Activision and Infinity Ward today released the Invasion Map Pack for Call of Duty 2: five new multiplayer maps that further expand the experience of the #1 top-selling title for the Xbox 360. The Invasion Map Pack is currently available for purchase (800 Microsoft Points) on Xbox Live Marketplace. “The Invasion Map Pack is another … Read more
There have been a number of news articles posted on the Internet, especially on Xbox fansites, touting the fact that a PS3 game was cancelled due to high development costs. The source of the story came from a PS3 fansite called PS3Land. Their article reads: “Track7 Games has contacted PS3Land to inform us that Theseis … Read more
Nintendo met the wrath of shareholders Thursday as a proposed change that would have allowed its board to decide the timing and size of dividends without shareholder approval was rejected. According to Reuters, the vote marked the first time that a proposal of Nintendo’s was shot down. Nintendo believes that investors were worried that the … Read more
On Monday, we reported that the Australian Office of Film and Literature Classification banned Reservoir Dogs (PC, PS2 and Xbox) from release in that country. Eidos has now issued a statement regarding the matter: “In response to Reservoir Dogs being refused classification in Australia, we feel that it is unfortunate that fans of the film … Read more
Cinemaware Marquee has begun shipping the critically acclaimed PC game Darwinia to North American retailers. Darwinia, which received a 9.7 in its review on Game Freaks 365, combines fast paced action with strategic battle planning, a novel and intuitive control mechanism, a graphical style ripped from 80’s retro classics, and a truly unique story concerning … Read more
Gamers everywhere were a bit stunned and at the same time expectant when Sony announced at their E3 2006 Press Conference that the PS3 controller would use Wii-like motion sensing. The response from the press and gamers alike was overly critical of Sony as having “stolen” Nintendo’s Wii controller. Of course, Sony denies this, claiming … Read more
Game Freaks 365, home to fair independent reviews of PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, GameCube, Nintendo DS, PC, PSP reviews, among other systems, now has its own Myspace group. Game Freaks 365 Fans was created specifically to attract fans of this site and help them spread the word. Now that we’ve entered our third year, … Read more
We’ve been reporting on the Hot Coffee controversy with Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PlayStation 2, PC and Xbox) ever since it “spilled over” in the media so to speak. We reported on Monday that a grand jury subpoenaed documents issued by the District Attorney of New York. It appears now that indictments are possible. … Read more
Ridge Racer launched on the PlayStation Portable over a year ago, earning an 8.5 out of 10 in our review of the game, and remaining one of the better games on the system. Now it appears that a sequel is in the works from the folks at Namco. With such a long drought of good … Read more
eGames is now shipping Deep Sea Tycoon: Diver’s Paradise to North American retailers. Beautiful graphics and lush environments promise hours of entertainment for all ages. Deep Sea Tycoon: Diver’s Paradise is one of the most beautifully immersive casual games for the PC this year. “When we picked up Deep Sea Tycoon: Diver’s Paradise, I knew … Read more
Do you wish you could easily find information on the hottest games for the PSP? Do you ask yourself, “Why aren’t web pages formatted for the PSP?â€? Look no further, because all the latest info on NCAA Football 07 PSP is in one special location now, www.psp.ncaafootball07.com. For the first time ever, EA SPORTS is … Read more
Atlus U.S.A. today announced that Trauma Center: Under the Knife, a medical drama simulation for the Nintendo DS, will once again be available at retail outlets nationwide at the end of July. “The continued demand for Trauma Center: Under the Knife is both gratifying and overwhelming,” said Jim Ireton, VP of Sales and Marketing for … Read more
The ultimate pick-up-and-play racing game MICRO MACHINES v4 brings its own brand of hilarious multiplayer madness to the most fiendish race tracks – right under your nose! On PlayStation 2, Windows PC and the PlayStation Portable with a Nintendo DS version to follow, MICRO MACHINES v4 is the fastest, most fun mini racer with hundreds … Read more
The Australian Personal Computer Magazine (APC) is reporting that the country’s government has banned the upcoming release of Eidos’ Reservoir Dogs for the PC, PlayStation 2 and Xbox. “Atari, the Australian distributor of EIDOS’ major upcoming release, has had the title scrapped after being refused classification by the Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC). … Read more
Take-Two Interactive today announced that on June 19, 2006, the company received grand jury subpoenas issued by the District Attorney of the County of New York requesting production of documents, covering various periods beginning on October 1, 2001, including those relating to: the knowledge of the company’s officers and directors regarding the creation, inclusion and … Read more
We know you all have been waiting to find out about QuakeCon 2006, and we want to thank you for your patience. We’ve had some unexpected issues locking in the dates and location, but don’t worry, we’re still bringing you another kick-ass QuakeCon event, and it’s already right around the corner – August 3 – … Read more
Namco Bandai Games announced today that “NARUTO: Ultimate Ninjaâ€? is now available in retail stores for the PlayStation 2. This intense fighting game is based on the hit anime series, Shonen Jump’s NARUTO, from VIZ Media airing on the Cartoon Network. Aspiring ninjas can now compete in fierce hand-to-hand combat or use deadly ranged weapons … Read more
In a surprise addition to the Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Voiceover Promotion, Activision announced today that enthusiasts/fans can now audition to be the voice of Namor (aka Sub-Mariner.) – the King of Atlantis himself! Activision has already received so many great entries for Bruce Banner so they have decided to close that casting call and add … Read more
