Yes, I’m taking the easy route and just posting videos someone else had done in September but these videos are honest, impartial and thorough.  Have you done a google search on PS3 vs Xbox 360? Why bother sorting through all of that when pressing play will take care of that problem and hopefully give you a opportunity to analyze both systems without fanboy eyes. Don’t expect to get through all the clips at once. Watch one or two and then feel free to leave a comment/observation as you go. Or, take it all in at once and leave an “xbox still rocks my socks” type message if you feel you must.

[To view ALL the rounds in order, watch the videos on youtube. The links to the other clips can be found in the info directly below the video]

Playing Call of Duty will get you dumped, or at least shacked up in the dog house for a little while. Do you find that easy to believe or a bunch of crap? Well, according to research done by myvouchercodes (an online British discount site) Call of Duty is the game most likely to start an argument. Their research also found that 80% of women feel their mate spends too much time playing video games or browsing the web, with 70% admitting that video game addiction was a catalyst in their relationship.

And, if you believe that the following videos aren’t made up (my husband is convinced they’re contrived) then maybe there might be some truth in another finding by mvc that says 1 in 5 ladies have dumped their significant other because of his web or gaming addictions. Have a peek at these videos for some eyebrow raising or perhaps comfort in knowing others feel the same way:

“get me something to drink yah” .. classic douche bag.

Now, the blonde and her boyfriend like to play pranks on each other, so I still haven’t decided if that was for realz or if it was just another lame-ass attempt at their 15 minutes (extended by another 30seconds because of linking their vids) At any rate, he takes his driver to her laptop in the next video if you want to see some retaliation.

I have an HP laptop too.. I have to say, she took it in stride considering she’s not kidding when she says it was probably worth like $2,000.

Anyway, getting back to the point of this post. Since that last video was about turning the tables, thought I’d raise another interesting point which states 72% of Men feel their partner spends too much time on the internet but only 6% felt it was a deal breaker.

“While men are more likely to spend their time running recon with, scoring goals against or shooting at people from all over the world, women are just as to blame for the time they spend online for relationship breakups according to the study,” Mark Pearson, myvouchercodes managing director, “I’m no relationship expert, but it seems that as technology improves, our ability to interact with those around us lessens – hopefully these statistics will be the push people need to reassess the way they treat loved ones.”

via PC World.

Women are becoming more immersed in the gaming world, our clan WwW [Women with Weapons] is proof of that. More women are pushing their hubby aside to take some time on the PS3, or they go out and buy their own. Personally, I know of at least 10 households, including my own, where the wife has her own PS3.  I also know of 3 households where the wife is the dominant gamer and the husband is the one who can’t understand the desire to play on a gaming console for downtime. What used to be a predominantly male oriented field is no longer. Time for those basement dwellers to realize that mom can do a lot more then your laundry. She could probably pwn your ass in MW2.

Need more facts?

• Nielsen estimates that 52% of PSP owners are female [source]
• 45% of  active gamers are female [same source]
• Nintendo boasts that 80% (or roughly 9 million) of Wii owners are women. [source]
• Nielson also states that at least 44% of console users have xx chromosome. [source]

Also of note:

• Activison wants more girls playing guitar hero. Feels 30% is room for growth [source]
• Nielson (gotta love em) also says that 46.2%  are PC players [source] with at least 400,000  women playing World of Warcraft. [source]

So, ladies.. before you wag the finger, think about your own addictions as well and how much time you spend playing farmville while your hubby is playing team tactical. And of course, there is that age old adage of “If you can’t beat em, join em”. Women with Weapons clan plays mostly FPS (first person shooters) and we accept all levels of ability. Learn how to play the game as part of a team in a positive environment and maybe spark a new flame between you and your s/o when you start to realize just how much fun gaming really can be.

& guys.. would it really kill you to put the controller down once in a while though to spend some time with your lady? Even girl gamers like to feel like a woman when it comes down to spending time with their man. Just sayin’

Each will run you 240 MS Points ($3.00/£2.04/€2.79) and the choices are: Large Dog, Pug Dog, Dog in Bag, Cat, Siamese Cat, Long Haired Cat, Goldfish, Guinea Pig, Monkey, Bird, Snake and of course, the Pony.

Check them out:

Online Boss Stephen Toulouse communicated the following bits via twitter:
“While IW works on getting the MW2 glitch fixed, people we catch using it will receive suspensions from LIVE. Play fair everyone.”
“Using a glitch in a game to get an advantage is explicitly called out in the ToU. It’s not like people are doing it by accident.
“Wow some of you think cheating a glitch is ok. um.If I install my car stereo wrong and it disables my door locks, it’s not ok to STEAL MY CAR.” Indeed it isn’t, Steve.

Shout out to CGV for the story.

First Ubisoft Toronto Studio Photo Leaked! RT @UBI_EMPLOYEE1 People are outraged by #Ubsioft leak! http://ubi.li/YPaXV ~ @Ubisoft twitter feed

employee#1 rolls like I would.

Check out the leaked photos in the above link, looking awesome!

My parents grew up loving the Beatles and can tell me in great detail all the different controversies and legends spanning their careers (not to mention citing lyrics at random and laughing at the memories associated with their songs) yet the idea of strumming along to a plastic guitar terrifies them.

Makes the world feel a little smaller, in a good way, to realize we’re not the only family with this scenario. So to address this potential knowledge gap, Harmonix put together a sort of primer on how to play the Beatles: Rock Band, and anyone else that may be new to rhythm gaming.

Take a look at the videos and parents: rediscover the joy the Beatles brought you over the years with a new set of screaming (grand)kids… click here

The all-new Medal Of Honor is currently in development at EA Los Angeles and DICE, responsible for the game’s single-player and multiplayer components, respectively.

Medal of Honor will make it’s video debut at the 2009 Spike VGA Dec 12th, you can check out the website in the meantime and view the box art in this posting… full PR after box art.
photo from wouldyoukindly.com
EA ANNOUNCES ‘MEDAL OF HONOR’
Franchise Re-booted with New Development Teams, New Soldier, New Setting

Guildford, UK – December 2, 2009 – Medal of Honor™ returns to the front lines, this time in today’s war. For the first time in the franchise’s 10-year history, Medal of Honor is leaving the WWII theatre and putting players in war-torn Afghanistan. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed that in 2010, Medal of Honor, an all-new first-person shooter game, will introduce the Tier 1 Operator: a relatively unknown entity directly under the National Command Authority who takes on missions no one else can handle. The development team has been working closely with Tier 1 Operators from the US Special Operations Community since the earliest stages of development to create the most authentic modern war experience. Set against the backdrop of a rugged and brutal landscape, Medal of Honor depicts modern military operations through the lens of a small band of fictional characters. Inspired by real events, Medal of Honor reveals the mission of today’s most elite soldier – his will, his mindset and his uncompromising professionalism.

Medal of Honor is being built with a best-in-class single-player campaign. The Medal of Honor development team at EALA has been hand-selected by the studio leadership of General Manager Sean Decker, Executive Producer Greg Goodrich and Senior Creative Director Rich Farrelly. To compliment the single-player experience, EALA has enlisted the multiplayer expertise at EA DICE. This team will develop the multiplayer experience of Medal of Honor. These two studios are coming together to deliver a world-class Medal of Honor that is poised to re-set and re-boot the franchise for a new generation.

“When we first set out to reinvent Medal of Honor, we wanted to stay true to its roots of authenticity and respect for the soldier but bring it into today’s war. The Tier 1 Operator is the most disciplined, deliberate and prepared warrior on the battlefield. He is a living, breathing, precision instrument of war.” said Greg Goodrich, Executive Producer, Medal of Honor. “We are honored to have the rare opportunity to work closely with these men to create a game that shares their experience.”

“EA has always been an advocate for telling the soldiers’ story. The new Medal of Honor follows that tradition. We felt it was important to tell the story of today’s war and today’s elite soldiers via today’s most relevant medium – videogames,” said Sean Decker, VP and General Manager of EALA. “We are so proud to bring together two powerhouse development teams to make this game a reality; EA Los Angeles and EA DICE. Medal of Honor promises to be an unforgettable entry in the modern shooter genre.”

Tune in to Spike TV’s 2009 Video Game Awards on Saturday, December 12 at 8pm PST for a world-premier first-look at Medal of Honor.

And for today only: Go to Theater 8 in PlayStation Home to receive an exclusive Steven Seagal: Lawman vest, (Dec 02 only)