Xbox

These Are The New Xbox Live Television Features

Let’s face it: the television remote is so yesterday. As anticipated, Xbox Live’s Marc Whitten has taken the stage at Microsoft’s keynote address to describe and promote some of the features we can expect from the company’s new Xbox Live TV functionality.


June 6, 2011
PlayStation

First UFC Undisputed 3 Trailer Released

Kotaku AU

THQ’s UFC Undisputed series is a rare beast – it’s the kind of game that manages to attract fans to MMA, as opposed to simply catering to existing fans of the sport. The reason for that is simple – it’s a well made, well executed fighting game. From this newly released trailer, it looks like the third game, UFC Undisputed 3, is following in the grand footsteps of its predecessors.


June 4, 2011
PlayStation

UFC Undisputed 3 Aims For A More Accessible Brutality

UFC Undisputed 3 represents more than just THQ’s abandonment of the mixed martial arts simulation series as an annualised franchise, it’s the game designed to welcome more virtual fighters into the fold. It’s a game kinder to new players, but more brutal on its in-game MMA stars.


April 8, 2011
Xbox

Get Tired With UFC Personal Trainer

UFC Personal Trainer, the MMA-branded exergame coming soon for Kinect from THQ, dares to ask the question of what is a more ridiculous workout activity: deadlifting a dumptruck tyre in real life, or in the comfort of your living room?


March 13, 2011
In Real Life

UFC Takeover Of Strikeforce Could KO EA Sports MMA After One Round

Zuffa llc, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has bought out mixed martial arts’ second largest promotion, Strikeforce. The acquisition could mean only one MMA video game going forward.


February 4, 2011
News

UFC Undisputed Takes A Swing At Facebook

THQ adds its UFC Undisputed to the list of licensed console sports titles with a Facebook game adaptation, wheeling out a microtransaction-supported venture that focuses on training and leveling-up your created fighter.


January 23, 2011
News

A Fighting Game With A Sports Name Kicks Up A Fuss

Being unlicensed means you can be uncompromising, says Ricci Rukavina. It also means you’re unaccountable, especially to those heavily invested in a sport built with violence and blood, who bristle at any association with them.


December 11, 2010
News

UFC Sues Ubisoft Over Two Words On The Back Of A Bad Game

Two words on the back cover boilerplate of Fighters Uncaged have invited a lawsuit from Dana White and the UFC, which will probably supply a fresh dose of publicity for a game bound for the bargain bin after terrible reviews.


October 20, 2010
News

THQ Puts UFC License Into Submission Hold Until 2018

Publisher THQ will be the undisputed publisher of games bearing the Ultimate Fighting Championship brand until 2018, the company announced today, further highlighting plans to bring UFC mixed martial arts games to everything.


September 14, 2010
News

Red Faction Armageddon Hits In May, Saints Row 3 Next Year

THQ today detailed their release plans for a half-dozen games, including Red Faction Armageddon which is now planned for a May 2011 release day.