GameFest at Geekfest 5.0

GameFest will be held at Geekfest 5.0 this Thursday at The Shelter on 24th June 2010. Expect loads of frantic LAN gaming action on classic FPS titles.

More info will be posted soon. Watch this space.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction

The fifth installment in the Splinter Cell video game series is our game of the month for April. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction follows the story of Sam Fisher, an elite operative who used to work for a top secret government agency. But, when Fisher finds his daughter Sarah dead, things might not be so clear cut as first thought. Fisher cuts all ties with his former unit, executes his boss and former friend and goes on the path for vengeance.

USB Memory Support for the Xbox 360 coming April 6th

Microsoft has announced that USB flash drives will be supported on the Xbox 360. Here’s the official news from MajorNelson.com:

 

On April 6th, we will be releasing a system update over Xbox LIVE for your Xbox 360 that will allow USB flash drives to be used for storing profiles, game saves, demos and more. I’ve been testing this feature out for a few weeks, and I have to say it’s really great. Once you take the system update on April 6th, you’ll be able to connect your USB flash drives to your console and head over to the memory section to configure your new storage device. Once you do that, the system will conduct a one time performance and integrity check to confirm the drive is working properly. You will then be able to configure how much storage to use on the device, up to 16 GB. The remaining space on the flash drive will be accessible by your PC or Mac. USB Hard drives may work, but like flash memory, you’ll only be able to use up to 16GB of space. Since performance on flash based USB storage is usually better, I highly recommend using flash based instead of spinning media like a hard drive…it’s just going to give you a MUCH better experience.

We’ve also enhanced the memory management functions, so you’ll be able to have better control on what you want to copy or move between storage devices.

A couple of points:

* You can have 2 devices connected to the console at a time, enabling up to 32GB of simultaneous storage.
* The system won’t just configure the device once it is connected to the console. You’ll need to head to the memory area in system settings, select your USB Device, and choose from Configure Now (Format and Configure the Full Device), or Customize (you can choose how much memory you want configured for Xbox360 from the free space on the device.)

While any flash drive can be used, we are partnering with SanDisk to release an Xbox 360 branded USB flash drive in May that comes pre-configured out of the box and ready to go. I’ll provide links to those drives once they’re available. Until then, starting April 6th (when we release the system update) you can pop any flash drive over 1GB into your Xbox 360 and configure it as storage.

Win 5 copies of the Battlefield: Bad Company 2

In Battlefield: Bad Company 2, the Bad Company crew again find themselves in the heart of the action, where they must use every weapon and vehicle at their disposal to survive. The action unfolds with unprecedented intensity, introducing a level of fervor to vehicular warfare never before experienced in a modern warfare action game.

The ‘B’ company fight their way through snowy mountaintops, dense jungles and dusty villages. With a heavy arsenal of deadly weapons and a slew of vehicles to aid them, the crew set off on their mission and they are ready to blow up, shoot down, blast through, wipe out and utterly destroy anything that gets in their way. Total destruction is the name of the game — either online or offline, enemies will soon learn there is nowhere to hide.

Thanks to EA, we have 5 copies of Bad Company 2 for the PC to give away.

Win 5 copies of Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight

The year is 2062 and humanity is at the brink of extinction. With only six years left until the mysterious crystalline structure Tiberium renders the earth entirely uninhabitable, the two opposing factions — Global Defense Initiative (GDI) and the Brotherhood of Nod — inevitably find themselves in desperation for the same cause: to stop Tiberium from extinguishing mankind. The unthinkable becomes reality and Nod’s enigmatic leader Kane takes off for GDI headquarters. What is Kane planning in the heart of his enemies’ base?

In addition to the two campaigns on the epic battles of GDI and Nod, which players will get to conquer alone or in a cooperative mode, Command & Conquer 4 also features a new 5v5 objective-based multiplayer mode, promoting teamwork and cooperation and delivering a social real-time-strategy experience never seen before in a Command & Conquer game.

Thanks to EA, we have five copies of Tiberian Twilight for the PC to give away.

God of War III

It’s bloody, it’s gory and it’s everything we could have ever asked for. However, thanks to its theme, God of War III will only be officially available in some parts of the Middle East.

Heavy Rain

Quantic Dream’s dark film noir thriller Heavy Rain is our Game of the Month for February. Unfortunately, we’ve received news that the game has been banned in the UAE.

Win 4 copies of Mass Effect 2 for the Xbox 360

Game Synopsis: Once again stepping into the role of the heroic Commander Shepard, gamers command their crew on a suicide mission in space. Players must assemble their squad from amongst the galaxy’s most powerful mystics, geniuses, and convicts and lead them on a suicide mission to discover why humans are vanishing from the galaxy. The success of the mission hinges on the squad recruited and their loyalty to the mission. Shepard’s future depends on it.

Thanks to EA, we have four copies of Mass Effect 2 for the Xbox 360 to give away to lucky gamers.

Win 70 Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight Beta Keys

Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight brings the 15 year-long fan-beloved Tiberium saga to an epic and stunning conclusion, giving players a new innovative and compelling strategic gameplay experience through the epic battles between the GDI and the Brotherhood of Nod, with its enigmatic leader Kane. With its new experience and class-based systems that are persistent across all game modes, Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight sticks to the action-packed gameplay fans have come to love while offering them entirely new ways to play Command & Conquer. Whether conquering alone, in co-op mode or in an all-new 5v5 objective-based multiplayer mode, Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight delivers an innovative social real-time-strategy experience never seen before in a Command & Conquer game.

Thanks to EA, we have 70 Command & Conquer 4 Tiberian Twilight Beta Keys. These keys are for the closed beta and not the open public demo.

Win 200 Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Beta Keys

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has been recognized by critics worldwide for its incredibly detailed, huge sandbox environments, vehicular warfare, destruction, and squad play. Its dedicated servers that allow for smooth, seamless online play help it stand above the competition.

The Battlefield: Bad Company 2 demo features Port Valdez, a new vehicle focused map where up to 24 players can compete against each other in the game’s Rush multiplayer mode. Players have access to five land and three air vehicles including Main Battle Tanks as well as the fast-moving Quad Bikes and Mobile Armored AA. The fight is also packed with plenty of infantry combat fought alongside the waterline towards a great oil industrial landscape in the Alaskan mountains.

Thanks to EA, we have 200 Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC Beta Keys to give away.

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