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This Guy Has All The Nintendo 64s You Could Ever Want (But Why?)
As seen on The Veneziani Journal.
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 6, 2009 -
Sony Cell Phone Site Lists Persona 5 Producer
Rumors have been swirling that unannounced role-playing game Persona 5 is coming to the PS3. A Sony website slip up fuels those flames. Atlus staffer Shoji Meguro gives a “Creator Interview” with Japan’s PlayStation.com — no biggie. Persona 4 was a PS2 title, and the series does have a long standing relationship with Sony platforms.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 6, 2009 -
Microsoft Now Using LittleBigPlanet Music
When you think of PS3 exclusive, two things probably immediately jump to mind: that cute Sackboy character and that catchy tune. That theme song wasn’t written for the game. Dubbed “Get It Together,” it’s a instrumental pop tune by British band The Go! Team, but it has become linked with the game, just as George…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 6, 2009 -
What’s Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto Doing At Koei Press Conference?
Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda among other titles, put in a surprise appearance at a Koei press conference in Tokyo. Above, Shigeru Miyamoto is not pictured. Those are “historical idols” Eri Kohinata and Mikako, not Shigeru Miyamoto. We repeat not Shigeru Miyamoto. Koei is releasing Samurai Warriors…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 6, 2009 -
Japanese Porn PS3 Distribution Start!
Japan’s DDM.tv is bringing on-demand Blu-ray quality HD adult movies to the PLAYSTATION 3. The service requires a broadband connection, an HDMI cable and, obviously, a PS3 console — the only device the service works with presently. Before downloading the movies for a fee, users must log onto the DMM.tv Blu-ray website and can search…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2009 -
Square Enix Has Shipped More Than 3.5 Million Dragon Quest IX Copies
The title says it all: Square Enix has shipped over 3.5 million copies of DS role-playing game Dragon Quest IX in Japan. Going on sale July 14th, the game is the latest entry in the Dragon Quest series and was developed by Fukuoka-based studio Level-5. As of August 2nd, 3.39 million copies of the game…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2009 -
Two Words: Cancer Sucks.
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Kotaku NYC, For A Day A relative discovered she has cancer — put a real damper on the day, week, month, year, etc. It’s a relative of Mrs. Bashcraft’s. Just found out today, when she dropped by. We hadn’t seen her in a while, and she’d known since last month.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2009 -
Crytek Threatens To Leave Germany
With titles like Far Cry and Crysis, developer Crytek is one of the biggest studios in Germany. That may change, though, because German interior ministers aim to outlaw the production of violent games. If this proposal passes, Crytek will be forced to leave its native Germany. Sixteen interior ministers met in early June to form…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2009 -
Once Again, $300 Twin Stick Controller Redesigned
Japanese peripheral maker Hori has revamped its Xbox 360 dual joysticks. Again. Last month, Hori showed the tweaked US$300 plus sticks with re-modeled the grip and layout. The sticks were designed so players could play SEGA’s Xbox LIVE Arcade game Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram. Above is the latest and final redesign, which looks even closer…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2009 -
Final Fantasy XIV Jobs, Races Revealed
Upcoming Final Fantasy XIV is Square Enix’s latest stab at the MMO genre since previous title Final Fantasy XI. FFXIV will have races similar to the races in FFXI, but with different names. It is a new game, you see! According to these FFXIV scans, the brand spankin’ new race names are Hyuran (human in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2009 -
Koei Makes Subsidiary In Vietnam
Best know for the hack-and-slash Dynasty Warriors, Koei is setting up a Koei branch in Hanoi, Vietnam. According to Koei, the sudden jump in development costs has lead the company to look for ways to be profitable. Enter this Vietnamese studio with aims to optimize efficiency and productivity for Koei — all at lower costs.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2009 -
Chun-Li Figure Kicks Too High
Sculpted by artisan Masanori Tanaka, this 1/8 scale Chun-Li was spotted at the Summer Wonder Festival 2009 — high kick and all! And this Cammy was created by artist HogaLee. Hey, another Cammy statue! ジェットストリーム「ストリートファイターIV アレンジコスチューム 春麗/キャミィ」の作例サンプル [moeyo.com]
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2009 -
Guess Who’s Singing For Koei Wii Game? Gackt, That’s Who.
Japanese musician Gackt has inked a deal to do the ending song for upcoming hack-and-slash Wii title Samurai Warriors 3 from developer Koei. Gackt’s music will also appear in TV ads for the game. The singer appeared in NHK drama Fuurin Kazan and says he hopes to tap his experience playing a character during the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2009 -
Five Classic Erotic Games Coming To UMD
Those who missed them the first time around when they hit the PC can now play five classic erotic games on the PSP. The Wheel Country, LOVERS, Little Niece, Hypnotism 2 and Ways to Have Sweet Sex With A Childhood Friend are all coming to the UMD format. The titles will be out this fall.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2009 -
Even Master Chief Mows The Yard
As Seen on WinterWolfStudios via 4chan via That Girl’s Site.
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2009 -
Cammy In Limited Edition Green, Salute Her!
Yes, yes, yes, we’ve already seen this Cammy statue. But that statue was a different color. This is green. Green is different! This is priced at US$85. Front and back below. Is it possible to have too many Cammy figures? No, no it is not. ＣＧＣ キャミィ Limited Edition :: YAMATO 株式会社やまと オンラインショップ :: 商品情報 [Yamato]
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 5, 2009 -
flOw Played liVe
Composer Austin Wintory has always wanted to adapt his score for PSN game flOw for live performance by an orchestra. “Obviously the in-game music was entirely electronic, with the exception of choral voices,” blogs Wintory, “but I had an idea floating around my brain (somewhat resembling the jelly fish, careening out of control after spinning…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 4, 2009 -
Don’t Appeal Against Square Enix In Court, You’ll Pay Big Time
Back in early 2007, Korean popstar Ivy released a music video that looked remarkably like Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. Square Enix took Korean entertainment production company Fantom and producer Hong Jeong-ho to court. And in March 2008, a judgment was passed, ruling in Square Enix’s favor with a damage award of approximately US$244,000. The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 4, 2009 -
Reviews
Fat Princess Micro-Review: Let Them Eat Cake
Kidnap the princess. The sometimes fat, sometimes thin princess. Fat Princess is a new take on the multiplayer favorite, capture the flag. With cake. Developed by Titan Studios, the emphasis is team-based multiplayer — something that seems perfect fodder for a downloadable title like Fat Princess. There are five classes (mage, warrior, worker, archer and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 4, 2009 -
Don’t Let This Flower Die!
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Down and Out It’s summer vacation. Mini-Bash has been given homework: water this sunflower. So far, he seems to be remembering, and it hasn’t kicked the bucket just yet. Reminds me of that episode of Degrassi Junior High where the students had to carry an egg and pretend it was…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 4, 2009
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