Entries from September 2008

Call of Duty World at War Interview

September 16th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Call of Duty World at War Interview

Recently I got the chance to ask Rich
Farrelly, Creative Director of Call of Duty: World at War, some questions about the hotly anticipated new game. I want to thank Rich for answering my questions and Robert for arranging the interview.
GVK: What is the background and setting for the game?
RF: The game is set in […]


Spider-Man Web of Shadows Interview

September 8th, 2008 by gareth | 1 Comment

Spider-Man Web of Shadows Interview

Tim O’Neil / Lead Gameplay Programmer of the pending Spider-Man Web of Shadows game was kind enough to answer our questions.
GVK: What is the background and setting for the game?
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows is set in New York City and at the outset of the game Venom learns how to clone his own […]


Sean Kennedy of Volition Inc. Talks Red Faction Guerrilla

September 6th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Sean Kennedy of Volition Inc. Talks Red Faction Guerrilla

While covering PAX in Seattle, I got the chance to meet Sean Kennedy Associate Producer of Volition Inc about the pending third title in the Red Faction Series, Red Faction: Guerrilla. I want to thank Sean for taking the time to answer my questions.
GVK: What is the background and setting for the game?
SK: […]


Child’s Play 20th Anniversary Edition

September 6th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Child’s Play 20th Anniversary Edition

It is hard to believe it has been 20 years since I sat in a darkened theater and watched what was supposed to be a standard slasher film, and instead turned into one of the more original and refreshing entries into the genre that would spawn four follow up films.
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Madden 09

September 6th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Madden 09

With the NFL Season underway, it is time for gamers to satiate their pigskin frenzy with the latest in the best selling Madden games from EA Sports. Madden 09 features a host of new features including a new animation system for even great realism and immersion into the world of the NFL.
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Her Best Move

September 5th, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Her Best Move

Fresh off the triumphant Gold Medal performance of the U.S. Women’s soccer team, comes a delightful DVD that is ideal for the entire family. The film is “her Best Move” and it stars Leah Pipes as Sara Davis, a 15 year old Soccer prodigy who walks a razor thin line between her commitments’ to soccer, […]


Star Wars The Force Unleashed Interview

September 2nd, 2008 by gareth | 4 Comments

Star Wars The Force Unleashed Interview

Recently I got the chance to speak with Haden Blackman, Executive Producer for The Force Unleashed the upcoming Star Wars game from LucasArts
GVK: What is the background and setting for the game?
HB: The Force Unleashed takes place in between Episodes III and IV. It bridges the gap between the two movie trilogies, […]


PAX 2008 Overview on KISW FM

September 2nd, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

PAX 2008 Overview on KISW FM

Here is a link to the Radio Segment I did this morning for KISW 99.9 FM in Seattle. I am the movie and game person for the top rated BJ Shea Morning Experience. On the show today, we looked at the top games of PAX.
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/8/16/1353531/gareth9-1.mp3


PAX 2008 Videos

September 2nd, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

PAX 2008 Videos

Here is a look at some of the top games at PAX 08. Including Spore, Guitar Hero World Tour, Left 4 Dead, Starcraft 2 and more.


Hal Halpin Talks About the ECA and Censorship from PAX

September 1st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Hal Halpin Talks About the ECA and Censorship from PAX

While covering the PAX Expo in Seattle, I was able to speak with Hal Halpin, President of the ECA. The Entertainment Consumers Association is members based advocacy group that fights for gamers rights.
I want to thank Hal for taking the time from the very hectic convention schedule to talk with us.
GVK: GVK: Can […]


Demigod Interview from PAX

September 1st, 2008 by gareth | No Comments

Demigod Interview from PAX

While covering the PAX Expo in Seattle, I got a hands on look and interview with lead designer Mike Marr about the very impressive looking Demigod which is due this February.
GVK: What is the background and setting for the game?
MM: You are a half mortal half god offspring of the All Father. The All […]