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  Kasumi! Figure! Bikini!

  Just like death and taxes, figures of Dead or Alive character Kasumi are something that can be counted on. They’re inevitable. This DoA Xtreme 2 features Kasumi in two different bikinis: skimpy and skimpier. Retails for ¥9,240 (US$105). Out March 2010. Can there be too many Kasumi figures? Yes, yes there can. A Fusion of…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009
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  We Prefer The Tony Hawk: Ride Prototype

  Robomodo, the developers behind Tony Hawk: Ride, have posted some photos showing off the prototype controller used as a testbed before the final design was nailed down. And we love it! Sure, with wires, wood and buttons all over the place it doesn’t have as compact a final form as the retail model, but it’s…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 25, 2009
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  Why Mario Is In So Many Darn Games… Explained!

  The story goes that Mario was originally called “Jumpman.” That’s not what Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto called the character. “Well, I called him ‘Mr. Video’,” Miyamoto said in the recent Iwata Asks feature on Nintendo’s official site. “My plan was to use the same character in every video game I made.” Miyamoto was confident that…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009
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  Steam To Come Pre-Installed On Alienware PCs

  In what’s probably more important news than you first realise, Dell and Valve have signed a deal whereby Steam will come pre-installed on all Alienware computers. That’s every single one of the gaming PC-makers laptops and desktops going forward. With a free copy of Portal thrown in for good measure. Sounds trivial, but this is…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 25, 2009
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  These Are The Faces of Space Invaders

  As seen on Logan Walters.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009
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  Mario 64 Used To Have Multiplayer

  Mario 64 remains, for many, the pinnacle of singleplayer gaming. As close to a perfect game as you’re going to get. Wonder how that would have changed had the game’s original multiplayer component made it into the final product. In a Q&A session posted on Nintendo’s site, Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto has revealed that Mario…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 25, 2009
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  Is The DSi LL Bigger Than Uncharted 2, Nolan Ryan’s Autograph, A Can of Beer?

  Comparing the DSi LL to other DS portables? Seen that. To other handhelds? Ditto. But what about comparing to other things — like cabbage, a baby, a baseball signed by Nolan Ryan? Haven’t seen that yet. Until now. This is not a scientific comparison! And, of course, a baseball is round. The DSi LL is…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009
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  SingStar Gets Into The Christmas Spirit

  SingStar is normally something you associate with “Europeans”, “drunk women” and “popular music”. But with Christmas coming up, Sony figured it might be a good idea to add “tacky holiday songs” to the list as well. I say tacky because, sadly, when putting the list of Christmas songs together, they didn’t go the preferred route…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 25, 2009
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  DSi LL Unboxing

  Ah, yes. Unboxing. The ritual of taking things out of a box and then posting photos of what is inside. Here is a look inside the DSi LL box. Hello cardboard!

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009
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  WoW Cosplay Goes The Extra Mile With Official Uniforms, Weapons

  It’s World of Warcraft‘s fifth birthday this week, and longtime Blizzard collaborator Sideshow Collectibles are going all out. Not with statues, either. With tabards (ie the things you wear over chainmail), giant flags, and even full-size replica weapons. There are two tabards ($80) available, one for the Horde, one for the Alliance. They’ll fit a…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 25, 2009
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  iDOLM@STER Statue Brings The Fishnet Stockings

  Azusa Miura from Namco’s pop idol simulator THE iDOLM@STER is getting yet another statue. She’s wearing yellow garb and fishnets. Out March 2010, yours for ¥8,190 (US$95). Nerd heroin like this ain’t cheap! 『ブリリアントステージ アイマス』あずささんの限定カラー版を接写してみた！ [Dengeki]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009
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  Miyamoto Wanted To Patent “Jumping”

  Nintendo’s website has published another Q&A session between company legends Satoru Iwata and Shigeru Miyamoto. And, like always, there’s some interesting stuff being discussed over upturned tea tables. In this instance, the fact that in the 80’s, Miyamoto thought seriously about patenting the idea of a jumping platformer. Iwata: Donkey Kong involved jumping, as did…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 25, 2009
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  Lufia II DS Trailer Looks Like This

  We’ve already seen how the Lufia II remake is giving the game’s hero a makeover. Now let’s have a look at the game’s actual trailer. So here it is, the game’s trailer. Right now. Thanks Men!

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009
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  EA Backing Slowly Away From Wii Development?

  EA’s Montreal studio (Army of Two) certainly is, putting Wii development on the back-burner in favour of more big budget titles for the 360, PS3 and PC. “The Wii market is a little bit unpredictable these days.” EA Montreal‘s GM Alain Tascan told Edge. “We’re going to see how Christmas is going to do and…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 25, 2009
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  LittleBigPlanet PSP Now Available Digitally

  Looks like Sony got whatever snafu was holding up the digital copy of LittleBigPlanet sorted. As we mentioned earlier, LBP PSP was hitting the PSN today — and it has. The game is live.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009
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  New Final Fantasy XIII Trailer Does Not Skimp On The Cinematics

  Square Enix Japan released a new Final Fantasy XIII trailer today. It’s great, because it’s super-long, has some gameplay footage towards the end, and there’s not a late-night infomercial host in sight. Click to view

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 25, 2009
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  The DSi Extra Extra Extra Extra Large

  As seen on 読みゲー.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 25, 2009
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  Microsoft Working On In-Game FAQs?

  Nintendo’s New Super Mario Bros. Wii has a thing called “Super Guide”. Helps you out when you’re stuck. Nintendo will almost definitely be using the technology again, but trademark filings reveal they may not be the only ones. Microsoft filed a patent in 2008 for a similar system for the Xbox 360, only instead of…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 24, 2009
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  Michael Jackson’s Thriller In 8-Bit

  A little night music — Japanese chiptune pioneer Saitone has put out an 8-bit version of Thriller. You can hear the full live version here. Video: 8-bit ‘Thriller’ [Pink Tentacle]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 24, 2009
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  More DLC for Tekken 6? Maybe. Would It Be Free? Definitely

  Tekken 6‘s producer told PlayStation Europe his team is eyeing additional DLC for the game, and it doesn’t sound like he’s talking about the Cardboard Tube Samurai outfit or online modes. Whatever comes out, if anything, will be free. Asked about plans for more downloadable content, Katsuhiro Harada, the Namco Bandai producer over Tekken 6,…

  By Owen Good Published November 24, 2009