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Second Take: E3 2008 Highs & Lows
Games Editor Travis Meacham joins Rob and Ben to discuss the peaks and valleys of the 2008 Electronic Entertainment Expo.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 Talent Trailer
A look at some of the acting talent being used in the game. Jenny McCarthy...really? 
Second Take: Super Sequels
Ben and Rob list the game sequels that exceed the quality of the originals. 
Resident Evil 5: Leipzig Trailer
Trailer released during Leipzig conference for Capcom's next-gen survival horror consoler. 
Bionic Commando: Evolution Trailer
Shows how the classic Capcom action game has evolved to the present-day version due out Fall 2008 for PC, 360 and PS3. 
Second Take: Star Trek Games
With the unveiling of Star Trek Online, an upcoming MMO from Cryptic, Trek games enter a new era. Ben and Rob discuss the upcoming title as well some of the history of this long-running franchise. 
Call of Duty: World At War Co-op Gameplay
Split screen action from the WWII follow-up to Call of Duty 4. 
The Spotlight: Aurora, Browser of the future
What's news in the Tech Community? Aurora, for one, is pure awesomeness in a jar. 
Second Take: Rage, Doom 5 and id's iPhone Love
In the wake of QuakeCon 2008, Ben and Rob discuss the recent flurry of activity from id Software, from the Tech 5-based Rage, to plans for the future iterations of Doom, Quake and Wolfenstein. 
Lord of The Rings Online: Mines of Moria Teaser
First trailer for upcoming expansion pack of the MMORPG Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar. 
Major League Eating: The Game
Gameplay from an upcoming Wii title featuring the Japanese hot dog eating champion Kobayashi versus a Kodiak bear. 
Second Take: Gaming's Biggest Disasters
Ben and Rob pick the five biggest disasters in the history of video games including Atari's "E.T. The Game," the Virtual Boy, and a movie director whose name rhymes with mole. 
DC Universe Online: Making The Game
Video released at Comic-Con 2008 for Sony Online Entertainment MMO based on DC Comics superheros and villians. 
Mirror's Edge Gameplay Trailer
Trailer released during E3 2008 for the first-person platformer from EA. 
Second Take: The 2008 Segundo Awards
At their first annual Segundo Awards for E3 2008, Ben and Rob hand out Golden Churros to receipients in such categories as "Biggest Tease," "Most Pointless Celebrity Appearance" and "Best Death Scene." 
Left 4 Dead: E3 2008 Gameplay Footage
Gameplay footage of the upcoming coop-based survival-horror title shot at the Valve suite during E3 2008. 
Dead Space "Twinkle Twinkle" Trailer
Cinematic trailer released during E3 2008 for Sci-Fi horror title due out October 2008. 
Stormrise Debut Trailer
Command from the front lines. First trailer for a new console RTS from Sega. 
Second Take: Diablo III Unveiled
We had a whole pre-E3 episode planned out but decided to scrap it. What could be more exciting than E3? Blizzard's announcement of Diablo III, of course. 
Diablo III Gameplay Part 4
Gameplay with developer commentary featuring the new Witch Doctor class from Blizzard's action-RPG.
Diablo III Gameplay Part 2
Gameplay with developer commentary featuring the Barbarian class from Blizzard's action-RPG.
Diablo III Gameplay Part 1
Gameplay with developer commentary featuring the Barbarian class from Blizzard's action-RPG. 
Second Take: 2008 Games Of The Year (So Far)
Ben and Rob discuss the biggest titles released in the first half of 2008. Tell us your picks. 
Call Of Duty: World At War Trailer
The Call Of Duty 4 engine gets ported back to WWII in the next installment of the franchise. 
Second Take: Saving The PC Gaming Biz
The PC Gaming Alliance has come forward with plans for improving gaming on the computer. Ben and Rob discuss the group's strategy and the potential problems the PCGA could have meeting their goals. 
Alone In The Dark: Combat Trailer
Nour Polloni shows off the some of the ways you can fight in the darkness of Atari's upcoming survival horror title. 
Second Take: Konami Restricts MGS4 Reviews
Ben and Rob discuss Konami's restrictions on early reviews of Metal Gear Solid 4. 
Prince Of Persia Next Gen Trailer
First trailer for the next-gen version of Price of Persia due out at the end of 2008. 
Second Take: The RTS Resurgence
Real-time strategy titles are making a comeback of late. Ben and Rob pick the best of the recent class and discuss the origins of the trend. 
Second Take: Under the Radar 2008
Ben and Rob discuss a few upcoming titles that might be getting overlooked by the gaming community. Tell us your picks. 
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 Gameplay Trailer
After a seven-year hiatus, EA is bringing back the popular RTS for a multi-platform release. No release date as of yet. 
Dead Space: Story Trailer
Sci-fi horror title from EA's Redwood Shores studio due for release Halloween 2008. 
Too Human "Climbing The Skill Tree"
This "movie" shows how you can add skills to your character in the 3rd person epic action title from Silcon Knights for the 360. 
Second Take: SecuROM is Baaaaack
The notorious D.R.M. is back in two major PC releases: Spore and Mass Effect. Fan uproar about the Sony software forced EA to modify the requirements. Comment.
Metal Gear Solid 4 "Courage Is Solid" Trailer
Cinematic trailer setting the stage for the upcoming PS3 mega title. 
Ninja Gaiden 2 "Lone Warrior" Trailer
Theatrical trailer released in conjunction with 360 Sping Showcase 08. 
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventure Female Experience Trailer
New Age of Conan trailer that's all about the ladies. 
Far Cry 2 "Introduction" Trailer
Trailer introducing some of the cool features from the open world sequel due out late 2008. 
Second Take: Crytek Blames PC Piracy
Ben and Rob discuss Crytek President Cevat Yerli's comments about the effects of piracy on Crysis and PC games sales in general. Comment.
Metal Gear Solid 4 "Revived" Trailer
Solid Snake's journey ends where it all began. The tactical espionage title is due out for the PS3 in June 2008. 
Battlefield Heros: Customization Trailer
Trailer showing character creation features available in the upcoming TF2 clone from EA. 
Second Take: Favorite Movie-Based Video Games
Despite a trend for bad games in this genre, Ben and Rob list their favorite movie-based games from the past 10 years. 
Prototype "Deceive or Destroy" Trailer
Gameplay trailer for the supernatural open world title from Sierra due for release in Summer 2008. 
Quick Look: Falcon Northwest Mach V Quad SLI
Ben Meyer shows off a Mach V configuration featuring two Nvidia 9800 GX2 graphics cards. 
This Is Vegas: Walkthrough Video
Extended look at what you can do inside the open world Sin City title coming out later this year. 
Second Take: Grand Theft Auto 4 Cracked
Ben and Rob discuss the pre-release pirating of Grand Theft Auto 4. Will it make it to the PC? Discuss. 
Facebreak Trailer
The first trailer for the cartoon-y arcade boxing title from EA due out for PS3, 360 and Wii sometime in 2008. 
Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe Annoucement Trailer
Do we really need to see Subzero fighting Batman? The Midway title will be out in 2008.
Grand Theft Auto IV: Liberty City Gun Club
A gun-in-cheek promotional trailer for Liberty City culture. 
Second Take: Should Gamers Pay For Guns?
EA recently backed off a plan to charge for extra weaponry in Battlefield: Bad Company. Is this the future of DLC? Discuss. 
Don King Presents: Prizefighter Trailer
The most splendifferous, fantabulistic game trailer in the world. Out for 360, Wii and DS later this year. 
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men DLC Trailer
A trailer for the upcoming "Dope Bag" downloadable content for the mulitiplayer version of the game. 
Second Take: Best Games Never Published
Ben and Rob look back on some of the top unpublished titles, including a few that are back from the dead. Join the Discussion. 
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Experience
Longer trailer showing off both platform-specific and universal aspects of the LucasArts title. 
Tactical Strike: COD 4 Multiplayer
Episode 1: Ben Tzeng Sengoku covers leveling up, proper grenade usage and camping in Call of Duty 4. 
Halo 3: "Darkness" Maps Trailer
I had a dream, but it was not all a dream. New trailer for The Legendary Map Pack available April 15, 2008. 
Project Origin "Abomination" Trailer
The sequel to supernatural FPS F.E.A.R. gets a trailer. A release is planned for the end of 2008. 
Overclocked: A History Of Violence Teaser
Teaser trailer for the just released psychological thriller adventure game for the PC from Lighthouse Interactive. 
Second Take: Would EA/Take-Two Be Bad For Gamers?
Ben and Rob discuss the potential ramifications of a successful EA bid for Take-Two Interactive. Join the Discussion. 
Call of Duty 4: DLC Maps Trailer
Trailer showing off new downloadable multi-player maps for console versions of the game. 
Alone In The Dark Teaser Trailer
Cinematic trailer for the Atari action-horror title out in May 2008. 
Grand Theft Auto IV: Trailer 4
"Everybody's A Rat" trailer for the Rockstar mega title out at the end of April. 
Second Take: Gambling on Game Delays
Ben and Rob play bookie and set the odds of high-profile games making their release dates in 2008. Set Your Odds. 
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue "Weezer" Trailer
Trailer with Weezer soundtrack for the upcoming PS3 racing title.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue "Mars Volta" Trailer
Trailer with Mars Volta soundtrack for the upcoming PS3 racing title.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue "Beyond The Apex" Trailer
Behind the scenes trailer for the upcoming PS3 racing title. 
Quick Look: Falcon Northwest Fragbox 2
This small-form factor PC is built for mobility but packs the solid hardware specs needed to handle today's games. 
Battlefield: Bad Company Multi-Player Tutorial
Trailer shows off multi-player strategy just ahead of a beta release for the Xbox 360 on March 25, 2008. 
Bionic Commando "Hiking In The Park" Trailer
Gameplay trailer for the next-gen version of the 8-bit classic from Capcom.
Alone In The Dark Trailer
The action-survival title based around mysterious happenings in New York's Central Park is due for a console release in May 2008. 
Ironman The Game: Trailer 2
If only movie adaptations had a better track record. The Sega title is due out in Spring 2008. 
Starcraft 2: Zerg Reveal Trailer
"We are the swarm." Cinematic trailer for the eagerly awaited Blizzard RTS. 
Second Take: The Top 5 Games To Make Into MMOs
In light of recent whisperings about GTA and COD MMOs, Ben and Rob choose they the games they think would make the best ones. List Yours Picks. 
Second Take: Did Piracy Kill Iron Lore?
The developers of Titan Quest have shut down and the Creative Director of their publisher THQ thinks piracy is to blame. Should you? Respond. 
Battlefield Heros Trailer
The TF2-style WWII shooter from EA will be the first of their Play 4 Free offerings and will be released via download in Summer 2008. 
Quick Look: Dell XPS 630
Check out the relatively affordable gaming PC from Dell utilizing Intel's new 45nm dual core CPU. Read the full review. 
Street Fighter 4 Gameplay Trailer
Ryu and the gang are back in the 2.5D version of the fighting classic from Capcom. Platform and release date are still up in the air. 
Second Take: The Best of GDC
Too Human, The Force Unleashed and Far Cry 2 among others. Ben and Rob discuss the highlights of this year's Game Developers Conference. 
Far Cry 2: Tree Regeneration Demo
Shoot at a tree and watch it regrow (thanks to some time lapse techniques).
Far Cry 2: Day to Night Cycle Trailer
First shown at GDC 2008, the trailer shows the flow from dawn to dusk with the amazingly realistic shadowing. 
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 "Weapons" Trailer
The latest in Tom Clancy's tactical shooter franchise from Ubisoft is due out in March 2008. 
LEGO: Indiana Jones Trailer
From Lucas Arts and TT Games, the developers of LEGO: Star Wars, the toy Indy title allows you to play through the story of the first three films and is scheduled for release in Summer 2008. 
Gears of War 2 Teaser Trailer
GDC 2008: A November 2008 release is announced for the Xbox 360 exclusive from Microsoft. 
Too Human GDC Trailer 2
GDC 2008: Gameplay trailer for the third-person epic action game from Canadian developer Silicon Knights.
Too Human GDC Trailer 1
GDC 2008: Gameplay trailer for the third-person epic action game from Canadian developer Silicon Knights. 
Second Take: Starcraft II vs Grand Theft Auto IV
What will be the bigger game: The long-awaited sequel for the 'Godfather of the RTS', or the sales juggernaut from Rockstar? Discuss. 
Quick Look: Uberclok "Reactor "Gaming PC
This high-end rig features a host of overclocked components and includes the massive Tuniq Tower CPU cooler. Look for full review on Tom's Games. 
Lord of The Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar Book 12
Trailer for fourth free content update for the MMO titled, Book 12: The Ashen Wastes
This is Vegas Trailer
Vegas baby, Vegas! Check out the first trailer for the open-world, action-lifestyle title from Midway due out in the end of 2008. 
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Trailer
Trailer released for the precursor to Gran Turismo 5 due out for the PS3 in April 2008. 
Second Take: PC Gaming Going Boxless?
Is digital distribution the antidote to slumping PC game sales? Ben and Rob discuss. Continue the conversation. 
Second Take: Sex in Video Games
The blow-up surrounding the Fox News editorial on Mass Effect has Ben and Rob talking about the sexual content in games. Continue the discussion. 
Starcraft 2 Gameplay Pt. 4
Final part of a 20 minute gameplay demo with developer commentary for the highly anticipated RTS rumored to be out sometime in 2008.
Starcraft 2 Gameplay Pt. 3
Part of a 20 minute gameplay demo with developer commentary for the highly anticipated RTS rumored to be out sometime in 2008.
Starcraft 2 Gameplay Pt. 2
Gameplay footage with developer commentary for the highly anticipated RTS rumored to be out sometime in 2008.
Starcraft 2 Gameplay Pt. 1
Gameplay with developer commentary for the highly anticipated RTS rumored to be out sometime in 2008. 
The Power Behind The Force
Part of the "Unleashing The Tech" series about the making of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. See how three game engines are integrated in the making of this title. 
Tiberium "Announcement" Trailer
Teaser for the first-person hybrid squad-based shooter based on the Command & Conquer storyline. Being released on the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in Fall 2008. 
Second Take: Most Anticipated Games 2008
Ben and Rob give discuss the titles they are most looking forward to this year. Continue the discussion. 
World Shift In-Game Trailer
WorldShift, an online-based next-gen RTS game for the PC with a cyber-fantasy setting is due out sometime in 2008. 
Jumper Trailer
Cinematic trailer for console title based on the upcoming film starring Samuel L. Jackson. 
Westinghouse Future Technologies
At CES 2008, Westinghouse showed us a wireless HDMI setup and a wireless power prototype. 
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventure Gameplay
Live gameplay from CES with developer commentary of the Funcom MMO due out in May 2008. 
Highlander Trailer
A teaser trailer for the Eidos game adaption of the cult franchise. A multi-platform release is planned in 2008
Far Cry 2 "Game Engine Debut" Trailer
Teaser trailer showing off the open African range that will be setting for the Far Cry sequel. 
Neverdie Interview
At CES, we met gamer-turned-MMO entrepreneur Neverdie, the world's first virtual millionaire. 
Savage 2: A Tortured Soul Trailer
The FPS-RTS-RPG is available via download from indy developer S2 Games. 
Second Take: The PC Gaming Slump
2007 was a disappointing year for PC game sales despite a wealth of new and engaging titles. What does this mean for 2008? Discuss. 
Turning Point: Fall Of Liberty Pre-Beta Pt. 2
Gameplay footage with developer commentary of the pre-beta shot at CES 2008.
Turning Point: Fall Of Liberty Pre-Beta Pt. 1
Gameplay footage with developer commentary of the pre-beta shot at CES 2008. 
Thermaltake Armor+
CES 2008: The newest case in the Armor line was demoing a four card crossfire system. 
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Trailer
Cinematic trailer for the latest installment of Ubisoft's Tom Clancy franchise due out for the Xbox 360 and PS3 in March 2008. 
AOpen Interview
CES 2008: Ben Meyer meets with AOpen's Tony Yang to discuss AOpen's small form factor PC and its application in a variety of end products. 
Soul Caliber IV CES Trailer
Gives a glimpse of the special guest fighters that will be available in the next gen console title: Darth Vader and Yoda. 
CES 2008: Sights and Sounds
The big displays, the performers, and of course, the booth babes. This montage takes a look back at some of the glitz of this year's show. 
Thermaltake Xaser 6
CES 2007: Thermaltake debuts the Xaser 6 with ten PCI slots and optional liquid cooling setup. 
Fujitsu Palm ID Device
CES 2008: As secure as an optical scanner at a much lower price, these device read the veins inside your palm to create an id match. 
Nokia Evolve
CES 2008: Nokia is pushing a new "green" phone with a case made partially from plant materials.
Dolby Car Audio
CES 2008: Dolby showed off its zone-adjustable 7.1 surround sound car audio system in the 2009 Ford Flex. 
Alienware Curved Display
CES 2008: This curved display has 2000-plus pixels of gaming goodness. It was demoing Crysis (on medium settings of course). 
Toshiba Qosmio AV690
CES 2008: Toshiba debuted this media notebook with among other features, built in surround sound including a sub-woofer.
HP Media Vault
CES 2008: This linux-based media server from HP has 500 gigs of storage and streams full HD content.
Westinghouse 8MP Display
Claiming the highest resolution display at CES, this 56 inch, $15,000 beauty is being targeted at the corporate market. 
CES 2008 Preview
CES 2008 has arrived! Check the videos from the largest technology tradeshow in North America. 
Second Take: Worst Games of 2007
Deal or No Deal! Ben and Rob run down the worst titles released in 2007. Tell us your worst picks. 
Turning Point: Fall Of Liberty "Weapons" Trailer
Video diary showing off many of the period weapons that can be used for this alternative WWII shooter due out for PC, Xbox and PS3 in early 2008. 
Quick Look: FN Mach V 3-Way SLI
Check out the first rig from Falcon Northwest to incorporate Nvidia's 3-Way SLI. 
Ninja Gaiden 2: Trailer 3
A gameplay trailer for the Microsoft-developed Ninja Gaiden 2 scheduled for release on the Xbox 360 in March 2008.
Ninja Gaiden 2: Trailer 2
A gameplay trailer for the Microsoft-developed Ninja Gaiden 2 for the Xbox 360. 
Duke Nukem Forever Trailer
Teaser trailer for the long awaited title. After 10 years you would think we could get a little gameplay? 
Second Take: Games of the Year 2007
Ben and Rob unveil their top picks for 2007. Did Crysis make the list? Tell us your favorites. 
Quick Look: HP Blackbird 002
It may look a bit like a water skiing radiator, but this "Voodoo DNA" HP machine has got the goods to be a real gaming performer. 
Battlefield: Bad Company's Frostbite Engine
A look behind the scenes at the new game engine Frostbite being used for EA's next-gen console shooter due out in 2008. 
Second Take: Fixing Game Reviews
Scores or no scores? Grade inflation. Comparing ratings. In light of recent controversies, Ben and Rob discuss how best to do game reviews. Talk back
Ironman The Video Game Trailer
That isn't a nanosuit. That's an iron exoskeleton containing one Tony Stark. The Sega title will be out sometime in 2008. | ||
