Child’s Play Raises Spirits This Holiday Season
Most of us can say we’ve been in a hospital at least once in our lives; whether as a patient or visitor of family or friends. You may remember the smell of the sterile environment, the harsh glare of bright lights, and the pleasant voice occasionally blaring over the P.A. System paging a doctor, nurse, or someone. Even though hospitals are places of healing and recovery, you never want to stay for an extended period of time – if you can help it. As a child, a hospital is the last place you want to be in. Locked up and not being able to run around, with just a TV and some old toys to keep you company can be extremely difficult on a kid – or at least that’s the way it was before the inception of the Child’s Play Charity’s in 2003. Read On »
Grand Theft Auto V: The Trailer- Back to San Andreas?
GTA fans have been chomping at the bit ever since the countdown clock was posted for the Grand Theft Auto V trailer last week, and it is finally here. I was there when the counter reached zero and I elected to get the full experience in 720p HD. We hear the voice of a middle-aged man. He explains that all he wants is a normal life, as we watch the hustle and bustle of a busy street scene. Then I see it: the dead giveaway. As a clip of a pier is played, I see the name Los Santos and I suddenly know where we are. In the new instalment of Rockstar’s cash cow we will be going back to San Andreas. Read On »
Beating a Dead Zombie Horse
With Halloween and its accompanying trick-or-treaters on our door step, it seems the game industry has horror on its brain in the form of zombies. With more and more games being released each year either about or featuring our favourite undead, some people are starting to feel a little… overwhelmed by the horde, so to speak.
Places To Do – Xbox 360 Central: Toronto
When Victoria told me about the location of the Disney event that she went to last week, I had to see this for myself. Nestled in amongst the shops at 330 Queen Street, Toronto, about a block away from the Silver Snail (a phenomenal haunt for the comic aficionado), was a little nook emblazoned with the Xbox 360 logo. Microsoft had set up shop with some of the latest titles available, and a few that weren’t, for the public to feast upon and try out. Read On »
Everything You Need to Know About Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
On show at the Sony 2011 Holiday Preview Party was Capcom’s Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. While I was unable to actually get my hands on the game itself, I spoke to the representative from Capcom about what’s new, changed, and the reasons for an Ultimate version. Read On »
Thoughts on the 2011 PlayStation Holiday Event – Toronto
It’s that time of year! Everyone is gearing up for the holiday season and there’s plenty to talk about. Sony has quite a line-up in store for gamers young and old! Blair Hicks and Will Anderson got a chance to meet up with the Sony team at the 2011 PlayStation Holiday Event, held in Toronto’s lavish Liberty Grand venue, and saw some of the hottest games coming out for Holiday 2011. Let’s see what they’ve got to say!
One Moment – A Brief Encounter With Steve Jobs
It was a brief meeting, in the early ‘90s, when I was living in the Silicon Valley and working for Apple Computer. A chance introduction to the man who had been deposed by the Apple Computer board, and replaced by John Scully, of Pepsi fame. Read On »
Microsoft Confirms Television Coming to Xbox 360 This Holiday
Microsoft has announced today that they are partnering with nearly 40 TV and entertainment companies to bring television to the Xbox 360 console. Providers include: Comcast and SyFy in the United States, Rogers in Canada, and BBC in the UK.
EuroGamer Expo 2011: A Weekend Review
Wow, what an incredible four days! EuroGamer Expo 2011 blew me away and surpassed all my expectations with awesome games, consoles, and developer conferences – and that’s before I’ve even mentioned the games industry careers fair, Insert Coin’s stunning stand, and OnLive giving away 3,000 of their revolutionary micro-consoles for free! Read On »