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Xbox.com, Xbox Live Down and Out
Xbox.com and Xbox Live is down for some as of 9 a.m. or so. Here’s the official word from Xbox Live’s Eric Neustadter: “Xbox.com is having issues at the moment. It’s being worked on – sorry for the hassle, folks.”
By Brian Crecente Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
Tilterpillar Wants You To Tilt a Caterpillar
The thing about a very hungry caterpillar is that he’s always very hungry. The titular star of Tilterpillar is no exception. Tilterpillar is a spin on the classic snake game in which the on-screen snake gets longer and longer as players try to avoid colliding with themselves. The spin is that the snake, here a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
Super Mario – 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 U.S. Dates
Nintendo of America this morning confirmed the U.S. release dates for two major 3DS titles. Super Mario – 3D Land hits here on Nov. 13 and Mario Kart 7 arrives on Dec. 4. The Japan release dates are here
By Brian Crecente Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
CRUSH KILL DOUBLE LARIAT
Mech-Zangief! | If you dug this new Meat Bun shirt, here’s a nice big version from the artist’s portfolio Age of Empires’ Art is Like Free-to-Play Ice Cream When opting for “cartoon” graphics, there’s a fine line between looking stylish and looking childish. Age of Empires Online, I think, gets it just right. The fact…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
Chun-Li Strikes a (Strange) Pose
Early next year, Street Fighter fans will be able to get their hands on this 18″ Chun-Li statue. The pros are that it looks realistic. The cons? That pose. That pose She looks like she’s straining for a fart. Or doing warm-up stretches. Or some kind of folk dance. It’s not the kind of heroic…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
This Man’s Chest is Braver Than my Chest
This Zelda tattoo looks painful. And colourful! But so painful. Especially when you consider it’s not exactly canon. Zelda Chestpiece [ALBOTAS] 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 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
How About Some Plane Porn? Helicopter Porn?
Whenever a racing game like Forza or Gran Turismo is released, the internet is flooded with car porn. Ace Combat isn’t a car game. It’s got jets and helicopters. Bring on the flying vehicle screens! The latest batch of Ace Combat: Assault Horizon screens feature an Apache Longbow, a Mi-24 Hind, a B-1B Lancer, a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011 - Culture
Age of Empires’ Art is Like Free-to-Play Ice Cream
When opting for “cartoon” graphics, there’s a fine line between looking stylish and looking childish. Age of Empires Online, I think, gets it just right. The fact the recently-released online game doesn’t look like the old Age of Empires has upset some fans, and that’s unavoidable. Still, it’s a shame, as the new game looks…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
Smack Your Wii Remote Up!
Anyone old enough to remember huge CRT televisions, will remember a sure fire repair: Hit them. Apparently, the Wii Remote works in much a similar way. On Nintendo’s official Japanese FAQ site, one question asks what one should do if their Wii Remote buttons or motion sensing doesn’t work. “In that situation, it’s possible to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
Familiar Challengers Enter the Street Fighter X Tekken Ring
Capcom’s Street Fighter meets Tekken title is getting a couple new brawlers: Rolento, Zangief, Heihachi, and Lili. Street Fighter X Tekken takes Tekken characters like Heihachi and throws them into the world of Street Fighter An upcoming Tekken X Street Fighter from Namco Bandai plans to do the inverse. Street Fighter X Tekken is headed…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
Let’s Look at 3DS Fire Emblem and Three Other New 3DS Games
Fire Emblem is coming to the 3DS. So is Culdcept, soccer simulator Calciobit, and scary game Shinrei Camera or “Spirit Camera”, from the makers of Fatal Frame Website Famitsu posted screen shots of all four titles. Fire Emblem is getting the most excitement among fans, but Shinrei Camera, with its use of AR and the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
China Not Only Has Diablo V…
It also has the Diablo V expansion pack. Meanwhile, the rest of the world patiently waits for developer Blizzard to finish Diablo III. Oh, China. Thanks for the tip, Victor! You can contact Brian Ashcraft, the author of this post, at [email protected]. You can also find him on Twitter, Facebook, and lurking around our #tips…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
This Zelda Figure Is the Hero of my Time
There aren’t any official Legend of Zelda action figures. Haven’t been for a very, very long time. Going by the quality of this custom piece, maybe it’s time for that to change. Toysmith BDCdiesel has built this Twilight Princess version of Link out of the remains of cannibalised figures like a Daredevil, Final Fantasy’s Cloud,…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 13, 2011 -
UncategorizedWatch the Monster Hunter 4 Concept Trailer
As revealed earlier today, Monster Hunter 4 is in development for the 3DS. The game is still early, and Capcom is calling the debut trailer screened at today’s Nintendo 3DS Conference a “concept clip”. Here are the trailer stills Kotaku previously posted. Even though the game is just starting its lifecycle, Nintendo’s announcement that it…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
How Is Nintendo Celebrating Zelda‘s Birthday?
This year marks the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. To celebrate, Nintendo isn’t giving Zelda or Link presents. It’s giving you one. Between Sept. 28 and Feb. 20, 2012, players can download a DSiWare version of The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition, free of charge. The game features wireless multiplayer and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
All Today’s Nintendo 3DS News You Need To Know
Missing Link | TOKYO – Shigeru Miyamoto takes the stage at today’s Nintendo event (Photo: Game Impress Watch) Nintendo’s Ugly 3DS Circle Pad Add-on Priced and Dated Late last week, Nintendo revealed it was working on an extra slide pad for the Nintendo 3DS. Today, the company dated and priced said extra slide pad. More »…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
What Games Did Nintendo Show Today?
At the 3DS Conference, Nintendo showed 28 games. Some of them were Nintendo titles. Some of them were not. Sister site Kotaku Japan compiled a list of the titles, along with their Japanese release dates (We also have been told two U.S. release dates. ): Nintendo Titles Super Mario 3D Land Nov. 3 Mario Kart…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
Nintendo 3DS Adds 3D Video Capture in November
During today’s 3DS Conference, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata mentioned that the ability to capture 3D video footage was coming to a November system update. This update will allow individuals to capture 3D footage and view it on their 3DS handhelds. The November update will apparently also include new experiences for 3DS owners who have completed…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil and Kingdom Hearts for 3DS Also Use Nintendo’s New Slide Pad Expansion
When the extra Nintendo 3DS circle pad was revealed, it was shown alongside Monster Hunter 3 G. That’s not the whole list of 3DS games that will support the extra slide pad. There are more. Surprisingly, many more. Besides Monster Hunter 3 G, the following games support the 3DS Expansion Slide Pad: Capcom’s Resident Evil:…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011 - Uncategorized
Nintendo’s Ugly 3DS Circle Pad Add-on Priced and Dated
Late last week, Nintendo revealed it was working on an extra slide pad for the Nintendo 3DS. Today, the company dated and priced said extra slide pad. The slide pad will cost ¥1,500 (US$19), and it will be released on December 10. No word on its US release. The peripheral is powered by a single…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 13, 2011