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This Time, The Video Game Announcer Won’t Repeat Himself So Much
During a demo of NBA 2K10 yesterday, I was told that the new basketball game will use a technology that frees its announcers from saying the same things again and again. The development team at 2K Sports is calling their feature Dynamic Voice-over. It re-arranges pre-recorded commentary from the game’s two announcers, real-life NBA commentators…
By Stephen Totilo Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
Forming A Supergroup In Champions Online
Some superheroes largely work alone, but even the most jaded vigilante has to bring in a little backup now and then. Here’s how that works in Champions Online. I’ve been a bit worried about how group roles would work in a game with such flexibility to its character creation, but Cryptic’s Bill Roper seems to…
By Mike Fahey Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
Shadow Complex in LEGO
As seen on GamOvr [via GameSetWatch]
By Brian Crecente Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
NCsoft Already Preparing Guild Wars 2 Art Book
The art section of the relatively bare Guild Wars 2 website now features a listing for The Art of Guild Wars 2, a 128 page art book for a game we’ve only really seen a trailer of. Well, a trailer and some concept art. Still, the game seems to be at a really early stage…
By Mike Fahey Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
Dawn Of War II DLC Brings New Co-op Mode
Free downloadable content for Relic’s Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II next month will introduce The Last Stand, a new cooperative multiplayer survival mode in which players work together to overcome impossible odds. Things get a bit more personal in The Last Stand, as you and two other squad mates team up to battle waves…
By Mike Fahey Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
Get Your Free Invincible Tiger Soundtrack
Any fan of cheesy 1970’s Hong Kong action cinema would be remiss if they didn’t snag a free copy of the soundtrack to Blitz Games Studios‘ Invincible Tiger. Invincible Tiger is a downloadable Kung Fu action game that’s just been released for Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network, and while the full game will…
By Mike Fahey Published August 28, 2009 -
UncategorizedModern Warfare 2 Gameplay Leaked from Game Crazy Con
Earlier this week GameCrazy held their annual retailer convention in Las Vegas, getting a chance to check out a slew of upcoming titles… and shoot video of at least one. As always, don’t watch either of these Modern Warfare 2 clips if you want your game-playing experiences to be virginal. The top video gives us…
By Brian Crecente Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
Arkham Asylum Sets World Record For Being Good
Further establishing the Guinness World Records as an excellent marketing tool, Guinness has bestowed upon Batman: Arkham Asylum the record of the ‘Most Critically Acclaimed Superhero Game Ever’. Back when I was a kid, you couldn’t get into the Guinness Book of World Records without having disgustingly long fingernails, but it’s the future now, and…
By Mike Fahey Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
Video Games Live Adds 30 Shows To World Tour
Since 2005, Video Games Live has been performed in front of more than half a million people around the world. Today, the touring show featuring music from video games performed by orchestras, announced 30 more show dates from Taipei to Tucson. “Our goal and dream of successfully showcasing the video game industry and video game…
By Brian Crecente Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
Next Week In Rock Band: Same As It Ever Was
Next week’s additions to the various Rock Band Music Stores are riding on a new wave, with five tracks from Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Talking Heads. Cue excitement on my part as some of the Talking Heads songs I would actually like to play join the previously released “Psycho Killer” on the Rock…
By Mike Fahey Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
BioShock 2 Artist Series Continues At PAX 09
The BioShock 2 Artist Series that began with Jhonen Vasquez at the San Diego Comic-Con continues next week at PAX 09, with this creation from Penny Arcade’s Mike Krahulik titled, “Mr. Bubbles.” “Mr. Bubbles”, like Jhonen’s “The Sisters,” is a fine example of art that’s slightly more creepy because we know the story behind it.…
By Mike Fahey Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
Universal Ratings Raises Its Head Again, ESA Responds
A new form of universal ratings is making the rounds in D.C. this week, with the Federal Communication Commission kicking off an inquiry to decide whether to create a single rating system for TV, video games and cell phones, Bloomberg reports. The FCC will begin the inquiry after they deliver a report on media blocking…
By Brian Crecente Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
No Tooth. Waiting. Patiently
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Bring On The Price Drop Wars One of Mini-Bash’s tooth fell out at least a month ago. One of his front teeth. His adult tooth has yet to come in. It’s been a month! Always wonder if some people ever lose baby teeth and then another adult tooth never ever…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
Sakura Note, For The Nintendo DS
Marvelous Entertainment‘s creative experiments with Nintendo platforms just keep on keepin’ on, with the release later this year of Sakura Note, an adventure game for the DS. Not much is known about the game other than the fact it’s an adventure title and is set in a small town, where a young girl is being…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
King Of Games Does Tingle
Japanese game clothing specialists King of Games have been in a bit of a funk lately. Some bland, boring designs. But not this one! This one’s the opposite of both bland and boring. You can thank Tingle for that. This shirt is based on the upcoming DS game Tingle’s Love Balloon Trip, the sequel to…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
Nintendo Brings Shmup To DSiWare (Yes, Nintendo!)
Nintendo does make things besides brain games, fitness games and I-don’t-know-what type games. Want proof? Here’s proof. This is Aa Mujyou Setsuna (Ah Cruel Instant or Oh Heartless Moment, depending on your localization fancy). It’s a chaining-based bullet hell shooter. From Nintendo. In 2009. Yes. The game’s official page lists Nintendo as the "maker", but…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
Early Halo: ODST Players Won’t Be Banned (So Long As They Bought A Copy)
Let’s say, hypothetically speaking, you’re French. And somehow, your local game store was selling copies of Halo: ODST weeks before it was meant to be out. Then Microsoft threatens action. You’d think “action” meant “XBL bans”, right? Gladly, that’s not the case. Well, provided you bought the game, at any rate. Xbox Live Chief of…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
Dragon Quest IX Sells Less Than 100,000 (Oh Noes!)
According to the Japanese sales figures released last week, DS title Dragon Quest IX sold 127,000. According to the ones released this week, it did not. The game moved 79,000 copies — making it the first time it fell under 100,000. The game has already sold 3.7 million copies, so who cares, right? 3.7 million…
By Brian Ashcraft Published August 28, 2009 - Uncategorized
Muramasa T&A Hits The Big Time
Savvy marketing, this. For the September issue of play magazine, Ignition entertainment managed to get gorgeous Wii side-scroller Muramasa top billing on the front cover. Bottom billing, too. This amazing, dare we say sensual cover was drawn by Vanillaware’s George Kamitani, and yes, it’s a tip of the…hat to Hokusai’s sexy/creepy classic “The Dream of…
By Luke Plunkett Published August 28, 2009