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Did You Know There Was Crazy Duck Racing In Shenmue II?
Why did Sega’s beloved and ambitious Shenmue series fail to progress beyond its second game? Because Sega never really promoted one of Shenmue II’s most spectacular features: underground duck racing. From the man who brought you video game racing classics like Out Run and Super Hang-On comes Shenmue II’s duck racing mini-game, a component of…
By Michael McWhertor Published January 14, 2011 -
This Dog Is One Fierce Son Of An Xbox
This is Kapone, a dog that is doing very well learning to protect its owners. Kapone’s father is Xbox, a prize-winning German Shepherd a dog whose owner boasts is a North American champ. Let’s back up a second. In Canada, a group called Dei Precision German Shepherds is proudly raising the now five-year-old German Shepherd…
By Stephen Totilo Published January 14, 2011 -
Half-Life 2 Still Looks Pretty As A Postcard
Just when the memory of how beautiful Half-Life 2 can be begins to fade, Reddit user Enjuaguese reminds us all with these panoramic shots of the game’s City 17. Included in this gallery is the original work, a massive picture spanning the first glimpse the player gets of the city and the looming threat of…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 14, 2011 -
Painful Laughter, Killing Castro And My Other Favorite Gaming Moments of 2010
Suicide, laughter, and the believed death of a communist leader. These were just some of my ten favorite moments from my favorite games of 2010. (Spoilers) We’ll have favorites from the rest of the team throughout the week. There are SPOILERS ahead so don’t read it if you don’t like SPOILERS Brian Crecente’s Favorite Gaming…
By Brian Crecente Published January 12, 2011 -
From Muskets To Jokers, These Were My Favorite Gaming Moments Of 2010
I had many fond memories playing my way through 2010, but none were as fond as these. In no particular order or preference, below you’ll find my favourite gaming moments from 2010. Some make the list because of their entertainment value, others the satisfaction I derived from getting there, while others still are here because,…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 11, 2011 -
CTA Digital Showing Off Assault Rifles, Inflatable Kart, Bowling Ball at CES
Our favorite Brooklyn-based wacky video game peripheral maker, CTA Digital, will be showing off their latest collection of plastic and rubber add-ons for the Wii, Playstation 3 Move and Xbox 360 Kinect at CES next week. Among the peripherals being showcased at CTA Digital booth is the PS3 and PS3 Move Assault Rifle Controller, Playstation…
By Brian Crecente Published January 1, 2011 -
What Really Motivates Master Chief
Artist Matthew Davis did this while studying at Middle Tennessee State University, as part of a range of pieces “[focusing] on desensitization from different forms of media we are subjected to on a regular basis”. It’s a catchy slogan, one that could work as well for an official endorsement of the game (or the product)…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 22, 2010 -
The Real World Is Not As Easy As A Video Game
Continuing their run of excellent shows about bringing games into the real world, Rooster Teeth’s latest episode of Immersion looks at how well we’d fare if we had to live our lives in 2D. Using an impressive array of gadgetry, the team are able to rig up a pair of glasses that show a person…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 16, 2010 -
Which Platform Has The Most Pirated Games On The Internet?
Let’s take a look, courtesy of a report from online piracy specialists TorrentFreak! Having examined “(nearly) all torrents that can be downloaded from public torrent sites today”, they’ve been able to obtain a list of the most popular gaming platforms among online pirates. Unsurprisingly, given its age and the ease with which games can be…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 16, 2010 -
Who Steals Video Game Consoles From Children With Cancer? [Update]
While PlayStation 3 thieves busy themselves punching women in the face, an Xbox thief in North Carolina breaks into a medical center and steals multiple consoles meant for children recovering from cancer. Update: The games industry rallies! If I were writing a crime handbook, one of the first rules would be something about not doing…
By Mike Fahey Published December 10, 2010 -
Oddworld Invades Steam For The Holidays
PC gamers get their first taste of Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath and Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee this holiday season, as the two former Xbox exclusives arrive on Steam as part of the four-game Oddboxx collection. While PlayStation 3 players have to wait until April for their polished version of Oddworld Inhabitants’ Stranger’s Wrath, PC gamers are getting…
By Mike Fahey Published December 6, 2010 -
Let’s Infiltrate Xbox Headquarters
Microsoft’s internal news crew Channel 9 recently paid Xbox HQ a visit, bringing a camera along for the ride. If you’ve ever wanted to see what the place that runs the Xbox looks like, well, you are about to. While there’s nothing particularly scandalous, nor revelatory about the footage, it’s still nice seeing this kind…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 3, 2010 -
When Spartans Die, They Go Here
College Humor’s latest animated short makes me feel a little less bad about all the times I get killed in Halo. I’m just letting my Spartan see the Spartan afterlife. It’s intentional. Halo Spartan Heaven [YouTube’s CollegeHumor.com channel]
By Stephen Totilo Published December 1, 2010 -
Xbox 360 May Get Cable-Like Online Subscription Service
Microsoft’s no stranger to working with TV networks, but according to Reuters they’re working on a cable-like online subscription service for the Xbox 360. It’s likely to have come about because of the Google TV threat—however much of a threat it may or may not be, it’s likely worried Microsoft. Nonetheless, it’s all good news…
By Kat Hannaford Published November 29, 2010 -
Don’t Worry, Dragon Age II Is For You, Too
I’d heard and read that some Dragon Age fans were worried about Dragon Age II, the upcoming sequel I finally saw and played today. Was this game really an example of role-playing game powerhouse BioWare abandoning its past? Well, don’t let your heart stop as I tell you that I was shown the game on…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 17, 2010 -
Mafia Wars Is Partially Responsible For The New Shenmue
If you’re still rooting for Sega’s ambitious Shenmue series, you may, someday, have Mafia Wars and Farmville maker Zynga to thank. Yu Suzuki, creative force behind games like Outrun, Space Harrier, Virtua Fighter and Shenmue, tells Famitsu in a new interview that he was in part inspired to create social game Shenmue City after playing…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 15, 2010 -
Psychonauts Creator Is Totally Ready For A Sequel
Tim Schafer, creative force behind Grim Fandango and Brutal Legend, is ready and willing to give you that Psychonauts sequel you’ve been dreaming of. Now he just needs a publisher to finance the damn thing. When asked by games mag PSM3 about the possibilities of a sequel to 2006’s quirky psychic adventure, Schafer said “I’m…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 11, 2010 -
ReviewsReview: Dance Central
Dance Central is a dancing rhythm game from the folks who created Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Packed with an eclectic mix of music and dance moves from the artists, it hopes to redefine the way we play dance games. Dance Central is among the most visually polished of the Kinect launch titles. Gamers stand…
By Brian Crecente Published November 4, 2010