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Linux (Unofficially) Returns to the PlayStation 3
In many ways, it was Sony’s 2010 decision to remove Linux compatibility from the PlayStation 3 that sowed the seeds for the current PSN downtime and data attacks. So there’s poignancy to the news that this week Linux has returned to the system. A team of homebrew developers have released a custom piece of firmware…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 4, 2011 -
UncategorizedWe Knew Samus Was a Girl, but Master Chief? Black Mage?
This clip from The Game Station is pretty great. Once it’s wearing out its welcome taking the piss out of secret game gender reveals, it turns into a never-ending shampoo commercial and gets funny all over again.
By Luke Plunkett Published May 4, 2011 - Uncategorized
Is the PSN Breach Worth Suing Sony for a Billion Bucks?
While Canada’s privacy watchdog looks into the PSN breach, a twenty-one year-old Ontario woman moves forward with a class-action lawsuit against Sony. “If you can’t trust a huge multinational corporation like Sony to protect your private information, who can you trust?” asked Natasha Maksimovic, the representative plaintiff in the suit, in an official release. According…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 4, 2011 - Uncategorized
PSN Attacks Have Aussie Government Changing Laws
In the wake of the attack on the PlayStation Network, the Australian federal government is looking to implement new laws aimed at protecting the rights and information of customers with details stored online. There are 1,560,791 Australian PSN accounts that have been compromised in the attack, of which 280,000 had accompanying credit card details. Federal…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 4, 2011 - Uncategorized
When Shooting Game Characters Are Cute Dolls
The Touhou Project is a series of fan-made shooting games made by one dude named “Zun”. Players love the games, and derivative Touhou Project manga, art, figures and even games are available. Starting this month, orders are being taken for Touhou Project doll versions of shrine maiden Reimu Hakurei and witch Marisa Kirisame. Priced at…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 4, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Wii Is Now $150
Confirming earlier rumours, Nintendo has tonight announced that the Wii has had its price slashed from $200 to $150. It has also confirmed the establishment of the Wii’s first line of budget software. The price cut will take effect from May 15, and will see the Wii bundle changed a little from what’s available now.…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 4, 2011 -
UncategorizedWill Your Computer Be Able to Run Deus Ex?
Well, will it? Better find out. PC Gamer has the specs for the upcoming sci-fi game, and they’re looking just fine. Deus Ex: Human Revolution Minimum PC Specs: OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 with DirectX 9.0c PROCESSOR: 2 GHz dual core RAM: 1 GB RAM (Windows XP) / 2 GB (Windows Vista…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 4, 2011 - Uncategorized
Racing to Win over Your Nerd Hearts
Martini. Marlboro. Cigarettes and liquor have traditionally been big motorsports sponsors. But a new breed of sponsors exists, such as Sony’s PlayStation, and even more otaku geared companies are using racing as a vehicle to promote their wares. On Sunday May 1, the second round of Japan’s Super GT series got underway at the Fuji…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 4, 2011 - Uncategorized
What Will Mario’s Creator Do When He’s Done Making Games?
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto has been making games for decades now, with classics like Mario and Zelda on his resume, yet even if he says otherwise, he can’t make games forever. So what does the man want to do when he hangs up his boots? “When I leave the company, I would like to work…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 4, 2011 - Uncategorized
What Are You Reading?
It’s Tuesday, it’s time for an open thread, so let’s slap a theme on it, see if it inspires you to talk amongst yourselves about things that aren’t just video games. I might ask, for example, “What are you reading?” Then you’d say… Well, you can say it in the comments. I’m not reading much…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 3, 2011 -
UncategorizedThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Theme Has an Amazing Easter Egg
Did you catch the latest trailer for Wii adventure The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword that debuted at this year’s Game Developers Conference? Did you catch the hidden secret of the trailer’s theme song? If not, watch this video. You might just be amazed. It’s a little too good to spoil—don’t worry, there are no…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
This Year’s PAX Prime Is Also One Big Halo Fest
The annual Penny Arcade Expo, the one that takes place in Seattle, will also be home to a Microsoft-sponsored festival geared for the Halo fan. The appropriately named Halo Fest, Microsoft says, is “the largest and most expansive live Halo experience ever.” Halo Fest will run alongside PAX Prime 2011, from Friday, August 26 to…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
Play Lacrosse, Dig Deep, Or Defend A Swamp For $5 Or Less On The Xbox 360
Every couple of weeks, we recommend some of the best games on the Xbox Live Indie channel. These are the games on the fringe of the Xbox 360 platform, made by regular folks and indie dreamers. They’re peer-reviewed, not Microsoft-approved and thankfully they’re not all about talking to pretty girls or posing your Xbox Avatar.…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
This Is What It Takes To Play Duke Nukem Forever On PC (And What It Might’ve Taken 14 Years Ago)
Gearbox Software, the developer controlling the reins of Duke Nukem Forever, revealed the official minimum specs required to play the game on a PC today. That’s an important milestone that lets us know Duke Nukem Forever is one step closer to actual release and it helps us answer the question “Can my PC handle that…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Lost Prince of Hyrule, A Legend of Zelda We’d Like To See
The Lost Prince of Hyrule returns in this amazing illustration by Justin Cherry. Follow him on Tumblr and check out his other work. The Lost Prince of Hyrule by Justin Cherry (Tumblr) (CGHUB) Via: nivbed | ianbrooks Need your daily fill of geek eye candy? If so, head over to Justin Page’s Rampaged Reality and…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
Double Digits
CHILL | Tristan, 10 today, chills out with a little original Xbox action, back in the day. (Photo: Brian Crecente) George Romero Explains The Story Behind Call of The Dead… Then Gets Zombified The Escalation Pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops hit the Xbox 360 today and with it comes Call of the Dead,…
By Brian Crecente Published May 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
‘Nintendo Selects’ Box Art, Mario Kart Wii Bundle and More Budget Friendly Wii Details Emerge
Yesterday, Kotaku reported that Nintendo would launch a newly branded budget line of Wii software in May, re-releases of games like Super Smash Bros. Brawl and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess at just $19.99 USD. Today, we have box art of the new “Nintendo Selects” line. Nintendo World Report has published new, unofficially confirmed…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 3, 2011 - Uncategorized
Metro 2033: Last Light, uDraw HD and Other Highlights From the People at THQ
Publisher THQ had some good news and bad news to deliver today, starting with the not-so-great results from its last financial year. The publisher lost a cool $136 million USD. But it had some good news for fans of Metro 2033, Homefront and the very successful uDraw gaming tablet that hit the Wii last year.…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 3, 2011
