Will Microsoft going to unveil the skeletonized version of Xbox “720”

Imagine, you have been cordially invited by Microsoft to experience “A new way to game” at this years E3 gaming conference. Any hardcore gamer like us will be on 11^th sky, if they got invited by Microsoft people. Now come back to ground, and be practical for few minutes. There are many questions striking my mind at the moment. Is it the right time for Microsoft to unveil rumored Xbox “720”, possibly the next iteration to mega successful Xbox 360? Do we really need a new console? We just got Kinect?  They said Xbox 360 will be live for another 5 years, but suddenly Xbox “720”? I agree, Nintendo desperately needs a new console, to revive its fortunes. Lately, Wii has done terribly nothing to boost up Nintendo’s fortune. Which bug has bitten Microsoft to unveil Xbox “720” if we go by recent reports circulating gaming circles? As far as I know, Kinect proved rocking for Xbox division. Last month company announced that, their Entertainment division which includes Xbox rose healthy 60%. On the other hand, Electronics Arts (EA) has got their hands of the prototype of next generation Xbox 360, but later denied. It’s very common to hear such news just before E3 gaming conference. The competition is cut throat in this segment. What do you think, is it a clash between hardcore & casual gamers?  With “Project Café”, Nintendo wants to capture irresistible Hardcore gaming community. On the other hand, Microsoft used Kinect to lure casual gamers. This battle will definitely turns more violent with the NEXT GENERATION of home consoles. We are not expecting “Explosive” news from Sony. For them, E3 is the perfect medium to seek out differences with gamers. And I don’t think so they even consider PlayStation 4 in near future. They need to have a strong security triangle, so that gamers feel secure while using their services. But we cannot deny “Price Cuts”, both Microsoft & Sony will definitely going to answer in a non sensible way. 

BAFTA goes to ……..

We all know that this year BAFTA for the best film goes to Colin Firth’s The Kings Speech. But for all those, who don’t know about BAFTAs Gaming awards 2011. These awards have special mention in our gaming world. The journey started in 2003, when the British Academy of Film & Television Arts (BAFTA) decided to split computer & gaming awards into separate entity.  Last year Batman- Arkham Asylum won night’s biggest award .This year Mass Effect 2 walked away with Best game of 2010 at BAFTAs.

Another game which won hearts of gamers & critics with it’s out of world experience & narrative to die for won BIG 3 awards. Any guess? If you are a PS3 gamer you have a right to know. Yes! It’s HEAVY RAIN.

Source- The Guardian 

Is there any award ceremony with out action, finally the award for the Best Action game went to Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood.

Here is the complete list of winners, who won big at gaming biggest extravaganza:

http://www.bafta.org/awards/video-games/video-games-awards-nominees-in-2010,1656,BA.html

BlackBerry Playbook- Your new gaming console. Oh really ?

Credit- Blackberry 

Playbook can play games. What? What?  


You heard it right.

Research in motion (RIM) better known for BlackBerry smart phones is planning to bundle few games with their ultra chic PlayBook.

Electronics Arts (EA) world’s largest game publisher will provide games like Need for speed undercover & Tetris on PlayBook. We hope more developers like EA will introduce games on play in coming months. With this move , the makers of playbook wants to shed their business- focused image.


What do you think about BlackBerry Playbook. Will it be prove to  an IPAD 2 killer ?

MAN VS WILD : The GAME

You have seen him doing all extraordinary; high on life deadly stunts. Now get ready for some more Bear Grylls because, the popular show Man vs. Wild is getting a special treatment in the form of video game. The action packed game offers some grueling survival techniques based on the backdrop of the show.

Gameplay:

The main task of a player is to “How to go through each edgy situation”. Basically, gamers get a chance to use their survival strategies to accomplish given situations. The game is a mix of a role –play & puzzle solving technique.

Genre- Action

Publisher- Crave Entertainment

Developer- Scientifically Proven

Release Date- Q1 2011

Platform- Xbox 360, PS3, Wii

NEED FOR SPEED: SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED

Credit- EA Games 

Shift 2: Unleashed is the 17^th title in the Need for speed franchise. The game is a modified version of last year's super hit Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. EA has promise that it will “redefine the racing simulator genre" and has been called as "the most realistic racer ever". Need for Speed is one of the best selling racing franchise in the world .The original Need for speed was launched in 1994 for 3DO (3DO Interactive Multiplayer). More than 100 million games have been sold by EA games.

What’s so special about Shift2: Unleashed

·        145 cars from world’s leading manufacturers

·        35 different tracks

·        Multiplayer included

·        In-helmet cam

·        Night-time racing

·        Autolog feature

·        New Physics Engine

·        New Elite Handling Model

Update- Shift 2:  Unleashed is set to release on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC platforms. The release date for Europe will be April 1, 2011

          

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