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One Developer’s Reaction To A Graphic Aliens Vs Predator Screenshot
Yesterday Kotaku ran a graphic screenshot from the upcoming Aliens Vs. Predator game. Past the old arguments about whether gaming violence is imitated emerged a conversation about aesthetics, taste and limits. All sides made strong points. One developer e-mailed me. This developer is not working on Aliens Vs. Predator but asked to stay anonymous as…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Wii Dominance Continues In Japan, PS3 Dominance Due Shortly
Continued strong sales of New Super Mario Bros. Wii means continued strong sales of the Wii. In fact, this week’s sales are much better than the week prior, putting the Wii atop the Media Create chart with 135,000-plus sales. Anticipation for Final Fantasy XIII also means a big boost for the PlayStation 3, which moved…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
GameStop Keen To Return Your Unused Reserve Credits
GameStop is calling all of their customers with unused reserved game credits, offering them a chance to redeem them for gift certificates towards fine GameStop merchandise. I first heard about the push to give customers back their unused $5 deposits a few weeks back, when a GameStop manager mentioned that calls would be going out…
By Mike Fahey Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
What *is* that crazy mishmashed mess of rectangles you see? Why, it’s the entirety of my video game agenda for this weekend and the following week, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. That’s right, it’s the holiday season, which for me means traveling cross country. The only video…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
2010: The Year of Better PC Games?
PC gaming – will it finally die in 2010? No. C’mon, stop already with that. Sure, 2009 had its ups and downs, PC gaming is very much alive and maybe looking healthier than ever in 2010. Blizzard will, we hope, stick to its early 2010 release date for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, the first…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
You’re A Gamer In 2010…What Will You Do?
You aren’t some kid holding controllers from different systems posing for stock photos. You’re a real gamer. You piss pixels and bleed polygons, and ultimately the fate of gaming in 2010 is up to you. What will you do? You’ve been a game publisher, retailer, and developer, but we’ve save the best (and perhaps the…
By Mike Fahey Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Dementium II Preview: A Metroid With Dread
They’re mixing Metroid with Resident Evil again, and gamers who want to play an M-rated game like that on the DS just might have to give the makers of Dementium II some thanks. During subway rides and at home for the past couple of days, I’ve been stealing some time to play a preview build…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Shiren The Wanderer: Don’t Call It A Roguelike
Atlus’ upcoming Wii RPG Shiren the Wanderer has all the trappings of a roguelike dungeon crawler, but Atlus notes key differences that set it apart from other roguelike games. For instance, it’s much easier. I participated in an online demo for Shiren the Wanderer yesterday, with Atlus playing through the game while the company’s PR…
By Mike Fahey Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Pay $1194 To Dress Like Modern Warfare 2’s Soap MacTavish
The good people at Complex have cross-referenced Modern Warfare 2 with real-life fashion catalogs and determined how much it would cost to dress like some of the game’s stars. Our very own Michael McWhertor says it would be cheaper to join the military, but he surely knows that time = money. Some of us don’t…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Definitive Silver Star Harmony Package For Lunar Fans
XSEED Games know Lunar fans are used to getting more, and while the limited edition of Lunar: Silver Star Harmony doesn’t get close to the lavish releases Working Designs gave us in the 90’s, it’s nothing to sneeze at. Lunar: Silver Star Harmony is an enhanced remake of Lunar: The Silver Star, coming to the…
By Mike Fahey Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Just Cause 2: An Island In Chaos
The chaos Rico Rodriguez causes on the fictional island of Panau is showcased in this trailer for Just Cause 2, with an ending that leaves me completely sold on the game. I only played the original Just Cause very briefly during a busier stint in my game playing schedule, Did I miss action like this,…
By Mike Fahey Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Multiplayer Preview: Seriously. Come Back Here With My Tank! [UPDATED]
I have a thing about tanks. If I can drive it, I will. If I can run you over with it, I shall. If you take it from me, I will chase you down and blow it up. Because if I can’t have it, nobody can! Battlefield: Bad Company 2’s multiplayer has a tank gimmick,…
By AJ Glasser Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Star Wars: The Old Republic Just Got A Whole Lot Sandier
Tatooine. A harsh, desert planet, filled with hives of scum and villainy. A place where it is nearly impossible to find the droids you are looking for, and the latest planet to join the Star Wars: The Old Republic galaxy. It’s where both Luke and Anakin Skywalker got their starts, and where an unfortunate incident…
By Mike Fahey Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Burnout Paradise On The Moon?
A post on Burnout developer Criterion Games‘ website reveals plans for downloadable content that never made it to fruition, including boats, helicopters, time travel, and yes – Burnout on the moon. Burnout Paradise was originally envisioned as a series of islands all connected to Paradise City through bridges (or potentially boats!), but something changed after…
By Mike Fahey Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Take Two: Grand Theft Auto Episodes Market “Smaller Than Initially Expected”
The Xbox-exclusive episodic expansions to Grand Theft Auto IV received positive reviews (including from us), but one of the heads of GTA publisher Take-Two Interactive indicated yesterday some disappointment with their performance. “Both we and [Xbox-maker] Microsoft believe there was a big market for GTA IV episodic content,” company CEO Ben Feder said during a…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Survey: Sony Considering Premium PlayStation Network Subscriptions
A survey sent from IPSOS Online Research indicates that Sony is considering premium subscription plans for the PlayStation Network, detailing potential prices and premium services, including full hour game trials, free access to PSOne Classics, and cross-game voice chat. Reader Brenna sent us PDF files containing the Sony survey, which begins with the following bit…
By Mike Fahey Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Splinter Cell: Conviction Multiplayer Preview: Separation Anxiety Times Two
The multiplayer in Splinter Cell: Conviction is all at once similar to other Splinter Cell games and somehow entirely different. A lot of this comes from having a second person to look out for at all times. During a gameplay demo, game director Patrick Redding explained that players might recognize “echoes” of Splinter Cell: Chaos…
By AJ Glasser Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Driving On the Right Side Of The Road
To: Totilo From: Bashcraft RE: How About That 2011? I will also go out on a limb here. I think maybe, just maybe, that there will be a Madden game in 2011. Risky to say, but I’m a risky guy. Had to renew my Texas driver’s license while I’m here back home. I drive in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Mario Recreated In Petri Dish
In the name of science and awesome, researchers from the University of Osaka in Japan created this Mario in a petri dish. How? By genetically engineering bacteria to express fluorescent proteins and carotenoid pigments. The result? Mario from Super Mario Bros. *applause* Masterworks in Petri dishes [NewScientist Thanks, Tommy!]
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 18, 2009