Homefront was released by THQ early in 2011, with a much-publicised script by John Millius, the co-writer of Apocalypse Now and Dirty Harry, and director of Red Dawn. And it's a good time to catch up on the interesting but flawed original as not only is a sequel due shortly, but a lower price point certainly helps to justify trying it. Despite mixed reviews at launch, it … [Read more...]
Vote for Best Shooter at 2011 Golden Joysticks
It's been a big year for FPS shooting games, and that's reflected in the 2011 Gamesmaster Golden Joystick Award shortlist, with several of the nominees in the Best Shooter category also having a good chance of potentially claiming the Ultimate Game of the Year in the world's longest-running videgame awards. The shortlist for your votes in the Best Shooter category … [Read more...]
Homefront makes profit
Homefront was a special FPS from THQ, just as Metro 2033 before it, yet this was different. The mixed reviews and share price drop has made no difference for the games' first day selling performance, chart topping ability and sell count of over a million copies in less than 3 weeks. Advertising can do wonders can't it?! Although it received many mixed reviews, with gamers … [Read more...]
Homefront: 1 million and counting
Mixed reviews or not, gamers have voiced their opinion via their wallets. THQ must be happier now with this piece of news. Homefront hadn't even been released when reviews started to appear online with less then expected average scores. This resulted in a 25 percent drop in share price which must have worried shareholders. However, all should not feel too despondent at … [Read more...]
Homefront tops UK charts
Although THQ's first person shooter received many mixed reviews, with some not even passing the 70 percent mark, and their shares dropping by approximately 26% in 24 hours... I guess they are having the last laugh now knowing their title seems to have hit the sweet spot with consumers. In the UK alone, the new entry into last weeks chart, topped the list fighting off EA's … [Read more...]
Homefront: First day stats State-side
Homefront has been out in America since the 15th. Already, it seems to have kicked up a storm in sales with over 375K copies sold and that's just North America. Publisher THQ's President and CEO Brian Farrell, posted a statement saying "we are delighted with first day sales for Homefront and are already fulfilling re-orders for the game from multiple retailers." In a … [Read more...]
Homefront out this week
On Friday, publishers THQ will unleash Homefront in the UK on all major gaming formats and OnLive... but not the Wii. Personally, I've heard very little about this title, with first signs of it's existence coming in the form of TV adverts. But oh boy does it look interesting. Homefront is based in the near future, year 2027. The Greater Korean Republic Army are now armed … [Read more...]