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Is US$23 A Lot For A Pumpkin?
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft Spotted at the supermarket near my house. I really want to make a jack’o lantern with my kids. But not for $24. What you missed last night Young Idol Date Scandal Ends In Resignation, Tears NSFW Report: These Bad Words Are Okay In Pokemon: Black And White Final Fantasy XIII Developers…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010 - Uncategorized
Kinect’s 17 Games “Launch Portfolio” is One Shy of Xbox 360 Launch Line-Up
This morning Microsoft unveiled the 17 games that will be part of the Xbox 360’s motion-sensing Kinect “launch portfolio” next month. The titles include an eclectic mix of Wii-like casual games, big titles with a Kinect controller option and a couple of big titles created for the motion controller from the ground up. Of course…
By Brian Crecente Published October 18, 2010 - Uncategorized
Job Listing Causes Further Final Fantasy Versus XIII On Xbox 360 Speculation
At the 2008 gaming expo in Los Angeles, Square Enix dropped a bombshell: Final Fantasy XIII, previously believed to be a PS3 exclusive, was headed for the Xbox 360. Could the same be in store for Final Fantasy Versus XIII? Final Fantasy Versus XIII designer Tetsuya Nomura has stated repeatedly that Versus XIII is a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010 - Uncategorized
Nintendo 3DS Getting Hudson Games
While the Nintendo 3DS won’t be out in Japan until next February, the handheld is shaping up to have a solid array of games. Hudson is the latest company to reveal its working on titles for the portable. Next year, Hudson is planning on bringing a handful of games to the 3DS: Bomberman, Tetris, Bonk,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010 -
UncategorizedThis Fable Game Is As Much An Improvement As It Is A Homage
Fable fan Jo-Remi is working on a “demake” of the series, a single retro-themed title combining not just the best elements of all three Fable games, but the best elements that were promised and never made it. So, for example, it takes the fishing system from the first Fable and improves it (think Bass Master!),…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 18, 2010 - Uncategorized
Happy 25th Birthday, Nintendo Entertainment System!
It’s not just Super Mario Bros. turning 25 this year. Today, October 18, marks the 25th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System going on sale in the United States. While a widespread release of the console wouldn’t take place until 1986 (the same year it was released in Europe), it was in late 1985 at…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 18, 2010 - Uncategorized
Fable Is Not Limited To A Trilogy
Action role-playing game Fable III is out this month. Fable III? That’s a trilogy, and trilogies are a good way to end a series. “Forget about the word ‘trilogy’,” Fable designer Peter Molyneux said. “I hate limiting ourselves to a trilogy.” “I want you to feel that you’re on a journey in Fable and I’m…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010 - Uncategorized
Young Idol Date Scandal Ends In Resignation, Tears
Earlier this month, 56-year-old Sakura Wars co-creator Hiroji Oji was spotted staying over at 22-year-old AKB48 singer Sayaka Akimoto’s residence. The scandal that ensued made the papers and the morning talk shows. Both denied that there was any hanky panky. The tabloid that broke the story, however, claimed that the lights in Akimoto’s abode were…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010 - Uncategorized
Mario’s New Red DSi XL Coming To America
That very snappy red DSi XL that was minted for Super Mario Bros’ 25th birthday? It looks like it’s coming to the US market, courtesy of a listing on Walmart’s website. As you can see, it appears to be the same red unit offered in Japan (and also confirmed for the European market), right down…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 18, 2010 -
UncategorizedLatest Gran Turismo 5 Trailer Might Be Short On A Release Date…
…but it’s got some Alfa 8C goodness and that should count for something. The oft-delayed game was first shown at the E3 gaming convention in 2006. GT5 was dated for March 2010 for Japan, but delayed. It was then slated for November 2, and is now expected to be out “soon”. That’s better than “later”.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010 - Uncategorized
These Halo: Reach Figures Don’t Know The Battle Is Already Lost
The first series of Halo: Reach action figures was missing a few key characters. Who are, of course, included in the second series from toy company McFarlane. Spartan 259, Carter, is the leader of Noble Team, and was missing from the game’s first wave of figures. He’s joined in this “advance wave” of series 2…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 18, 2010 - Uncategorized
NSFW Report: These Bad Words Are Okay In Pokemon: Black And White
Words might be words, but some people are offended by certain words. That’s why game makers — especially those making games for younger players — block certain words. Apparently, Pokemon: Black and White does not. WARNING: OFFENSIVE WORDS AHEAD. A Japanese blog has gone through and attempted to enter a wide variety of questionable words…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010 -
UncategorizedHere’s A New Use For Your Old PlayStation 3
Turning an old PS3 into a George Foreman grill is silly. Those things get hot! You’re far better off turning it into something useful. Like a bed for your pets. So cuddly. Which upon further viewings also looks a lot like a coffin for your pets, which makes it cuddly and – ultimately – practical.…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 18, 2010 - Uncategorized
Bayonetta Designer, Now Hairy And Hunky
Hideki Kamiya has designed a handful of games like Viewtiful Joe, Okami and Bayonetta. In Bayonetta, the heroine sports a body suit made from her own hair. Kamiya, however, is short on hair. He’s bald! That’s fine. Having hair or not having hair does not impact designing games. Also, you can be handsome and totally…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010 - Uncategorized
Final Fantasy XIII Developers Couldn’t Cater To Western Tastes
While we’d be hesitant to use the word “failure” in relation to Final Fantasy XIII, “disappointment” works just fine. If only Square had known people outside Japan wouldn’t like the game before they released it! Oh, wait. They did. The latest issue of Game Developer magazine has a fascinating insight into the development of Square…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 18, 2010 -
UncategorizedA Look Back At Super Mario
This fall marks the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. After appearing in 1981’s Donkey Kong and 1983’s Mario Bros., the overall-wearing plumber got “Super” in 1985. Here is a look back at Super Mario’s promotional art through the past quarter century. Note: Super Mario Bros. 2 was not originally released in the USA, but…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 18, 2010 -
UncategorizedThe World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Cinematic Introduction
Here’s the cinematic introduction to the Cataclysm expansion pack, due Dec. 7, and it features one pissed-off, tormented dragon. The video is 2:30 long. Not sure if this is the same thing that Blizzard said will be broadcast during the Cowboys-Vikings game currently in the first half. We’re capturing video from that and if it’s…
By Owen Good Published October 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Comic Junker
To: Luke From: Owen Re: Half a Dozen Flags We’re in the process of remaking the Sunday Comics, something well overdue for some new strips. This morning we put out a call for suggestions and in the next week we’ll be putting together a list of candidates for the community to vote on Sunday. We’ve…
By Owen Good Published October 17, 2010