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New King of Fighters Movie Trailer (With Swords!)
It seems The King of Fighters now has lots of sword fighting. In another dimension. There’s something about destroying the universe, too. The King of Fighters Promo Trailer, Starring Ray Park and Maggie Q [/Film]
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 27, 2009 -
This Lady Will Be Singing Chiptune In Sweden
On November 26, photographer/digital artist Julie will be singing with 8-bit chiptune musician Hally in Sweden at DreamHack, the world’s largest LAN-party and computer festival. Check out Julie and Hally’s collaboration. And remember, when you go into an arcade, be sure to wear a helmet and gloves. Very important. DreamHack – News: [Official Site via…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 26, 2009 -
The PlayStation 3 Buyer’s Guide
With at least one potential game of the year exclusively nesting on the Playstation 3 and a price drop under its belt, the PS3 has had a pretty darn good year. My favorite among the games listed is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, which probably isn’t surprising. What is yours? Anything we didn’t review that you…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 26, 2009 -
First Look At New Professor Layton Game
In the latest issue of Famitsu, Level-5 honcho Akihiro Hino reveals the first bits of info about upcoming Professor Layton game. Titled Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask, the game features an overhaul of the game system. The “miracle mask” is connected somehow to the mask worn by bad guy Death Call in Professor Layton…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 26, 2009 -
Reviews
Assassin’s Creed Bloodlines Review: Thicker Than Water?
Ubisoft’s juggernaut franchise Assassin’s Creed vaults onto the PSP with Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines. But should it have stayed perched on home consoles? While Assassin’s Creed II tells the story of Renaissance nobleman assassin Ezio, Bloodlines brings players back to 12th century and the story of the original Assassin’s Creed’s Altair. The game picks up where…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009 -
My MacBook Pro Is Starting To Lock Up
To: Crecente From: Ashcraft RE: Games, Games, Games I’ve had it about two years, now. And it’s on all damn day long. It’s been locking up more and more recently. Pin wheeling. Some programs just stop working. Dunno what the deal is. How long do computers last anyway? What you missed last night New Final…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009 -
Kasumi! Figure! Bikini!
Just like death and taxes, figures of Dead or Alive character Kasumi are something that can be counted on. They’re inevitable. This DoA Xtreme 2 features Kasumi in two different bikinis: skimpy and skimpier. Retails for ¥9,240 (US$105). Out March 2010. Can there be too many Kasumi figures? Yes, yes there can. A Fusion of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009 -
Why Mario Is In So Many Darn Games… Explained!
The story goes that Mario was originally called “Jumpman.” That’s not what Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto called the character. “Well, I called him ‘Mr. Video’,” Miyamoto said in the recent Iwata Asks feature on Nintendo’s official site. “My plan was to use the same character in every video game I made.” Miyamoto was confident that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009 -
These Are The Faces of Space Invaders
As seen on Logan Walters.
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009 -
Is The DSi LL Bigger Than Uncharted 2, Nolan Ryan’s Autograph, A Can of Beer?
Comparing the DSi LL to other DS portables? Seen that. To other handhelds? Ditto. But what about comparing to other things — like cabbage, a baby, a baseball signed by Nolan Ryan? Haven’t seen that yet. Until now. This is not a scientific comparison! And, of course, a baseball is round. The DSi LL is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009 -
iDOLM@STER Statue Brings The Fishnet Stockings
Azusa Miura from Namco’s pop idol simulator THE iDOLM@STER is getting yet another statue. She’s wearing yellow garb and fishnets. Out March 2010, yours for ¥8,190 (US$95). Nerd heroin like this ain’t cheap! 『ブリリアントステージ アイマス』あずささんの限定カラー版を接写してみた！ [Dengeki]
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009 -
The DSi Extra Extra Extra Extra Large
As seen on 読みゲー.
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009 -
When Did You Stop Believing in Santa Claus?
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Christmas the First Man, presents are a gianormous pain when we go the States for the holidays. Mini-Bash wrote his list to Santa yesterday. He wants a kickboard (I think it’s called a “razor” scooter in English — not sure) and Beyblade spinning tops. Not sure if we are going…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 24, 2009 -
This Appears To Be A New Mercenaries Game
According to game site Bitmob, this trailer for Mercenaries Inc., a multiplayer entry in the Mercenaries franchise is a few months old, but real. The game has not been announced and is apparently being prepped at EA’s Los Angeles studio. Mercenaries was previously developed by Pandemic Studios. There is no longer any Pandemic Studios. About…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 24, 2009 -
DSi LL Selling Faster Than PSPgo
On November 22, the DSi LL went on sale. Famitsu publisher Enterbrain has sales figures for the new NIntendo handheld’s first two days. The portable moved 103,524 units in Japan. In comparison, the DSi sold approximately 170,000 units in its first two days on sale in Japan. In its first day on sale in The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 24, 2009 -
2 Million LIVE Users Logged Into Facebook
Earlier this month, Facebook went live on Xbox LIVE. Loads of people have logged onto Facebook via LIVE. “Loads” is not very descriptive. “Two million” is. According to Microsoft’s first week figures, at least 2 million LIVE users logged into Facebook, and a half a million accounts were created in the first 24 hours. The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 24, 2009
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