http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com Video game news featuring the top games on the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and PC Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:00:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If Capcom's "Dark Void" becomes a hit when it comes out in 2010, Brad Pitt's production company Plan B Entertainment will already be ahead of the game, as they've announced they now have the rights to make a film based on the unreleased title. "As a game, 'Dark Void' was developed ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/20/brad-pitt-secures-rights-for-dark-void-movie/ I have to admit that back in 2005, I laughed at the idea of "Lego Star Wars." The whole concept seemed too kid-friendly and too corporate at the same time. But I was quickly swept up in the game's quirky sense of humor, refreshingly tight game play and surprising depth. ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/20/lego-indiana-jones-2-review-bad-dates-not-this-time/ About the time Trekkies are starting to exhaust the special features on their new "Star Trek" DVD's and Blu-ray discs, they can expect to see the franchise's long-awaited MMO ready to go live. Though it's been in development for about half a decade, it looks like all systems are go ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/20/star-trek-online-beta-test-leaves-port-jan-12/ If "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" hackers really have unlocked a hidden game mode called "Global Thermonuclear War," it would be a fitting tribute Matthew Broderick's character in the 1983 movie "WarGames" who famously did the same thing on a government computer. "GTW" is one of three multiplayer modes ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/20/hackers-unlock-new-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-multiplayer-modes/ Blizzard is focused on releasing two titles next year: "StarCraft 2" and "World of WarCraft: Cataclysm." Unfortunately for action RPG fans, "Diablo 3" is not in the cards. In an interview with Techland, Blizzard executive VP of game design, Rob Pardo, said, "I think it’s safe to say that, yeah, ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/20/diablo-3-will-be-done-in-2011or-2012or-2013/ There isn't a whole lot you can do with the racing game template. Sure you can add power-ups, tweak the physics, and endlessly improve the graphics, but whatever you do, you've basically just got accelerate, brake, and get to the end fast. Instead of trying to add to the ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/20/crystal-spear-remake-xbox-live-indie-games-showcase/ Shigeru Miyamoto said he wants to see a Zelda unveiling at E3 in 2010, and new comments from another Nintendo decision-maker indicate that those plans are still in motion. What's more interesting, though, is that in addition to adding MotionPlus support, producer Eiji Aonuma expects to see the next Zelda ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/19/nintendo-plotting-zelda-surprise-for-e3-2010/ If you happen to live in or around Denver and have an innate love of video game stuff, you're in luck. Kotaku is hosting their annual fundraiser tonight, with the proceeds going to everyone's favorite gaming charity, Child's Play. The event is going down at the Cervantes Ballroom, starting at 6pm ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/19/thing-to-do-in-denver-if-youre-alive-gaming-event-for-charity-tonight/ The original "BioShock" offered up a pretty excellent special edition, if only because of the incredibly well-made, desk-worthy Big Daddy statue. Now it looks like "BioShock 2" is following in his large, clunky footsteps with an equally compelling special edition. For $100 bucks ($40 more than the normal edition, if you're ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/19/bioshock-2-special-edition-does-it-right/ The "Final Fantasy" series' token needled plant creature Cactuar will show up on screens when "Final Fantasy XIII" hit Japan December 17. North America will have to wait until March 9, 2010, to see him in motion, but some Shonen Jump scans have an early look. Cactuar and what appears to ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/19/cactuar-look-revealed-for-final-fantasy-xiii/