Crytek’s ‘Ryse’ Revealed for Kinect

At Microsoft’s E3 press conference earlier today, Crytek (Far Cry, Crysis) announced Ryse, a Kinect-enabled action title based the Roman Empire. The trailer footage focused on the gesture based melee combat, which included hacking, slashing, and head butting.

At last year’s 2010 Microsoft Press Conference, Crytek showcased a teaser trailer for the game, which was known at the time as Codename: Kingdoms. Microsoft is publishing Ryse, but a release date and further details have yet to be announced.

Halo: Combat Evolved Remake Announced, Available November 2011

It was announced today that the rumored remake of Halo: Combat Evolved will be launching this holiday season for Xbox 360 with a dramatic visual overhaul. Dubbed Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, the game is much more than another rehash running at a higher resolution. This new reimagining of the original game will feature new art assets and an updated control scheme similar to more recent configurations. Read more »

Microsoft Demos Star Wars Kinect During E3 Keynote

After being teased as a concept at Microsoft’s Kinect reveal last year, gamers got their first look at the still in the works Star Wars Kinect this morning at Microsoft’s E3 keynote. Those in attendance got a live demonstration of the game, which looks to be an on-rails adventure and allows players to use intuitive gestures to do everything from swing their lightsaber to using Force powers. Read more »

Rumor: Uncharted Vita to be Named ‘Golden Abyss’

Hot off the heels of this morning’s PlayStation Vita rumors, gaming blog Ripten is now reporting that “Vita” is, indeed, the official name of Sony’s new portable. In addition, the post claims that the previously untitled Uncharted game for NGP is to be named Uncharted: Golden Abyss.

Details are sparse now, but the source inside Sony is reporting to Ripten that both names will be officially unveiled at E3 or in the days leading up to Sony’s briefing.

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Source – Ripten

Rumor: Official Name of NGP Now ‘PlayStation Vita’

Ah, E3 season, what an exciting time. Rumors and leaks run rampant while the gaming masses eat up every crumb of information made available. Today’s big rumor comes in the form of an E3 proof sheet which allegedly reveals that the official name for Sony’s NGP will be the “PlayStation Vita.” Read more »

Project Café to be Revealed June 7th

Nintendo will hold its annual E3 presentation on June 7th at L.A.’s Nokia Theater. In addition to hearing about upcoming games for the Wii (the few that actually remain), DS, and 3DS, viewers will get their first glimpse of the Wii’s successor, Project Café. Read more »