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  Square Enix Snags Gamebryo Engine For Something

  Square Enix continues to give other company’s game engines a chance, licensing Emergent Technology’s Gamebryo for an unannounced project. Square has licensed the Gamebryo engine, which has powered games like Fallout 3, Dark Age of Camelot, and Playboy: The Mansion, for use in a game that shall remain secret until they deem us worthy. Why…

  By Mike Fahey Published March 17, 2009
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  Pokemon Launch Party Hits New York

  To celebrate the release of Pokemon Platinum, Nintendo is throwing a launch party at their New York-based Nintendo World Store this weekend. The party, this Saturday, will let gamers buy the game a day earlier and give them a chance to receive a copy of the game autographed by Game Producer Junichi Masuda and Game…

  By Brian Crecente Published March 17, 2009
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  Seal Of Approval

  To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Rocky Reborn Went to the bank, spent time filling out forms and blah, blah, blah. Those living in Japan or other parts of Asia probably use an inkan or seal when completing documents. Instead of signing papers, you stamp them with an engraved stamp that has your name on it.…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  British Firm Pioneers “Play Before You Finish Downloading” Technology

  Steam, Xbox Live Arcade, the PlayStation Network, they’re all great. But not perfect. For example, waiting for files to download that can be anywhere from 2-20GB in size before you can play? Sucks. But British firm Awomo reckon they’ve found a way around it. By downloading only the core files necessary to begin playing a…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 17, 2009
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  Are These Wolfenstein Multiplayer Screens?

  Previously unreleased environment screenshots of upcoming game Wolfenstein have apparently been leaked online. The screens are supposedly of the game’s multiplayer maps. The screens are labeled “property of id Software” and were not distributed by the game’s publisher, Activision. Game site Shack News was tipped about a Photobucket gallery containing the screens by an industry…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  Do You Have A Pure Heart?

  Dream C Club, the Xbox 360 game that lets players booze with Japanese hostesses, has launched its official website. Before entering the site, users are asked a question: Do you have a pure heart? Well… Do you? Those that click “Yes” will be able to enter the site. The honest ones who click “No” will…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  The Ocarina Of Rhyme

  You may have noticed, most of us are partial to a little rap with our supper. And even more partial to rap remixes that dub vocals over the top of Zelda tunes. The wonderfully-named Ocarina of Rhyme features ten tracks, including pairings like Aesop Rock & Goron Village, MF Doom & Horse Race at Lon…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 17, 2009
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  Terminator Salvation Getting Arcade Game

  This May, flick Terminator Salvation hits movie theaters. Sources tell arcade site Arcade Heroes that a Terminator Salvation light gun arcade game is getting released. The insider tells Arcade Heroes that the already-in-development game currently looks “astounding.” With the recent Rambo movie getting an arcade game, this rumor does make sense. It wouldn’t be the…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  More Jillian Michaels Fitness

  Wii Balance Board game Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2009 is a big hit, selling 500,000 copies. That means one thing: a no brain sequel. According to the game’s developer 3G Studios, “I’m sure we’ll be co-announcing a full-blown sequel in the future. For now we’re working with Jillian’s team to increase the target audience for…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  Alright, A Terry Bogard Action Figure!

  Isn’t it great? Sadly, it’s the latest Kyle Robinson custom action figure, not the latest official SNK action figure. Meaning you can’t buy it. Only look, and yearn. Standing 7-inches tall, Terry was made from the bones of scrapped Ryu and Ken SOTA figures, with a little custom paintwork thrown in to finish off the…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 17, 2009
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  Raiden Fighters Aces Flying To North American Shops

  As rumored previously, Japanese Xbox 360 scrolling shooter Raiden Fighters Aces is getting a North American release The game, released last March in Japan, is a compilation of all three Raiden Fighters titles (Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2: Operation Hell drive and Raiden Fighters Jet), and the title features both Training and Arcade modes. While…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  The American Dream Is A Grand Theft Auto IV T-Shirt

  There are a lot of GTA merchandising opportunities Rockstar could engage in, but don’t. Action figures, for example. Another missed opportunity is in GTA clothing, which means other companies have to carry the load. This shirt (“American Dream”) is by label Gatsby. It could be more subtle, yes, but it does get the point across.…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 17, 2009
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  Xbox 360 Exclusive Ninja Gaiden II Coming To PS3

  This fall, Ninja Gaiden Σ 2 is coming to Sony’s PLAYSTATION 3. The game is a PS3 remake of the “Only on Xbox 360” title Ninja Gaiden II. The game will have PSN support as well as new content. Like the original title, Ninja Gaiden Σ 2 is being developed by Tecmo’s Team Ninja. However,…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  Another Game Announcement Comes Via Movie Deal

  Few months back, the announcement for Dante’s Inferno had its cover blown by an accompanying movie deal. Oops. Today, we learn of another game courtesy not of a proper reveal, but of its licensing deal. That game is called “Blacklight”, and is being developed by Zombie, the team behind America’s Army. Oh, and the Saw…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 17, 2009
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  Dragon Quest IX Pre-Order Start (Again)

  Eagerly-awaited, twice-delayed DS title Dragon Quest IX is finally going on sale July 11, 2008 in Japan. Those hoping to secure the game can pre-order. Starting today, Japanese retailer TSUTAYA is opening up pre-orders for the game. Other Japanese retailers also are starting to take pre-orders. The game is slated for late 2009 in North…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  Yup, Secret Agent Clank Is Coming To The PS2

  It was rumoured that Secret Agent Clank would be making its way from the PlayStation Portable to the PlayStation 2. And you know what? It is. Sony have today confirmed it. It’ll be out on May 26. Sanzaru Games will be handling the port, with the only noticeable changes being a slight jump in the…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 17, 2009
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  In Akihabara, R4 Retailers Take To The Streets

  Nintendo has been fighting the R4 piracy device and fighting it hard. There’s a court injunction against the Chinese R4 makers for “violation under Japan’s laws”. Yahoo! Auctions is prohibiting the device’s sale. Earlier this month, retailers in Tokyo’s geek mecca Akihabara were still carrying the device. However, stores are apparently trying to liquidate their…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  Iroha In Living Color

  A sample, unpainted figurine of Samurai Shodown character Iroha was shown earlier this month at a Japanese hobby show. Let’s have a look at the finished product. The 1/6 scale Iroha was sculpted by modeler Dzou. Iroha does not yet have pricing, a release date or proper coverage for her tush. やまと「SIF EX サムライスピリッツ天下一剣客伝 いろは」サンプルレビュー…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  Judge Says Nothankyou To Wii Patent Lawsuit

  Fenner Investments – who in 2007 accused Nintendo, Sony & Microsoft of patent violations – figured Tuesday would be their big day in court. Turns out it probably won’t be. Judge Leonard Davis of the U.S. District Court in Tyler, Texas dismissed the case earlier today. Said “that there was no need for a jury…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 17, 2009
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  A Clawful Of Boobs

  As Jason Chen at sister site Gizmodo aptly points out, those are not onions. He should know! Dude loves onions. Spotted at a Japanese arcade, this very retro looking crane game is packed with boobs. These palm-sized tension-reliever novelty items that have been available in Japan (and elsewhere) for some time. They’re quite squishy and…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009