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Game Console Players Set Themselves Apart At GDC

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Opinion - In the past week, we've seen all three video game consoles become more polarizingly differentiated than ever before. Microsoft pushed an independent developer-friendly message, Nintendo emphasized a non-straying family gaming approach, and Sony maintained an heir of superiority over both that may or may not be justified.

VIDEO: Neurosky MindSet Proves TG Daily Editors Are Jedis

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:06:20 GMT

At this year's Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Neurosky showed off their new MindSet headset which turns brain waves into game inputs. By concentrating on objects and entering a zen-like state, attendees and TG reporter Humphrey Cheung managed to push, pull and even burn on-screen objects.

GDC 08: Intel Offers Far Cry 2 Glimpse

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:32:26 GMT

The long-awaited Far Cry is scheduled to arrive this year, and Intel offered GDC attendees a brief glimpse of how the shooter's destructible items and environments will behave, thanks to Havok physics.

GDC 08: Ageia Adds APEX to Unreal Engine 3

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:32:12 GMT

Ageia's PhysX extensions are already running in Epic's Unreal Engine 3 but with the addition of the APEX libraries it's easier than ever for developers to bring real-world physics to the game world.

Square Enix Admits Lots Of Faults As WiiWare Pioneer

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:14:32 GMT

Square Enix said it has been receiving comments from people surprised at its initiative on Nintendo's new WiiWare platform. As a company so used to enormous-scale projects, a bite-sized Final Fantasy game at this day in age was actually a rocky challenge. We have details on the game, including some you won't find anywhere else.

GDC 08: Will Steam Add Movies, Music?

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:04:28 GMT

After a strong year for its digital distribution business, Valve is now looking to add additional content to Steam, including video and music. Valve's Doug Lombardi talks with Tom's Games about Steam, upcoming titles from Valve, and how PC gaming is changing.

Sony Shows Off "sketch And Scan" Technology With PS3

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:30:17 GMT

All the console players are out in force at this week's Game Developers Conference, but Sony has arguably the most technologically innovative concept thanks to its Playstation Eye peripheral.

EA Sheds Light On First Expansion To Sim City Societies

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:50:53 GMT

Electronic Arts has unveiled Sim City Socities Destinations, the first add-on pack to the new Sim City PC game.

VIDEO: Epic Shows Off Updated Unreal 3 Engine

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:07:27 GMT

At Microsoft's GDC keynote, Epic technical director and CEO Tim Sweeney showed off the updated Unreal Engine 3 in a graphics buzzword-filled presentation. The new engine will power the upcoming Gears of War 2 and promises great things like hundreds of bad guys on the screen, dynamic shadows and better character lighting.

GDC 08: Mass Effect PC Preview

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:05:53 GMT

BioWare is bringing its hit Xbox 360 title Mass Effect to the PC this spring. Find out what changes and features are in store for the acclaimed science fiction RPG.

Commodore 64 Coming To Wii Virtual Console

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:05:48 GMT

The Wii's Virtual Console will be expanding with the addition of classic Commodore 64 titles, which will arrive first on the European version of the digital download service.

Behind The Scenes Of Wii Fit

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:28:03 GMT

We had the opportunity to get an unvarnished look at the process behind Wii Fit and the unique Wii Balance Board controller. Check out this interesting look into Nintendo's creative process.

Portal Named "Game Of The Year" At GDC Awards

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:17:51 GMT

Valve's futuristic game Portal beat out other mega hits like Super Mario Galaxy, Rock Band and Bioshock to take the highest honors at this week's Game Developer's Choice Awards.

Codemasters Video Game Helps Reveal New Page In History

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:46:50 GMT

Thanks to Codemasters' upcoming Turning Point: Fall of Liberty game, which focuses on a near-death experience for Winston Churchill in 1931, new information was revealed on the man who hit the renowned prime minister.

VIDEO: Logitech Launches GT5 Wheel Ahead Of The Game

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:49:23 GMT

We are convinced that Gran Turismo 5 will be the single most important game for the Playstation 3 and even if the game isn't ready yet and Polyphony will be selling more or less a demo version in April, here's at least the first serious accessory for the title.

Can These Men Save PC Gaming?

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:49:16 GMT

In order to save PC gaming from itself the heavies of the industry have banded together to form the PC Gaming Alliance: an advocate group to address consumer and publisher challenges present in the business.

VIDEO: Fable 2 Demo Highlights Game's Breadth, Innovation

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:43:28 GMT

During a brief walkthrough of Fable 2's main features, there was more than enough to whet the appetite of fans from the first installment.

VIDEO: Microsoft Opens Up Xbox 360 To Indie Developers

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:02:27 GMT

During Microsoft's Game Developer's Conference keynote this morning, one idea shined through higher than all else - the push to bring Xbox 360 development to everyone.

VIDEO: Epic Confirms Gears Of War 2

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:35:00 GMT

Without showing any in-game footage or game mechanic details, Epic Games confirmed it is working on a sequel to the 2006 hit Gears of War, and is slated for a November 2008 release.

Xbox Live Gets A Video Game Sharing Feature

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:33:24 GMT

Wii Fit, WiiWare Fitted With Launch Dates

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:53:21 GMT

Nintendo today announced launch dates for Wii Fit, which broke sales records when it came out in Japan, and WiiWare, a digital download service for the Wii that will offer "bite-sized" games for casual gamers.

GDC 08: Too Human Preview

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:53:24 GMT

Silicon Knights is back with an all new build of its Xbox 360 exclusive Too Human, an epic that blends science fiction RPG elements with Norse mythology and fantasy combat. Is Too Human finally ready for prime time?

PC Industry Rivals Form Gaming Alliance Against Consoles

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:22:25 GMT

Gaming consoles like Sony's PlayStation 3 have taken up too much of the spotlight and PC companies are taking notice.

Demo Xbox 360 At GDC Faces "red Ring Of Death"

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:00:15 GMT

Even official Microsoft demo units are not immune from the three-red-lights warning sign, indicating an Xbox 360 breakdown, as could be seen at this week's Game Developer's Conference.

GDC 08: Indie Games' Uphill Battle

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:37:52 GMT

Independent game developers like Introversion Software and Bit-Blot have achieved unexpected success in recent years. But there are still major obstacles for designing, marketing and selling indie games.