If you listened to our last podcast we got a lot of information about the game Dead Space. I got word that the game should be in stores today in North America. Can you take the fear that will build as you play as Isaac Clarke and try to get to the bottom of why the ship won’t move? Early reviews are in and while I hardly ever listen to the early word Dead Space is getting fantastic reviews and awards left and right. I know this week has a lot of new games hitting but horror fans need to check out Dead Space.
Konami sent word that their new horror/survival game Silent Hill: Homecoming has shipped and should be in stores today or by tomorrow depending on your store. The sequel looks good and Konami is promising fans of the first one a deeper story and more scares. Gamers will once again visit Toluca Lake which has a tormented past. The game is also available for the PS3 and the PC so if you’re into Horror/Survival games check this one out.
EA has been bringing in a ton of big name talent for their games. Today they sent word that they reached a deal with Filmmaker Zack Snyder. Comic book fans will now the name Zack Snyder since he is currently working on the film based on the Watchmen series. Details are limited and no projects have been mentioned but with talent like this on board EA may have some great new games on the way for 2009. EA recently teamed up with Steven Spielberg and Zack will be working with the same studio. Zack commented he was a huge fan of EA and their games and this will give him a chance to bring his ideas to a new form of media. I will be interested to see what games he comes up with after seeing 300 and waiting on the new Watchmen film.
November is not that far away but The Best Buy G3 Tour is hitting College’s everywhere giving gamers a chance to play the hottest videogames. If you click here you’ll find the tour schedule and more information on the tour. This year the tour will allow gamers a chance to try out Gears of War 2 and other games before it’s released. The tour is a great way to get a look at the games hot for the Holiday season and try them out for free. You can also find out more information at the official Gears of War 2 Website.
Warner Bros and TT games sent word that their new game Lego Batman: The Videogame has shipped and should be in stores tomorrow. The Lego games have been a huge success and this one looks really interesting. Here is a chance to play as your favorite hero or villain in the world of Lego’s.
