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Bombs? All Out, Sorry
As seen on EPICponyz
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 7, 2010 -
Report: Nintendo Thinks It Has Won, Sees Apple As “Enemy”
Console wars decided. A rival comes into view. Time to buckle down, because things seem poised for a shake up. While Wii sales might have been down 21 percent last year, Nintendo still saw its third best year in the history of the company. According to the Times Online, sources close to Nintendo’s Japanese headquarters…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 7, 2010 -
Know How To Double Xbox 360 Sales In Japan?
Japan isn’t only The Land of the Rising Sun. It’s also The Land of Xbox 360 Indifference. There must be a way to double weekly consoles sales. Turns out, there is. Well, at least once. In last week’s hardware sales tally, the Xbox 360 sold 2,214 units in Japan. By comparison, there were 28,758 PSPs…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 7, 2010 -
Chesty Jake Seems Content With Chesty Jake
With a Best Supporting Actor nomination under his belt, Jake Gyllenhaal’s status as a serious actor has been cemented. But he doesn’t necessarily want to only be a serious actor. Because in the upcoming Prince of Persia, he’s Chesty Jake. And Gyllenhaal seems to be totally contend with his role in the upcoming adventure flick.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 7, 2010 -
Capcom Profits Plummet 73.1 Percent
Last year was a rough year. Just ask Osaka-based Capcom. The game company, which is best known for the Street Fighter series, sales profits down. Way down. According to an official statement, Capcom saw new sales down 27.3 percent to ¥66.8 billion. Net profit was down 73.1 percent from the previous year to ¥2.17 billion.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 7, 2010 -
This Man Would Like To Make A Video Game
George Romero’s name is synonymous with horror. Romero isn’t a huge gamer, but he’s interested in making a video game. If only a game company would allow him to do just that. There’s shit he’d like to hide and stuff. Romero is best known to moviegoers for his groundbreaking zombie films Night of the Living…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 7, 2010 -
Get Drunk With Pac-Man
It sure beats popping pills. To mark he 30th anniversary of Pac-Man, a set of French-made wine glasses will be go on sale in Japan on July 2010 in Japan. The set is priced at ¥5,250 (US$58) and comes with two Japanese-made cork coasters. Besides wine glasses, Pac-Man will also be getting leather wallets and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 7, 2010 -
Watch The Super 8 Trailer Right Now
J.J. Abrams, the creator of television series Lost and the producer of monster flick Cloverfield, is teaming up with Steven Spielberg for a new feature film called Super 8. This is your first look at the picture. Directed by Abrams and produced by Spielberg, Super 8 was rumored to be either a prequel or a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 7, 2010 -
So, What’s Happening With The Castlevania Movie?
Right now? Not much. But that doesn’t mean things haven’t been happening for the flick or won’t happen in the future. In summer 2009, Saw franchise co-creator and director of Dead Silence and Death Sentence, James Wan, signed on to co-write and helm the cinematic retelling of the Belmont family vampire slaying saga. “That’s the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 7, 2010 -
Back In The Saddle
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Kata One day off, recharged, now ready to rock ‘n’ roll. Whenever I take a day off, I feel like I need a couple hours just to play catch up. What you missed last night Let’s Compare Gears of War 1, 2 and 3 Wii Sales Down 21% In A…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 6, 2010 -
This Is SEGA’s DRM Solution
Nobody like DRM, AKA Digital Rights Management. Game companies, however, seem to think they need it. Japan-based game company SEGA has come up with its own in-house DRM solution and has explained what exactly it is. The DRM solution will be included in SEGA’s espionage-themed action role-playing game, Alpha Protocol. Here is a breakdown on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 6, 2010 -
Shinning Wind? More Like Shinning Bikini
Shinning Wind figures seems to all have one thing in common: a dearth of clothing. These latest Shinning Wind figures are no exception. Last month, a US$100 figurine of Forest Goddess Elwyn was released. This latest batch of bikini version Shinning Wind figurines feature characters Clalaclan Philias, Kanon Seena and Touka Kureha. They’re priced at…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 6, 2010 -
Why Do You Think Wii Sales Have Slowed?
The Nintendo Wii, a hugely successful console, is experiencing a sales slowdown. Wii sales are down 21 percent — the biggest decline since the console launched in 2006. But why? It is important to keep in mind that the Wii has been a juggernaut, running rings around the competition. So even when Wii sales drop…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 6, 2010 -
These Schoolgirl Songs Are Popular
For an anime about schoolgirl rockers, one thing is more important than all others: the music. And animated series K-On!! has just that, good music. Well, if you can stomach saccharine anime pop. (Doesn’t bother me!) The show’s season season opening tune “Go! Go! Maniac” hit number one in the Japanese music charts, selling over…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 6, 2010 -
Let’s Compare Gears of War 1, 2 and 3
In just three screenshots! The Gears of War franchise is developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios. The first Gears title was released in 2006, the second one was released in 2008, and Gears of War 3 will be out in 2011. It will have short sleeves! And many people will buy…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 6, 2010 -
Who Is Ready For Some Nintendo Console Sales Numbers?
You? Yes? No? Maybe? Nintendo has released the lifetime global hardware sales numbers for the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo Wii. As Kotaku previously posted, Wii hardware sales were down this past year; however, the company still posted its third best year ever In the financial year from April 2009 to March 2010, there were…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 6, 2010 -
George Clooney Beat Up This Guy
Meet David O. Russell. Director of war drama Three Kings and comedy Flirting With Disaster. He’s a pro at making interesting films. He’s also a pro at pissing off actors. Sounds like just the guy to helm the Uncharted movie! As Kotaku mentioned previously, Russell is atop a short list of filmmakers that Sony execs…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 6, 2010 -
Let’s Leave The Game Consoles At Home, M’kay?
Man, I love video games. They’re great. But sometimes, they’re totally unnecessary. Yesterday was Children’s Day in Japan. The family and I packed up our stuff and headed to the Expo Commemoration Park. It’s where the 1970 World’s Fair was held and is now a very green and a beautiful place to play frisbee or…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 6, 2010 -
Another Day, Another Virtual Idol Birthday
Do you know what today is? Yesterday was the birthday of virtual idol Iori Minase. The character appears in Namco’s pop idol simulator THE iDOLM@STER. Festivities included cake and juice and plastic figurines. Minase is a rich girl, who is spoiled by her parents. THE iDOLM@STER originally debuted as an arcade game, but there have…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 6, 2010 -
I *Might* Change Cell Phone Carriers
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Happy Birthday Tristan! Happy birthday Tristan! That summer camp he is going to sounds awesome! My cell phone, which I had blessed, is a Docomo phone. I am thinking about eventually getting a new iPhone. Mrs. Bashcraft is also considering getting an iPhone. But in Japan, the carrier for iPhones…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 4, 2010
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