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Which Three Children’s Hospitals Get A Game Room Makeover?
The Children’s Miracle Network and Xbox have joined together to outfit three children’s hospitals with a $10.000 game room, and you get to help decide which three, potentially winning a 360 in the process. From now through October 16th, visitors to xbox.childrensmiraclenetwork.org can cast their vote for the children’s hospitals they feel are most in…
By Mike Fahey Published September 3, 2009 -
PAX 09: The Games, The Talks, The Music
Penny Arcade Expo 09 coverage.
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2009 -
The Secret World Secrets Surface, Beta Access Teased
Norwegian website Dagbladet.no has scored the exclusive continuation of Funcom’s teaser trailer for The Secret World, and a chance at beta access has appeared on the game’s official website. The trailer, much like the frozen treats trailer previously released, is full of carefully distilled win. A blonde woman walks through a playground at night; a…
By Mike Fahey Published September 3, 2009 -
Nintendo Packing Heat, Mario For Penny Arcade Expo
When the doors to the Penny Arcade Expo open this Friday, Nintendo plans to give gamers their first chance to get their hands on several upcoming Wii and DS titles. Nintendo says they will have playable versions of New Super Mario Bros. Wii, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside…
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2009 -
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising’s Skira Island
Explore the history of Skira Island, the fictional setting for Codemasters upcoming Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, coming in October for the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. Skira Island has long been a place of turmoil. Luckily its real-life inspiration, Kiska Island, which was the scene of much strife during World War II. In 1942 the…
By Mike Fahey Published September 3, 2009 -
World Of Warcraft Faction Changes Go Live
The Horde doubtlessly doubles in size today, as players rush to join the winning team courtesy of Blizzard’s newly-activated faction change service for World of Warcraft. First announced back in June, the faction change service allows Alliance players to switch to the Horde side of things, choosing a new race on the opposing side and…
By Mike Fahey Published September 3, 2009 -
The Many Lawsuits of Take-Two
While Take-Two recently settled a lawsuit brought against them over the now infamous Hot Coffee of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas this week, that doesn’t mean they’re in the clear. The publisher has faced nearly a half-dozen other lawsuits dating back to 2005 over everything from alleged fiduciary mishandling to refusing to sell the company…
By Brian Crecente Published September 3, 2009 -
What To Wear To A Fashion Show, What To Wear, What To Wear
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Party Plans Speaking of fashion shows, this Saturday, the wife and I are going to a fashion show. What do you wear to a fashion show? No matter what, I’m sure you feel underdressed. I plan on wearing jeans and a UNIQLO t-shirt. TAKE THAT FASHIONISTAS!! Oh — really excited…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 3, 2009 -
Game Executive Might Go For Ted Kennedy’s Seat
“Game executive”, “former baseball star”, take your pick, whichever one you choose, it’s the same guy – Curt Schilling – and he’s looking at running for the Senate seat left vacant following Ted Kennedy’s passing. Writing on his blog, Schilling – who founded 38 Studios, a team working on an unrevealed MMO – says: While…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 3, 2009 -
Gundam Creator: “Video Games Are Evil”
But giant mechanized machines are your friend! Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino gave a speech at the CEDEC game conference hoping to, as game site Gamasutra says, “provoke game developers.” He wasn’t looking for a fist fight! The man is a senior citizen. Rather, he was hoping to get game developers to think deeply about the…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 3, 2009 -
Empire: Total War In Line For Another Round Of Fixes
Empire: Total War devotees will be more than aware that, even after the game’s been patched, there are still some glaring issues with the game’s AI. Guess it’s time for another patch, then! There’s a wide variety of minor fixes being made to the game in late September, most of them to do with improving…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 3, 2009 -
Is Cave Going To Release A Bullet Hell Shooter Outside Japan?
Japanese shoot ’em up developer Cave has brought several of its arcade shooters to the Xbox 360. Sadly, they’ve been Japan only. But that could change. In a recent blog post, Cave’s Makoto Asada talks briefly about meeting with Microsoft and hints at a worldwide release for one of it’s titles by discussing looking into…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 3, 2009 -
Japanese Arcade Cabinets For Japanese Toys
We’re a multinational bunch here. Very global in our outlook. So if we post a bunch of GI Joes hanging out playing GI Joe-sized arcade machines, it’s only fair we do the same for the Japanese. Here’s a bunch of Japanese figures, noticeably not as armed as the Joes, just kickin’ it, playing Street Fighter,…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 3, 2009 -
God Of War Collection: Not Until 2010, Europe
Americans love a bit of blood, a bit of grunty men tearing things in twain. So Americans will be getting the God of War Collection in 2009. Europe, though? Home to Greek mythology? Yeah, Europe has to wait. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have confirmed with VG247 that that “it will not be possible to release…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 3, 2009 -
So How Did That Japan PS3 Slim Launch Go?
The PS3 Slim launched today in Japan — there was even a special launch event at the Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara. Kotaku Japan was on hand for the festivities. There was a countdown and folks could check out PS3 title Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C.0081 on the big screen in front of Yodobashi Camera.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 3, 2009 -
A Zelda Peripheral For Hyrulapalooza
It’s dangerous to rock out. Here, take this. It’s $95, is real, and comes fully endorsed, because it has the word “FUZZ” on it. No harm ever came from a combination of fuzz and guitars. We’re a bit sceptical about the item’s selling spiel: The Bit Legend of Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal is an intense…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 3, 2009 -
Rolling Stones Shamble Onto Guitar Hero
While The Beatles are lauded with their own game, one of Britain’s other 60’s super-groups – The Rolling Stones – are just going to have to make do with a downloadable track pack for Guitar Hero 5. There are five songs available starting from today, all live versions. Sadly, not one of them is “Street…
By Luke Plunkett Published September 3, 2009