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Meet Starcraft II’s Developers At Select Midnight Openings
For the launch of Starcraft II, Blizzard is going all out, flying the development team around the world to attend midnight openings across Europe and North America. Events will be held in London, Berlin, Paris, Stockholm, Moscow and Orange County, with prizes to be given away at each along with the chance to meet some…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 21, 2010 - Uncategorized
Next Hitman Coming In 2011?
This looks to be our first glimpse of the next game in the Hitman series. Well, not the game, per se, more like the game’s poster and promotional artwork. It can be found on the website of Great Graphics, a design firm that’s worked with Square Enix – the series’ new publisher – before, on…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 21, 2010 - Uncategorized
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game vs. Comic-Con
The comic book series may have reached its end, but fortunately the video game adventures of Scott Pilgrim kick off in August. This new Comic-Con trailer for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is too awesome to miss. [GameTrailers]
By Michael McWhertor Published July 20, 2010 - Uncategorized
Flynn’s Arcade, Home of Tron, Returns To Comic-Con
Disney’s “Home of Tron” pop-up arcade, Flynn’s, will return to the San Diego Comic-Con this year, hopefully with Space Paranoids and more new games in tow. Expect a big Tron Legacy presence this year and another visit to Flynn’s. [io9]
By Michael McWhertor Published July 20, 2010 - Uncategorized
Comic-Con Preview Night Eve
Here’s the plan. Get in this thread. Comment. Get out. And nobody gets hurt. Or, you know, stick around and rest your weary head in tonight’s traditional open thread. I think I may be coming down with Comic-Con fever. That might explain the Captain America and Thor obsessive streak I’ve been on lately. But when…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 20, 2010 -
UncategorizedSolid Snake Meets Ghost In Modern War Gear Solid
What happens when “Ghost” from the elite commando squad Infinity War, a subsidiary of “ActivistSun,” teams up with “Snake” to take down the threat of Modern Gear? MODERN WAR GEAR SOLID, the ultimate paramilitary crossover! Standing between Snake, Ghost and world peace is the evil alliance between Makarov and Liquid Ocelot, an alliance set up…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 20, 2010 - Uncategorized
Baby-Brandishing Thief Swipes Two 360s, Flees in Kia Spectra
Dad’s got his hands full with a cranky baby and a diaper bag and two boxes, who wants to be the hall monitor who receipt checks that, right? That must have been one thief’s plan, and it apparently worked. Cops in suburban Dayton, Ohio are looking for a man who stole two Xbox 360s from…
By Owen Good Published July 20, 2010 - Uncategorized
CEO: Where Others Dabble, GameStop Does a Difficult Job
In an interview with The Street, GameStop’s CEO speaks of growing the company’s web presence, but obliquely reminds everyone that used gaming is a business where few have the will – or the resources – to get their hands dirty. “There is competition out there that likes to dabble in this segment, but I’d like…
By Owen Good Published July 20, 2010 - Uncategorized
The Next Guitar Hero Ends On An Epic, 20 Minute Long Note
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, the latest entry in Activision’s rhythm game series that also features a story-driven “Quest Mode,” will test your endurance with one of the longest Rush songs on catalog, the epic overture “2112.” Rolling Stone reveals the inclusion of side one of Rush’s 1976 album, also titled 2112, which runs 20…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 20, 2010 - Uncategorized
One Day This Wooden NES Will Be a Real Little Boy
Hand-carved wooden NES (and flatscreen) sculpture, listed for $650 on eBay, minimum bid $250, received zero bids. Poor wooden NES. He’s also got swapped A and B, and Select and Start buttons. [Seen via Hot Blooded Gaming]
By Owen Good Published July 20, 2010 - Uncategorized
PlayStation Store Update: Dog Days of Summer
This week’s PlayStation Store update for North America may make you reconsider that PlayStation Plus subscription. That is, if you’re a big Kane & Lynch fan. The duo star in the demo for Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days, which is only available to PlayStation Plus members, alongside a handful of other free and discounted…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 20, 2010 -
UncategorizedSummer Video Game Movie, Dead Or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball 2
As we get in a summer gaming mood here, let’s spend part of the week watching clips of the most summer-styled games. Does it get any more summery than ridiculously attractive people playing volleyball on the beach?
By Mike Fahey Published July 20, 2010 - Uncategorized
EA Sports MMA Calls it a Career
Earlier today EA Sports revealed plans for Fight Night Champion next year, but let’s not forget the publisher has a combat sports title coming out this year – EA Sports MMA, whose career mode is showcased in 17 new screens. Career mode will incorporate the game’s international motif, so you won’t just be fighting in…
By Owen Good Published July 20, 2010 - Uncategorized
Fast!
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: The Big Texan The night before I had to fast for 12 hours to prep for a blood test. Today I apparently fasted for 18 hours because I’m an absurdly absent-minded blogger. I was starting to wonder why my vision was blurring when Trish showed up and fed me. Yes,…
By Brian Crecente Published July 20, 2010 -
UncategorizedMetroid: Other M Creators Offer Rare Look At The Guts Of A Nintendo Game
The people behind Wii title Metroid: Other M provide an in-depth, behind the scenes look at the forthcoming adventures of Samus Aran in this 17-minute-long video that offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a Nintendo game. Series director Yoshio Sakamoto and Team Ninja’s Yosuke Hayashi explain just about everything a Metroid fan…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 20, 2010 - Uncategorized
Racing, Football, Sims Headline EA’s Mobile Catalog
Sequels of Need for Speed on DSiWare and Madden NFL on the iPhone highlight Electronic Arts’ upcoming mobile and handheld catalog of 11 titles, formally revealed at today’s Studio Showcase event. All are due this summer except for Madden 11, given a fall release timeframe. Need for Speed: Nitro-X succeeds Need for Speed: Nitro, released…
By Owen Good Published July 20, 2010 -
UncategorizedSee What It’s Like To Shank A Friend
Shoot, slice and strangle ’em up Shank is coming to the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade this August, a gory stabfest that you can share with a buddy, as seen in this co-op video preview of the game. Shank is just one of the many downloadable games that will make this summer perhaps the…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 20, 2010 -
UncategorizedThe Obligatory Sims 3 Late Night Music Video
Sure, EA’s upcoming Late Night expansion for The Sims 3 is extremely similar to expansions already released for The Sims and The Sims 2, but just look how much better that musical trailer looks. That’s worth something, right? Judging by the comments in the post revealing Late Night for The Sims 3, fans aren’t too…
By Mike Fahey Published July 20, 2010