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iPhone’s Catan – The First Island Should Be Live Soon
The iPhone version of famously fun table top game Catan has been submitted to Apple for approval, the developers tell us. Catan – The First Island will be available soon for both the iPhone and iPod Touch, they say, though know word yet on pricing. The iPhone version of the game will support up to…
By Brian Crecente Published October 9, 2009 -
My Favorite Former News Lady Trash Talked On TV
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Snow! In Japan, it’s not only popstars who are idols, but also TV announcers — typically, female announcers. My personal favorite, you ask? Without a doubt, Christel Takigawa. Born in France to a French father and a Japanese mother, she is a Japanese citizen and was, until recently, a TV…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 9, 2009 -
BioWare: Mass Effect 2 Is Kinda Like Empire Strikes Back.
Brooding, more serious. Can we expect that from Mass Effect? According to BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk: “If you recall, Empire Strikes Back was the darker chapter and that is how we designed the ME2 story and experience: to try and make the player reflect on the challenges of the character.” Continuing, he tells IGN, “If…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 9, 2009 -
Some More Red Dead Redemption Screens To Look At
Rockstar has released a few more Red Dead Redemption screens for your perusal. So go ahead and peruse. The multi-platform game is expected out sometime next year. Giddy up! Red Dead Redemption [Official Site via Dtoid]
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 9, 2009 -
Years Later, World of Warcraft Finally Gets Rated In Australia
While console games typically get the brunt end of the notoriously strict Australian ratings board, massively multi-player online games have existed in some sort of ratings purgatory netherworld. Titles like World of Warcraft have traditionally been released without rating — odd, because Australian law says games must have a rating. “Blizzard Entertainment has always worked…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 9, 2009 -
Left 4 Dead 2 Infected Gameplay — This Is How I Spent Last Night
For those of you wondering what I was talking about with generator-camping — that’s exactly what’s going on in this clip. The level is set in an abandoned motel and the generator is in the drained pool at the center of the complex. Now these Infected are mostly just mobbing the back right hand side…
By AJ Glasser Published October 9, 2009 -
You Got Lombax, Bayonetta And Monkey In My Chrome
Google Chrome recently updated itself with a bunch of new themes. I promptly chose butterflies — but you could chose Ratchet & Clank or Super Monkey Ball. Ratchet looks a little ripped in his theme — which apparently was done by a Japanese artist, or perhaps just by somebody who knows their katakana. Monkey Ball…
By AJ Glasser Published October 9, 2009 -
Let’s Compare XBL And PSN Bayonetta Demo Screens
While I personally don’t think this is something to get up worked up about, some folks might be interested in checking out a comparison of the Bayonetta demos. While Platinum Games developed the Xbox 360 version, SEGA did the PS3 port. The Western release won’t be until early next year, so SEGA still has time…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 9, 2009 -
Queen’s Blade Curvy Cosplaying Model Destroys The Ante
2D girls? Whatever! Queen’s Blade snagged ample pin-up model Yuuri Morishita to cosplay as scythe-wielding ghost maid Airi for a new photobook. The last time our paths crossed with Ms. Morishita’s, she was appearing in a NSFW promo clip for the Airi cosplay book. Before that, she was cosplaying as Chun-Li. And before that, she…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 9, 2009 -
So How’s That PS3 Bayonetta Demo?
SEGA’s released a new demo of upcoming Platinum Games title Bayonetta on Xbox LIVE and the PS3’s PlayStation Network. I’ve never had a chance to check out the title until this demo hit. So I did just that. While Bayonetta won’t be released in the West until early 2010, the game is slated for later…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 9, 2009 -
The Role of Music Games
I got kicked out of choir in middle school and ever since, I’ve limited my study of music to whatever Guitar Hero and Rock Band have bothered to teach me. Now, of course I’ve heard people say that this is wrong; that video games cheapen or damage the experience of learning real music with their…
By AJ Glasser Published October 9, 2009 -
NCAA Basketball 10 Finds Two Booth Teams Way Better than One
OK, I totally missed this yesterday. Remember the CBS Sports presentation package for NCAA Basketball 10? Looks like that’s for the postseason and your big Saturday afternoon national game. ESPN’s crew has you covered for Big Monday and Rivalry Week. This I honestly did not know. EA Sports is bringing in two different major networks’…
By Owen Good Published October 9, 2009 -
Yes, There Will Be A Bayonetta Figure
HOLY CRAP! We are so surprised! You may want to hold own to your socks for this bombshell. We’ll wait. Ready? Okay, Japanese figure maker Kotobukiya is going to make, oh the suspense, a Bayonetta figure. I know! The details: It’s a 1/6 PVC figurine that will be sculpted in the pose below. According to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 9, 2009 -
Bookie Lists Modern Warfare 2 as Favorite to Sell Most
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power is offering a proposition bet on what will be the United Kingdom‘s top-selling game, giving Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 most-favored billing at 11/8 odds. Other contenders include Assassin’s Creed at 7/2 and FIFA 10 at 4/1. Core-gamer darlings such as Tekken 6, Brütal Legend and Left 4 Dead 2…
By Owen Good Published October 9, 2009 -
So Now I Have A PSPgo
This morning, I got a PSPgo from Sony for reviews and whatnot. I had a chance to check out Crecente’s PSPgo at TGS. Those who already have the PSPgo, any words of advice? Things you like? Things you don’t? Hit us up in the comments section.
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 9, 2009 -
Marc Ecko Vows to Re-Make Hipster Graffito Game “Even If It Kills Me”
Hey, remember “Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure?” the brand-extension venture of apparel designer Mark Ecko? Remember its thudding reception, which he blamed on hillbilly gamers skeered of the big bad city? Yeah, he wants to do it again. Destructoid talked to Ecko and found he’s ready to reboot the story of how, with love and…
By Owen Good Published October 8, 2009 -
Why It’s Taking Time To Get Beatles Rock Band DLC
Just because The Beatles are in Rock Band, that doesn’t mean every single Beatles album will be in Rock Band as downloadable content. Why, you ask, well here is why. Harmonix’s John Drake tells game site BBPS: “Every time we do one song, it’s not like Rock Band where we wait for the masters to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 8, 2009 -
PSPgo In Chinese Knock Off Form
Sony’s just released the new PSP, the PSPgo. Know what that means, time for a lower-priced Chinese copy. Thanks, China! Dubbed the PXP-2000, it sports a load of features: built-in camera, FM radio, drag and drop MP3/MP4, speakers, MP5 player, SD card slot, and 4GB of built-in memory. The portable also boasts a built-in emulator…
By Brian Ashcraft Published October 8, 2009