The Reboot: Xbox Spring Showcase 2008

Several new games were unveiled at the Xbox Spring Showcase in San Francisco. Gears of War II, Fable 2, Too Human and Ninja Gaiden II were just a few of the games on display. I was at the showcase and got to play all the playable games at the event (GOW II and Fable 2 were only shown to the press). Here’s a wrap-up of the event for your viewing pleasure =)

New Feature in Madden NFL 09…A “do-over” button?

ESPN came out with its Madden NFL 09 Preview and the one new feature in Madden that is going to piss a lot of hardcore Maddenites off is the “rewind” option. The feature gives gamers a “do-over” on any given play. For instance, if you throw an interception on one play, you can rerun the play over with a simple push of a button. It’s the equivalent to a mulligan in golf. I know EA Sports wants to appeal to the casual gamer, but this is too much. Those who can’t deal with the in-depth controls, go play NFL Tour. Madden is supposed to be a “sim” football experience. Keep it that way. But not all is bad. The player models look more realistic, stadiums, weather conditions and grass looks good and most importantly, announcers are back!

Madden NFL 09 Rewind Feature (via IGN’s Madden 09 Preview):

Sony Unveils Madden PSP Bundle

Just great. I buy myself the PSP Daxter pack just so I can get the 1GB memory stick and a Silver PSP thinking it was worth the sacrifice and the Sony pulls this one on me. Sony announced the upcoming release of a Madden NFL 09 Entertainment Pack. What’s included? A sweet metallic-blue PSP, Madden NFL 09, a 1GB memory stick and a voucher to download Beats from the Playstation Network store. Like a lot of gamers say sometimes..I should have waited. The bundle comes out August 12. Click on the image for more photos.

Break the Kids in Early

This kid’s parents aren’t wasting any time breaking him into the world of video games. I know this video has been out for quite some time, but I thought I’d post it anyway. The next Fatal1ty? You never know.

The Reboot: Top Five Things You Must Do in GTA IV

Grand Theft Auto IV has been out for a few weeks now, and most hardcore gamers have probably finished the story mode. So what else is there to do in Liberty City? Plenty. In this episode of The Reboot, host Rio Pesino gives you his top-five list of the things you must do in GTA IV, other than story mode.

Xbox 360 Spring Showcase ‘08: Interview with Microsoft’s Shane Kim

The Xbox Spring Showcase wasn’t all about the latest titles. Microsoft Game Studio head Shane Kim spoke with The Reboot’s Rio Pesino and several other members of the media about a number of topics, including the Xbox Newton controller rumors, Blu-Ray, digital distribution and the evolution of Xbox Live.

Xbox 360 Spring Showcase

Microsoft showed off some of its upcoming 2008 titles at the Xbox 360 Spring Showcase, held in San Francisco, CA. The highlighted games included Gears of War 2, Fable 2, Ninja Gaiden 2, Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Too Human and Penny Arcade Adventures. I’ll have video highlights of the event in the very near future. In the meantime, enjoy pictures from the event.

First Metal Gear Solid 4 Review Hits the Web

The very first Metal Gear Solid 4 review has leaked, courtesy of the N4G Forums. Official UK Playstation Magazine gave MGS4 a perfect 10 out of 10. The game is scheduled to be released next month. I can’t wait!

The Reboot: Xbox 360 Blu-Ray in the Works?

A new Xbox 360 Blu-Ray rumor is circulating around the Web. Chinese newspaper Economic Daily News claims a subsidiary of computer hardware firm Asus has been chosen by Microsoft to produce internal Blu-Ray players for the Xbox 360. Also in this episode of http://www.rebootshow.com The Reboot with Rio Pesino, the Grand Theft Auto sales war between Sony and Microsoft rages on, fans of the PC version of EA Sports’ Madden series get left out in the cold for the second straight year and a pole dancing game may soon be coming to the Nintendo Wii.

Another Xbox 360 Blu-Ray Rumor Hits the Web

Chinese newspaper Economic Daily News is reporting that Microsoft has struck a deal with Pegasus Technology to produce internal Blu-Ray drives for the Xbox 360. The newspaper also claims that the Blu-Ray 360′s are scheduled to be released between July and September of this year. Now before you get all excited, keep in mind that Microsoft is once again denying the latest rumor, telling GamePro.com that they have “no plans to introduce a Blu-ray drive for Xbox 360.”

A few months back, Microsoft discontinued the production of its external HD-DVD drives due to Toshiba’s decision to concede the HD-Format war to Sony’s Blu-Ray.