Need for Speed Shift – Xbox 360 Review

Wed, Oct 7, 2009

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The Need for Speed series has been around for quite sometime. Sense the debut of the Next Gen Consoles Need for Speed has done quite a change up from it’s usual offerings. I was fortunate enough to get a review copy of the Need for Speed Shift. While I’m not a hardcore racing enthusiast after seeing Shift at E3 I was a bit curious. So how does Shift hold up in the Next Gen Racing department?? Well buckle up and get ready for a high speed and unbiased review.
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Dragon Age Origins: Living World Trailer

Wed, Oct 7, 2009

Another Trailer for Dragon Age Origins. This Trailer goes more in depth on the world and lore of Dragon Age Origins. Be sure to take a peek it’s worth the watch!

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Tim Schafer and Jimmy Fallon bring Gaming Industry to Late Night

Sat, Oct 3, 2009

The gaming industry is finally hitting the Late Night circuit, thanks in part to Jimmy Fallon and his staff.  Tim Schafer got to be a guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night to talk about Brutal Legend and the things we geeks already know about.  But I think it’s more fun to see a game developer say it on a more viewed format like Late night TV.

Jimmy did mention that he would like game launches to be treated more like film.  I really hope that happens, because just like a film, games take a huge crew to make and getting more promotion on Late night talk shows would really help the game industry.

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Brutal Legends Dem-o-thon Webstream

Thu, Oct 1, 2009

Here is a Webstream of the Brutal Legends Dem-o-thon. Webstream starts at 12pm PST.

Also, don’t forget, the Demo goes Live October 1st for everyone on Xbox Live and PSN. You can find out what fans are saying about the demo and even add the Demo to your Xbox Live download queue instantly here if you have an Xbox Live account. Download and play this mind-destroyingly epic demo and help Double Fine Productions stave off the wrath of Ormagoden… and don’t forget the game hits shelves Rocktober 13th!

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Reminder: Brutal Legends Dem-o-thon Tomorrow, October 1st at 12pm PST

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

Tune in to www.brutallegend.com/demothon Tomorrow, October 1st at 12pm PST for a LIVE broadcast from Double Fine Productions in San Francisco featuring interviews and antics with the Double Fine team. We’ll also be taking questions live from fans at www.twitter.com/brutallegend and http://www.facebook.com, giving away awesome Brütal prizes, broadcasting a message from Tim’s Swine Flu proofed bunker, conducting a special spoilers interview, giving Live Axe Lessons, and much more. Watch and interact with the Double Fine team as Drew, Emily, Lee, Colin, Erik, Brad, Levi, Tasha, Dave, Steve, Nathan, Pete, Anna, Dan and Jon take you behind the scenes of the development of Brütal Legend, covering everything from character design and animation to multiplayer, the open world and even technical development.

Also, don’t forget, the Demo goes Live October 1st for everyone on Xbox Live and PSN. You can find out what fans are saying about the demo and even add the Demo to your Xbox Live download queue instantly here if you have an Xbox Live account. Download and play this mind-destroyingly epic demo and help Double Fine Productions stave off the wrath of Ormagoden… and don’t forget the game hits shelves Rocktober 13th!

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Dragon Age Origins: Violence Trailer

Tue, Sep 29, 2009

Another Trailer for Dragon Age Origins. Seems I can’t get enough of Bioware games from Star Wars TOR, Dragon Age Origins to Mass Effect 2. These games just can’t come out fast enough. Well it’s almost November right?

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The Brütal Legend LIVE Dem-o-Thon

Mon, Sep 28, 2009

To celebrate the demo going live on Rocktober 1st, the team at Double Fine Productions is conducting a live video webcast to promote the demo, answer all of your questions about Brütal Legend and give you a taste of life inside Double Fine.

Tune in to www.brutallegend.com Thursday, October 1st at 12pm PST for a live broadcast from Double Fine Productions in San Francisco featuring interviews and antics with the Double Fine team as well as Live Q&A’s from our fans at www.twitter.com/brutallegend, awesome giveaways, a message from Tim’s Swine Flu proofed bunker, Spoilers, Live Axe Lessons, and much more.

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Need for Speed Shift Contest

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

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Simply tweet @NeedforSpeed with “I have the Need for Speed bc …..” and fill in the blank. Just remember to include the #NFS hashtag for your entry to be eligible. The sweepstakes will close tonight at 11:59pm PST, and all entries submitted after this time will not be counted.

Today, there will be 34 daily winners – 33 of them will get a free copy of Need for Speed SHIFT, and one lucky winner will get an Xbox 360 console with a wireless racing wheel. For eligibility info and sweepstakes rules, check the Official Need For Speed Shift Blog here.

This is the final mission and your last chance to win the BMW M3!

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Brutal Legend Opening Cinematic

Wed, Sep 16, 2009

Can’t wait for Rocktober 13th to see the opening cinematic of Brutal Legend? Then play the video above to satisfy yourself until then.

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Brutal Legend Advanced Demo Code Giveaway and More – Contest

Wed, Sep 16, 2009

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Hey you! Yea you. Want to be the envy of your guild, clan, work place, or school? No? Then screw you.  But for those other people who said yes, we are giving away 2 codes that will let you play the demo of Brutal Legend 6 days before anyone else! I am also giving away the last 3 League of Legends closed beta codes and 2 Xbox 360 PAX09 Avatar Shirt codes. You in? Ok, good. Here’s how to enter:

  • If you have a Twitter, tweet why your followers should start reading PixelatedGeek and post a link to the tweet in the comments below.
  • If you have a Facebook, post a link to one of your favorite articles and tell your friends why you enjoy reading PixelatedGeek. Post that link in the comments below.
  • If you have a blog, make a post saying why you enjoy reading PixelatedGeek.  Post a link to that blog entry in the comments below.
  • If you have a MySpace, screw you.  I’m not accepting entries from a dirtier place than 4Chan.

Post as many links as you want in the comment section below.  I will count all the comments and randomly choose 7 winners at the end of today using Random.org. Good luck and thanks for spreading the love!

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