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The Xbox 360 Is More Powerful than the Space Shuttle’s Flight Computer and Other Facts
Space Shuttle Atlantis is fueled, packed with astronauts, supplies and experiments, and waiting to roar its way into space as part of STS-135, the space shuttle program’s final mission. We’ve checked out a shuttle cockpit, now how about some fun facts? The Huntsville Times put together this fun little break down of weird facts about…
By Brian Crecente Published July 8, 2011 -
Retro Game Master Episode 3: Bonanza Brothers
In this third episode of Retro Game Master, our game-testing everyman, Shinya Arino, faces off against Bonanza Brothers Released in Japan in 1990 as an arcade game, Bonanza Brothers was later ported to a number of systems including the Sega Mega Drive. In the game, players take on the roles of brothers Robo and Mobo…
By Brian Crecente Published July 7, 2011 -
King of iPhone Fighters?
King of Fighters – i | The King of Fighters – i hit the iPhone and iPad today. (Photo by Brian Crecente) Spirit for iPhone & Android Looks Like Geometry Wars, But Plays More Peacefully Marco Mazzoli’s Spirit, a frenetic arcade style app for the iPhone, iPad and Android platforms, may remind you visually of…
By Brian Crecente Published July 7, 2011 -
iPhone and iPad’s Shift 2 Unleashed to Include EA Origin Mobile Extras
Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed on the iPhone and iPad will use Electronic Art’s new Origin online service, allowing players to access a universal friend’s list, as well as extra race tracks and in-game cash, the publisher said today. EA showed off Origin Mobile today during their Summer Showcase, noting that players will have…
By Brian Crecente Published July 7, 2011 -
Now That’s a Controller
With space shuttle Atlantis on the launchpad prepping for its final journey into space, maybe now’s a good time to reflect on just how unlikely it is that our time at a flight sim yoke will ever prepare any of us for the real thing. Check out the full 360-degree version of this image over…
By Brian Crecente Published July 7, 2011 -
Privacy is a Game for Zynga
Zynga’s bajillion dollar bid to go public came with oodles of fun insight into the company, thanks to that filing with the securities and exchange commission. It also landed around the same time that the Facebook game developer launched a new game, one all about your privacy. While Zynga assures users that they take privacy…
By Brian Crecente Published July 7, 2011 -
Dark Souls Invents Another Way to Grief Gamers
In Demon’s Souls players were able to invade each others game as a Black Phantom, to hunt down the other player and try to kill them. In spiritual sequel Dark Souls, the developers have a more ingenious way to harass others. The Pyromancer has the ability to summon a Gravelord, setting it free upon another…
By Brian Crecente Published July 7, 2011 -
The Breath of God in the Service of Man
I’ve played as army men, bounty hunters, spies and killers. I’ve built towering office buildings as a city planner. Raised beasts as a super being. Strategized as a world-conquering general. But I’ve never been the breath of god. With one inhalation I draw from the sandy islands of an achingly beautiful archipelago, with another I…
By Brian Crecente Published July 7, 2011 -
This Is the Game One Mexican State and One U.S. City Want Banned
Call of Juarez: The Cartel has been quietly slinking toward its July 19 release date, apparently gone to ground after weathering a storm of controversy over its modern-day setting and drug-cartel plot. Here’s our first deep look at the game since its appearance at E3. Middling graphics aside, the seven minutes of play show a…
By Brian Crecente Published July 7, 2011 -
Do You Believe In Ghosts? Ever See One?
Meddling Kids | An apparition causes havoc by menacing two people in their kitchen. London Stereoscopic Company Comic Series – 13 circa 1865 (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images) Tiny Ships, Tiny Aliens, Tiny Galaga 30th Collection It’s been nearly 30 years since Galaga stormed onto the arcade scene, delivering to fans of fixed shooters…
By Brian Crecente Published July 6, 2011 -
2010’s Big Piracy Busts Netted Probation, Fines, Millions in Seized Games
U.S. video game industry anti-piracy efforts last year led to more than 40 criminal cases and at least two convictions, the Entertainment Software Association reported today. The rundown of the industry’s anti-piracy efforts were reported in the association’s 2010 Annual Report released this week. In it, the non-profit outlined law enforcement training sessions it had…
By Brian Crecente Published July 6, 2011 -
Gun-Toting, Serial-Robber Stalks Florida Game Stores
Pembroke Pines police are on the lookout for an armed woman who robbed three GameStops in the past three days, firing shots during the last robbery. The woman, said to be in her 20s to 30s, robbed GameStops in Miramar and Pembroke Pines On July 4 and today, police say. Two of the robberies occurred…
By Brian Crecente Published July 6, 2011 -
Canabalt, Sword & Adventure Time!
What happens when the creators of Sword & Sworcery meets the man behind Adventure Time? Green screen insanity, Canabalt high scores and Austin independent game collective, Juegos Rancheros hosted a talk with Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward and Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP‘s Kris Piotrowski and Craig Adams. The entire talk was hosted by Adam…
By Brian Crecente Published July 6, 2011 -
Nintendo Nixes Future iPhone, Android Games Despite Pokemon Title
The decision to bring a Pokemon game to the iPhone doesn’t mean that Nintendo has softened its views on Apple’s gaming phone. Speaking with Bloomberg, a spokesman said that Nintendo’s decision to only develop games for its own hardware “hasn’t changed and won’t change.” While Pokemon is typically only published on Nintendo game systems, it…
By Brian Crecente Published July 6, 2011 -
Tiny Ships, Tiny Aliens, Tiny Galaga 30th Collection
It’s been nearly 30 years since Galaga stormed onto the arcade scene, delivering to fans of fixed shooters an arguably better version of Galaxian Galaga 30th Collection is a celebration of that upcoming anniversary, which hits on July 23, bringing a free version of Galaxian to iPhone owners and a chance to pick up Galaga,…
By Brian Crecente Published July 6, 2011 -
The Fiery, Nose-less Images of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
With part two of the one-part Harry Potter book finale making its way to theaters, it’s time to take a look at the video game based on the movie based on the book… and the portable based on that. Confused? Just look at the pictures for the console versions and the DS version. 😀
By Brian Crecente Published July 5, 2011 -
Death Number 13
Rockets’ Red Glare | It’s crazy how elaborate home fireworks are getting. (Photo: Brian Crecente) The Archbishop of Denver Tells You about Violent Video Games and the Rights of Parents In this essay originally penned for First Things, Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput discusses the recent Supreme Court decision that granted video games First Amendment protection.…
By Brian Crecente Published July 5, 2011 -
A New, Wonderful Portal 2 Music Video
Yes this Portal 2 video is packed to the gills with spoilers so look away if you’re not into that sort of thing. Look away and watch a video of a kitten playing with a potato. DO IT. For the rest of you, watch this video it’s so great. [thanks Russ]
By Brian Crecente Published July 5, 2011
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