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The King of Fighters XII Patched Up For PS3
A patch, a patch, The King of Fighters XII has gotten a new online patch for the PS3 version. The patch fixes in-game issues such as buggy character combos and optimizes online matches. This update fundamentally changes the way game data is processed and synchronized during online matches, placing greater importance on the game’s response…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 1, 2009 -
Two New DSi Colors For America
There are already two DSi colors in American: blue and black. Compare that to Japan, where there are five DSi colors. While Pink and White DSis are already available in Japan (along with Black, Lime Green and Metallic Blue!), the colors have not been sold in the States. Nintendo of America has announced White and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 1, 2009 -
America Gets Black Wii Controller, New Bundle, No Console
The black Wii console launched in Japan on August 1, complete with black Wiimote, Nunchaku and Classic Controller. If you wanted Wii MotionPlus, that’s only in one color: White. This holiday season, Nintendo is bringing black Wii peripherals to America, but hasn’t yet announced a new black console. There’s also a new bundle: the black…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 1, 2009 -
Square Enix Considering Final Fantasy XIII DLC
The worst kind of DLC is stuff that should be in the game, but isn’t. The best DLC adds to the game experience. Square Enix is currently churning over the idea of including DLC for upcoming role-playing-game Final Fantasy XIII. Says FFXIII producer Yoshinori Kitase, “Our plans for [Xbox Live and PlayStation Network] are currently…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 31, 2009 -
PS3 Firmware 3.0 Is Live
The new firmware update has it, bringing new XMB functionality, a status indicator, a friends list redesign, dynamic themes, avatars, and much more. Free and premium avatars show up in your status bar, but the most prevalent of the changes is a status bar in the top right of the screen, which shows your avatar,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 31, 2009 -
Japanese Landslide Election
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft Big national election here over the weekend. The Democratic Party ended nearly 50-years-plus of largely continuous rule by the Liberal Democratic Party. The name “Liberal Democratic Party” is a misnomer of sorts as the party isn’t liberal, but rather right of center — conservative. The winning Democratic Party is left of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 31, 2009 -
Why Female Screams And Peeing Were Cut From Postal
The Postal series has been a lighting rod. While the series hasn’t necessary push the envelope in gaming, it has pushed it in regards to what is acceptable in gaming. But exactly is that? Lead Designer Steve explains, “Well, it was kind of weird and amusing when we had to cut all the female moans…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 31, 2009 -
Monster Hunter 3 Cheater Banned Until The Year 9999
Monster Hunter developer Capcom is taking cheating seriously. Very seriously. That, or it’s automatic responses might need a-fixin’. The below image reads: Dear Customer You are presently banned for using modded data to connect online. The ban will be left at 22:49 on 12/12/9999. The next time you violate the terms of use, you will…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 31, 2009 -
Japanese Phoenix Wright Musical In English!
The all-female-musical troupe Takarazuka Revue has already debuted its stage version of Phoenix Wright. We’ve already posted the clip. But that was in Japanese. Now you can check out the musical with handy English subtitles! Takarazuka has decided to go with the game’s English language character name, Phoenix Wright, instead of the character’s original Japanese…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 31, 2009 -
Can You Have Too Many Namco iDOLM@STER Idols?
As seen on オレ的ゲーム速報＠刃.
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 31, 2009 -
No Final Fantasy Versus XIII At Tokyo Game Show
According Square Enix game designer Tetsuya Nomura, Final Fantasy XIII will be playable. His title, Final Fantasy Versus, won’t be anywhere to be seen, however. Unlike last year, Square Enix will not be screening trailers for upcoming titles like Final Fantasy Versus XIII and instead will be focusing on playable demos for titles due out…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 31, 2009 -
Japanese Popstar Fights Herself In-Game For McDonalds Ad
Jpop music queen Namie Amuro doesn’t only set trends in her native Japan. She also sells hamburgers. In this McDonald’s ad, the Okinawa-born songstress headbutts herself and then a fighting game version with skirts and spin-kicks. There’s even a making-of clip, in case you are dying to know how this marvel was made. Namie Amuro…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 31, 2009 -
Which PS3 Box Art Is Better For Europe?
PS3 “soul breeding” game Record of Agarest War is being released in Europe by Ghostlight. The publisher has entertained two choices for box art. The Japanese original and the new, more realistic “Westernized” 3D art. Can you guess which is which? (Don’t let the PEGI rating give the answer away!) After getting complaints feedback, Ghostlight…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 31, 2009 -
Guitar Hero 5, Ten Playboy Playmates And Hugh Hefner
Another Guitar Hero ad, another Risky Business parody. This Guitar Hero 5 ad has less jiggling, but it does have ten Playboy Playmates, Hugh Hefner and the voice of Matt Pinfield. Matt Pinfield voice, mmm sexy. Guitar Hero 5 commercial stars 10 Playboy Playmates, Hugh Heffner, and a voiceover from Matt Pinfield [Go Nintendo]
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 29, 2009 -
A Week In Comments
Talent Agency: Hans Zimmer Is Scoring Modern Warfare 2 Comment by: FatherFingers Nominated by: trevortibble Wait, how is fiddy going to rap to that?!?! Sit Awkwardly Through Kurt Cobain’s Guitar Hero 5 Performance Comment by: thesircuddles Nominated by: Antiterra There’s a phenomenon that goes on in life, and I don’t know what the name of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 29, 2009 -
If You Could Own Only One Console, What Would It Be?
We made it. You and me. We made it to Friday. And more importantly, we made it to TELL US DAMMIT. Here’s how it works: We ask a question, you answer it. Simple and no strings attached! This isn’t some marketing survey or whatever. It’s an emotional investment in you. Yes, we’re interested in knowing…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 29, 2009 -
Guess Who’s Publishing Modern Warfare 2 In Japan?
Square Enix, that’s who. Known best for Final Fantasy, the Japanese game company is once again attempting to expand its portfolio by bringing eagerly awaited first-person-shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 to Japan. The company has yet to make an official announcement, but there’s a teaser site with a large “2” that fades in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 28, 2009 -
No Tooth. Waiting. Patiently
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Bring On The Price Drop Wars One of Mini-Bash’s tooth fell out at least a month ago. One of his front teeth. His adult tooth has yet to come in. It’s been a month! Always wonder if some people ever lose baby teeth and then another adult tooth never ever…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 28, 2009 -
Nintendo Brings Shmup To DSiWare (Yes, Nintendo!)
Nintendo does make things besides brain games, fitness games and I-don’t-know-what type games. Want proof? Here’s proof. This is Aa Mujyou Setsuna (Ah Cruel Instant or Oh Heartless Moment, depending on your localization fancy). It’s a chaining-based bullet hell shooter. From Nintendo. In 2009. Yes. The game’s official page lists Nintendo as the "maker", but…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 28, 2009 -
Dragon Quest IX Sells Less Than 100,000 (Oh Noes!)
According to the Japanese sales figures released last week, DS title Dragon Quest IX sold 127,000. According to the ones released this week, it did not. The game moved 79,000 copies — making it the first time it fell under 100,000. The game has already sold 3.7 million copies, so who cares, right? 3.7 million…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 28, 2009
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