Comedic Game Now Available Exclusively for PlayStation 3

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The media persists in trying to convince the Western public that China is really an emerging capitalist state…but is that really the truth?

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For now, Sony continues to maintain a tenuous lead, however brief it may be, over both Microsoft and Nintendo in Japan.

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Atari’s North American branch to cease game development altogether.

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It has been a whirlwind 15 days since our silent relaunch took place. My co-designer, Carl Rhoades, and I basically finished development on all of the features we deemed essential for the new GamePartisan to be fully functional right off the bat, and then the editorial staff stepped up and went to work. It was that simple. If you know anything about our past, you know that this required a shocking lack of fanfare and press releases. This time around, however, given all of the new things we are ready to present to our audience, both new fans and old diehards, we felt it best just to go ahead and get to work, letting all the bells and whistles go this time around.

All of that behind us, our Thanksgiving week updates means another solid week for GamePartisan. For the Microsoft Xbox 360, we’re planning on giving you reviews of Bioshock, Call of Duty 4 and the Orange Box. Due to unforeseen shipping difficulties, my review copies of Assassin’s Creed and Virtua Fighter 5 have yet to arrive. Therefore, I make no promises pertaining to their being reviewed this week. If they arrive this afternoon, then yes, I should have them reviewed by week’s end. If not, if they arrive later in the week, well then prospects are far better for them being reviewed next week.

For the Nintendo Wii, Joe Maier is allegedly hard at work on putting the finishing touches on his Super Mario Galaxy review. Senior editor Andrew Cretella looks to have a good deal more Wii-related content up and ready for consumption within the next week or so.

For the Sony PlayStation 3, Eric Goldfisher has finished his review of Heavenly Sword, which will definitely be a part of our Thanksgiving update.

The best news of all, however, is that our progressive editorial policy is set to come into effect later this week, with Ben Paddon officially returning to the scene with another rendition of his wonderful column, "Made in England". Columnist Jeremy Bennett looks to continue to shock and awe with a new incarnation of his edgy "Gaymer". For my part, count on at least one of my two columns seeing an update this week. Even though it’s Thanksgiving, that’s no excuse for me not to be here in top form, stirring up mischief and seeking whomever I may irritate with less than good tidings.

For now, folks, the one big item Mr. Rhoades and I failed to accomplish before the official relaunch of GamePartisan was setting up site e-mail addresses for the editorial staff. Yes, I know. Quite an irritation and, now that you all know, an embarrassment to boot.

Nevertheless, you can still contact us, me in particular, so take heart and send an e-mail to my personal e-mail address (yes, feel special): my personal e-mail…write me!

Until next time, otaku!

Rumor has it that a remake of NiGHTS into Dreams is well underway and set for release on the PlayStation 2 console in the middle of 2008.

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With the Xbox 360 and Wii both over the 13 million units sold mark worldwide, the 5.6 million units sold of its PlayStation 3 system is making the 7th generation of the console wars an awful grim scenario for Sony. Read the rest of this entry »

Sega has released Phantasy Star: Ambition of the Illuminus.

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In spite of better margins, Wall Street was looking for $0.23 in profit per share, as opposed to the $0.12 reported by the company.

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Democratic presidential frontrunner, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Senator Joseph Lieberman, are among a handful of U.S. Senators crying foul at the "Mature" rating given Manhunt 2, and are calling for a thorough review of the entire ESRB establishment.

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Freelance journalist Lionel Royal sits down with GP editor-in-chief, Jonny DeViney, for an interview that is candid, intense and quite informative for those new to the GamePartisan scene as well as old fans. This feature does its utmost to bring the whole story right up to date.

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"…heres something new. On December 4^th 2007 along with a new Dashboard update we will be granted the privilege to download six Original Xbox games…"

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PS3 weekly sales double  upon price cut.

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The Strait Times has reported that Singapore has lifted a ban on Mass Effect, stating that it would be instead sold with an M18 rating, meaning that it cannot lawfully be sold and/or distributed to anyone under the age of eighteen.

The government of Singapore had previously effected a ban on Mass Effect due to scenes of an alien and a human woman caressing. This behavior was viewed as a public ill and therefore ruled that the game was unfit to be viewed by the citizens of the city-state.

The lift on the ban and placement of an M18 rating is being widely viewed as a reasonable compromise by citizens and pundits alike.

"Now I don’t care what anyone tells you, the Halo series on the whole has simply brilliant gameplay mechanics. Halo 3 is no exception."

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Stemming from a source who wishes to remain anonymous, it’s looking more and more like a full-fledged, arena combat incarnation of  Mortal Kombat  is on the way, for a time to remain an Xbox 360 exclusive.

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"Difficult period in the company’s history"  brings about resignation of Atari CEO David Pierce.

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"Thanks in large part to Halo 3, Microsoft Corporation beat Wall Street’s most bullish forecasts  for the company’s first quarter earnings…" 

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Not long into the life of the 128-bit uber-console, Sega’s ill-fated underdog, the Dreamcast, Sega of Japan head Shoichiro Iramijiri made reference in Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu concerning a new console. The 256-bit console, dubbed the Phoenix, was allegedly better suited to carry out struggling Sega Enterprises’ ambitions of competing with the then-mighty Xbox and PlayStation 2 consoles.

We all know the rest of the story, however: the Phoenix, so-called, never saw the light of day, and Mr. Iramijiri was soon shown the door at Sega and sent on his merry way to the Japanese automotive racing circuit.

However, the rumor mill is working at full steam, and appears to be indicating that Microsoft is interested in reviving the Phoenix name as it contemplates a portable gaming endeavor. Word has it that while Phoenix would be the name, the actual technology driving the system would, in essence, be that of a portable Sega Dreamcast.

No one within Xbox Live seemed willing or able to offer comment when contacted concerning the issue, and we’ve yet to elicit a response from Sega.

Sooner or later, though, the rumors will likely be put to rest one way or another: it’s no secret that Microsoft wants a piece of the portable gaming pie. Upon announcing the development of the Zune portable media player, many industry pundits emitted loud boos, expecting instead a portable gaming announcement.

We will continue to investigate this matter, and hopefully will be the first to shed any major light on Microsoft’s portable plans.

Whether or not the rumor proves true, the word on the street definitely seems to be pointing in the direction of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) returning to its pre-2007/pre-crap format of yesteryear. This means more press involvement, the return of copious amounts of booth babes and, yes, more gaming press-wannabes on the show floor.

After the botched attempt at positive reform at this year’s show, however, such a return to form would likely be widely welcomed by those in the developer and press sides of the industry.

Do be advised, however, that this is strictly a rumor at this point, and while I do feel, given the source, that it does garner a certain level of credibility, until it is confirmed, don’t write home about this.

We will, as always, stay on top of this. Mmm…

"…a good break from the bland life of saving people from evil goblins…you ARE the evil goblins…"

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"…will set the bar for FPS’ for years to come…"

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Reporting for Reuters from "the Greatest City in the World", New York City, Bobbi Rebell states that Nintendo’s biggest challenges this Holiday season will be in grappling with a seemingly relentless chain of demand for its Wii console and preventing Microsoft from tapping into its family-friendly monopoly.

However awkward Microsoft’s first public foray into family-friendly fare may have seemed on ABC this past week, there can be little doubt as to their intent: broaden the horizons of the Xbox 360 beyond the hardcore gamer and attract the family unit, with both kid-friendly software seeing release on the system as well as new parental controls.

In addition to staving off Microsoft Corporation, Nintendo Company, Ltd., will also face the reality of losing precious business this Holiday season if they continue to falter in meeting market demand for their home Wii console. While there remains little doubt that Nintendo will remain a key player in this round of the home console wars, market analysts at Reuters and elsewhere continue to express the sentiment that Microsoft might be able to capitalize on Nintendo’s failure to meet demand by pitching its own family-friend tent.

The long and short of it all is that analysts do anticipate big Holiday seasons for both Microsoft and Nintendo. Sony’s future? Everyone but Sony is admitting their Holidays may not be so happy. Even Burl Ives may not be able to cheer them up should they continue to bleed red ink.

Fun and Addictive,  yet doesn’t reach the hype

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