Local Gaming News

Brunei gaming community, for all purpose and intent, have almost no outlet to be heard (outside from forums and beyond the comforts of our den of chaos). So, here are some of the articles which more or less tells a bit about our gaming situation.

Online gamers want more original copies of video games
Parents split on choice of violent computer games for children
Winners of cyber games announced
Heroes of Gunstar still fresh in modern wars
Writers strikes for great games
Educational games a smart industry niche

Viva Pinata on DS

Just saw this over at xbox360fanboy.com. They reported that Viva Pinata will be extending their franchise over to the DS as they did with their TV shows and PC version. Look out for this if you guys like this x360 colourful game.

BioShock 3

With its unsurprising PS3 announcement, BioShock is set to get two more sequels. Not only will there be a BioShock 2, a third one is in plans to make this series a trilogy.

This is not surprising seeing how successful this game is on the xbox360 and the achievements it has garnered since released. The movie is also in the works, hoping that it will release simultaneously with BioShock 2.

Anyone picking this up for the PS3 extra contents?

STREET FIGHTER IV

Nearing The End

It's gold. Get it?

Back On The Web

Wow, funny how you depend on the internet these days. Having the internet down is so uncool. Heck, a lot of people were complaining in the paper on how TelBru is not prepared on this matter. Could it be the fact that they have reduced their monthly fee that a lot of people have registered that was making us, the current users, feel the pain of no connection with the world? That's not good. There were a lot of news to read and post in the past few days to have lost the ability to see the world on our beautiful computer screen. One, ofcourse, being the new PS-Store look, fast and awesome. You should update your PS3 now and check it out.

On another note, GTAIV is coming very soon. I can't wait to get my hands on it. Looks like life will take on a major halt for the next few months. If you have an X360 and a PS3, which one will you get?

Anyway, I'll be back with news once I have the chance to write.

Happy Tree Friends on XBLA

It's cartoon violence at its best. Happy Tree Friends has been around for so long and has become one flash cartoon that everybody has learned to love. Well, almost everyone.

We all know Happy Tree Friends. Don't lie. It's the flash cartoon that you guys keep watching. Hell, they even made a DVD for it. Every episode with its gory details and deaths. What man doesn't love that? No, wait. What gamer doesn't love that? And now, to your heart's content, you get to see the release of Happy Tree Friends: False Alarm this April on XBLA. Enjoy. They're just too lovable for us not to.

GTA IV's Final Trailer

It's finally coming. The month we've all been waiting for all our lives. The month that was supposed to be last year but never was. The month of jacking every car that you see. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, GTAIV's month is coming. April is the month that every gamer has been looking forward to (and frankly, if your not, you don't know the gaming industry well enough).

But before that, here's the final GTAIV trailer. Are you ready for Liberty City?

Smackdown! vs RAW 2009 Tag Team

One of Brunei's most watched sports is Wrestling. Or more specifically, WWE. Which is why I think that THQ's Smackdown! VS Raw series have sold so well here. But one of the problems with the series is how it gives and takes features as the each product gets released - though keeping most of what works in. This can be seen through its season mode, or 24/7 mode in 2007.

One feature that was once put in the story mode was the ability to go in as a tag team. Fans of this feature will finally be able to jump for joy as WWE SvsR 2009 will include a story mode for tag teams. 2009 will also see DLC put into place, most probably in terms of updating the roster. And speaking of online play, players will also be able to play tag team matches now.

Chris Jericho, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Randy Orton, Mr Kennedy, Undertaker and John Cena have been revealed to join in 2009's roster. More will be announced soon as the final number has yet to be revealed.

Check out the following video for SvsR 2009's tag team promo.

Mini reviews of previews

Right, I haven't been writing anything at all for the past month or so, due to some new responsibilities elsewhere and poor Mr Syaf is handling all the writing stuff all by himself.

So anyway, here are some of the stuff we've been playing and will be playing in the near future.

God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP) is out already, and yes, it's as awesome as the demo in all respects.

Patapon (PSP) has yet to surface in this country, but from the demo that I played (and finished), I could safely say its one of the main list of things I need to get once my paychecks comes in.

For those who don't know what Patapon is, its a rhythm based game mixed some tactical RPG element in it. Sounds weird but interesting? In-depth reviews of the full game can be found here.

On the Nintendo DS side, the predecessor for Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, a sequel from the stellar adventure/text heavy Phoenix Wright trilogy is a welcome change from all the brainteasing insanity that is Professor Layton and The Curious Village, which is another game that is worth getting if you're the puzzle/adventure type.

So, just to remind all of you, that Grand Theft Auto 4 (Xbox360/PS3) will be out on April 29, but give it a week or two before it arrives in Brunei. (read: BOOK NOW)

Also, keep a look out for Final FantasyVII: Crisis Core (PSP), the prequel before Cloud went nuts, which received good reviews from April's edition of Electronic Gaming Monthly.

On an unrelated note, yes, the Xbox360 does make loud noises when it access its disc and Its NORMAL, part of its flawed design unfortunately.

Fret not as there's solutions for every problem, but not in the way you imagined it. Check out the articles from here and here for more information on how to shut up your Xbox360.

Until the next reviews of previews!

WWE Spartan

One of the most amazing things I love about the WWE Smackdown (and now Smackdown VS RAW) series from the beginning of its life on the PS2 is their character customization feature (or CAW for Create-A-Wrestler). It's so deep that you could spend an hour just creating your character - which also means that you are free to be extremely creative.

With WWE Smackdown! VS RAW 2008, I've seen so many characters being created from original characters such as Kurt Angle (who is now in TNA) to The Grinch. Heck, once I even saw Billy the puppet from the Saw movies. But one of my favourites has got to be the following video. If you've seen 300, then shout with me... SPPAAAARRRTAAAAAAAAAGGGHHHH!!

X360 Games for Sale

Here's the other e-mail. Check out the last post for the other items on sale. For all things on sale, or history of stuff being sold, click here.

From Din:

Hey there 360 owners! Just to tell you that I'm selling some of my Xbox 360 games since they are no longer playable to me. So rather than leaving them rotten...I'm selling them with a reasonable price.

Original Games:
Crackdown ($45)
Marvel Ultimate Alliance ($45)
Tony Hawk's Project 8 ($50)

Get all of them (discount 20%) = $112

Non-original Games:
Dead Rising ($5)
Mass Effect ($5)
Assassin's Creed ($5)
GRAW 1 ($4)
Splinter Cell: Double Agent ($4)
F.E.A.R. ($4)
Gears of War ($4)
Forza Motorsport 2 ($4)
Condemned: Criminal Origins ($4)
Juiced 2 ($3)

Get all of them (discount 20%) = $33.60

Interested? Contact +6738626714, Cash Term only. All of the games are tested and work perfectly especially the non-original games.

p/s I'm also selling a PSP game - "Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Plus (Japanese Ver.)" for $20.

All messages were written and sent to BruGamers Online by the owner. All items on sale are solely by the owner and has no connection or whatsoever with BruGamers.com except for this post. Please contact the phone number/e-mail given above for enquiries. BruGamers.com is not responsible for any transaction made between the buyer and the seller.

360 Casing for Sale

Just some e-mails I got of gamers who are selling their stuff. But just so you guys know, we have BruGamers.mulitply.com for these kinds of stuff. You can create a new post there and I'll link it here so that it's easy for you guys to use. Also, if any of you are interested, I'm looking for another BruGamers.com writer. If you are interested, leave a message here. I'll have the requirements up soon.

From hasher87

XCM Smoke Black CASE + All Black wireless control pad SHELL (BRAND NEW, NOT AVAILABLE HERE)

Package include:
-XCM Smoke Black Case (Transparent Black)
-XCM All Black Wireless Control Pad Shell (Smooth Edition), comes with LED that glowing on the button (Optional: require soldering)
-XCM Xbox 360 Unlock Kit
-Torx Screwdriver for Xbox 360 Controller

Items are in hand right now. All packaged in 1 original box, Im only selling the casing only, not the console/controller unit



Prices Option:
Complete Package Price (No Installation) = $120
Complete Package Price + Installation = $130
XCM Smoke Black Case with opening kit (XCM Xbox 360 Unlock Kit) = $100
XCM Smoke Black Case with opening kit (XCM Xbox 360 Unlock Kit) + Installation = $110
XCM All Black Wireless Control Pad Shell with opening kit (Torx Screwdriver for Xbox 360 Controller) = $40
XCM All Black Wireless Control Pad Shell with opening kit (Torx Screwdriver for Xbox 360 Controller) + Installation charge = $50

Other than that, im selling 2 of my games as well:
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (PS3) = $70
still wrapped Halo 3 Chinese Voice with English Sub/Menu (Xbox 360) = $50

Installation manual will be given for those who want to install themselves

Contact me (Shah) through this number: 8836545


All messages were written and sent to BruGamers Online by the owner. All items on sale are solely by the owner and has no connection or whatsoever with BruGamers.com except for this post. Please contact the phone number/e-mail given above for enquiries. BruGamers.com is not responsible for any transaction made between the buyer and the seller.

Games For Sale

Just thought I'd post this here so it stays up. Sympx is selling his x360 and PS3 games if you are looking for games cheaper than the shops. If I were you, I'd get them if I haven't already got them myself, especially Gears, COD4 and Uncharted. Pretty damn cheap.

XBOX 360 games for sale:
Bullet Witch - $40
Def Jam Icon - $40
Strangehold - $50
Rainbow Six - $40
Gears of War - $50
Splinter Cell - $50
COD4 - $65

Ps3 games for sale:
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (US ver) - $75
Folklore + Bradygames strategy guides - $85
GRAW1 - $40

Contact Sympx through 8915553.
Grab them before they are taken.

April 29 Marked

It is time to celebrate as our beloved Gran Theft Auto IV has been given a released date! That magical number is April 29th! Yes, this year! So rumours of it being released at the end of this year or next is false. Aren't you just glad? Let us all celebrate this special occasion by getting ourselves some hot coffee (if y'know what I mean).

Prototype Gameplay

This is a few days old but I'm sure some of you have yet to see the first Prototype gameplay video. Check it out!

BioShock, 12 nominations

BioShock is a game that I have to say is nothing like any other FPS games I've ever played. And in fact, it seems like I'm not the only one who thinks so. The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences has nominated BioShock in 12 interactive achievement awards and apparently that's more than any other games that have been nominated in the past.

So if you haven't had a piece of BioShock, you should try it now.

The Force in Motion

Just to add to the news on the lightsaber being in Soul Calibur IV, I just bumped into a video of Darth Vader and Yoda in action in Soul Calibur. Check it out.

CES08: Microsoft's Keynote

Microsoft announced at CES earlier this week that the British Telecom will be the first company to use the Xbox 360 as a set up box, which now they claim that this makes the 360 the entertainment centre they envision. This was mentioned at Microsoft's Keynote speech at Las Vegas.

Also on stage was Slash performing 'Welcome to the Jungle' on Guitar Hero III.

CES08: SCIV feels the force

I'm sure some of you have heard this news by now but it's still good news! See, I've always wondered how it would be like to have a lightsaber in Soul Calibur. And guess what? That question will be answered soon enough with the release of Soul Calibur IV.


Yes, you heard that right. Two Star Wars characters will be included in the PS3 and xbox360 versions of Soul Calibur IV. Darth Vader will appear in the PS3 version while Yoda in the 360. And apparently, they might also have downloadable characters via DLC in the future. So, look forward into new characters to be included in SCIV after its release.

Now, here's something I want to share with you. A funny short video on Darth Vader.