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Q*Bert Clone Is The Latest iPhone Copyright Scam
We’ve seen dodgy, unlicensed games on Apple’s App Store before. But rarely have we seen a dodgy, unlicensed game that takes the words “copyright infringement” to heart quite like CuBert. Yup, say that one out loud. Sound familiar? Course it does. But it looks even more familiar, with the “developers” (Italian outfit LagMac Studio) not…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Lara Croft Model, Cell Phone Model
Last week, Lara Croft model Alison Carroll appeared at an cellphone shop in London to promote Sony Ericsson phones — only one of which has anything to do with Tomb Raider. Um, yeah. Guess they need to fill her contract until the character gets an overhaul. Compared to previous Lara Croft models, poor Alison Carroll…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Tart Up Your Arcade Sticks With Custom Street Fighter IV Skins
Street Fighter IV is coming, and Capcom knows you’re going to want to be prepared for it. So for those with both editions of Mad Catz’s Fight Sticks, they have prepared some faceplates. Yup. Faceplates. Blank faceplates. As things stand, when you take the sticks out of the box, you’re greeted with a rather bland-looking…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Black DS Lite Has Been Discontinued
According to this supposed GameStop daily newsletter, the DS Lite Onyx handheld has been discontinued. The newsletter reads: DS Lite Onyx hardware systems have been discontinued and stores will no longer be replenished on this product. Once your store sells through its current stock of this item, please remove any empty DS Onyx display boxes…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Chun Li Movie Poster With Much Overdue Thighs
The other Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li have all been missing one thing very important — no, two things. That’s right, thighs. There are blue eyes, this collection of faces and hot Vega claw action. Not thighs! The latest poster (for Japan) does its best to fill the void. FINALLY.
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Britain Overtakes Japan To Become World’s Second-Biggest Market
When it comes to gaming markets, the USA stands above all others. But who stands just below it? For the longest time, it was Japan, but as of January 2009, it’s the UK. Yes, as Japanese consumers grow increasingly weary of purchasing gaming consoles and software – even those made by Nintendo – seems Britons…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Famitsu’s Best PSP Games of 2008
We’ve already touched on Famitsu‘s best PS3 titles of last year. Now, let’s have a look at the best PSP titles of 2008 according to the Japanese publication. Games are rated by four Famitsu critics on a scale of 1-10. Those scores are then tallied. Here’s the data: Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G: 9,9,9,9 36…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Killzone 2 Rewards In-Game Discovery With Real-World Stuff
Like every other shooter on the market, Killzone 2 features things that are hidden. Where Killzone 2 differs from the rest, however, is that your rewards for findings these are tangible. How’s this work? When you find in-game Helghast intel files, you can then visit the game’s website and redeem real-world bonus items. Some of…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Famitsu’s Best PS3 Games of 2008
Lots of games came out last year in Japan. Lots of games means lots of games for Japanese magazine Famitsu to review. Here are the best PS3 games of 2008 according to Famitsu. Games are rated by four Famitsu critics on a scale of 1-10. Those scores are then tallied. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 10, 2009 - Uncategorized
Wii Fit Target Of Class Action Lawsuit
Wii Fit has been an exercise in smart marketing by Nintendo. Doesn’t matter whether it actually makes you fit or not, you call it Wii Fit, it’ll sell! Oh, and it’ll also attract lawsuits. Slightly nutty fitness “guru” Michael Torchia has looked at Wii Fit, and as a slightly nutty fitness “guru”, does not like…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Square Enix Replies To Financials Delay Questions
Last week, we broke word that Square Enix had shifted announcing its financials from February 6th to February 12th due to an accounting delay. Stocks tumbled, and there was concern about game delays. We contacted Square Enix, asking them why the 2009 third quarter financial announcement has been delayed, and if it was because either…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Killzone 2 Review Party Crashed By Edge Bullies
Things seem to have been going smashingly on the Killzone 2 review front. Outlet after outlet has bestowed its highest honors upon the highly anticipated PlayStation 3 shooter. And then there was Edge. While the majority of reviewers judging Killzone 2 have enjoyed it enough to hand out five stars, ten out of ten, or…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Tales of Vesperia Animated Movie Announced
The February issue of Japanese trade magazine Kinejun announces a big screen anime version of Namco’s RPG Tales of Vesperia. The movie version is slated to be released this year by Kadokawa Pictures. Director Kanta Kamei is helming the anime, and seiyu Kosuke Toriumi will be lending his voice to the project. [アニメ]ナムコ「テイルズ・オブ・ヴェスペリア」劇場映画化決定！ [MOON PHASE…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
GTA IV Teams With iTunes, Dumps Amazon’s Body In A Dumpster
Much was made last year of Rockstar’s deal with Amazon, whereby the music featured in GTA IV would also be made available for sale on Amazon’s online store. Turns out it was all for naught! Because Amazon has been dumped as the soundtrack provider for upcoming GTAIV expansion Lost & The Damned, in favour of…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Yes, There Are LittleBigPlanet Action Figures Coming
We really hope you like LittleBigPlanet‘s Sackboy, because you’ll be seeing more than ever of the little guy in 2009, including Sackboys in 2-inch to 18-inch plastic form. That’s right… action figures! Sony has revealed, via its PlayStation.blog, that it has partnered with Mezco Toyz [sic] to manufacture wee plastic Sackboys, with an assortment of…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
More Mass Effect DLC Loading In An Elevator Near You?
Speaking with Cinemablend’s games team during the New York Comic-Con over the weekend, Bioware’s Jay Watamaniuk told the website that a second helping of Mass Effect DLC was currently in development. While chatting about an upcoming patch for the PC version of the game – which he will only say is “coming soon” – Watamaniuk…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Star Trek Online Plays The Race Card
There’s a little bit of me that really wants to play Star Trek Online. It’s the same part that owns five seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation. But what race would I be? Cute Vulcan? Adorable Andorian? Foxy Ferengi? Apparently, one can create whatever wrinkly-nosed race one can come up with in Star Trek…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Burnout Paradise Up For A Game Of Cops And Robbers
Criterion Games has big plans for Burnout Paradise in 2009. That includes another newly announced batch of downloadable content, a “Cops and Robbers” pack planned for later this year. Criterion is brief with the details, writing on the official PlayStation blog that it’s “keeping the gameplay under wraps for the moment” on the premium pack,…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 9, 2009 - Uncategorized
Legal Mag Recognizes Video Game Attorney As Outstanding Lawyer
Attorney Stephen Smith got a nod from legal magazine Los Angeles Daily Journal today in their “20 Under 40” feature for his impact on the interactive gaming industry. Smith’s case victories include a $13 million suit awarded to Ubisoft Entertainment for the contentious Bratz license dispute with MGA Entertainment, a $10 million copyright infringement claim…
By AJ Glasser Published February 9, 2009 -
UncategorizedThe Joydick Lets Players Play With Themselves To Play
SF Media Labs’ “Joydick” is probably what you think it is: not safe for work in every which way. It’s also “a wearable haptic device for controlling video gameplay based on realtime male masturbation.” Oh, science. What are we going to do with you? And by that, I mean what took you so long? As…
By Michael McWhertor Published February 9, 2009