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UncategorizedCaptain America Makes a Decent Proposal at Comic-Con
The Living Legend proposed to his girl yesterday at Marvel’s Comic-Con 2011 booth. (Given the setting and costumes, these appear to be actors rather than civilian cosplayers, but the proposal is genuine.) As seen by Comic Book Therapy [h/t Daniel K.]
By Owen Good Published July 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Best Metal Gear Cosplay at Comic-Con (Officially)
This is Brandon. He just won “Best In Show” at Konami’s cosplay competition for his take on Snake from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Look closely and you’ll see why his costume impressed the contest’s judges. This Snake cosplay is based on the GA-KO camouflage from Snake Eater. GA-KO is a cartoon duck featured…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Features More Alternate Costumes, Midair X-Factor and, Yes, Some New Characters You May Have Heard About
Leaning into the microphone, Ryota Niitsuma led his remarks on Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 with not so much a piece of news as it was a reminder. “There will be 12 new characters in the game,” the game’s producer said (through an interpreter) “though I’m sure you already know all the information about that.”…
By Owen Good Published July 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Well, That’s One Way to Combat Misogyny in Gaming
Enthusiasts of military-style first-person shooters are not well known for their progressive thoughts on the matter of gender. The organizers of a large LAN party in Texas, scheduled to celebrate the launch of Battlefield 3, have decided the best way to deal with any slurs hurled at female gamers is to simply forbid them from…
By Owen Good Published July 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
See The Walking Dead Video Game’s Superb Comic Book Look
Telltale Games, the creators of the episodic video game series based on Robert Kirkman’s comic book The Walking Dead, have but one screen shot to spare of their upcoming PC and console title. But one screen shot will do perfectly fine. The folks at Telltale are bringing an ink and watercolor aesthetic to the The…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Why Uncharted 3 Isn’t Using Facial Motion Capture
With some big-budget games with strong narratives—L.A. Noire, Resistance 3—now using facial motion capture to add depth to their characters and dramatic impact to their scenes, it’s somewhat noteworthy that Uncharted 3 isn’t. There’s a reason for that, though. “It gives us more flexibility to pick the best physical performances and the best audio performances…
By Owen Good Published July 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Heisman Poise
Taking inspiration from a Stick Jockey column a few weeks ago, encouraging sports gamers to take overcome their on-field setbacks without quitting or reloading from a previous save, as the game will ultimately deliver a reward. One reader’s pursuit of comprehensive greatness fell short, but embodied the lesson. Following a superb freshman campaign in NCAA…
By Owen Good Published July 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Online Gaming Friends of Oslo Suspect Say He Couldn’t “Harm a Fly”
The 32-year-old man suspected of detonating a bomb in Norway’s capital and going on a shooting spree in police garb, killing at least 87, was many things: He was a self-identified conservative Christian, farmer, body builder, hunter, freemason and gamer. Listed among a slew of personal interests, favorite books, sports teams and philosophies on Anders…
By Brian Crecente Published July 23, 2011 -
UncategorizedYou’ll Battle Bosses Bigger than a Planet in Asura’s Wrath
Asura’s Wrath, a new game (joining Dragon’s Dogma) due for a 2012 release, got a showing at the World of Capcom panel yesterday at Comic-Con. Here is a two minute video full of gameplay, showing off the game’s beat-em-up adventure cred. In story and in action, it does seem a little God of War-y but…
By Owen Good Published July 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
Shark Week
Mr. Vaughn, what we are dealing with here is a perfect engine, an eating machine. It’s really a miracle of evolution. All this machine does is swim and eat and make little sharks, and that’s all. Now, why don’t you take a long, close look at this sign. Hardware • Nintendo 3DS (Cosmo Black, Aqua…
By Owen Good Published July 23, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Cosplay of Comic-Con – Day Two: Tinker, Yoshi, Birdo, Spy
What could bring together Yoshi and Birdo, Tinkerbell and Team Fortress 2’s Spy? Only Comic-Con, where hundreds, maybe thousands of costumed comic book, anime and video game characters roamed the halls of the Con. Many dressed up, only a few were photobombed by a TF2 character. Day two of Comic-Con cosplay saw some impressive get…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 22, 2011 -
UncategorizedWilliam Shatner Leads 3,000 People in a Group-Khannnn
Wrapping up a panel on Star Trek: The Captains, William Shatner’s documentary about the leading men of the Star Trek universe, Capt. Kirk rose to reprise the most famous four-letter word in Trek history, the subject of “The Long Khan,”, a documentary about the meme which premiered earlier this month on EPIX. Shatner asked that…
By Owen Good Published July 22, 2011 -
UncategorizedHalo: Anniversary Promises a New Perspective on Old Memories
Here is exactly what was shown of Halo: Anniversary‘s singleplayer campaign, today at Comic-Con 2011. The demonstration was also given to press at E3 back in June; this is its first public display. It covers the classic level “Silent Cartographer,” and showcases the ability to switch between updated high-definition graphics and the low-def visuals of…
By Owen Good Published July 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
Konami’s Getting Risk-y With the Metal Gear Solid Board Game
“Snake? SNAAAKE?! It’s your roll.” You too can make this ill-conceived attempt at a joke with the forthcoming Metal Gear Solid-themed edition of classic strategy board game Risk, a game not surprisingly titled Risk: Metal Gear Solid Board game maker USAopoly—makers of Risk: Halo Wars!—will bring the military conflicts of Metal Gear to tabletops, seemingly…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
Uncharted Writer Originally Wanted Chloe Frazer’s Voice for Elena Fisher
Elena Fisher began as a Spanish character, the writer of the Uncharted series said. The adventure’s female protagonist was originally conceived as “Elena Vargas,” and originally, writer Amy Hennig wanted Claudia Black, the voice of Chloe Frazer in Uncharted 2 to voice her. Hennig revealed the detail of Fisher’s creation on Friday at a panel…
By Owen Good Published July 22, 2011 -
UncategorizedThis is Skulls of the Shogun. You Should Be Aware of It.
Some people have called Skulls of the Shogun the best strategy game of E3. I’ve called it a “Wu-Tang Advance Wars.” Let’s here how the game’s lead creator, Jake Kazdal, describes the game in this exclusive developer documentary provided to Kotaku by Kazdal and his crew. Enjoy the video which is stuffed with gameplay clips.…
By Stephen Totilo Published July 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Week in Gaming Apps
With two of our number serving time covering the world’s largest gathering of all things geek and glorious, only four gaming apps made the cut this week. Don’t worry, we made up for it in quality! I’m going to stand by that too. I mean, just look at this stellar lineup! We’ve got a MapleStory…
By Mike Fahey Published July 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
Since I’ll be at the San Diego Comic-Con for the vast majority of this weekend, I’ll play whatever it is that publishers and video game developers have available on the show floor. Maybe some Castle Crashers? Maybe not. I’ll probably play a little Street Fighter X Tekken to get a better feel for Poison, maybe…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
Not Water!
Just Don’t Feed It After Midnight – Jessica Chobot, G4 and IGN host, threatens to start a Gremlin apocalypse at Comic-Con. (Photograph by @Juster ) Creativity and Community Drive Dream Track Nation Towards Greatness A charming little stunt racing game with a slick cartoon style, Dream Track Nation‘s track creation and sharing community is where…
By Brian Crecente Published July 22, 2011 - Uncategorized
Toy Maker Kotobukiya Getting Into the Business of Sexy Mass Effect Girls
Japanese toy maker Kotobukiya has already welcomed a few Comic-Con friendly femme fatales to its “bishoujo” line of beautifully sculpted figures. They started with superheroines from Marvel and DC Comics, but now they’re moving on to video games. Kotobukiya has already welcomed some Tekken characters into the fold, but the company is also recruiting some…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 22, 2011