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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 - Uncategorized
Sonic’s Shoes Inspired by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson and SEGA had a long history with Jackson appearing in and working on SEGA games. But his connection to SEGA goes deeper — right down to Sonic’s shoes. When Sonic character designer Naoto Ohshima was asked by game site Gamasutra the obvious question as to why Sonic’s sneakers are white and red, it…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
How To Make A Fan Game And Not Get Your Ass Sued
Making a fan game – like this, or this – can be a tricky thing. Is it a tribute, or is it stealing? We like to think it’s the former, but lawyers often think the latter. Over on Gamasutra, attorney Mona Ibrahim has provided a handy guide on how to go about making a fan…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Dress As This Final Fantasy XIII Lady For $100
The Japanese internet has assembled the costume for character Serah from the goods at low priced, budget-priced Japanese retailer Shimamura. All these items, while not *exactly* the same, are purchasable! The total tally is ¥9,350 or US$103. FF13のセラの服はしまむらで揃える事が出来るらしい [はちま起稿]
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UncategorizedTravis Touchdown Gets Lost, Ends Up In Left 4 Dead, TF2
While No More Heroes’ Travis Touchdown isn’t the most fitting crossover possibility for a Valve game, there’s still a fair amount of joy to be had from seeing him be a credit to team. Some modders have managed to insert Suda’s leathery star into two of Valve’s more recent titles, Left 4 Dead and Team…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Comparing The Boobs and Butts of Bayonetta
Bayonetta has been released in Japan, and with its game already out and receiving stellar reviews, developer Platinum Games might have a little more free time on its hands before the game launches abroad. Not a lot of free time, but just enough free time to compare two of the breasts and butts in Bayonetta.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009 - Uncategorized
Some Very, Very Nice Game Boys
These hand-painted/crafted Game Boys were on display at the November 21 Video Games Live show in Paris. Shame it was crammed into a music show, stuff this nice deserves its own time in the sun. These shots are courtesy of On s’appelle, where you’ll find plenty more. 20 ans GAME BOY [On s’appelle @ Flickr,…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 7, 2009
