MonthJune 2010

Final Fantasy XIV (PC) Available 9/30/10

Fresh off the presses (ok, my email inbox, but whatever… nitpicker). Square Enix has released some dates for Final Fantasy XIV on PC. Global Release Date (English, French, German & Japanese) – September 30, 2010. Pre-Orders at certain retailers (not specified) available today. Pre-Orders of the standard edition are rewarded with a special in-game item,…

Hands-On: Gran Turismo 5

This is the most realistic racing game possibly ever created. With super-precise driving mechanics and ultra-realistic visuals, the game may be the most perfect simulation yet. But does that translate into a great gaming experience, or just a highly accurate one?

E3 2010 Hands-On: Socom 4 with MOVE

SOCOM 4 feels quite refreshing, providing something different in comparison to the other modern war shooters that are quickly filling our calendars. A lot of work clearly went into putting the experience together, from the situational aspect of the plot, to the push for a more team-oriented experience.

Support AbleGamers with Limited Print

The AbleGamers Foundation is an organization set up to help provide more accessible experiences to gamers with disabilities. Recently, they’ve tapped our friend Justin Russo to create a poster for their “Everybody can Game” campaign. The 18″x24″ screen-printed beauty, shown at left, will be limited to just 350 prints, and only to those who donate…

E3 2010 Impressions: Nintendo 3DS

I have been trying for over a week now to figure out the right words to describe the experience of the 3DS, previewed at the Nintendo E3 press conference. Anyone who has talked to me since that event knows that it has been a difficult task. The problem arises because the instant I start talking…