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Late Night Consoling

by Alec Matias, Oct 14, 2004 8:00pm PDT
Related Topics – Activision, Bungie, Sony, Games: Console

Just like many of you out there, I'm pretty excited for Halo 2. I was floored with the E3 2002 trailer and one of the highlights of last year's E3 was playing the multiplayer for about half an hour (even though my team was thoroughly dominated). Typically, I enjoy experiencing games 'fresh,' knowing as little as possible going in. That's harder nowadays as I want to keep current on everything so I can properly do my job here, but with Halo 2, Bungie has made it easy for me. Now, as for my point, this month's issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) has a preview of the singleplayer. They do not spoil one bit of the story, but there are some screenshots in there of stuff we haven't seen before. With all the stuff swirling around out there, I say if you've lasted this long not knowing much about the game, hold out just a few more weeks.

PS2 "PStwo" Shipping Early The redesigned PlayStation 2 has been appearing in stores much earlier than anticipated. At its announcement, Sony said stores will see the slim console November 1 in North America and Europe. However, plenty of Shackers and many gamers across the Internet have been picking up the console the last couple of days. Your mileage may vary, so call your local retailer before heading on over.
PSP Activision Pledges PSP Support Activision has now officially gone on record as stating their support for Sony's PSP. In doing so, they expect to have two titles ready for its launch: Spider-man 2 and Tony Hawk's Underground 2. "SCEA's PlayStation Portable Entertainment Platform is an exciting new platform that combines processing power with a sleek new look that will appeal to an older demographic," said Kathy Vrabeck, president of Activision Publishing.
Xbox Halo 2 Soundtrack Song List The song list has been revealed for the controversial Halo 2 soundtrack being released by Sumthing Else Music Works. Incubus is the biggest contributor, with four songs. There is only one song each for Breaking Benjamin and Hoobastank. The soundtrack is set for release alongside the game on November 9.
Xbox Logitech Announces Cordless Xbox Live Headset After a successful run of its wireless controllers for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, Logitech is moving into the console headset territory. They begin by announcing the cordless Xbox Live headset. Using 2.4GHz technology, the device has a range of about 30 feet and an unspecified amount of battery life. It will retail for $79.99 (!!!) and come with two months free of Xbox Live.
PS2 Xbox GCN Misc. Q&As/Features GameZone talks with the producer of Call of Duty: Finest Hour, Scott Langteau.
  Misc. Media/Previews
PS2 Sony sticks up a new preview trailer for Arc the Lad Generations. GameSpy hosts screenshots of Gran Turismo 4.
Xbox EuroGamer updates their preview of Jade Empire. 1up takes a look at Forza Motorsport.
GCN At FileShack, we have footage of a Japanese demo of Resident Evil 4. Game Informer gives us the full details on Baten Kaitos. IGN has new details on Metroid Prime 2: Echoes.
GBA NDS GamerFeed gives us their take on Ridge Racer DS (NDS). GameSpot previews Mawaru Made in Wario (GBA).
PS2 Xbox GCN Direct feed videos of Viewtiful Joe 2 (PS2, Xbox) are at Game Informer. IGN previews Darkwatch (PS2, Xbox), offers a hands-on of Virtua Quest (PS2, GCN), takes a look at Roll Call (PS2, Xbox), and posts images of GoldenEye: Rogue Agent (PS2, Xbox, GCN). GameSpot delivers an updated hands-on of Godzilla: Save the Earth (PS2, Xbox), shots of Rogue Trooper (PS2, Xbox), and images of Scaler (PS2, Xbox, GCN). 1up has a preview of Destroy All Humans! (PS2, Xbox).
Console Game of the Evening: Mega Man 8 for the PSOne. "The voice acting in this game is hilarious, and that is probably why I'll remember it, not for the gameplay, but for Dr. Light's hilarious slur." (submitted by NERodgers).


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