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UncategorizedThe “Secret Language” of World of Warcraft
There are certain subjects the mainstream media should leave to the professionals, and this news report on the secret language of World of Warcraft players demonstrates every reason why. “Many gamers are part of a secret society,” begins the lead in to NBC Bay Area’s correspondent Nicole Riley on the secret language of World of…
By Mike Fahey Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Sega Begins Messing Up Iron Man 2
After pretty much completely screwing up the game based on the first Iron Man movie, Sega has announced their plans to potentially ruin the game based on the 2010 sequel, Iron Man 2. Sega continues its existing partnership with Marvel Entertainment with the announcement of Iron Man 2, due out in 2010 alongside the sequel…
By Mike Fahey Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Prototype Invades New York ComicCon With June Release Date
We’ve heard June for Prototype before, but now it’s official. In their run down of what’s happening at this week’s New York Comic Con, Activision says that Prototype will be coming out in June. If you believe British retailers that would be June 27, at least in the UK. Activision will be giving fans a…
By Brian Crecente Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Atlus Launching Online Gaming Portal Atlus Online
Atlus fans around the world will soon have a lovely new place to play online games and chat with other like-minded individuals, as Atlus readies their new community portal, Atlus Online. Atlus isn’t just creating an online community portal dedicated to Atlus and anime fans. They’ve launched a new online division, dedicated to doing so.…
By Mike Fahey Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Detoxing the Electronic Village
Video game use among children is, if you happen to be a parent, a worrisome issue. Even I worry about it with my own son. Today’s Irish Times has a fairly thoughtful story up about the topic. Instead of running around worrying that video games are to blame for all of today’s wrongs, the article…
By Brian Crecente Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Amazon Casually Launches Digital Game Downloads
Amazon.com has officially launched the beta version of their Game Downloads section this morning, offering more than 600 casual titles for digital download, each under $10. Kotaku spoke to Greg Hart, Vice President of Video Games and Software for Amazon.com about the new service, who explained that offering casual games for purchase and download via…
By Mike Fahey Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Writing About Jobs
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: We Don’t Kill Trees Speaking of features….. Risking some unscrupulous person stealing my feature idea, I’ll hash this out right here. I’m working on a feature about how the cratering economy has effected those working in the game industry and would very much like to talk to folks who have…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
360 Avatars: Coming To A Game/Marketing Campaign Near You
As it stands, we’re getting new 360 avatars every, what, week or two? But soon, say Rare, we’ll be getting them with specific games, “just like achievements”. Chatting with VG247, art head Lee Musgrave at Rare – who provided the avatars for the 360 – says that “In time… games will be able to give…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Slayer’s GH: Metallica Track Looks, Sounds Rather Difficult
As we’ve explained, Slayer’s contribution to Guitar Hero: Metallica is War Ensemble off Seasons of the Abyss. Slayer fans can probably imagine the song is difficult. Non-Slayer fans will need some video proof. This vid – courtesy of the Finns at Pelit – shows Neversoft staff rocking out with not only the hot double kick…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
99 Percent of Games Are Advertised Responsibly
Time to pat yourself on the back, UK game industry. The country’s Advertising Standard Authority states that over 99 percent of games are advertised responsibly. *bravo* The ASA examined 241 ads between April and June 2008 and found only one crossed the line. The majority of the ads, save for radio, toed the line and…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Wardevil Is Now A Short Film As Well?
Wardevil’s been on our radar since, what, 2005? For most of that time, we were under the impression that Wardevil was just a game. Now, though, it’s more than a game. Some job listings for CGI animators and concept artists on professional recruitment site CGJobs, posted by Wardevil developers Digi-Guys, show the company are looking…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
British Sales Charts
Looking for a break from the Nintendopoly? Look elsewhere, as last week, the first four spots on the charts were occupied by games published by Nintendo. And the fifth? Ubisoft’s My Fitness Coach. So, yes, slim pickings, that get even slimmer when you see Brain Training and Sonic & Mario are still in the top…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Let’s Tap Is Bound For America
While penguin-playable game Let’s Tap didn’t exactly set the Japanese sales charts ablaze, that doesn’t mean it, um, won’t set American sales charts on fire. According to game blog 61 Frames Per Second, the game is going to get an American release — something SEGA hasn’t officially confirmed. We are following up with SEGA. Stay…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
SEGA Finally Brings Boners To WiiWare
Pole’s Big Adventure, a tongue-planted-firmly in cheek send-up of retro side-scrolling Famicom games, brings long overdue mushroom dick jokes to the Nintendo Wii. As game site Siliconera explains, in the game’s fifth level, Pole is able to grab a mushroom and eat a mushroom that causes only a very selective part of him to grow.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
Westwood Founder Forms New Studio For “Hip Cats”
Brett Sperry was one of the co-founders of Westwood, developers of Dune II and Command & Conquer. Westwood, later bought by EA then disbanded, are no more. But Sperry is, and has founded a new studio. Called Jet Set Games, their offices are sitting pretty on Vegas’ Strip, where they’ll be working on games for…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
SEGA Says “Ahoy!” With Haruhi Suzumiya
What’s better than a pirate? A Haruhi Suzumiya pirate! SEGA’s upcoming Wii title The Parallel of Haruhi Suzumiya is getting its own limited edition “heroine collection.” Priced at ¥12,075 (US$135), the collection includes cover by manga/game artist Noizi Ito and a set of the SOS Bridgade figures: Haruhi pirate, Yuki Nagato space ninja, and apron…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
No GTA IV Figures? Make Your Own!
It’s strange. For a series that’s sold over a gagillion zillion copies, there have never been any (proper) Grand Theft Auto figures. So if you want some, you’re going to have to make them. That’s what Kalapusa did. Using sculpey clay, some time, some paint and all of his skills, the guy sculpted this fantastic…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
DS Hits Two Million Sold In Korea
Going on sale in South Korea on January 18, 2007, the Nintendo DS has sold two million units in the territory. It was the first hardware released by the Nintendo of Korea, which was established on July 20, 2006. The Korean division sold a million DS consoles in its first year. Nintendo Korea [Telecoms Korea…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
PC Sales Charts
Holidays are over, so on the NPD charts, we’re back to the Maxis/Blizzard duopoly. Meanwhile, on Steam, Rockstar’s 30% off sale (and a new patch) over the weekend gave GTAIV sales a healthy boost. NPD Sales Charts January 18-24 1. The Sims 2 Double Deluxe 2. WoW: Wrath of the Lich King 3. Spore 4.…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 3, 2009 - Uncategorized
You’ve Got Street Fighter And Resident Evil 5 In My PlayStation Home
While SFIV and RE5 are both multi-platform, Capcom has joined up with Sony for some PlayStation Home specific content. There’s Street Fighter IV and Resident Evil 5 player matching via Home for online play. This will be possible with Resident Evil 5 at launch, but SFIV will be updated after it goes on sale to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 3, 2009