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Next Week In Rock Band: From Franz Ferdinand To The Allman Brothers Band
Next week is a big one for Rock Band, with Harmonix announcing ten tracks hitting the Rock Band Music Store from six bands, including The Allman Brothers Band, Luscious Jackson, and triple-dose of Franz Ferdinand. Franz Ferdinand’s “Take Me Out” finally makes its way to Rock Band next week, having been a popular song amongst…
By Mike Fahey Published May 1, 2009 -
This is Not Peter Jackson’s Halo
District 9 may be about aliens and their technology, it may be directed by Neill Blomkamp and produced by Peter Jackson, but it’s no Halo. We first mentioned Jackson’s other, other movie back in 2007. Now you get a chance to check out the trailer, which sort of makes it look like an indie college…
By Brian Crecente Published May 1, 2009 -
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
My backlog is either impressive or pathetic, depending on your point of view. The number of marquee, triple-A releases that have gone largely untouched (or even unwrapped) may stagger you, dear reader. Games like Gears of War 2, Call of Duty 4, Resident Evil 5, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and BioShock have remained…
By Michael McWhertor Published May 1, 2009 -
Activision Supports Scottish Weasel Mating
In a bit of marketing that could theoretically bite someone at Activision in the ass, the company is promoting X-Men Origins: Wolverine in the UK by backing giant weasel mating. There are two Logan’s in Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo today, all thanks to the marketing efforts of Activision. The zoo’s only male wolverine, which is a…
By Mike Fahey Published May 1, 2009 -
Left 4 Dead Is Free AND 40% Off This Weekend
Valve sweetens the free 24-hour trial for the PC version of Left 4 Dead that kicked off today by dropping the purchase price by 40%. Today only, PC gamers can download Valve’s Left 4 Dead via Steam and play it completely free of charge for a 24-hour period, after which you have to purchase the…
By Mike Fahey Published May 1, 2009 -
Is Point Look A New Fallout 3 Expansion?
Several online retailers are listing a DVD containing the Fallout 3 Broken Steel expansion and something called Point Look, leading to speculation that more downloadable content is on the way. Three separate online retailers are now listing a Fallout 3 Expansion Pack – Broken Steel and Point Look product for the Xbox 360, including eStarland,…
By Mike Fahey Published May 1, 2009 -
Star Wars: The Old Republic’s Diverse Worlds
BioWare helps us move past the problems of the past week, with a new developer diary exploring the planets of Star Wars: The Old Republic. The video explores the creation of some of the planets included in the next massively multiplayer Star Wars title, from the writing to the art design. There’s still no planet…
By Mike Fahey Published May 1, 2009 -
27th Annual Golden Joystick Awards Voting Opens
Now’s your chance to make sure your favorite games make it onto the short list in the 27th Annual Golden Joystick Awards. It’s that time of the year again. One of the world’s oldest video game award programs seeks gamers to flock to its website, nominatting their favorite games in fifteen different categories. This is…
By Mike Fahey Published May 1, 2009 -
3D Resident Evil 5 Coming to PC
Resident Evil 5, Bionic Commando and Street Fighter IV will start hitting the PC this summer, each with new features, Capcom announced today. Street Fighter IV and Bionic Commando will hit the PC this July, with Resident Evil 5 coming to the platform later this year. Street Fighter IV will feature online play, higher screen…
By Brian Crecente Published May 1, 2009 -
Lips Gets New Edition In May
Microsoft’s karaoke game Lips adds a ton of new music this month, but none quite as impressive as the New Edition Song Pack. No, there’s nothing wrong with your line. The New Edition Song Pack for Lips is coming on the 15th of May, adding three of 80’s group’s biggest hits to the Xbox 360.…
By Mike Fahey Published May 1, 2009 -
New PAIN Download Brings Daxter, Nine New Games to PSN Title
Later this month the Sore Spots add-on for Playstation Network title PAIN, hits the console bringing with it the PAINalympics. The add-on will also come with a free download of a playable Daxter. The PAINalympics has two to four players competing in nine new events within the game: Horseshoes – There are four giant horseshoes…
By Brian Crecente Published May 1, 2009 -
Jumpgate Special Edition Is Full Of Stars
The special edition box set for NetDevil’s Jumpgate: Evolution certainly doesn’t suffer from a lack of space and space by-products. Discovered by a curious reader via a product listing at UK retailer Game’s website, the Special Edition of Jumpgate: Evolution is packed with exactly the sort of things you’d expect to find in the special…
By Mike Fahey Published May 1, 2009 -
Stephen Totilo Bio
Stephen Totilo is a reporter based in Brooklyn, New York. He’s the editor-in-chief for video gaming site Kotaku. Prior to joining Kotaku, Totilo worked for four years as MTV News’ first full-time video game reporter. His work appeared on-line and on-air across MTV, MTV2, MTVu, MTV’s international channels, MTVNews.com and the MTV Multiplayer blog, which…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 1, 2009 -
Wow, Check Out One Of Wolverine’s Secret Places
In the frozen wastes surrounding the Akali Lake Weapon X facility, Wolverine stumbles upon an artifact of untold power from another world…of Warcraft. I’m placing the main image below in case the spoiler warning tag isn’t enough to keep you from peeking inside. It really is one of the more humorous little cross-title nods I’ve…
By Mike Fahey Published May 1, 2009 -
Thrustmaster Unveils DSi Stand For One-Handed Net Browsing
Thrustmaster today unveiled a stand for the DSi and a strap that doubles as a charger for the portable. The T-Standee Charger is a multi-position docking station for the DSi that also allows uses to charge their console. The stand can rotate so you can play or view your DSi either horizontally or vertically. I’m…
By Brian Crecente Published May 1, 2009 -
Next Week Is GOLDEN
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Lucy In the Sky With Vestibular Disease Next week is Golden Week in Japan. You know, the week of national holidays which causes the entire country to shut down. Don’t really have any plans myself other than unpacking. You? What you missed last night Why Won’t Japanese Gamers Buy The…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 1, 2009 -
Nintendo’s Record Court Fine Reduced By Soft-Hearted Judge
Back in 2002, Nintendo were busted by the European Union for price-fixing. Their punishment was a €149 million (USD$200 million) fine, which is still one of the biggest penalties ever handed out by the EU. But for being such co-operative so-and-sos with the whole thing, a judge has reduced the company’s fines to “only” €119…
By Luke Plunkett Published May 1, 2009 -
The Biggest Shmup Debut Of This Generation Is…
DEATHSMILES! The game sold 20,000 copies in Japan during its first week on sale. This is the first traditional shooter to break the Japanese top ten this generation. Originally an arcade game developed by Cave, DEATHSMILES was the company first effort at self-porting and self-publishing an Xbox 360 title. Previously, Cave had brought in developer…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 1, 2009