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We’re Giving Away Four Classic Editions of Goldeneye, Want One?
We’re giving away classic editions of the North American version of James Bond 007: GoldenEye, which come with a copy of the Wii game and the snazzy golden classic controller, to four lucky readers. This time around we’re asking you to sign up for our newsletter for a chance to win the player. If you’ve…
By Brian Crecente Published October 22, 2010 -
And The Female Clothing Battle Damage Continues
Costume battle damage is not new. In 1985’s Ghost ‘n Goblins, Sir Arthur was running around in his skivvies. But in the last few years, it’s become far more prevalent — especially in Japan — and far more feminine. Straight up, costume battle damage is fan service. It gives players a peek at a character’s…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 22, 2010 -
Proun Looks Fast, And It Looks Gorgeous
This might be the prettiest on-rails racing (or avoiding?) game we’ve ever seen. It’s a limited genre, sure, made up mostly of awful mid-90s games that relied a little too heavily on FMV sequences, but still. Let’s not rain on Proun’s parade. It’s the work of Joost van Dongen (one of the devs behind De…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 22, 2010 -
Japan Shows How Kinect’s Sonic Free Riders Is Done (Oh Dear)
Hands waving, feet jumping up and down, people doing who-knows-what. Yep, this isn’t just a clip of people playing Sonic Free Riders on Kinect, it’s a goldmine for possible forum GIFs. Besides the general flailing about, the game will have lots pelvic thrusts Sonic Free Riders will be released in early November in North America…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 22, 2010 -
Visit A Place Where It Is OK To Hug Arcade Machines
In Manhattan, there is this place where you are supposed to hug an arcade machine, where there’s one arcade cabinet made of wood, another made of Papier-mâché and where you can play games you may have heard of but probably never played. The place is called the Babycastles arcade, an art exhibition in New York…
By Stephen Totilo Published October 22, 2010 -
The Ninja? They’re Gonna Attack!
To: Totilo From: Bashcraft RE: 13 Hours Got a book in the mail! Matt Alt, game localizer and all around nice guy, sent me a copy of his new book, Ninja Attack! He previously wrote Yokai Attack!, which is about, well, yokai. Full disclosure: Both books are published by Kodansha International, which publishes my books,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 22, 2010 -
A Look at the Games For Windows Marketplace in Action
Starting in mid November Games For Windows is getting a fancy new marketplace and another 40 or so games for sale. Here’s a quick look at how the digital download service will look when the redesign hits.
By Brian Crecente Published October 22, 2010 -
Games For Windows Gets a Bigger, Better Online Store Next Month
Next month Microsoft’s Games for Windows website is getting an overhauled online store that will make purchasing computer games through the site easier, support Microsoft Points and nearly double the number of available titles. The new streamlined digital store will launch on Nov. 15 with more than 100 titles, up from the sixty or so…
By Brian Crecente Published October 22, 2010 -
A Look In The BlizzCon Swag Bag
Another BlizzCon, another swag bag. Time to open it up and see what QC-passed goodies await. Onward! Running from October 22 to 23, the 2010 BlizzCon is being held at the Anaheim Convention Center. Tenacious D are slated to play during the closing ceremonies. Be sure to check back for more BlizzCon coverage.
By Mike Fahey Published October 22, 2010 -
What’s For Sale At BlizzCon 2010?
While fans begin lining up outside the Anaheim Convention Center for the official launch of BlizzCon 2010, let’s check out what sort of Blizzard merchandise they’ll be lining up for once they’re inside! Every year, Blizzard sets up this nifty little display in the convention center lobby, showcasing the plushies, statues, t-shirts, board games, steins,…
By Mike Fahey Published October 22, 2010 -
The Big-Head Mode Of Our Childhoods
Helm, an exhibition kicking off in Melbourne, Australia tonight, is all about one thing: sticking giant masks onto small kids. Who may or may not also have giant heads. Artist Ben Guy (note: a friend of mine) has drawn from Macross to M.A.S.K. and everything in between. And we love it. Big-headed Roy Fokker? Giant-face…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 22, 2010 -
Metroid Heroine Recreated In Old Game Cartridges
Let’s say, you had, I dunno, 179 worthless, old and broken video game carts just sitting around. What would you do? If you were Denver artist Blaze Bratcher, then you’d create this 3D Samus Aran sculpture. And then, we’d go “ooh” and “wow”. The 5.5 foot by 4 foot work was commissioned by game retailer…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 22, 2010 -
Love Simulator Gets Real Adult Movie Parody
It was inevitable, bound to happen. There’s now a Japanese adult video knock off of Konami’s 2009 love simulator Love Plus. The alarming thing isn’t the porn parody, but rather, that it’s taken this long! (Massage parlors were quicker.) The flick is called “Love Chaku-Ero Plus” and stars Uta Kohaku. She’s no stranger to parody…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 22, 2010 -
So, You Do More Than Play Games On Your Console
Game consoles! We used to just play games on them, but in this 21st century of the future, it seems plenty of you are now watching movies and TV shows on them as well. Ever since the PlayStation 2 doubled as many people’s first DVD player, the amount of non-gaming media consumed on consoles has…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 22, 2010 -
Father And Son Gang Up To Annoy DDR Player
Meet “NOB”. He is a talented Dance Dance Revolution dancer. He is also, and I’m trying to be kind, somewhat vain As he does almost every week, NOB filmed himself dancing his heart out at an arcade in Tokyo’s Odaiba. A nearby father and son had enough of NOB’s jazz hands and did their best…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 22, 2010 -
Feds Worried Xbox Hacker Will Show Mod Chips Are OK
Andrew Huang wrote a book a few years back called Hacking The Xbox. He’s an expert on the subject. He’s such an expert, in fact, that federal prosecutors are trying to stop him testifying in a mod chip court case. Courtesy of a report on Wired, Matthew Crippen is facing three years in prison if…
By Luke Plunkett Published October 22, 2010 -
R.I.P. Penthouse Founder Bob Guccione, 1930-2010
On October 20, Penthouse magazine founder Bob Guccione succumbed to lung cancer at a suburban Dallas hospital. The 79 year-old entrepreneur shook up both magazine publishing and Hollywood. Like many people, he also enjoyed video games. Founded in the mid-1960s, Penthouse would go on to become one of the most controversial (and widely read) adult…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 22, 2010