“Congrats to Bungie. Marrying their creative minds and incredible talent to the power of PS3 will be like giving PS3 fans Halo on steroids,” says Sony’s Patrick Seybold.
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Alan Wake has a pretty good life, all things considered. He’s a successful author, he has a beautiful wife, and his agent is just waiting for the next book. The problem is that for two years, Wake hasn’t been able to write. The words simply aren’t coming. So his wife has an idea: take a vacation to the small town of Bright Falls to get away from everything.
The Supreme Court will rule on a California law that would fine businesses that sold “violent” video games to customers under a certain age. This sort of law has been attempted before, and in the past it has always been struck down in the courts as unconstitutional. In fact, this very law was struck down after it was signed by Governor Schwarzenegger, who vowed to appeal that decision all the way to the highest court. So here we are.
Activision Publishing CEO and President Mike Griffith has resigned, while retaining his board position.
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In Split/Second, you’re a participant in a sick reality show, where racers compete in a volatile environment to try to be the first to the finish line. You build up your Powerplay gauge by drafting, by drifting, and by getting air. Once you have a few levels built up, you can cause explosions and environmental attacks around the track to destroy your opponents.
That’s the main gimmick, and the execution lets you feel just how dangerous your actions can be. The camera rumbles and shakes behind your car, giving you a sense of speed and energy without edging into shaky-cam territory. The in-game information floats a tiny bit behind your car, but seemingly stapled onto your rear bumper. Seeing your Powerplay levels, position in the rankings, and lap number is as easy as glancing at the back of your own vehicle. Very nice.
Prison Break: The Conspiracy, a game based on the cancelled TV show, which is the largest conspiracy about it.
Bullying is a tough issue. Studies have revealed that victims of chronic bullying end up being consistently less healthy over the long term. However, people’s response to victims of bullying range from dismissive (harden up already) to acting as bullies themselves (show me who teased you, Timmy, and I’ll give them what-for). It gets even more complex when one considers that children are devious, and bullying doesn’t always result in physical scars.
