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Crazy Eyes Chun-Li Invades Shadaloo Lounge Party
Did any of you make it out to Capcom’s Chun-Li wake last week in Chinatown? If you didn’t, you missed dipping into Capcom’s endless bar and hanging with a Kikoken of Chun-Li, including that one right there in the center. The one who’s eyes say “I really am Chun-Li and I’ll kick you in the…
By Brian Crecente Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
City Of Heroes Vigilantly Launches Issue 15
The heroes are much more heroic and the villains exponentially more vile with the release of City of Heroes Issue: 15: Anniversary, with cosmetic changes and mission architect tweaks the order of the day. Aside from a new 5th Column Task Force / Strike Force series of missions, the bulk of the Issue 15 update…
By Mike Fahey Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
A Glimpse At the Now Dead Aliens RPG
Last week Obsidian Entertainment confirmed what we’ve known for months: The Aliens RPG is officially dead. This morning pics from the now defunct game have surfaced. The images, especially the one of a hulking Alien, sorta make me glad the project isn’t moving forward. RPG Codex Forums [Via Polygamia]
By Brian Crecente Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Gears Of War 2 Continues In Jacinto’s Remnant
New York Times bestselling author Karen Traviss picks up the story of Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago where Gears of War 2 left off, with next month’s release of Gears of War: Jacinto’s Remnant. As this novel is a direct sequel to Gears 2, those of you who haven’t finished it yet might want to…
By Mike Fahey Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Forza 3 Races Through Japan
We’re well aware that Forza Motorsports 3 looks amazing, but where will it look amazing? Microsoft highlights the legendary racing tracks of Japan in their latest update, revealing a handful of new cars in the process. The latest Turn 10 update for Forza 3 reveals four new tracks across three classic Japanese racing venues for…
By Mike Fahey Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Let’s Compare Monster Hunter Monster Sizes!
LET’S. This picture is not just a snazzy piece of art; it’s also a size comparison chart, letting you size up the beasts of Monster Hunter and see which is the biggest. As you can see, some are big, some are small. That shot above is just a sample. For the whole thing, hit the…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Teacher Drumming Amazement
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Texas to Texas Ah, I miss Texas… No, really. Hope to get back there this holiday season. Mini-Bash had his school summer festival with all the kids dressing up in yukatas, dancing and singing. The teachers performed as well with some very, very impressive Japanese drumming. It’s hard to tell…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Battlefield Heroes Cashing In On Michael Jackson [Update]
Michael Jackson is dead. And lots of people are looking to cash in on his passing. Some, like Amazon, at least have a point. But a cartoon war game set during the Second World War? We’re trying, and failing, to see the point. Well, aside from the obvious point, that being there’s a buck to…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Check Out This Awesome Akuma Statue
Katon Callaway is a busy, busy boy. Not only is he hard at work on God of War III as a character artist, but he’s also done a little on the side for SOTA toys, coming up with this amazing Akuma statue. It stands about 12 inches tall (or will when it’s done, this is…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
BlazBlue Trailer Ready To Kick Your Teeth In
2D arcade fighter BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is coming to home consoles — soon! Developed by Guilty Gear creator Arc System Works, the console game features not only polished animations, but an exclusive story mode and the ability to toggle between Japanese and English voices as well. Game’s out today in North America.
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Wii Sports Resort Is The Third Best Selling Wii Title
Last week, sports game collection Wii Sports Resort went on sale in Japan. Loads of people bought it. The game launched on June 25, and in its first four days, the title moved 353,827 copies. Sales-wise for the first four days, that puts Wii Sports Resort behind Mario Kart Wii (608,000) and Super Smash Bros.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Pirate Bay Purchased
The Pirate Bay has been purchased and is perhaps looking to go legit. Software company Global Gaming Factory X AB has shelled out approximately US$7.8 million for the site. The acquisition appears to be the first step into turning The Pirate Bay into a legal site. The Stockholm-based piracy site is a peer-to-peer server which…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
British Sales Charts
No family game fun times last week in the UK. No, last week, Britain was all about the face-punching. Fight Night Round 4 debuted atop the charts, 360 at #1, PS3 at #2. The boxing game’s strong opening week means EA replace Nintendo, if only briefly, as the dominant publisher in the country, with five…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2009 -
UncategorizedCheck Out Dragon Quest IX’s Multiplayer
Sure, Dragon Quest IX only has local multiplayer, but it does have multiplayer! This is a video of it. Each player controls his or her avatar, and it is possible for up to four players to play together via the DS’s local WiFi connection. Players can stray from their party, but it might be best…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
NBA 2K10 Collector’s Edition Needs Shaq To Carry The Load
Look, we’re fans of a game’s limited edition provided it offers genuine value to the discerning customer, and can actually be carried out the door of a game store. So the jury’s still out on NBA 2K10. In terms of value, we’re on the fence. $99 is a lot to pay, but then, you’re getting…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Capcom Developer vs. From Software Developer On Xbox 360
Different folks, different strokes. Capcom producer Jun Takeuchi (Resident Evil 5, Lost Planet 2) has good things to say about the console. What about From Software’s Masanori Takeuchi? According to Capcom’s Takeuchi, when Capcom was developing Devil May Cry 4, he thought this was the Xbox 360’s limit. But again, when they were making Resident…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Sony Expands “Official Licensing Program”
Today Sony Computer Entertainment announced plans to expand its “Official Licensing Program” for PlayStation peripherals and accessories for the PSP, PS2 and the PS3. Sony explains, “By entering into a license agreement with SCE through this program, peripheral and accessory manufacturers will gain access to technical documentations necessary for designing and creating variety of licensed…
By Brian Ashcraft Published June 30, 2009 - Uncategorized
Hey Guys, There Are More Ladies Gaming Than Ever Before
Hey, lady gamers: your ranks are increasing. A study by the NPD Group has revealed that the number of female console gamers is on the rise, reaching 28% of the console userbase earlier this year. That mark represents a 5% increase over 2008, and was helped along by a 19% increase in Wii use across…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 30, 2009