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NGP To Be Priced At $250, But Also $350?
Thanks to Sony Europe, we already know that there’ll be two models of the NGP handheld. But a survey taken by some of our readers suggests the price difference between those models might be vast A survey conducted yesterday by research firm Toluna, and sponsored by publishers Ubisoft (it was labelled “Ubisoft- NGP concept- US…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 16, 2011 -
The Minecraft Game You Can Only Play Once
In Minecraft, there are no lives. If you die, you’re dead, the only consolation being that in your next life you can backtrack and pick up all the gear off your previous life’s corpse. This version of the game, however, does away with even that luxury. It’s called Chain World, the creation of indie game…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 16, 2011 -
An Arcade For Squatters Living In An Abandoned Skyscraper
There are 2,500 people living in The Centro Financiero Confinanzas, an unfinished skyscraper in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Despite being essentially squatters, they still have somewhere to play video games. The building, despite being incomplete, isn’t just a home to those 2,500 souls. It’s a city unto itself, complete with bars, dentists, stores and…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 16, 2011 -
Aussie Government Wants Adult Games, Considers Stepping In And Cracking Some Skulls
It sounds like the Australian government, fed up with being the “laughing stock of the developed world”, is going to step in and find some way to let Aussie adults play adult video games. About time!
By Luke Plunkett Published March 16, 2011 -
Wow, That Blizzard Theme Park May Actually Be Opening
When we told you about Joyland, a Chinese theme park that, ahem, borrowed certain elements from games like StarCraft and World of Warcraft, we had our concerns. Turns out Chinese construction crews care not for our concerns! A report on Chinese news shows that work has continued on the site, and there are now actually…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 16, 2011 -
Your First Look At Something From Prey 2
You know how we told you Prey 2 saw you playing the role of a federal air marshal who finds himself up to his eyeballs in aliens? Well, the game’s debut trailer just hit, and it’s set on an airplane. Don’t expect gameplay footage. Actually, this might just be a “mood” trailer, so none of…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 16, 2011 -
CultureTotal RecallWait A Minute, This Movie Wasn’t About Video Games At All
Most video game movies are about actual video games. Unless you’re talking about Tron, The Last Starfighter, or 1983 classic Joy Sticks, which is about little more than an arcade, kids and flimsy excuses to get some tits on the screen. Being made in the early 1980s, and featuring the struggle to keep a popular…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 16, 2011 -
Sony Pulls PS3 Game Out Of Respect For Japan’s Earthquake Victims
MotorStorm Apocalypse was delayed in New Zealand because of the country’s earthquake. Then it was delayed in Japan for the same reason. Now it’s being delayed in the UK, too. Sony has decided against releasing the game at this time out of respect for those affected by the recent tragedies. “We are shocked and saddened…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2011 -
Put The PSN In Your Pocket With An Official PlayStation App
Microsoft and Nintendo do not, for various reasons, want to release official applications on the iPhone or Android platforms. Sony, thankfully, has no such qualms. This is the Official PlayStation App, which has been available since January for Sony fans living in Europe. It’s only this week become available in Australia, though (Australia being an…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2011 -
Geez, There’s MORE Mass Effect 2 DLC Coming
If there’s one thing you can’t say about BioWare this week, it’s that they’ve been slack on downloadable content for Mass Effect 2. Over a year after the game’s release, and more is still to come. A screenshot was released today for some DLC that’s expected to be called “Arrival”, the latest and surely last…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2011 -
This Pixellated World Is More Than Skin Deep
You know the old saying “dig a hole to China?” It’s rubbish. Dig a deep hole and you’ll hit a lot more than that. This astounding piece of pixel art is by Eric Poulton, and is called “Underneath It All”. It shows that, once you crack the surface of this planet, you’ll find a lot…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2011 -
Batman, You’re Looking Wonderful (And Expensive!)
The Batman “Black & White” series of statues are, for the record, some of the most sought-after collectibles around. For good reason: they usually look incredible. And now there’s’ one based on Arkham Asylum! A friend of mine has one based on Hellboy creator Mike Mignola’s take on Batman and it’s the bees knees. This…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2011 -
Ubisoft Did Not Get The Memo That Guitar Hero Was Dead
Rock Band is between publishers. Guitar Hero is taking a long sleep. In short, the “expensive plastic instrument” music game bubble has finally burst. Which isn’t stopping Ubisoft from releasing one! Amazingly/inexplicably, the publisher tonight revealed Rocksmith, a Guitar Hero clone which uses a real electric guitar instead of a replica. “Guitar Hero is a…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2011 -
Sony, If You Can’t Beat Hackers, Give Them A Job Instead
Koushik Dutta, a noted hacker (and mobile developer), has posted what he claims is an email exchange between himself and an employee of Sony Computer Entertainment America. In which Sony offers the man a job. The alleged email, from Sarah McRae in SCEA’s Talent Acquisition Department, offers Dutta a position as a Software Engineer with…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2011 -
Nintendo’s First American 3DS Commercial…Kinda Works!
For a Nintendo gaming machine, the 3DS is a tough sell! Mostly because it’s almost impossible to convey the 3D effects on a TV set or computer monitor. So it’s with a very mild round of applause that we greet this, the official American launch commercial for Nintendo’s latest handheld. While it’s far from stellar,…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 15, 2011 -
Hope You’re Ready For More Kinect Sports
Interested in the idea of Kinect Sports more than the rather basic game released last year? Maybe Kinect Sports 2 will do a better job. Yes, we’ve heard that – and this should really surprise none of you – a sequel to the Kinect social/sports game is currently in development. There’s no word yet on…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 14, 2011
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