AAFES Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce Casella stated today that the new Medal of Honor title will not be sold or advertised at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, or in layman terms, the military Gamestop. Casella goes on to state, “We regret any inconvenience this may cause authorized shoppers, but are optimistic that they will understand the sensitivity to the life and death scenarios this product presents as entertainment. As a military command with a retail mission, we serve a very unique customer base that has, or possibly will, witness combat in real life.”
This announcement comes on the heels of comments made by UK Defense Secretary Liam Fox calling the game shocking, disgusting, and criticized EA for producing a product that recreates acts of the Taliban. Fox is currently calling for a retail ban of this game within the UK.
Although the ban in the UK is unlikely at this time the pulling of MOH within the military is a surprising move to me. It will be interesting to see how much more controversy this game can produce before it’s October 12th release date. Regardless, if the “airport level” has taught us anything it’s EA is going to have everyone talking about and wanting to play their “controversial game”.
Be sure to listen to Episode 3 of the HCG Geek Attack cast to hear our discussion of material and themes within the new MOH. Stay tuned in for Episode 4 to hear our thoughts on the AAFES’ position to boycott the game. Subscribe to the cast here.
Well sort of… Gamefly is currently running a registration promotion in which you could win Gamefly for a year. Here is the skinny.
“Beginning today and running through September 30, new members who signs up for a pre-paid GameFly membership will be automatically entered into the sweepstakes. GameFly will randomly select one entrant each day and award a full, one-year subscription to GameFly. Winners will receive a two-game-out membership, regularly priced at $22.95/month.”
So maybe it’s not too likely you’ll win a free year of Gamefly but maybe this is the the push some people need to get them off the fence and into Gamefly’s gamer loving arms.
In an age of gaming where developers come up with schemes to milk us gamers of our hard earned cash comes yet another method. Mircosoft has announce price hikes on their Xbox Live users as follows:
Starting Nov 1, 2010
1Month Gold: $9.99
3 Month Gold: $24.99
12 Month Gold: $59.99
All is not lost however as Mircosoft will be merciful to their loyal fans. If you re-subscribe before Nov.1 You will get the current rates for a Live subscription.
All this being said. Why the increase? Mircosoft is quiet on this matter but does say, “We’re confident that when the new pricing takes effect, an Xbox LIVE Gold membership will continue to offer the best value in the industry.” My opinion on that is PC gaming has the best value as Steam and most other online gaming programs and platforms are FREE!
Don’t believe the horrible news look for yourself here.
Interested in more of this strange concept of free online gaming? Check out the HCG Geek Attack Cast. We won’t charge you.
The VANQUISH™ Official Demo: Velocity Attack, allows players to choose one level from the two levels of difficulty (Casual or Normal) available. Taking on the role of Sam, a United States government agent kitted out with a futuristic ARS battle suit, players are vying for ownership of the planet’s remaining energy resources against Russia on board a huge space station. On entering the third port lobby of the space station, numerous enemy robots are being brought in by dropships. Players have a huge arsenal of weaponry and upgrades at their disposal, as well as the ability to hijack “Walkers”, or use the suits unique Boost and AR mode to take down the robots. The demo climaxes with the formidable boss, Argus which you will need to use all your skills acquired throughout the demo to defeat.
Already prestige’d level 10 in Modern Warfare 2? Ready for more COD action? I know I am. This new multiplayer video for Call of Duty: Black Ops speaks for itself. Be sure and watch the very end! There will be built in video saves like in Halo 3! Get it for yourself in November.
Faery: Legends of Avalon is a Role Playing / Adventure game packed with an original and unique atmosphere, and a graphics design close to illustration. The game immerses players in a fantasy world inhabited by many colourful characters and magical creatures.
In Faery: Legends of Avalon, the player plays as an elf or a fairy that will evolve during the story, through numerous quests and epic turn-based battles. Throughout the adventure, the player will customize his avatar thanks to a unique system changing not only the whole look of the character in every detail, but also its spells and special abilities! The player will recruit various companions during his journey to assist him in his mission, and he will be given the chance to explore mythical places full of magic such as the World Tree, the famous ‘Flying Dutchman’ ghost ship, and many others, in order to try to understand why the Kingdom of Avalon is dying.
On July 27th, we will release a robust Madden NFL 11 demo, featuring full 5 minute quarters, Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Jets (as voted by the fans), full GameFlow integration, the ability to create offensive and defensive game plans, and more.
Below are a few additional details on the demo:
Release date: July 27th on both Xbox LIVE and PSN
Teams: Colts vs. Jets
Stadium: Jets Stadium, East Rutherford NJ – 1:00pm, clear
Full 5 minute quarters
All 4 skill levels selectable – Rookie, Pro, All-Pro, All-Madden
The option to build both an offensive and defensive gameplans
o Unlock “Master Strategist” achievement/trophy in the retail game
GameFlow or Conventional play call selectable
CoachSpeak audio and text overlays
Coaching Tips
Audio presentation:
o Play-by-play (Gus Johnson), commentary (Cris Collinsworth)
o Stadium music
o Team specific chants – J-E-T-S, Jets! Jets! Jets!
Share with friends and earn an exclusive Madden Ultimate Team card that is redeemed with full version
Posted July 19th, 2010 in News, PS3, Xbox 360 by Drew Koehler
Rockstar Games, is proud to announce plans for an ongoing series of downloadable content for the highly acclaimed open world game, Red Dead Redemption. Four packs of add-on downloadable content will be released for the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network* over the next few months, starting with the Legends and Killers Pack at the beginning of August 2010, and culminating with the Red Dead Redemption ‘Undead Nightmare’ Pack this fall. The packs follow the recent release of the free Outlaws To The End Co-Op Mission Pack, which is currently available on PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE.
“We want to continue to provide Red Dead Redemption’s fans with a steady supply of innovative new content,” said Sam Houser, founder of Rockstar Games. “Our goal is to continue to pack as much entertaining gameplay and as many surprises as we can into the massive world of Red Dead Redemption over the coming months.”
The upcoming downloadable content for Red Dead Redemption includes:
Legends and Killers Pack
New active map locations, characters and more:
Release date: beginning of August 2010;
9 new multiplayer map locations — more than doubling the amount of territories in the multiplayer competitive modes;
8 new multiplayer characters — play as characters from Red Dead Revolver;
Introducing a new projectile weapon: the Tomahawk, with corresponding challenges for single-player and multiplayer gameplay;
New achievements and trophies;
Pricing: $9.99 (PlayStation Network), 800 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE).
Liars and Cheats Pack
New competitive modes, multiplayer mini-games in Free Roam, and more:
Release date: TBC;
Attack and Defend multiplayer competitive mode and challenges;
New multiplayer horse races, complete with mounted combat;
Play as the heroes and villains of Red Dead Redemption, as well as 8 additional multiplayer characters;
Multiplayer versions of Liars Dice and Poker from the single-player game;
Introducing a new weapon: the Explosive Rifle, with associated challenges available in single-player and multiplayer gameplay;
New achievements and trophies;
Pricing: $9.99 (PlayStation Network), 800 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE).
Free Roam Pack
Delve deeper into the world of Red Dead Redemption with new modes, challenges and gang hideouts to discover:
Release date: TBC;
Additional Free Roam challenges;
New action areas and defensive placements;
Posse scoring and leaderboards;
New anti-griefing measures in Free Roam;
Pricing: TBC.
Undead Nightmare Pack
Ghost towns and cemeteries come alive in a West gone horribly wrong:
Release date: TBC;
Brand new single-player adventure, challenges and quests;
8 new multiplayer zombie characters;
Additional animals unleashed in the world;
New dynamic events and more;
Pricing: $9.99 (PlayStation Network), 800 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE).
More details on these upcoming packs and other updates will be revealed closer to each release.
Red Dead Redemption employs Rockstar Games’ signature high production values and open-world approach to create the experience of life as an outlaw on the frontier during the dying days of the American West. Alongside an epic single-player story, Red Dead Redemption’s multiplayer delivers a massive world full of ambient challenges to participate in with friends, limitless freedom, constant unlockable awards for gameplay progression and a wide range of competitive game types that are perfectly matched to the game’s Western setting. From Free Roam challenges to hardcore competitive playlists, Red Dead Redemption’s multiplayer is fun for players of any skill level.
While I soaked up the sun at Myrtle Beach this week, the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo kicked off in Los Angeles, revealing lots of gaming goodies to the masses. You’re probably well aware of the big ones, but some announcements may have slipped through the cracks. Here’s a brief rundown of the E3 info that you may want—or even need—to know. (more…)
AAFES Commander Maj. Gen. Bruce Casella stated today that the new Medal of Honor title will not be sold or advertised at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, or in layman terms, the military Gamestop. Casella goes on to state, “We regret any inconvenience this may cause authorized shoppers, but are optimistic that they will understand the sensitivity to the life and death scenarios this product presents as entertainment. As a military command with a retail mission, we serve a very unique customer base that has, or possibly will, witness combat in real life.”
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