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UncategorizedIf You’re Going To Sell a Game, Why Not Sell It with Schoolgirls
When Microsoft launched Kinect in Japan, it roped in schoolgirl idols from girl group SKE48 to sell the thing. Just Dance Wii is following suit. The commercial features schoolgirls dancing to SKE48 sister group, AKB48. That pop outfit is no stranger to gaming. There have been two AKB48 PSP games In Japan, schoolgirls are often…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedOh Boy, Somebody is Making a new Space Combat + Trading + Exploration Game
There once was a genre on home computers that was more awesome than any other. It involved space ships, and exploration, and trading, and combat. It was games like Elite, Frontier and Privateer These days, that genre is basically dead. Except for Drifter, which is trying to bring it back. And God bless it for…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
Wait, Isn’t Final Fantasy Versus XIII a PS3 Exclusive?
A Final Fantasy Versus XIII job wanted ad lists PS3 package title experience as necessary, “or otherwise an Xbox 360 package title”. But Versus is a PS3 exclusive! Just like FFXIII was. Well, at one point. [Square Enix]
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedEver see a Halo ODST Drive Through McDonalds In a Go-Kart Before?
They may have helped save the Earth in the Halo series, but the UNSC’s ODST forces seem to be having a little trouble adjusting to civilian life now that the war’s over. Case in point: you don’t need armour to go to McDonalds. The drive-thru at McDonalds. Unless you’re Fahey, that is And you, uh,…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
Baby’s Anime Name Thrills Some. Baffles Others.
Names are important. You have them from the moment you are born until the day you die. That is, unless you change it to “Cary Grant” or “World B. Free” along the way. Yes, names are important—especially in Japan. Japanese fashion model Hikari Kamikawa recently gave birth to a happy and healthy baby boy. She…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Next Unreal Engine Probably Won’t be out Until, oh, Around 2014
From what we’ve heard, the next generation of consoles from Microsoft and Sony won’t be with us until around 2014. Now CEO of Epic Games, Tim Sweeney, suggests something similar. Of course, in an interview with IGN, he says nothing specific about new consoles. But he does say, when asked about a release timeframe for…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 28, 2011 - Uncategorized
Why Minecraft Still Isn’t “Finished”
That’s not really Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson, of course. It’s just some guy. But still. Chuckle. September 27, 2011 [Mike Mitchell, via Gamefreaks] You can contact Luke Plunkett, the author of this post, at [email protected]. You can also find him on Twitter, Facebook, and lurking around our #tips page.
By Luke Plunkett Published September 28, 2011 -
UncategorizedSorry, Star Fox for 3DS, That I Didn’t Know How Cool Your ‘Stage Guide’ Feature Was
Doing barrel rolls is super great and all, but Star Fox 64 3DS didn’t really capture my attention until today—when I showed up late to the party knowing about its “Online Stage Guide” features. I’m not above perusing a FAQ now and then, so a little assistance for the Star Fox 64 noob—it’s true, I’ve…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 27, 2011 - Uncategorized
How’s Dark Souls Looking on Xbox 360?
I’ve spent a good 40 hours or so with Demon’s Souls spiritual sequel Dark Souls over the two weeks, almost all of it on the PlayStation 3. It’s been hard to tear myself away from the game as I slowly inch toward progress and gains in power. But I did manage to rip myself away…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 27, 2011 - Uncategorized
Finally, a Lupin III Board Game!
While I may never get to play the cel-shaded Castle of Cagliostro video game of my dreams, I was happy to hear that the Italian board game publisher Ghenos Games will be putting out a board game based on the adventures of the animated film’s protagonist, Lupin III. (And hey, from the sound of things,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published September 27, 2011 - Uncategorized
Gamers Discover Two New Planets by Playing a Browser Game
It’s been a banner week for gamers and “doing things that count in the real world.” First, they solve a decades-old scientific AIDS stumper using Foldit, and now, they’ve discovered two new possibly Earth-like planets. For a couple years now, NASA has been running the Kepler Mission, which gives “citizen scientists” access to photographs taken…
By Kirk Hamilton Published September 27, 2011 - Uncategorized
Code Veronica HD, Castlevania HD and Mercury Hg Are New on the PlayStation Store
North American PlayStation Store shoppers may have some difficult decisions ahead of them. Tap into Dreamcast nostalgia with some Resident Evil Code Veronica X HD? Experience Castlevania multiplayer with Harmony of Despair? Or buy the interesting looking Rochard? You’ll have to take a look at everything that’s new on the PlayStation Store below before making…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 27, 2011 - Uncategorized
World’s Best Battlefield 3 Players to Fight for $1.6 Million In Cash
Brush up on your Battlefield skills, folks, because being really really good at video games may score you a cut of the $1.6 million that will be paid out to skilled players who compete in Virgin Gaming’s upcoming Battlefield 3 tournament. EA, DICE and Virgin are buddying up for the Battlefield 3 Worldwide Conquest Tournament,…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 27, 2011 -
UncategorizedRochard Makes You a Space Miner, With the Best Kind of Gravity Gun
I wonder what playing Shadow Complex would have been like if you had a gravity gun the entire time. Thankfully it looks like the people behind Rochard were thinking the same thing. A 2-D platform game from Recoil Games, Rochard makes you jump into the oversized boots, and XXL overalls of John Rochard, leader of…
By Chris Carolan Published September 27, 2011 - Uncategorized
Ace Combat: Remote Assault
Assault Horizon –Namco Bandai sent us this remote control helicopter to help prepare us for the coming of Ace Combat: Assault Horizon. Felicia Day Steals The Show in Dragon Age II‘s Mark Of The Assassin Let’s start with my love of the Dragon Age universe, as well as Dragon Age: Origins. Man, I loved that…
By Brian Crecente Published September 27, 2011 -
UncategorizedBattlefield 3‘s Oddly Browser-Based PC Beta
Perhaps I hadn’t been keeping close enough watch on the chatter surrounding the PC beta test for Battlefield 3, but the last thing I expected upon launching the game through EA’s Origin was to wind up on a web page. But that’s where I wound up. EA’s Battlelog web page is what pops up once…
By Mike Fahey Published September 27, 2011 - Uncategorized
Bring A Friend Along for Shank 2‘s Brand of Shooting, Stabbing and Slicing
Last year’s side-scrolling slice ’em up Shank is getting a sequel, EA and Klei Entertainment announced today. They’re calling it Shank 2 and it’s coming to PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade and PC early next year. Shank 2 will add online co-op play—”multiplayer co-op survival” actually—and a revamped combat system. New weapons, new dudes to…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 27, 2011 -
UncategorizedHomeland Security Detains Pro-Gaming Caster, Seizes Hardware
Homeland Security officers detailed pro-gaming web broadcaster Victor “Spooky” Fontanez and seized his equipment Monday as he reentered the country following a fighting game championship in Toronto, Canada. Team Sp00ky’s laptop, cell phone and two camcorders were seized, according to the Detention Notice and Custody Receipt for Detained Property issued by the Department of Homeland…
By Brian Crecente Published September 27, 2011 -
UncategorizedWhat Would Make Facebook Games Great?
Whenever someone I know mentions Facebook games in front of someone else, a few lines of conversation transpire, during which they agree to agree to that Facebook games are not cool. Maybe this means I hang out with a lot of people who love going to the theater, or else would rather play Left 4…
Tim Rogers Published September 27, 2011 -
UncategorizedSee All-New Ways to Die in Dark Souls Totally Boss Trailer
Here’s the downside to watching any footage of Dark Souls—or even looking at its collector’s edition art book. You’re going to see some of the game’s impressive and imposing enemies. But our latest look at Dark Souls, leading up to the game’s release next week, is still a must-see. I’m well into the Dark Souls…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 27, 2011