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The Games Of Summer: Wind Waker
I don’t know about you, but for me, being Australian, summer means only one thing: the beach. Golden sands, clear blue skies, a blinding sun. And no game captures the essence of this better than the Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. The black sheep of the console Zelda family, and also my favourite video game…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2010 -
Capcom Does Not Learn, Promises More Street Fighter Movies
The first Street Fighter movie was so bad it was kind of good. The second? Plain old bad. That’s not dissuading Capcom, however, who say that further live-action Street Fighter projects are currently in the pipeline. “I think you’ll see some clever live-action stuff that will excite our fans at some point in the future,…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2010 -
When Did Peter Molyneux Jump The Shark?
You could point to any number of occasions in which Peter Molyneux, the man behind classics like Populous and Fable, jumped the proverbial shark. But when does Peter Molyneux think Peter Molyneux jumped the shark? “I’ve got a Fonz ‘shark moment’ – you know, where he’s jumped over a shark on his motorbike… and after…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2010 -
Rumor: Namco vs Capcom, Capcom vs Namco In Development
Those aren’t two interpretations of the same piece of news; if Game Informer are to be believed, then two fighting games are currently in development, both pitting the stars of Namco against the stars of Capcom. Note these are fighting games, not a continuation of the old Namco x Cappcom RPG title that appeared on…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 20, 2010 -
Red Faction Movie Is An Origin Story
The Red Faction movie, which THQ and the SyFy Channel hope will pave the way for a TV series, will be called Red Faction: Origins, and will be out early next year. March 2011 is the month you can circle in your calendar, to tune in and see the live-action story of what happens between…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 19, 2010 -
Games, From The Pencils Of Children
Earlier this year, I found a bunch of my old school books from when I was 5-8 years old. Full of Robotech sketches and prayers to God that I would be able to play Ghostbusters at recess. I am an idiot, however, and before putting them back in a box at my parent’s house, I…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 19, 2010 -
How To Convince Your Friends You Killed A Predator
I’ve never been to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s house for drinks and nibblies, but if I had, I bet I’d see one of these hanging over his fireplace. At 17″ tall this bust of a Predator’s skull isn’t quite life-size – they’re big guys, those Predators – but it’s close enough. There’s some great detail that’s gone…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 19, 2010 -
The Ladies Fashion Of Fallout 3
Fashion based on Fallout 3? May sound a little dirty – and it is – but some people like it dirty. Etsy craftster phenocryst was a range of jewellery and accessories for sale, all of them using Nuka Cola caps – the Coke of the Fallout universe – as the centrepiece. There’s necklaces and earrings…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 19, 2010 -
Goonies Return In A “New” Video Game
Yup, this is a brand new Goonies game, called The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough. There’s a catch, though; you can only play it if you’re in possession of a working MSX It’s not some mod or act of sprite robbery; the game’s creator Kralizec has been working on it for four years, and it’s an…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 19, 2010 -
The Real World: Pokemon
By Alexander Quinn, via Tiny Cartridge
By Luke Plunkett Published July 19, 2010 -
The History Of Rockstar Is A $450 Library
Rockstar, the developer network behind games like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, will be releasing a book collection next month cataloguing their history and artworks. It comes in three enormous hardcover tomes, and costs $450. The three books, collected in a single volume, will feature “original illustrations, wireframes, production stills, product shots, ads,…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 19, 2010 -
New Bayonetta Figure Truly Captures The Essence Of Bayonetta
Yeah, we’ve seen our share of Bayonetta figures before. Thing is, there was always something wrong with them. Big heads, small heads, always something not quite right. This custom piece gets things right It’s due to make an appearance at Wonder Festival 2010 Summer in Japan next week. Get a look at that pose! Flexible,…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 17, 2010 -
The Helmets, Visors & Master Chiefs Of Halo: Reach
When Halo: Reach is released, players will be able to choose from a wide selection of customisable armour components to get their Spartan looking just right. Here are the pieces of kit you’ve got to choose from. Note these are just the initial pieces; unlocking higher levels through playtime will grant you access to new…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 17, 2010 -
New James Bond Game Is Like A New James Bond Movie
Confirming literally years of rumours, Activision today unveiled James Bond: Blood Stone, a new Bond game that comes with not just driving sequences, but some celebrity pedigree, too. For one, it’s featuring the vocal talents of Daniel Craig and Dame Judi Dench, reprising their roles from the last two Bond movies. The game’s story has…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 16, 2010 -
Indie Dev Says Epic Can “F**k Off”
If the Develop Conference in Britain earlier this week was good for one thing, it was a healthy dose of games industry shit-talking. Like this rant from Positech’s Cliff Harris, in which he says “Mark Rein is a jerk”. Positech is the team behind Gratuitous Space Battles, and yesterday Harris gave a talk at the…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 16, 2010 -
Team Fortress 2’s Next Update Is Fan-Made
Polycount’s Team Fortress 2 competition is over, the winners, announced. What does this mean for you, the average Team Fortress 2 player? It means that a whole bunch of new stuff is about to appear in-game, and free of charge. Crafted by members of Polycount’s community – a refuge for video game artists – these…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 16, 2010 -
Valve Wants To Know What You’ve Got Installed On Your PC
Developer, publisher and online giant Valve has long had an interest in your PC’s hardware, with its series of surveys. Now, though, for the first time they’re taking an interest in the software you’ve got installed on it. The company revealed today that as part of an update to the Steam client users can select…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 16, 2010
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