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Tecmo Koei Boss: PS3 Price Cut Plskthx
While not as belligerent as Activision’s calls, newly-merged company Tecmo Koei would still like Sony to cut the price of the PS3. And are asking them publicly to do just that. Speaking with CVG, CEO Kenji Matsubara has said “Whenever I discuss this with Sony reps I always ask them: ‘Please cut the price’, but…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 4, 2009 -
Better Look At Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Pre-Order Schwag
July 4 isn’t only Independence Day, it’s also the day pre-orders for Pokeémon Heart Gold/Soul Silver. We previously posted a blurry magazine scan of the pre-order goodies, and here’s a crystal clear pic. In Japan, those pre-ordering Heart Gold will get a Ho-Oh figure, and those pre-odering Soul Silver will get a Lugia. Pre-order both,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 4, 2009 -
Japanese Games Market Down A Whopping 25%
Publisher/market research firm Enterbrain this week released some sales data for the Japanese market. And the data is not good. From a period roughly running from January 2009 to the end of June, hardware sales in Japan were down around 28% from the same time last year. The drop in software sales wasn’t quite as…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2009 -
A Week In Comments
The Great Xbox 360 Robbery Comment by: The Swearing Gramps Nominated by: Mr Pappzy lurves Orange Soda Don’t worry. Microsoft will get em all back within a year or so. Hey Americans, Why The BBQ? Why? Why? Why? Comment by: monkeysaresilly Nominated by: (Zombie) Jolan I doubt there was any actual symbolism with the cookout.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 3, 2009 -
LittleBigPlanet: We’re Ready To Believe You
Not much of a teaser this, is it? Unless there’s some obscure British pop culture icon that also says “who ya gonna call?” we’re somehow not aware of, it’s pretty clear we’ll soon be getting some Ghostbusters DLC for LBP. Cuddly proton packs? Big-eyed slimer? The chance to create a level where Janine is brought…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2009 -
Do You Game During National Holidays?
Hi. How are you? I’m fine, thank you. And you? Today, right now at this very moment, it’s Friday. Can you feel it? That means one thing and only one thing: It’s time time to talk. Let’s TUD it up, you and me and that guy over there. Together. This is TELL US DAMMIT. What…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 3, 2009 -
PS3 Bundle Includes MGS4, Killzone 2 [Update]
Normally, hardware bundles are a spotty affair. A game you don’t really want, or two games, one you kinda want, one you just do not want. But this bundle, on sale at Best Buy next Sunday, looks great! Sent in by a Best Buy employee, and confirmed by other BB employees, it’s an 80GB PS3…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2009 -
It’s EGM, But Not As You Know It
Electronic Gaming Monthly died, then was risen. But when it makes its eventual return, it won’t be in any form, shape or guise you’re used to. Owner Steve Harris says: First and foremost, we’re planning to incorporate digital content within the magazine. This includes professionally-produced video, audio and other types of content. We’re also going…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2009 -
Blockbuster’s Top Ten Selling New Video Games Includes… Haze?
Maybe it’s because I don’t really read newspapers anymore. Maybe it’s that I just never noticed it. But I didn’t realize that like the New York Times, Blockbuster has gotten into the bestsellers business. Leafing through the (New Orleans) Times-Picayune this morning I stumbled across a page dedicated to video games. The Game Dork page…
By Brian Crecente Published July 3, 2009 -
Gears of War In Red And Blue Bronze
Via the Mindzeye Studios comes these three 12 inch tall Gears of War bronze collector’s statues of a Boomer, Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago. All three are limited to a production run of one hundred and priced at US$125. The statues are cast in bronze — bronze is heavy! For example, the Boomer weighs a…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 3, 2009 -
Tim Schafer’s Brutal Legend Intro Walkthrough
In this set of videos Tim Schafer provides a sort of director’s commentary for the beginning of his upcoming Brutal Legend. Packed from beginning to end with spoilers, I’d suggest giving it a pass if you want your Legend experience to be virginal.
By Brian Crecente Published July 3, 2009 -
Ninja Gaiden 2 Sigma Premium Box Pack Premium Price
Ninja Gaiden Σ 2 has been dated for Japan. Here are details about the ¥9,980 (US$104) Premium Box. It includes a soundtrack CD, an original accessory set and a special sleeve. Those who pre-order can get a “Starter Set” that includes a Ninja Gaiden guide book.
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 3, 2009 -
How Dead Space Extraction Controls On Wii, With Side-Shooting Twist
The Wii’s September 29 prequel to last year’s Dead Space has a control scheme EA’s Visceral Games couldn’t put on an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3. A new EA trailer shows how it works. Dead Space Extraction will be out September 29. As you watch, remember, EA calls this a “guided first-person experience.” Different platform.…
By Stephen Totilo Published July 3, 2009 -
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
Most of my weekend will be spent playing a little real-life Tetris, as I attempt to find open slots for all the boxes, furniture and knickknacks still in boxes from the Kotaku Towers West relocation endeavor. First thing I’ll be playing in the virtual world this weekend is the iPhone version of Doom: Resurrection, in…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 3, 2009 -
Alpha Protocol Hits Oct. 6
Spy role-playing game Alpha Protocol will be hitting the PC, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 on Oct. 6, according to Sega. I took the game for a spin during the lead up to E3 and was quite impressed with how well the game blended the best elements of shooter, action and adventure. I’m hoping my…
By Brian Crecente Published July 3, 2009 -
How To Name A Video Game Studio — And Hopefully Get It Right
The decision to give something a name, whether that be your struggling rock band, your first dog, your only child, or your game development studio is no simple task. For better or worse, you might be stuck with it. Names carry weight. They give a group of people and the products they create an identity.…
By Michael McWhertor Published July 3, 2009 -
There Are “A Lot Of Factors” For Borderlands Demo
Trying before you buy. You might not be able to do that with upcoming multi-platform shooter Borderlands. According to Gearbox’s Mikey Neumann, “We talk about a demo every day. We would love to do a demo. There’s obviously factors there. If and when we do one, I don’t know if it’d be pre-launch or post-launch,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published July 3, 2009 -
Sesame Street Says Video Games Are OK
We’re not normally in need of celebrity endorsement of our entertainment medium of choice. But when it’s Big Bird, Grover and Oscar the Grouch singing gaming’s praises, we’ll take it. Game Changer, a report issued by the Joan Ganz Clooney Center from the Sesame Workshop, basically says that governments, the healthcare industry and schools should…
By Luke Plunkett Published July 3, 2009