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  Nazis Vs. Bomberman

  Former German politician Martin Budich is in hot water for invoking violence…against Nazis…with Bomberman. Last fall, Budich posted a imagine of Hudson video game character Bomberman holding cake with a bomb (he is Bomberman!). The text roughly translates to “No cake walk for the Nazis”. The image was protesting a Nazi event that was held…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 15, 2009
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  New Tony Hawk Game Has A Freakin’ Skateboard Peripheral

  As was rumoured, it’s been officially revealed that the next Tony Hawk game from Activision – called Tony Hawk: Ride – will be shipping with a giant, hulking skateboard peripheral. This is either the smartest, or stupidest, thing Activision have ever done. The announcement was made on the latest episode of GameTrailers TV. There’s a…

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 15, 2009
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  Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete Trailer Completely In English

  Video Games – E3 2009 – Video Game Trailers Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete will be released in America on June 2. Have a look at the English language trailer. Rather, have a listen. Re-recorded with the original voice cast that includes Rachel Leigh Cook and Mena Suvari, Blu-ray movie Advent Children Complete includes…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 15, 2009
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  Commander Shephard Is On Facebook, Pls Add As Friend

  When you finished Mass Effect, did you think it was just you telling the story of the good Captain Shephard? Oh no. It wasn’t just you. Commander Shephard was telling his own tale. And he was telling it on, where else, his Facebook page. Face-punching, sexy alien-bedding, the works, he keeps no secrets. If he…

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 15, 2009
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  What Does Devil Kings Pizza Look Like?

  Endless! Capcom game Sengoku Basara (aka Devil Kings) has already gotten a stage play, canned drinks and bags of rice. Next: pizza. From May 11, Pizza Hut has been offering Sengoku Basara pizza pies as part of a campaign to promote the game’s anime. The question: What does Devil Kings pizza look like? Like normal…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 15, 2009
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  Sega Releasing New tri-Ace RPG For Western Markets

  It’s just been announced that upcoming JRPG End of Eternity – due in Japan at the end of the year – will be getting a Western release, courtesy of Sega. It’ll be out in the spring of 2010. The title will hit Western shores with a new name (Resonance of Fate), and if the Western…

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 14, 2009
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  Konami Sales Record High, Profit Down 40 Percent

  With the release of Metal Gear Solid 4, Japanese company Konami saw record high sales of ¥309.77 billion and 4.2 percent growth for the 2008 fiscal year. That’s the good news. The bad news? Konami’s profit dropped 40.7 percent to ¥10.87 billion. According to Konami, the company’s health and fitness segment faced depreciation. (Konami owns…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 14, 2009
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  And The 20 Top-Selling PC Games For April Were…

  It’s NPD sales day today at Kotaku Tower, which means not only console sales data, but PC data as well. Like the top 20-selling retail PC games for the month of April. Note these are only retail games. So the list doesn’t include titles downloaded over services like Steam and Direct2Drive. But hey, while it’s…

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 14, 2009
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  Red Faction: Guerrilla Multiplayer Preview: Wrecking Crew Jazzes Things Up

  With 21 maps, two kinds of multiplayer and up to 16 players per online match, Red Faction: Guerrilla offers a lot of opportunities to blow stuff up. Sadly, though, none of those modes include vehicles like the giant robot mech that you can use to stomp on buildings. This means no mech-to-mech combat; but fear…

  By AJ Glasser Published May 14, 2009
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  UNIQLO Commercial Gobbles Up Pellets

  Japanese store UNIQLO is covering video games with its new line of t-shirts. Games like Arkanoid, Bomberman and Pac-Man have their own UNIQLO threads. The latest UNIQLO TV spot makes a not so subtle reference to new line of game clothes. There’s also Ken the Eagle from Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, who’s appearing on UNIQLO…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published May 14, 2009
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  PlayStation Store Update: Everything’s Zen

  This week’s PlayStation Store puts more smiles on more faces than ever before. New “PSone Classics,” new downloadable games, price breaks and even a free copy of Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic. Say what you want about the new content, but a price-slashed version of Bionic Commando Rearmed and a free PlayStation Network…

  By Michael McWhertor Published May 14, 2009
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  Take-Two Sues Duke Nukem Forever Devs Over Failure To Deliver

  The 12-year-long development soap opera that was Duke Nukem Forever ended on a disappointing note. More disappointing for publisher Take-Two Interactive, which invested over $12 million in the game. Understandably, Take-Two is suing 3D Realms. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. filed a breach of contract suit against Apogee Software Ltd. this week in a Manhattan Court…

  By Michael McWhertor Published May 14, 2009
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  Why Hello There Serious Sam 3

  When did we last hear about Serious Sam 3? 2007? Oh dear. Far too long. Long enough, even, to worry the game has been quietly given the arse. But no! Developers Croteam have posted a quick update on their company website, letting the world know that they have “recently started the development on two games”.…

  By Luke Plunkett Published May 14, 2009
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  Red Faction Multiplayer Screens — Boom Goes The Dynamite

  You wouldn’t think you could get by in a 16-man online multiplayer mode with only a sledgehammer a rocket pack; but Red Faction Guerrilla proves you can. Seriously, all you have to do is get chased into a building, find the right load-bearing wall, shatter it with your hammer and then rocket out the nearest…

  By AJ Glasser Published May 14, 2009
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  The Sniper’s New Shield Makes His Posterior Spy-Proof

  Backstabbing spies aren’t going to be too fond of the most recent addition to the Sniper’s load out. The Team Fortress 2 class has a new friend in the new unlockable “Razorback.” That is to say the Sniper’s new shield has got his back. Valve released details on the battery-powered tribal shield today, which looks…

  By Michael McWhertor Published May 14, 2009
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  NPD Instant Analysis: Things You Should Note

  The case of the missing T games, a possible Wii Play stumble, the absence of Ninja Blade and more April NPD observations await you below. Chew on the following: Missing T’s: Of the top 10 games listed in the April NPD software charts, six are on Nintendo platforms and rated E. Of the remaining four…

  By Stephen Totilo Published May 14, 2009
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  Bears!

  To: Ash From: Crecente Re: How Much Do Your Surroundings Matter? Real email I received this morning from our neighborhood association: Emergency message: A bear has been seen in the area. At this time it is not threatening. Please bring your pets and children inside and stay inside your home. The Division of Wildlife is…

  By Brian Crecente Published May 14, 2009
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  Nintendo And Wii Fit Top Unhealthy April Game Sales

  U.S. video game sales in April weren’t spectacular. They were down 23% year-over-year. Mind you, April 2008 was huge, with Grand Theft Auto IV and Mario Kart Wii rocketing to the top of the charts. April 2009 wasn’t quite as storied, with Wii Fit topping the NPD Group‘s software sales chart with 471,000 units sold.…

  By Michael McWhertor Published May 14, 2009
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  Brutal Legend: Battle of the Bands… With Axes… Real Axes

  We already know from Tim Schafer’s “subtle” talks on his upcoming rock epic that Brutal Legend will be “drenched in heavy metal goodness.” But until last week we didn’t know how heavy metal goodness was going to translate into massive battles. Now we do, and be warned, it includes demon wings. While what we’ve seen…

  By Brian Crecente Published May 14, 2009
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  Nintendo DSi Helps Nintendo Win April Hardware Sales Contest, Industry Still Down

  The launch of the Nintendo DSi appears to have been the sole saving grace of the video game industry in the U.S. during April, according to NPD Group sales data. The new Nintendo handheld helped the DS platform move more than a million units in April, almost double what the Nintendo DS sold during March.…

  By Michael McWhertor Published May 14, 2009