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The First Killzone 2 Review Is In
The latest issue of PlayStation: The Official Magazine touts the “world exclusive review” of Killzone 2 for the PlayStation 3. What did the officially sanctioned mag think of Guerrilla Games’ highly anticipated first-person shooter? Unsurprisingly, the official mag liked it. A lot. Killzone 2 was handed the maximum score, five stars out of five, calling…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
Chrono Trigger, Shenmue, Mega Man, and More Coming To VGL
Tommy Tallarico looks to freshen up the Video Games Live experience a bit in 2009, with plans to add several new games to the concert’s line up, including Mega Man, Shenmue, and Chrono Trigger. Portuguese gaming blog RumblePack got an exclusive from Tallarico during a recent Video Games Live performance, with the diminutive composer spilled…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
Kotaku’s 2008 Games of the Year Awards
This year we decided to try something different with our Game of the Year awards: The GOTYS. We came up with categories that exemplify the areas of gaming that we think should be highlighted. Instead of awards meant to serve as a shopping list for gamers, we hope to create something that pinpoints what we…
By Brian Crecente Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
The Secrets Of Left 4 Dead’s Lighting Design
Valve’s Randy Lundeen updates the official Left 4 Dead blog with an inside look at the zombie shooters lighting design. The most amazing reveal? That Left 4 Dead‘s lighting is really fascinating. Call me a Left 4 Dead fanboy if you must — I did stay up until 1:30 AM last night plugging through “No…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
More Littlest Pet Shop On The Way, Still Just For Girls
EA continues to capitalize on its lucrative agreement with Hasbro, with Littlest Pet Shop Spring for the DS bringing even more adorable big-headed animals that boys aren’t allowed to play with to Nintendo’s handheld. Utilizing the cute and extremely collectible nature of the Littlest Pet Shop Brand, EA allows “girls” to add to their collection…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
Prince Of Persia Producer On Shadow Of The Colossus Similarities
In response to MTV Multiplayer’s views on the subject, Prince of Persia producer Ben Mattes delivers his take on the striking similarities between his game and the PlayStation 2 classic Shadow of the Colossus. Just before Christmas, Stephen Totilo of MTV Multiplayer ran an article pondering whether concepts and mechanics shared by Ubisoft’s new Prince…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
Please, Hammer, Don’t Hurt Bobby Kotick
We definitely know that Activision’s got something MC Hammer related on its 2009 plate. But photo evidence of the Funky Headhunter standing next to CEO Bobby Kotick? 2 legit not 2 post! Hammer recently Twittered his hopes for “a great 2009 for Bobby Kotick and Activision” and revealed a grainy shot of the two “taken…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
Gunnar Gaming Glasses Review: Why Buy Wi-Five?
I ran into the Gunnar Optiks folks last year during the Penny Arcade Expo. The idea of glasses designed to reduce eye-strain from extended computer use or gaming sessions appealed to me. Not only were the glasses supposed to cut down on the inevitable headaches, double vision and dry eyes, they looked pretty neat too.…
By Brian Crecente Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
Capcom Struts Its 2009 Lineup
Capcom has an excellent line up of games hitting consoles during the first half of 2009, and they’ve got the Resident Evil 5 and Street Fighter IV-filled press release to prove it. It’s not all about the fifth Resident Evil and the fourth Street Fighter, but those two titles do make up the brunt of…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
GameStop Offering Girlie Mags With Fitness Games
Game Informer gets a little feminine competition as GameStop announces a special promotion that delivers free 12-month subscriptions to popular female-friendly magazines with the purchase of select fitness titles. From now until February 22nd, shoppers that spend more than $34.99 on select fitness-themed products (Wii Fit, My Fitness Coach, etc.) at GameStop will be eligible…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
Holiday Greetings From Penny Arcade, Nintendo, Blizzard and Others
I was out of town for the two weeks surrounding Christmas so despite my best efforts, I didn’t post all of the gaming greeting cards I received over the holidays. Here’s a round up of some of the best ones that made it to my door when I wasn’t home, including cards from David Jaffe’s…
By Brian Crecente Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
XBLA Kicks Off The New Year With Interpol
The last few weeks of Xbox Live Arcade games were a boon to the more casual gamer, and the first game of the new year continues the trend with TikiGames’ Interpol: The Trail of Dr. Chaos. Interpol is a puzzle game in which players travel the world, searching amazingly cluttered crime scenes for clues to…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
EVE Online Breaks Concurrent User Record
Five years old and growing! EVE Online celebrated the beginning of the new year by reaching a new record for concurrent users connected to the game, with more than 45,000 players online at once. The exact number is 45,186 users, all going about their business in New Eden. Perhaps not impressive numbers when compared to…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2009 -
UncategorizedLittleBigJackson: Yes, Sackboys Can Moonwalk
This may not quite have the lip-syncing down and the level design leaves a bit to be desired, but the idea is wonderful. And let’s not forget how awesome LittleBigJackson looks in sack cloth. Here’s hoping for more LittleBigPlanet Machinima and music videos. [Thanks Harold]
By Brian Crecente Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
Xbox’s Best Euro Christmas Ever
Gather round for a rousing bout of back slapping and carousing as the Xbox brand celebrates its best European Christmas season in six years, with 100% growth over last December. The press release is filled with quotes, specifically from the likes of Xbox’s Regional Vice President of Interactive Entertainment Chris Lewis, who could go on…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
Microsoft Wants Radiant Silvergun For XBLA
In an interview with Gamasutra, Treasure CEO Masato Maegawa reveals that Microsoft has requested the classic Saturn shoot-em Radiant Silvergun for Xbox Live Arcade, but Treasure has yet to say yes. Radiant Silvergun is a classic shooter that’s developed a cult following despite the fact that it never saw release here in the states. In…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
Lenovo Packs Motion Gaming Controller In With New Desktop
Lenovo rolled out their new line of computers today in preparation for the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show. Among the list is an “all-in-one” desktop that includes a motion-sensing remote for gaming. The IdeaCentre A600 All-in-One Desktop includes a 21.5-inch frameless screen, integrated speakers, digital TV tuner and a 4-in-1 optional remote controller. “It is the…
By Brian Crecente Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
Bungie Relaxes Halo 3 Push To Talk Restrictions
And here I thought no one was listening. In Bungie’s latest weekly update Urk reveals that the push to talk feature in Halo 3 is getting a bit less restrictive. Since the game was launched, any player on a team larger than four had to press the d-pad in order to talk during a match.…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
Weekly Wii Update: Kirby And Crab Battles
It’s a brand new year for Nintendo Wii downloadables, and while this week sees only a game a piece released for the Virtual Console and WiiWare, there’s enough Kirby and crab battles for 20 titles. Yes, I said Crab Battles. Today Konami releases Sandy Beach for WiiWare (500 Wii Points), a title that lets you…
By Mike Fahey Published January 5, 2009 - Uncategorized
Teen Sucks At Gaming, Torches Warehouse
A high school student frustrated over a recent gaming session at an internet cafe in South Korea set light to a warehouse Saturday evening. The 15-year-old told police that he torched the warehouse, located at the top of a four-story building, because “his computer games did not go well.” The fire did an estimated four…
By Brian Crecente Published January 5, 2009