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Super Meat Boy Celebrates Christmas Tomorrow With Launch Sale
Delivering another “Eff you!” to the Man, this time to His accepted-as-norm pricing schemes, Super Meat Boy’s creators have revealed that they’ll launch their arcade platformer already on sale, then raise the price of the Xbox Live Arcade game later. It might just be crazy enough to work. See, Team Meat’s plan is to drop…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
Frankenreview: Medal Of Honor
Tier 1 operators go up against their toughest foes ever in this Medal of Honor Frankenreview: The assembled video game critics, otherwise known as the Appraising Force (ApFor). Does Medal of Honor have what it takes to make millions of Call of Duty fans turn their heads? Can we still call them Taliban even though…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
Need Some Hibernation Entertainment?
It’s cold season and there is absolutely no reason to go outside again until April. Take this short survey, email the last question to [email protected], and you’ll be entered to win a $150 gift certificate to Game Stop. That will buy enough games to keep you entertained for the next few months. [Rules]
By Gawkercreative Published October 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
THQ Puts UFC License Into Submission Hold Until 2018
Publisher THQ will be the undisputed publisher of games bearing the Ultimate Fighting Championship brand until 2018, the company announced today, further highlighting plans to bring UFC mixed martial arts games to everything THQ and Zuffa Inc., the sports promotion company credited with legitimizing the UFC, announced their extended partnership today, noting that they plan…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 19, 2010 -
UncategorizedMedal Of Honor’s New Clean Sweep Mode Is Mostly Free
Four minutes, two teams, and no respawns. That’s the basic description of Medal of Honor’s new Clean Sweep mode, available on November 2 as a free download for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, unless you bought the game used. Clean Sweep is a quick and dirty online mode for Medal of Honor in which…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
Mega Man’s Lego Robot Masters
Raphael Phillips, the graphic artist behind the adorable Mega Man Lego mashup back in September is back, presenting his blocky take on Mega Man’s Robot Masters. Ben from The 8-Bit Cubist passes along these lovely images, and I like them much more than the original set. Raphael’s first collection was indeed impressive, but let’s face…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 -
ReviewsReview: The Shoot
The Playstation 3’s drop into motion gaming had a surprising side effect: More on-rails light gun games. The Shoot is one of two PlayStation Move games hitting just this week. Instead of going for realism, The Shoot blends the aesthetics of old carnival shooting galleries with the addictive nature of arcade classics like Hogan’s Alley.…
By Brian Crecente Published October 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
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By Christopher Mascari Published October 19, 2010 -
UncategorizedA Visual Guide to The Shoot
The Shoot’s first “movie” is a western. It’s also one of my favorites. The Shoot’s gangster level was another great movie in the game. The Shoot’s underwater level is a visual feast. Zombies… made of wood… wooden zombies!!! This is the best level of the game by far. The robot-themed movie was packed with plenty…
By Brian Crecente Published October 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
There’s An App For Aion
Players of NCSoft’s Aion can now use their iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad to stay connected to Atreia on the go, thanks to the Aion Exchange, now available for purchase in the iTunes App Store. NCsoft is really pushing mobile connectivity in its games lately, first with the reveal of Guild Wars 2’s connected features…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 -
UncategorizedDJ Hero 2 Visual Guide
An in-depth explanation of DJ Hero 2’s “Empire Mode” for those who want to simulate a DJ career. DJ Hero 2, as played by FreeStyle Games. DJ Hero 2 multiplayer explained. The music of DJ Hero 2. 83 mash-ups of 105 songs. This is what it looks like when Deadmau5 DJs in real life. When…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 19, 2010 -
UncategorizedA Visual Guide To Vanquish
The original Vanquish teaser featured no gameplay, but it did result in a cool outfit being made. More Vanquish gameplay, courtesy of Sega. The opening to anime “Neo Human Casshern.” Shinji Mikami says Vanquish is heavily inspired by the Tatsunoko cartoon. Some of Vanquish’s greatest action moments happen while leaping over cover and kicking in…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 19, 2010 -
UncategorizedRock of the Dead Visual Guide
The Rock of the Dead trailer. This too has Rob Zombie in it. Sega’s The Typing of the Dead. It might be a better idea to download the PC version of this instead. You’re going to fight a lot of worms in Rock of the Dead. You’re also going to fight a lot of zombies…
By Michael McWhertor Published October 19, 2010 -
UncategorizedThe Real Reason Reach Fell
While the rest of Noble Team were desperately trying to save the planet Reach from the Covenant, DJ Tubby Noble Six snuck off to check out the New Alexandria club scene. DJ Hero 2 hits stores today, and Xbox 360 owners can forego the premade DJ characters in favor of using their Xbox avatars instead,…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
Tifa Enters The Dissidia Duodecim Ring
Another fighter joins the Final Fantasy battle royale, as VII’s femme fatale Tifa prepares to take on all-comers in Dissidia 012[Duodecim]. Tifa joins Final Fantasy XIII’s Lightning and IV’s Kain as a new character in the follow-up to Dissidia: Final Fantasy for the PSP. She’s bringing the pain with her intense physical skills, aided by…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 -
UncategorizedChuck Greene Goes Commando With The Soldier Of Fortune Pack
The Soldier of Fortune Theme Pack is available today for Dead Rising 2, transforming Chuck Greene into a lean, mean, shooting machine. The Soldier of Fortune Theme Pack turns Chuck into Rambo, complete with a new outfit, double ammo and increased firepower for all weapons, and a special Hail of Bullets attack that’s sure to…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
Guest Editorial: A First Amendment Call to Arms
Video gamers across the country are anxiously awaiting November 2 when the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case close to our hearts. The case, Schwarzenegger v. Entertainment Merchants Association and Entertainment Software Association, involves a 2005 California law that seeks to restrict the sale and rental to minors of computer and…
Michael D. Gallagher Published October 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
Burn Red Dead Redemption’s Zombies With Fire
Or splash them with holy water. Or lure them with zombie bait. Or shoot them with their own body parts. It’s a dirty job, but John Marston has to do it, and this latest trailer shows us how. I’m not particularly fond of zombie baiting myself, but I’m not going to condemn anyone for doing…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
That’s Not How You Use A Turntable
Visitors to St Pancras International Station in London this weekend, cavorting on the world’s largest fake turntable, courtesy of DJ Hero 2, as seen on MusicRadar. Thanks Tamakun! Gameface is a photographic celebration of the people who make, play and love video games.
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010 - Uncategorized
The New Xbox.com Is More Than Just A Pretty Face
Tomorrow morning at 5AM Eastern Xbox.com will be going down. When it comes back, it’ll have a fresh new look and some extra-added functionality. Let’s take a look! Major Nelson uploaded a set of pictures of the new Xbox.com website redesign this morning, giving users a look at how they’ll be interfacing with Xbox Live…
By Mike Fahey Published October 19, 2010