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ModNation Racers Beta Burns Vinyl Next Week
United Front Games is kicking off the beta test for the PlayStation 3’s urban vinyl kart game ModNation Racers next week, opening up a whole new level of play-create-share goodness to a select few. How can you get in? Players who picked up early copies of the LittleBigPlanet Game of the Year Edition already know…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 -
The Meaning Of Super Mario Clouds
The work of technology artist Cory Arcangel, a bit well-known for his Super Mario Bros. art/hack seven years ago, is part of an exhibit running in London. The artist reflected on what his Mario-with-just-clouds means, at least, to him. Speaking of “Super Mario Clouds,” he tells The Guardian’s Keith Stuart: “I knew that the clouds…
By Stephen Totilo Published December 7, 2009 -
ESRB Rates Alex Kidd in Shinobi World, Blaster Master For Virtual Console
The Wii Virtual Console is due to get a double dose of 8-bit adventure soon, as the ESRB has rated Sega Master System spin-off Alex Kidd in Shinobi World and NES classic Blaster Master for Nintendo’s service. Alex Kidd in Shinobi World was, sadly, the last game in the Alex Kidd series to be released,…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 7, 2009 -
Rockstar Makes Its iPhone Debut With Beaterator
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is on the way, but Timbaland’s music-generation program Beaterator leads the way as Rockstar’s first “game” on for the iPhone. Beaterator for the iPhone might not be as full-featured as the PlayStation Portable version, but then at $4.99 compared to $39.99, we wouldn’t expect it to be. Remix premade tunes…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 -
Video Game Makes Cell Biology “Cool”
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) borrowed a page from Fantastic Voyage and Innerspace to make an educational video game about cell biology called Immune Attack for 7th-12th graders in the U.S. According to FAS, American teens don’t have the know-how to map a white blood cell system. Immune Attack gets them up to speed…
By AJ Glasser Published December 7, 2009 -
Qix++ Is Your Xbox Live Arcade Game Of The Week
As previously assumed, Taito’s latest warming over of classic franchise—this time arcade game Qix—is officially this week’s Xbox Live Arcade release of the week. Qix++ will be blocking off a space on Live Marketplace this Wednesday. Expect wonderful Qix-style gameplay, but with a modern day, Geometry Wars-like re-skin, for a mere 800 Microsoft Points. We’re…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 7, 2009 -
Dead To Rights: Retribution – Puppy Power!
As this gameplay clip from Dead to Rights: Retribution shows, more games need the option to sic your dog on the bad guys. After watching this clip, I’m of the belief that games that don’t include dogs need to be redesigned in order to take advantage of today’s canine attack technology. Imagine how much more…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 -
Custom Punch-Out!! Action Figures Prove Demand For Real Punch-Out!! Action Figures
As part of The Fwoosh’s eight annual CustomCon, figure customizer “Fugazi” has created the Punch-Out!! line-up in full, plastic boxer bodies harvested from other toys and repurposed for the greater good. They’re all here, from Little Mac to Soda Popinski. Check out the full gallery at The Fwoosh for detail shots of each classic Punch-Out!!…
By Michael McWhertor Published December 7, 2009 -
It’s A Chiptune Holiday!
Bloop and beep in the holidays with 8 Bit Weapon & ComputeHer’s It’s a Chiptune Holiday, an album filled with traditional holiday favorites, only better. 8 Bit Weapon is one of my favorite chiptune bands, using their arsenal of old computers, consoles, handhelds, and various electronic toys to craft some very impressive tunes. Their holiday…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 -
The Nintendo Download: Rayman, Street Fighter, And Shinobi
Eleven new titles make their debut across WiiWare, DSiWare, and the Virtual Console this week, with performances by Street Fighter Alpha, the arcade version of Shinobi, and a little Rayman for your DSi. Kicking things off this week despite a startling lack of actual limbs is Ubisoft’s Rayman (800 DSi points). Ubi has taken the…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 -
What’s Clarissa Doing At An Ubisoft Event?
Spotted by omg! fashion police, Melissa Joan Hart — of Clarissa Explains it All* — attended an Ubisoft event last week for Jenny McCarthy’s Wii Fitness game, Your Shape. Looks like Hart could use some Frag Doll fashion tips. *And Sabrina the Teenage Witch — but I liked Clarissa better.
By AJ Glasser Published December 7, 2009 -
The God Of Tetris Is A Vengeful God
College Humor is definitely onto something here in their Tetris God video. “There is no place for a square, milord!” Playing Tetris will never, ever be the same. Now we have a focus for our frustration and anger. I hope that actor is prepared to be punched in the face on a regular basis. Click…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 -
Quantum Theory Goes Multiplatform
Tecmo’s PlayStation 3 third-person shooter Quantum Theory isn’t just for the PS3 anymore, now coming to North American Xbox 360 consoles as well this spring. No, that screenshot isn’t a PlayStation 3 owner’s head exploding at the loss of an exclusive title to the Xbox 360. Judging by the reaction to McWhertor’s hands-on with the…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 -
Perfect Dark XBLA – Before And After
A trio of comparison shots show us just how far Perfect Dark’s graphics have traveled during their journey to Xbox Live Arcade. Rare has definitely been hard at work tightening up the graphics o level three. The split screen shot looks a little darker on Xbox Live Arcade, but sharper and darker is better than…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 -
House Sets Up House On The iPhone
From the hit NBC FOX medical drama comes Hands-On Mobile’s House M.D. for the iPhone and iPod Touch. How does the intensity and excitement of differential diagnosis translate onto the iPhone? Like this, apparently. I have no idea what the hell is going on in this screenshot, but I’m interested in finding out. House M.D.…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 -
“Must-have” Guinness Gamer’s Edition 2010 Coming In January
Apparently the 2010 Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition is “a must-have for fans of gaming,” according to some gaming blog. The quote on the cover of the 2010 version of the Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition actually comes from a post Crecente wrote earlier this year on the 2009 version of the book. The full…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 -
Isaac Severs More Limbs In Dead Space 2
The Necromorph infection is spreading through space, and only one man can contain it. Issac Clarke returns in Dead Space 2, and this time he’s calling the shots. At least that’s what it says in EA’s official announcement, which comes hot on the heels of the teaser image that kept fans stumped for all of…
By Mike Fahey Published December 7, 2009 -
Where Are *You* From?
To: Totilo From: Bashcraft Mrs. Bashcraft is watching Oliver Stone’s JFK — we’re going to my hometown, Dallas, in a week. I guess this is preparation for her trip to Dallas? (. _ .;) It’s kinda strange to be from a city that’s best know as the place where a U.S. president was assassinated. I’ve…
By Brian Ashcraft Published December 7, 2009
