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New Studio To Release Six MS Flight Sim Expansions
Sure, Microsoft have killed off the primary developers of the Flight Simulator series, but that doesn’t mean the end of the series. For one, Microsoft are committed to future releases. Then there’s these guys. The newly-created Mamba Games will release six add-ons for MS Flight Sim over a 24-month period, beginning in March with Grumman…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 2, 2009 - Uncategorized
A Closer Look At Ryu Ga Gotoku 3’s Hostesses
Sure, in upcoming PS3 exclusive Ryu Ga Gotoku 3, players can mold their own bar hostesses. But they can also do other things with them. Things like get liquored up, trade business cards, play darts, shoot pool, sing karaoke and go bowling. Remember, you’re doing this with a high-priced bar hostess after she gets off…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 2, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Chances Of A DISSIDIA Sequel…
Want a DISSIDIA sequel? Square Enix game designer Tetsuya Nomura says there are “no plans” currently. But, hey, plans can change. According to game site 1Up, Nomura states at the end of a 704-page DISSIDIA strategy guide: “There are no current plans for a sequel. To be honest, I wanted to do one up until…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 2, 2009 - Uncategorized
This Guy Has Driven A Real, Working Warthog
New Zealand’s WETA made a real Warthog for Neil Blomkamp’s Halo movie pitch. The movie never went anywhere. But the Warthog? It’s still around, still being driven by grown men dressed as Halo marines. OXM’s Alistair Wallis, for example, just got to drive the real Warthog. Oh, but first, he had to get into real…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 2, 2009 - Uncategorized
Suspect Arrested For Threatening To Blow Up Hudson
Metropolitan Police have arrested a 29-year-old man for threatening to blow up Japanese game maker Hudson. The suspect, Takao Ike of Kanagawa Prefecture, was apparently dissatisfied with the quality of Hudson’s games. From October 2008 to January 16 of this year, the suspect threatened Hudson 11 times, sending emails that said things like he was…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 2, 2009 - Uncategorized
What Games Sold In Japan Last Month
Enterbrain, the Japanese publisher of game magazine Famitsu has released its most recent monthly sales data, ranking the top ten titles. The data is for the period beginning December 29 and ending January 25 as well as Enterbrain’s estimated life-to-date. 1. DISSIDIA: Final Fantasy 186,352 units/846,614 units 2. Rhythm Heaven Gold 169,567 units/152,238 units 3.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 2, 2009 - Uncategorized
Saving Private PSP
To: Luke From: Owen Re: CHARITY! This week I listed my PSP on Craigslist. I bought it in May 2007 back when I got a new job and was riding the train two hours a day. It’s not that I’ve necessarily moved away from handhelds, but with no commute, I’m not using this one as…
By Owen Good Published February 1, 2009 - Uncategorized
Week in Games: Burned Out
Welp. Ain’t much releasin’ this week. Looks like Burnout Paradise arrives for the PC, and if you want an arcade-style hockey game for 360, it comes to XBLM (PSN later). Everything else is shovel. Tuesday (Feb. 3) My English Coach (DS) Phineas and Ferb (DS) My World My Way (DS) Ultimate Shooting Collection (Wii) Burnout…
By Owen Good Published February 1, 2009 - Uncategorized
They Broke Up the Band
You might remember two weeks ago I shared with you the awesome name of my Rock Band band. Sadly, it got moderated faster than a Super Mario themed-LittleBigPlanet Level. That’s right, apparently Kentucky-fried familial relations are a wirdy-durd on Xbox Live. “Grandma Incest” was OK for about a week, then I logged on and discovered…
By Owen Good Published February 1, 2009 - Uncategorized
Capcom Raffling Off VIP Trip to SFIV Launch
Capcom Unity’s built up a raffle site and, having no Shriners Lodge pancake supper to test it on, have gone to Plan B, offer a VIP trip to L.A. for Street Fighter IV‘s launch. Unlike an actual raffle, you don’t have to buy a ticket from a Rotary Club officer, over-permed cheerleader, or Cub Scout.…
By Owen Good Published February 1, 2009 - Uncategorized
Mii Sought in Hit and Run
Calling all cars: Be on lookout for this Mii in connection with a hit and run. Driver last seen in Moo Moo Meadows wearing Mii Outfit B. Suspect is believed to have unlimited blue shells. No, really, that is a wanted poster and that is a Mii on it, and that made me laugh so…
By Owen Good Published February 1, 2009 - Uncategorized
One-Hour Standoff in Ohio Gamestop Ends Peacefully
Two guys went into a Cleveland-area Gamestop about an hour before closing time yesterday, carrying weapons. They weren’t there to reserve Killzone 2. The incident at the Solon, Ohio Gamestop ended without any shots fired or anyone hurt, and both suspects (still unnamed) were taken into custody. Reports say the manager of this GameStop was…
By Owen Good Published February 1, 2009 - Uncategorized
Sunday Coupons: Deals on Steam, Amazon, XBL
For the thrifty amongst you there are some offers out there that can give you your gaming fix and leave some long green in your pocket – maybe even put some there. • Steam has a 30 percent off sale on all Rockstar titles, lasting until the end of the day. That’s every Rockstar title…
By Owen Good Published February 1, 2009 - Uncategorized
Sega Europe Chief Says Metacritic Most Useful to Expensive Games
Sega Europe boss Mike Hayes says Metacritic scores are indicative of certain games’ success, and while score targets aren’t written into every developer contract, Metacritic does have value — especially in judging expensive projects. “We’re a creative business, and how do you put objectivity into it? But at the end of the day publishers will…
By Owen Good Published February 1, 2009 - Uncategorized
New Tron Game in the Works?
Disney’s shutdown of two Utah studios may mean no Turok sequel, but plans for a new Tron game are still in the works, Variety reports. Variety cites unnamed sources, and a spokesperson for Disney Interactive declined comment, but this isn’t that hard to imagine. Tron is, after all, about video games, and the trailer for…
By Owen Good Published February 1, 2009 -
UncategorizedRE5 Delivers Total Boob Awareness at Press of a Button
You know, in Left 4 Dead, I often find myself saying, “Hey, self, where are Zoey’s boobs at?” Well, Resident Evil 5 has an insta-boob-location feature that always put Sheva’s ta-tas in the frame. As you can see, not only will the Boob Locator re-center the camera on Sheva’s cans, it will also circle her…
By Owen Good Published February 1, 2009 - Uncategorized
BioShock Dev Building “Action-Packed AAA Multiplayer Title”
Not everybody’s firing. 2K Boston‘s hiring, and its ad posting tips off that its current big project is an Unreal-based “AAA multiplayer” for Xbox THREE SIXTY, PS3 and PC. “The BioShock team is betting big on multiplayer and plans to stay at the top of the charts,” says the job listing for a multiplayer lead…
By Owen Good Published February 1, 2009 - Uncategorized
Postal “Actress” Advances in American Idol
The best part of American Idol is when someone overcomes their disadvantaged past and advances to Hollywood. This year, that person is Jackie Tohn, and her disadvantage is an acting credit blame in Postal. TMZ notes that Tohn played Faith, a pistol-packing barista and the female lead in Uwe Boll’s specturdular film adaptation of Postal…
By Owen Good Published February 1, 2009 - Uncategorized
Columbine: A True Crime Story Excerpts
Excerpts from Columbine: A True Crime Story, a victim, the killers and the nation’s search for answers by Jeff Kass Reprinted with express permission of the author In 1995 Eric and Dylan, as freshmen, entered a new Columbine High. The school had undergone its first major renovation, tagged $13.4 million and a ceremony welcomed the…
By Brian Crecente Published February 1, 2009