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  Postcards From the Zombie Apocalypse

  These post cards have been arriving at my house over the past week or so. All of them advertise Dead Rising Chop Till You Drop. My favorite is the Teamwork one. So classic. So true.

  By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009
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  Media Watchdog Group Slams Nintendo Over MadWorld

  The National Institute on Media and the Family is giving Nintendo what for today over the release of the ultra-violent MadWorld, saying the Wii game has “shed its ‘family friendly’ reputation with MadWorld’s release.” Seems NIMF missed the release of Manhunt 2, No More Heroes, and The House of the Dead: Overkill, as Dr. David…

  By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2009
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  Ninja Blade Demo, Giant Spiders Hit Xbox Live

  From Software‘s Ninja Blade is coming April 7th. Today, you can decide whether that’s the day you’re buying Ninja Blade or not, as the North American demo hits Xbox Live today. It’s an expanded version of the demo we played at Tokyo Game Show this past October. While the trial version has certainly been improved…

  By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2009
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  X-Men Origins: Wolverine Trailer

  In this X-Men Origins: Wolverine trailer we get a short glimpse of some pretty amazing-looking gameplay for the upcoming title. The Raven Software game is due out May 1.

  By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009
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  Microsoft Sued For $90 Million Over Halo Patent Infringement Claim

  New York based PalTalk Holdings filed suit against Microsoft over two years ago, claiming that the company violated two patents with its Xbox Live service, singling out the multiplayer infrastructure of its Halo games. PalTalk wants $90 million from Microsoft, a case which went to trial in Texas this week, according to a report from…

  By Michael McWhertor Published March 10, 2009
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  The Secret To CCP’s Success

  During a recent visit, CCP North America president Mike Tinney explained how the EVE Online developers continue to expand in an economic environment where many online gaming companies are cutting back. The recession hasn’t been kind to online game developers, with companies like Mythic, Nexon America, Funcom, and NCsoft all experiencing job cuts and studio…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2009
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  Tricell’s Real Progenitor Virus Detection and Suppression Kit

  Capcom sure knows how to make their swag, from retro Megaman carts, to sweet Street Fighter mags. Seen here is the Progenitor Virus Detection Kit + Suppression Kit developed by Tricell. The kit, recommended by epidemic specialists, is 97 percent accurate and provides detection of the zombie-inducing virus within minutes. Too bad the sealed box…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009
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  Impressions: Wildstorm’s Resident Evil Comic Book

  The first issue of DC imprint Wildstorm’s new Resident Evil comic book mini-series hits comic book stores tomorrow, and we’ve taken a sneak peek to see if it’s worth your bathroom reading time. The Bioterrorism Security Assignment Alliance is a great deal busier than the Resident Evil video game series would have us believe, at…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2009
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  You’re good, but are you good enough to design the game?

  Our unique program is your first step toward becoming an artist and designer in the multi-billion-dollar game design industry. Details after the jump. You’ll learn how to design game play and background, create characters and their environments, and apply your knowledge of video and computer games to evaluate products. You will also learn to plan…

  By Chrissie Lamond Published March 10, 2009
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  Dark Void Site Launches With Trailer

  Included in Collector’s Edition of Resident Evil 5 is, among all the cool swag, a little brochure for upcoming Capcom action title Dark Void that includes the address to the now live website. In true Capcom fashion, the site is packed with odd symbols, obscured pictures, ominious music and a short trailer. The game is…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009
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  Lara Croft Now Available Without The Flaws

  The Tomb Raider Underworld: Lara’s Shadow downloadable content is now available on Xbox Live, giving players a chance to play as Lara Croft’s harder, better, faster, and stronger doppleganger. In an interesting twist on Underworld’s main story, Lara’s Shadow gives us a chance to see what Miss Croft’s cleverly crafted copy would do if she…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2009
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  Trivial Pursuit Invades All Gaming Consoles

  Because there apparently aren’t enough trivia video games out there, Electronic Arts just released one based on Trivial Pursuit for all major gaming consoles. That means the board game is now on the Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Wii and Xbox 360. The PS2 version will sell for $30 and the rest will sell for $40.…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009
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  Online Gaming Jumps in 2009

  Although PC online gaming has dipped slightly, a recent survey by the NPD Group shows that online gaming as a whole has increased from 19 to 25 percent this year. The console leader for online gaming is, not surprisingly, the Xbox 360 which dominates the survey with 50 percent. I was more than a little…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009
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  FigurePrints Making World Of Warcraft Statues For Europe

  European World of Warcraft players can now order their own custom character statues, as FigurePrints announces the international expansion of their innovative service. Launched in 2007 by, The FigurePrints service, which takes game data from World of Warcraft and creates a 3D statue of a player’s character, has proven wildly popular with North American World…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 10, 2009
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  Lit Devs Working on New DSi Game

  WayForward, the developers behind Lit and A Boy and His Blob, are working on a puzzle game for the upcoming launch of the DSi. Mighty Flip Champs will be available through the DSi’s download service as a DSiWare game. In the game players control Alta as she warps through a stack of levels filled with…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009
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  Pretty Sure Anything Tastes Good Fried

  To: Crecente From: Ashcraft RE: A Sad Passing Terribly sorry to hear about your colleague. My condolences to his family. Tonight’s dinner was eggplant. I hate eggplant. Eggplant is disgusting — it’s purple. (Yeah, so are grapes, but still.) Though, the eggplant dish tonight was fried eggplant with cheese. It was heavenly. I’m pressed to…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 10, 2009
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  A Glimpse At The New Game From Castle Crashers Dev

  The Behemoth will be unveiling their new game on March 18, the developers said today. The developers behind Castle Crashers and Alien Hominid also said they will be showing a very early version of the game off at the Tokyo Anime Fair on March 20 and 21. Until then they’ve posted this single shot from…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 10, 2009
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  Watchmen Artist Does Bionic Commando

  For a while now, visitors to the official Bionic Commando site have been able to read an online version of a Bionic Commando comic. So why bother with a real copy? It’s a damn good question, but one comics fans may want to actually ask themselves, as the man who drew the Watchmen (and Beneath…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 10, 2009
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  British Sales Charts

  Shame I used that “thin red line” headline in the PC charts, because it’d be more appropriate for these British ones. Ah well, the basic point remains: Empire Total war is #1 in the UK. Last week it managed to knock Killzone 2 off the top spot, push Halo Wars a further spot back and…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 10, 2009
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  It Gets Harder To Press Buttons As You Get Older

  Just ask game developer Hudson’s human mascot Takahashi Meijin. In his prime, he could press a controller button 16 times in a second, earning him the nickname “16 shot.” That was when Meijin was 27 years-old. He isn’t 27 anymore. “I will turn 50 in about 2 months,” says Meijin. “And I was 27 when…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 10, 2009