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PSP Comics Getting Audio Commentary
The movie business decided to add some value to DVDs by including commentary. It was a smart move, and is one Sony are looking to emulate as they try to start selling people comic books on their PlayStation Portables. IDW, one of the initial lineup of publishers whose works will feature on the PSP’s comic…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 16, 2009 -
Console Thefts Up 285%
Data released by the FBI today reveals that the number of reported thefts of video game consoles in the United States in 2009 has risen by an amazing 285% over the 2007 figures. In 2007, 11,074 consoles – and that’s all consoles and handhelds lumped together – were reported stolen to authorities. In 2008, that…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 16, 2009 -
What Won’t Be Coming To Video Gaming In 2010
2010 will bring us many, many things. Some good, some bad, but all of them, things. We’ll be dealing with a lot of that this week, but for now, I’d rather talk about things we won’t be seeing. As we’ve seen this holiday season, a year can be as notable for what didn’t show up…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 16, 2009 -
Mega Man 10 Isn’t A Nintendo Exclusive
Not much of a shock, what with Mega Man 9 being multiplatform, but since the game’s debut was in a Nintendo magazine, it’s still worth spelling it out: Mega Man 10 is a multiplatform title. As disclosed in the latest issue of Famitsu, the game will be appearing not only on Nintendo’s WiiWare service, but…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 16, 2009 -
TF2: Soldier Update, Free Weekend
Team Fortress 2’s week of WAR rumbles on, yesterday’s Demoman update followed today by a shiny new piece of kit for his arch enemy, the Soldier. This is the “Direct Hit”. It’s a new rocket launcher for the Soldier, which is aimed at those who, well, like to aim. Its splash damage is greatly reduced,…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 -
Mod Tools Coming For Modern Warfare 2?
One of the largest among many gripes the PC community had with Modern Warfare 2 was its lack of mod tools, something Infinity Ward used to be down with. Could they now be on the way back? Infinity Ward’s Robert Bowling – who it appears is now paid to spend the rest of his days…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 -
Modern Warfare 2 On 360 Busted, Ammo In Plentiful Supply? [Update]
Now, I’m no scientist. Or console engineer. I don’t know how this is happening. All I know is, there are increasing numbers of people playing Modern Warfare 2 on 360 saying the game’s ammo counters are all busted up. Essentially, we’re hearing that people are joining MP matches, then finding that there are no ammo…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 -
British Sales Charts: Pro Evo, MIA
Not going to talk about the top titles this week. Instead, I’m going to talk about a series that isn’t even in the charts, a series that even 2-3 years ago would have been challenging for top Christmas honours. I’m talking about Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer 2010. There once was a time that Britain’s best-selling…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 -
The Many (Ultra-Close) Faces Of Video Games
Britain’s Ashley Browning is the man to thank for this series of minimalist, zoomed-in “portraits” of some of video gaming’s most recognisable faces. Some of them, you’ll just be looking at, but others, you can buy from Ashley’s online store, then wear them on your chest. [infinitecontinues, via Etsi]
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 -
PS2, Halo 3 Make “Best Ads Of The Decade” List
Adweek today announced what they believe, as advertising experts, to be the best commercials of the past decade. And amongst the finalists were two video game spots. Those ads – which made the final cut of 27 finalists – were “Mountain”, for the PS2 (by TBWA in London), and “Diorama”, for Halo 3 (by T.A.G.…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 -
TF2 Update: Demoman Goes All Christopher Lambert (And A New Comic!)
Team Fortress 2’s “WAR” update continues, with today’s addition to the game being a couple of new in-game items for the Demoman. They’re part of the “Close Combat Kit”, which arms the Demoman with a sword and shield. The sword – “The Eyelander” – is a guaranteed decapitation if you score a kill, however equipping…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 -
SingStar Gets One Up On Rock Band, Guitar Hero
SingStar is the ugly step-sister of the music genre. It’s only loved in one territory, it’s one-dimensional, its soundtrack has limited appeal. But there’s one area Sony’s karaoke series is trumping the competition. And that’s in its digital shopfront. While Rock Band and Guitar Hero are stuck with antiquated stores, accessible only via crude in-game…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 -
That’s The Biggest Damn Cover Disc I’ve Ever Seen
As seen by me, while shopping for chocolate milk.
By Luke Plunkett Published December 14, 2009 -
Team Fortress 2 Propaganda Invokes The Spirit Of ’42
You might have noticed. There’s a war going on in Team Fortress 2 right now. Where there’s war, there’s propaganda, and where there’s TF2 fans, there’s great propaganda. As part of this struggle, Valve are running a contest, where the best user-submitted propaganda posters for the war win some prizes, like one-of-a-kind, in-game items named…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 14, 2009
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