Friday, December 31, 2010

Spend the NYE with the ROQast!



 

 

 

 

 

 



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Thursday, December 30, 2010

Game Dev Story - ROQ Mobile Review

What does it take to make a great video game?  Game Dev Story not only shows you, but asks you to find out the solution - That's right, you make the games!

Uncharted 3 Game play footage extended!

Hit the link to see the extended version of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Chateau level! Uncharted 3 is set for a Fall 2011 release exclusively on the PlayStation 3.

ROQ Movies - Another "Indiana Jones" Movie?



Harrison Ford may well have spilled the beans on this one!  Last Night on "Conan," while speaking to Conan O'Brien, he let this little bit slip during his interview.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Character Reveal Trailer

Tekken is undeniably one of the most well know video game fighters of all time. With the recent announcement of the Street Fighter X Tekken and Tekken X Street Fighter games in development, now seems like the perfect time for Bandai Namco to show off the latest entry in the Tekken franchise. Hit the jump to see the newest gameplay video for Tekken Tag Tournament 2!

Get Me A Copy of Kinect Enabled WoW F.A.A.S.T!

What would make people even more crazy about World of Warcraft than they already are? If it was Kinect enabled and had a Gatorade dispenser! Okay so the Gatorade thing is a little out there, I know, but the Kinect part isn't as much. The University of Southern California's Institute for Creative Technologies has a team who has built a toolkit for the Kinect hardware called the Flexible Action and Articulated Skeleton Toolkit. In short, FAAST. Rather than try to explain how this came about you can hit the jump to see a video of the tech we've been talking about and have the good folks over at Gizmodo try and explain the rest!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Independent and Feeling Free! Harmonix Sold!

Well for those of us that have been following the MTV/Harmonix news lately, you know that MTV and Viacom announced back in November that the company was looking to sell its ownership of the Rock Band and Dance Central developer Harmonix......

Double Fine Shows It's Next Game: Stacking

From the talented studio that brought you the ROQ and Roll inspired Brutal Legend comes the big reveal of their next game, simply titled Stacking. Hit the Jump to see some game play and screen shots of this unique looking game.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Little Big Fighter!

I can't think of a more impressive game for the creative masses next year than Little Big Planet 2. Some of the creations that have come out of the beta have blow me away. Hit the link to see a video and read more about the PS3 exclusive.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Want In On the Gears of War 3 Beta?

Well your just going to have to shell out $60 for the BulletStorm: Epic eddition that comes out Febuary 22nd exclusively for the Xbox 360. Hit the link for more details.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Here's Your Resistance's 3 Director's Cut Trailer

Naughty Dog's Making of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

I've always had such respect and admiration for the fine developers at Naughty Dog because they understand how to have fun making a game. They seem to know whats important and when to be serious about work. Uncharted 2 was a huge success for the studio so naturally they are making a sequel. Hit the link to see the latest making of video for the Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception VGAs trailer.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

The Daily Re-Up

Jon Favreau leaves Iron Man for the Magic Kingdom - IGN.com

Sega Announces "Zombie" Yakuza Release Date, Social Site Tie In - 1up.com

Infinity Blade conceived as a Kinect game - Joystiq.com



Kinect Sports Gets Free DLC Today!

Get your towels ready because its about to go down! Samsung has just released 6 new mini games for the popular Kinect launch title Kinect Sports. Hit the link to watch the announcement video!

ROQ Movies: Debut Trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides

Johnny Depp is back and hes bringing the funny. This time around the Pirates of the Caribbean movies franchise is focusing more on the character of Jack Sparrow and not just a half baked love story. It seems link Depp is the main character here and is getting a lot more screen time this go around. Fan favorite Geoffrey Rush is also reprising his role among other minor characters. New to the cast is Penelope Cruz as the character Angelica, and Ian McShane a the pirate BlackBeard. Hit the link to see the New trailer!

Monday, December 13, 2010

Jimmy Fallon's Uncharted 3 Live Gameplay

Heres your very first look at someone(other than the creative staff) playing Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception! Hit the link for video!

Uncharted 3 Gameplay Teased for Jimmy Fallon Tonight!


Hit the Jump to see a tease of whats going to be shown on tonight's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon! New Uncharted 3 gameplay!

Mass Effect 2 and 3 News!

Looks like BioWare has been kind enough to give us the info that the PS3 will be getting some love in the form of a Mass Effect 2 demo. Hit the link to find out when.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

VGAs 2010: Elder ScrollsV - Skyrim Trailer

VGAs 2010: Uncharted 3- Drake's Deception Gameplay Trailer

VGAs 2010: Thor The Video Game Trailer

VGAs 2010: SSX - Deadly Decents Trailer

VGAs 2010: Forza Motor Sport 4 Announcement Trailer

VGAs 2010: Batman Arkham City - Hugo Strange Reveal Trailer

VGAs 2010: Portal 2 Apature Friends Trailer

VGAs 2010: Guillermo Del Toro's Insane

VGAs 2010: Mass Effect 3 Announcement Trailer

VGAs 2010: Resistance 3 Gameplay Trailer

VGA 2010: Mortal Kombat Kratos Trailer

ROQ Movies: New Trailer for Thor

(Image Courtesy of Marvel Studios) 
Marvel Studios has been busy making movies leading up to their ultimate super hero film The Avengers, which got me to thinking, how the hell are they going to sell Thor? Sure theres been screen shots released and a sizzle reel at ComicCon, but nothing mentioning story, or how they are going to pitch this movie to the general public. So for those of us that have been wondering how Marvel is going to pull off the movie about Thor, follow the link for the official trailer with a little bit of plot mixed in.

Friday, December 10, 2010

GameStop Leaks Metal Gear Rising Release Date

Looks like the video game retail giant Game Stop has slipped up again, and posted the release date for Metal Gear Solid Rising.  Click the link to get a closer look at the listing which by now should be taken down.

Mass Effect 2 Has A PS3 Release Date

BioWare has just announced a release date for Mass Effect 2 for the PlayStation 3 and its pretty good news to hear.

ROQ Shout Out: 8BitStrange.com

Sometimes you find yourself surfing the web and find random stuff that you can't wait to share with friends. This is the first ROQ Shout Out, and the best place to find some of the webs coolest random gems! This week we're featuring a site called 8BitStrange.com which is run by Greg Kaperski.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

ROQ Movies: Transformers 3 Dark of the Moon Trailer

(Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures)
Looks like the announcement trailer for Transformers: Dark of the Moon has just landed. This time around, Michel Bay seems to be messing around with an alternate history time line where we discovered live on the moon when we first landed there. The trailers not too shabby, and looks stunning in Hi-Def. Sure the second movie was mediocre at best but it just leaves the third to redeem the franchise with some awesome robot on robot action. Hit the link for the trailer!

Uncharted 3 Confirmed For VGA Reveal!


It seems as though the wait is almost over as the newest teaser for the 2010 VGA's has been revealed. That trailer is Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception! Follow the link below for the trailer and some beautiful screen shots. Screen shots which look as though they are taken from a pre-rendered CG trailer, but if we're talking about Uncharted, could quite possible be from the game itself.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Co-op Returns In Resistance 3!

Get ready to ROQ faces all night long and grab a friend to help you out while your at it! Insomniac Games has just announced on the PlayStation Blog that fan favorite feature Co-op will be returning to the Resistance franchise with Resistance 3!

Friday, December 3, 2010

Video Of The Mythical PlayStation Phone!

Engadget.com has gotten its hands on a very clear video of the much rumored Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone. The phone, Code named the Z-1, is Sony Computer Entertainment's first romp in to the mobile market. The Z-1 is shown here running what looks to be Android 2.2 but is expected to launch with Gingerbread 2.3, the newest version of the Android operating system! Count me as fucking excited! Hit the link to see 2 videos of the PlayStation Phone!

Back To The Future Debut Trailer

(Image Courtesy of Universal Films)

Monday, November 29, 2010

VGA's Bringing the Gears!


This year's Spike Video Game Awards are once again bringing several new game announcements. One of those announcements just got a tease with some Cliffy B mixed in! Hit the link to see the newest teaser trailer for a new Gears Of War announcement!



The 2010 VGAs premiere on Saturday, December 11th on Spike TV! Don't miss it.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Heres Your 2010 Unreal Engine Tech

Take a look at the newest of Unreal Engine Tech videos. This latest advancement in the long running and widely used tech engine shows some amazing detail. Lighting effects are significantly enhanced with what Epic Games calls "God Rays" and surface textures more refined. Check out the video below!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Angry Birds Sign A Treaty?........Nope!

(Image courtesy of Rovio.com)
Just when you think you squeesed all the joy out of the mobile gaming awesome that is Angry Birds, a video like this shows up. A segment from the Israeli television show Eretz Nehederet (A Wonderful Country), is making the rounds on the internet and leaving laughter in its wake. Just a warning, the language translation is a little NSFW. Check out their amazing live action take on The Birds vs. The Pigs in the clip after the jump!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Onlive Micro Console Has a Release Date!


Onlive just dropped some knowledge on folks eagerly waiting for their service to come to the television. The $99 Micro Console is Onlive's step into the console wars arena and if anyone has potential its Onlive. ROQ has had our hands on the internet based service ince the privet beta and we've been impressed. Shipments start December 2nd and it looks like preordering the system nets you a free game! More details at Onlive.com
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Monday, November 15, 2010

Back to the FaceBook!


Telltale games has a Back to the Future game in deleopement, we know this from the announcement several months ago. What we didn't know is the fact that they are launching a flash based game on the popular social network FackBook.com. If you love you some color matching action, ala Bejeweled and Puzzle Bobble, your gonna love TellTale's take on the casual game. Follow the link below to try it yourself!
Back to the Future: Blitz Through Time

Bullet Storm Trailer: Son of A Dick!

People Can Fly studios and Epic Games have released a new trailer for their upcoming first person shooter Bullet Storm. The trailer is pretty funny but definitely NSFW. With awesome violence and vulgar language its a testostorone injected thrill ride through and through. Check out the epic trailer after the jump!

Friday, November 12, 2010

The Prestige: Black Ops Edition.



Being within the first 10,000 people to reach Prestige 1, I find myself accomplished, and well versed in the Black Ops universe before the first week of its release is up.  If you haven’t bought it, and were considering it, I’m going to give you a short list of reasons why you should buy it, even if it isn’t what you wanted out of the sequel to the best-selling game of all time.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

New L.A. Noire Trailer Looks Amazing/Creepy Real


RockStar Games has released today, the new trailer for their upcoming detective game L.A. Noire. Check it out on ROQ!


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Call of Duty: Black Ops Blows Over Modern Warfare 2 Sales!

(Courtesy of Activision/Treyarch)
Kotaku is reporting sales figures for Call of Duty: Black Ops and they are huge! 5.6 million copies of the game have been sold making for about $360 million. This eclipses sales for last years most successful entertainment launch of 2009, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 which sold 4.7 Million copies amounting to $310 million. I'd say Activision CEO Bobby Kotick is pretty smug right now.



Source: http://kotaku.com/5687361/black-ops-opening-day-crushes-avatar-halo-and-everything-else

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Kinect Sells Very Well


According to VGCharts.com Microsoft's Kinect is off to a very good start. VGCharts is claiming to have sales numbers for the Kinect sensor as well as its launch game sales for November 4th-6th. Selling in excess of 475,000 units the peripheral is making waves in the industry and seems to be set to take this holiday season by storm.