Natsume: 10 Years of Harvest Moon, 2 New Titles Announced

Burlingame, Calif., July 7, 2008 - Natsume, a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that the company is celebrating the ten-year anniversary of its popular Harvest Moon franchise this summer. In commemoration... 

Three Predictions for the ‘Big 3′ at 2008 E3

Speculations are woven deep, just like always, for this year’s E3. I know I will be glued to the television and the internet over the span of July 14-17. Sure we have all heard the wish lists for the industry, but which have the greatest chance... 

Dual Shock 3 is Rumbling to Europe

After patiently waiting behind the North American gamers, who received the controller in April of this year, the Dual Shock 3 controller is finally making way to European gamers on July 2nd. Sony Entertainment of Europe (SCEE) fianlly made the announcement... 

Nintendo Wii Ware and Virtual Console Additions June 30

With E3 only two weeks away, Nintendo only releases one new Wii Ware title, as well as one Virtual Console title. Hopefully the vault will open wider after the first show of the season. WiiWare Magnetica™ Twist (Nintendo, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone-Comic... 

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Review

Game Review: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Release Date: June 12, 2008 Genre: Third-Person Stealth-Action Developer: Kojima Productions Platform(s): PS3 Player(s): 1 MSRP: $59.99 Website: www.konami.com The long awaited sequel by Hideo Kojima... 

CRÜE FEST TO FEATURE ROCK BAND CHAMPIONSHIP

CRÜE FEST FIRST ANNUAL SUMMER TOUR TO FEATURE ROCK BAND CHAMPIONSHIP AT EACH VENUE Tour Kicks Off July 1 with Mötley Crüe, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx:A.M. and Trapt Saints of Los Angeles Scores Impressive First Week as Downloadable Single on MTV’s... 

Nintendo Wii Ware and Virtual Console Additions June 23

One more Wii Ware game is added today as well as two classic games heading to the Virtual Console. WiiWare™ Gyrostarr™ (High Voltage Software, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Fantasy Violence, 700 Wii Points): Gyrostarr challenges you and up... 

Metal Gear Solid Database Now Available

For all of you who might not be current or have forgotten some of the relationships or storyline of the Metal Gear series (NES and PS titles), then worry no more. Available now through the PSN, you can download a Metal Gear Database (77 MB). In the database... 

Nintendo Virtual Console and Wii Ware Additions for June 1

This week Nintendo adds two more Wii Ware games to the library and also brings a classic NEO GEO 2D fighter to gamers. WiiWare Block Breaker Deluxe™ (Gameloft, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Suggestive Themes, 800 Wii Points): Prepare for the... 

SEGA of America Presents New Happy Tree Friends: False Ala

SEGA of America is excited to present an all-new trailer for the upcoming Happy Tree Friends: False Alarm – the irresistibly adorable and horrifically bloody game based on the Mondo Media cartoon. Check out this video filled with never-before-seen gameplay... 

Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Conspiracy Review

Game Review: The Bourne Conspiracy Release Date: June 3, 2008 Genre: Third-Person Espionage Developer: High Moon Studio Platform(s): PS3, XBOX 360 Player(s): 1 MSRP: $59.99 (both PS3 and XBOX 360) Website: www.bournethegame.com After watching Jason... 

Novastrike Review

Game Review: Novastrike Release: June 5, 2008 Genre: Arcade Shooter Developer: Tiki Games Platform: PS3 Player(s): 1 MSRP: $9.99 ESRB Rating: E10+ File size: 259 MB Website: www.tikigames.net Top-down shooters have been around for many, many years.... 

“Face the Nation” Q & A for June 8, 2008

It is Sunday, and you know what that means. No, not the standard fare of chores, going to the grocery store–not even watching your favorite sport on television. Sunday means more hosts from Platform Nation stand up to the challenge of facing the... 

“Face the Nation” Q & A for June 1, 2008

Three more host face the Platform Nation community with three questions. The video game industry’s circuit of shows begins in six weeks with E3. With all of the recent changes to this beloved event (restriction of non-media into the show, developers... 

Top 5 Bosses of Metal Gear Solid

Metal Gear Solid, aside from its intense story and stealthy gameplay, has been known to have some epic boss battles that have made an impression on me for a lifetime. Each of the first three Solid titles offered a good handful of these battles. Though...