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Final Fantasy XIII Versus The Competition, By The Numbers
Square Enix released Final Fantasy XIII last week, a release that, in its first four days, sold more than 1.5 million copies. But how did the competition fare with the Final Fantasy sales juggernaut vying for Japanese gamer’s yen? Quite well, especially if you consider the competition to be New Super Mario Bros. Wii, which…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 24, 2009 -
Why Can’t This Ever Happen At The Airports I Use?
This is quite possibly the only Army of Two: The 40th Day teaser that’s made me laugh. Probably because I’ve spent six hours in airports so far this holiday and have another four ahead of me to go home. I don’t even care that it’s a United Kingdom teaser instead of a North American one.…
By AJ Glasser Published December 24, 2009 -
Sony Add NBA, NHL Games To The PlayStation Network
Continuing moves made earlier in the year, when MLB, UFC and wrestling content was made available on the PlayStation Store, Sony yesterday announced there are now NBA and NHL games ready for download as well. The NBA content is the more appealing of the two, Sony promising “select games” will be made available every week…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 24, 2009 -
Mommy, Where Do Game Trailers Come From?
As we’ll get into on Christmas day in a little more detail, video game trailers are big business these days. But did you ever stop and wonder where they actually come from? The Kartel did, so went and paid a visit to FAILSAFE Creative Group, an ominous-sounding company that specialises in the production of trailers…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 24, 2009 -
Batman Was Great, But Remember, Batman Was Late
Game delays are big news and bad news. But once a game comes out and proves to be good, game delays are often forgotten news. Batman: Arkham Asylum was delayed in 2009. Its lead creator recalled that forgotten moment. You would think that delaying a game is an awkward process. The game is closing in…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 24, 2009 -
Sony Promoting Safe Online Play With Handy Website
Game companies, whether they be console manufacturers or publishers, are always the victims of bad press when it comes to keeping kids safe from questionable content online. So it’s nice seeing one – Sony – doing something proactive about it. While every console has measures in place to restrict content for minors, Sony are going…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 24, 2009 -
Doctor Advises No Games Before Sport
A doctor working with the British Olympic Association has advised athletes to avoid playing games before sport, as it adversely affects their sleep patterns. Writing on his blog, Dr. Marco Cardinale has four suggestions for those who enjoy their games as much as their athletic activity: 1) If your are travelling to train and compete…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 24, 2009 -
Colorado’s Gaming Graffiti Wall
As seen on Seetwist’s flickr page via Albotas.
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 24, 2009 -
What Do You Want From Santa?
To: Kotakuland From: Bashcraft RE: Games For My Break Kotaku already asked the gaming folks what they want, so now I’ll ask you: What do you want from Santa? What you missed last night Robin Williams On The Wii The Twenty Best-Rated Games Of The Decade More Final Fantasy XIV Screens Than You Can Shake…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 24, 2009 -
Segata Sanshiro Toy Filmed For Your Pleasure
Segata Sanshiro was SEGA’s mascot character for the ill-fated SEGA Saturn. The character was a parody of Sanshiro Sugata, the character from the Akira Kurosawa film. The mascot even got his own toys back in the day — one of which was recently uploaded to YouTube. The packaging has phrases like “Forever Hero! He became…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 24, 2009 -
Final Fantasy XIII’s Sazh Cosplay In Japan
Sazh Katzroy. You know, the FFXIII dude with the afro, dual pistols and the chocobo chick living inside said afro. He’s also got an adorable kid, and now, a hardcore cosplayer. Snapped at the recent Jump Festa in Japan, this cosplayer didn’t stop at the costume, oh no, but sports a solid effort at the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 24, 2009 -
NSFW: A Brief Peek At Heavy Rain’s Adult Content
Adult games and games for adults are different. European developer Quantic Dream doesn’t just dream of making games for adults, it is. With upcoming PS3 title Heavy Rain, the developer aims to make the video game equivalent of something like an R rated film — adult characters, adult content. As mentioned previously, some of that…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 24, 2009 -
Christmas Eve In Japan — With 2D And Plastic Girlfriends
For Japanese, Christmas dinner is usually chicken and cake. Booze is involved as well. And the more discerning individuals, spend their meals with those closest to them. Alone. These types of photos are very much a Japanese internet meme — people showing their Christmas meal and female characters with whom they are eating. They’re more…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 24, 2009 -
More Games Released In 2009 Than In 2008
You’d think the one-two punch of a global economic crisis and a string of delays would mean 2009 saw less game releases than 2008, but no. Oh no. Instead, according to Electronic Entertainment Design and Research, the number of games released this year increased. In 2008, 1092 titles reached a retail shelf in the United…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 24, 2009 -
More Fancy Street Fighter Clothing
Triumvir, who last year brought us a range of snazzy Street Fighter clothing, are back for 2010 with a whole new line, again going with the “dress like a Shadaloo foot soldier” theme. In theory, you could outfit yourself head-to-toe in a Shadaloo uniform, as there are caps, beanies, shirts, jackets and even jeans on…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 24, 2009 -
Gold, Diamond-Covered PS3 Needs A Price Cut
Let’s say the world’s most expensive Wii doesn’t appeal to you. You figure, “If I’m paying $300,000 for a console, the least it can do is play Blu-Ray”. So you instead focus on the world’s most expensive PS3. Made by the same guy, it’s covered in gold, emblazoned with 58 diamonds, and costs around $320,000.…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 24, 2009