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Guy Who Makes Hard Games Would Like To Apologize
Tomonobu Itagaki, the cigarette smokin’ and hard drinkin’ game designer behind Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden, has something to say. He would like to say he’s sorry. “Look, I’ll say it: the boss character in Dead Or Alive 4 was definitely too difficult,” Itagaki tells Edge magazine. “I’ll apologize for it. I’m the one…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 4, 2010 - Uncategorized
LEGO: Red Dead Redemption Would Be A Great Idea
Were one game from 2010 selected to be turned into LEGO – and Mass Effect 2 turned down the chance – I’d like to think that Red Dead Redemption would be next in line. Because beneath all the manliness and staring and lonely sunsets and shooting, it’s a game about fantastic characters doing battle in…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 4, 2010 -
UncategorizedStarcraft: The Barbarian
I’ve clicked on a lot of Thors in my time with Starcraft II, but I’ve never heard one talk back to me like this one does at around the 1:00 mark. Actually, I’ve never heard half this stuff – only endless repetitions of IM HEAVY METAAHL – so thank you, Starcraft tinkerers, for unleashing the…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 4, 2010 - Uncategorized
Of Course Nintendo Is Making The Wii’s Successor
Nintendo does not stop. The company has stated this on numerous occasions that it continues developing hardware. Meaning? Meaning right now Nintendo is working on new hardware. Right now! “We are of course studying and developing the next console to Wii,” Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said at a recent investors meeting. “However, there is a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 4, 2010 - Uncategorized
Europe’s GT5 Collector’s Edition Is Ridiculously Expensive
Sony has revealed a Gran Turismo 5 collector’s edition that is even more elaborate than the American one. It’s a lot more expensive, too. You get the following: * Metal sculpted box finished in SLS AMG Obsidian Black * Exclusive GT branded SLS AMG 1:43 model car * GT leather wallet containing Signature Edition competition…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 4, 2010 - Uncategorized
Protesting Japanese Role-Playing Games
Japanese role-playing games are different from Western ones. And by “different” some would say, “not as good”. During the 1980s and 1990s, Japanese role-playing games flourished, but some now say that the current JRPGs seem trapped in time. Fans of the games believe that if something is not broken, then why fix. You are looking…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 4, 2010 - Uncategorized
Mortal Kombat Still Looking Bloody
Some screenshots for the new Mortal Kombat game, previously only available in Game Informer magazine, have now been posted online for the millions of you who gave up on paper long ago. They’re as violent and bloody as you’d expect, and the faithfulness to not only old characters but old levels will be appreciated by…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 4, 2010 - Uncategorized
StarCraft In Easy To Digest Infograph Form
Thanks Danny for the tip! Online Schools
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 4, 2010 - Uncategorized
Civilization V Will Be Available In Demo Form
I’d imagine most people picking up Civilization V will know exactly what they’re getting themselves into, but just in case you don’t, you can always check out the demo that will be released in September ahead of the game’s release. Actually, I’d imagine many people picking the game up regardless will be interested in seeing…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 4, 2010 - Uncategorized
South Korean Game Rips Off Portal
Upcoming online game Gate has players create portals, here called “gates”, to warp themselves to different areas in the game world. Hrm, that sounds familiar! Portal, released in 2007 by U.S. developer Valve, has players solve puzzles by using the portal gun to open up teleports. Below is a screenshot from the game. According to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 4, 2010 - Uncategorized
24 Hours In The Life Of Red Dead’s Hero
24 Hours Marston is a comic by Eric “Kafka” Feurstein, depicting the kind of things Red Dead hero John Marston gets up to in a day on the frontier. It’s a fairly hit-and-miss comic, but when it hits – normally when truly nailing some of the game’s lovable absurdities – it hits. You can find…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 4, 2010 - Uncategorized
Pokemon: Black & White Is Wall To Wall New Pokemon
Upcoming Nintendo DS game Pokemon: Black and White is the fifth generation of Pocket Monster games. A new game means new Pokemon. Pokemon game developer Junichi Masuda blogged this about Black and White: “Right up to the ending, it’s all new Pokemon.” The reason why, Masuda continues, is that the team wants young and old…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 4, 2010 - Uncategorized
Radio Controlled Sonic
Starting this month, Sega mascot Sonic the Hedgehog and his rival Knuckles are revving their engines. Their remote controlled engines. Based on the vehicles in Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing, these remote controlled cars can hit speeds of 7 mph, sport working headlights and operate on separate frequencies so that it’s possible to race against…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 4, 2010 - Uncategorized
Boxed Games Still Way More Popular Than Downloadable Ones
Digital download sales might be the future of gaming, but they’re certainly not the present, with a recent study finding that between 80-90% of games bought are still those that come on a disc and are sold in a store. This means that, at a rough estimate, 10-20% of total sales are of the digital…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 4, 2010 -
UncategorizedPlay Mario…With Your EYES
The kids (and grown-ups) at Waterloo Labs in Austin, Texas have come up with a way for us to play video games with nothing but our eyes Blink, look left and look right replace things like press A and push left. Sure, it looks a little janky at first. And also looks slightly useless. But…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 4, 2010 - Uncategorized
Against Immersion
Do you want the video games you play to be “immersive”? Just like The Matrix someday? Writer Oliver Hargrave pens his objection to the concept in an article we’re proud to republish here. “See, the hypothetical ultimate model of gaming is total immersion. The whole Matrix thing. Plugging your brain into a virtual world that…
Oliver Hargrave Published August 3, 2010 - Uncategorized
GameStop Listing Gives Up Possible Career Mode in NBA Elite
A preorder premium for NBA Elite 11 offered by GameStop tips off a new mode in NBA Elite 11, something called “Become Legendary.” The smart money’s on this being a singleplayer career along the lines of FIFA’s “Be a Pro.” Saith the listing: Reserve NBA Elite 11 and receive a GameStop exclusive Jordan Brand Boost…
By Owen Good Published August 3, 2010
