New 'Portal 2' Trailer Makes Its Way From E3

If you had a chance to play the hit game by Valve 'Portal' you know it was one of the most original concepts in a long time. Well the new 'Portal 2' trailer made its way from E3 to the online world.

Check it out.

[Crunchgear]

Details For Last.fm On Xbox Live

If you were wondering when we were going to get more details about Last.fm on Xbox Live announced at E3 this year, the guys at Joystiq has taken care of us. It looks like the Gold members of Xbox live will get the 24-hour access free (with ad support that is). And if there is any of you still rock’n the Silver membership, you’ll only get 3 hours a month for a trial period. But if you want to pony up $36 bucks a year, you can have the same access.

Check the quote:

“Silver users will be able access what we’re considering a trial period of three hours a month, which comes with video advertising. Gold users will have unlimited ad-supported access, so they can use it 24 hours a day. There will also be a premium offering on a subscription basis from Last.fm that will be commercial free and will also have more sophisticated personalization features, like Loved Tracks.” - Christina DeRosa, XBL GM.

Not sure why you would spend $36 for this service, when you could put another $14 with it and get the full Gold membership.

[Crunchgear]

E3 2009: Final Fantasy News

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It's a very Final Fantasy E3.

First was the bombshell revelation that Final Fantasy XIV is in the works and will be an MMORPG for both the PlayStation 3 and PC, then some cool new action from Final Fantasy XIII, and now comes word that Final Fantasy VII, regarded by some as the best Final Fantasy RPG, is available right now for download on the PlayStation Network for both the PSP and the PlayStation 3.

Personally, I'm not "into" Final Fantasy. I've really tried to get into this series, as it seems to mean so much to so many people, but the truth is, I'm just not able to enjoy it. It's just not my thing. What about you? Are you into Final Fantasy? Which number is your ultimate favorite?

[via G4TV]

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Trailer

I’m not much of a Nintendo guy, but I have to at least include the newest Mario news. 

Update: For most of their press conference, it seemed Nintendo was content to just plus everything. Wii Fit Plus, Wii Motion Sensor Plus, Wii Sports Resort Plus, and New Super Mario Brothers Wii Plus (not necessarily their real titles) are just the same old things, each with a slight addition. Wii Fit is getting the workout routines it should have had in the first place. The Wiimote is getting a dongle add-on to give it the precise movement detection it should have had in the first place. Wii Sports is getting more games. The new 2D Mario is getting four-player co-op, which is just an extension of what it already has on the DS. I'd like to say I'm non-plussed, but I completely understand why Nintendo does this. They're simply cashing in on what works, much the same way the iterate the DS and people keep buying the plussed versions. You can hardly blame Nintendo.

There were several RPG announcements specifically for the Nintendo DS: Golden Sun DS, a Kingdom Hearts for the DS, and a North American release of Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story in which the brothers adventure through the villainous turtles innards. Nintendo insisted the Wii can be hardcore by showing footage from the Wii exclusives Dead Space: Extraction, The Conduit, and Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles.

For the broader audiences, the DSi will be able to upload photos to Facebook. User-created downloadable content is coming to the DSi in Wario Ware: DIY, where you can make your own microgames, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again, where you can make your own Lemmings-style puzzle levels. Women's Murder Club, based on the best-selling mystery writer James Patterson's potboiler, features three female protagonists doing things like a mahjongg minigame. Style Savvy is a virtual boutique game for tween girls. Tween girls -- more specifically their parents' credit cards -- are getting a lot of love at E3 this year.

But the really exciting announcements were for Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Metroid: Other M. Based on a trailer with lots of footage of various planets, Galaxy 2 looks like more of the nifty stuff from Galaxy 1. Galaxy Plus, if you will. But the new Metroid looks like a real departure. It's a third-person action game that seems to go deeper in the background of Metroid protagonist Samus Aran. And here's the kicker: the developer is Team Ninja, the folks who made the brutally hardcore Ninja Gaiden series.

[via Fidgit]

Crackdown 2 E3 trailer

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This is one game I’m looking forward to getting.  If you have an Xbox 360 and have not played Crackdown, then you are missing out.  Even the game was most famous for including a key for joining the Halo 3 beta, people that bought the game realized that there was a hell of a good game to be played.  The game can be picked up really cheap and is worth playing.  Trust me.

G4 Hands On 'DJ Hero' Demo At E3 2009

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Now this definitely looks kinda difficult, may require a bit more hand eye coordination than I can muster.  And I think the music might drive me crazy after a few hours, but it could be a fun party game with more dance like music.  Who knows.

[via G4]

'God Of War 3' Teaser Trailer

This game alone is a reason to own a PS3.....

I'm finally excited about a PS3 game!!!

[G4TV]

“Soul Calibur 4” Hands On Video With Vader & Yoda

The guys at Crunchgear were able to score some video of the upcoming “Soul Calibur 4” game. It’s a lengthy video, but does show Darth Vader and Yoda in their glory.

Check it out…..

[Crunchgear]

New 'Gears of War 2' Rendezvous Trailer

I have a Rendezvous with death!!!

New 'Gears of War 2' Trailer!!!

The release date is November 7, 2008.

Try not to wet yourself.

[G4TV]

Where Can a Geek Go for a Getaway

My Wife and I have always enjoyed "Geek Getaways". The last two DragonCon's have been in our home base of Indianapolis, there's always a few Star Trek conventions in Indy or in several cities a few hours away. Our favorite Geek Getaway is in Las Vegas at the "Star Trek Experience"! They have the definitive Star Trek Museum, a few interactive shows that are AWESOME and when you are through with all that you can buy some Romulan Ale and kick back at Quarks! (Romulan Ale is Blue! It's also quite smooth and yummy) They have all the Klingon Delicacies; as well as food from all over the other parts of the known galaxy.
All that being said, I found a wonderful article on "Geek Getaways" on MSN City Guides. This article, written by Sean Mahoney will have you dreaming of places to go you never knew existed! Click here for the story; and let us know which getaway you'd like to go see! If it's not listed here; then make one up and tell us what would be in your "Fantasy Geek Getaway".

'Rock Band' Wins Best Of Show At E3

For those who kept track of this years E3 convention had a chance to see 'Rock Band' in action. Well not only did it impress the gamers in the attendance and live up to the hype, but it also took home top honors.

'Rock Band' has won 'Best of Show at E3 2007' this year, which is huge for this type of game. It is an innovative game, which is something that doesn't come around to much in video games.

Hit the jump to read the rest of the winners. [Reuters via Crunchgear]

Fracture Demo From E3

G4TV's Adam Sessler talks with studio president Denny Thorley about an innovative third person shooter called 'Fracture'. The game allows you too morph, deform and mold the terrain in the environment. If you like the 'Gears of War' type of games, you might want to take a look at this.

It's pretty cool.

Thanks G4TV!

From E3: New Trailer For Halo 3

In case you missed it last night, here is the new trailer for Halo 3 that hit E3.

And it's glorious!!!

Courtesy of G4TV.

Wii Zapper

Nintendo was expected to drop new games at E3, and actually have games for gamers. But they didn't disappoint by coming out with some new hardware, a new shooter to be exact!

This baby uses the motion senses and accuracy of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk and combines them into one package. And the game expirience is enhanced even more by the Wii Remote speaker that is built in the remote. Although the name is not official, it is unofficially being called the Zapper.

Hit the jump to see more. [Nintendo via Crunchgear]

Strait from the E3 feed from G4TV.

Exclusive footage of one of the most anticipated PS3 games.

Spore!!!

New Xbox 360 At E3?

A photo has leaked from the E3 set for tonights keynote address from Microsoft. And it looks like there might be another Xbox 360 on the set from the looks of it. The 3 that we know about, the core, the premium, and the Elite are all represented.

But what is this mystery gray box?

Could it be a lower priced Xbox 360 aimed at the casual gamer? More will be told tonight.

Hit the jump for more information. [Kotaku]