Birth of a Spartan Extended Version

Here is the extended version of the live-action short we posted earlier. Coinciding with the release of the Halo: Reach Beta, the clip shows the backstory and the transformation of Reach’s future Noble Team leader, Carter 259. Video after the break. Read More »

Live Action Short: How to Make a Spartan

Didn’t manage to catch the brand new Halo: Reach live-action short that premiered across television networks this evening? Watch it here in all its glory.

Directed by award-winning director Noam Murro, Birth of a Spartan tells the tale of (future Noble Team leader) Carter 259’s transformation from man to Spartan. An extended version will launch tomorrow on Xbox Live, including the launch of (www.welcometonobleteam.com) which will apparently allow users to upload photos of themselves to be converted into Spartan-IIIs – hopefully the process isn’t as painful.

iPhone Front-Facing Camera To Offer Possible Game Center Integration?

MacRumors have pointed out the possibility of video conferencing through Game Center, Apple’s social gaming network. Players may be able to chat with fellow players and friends through the next-generation iPhone’s front-facing camera (apparently it has one of those). Several status messages were found in the latest iPhone SDK Beta: Read More »

Split/Second Demo Gameplay Montage

The eagerly awaited Split/Second demo was made available on Xbox Live this morning, not too shabby for a Monday, ay?

A timed exclusive for the 360, PlayStation 3 owners will have to wait until May 11 to get their hands on Disney Interactive’s intense arcade racer. For those without a time machine or a Gold Subscription we’ve compiled this montage just for you – enjoy!

Welcome to Noble Team

A new Halo: Reach website (www.welcometonobleteam.com) popped up this morning on the internet and augmentation apparently begins on Wednesday – nice! Trying to make sense of it some have pointed out that it may host the live-action short by Noam Murro, said to premiere on Tuesday evening. Makes sense doesn’t it? I guess we’ll have to wait and see!

Halo: Reach Gameplay Blowout

With just one week to go until the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta is activated, Joystiq have unleashed a huge amount of ‘Pre-Beta’ footage for those who can’t survive the wait. From amour customisation walkthroughs to straight up comparison videos, this in-depth look is sure to answer many questions those following the game may have. Hit the break or head on over to Joystiq for more footage, HD goodness included – just don’t forget to flip the switch!

Eurogamer Expo 2010 Tickets Available

Like promised, the Eurogamer Expo is back and ready to cement their place as the UK’s biggest dedicated video games event for a third year running. Taking place in London Earls Court for three days straight, this Expo just screams bigger – they could not have picked a better venue. Kicking off a little earlier this time around will give you a chance to play more “unreleased” games before they hit the shelves and makes the long wait that much easier. What are you waiting for? Get your tickets now and check out our coverage from last year!

First Bit: Splinter Cell: Conviction

Ever found yourself on the fence about buying a new game? This should get you off it! Watch the opening minutes of Splinter Cell: Conviction after the break. Read More »

Good to Know: Original Xbox Live Service Discontinued at Midnight

At midnight tonight gamers who are still clinging to their original Xbox titles will lose Live service. Though Microsoft gave the official warning months ago, it’s still sad to see the first successful online service for consoles slip into the history books. So bid adieu to the framework that helped set up the Live service you enjoy today and dust off those classic Xbox games because this is the grand finale.

Bleszinski Confirms Four-Player Co-Op

Epic Games’ lead man Cliff Bleszinski wasn’t joking around when he said that the Gears of War 3 reveal was “the worst kept secret in video game history” last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. While maybe not the worst kept secret, it certainly doesn’t help your cause when Microsoft blows the show, right?

Fortunately he’s been fueling the hype machine via Twitter with some previously unrevealed information about Gears of War 3. Along with confirming Anya Stroud as the female soldier seen in the trailer, he also revealed four-player co-op for the single player portion of the game. Previously only two members of the team, Dom and Marcus, were playable in the series.

At long last we will be able to take control of the entire COG team during the campaign experience. Let’s hope this equates to a playable (bald) Augustus “Cole Train” Cole which is obviously the true motivation behind this move.