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UncategorizedDisgaea 4 Lights Nippon Ichi’s Darkest Hour
After a seriously disastrous year, Nippon Ichi Software falls back on a proven breadwinner to help heal its wounds, readying Disgaea 4 for release on the Japanese PlayStation 3 in February. You can expect more pointy-haired protagonists with dubious grasps on the concepts of good and evil when Disgaea 4 hits Japan on February 24…
By Mike Fahey Published September 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
There Are Kings And Then There Are Kings
Fable I and Fable II are both coming-of-age stories. While Fable II does certainly have domesticate elements, Fable III is about settling into adulthood and becoming a king. King is the top. What does that leave for the future? “We have this universe,” Fable designer Peter Molyneux tells Kotaku, “and we can expand the world.”…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 17, 2010 -
UncategorizedDef Jam Rapstar’s Stronger Commercial
Shot in Brooklyn, New York, this television commercial for Def Jam RapStar was produced by Anthony Mandler, late of Jay Z, Drake and John Mayer video fame, and includes cameos by hip-hop artists Maino and Nipsey Hu$$le. The song is an orchestral version of Kanye West’s Stronger with a voiceover by DJ Khaled.
By Brian Crecente Published September 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
A Peek Inside The DJ Max Portable 3 Special Bundle Edition
About 1,000 of the 6,000 physical copies of DJ Max Portable 3 for the PSP hitting North America will be the Special Bundle Edition, and this is what it looks like. Available exclusively at Bemanistyle.com for $110, PM Studios is now getting every copy signed by the development team, while assuring fans that the prize…
By Mike Fahey Published September 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Let’s TGS: Day Three
Our past day’s coverage of the Tokyo Game Show includes chatting with Peter Molyneux about a potential Fable Movie, chatting with American McGee about the Alice movie and an examination of PixelJunk Lifelike. And there’s plenty more to read about as well. Here’s a run down of day three of the show. You can find…
By Brian Crecente Published September 17, 2010 -
UncategorizedWho Wants Some Phantasy Star Online 2?
After a decade of Phantasy Star Online Sega finally gets around to making a sequel, with Phantasy Star Online 2 ushering in the second decade of PSO next year. So far all we have is the logo from the end of this trailer, a release year of 2011, and the fact that it’ll be a…
By Mike Fahey Published September 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
The Entertainment Industry Rises Against California Game Law
Booksellers, publishers, and authors along with the recording, advertising, arcade, and comic book industries rally against the California violent video game law in the name of all media. Today is the last day to file friend of the court briefs in the Supreme Court case reviewing California’s video game law, set to begin hearing arguments…
By Mike Fahey Published September 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Another Look At NeverDead
Hey. It’s been a while. Let’s check in with NeverDead, the shoot ’em up that’s chock full of self-inflicted dismemberment and decapitation. I think Konami’s shoot-and-slice fest is looking rather promising. What do you think? NeverDead, produced by Metal Gear Acid creator Shinta Nojiri and developed by Rebellion, adds a new element to shooting action…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 17, 2010 -
UncategorizedStory Time With Fallout: New Vegas
See the Obsidian team talk about the story of Fallout: New Vegas, which starts off with you being shot in the head and dumped in a shallow grave. Then things get nasty. As Obsidian’s president and CEO Feargus Urguhart puts it, “What is more iconic when you think of crazy things that you could do…
By Mike Fahey Published September 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
This R2D2 Now Packs Ten Consoles, A Projector And A Holstered PSP As Backup
Friend of the site Matt Hawkins spotted this unbelievable R2D2 unit at PAX Prime earlier this month. The robot replica, which we first wrote about last year, is now packed with ten consoles, tons o ports and a projector. Hawkins details the creation over on Fort90, but here’s a quick rundown. The R2D2 includes an…
By Brian Crecente Published September 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Nothing Like Getting Rice And An Alarm Clock
Lots of schwag are novelty items you can’t really use but that are…novel. Tecmo Koei’s goodies from its Tokyo Game Show event are so useful. The gift bag that was handed out contained a bag of Dynasty Warriors rice, a copy of Ninja Gaiden Σ and a Fist of the North Star alarm clock that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 17, 2010 -
UncategorizedZombie Arms Invade Madrid, Promote Resident Evil: Afterlife
Copyranter posted this music-infused video showing off the zombie arm invasion of Madrid, Spain meant to help promote Milla Jovovich’s latest zombie-killing flick: Resident Evil: Afterlife. Oh, go on, tell me all about how Resident Evil doesn’t really have zombies in it. I’m all ears. “Resident Evil: Afterlife” Zombie Installation in Madrid. [copyranter, thanks Mark]
By Brian Crecente Published September 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
We Have Not Eaten Okonomiyaki Yet
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Move Move seems really neat. Should offer added and new experiences for the PlayStation 3. There is an okonomiyaki restaurant near our hotel. I love okonomiyaki! My wife’s explanation is very helpful. We weren’t able to go there tonight — but maybe tomorrow! It’s kinda hard to convey to Mike…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Gears Of War Studio To Buy Failed MMO?
MMO title All Points Bulletin failed, and took its developer with it. So why on Earth would a company as successful as Epic Games be interested in buying the rights to the game? A report on the BBC says that, according to a “source close to the development team”, a few companies are showing interest…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Obama Wants Kids To Make Video Games
US President Barack Obama has given his blessing to a challenge – open to both children and professional developers – aimed at getting kids designing educational video games. The National STEM (science, technology, engineering & math) Video Game Challenge is hoping to get American kids more interested in learning about those fields, and thinks that…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 17, 2010 -
UncategorizedThe Final Fantasy Trailers You Weren’t Supposed To See
Here are clips for Final Fantasy Versus XIII and Final Fantasy Agito XIII, straight from Square Enix’s supposedly “closed” theatre at the Tokyo Game Show. Many Bothans died to bring you these trailers. Square Enix has a notorious reputation for showing trailers at the Tokyo Game Show that can not, under any circumstances, be filmed.…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 17, 2010 - Uncategorized
Sonic The Hedgehog Producer On Sonic Colors vs. ‘The Sonic Cycle’
Longtime fans of Sonic the Hedgehog may be familiar with the phenomenon known as “The Sonic Cycle,” seemingly a constant in the development of new games starring the blue blur. It’s something the producer of Sonic Colors is confident his newest game will avoid. For those who aren’t familiar with The Sonic Cycle, it represents…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 17, 2010