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  Alright, A Terry Bogard Action Figure!

  Isn’t it great? Sadly, it’s the latest Kyle Robinson custom action figure, not the latest official SNK action figure. Meaning you can’t buy it. Only look, and yearn. Standing 7-inches tall, Terry was made from the bones of scrapped Ryu and Ken SOTA figures, with a little custom paintwork thrown in to finish off the…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 17, 2009
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  Raiden Fighters Aces Flying To North American Shops

  As rumored previously, Japanese Xbox 360 scrolling shooter Raiden Fighters Aces is getting a North American release The game, released last March in Japan, is a compilation of all three Raiden Fighters titles (Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2: Operation Hell drive and Raiden Fighters Jet), and the title features both Training and Arcade modes. While…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  The American Dream Is A Grand Theft Auto IV T-Shirt

  There are a lot of GTA merchandising opportunities Rockstar could engage in, but don’t. Action figures, for example. Another missed opportunity is in GTA clothing, which means other companies have to carry the load. This shirt (“American Dream”) is by label Gatsby. It could be more subtle, yes, but it does get the point across.…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 17, 2009
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  Xbox 360 Exclusive Ninja Gaiden II Coming To PS3

  This fall, Ninja Gaiden Σ 2 is coming to Sony’s PLAYSTATION 3. The game is a PS3 remake of the “Only on Xbox 360” title Ninja Gaiden II. The game will have PSN support as well as new content. Like the original title, Ninja Gaiden Σ 2 is being developed by Tecmo’s Team Ninja. However,…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  Another Game Announcement Comes Via Movie Deal

  Few months back, the announcement for Dante’s Inferno had its cover blown by an accompanying movie deal. Oops. Today, we learn of another game courtesy not of a proper reveal, but of its licensing deal. That game is called “Blacklight”, and is being developed by Zombie, the team behind America’s Army. Oh, and the Saw…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 17, 2009
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  Dragon Quest IX Pre-Order Start (Again)

  Eagerly-awaited, twice-delayed DS title Dragon Quest IX is finally going on sale July 11, 2008 in Japan. Those hoping to secure the game can pre-order. Starting today, Japanese retailer TSUTAYA is opening up pre-orders for the game. Other Japanese retailers also are starting to take pre-orders. The game is slated for late 2009 in North…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  Yup, Secret Agent Clank Is Coming To The PS2

  It was rumoured that Secret Agent Clank would be making its way from the PlayStation Portable to the PlayStation 2. And you know what? It is. Sony have today confirmed it. It’ll be out on May 26. Sanzaru Games will be handling the port, with the only noticeable changes being a slight jump in the…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 17, 2009
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  In Akihabara, R4 Retailers Take To The Streets

  Nintendo has been fighting the R4 piracy device and fighting it hard. There’s a court injunction against the Chinese R4 makers for “violation under Japan’s laws”. Yahoo! Auctions is prohibiting the device’s sale. Earlier this month, retailers in Tokyo’s geek mecca Akihabara were still carrying the device. However, stores are apparently trying to liquidate their…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  Iroha In Living Color

  A sample, unpainted figurine of Samurai Shodown character Iroha was shown earlier this month at a Japanese hobby show. Let’s have a look at the finished product. The 1/6 scale Iroha was sculpted by modeler Dzou. Iroha does not yet have pricing, a release date or proper coverage for her tush. やまと「SIF EX サムライスピリッツ天下一剣客伝 いろは」サンプルレビュー…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  Judge Says Nothankyou To Wii Patent Lawsuit

  Fenner Investments – who in 2007 accused Nintendo, Sony & Microsoft of patent violations – figured Tuesday would be their big day in court. Turns out it probably won’t be. Judge Leonard Davis of the U.S. District Court in Tyler, Texas dismissed the case earlier today. Said “that there was no need for a jury…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 17, 2009
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  A Clawful Of Boobs

  As Jason Chen at sister site Gizmodo aptly points out, those are not onions. He should know! Dude loves onions. Spotted at a Japanese arcade, this very retro looking crane game is packed with boobs. These palm-sized tension-reliever novelty items that have been available in Japan (and elsewhere) for some time. They’re quite squishy and…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  Marvel Universe Back From The Dead

  Once upon a time, Cryptic were working on Marvel Universe, an MMO based on the company’s comic book characters. It was, in 2007, canned. In 2009, though, it’s back. Reports announcing the formation of ambitious start-up company Gazillion Entertainment reveal that the publisher has four development studios working on massively multiplayer games. One is NetDevil,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 17, 2009
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  First Images Of 12-Years-Old-And-Up Rated PS3 Tentacle Game Anime

  As we previously announced, PS3 role-playing-game Tears to Tiara — which features rope play, suggestive udder spray and touching tentacles [links NSFW] — is getting an inevitable anime version. The Tears to Tiara anime is Premiering in Japan on April 2 and being produced by WHITE FOX animation studio. Besides an animated version, Tears to…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 17, 2009
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  Lost Planet 2, Dead Rising 2 *Might* Not Make 2009

  Don’t work under the assumption that, because they were announced in early 2009, Capcom’s latest tentpole sequels – Lost Planet 2 and Dead Rising 2 – will actually be released in 2009. Speaking with Microsoft’s Larry Hryb on his weekly radio show, Capcom PR man Chris Kramer said that both titles were big, but also…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 16, 2009
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  Japanese Space Opera Manga In Japanese *And* English

  Leiji Matsumoto, famed creator of space opera Space Battleship Yamato, is debuting his new manga on the Wii’s online Shopping Channel. Best of all, it will have English. Matsumoto’s Out of Galaxy Koshika will go on sale April 14, and like Wii-Shopping-Channel manga Princess Ai before it, Koshika will have Japanese and English language text…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published March 16, 2009
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  Steam To Offer In-Game Downloadable Content

  Valve have today announced that Steam – which already takes care of most other in-game needs for the PC market – will now be offering in-game downloadable content procurement as well. What does this mean? You’ll be able to get the DLC from the same program you’re launching and managing the main game from, instead…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 16, 2009
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  Marvel Signs Big MMO Deal

  Mystery publisher Gazillion Entertainment have signed a deal with Marvel to produce several massively-multiplayer online titles for the comics powerhouse. Having tried once – and failed – to get an MMO based on their characters off the ground, Marvel have now turned to Gazillion to develop a number of MMOs over a ten year period,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 16, 2009
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  Google To Bring “Gaming Industry’s Most Iconic Characters To Life” At GDC

  A last-minute invite from Google could be very exciting or completely dull and uninteresting — but there’s just no way to tell which. I scrolled right by this message in my inbox, mostly because it’s a dull black matte image and also because I’m pretty much booked solid for GDC. I only gave it a…

  By AJ Glasser Published March 16, 2009
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  Club Nintendo Members Get Early Look At Nintendo DSi

  Club Nintendo membership has its privileges, as Nintendo is offering members in good, Platinum-level standing a sneak peek at the new Nintendo DSi before the unwashed masses get a chance to smudge it. In other words: check your e-mail, registered Club Nintendo members! We’ve heard of events at GameStops ’round the country, some of which…

  By Michael McWhertor Published March 16, 2009
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  Again With The PS2 Wii Remote Talk

  Like a zombie you can’t quite get in the head, rumours of a Wii Remote-type device for the PS2 just won’t die off. Today, for example, we’ve got another one. A Sony patent application has surfaced that details a variety of wireless input devices for controlling a PlayStation console, from a remote/wand device that slightly…

  By Luke Plunkett Published March 16, 2009