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UncategorizedCheck Out the First Forty Minutes of Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Deus Ex: Human Revolution has had a leaked preview build available online for a few weeks now, letting people try the game out ahead of its release It’s not the whole game—just the opening sections—and as such, publishers Square Enix have been seemingly cool with people downloading it and giving it a try. If you…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Valve is Working On a Free-to-Play Game
The developers of the Half-Life, Portal, and Team Fortress series are currently at work on a free-to-play game, according to Valve’s Doug Lombardi. In an interview with French site Barre de vie, Lombardi is asked whether Valve, having just begun offering free-to-play titles on its online shopfront Steam, was developing a game of their own…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
3D TV Streaming on Japanese 3DS Handhelds Starting Tomorrow
Revealed last September, the 3D television streaming service on the 3DS begins tomorrow in Japan. Shows include a on-board views from trains, a magic program, a nature show, idol programs, and sports. It’s free, but ad supported. [via 任天堂]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2011 -
UncategorizedEnjoy Twenty Minutes of Xenoblade Chronicles’ Sweeping Vistas
It’s a shame this is coming out now, and not in 2008, when the Wii actually needed it. Still, for what must surely be one of the last big “serious” games for the console, it looks like a great way to sign off. Xenoblade Chronicles’, from Monolith, has been out in Japan since last year.…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Was Almost an FPS
During the game’s development, Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto had this crazy idea: How about a Zelda game where players cannot see Link? In the latest Iwata Asks on Nintendo.com, Yoshiaki Koizumi recalled, “First, I talked with Miyamoto-san about how we should make The Legend of Zelda for the Nintendo 64 system, and he asked, ‘How…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
1Up Your Food with These Mario Mushroom Shakers
Spotted at the Tokyo Toy Show, this Super Mario salt and pepper shaker set will be released in Japan this November for ¥712 (US$8.88). Porta sale e pepe di Super Mario – Ensky Salt’n Pepper al Tokyo Toy Show 2011 [Hobby Media]
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Surely This Is the Smallest Adventure Game in the World
Inspired by the minimalist arcade stylings of Defender of the Favicon, Boing Boing’s Rob Beschizza has crafted himself the smallest adventure game I’ve ever played. Literally. Tinyhack is played in a game world that’s only 8×8 pixels wide. For all the lack of detail available on such a canvas, there’s still a little game able…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Highs of Zelda, the Disappointment of 3D
Last Thursday, Japanese nerd hero Shoko Nakagawa bought The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. She wasn’t alone; the game sold out at stores across the country. She was ecstatic. On her widely read blog, Nakagawa posted pics of her with game, held behind her back, held in front of her face, and even…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
You (Probably) Can’t Play Portal 2’s First Downloadable Content
The first major downloadable content for Valve’s Portal 2 has unexpectedly already been released, but seeing as it’s only available for those purchasing a $140 peripheral, most people won’t be playing it this week. Razer’s Hydra, a strange orb-like controller designed for the PC, is shipping with ten custom-built singleplayer levels of Valve’s smash hit…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011 -
CultureTotal RecallThe Secret of Star Wars
There are plenty of theories as to why the original Star Wars trilogy has been so successful. Analysis of its “hero’s journey”, its appeal to young and old alike, its timeless tale of good vs evil. I subscribe to a lesser-known theory. That it’s been such a big hit because the original three films were…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011 - Uncategorized
Proud Papa
Happy Father’s Day | Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of The Legend of Zelda series, during an orchestral performance of the game’s music at E3 2011. This year the series turns 25, and today Nintendo released a remastered Ocarina of Time for the 3DS. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian|Getty) Rayman Origins Looks Like a Slapping Good Time Rayman Origins…
By Owen Good Published June 19, 2011 - Uncategorized
PS3’s New Flavor is Lighter, Less Power-Thirsty
Andriasang says a new PS3 configuration is coming, but don’t get your hopes too far up. The changes concern its power draw, weight, and the removal of LED lights. The hard drive for the CECH-3000B model still is 320GB, according to a retail source Andriasang quoted. The console cuts power consumption to 200W from 230W…
By Owen Good Published June 19, 2011 - Culture
Song of Time
The long-awaited 3D remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the highlight of the week, and is in stores as we speak. Other notable names include Dungeon Siege III, Shadows of the Damned, the final chapter of Back to the Future: the Game, and Double Fine’s latest Xbox Live title, Trenched Today…
By Owen Good Published June 19, 2011 - Uncategorized
Judge Foils Dillinger Plan to Get ‘Millions’ from EA
Remember that dumbass lawsuit filed against Electronic Arts because they called a gun “the Dillinger” in the two Godfather games? Yeah, that one didn’t go so well. The family of the Depression-era gangster lost their case in federal court. Back in 2009, the grandson of Dillinger’s half sister threatened to sue EA unless they paid…
By Owen Good Published June 19, 2011 - Uncategorized
We’re No. 3!
Each week throws off several new video game lists ranging from the humorous to the trivial. What’s better? A list of those. Here’s a roundup of the rundowns out there. •The Five Most Hated Brands in Gaming [Unreality Magazine] Unreality Magazine did a cocktail-napkin resentment calculation and came up with Kotaku as its third-most despised…
By Owen Good Published June 19, 2011 - Uncategorized
Rayman Origins Looks Like a Slapping Good Time
“You don’t want to play as Rayman?” the Ubisoft demonstrator asked. “Most people go right for him.” I explained that I identified more with his shambling, big-mouthed galoot of a partner, Globox. Off we went through the Glade in Rayman Origins, a game that began as a downloadable title, hit a delay in late 2010,…
By Owen Good Published June 19, 2011 - Uncategorized
Console Battlefield 3 is Half the FPS of Modern Warfare 3
Battlefield 3’s awe-inspiring tank battle demonstration at E3 was run on a PC, and it wasn’t to make a statement about mouse-and-keyboard superiority. The game, according to developer DICE, will run at 60 frames per second on the PC—but 30 fps on the Xbox 360 and PS3. Call of Duty‘s latest entries run at 60…
By Owen Good Published June 19, 2011
