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SweetRobot Pits Pets Against Monsters
Here’s a closer look at the kid-friendly Pets vs. Monsters, the first game from Funcom’s new casual studio, SweetRobot, heading for open beta testing before the month is out. Pets vs. Monsters is a free-to-play MMO targeted at children between the ages of 8 and 12. Kids create an avatar, select between dogs, cats, and…
By Mike Fahey Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
Aliens Vs. Predator Impressions: This Time, As An Alien
Violent in a way that would displease the genteel and the members of an Australian ratings board, Aliens Vs. Predator is all about stabbing heads and bursting chests. Not surprisingly, this game’s playable Alien is no diplomat. Kotaku has witnessed the human and Predator sides of the game. Now Aliens. The Aliens campaign, like those…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
Borderlands Update Fixes Many A Bothersome Bug
While Gearbox Software has been busy readying at least two batches of downloadable content for shooter-RPG Borderlands, it’s also gotten around to addressing many of the game’s long-standing quirks, bugs and sources of player frustration. Perhaps most notable are fixes focused on the loss of skill points and character data. Equally as welcome are changes…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
Fans Are Shearing For Mega Man 10’s Sheep Man
Only two days after his big debut, Mega Man 10’s Sheep Man has already generated more fan art than you can shake a shepard’s crook at. We’ve only known about Capcom’s retro-riffic Mega Man 10 since Nintendo Power revealed the WiiWare title on Wednesday, introducing the world to the glory of Sheep Man, Rock’s latest…
By Mike Fahey Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
Couple Chucks Cable Box, Settles For PC And Xbox
The most popular story on the New York Times website chronicles the tale of a couple doing something I don’t think I could do. This is one brave couple that you can read about on the Times. They have canceled their cable service. They have decided that they will still watch TV, still watch movies,…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
New Super Mario Bros. Helps Wii Reclaim Top Spot In Japan
After months of so-so weekly sales in Japan, the Wii returns to the top of the country’s hardware sales charts, its best weekly tally since the release of Monster Hunter 3. Thank New Super Mario Bros. Wii for that! Japanese Wii sales more than doubled on the release—and massive sales—of the new four-player Mario game,…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
Frankenreview: The Saboteur
The Saboteur is the story of an Irishman living in the back of a burlesque house helping liberate World War II Paris from the Nazis. Nothing could possible go wrong with this scenario. Pandemic Studios set about making a different sort of World War II game with The Saboteur, and it is decidedly different. Whether…
By Mike Fahey Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
After the blissful torment of 30-plus hours spent in the world of Demon’s Souls this past week, I’m going to need something a little more cheerful for my weekend. And New Super Mario Bros. Wii isn’t too hard, right? Truth be told, I’ve yet to actually dabble in the Wii game, despite intentions to do…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
Peek Into Dante’s Inferno Gates Of Hell Demo
The Dante’s Inferno Gates of Hell demo is now available for download on the PlayStation Network. Here’s a glimpse of what Xbox 360 owners will be missing until the 24th. Yes, I tend to harp on the fact that Xbox 360 owners have to wait two weeks for the demo, but it just seems so…
By Mike Fahey Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
Who Put Out The Most Good Video Games In 2009? [UPDATE]
On Wednesday, EA CEO John Riccitiello provided evidence — in chart form — that his company published the most well-reviewed games of 2009. Wanting to test his assertions, I dug into the data and found some surprises. The EA chart was shown at an investor’s conference, designed to appeal to people who EA hopes will…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
Happy Holidays From The Sims 3
EA’s Top 10 Reasons to Give The Sims 3 this Holiday video shows that its much easier to get away with arson, peeping, murder, and sleeping with your friends mom in The Sims 3. How festive! The video does make a good point, however, especially to those of us who begin playing The Sims games…
By Mike Fahey Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
Target Doles Out The Holiday Game Bargains
Target’s goes video game bargain crazy this Sunday, with gift card cash back on the Wii and DSi, $88 bundled games, and select Nintendo DS titles for only $25 – including The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. Why did we rush out on to retailers on Black Friday again? This holiday season the retailers are…
By Mike Fahey Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
ARMA II Patch 1.05 Packed With Free DLC
Bohemia Interactive‘s ARMA II is getting patched up later this month, with a free bonus campaign and new warfare mode included as a way of saying thanks for putting up with all of the bugs. Okay, that’s not exactly what the developer is saying, but it’s certainly implied. ARMA II, the sequel to ArmA: Armed…
By Mike Fahey Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
My Favorite Indie Fest Entry So Far: The Swapper
I have for a number of years now been fortunate enough to help judge entries for the annual Independent Games Festival. Judging usually means playing around with early builds of an eclectic mix of games from unheard of developers, some of whom go on to have a very profound impact on the industry. Each year,…
By Brian Crecente Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
Are You Bad Enough To Buy A Hannah Montana PSP?
Right now you can visit your local U.S. Walmart and pick up a PSP-3000 with a 2GB memory card for only $139.95. It’s a pretty amazing deal, except for the potential humiliation factor. Would you buy a Hannah Montana PSP? This question was raised by one Mr. Raccoon, a Kotakuite who found himself faced with…
By Mike Fahey Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Beatles: Rock Band Completes Rubber Soul
The Beatles: Rock Band is one step closer to being complete next week, when MTV Games and Harmonix release the eleven tracks necessary to complete one of the band’s greatest albums, Rubber Soul. Rubber Soul isn’t just one of The Beatles’ best albums. It’s perhaps one of the greatest albums of all time, constantly making…
By Mike Fahey Published December 11, 2009 - Reviews
Tekken 6 PSP Review: One Is the Loneliest Number
Tekken: Dark Resurrection was not only the best fighter to ever hit the Playstation Portable, it is still considered one of the top games to hit Sony’s portable. The arrival of Tekken 6 on the PSP could only mean great things, right? Loved Graphics: The PSP version of Tekken 6 is a surprisingly attractive game.…
By Brian Crecente Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
Resident Evil 5 Alternative Costumes Are Shameless
Two new Resident Evil 5 Mercenaries Reunion gameplay clips showing off Chris and Sheva’s alternate costumes in the upcoming Alternative Edition DLC display a ridiculous amount of bare skin. And Sheva’s is pretty revealing too. Actually the costumes aren’t too shabby, though Chris could use a messier hair style to go with the warrior look…
By Mike Fahey Published December 11, 2009 - Uncategorized
Funcom Assembles SweetRobot For Casual MMO Games
Age of Conan developer Funcom wants to explore the world of social and casual MMO titles, but to break out of the high-end MMO segment the company is going to need one SweetRobot. Well now they’ve got one. SweetRobot is Funcom’s newly established subsidiary, focused on the casual and social MMO business, which is a…
By Mike Fahey Published December 11, 2009