GamersReports.com GamersReports - Game News About Games for the Gaming Gamer http://gamersreports.com en-us Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 2 Ammo Glitch http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11965/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11965/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:56:35 -0600 Time to play the spot the Modern Warfare 2 glitch. This time, it is not so much of a player exploit, as an actual game bug. It seems that when players log in to certain server, the ammo counter is broken, and players can fire as much as they want. IW man Robert Bowling has promised a patch 5 times on his Twitter. Let's hope it's soon. EA Said 'We Wouldn't Have Done MW2 Airport Scene' http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11964/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11964/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:30:00 -0600 EA says they "wouldn't have done" the infamous Russian airport scene in Modern Warfare 2. A producer in the Montreal office told CVG during an Army of Two: 40th Day interview that Infinity Ward took things a little too far with the scene, but he respects them for being "gutsy." He went on to say that the scene got posted before the game's release, and out of context it looked even more horrible. True. Halo: Reach Trailer Real Time Says Bungie http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11963/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11963/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:32:18 -0600 To put the internet naysayers to rest, Bungie has reaffirmed that the Halo: Reach trailer is indeed from the game itself. The game looks so much better than previous Halo games, many claimed it was not actual game footage. Bungie says it does, though. Then again, they said it was from the game "for all intents and purposes." A bit ambiguous, to say the least. Check it out below.<p align="center"><iframe src="http://www.computerandvideogames.com/video_embed.php?id=3415" width="418" height="378" border="0" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></p> Nintendo Trademarks The 'Zii' http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11962/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11962/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:46:09 -0600 Nintendo filed for a trademark for the name "Zii" in Japan. The trademark is for use with video games and other devices. The paperwork for the trademark went through on October 20, 2009, and it was just released in the Japanese public database yesterday. Nintendo has registered trademarks for Cii, Bii, and Yii as well back in 2007, but this seems a bit late to protect a Wii typo. Then again, who knows. Rumor mill for now. Sega Still Appealing Australian Aliens Vs. Predator Rating http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11961/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11961/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:39:18 -0600 Sega is still fighting the non-classification of its Aliens Vs. Predator game in Australia, where it was refused a 15+ age rating, which is the highest available for AU games. This, of course, means that the game can not be released down undah. Sega has stated it will not censor the game, and has applied to have the rating reviewed. Since there is no 18+ rating, it is widely known that the Aussies are generally more liberal with game content ratings than their counterparts in the UK or US, and Sega maintains the game is still suitable for the 15+ rating. We will see by next week, most likely. Left 4 Dead 2 First DLC Brings L4D1 Survivors Back http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11960/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11960/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:34:18 -0600 Valve has announced the first DLC pack for Left 4 Dead 2. "The Passing" download pack for the game will be released in early 2010, and it has a nice surprise. The DLC will bring back the original Left 4 Dead survivors from the first game down south, to meet with the L4D2 survivors. There will also be a new single player, multiplayer, and co-op gameplay campaigns for both Xbox360 and PC. Great news! More 2D Mario On The Way http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11959/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11959/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:21:33 -0600 The new Super Mario Bros. on the Wii will not be the last 2D Mario game, apparently. Satoru Iwata revealed this in the latest "Iwata Asks" article. He said that more 2D Mario titles will be made along the lines of the latest 4-player affair, which was a fantastic game by the way. Good to hear. Tron: Evolution Announced For Holiday 2010 http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11958/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11958/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:07:52 -0600 With the new Tron movie on the way, Disney is going to be double-selling the franchise with a game that ties in with the movie. We all know how good those usually turn out. TRON: Evolution will be released for the Xbox360, PS3 and PC, and will hit the shelves next Christmas. Yes, a full year from now. The TRON: Legacy film is scheduled to hit theaters around the same time, and the game fills in the blank between the two films. End of line.</br></br><i><b>PRESS RELEASE</i></b></br></br>BURBANK, Calif. - (December 14, 2009) - The digital world of TRON is awaiting a new participant. Disney Interactive Studios today announced the development of TRON: Evolution, the video game. TRON: Evolution is an action/adventure game being created for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. Developed by Propaganda Games, Disney Interactive Studios' action and role-playing game studio in Vancouver, British Columbia, TRON: Evolution is scheduled for release in Holiday 2010 before the "TRON: Legacy" film arrives in theaters. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Announced For 2010 http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11957/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11957/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:04:44 -0600 Surprising no one, Lucasarts announced that a sequel to the much-praised Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be coming to us in 2010. The story is going to pick up where the last one left off, apparently, and players will re-assume control of Starkiller. The game will take place between Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV yet again. Those who finished the first game may have issue with this, we cannot say more without spoiling.</br></br><i><b>PRESS RELEASE</i></b></br></br>SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. � Dec 12, 2009 � The Star Wars� Saga continues in 2010 with Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, a sequel to the blockbuster videogame developed by LucasArts. Sony Mentions PSN Monthly Fees Again http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11956/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11956/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:32:35 -0600 An SCE exec has once again used the term "monthly" and "fee" when talking about PSN. In a recent interview with Nikkei Japan, the SCE technology platform boss Masayuki Chatani said that the company will "face difficulties" if it becomes dependent on the "sell-and-forget" model. He went on to say that servers have running costs, and because of this, Sony can "accept payment in a growing number of ways. In addition to single-payment packaged software, there are also schemes like monthly fees or per-item charges. I think this variety of payment methods will bring about a diverse range of playing methods, too." You read it, MONTHLY FEES. It's coming, folks. Warner To Publish Batman: Arkham Asylum Sequel http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11955/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11955/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:19:19 -0600 A sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum was announced yesterday at the Spike Video Game Awards. Warner Bros. will be taking over the role of publisher from Eidos Interactive. No word on date or story yet, though. That's fine though, as some people are getting the original game for Christmas and have not even played it yet. Click read more for the full info.</br></br><i><b>PRESS RELEASE</i></b></br></br>London, United Kingdom � December 14, 2009 � Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that it will be the worldwide publisher of the sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum�, one of the year�s most highly reviewed and top-selling video games. The sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum is currently in development with Rocksteady Studios and is based on DC Comics� core Batman property. Nintendo Shop Channel Downloads For The Week http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11954/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11954/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:22:38 -0600 <i>The Netwerk is coming</i></br></br>This week we have another load of Wii games from Nintendo for download. One of our favorite games of all time is now available on the Virtual Console -- Blaster Master! Click read more for the full info.</br></br><i><b>PRESS RELEASE</i></b></br></br>The first of this week's new Virtual Console� releases gives new meaning to the term "underground legend," sending players down a mysterious manhole for a classic subterranean adventure. Another fine addition to the Virtual Console section of the Wii Shop Channel features the iconic hero Earthworm Jim in a fun-packed sequel from the SEGA Genesis era. For the Nintendo DSiWare� service, a slate of five new games includes everything from the pets of LITTLEST PET SHOP� to animated puzzles, cooking and magic tricks. For fans of the WiiWare� service, fast-paced stunt driving and Moki-herding mayhem are among the latest arrivals. Whether you're downloading for yourself or seeking cool, convenient gifts for everyone on your holiday list, look no further than the Wii� Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi� Shop for instant gratification. Aaron Greenberg Says Halo: Reach Will Be Biggest 2010 Game http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11953/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11953/ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:30:26 -0600 Aaron Greenberg, the Xbox man over at Microsoft, claims that Halo: Reach will be the biggest game of 2010. He even dismissed Gran Turismo 5 as competition. He joked about GT launching next year, as we all know it has been oft-delayed. He said "I've seen years and years of mini-games, but I haven't seen that the game is done. They just released the PSP version - maybe that's what they've been working on. I feel confident that there's nothing that will compare in size. Halo: Reach will be the biggest game of 2010." Them's fightin' words, yee haw! God Of War 3 Is Complete, Says Sony http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11952/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11952/ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:23:11 -0600 The director of development over at Sony, John Hight, has confirmed that God of War 3 is essentially complete. The beta-testing phase has now begun. This means the game is likely going to make its Spring 2010 release date, so that's good news. Modern Warfare 2 Javelin Glitch Patched Today http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11951/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11951/ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:52:34 -0600 The Javelin glitch for the Xbox360 version of Modern Warfare 2 will be patched today, folks. The patch was submitted to MS a few days ago by Infinity Ward for approval, and it passed certification a little while ago. That means that it should go live any time now, as it was set for Friday morning in PST time. Keep an eye out. Harmonix Says No Projects Affected By Layoffs http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11950/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11950/ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:11:20 -0600 There were 39 layoffs at Harmonix today, according to reports on the internet. The decision was a business call, says EA, and totally unrelated to any sales figures or performance. Harmonix did say that there will be no effect on upcoming games, so that is good if true. Then again, if the division was selling games like crazy, we doubt anyone would have been laid off at all. Facebook, Twitter, On XBox360 Now Accessible To Kids http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11949/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11949/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:07:11 -0600 Microsoft has changed their minds and decided to allow those under 18 to access Facebook, Twitter, and the other social networking features that the Xbox360 provides. Right now, this has only taken effect in Europe, but the Major (Nelson) himself ensures us that it will be for the US as well very soon. Remember kids, you will have to make sure to check remember me when you login, or you will need parental permission every time. Splinter Cell Conviction Demo In January http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11948/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11948/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:53:39 -0600 Ubisoft has confirmed that the oft-delayed Splinter Cell Conviction will appear in demo form this January. There were no other details given, no info on content or a specific date, so we will have to deal with just "January" for now. Stay tuned. Dead Space 2 First Details http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11947/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11947/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:48:17 -0600 Game Informer released a new issue today with an article containing the first details on Dead Space 2. Some of the higher-lights are as follows. The game will be set three years after the original, and the action will not be confined to a single ship like the first game. The outbreak this time happens in a densely populated space station. Also, Isaac will now be able to control is direction in zero-g, as well as shoot mid-air. The game is said to be "scarier," but with much better pacing than the first, which was one of the original game's only drawbacks. To top it off, there is a hint at a multiplayer mode! What it will entail is still under wraps, but we can speculate. Great news! Sony Motion Controller Named? http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11946/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11946/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:56:41 -0600 Microsoft has Project Natal, and Sony, apparently, has Gem. EA CEO John Riccitiello may have slipped up while speaking at a conference in NYC this morning, and named the Sony Motion Controller. At the UBS 37th annual Global Media Conference, he mentioned Natal, and then mentioned something called "Gem" from Sony. Rumor mill for now, but this could be it.</br></br><i>UPDATE: It will not be called Gem, sorry old 80s cartoon fans. SCEA Director of Communications, Patrick Seybold on record on Kotaku said Gem was "an early code name for the product," We haven't announced final name at this point."</i> EA Announces Celebrity Voice Talent For Mass Effect 2 http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11945/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11945/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:05:09 -0600 EA today announced that more celebs have joined the voice cast of Mass Effect 2. Seth Green will be returning, of course, as well as others. Martin Sheen (Apocalypse Now), Keith David (Crash), Michael Dorn (Worf on Star Trek), Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica), and Carrie-Ann Moss (The Matrix), will all be lending their talents to the game. Talk about a star-studded voice cast. This will certainly make the game more emotionally engaging, which is certainly a plus. Now if they can just make those on-planet graphics a bit less drab. Read more for the official info.</br></br><i><b>PRESS RELEASE</i></b></br></br>Guildford, UK., (December 10, 2009) � BioWare�, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today revealed the voice actors performing in Mass Effect 2, the second act of the award-winning science fiction trilogy. The game features Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Martin Sheen (�The West Wing�, �Apocalypse Now�), 2009 Emmy Award-winner Shohreh Aghdashloo (�House of Saddam�), comedic actor Seth Green (�Austin Powers�), �Chuck� stars Yvonne Strahovski and Adam Baldwin, Keith David (�Crash�) and sci-fi favorites Michael Dorn (�Star Trek: Deep Space Nine�) Tricia Helfer (�Battlestar Galactica�), Michael Hogan (�Battlestar Galactica�) and Carrie-Anne Moss (�The Matrix�). DS Sells Over 10 Million In UK http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11944/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11944/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:01:27 -0600 The Nintendo DS has reached the 10 million mark in the UK, according to GfK Chart-Track. This makes it the best-selling console in the UK's history. The unit has passed the 10 million mark even faster than the Playstation 2, and it means that 1 in 6 people in the UK have a DS. Very impressive, Nintendo. New Resident Evil Movie Until 2011 http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11943/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11943/ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:07:43 -0600 Milla Jovovich has confirmed that the new Resident Evil movie has been delayed until January 2011. Milla wrote this on her Twitter page, so it is more or less confirmed. The new film will use the new 3D technology, but the plot line is still not completely revealed. Sounds like it will be fun, though. Perfect Dark XBLA Confirmed For Winter 2010 http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11942/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11942/ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:49:43 -0600 Rare has finally narrowed down the release date for the Perfect Dark remix that is going to be hitting XBox Live Arcade. Now the date is set for Winter 2010, which means early in the year. The twitter post also says "stop moaning." Fun. Twilight Princess Will Be The Starting Point For New Zelda http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11941/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11941/ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:28:13 -0600 Eiji Aonuma, the main Zelda man at Nintendo, admitted that Twilight Princess did not live up to its potential. No shock there. He did say that the new Zelda on Wii will me a marked improvement, picking up where the last Zelda left off in terms of objectives. Aonuma said that they set out to create the most vast and realistic world the series had ever seen, but they did not reach this goal. This will be the starting point for the next Zelda on Wii. Hopefully it holds true. Second Brutal Legend DLC Pack Available Soon http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11940/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11940/ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:49:44 -0600 The second DLC pack for Brutal Legend is almost ready, says Doublefine. The Hammer of Infinite Fate pack will feature new skins, new weapon upgrades, multiplayer maps, and new unlockable achievements for the game. The pack will be available on Xbox Live on Dec 17 for 480MS points, and on the PSN for $4.99. Click read more for the full info.</br></br><i><b>PRESS RELEASE</i></b></br></br>Redwood City, CA � December 9, 2009 � Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Double Fine Productions Inc. keep on rocking this December with the release Hammer of Infinite Fate, the second downloadable content (DLC) pack for the heavy metal, third person action game, Br�tal Legend�. Hammer of Infinite Fate introduces a series of new skins, weapon upgrades, multiplayer maps and unlockable achievements for players to sink their horns into. The DLC pack will be available on Xbox LIVE� on December 17th for 480 MS Points and for $4.99 on the Sony PlayStation Network�. Ex-Kojima Man Joins Halo Team http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11939/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11939/ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 12:16:58 -0600 According to the Halo Twitter, there is a new member of the Halo team. The Audio Director from Kojima Productions, Sotaro Tojima, has apparently left Konami and joined the 343 family (the Halo team). The Halo soundtrack was already awesome, this can only mean that the new games like Halo reach will have the same quality of sound you hear in games like Metal Gear Solid, in other words, some of the best out there. Ryu Ga Gotoku (Yakuza) 4 Already Confirmed http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11938/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11938/ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:05:43 -0600 We just brought you news on Yakuza yesterday, Sega has finally set a date for bringing Yakuza 3 stateside. Well, it seems that Sega is not just stopping with Yakuza 3. Ryu Ga Gotoku 4, the Yakuza series in Japan, looks like it is well on its way to being completed. You can catch a glimpse and a bit of info on the game in this image of a Japanese gaming mag. Star Wars Legends Outed By Australian Ratings Website http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11937/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11937/ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:01:12 -0600 There is a new Star Wars game that is going to be outed at the upcoming Video Game Awards, and this may be the one. A game called Star Wars Legends has appeared on the Australian Game Ratings website database. The title was submitted all the way back in June by Activision Blizzard, and has gained a Mature rating for "fantasy violence," of course. More info when we have it, likely after the VGAs. EA Makes Dead Space 2 Official http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11936/ http://www.gamersreports.com/news/11936/ Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:38:55 -0600 EA has confirmed the rumors swirling on the internet for a while now by officially announcing Dead Space 2. The game is the sequel to the sleeper hit from last year, and it will be released on PC, PS3, and Xbox360. The hero, Isaac Clarke, will return, and this time he will have all new tools to "slice and dismember" the baddies. He will take the fight to the Necromorph heart, it seems. More info when we have it, folks.