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Microsoft Starts Banning ODST Pirates, Not Players
Microsoft today began permanently banning gamers they describe as “illegitimate ODST players” from their Xbox Live online service. Earlier today Xbox Live Chief of Police Stephen Toulouse wrote on his Twitter page that he had seen some illegitimate ODST players, referring to Xbox 360’s upcoming Halo 3: ODST, online. “No early play for you,” he…
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
We’re Giving Away Hundreds of League of Legends Beta Codes
For those of you interested in League of Legends, Warcraft III mod turned retail title, we’ve landed a rather large batch of beta codes. One catch, unfortunately, they’re only good in North America, Riot Games tells us. If you haven’t heard of the game, you should check out Michael Fahey’s great write up on how…
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2009 - Reviews
Trials HD Micro-review: Tribulations
Trials HD isn’t only a race against time, but against game physics. Combine that with tricky courses, and you can see why they call the game “Trials” and not “Rad Motorbike Racin’ A-Go-Go”. Though, that game sounds promising! The original non-HD Trials is a puzzle-based Flash title that has players navigate stunt courses with a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Beaterator Gallery
Return to our Beaterator Impressions
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Tricell Invites You To The Resident Evil 5 PC Launch Party
Capcom, Intel, and Tricell Pharmaceutical Corporation invite PAX attendees to join them in celebrating the launch of Resident Evil 5 for the PC with a night of “games, fun and horror.” Resident Evil 5 PC will have a big presence at this year’s Penny Arcade Expo, and fans that stop by Capcom’s booth (#670) to…
By Mike Fahey Published September 3, 2009 -
UncategorizedThe Spectacular, Halo-Filled Bungie Studios Lobby
It’s full of Halo statues, Bungie awards and some commemorative alcohol. It’s the Bungie Studios lobby, shot during Kotaku’s visit to the studio yesterday, before the cops came, and before I tried more Halo 3: ODST. Thanks to Bungie community director Brian Jarrard for showing me and the readers around with this video. Shame on…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Beaterator: So Simple A 12-Year-Old Can Do It
Sure, we’ve got the official trailer for Rockstar’s music-creator Beaterator for the PSP, but it’s got nothing on these adorable little scamps showing us how its done. I’ve played other music creation titles in the past with varying levels of success. The main obstacle is always accessibility. It looks like Rockstar has made Beaterator so…
By Mike Fahey Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Beaterator Impressions: Can Rockstar Make You A Music Star?
The music games designed to make you feel like a guitar hero or a Beatle get the biggest headlines. But game developers have also repeatedly tried to harness gaming technology to help you be a musician. Now it’s Rockstar’s turn. Last week, the studio behind the renowned Grand Theft Auto series and more eclectic fare…
By Stephen Totilo Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Sony Twitters MAG Beta Codes
Zipper Interactive and Sony are so excited about tomorrow night’s first 256-player battle at the MAG-themed PAX meet-up that they’re tossing out beta codes to followers of the PlayStation Twitter. Tomorrow night at the Penny Arcade Expo, Sony’s MAG finally achieves its full potential, showing off the massive, 256-player action gameplay that gave the game…
By Mike Fahey Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
First Assassin’s Creed II Trailer Dispenses Some Justice
.html Ubisoft has delivered the first gameplay trailer for Assassin’s Creed II, showing off protagonist Ezio’s newest tricks, mostly in slow motion and perfectly cued to… Justice? Yes, gone are the moodiness of Unkle and Massive Attack, in favor of some high energy French electronic dance music. And what better way to show off things…
By Michael McWhertor Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Krazy Kart Racing Hits iPhone With Issues
Konami’s promised iPhone remake of Konami Krazy Racers hit the iTunes App Store earlier this week, but customer reviews and my own experiences show the game isn’t quite working. When attempting to launch the $8 game the iPhone goes to a black screen for several seconds and then returns to the iPhone’s home screen. One…
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Which Three Children’s Hospitals Get A Game Room Makeover?
The Children’s Miracle Network and Xbox have joined together to outfit three children’s hospitals with a $10.000 game room, and you get to help decide which three, potentially winning a 360 in the process. From now through October 16th, visitors to xbox.childrensmiraclenetwork.org can cast their vote for the children’s hospitals they feel are most in…
By Mike Fahey Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
PAX 09: The Games, The Talks, The Music
Penny Arcade Expo 09 coverage.
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Secret World Secrets Surface, Beta Access Teased
Norwegian website Dagbladet.no has scored the exclusive continuation of Funcom’s teaser trailer for The Secret World, and a chance at beta access has appeared on the game’s official website. The trailer, much like the frozen treats trailer previously released, is full of carefully distilled win. A blonde woman walks through a playground at night; a…
By Mike Fahey Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Nintendo Packing Heat, Mario For Penny Arcade Expo
When the doors to the Penny Arcade Expo open this Friday, Nintendo plans to give gamers their first chance to get their hands on several upcoming Wii and DS titles. Nintendo says they will have playable versions of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside…
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising’s Skira Island
Explore the history of Skira Island, the fictional setting for Codemasters upcoming Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, coming in October for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. Skira Island has long been a place of turmoil. Luckily its real-life inspiration, Kiska Island, which was the scene of much strife during World War II. In 1942 the…
By Mike Fahey Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
World Of Warcraft Faction Changes Go Live
The Horde doubtlessly doubles in size today, as players rush to join the winning team courtesy of Blizzard’s newly-activated faction change service for World of Warcraft. First announced back in June, the faction change service allows Alliance players to switch to the Horde side of things, choosing a new race on the opposing side and…
By Mike Fahey Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Many Lawsuits of Take-Two
While Take-Two recently settled a lawsuit brought against them over the now infamous Hot Coffee of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas this week, that doesn’t mean they’re in the clear. The publisher has faced nearly a half-dozen other lawsuits dating back to 2005 over everything from alleged fiduciary mishandling to refusing to sell the company…
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
What To Wear To A Fashion Show, What To Wear, What To Wear
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Party Plans Speaking of fashion shows, this Saturday, the wife and I are going to a fashion show. What do you wear to a fashion show? No matter what, I’m sure you feel underdressed. I plan on wearing jeans and a UNIQLO t-shirt. TAKE THAT FASHIONISTAS!! Oh — really excited…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 3, 2009