II before the end of 2009. Starcraft is the much anticipated sequel to Starcraft: Brood War and takes place four years after Starcraft Brood War. The Zerg have not been heard or seen since the end of Brood War and the Protoss have retreate ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:57:44 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/181/Left-4-Dead-review Everyone s imagined the ultimate zombie game. Something akin to Dawn of the Dead, filled to the brim with all the cult goodness that makes zombie films some of the precious treasures of the 20th Century. Our thoughts have now risen from our consciousness. Left 4 Dead is here.   Have you ever had a discussion with your friends about the ultimate zombie game? If you have, then you ve p ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:43:32 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/180/Monster-Hunter-Freedom-Unite-Review From it s quirky title, Monter Hunter Freedom Unite tells you four things. First, it s Japanese. Second, it s part of a series so convoluted that a number like ldquo;2 rdquo; isn t sufficient. Third, you re going to hunt monsters, possibly with a certain level of freedom. And fourth hellip; unite. Which, after a bit of decoding, means strong multiplayer. What the tit ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:22:03 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/179/Prototype-review Just as viruses alter themselves and mutate to survive in a hostile environment, the same could be said of games being released onto the market nowadays. And every now and then the hardcore gamer will be treated to a rare gem created by this evolution, which re-ignites their passion and enthusiasm. Prototype is one such offering, and is a mutation of many previous successful games that have fai ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:33:52 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/178/Fernando-Torres-signs-for-PES2010 Konami has announced that Liverpool FC and Spanish international striker Fernando Torres is to join Lionel Messi as the cover stars of PES 2010.   Torres, 25, has enjoyed an incredibly successful season both at club and international level, and will now join UEFA Champions League winner Messi on the front of PES 2010 s packaging and marketing materials. Fernando Torres was born in Madrid i ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:53:13 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/177/GHOSTBUSTERS-DEVELOPER-DIARIES--ORIGIN-AND-THE-MAKING-OF-PART-I  It Begins   So he looks across the conference table over his impressive beard at us. Pauses. Then he says, ldquo;It s Ghostbusters. We re going to make a Ghostbusters game. The first really good one. rdquo;   And the other one, who for the first time since we met has paused talking for almost two consecutive minutes, adds this: ldquo;And we think you re the right guys do i ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:46:59 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/176/Red-Faction--Guerilla-Review Every gamer has their reason for spending their days tapping away at a controller, whether it be the all new levels of interactivity, breathtaking visuals or amazing action. But for me there has always been a greater driving force behind my gaming addiction. Something more basic, something more instantaneously gratifying, and something with unparalleled levels awesomeness: blowing stuff up! And if ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:21:16 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/175/New-Forums-and-Ghostbusters-Ps3-Free-Giveaway In our continuing efforts to bring you the best in gaming, we at PressStart are pleased to announce our first free giveaway since the inception of our new site. The new Ghostbusters game (see the preview) for Nintendo DS, PC, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Playstation Portable, Wii, and Xbox 360 is promising to recreate all the suspense, action and quirky humour that made the original movies so awe ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:20:13 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/174/ShortCults---PORTAL Reviewing cult games is a tricky business. Actually, that s not true; the process is highly enjoyable, so enjoyable that I m doing it right now rather than my fulfilling day job (dinosaur hunter). The tricky part is working out what a cult game actually is. Should the games just appeal to a small elite clique of uber-gamers? Maybe, but that wouldn t be much fun for most reader ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:00:27 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/173/Metal-Gear-Solid--Peace-Walker-breaks-cover PRESS RELEASE Hideo Kojima's classic series returns with new story and gameplay mechanics in exclusive new title for PSP.   Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced an all-new Metal Gear Solid title for PSP,entitled Metal GearSolid: Peace Walker. Designed as a full sequel to Metal Gear Solid 3:Snake Eater, the PSP title offers an unique, new game system and an original story from seri ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:49:20 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/172/inFamous-Review  Have you ever played a superhero game that made you truly feel like you have immense power? Power so immense, that no one can stand in your way? These gems are few and far between, but inFamous has everything that you have been missing in the genre. You become conscious in the middle of a blast crater, dazed and confused, and you have no recollection of what's just occurred. The only thing that ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:09:05 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/171/Halo3--ODST-About-to-drop-in PRESS RELEASE Are you ready for Firefight? Halo 3: ODST rdquo; drops on September 22 Listen up rookies! ldquo;Halo 3: ODST rdquo; drops on September 22, but will you and your team have what it takes to survive the Covenant onslaught in the new cooperative multiplayer mode, Firefight? Firefight will put you to the test as you and your friends assume the role of an ODST squad and fight together t ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:27:22 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/170/Warhammer-40-000-Dawn-of-War-2-Review The sequel to Warhammer 40 000: Dawn of War, Warhammer 40 000: Dawn of War 2 (surprise, surprise) is an action-packed game that ties together both the RTS and RPG elements of strategy games. It is visually stimulating and gets better every time you play it. Like many RTS games, the story is predictable, but with the introduction of the Tyranids there is something to play for. However, there's a b ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:24:17 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/169/Lips-review From singing soprano in the Gonubie Primary School choir to the Friday afternoon sing-songs at Selborne College, I d always had a voice like an amputee. Can't hold a note, can't carry a tune. Still, that didn't stop me and it was all my Sunday School teacher s fault. You see, she d noticed me lip-synching to the rest of our congregation s rendition of Jesus Loves The ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:07:21 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/168/ShortCults---WORLD-OF-GOO   Last week, ShortCults looked at Braid - the inventive time-warping game. It was beautiful and haunting, but it was also a bit cold, using its artistic credentials to stay at arm s length. Now let s take a look at the thoroughly huggable, and no less brilliant, World Of Goo. Like Braid, World of Goo was released last year. Like Braid, it s highly imaginative, with fantasti ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:53:53 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/167/Beyond-the-living-room Every year, school-goers across the world prepare for the year by replenishing their supply of stationery. However, learners in Japan may find themselves lucky recipients of Nintendo DS's when they pick up their next supply of school equipment. In this latest, mind-boggling experiment, a Kyoto-based developer has teamed up with a company known as Sharp System Products to produce Nintendo DS Class ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:43:50 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/166/Xbox-360-Primes-Every-Passion-With-Games-That-Rock--Race-and-Sizzle Rock out. Duck and cover. Shift into overdrive. Microsoft Corp. made it perfectly clear: No matter who you are or what games you crave, Xbox 360 is the only gaming and entertainment console for you. At a time when, according to NPD Group Inc., nearly seven in 10 consumers plan to spend the same or more on video games compared with last year, Xbox 360 unveiled a lineup that is sure to tip the sc ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:11:38 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/165/Hannah-Montana-The-Movie--The--Game Some say one shouldn t judge a game by it s cover. I usually live by this philosophy, but after playing Hanna Montana: The Movie : The Game, I may have to reassess my view. There are a grand total of 3 gameplay features on the back of the box: 1.    Play as Hannah Montana or Miley Stewart 2.    Explore Miley s hometown of Crowley Corners 3.    Perform to hit songs ndash; inc ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:40:50 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/164/Singstar--Take-That--Preview PRESS RELEASE  London, 5th June 2009: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced SingStar® Take That is coming to PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3 trade;) on Blu-ray Disc trade; and PlayStation®2. Take That fans are in for a treat this year as one of Europe s hottest acts comes to SingStar®. Set to launch late 2009 in PAL territories, SingStar Take That will have fans and music lovers sing ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:07:57 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/163/Marbles--Balance-Challenge-Preview Head out on a journey with Anthony the Ant as he searches for the Golden Sunflower. Guide a marble around the Ant World and search for items to help Anthony save his colony. Along the way, you'll face dangerous mazes, and use cool and amazing gadgets to guide Anthony to his objective. With multiple levels to explore, and three difficulty stages within each level, no area is ever the same.   ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:01:57 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/162/Playstation-E3-Expo-Summary So E3 is over and the gaming journalists have left Los Angeles. Gaming fans are still dreaming about the release of StarCraft 2, and Gran Turismo 5 still looks more real than the real thing. But other than these well known factoids, what can be said about Playstation at E3?    It came as a bit of a surprise to me that Playstation were so confident at this years E3 event, but they gave countless ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:50:18 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/160/ShortCults---BRAID Sometimes, when a game hooks you badly ndash; when you suddenly realise that it s 4am and you haven t eaten supper yet ndash; it isn t because it s the big game you ve been waiting for all summer, with advanced rendering and a marketing department using Derren-Brown-style mind tricks to make you buy it (I m looking at you, EA.) Often, it s a much smaller ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:06:44 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/159/Good-news-for-Xbox-Live-users-in-SA A new local website has recently been launched that aims to improve the plight of local Xbox users wanting to get the full benefit of Xbox Live (XBL). For many South African users, MS points (Microsoft points) have largely been a non-existent commodity, with the roll-out of a fully fledged XBL service still not here. MS points are the currency used on XBL to purchase any downloadable content. Whi ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:56:19 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/158/MySims-Kingdom-review Once upon a time there was a brave game reviewer, who embarked on many an adventure in his quest to inform the nations of the fairest games in the land. One day, fitted neatly into his busy schedule, he came upon a game by the title of MySims Kingdom. It was immediately clear to him that this title was descended from that of the revered Sims lineage. However, on further inspection, our reviewer re ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:22:43 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/157/New-Zelda-game-artwork Link fans around the world were frothing at the mouth when Miyamoto announced that a new Zelda game was in the works, and the lack of images or photos made the big E3 announcement that much more mouthwatering. Below is the latest artwork for the new Zelda game that is to be released in 2010. Miyamoto has hinted that Link's lack of sword is an integral part of the new game. Damn those enigmatic N ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:37:20 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/156/Diablo-3-Concept-Art We usually don't feature screens for screens' sake, but when I saw these latest morsels of Diablo 3 concept art, I couldn't resist. This game is going to rock the gaming world on it's arrival...                                   ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:08:14 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/155/Nintendo-s-E3-Expo-Summary   PRESS RELEASE NINTENDO INTRODUCES NEW SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCES AT E3 EXPO Nintendo Unveils New Mario and Metroid Games and Pulse-Sensing Device; Integrates Photos with Facebook For decades, Nintendo has endeavored to provide the most creative and immersive experiences in the world of video games and to lead the industry in new directions. At its media briefing in advance of th ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:57:35 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/154/Scene-It--Box-Office-Smash--Review You know that smartass at parties who knows Troy like the back of Angelina Jolie s toga, right down to naming the fifth extra on the left in scene six who s picking his nose. Ye, you hate him. But to be fair his name s probably Dwayne and is an only child so we ll forgive him. Scene It? Box Office Smash! was designed for people like Dwayne but has an attraction for a more c ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:04:56 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/153/inFamous-Preview   ldquo;Being a hero is optional. rdquo; When a game says this, it's telling you one important thing: You can be the savior, or the ultimate bad-ass. It brings that overused cliché to mind, ldquo;With great power comes great responsibility, rdquo; except you can throw away that responsibility and indulge in total destruction, in one of the most promising games to hit the PS3!     The momen ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:44:42 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/152/Nintendo-E3--09-Games So my reasoning is this: why bother about writing an introduction when all you want to hear about is Nintendo's E3 news. On with the show.     Super Mario Galaxy 2 The inter-stellar Mario adventure returns in the sequel to Super Mario Galaxy - it seems Nintendo is going against their rule of having a single 3D Mario title per console generation. This time round, Yoshi will be joining you ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:20:33 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/151/Phoenix-Wright-Ace-Attorney--Justice-For-All-review The moment I glanced upon this title, my mind shouted OBJECTION! But my confusion was tempered by a fair amount of curiosity and a morsel of pure delight. You may be confused at this point, so let me elaborate. Ace Attorney Phoenix Wright is a line of attorney games where players are thrown into the middle of an anime-ish court case drama. I've never played a game like this, and the opportunity t ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:48:07 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/150/Ghostbusters--The-Video-Game-preview Ghostbusters: The Video Game, based on the smash hit motion picture franchise and featuring a completely new story, is coming to six game systems in 2009. Coinciding with the 25th anniversary celebration of the film s original theatrical release, the game reunites original cast members to recapture the unique blend of humour and fright that established Ghostbusters as a pop culture sensati ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 28 May 2009 13:02:21 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/149/Second-downloadable-Killzone2-Map-Pack-announced Fight your way down memory lane with the Flash and Thunder Pack: two original Killzone® maps remade for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3 trade;)                                                                                                                                                                                                                         The next wave of downloadable content for Kill ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 26 May 2009 19:49:08 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/148/Wii-Music-review Over the past few years there has been an explosion in the rhythm games industry, thanks to titles such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band. With the rising popularity of such titles, musical peripherals have been flooding living rooms across the world. With the introduction of Nintendo's unique motion controls, the platform was set for a totally motion dependent rhythm game - and thus, Wii Music was bo ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 25 May 2009 20:27:53 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/147/Midnight-Club-Los-Angeles       Why do they call it "rush-hour" traffic when every car in sight seems to be standing still? I can t answer that, but what I can say is that if you happen to be racing Lamborghini Murcielagos, Ford GT s, Nissan Skylines, Mercedes Benz Mclarens and a variety of superbikes through rush-hour traffic at 300+km/h, well then the phrase "rush-hour" just feels appropriate. If you want ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 25 May 2009 12:35:01 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/146/Konami-bring-Messi-to-life-in-PES2010  We all know that football games tend to have quite shoddy graphics. Zooming in on the players tends to bring to mind the saying, ldquo;Nice from far, but far from nice. rdquo; The players look plastic and lifeless and since most football games are played from an aerial view the developers can get away with a few pointy looking Total90 s or pixilated sponsor logos.     These images of pl ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 22 May 2009 10:23:51 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/145/Mario-Kart-Wii-review The moment you pick up Mario Kart Wii, you'll immediately be overwhelmed by a racing game bursting with colour, charm and a healthy dose of wackiness. A world where roadrage is the name of the game and where, for once in your life, you will be rewarded for being an absolute roadhog. With South Africa's fourth democratic elections and the consequent presidential race fresh in our minds, I can't ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 22 May 2009 00:20:51 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/144/South-Africa-Kart-screenshots With our fourth democratic, national elections just disappearing into the sunset, see the political race from a totally new perspective! If the South Africa Kart footage was too fast and too furious for your little eyes, give these pics a squiz to see our top brass in their full Mario Karting glory.       ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 21 May 2009 23:57:35 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/143/Command-and-Conquer--Red-Alert-3-Review What do you get when you combine Sulu from Star Trek in a Kimono, Tim Curry with a bad Russian accent, fighting circus bears, and military superpowers staffed almost entirely by scantily clad models? No, it s not a Michael Bay movie or a Salvador Dali painting, it s the over-the-top awesomeness of Red Alert 3. Yes, Command and Conquer s demented revisionist-history cousin is back ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 21 May 2009 18:48:41 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/142/Microsoft-BlueTrack-Technology Johannesburg, May 20, 2009 Consumers are taking their notebook and netbook PCs everywhere these days and can now work or play wherever they go with three new Microsoft BlueTrack Technology products: the Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000 featuring Microsoft s first nano transceiver, the full-sized ambidextrous Wireless Mouse 5000, and the sleek mouse and keyboard combo Wireless Desktop 3000. With th ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 21 May 2009 08:09:59 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/141/Namco-Museum--Virtual-Arcade-classics-collection-hits-shelves FOURWAYS, SOUTH AFRICA ndash; 15 May 2009 ndash; Megarom Interactive (Pty) Ltd., one of South Africa s leading interactive video game importers and distributors, today announced that NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe S.A.S. today announced the launch of Namco Museum trade;: Virtual Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, available now at South African retailers ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 15 May 2009 17:39:16 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/140/Konami-rolls-out-Marbles--Balance-Challenge Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has announced its first Wii Balance Board-compatible title. Marbles! Balance Challenge has been devised by Hudson Soft and will be released for Wii in June/July, 2009.   Marbles! Balance Challenge is a skill-based action title where the player helps an Ant called Anthony save his colony via a series of physical tests. Wii Balance Board users can access Marbl ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 15 May 2009 17:20:36 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/139/Transformers--Revenge-Of-The-Fallen-Soundtrack-details-announced   FOURWAYS, SOUTH AFRICA ndash; 15th May 2009 ndash; Megarom Interactive (Pty) Ltd., one of South Africa s leading interactive video game importers and distributors, today announced that the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen soundtrack is headlined by composer Steve Jablonsky, and he is joined by composer Bobby Tahouri and electronic music act Julien-K. Jablonsky is best known for co ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 15 May 2009 16:52:23 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/138/Red-Faction--Guerrilla THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that Volition, Inc. s critically acclaimed Red Faction® franchise will make its open-world, next-generation debut with Red Faction®: Guerrilla trade;. Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again re-define the limits of destruction-based game-play. Re ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 14 May 2009 18:02:28 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/137/Disney-Sing-It--Pop-Hits-hitting-shelves BURBANK, Calif. ndash; (May 7, 2009) ndash; Disney Interactive Studios today announced that Disney Sing It: Pop Hits, the third game in the video-based karaoke video game franchise, will be released this autumn. Disney Sing It: Pop Hits features 30 master recordings and popular music videos from fan favourites, including Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, Colbie Caillat, Demi Lovato, Han ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 08 May 2009 16:23:09 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/136/Tiger-Woods-PGA-Tour-10- April 24, 2009 ndash; Rewrite many of golf s most dramatic moments in Tournament Challenge; an all-new character progression mode in Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10. Experience historic situations over various seasons, including Tiger s clutch birdie that featured the amazing putt on the 18th green to win last year s Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, only this time you determine t ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 05 May 2009 20:00:35 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/135/Play-with-everything-(Well--kinda)--wherever-you-are-- In 2008 SCEE launched a brand new type of game for the PlayStation 3: LittleBigPlanet combined an amazing platform adventure with a huge social community enabling consumers to play, create and share their gaming.  Now, in 2009, Sackboy is coming to the PSP in an all new adventure!    As you explore LittleBigPlanet with your personalised Sackboy you will visit some amazing locations. Each lev ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 05 May 2009 17:16:35 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/134/New-Need-For-Speed-Undercover-content- Johannesburg, South Africa ndash; April 30, 2009 ndash; Black Box, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), announced today two new content packs for Need for Speed trade; Undercover. The Challenge Series is free and features 60 events across two new game modes including the opportunity to earn up to three new cars. The premium Boss Car pack will give players access to Undercover s ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 05 May 2009 16:42:14 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/133/EA-reveals-The-Sims3-online-features Johannesburg, South Africa, April 30, 2009 ndash; Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the robust online and community offerings to The Sims trade; 3 PC and Mac game, the highly-anticipated flagship game from the best-selling PC franchise The Sims. In addition to the town included in the game, a second town, Riverview will be available for download from The Sims 3 product website a ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 01 May 2009 10:08:42 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/132/PES2010-is-coming… It only has one rival, some say it is the best football-simulation to hit the gaming world, it has fluid gameplay and an overwhelming amount of bone-crunching tackles and ldquo;shotpower: 100 rdquo; strikes. And I m only referring to Pro Evolution Soccer 2009.   The next instalment, appropriately named PES2010, promises to add a truck load onto PES09. Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH ha ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:35:42 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/131/Coraline- Based on the exciting new movie Coraline ndash; the first-ever stop-motion animated feature to be made in 3-D ndash; from Focus Features and LAIKA, the Coraline videogame is coming from D3Publisher (D3P). The game will let players take on the role of the adventurous heroine Coraline and interact with the wondrous characters from the movie while navigating the scheming Other Mother s web of ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:27:58 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/130/New-Microsoft-SideWinder-X3-Mouse-Fits-Your-Hand-and-Your-Wallet First ambidextrous SideWinder mouse offers gaming performance for either hand.   JOHANNESBURG - April 15, 2009 - Microsoft Corp. today announced a new addition to the award-winning family of SideWinder gaming products, the SideWinder X3 Mouse, which combines gaming performance and versatile design at a value price of R599.00 This eight-button gaming mouse delivers comfort for either hand along ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:44:03 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/129/Animal-Crossing--City-Folk-review Animal Crossing: City Folk is the latest instalment in the Animal Crossing series. It is a whole virtual world simulation where you can explore and interact with the inhabitants. Players are introduced to a village populated by animals and are given free reign on what they are able to do, such as fishing, planting vegetation or discovering artefacts a la Indiana Jones style (okay, a bit less toned ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:03:16 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/126/Ninja-Blade--Review A fast paced game with extreme action and quick-timed events takes you on a rollercoaster ride, from fighting a giant armour plated arachnid on top of the skyscrapers, battling a huge three headed dragon type creature on top of a burning aeroplane hurtling through the sky. This game feels like an interactive movie at times, when a cut-scene comes up; you can t gingerly reach for your crème-s ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:28:23 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/125/EA-Reveals-Heroic-and-Show-Time-Worlds-in-BOOM-BLOX-Bash-Party Check out six new screenshots that reveal two new worlds of BOOM BLOX Bash Party. In addition to the Space and Pirate worlds that take players from sea to space, EA is excited to reveal the themes of the game s other two worlds: Heroic and Show Time!  Inspired by the classic conflict between heroes and villains, the Heroic world takes players from the rooftops of a cityscape with a lovab ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:23:15 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/124/WWE-Legends-of-Wrestle-Mania--Review The first thing you ll notice is the cover, featuring Stone Cold Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, the Rock and Andre the Giant gripping the legendary Legends logo.   I assumed that his game would just be a skinned version of WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw. Ultimately the Legends of WrestleMania does use the game engine from the SmackDown! vs. Raw title. Of course there are similarities between the two ti ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:11:35 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/123/Tom-Clancy-s-H-A-W-X----review H.A.W.X. is the latest air combat game from the ubiquitous Tom Clancy series. Tom Clancy games never fail to revitalize their respective genres (especially those that have become a bit boring) and this new offering from Ubisoft is no different. Gamers expecting a hyper-realistic flight simulator will be dissappointed as the game often bends aerodynamic principles in the name of a more fun experien ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:10:30 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/122/A-few-Onechanbara--Bikini-Samurai-Squad-tips I know what youre thinking: Bikini clad zombie slaying sisters?! No, this aint a porno... A Japanese fan favorite now coming to our shores! The sexy sister duo Aya and Saki use their swords and their hotness to defend their city against a legion of killer zombies. The prequel to Onechanbara trade;: Bikini Zombie Slayers trade;, Onechanbara trade;: Bikini Samurai Squad trade; features Aya, a des ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:48:53 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/120/Judgment-Day-cometh Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is to bring its world-famous Castlevania series to Nintendo Wii in the form of Castlevania Judgment, an all-new action title featuring a wealth of characters from the series 22-year history. Created by series creator Koji IGA Igarashi, Castlevania Judgment is a roving fighting game utilising heroes and villains from the Castlevania universe ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:44:21 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/118/Castlevania-Judgement-for-Wii Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Castlevania Judgment, the first Castlevania title in the fighting game genre, is currently in development exclusively for Wii trade;. Developed by legendary Castlevania series producer Koji "Iga" Igarashi, Castlevania Judgment bridges the past with the present as it pits several generations of the Belmont clan against a host of characters tha ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:18:11 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/116/Wario-Land--Shake-It--Review The platformer is dead. Long live the platformer. Amazingly, Good-Feel and Nintendo have managed to breathe fresh life into a gaming genre that's about as old and stale as SABC One's  Saturday night movie lineup. Now, don't get me wrong. Up until now, I was pretty tired of Nintendo platformers. There must be about 50 incarnations of Mario trying to save the princess, who rather conveniently, ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:05:30 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/115/Will-Arnet-and-Neil-Patrick-Harris-Star-in-Eat-Lead--The-Return-of-Matt-Hazard D3Publisher (D3P) announced that award-winning Hollywood actors Will Arnett, best known to audiences for his roles on television s ldquo;30 Rock rdquo; and ldquo;Arrested Development, rdquo; and Neil Patrick Harris, currently appearing on television s ldquo;How I Met Your Mother, rdquo; will voice the main characters in Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard trade;. This original third ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:35:21 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/114/Halo-Wars-Sells-One-Millionth-Game--Becomes-Best-Selling-Real-Time-Strategy-Title Microsoft today announced that sales of ldquo;Halo Wars rdquo; have reached more than one million units worldwide, making the exclusive Xbox 360 title the best selling real-time strategy game on any current generation console. With a revolutionary control scheme designed expressly for the Xbox 360 controller and a riveting story that takes ldquo;Halo rdquo; fans deeper into the ldquo;Halo rdquo ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:15:53 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/113/Need-For-Speed-SHIFT-Announced Johannesburg, South Africa. ndash; March 23, 2009 ndash; Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Need for Speed trade; SHIFT, the all-new authentic racing game in the Need for Speed series, will hit stores in South Africa on September 17, 2009. Need for Speed SHIFT brings a true driver s experience to some of the world s most iconic racing tracks, including the stori ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:03:53 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/112/50-Cent--Blood-on-The-Sand-Review 50cent started dealing drugs at the age of twelve, competed in the Junior Olympics as an amateur boxer and has been shot nine times. So, when he released his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin'', the fact that the man cannot be killed (seriously, shot nine times? That s like flippin Terminator) means that it was only a matter of time before he was rolling in the moola.  That s ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:48:19 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/111/All-you-need-to-know-about-Resistance--Retribution- For all you PSP Resistance lovers hellip;here is a full fact-sheet on everything you could possibly want know about Resistance: Retribution without actually playing it. Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Developer: SCEA Bend Studio Platform: PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld entertainment system Genre: 3rd Person Action/Adventure Players: Single-player/Multiplayer Laun ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:08:00 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/110/Onechanbara--Bikini-Zombie-Slayers-Preview Wanna know how to make the ultimate gamers' game? Well, set the game on a backdrop of a a full-scale zombie invasion. Then dress the female characters in the least amount of clothing possible and put it on a console that allows players to wield weapons as if really wielding katanas. By know you must have guessed that I'm writing a preview bout Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers. The title is s ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:34:55 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/109/Pimp-Out-Your-Real-Life-Avatar Something that Massive Multiplayer Role Playing Games (MMORPGs) and The Sims have taught us is that the way we present ourselves affects the way we d like to be perceived. This is equally true in real life. For example - BA students who run around campus and shopping malls alike barefoot - are seldom later discovered to be uptight, anal retentive, type A personality, germ freaks. However - ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:05:25 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/108/Playstation-Network-surpasses-20-million You have heard about it, you have seen your friends use it and maybe you even have a registered account on it. What I am talking about is the steadily growing Playstation Network, an online service brought out by Sony on the PSP and PS3 to challenge Xbox Live.  Playstation Network s registered accounts have recently passed the 20million mark and to satisfy some questions Sony have been ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:48:01 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/107/Guidelines-for-Wii-Exercise   This article will provide you with a few pointers on how you should approach exercise on the Wii. If not performed correctly, one may get injured in the process so Press Start has provided some tips on how best to go about this new exercise regime. There is also a rundown of a some of the games on Wii Fit and Sports. If you would like to read about the success of the Wii in assisting weight l ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:46:47 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/106/Lose-weight-with-the-Wii     Can Wii Fit help you lose weight? The answer is a resounding YES, but it can t do it for you. Since the introduction of this Wii accessory, there has been much debate around whether it is truly capable of helping people get fit. There is certainly enough evidence to suggest that those who use it diligently are losing weight. But many have been fooled into thinking that it is a miracl ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:07:21 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/105/The-Chimera-invade-the-PSP-for-the-second-time The dog-ugly Chimera keep coming back for more destruction and mayhem, not that anyone s complaining. These ghastly critters are ready for the second instalment of the popular Resistance series to grace the PSP. Developed by Sony Computer Entertainment America s (SCEA) award winning Bend Studio, Resistance: Retribution is a third-person adventure designed specifically for the PSP. ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:34:43 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/104/PSP-packing-a-bigger-arsenal-in-2009 ldquo;Dynamite comes in small packages rdquo; might be a cliché, but in the case of the Sony PSP it is a true cliché. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced recently that you can expect titles like Little Big Planet, Buzz and MotorStorm to grace the sleek and shiny PSP. ldquo;There are a lot of big claims in the gaming industry but we re confident when we say that 2009 is g ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:24:08 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/103/Pro-Evolution-Soccer-2009--Review There are two kinds of soccer game fans: those who play FIFA and those who play PES. Much like the fanatical supporters of real soccer teams, they ll argue, shout and even have brawls with each other in bars*, to prove which one is the best. But despite what FIFA hooligans might yell while they chase you with broken bottles, PES has dominated recent years. The player movements have been more ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:41:34 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/95/Halo-Wars-review Purple and green are the new colours of war, and no... Barney the dinosaur has not gone on a carnivorous rampage. This is where UNSC (humans - green) meet Covenant (alien ndash; purple), and don't see eye to eye, unlike what most of us Halo 3 fans are aware of. This is because Halo Wars takes place 20 years prior to Halo: Combat Evolved. The Flood (species) have not made it onto the scene yet an ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:14:37 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/93/Siren--Blood-Curse-set-to-scare-its-way-onto-PS3 The Japanese are masters at scaring the crap out of people. Horror titles such as Silent Hill and Resident Evil have been dominating the nightmares of countless teenagers for over a decade. So it would be fitting for SCE Japanese Studios and designer Keiichirô Toyama to introduce Siren: Blood Curse, another side-splitting (literally) horror game that is so intense it will make the bogeyman about a ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:39:52 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/91/Tom-Clancy-s-H-A-W-X--preview Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. ( ldquo;High Altitude Warfare eXperimental squadron" ) is the upcoming combat flight simulator from Ubisoft due to be released on March 6th this year. With the demo recently becoming available on Xbox Live, I jumped at the chance to play it and see what all the hype was about. I think its fair to say, that I am well pleased!   Lets face it, games from the Tom Clancy genr ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:36:57 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/89/Fuse-lit-for-Bomberman-2 This article dates back to when I was but a wee lad. In the golden age of 8-bit splendour, a hero arose to blow us all away. Yes, his name was Bomberman. So it brought me great joy to hear that Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH will be releasing Bomberman 2 for the DS this February. The return of our favourite bomber on the DS will come along with improved graphics and a whole lot of power-ups t ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:05:13 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/88/Rise-of-The-Argonauts---review Rise of The Argonauts promises an epic quest, action packed fights and an interesting plotline which draws you in to the world of Jason, King of Iolcus, who is on a mission to resurrect his murdered wife. Instead it delivers a boring, watered down game which not only disappoints, but makes me feel like I m playing a mid 90 s action-adventure with a mind-numbingly ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:35:17 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/87/The-Mighty-SideWinder-X8-Mouse Microsoft are retailing the new gaming SideWinder X8 Mouse for R1,199.00. Your bank balance might get pwned, but so will foes, featuring a best-in-class tracking engine with Microsoft BlueTrack Technology. It s wireless without any lag which is awesome. For that price I hope it makes you toast. It features a tracking range from 250 dpi to 4000 dpi giving you incredible precision. Awesome for ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:07:41 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/86/SingStar-says-goodbye-to-wires Now there is nothing to get in your way from complete social suicide by karaoke as SingStar is readying its new line of wireless microphones for the 18th of March. This big launch will closely coincide with the latest addition to the ever-growing SingStar library, SingStar Pop Edition, which will be released in April for Playstation3. There is always danger present when karaoke maniacs are attac ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:51:21 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/85/Skate-2-Review Since I first laid hands on the first Tony Hawks Pro Skater, I was instilled with an uncontrollable desire to skate. Tony made it look so easy. X was olie. Over a crate, over a car, hell over a entire bus andmelon grab-kickflip 3 times if I ramped off a sweet quarter-pipe at the right spot. In real life, it took me 3 months to ollie over a broomstick. I since realized skating was much more than ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:36:09 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/84/MGS4-rakes-in-the-accolades Konami s acclaimed Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of Patriots, the fourth installment of one of the most popular videogame franchises of all-time, has received multiple gaming awards including accolades such as "Best Action Game", "Best PS3 Game", "Best Graphics", and the highly coveted, "Game of the Year", from a variety of gaming media. Created by legendary video game developer and head of Ko ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:52:15 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/83/-PES09-unites-Europe Konami have announced that they will be starting an official online football skills tournament in Europe. Konami's official www.pesunites.com site invites Europe's best players to show their football skills in a new online competition. Konami has unveiled a special football skills challenge for all budding football stars on the game's official website. The competition will be monitored by ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:36:59 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/82/PSP-breaks-50-million-milestone Tokyo, February 2009 ndash; Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that the cumulative worldwide sell-in units of PSP (PlayStation Portable) handheld entertainment system (PSP-1000, 2000 and 3000 series) reached a total of 50 million units as of January 2009. As the first handheld platform from the PlayStation family, PSP made its debut in December 2004 in Japan, March 2005 in N ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:28:41 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/81/Dead-Space-Extraction-exclusive-to-Wii Not long ago we heard that EA was going to develop Dead Space for the Wii. I myself am a big fan of Dead Space and when I heard that it was coming to the Wii I was a bit disappointed that I finished it on the PC. That has all changed - news has just come in that the new installment, Dead Space Extraction, will be a Wii exclusive and a prequel to the current title. Apparently it is going to be bu ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:01:46 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/80/Suikoden--Tierkreis-Preview What's harder than saving the world? Answer: saving the near infinite parallel worlds of the Million World universe. The game is Suikoden: Tierkreis, a groundbreaking RPG for the DS. You control the 108 Stars of Destiny (awesome name) as they look to take on the One King, who wants to throw the entire universe into chaos - what a jerk. These bunch of warriors are full of magic and are ready t ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:05:05 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/79/Sim-Animals-Review My friend got so excited when he looked over the box for Sim Animals. A very pertinent question arose: what would happen if a bear came into contact with a shark? Though this age old question has mystified mankind throughout history, we were hopeful that this EA title would shed light upon it. Unfortunately the shark was not one of the animals available on EA's latest sim game. However, the bea ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:16:03 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/78/Killzone-2-Review When I was a child, I thought that nothing else in the world would ever compare to the elation, excitement and pure joy of playing with my G.I. Joes. I realise now, that was just because I d never played Killzone 2.  Guerrilla Games have taken the infamous E3 trailer and turned it into a first-person shooter that is so intensely brilliant and face-meltingly exhilarating that even the intro w ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:23:35 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/77/Family-Ski-Review Family Ski is exactly what its title implies: a fun experience for the whole family over the pristine slopes of the friendly Happy Ski Resort. It was one of the earliest games to be released for use with the Balance Board, another genius invention by the peeps at Nintendo. In fact the Namco developed Family Ski was actually released before the Wii Fit and now South African Wii fanatics can now e ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:29:21 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/76/Get-a-Job--Save-the-World So picture this. A giant doomsday meteor is hurtling towards our beloved earth on a mass-scale collision course. The world's leaders convene to make a decision on how to deal with the matter (our very own Jacob Zuma valiantly volunteers to Machini Wam the giant rock). Should we nuke the sucker, or maybe we need to blow it up from the inside like they did in the aptly named Hollywood blockbus ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:43:10 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/75/Codemasters-develops--buddie--system-for-LOTR Codemasters have turned out to be a very cunning and sneaky bunch of people. Codemasters Online unveiled a fantastic, new "Refer a Friend" programme for its award-winning, massively multiplayer online role-playing game, The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO). Now players can earn themselves Amazon vouchers simply by encouraging their friends and family to join them in-game by creating their own LOTR ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:37:58 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/74/PDC-World-Championship-Darts-2008 A darts game on a console is probably not the first thing that would perk my interest. However, with PDC World Championship Darts 2008 coming to the Wii, things begin to get a bit more interesting. By utilizing the Wiimote's motion control, players are given the closest simulation to playing darts on a console yet. PDC World Championship Darts 2008 immerses players in the world of PDC (Profe ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:24:03 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/73/Walkthrough--Impressing-the-Ladies As a disclaimer let me just put this out there right now. This column (and others to follow) makes the assumption that you - the (most likely) male reader - are interested in attracting a fairly level headed woman, with the general girly interests, and an "old fashioned" appreciation for chivalry. If, however, your women tend toward the extreme third wave feminist type, beat you at beer pong while ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:28:30 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/72/Mario-Kart-Wii-leaves-competitors-in-the-dust Nintendo's flagship racer, the wacky Mario Kart Wii, managed to push through to claim the title of the best selling game of 2008. Kart managed to beat off fellow competitors in Smash Bros Brawl and Wii Fit as well as GTA4 and Call of Duty: World at War. Stats were based on sales from the U.S., Japan and the UK. Data was sourced from The NPD Group, Enterbrain and GfK Chart-Track. The finding r ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:53:24 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/71/Flower-Power- Novelty, innovation, originality, creativity and freshness, these are the words that come to mind when you think of Flower, a PS3 exclusive title. The pioneers that brought you the award-winning Playstation Network title flOw are back with another concept that challenges traditional gaming conventions. Flower expands the team's tradition of delivering simple gameplay, accessible controls and a m ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:50:42 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/70/Pirates--Duels-on-the-High-Seas-Preview PIRATES! The flavour of the decade especially after that infamous Jack Sparrow stumbled across the silver screen with his classy yet moronic composure. So get ready for the high seas less the scurvy, sea sickness, vomiting and general suckiness of life at sea. So on this plucky DS title, your are the captain of a bunch of rowdy, uncouth sailors ready to make their mark on the world through p ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:21:47 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/69/Dawn-of-War-II-set-to-reshape-the-41st-Millennium- The Sequel to the Multi-Million Unit Selling Real Time Strategy Series features Vicious Frontline Combat, Extensive Co-Op Campaign and Cinematic Visuals. One of the games all of us have being waiting for is almost here. Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War, along with all its expansions, blew us away literally and figuratively. The frenetic pace of the action, the stunning animations, the Squiggoths, th ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:17:58 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/68/The-Lord-of-the-Rings-Online--Mines-Of-Moria-Launches So the new LOTR MMO has been released and you want to know everything about it, you have been waiting patiently in anticipation of an expansion to your much loved MMO. You have saved up enough money to buy it when it comes out and you have been trying to find information regarding the characters, new skills or gameplay tweaks. Well I m sorry to sink your boat but PressStart is not at libe ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:00:54 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/66/PS3-pick-up-the-pace---by-a-130%- PS3 sales during the holiday season increased by more than 130% and total PS3 sales for the year 2008 increased by more than 40% according to Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) vice president Ian Jackson. "2008 was a pivotal year for PlayStation with the best software line-up in the industry, a dramatic expansion of PSN including the launches of the video delivery service and the bet ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:55:43 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/65/Super-Smash-Bros-Brawl-Review Where do I start with this title. Do I start with the thumb mashing, maniacal madness? Do I start with the amalgamation of some of the most iconic gaming super stars to grace console-dom? Or do I start with the awesome graphics and whimsical audio? Maybe I shouldn t even start at all and just let you play the game. To tell you the truth, it has taken me a while to get around to writing the ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:19:45 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/64/Little-Big-Planet-Review Why do we play games? To kill Nazis, aliens and Nazi-aliens? To score the winning goal in the World Cup? To learn valuable lessons about micromanagement and resource conservation? (I m looking at you DotA). The answer to all of the above is yes, but there s something behind it all; we play games to have fun. This may seem like a blatantly obvious point, but one that we more than often ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:43:38 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/63/Ben-10--Alien-Force-finally-makes-its-landing-- BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE The Game, based on Cartoon Network's hit television series, is the only console videogame that allows players to take command of characters from the ALIEN FORCE team to authentically control and experience their adventures. The game kicks off after Ben has done away with the DNA-scrambling Omnitrix, but there is a twist, Grandpa Max has gone missing and the Planet Earth i ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:01:42 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/62/Preview--Alan-Hansen-s-Sports-Challenge   So, for all of you who pride yourselves on your broad knowledge of sports, Alan Hansen's Sports Challenge will be a title for you. Though this game was released for PC and PS2, I reckon it will have a very good base in the family and socially oriented Wii. And I can only imagine how rorkus a game like this can get between some heavily competitive, sports driven people (uber j ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:35:17 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/61/Need-For-Speed--Undercover-Review With years in the NFS series, you d think a game like Undercover would be well polished and almost flawless, but the cons out way the pros if you take serious note. The cinematic style and intro to the game give it a pretty good feel, but make sure you re familiar with the controls before starting the game. The intro clip to the game slips you into a race to out-run the cops and can ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:19:51 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/60/The-low-down-on-Killzone-2--- As you probably already know, Guerilla Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, is finalizing development on Killzone 2, the highly anticipated first-person shooter created exclusively for the PS3 system. Following events and action from the original Killzone for PS2, Killzone 2 brings players into a highly detailed, ultra-realistic "theatre of war" that truly levera ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:43:11 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/59/Silent-Hill--Homecoming-is-home-coming- Konami have announced that their eagerly awaited title Silent Hill: Homecoming will be released in November 2009. This is the sixth instalment in the Silent Hill series and Konami have promised not to disappoint us. Silent Hill: Homecoming introduces Alex Shepherd as the main protagonist. Alex has returned to his hometown of Sheperd's Glen to investigate the sudden death of his younger brother ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:40:40 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/67/Codemasters-catches-the-Swordfish- Facilitating an accelerated expansion of its development talent base, Codemasters announced it has reached an agreement with Activision Vivendi to take over Swordfish Studios, the Birmingham-based games development house.  Carrying the Codemasters Studios imprint, the studio will create original content using the company's proprietary EGO Engine, the technology behind racing hits Colin McRae: ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:58:58 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/58/The-Hot-Button-Issue Lesbian alien love scenes! Pomp-action mythological threesomes! Health boosts from hookers! Boobs with more realistic bounce! Despite the controversies and the lingering juvenilia, Lauren Beukes discovers that sex in video games seems to be growing up. As these things go, it s a pretty tame and surprisingly classy sex scene; evocative animated snapshots of a hint of arched back, a curve ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:15:54 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/57/Boogie-Superstar-Review This is a tricky game for me to review as I firmly believe that it is targeted at young teenage girls - so with me being the ultimate jock oke, I find myself in a very awkward situation. So I approached this game with extreme trepidation and fear. In fact I was more scared to play this game than Dead Space - yes, I am that scared. But a reviewers got to do what a reviewers got to ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:18:49 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/56/10-Questions-related-to-gaming There are many legendary games out in the big bad world, many caused shockwaves and controversy with their awesomeness and lack thereof. Over the years many questions have arisen as to many things in the gaming world, some that you even think about over night. These questions are not ranked and are totally random, so don t get pissed off.   10. Who or what is the G-man f ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:58:51 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/55/Dead-Space-review Much hype is made about lots of games out there and normally the games never really live up to the hype, however every now and then a game comes along that totally lives up to that hype and just blows your mind. Last year there were games like Bioshock and Crysis. This year there was Dead Space. If you were to take a really scary horror movie and merge that with a real ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:35:27 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/54/Hardcore-titles-set-to-make-a-major-impact-on-the-Wii 2009 is shaping up to be an interesting year for the Wii as it prepares for a flurry of games that should appease the hunger of the hardcore audience. There are quite a few titles coming out which fall under the Mature category, which will provide a stark contrast to the many family-oriented party games we have been offered throughout the Wii's lifetime. Eve ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:21:09 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/53/You-re-In-The-Movies--Review So, You're in the Movies is fun for all ages and keeps you entertained for hours! With very basic controls and an easy to navigate system, You re in the Movies presents itself with a B-grade feel throughout, which in my opinion is pretty awesome considering the type of game as a whole. With up to 4 players, 'You're in the Movies' proves to be an entertaining g ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:27:22 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/52/Wrath-of-the-Lich-King-helps-WoW-to-11-5-subscribers Wrath of the Lich King has been out for over a month and World of Warcraft now sits with 11.5 million subscribers. The virtual realms of WoW have shaken the gaming and real world alike, and the launch of the latest expansion, Wrath of the Lich King, sold 2.8 million copies on its first day, 13 November 2008 (Wrath is now the fastest selling game of all time after sur ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:57:26 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/51/Grant-s-Xbox360-Xmas-Wish-list Christmas is upon us and I know you re busy writing Santa that letter of what you really want but may be a bit undecided. Here is a list of Must-haves, and if you or your friends don t have them, well, this might be the incentive to go and get em!   Dead Space Horror at it s most horrific. If you love horror and games that leave you with brown streaks, look no further ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:34:17 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/50/Prince-of-Persia-Review Ubisoft Montreal has once again rebooted the popular franchise with its new game in the series, simply named Prince of Persia, bringing us an all-new wall-running royal, in an all-new saga. But it s not just the story that s changed. The title offers fresh gameplay options and a dazzling new visual style adding up to a game that s fluid, stunning to look at and, most importantly, ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:04:38 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/49/Celebrity-Sports-Showdown The objective was as clear as crystal: how do you break into the gold mine known as party games when there are about a zillion random party games on the market?  Well, the answer was to throw down some big bucks (and it's no secret that EA has a buck or two) and toss a few big name celebrities into the mix. I will admit, the prospect doesn't excite me much but when you're scanning over the endl ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:29:55 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/48/Facebreaker-KO-Party-Review As my counterpart stated in his review, you're starting off on a good foot when your game has the word FACEBREAKER in it. So now, Facebreaker has been released with a party game twist on it (and don't try to deny it, it's cos there are some big bucks floating around in Nintendos ballpark). Toss in the Wiimote and your traditional thumb masher is transformed into a rowdy, arms flailing, all-out ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:06:47 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/47/Skate-It-Review When I was a young lad I inherited a skateboard from my cousin when he emigrated. I remember skating a bit in my driveway until I over extended a bit and landed one right in the chops. You know, when the board just slips out from under your feet and you experience zero gravity for a few split seconds. That is, until you smash into the ground with your back.     So I kinda decided that ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:09:51 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/46/-Kelvin-s-Christmas-Wii-sh-List So, with Christmas approaching, I can now daydream about all the cool gadgets and things I'd like to fill my stockings with. How I wish games were cheaper - with games averaging at about R500 a shot, it is really tough to get all those games which make your gamer thumbs twitch with anticipation. But what if there was no limit to price range and logistics, what if Santa finally decided to pop ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:10:05 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/45/Hollywood-hotshot-to-write-Argonauts-score To further boost a title that s already looking epically awesome, sought after composer Tyler Bates is set to write the musical score for the mythically themed RPG Rise of the Argonauts. Although  this will be Bates first work on a game, he boast an impressive line up of movie credits, including 300, The Day the Earth stood still and  the much anticipated The Watchmen (can you get mor ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:52:04 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/44/-The-Chimera-invasion-has-begun--Resistance-2-hits-S-A- The much anticipated PS3 exclusive sees us rejoin everyone s favorite yellow-eyed killing machine, Nathan Hale, as he mows down endless hoards of chimera and fights the virus growing inside him. Picking up where Resistance left off, the human victory in London was only a minor setback to the relentless Chimera, who have launched an all-out invasion in America. It is up to Hale and a gro ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:49:54 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/43/It-s-gonna-be-a-Xbox-Xmas- So we totally agree with Microsofts slogan for the holiday season: ldquo;Staying in is the new going out rdquo;. So to encourage staying in and saving you some sweet cash, Microsoft have arranged some sweet bundles at even sweeter prices. This is great for the South African gaming market and will get die-hard 360 fanboys jumping on their sofas like Tom Cruise at a Oprah Winfrey interview. Sill ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:28:05 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/42/Gotcha-at-Point-Blank- Last week PressStart went to go check out Pippa Stalker's Point Blank art exhibition at Blank Projects in Bo Kaap, Cape Town. If you haven't been living under a stone in the Karoo somewhere, you'll probably know Pippa as the presenter from South Africa's first half hour TV show called Playr on the GO! Channel. Her main art piece is a vivid expression of violence in gaming. Pippa's goal w ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:57:13 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/41/PS3-waves-goodbye-to-Xbox360-in-Europe- Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has come out and boldly said that they are ahead of Microsoft and their Xbox360 regarding the sales of the two vying consoles in Europe. SCEE President Reeves was quoted as saying that the PS3 installed base is 300 000 units ahead of its rival Xbox360 in PAL Region (The PAL region is a video game publication territory which covers Australia, New Zealan ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:31:22 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/40/--Xbox360-holds-a-Summer-Tour-Festival- The Xbox summer tour hits us these Christmas holidays, boasting some of the mouth-watering releases on Xbox this year. If you miss this tour you are definitely going to miss out. Lips, Guitar Hero World Tour, Gears of War 2, Scene It? Box Office Smash, Fable 2 and many, many more awesome Xbox titles will be available to play on your own, with friends or with a totally random person that loves the ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:02:09 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/39/Legends-of-Wrestlemania-smashes-us-early-in-2009- THQ announced that they will be releasing a Legends of Wrestlemania game in early 2009. Unlike the morbid releases that we have come to know developers Acclaim for, THQ actually has some backbone in the wrestling genre (SmackDown Franchise). THQ has done what Acclaim did with Legends of Wrestling ; the only difference is that the THQ title is brimming with potential.  They have a ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:09:12 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/38/DC-Universe-arrives-in-early-2010- Scriptwriter Geoff Johns has commented that the large-scale superhero MMO could hit American shelves by early 2010; he even hinted that if everything goes according to plan it could come out in the 4th quarter of 2009. Johns also hinted that gamers will be surprised to see some lesser known superheroes from the DC Franchise, aside from the stalwarts like Batman and Superman. "Everyone knows Batma ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:55:44 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/37/Rise-Of-The-Argonauts Codemasters® has been kind enough to wet our appetites with a few teasers for their next big release, Rise of the Argonauts trade; an epic scale RPG in development by Liquid entertainment. They released new video footage entitled- Honour the Gods and Levelling Up Walkthrough - as well as some screenshots to show off their new title. Rise of the Argonauts trade; throws you ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:00:04 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/36/Spiderman--Web-of-Shadows-Review I was never the fan of Spiderman videogames and Spiderman: Web of Shadows has confirmed, in concrete, that I will never become one. This game is atrocious at its best and does not deserve any accolades, except maybe, ldquo;The worst game I have ever played accolade rdquo;. The game has a shocking intro, you will button smash until you cannot see the square button anymore, the story is dead, my ba ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:46:42 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/35/Bioshock-Review Hype is a tricky thing. Without it, many great games would slip through the cracks. But, more often than not, it raises expectations too high. Every time a headline screams ldquo;Best Game Ever rdquo; to promote a second-rate game, we all get a bit more cynical, and somewhere, far away, a fairy dies. So, even with Take 2 Interactive s Bioshock raking up full 10 scores all over the place ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:52:50 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/34/Call-Of-Duty--World-at-War-Review Call of Duty: World at War, with the help of Treyarch Studios Activision s B Team, has taken everything that made Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare colossally awesome and employed it in a World War 2 styled setting. The gameplay is action packed and brimming with intensity, the maps are well laid out and the level design puts you right in that Pacific jungle or German town, it has ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:32:24 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/33/Gears-of-War-2-Review My relationship with Gears of War is an interesting one. I started the first by myself, being prompted by a friend that it was one of the greatest shooters on the console. To be honest, i found the environments drab, the single player repetitive and the enemies unforgivably dumb. But that was all before I played co-op... Kelvin and i gave it a whirl. Our lives where changed. That feeling of pla ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:56:09 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/32/Pippa-Stalker-Delivers-Some-Artistic-OWNAGE- (Before I make any ludicrous comments that might offend sensitive readers be aware that I enjoy violent games and that they have no bearing on my RL (gamer term for real-life). If it did have a bearing I would have slashed my buddies with a samurai sword a long time ago.)  It has come to my attention that violence in videogames has become an art form. Pippa Stalker, a Wits alumnus and lecturer ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:16:03 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/31/Eat-your-heart-out-Leisure-Suit-Larry--Bone-Town-is-cruder-than-you--- In an attempt to cater to more mature gamers, D-Dub Software has announced the release of BoneTown, an adult themed action-adventure game where you can defeat your enemies with flatulence. Mmm hellip; Did I say more mature?  The 18+ age restricted PC title allows players to get in brawls, perform pervy sex acts, take drugs, and indulge in all the other types of filthy fun you don t need ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:20:29 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/30/Gears-of-War-2-conquers-2-million-over-the-weekend- The PressStart team were more excited than a fat kid who just saw a cupcake last week. We were waiting patiently to receive a promo copy of GOW2. When we got our gaming little paws on GOW2 we decided that work was over and it was time for some Gears and Beers . I must tell you that that game can move a grown man to tears, it is so well done and mastered that you will wonder what they ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:20:01 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/29/FarCry-2 You re a mercenary sent into the heart of Africa confronted by other mercenaries, gunrunners, armed militia, private armies and the odd wildebeest. You ll find yourself embroiled in a political mesh of dodgy clients and alliances that even my grandmother could sever. During the story you will be introduced to various nationalities of people ranging from Haitians to Chinese that each se ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:10:11 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/28/ABBA-and-Singstar-Unite- Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced that they are collaborating with ABBA to bring the bands best-loved songs exclusively to the PS2 and PS3.  Owners of the new SingStar will be able to sing along to iconic tracks like Mamma Mia , Waterloo and Dancing Queen . Singstar ABBA is being developed in full collaboration with ABBA and the Universal Mus ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:56:51 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/27/Fracture Futuristic shooter games. It's a familiar scene:  Some over-muscled soldier in power armor mowing down wave after wave after wave of enemies lacking any distinguishing features. Like those enemies, the shooter games just keep on coming, getting harder and harder to tell apart as time goes by. Any title that wants to stand out is going to have to be something special. It's going to have to be dif ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:48:16 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/23/Guitar-Hero-World-Tour-rocks-up-on-our-shores The latest installment of rhythm madness has come to SA, and has now upped the game quite a bit. The latest Guitar Hero not only utilizes a redesigned guitar but now sports a drum kit and a microphone. This is a big jump for Activision/Red Octane in the continuing battle with their closest rival, Rock Band, who introduced the concept of full band peripheral kits to the market last year. On t ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:57:42 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/26/Wii-Music---Nintendo-sings-a-different-tune So we've just been informed by our sources (sounds cool, doesn't it) that Wii Music will be coming to South Africa on the 20th November 2008. It seems that the rhythm genre is experiencing an explosion of interest with tons of titles being released periodically. Though Wii Music shares a similar territory to that of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, it does not actually compete with them, rather bringi ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:41:49 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/22/Fable-II With a lot of hype and exceptionally strong expectations, Fable II was released in amongst the 360's 2008 October line up. Lionhead Studios wield some magic in a, well, magical title. You start off as a kid, first selecting whether you'll be a girl or a boy, a touch akin to the brilliant Mass Effect but without the rampant and obvious sexism. From then on in, as a child and enter the fantasy ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:30:28 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/20/Guitar-Hero-III--Legends-of-Rock A cross-platform review for the ultimate cross-platform jam session (BATTERIES, GROUPIES AND BAND AIDS NOT INCLUDED). Nothing brings people together like a good jam session, and the same is true in the console world. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock spans across the PS2, PS3, Wii, Xbox360 and PC and though there are subtle differences across each platform, nothing can dampen the sensation that ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:28:50 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/21/Facebreaker Facebreaker. Face. Breaker. Wow. I got so pumped when I heard the name of this game. It couldn t go wrong from there! Anything called Facebreaker has gotta be insanely cool. Especially if they included samurais, Nordic Vikings or any kind of ancient ass-kicking foe. Unfortunately, they went wrong and ruined a great title for a game. The first big mistake is that they must ve sat aro ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:57:13 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/19/Super-Mario-Galaxy So Mario, not content with having a few titles dedicated to him, has decided to take on an entire galaxy - oh those greedy, wonderful people at Nintendo. And a wide, wondrous and ingenious universe it has turned out to be. What strikes me immediately is how fluid the game play between the startup, launching worlds and various stages. Every has been worked out to make your entrance into the game as ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:24:16 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/18/Mercenaries-2--World-in-Flames- A little phrase comes to mind while thinking about what to write, and it comes from WarCraft II from the Dwarvin Demolition Squad in their Scottish accent ldquo;I love blowing things up! rdquo; If this phrase rings true, then Mercs 2 is for you! I was immediately taken back to the days of GTA3 when running around, killing peeps and stealing cars, but Mercs2 actually allows you to blow up buil ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:27:26 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/24/Crysis Out of all shoot-em ups that were launched over last year s festive season, Crysis is by far the game that pumped me up the most. However ldquo;Epic fail rdquo; hardware requirements, meaning you needed a NASA super computer, Vista and Direct X.10 to run it on ultra high, meant almost no one could run this game on its maximum settings. Even after this bump in the road, Crysis was certainly ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:12:54 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/17/Tiger-Woods-PGA-TOUR-09 My friends know how much I love golf. The long hours spent outside in the sun, clad in a golf shirt and long pants, smacking a little white ball down the fairway as far as I can hellip;and then proceeding to follow it down the fairway. Sigh. Ok, I really can t stand golf, but that doesn t mean that this game will be a bogey. A couple of great features for us South Afr ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:50:29 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/16/FEATURE--Zak-McKracken-and-the-Alien-Mindbenders Horror stories from the Depths of DOS: ZAK MCKRACKEN AND THE ALIEN MINDBENDERS by THE THIRD ABBOTT. We live in a universe that balances itself out. The strides in aviation that allow modern man to efficiently fly from place to place have also enabled governments to carpet bomb cities, advances in medicine correspond with the development of flesh-eating bacteriological weapons, new forms of e ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:30:23 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/15/House-of-the-Dead-2-and-3 Zombie infested cities with unlimited amount of ammo - BRING IT ON! Yeah baby, House of the Dead 2 AND 3 have come to the Wii and I am extremely pleased to say that they have hardly been changed at all. This title has fulfilled one of my dreams for console gaming, and that is to play a shooter on wheels with a light gun (Wiimote will do) in the comfort of my home. AWESOME. What can I say about the ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:22:13 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/14/Rayman--Raving-Rabbids-2 The embodiment of pain and insanity comes neatly packaged in this latest instalment of Rayman. With world domination up for grabs, it's up to you to stop these furry psychos. This game is TWEAKED. It is also the most tiring game I ve ever played and a few of my friends have suffered quite a bit, and at least one of them has been injured. That said, I found this a truly enjoyable and trul ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:20:59 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/13/The-Legend-of-Zelda--Twilight-Princess Welcome back to the land of Hyrule. And once again you will jump into the boots of Link in order to save the entire world. Find out what you're up for in the 13th reinvention of this franchise. This was my first excursion into the world of Zelda, and for ages I was under the impression that the main character of the series ldquo;Legend of ZELDA rdquo; was a dress wearing, sword touting princes ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:19:24 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/12/Red-Steel This sword battling, gun toting extravaganza made many promises but has failed largely to fulfil expectations. What could have been an industry benchmark landed up mediocre at best. So when the Wii was released there was much hype around this awesome release title where the player could use the remote to sword fight. In case you didn t know, SWORDS ARE FRIKKIN AWESOME, and I got so excit ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:17:17 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/11/Warioware--Smooth-Moves Be afraid. Be very afraid. And very confused. This title is the craziest game I've every played and fortunately I escaped with the little sanity I had left. It's colourful, it's loud, it's nonsensical and possibly the epitome of minigame titles, it's Warioware! Have you seen those movies where people are either brainwashed or their minds are zapped with a thousands volts of pure informati ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:16:28 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/10/Mario-Party-8 It's party time and Mario and his entourage have put their differences aside. So forget about the drunken jerks, social lubricants and awkward silences and jump into the fray with the the gang. So we have come to expect that there won't be kegs overflowing with beer, no hot chicks dancing on tables (unless Princess Peach decides to get frisky), no drunken antics and no hangovers the morning ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:15:05 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/9/Smash-Bros-Brawl-Launch- So, the Press Start team headed off to the launch of the newest and one of the most anticipated Wii titles so far, Smash Bros Brawl. Smash Bros has brought much happiness to Nintendo gamers around the world and the latest incarnation has done very well for itself with both players and critics alike. We decended on a club, LB's, on Long Street, Cape Town, to see what all the fuss was about (tha ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:12:53 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/8/Gears-of-War-2-Leaked So, the game we ve all been waiting for, especially here on PressStart s side, has been leaked over popular bittorrent sites according to Gameindustry.biz. The news is out two weeks before the games official release date of the 7th of November. According to the site and other sources, around 6000 people were illegally downloading the massive 6.76GB ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:54:11 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/7/Grand-Theft-Auto-IV After all the hype and advertising that Grand Theft Auto IV received before its release the actual game has more than lived up to its expectations. Rockstar Games have once again made an absolutely stunning game that is arguably the best yet in the groundbreaking GTA series. The story starts at the docks in Liberty City; your character is European hard man/thug Niko Bellic who has just got off ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:13:48 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/6/Star-Wars--The-Force-Unleashed After the media storm died down and I was able to get my hands on a copy of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed it was made quite clear to me that talk is cheap. This game does pack a serious punch in areas, but unfortunately it floats away from those areas far too often. There are some incredible showings of devastation and insane power that will give you the true felling of what it is like to b ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:06:50 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/5/Hellboy--The-Science-of-Evil For starters, as a fan of Hellboy from the odd comic here and there and the first movie, I thought the game would be exciting and challenging. What a let down. This game was anything but exciting or challenging. After six chapters of tapping the X button to destroy your enemies and open several ghost barriers, ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:50:35 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/4/Battlefield--Bad-Company- Since the first previews and test play footage I saw of BF: BC, I got super pumped. TOTALLY destructible environments set in a fps, with exhilarating scenes involving tanks, breakable walls, huge gun shells and of course, me in the line of sight. Now this is realism I thought. Something that would knock COD4 s medal straight out of it s hands. Turns out BF: BC is a mixed bag helli ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:08:00 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/2/Command-and-Conquer-3--Kane-s-Wrath On the hand - I had my reservations about Command Conquer Kane s Wrath being played on a console without a keyboard and mouse, but after some time of playing I realised it s the only way to play C C-KW... in bed. If you haven t played C C Tiberium Wars on X-box then I d highly recommend doing the tutorials (Boot Camp) to help navigate the game with your game pad. And it ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:49:17 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/3/Too-Human From what I ve read online about the game, there seems to have been a lot of hype made about Too Human prior to its release. That kind of hype didn t get to SA, just the influential US market, and it s probably best it didn t. To class Too Human as the next epic RPG would be an over statement. But if you haven t been revved up about the game and you re a fa ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:16:57 +0200 http://www.pressstart.co.za/Article/25/Diablo-3-Announced Now I've never finished the second title, but the excitement around Diablo 3 has got me gripped. Last week Blizzard announced Diablo 3 officially (we all knew they booked the web domain, they weren't foolin' nobody!). The famous RPG will be released on PC and Mac systems. A few evolutionary developments have naturally been promised by Mike Morhaime, the president of Blizzard. Firstly, the en ... info@pressstart.co.za (Press Start) Press Start Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:04:43 +0200