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Sony: “Gem” Was A Prototype Name For PS3 Motion Controller
Following up on reports that EA chief John Riccitiello let slip the name of Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 3 motion controller, a Sony spokesperson told Kotaku that “Gem” isn’t necessarily the device’s real name. The term “Gem” was “an early code name for the product,” according to Sony Computer Entertainment of America director of communications Patrick…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 10, 2009 -
In Flight Movies
To: Totilo From: Bashcraft RE: A Life Well Written Getting ready for the long flight to Texas. Since Mrs. Bashcraft doesn’t fly well (she gets motion sick), she’ll probably take motion sickness meds and conk out for the flight. Hopefully, Micro-Bash will sleep for *most* of the late night flight. Mini-Bash is now old enough…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 10, 2009 -
Rumor: Big Layoffs At Aspyr
Aspyr, a publisher best known for porting games to the PC & Mac, is today instead best known for supposedly firing a whole bunch of employees. According to a report on Big Download, “over 50 percent” of Aspyr’s workforce have recently been shown the door, with those remaining left to shamble around the company’s now-spacious…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 10, 2009 -
Pac-Man: Championship Edition Waka Wakas The iPhone
Pac-Man Championship Edition, the Xbox Live Arcade remake of Namco’s classic arcade title, was far better than anyone was expecting. On Xbox. How it fares now it’s heading for the iPhone is anyone’s guess. I’ve played the original Pac-Man on iPhone and didn’t really like it, for the same reason I don’t really like most…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 10, 2009 -
Retail Shop Using FFXIII To Promote Big Screen TV Sales
The World Cup is here, buy a big screen TV. Want to watch the Olympics? You’re gonna need a larger television. That’s how retailers typically do the hard sell. One retailer in Japan is doing something different: Using Final Fantasy XIII to promote TVs. Sofmap, a Japanese retailer with stores in Tokyo and Osaka, has…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 10, 2009 -
And 2009’s Biggest iPhone Games Were…
With December 31 almost upon us, Google have released two lists, each showcasing the biggest iPhone games of 2009. The first has the ten top-selling games, and is dominated by established franchises and intellectual property. Indeed, only a single title – Firemint’s Flight Control – crashing the party. The other list highlights the ten games…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 10, 2009 -
This Is How Famitsu Interviews Booth Babes
Gung ho, indeed. As seen on Famitsu.com.
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 10, 2009 -
Dead Space 2: Multiplayer, Bigger World, Space-Floating
That Dead Space 2 issue of Game Informer has hit people’s mailboxes, and it’s full of proper details on the game. Like the fact Isaac will now speak. Let us all take a look, yes? First up, the game is set on a space station called “Sprawl”, built upon the husk of one of Saturn’s…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 10, 2009 -
Another Cheeky Look At NieR
The Square-Enix-published Cavia-developed action adventure NieR stars main character NieR and his AI-controlled partner Kainé, a character possessed by a demon and who likes to wear skimpy clothes. Kaine’s attitude and manner of speech are manly — but she/he/it emphasizes her female qualities through her racy fashion style. This aspect hasn’t been lost on Cavia,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 10, 2009 -
PS3 Motion Controller Finally Named? [UPDATE]
Project Natal has a name. Well, at least, a working title. But Sony’s motion controller does not have a name. Or a working title. It’s just…the motion controller. But does EA boss John Riccitiello know something we don’t? Speaking at the UBS 37th Annual Global Media Conference on Wednesday morning in New York, Riccitiello apparently…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 10, 2009 -
Forget It Xbox 360 Game, You Cannot Escape
You gotta admire the little guy’s spirit and gumption!
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 10, 2009 -
Tabletop Gaming & Video Games Meet In A Safe, Happy Place
This is SurfaceScape, a project aimed at taking Microsoft’s “Surface” touch-screen table and bending it to the will of a bunch of tabletop gamers. Watch the clip below. Especially the first couple of minutes, with the practical demonstrations. Then imagine playing a game of Warhammer 40K on it. It’s like the perfect blend of video…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 10, 2009 -
Miyamoto On Hyper Realistic Graphics
Nintendo graphics look fantastic — even on underpowered hardware, they’re great. Nintendo knows how to make characters and worlds with a strong visual flair. But what about hyper realistic graphics? The BBC put the question of why Nintendo’s games have a stylized look and not photo realistic graphics to Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto. His response:…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 10, 2009 -
Valkyria Chronicles 2 Screens Get Lost In The Haze
Look, I love Valkyria Chronicles. And am really looking forward to this sequel. And am all for honest screenshots. But seeing a publisher release screens of this quality puts a bit of a dampener on things. Before you ask, yes, these are proper screenshots, not magazine scans.
By Luke Plunkett Published December 10, 2009 -
It’s Nintendo vs France In Flash Card Showdown
Earlier this week, a French court dismissed Nintendo’s case against Divineo, a manufacturer of DS flash cartridges, on the grounds that Nintendo shouldn’t be locking people out of development on the handheld. Instead, the presiding judge advised Nintendo that it should adopt a more accessible development platform, like that you’d find on a PC. As…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 10, 2009 -
The Boob Panic Button
You want boobs? Upcoming PSP game Queen’s Blade: Spiral Chaos has boobs. You don’t want others to see you want boobs? Fret not, this game has you covered. Literally. The Namco Bandai game, out later this month, features highly suggestive cutscenes — the game is rated 17 years-old-and-up, but nudity free. If players are watching…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 10, 2009 -
Apple Want Someone For “Interactive Multimedia Experiences” On The iPhone
Gizmodo have turned up an interesting job advert for Apple, the computing giants on the look-out for somebody to handle a project involving 3D graphics & environments, character design and multimedia experiences. All for the company’s iPhone. Now, on its own, that doesn’t count for much. While a project involving such things could be for…
By Luke Plunkett Published December 10, 2009