Keita Takashi, designer of quirky cult classic Katamari Damacy, has put out another quirky title. Called Noby Noby Boy, the PS3 game is, well, hard to describe. It’s a unique title for the PlayStation Network from a unique game developer. Takahashi is largely indifferent about video games, saying, “There aren’t really any I like.” Rather…
The art team for upcoming real-time-strategy StarCraft II has been busy. It’s been adding new animations and improving textures. Check out the before and after pictures of the game’s insectoid Zerg faction. StarCraft II Q&A – Batch 49 [Battle.net Thanks, John!]
A job listing has appeared on the Sony Computer Entertainment website, looking for individuals to test “new model game hardware.” The Sony job listing says, “Experience an in-development game console (hardware) early!” Job duties include checking on, reporting on and giving input for a in-development game hardware. The listing’s Q&A reads: “This is specifically for…
This week, Konami is releasing Castlevania arcade title Akumajo Dracula THE ARCADE in game centers across Japan. The deluxe cabinet features a whip-like wand controller. Read game play impressions here and check out the game trailer here. This is not the first Castlevania arcade game. Konami released Akumajo Dracula in Japanese arcades in 1988, two…
Director Brett Ratner announced last fall that he is doing a big screen version of Sony hack-and-slash game God of War. This month, it’s announced that he’s not (for the time being). Ratner has shelved plans to adapt God of War, leaving the project to fester in Hollywood development hell. Instead, movie trade mag Production…
Capcom has released new screenshots of its upcoming multi-platform survival horror title Resident Evil 5. The game is of course set in Africa, and the screens show off members of the West African branch of US Government outfit Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance (BSAA). The unit is called in to handle abnormally dangerous biohazards — like,…
To: Crecente From: Bash RE: D.I.C.E. Kicks Off Tomorrow Not sure if you’re big on this, but this afternoon, I baked bread. I’d never baked bread before. Actually, it was kinda fun! We baked it in the rice cooking (it’s possible to bake bread in our rice cooker). Turned out yummy. And for dinner, the…
The latest incarnation of the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo DSi, will be released in the U.S. on April 5 and priced at US$169.99. It is launching in black and new color blue. The DSi, which has been on sale in Japan since November 2008, has only been available in black and white. The DSi features…
EA boss John Riccitiello previously mentioned Dead Space for the Wii in a single sentence during an conference call earlier this month. Today, EA makes the game official and offers details as well. Called Dead Space Extraction, the game is built ground-up especially for the Nintendo Wii and is a prequel that leads up to…
Microsoft Game Studios sent out a survey on Achievements to its beta program invitees. There was an array of questions that included multiplayer achievements, user generated Achievements and what types of Achievements players liked. There was also a mention of displaying a player’s favorite Achievement on their Gamer card as well as non-gaming Achievements like…
Haruna Anno is not just a gravure idol, but a video game gravure idol, taking names in Street Fighter IV. Haruna is hardcore. The pin-up model’s room is a gaming shrine, filled with retro game hardware, an arcade cabinet and games — lots of games. She’s dead serious about playing, too. She claims to have…
MadWorld, an upcoming title from some of the developers behind Okami, is hardly your typical Wii title. The Wii-mote and Nunchuk-attachment controlled game is black, white and bloody red. Inspired by the look of graphic novel, MadWorld has garnered considerable interest from gamers. Because when gamers express interest and interest expresses money, we get sequels.…
Street Fighter IV has a big cast of characters. The Capcom fighting game has old favorites like Ryu and Chun-Li as well as new characters like El Fuerte and Abel. The home console versions brings characters like Cammy, Sakura, Fei-Long and even “joke” character Dan. The game doesn’t get Super Street Fighter II characters T.…
Masahiro Sakurai, creator of Nintendo character Kirby and designer of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, is creating a new title for Nintendo the company announced today. On January 22 of this year, Sakurai’s company Sora Ltd., a first party Nintendo developer, created a new company with Nintendo called Project Sora. Sakurai is serving as director for…
Upcoming PS3 exclusive God of War III promises action, drama and *fingers crossed* new types of sexy mini-games. The series has included them in the past (pictured is from the PSP version), and God of War III director Stig Asmussen reveals the team is definitely looking at home to include them in the third installment.…
Comedic duo “Audrey” appear in the latest DSi ads for Japan. “Manzai” is a type of comedy where one member is the straight man, and the other is funny man. Think Martin and Lewis or Abbot and Costello. In this ad, the straight man Masayasu Wakabayashi says today we’re going to talk about the DSi…
A spate of newish screenshots from upcoming Square Enix RPG Final Fantasy XIII appear in a recent copy of Japanese publication V-Jump. These screenshots appeared in last month’s FFXIII trailer, which can be viewed here. A playable demo of the game will be packaged with the Japanese release of Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Complete…
Three flashing red lights on the Xbox 360 represents “general system failure.” Nicknamed “The Red Ring of Death,” this system failure has plagued the Xbox 360 console for years. While Microsoft pegged a low percentage rate of system failure in the early moments of the Xbox 360’s launch, the numbers of customers suddenly experiencing the…
Keiji Inafune, creator of Mega Man and Dead Rising, enjoys playing video games with his son. His son enjoys kicking his father’s ass. According to Inafune, his son is now in a rebellious phase. “So, he should really dislike me, but thanks to games,” Inafune said, “we communicate quite well. Halo 3, Monster Hunter 2nd…
Video games are not recession proof. With the cratering global economy, the game industry is certainly feeling the effects — most notably, those making the games. “The environment creates stress and strain on all fronts,” an insider told Kotaku. “Management finds themselves unable to maintain the funding for their staff, and employees find themselves working…
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