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PlayStation Store Lets You Import PSP Shooters At Half The Price
The recent release of Rei Cho Aniki—a remake of the original homoerotic side-scrolling shooter for the PSP—wasn’t cheap. But thanks to the PlayStation Store, cash-strapped importers can have it for a song. As Siliconera points out today, the digital download of Rei Cho Aniki, via the Hong Kong version of the PlayStation Store, is selling…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 1, 2009 -
OnLive Founder Defends Game Changing Service: It “Will Work”
Steve Perlman, one of the founders of the OnLive streaming video game service unveiled at last week’s GDC, has defended the innovations powering the PC gaming service, dismissing articles calling the technology “unworkable” as “ignorant.” While Perlman used that term specifically in regard to a Eurogamer editorial—”Why OnLive Can’t Possibly Work”—the outlet isn’t the only…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 1, 2009 -
Explodemon! Brings Mega(ton) Man Platforming To PSN, WiiWare, PC
Curve Studios Explodemon! sure looks a hell of a lot like Mega Man—but with a gameplay twist. The 2.5D action platformer stars a robotic hero with a knack for blowing himself up. Intentionally. Curve’s SNES-era throwback title, coming to PlayStation Network, WiiWare and PCs, uses an interesting mechanic—lots of explosions—to fight enemies, reach new areas…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 1, 2009 -
Sega’s Project RINGO Is… Another Puyo Pop Game
The weeks-long series of teasers for Sega’s Project RINGO have turned out to be what many had speculated—the game is another entry in the long-running Puyo Puyo puzzle-game series. According to the latest issue of Famitsu Weekly, by way of 1UP, Sega will bring the color-matching puzzle stylings of Puyo Puyo 7 to the Wii,…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 1, 2009 -
Valve Takes The Piss With Team Fortress 2 Sniper Class Update
Valve’s Team Fortress 2 team pranksters have joined in on the April Fool’s Day fun, issuing what is (thankfully) not the Sniper class’ first unlockable, the jar of urine known as the Jarate. No shit. First seen in the “Meet the Sniper” promo video, the Jarate, if it were real, would let enemies “taste your…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 1, 2009 -
Blizzard, Your iPhone Keep Your WoW Account Safe
For World of Warcraft players deadly serious about account security, Blizzard has released the Battle.net Mobile Authenticator for the iPhone. No need to carry a keychain ever again! The free iPhone app is now available for download through the iTunes App Store, giving World of Warcraft players peace of mind with the power of a…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 1, 2009 -
Silent Hill Wii Remake Confirmed By Nintendo Power
The newest issue of Nintendo Power features details and first screens of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, the Wii-bound “re-imagining” of the original Silent Hill for the PlayStation. Konami says it’s far more than a remake. According to details culled from the new issue, via GoNintendo, producer Tomm Hulett says that the Wii game won’t necessarily…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 1, 2009 -
Sega Bringing More Actual Arcade Games To Xbox Live Arcade
The current XBLA offerings from Sega include, for the most part, games from the Sega Genesis era. Things like Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Ecco the Dolphin and Golden Axe. Thankfully, that’s changing. While the publisher is also bringing games like Virtual On Oratorio Tangram from arcades to home, it’s also digging in a little deeper,…
By Michael McWhertor Published April 1, 2009 -
Xbox Avatar Clothing — Serious Business
Your “New Xbox Experience” avatar has just gotten some grown up clothes, eight new pieces of formal and business casual articles that will be a hit at your next Xbox Live con call. New shirts, slacks, waistcoats and skirts are yours for the virtual closet raiding, provided you want your Avatar to look nice, but…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 31, 2009 -
Midway Revises Sketchy “Key Employee” Bankruptcy Bonus Plan Following Flak
Mortal Kombat publisher Midway caught some heat from its creditors and a government-appointed trustee over some questionable bonuses attached to the sale of its properties and a publishing agreement with Wheelman co-publisher Ubisoft. But Midway has since altered the deal, submitting a revised version to the courts to address concerns about the proposed $3.75 million…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 31, 2009 -
EA Passes Us A Madden NFL 10 Release Date
After the exciting cliffhanger conclusion to Madden NFL 09, rabid football fans are undoubtedly looking forward to see what happens to the Madden cast this season. EA announced today when Madden NFL 10 begins. On August 14th, 2009, the epic tale of John Madden and National Football League licensed sports sims continues, with all new…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 31, 2009 -
Mad Dog McCree Ushering In Laserdisc Games For The Wii?
Looks like publisher Majesco may be bringing 1990’s laserdisc western shooter Mad Dog McCree to the Wii, according to a listing from online rental service GameFly. Why would we consider that a good thing? While we have no particular attachment to the decades old light gun shooter, already released on multiple formats by publisher Digital…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 31, 2009 -
EA Releases Tool To Bypass SecuROM Limitations
Publisher Electronic Arts has released a De-Authorization Management Tool for PC gamers afflicted with one of its many catalog titles packaged with SecuROM for digital rights management. This is for you, disgruntled Mass Effect owner. With the EA De-Authorization Management Tool, you can now do sane things like reformat your hard drive and install new…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 31, 2009 -
Muramasa: The Demon Blade Still This Year’s Prettiest, Most Enticing Wii Game
.html VanillaWare’s gorgeous looking Muramasa: The Demon Blade makes up for a lack of polygon pushing power by going 2D, resulting in probably the most visually exciting Wii game we’ve seen yet. And that’s not just because Muramasa: The Demon Blade is so loaded with more T&A than most Wii games we’ve seen—OK, maybe not…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 31, 2009 -
New NES Modern Classics Given Our Seal Of Quality
Last year, the -Minus World put its talents to good use on Atari Modern Classics, de-making box art for BioShock, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Portal in the Atari 2600 style. Ready for the sequel? The NES Modern Classics are just as snazzy, providing us with re-imagined box art for games like Dead Space, Gears…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 31, 2009 -
Rock Band 2 For Wii Adds Pearl Jam, Randomness
As of right now, Wii owners with working knowledge of the Rock Band 2 in-game music store can download and enjoy Pearl Jam‘s debut album Ten. It’s just part of this week’s new Wii additions. Joining the boys from Seattle are a trio of Rock Band downloadable leftovers, one each from Devo, Faith No More,…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 31, 2009 -
Left 4 Dead With 12 Survivors Should Make Expert Easy
Admittedly, I don’t have the skills to complete a single Left 4 Dead campaign on “Expert” difficulty. I’m a little to casual with the auto shotgun. But having 12 Survivors on my team? Well… This little Left 4 Dead modification, one that takes advantage of 12 player slots for up to a dozen survivors versus…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 31, 2009 -
Oh, So That’s What ‘Holy Invasion Of Privacy, Badman!’ Is…
Sony recently filed for trademarks for Holy Invasion Of Privacy, Badman!, perhaps the most curious game title yet. We thought it either a PSP game or marketing catch phrase yesterday—and now believe it’s the former. According to an informed tipster, Holy Invasion Of Privacy, Badman! is actually the domestic release of Yuusha no Kuse Ni…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 31, 2009 -
Fat Princess Might Offend The Pigtailed
Titan Studios‘ PlayStation 3 game Fat Princess has already riled up the more sensitive of the internet’s residents with its chubby, cake-fed royalty. But its developers aren’t toning down their design decisions in response. Yes, the game is still bloody (and bloody good) with gibs of cel-shaded warriors splattered about the battlefield when sliced in…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 30, 2009 -
Rumor: Pepsi Giving Away 1 Million Rock Band Tracks This Summer
MTV Games and Pepsi appear to be teaming up for a Rock Band-themed, Pepsi-soaked promotion this Summer, giving away up to 1 million free Rock Band tracks to lucky sugared soft drink swillers. According to an anonymous tipster, Pepsi will be handing out 10,000 free Rock Band tracks per day to consumers via an “under…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 30, 2009
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