Filed under: GAMING | Tags: Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto IV, GTA, Nintendo, Playstation 3, Wii, Wii MotionPlus, Xbox 360
The Xbox Live environment is taking on more of a social role. The platform’s 12 million registered members will now be able to create their own avatar (a la the Wii,) and host virtual parties to jointly play games, watch movies and chat with friends. Hardcore gamers need not fear; The Xbox will have a number of exclusive titles shipping later this year including Resident Evil 5, Gears of War 2 and Fallout 3, each with more online play emphasized. (Cynopsis 7/16)
The exclusivity that game platforms have enjoyed from certain game studios are slowly becoming a thing of the past. Two announcements stirred up the crowds at E3 this week: The latest edition of Sony’s perennial favorite Final Fantasy XIII will come out simultaneously for the Xbox 360 as well as the PS3 when it launches later this year. Equally surprising was the news that Rockstar is developing a version of its Grand Theft Auto game for Nintendo’s handheld DS platform for release next year as Nintendo is trying hard to woo more of the traditional gaming demo. GTA should help – more than 8.5 million units of Grand Theft Auto IV have already sold this year. (Cynopsis 7/16)
Final Fantasy XIII Trailer
Nintendo debuted Tuesday the Wii MotionPlus, a device that plugs into the base of the Wii remote and provides more sensitive motion control. The new add-on will be released this spring along with “Wii Sports Resort,” a beach-themed game with activities such as Frisbee throwing and jet-ski riding. 
ClipSyndicate/WNYW-TV (New York) (7/7) , The Washington Post/Associated Press (7/16)
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