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This May Be The Coolest Way To Play Zork
Or is it the dorkiest? However you want to label it, the ability to play Infocom text adventures like Zork and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy with a typewriter is without a doubt neat This is Automatypewriter, a “new way to experience interactive fiction,” according to its creator Jonathan M. Guberman. Built with custom…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 2, 2010 -
Or Do You Call Them Denims?
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Right Now, I Am Wearing Pants You inspired me. I too am now wearing pants. True, they’re not nearly as trendy as your jeans, but they are jeans. Now to work myself up to socks! What you missed: PC Classic Horror Puzzle Game 7th Guest Hits iPhone Next Month Mario,…
By Brian Crecente Published November 2, 2010 -
Mac Owners Can Feast On Civ V For Thanksgiving
The turn-based strategy game that turns adults into nation-building addicts, Civilization V, is making the leap from PC to the Mac in time for Thanksgiving (or by the end of this month, if you don’t celebrate gluttony, annually). The company responsible for bringing Firaxis’ strategy game to the Mac, Aspyr, puts a November 23 date…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 2, 2010 -
The Tester 2: “Series Premiere” Liveblog: A Brave New Cast
It’s time for the second season of Sony’s The Tester, and there’s a whole new group of eager job applicants this time around, along with a brand-new liveblogger covering the festivities. Join us, won’t you? With McWhertor becoming a downloadable television star this season, it’s up to me to track the weekly progress of The…
By Mike Fahey Published November 2, 2010 -
MindJack Projects Itself Into January
While we’re still not 100 percent sure how Square Enix’s upcoming telepathic third-person shooter MindJack works, we do know when it’s coming out, as the publisher gives the game a January release date. Remember those scenes in The Matrix when the agents would leap from civilian body to civilian body? MindJack is sort of like…
By Mike Fahey Published November 2, 2010 -
NBA Elite 11 Is Officially Dead
Electronic Arts has officially canceled NBA Elite 11. The disastrously delayed basketball sim has been completely removed from the publisher’s slate, with EA’s chief financial officer Eric Brown announcing the game’s death during an investor call. “Future development of that franchise will be handled at EA Tiburon in Orlando,” EA COO John Schappert added, confirming…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 2, 2010 -
Remember, Remember The Robots Of Movember
It’s Movember, the time of year when males spend 30 days growing facial hair to raise awareness of men’s health issues. The team at Age of Empires Online developer Robot Studios prepares to do its part. Track their progress here Gameface is a photographic celebration of the people who make, play and love video games.
By Mike Fahey Published November 2, 2010 -
The First Epic iPhone Game Is Now ‘Infinity Blade’
The iPhone is getting its first game from the people who make Gears of War and the developer of Shadow Complex this holiday. Infinity Blade, the game formerly known as “Project Sword,” is coming to your iDevice of choice. Developed by Chair Entertainment, Infinity Blade runs on the iPhone’s version of the Unreal Engine 3,…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 2, 2010 -
Rock Band 3’s Real Guitar Finally Priced & Dated
Fender’s real electric guitar that doubles as a Rock Band 3 controller is coming next year, according to the guitar maker. You’ll get your hands on the Squier Stratocaster controller in March 2011… if you can pony up the cash. The price for the Squier controller is an impressive $279.99 USD, according to the company’s…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 2, 2010 -
Who Should Be Responsible For Keeping Violent Games From Children?
A Gallup survey conducted over the weekend finds that while Americans believe the greatest responsibility for keeping violent games out of children’s hands lies with parents, they aren’t opposed to the government stepping in to help. With oral arguments in the Supreme Court hearing over the California video game law that would outlaw selling violent…
By Mike Fahey Published November 2, 2010 -
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood Has A Little Something Just For PS3 Owners
PlayStation 3 owners are in for some day-one exclusive when Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood stabs its way to retail next month. Ubisoft is giving the PlayStation faithful a little Copernicus to beef up the game’s single-player side. The PlayStation.blog writes that astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus will be at the center of the downloadable “Copernicus Conspiracy” add-on, giving…
By Michael McWhertor Published November 2, 2010 -
Highlights Of Today’s Big Supreme Court Video Game Case
This morning’s Supreme Court hearing about video games was full of feisty exchanges about free speech and protecting kids. Plus, we got a Mortal Kombat reference. Some highlights. The following are excerpts from the 72-page official transcript of today’s oral arguments before the nine justices of the United States Supreme Court. You can read the…
By Stephen Totilo Published November 2, 2010 -
Twice The Bug-Killing In Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
What could be more fun than sitting on your couch taking on giant insects and aliens with more than 300 different weapons in Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon? I don’t know, but here’s a shot of the game’s split-screen co-op. D3Publisher and developer Vicious Cycle’s follow-up to Earth Defense Force 2017 sees the return of…
By Mike Fahey Published November 2, 2010 -
World Of Warcraft: Cataclysm Launches On Pacific Time
East Coast World of Warcraft players fondly remember previous expansion pack launches when they could start playing three hours ahead of the West Coast. Blizzard evens the playing field when the Cataclysm expansion launches on December 7 at 12:01AM Pacific. Blizzard nailed down the launch time for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm today in a statement…
By Mike Fahey Published November 2, 2010 -
PokeMonster Hunter: The Electric Warrior
Concept artist/cartoonist Endling imagines the world-colliding PokeMonster Hunter, dressed in the remains of slain Pikachu, Raikou, Manectric, Electivire and more, resulting in the scariest Pokemon Master ever. Seen at deviantArt, thanks to Edgar!
By Michael McWhertor Published November 2, 2010 -
Pac-Man Creator Moves Game Making Back to Japan, Drops 90 Staff
Namco Bandai America yesterday let go around 90 staff, in a move that doesn’t just cut costs at the U.S. branch of the Pac-Man publisher, but will also see local development shifted back to Japan. Some of the losses are the result of a merger between the company’s online and mobile divisions, while others are…
By Luke Plunkett Published November 2, 2010 -
What’s The Story With Catherine?
Grisly murders, deadly nightmares, and a marriage proposal followed immediately by a one-night-stand? What exactly is going on in Atlus’ Catherine? the game’s official website gives us the skinny. The Japanese website for Atlus’ Persona side-story Catherine has updated its story section, and Japanese gaming website Adriasang has translated the details, shedding light on what…
By Mike Fahey Published November 2, 2010 -
Do Not Object To This Ace Attorney Bundle
Nintendo DS adventure game Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth 2 will be out next February in Japan, and it’s getting special bundles. Both the “Extended Edition” and the “Limited Edition” bundles come with this 18cm Miles Edgeworth figurine. Apparently, it will only be available as part of this bundle and there are no plans to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published November 2, 2010 -
Both Sides React To The California Game Law Supreme Court Hearing
Oral arguments were heard this morning in the Supreme Court case regarding California’s violent video game law, and Stephen Totilo was on the scene to get reactions from California Senator Leland Yee and video game industry lawyer Paul Smith. First up is lawyer Paul Smith who, along with Entertainment Software Association president Michael Gallagher seemed…
By Mike Fahey Published November 2, 2010