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Oh, So This Is Why That Dirt Game Costs $300
Eyebrows were raised last night when a version of Dirt 3 was shown off costing $300. Well, turns out there may be a justification for that. Provided you like remote control cars. The R/C car shipping with this version of the game is not a cobbled-together piece of crap minted just for the game’s promotional…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2011 -
It’s Best If You Don’t See What Happens To Mario When He Falls To His Death
When Mario falls down a hole in the countryside, you die, without ever seeing what actually happened to him, or why it constitutes death. Know why you’re never shown? Because you don’t need to see those horrors, that’s why (via it8bit). The Pit by Ryan Coleman
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2011 -
Warhammer Fans, This Game Has Titans In It
In the grim darkness of the near future, there is only this game: Warhammer 40K: Space Marine. An action title from noted strategy devs Relic, it’s about Space Marines. And Orks. And Titans. That should be all you need to know. Oh, and don’t mind the fact that this is a developer diary; it’s mostly…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2011 -
Here’s A Very Good Reason Why Video Game Characters Shouldn’t Get Naked
I have my own theory on video game sex: it looks like two mailboxes clanging together. BioShock creator Ken Levine has something a little more humanoid in mind Here’s the crux of it, and it’s something I wish more developers enforced: if you can’t make something look or feel good/real, then don’t do it. Your…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2011 -
The Splinter Cell HD Re-Releases Are Missing Something…
Three old Splinter Cell games are being re-released on the PlayStation 3. If you thought they’d be upgrades of the PS2 versions, you’re wrong. And if you thought they’d include online multiplayer, you’re also, sadly, wrong. The three games – Splinter Cell, Pandora Tomorrow and Chaos Theory – are some of the finest and most…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2011 -
The New Twisted Metal Is Out In October
Here’s a long, gameplay-riddled trailer for the upcoming Twisted Metal game for the PS3, which will be out on October 4. I know the game has its loyal fans, and could well be a blast, but boy, the 1990s were a long time ago. Not that you’d realise that watching/listening to this. NOTE: You’ll probably…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2011 -
White Knight Chronicles II Is Coming To America
White Knight Chronicles II, the RPG sequel from Professor Layton developers Level-5, has been out for ages in Japan. And until now, had only been given a confirmed Western release in Europe. Until now! Sony Computer Entertainment America may have passed on the game, but boutique publisher D3Publisher hasn’t, and will be bringing the game…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2011 -
Commander Shepard, Let’s Get A Look At Your Mass Effect 3 Self
A “reveal” of the third game in the series is rarely much of a “reveal” at all, especially for a series like Mass Effect where your character is wearing mostly the same clothes he has been for the past four years. And speaking of “he”, it’s a shame to see Male Shepard leading the public…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2011 -
CultureTotal RecallThe Game Boy Creator’s Last Handheld Was A Wonderful Little Thing
Since Brian’s story earlier about the tragic death of former Nintendo great Gunpei Yokoi, I figured today would be a good time to take a look at the last thing he ever worked on: the WonderSwan handheld gaming device. While Yokoi will always be remembered as the man who created the Game & Watch, the…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 8, 2011 -
The Incredible Video Game Art Of Toshiaki Mori
Toshiaki Mori is a man you may not know by name, but you’ll definitely know him by his work. As an artist working in the video game industry for over twenty years now, he’s produced some of gaming’s most striking and iconic pieces of promotional and cover art. Whether it be working for SNK or…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011 -
What Happens When Activision Buys A Developer
Did a purchase by mega-publisher Activision have an adverse effect on the culture of Bizarre Creations, the developers of the Project Gotham series? “We weren’t an independent studio making ‘our’ games anymore – we were making games to fill slots”, Bizarre’s former creative director Martyn Chudley tells Edge. “Although we did all believe in them,…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011 -
Do You Love Dirt Enough To Spend $300 On It?
You know, ridiculously expensive collectors editions have their place. There are certain franchises where there are enough loyal fans around who will spend hundreds on a box full of crap. I do not think Dirt is one of those franchises. That’s not to say I think it’s a bad franchise! Dirt 2 is one of…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011 -
Please, Let This Be The Future Of Video Game Press Releases
You have no idea how many press releases we see on a daily basis. From big companies, small companies, people selling iPhone games, people selling things that (purport!) to make your dick grow bigger. I’ve never had one read to me before, though. And I wish I had. It makes all the CAPS and TMs…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011 -
Because Nothing Says World Of Warcraft Like Hockey Jerseys
It speaks volumes for the popularity of World of Warcraft that you can see a thing like “Official Reebok Hockey Jersey” and know that not only is it a real thing, but that there’ll be plenty of people who will buy one. These are high-quality, actual hockey jerseys manufactured by sportswear giant Reebok (or at…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011 -
Sony Admits The PlayStation Network May Have Been Attacked
Earlier this week, activist group Anonymous threatened to go after Sony’s online presence in retaliation for the company’s legal actions against PS3 hackers. The next day, the PlayStation Network went down. Coincidence? It may be, but then, it doesn’t sound like it was, Sony today conceding the possibility of the obvious and in a statement…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011 -
Oh, So The NGP Won’t Be Delayed Because Of Japan’s Earthquake
Earlier this week, SCEA’s Jack Tretton said his company may have to delay the release of its Next Generation Portable. Now his bosses in Japan say, uh, no, that’s not true. Everything’s fine. For now. “So far we see no impact from the quake on our launch plan,” Sony Computer Entertainment’s Satoshi Fukuoka told Nikkei.…
By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011
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