If you have an Xbox 360 chances are you have a Halo 3, the two just go hand in hand. But, did you ever think the Halo franchise would out pace the behemoth known as Modern Warfare 2? Bungie apparently does.

In a recent statement to IndustryGamers about a Halo movie, Bungie’s Brian Jarrard said the following:

“Yeah, I can speculate. Are there more stories to be told in the Halo universe? Absolutely. Do I think Reach will be the biggest game ever and probably attract an even larger audience to the fan community? Yes, I actually do.”

Of course, he was probably talking about the biggest Halo game ever, but there’s no doubt that Halo: Reach is going to be huge.

A few days ago a Sony executive confirmed that LittleBigPlanet 2 was in production and was on it’s way. Today, however, Sony has come forth to refute that claim and say that LittleBigPlanet 2 has not been announced.

Below is their statement:

“As demonstrated recently at GDC, LittleBigPlanet has been shown as an example of how an existing game could benefit from PlayStation Move Motion Controller support. This is not a confirmation of LittleBigPlanet 2, and we do not have any announcements to make about the LittleBigPlanet franchise.”

Sounds like a pretty sketchy rumor squash, doesn’t it? Despite what they have said, I think it’s safe to assume that LittleBigPlanet 2 is in development and will be announced sometime soon. Perhaps at this year’s E3.

via destructoid

It’s that time of the year, Blizzard has come forth and let us know when and where their annual convention, called BlizzCon, will be held. This year, it will return to the same place it was last year, the Anaheim Convention Center and will take place on October 22nd and 23rd.

You can expect all things Blizzard to be at this event from Starcraft and Diablo to World of Warcraft and perhaps an unannounced IP.

We’ll let you know when tickets go on sale.

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Supreme Commander was an excellent game, as the spiritual successor to Total Annihilation, it had better be. With Supreme Commander 2, developer Gas Powered Games tries a different route, instead of the classic SupCom formula, they’ve simplified most of the gameplay and there is now a lot more focus on action rather than base and defense building. Ultimately, for Total Annihilation and SupCom fans, this is a disappointment. Especially considering that major franchises like C&C4 and Dawn of War are going in the same direction, SupCom 2 could have stood out, but instead, it followed suit. It’s a game that tries to please everyone, from hardcore players to newcomers, and sadly, it ends up pleasing no one.

It’s not all bad though, the game first and foremost feels very polished and runs smoothly, the zoom function on the map is still superior to any other RTS game out there, and the visuals this time, while not much better than list time, certainly run a lot smoother, even on low end systems. Just as before, you’ll have huge maps and the ability to amass huge armies of hundreds of robots and go into action, or sometimes, defend against an army of hundreds of robots. SupCom 2 has revamped many aspects of the game, specifically, the upgrading and tech tree has been simplified, as has much of the gameplay. There’s a lot less base building and a lot more action, so if you thought that the original game was a bit too slow, the you’ll be happy to know that the sequel is a lot fast, and likewise, the learning curve is a lot faster as well.

The campaign is decent, although not perfect, but the real treat with SupCom 2, just like in the predecessors, is in the skirmish and multiplayer. At best, the campaign is a learning tool and demo for you to train your skills before you start playing skirmishes against AI or human enemies. Overall, SupCom 2 is a decent RTS game that will satisfy casual gamers who don’t have hours to spend on one battle, but for the veterans of SupCom and Total Annihilation, it’s kind of a disappointment, as things become easier and simpler, they also become less rewarding, which is the case with Supreme Commander 2.

The Good:
Runs smoothly
Great map zooming functions
Simplified gameplay

The Bad:
Campaign is dull
Feels to simplified for hardcore RTS fans

Overall score: 7/10

Duke Nukem: Forever may be dead in the water but that doesn’t mean the Duke Nukem franchise is. In fact, a remake of the 2002 title Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project has just showed up on Korea’s Game Rating Board which proves that Duke Nukem will in fact live on.

There is no telling which console it’s going to drop for but considering it’s publisher is listed as Microsoft Korea, the chances of it hitting as an Xbox Live Arcade title seem pretty high. However, when the game will drop remains to be announced.

via gamerbytes

Talks over a possible F.E.A.R. 2 sequel (rumored to be called F.3.A.R.) have been circulating for some time now but Monolith has yet to come forth and give us any solid word. Now, a NeoGAF posting is suggesting that the game will be reavelad next month in an unnamed Spanish gaming magazine.

Until we hear more, you can gawk over the teaser image we’ve supplied for you above.

After numerous delays, Ubisoft has just announced that Splinter Cell: Conviction has finally gone gold. For those who don’t know, this means the game is completely done being developed and produced and will soon be sent to retailers nation wide.

If, however, you can’t wait until Conviction‘s April 13th release date you can always hop on Xbox Live and download the demo.

Well, it was bound to happen — Following Nintendo’s announcement of the Nintendo 3DS portable console, their stocks rose 9.7%. Of course, there’s no telling if the Nintendo 3DS will be a success or not but the investors sure do seem so.

I, for one, think the success of the portable console will be based on how well Nintendo is able to pull off the 3D technology. Since they are using a 3D screen that won’t require you to wear glasses some have been skeptical over whether or not the effect will be up to par. Knowing Nintendo, it probably will be.

via joystiq

Diablo III may be well into development but that doesn’t mean people have stopped playing Diablo II. Blizzard has evidently made note of this fact and has gone ahead and released the 1.13c update for Diablo II.

The update provides some improvements and bug fixes for the classic game all of which you can view in the patch notes after the break.

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Alienware is holding a unique promotion in the sense that they rae actually giving away something completely free. This promotion gives Dragon Age Origins players a free in-game shiled named the Bulwark of the True King. According to Joystiq, the shield will be a tier 5 item on the original PC version and a tier 7 item if you have the Awakening expansion.

To snag this freebie, all you need to do is head over to Alienware’s website and make an account, here and then head here to receive the code. Of course, you’re going to need the PC version of the game, no console gamers allowed.