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Live Streaming April 22, 2008: Teenage Zombies

Luke Wallace — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:02:03 -0700

Tonight's live streaming will be an experiment in Nintendo DS videography. We've selected the new title Teenage Zombies: Attack of the Alien Brain Thingys that we recently received for review. We'll be streaming live tonight, Monday, April 14, 2008 from 7-9 PM Central time. We're using the Mogulus service, and an integrated chat room in the embedded player lets you interact with us at anytime while you're watching. The player is embedded below for your convenience.

Before and after the live stream, we'll be looping random Realm Media videos, including game trailers, and some old footage of a guitar hero tournament. Use the "On-Demand" menu to look through all our video offerings, and feel free to live chat with our staff during the broadcast!

And as always, Our live and archived streams will be available at anytime through our stream page.

Gears of War 2 coming November 2008

Luke Wallace — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:24:06 -0800

Microsoft and Epic Games have been denying rumors of a Gears of War sequel since the original came out in 2006, with only a "wait and see" comment here and there. At the Game Developers Conference today, Microsoft had a short teaser trailer and Cliff Bleszinski came on stage to announce that Gears of War 2 would be arriving this November. Our network site Gears of War Realm has the latest:

Providing a dramatic close to Microsoft’s GDC keynote address, Epic Games Inc.’s lead designer Cliff Bleszinski announced that the epic saga of Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad continues exclusively on the Xbox 360 this fall with Gears of War 2. This highly anticipated sequel to the 4.5 million-selling blockbuster Gears of War delves deeper into humanity’s struggle for survival against the nightmarish Locust Horde, and promises to take high-definition visuals to a whole new level.

To our team the original game was just a tease, the appetizer to the ‘Gears of War’ characters and new style of gameplay. We were so amped to get to the next chapter, and dig deeper into the universe of this franchise," said Cliff Bleszinski, lead designer for Epic Games. "Gears of War 2 is an even bigger, better, and more badass experience than the first game, and we can’t wait to get it in the hands of eager gamers this November."

There's sure to be more info available at E3 2008 later this year, keep an eye on Gears of War Realm for all the latest news.

Gears of War 2 Announced for November [Gears of War Realm]
Gears of War 2 teaser trailer

Ultimate Mortal Kombat will use dual screens to 'compliment' the experience

Luke Wallace — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:45:41 -0700

Fans of the Mortal Kombat series are looking forward to the release of Ultimate Mortal Kombat on the Nintendo DS this November, and our network site TRMK has gotten an interview with Producer Hans Lo. In it, he discusses some of the upcoming features, how the game is being ported, and how their planning on using both screens of the ubiquitous Nintendo portable.

TRMK: Are there any plans for uses of the DS's unique features such as "dual screen", touch screen, and/or headset?

Hans Lo: It's about finding what works best and makes sense for the game. It's not our intention to change the way the games are played, but to compliment what is already there. So with that being said, we are looking at some things now that take advantage of the dual screens, and touch screen. We'll keep you guys in the loop as we move forward.

Unfortunately he doesn't mention specifics, but it sounds like the developers are trying to take their time to make the game enjoyable for everyone. It's exciting to read that 3 of the 4 original Mortal Kombat team members are working on this project, hopefully the game will live up to the uber-fan's expectations.

Ultimate Mortal Kombat Developer Interview with Hans Lo

Video Games Live CD and DVD announced for release [update]

Luke Wallace — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:10:17 -0700

I was able to catch up with Tommy Tallarico before tonight's Video Games Live event in Dallas, Texas, and found out more about the CD and DVD that have been in development. Production is nearly complete, and they are going to begin advertising with a trailer on their website tomorrow, June 21st. It will mark the first time a live video game concert has been released on CD or DVD in the United States.

Video Games Live is the premiere video game music concert in the United States, and has been receiving praise from gamers and non-gamers alike. The traveling show combines traditional orchestras with an interactive multimedia presentation for an experience that appeals to a wide audience. CDs and DVDs can't begin to capture the energy of such an elaborate concert, but for those that can't attend, it will be a good look at one of the most unique experiences a gamer could have.

Video Games Live Official Website

Update:The announcement has been made on the official site. The video is being made from footage from the Rio de Janeiro concert in Brazil earlier this year.

Video Games Live invades Dallas June 20th and 21st

Luke Wallace — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:14:09 -0700

Video game music has evolved a lot since the days of Pong, when simple beeps were enough to immerse a gamer. Now full orchestras are being employed to record soundtracks, and music designers create themes that merge and interact with the gamer as the video game is played. Rarely do gamers get to see and hear what these themes sound like performed live by a qualified orchestra, but Video Games Live has been bringing precisely this experience to venues around the world since 2005. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has teamed up with Video Games Live to perform at the Meyerson Symphony Center on June 20th and 21st in Dallas, Texas.

Realm Media Networks will be attending the event on June 20th, and will provide unique coverage of the event itself, along with interviews with major players and performers including gaming legends Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, co-creators of Video Games Live. Join us for our coverage of the Dallas event with feature stories, pictures and interviews later in the week!

Gears of War launches, wiki emerges on Gears of War Realm

Luke Wallace — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:27:56 -0800

November 12th saw the official emergence of Gears of War with online events and major press coverage. Thousands of people flocked online to chainsaw through each other, but many probably finished their game wondering if there was any help to completing the Single Player portion of the game. To help out fellow gamers, our Gears of War network site Gears of War Realm is launching a Gears of War Wiki Strategy Guide. Initially populated by the Gears of War Realm administrators, it will allow a place for players around the world to create the best guide on the internet. A Single-Player Walkthrough has already been started, along with Tips and Tricks and even a list of all the Xbox Live Achievements.

The wiki format allows for anyone to edit any page, and make new pages for any topic they choose. Currently there are no restrictions on who can edit, although vandalism and inaccurate information will be rectified as quickly as possible.

The Gears of War Realm Wiki Strategy Guide