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Fields Of Dreams Lay New Ground Rules In Video Games
People forget how unabashedly capitalist the emotional climax was in Field of Dreams. “It’s only $20,” Terence Mann told Ray Kinsella, vowing that they would save the farm. “They’ll pass over the money without even thinking about it.” Like a visit to the magical cornfield in Dyersville, Iowa, games publishers sell a sports fantasy, so…
By Owen Good Published January 8, 2011 - Uncategorized
Trademark Filings Tip Hand For New Vegas DLC?
Rooting through paperwork, a NeoGAF poster found three trademark filings by ZeniMax Media, parent of Bethesda Softworks, maker of Fallout: New Vegas. One corresponds to a name from a graffiti file (pictured) like one that tipped off December’s “Dead Money” DLC. “Honest Hearts” is one of the trademark applications, and the one that is matched…
By Owen Good Published January 8, 2011 -
UncategorizedResident Evil: The Mercenaries In Action On The Nintendo 3DS
It’s only 15 seconds long, but this clip, from the Nintendo World reveal of the 3DS, is your first look at the gameplay of Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D. Coming soon from Capcom, The Mercenaries will precede Resident Evil: Revelations on the 3DS. This game is a combination of the Mercenaries mode from Resident Evil…
By Owen Good Published January 8, 2011 - Uncategorized
Box Scores: And Manning Still Didn’t Get Hurt
Peyton Manning horrified fantasy owners when his untouched, 27-yard bootleg ended in a slide at the goal line, apparently to avoid injury, against the Raida Organization. Here his backup – is it Barry Sanders in disguise? – finishes the job. Here’s Curtis Painter – who had all of a 1.5 per-carry average at Purdue –…
By Owen Good Published January 8, 2011 - Uncategorized
Fresh New Screens Of Ocarina Of Time’s 3DS Remake
Famitsu served up five new screens showcasing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s heavily anticipated remake on the Nintendo 3DS. The game, part of a nine-title Nintendo lineup coming this year, is expected in the spring. There’s tons more good stuff coming today from yesterday’s Nintendo World event showcasing the new device. Look for…
By Owen Good Published January 8, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Moneysaver: Does This Entail Dressing Up As Little Bo Peep?
I am very thrilled and proud to be here. It’s been a wonderful ceremony here on behalf of our own Fred “The Dorf” Dorfman! He wasn’t ashamed to admit to me that he had syphilis. When your brother is, in fact, named “Fletch,” you can quote this movie back to front. “As I pulled up…
By Owen Good Published January 8, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Week in Review: CESplosion
Avatar Kinect got its big reveal this week at the Consumer Electronics Show, but the long-rumored PlayStation Phone did not. And hours ago, at its own event, Nintendo marched out the 3DS and eight titles due for its Japan launch. Welcome to the first full week of 2011. More coverage is still flowing back from…
By Owen Good Published January 8, 2011 -
UncategorizedHere’s What Homebrew Looks Like On A PS3
Hacker George “GeoHot” Hotz, who along with the fail0verflow team have in the past week cracked the PS3 wide open, has posted up a video showing the exploits in action. What you’re about to see won’t rock your world, as he only boots a “hello world” message, but regardless of what he put on the…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 8, 2011 - Uncategorized
People Are Lining Up For Hours To See The 3DS (And Play A 13 Year-Old Game)
Here is the line earlier today to get into the Nintendo World 3DS event in Tokyo. After that, then more lines inside, what are people getting their hands on? How about a game that was released in the 20th century. Yes, while there are loads of new games on the showroom floor for members of…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 8, 2011 -
UncategorizedHow Does Angry Birds (The Board Game) Work?
Well, how else could it work? Mattel explains the straightforward board game port of Rovio’s iPhone hit Angry Birds, which is a simple pig smashing game. Angry Birds: Knock On Wood is coming soon, but playable at CES right now.
By Michael McWhertor Published January 8, 2011 - Uncategorized
First Look At Nintendo’s 3DS Box Art
It’s not just games and the 3DS itself on display in Tokyo today; Nintendo is also showing off the box the new handheld will ship in, along with mock-ups of what 3DS game boxes will look like. As you can see above, Nintendo has stuck with the “classy” theme it’s been running with for the…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 8, 2011 - Uncategorized
The Next Elder Scrolls Has New Combat & Levelling
The next Elder Scrolls game, Skyrim, will be making some big changes to the way the series handles things like combat and levelling-up. Firstly, combat: according to a piece in the latest issue of Game Informer, you can now dual-wield weapons in the game. To many it will sound like a cheap take on a…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 8, 2011 - Uncategorized
Woman Consummated Xbox Live Seduction Over Thanksgiving Trip, Say Cops
Cops say a woman, posing as a 23-year-old over Xbox Live, traveled from California to Maryland over Thanksgiving and had sex with a 13-year-old boy she’d met while his parents were sleeping. She’s in jail now. Rachel Ann Hicks, 36, is being held without bail on suspicion of rape and child molestation. Police say the…
By Owen Good Published January 7, 2011 - Uncategorized
Here Are Japan’s 3DS Launch Titles
These eight launch titles for the Nintendo 3DS were revealed today at the Nintendo World spectacular. All will be available Feb. 26. Note these are the Japanese launch titles, and that the US and European lineup will likely differ. The lineup, and prices (in yen) are: Nintendogs & Cats ¥4,800 Winning Eleven Soccer 3D ¥5,800…
By Owen Good Published January 7, 2011 - Uncategorized
You’ll Get 3-8 Hours Out Of A Nintendo 3DS Battery
As part of its big Nintendo World event being held in Tokyo at the moment, Nintendo has released a chart outlining the final hardware specifications for the 3DS. Most importantly, that includes details on the handheld’s battery life. It takes 3.5 hours for a 3DS battery to fully charge, which is pretty good. As for…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 7, 2011 -
UncategorizedSifteo Is The Coolest New Game Platform At CES
Playing with blocks just got a lot cooler thanks to Sifteo, a new game platform, playable at CES 2011, one that uses a computer and a trio of LCD cubes. How does it work? Sifteo’s creators show us how. Sifteo co-creator Jeevan Kalanithi walks us through the new platform, which went on sale in limited…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 7, 2011 -
ReviewsReview: ilomilo’s Surprising Depth Is A Matter Of Perception
A pair of friends vow to meet each other in the park each day, despite a twisted world that strives to keep them apart. This is the simple story behind ilomilo, a puzzle game much deeper than initial appearances. Poor ilo and milo. Every day they venture into the park to spend valuable time together,…
By Mike Fahey Published January 7, 2011 - Uncategorized
The King of The Koopas
Bowser, the King of the Koopas, is ready to smash Mario for the last time in this awesome Super Mario Bros. fan art by Emilio Lopez Related Rampage: Oh but I Am Ironman BOWSER: KING OF THE KOOPAS by Emilio Lopez / E-Mann (deviantART) Need your daily fill of geek eye candy? If so, head…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 7, 2011
