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Some Moody, Moody Heavy Rain Concept Art [Update]
People are really looking forward to Heavy Rain. And with good cause! Problem is, developers Quantic Dream aren’t exactly big on releasing assets for the game. So we’ll settle for concept art! These pics (via Superannuation) come from the portfolio of Morgan Yon, a concept artist who used to work for Quantic Dream between 2006-2008.…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Dr McNinja’s Super Mario Bros. T-Shirt
Chris Hastings is the man behind the internet’s premier medical/ninjitsu soap opera, Dr McNinja. And you know what? He’s also the man behind this reasonably badass Mario Bros. shirt. It’s called Warrior Plumbers, and…well…you see what it does. It’s $19.75 plus shipping, but by the time you read this, they’ll probably all be gone. Sorry!…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
What Rock Band Can Help You Do Musically
The common gripe about Rock Band is that you’re not really making music. It’s just a game! Big whoop!! Well, let Harmonix boss Alex Rigopulos address that issue: First of all, in Rock Band the singing gameplay is really singing, and the game feedback on the singer’s pitch really does help people become better singers.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Guitar Hero Metallica Sort Of Dated For Europe
Guitar Hero Metallica still doesn’t have a firm release date in the US (though rumours suggest March). Doesn’t have one in Europe, either, but it does have a firm release month. And that month is May, Activision confirmed to Eurogamer yesterday. A two-month wait for PAL users seems a bit much, but then, with Kyuss,…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
This Guy Is Gonna Write DOOM 4
Id Software is working on a new DOOM — DOOM 4, actually. British Fantasy award winning author Graham Joyce will be writing it. While Joyce has NDA’d his life away, he does confirm to website CVG: “”I can say that ID have hired me to help develop the storyline potential.” Joyce has published fourteen novels…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 15, 2009 -
UncategorizedThe Best $10 Game You’ll Buy This Week
If you find [insert rare game] on a shelf for $10 this week, go get it! You probably won’t, though, so instead, the honour of the week’s best $10 deal goes to Noitu Love 2. We’ve written about this game before – mostly because it’s a great, great game – but we write about it…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Chun-Li’s Japanese Voice
That’s Kristin Kreuk. She’s Chun-Li in the upcoming Hollywood flick Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li. Next to her? That’s Riisa Naka. Today she was announced as the Japanese language voiceover dub Chun-Li. She’s a quarter Swedish and voiced the lead character in anime The Girl Who Leapt Through Time — and an episode of…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Fully-Clothed Lara Croft Figure Misses The Point
This Lara Croft figure from Tonner – to be made available at the New York Comic Con- totally misses the point. Not only is it limited to only 100 units, but it’s fully-clothed. OK, we kid. That’s not why it misses the point (though you’d wonder why they’d bother with a character redesign imminent). This…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Umbrella Corporation Umbrella
That’s right, now you can use the logo of fictional bioengineering pharmaceutical company the Umbrella Corporation to keep yourself dry. Great for protecting oneself against the elements. Zombies? Not so much. Priced US$14.99 at ThinkGeek. Umbrella Umbrella [ThinkGeek via Wonderland via GameSpark]
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Flower Coming In February
Not “blooming”. Just coming. Because games aren’t flowers, even when they’re about flowers. But I digress! Flower is due to be released on the PlayStation Network in February. That’s according to a preview on IGN UK, at any rate, so the US release may differ. But then, when was the last time the European PSN…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Super Robot Wars K Announced For Nintendo DS
The latest Super Robot Wars game is once again coming to the Nintendo DS. Titled Super Robot Wars K, the game features these series: Haja Tensei Dangaioh Overman King Gainer Sokyuu no Fafner Dennou Senki Virtual On Mars Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73 STARGAZER Mazinger…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Uncharted 2 Enemies A Little Smarter, A Little More Agile
Uncharted 2 is a sequel, so things are being tweaked, things are being added, things are being improved. One area Naughty Dog are working on is enemy AI, particularly how it reacts to Nathan’s presence. They’ll now boast peripheral vision, meaning if they catch you out of the corner of their eye, they won’t instantly…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Harajuku Is The Place For Hangame
Looking for a cool place in Tokyo to try out online games? Try “flatflat” in Harajuku. The narrow space (3.5 meters by 45 meters long) was designed by Japanese firm Sako Architects and allows folks to check out online game portal Hangame — and do it in style. The concept for the space is a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Street Fighter IV Wants To Teach You Fighting
Not everyone who is planning on buying Street Fighter IV has experience with the fighter. Capcom hopes to get all players on the same page. While tutorials are not new, the SFIV tutorial is all-encompassing. As Capcom’s Street Fighter expert Seth Killian explains, “It begins with normal moves, then it goes on to specials, supers,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Sony: PS3 Still For “Early Adopters”
The PlayStation 3 was released in North America in November 2006. That’s over two years ago. So we’re well out of the “early adopter” phase, right? Not according to Sony we’re not! In an interview with Gamasutra, Sony’s John Koller has said: The PSP, from a handheld perspective, it’s more of a 13-17 year old…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Monster Hunter G Dated, Getting Own Classic Controller
Wii title Monster Hunter G has been dated for Japan. It will be out April 23 for ¥3,990. That’s not all. Oh no. Included is a demo for Monster Hunter 3 tri and one promotional Monster Hunter card game card. There’s also a limited edition start pack which includes the same goods plus a Monster…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Ultimate Ghosts ‘n Goblins Coming To PSN
Sony promised (cross their hearts!) that in 2009, they’d deliver more PSP and PS1 games to the PSN. This week, they begin delivering on that promise with a PSP game. That game is Ultimate Ghosts ‘n Goblins, which will be made available for download tomorrow for $20. Great game, convenient method of purchasing, people will…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
This Japanese Adult Video Game Actress Knows Her Western Games
Adult video actress often say they play video games, but few really play video games. Japanese AV lady Noa, star of MAX ORGASM, does. She’s hardcore, yo. The self-proclaimed hikikomori otaku blogs about playing games — games like Fable II. She name drops Peter Molyneux, reminisces about Fable I and talks about things how “the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 15, 2009 - Uncategorized
Spike Awards TV Ratings Tank, Down 26%
Ah, the Spike Awards. What better way to celebrate the year’s achievements in an ever-maturing and important creative industry than with an evening of advertisements and ill-advised celebrity cameos? Oh, what’s that? You don’t agree? You’re not alone. Nielsen ratings for the night show that 680,000 people tuned in last month. That’s a 26% drop…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 14, 2009 - Uncategorized
Microsoft Considering Sizable Layoffs
According to The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft is considering “significant” layoffs across various corporate divisions. Insiders close to the company did not disclose whether Microsoft’s Xbox division will be affected. Nothing has been set in stone reports The Wall Street Journal, and Microsoft could find alternatives to keep costs down. If Microsoft goes through with…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 14, 2009