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The Nintendo Download: Two Cave Stories Are Better Than One
Nicalis’ adorable retro adventure Cave Story returns to the Nintendo Download in two new flavors: A double-screened DSiWare version and a free WiiWare demo. Only a raccoon playing disc golf could make this week any better. If you own an internet connected Wii console and haven’t downloaded Cave Story yet, you should probably get right…
By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2010 -
Black Friday Week Was Very Good To Nintendo
Fueled by new hardware colors and special holiday bundles, Nintendo had a very happy Black Friday week indeed, with 1.5 million video game systems finding their way into the hands of gaming-hungry shoppers. What systems sold the most? Nintendo’s handheld gaming systems won the week of Black Friday, according to the company’s own internal sales…
By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2010 -
Empire Strikes Back Director Irvin Kershner Dead At 87
Irvin Kershner, the director behind what many consider the finest of all the Star Wars films, has passed away at the age of 87. Irvin Kershner didn’t want to direct The Empire Strikes Back. When George Lucas asked him to take on directorial duties for the second Star Wars film, Kershner initially declined, only to…
By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2010 -
Diehard Nintendo Fans Debate Whether Donkey Kong Is Good Or Evil
Nintendo’s famous ape seemed like a villain back in the original Donkey Kong game, but he’s been a good guy recently. Which is it? We asked people who would know, some of whom were dressed as Nintendo characters. This video was shot in November at the Nintendo World Store. Thanks to all who agreed to…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 29, 2010 -
These Gaming Deals Are INSANE!!! — Cyber Monday Edition [Updated]
We aren’t done with the shopping holidays before the holidays. Tomorrow’s Cyber Monday, a new tradition whereby folks who skipped Black Friday hit online retailers (typically from a work computer). Updated at 12:30 p.m. with more new Steam deals. The Monesyaver on Saturday covered a ton of deals that should still be good, so be…
By Owen Good Published November 29, 2010 -
Leslie Nielsen R.I.P.
To: Totilo From: Bashcraft Leslie Nielsen, a truly great actor, passed away at age 84. He will be missed. What you missed last night Korean Crisis “Is Not Starcraft” For A Moment, You Will Believe Samus Is Real Bugs Can Not Only Break Games, They Can Also Flash Junk Run Linux? You Can Play All…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010 -
Sega Sees A Future For Arcade Gaming…In China
Japanese arcades continue to exist in Japan, and game companies like Sega continue to make games for them. They are past their heyday in Japan, but China is another story. China is on the up. The second largest economy in the world, China is ripe for the picking — or so Sega apparently thinks. Starting…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010 -
Watch Helen Mirren Earn Money Right Before Your Eyes
Oscar-winner Helen Mirren was reportedly paid £500,000 (US$800,000) to appear in a Wii Fit Plus ad. This is that ad! “Nintendo insisted they wanted Helen and no one else,” a friend of Mirren’s is apparently quoted as saying. “They wanted an older, more attractive woman to show that the Wii isn’t just for children.” The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010 -
Mario Kart Goes 3D (But Not The Way You Think)
Takara Tomy’s remote-controlled Mario Kart toys may have looked great, but they shipped without a decent track. These Spanish guys certainly took care of that, building a custom course for the toys that would do a video game proud. Of course, a real Mario Kart would require better handling from its vehicles than these tiny…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010 -
Crysis Developers: Consoles Are Holding PC Games Back
The fact so many games now appear on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC is a blessing for PC gamers who used to miss out on a lot of console games, but according to Crysis developers Crytek, it’s a mixed blessing. “As long as the current console generation exists and as long as we keep pushing…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010 -
America’s Second Largest Arcade Pushes Gamers’ Buttons
Arcades dead? Never say die! This past summer, arcade Galloping Ghost opened in Brookfield, Illinois. With over 180 cabinets, it’s the second largest arcade in the U.S. A recent local news report gives a nostalgic tour of the Galloping Ghost, which is run by the indie devs behind Dark Presence. The game is aiming for…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010 -
Splinter Cell Returns For Sixth Game
Ubisoft has confirmed that a sixth game in stealth action series Splinter Cell is currently in the early stages development at the company’s Toronto studio. And…that’s all Ubisoft is willing to confirm as far as the game goes, with no word on things like setting (is it worth bringing back tired old Sam Fisher?) and…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010 -
Brain Age To Outsmart The 3DS?
Just because Nintendo’s Brain Age took Japan by storm in 2006, that doesn’t mean it can’t do it again. Neuroscientist Dr. Ryuta Kawashima spills the beans that a new Brain Age is in development. Dr. Kawashima, whose floating head appears in the games, mentioned that a third Brain Age is in development in his new…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010 -
Run Linux? You Can Play All These Games
Want the flexibility of running Linux on your PC but still want to play games? This guide to just what you can actually play on the alternative operating system should help! Penguspy is a great resource for serious Linux gamers, who once they’re done with the more high-profile penguin-friendly games like The Sims 3 can…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010 -
Final Fantasy Creator’s LEGO Creations
When not working on video games or grooming his mustache, Hironobu Sakaguchi enjoys playing with LEGO. Sakaguchi’s creations range from Wii Remotes to LEGO fighters to robots The Hawaii-based game designer often puts LEGO together while waiting for “slow” Hawaiian internet to download game builds. Did we say there were only four reasons why Sakaguchi…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010 -
Bugs Can Not Only Break Games, They Can Also Flash Junk
Bugs. They’re those annoying glitches that can mar your experience with a game or, in extreme cases, end your experience with one altogether. But just how much do you know about them, and how they’re removed from retail games? A number of developers and testers have spoken with GamePro, highlighting some of the nuances in…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010 -
Odin Sphere Voice Actor Gets A Special (And Very Scary) Delivery
When veteran voice actor Sho Hayami (pictured) of Space Channel 5 and Odin Sphere fame checked his mail earlier this spring, he apparently found more than fan letters. An unemployed 46-year-old woman named Mayumi Konishi, who was arrested for sending a knife as a threat to an elementary school, confessed to also sending a knife…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010 -
For Sale: Left 4 Dead House, Interior Space Limited
Artist Robert Overweg built a house and put it on exhibition. If you play zombie shooter Left 4 Dead 2, you may even recognise it! It’s not made of wood. Or bricks. Actually, it doesn’t even have four walls. It’s a sham of a house, a replica of one found in Valve’s popular online shooter,…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010