America’s Army: Super-Effective

Of all the US Army’s various recruitment methods – and they have many – it appears none are anywhere near as successful as a humble, free video game. We are of course talking about America’s Army, the free-to-play shooter that’s been drumming up interest in the US armed forces for nigh on seven years now.…

Evony Ads Go From Bad To Worse To Awesome

You live on the internet, so we know you’ve seen them: ads for Evony, pathetic attempts at enticing people to play an online game run by shady types by using boobs. Least, they were pathetic. Now, they’re hilarious. I rock Adblocker, so I actually haven’t seen these in a while. Which is a pity. If…

For The Discerning Art Collector/Halo Fan

Perhaps in an effort to appeal to a more up-market clientèle than Halo merchandise currently allows, Microsoft have commissioned a series of framed prints depicting art from Halo 3: ODST. These aren’t the kind of things you’d get as a pre-order gift thrown in a cheap plastic frame. No, these are the kind of things…

Phoenix Wright Pleads WiiWare

Not that the Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle are ever wrong when it comes to leaking game news early, but still, it’s nice to get confirmation (via the latest issue of Famitsu) that Phoenix Wright is on its way to the Wii. The series will be released on Nintendo’s WiiWare service, with Ace Attorney out in Japan on…

Mommy, Where Do Video Game Toys Come From?

There are a lot of video game toys out there. We should know. But did you ever stop to wonder, amidst all the yearning and admiration for a hunk of painted vinyl, just where it came from? Toy importer Pop Culture Shock do, as they’ve published a gallery on Capcom’s site showing the factory in…

Square Enix Promise To Be More Timely With Future Western Releases

Square Enix are known for two things: Final Fantasy, and massive delays for games released in the West. The former isn’t going to be changing anytime soon, but the latter just might be! In an interview with Ars Technica, Square boss Yoichi “Imperial Hot” Wada has said that in the future, post-FFXIII world, Square games…

Bayonetta’s Torture Moves — Press B to Summon Guillotine

Look, beheading’s one thing. Getting kicked repeatedly in the ass by a woman in high heels, on the way to your own execution – that’s the torture. Good thing Bayonetta’s “torture moves” – which summon all sorts of unpleasant mechanisms to more artfully render a foe’s demise than mere boots or bullets – can’t be…

Tony Hawk Devs Working On New Board Peripheral Game?

Activision may be sending Tony Hawk: Ride out to die at retail, but the mega-publisher at least sees a little more potential in the game’s skateboard peripheral if comments from Robomodo boss David Michicich are anything to go by. Speaking with Develop, Michicich was asked whether Robomodo – the developers behind Tony Hawk: Ride –…

Here’s That Mario Mention in Assassin’s Creed II

Earlier today, Stephen Totilo’s review of Assassin’s Creed II referenced the game’s homage to Mario. Here’s video of the third wall-breaking inside joke, which is so mainstream it’s not inside. And it doesn’t really break the third wall, either. Well, never mind. I don’t think it rates a spoiler alert, as no major plot devices…

The King of All Cosmos Rolls Up Some New Lady Friends

As seen on Impress Game Watch’s coverage of a recent Katamari Damacy Online event in Korea.

Going Back To Uni Just For Monster Hunter

I’ve been out of graduate school now for about six months. Never thought I’d be going back so soon, let alone for a video game. Tonight at 6 PM, Capcom kicks off Monster Hunter Tri University — a community event designed to get people up to speed on the new Wii game. You know how…

Microsoft Kindasmashes Natal Launch Rumor

Microsoft’s U.K. boss dismissed a report last week that Natal will be ready to go in November 2010, saying claims of pricing and available shipments were based on inaccurate rumors. Neil Thompson, the U.K.chief, told GamesIndustry.biz that “We’re still very much in the baking on Natal and there’s a lot of things to get decided…

Rumor: No More Heroes Coming To Xbox 360, PS3 [Update]

Grasshopper Manufacture may finally be making the leap to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with a new No More Heroes game, rumored to have been revealed in the latest issue of Famitsu magazine [Update – yup, it’s in there] And that’s about all we know at this stage, other than a supposed title, No…

The Many Looks Of Lara Croft

Once again, we have an amazing collection of artwork from The Design Inspiration to share with all of you. This time, the subject is Lara Croft, Tomb Raider. Now, I dig Tomb Raider. But after Zero Punctuation’s brutal review of Underworld, I’m started to feel mighty uncomfortable about all the animals Ms. Croft knocks off…

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Holy Satire! Mass: We Pray Promises Church Gaming From Home

Supposedly Boston-based Prayer Works Interactive announced its Mass: We Pray church mini-game compilation today, a smart send-up of religious-themed gaming, complete with motion-sensing Cross Controller and wireless Kneeler accessory. I mean, this is a joke, right? Yes, it must be. Playing Sign of the Cross, Holy Water-sprinkling, Collection-taking and Holy Communion-offering mini-games may sound like…

Xbox Going Down

To: Luke From: Crecente My consoles are working overtime these days as I work to review games, play games for judging and sneak in a bit of relaxation gaming on the side. Today my Xbox 360 started to show signs of wear, locking up four times in about two hours. Three of those times was…

BioShock 2 Box Art Emerges From The Depths

2K Games’ Cult of Rapture has revealed what you’ll be faced with when picking up a hard copy of BioShock 2 next year, a Big Daddy giving a Little Sister a box art-worthy piggyback ride. A healthy dose of glowing eyes and a different Big Daddy suit will help differentiate the sequel to 2007’s BioShock,…

Reviewer: Opportunity To Review New Tony Hawk Early Limited To Three Hours On A Saturday

Game publishers are under no obligation to provide access to games early so that reviews can be online by launch. For big titles, usually they find a way. Sometimes, one reviewer found with the new Tony Hawk, it’s complicated. Here’s Giant Bomb‘s Jeff Gerstmann, one of the most respected and tenured reviewers in the gaming…

Valve Bumps Up Global Left 4 Dead 2 Dates, UK Infected By Friday

Due to “high demand,” Valve notes today on the official Left 4 Dead blog that it has moved forward street dates for its new zombie apocalypse survival sim, resulting in a “coordinated worldwide release.” Well, except for you, United Kingdom. But there’s some good news, UK gamers. And this is it. “The good news is…