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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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
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 - Uncategorized
Activision: Note To Self, Must Do Better On Wii
Like many other big-name publishers, Activision release most of their “big guns” on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Problem is, the Wii is where the money’s at. So it’s time for a change! While beating the same, tired, worn old drum of cheaper consoles that he’s been beating since 2007, Kotick took time…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Nintendo: Wii Motion Plus Not Delayed
According to game site IGN’s Wii podcast, the Wii MotionPlus is delayed. According to Nintendo, it’s not. The IGN podcast, which is often privy to Nintendo announcements before they’re announced, stated, “Nintendo is internally struggling with Wii MotionPlus, trying to figure out a few hiccups.” These “hiccups” would mean that Wii Sports Resort would be…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Guitar Hero Bundles vs Software In Sales Showdown
Activision sell a lot of copies of Guitar Hero. Ever stop to wonder, though, what the breakdown is between sales of the game’s band kit, guitar bundles and plain ol’ game discs? Course you have. And Gamasutra have the answer. Charting sales of all three versions of Guitar Hero: World Tour, they’ve found that, surprisingly…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Order Metal Gear Online SCENE Expansion Early, Get Cardboard Box Head
On March 16, Konami is releasing the SCENE Expansion for PS3 title Metal Gear Online. Previously, we featured a clip of the expansion, and now we’ve got screens. Besides adding characters Raiden and Vamp, the SCENE Expansion adds three maps: Ravaged Riverfront, Outer Outlet, and Hazard House. Starting today, it’s possible to pre-purchase the expansion…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Classic PC Adventure Game Re-Released As Cartoon
No, it’s not Day of the Tentacle. Sorry. But it’s something almost as neat: a playthrough of Jordan Mechner’s The Last Express, re-cut to look like an animated film. Poor Last Express was a PC adventure game from the 90’s, which nobody really played because the publisher’s marketing team didn’t market it. At all. Though…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
19cm Of beatmania IIDX
Konami is releasing a limited edition beatmania IIDX Celica Mizushiro figure. The latest in its beatmania series, Celica is 19cm-tall statue is slated for an August 28 release. She’s priced at ¥5,985 (US$60) and comes with different sets of arms in various poses. 2,500の声集まり『beatmania IIDX』フィギュア第3弾「セリカ」発売 [Gpara]
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Study Determines How Often The Princess Is Actually In Another Castle
The Princess is in another castle. The Princess is in another castle. GAH. Seems that stupid Toad says that every time you finish a level in Mario. But science shows he, in fact, doesn’t. No, it has now been proven – and this is proven by science, so it’s without refute! – that she is…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Stripes Make This Guy’s FACE Go Faster
Oh yes. Reader Gerrit went there. *applause* He writes: Easy one, it’s all in the contest briefing: “Put On Racing Stripes […] Racing stripes make race cars go faster. Face it, they do. […]” Reminder: Don’t put Gaffa on your face. We’re giving away a copy of Xbox 360 game Race Pro. Racing stripes make…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
PS3 Owners Getting Red Alert 3 Demo
Word on the street has it that the upcoming PS3 version of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 is a doozy. Which is probably why EA are going to be releasing a demo. It’s scheduled to arrive in “a couple of weeks”, and should give PS3 owners the chance to check out the fancy, upgraded…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Listen To PlayStation Father Talk About… TVs And The Internets!
Ken Kutaragi, former CEO and President of Sony’s PlayStation division, is best known for being the mastermind behind the successful PlayStation consoles. He’s ready to tell you about the future. Kutaragi will be giving a business seminar at the International Design Liaison Center in Tokyo Midtown on March 19th. The seminar focuses on “The Future…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Even Disgraced Japanese Boxer Bought Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 (Yakuza 3)
SEGA’s PS3 exclusive Ryu Ga Gotoku 3 is a smash. Lots of people have bought it — including suspended former flyweight fighter Daiki Kameda. On his official blog, Kameda posted that he’s got Ryu Ga Gotoku 3, writing, “The game I’ve been waiting for. My pops bought it for me! Weeell, gonna play! Catch later!!”…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Excitebots Has SUPER SANDWICHES
Forget Excite Truck. You’re living in the past. This year, it’s all about Excitebots, as Nintendo do away with that pesky realism and re-tool the game’s engine to a setting a little more suited. For example: spinning trucks? Not believable. But giant, SUPER SANDWICHES? Totally believable.
By Luke Plunkett Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Floating Cammy Head Is Here To Frighten You
We’ve seen this statue of Street Fighter Cammy before — it’s old. But we haven’t seen what this amazing statue is able to do. That’s new. This figure was released way, way back in 2005. And it’s taken four years for someone to point out this AMAZINGLY creepy floating Cammy head. Don’t close your eyes.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
How, Exactly, Do You Make A Big-Selling Wii Game?
There are already thousands of games on the Wii. The vast majority of them are pure garbage. How, then, can developers make Wii games that stand out? Gamasutra asked the developers behind some of the Wii’s most successful games how they did it, then followed up by asking foreseer Michael Pachter for his $0.02. Joel…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Monster Hunter In Sweet Bread Loaf Form
Time to celebrate. It’s been almost five years since the first Monster Hunter action role-playing-game launched on the PlayStation 2 in Japan. What better way to celebrate than with cake. The first game went on sale March 11, 2004. Other MH titles followed, and the series is credited with being the PSP’s “must-have” title in…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
PC Sales Charts: The Thin Red Line
On the NPD charts for the week ending February 28, Dawn of War II reigns supreme. But on the more current Steam and Direct2Drive ones? It’s all Empire: Total War, baby. Yes, proving that the PC market’s thirst for epic strategy titles is as strong as ever, Creative Assembly’s latest Total War title has come…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete Special Screening For 800 People
Want to see feature film Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete before it goes on sale on April 16 in Japan? Japanese game maker Square Enix is offering the chance to silver members of its online site Square Enix Members who have reserved the Blu-ray movie or the movie’s special PS3 bundle at the Square…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 9, 2009