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Endless Uniform Ravaging!!
A new Ikki Tousen brawler is coming to the PSP. Dubbed Ikki Tousen: Xross Impact, the game picks where the prequel, Great Guardians, left off. New screens of the game’s “costume destruction” have been release. New characters include high school sophomore Chinkyu and tough girl Ato. Well, they’re all tough, so it’s relative! Xross Impact…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2009 -
Bayonetta Out Now In English
With the time difference, right now Bayonetta is out in Japan. You might not live in Japan. You might not know Japanese. You might like tangerines. Fret not! The PS3 version of the game is region free, and better yet, the voices and the in-game text is in English. The game’s manual, however, is not.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 29, 2009 -
This Enormous DSi Lens Is Not Necessary
Peripheral maker Nyko is releasing an add-on lens for the DSi’s 0.3 megapixel camera. The lens has a 8x and is detachable. The US$25 price isn’t outrageous at all, but surely you can look like a goober for less! Nyko’s DSi Zoom Case is A Little Bit On The Ridiculous Side (but I still want…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 28, 2009 -
Is The U.S. Final Fantasy XIII Release Announcement Coming Soon?
Calling all English speakers! Commercial ad agency Liz Paulson Casting is looking for a script reader to present developer commentary and “an exclusive never before seen look at Final Fantasy XIII“. In the ad, the game’s U.S. release date is revealed. Below is the from the casting call. Game site Siliconera brings up a good…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 28, 2009 -
When Did The Cape Wearing Stop?
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Blizzard Mini-Bash is dressing up as Dracula, and I’m dressing up as… Well, I’ll be putting on actual clothes that day, like the kind you wear outside! Working at home has made my wardrobe comfortable. Pictured, is Mini-Bash’s baby brother, Micro-Bash sporting a cape. Why don’t people wear capes anymore?…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 28, 2009 -
What’s Underneath, Mario?
As seen on Mad Marios and Phantom Leap.
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 28, 2009 -
Xbox 360 System Update
Just a reminder! A mandatory LIVE update is hitting over the next couple of hours for the Wireless Adapter Wi-Fi Protected Access support and not Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm and Zune features. Those hit later next month. Xbox 360 System Update – Wireless Adapter WPA2 support [Major Nelson]
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 28, 2009 -
Adult Video Maker Loves Bayonetta
V, the Japanese gonzo adult video maker behind titles like Would You Like To Get An Enema Until You Poop? and I Saw A Bowel Movement!, has dubbed Bayonetta as the “Number 1 Erotic Actress of 2009”. The site’s official blog calls Bayonetta’s revealing hair moves “erotic”. “This right here is high-grade peeping!” says staff…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 28, 2009 -
Why Jay-Z Is Involved With DJ Hero
Rapper Jay-Z is appearing in DJ Hero: Renegade Edition. Why, you ask? Well Jay-Z will tell you why: The success of Guitar Hero and Jay-Z’s desire to spread hip-hop. “Immediately, of course, with the success of Guitar Hero, it piqued my interest,” Jay-Z tells MTV. “Then, you know, on top of that, it was something…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 28, 2009 -
Is This A First Look At The New Mistwalker Game?
Mistwalker, the developers behind Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey, are hard at work on a new title. In a recent blog post, Mistwalker head Hironobu Sakaguchi wrote, “I am working hard on a new project. Now we just started going into the final phase of the production. No matter what, I will make it really…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 28, 2009 -
More Bayonetta Sexy Costume Time — Endless!
Bayonetta blah blah blah kimono blah blah blah race queen outfit blah blah blah thong swimsuit blah blah blah and cheerleader costume blah blah blah. Previously, it was revealed that the game would have unlockable costumes like a P.E. uniform. The day after tomorrow Bayonetta will be released in Japan. 『ベヨネッタ』コスチューム集、チアガール姿もあり [オレ的ゲーム速報＠刃]
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 28, 2009 -
Even Kojima Productions Staffers Want To Make A New Z.O.E.
Game designer Hideo Kojima just can’t stop going on about his mecha series Zone of the Enders. He’s been writing about a possible Z.O.E. 3 and by doing so, has gotten his staff into a tizzy! “The reverberation has been bigger than imagined,” the game designer writes. How big? Apparently KP staffers who worked on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 28, 2009 -
What Would The DS Look Like With a Four Inch Screen?
The current DSi screen is 3.25 inches. Rumor has it that Nintendo will be releasing a new DS with a 4 inch screen. What would that look like? Time to bust out the ruler and additional screen. This perhaps. Below, a fan drawing show how much bigger two four inch screens would make the DSi.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 28, 2009 -
Left 4 Dead 2 Demo Out Now On Xbox 360
That’s right, you heard me correctly. The Left 4 Dead 2 Xbox 360 Demo is now available for those who pre-ordered and obtained early access to the demo. What are you still doing here? Shouldn’t you be playing Left 4 Dead 2? Oh? When’s the PC demo? That will be out on Wednesday. Wednesday is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 27, 2009 -
Cute Korean Ramen Ladies Rip Off Bubble Bobble? [Update]
South Korean idol group Girls’ Generation appears in a tasty noodle commercial, singing a very happy and familiar song. Here is the ad. Yummy instant ramen! Now, here is the Bubble Bobble theme song. Kwinky dink or highway robbery? YOU DECIDE. Update: We have contacted Taito, and according to a company spokesperson, the Bubble Bobble…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 27, 2009 -
Today Was Barftastic!
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Winter Wonder October Micro-Bash barfed in bed — the rub is that he and Mini-Bash sleep in the same bed. Mini-Bash, though, dodged a barf bullet. In the afternoon, Mini-Bash was playing with toy cars, and then Micro-Bash chucked nearby — but Mini-Bash was safe. WHEW. I, however, was not…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 27, 2009 -
Sky Launches On Xbox 360
It’s official. In the UK, Sky has launched on Xbox LIVE and Gold members with at least 2Mb broadband and either a Sky TV or Sky Player can watch Sky One, MTV and Sky Arts, reports CVG. Those without Sky subscriptions can subscribe for £15 and for £19 for sports channels. Twenty-four channels are currently…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 27, 2009 -
Resident Evil Darkside Chronciles Getting Limited Edition
Wii on-rails shooting title Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles will be released in Japan on January 14, and is bringing a limited edition bundle for Japan. There’s a special collector’s edition, too, which comes packed with the game’s soundtrack, promotional DVD and a reversal sleeve. Priced at ¥8,390 (US$91). ……….Anyone like on-rails shooters?
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 27, 2009 -
And The Best Japanese Game Company Photo Is…
…the one from Kojima Productions. As seen on KP Blog Cast.
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 27, 2009
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