To: Crecente From: Ashcraft RE: A Sad Passing Terribly sorry to hear about your colleague. My condolences to his family. Tonight’s dinner was eggplant. I hate eggplant. Eggplant is disgusting — it’s purple. (Yeah, so are grapes, but still.) Though, the eggplant dish tonight was fried eggplant with cheese. It was heavenly. I’m pressed to…
Just ask game developer Hudson’s human mascot Takahashi Meijin. In his prime, he could press a controller button 16 times in a second, earning him the nickname “16 shot.” That was when Meijin was 27 years-old. He isn’t 27 anymore. “I will turn 50 in about 2 months,” says Meijin. “And I was 27 when…
According to game site IGN’s Wii podcast, the Wii MotionPlus is delayed. According to Nintendo, it’s not. The IGN podcast, which is often privy to Nintendo announcements before they’re announced, stated, “Nintendo is internally struggling with Wii MotionPlus, trying to figure out a few hiccups.” These “hiccups” would mean that Wii Sports Resort would be…
On March 16, Konami is releasing the SCENE Expansion for PS3 title Metal Gear Online. Previously, we featured a clip of the expansion, and now we’ve got screens. Besides adding characters Raiden and Vamp, the SCENE Expansion adds three maps: Ravaged Riverfront, Outer Outlet, and Hazard House. Starting today, it’s possible to pre-purchase the expansion…
Konami is releasing a limited edition beatmania IIDX Celica Mizushiro figure. The latest in its beatmania series, Celica is 19cm-tall statue is slated for an August 28 release. She’s priced at ¥5,985 (US$60) and comes with different sets of arms in various poses. 2,500の声集まり『beatmania IIDX』フィギュア第3弾「セリカ」発売 [Gpara]
Oh yes. Reader Gerrit went there. *applause* He writes: Easy one, it’s all in the contest briefing: “Put On Racing Stripes […] Racing stripes make race cars go faster. Face it, they do. […]” Reminder: Don’t put Gaffa on your face. We’re giving away a copy of Xbox 360 game Race Pro. Racing stripes make…
Ken Kutaragi, former CEO and President of Sony’s PlayStation division, is best known for being the mastermind behind the successful PlayStation consoles. He’s ready to tell you about the future. Kutaragi will be giving a business seminar at the International Design Liaison Center in Tokyo Midtown on March 19th. The seminar focuses on “The Future…
SEGA’s PS3 exclusive Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 is a smash. Lots of people have bought it — including suspended former flyweight fighter Daiki Kameda. On his official blog, Kameda posted that he’s got Ryu Ga Gotoku 3, writing, “The game I’ve been waiting for. My pops bought it for me! Weeell, gonna play! Catch later!!”…
We’ve seen this statue of Street Fighter Cammy before — it’s old. But we haven’t seen what this amazing statue is able to do. That’s new. This figure was released way, way back in 2005. And it’s taken four years for someone to point out this AMAZINGLY creepy floating Cammy head. Don’t close your eyes.…
Time to celebrate. It’s been almost five years since the first Monster Hunter action role-playing-game launched on the PlayStation 2 in Japan. What better way to celebrate than with cake. The first game went on sale March 11, 2004. Other MH titles followed, and the series is credited with being the PSP’s “must-have” title in…
Want to see feature film Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete before it goes on sale on April 16 in Japan? Japanese game maker Square Enix is offering the chance to silver members of its online site Square Enix Members who have reserved the Blu-ray movie or the movie’s special PS3 bundle at the Square…
Jim Sonzero, the cinematic director for Resident Evil 5 has announced that he’s in negotiations to direct a feature film version of a Capcom game franchise. While he would not explicitly state what the live-action project is or give hints about which franchise it is, he did say he would direct it. (Why not wait…
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft Not sure exactly when the official first day of spring is or when the season really begins, but I think it’s nowish. Starting to warm up here — though, we’re not in Cherry Blossom season yet. How’s it where you are? What you missed last night What Game Weaponry Does This…
The latest bullet hell Cave arcade shooter to get an Xbox 360 port is Ketsui. Already boasting a DS port, the 360 version will offer an exclusive “X-Mode” that allows for lock-on targeting. Ketsui ~Kizuna Jigokutachi ~ EXTRA is slated for release in Japan on May 28. Developer 5pb will be porting the game —…
Budget Japanese clothing retailer UNIQLO announced a new shirt line earlier this year that features game characters. Which characters and games are making it to the final UTxJapan Game shirts? Let’s find out. On March 16, Pac-Man, Bomberman, Dig Dug, Arkanoid, Galaxian, Mappy, Ape Escape and Resident Evil shirts go on sale. On April 6,…
And the entries are starting to roll in. Kotakuite zethicus sends us this, writing, “Hoping it’ll load games faster!” We’re giving away a copy of Xbox 360 game Race Pro. Racing stripes make race cars go faster. Face it, they do. Just look at Race Pro’s box art. Here’s the contest: Put racing stripes on…
Spotted at toy retailer Toys R Us, this is a Plasma Blaster (aka Lanzador de Plasma). It takes inspiration from what weapon in what game? Answer away in the comments below. Thanks for the tip, Jake!
Metal Gear Solid 4 was a big hit. Konami isn’t ready to walk away from the franchise anytime soon. (Example: Metal Gear Solid Touch.) A Konami job listing shows how eager the company is. The job listing is for an experience programmer and mentions mostly the obvious: Staff wanted for home console games and cell…
Japan routed Korea in their first World Baseball Classic match-up. Considering that Japan lost to Korean in the Olympics, defeating their rival in a 14-2 called game must have been cathartic. After the game, when a reporter said that the entire Japanese team got pumped up, right fielder Ichiro Suzuki replied, “In Dragon Quest, tension…
Next January, the first Professor Layton full length feature Professor Layton and the Immortal Songstress will be released in Japanese theaters. The anime’s first trailers have been released along with its first posters. The Layton movie is an original story from series creator Akihiro Hino and will feature game characters Professor Layton and his apprentice…
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