http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com This is the MTV Multiplayer Blog Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:24:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A class-action lawsuit filed in San Francisco wants to take iPhone game developer Storm8 to task for what it calls "malicious software code." The suit accuses Storm8 of exploiting a backdoor method to retrieve users' phone numbers without their permission in games such as "iMobsters" and "Vampires Live." We reached ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/06/apple-comments-on-iphone-numbers-being-stolen-by-games/ You won't need to level up and hunt down a mount to get an animal companion in Blizzard Entertainment's latest in-game business venture. The newly opened "World of Warcraft" Pet Store accepts real money for critters and even includes a charitable angle tied to its $10 price tags. "Today we’re pleased ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/06/world-of-warcraft-pet-store-opens/ show|null|video|453920 If you're hoping for a website that'll share all your "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" glories, akin to Bungie's "Halo" stat-tracking site, Bungie.net, you're fresh out of luck for launch. We spoke to Infinity Ward about the potential for a similar, community-based site for "Modern Warfare 2," which they ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/06/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-to-have-bungienet-style-stat-tracking-not-at-launch/ Nintendo's Wii has followed different rules than the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 since it launched, focusing early on on interface and family-friendly titles rather than graphics and expanded hardware capabilities. That hasn't kept speculators from predicting a hi-def upgrade, however. One analyst in particular, Michael Pachter of Wedbush Morgan ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/06/nintendo-denies-wii-hd-upgrade-planned-for-2010/ The Japanese went even crazier for "Bubble Bobble" than America's arcade masses (there's been a version of it for nearly every platform on the little island!), and Japanese indie title "Green Island" takes one aspect of that classic and applies it in some unusual ways. Essentially, "Green Island" capitalizes on the ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/06/green-island-xbox-live-indie-games-showcase/ How do you turn a deeply flawed man into a religious figure? Simple: make a sequel. That's what 2K Games did with the protagonist of the critically acclaimed "BioShock" for the upcoming sequel, "BioShock 2." The follow up to one of the best games of 2007 takes place ten years ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/06/hero-of-bioshock-becomes-religious-figure-in-bioshock-2/ show|null|video|453314 The above launch trailer for "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" features scenes from the length and breadth of the single-player campaign. If that sorta thing bothers you, I'd strongly recommend waiting until next Tuesday. If you just can't contain yourself, though, live it up! http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/06/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-launch-trailer-is-spoiler-heavy-eminem-laden/ REO Speedwagon tracks have already found their way to "Rock Band." Unlike Van Halen, Metallica or The Beatles, however, who have all chosen music-based released to make their headlining video game debuts, REO has selected the lesser trod genre of "hidden object adventure" games to come to PC's and Macs. ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/05/reo-speedwagon-finds-their-way-to-a-downloadable-adventure-game/ The above shot was taken by a user in the Major League Gaming forums nicknamed, predictably, Tom Morello. I'm hoping that that's not his real name, as the NDA he most likely signed would prohibit the screen capture of gameplay from what appears to be "Halo: Reach," but his risk ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/05/rumored-halo-reach-screenshots-leak-from-microsoft-hq/ GameStop and Best Buy customers reserving "Battlefield: Bad Company 2" will get a little something extra come November 19th. EA has confirmed that a North American multiplayer beta test will be open to pre-ordering PS3 owners though the retailers' online and brick-and-mortar locations. "With 'Battlefield: Bad Company 2' we're looking to ... http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/11/05/battlefield-bad-company-2-multiplayer-beta-confirmed-as-ps3-exclusive/