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Hitman: Absolution‘s First Screens Look Like This
Not one screen, but two. Until now, we’ve only had 27 seconds of a teaser, but here are apparently Hitman: Absolution‘s first in-game screens. Slated for a 2012 release, multiplatform Hitman: Absolution is the fifth Hitman title. The latest screenshots for Hitman: Absolution screens sneak in [Eurogamer via Rock, Paper, Shotgun]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011 -
3DS Update Might Screw Up Ridge Racer 3D
On June 6 (in the US, June 7 elsewhere), the Nintendo 3DS is getting a system update to stabilize the system and add the 3DS Shop. According to Nintendo, Ridge Racer 3D owners “may experience a disruption in their gameplay experience under certain conditions”. This issue will be resolved later this month with an additional…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011 -
Kotaku‘s E3 Predictions!
Today isn’t just Monday, it’s the day that gaming’s biggest show, the E3 gaming expo, kicks off in Los Angeles. There will be a flood of gaming news. There will be excitement. There will be disappointment. And there will be awkward press conferences. Before the craziness starts, Kotaku is taking a step back, surveying the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011 -
Is Journey the Most Beautiful Game of 2011?
Might be! Developed by Thatgamecompany, Journey is set in a wind-swept desert. You are a traveler, making your way over sand dunes and through ruins. Along the way, you can meet other travellers, but cannot communicate with them via text or voice chat. This latest E3 clip shows Journey gameplay on the sand dunes. Journey…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011 -
Stupidity Is Universal (Pornography, Too)
You might know Gatchaman (known in the West as Battle of the Planets) from the fighting game Tatsunoko vs. Capcom or the Gatchaman anime. You will know Eririka Katagiri for this stupid stunt she pulled over the weekend. Earlier this year, Katagiri made her adult video debut, and seemed well on her way as an…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 6, 2011 -
Are These Microsoft’s E3 Games?
This week, the E3 gaming expo gets underway in Los Angeles. Gaming’s heavyweights are showing off new hardware and new games. According to one source, here’s the list of titles Microsoft will be showing: Tomb Raider Forza 4 Star Wars Kinect Gears of War 3 A Halo related title Codename Kingdoms Sesame Street: Once Upon…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 5, 2011 -
The Final Fantasy XIII-2 Trailer Is FFXIII Once More With Feeling
Square Enix is doing a sequel to role-playing game Final Fantasy XIII called Final Fantasy XIII-2. This is it! Check out the game’s E3 trailer. FFXIII-2 was revealed earlier this year in Tokyo and will follow the adventures of FFXIII heroine Lightning. The game is being developed by director Motomu Toriyama, producer Yoshinori Kitase, and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 5, 2011 -
It’s Starting. Get Ready.
E3 | LOS ANGELES, CA: At last year’s E3, a gamer checks out Nintendo’s booth. (Photo: David McNew | Getty) The Queen of Pokémon In the West, when someone says Pokémon, you think about your favorite Pocket Monster, the cartoons, or the games themselves. The same goes for Japan, but there’s something else that comes…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 3, 2011 -
Have a Look at Anti-Venom!
The latest Spider-Man: Edge of Time trailer not only features some gameplay, but it also features boss character Anti-Venom The game looks okay! Though, I wish these Spider-Man games were a little more ballsy or inventive. Developed by the same studio responsible for Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, Spider-Man: Edge of Time will be out later this…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 3, 2011 -
Caution. No, Really, Caution.
Dream Club Zero doesn’t beat around the bush. It is what it is. And what it is a bar hostess girl simulator game that lets you drink virtual booze, chat up hostesses, and have them sing you songs. And if you’re willing to part with 480 Microsoft Points later this month, you can dress them…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 3, 2011 -
Metal Gear Solid and Flower Photography
The E3 trailer for Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D shows off the game’s new “Camouflage Photo System” and gyro features in action. There’s even a special guest star from Nintendo. While MGS Hideo Kojima won’t be attending this year’s E3, Snake Eater 3D will be playable.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 3, 2011 -
Dark Souls Will Kick Japan’s Ass This September
Tough-as-nails Dark Souls will be released in Japan on September 15 for ¥7,800 (US$97). For those that pre-order, a copy of the game’s soundtrack and an in-game map are included. Quantities are limited. 「DARK SOULS」の発売日が2011年9月15日に決定！ 予告編第3弾となる最新トレイラーと数量限定の購入特典にも注目だ（DARK SOULS） [4Gamer.net]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 3, 2011 -
Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Get a New Trailer. This Is It!
Earlier today, Sony revealed that the HD versions of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus will be out this September. Sony’s already released footage of the game, but here’s the trailer Sony released today.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 3, 2011 -
HD Versions of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Dated
Today, Sony Computer Entertainment revealed that the HD versions of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus will both be out on September 22 in Japan. Each is priced at ¥3,980 (US$49). There is also a limited edition box that comes with both games as well as a special booklet compiled by Japanese magazine Brutus that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 3, 2011
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