GUG Gaming News: Tuesday, September 05

USA Today's Take On The Next Gen Systems

"With the arrival of two innovative new systems about two months away, the video game world is as unsettled as it has ever been. On Nov. 17, market leader Sony will launch its high-priced PlayStation 3 ($499-$599, depending on size of hard drive), having given a year's head start to challenger Microsoft's Xbox 360.
And trailing industry giant Nintendo is headed in a different direction with its Wii system this fall (no price or release date yet). Although not as powerful as the PS3 or 360 — in fact, it's described as having slightly more punch than today's GameCube — the Wii promises not only to be cheaper but also to change the gaming experience with its unique motion-sensitive controller."

USATODAY.com

Fifa 07: Lots of renders

Electronic Arts released this big series of renders showcasing some of the players modeling for the 360 version of the game, and it's some really impressive stuff. Juninho, Kaka, Landon, Podolski, Rooney and of course Ronaldinho are in there.

Xboxyde

New Video: Half-Life 2 Episode 2

New NHL 07 Screenshots, Wallpapers and Pics

Graphically this game has won the battle hands down, let's hope the new innovative gameplay is as good!

IGN

Sony Boosts Euro PS3 Online Campaign

As the PlayStation 3 launch approaches, Sony has ramped up its online marketing campaign with the introduction of PS3-related short films for the official European website.

Next Generation

NHL 07 XBOX 360 Videos

This year for the Xbox 360 NHL 07 is GUNNA be sweet... instead of using face buttons to shoot and pass and check... you simply use the left and right analog sticks.. eg. to move player use left analog stick... to use the players stick you use the right analog stick.... like.. pull back then forward to pull off a slap shot.

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Sony May Introduce PlayStation Phone

Could the PSP be used as a replacement for your phone, or will Sony introduce a PlayStation-branded phone with gaming functionality? Either are possibilities, according to comments from SCE and Sony Ericsson executives.

GameDaily BIZ

Video of Gamestop/EB Games Employee Showing Catalog With Wii and PS3 Kiosks

A Gamestop employee shows his Gamestop and EB Games "Relay Fall 2006" catalog showing what the Wii and PS3 in-store kiosks will look like. A spread for the Zelda Twilight Princess game is shown as well, along with information that the Wii kiosks will be in Gamestop and EB Games by the end of October or beginning of November.

Xbox 360 Boasts Best Breast Physics To Date!!!

Realism or fantasy, which do you prefer? Game developers are bent on extending these dual lines of design every year. Whereas videogames like Madden, Splinter Cell, or Kain and Lynch aim to bring a new sense of realism to the forefront of videogame production, others serve as escapist venues.

IGN

WMS Runs Hot for Xbox 360; Cold on PS3

Wedbush Morgan Securities has posted strong predictions for sales of Xbox 360 this Holiday season, while downgrading its predictions for PlayStation 3.

Next Generation

Every Dreamcast Homebrew releases in one place! DCNews.co.uk

For the last few months I have been working on a new download database for all dreamcast releases, and I'm happy to say that its really to launch at DCNews.co.uk
Downloads are free, you don't even need to register, but if you do register, you can vote, submit and leave comments. All legal homebrew games and emus hosted and up to date!

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Stream Videos on Your 360 Without Media Center

Finally, gamers can unleash all of their PC-canned porn onto their televisions. Reader Cainrok points out that Media Player 11 will support video playback from PC to Xbox 360 without the need of a Media Center Edition computer.

I'm fairly certain he's right. Looking at the site it specifically mentions streaming video onto your Xbox 360 and doesn't say a thing about a Media Center requirement.

...if you have an Xbox 360 or other digital media receiver (DMR), you can use Windows Media Player to stream music, pictures, and videos from your computer to that device.

This makes sense. Once Vista hits you won't need a Media Center system anyway, it will be built in, so why not make it work on XP as well.

Kotaku

Rumor Alert: New "BLACK" Xbox 360 Bundle

Black Xbox 360
250 GB HDD
Developed by Directv and Microsoft
HDMI built in
Integrated Wireless Support
Built in HD-DVD Player
XBox Live Support - Server Side
Priced within $100 of the $599 PS3

Xboxyde

Q&A: GameFly's Sean Spector

Over the past several years, the traditional video-rental business has been in decline. One factor for the slump is the rise of Netflix. Founded in 1997, the increasingly ubiquitous service lets subscribers rent an unlimited number of DVDs, all for a flat fee. Customers pick the DVDs online and have them mailed to their homes, bypassing often frustrating video-store visits and late charges.

GameSpot

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