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Here’s Your New Gears Of War 2 Map Pack (And Experience System!)
Epic Games have announced two big changes on the way for Gears of War 2. One is a title update aimed at addressing complaints users have had about experience.The other? Four new multiplayer maps. The title update – due on March 24 – is geared at making player’s progression up the ranks more transparent. The…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Next LEGO Games Are Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Maybe Hobbit As Well
Whoops! According to the curriculum vitae of an animator currently employed at LEGO developers Traveller’s Tales, the team is currently working on two games. One a Harry Potter title, the other a second Indiana Jones. LEGO Harry Potter, eh? Pardon us if we’re less than surprised. Still, surprise isn’t the point. The point is, it’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 13, 2009 -
Uncategorized12-Year-Old SFIV Sakura In Motion
Very young, Japanese “talent” Hikari Takada filmed the Street Fighter IV TV ads. The 12-year-old played SFIV character Sakura in the spots, making her younger than the 16-year-old game character. Above is the television ad, complete with obscured high-kicks.
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
Elementary School Boy Arcade Shooting Game Coming To Xbox 360
Another bullet hell shooting game, another Xbox 360 port. Vertical arcade shoot-’em-up Mamoru-kun wa Norowareteshimatta! is the latest to Japanese shooter to be announced for Microsoft’s home console. Translated to “Mamoru-kun Has Been Cursed!” in English, Mamoru-kun wa Norowareteshimatta! was developed by G.rev and Gulti. (Gulti is a studio made up with former staffers of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
Meet Resident Evil 5 Producer
That’s Jun Takeuchi. He’s the producer of Resident Evil 5. You can meet him. Today, even. From 2:30pm to 4:00pm, Takeuchi will be appearing at the Redmond Town Center Gamestop in Redmond, Washington. He will be signing copies of Resident Evil 5, which launches tomorrow in North America and PAL territories. Thanks for the tip,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
And The Top 20 PC Games For February Were…
…these ones. Least, these were the top 20 games as recorded by the NPD Group. Which explains why you may see some familiar faces alongside the likes of Dawn of War II. See, Dawn of War II came out towards the end of the month. Which is why it could only place third on the…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
Rag Doll Kung Fu Coming To PlayStation Network
Pretty sure this version was announced last year, but until today, we’d heard squat. So it’s nice to see Rag Doll Kung Fu is not only alive and well, but on the brink of release. Originally the creation of former Lionhead man Mark Healey, Rag Doll Kung Fu has become a bit of a cult…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
PAL PlayStation Store Update: Pata Pata PS1 Games
It’s a common complaint from PAL users that the Euro/Aussie PlayStation Store is slow to update. But there’s one bright spot. At least you get a steady flow of PlayStation 1 games! Sure, they’re mostly garbage, but it’s a start. This week, Street Skater 2 and Hi-Octane are available, most likely as cover for the…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
EA Sports Exec Says Wii Motion Plus Ends Lazy Wii-mote Gaming
With the regular Wii-mote, you can sit on the sofa and play Wii Sports with the flick of your wrist. Not true with Wii MotionPlus. Still unreleased, Wii MotionPlus is an add-on for the Wii Remote that helps the Wii locate it better in space. EA Sports exec Peter Moore recounts his experience with Wii…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
Dig A Foxhole, Soldier, Operation Flashpoint 2 Demo Inbound
Original Flashpoint developers Bohemia Interactive may be trying to (understandably) rain on Operation Flashpoint 2’s parade, but will that stop you from trying out a demo for the game? No, it probably won’t. After all, Flashpoint is one of those games that a lot of people talk about, but I get the impression not many…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
Who’s Rock Band Gonna Call? Ghostbusters
You may have heard. There’s a Ghostbusters game coming out. And what better way to market it than by taking full advantage of one the industry’s biggest money-spinners, Rock Band? Speaking during an interview with Eurogamer, Ray Parker Jr. – the genius behind the “theme song” to the 1984 movie – says that’s exactly what…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
Thompson Bill Passed By Utah Senate
The bill from former lawyer Jack Thompson passed by a landslide the Utah House of Representatives earlier this month. It has now also passed in the Utah Senate. The bill, HB 353, imposes even stiffer fines on video game retailers and movie theaters should they provide M- or R-rated products to minors in direct violation…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
Japanese Comedians Promote New DSi Colors
Japan is getting three new colors for the DSi: Pink, Lime Green and Metallic Blue. Manzai group Audrey is back again to sell ’em. “Manzai” is a type of comedy where one member is the straight man, and the other is funny man. Here, the straight man, Masayasu Wakabayashi, has the colorful DSi handhelds in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
Certified Slow Things Made Faster
It’s a well-established fact that a watched pot never boils, Kotakuite Neo Deus tells us. “So I figured a solid racing stripe should solve the dilemma by making the water boil faster. Unfortunately, my initial math didn’t work out, as I soon learned that NEVER x FASTER = NEVER (still). This makes me a sad…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
New Call Of Duty Zombie Trailer: Zombies!
More legions of Nazi undead are headed your way in Call of Duty: World at War’s upcoming map pack. This trailer shows off the new zombie map, Verrückt, along with…cola advertisements. Click to viewCall of Duty 5 World at War ‘Nazi Zombie’ trailer HD
By Luke Plunkett Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
Alchemy-Based Japanese RPG Coming To PS3
Alchemist role-playing series Atelier is making the leap to the PS3. According to the latest issue of Japanese Dengeki PlayStation, new title Atelier Rorona is on the PS3. The Japanese franchise commenced in 1997 with PlayStation title Atelier Marie ~The Alchemist of Salburg~. The games, best known for their alchemy mechanics, have largely appeared on…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
You’ll Never Guess What Vin Diesel’s Dream Project Is
Vin Diesel, aside from being a curiously appealing hulk of a man, is also a big games fan. Which explains why he owns a game studio that makes games starring Vin Diesel. But Diesel – and Tigon, the studio he owns – aren’t one-trick ponies. They’re not driven solely by an obsession with science fiction,…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
Hothead John McEnroe In Grand Slam Tennis
Tennis legend John McEnroe, winner of seven Grand Slams and thrower of tantrums, will be featured in EA Sport’s upcoming Wii title Grand Slam Tennis. You cannot be serious! Oh, but we are. “It’s great that EA SPORTS has embraced tennis into its family of games. I think it’s a solid sign the sport is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 13, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Sega Genesis Returns! (Sort Of)
Last year, Blaze produced a third-party, handheld Genesis (or Mega Drive, for our PAL readers). It was gimped. Now, though, they’re releasing a proper Genesis, and it looks much better. How much better? As you can see, it’s a proper console. It comes with a knock-off of the superior, later-model Genesis control pads, perfect for…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 12, 2009 - Uncategorized
Not All Fake Body Parts Returned
To promote Resident Evil 5‘s launch, phony body parts were strew around London’s Trafalgar Square. Apparently it was a success, save for one problem. Not all the body parts were returned. Some parts were taken from their hiding place, but never returned once the grisly scavenger hunt was over. Warns Capcom: The body parts are…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 12, 2009