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Neil Patrick Harris One of The Many Voices Of Spider-Man in New Game
Neil Patrick Harris, the man behind Dr. Horrible and How I Met Your Mother’s Barney Stinson, will be the voice of one of the four different Spider-Men in Activision’s upcoming Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, according to the publisher. Harris will voice the Amazing Spider-Man, while voice actor Josh Keaton will be Ultimate Spider-Man, Christopher Daniel Barnes…
By Brian Crecente Published July 23, 2010 -
Okamiden, Sengoku Basara and Ghost Trick in Motion
Capcom isn’t just about fighting games, they also make some delightfully quirky Wii and DS titles. Take for instance Wii Samurai hack-and-slash Sengoku Basara and DS games Okamiden and Ghost Trick. I’m not a fan of Sengoku Basara, but I love Okamiden’s portable take on Okami and the clever design and look of Ghost Trick.…
By Brian Crecente Published July 22, 2010 -
Three for Three
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: When It Gets Hot, All I Wanna Do… Earlier this week I asked for book suggestions from the Internet and got some dandies via Twitter. I ended up buying three books. So to return the favor I also suggested three great Sci-Fi reads to Twitter. Here’s the Sci-Fi books I…
By Brian Crecente Published July 22, 2010 -
Dead Rising 2: Case Zero Hits Xbox 360 Next Month
Dead Rising 2: Case Zero, the game that fills in the gaps between the original zombie action game and the sequel, hits the Xbox 360 exclusively on Aug. 31, Capcom confirmed today. The downloadable game will cost 400 Microsoft Points and introduces players to Dead Rising 2’s hero Chuck Greene. And that’s a price that’s…
By Brian Crecente Published July 22, 2010 -
Four Minutes With the Amazing Castlevania Puzzle Game
I wasn’t expecting much from Castlvania Puzzle: Encore of the Night when I heard it was coming to the iPhone. Do we really need another themed-puzzle game for this device, I thought. But then I played the $5 app and discovered that we apparently do. The game has you moving between the rooms of Dracula’s…
By Brian Crecente Published July 22, 2010 -
It’s Like Pursuit Force, Only Fun
Remember Playstation Portable game Pursuit Force, the one where the ability to jump between speeding cars was buried by a bunch of other things you had to do? Freeway Fury takes that concept and strips away the crap. The flash game creation has you burning down a highway and leaping from car to car for…
By Brian Crecente Published July 22, 2010 -
A Gaming Mural With Heart
This isn’t just a great gaming mural, it’s a gaming mural with heart. Reader Jay Moncada, 24, painted this wall mural at a local Children’s Home where he volunteers. He and his friend Emily spent three months on the painting. Check out more shots over on Flickr
By Brian Crecente Published July 22, 2010 -
The Internet Sure Knows Its Books
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: What Are You Playing RIGHT NOW? Last night I asked Twitter for some suggested Sci-Fi reading. I’ve gotten quite bad at only reading books when I’m on vacation, which is crazy because I love books. I was flooded with great suggestions, some that I’ve already read, some that I’d never…
By Brian Crecente Published July 21, 2010 -
Mark Rein in a Bubble Bath, Peter Molyneux Told Off
The Develop Industry Excellence Awards kicked off last week this fantastic video featuring a cast of game-developer greats. Among the sights you’ll see in this 8-minute-plus video are a bubble-covered Mark Rein soaking in a bath, the foul-mouthed developers of SCE London & Cambridge Studios and a surprise appearance of a coyly-smiling Peter Molyneux. Stick…
By Brian Crecente Published July 21, 2010 -
inFamous 2 Is a “Comic Book Come to Life”
The folks behind upcoming Playstation 3 action title inFamous 2 are getting psyched up for their upcoming San Diego Comic-Con panel about their upcoming game. Their panel, From Origins to Evolution, will walk fans through the game that developer Sucker Punch describe as a comic book come to life. If you’re going to be at…
By Brian Crecente Published July 21, 2010 -
Dead Space Ignition’s Puzzles and Comics
This closer look at Dead Space Ignition gives us a better sense of the art style that will be found in the stage-setter for Dead Space 2. The downloadable PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 title, due out this coming January, has you hacking your way through an interactive comic. As we’ve reported before, the game…
By Brian Crecente Published July 21, 2010 -
Games Within Games: Making Asteroids, Final Fantasy and Metal Slug in Starcraft II
Starcraft II looks to be an amazing game in its own right, but it’s also an incredible tool for making your own games. When Blizzard took to the stage last year to show off the game editor for Starcraft II they were sure to bring with them examples of some incredible mods they had already…
By Brian Crecente Published July 21, 2010 -
My Spidey Senses Are Tingling, Comic-Con Must Be Afoot
Tonight is preview night at the San Diego Comic-Con. So let’s talk comics and games and Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions. Shattered Dimensions game designer Francois Taddei will be on hand to talk about everyone’s favorite neighborhood hero — make that, heroes. The game features Spidey from various dimensions and then shatters them! Totilo will also be…
By Brian Crecente Published July 21, 2010 -
Donate Money, Decide the Fate of Gears’ Latest Rookie
Science Fiction series love killing off the hopeless new guy: Star Trek has its red shirts and Gears of War has its rookies. But with a little cash and a big heart you might be able to save Gears of War 3’s rookie from certain, gruesome death. Starting July 29, players can purchase avatar gear…
By Brian Crecente Published July 21, 2010 -
Zelda, Princess Peach and GLaDOS Eye Shadow
Geek Chic Cosmetics recently launched a new line of gaming-themed cosmetics. Their make up includes blush, foundation and eye shadow with a gaming twist. Not being a big user of make up myself, I’m not sure how one would make use of something like the Star Power Finishing Veil foundation, or the Plum Princess blush,…
By Brian Crecente Published July 21, 2010 -
Fast!
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: The Big Texan The night before I had to fast for 12 hours to prep for a blood test. Today I apparently fasted for 18 hours because I’m an absurdly absent-minded blogger. I was starting to wonder why my vision was blurring when Trish showed up and fed me. Yes,…
By Brian Crecente Published July 20, 2010
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