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New Super Mario Bros. Wii Super Guide In Action
In my review of New Super Mario Bros. Wii I talk about how the Super Guide works, and how important it could be to gaming. Now take a look at how the guide works while playing. Be warned, this does show an entire level in the game. Click to view
By Brian Crecente Published November 14, 2009 -
Modern Mario
To: Owen From: Crecente I muscled through the final third of New Super Mario Bros. Wii this morning so I could wrap the game up and write up my review. Than, after writing the review, I hit up Modern Warfare 2 so I would be prepared for my twin live interviews on MSNBC tomorrow morning.…
By Brian Crecente Published November 13, 2009 -
Reviews
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Review: Go Buy A Wii
It’s been two years since we’ve had an all-new Mario Bros. game. Two years of fans waiting for a title that will not only reintroduce them to a beloved character, but could reshape the way we play video games. That’s a lot for a single title, one with more than 20 years worth of games,…
By Brian Crecente Published November 13, 2009 -
Reviews
Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Controller Faceplate Review: Cheap, But Does The Job
Among the bounty of Modern Warfare 2-themed Mad Catz accessories are vinyl faceplates for the official Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 controllers. Is it worth buying a piece of plastic to slap onto your controller? Let’s see. Loved Fanboy Look: If you’re a big fan of Modern Warfare 2 and want everyone to know it,…
By Brian Crecente Published November 13, 2009 -
The Story and Gameplay of Final Fantasy XIII
You’ve seen the video, now here’s a closer look at some screenshots from the game and the story that drives the next multi-platform installment of Final Fantasy. Under the rule of the Sanctum, the sky city of Cocoon knew a long and prosperous peace, but the Fal’Cie from the “lowerworld” of Pulse awaken from their…
By Brian Crecente Published November 13, 2009 -
Final Fantasy XIII Hits North America March 9
Click to viewFinal Fantasy XIII hits the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 9, 2010, introducing both sets of platform owners to the sky city of Cocoon. The game, which hits in Japan on Dec. 17, will include a new battle system, a “dramatic story” focused on the emotions of the character and will…
By Brian Crecente Published November 13, 2009 -
Yesh
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: I spent most of today trying to play through a game starring an ethnic blue-collar worker. I did not succeed. But, hey, it’s only 6 p.m. I still have six hours until I fail. What you missed: StarCraft II Expansions, Diablo III Coming in “Next Few Years” Modern Warfare 2…
By Brian Crecente Published November 12, 2009 -
MSNBC Talks Terrorism of Modern Warfare 2 With Totilo
Click to viewModern Warfare 2 and its blockbuster sales are all over the mainstream news this week. And who’s there to walk them through the game, and the inevitable backlash? Our very own Stephen Totilo. Spoilers ahoy, but still worth watching Totilo face off against two non-gamers and hold his own while raising some interesting…
By Brian Crecente Published November 12, 2009 -
Take-Two: Retail Stores Will Be Here For Awhile
While download games are certainly becoming more popular, Take-Two CEO Ben Feder doesn’t think packaged games are going anywhere anytime soon. “I think reports on the death of package goods have been greatly exaggerated,” Feder told a gathering of analysts in New York earlier today. “Downloadable content is interesting and will continue to be interesting,…
By Brian Crecente Published November 12, 2009 -
Coolest Gaming Biz Card Ever
Over my years covering video games I’ve seen my share of business cards, from the unusual to the hard to find. I’ve stacked up cards of cardboard, paper, plastic, metal and wood. But this is the coolest business card I’ve ever seen. Do you see it in the picture? Look a little closer. Yes, that…
By Brian Crecente Published November 12, 2009 -
Play Games With Your Brain Next Month
I’ve been slightly intrigued with game controller Emotiv since I had a chance to go brains on with it a few years back in San Francisco. Sure I looked uncomfortable using my Ki to move stuff around in a game, but it was… neatish. But is it $300 neatish? Emotiv Systems is rolling out a…
By Brian Crecente Published November 12, 2009 -
Another Look at Assassin’s Creed: Bloodlines
Word around Kotaku Tower is that Assassin’s Creed II is a strong contender for game of the year. But what about the Playstation Portable version? I’ve been waiting for something to topple God of War: Chains of Olympus from the top of my list of favorite games to play on Sony’s portable. Could Assassin’s Creed:…
By Brian Crecente Published November 12, 2009 -
Ubisoft: Prince of Persia Movie Could Outperform Pirates of the Caribbean
A lot of hopes are riding on the release of the Prince of Persia movie among gamers. Some of us, hurt countless times by bad ports, are finding it hard to open our hearts up once more to a potentially good movie based on a video game. But Ubisoft chairman Yves Guillemot has no such…
By Brian Crecente Published November 12, 2009 -
Reviews
Modern Warfare 2 PS3 Combat Controller Review: DeLIGHTful
Among the bounty of Modern Warfare 2-themed Mad Catz accessories are new controllers for the Playstation 3. The wireless Playstation 3 controllers include assignable macro buttons, LED lighting and a digital camo design, but are they worth picking up? Loved Triggers: The controllers buttons feel like they push in a bit more and the d-pad…
By Brian Crecente Published November 12, 2009 -
Reviews
MW2 PS3 Combat Wireless Headset Review: Pain in Your Ear
I’ve reviewed the night vision goggles and Mad Catz 360 accessories for Modern Warfare 2. But what about the Playstation 3 peripherals? I spent yesterday and today taking the Playstation 3 Combat Wireless headset for a spin. It looks nice, and with few official Playstation headsets to choose from, there’s certainly a gap to fill.…
By Brian Crecente Published November 11, 2009 -
Party at the Mushroom Kingdom, New York
Don’t forget: One of Nintendo’s biggest game launches this year will be turning the Nintendo World Store into Mushroom Kingdom this weekend. This Saturday, Nov. 14, Nintendo will be be bringing interactive gaming stations, costumed characters, trivia, prize giveaways and live tournaments to their New York store to celebrate the release of Wii must-have New…
By Brian Crecente Published November 11, 2009 -
Wordspit’s Joystick Madness Delivers Music To SF Fan’s Ears
Wordspit’s video of Joystick Madness features plenty of references to fighter game culture. It’s also, as Capcom’s Chris Kramer points out, packed with sampled Street Fighter sound effects. Thumbs up or thumbs down? Wordspit hadoukens backpackers ear’s with Joystick Madness (The Music Video) [Capcom-Unity]
By Brian Crecente Published November 11, 2009 -
Ratchet & Clank Toys Hit Next Month!
As seen on Insomniac Game’s official Twitter, release date included.
By Brian Crecente Published November 11, 2009 -
Write a Walk-Through, Maybe Win Stuff
Don’t forget, if you want to grab some free gaming stuff, you need to get with the walk-through writing. In case you did forget, here’s the deal: We want you to write up a complete walk-through of a game in our comments using the #walkthroughs tag. It will show up right in the page for…
By Brian Crecente Published November 11, 2009 -
PR For Noobs
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Alrighty, Who Has Modern Warfare 2? Little known fact: When I was in college I interned very briefly for a marketing and public relations company in Washington, D.C. I hated the job. It was the worst of the worst. Most of what they had me doing was driving all over…
By Brian Crecente Published November 10, 2009
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