LIVE Now Free For Windows Games - What About Xbox?

It was announced earlier today that LIVE will become free for all "Games for Windows". Obviously charging PC gamers to play online didn't go over so well. Xbox 360 gamers everywhere are now asking themselves when LIVE will become free for them. Don't get your hopes up.

Source: Gamerscore Blog

Pro Bull Riders: An Immersive Experience Like No Other

You think you know it all when it comes to the latest and greatest games of E3? Well get off your high horse and get on the beautifully rendered bull that is "Pro Bull Riders: Out of the Chute". That's right, while you were drooling over Final Fantasy XIII and Fable II, you missed out on the some major bull riding simulator news!

Let's not kid ourselves, the bull riding simulator market is booming and the intensity of this trailer proves how immersive this game will truly be:



"We're going to battle...against a 2000 pound animal."

"It's man...versus beast."

"Everytime I'm preparin', I'm preparin' for my last time...'cause I dunno if I'm gonna be alive tomorrow."

Son of a bitch. Repair your armor and cast those healing spells kiddies, 'cause this is gonna be one hell of a ride. Sure we haven't seen a single bit of gameplay...but I think it's clear that this will be an RPG/Survival Horror masterpiece.

KOTOR goes MMO!

As E3 was winding down today, EA's CEO John Riccitello had one final big announcement. The KOTOR series will now officially expand into MMO territory. It is set for release sometime in 2009 and is being developed by original KOTOR developer, Bioware, in collaboration with Lucas Arts.

The two original KOTOR games were both critically acclaimed and since their release many fans have speculated on the possibility of an MMO. With the hopes of the large KOTOR fanbase confirmed, 2009 may have a top contender for MMORPG of the year. In fact, John Riccitello stated it may be "quite possibly the most anticipated game, full stop, for the industry."

Source: Gamespot

God of War III Announced!

Sony announced God of War III at their E3 Press Conference this morning. A brief trailer showed Kratos standing atop a ruined city yelling, "In the end, there will be only chaos!"

No news of when the game will be released but at least now we know that it's on the way.

[UPDATE:] Here's the trailer:

Wii Music Announced!

Wii Music was announced this morning at Nintendo's E3 Press Conference. Apparently something that has been in the works alongside Wii Sports and Wii Fit, Wii Music will allow players who have no musical experience whatsoever to play over 50 different instruments. All you have to do is hold the Wii remote and move around as if you were actually playing the instrument. The game will interpret your movements and play the correct notes.

Although it won't evaluate your performances, the game will allow you to record your performances and share them with people. Prepare yourself for some ear-bleedingly awesome home music.

Source: Nintendo E3 Press Conference

NEW GRAND THEFT AUTO COMING TO NINTENDO DS!

A brand new Grand Theft Auto for the Nintendo DS has been announced this morning at the Nintendo E3 Press Conference.

The new game will be entitled Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. It will be set in modern day Liberty City and will be running on a new custom engine. The game will feature new characters a new story and a new GTA experience specifically designed for the Nintendo DS.

Currently GTA: Chinatown Wars is slated for a Winter '08 release.

Source: Nintendo E3 Press Conference

New Animal Crossing Details Released!

At Nintendo's E3 Press Conference, details were unveiled for the new Animal Crossing game that is coming to the Wii later this year. Even more emphasis is being put on communication and providing players with a place to connect with each other in this iteration of the game.

New communication features include the ability to write letters and send pictures to other players as well as the ability to post to the Wii message board. Players will also have the ability to untilize Nintendo's new "Wii Speak". Wii Speak is being described as a community microphone system where players can enter various channels and speak with a variety of other players at one time. A good idea in theory; however, with the slew of issues other systems have with voice chat it will be interesting to see what measures Nintendo will take to keep their voicechat profanity/racisim free.

Source: Nintendo E3 Press Conference