Crispy Gamer compiled a short list of what they think is the best art displayed on a gaming disc. The gallery of 20 discs starts with Grand Theft Auto III’s disc and wraps up by naming PaRappa the Rapper’s disc as the best bit of on-disc gaming art. The list certainly missed quite a few…
Happy Darwin Day! Two hundred years ago evolutionary biologist Charles Dawrin was born. Today Maxis points out that his theories are being put to good use in Spore. More than 35 million creatures are online on Spore’s Sporepedia, which is more than 22 times the current known number of species that existence on the real…
Remember that free Pokemon figure you can get if you preorder Pokemon Platinum Edition? One just landed on my doorstep. Take a gander.
From the early days in Liverpool to psychedelia of Magical Mystery Tour and beyond, the Harmonix-developed Beatles game will let feature the band’s different periods. In a short question and answer session with Entertainment Weekly Paul McCartney dishes tidbits of dirt on the upcoming game first announced last year: Can you tell me about this…
Sources tell Kotaku that Sega has pulled the plug on their upcoming Aliens Roleplaying Game under development by California-based developer Obsidian. We’ve also been told that Obsidian, no longer working on the Sega project, laid off more than 20 people last night. With lack of official confirmation from anyone at the two companies involved, take…
The long-struggling publisher of Mortal Kombat filed for bankruptcy this morning, calling it a difficult but necessary decision. The voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 effects all of its U.S. subsidiaries, but none of its international ones. “This was a difficult but necessary decision,” said Midway Chairman, President and CEO Matt Booty. “We have…
Part two of Gametrailer’ss retrospective of the Resident Evil franchise talks about the long, bumpy road to Resident Evil 2 and beyond. What elements from the first two games would you like to see pop-up in Resident Evil 5.
Finally. Starting Sunday Guitar Hero World Tour players will be able to purchase individual guitar controllers and drum kit controllers in stores in North America. While the quite lengthy press release goes into all kinds of details we already knew about the drum, the guitar and the songs you can use to play them with,…
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Sigh Blood pressure, all that jazz checked out. Yay me! What you missed: Godfather II Gets April Release G.I. Joe Game Detailed Now, Unveiled Next Week Black Cats Set To Advertise F.E.A.R. 2 Aliens Fight Predators Again In 2010 Left 4 Dead Survival Pack Will Be Free More Layoffs Hit…
The James Bond racing game, which we first caught wind of late last year, has been pushed back to 2010 to give Bizarre Creations a bit more development breathing room. The game is said to be a third-person Bond game that’s racing and driving focused. But they’re also working on a second racing game, described…
Oh, man: Death Watch. Wouldn’t it be great if the Wii game had this between levels?
A Colorado man filed complaints against three Aurora police officers alleging they beat him, leaving him bruised and with a sprained neck, after they responded to complaints about a particularly loud session of gaming. Sean Duffy says the officers grabbed him by the hair and bounced his head “like a basketball” against the apartment’s metal…
A shift to a more studio-centric approach in game development and support will impact 70 to 90 employees at NCsoft West, the game developer said today. In order to solidify and streamline company operations across all NCsoft West territories, we are implementing some structural changes this week which will impact 70 to 90 employees. We…
The recently unveiled Left 4 Dead Survival pack for the Xbox 360 and PC will be free, Valve announced today. The pack, due this spring, introduces a new multiplayer game mode entitled, Survival, plus two complete campaigns for Versus Mode (Death Toll, Dead Air). A Critic’s Choice Edition of the game will be heading to…
Starting this Sunday, people who reserve a copy of Pokemon Platinum Version will land a free Girantina Origin Forme figure. The game, due out March 22 for the DS, will introduce the new form of the Girantina Pokemon as well as a few new features and online options. “Pokémon fans know all about one-of-a-kind characters,…
This Friday the thirteenth a kendle of black cats will descend on London to advertise F.E.A.R. 2… really. The trained black cats, commissioned by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, will be decked out in F.E.A.R. 2 cat clothing and walking around London to advertise the game. The catvertising campaign, sure to illicit at least one PETA…
Godfather II, originally set to hit stores around the same time as Killzone 2, Halo Wars and Street Fighter IV, is now headed for stores on April 7 in North America and and April 10 in Europe. EA head-honcho John Riccitiello announced that the game was going to be delayed at the beginning of the…
Electronic Arts’ take on toy-turned-cartoon-turned-movie, G.I. Joe, will be unveiled during next week’s Toy Fair in New York. “As Hasbro and Paramount Pictures reignite the G.I. Joe property this year with an all-new toy line and film, EA is excited to play a major role in bringing this icon of pop culture history to a…
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: “I’ve Heard Warm Dr. Pepper With Lemon Helps” I’m going to the doctor tomorrow for a physical. Somehow I’ve managed to miss the last three year’s worth. Man I hope it only involves removing things and not inserting things too. What you missed: The Cosplay of NYCC (Part Two) Scholastic…
iPhone game developers seem to be working through the genres in record speed. We’ve already seen action, shooters, racers, casual and now kids. Atlantis Treasures brings SpongeBob to the iPhone and iPod Touch. The game includes five themed rooms and a bevy of characters from the Nickelodeon show. Spin the 3D game board to match…
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