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Joystiq hands-on: Medal of Honor: Airborne
by Kevin Kelly 
{ Jul 14th 2007 at 5:01PM }
What sets it apart from the other entries in the Medal of Honor series is the Airborne factor that really changes the way you approach each new campaign. You parachute into each level from a C-47 transport plane, and can choose exactly where you'll land on the map, if you're halfway decent at steering your 'chute. This changes the gameplay over the previous game dramatically, because you can play each map differently every time you drop in.
Gallery: Medal of Honor: Airborne
Medal of Honor: Airborne delayed for PS3
by Nick Doerr { Jul 6th 2007 at 6:00PM }
Due out by the end of August initially, MoH:A has been pushed to a November release. A time where they will have to deal with much more important titles as competition. While no clear reason for this delay was explained, we're pretty sure we know why. We highlighted it above. The PS3 is harder to develop for, so the port from 360 to PS3 is giving them troubling results. Instead of optimizing performance for the PS3 itself, they're trying to debug a faulty, most likely less-impressive, port. We could be wrong. Maybe we get extra content. Tell us your thoughts!
[via Joystiq]
Medal of Honor: Airborne PS3 delayed until November
by Ross Miller { Jul 6th 2007 at 12:21PM }
Gamespot noticed a brief addendum on the bottom of yesterday's press release announcing Michael Giacchino as the game's composer that stated the PS3 version would arrive in November. A previous trailer for the game, embedded after the break, gave the release date August 28 and implied that it was identical across all three platforms.
No reason was cited for the delay. The game appears to still be on track for an August 28 release in North America (August 24 in Europe) for Xbox 360 and PC owners.
Medal of Honor Heroes gets sequel, according to EB
by Andrew Yoon { Jun 22nd 2007 at 12:15AM }
The retail release calendar has accidentally revealed a new title yet again. This time, it's a sequel to one of the better FPS games on the system, Medal of Honor Heroes. The aptly titled Medal of Honor Heroes 2 listing on EB Games contains no other information, but we think it's safe to assume that the sequel will feature the same massive online battles that the original had.[Via IGN]
Medal of Honor: Airborne video -- unique WWII FPS?
by Nick Doerr { May 15th 2007 at 4:00PM }
What would make a WWII shooter better than all the rest? How about the ability to parachute into the field of battle wherever you wanted? Only on the newest generation of consoles could this be possible and Medal of Honor: Airborne knows it. Due out at the end of August, the title sports a nice twist -- land anywhere, giving you an infinite number of ways to play any given mission. It sounds special, but will it play out any differently than other games after the initial landing?
[via CVG]
Because you need to know more about Medal of Honor
by Alisha Karabinus { Mar 27th 2007 at 1:15PM }
Curious about Medal of Honor: Vanguard and just how it's going to play on the Wii? You know we're here for you! After the jump you'll find a video that not only shows off some of the gameplay footage, but gives you a little rundown on how to pull off the maneuvers with the Wii remote. Now if only we could magic some online play in there! Unfortunately, our powers are limited.
And as a small bit of trivia that is completely worthless to you, this very blogger shares the root of her name with one of the weapons in the game.
Deal of the Day: Medal of Honor only $20
by Andrew Yoon { Feb 23rd 2007 at 7:30AM }
You've played the brief, but fun Medal of Honor demo, right? Well, if five minutes of gameplay just isn't enough for you, you'll want to check out this sweet deal at Target. You can get this WWII FPS for only $20. Other stores still have it listed for $40, so this might be the cheapest way to enjoy Medal of Honor's insane 32-player multiplayer modes.[Thanks, Preacher747!]
Medal of Honor: Heroes downloadable demo
by Andrew Yoon { Feb 2nd 2007 at 8:00AM }
1. Download the demo ZIP file.
2. Extract the contents of the ZIP file.
3. Connect your PSP to your computer using a USB cable.
4. Go to the PSP/GAME folder.
5. Copy ULED90008 folder into directory.
Check out our new demos site:
demos.pspfanboy.com
Coming soon to a Wii near you
by Alisha Karabinus { Jan 24th 2007 at 4:15PM }
So what makes a drought? When our cohorts at Joystiq posted the following -- Nintendo's official word on the upcoming sixteen games that will round out Q1, there was some discussion regarding whether a library of 40 titles constitutes a deluge or a drought. Here's the list, per Nintendo:- Feb. 14 Wii Play with Wii Remote
- Mar. 27 Disney's Meet the Robinsons
- Mar. Bust-A-Move Bash
- Mar. Prince of Persia Rival Swords
- Mar. TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
- Mar. Bionicle Heroes
- Mar. Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII
- Q1 Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07
- Q1 SSX Blur
- Q1 The Godfather Blackhand Edition
- Q1 Medal of Honor: Vanguard
- Q1 Sonic and the Secret Rings
Last, but not at all least, you may notice that we didn't include Mario Party 8, which is apparently slated for March 5. Since it wasn't on Nintendo's list, we left it out here, but that date is still listed on Nintendo's official site.
Alive and gaming in Baghdad
by Ross Miller { Jan 10th 2007 at 6:55PM }
"We can't go outside, so I prefer to keep inside and keep myself alive."The words are from Wisam, a gamer living in Baghdad. Wisam is a rarity, and listening to his story on Iraq blog / vlog Alive In Baghdad explains why. Wisam, a recent graduate of the Baghdad University English Department, explains that he spends upwards of $200 on electricity each month -- partly from a local generator that runs 4 p.m. until midnight and partly from the fuel he buys for his personal generator. That's a hefty sum
Wisam said he learned his English from games such as Metal Gear Solid and Final Fantasy. MTV News' Stephen Totilo has a thorough piece on Wisam and the crew of Alive in Baghdad. Among the game-related topics discussed, Wisam talked about the decline in interest for war shooters like Medal of Honor and Call of Duty. "We hate the attacking, the gunfire in games," Wisam told MTV News. "We started to hate it."
In a sad note, Wisam described how Grand Theft Auto is much like Baghdad right now. Omar Abdullah, who interviewed Wisam for Alive in Baghdad, concurred, telling MTV News that "it was very, very similar to Baghdad. We were like, 'Oh my God. These are the same actions that happen in Baghdad.' There are some places that are divided. For each place, there is a gang ruling that place. You can go down the street and drive any car. If you want to jump on a motorcycle, you can do it."
With all the news that circulates about Baghdad, include tonight's U.S. Presidential address, it's thought-provoking to see a often missed perspective on the region.
Strong lineup to boost PC gaming in '07
by James Ransom-Wiley { Jan 3rd 2007 at 11:25PM }
Here at Joystiq we don't always pay proper attention to PC gaming. Luckily FiringSquad has picked up the slack. The site has issued its 'Most Anticipated' games of the year list, featuring twenty upcoming titles. Here's a look at the top five:
- Supreme Commander (Gas Powered Games/THQ) - spiritual successor to Total Annihilation; sci-fi RTS with dual-monitor support
- Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (Splash Damage/id Software/Activision) - prequel to Quake 2; two playable sides (Human and Strogg) are said to offer vastly different gameplay experiences
- World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade (Blizzard) - the expansion to end all expansions ('cha-ching')
- Spore (Maxis/EA) - from single-celled to universe conqueror; the video game to end all video games
- Crysis (Crytek/EA) - it has the looks, can it live up to the hype?
Medal of Honor Vanguard announced for Wii, PS2
by James Ransom-Wiley { Dec 19th 2006 at 12:25PM }
Just announced Medal of Honor Vanguard looks to replace Airborne in Wii and PlayStation 2's early 2007 lineups. Rest assured, Vanguard is not a poorly disguised rehash; that's not to say it will offer much beyond WWII shooter standards -- unless you're a sucker for motion controls (on Wii, not PS2).It appears that there will be some loose correlation between the Vanguard and Airborne plotlines, as both games focus on characters in the 82nd Airborne Division and share common mission locales, like Sicily. The "Vanguard" name implies players will be engaging in operations at the very front of the frontline (even behind enemy lines). It's unclear when EA decided to nix development of Airborne for Wii and PS2 and go for a wholly different tie-in -- perhaps it was the top-secret plan all along. In any event, it's for the best, as Wii and PS2 versions of Airborne wouldn't hold up against their Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC counterparts. Here's to hoping Vanguard gets the deserved attention it needs, earning its place as co-heir to the Medal of Honor franchise.
Brothers in Arms' uncompromising move to PSP
by Andrew Yoon { Dec 2nd 2006 at 4:30PM }
It looks like IGN's PSP team is on a roll. They had a chance to play the upcoming Brothers in Arms game on PSP. Just like Medal of Honor, this WWII franchise is attempting to make the jump to PSP without losing anything in the transition. According to IGN, the game features maps from previous entries in the series: Road to Hill 30 and Earned in Blood, plus four new levels exclusive for the PSP. There will, thankfully, be a lot more checkpoints in the handheld version, to make it easier for gamers-on-the-go. It's also nice to know that the PSP version won't skimp on any features: it'll still feature the series-defining overhead view, which allows players to see the battle from above, and make strategic decisions. The game also features suppression gauges, which will allow you to see places to get cover much more easily. And finally, the game will also have a co-op mode and many of the multiplayer features found in Medal of Honor. Overall, it seems like Brothers in Arms will be an impressive package. The real question is: will PSP gamers care?
According to amazon.com, the game is coming out December 5th for a nice budget price of $30.
Deals of the Day: cheap Memory Sticks and more
by Andrew Yoon { Nov 27th 2006 at 8:45PM }
There are a ton of great post-Thanksgiving deals at retailers everywhere.- 2GB Memory Stick for $40 at Target
[Via PlayStation Forums] - 4GB Memory Stick for $70 at Buy.com
After rebate, and Google Checkout discount.
[Via IGN Boards] - Medal of Honor: Heroes for $33 at Circuit City
That's $7 cheaper than MSRP.
[Via IGN Boards]
IGN picks its top 10 PSP games for this holiday
by Chris Powell { Nov 16th 2006 at 2:00PM }
Just in time for next week's infamous Black Thursday, IGN has released its 2006 Holiday Buyer's Guide and has also added their 10 choices for PSP games that should fill your stockings this Christmas. That's if you've been a good boy or girl, because if you've been bad, you get Family Guy.
- Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception
- Daxter
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
- Killzone: Liberation
- LocoRoco
- Medal of Honor Heroes
- Mercury Meltdown
- Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
- Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
- Tekken: Dark Resurrection
