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The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks Review: Nice One
There are two ways Zelda games can be great. The newest entry in the series, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks summits one of those rarefied heights. There are the Zelda games that are great in ways that influence an industry and nearly mandate that they be played. These groundbreakers include the very first Zelda…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Nintendo Download: Rayman, Street Fighter, And Shinobi
Eleven new titles make their debut across WiiWare, DSiWare, and the Virtual Console this week, with performances by Street Fighter Alpha, the arcade version of Shinobi, and a little Rayman for your DSi. Kicking things off this week despite a startling lack of actual limbs is Ubisoft’s Rayman (800 DSi points). Ubi has taken the…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
What’s Clarissa Doing At An Ubisoft Event?
Spotted by omg! fashion police, Melissa Joan Hart — of Clarissa Explains it All* — attended an Ubisoft event last week for Jenny McCarthy’s Wii Fitness game, Your Shape. Looks like Hart could use some Frag Doll fashion tips. *And Sabrina the Teenage Witch — but I liked Clarissa better.
By AJ Glasser Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
The God Of Tetris Is A Vengeful God
College Humor is definitely onto something here in their Tetris God video. “There is no place for a square, milord!” Playing Tetris will never, ever be the same. Now we have a focus for our frustration and anger. I hope that actor is prepared to be punched in the face on a regular basis. Click…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Quantum Theory Goes Multiplatform
Tecmo’s PlayStation 3 third-person shooter Quantum Theory isn’t just for the PS3 anymore, now coming to North American Xbox 360 consoles as well this spring. No, that screenshot isn’t a PlayStation 3 owner’s head exploding at the loss of an exclusive title to the Xbox 360. Judging by the reaction to McWhertor’s hands-on with the…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Perfect Dark XBLA – Before And After
A trio of comparison shots show us just how far Perfect Dark’s graphics have traveled during their journey to Xbox Live Arcade. Rare has definitely been hard at work tightening up the graphics o level three. The split screen shot looks a little darker on Xbox Live Arcade, but sharper and darker is better than…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
House Sets Up House On The iPhone
From the hit NBC FOX medical drama comes Hands-On Mobile’s House M.D. for the iPhone and iPod Touch. How does the intensity and excitement of differential diagnosis translate onto the iPhone? Like this, apparently. I have no idea what the hell is going on in this screenshot, but I’m interested in finding out. House M.D.…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
“Must-have” Guinness Gamer’s Edition 2010 Coming In January
Apparently the 2010 Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition is “a must-have for fans of gaming,” according to some gaming blog. The quote on the cover of the 2010 version of the Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition actually comes from a post Crecente wrote earlier this year on the 2009 version of the book. The full…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Isaac Severs More Limbs In Dead Space 2
The Necromorph infection is spreading through space, and only one man can contain it. Issac Clarke returns in Dead Space 2, and this time he’s calling the shots. At least that’s what it says in EA’s official announcement, which comes hot on the heels of the teaser image that kept fans stumped for all of…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Where Are *You* From?
To: Totilo From: Bashcraft Mrs. Bashcraft is watching Oliver Stone’s JFK — we’re going to my hometown, Dallas, in a week. I guess this is preparation for her trip to Dallas? (. _ .;) It’s kinda strange to be from a city that’s best know as the place where a U.S. president was assassinated. I’ve…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
It’s Your Annual Black Mesa Update
Half-Life remake Black Mesa, which has been in development for over five years now, was meant to be out by the end of 2009. Meant to be. But this is Black Mesa we’re talking out. A statement published earlier today by the mod’s dev team, called the “Black Mesa 2009 Update”, reads “Unfortunately, to our…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Biggest Selling Games In Japan For November
Enterbrain, which publishes Japanese game magazine Famitsu, has crunched data for the top ten selling games Japan during the period beginning October 26 and ending November 29. Let’s have a look: 10. Tekken 6 Launch: October 29, 2009 Sales: 158,965 units Life to date: 158,965 9. Inazuma Eleven 2 Launch: October 1 Sales: 163,769 Life…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Defeats Super Smash Bros. Brawl In First Week Sales
Don’t worry! There’s always next week. According to sales numbers from Famitsu publisher Enterbrain, Wii title New Super Mario Bros. Wii nearly sold a million in its first week in Japan. This is the biggest debut for a Wii title. Between December 3 and December 6, the game sold 936,734 copies, posting higher first week…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Square Enix President Calls “Western Game” Label “Terribly Discriminatory”
Gotta give Square Enix credit. For an enormous (and still conservative) company, it sure is trying hard to expand its horizons. Just listen to company boss Yoichi Wada talk. “Even now, there have been people in Japan using the label youge- (Western games) with a terribly discriminatory meaning,” Wada said in a recent interview on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Some Kingdom Hearts Figures To Jingle Your Bells
Toysmiths Kotobukiya have a new line of Kingdom Hearts figures on the way, due for release in Japan early next year. Available for pre-order now, they’ll go on sale in April for ¥3800 (USD$40) a piece. There will be three figures to choose from: King Mickey, Christmas Town Sora (so seasonal!) and Cloud/Vincent. Pre-order info…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Level Up Your Head With Final Fantasy XIII Elixir
Another Final Fantasy game means another Final Fantasy drink. Another Final Fantasy drink means, wait for it, another Final Fantasy drink TV ad. The woman in the ad keeps saying “at last” or “finally” over and over again as her noggin is pummeled with various objects. She’s hard headed, this lady.
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Tony Hawk “Very Proud” Of Tony Hawk: Ride
Tony Hawk: Ride is not only one of the most disappointing games of 2009, it’s easily the most disappointing game in a series that for the past 5 years has specialised in disappointment. But don’t tell Tony Hawk that! The skater is standing by Robomodo’s game, both on the grounds that he was involved in…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2009
