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To: Ash From: Crecente Re: I Think I Forgot Something Today… I spent today crafting our coverage of the rest of the big shows for the year. Man, I have a lot of traveling ahead of me. Here’s hoping I don’t crash into a mountain. What you missed: Denver Teen Opens Retro Video Game Store…
By Brian Crecente Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
PlayStation Store Update: Metal Gear Solid
Solid Snake sneaks into the North American PlayStation Store this week, as Metal Gear Solid for the original PlayStation becomes a PS One Classic. And… uh… Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is cheaper. Yes, it’s a slow week. Oh, there’s a demo for NCAA Football 10. And there’s a batch of Spinal Tap downloadable tracks for…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Great Chain Interview, Part 4: Xbox Guy To Ex-Xbox Guy To That Guy’s Boss
In yesterday’s Chain Interview installment, Sony’s Scott Rohde wanted Microsoft’s Shane Kim to say if Microsoft would get back into making sports games. Kim answered. Then things got…interesting. [This post is the fourth in a series that recounts the chain of questions and answers I solicited from the people I interviewed during E3. I asked…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Nintendo Explain How MotionPlus Thing Go Into Remote Thing
You know how Wii MotionPlus go in Wii Remote? Nintendo know. Nintendo show you. It show you with video. Video show how MotionPlus go in Wii Remote! You watch. Then you know. Then you have Wii MotionPlus in Wii Remote!! Destructoid have video. Video show how it go in. Watch! Or else rubber jacket get…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
UK Chain Starts Selling Nintendo DS Cakes
UK’s Tesco store have started selling New Super Mario Bros. celebration cakes. The cakes, as you can see, come in the shape of an open DS. It looks like the only edible bit is the bottom part of the cake. The upper screen, it appears, is a cardboard cutout. [Thanks Mashallo]
By Brian Crecente Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Japanese Software Chart Has DS Games Thrown Upon It
The Nintendo DS tops software charts this week with the arrival of PlatinumGames’ second title published by Sega, Infinite Space. The spacey role-playing game knocks Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days out of its first place spot. Infinite Space leads a top ten Media Create game sales chart that’s Nintendo DS top heavy, as Level…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Report: Microsoft CEO Says New Xbox Arriving In 2010
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer spoke at the Executive’s Club of Chicago today, reportedly informing attendees that a new Xbox 360 will arrive in 2010, one equipped with a “natural interface” and built-in camera. Sound familiar? According to TG Daily‘s recount of Ballmer’s talk, in which he discussed “the role of innovation in changing economic times,”…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Wolfenstein’s Altered Present A Large Problem
Yesterday’s introduction of the lithe, stealthy Assassin enemy for the next Wolfenstein game is balanced by the raw, brutal fury of the Altered. The Altered might not be nearly as impressive as the invisi Nazi-ninja Assassins, but they look to make up for it in terms of raw power. Every first-person shooter these days needs…
By Mike Fahey Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
They Still Make Cloth Maps
After witnessing a demo of THQ’s January 1, 2010 developer-coined “badass-Zelda” in New York City today, Kotaku was presented this limited edition cloth map for the game. The map won’t be sold with every copy of the game, but THQ is considering making it available as a gift with purchase at a specific retailer to…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Activision Puts Higher Price On DJ Hero, Band Hero
The latest rhythm game ventures from Guitar Hero publisher Activision appear to have had their prices locked down, as online retailers are listing DJ Hero for $120 and the younger-skewing Band Hero for $200, higher asking prices than their predecessors. Activision’s upcoming DJ Hero, when bundled with its proprietary turntable controller, will apparently set you…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Bionic Commando Rearmed Made Easier With Trophies
Was Bionic Commando Rearmed just too hard for your delicate gaming skills? The same update that brings trophy support to the PlayStation 3 will make the game just a little bit easier. Now that they’ve gotten the full sequel out the door, Capcom and developer Grin have been hard at work tweaking and fixing the…
By Mike Fahey Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Microsoft’s John Schappert Leaves Msoft For EA, Not Being Replaced
For the second time in three years, the man who led the E3 briefing for the Xbox 360 has left Microsoft to take a job at Electronic Arts. Microsoft’s John Schappert will once again become EA’s John Schappert when the founder of EA’s football giant Tiburon returns to the company as its Chief Operation Officer…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Microsoft Officially Doubling Xbox 360 Arcade Storage
The Xbox 360 Arcade is becoming a slightly more sensible purchase, as Microsoft is officially doubling the built-in flash memory for the console to 512MB, confirming a rumored hardware revision uncovered by members of the XboxHacker forums. We contacted Microsoft to double-check on the increase and received the following statement. “We are doubling the size…
By Michael McWhertor Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Play Xbox Live Magic: The Gathering Live Against Game’s Creator
So you think you’re a pretty good Magic: The Gathering player, but are you good enough to take on the creator of the game in Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers? The newly released Xbox Live Arcade title is getting not one but two special play sessions this month, starting with a Game…
By Mike Fahey Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Advertising Horribly Reimagined
As seen on Gizmodo.
By Brian Crecente Published June 18, 2009 - Reviews
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Review: Survival Comedy
Ghostbusters: The Video Game comes to us bearing a twin-blockbuster burden: Both as a game, and also as the first true representative of a beloved franchise to come along in 20 years. The presence of Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, the film’s original writers and two of its leading actors, lent weight to the game…
By Owen Good Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
One Million Downloads For World At War Map Pack 2
As if there was really ever any doubt, Activision has announced that the second map pack for Call of Duty: World at War saw more than one million downloads during its first weekend of availability. Attribute it to rampant zombie madness or just plain love. The second map pack for Call of Duty: World at…
By Mike Fahey Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Marvel Super-Hero Squad Preview: Lego Without Lego
Hands-on time with Marvel’s new kid-friendly co-op brawler doesn’t just present a Lego-game alternative but suggests that Wolverine can wipe the floor with the Incredible Hulk. Not to be confused with Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, the Marvel action-RPG coming this fall from Activision, Marvel Super-Hero Squad was shown in New York to be a lighter-weight…
By Stephen Totilo Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
How Well Will Your PC Run Street Fighter IV?
Interested to see how your PC will run Street Fighter IV? Capcom has released a benchmark program ahead of the game’s release next month, giving you ample time to find out for yourself. System requirements are nice, but there’s nothing quite like having a good old, resource hogging benchmark program at your fingertips. Depending on…
By Mike Fahey Published June 18, 2009 - Uncategorized
Do Game Critic Awards Predict A Game’s Retail Success?
Game Critics Awards are one of the most sought after badges of honor in the gaming industry, but does wining Best of E3 predict a retail success or impact the sales of a video game? For a second year in a row the analysts at Broadpoint AmTech took a look at the past 11 years…
By Brian Crecente Published June 18, 2009