Editorial: MGS4 review comments

You may have heard over the last couple of weeks that Konami and Hideo Kojima productions have asked websites and magazines when giving pre-release review to not mention some aspects of the game that seem somewhat dodgy. These thing include incredibly long cut-scenes as well as long download times (about 5 GB must be downloaded to the Playstation 3). Personally I do not think this is fair the reviewer or the gamer. For the player, not being able to know potentially important aspects of the game or not allowing the reviewer to tell the full truth about the game is just unfair. Konami really shouldn't be doing this especially because, besides most people already guessed at least these two facts, they have nothing to really be ashamed for. They should be proud of their their work no matter how complicated or large it may be

Grand Theft Auto IV Review

I know it's a little late but i've had no time. It's based in the usual GTA city, excluding Vice City and San Andreas obviously, Liberty City, a seedy underworld of crime, drugs and violence based on New York City. In GTA IV you are Niko Bellic, a former soldier from an unknown eastern European country trying to find freedom and refuge in a new place with his cousin Roman. In liberty city you can stay to the story and have to do tons of escort missions for the first 2 hours or so and things do really get too interesting until you start meeting new people and getting to go to Manhatte--- I mean Algonquin and other boroughs of liberty. A new and integral feature to the game is a cell phone. The cell phone allows Niko to call friends, set up dates, playing darts and pool, drink at a bar or do cheats. Missions include some cool battles but unfortunately most of the missions are escort missions or bringing cars to lockups or people for the first couple of hours before getting to the next safehouse. The cell phone also allows the player to enter different types of multiplayer ranging from straight up deathmatch to a game called Cops N' Crooks which is where you are either a cop trying to take down crooks who are trying to get their boss to a certain location without getting caught. The multiplayer has potential to be great but is really not what draws the player like Halo 3, but thats not what it's supposed to be, it's supposed to be a place where the player can delve deep into the city and live the American dream. By no means is the game perfect though the driving could use work because although it's realistic, until Niko gets better cars the driving is quite difficult. This game will obviously not appeal to all but i suggest it to many for great gameplay and hours upon hours of gametime.

9 out of 10

Gears of War 2 Gameplay out Today

Here is the actual gameplay from Gears of War 2 coming out this November

Microsoft to make Wii remote like controller for the Xbox 360

There have been confirmed rumors about the wii remote Xbox 360 controller. Apparently they are trying to make games like Halo or Forza motorsport. They have been working on it since last summer and plan to have an avatar system like Miis. Nice job Microsoft. Finally catching on.

Force Unleashed Developer's Diary

As we wait for the new game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, coming out September 16th, there is now a developer's diary they have created and here's the video />

Hudson Soft making money off Wii

Hudson, subordinate of Konami, has made four times the profit by developing almost solely on the Wii. They have created 10 games in the past year and they promised at least eight more for 2008. Go Hudson!

Rockstar Games Social Club Website

This Social Club is going to coincide with the release of GTA IV on April 29th. More info is on http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/684007/Rockstar_Opening_Social_Club.html?utm_source=g4tv&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=TheFeed

The Social Club link is http://www.rockstargames.com/socialclub/ (keep in mind right now it is under construction).

Madden '09 Release Date Announced

The official release date for Madden '09 is August 12th, but in the 20th aniversary edition you get not only the game but also NFL Head Coach '09 and other gameplay form the history of the Madden franchise. No news on the cover player yet but it's expected to be either Eli Manning or Tom Brady. More news to coem in the coming months.

Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack Trailer Out

Here's a little taste of the new Legendary Map Pack, being released April 15th for 800 Microsoft Points ($10). Here's a link to the trailer http://www.g4tv.com/trailers/videos/21069/Trailer_Halo_3__Legendary_Map_Packs.html and here's info on the maps themselves from Bungie http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=H3LegendaryMapPack.

Alone in the Dark Delayed Yet Again

Just when we think we get closer to highly anticipated remake of Alone in the Dark. The new release date for PC, Xbox 360, Wii, and PS2 is June 20th. Unfortunately for PS3 owners, they will have to wait later for an unknown release date.

Mercenaries 2 Dated

Mercenaries 2 has an official release date of August 31, 2008. Here's a link to the E3 trailer for a refresher of whats to come. http://www.g4tv.com/e32007/videos/17016/E307_Hands_On_Mercenaries_2.html

Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. Info

Here is a link to screenshots and the official trailer to the new air fighter. http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/684219/Tom_Clancys_HAWX_Media.html?utm_source=g4tv&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=TheFeed

Netflix could be coming to Xbox

Netflix has seen that many people subscribed have been using their Xbox 360s to watch their DVDs, so recently there have been rumours that a partnership will take place. For now there are only rumours but when more info is announced it will be posted.

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith to include other bands

Guitar Hero: Aerosmith is thankfully including other bands. Some of these other bands are Cheap Trick, Mott the Hoople, Joan Jett and The Kinks. Watch for it this June.

Guitar Hero DS Details

Guitar Hero for the DS, named Guitar Hero: On Tour, now has screens and videos. This is the Guitar Hero III adaption for the DS using a four button that goes across the back . There will also be special power ups specifically for the DS as well as over 20 songs including artist such as Nirvana, OK Go, and No Doubt. There's going to be wireless co-op and a full carrer mode and it's all coming this Summer 2008.

Lost Planet: Colonies Trailer

The sequel to the amazing but difficult game Lost Planet: Extreme Condition by Capcom has a trailer. Although there is not much else to be said this will shape up to be another hit. Check out this link to see the trailer. http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/blog/post/683650/Lost_Planet_Colonies_Trailer.html

GTA IV Trailers

GTA IV Trailers

'Pure' Gameplay Trailer Out

Pure, Disney Interactive's new ATV and Motorbike racing game, now has a trailer with gameplay on G4TV.com (http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/683024/Pure_Gameplay_Trailer.html?utm_source=g4tv&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=TheFeed)

Commodore 64 comes to VC

Virtual Console now is bringing a seventh console to it's ever expanding library, the Commodore 64, a type of computer that acted also as a game playing device (some did not at the time) during the time of the Atari 2600. Karate and Uridum will start it off later this year.