Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of Final Fantasy and head of development studio Mistwalker, was planning to announce his new game this year. Those plans will have to wait. “I was planning to announce my new project within this year but it’s a little late,” Sakaguchi blogs. Sorry about that. I imagine announcement will be starting around…
Located on the second floor deck of the Akihabara UDX building in Tokyo, this is it, the Gundam Christmas tree. The 16-foot tree is decorated with over 60 Gundam models and strung with red, white and blue lights that twinkle pure awesome. Gundam Christmas Tree Akihabara UDX [Otaku2]
Back in early November, Kotaku posted the first Tekken movie sales art. It’s now late December, and time to post the movie’s Japanese poster. Funny how that works. No, not really. The movie is set in 2039, when fighters from around the world compete in the Iron Fist Tournament and centers around character Jin Kazama,…
To: Totilo From: Bashcraft RE: How About That 2011? I will also go out on a limb here. I think maybe, just maybe, that there will be a Madden game in 2011. Risky to say, but I’m a risky guy. Had to renew my Texas driver’s license while I’m here back home. I drive in…
In the name of science and awesome, researchers from the University of Osaka in Japan created this Mario in a petri dish. How? By genetically engineering bacteria to express fluorescent proteins and carotenoid pigments. The result? Mario from Super Mario Bros. *applause* Masterworks in Petri dishes [NewScientist Thanks, Tommy!]
Yes, yes, look. Before I left Japan, the folks at Kotobukiya were kind enough to send me a copy of OTACOOL, a book project spearheaded by Danny Choo of dannychoo.com. The idea for the book is fantastic and works on the same principal as our desk feature — people’s personal spaces shed telling light into…
Final Fantasy XIII might be out in Japan, but Square Enix has another new FF title in the pipeline: online game Final Fantasy XIV. A trio of new screenies have hit the official site. Check ’em out. Final Fantasy XIV [Official Site Thanks, Black-Dog-Howls!]
For the past few decades, Nintendo has pushed video games forward. Now, it’s doing the same with retail kiosks. These new kiosks will be outfitted with touch screens and cameras. Users can use the fairly standard touch interface to learn more about Nintendo’s titles, recommendations, sales figures and whatnot or they can wave a DS…
Next February (Feb. 18 to be exact!), Capcom is bringing RE5 to the PlayStation 3 in the form of Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition. The game will take advantage of Sony motion controls as well as include new episodes like “Desperate Escape” in which players control Josh Stone and Jill Valentine in an effort to…
PlayStation Home is ten million strong, Sony announced today. According to Dan Hill, Sony’s European Home Business Manager, “PlayStation Home is fast becoming the meeting place of choice between users and developers.” For developers, Hill explains, Home helps to drive interest in games by offering an interactive, hands-on experience built around the game itself. “A…
Pretty dang straight! We’ve already posted a few images of the linear path players can expect in Final Fantasy XIII. Let’s see how that pans out over the game’s first six hours. Spoilers ahead. This map appeared on the Japanese internet and is pieced together of the various sections players will apparently encounter in the…
It’s like clockwork. Anytime a big game is released — no, anytime a game is released in Japan, some people decide to look up the female characters’ skirts. Final Fantasy XIII is no exception. The focus here is largely pigtailed character Oerba Dia Vanille and her underoos. This close-ups have reveal more than in-game character…
Tecmo’s third-person-shooter Quantum Theory has been dated for Japan. Quantum Theory is penciled in for March 25. The game was developed by Tecmo’s Team Tachyon, which recently developed Undead Knights and before that Wii title Rygar: The Battle of Argus. Quantum Theory features a cover system a la Gears of War. The spin is that…
The statue is not new — we’ve seen it before. But we haven’t seen it bundled with Dead or Alive Paradise. Nor have we seen the Japanese release date for the title. Likewise, new! DoA Paradise will be released in Japan on April 2, 2010. As we previously noted, because Dead or Alive: Paradise is…
A very young Yuna from FFX smooches a young Tidus — as seen on That Girl’s Site (via the CHIVE).
To: Totilo From: Bashcraft RE: Predator’s Calling Like, I just get an incredible amount of spam via Facebook. Is this just me? Are others experiencing this as well? Do you really like egg nog? Oh and yes, I was that parent on the plane over here — making it difficult for me to play a…
Alrighty, who’s sick of Final Fantasy XIII? Not so fast! Square Enix has released more screens. Looking at them feels a bit like eat turkey the day after Thanksgiving. But, boy turkey’s good!
The Entertainment Software Rating Board has rated Final Fantasy for North American gamers, giving the title a “T” for “Teen”. According to the ESRB description, that could be a “T” for something else. Note: The ESRB blurb might contain what some could call spoilers. It does contain boobs. Side boobs. Players assume the roles of…
Well, would you? Here you go. Just for you. Mega Man will be out next year on the PSN, WiiWare and Xbox LIVE Arcade.
Mega Man 10 is slated for release next year on WiiWare, Xbox LIVE Arcade and the PSN with character Proto Man selectable from the start. While Mega Man games can be notoriously hard, Mega Man 10 will have an all new Easy Mode. Click to view
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