Playrhq's Blog – November 2009 Archive (12)

Channel 4 To Show The VGAs

Wow, hold the front page. Apparently, Channel 4 will be showing highlights of the VGAs - the big US televised video games awards shindig spectcular type thing. They're hosted by Samuel L Jackson again this year. Expect another heap of movie stars and celebs to present individual awards and gush about just how much they lurve games. Oh and there are never any speeches from the winners. Still, 'tis quite a spectacle even if the awards themselves mean actually feck all y'limey b******d! Oh dear,… Continue

Added by playrhq on November 27, 2009 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

What Do EA Want For Xmas?

Been playing The Saboteur a fair bit recently. Blimey that Sean can swear, feck can he. Mind you , after what happens to him in this darkly comic WWII romp who can blame him? But if we were suprised by the expletive count (thank god, we spelt that right!), we were even more taken a back at just how much like GTA it is once you scratch under the surface. When EA failed in their bid to buy Rockstar a while back, it seems that they decided to go hell bent on creating their own GTA-beater instead.… Continue

Added by playrhq on November 27, 2009 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

What's in the show this weekend?

Damn, I knew there was something I was meant to have done! Mmm, if I don't pull my finger out real quick, our poor viewers are going to be forced to watch... an in-depth preview of The Sabotuer, our massive review of James Cameron's Avatar: The Game. Crikey, they might even have to endure our exclusive look at Heavy Rain. Blimey, poor souls. I'll think I'd better book that ticket to Spain after all.

Added by playrhq on November 27, 2009 at 2:30pm — 5 Comments

Bioshock 2 - Your Help Needed

We're interviewing the guys behind Bioshock 2 very soon. If you got a question for 'em post it here and we'll totally ignore it. Either that or we'll pretend we came up with it and get all the credit! Whichever way you look at it, you lose! But don't let that stop you...

Added by playrhq on November 22, 2009 at 11:30am — 6 Comments

What's In This Weekend's Show?

James Cameron's: Avatar, just what the hell is it all about? Left 4 Dead 2, just what the hell do we think of it? Little Big Planet (PSP), just what the hell do we think are the best 5 levels? A Massive Casual Games Round-Up, just that the f******n hell is what doing in the show?

Added by playrhq on November 20, 2009 at 4:00pm — 5 Comments

Playr Hosts UK TV Premier of Assassin's Creed: Lineage

If you'd like to see the Assassin's Creed: Lineage movie in full on your very own TV, in the comfort of your living room... and you live in the UK ...and you have Sky... and you'll still be alive at 9.35pm this Thursday evening... then you're in luck!! Yes, we had a chat with our very kind friends at Ubisoft and they've generously allowed your favourite TV show to be the first to air the movie on UK TV. How cool are we? So, catch the UK TV premier of this rather fab, multi-million dollar… Continue

Added by playrhq on November 17, 2009 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

Caption Competition - Modern Warfare 2

Do your worst...

Added by playrhq on November 15, 2009 at 3:58pm — 16 Comments

Next Game To Get The Movie Treatment

Things We've Learnt Recently No. 76 ... It seems Ubisoft are planning more movies like Assassin's Creed: Lineage. The 36-minute mini-epic, about 15th century assassin Giovanni, by special effects maestros Hybride Studios, brilliantly prepares audiences for the launch of Assassin's Creed 2 next weekend. So which game will get this treatment next? Splinter Cell? Prince of Persia? Nope, Far Cry! That was the strong hint dropped by one of Ubisoft's top development execs during our recent interview.

Added by playrhq on November 14, 2009 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

Leonardo & chums

This weekend it's our Assassin's Creed 2 special (or should we say GTA: Florence special?) Also, Skate 3,Indy 2 and Left 4 Dead 2. And who said it was a bad year for games?

Added by playrhq on November 12, 2009 at 8:45am — 4 Comments

Tumbleweed...

Silence everywhere...the streets are deserted... the pub's empty... and no one will be watching the football tonight... Why? MW2 is finally here, of course!!! Now, what to play first? Multiplayer or campaign? Or maybe I'll just have a little go at Special Ops? See you in a coupla weeks! Oh and by the way, the bonus level unlocked when you complete the game is...

Added by playrhq on November 10, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

What Game Has Jade Been Playing?

Having spent the day with Assassin's Creed 2, I have to admit to being a little surprised by how different it is to the original. I have a strong suspicion that the guys and gals at Ubisoft's Montreal Studios have used GTA as the model this time around, especially in terms of storytelling. I'm still thinking about some of the characters I met in Florence today, which I think is a sign that they've got it right. One tip. If you're planning to get the game, make sure you watch all the Assassin's… Continue

Added by playrhq on November 5, 2009 at 9:30pm — 5 Comments

Modern Warfare 2 Special This Weekend

And if you haven't heard about the airport massacre level, you soon will. Expect it to be front page news.

Also in the show, a meaty preview of Dark Void and hands on with Assassin's Creed 2, Left 4 Dead 2, and Avatar. Frankly, if that doesn't float your boat, you're already dead!

Added by playrhq on November 4, 2009 at 12:00am — 5 Comments