Deus Ex 3 - New details confirmed

Published 2008-10-06
Text: Mikael Hansen

Last year when Eidos announced that they would be the ones to develop the third chapter in the Deus Ex series, they weren't exactly proud. The reason for this was that the creator of the series, Warren Spector, didn't have anything to do with this third chapter.

The first details related to the gam..

The new Xbox 360 dashboard

Published 2008-10-06
Text: Mikael Hansen

Microsoft have decided to share a few more screenshots from their upcoming update to the Xbox 360 menu system, which is said to be ready in November.


Here on the left, you can see how things look today. On the right, you can get a glimpse of what the future will look like. Not only does it look a ..

Sony's MMOs subscription-free?

Published 2008-10-06
Text: Jyri Paavilainen

President of Sony Online Entertainment John Smedley revealed in a recent interview that SOE is thinking on making its upcoming MMO games, namely The Agency and DC Universe Online, subscription-free. Instead, these cross-platform (PC and PS3) games might be funded with microtransactions.

According t..

Mass Effect 2 Info

Published 2008-10-06
Text: Mikael Hansen

Here at Gamereactor we have already completed Mass Effect multiple times and can't wait for the upcoming sequel.

The following is only to be considered rumors, which stem from Gamespot, whom again has removed the info from their own site.

Apparently Gamespot has revealed how it will be possible to..

GRTV: Week in Review

Published 2008-10-05
Text: Bengt Lemne

It's Sunday and time to look back at another week and reflect. Plenty of action on GRTV as always, and we also take a trip down memory lane with Eve Online and an interview from September 2006 with Magnus Bergsson in "flash from the past". Next week is TGS week, and hopefully we will be ab..

Rhyme of the Ancient Capsuleer

Published 2008-10-05
Text: Petter Mårtensson

One of the things I've always, always sucked at in EVE Online it's making money. With a game so driven by player economy, that's not a good thing. When I was in one of the most aggressive corps out there, I had to watch how my fellow capsuleers spent millions of ISK on battleships and fancy equipmen..

GRTV: CCP talks EVE Online

Published 2008-10-03
Text: Bengt Lemne

Our MMO expert and admitted EVE addict Petter Mårtensson had a chat with associate producer Arend Stührmann from Icelandic CCP Games on their thriving online game - EVE Online...

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Reviewed: de Blob

Published 2008-10-03
Text: Bengt Lemne

De Blob has been let loose on Wii. What started out as a student project in the Netherlands, got picked up by American THQ, redesigned and adapted to Wii in Australia has now been reviewed by four Nordic game writers. And they all enjoyed it. Carl Thomas in Norway rates it as one of the best Wii gam..

Charts: Japan 22-28 September

Published 2008-10-03
Text: Bengt Lemne

It's Friday... and that means a new weekly chart from Japan. We are happy to bring you fresh graphs from our friends LotusCharts to go along with the lists. This weeks sees the introduction of another successful Super Robot Wars title from Namco Bandai with continued good numbers for Pokémon Platinu..

The dirt on Tiberium

Published 2008-10-03
Text: Bengt Lemne

The decision by EA to cancel Tiberium because of "quality issues", has caused an outbreak of internet fury over at Gamasutra. Developers (anonymous) with obvious inside knowledge on the inner workings at EA Los Angeles have spoken out about the underlying problems at the studio. Some of th..

Charts: Nordic Week 39

Published 2008-10-03
Text: Bengt Lemne

The new weekly charts from the Scandinavian countries are in - the bi-weekly Finnish charts skips this week. WAR still leads the way, and The Force Unleashed also seems to have reasonable legs, along with Spore. Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway did okay in Denmark and Sweden in its first week (Norwa..

Yuji Naka's two new games

Published 2008-10-03
Text: Bengt Lemne

Yes, even a penguin can play the first game to come out of Yuji Naka's new studio Prope - at least if the penguin is good at tapping. You control the game by tapping your hands (or feet) with the wii-mote lying on the same surface so it senses your tapping. Let's Tap seems to be a series of mini-gam..

Altdorf in flames, "ord3r r n00bz" says Chaos

Published 2008-10-02
Text: Petter Mårtensson

It was bound to happen sooner than later - never underestimate the pace that some players burn through MMO-content. But this was a bit too fast, actually, since according to Mythic it shouldn't even be possible. But the happy Destruction players on the European Warhammer Online server Karak Eight Pe..

Reviewed: Wario Land: The Shake Dimension

Published 2008-10-02
Text: Bengt Lemne

Evil cousins have all the fun! Wario is back in this Wiiware title from Nintendo and the reviewers are generally happy to see him again. It might not be a classic, but well worth checking out if you own a Wii... read on for some opinions.

Denmark: Read the full review in Danish
Score: 7/10
Reviewer..

WAR 1.01 coming tomorrow, chat made better

Published 2008-10-02
Text: Petter Mårtensson

Mythic keeps churning out patches and tomorrow 1.01 will be applied to the live servers. There's a bunch of fixes ("and more!", according to the notes), a lot of them dealing with the chat windows that can get quite troublesome.

I can't see the patch notes mentioning that you have to rejo..

Game sales in Sweden grow 52%

Published 2008-10-02
Text: Bengt Lemne

Game sales revenues have grown with an impressive 51.8 % during the first half of 2008 compared to the same period last year. Unit sales are up 13 %, which signifies a shift towards more expensive games (PS3, Wii, Xbox 360) from cheaper ones (PC, PS2, PSP). The survey only accounts for retail produc..

GRTV: Alpha Protocol

Published 2008-10-02
Text: Bengt Lemne

We had a chat with Obsidian Entertainment's Tim Ernst about the upcoming RPG Alpha Protocol. He talks about the main character Michael Thorton and why he doesn't show a lot of distinct character, and also tells us more about the decisions you are faced with and the consequences they will have...

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Wii showreel reveals new titles

Published 2008-10-02
Text: Bengt Lemne

Nintendo's press conference sure had its share of announcements, and there were several new games for Wii announced including a new Punch-Out!, Sin and Punishment 2 (from Treasure), a new Another Code (Trace Memory), and several other new games from Nintendo. It was also announced that Pikmin will b..

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Nintendo DSi official

Published 2008-10-02
Text: Bengt Lemne

Nintendo have announced the rumoured new Nintendo DS model - DSi. It features larger screens (+17%), a digital camera (3.3 megapixel), better sound quality (adjustable pitch and playback), and a SD card slot.

The Nintendo DSi will launch in Japan on 1 November, and is expected in Europe and North A..

Wii HD - true or false?

Published 2008-10-02
Text: Bengt Lemne

Is there are "Wii HD" due in 2011? That is what blog "What they play - the parents guide to gaming" are claiming in a recent post. The blog name and its focus, may seem to suggest that this is pure bullshit, but behind the post is John Davison, formerly of EGM, and if anyone has ..

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GC08 Need for Speed Underground interview
2008-10-06

Need for Speed is back, and we met the developers to hear what's happening with the latest title in the franchise

Aion Presentation Part 1 of 2
2008-10-06

According to its developers, Aion represents the fusion between eastern and western styled MMORPGs. With its beauty and interesting universe, Aion has..

GADGET: Three new players from Sony
2008-10-03

Last week Mikael previewed the new generation of Ipods, so this week he's ready with a look at the competition-- Sony has three new players on the mar..

GC08: EVE Online
2008-10-03

After five consecutive years the popular space MMORPG EVE Online still holds over 200.000 active subscriptions and more on trial accounts. So with Ice..

GC08 Alpha Protocol interview
2008-10-02

Mass Effect starring Jason Bourne? How do you make a RPG within a spy universe where your actions affect the story? Producer Tim Ernst has all the ans..

GC08 Bayonetta Interview
2008-10-01

Platinum games, the new studio started by the people from Clover Studios, are working on their next action title Bayonetta. Here you take on the role ..

GC08 Fracture interview
2008-10-01

In Lucasart's next FPS adventure Fracture, terrain manipulation appears to be the key gameplay mechanic. Wield advanced weaponry and dirt-expanding gr..

GC08: Quantum of Solace
2008-09-30

The latest effort in the Bond franchise is up for display on celluloid in most cinemas worldwide- October 30 this year. And while that marks a complet..

GC08: Godfather 2 Interview
2008-09-30

Francis Ford Coppola's adaption of Mario Puzo's novel, The Godfather, is reckognized as one of the best american films ever made. The first game based..

GC08: Fuel Interview w/ gameplay
2008-09-29

Fuel is going to offer the biggest racing environment to date, and with environmental challenges like tornadoes, as well as the opportunity to make yo..

GC08: Mount and Blade
2008-09-29

Turkish-based outfit TaleWorlds have spent several years completing their first PC RPG title 'Mount and Blade' which went retail this September. It's ..

Gadget: New iPod Touch and iPod Nano
2008-09-26

In this Friday's Gadget program, Mikael Hansen takes a look at the newly arrived iPods; the iPod touch and the iPod nano. What new do they have to off..

REVIEW: Pure
2008-09-26

Jesper played Black Rock Studio's big surprise that came out of nothing: Pure. Fast racing, amazing tricks and sweet visuals is what Pure is all about..

Pure - The first 7 minutes of gameplay
2008-09-26

We put the game in the console and recorded the beginning of the game and the first track just for you! Watch out for the review of the game later tod..

GC08: Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe interview w/ gameplay
2008-09-25

What happens if you combine one of the world's best fighting games with the character's from one of the world's best cartoon publishers? Petter Mårten..

Wipeout HD Review
2008-09-25

All hardcore racers, brace yourself: It is finally here. Wipeout HD hits the next-gen consols, and Gamereactor's Thomas Blichfeldt brings you his revi..

Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise review
2008-09-24

Jesper has been playing the sequel to Rare's cute and colorful garden/farm/animal-wrangler game. But is there more to it this time? Jesper has the fin..

Street Fighter IV Preview w/gameplay
2008-09-23

Jesper Nielsen visited Panvision's Playground in Copenhagen, checking out the latest big titles. In this program, we take a first look at the long awa..

GC08: Wanted Interview
2008-09-23

We sat down with Pete Wanat, Executive Producer of the Wanted game. In this interview, Wanat discusses the story of the game, the combat mechanisms an..

GC08 X3: Terran Conflict interview
2008-09-22

We met the Game Director of X3 from Egosoft to hear about the new features and story of the newest installment of the X series

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