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Even Comic-Con Has Its Own Exclusive PSPs
Sony’s booth contains two very special PSPs, each a Comic-Con exclusive. Both are also Comic-Con appropriate, given their Green Lantern and Caprica branding, and likely to live forever protectively stored in a glass case. The Green Lantern one is the more eye-catching of the two. The Caprica styled PSP is maybe a little too understated……
By Michael McWhertor Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
Left 4 Dead 2 “Swamp Fever” Hands-On Impressions
Valve brought a playable “Swamp Fever,” the second announced campaign for Left 4 Dead 2, to Comic-Con. In addition to showing a new environment in which to kill zombie hordes, it helps the game feel more like a proper sequel. At E3, the campaign “The Parish” played a touch too much like the original Left…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
Rare Sighting: Pro-Marijuana Reference In A Video Game
As I played the upcoming Grand Theft Auto-like iPhone game Gangstar: West Coast Hustle earlier this week, I tuned the radio to 42.0 and got a surprise. The 42.0 station, the frequency itself a reference to marijuana, is called “Legalize It. “It’s one of four radio stations of original music in the game, which models…
By Stephen Totilo Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
Dante’s Inferno Cartoon Features Monster Anal
While EA’s Dante’s Inferno video game allows you to explore the darkest depths of hell, the animated feature goes darker and deeper still. During the Dante’s Inferno panel earlier today at the San Diego Comic-Con, director Vic Cook explained just how deep Dante would travel in the animated feature. “You’re gonna love it. We’ve got…
By Mike Fahey Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
Some New Lost Planet 2 Screens For You
It’s Comic-Con time. That means, perversely, it’s time for video game news and video game media. Early out of the gates are these Lost Planet 2 screenshots. And yes. There are both mech suits and giant bugs.
By Luke Plunkett Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
Gran Turismo PSP’s Japanese Commercial
If you’re still having trouble believing that all of those gorgeous screen shots from Gran Turismo PSP are actually from a PSP game and not a PS3 one, here’s some of the cars in action. Gran Turismo launches alongside the PSPgo on Oct. 1 as both a digital download and UMD.
By Brian Crecente Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
Comic-Con 2009: The Damage So Far
The main problem with sending fans of things anime, comic book, and video game related to a giant anime, comic book, and video game related convention, is the lack of infinite money at our fingertips. So far we’ve been pretty restrained. Yesterday’s crowds offered little time to browse the wares at the various booths, and…
By Mike Fahey Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
A Look at Uncharted 2’s Gold Rush
Naughty Dog is showing off a new co-op gameplay type for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves at Comic-Con this week. In Gold Rush a team of players try to grab and move a treasure across the map without getting taken out. Looks kind of fun.
By Brian Crecente Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
Infinite Space Anime Confuses, Delights
I’m still equal parts confused and excited about upcoming DS role-playing game Infinite Space. On the one hand, I’m still am a little hazy on just what I’ll be doing in the game. On the other it’s being developed by PlatinumGames and Nude Maker. Oh, and it has these insane, over-the-top anime shorts. This one…
By Brian Crecente Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
What’s The Most Important Warcraft Movie Casting Decision?
Blizzard is making a movie based on its rather popular Warcraft property. Sam Raimi is directing it, meaning one actor’s involvement is almost assured. So which actor and which role? The hot topic currently raging at Blizzard’s creatively leaning offices is apparently “What role will Bruce Campbell play?” That’s according to Blizzard VP of creative…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
A Famicom Controller For Your Business Cards
Hey business people! Do you have business cards? Do you? Priced at ¥2,900 (US$31), there’s this from Japan’s Banpresto. The aluminum card case has two compartments: one is for your business cards, and the other is business cards you receive during your meeting. The case is scheduled to drop this October and comes in two…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
Getting Barefoot With Nintendo
At a fake beach today, Nintendo’s vp of corporate affairs didn’t want to tell me how many copies Nintendo hopes to sell of Wii Sports Resort. Nor shipped. Give me something for a post, Denise! She suggested this. I had fished for news, but I wasn’t going to get it from Nintendo of America’s Denise…
By Stephen Totilo Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time Preview: Time Is On Your Side
What has Ratchet’s robot buddy Clank been up to since being kidnapped by the Zoni at the end of Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction? We go hands-on at Comic-Con to find out. What Is It? Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time is the continuation of Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of…
By Mike Fahey Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Behemoth’s “Game 3” Revealed, Played At Comic-Con
The creators of Castle Crashers brought their latest game, right now known as Game 3, to Comic-Con, an Xbox Live Arcade title heavy on the “TBA.” Platforms, release date, final game name and just about everything is still “TBA.” But the game was playable on the Comic-Con show floor, split into three parts, each game…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
Kid Cudi Mix Shows of DJ Hero, Appears in Game
Kid Cudi‘s music video for Make Her Say features a short segment of someone tinkering with the DJ Hero turntable. And now we know why. Kid Cudi’s Day ‘n’ Nite is getting mashedup with the Black Eyed Peas‘ Boom Boom Pow for the October release of the game, Activision announced today. DJ Hero will ship…
By Brian Crecente Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
Comic Artists Signed For Army of Two Morality Cut Scenes
Comic book illustrators Chris Bachalo and Jock will be creating “dramatic in-game sequences” to highlight the moral choices found in shooter Army of Two: The 40th Day. In the game, due out this winter for the PSP, PS3 and Xbox 360, soldiers Salem and Rios have to make moral choices cooperatively that affect the pair…
By Brian Crecente Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
Band Hero DS Braces For The Skeptics, Offers A Lot
They know some gamers will groan. But they’re confident: you just need to try it. “It” is not Guitar Hero 5 DS, which you might have expected this fall. There’s no such thing. Enter Band Hero DS. This November, Activision’s Vicarious Visions studio will release its fourth music game for the Nintendo DS. Band Hero…
By Stephen Totilo Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
Fate/Unlimited Codes Hits PSP This September
Download-only Playstation Portable fighter Fate/unlimited codes will hit the Playstation Store in early September, Capcom announced today. The 2D fighter was developed by the team behind Tatsunoku Vs. Capcom and is based on an erotic Japanese “visual novel”. When I had a chance to play it back in April, I thought it was a fun,…
By Brian Crecente Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
“Violent Video Games” Threaten NY Chuck E. Cheese’s
A New York state Chuck E. Cheese’s is on the verge of losing it’s game room license because town officials think the video games at the location are too violent. Amherst town officials failed to approve a game license for the local Chuck E. Cheese’s. The game room license is necessary for the business to…
By Brian Crecente Published July 23, 2009 - Uncategorized
This Is Not The “HD Generation”
This was supposed to be the “high definition” generation of gaming. That’s what it brought that was new. 16:9, 1080p, all that. But four years on from the release of the 360, we’re anything but. Sure, you may game on a HD set. I know I do. But in an interview with Eurogamer, Epic’s Mark…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 23, 2009