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LittleBigPlanet Hits One Million Levels
This week gamers playing LittleBigPlanet have uploaded a total of one million levels since the game’s release last year. That means, according to Media Molecule, that a new level has been published about ever 21 seconds since the game’s launch. It would take a gamer nearly five years, playing 24 hours a day, to go…
By Brian Crecente Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
Muramasa: The Demon Blade’s 108 Swords
Video Game – E3 2009 – X-Play Muramasa: The Demon Blade looks amazing, and it sounds like it’s amazing to play. But with titles like No More Heroes and Arc Rise Fantasia under its belt, can Marvelous Entertainment get it to sell? This G4 video gives you a good look at why you should be…
By Brian Crecente Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
Stan Lee’s Going To Be In A Video Game
The man who gets the most glory for creating and co-creating Marvel Comics super-hero icons will have a cameo in an upcoming Activision game. No word if his voice-over work includes the word “Excelsior.” The 86-year-old “publisher emeritus” of Marvel Comics and co-creator of Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four and X-Men will appear as an as-yet…
By Stephen Totilo Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
Iron Man 2 Will Go Beyond New Movie and Comics, Includes Crimson Dynamo
Iron Man 2 will feature an original story by comic book author Matt Fraction which will include elements from both the movie and comic books, Sega announced. The game, debuting at San Diego Comic-Con in the Sega and Marvel booths, will include enemies not seen in the movie, like Crimson Dynamo, and have a greater…
By Brian Crecente Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
ESA Sues For Rights To Advertise Games On Chicago Buses
The Entertainment Software Association today filed suit against the Chicago Transit Authority over the right to advertise certain video games on Chicago’s buses and subways. The suit challenges the transit authority’s prohibition against advertising computer and video games rated Mature or Adults Only. There is no such prohibition against advertising R-rated movies, mature TV shows…
By Brian Crecente Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
Need For Speed NITRO Hits Nov. 17
The Need For Speed reboot for the Wii and DS will be hitting stores on Nov. 17, Electronic Arts announced this morning. “Need for Speed NITRO offers fun and intense competition for every type of gamer, “said Joe Booth, Senior Producer, EA Montreal. “The varied track designs, deep controls, and intuitive drift and nitro mechanics…
By Brian Crecente Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
Play Spyborgs at Comic-Con, Get a Free Comic
Capcom will have Spyborgs on hand during this week’s San Diego Comic-Con for attendees to play. Better still, those who take the time to go hands-on with the title walk away with a free comic. The Spyborgs prequel was created by Udon and will lead up to the start of the game, giving you a…
By Brian Crecente Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
Did You See The Eclipse?
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: I Hear A Train A Comin’ I didn’t! I spent the day creating thrilling and exciting content for our lovely readers. What you missed last night The Gears Of War Screenplay: Our Thoughts You’ll Never Guess Who’s Directing Warcraft Flick [Update] More New Final Fantasy XIII Screens of New Character…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
Someone At Fox News Loves Zelda
This may look like a boring, run-of-the-mill current affairs story from Fox’s Detroit outpost. But sit tight and wait it out until you hit the 55-second mark. Zelda fans will hear something that’ll bring a smile to their faces. Click to view Employment Agency Has Job Seekers Sad [Fox, via Go Nintendo]
By Luke Plunkett Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
Serious Sam 3 Will Play The Same, Just Won’t Look The Same
Serious Sam developers Croteam have told Eurogamer that in many ways, the third game in the series will stay true to the series’ roots. Well, except for the series’ trademark “cartoon” graphics. Those have got to go. Croteam’s Roman Ribaric has told Eurogamer “I believe Serious Sam fans would want to hear the following two…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
Jackson 5 Songs Coming To Karaoke Revolution [Update]
There’s already one Jackson 5 track in LEGO Rock Band. Not to be outdone, Konami has bagged two five Jackson Five songs. Karaoke Revolution will feature “I’ll Be There” and “ABC” on the disc at launch as well as Jackson 5 pics and themes. But which game is going to get groovy Jacksons’ songs like…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
Rock Band, Guitar Hero Revenues Down 49%
The bubble had to burst sooner or later. Digging through some NPD numbers from the past few months, Gamasutra’s Matt Matthews has found that the amount of money made from copies of Rock Band and Guitar Hero is down 49%. That’s compared to the revenue collected from sales of retail copies of both titles at…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
SEGA Third-Person Shooter Becoming Live-Action Movie
PlayStation 2 third-person shooter Gungrave is coming to the big screen. Convergence Entertainment has inked a deal for the live-action rights to the title. Gungrave was developed by Red Entertainment for SEGA. It was released on the PS2 back in 2002 and was previously adapted into an TV animated series that ran from 2003 to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
Diablo Creator Behind New Marvel MMO
It’s been announced today that Gazillion Entertainment, the people behind the upcoming Marvel MMO, have hired Blizzard veteran David Brevik to run the game’s development studio. Brevik – who not only helped found Blizzard North but also helped create the Diablo series – will take up the role of studio director at Gargantuan, the San…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
World of Warcraft To Re-Launch In China (Sorta)
After weeks of being offline, massively popular online game World of Warcraft is getting a partial relaunch in China. That’s not all, though. Content found “questionable” by the Chinese government needs changing as well. Developer Blizzard previously changed skeleton characters to characters with normal human bodies at the request of the government. After Blizzard switched…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
Investment Blog Bashes Take-Two Boss Zelnick
Investor-written site Market Rap has gone all-out on Strauss Zelnick, boss of Take-Two, accusing him of lying, irresponsible leadership and pocketing extra cash while at the same time overseeing a decline in the company’s share prices. Keep in mind that the story is written by someone with a personal and financial interest in the company.…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
Are You In LA? Are You Male? Bald? Naked?
If so, does Craigslist have a j-o-b for you. Here’s the listing: Seeking (3) CAUCASIAN MALE MODEL/ACTORS for video game shoot. We’re looking for thin, lean guys who are willing to be BALD and shave all body hair for a shoot on August 1st. The pay will be $500/flat rate for about 6 hours. You…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
Why No Splinter Cell On PS3? It’s A “Business Decision”
Sometimes, a developer or publisher chooses not to release a game on the PS3 for manpower or technical reasons (see: Valve). Other times, though – as is the case with Splinter Cell: Conviction – it’s just down to money. In an interview with Kikizo, Ubisoft’s Steven Masters has completely gone against previous Ubisoft comments on…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
Sony Considered Two Analog Sticks For PSPgo
Like its predecessor, the PSPgo has one analog stick. But, did you know Sony once considered putting two analog sticks on the upcoming portable? In the new issue of Game Informer, Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida says as much: We also felt — like many users — that we wish we had a second…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 22, 2009