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Let’s Look At Final Fantasy XIII Summon’s Horsey Mode
Summon character Odin has been appearing in Final Fantasy games since FFIII. The summon returns for FFXIII, and he can only be summoned by character Lighting. Here is a first look at Odin in his “Gestalt Mode” in which he transforms into a horse for Lighting to ride. Gitty-up!
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 20, 2009 -
New Devil Kings Bound For Wii *And* PS3
Capcom’s big-in-Japan franchise Sengoku Basara 3 (Devil Kings 3) has already been announced for the Wii. But there’s another platform announcement: The game is coming to the PS3. Originally released in Japan on the PS2 back in 2005, the series’ sequels have reached a wide audience in The Land of the Rising Sun. This past…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 20, 2009 -
PS3 Slim Ad Copies Photographs, Features Rumored Drug Users
In its native Japan, the PS3 Slim ad machine is kicking into high gear with a slick campaign. Yet, as with many past Sony promotions, this one is already drawing controversy. Titled “Play Face”, the campaign pays homage (rips off?) to artist Phillip Toledano’s series of video game photographs of gamers’ O-face. About his original…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 19, 2009 -
Two Cave Bullet Hell Shooters Dated For Xbox 360
Once again, the Xbox 360 console is the shoot ’em up console. Cave’s Espgaluda II Black Label and MUSHIHIME-SAMA FUTARI Ver 1.5 are case in point. MUSHIHIME-SAMA FUTARI Ver 1.5 will be out November 26 with a standard edition and a limited edition pack with a two disc soundtrack set. Espgaluda II Black Level will…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 19, 2009 -
Dark Void Release Void Filled, Launch Date Announced
Sci-fi jet-pack title Dark Void from Osaka-based game maker Capcom now has a ship date: The game will blast off on January 12, 2010 in North America and on January 15 in Europe on the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. The game was originally slated for release late this year, but was shuffled to avoid…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 19, 2009 -
Gamescom Booth Blitz: The Old Republic
The good thing about The Old Republic booth is that it sure looks all Old Republically. Just imagine publisher LucasArts made it look New Republicish? That would be very embarrassing. We can feel our faces flush red hot right now. Star Wars: The Old Republic is an upcoming massively multiplayer online role-playing game for PC…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 19, 2009 -
Read Hideo Kojima’s Full Gamescom Press Conference Intro
We liveblogged Konami’s Gamescom presser and did a bang up job. But those who would rather read the full transcript of Hideo Kojima‘s intro and pore over every word, we’ve got that, too. The exclamation points aren’t ours, but Hideo’s! Gutten Tag! Hello everyone! I am very proud to be here in Cologne to take…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 19, 2009 -
If Only There Was German Beer In My Fridge, If Only
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft Gamescom, yes, Gamescom. YOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!! Now, if somehow someway I could get rivers of German beer in my house here in Osaka, that would be dandy. Not that I have anything against Japanese beer, it’s great. What you missed last night Konami’s Gamescom Presser Liveblog First Details About Fable III Liveblogging Microsoft’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 19, 2009 -
Gallery: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare On Wii
As we first broke earlier this month, Activision is bringing Call of Duty 4 to the Nintendo Wii. It looks like you might expect Modern Warfare on the Wii would look like. Developed by Infinity Ward, Call of Duty 4 was originally released on the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC back in November 2007. Treyarch…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 19, 2009 -
Jet-Pack Flying Clone Trooper For Reals
The first minute and some-odd seconds of this clip is dull, boring, blergh. From the 1:15 point, things get exciting, thrilling even! Don’t skip ahead. Skipping is for wussies. From the 1:50 point, though, things get boring again.
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 19, 2009 -
First Details On Fable III
As early as March of this year, Fable designer Peter Molyneux teased to us that the series might take a different direction. The “See The Future” DLC strongly and bluntly alluded to that new direction as well, and today’s press conference in Germany seems to have cemented that into fact. “Third in a series and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 19, 2009 -
PS3 Slim Already Has A Bundle Deal
The newly announced PS3 Slim is getting a special PS3 bundle — for Japan, that is. And it’s a Gundam bundle. Surprise! To mark the 30th anniversary of the mecha franchise, the bundle comes bundled with a copy of PS3 title Gundam Senki with new box design, a 120GB PS3 Slim, a wireless controller and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 19, 2009 -
Be Patient, Castlevania Movie Now In Pre-Pre-Production
Resident Evil movie director Paul W.S. Anderson was originally on board to write and direct the Castlevania movie project. He’s now producing the flick. What’s happening with that? Hollywood got the big screen game rights back in 2005 with Resident Evil helmer Paul W.S. Anderson attached to write and direct. Shooting was slated to start…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 18, 2009 -
Hey, Look, It’s Phantasy Star Portable 2
SEGA’s action role-playing-game series is once again coming to the PSP with Phantasy Star Portable. Goodbye ad-hoc! Phantasy Star Portable 2 features online multiplayer, making it possible to playing with play and chat with fellow players across Japan. Featuring double the voice acting and text as compared to the prequel, the game system has evolved…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 18, 2009
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