Massive Action Game – How Big Could It Be?

Posted on: 2009-10-20 17:23 p.m. | Comments: [1]

DUBLIN, Ireland - Faceoffgames attends a preview of M.A.G. (Massive Action Game) presented by Ed Byrne, Creative Director of Zipper Interactive, who developed M.A.G. The evening was hosted by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe as this MMOFPS (Massive Multi-Player Online First Person Shooter) was developed exclusively for Sony’s PlayStation 3. ...read more!

Xbox 360’s “Project Natal” Awakens Imagination of Global Video-Game Industry

Posted on: 2009-09-28 17:23 p.m. | Comments: [1]

World’s top publishers pledge support for “Project Natal,” helping pioneer a new category of controller-free games and entertainment. September 24, 2009 — Xbox 360 today announced widespread enthusiasm from the world’s leading video-game publishers for “Project Natal,” a whole new way to play — no controller required. ...read more!

Ubisoft Unveils Assassin's Creed II: Discovery For Nintendo DS

Posted on: 2009-09-28 10:45 a.m. | Comments: [0]

Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed II: Discover for the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DS systems will launch on November 20. The game is rated “16+” by the Pan European Game Information (PEGI). Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery takes players through an untold chapter from the Assassin’s Creed II console storyline utilizing the unique strengths of the Nintendo DS platform. ...read more!

Motion Controller For PlayStation 3 To Become Available In Spring 2010

Posted on: 2009-09-25 2:21 a.m. | Comments: [0]

TOKYO, Japan – Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that it will release a new Motion Controller for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system in Spring 2010.  The new controller, equipped with high-precision, highly accurate motion sensors, can deliver a whole new entertainment experience on PS3 when combined together with the PlayStation Eye camera. ...read more!

MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic May Utilize Microtransactions

Posted on: 2009-09-25 1:10 a.m. | Comments: [0]

LucasArts president Darrell Rodriguez has indicated that while no business models have been announced for the forthcoming BioWare-developed MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic, a variety of options might be employed - including subscriptions and micro-transactions. It will be interesting to see how the game will be received by the fan base should it include microtransaction features. ...read more!

Heavy Rain - new genre in gaming?

Posted on: 2009-08-07 19:33 p.m. | Comments: [0]

DUBLIN, Ireland – Quantic Dream offers Faceoffgames an opportunity to get to grips with a rather unique video game. The title Heavy Rain is set on the east coast of the United States. It is, at its root, an interactive experience that is ultimately story driven; it does not strive for huge action set pieces. ...read more!

FIFA Soccer 10: Field of dreams or disaster in our hands?

Posted on: 2009-06-24 17:04 p.m. | Comments: [0]

This is my first preview for Faceoffgames  and, being the Editor here, I had the choice of choices, which game? For me, there is only one answer; the beautiful game itself. None of that rugby nonsense please and thank you. Has Electronic Arts done ‘the game’ justice with FIFA Soccer 10? Well that’s for you all to decide on October 02, 2009 the release date and happily my sister’s birthday, so everyone knows what she’ll be getting! EA has gone a long way to take on board what fans have taken exception to in FIFA Soccer 09 which has won 25 international gaming awards! Seems we soccer fans are a tough crowd to please. ...read more!