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Spoiling Modern Warfare 2 for Michelle Rodriguez
A spoiler is a spoiler. Doesn’t matter if it’s big or small. Or if you are a Hollywood actor. A spoiler is a spoiler. And if you haven’t played through MW 2 yet, this is a spoiler for you, too. While Michelle Rodriguez isn’t appearing in Avatar, she’s doing other things — playing video games!…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Xbox 360 Game Announced On Anime Boobs
This actually could be a first. Comic erotic game W.L.O. Sekai Renai Kikou (World Love Organization) was released on personal computers this past March by Japanese developer Akabei Soft2. An Xbox 360 port has been announced. On breasts. The text reads: “Celebrate! Xbox 360 Port Decided!!” Akakei Soft2 announcing game on character’s breasts? Talk about…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Nintendo Patents “Zii” In Japan [Update]
Zii? Like “Wii” with a “Z”? Japan’s Nintendo Co., Ltd. filed a trademark on October 30, 2009 for “Zii”. The trademark recently popped up on the Japanese trademark database. The filing, which covers video games and electronic devices, contains little information. Wonder what it could be. Update: Looks like Nintendo is attempting to block the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Must Be Fate, New Resonance of Fate Screens
Resonance of Fate, from developer tri-Ace, is a role-playing-game set in a future in which climate changes have forced humans to build an enormous air purifier. The game features a time-based battle attack system. Have a look at these new screens of 70-year-old “Enquirer of Knowledge” Antorion, gothy Veronique, fashionista Garigerrnon and the curvy Barbarella.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
GOD EATER Lets Players Dine On Custom Bullets And Bikinis
From the looks of it, GOD EATER is Namco’s take on Capcom’s Monster Hunter. A game that looks to borrow so heavily from the MH franchise really needs to create its own identity as a PSP title. What better way to do that than via customized bullets and customized clothes. The “Bullet Edit” feature allows…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Another New Final Fantasy XIII Ad, Has New Battle Play Footage
Final Fantasy XIII Will be out soon in Japan — and to whip everyone into a frenzy, Square Enix is running ads. Ads like this. It features some new gameplay battle footage if you are into that kind of thing. If not, it still features that. New Final Fantasy XIII “Battle” HD TV Spot –…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 15, 2009 -
UncategorizedModern Warfare 2 On 360 Busted, Ammo In Plentiful Supply? [Update]
Now, I’m no scientist. Or console engineer. I don’t know how this is happening. All I know is, there are increasing numbers of people playing Modern Warfare 2 on 360 saying the game’s ammo counters are all busted up. Essentially, we’re hearing that people are joining MP matches, then finding that there are no ammo…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
British Sales Charts: Pro Evo, MIA
Not going to talk about the top titles this week. Instead, I’m going to talk about a series that isn’t even in the charts, a series that even 2-3 years ago would have been challenging for top Christmas honours. I’m talking about Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer 2010. There once was a time that Britain’s best-selling…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Many (Ultra-Close) Faces Of Video Games
Britain’s Ashley Browning is the man to thank for this series of minimalist, zoomed-in “portraits” of some of video gaming’s most recognisable faces. Some of them, you’ll just be looking at, but others, you can buy from Ashley’s online store, then wear them on your chest. [infinitecontinues, via Etsi]
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 -
UncategorizedPS2, Halo 3 Make “Best Ads Of The Decade” List
Adweek today announced what they believe, as advertising experts, to be the best commercials of the past decade. And amongst the finalists were two video game spots. Those ads – which made the final cut of 27 finalists – were “Mountain”, for the PS2 (by TBWA in London), and “Diorama”, for Halo 3 (by T.A.G.…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
TF2 Update: Demoman Goes All Christopher Lambert (And A New Comic!)
Team Fortress 2’s “WAR” update continues, with today’s addition to the game being a couple of new in-game items for the Demoman. They’re part of the “Close Combat Kit”, which arms the Demoman with a sword and shield. The sword – “The Eyelander” – is a guaranteed decapitation if you score a kill, however equipping…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
SingStar Gets One Up On Rock Band, Guitar Hero
SingStar is the ugly step-sister of the music genre. It’s only loved in one territory, it’s one-dimensional, its soundtrack has limited appeal. But there’s one area Sony’s karaoke series is trumping the competition. And that’s in its digital shopfront. While Rock Band and Guitar Hero are stuck with antiquated stores, accessible only via crude in-game…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Napoleon: Total War Trailer Gives Us A History Lesson
Does your knowledge of Napoleon stop at “he was short” and “he was fat”? Might want to watch this trailer for the upcoming Napoleon: Total War, then, which is more history lesson than game trailer.
By Luke Plunkett Published December 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
That’s The Biggest Damn Cover Disc I’ve Ever Seen
As seen by me, while shopping for chocolate milk.
By Luke Plunkett Published December 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Team Fortress 2 Propaganda Invokes The Spirit Of ’42
You might have noticed. There’s a war going on in Team Fortress 2 right now. Where there’s war, there’s propaganda, and where there’s TF2 fans, there’s great propaganda. As part of this struggle, Valve are running a contest, where the best user-submitted propaganda posters for the war win some prizes, like one-of-a-kind, in-game items named…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Australian Government Consulting Public On Changes To Game Ratings
Yesterday, the Australian government released its long-awaited discussion paper on an adults-only rating for video games (or, as we’d call it, R18+). I’ve already sent in my contribution; any of you care to do the same? The paper has been released to canvas public opinion on whether Australia’s classification guidelines should be amended to include…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Ridge Racer: Accelerated Coming To iPhone Soon
Namco Bandai is taking the old Ridge Racer franchise for another spin, its first in almost three years, this time on the visual powerhouse that is… Apple’s iPhone? Yes, Ridge Racer: Accelerated is an iPhone game. But at least Namco Bandai hasn’t forgotten about the arcade-style racing game, with plans to release Ridge Racer: Accelerated…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Get Set For The Gran Turismo 5 Demo With Some Screens
Gran Turismo 5’s (second) demo will be out soon. Very soon. You can’t play it yet, then, but you can take a look at these screens showing the cars and track on offer, and in your mind’s eye, prepare.
By Luke Plunkett Published December 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Nintendo Dominating U.S. Game Sales Through November
The U.S. video game industry may have a down year and Wii sales may have dropped considerably from 2008, but Nintendo still has something to brag about this year. Sales of its video games are still kicking everyone else’s ass. According to updated figures from the NPD Group, as reported by IndustryGamers, Nintendo is set…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 14, 2009