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Metal Gear on 3DS Is Shooting for November
Everything we’ve seen so far of Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D has made it look little more than a tech demo for Nintendo’s new console. But according to MCV, it may be less of a demo and more a nearly finished game. The British publication reckons the title, a graphical showcase for the new…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 10, 2011 -
The PSN Downtime is costing Capcom “Hundreds of Thousands, if not Millions” in Lost Revenue
What’s the PlayStation Network downtime cost you? Some time playing games? It’s cost Japanese publisher Capcom a lot more than time. Speaking out against the hackers who have crippled Sony’s online network for over two weeks now, Capcom senior vice president Christian Svensson has written on the company’s forums “as an executive responsible for running…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 10, 2011 -
Strap on a Jetpack, It’s Time to Look at the New Tribes Game
First revealed back in March, it’s not until today that we’re getting our first proper look at Tribes: Ascend, the latest game in the long-running sci-fi shooter series. These two screens are it, sadly, but die-hard fans of the series will no doubt be able to drag some info out of the weapons and geography…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 10, 2011 -
Rumor: Microsoft is Buying Skype
Reuters reports that Microsoft is in talks to buy internet voice communications company Skype for around $8.5 billion. What does that mean to you? Well, you’d presumably kiss Skype on the PSP goodbye. You could also, in a perfect world, expect Skype to hit the 360 via Kinect. [Reuters]
By Luke Plunkett Published May 10, 2011 -
CultureTotal Recall
Old Consoles: The Illustrated Edition
We’ve looked at the design of old consoles a few times lately here on Total Recall, in particular my fetish for those with faux wood panelling, but today we’re looking at something a little different. These illustrations, by German artist Sebastian Koch, show a variety of old consoles from the 1970’s. Specifically, those built just…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 10, 2011 -
Cosplay is All About Beautiful Teamwork
In this week’s showcase of the best in cosplay, teamwork is the key word of the day, with two of the better shots involving not one or two fans in costume, but entire video game casts. Those casts are from BioShock and Final Fantasy XIII, the former showing a motley crew of splicers, the latter…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2011 -
PlayStation Network Return “Uncertain”, May Not be 100% Back Until May 31
The PlayStation Network has been down for a while now. We’ve been warned that it may be down for a little while longer. Now Sony says it could be weeks still before the PSN is fully operational. Sony’s Shigenori Yoshida has told Bloomberg that his company’s deadline for the full return of all PlayStation Network…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2011 -
Pillage These New Dragon’s Dogma Screens
Capcom released some new screenshots and class artwork for upcoming open-world RPG Dragon’s Dogma over the weekend. Here they are! If you’re wondering, the three classes are Fighter, Strider and Mage. If you can’t tell which is which, this might not be the game for you.
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2011 -
Just How Valuable Are Video Game “Brands”?
Advertising and branding specialists Millward Brown have released their annual chart detailing the 100 most valuable “brands” in world commerce. The list takes into account not just a company’s income, but it’s reputation as well. The 2011 list includes all three video game platform holders, with Microsoft in fifth spot (though no doubt its PC…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2011 -
Osama bin Laden’s Demise, as Told Through a Game of Super Mario Bros.
The assassination of Osama bin Laden has already provided modders and commentators with political video game fodder, but this French TV show kicks it up a notch with a fanciful presentation of Super Mario Bush In which the former Al Qaeda leader is Bowser, and Mario is played by George W. Bush. At least, he…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2011 -
Bedroom Coders Making New Super Mario Bros. Wii “Sequel”
If you’re done playing New Super Mario Bros. Wii—released18 months ago so you may well be—you could always try the fan-made Newer Super Mario Bros. Wii. Currently in development by a team of devoted modders, artists and Mario fans, Newer Super Mario Bros. Wii. is an unofficial sequel of sorts to Nintendo’s 2009 retail release,…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2011 -
This LEGO Master Chief Is so Big He Has a Human Inside Him
For the past six months, Ben Caulkins has been building a Master Chief suit. Which, you know, lots of people do. So why’s Ben’s so special? Because, even though it’s full-size and entirely wearable, it’s made out of LEGO. We showed you an in-progress shot of this suit around Christmas, when it was a helmet…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2011 -
There Is Still a Small Town in America That Bans Arcade Games
As incredible as it is to imagine, until a recent vote a small town in the United States of America had outlawed arcade machines. Thankfully, that vote has now been held, and…hey, wait a minute, arcade games are still banned? Yes, even harder to imagine than placing the restriction in the first place is the…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2011 -
In the Next Assassin’s Creed, You Play an Old Man
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations is the next game in Ubisoft’s stealth action series, and it’ll be out later this year. It’s also the third game where the player takes control of Ezio Auditore, meaning, yes, by now he’s very old. According to a feature in the latest issue of Game Informer, the former smooth-talking ladies man…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2011 -
CultureTotal Recall
Behind the Scenes of the Most Disappointing Game Movie Ever Made
Considering its budget, the popularity of the franchise and its accomplished cast, 1993’s Super Mario Bros. is—relatively—surely the most disappointing video game movie of all time. Still, train wreck that it is, we can’t help but keep on looking at it, even after all these years. And today we’re getting a real good look, with…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 9, 2011 -
So, Where (or When) Do You Think Assassin’s Creed III Will Be?
Turns out that new Assassin’s Creed title is another Ezio game. Good news, sure, as the last two have been great, but at the same time…people are getting the itch for somebody new. For that third Assassin’s Creed game. One that will get us out of the Renaissance and into not only the shoes of…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 6, 2011 -
Why Play FarmVille When You Can Help Run an Actual Farm Online?
Aimed at capitalising on the popularity of Facebook smash hit FarmVille, Britain’s National Trust has established MyFarm, which is in many ways a game of FarmVille, only for real. A real estate in Cambridgeshire, England has been set aside to be “run” by 10,000 “farmers”, who each month will determine via voting what gets built,…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 6, 2011 -
Europe, Your PSN Identity Protection Is Coming
PlayStation Network users in the US are being given access to an identity protection scheme. In Europe? Sony is working on it, saying the number of countries, companies and laws involved means it’ll take a little longer to set up. [PlayStation]
By Luke Plunkett Published May 6, 2011 -
Portal 2 Makes Us Want a 3D Printer. So Bad.
Owning a 3D printer must be like owning magic. Because that’s all they seem to do. Just…spit out magic. Like these custom Portal 2 turrets. Michael Curry and Luis Rodriguez were showing these off at the recent RoboGames 2011. Looking at the scale, they appear to be around, what, two feet high? Meaning I really…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 6, 2011
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