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09.12.12

Actor Liam McIntyre, who stars in Ubisoft’s free Spartacus Legends game on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, is still hard at work filming the final season of Starz Entertainment’s hit TV series. The actor took a break from playing games and acting in “Spartacus: War of the Damned” to offer fans a tour of the New Zealand set.

09.06.12

Spartacus Legends, an upcoming fighting game based on the popular original series produced and distributed by Starz Entertainment, will be launching for Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers as part of the pilot free-to-play program on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 and as a free-to-play title on PlayStation Network. This marks the first entry in the console space for Ubisoft. Spartacus, himself, Liam McIntyre, talks about the new game in the exclusive video interview below.

09.02.12

With an NHL lockout looming, Electronic Arts is opening up the sport of videogame hockey in September. For the first time ever in a professional league simulation sports video game, EA SPORTS NHL 13 has added female athletes as playable characters. Former Team USA superstar Angela Ruggiero will join former Team Canada great Hayley Wickenheiser, both four-time Olympic Ice Hockey medalists, as playable legends in NHL 13. NHL Hall of Famers Doug Gilmour, Jari Kurri, and NHL legend Dominik Hasek will also be added to the roster of legends which includes the likes of Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux. The NHL 13 demo is available for download now via Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. Promising the biggest year on year innovation to the franchise on this console generation, NHL 13 will be available on September 11, 2012 in North America.

07.14.12

SAN DIEGO -- The actor who brings Spartacus to life in Starz' hit TV series is going virtual in Ubisoft's Spartacus Legends video game for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The new game will launch in tandem with “Spartacus: War of the Damned,” which sees the return of McIntyre, Manu Bennett (Crixus), Dustin Clare (Gannicus), Dan Feuerriegel (Agron), Cynthia Addai-Robinson (Naevia) and Ellen Hollman (Saxa). This year, Todd Lasance joins the cast as Gaius Julius Caesar, along with Simon Merrells, who will be playing Marcus Crassus and Anna Hutchison as Laeta. McIntyre checked out the new game at Comic-Con 2012 and talks about the experience in this exclusive video interview below.

04.20.12

To celebrate the James Bond franchise’s 50th anniversary and the release of the 23rd film, SKYFALL, Activision Publishing has a brand new game experience featuring the iconic British spy. Gamers will travel through time to relive a selection of Bond’s most iconic and intense undercover missions from six popular Bond film franchise with 007 Legends. In tandem with this video game release, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will unleash the James Bond Collection on Blu-ray for the first time, which will allow gamers to watch, and then play, the entire James Bond collection.

02.28.12

For the past couple of years, 2K Sports has literally dominated the paint with its NBA 2K series, starting with teaming up with Michael Jordan for NBA 2K11 and eventually other legends in NBA 2K12.  But now, EA Sports, a company that’s been out of the simulation basketball game since it scuttled its NBA Elite 11 project, is about to hit the hard court once again with the recently announced NBA Live 13.  The real question is, does it stand a chance?

02.16.12

The beloved arcade classic WWF WrestleFest, now aptly titled WWE WrestleFest will be making quite a "surpise return" to the gaming squared circle next Tuesday, February 21st. WWF WrestleFest was known for its coin-op carnage and set the precedentfor last years hit WWE All Stars. With WWE WrestleFest, THQ hopes to continue that tradition except in a much smaller package.

11.30.11

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has gone 3D. THQ has unleashed WWE All Stars for Nintendo 3DS. The new game comes packed with a roster of WWE Legends and prominent current-day WWE Superstars, including 13 WWE playable characters offered as downloadable content for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 titles earlier this year.  Cory Ledesma lays the smackdown on the jump to the third dimension in the video interview below.

11.29.11

The NBA lockout is now history, which gives hoops fans something to look forward to besides gifts under the tree this Christmas day. But gamers get an early gift with 2K Sports’ NBA 2K12 DLC Legends Showcase. The new cel-shaded game is out today, November 29, for Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network.

11.03.11

We had previously announced that 2K Sports was, in fact, bringing a new Legends Showcase downloadable content pack to NBA 2K12 this holiday season, priced at a reasonable 800 Microsoft points, or $9.99, for basketball fans to enjoy.  But we had yet to see which legends would be joining the party, only the modes and features coming with the DLC.  Well, rest at ease, as today, we have the full list of legends joining the game with the new pack.

10.21.11

Things are going very badly for NBA fans as more games are expected to be canceled and the entire season is in jeopardy. But for gamers, 2K Sports is offering more virtual hoops action through the downloadable add-on for NBA 2K12. Legends Showcase will be available this fall for $9.99 via PlayStation Network and for 800 Microsoft Points via Xbox Live Marketplace.

10.16.11

NBA 2K12 has been out for almost two weeks now, and the reviews have been pouring in, talking about how excellent the game is, and how we have so many NBA legends at our fingertips with it.  But the real question is, who's the greatest?  Well, thanks to 2K Sports, we have some unlikely insight in regards to the matter...though the question still remains...

10.09.11

NBA 2K12 has been out for just about a week now, but there's no question the reception behind its release has been nothing short of spectacular.  Basketball fans everywhere love it; critics are giving it high marks and considering it one of the best sports games ever made; and as for us, hey, we could barely tear ourselves away from it long enough to type this article.  And that leaves us wondering...what's left to do for NBA 2K13?  Not much, but there are a few things...

09.21.11

Even though the upcoming NBA season doesn't look like it's going to happen, that hasn't dulled our excitement for the upcoming NBA 2K12, which is now just two weeks away from release.  You can download the demo now on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network and get a taste of what changes the gameplay have gone through (not much negative, we can honestly say), but one mode we can't wait to try in the final game is NBA's Greatest.  You're no longer just dealing with Michael Jordan's legacy, but rather the legacy of 30 classic NBA teams.  And the way 2K Sports has done this mode is unbelievable.  Basketball fans will love it.

09.17.11

NBA 2K12 is fast approaching, and brings with it a number of improvements over last year's stellar game, along with a handful of legends to play alongside Michael Jordan and several new players.  While the wait for the game's October 4th release isn't a long one, you'll be able to check out a demo for it when it releases this Tuesday for Xbox Live and PlayStation Network.  We've got a few reasons as to why you should check it out.

08.19.11

Cologne -- 2K Sports took the hardwoods to Germany, literally. Inside the 2K Sports booth at Gamescom 2011 was a basketball court suite with hardwoods for a floor and walls adorned with NBA legends Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. 2K Sports exec Chris Snyder was on hand to demo new gameplay and talk about the latest details for one of the games biggest new features – NBA’s Greatest. Check out the exclusive video below.

08.12.11

Electronic Arts is going old school with one of the big games of 2011. EA Sports is bringing nine of the greatest players in NHL history to NHL 12, including Hall of Famers and Stanley Cup Champions Wayne Gretzky, Ray Bourque and Chris Chelios. The nine NHL greats will be integrated into the game across virtually every mode, including the all-new Be A Legend Mode, adding a new and exciting dimension to the EA Sports NHL series. Gamers will even be able to add these greats – in their prime – to any current team. Gretzky, who partnered with EA last year on NHL Slap Shot for Wii, talks about video games in this exclusive video interview.

08.11.11

BioWare’s hit Facebook game, Dragon Age Legends, is now a launch title for Google+. Electronic Arts’ dark fantasy Play4Free RPG is now available on Google’s new social project. Developed by BioWare San Francisco, Dragon Age Legends is the only game of its kind on Google’s new real-life social project. The game blends accessible and engaging tactical combat, progression and exploration in the Dragon Age universe, and is perfect for co-operative and competitive gameplay across players’ Google+ Circles and Hangouts.

08.08.11

Ever wonder who’s better, Michael Jordan in his prime or Kobe Bryant?  2K Sports will allow you to find out, at least virtually. With the NBA lockout hanging over the new season, gamers will have plenty of new content to explore in NBA 2K12.  One of the big new features expands upon the Jordan Challenge mode from NBA 2K11, which allowed players to relive 10 different epic games from the Hall of Famer’s career. The new mode, NBA’s Greatest, will take things a step further and let past legends like Dr. J go head-to-head with current greats like LeBron James. 

07.02.11

Westwood College in Anaheim, CA held its annual Gathering of Video Game Legends in an effort to help future interactive entertainment leaders learn more about the game industry. For the third consecutive year, the college brought together more than a dozen Legends – accomplished professionals from across the gaming industry – to share their experiences about getting started in gaming, what they’ve learned along the way, and to discuss current trends and the future of the gaming profession. The event provided attendees with a unique opportunity to interact one-on-one with leading professionals in the industry like David Perry of Gaikai.

04.09.11
MTV Networks Entertainment Group (MTVNE) has launched 345 Games, a new video gaming arm of Comedy Central and Spike TV. The new gaming unit will develop products based on the Entertainment Group’s franchises and brands and be fully supported on-air, off-air and online.  The first two titles to be released under this new label will be from Comedy Central’s hit animated show “Ugly Americans” and Spike TV’s successful multi-platform series “Deadliest Warrior,” which has already spawned the video game Dealiest Warrior: The Game and has sold nearly 400,000 downloads to date since its launch on both Xbox 360 and PlayStation.
03.29.11
With The Rock returning to WWE for Wrestlemania 27, the latest offering from THQ is set to unite generations of WWE enthusiasts and casual followers through its arcade-style gameplay. One of the big games of 2011, WWE All Stars is now available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 3, PSP and Wii. Offering a unique, bold and energetic gameplay experience packed with an incredible roster of legendary talent and current-day WWE Superstars. Ricky “The Steamboat” Dragon talks about the new game in this exclusive video interview.
01.29.11
THQ has a new arcade-style wrestling video game just in time for Wrestlemania XXVII. WWE All Stars delivers an all-new take on WWE with fast, fun, fluid and furious arcade-style gameplay that takes WWE action to the next level. Featuring a colorful roster of WWE Legends of the past and larger-than-life WWE Superstars of today, WWE All Stars promises to deliver the greatest roster ever assembled in a WWE videogame. The Big Show talks about the new game in this exclusive video interview.