| May 27 09 – Welcome to the weekly installment of the Zergwatch Top 10. For nearly two years Zergwatch has been syndicating and analyzing hundreds of video game news feeds from around the world and running statistical analysis by measuring buzz energy that surrounds video games.Buzz energy is not something you can see, taste or feel, but something that must be dissected and analyzed carefully from multiple external sources. These sources include how much a game is being written about on hundreds of video game websites, how hot it is in the blogosphere, weekly search engine request volumes, gameplay on networks like Xfire and Xbox Live and of course like all other lists, a small percentage of buzz energy comes from sales by major video game retailers worldwide.
We calculate this list with our proprietary formula that assigns strength values on each indicator and then creates a median buzz value which determines it’s ultimate buzz ranking. While this is not a perfect science, it is one of the most representative lists of “What people are talking about” on the internet and not just “What people are playing” or “Which games sell the most copies”. |
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| In an attempt to compete with Wii Sports, EA Sports Active made a strong initial showing, backed by gaming powerhouse EA still has people talking about the capabilities and possibilities available with the new platform. The buzz is tremendous with writers speculating future game titles, sports activities and gaming opportunities. |
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| Infamous is a Playstation 3 exclusive sandbox thriller where a massive explosion rips through six square blocks of Empire City, leveling everything and everyone in its path. At the center of the blast crater a lone man stands up miraculously unharmed… gifted with incredible powers. |
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| Sims 3 promises to be the most immersive and interactive Sims experience to date and with it’s release just around the corner, the blogosphere has been buzzing with energy never seen before for a Sims release. |
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| Punch-Out!! is the sequel to the 1980’s arcade hit of the same name, but with a modern touch and Wii controls. The game has been stirring quite a buzz among nostalgic middle aged gamers and kids alike. |
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2
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| Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is the sequel to last year’s blockbuster hit Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare. The game won’t be out until the fall of 2009, but the buzz energy surrounding the recent title confusion has propelled the title into the media spotlight once again. |
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| Fight Night Round 4 is coming out the corner strong, but there has been a recent uprising by franchise devotees over the reconfiguring of commands and face buttons that has been giving the title some negative press of late. Fortunately, bad press is still press and the title is being talked about. |
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| Prototype brings mutated superheroes into the top 10 for the second time this week as this mutated scientist enters the streets of New York City to find utter chaos. This game is the true competition to the PS3 exclusive Infamous but is available for both PS3 and Xbox 360. |
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| UFC Undisputed 2009 is shaping up to be one of the most explosive realistic fighting games of all time and has the preorder numbers to prove it. This game is being widely discussed around the internet as MMA and UFC fans line up to unleash pain on their opponents. |
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| Red Faction Guerilla is the sequel to the Xbox classic Red Faction and provides a sci-fi fix for sandbox gamers. The demo was met with great reception and gamers are now looking forward to the game whose release is right around the corner! |
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| Madden NFL 10 once again brings the Madden Franchise to the Zergwatch top 10 like clockwork every year. Many claim the series doesn’t offer enough new features each year while many others eagerly await a new season with new stadiums, new players and updated rosters. Either way, it’s being buzzed. |
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