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One of the Oldest Video Games Makes a Comeback
Lunar Lander is about as old as video games get. You’d nearly all have played a variation of the game at one point or another, but soon you’ll be able to play one that’s a little fresher Indie developer Sean Edwards is working on a PC game called Lunar Flight, which is a modern take…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 16, 2011 -
Huge Angry Birds Game Created in Spain
To promote Angry Birds, Deutsche Telekom and game developer Rovio joined forces for a video in the Spanish city of Terrassa, reports Spanish site Hasta los Juegos. There was a giant Angry Birds set-up, with explosive pigs and destructible structures. A jazz group was on hand to blast the game’s theme. According to Hasta los…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 16, 2011 -
Where Studio Ghibli Meets Minecraft
The modders at Oz Workshop have achieved something remarkable: recreated something in Minecraft that is not mildly amusing, but genuinely awe-inspiring. They’ve produced in block form the most famous locations (and in some cases characters) from Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli films, like Castle in the Sky, Totoro and Howl’s Moving Castle While it helps if…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 16, 2011 -
Male + Male Relationships Finally Available in Mass Effect 3 [Update]
Up until now, Mass Effect has been about shooting bad guys and sowing your wild oats. In the series’ third game, however, your oats will be planted in more familiar ground. BioWare has told PC Gamer that there are no new romance options in Mass Effect 3, the emphasis in the final game being on…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 16, 2011 -
These Star Wars and Gundam Dioramas Will Melt Your Face
As a kid, I was always impressed with models. I was more impressed with full-blown dioramas—still am. These dioramas, though, aren’t merely impressive; they’re brain-destroying. At the recent Shizuoka Hobby Show, Star Wars and Gundam dioramas nearly stole the whole damn show. The level of detail in these miniature masterpieces is stunning. They’re like those…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 16, 2011 -
Your First Look at Pro Evolution Soccer 2012
Here’s the first footage from PES2012, Konami’s latest attempt to wrestle back the top spot in the world of football games. And it looks…well, sadly, at this early stage as stilted and wooden as the last few versions. Fans of the series or hardcore football fans will still want to check out the clip, though,…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 16, 2011 -
Booth Babe Costume Reborn as Cosplay Sexy
Out of all of Capcom’s fan service characters, Morrigan Aensland from Darkstalkers is one of the most fan servicey. So is this cosplay. At the recent Cosholic cosplay event, cosplayer Morichi (site NSFW) wasn’t satisfied with merely doing a Morrigan cosplay. Instead, she did a “Morrigan Capcom Companion” cosplay, based on a series of figurines…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 16, 2011 -
An Idea on How to Fix iPhone Gaming
While it can do some game genres well, boy, for others the iPod can be a nightmare to use. Yet those nightmares could easily be sweet dreams with an add-on like Alan Li’s Iphone Gaming Pod. His design, while sadly just a concept at this stage, is for a sleek, clip-on pair of attachments for…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 16, 2011 -
Why Japan Is Blocking the Return of the PSN
The PSN’s service is being restored in North America, Europe, Australia and Latin America. In Japan, it’s not. Governmental bureaucrats at the Ministry of Economy’s Media and Content Industry department won’t allow Sony to resume its PSN service until the electronics giant gives more information on new security measures. “We met with Sony on May…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 16, 2011 -
The Right Way to do Japanese Box Art
The same smart people at Nintendo Europe who thought it was a good idea to localise Wii RPG Xenoblade also know how important box art can be for such a localisation. So they’re letting the game’s fans vote. While the front cover – which we’ll assume is the same as that found in Japan –…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 16, 2011 -
Valve’s Novel Idea: Charge Popular People Less
In an interview with Develop, Valve boss Gabe Newell says that his company is more interested in “looking into what Valve can do with payment services than engine services”. What that means is some crazy ideas on how to take your money. “The industry has this broken model, which is one price for everyone”, he…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 16, 2011 -
Won’t Someone Think of the Children?
Won’t Someone Think of the Children? | A Los Angeles-area teenager takes to the streets for PlayStation Network, in a photo taken “just minutes” before service was brought back online in North America (Photo: Christopher Kirkman | Media Geeks) The PlayStation Network Returns; Normalcy Won’t Across North America yesterday evening, PlayStation Network returned after a…
By Owen Good Published May 15, 2011 -
Next Resident Evil Movie Might Be Called “Retribution,” Says Milla
Milla Jovovich takes a bunch of fan mail via Twitter, yet actually responds to it. When someone jokingly asked the Resident Evil star if the next film would be subtitled “Begins,” (it was the name used in an April Fool’s Day joke this year) she answered seriously. no, its not called”begins”lol! it”began” 10 yrs ago!…
By Owen Good Published May 15, 2011 -
PSN Service Now Being Restored in Europe, Australia, Latin America
Reactivation of PlayStation Network, completed early this morning for all of North America, is now proceeding in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico and South America, PlayStation Europe said through its official Twitter moments ago. When PSN service is restored, users must change their account passwords. Sony has posted guides for PS3 and PSP users on…
By Owen Good Published May 15, 2011 -
Oregon Trials
Each week throws off several new video game lists ranging from the humorous to the trivial. What’s better? A list of those. Here’s a roundup of the rundowns out there. •Nine Things to Name Your Oregon Trail Family [The Hairpin] We had a Star Wars text adventure in the computer lab in 8th grade. My…
By Owen Good Published May 15, 2011 -
Music to Set Your Mood for L.A. Noire
For your listening pleasure, Rockstar Games has uploaded nine cuts from the L.A. Noire soundtrack, including the game’s title theme (embedded below) and two other original compositions. The tracks are hosted at the social music site SoundCloud. They’re not available for download, but if you’re chilling out in front of your computer this Sunday it…
By Owen Good Published May 15, 2011 -
The PlayStation Network Returns; Normalcy Won’t
Across North America yesterday evening, PlayStation Network returned after a 23-day total blackout. In a process spanning about seven hours, the PlayStation 3’s online capabilities gradually reactivated state-by-state, beginning in New York and ending in Texas. As gamers rushed to message boards to verify the news in their precincts, the evening had the feel of…
By Owen Good Published May 15, 2011 -
‘Shop Contest: Welcome Back PSN
Sometime around midnight on the west coast, PlayStation Network came fully online in Canada and the U.S. That quick-and-dirty image up there was my no-talent ‘shop to mark the occasion, but it’s no way to welcome back our PS3s to the wonderful world of online gaming. So that’s where you come in. Let’s draw daddy…
By Owen Good Published May 15, 2011 -
Weekend Talk Amongst Yourselves
By giving you permission to talk here I maintain the illusion of control over you. Talk! I said talk amongst yourselves! About games! Please? Thanks to Prof.Gast for today’s WTAY image. Want to be featured atop Talk Amongst Yourselves? Kotaku? Submit your pic to #TAYpics. See this thread for directions on how to do a…
By Owen Good Published May 15, 2011