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Netflix Outside Of The US? Yeah, Probably Not…
Is Netflix on 360 any good? Not being American, I wouldn’t know! One day, though, I’d like to see the service offered outside of North America. But that doesn’t sound likely. In an interview with Eurogamer, Xbox UK boss Neil Thompson has said: Netflix is a great deal in the US, and we’re looking at…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 4, 2009 -
Call Him Pikachoo Man
For better or worse, inflatable leather fetish goods maker Obsidian Design bring us this: Pikachoo. The handmade inflatable latex rubber outfit is easy to inflate and deflate — apparently! Obsidian says that it’s easy to breath through the Pikachoo head, and vision is made possible through the character’s mouth. From the Obsidian site: “Pikachoo is…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 4, 2009 -
EA Rooting For The Ol’ PS3
A lot of EA’s recent success has been tied to the success of Sony consoles. The more PS1’s and PS2’s there were, the more people could buy Madden and FIFA. These days, though, things aren’t so rosy. The PS2 is in its last days. The PSP sells well as a handheld, but nobody is buying…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 4, 2009 -
Will Wii MotionPlus Be Out Before June 18?
In an article on Wii title Grand Slam Tennis in the Nintendo Power online hub, there’s a blurb about Nintendo’s new motion controlling add-on Wii MotionPlus: Thomas Singleton (EA) and his Vancouver-based team hope to take things to the next level, thanks in no small part to the Wii MotionPlus accessory (due out prior to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 4, 2009 -
Big-Selling PS3 JRPG Now In English
Demon’s Souls – a JRPG that’s sold like hot pork buns in Japan – is only out in Asia. And may never be released in the West. Doesn’t mean you can’t play it! Because decent JRPGs are few and far between on Sony’s latest console, fans of the genre may want to look at importing…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 4, 2009 -
Erotic Game Promoted With A Sword
Erotic game makers have it tough. In a market saturated by skin, they need more than simple T&A to grab players attention. They need… LIFE-SIZED SWORDS. In the discerning games floor (the 5th floor!) of Akihabara retailer Sofmap, there’s a display for Seiken no Fairies (The Heavenly Sword of Fairies). The display even features an…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 4, 2009 -
Nope, No World In Conflict For Consoles
Massive Entertainment’s World In Conflict is great. Provided you’ve got a PC, that is, because despite original announcements to the contrary, the series is not coming to consoles. Yes, we know, the original plan was for World In Conflict: Soviet Assault to be released on PC, 360 and PS3 later this month. But new owners…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 4, 2009 -
Ride Taiwanese Bus, Play SEGA
Bus rides are boring. Forget your DS or PSP, and there’s little to do other than stare out the window and avoid the person next to you — unless you’re in Taiwan. A Taiwanese bus company has put classic SEGA titles on its on-board entertainment. Handhelds haven’t caught on in Taiwan like they have elsewhere,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 4, 2009 -
Curvy Capcom Demon Gets New Figurine
Morrigan, the green-haired bat-winged vixen from Capcom’s Darkstalkers fighting franchise, will once again be remembered in plastic. This July, Japanese figure maker Max Factory is releasing 1/6 scale PVC Morrigan. Yours for ¥12,800 (US$130), but never ever really yours if you know what we mean.
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 4, 2009 -
Japan’s Glow-In-The-Dark Fallout 3 T-Shirts
In the West, Fallout 3‘s advertising campaign tried to keep things classy. So it is in Japan, with the release of these Fallout 3 shirts designed by…Famitsu. Yes, the magazine/website Famitsu. There are three designs to choose from, each coming in two colourways, and the best part is, some of them keep with the radioactive…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 4, 2009 -
Street Fighter IV Patch Is Still Missing
The promised Street Fighter IV patch to add a free Championship mode expansion was due after launch. Well, it’s after launch, and the patch is still M.I.A. The patch is supposed to beef up the game’s multiplayer aspects with an enhanced Tournament matchmaking system, a new point-based ranking system and the ability to record fights…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 4, 2009 -
The Great EA Games Fire Sale
Electronic Arts didn’t have the best 2008. Gambled on some new IP, which didn’t catch on as hoped. So it’s understandable that the company wants to put it all behind them with a big sale. You’ll notice if you visit the website of both Amazon and GameStop/EB Games (showing that these are official cuts, and…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 4, 2009 -
John Connor In Terminator Salvation Game, Christian Bale Not
Actress Rose McGowan is not in the upcoming Hollywood sci-fi flick Terminator Salvation, but is in the game. The always professional Christian Bale is in the movie, but not in the game. Not fair! In an interview with GamePro Magazine, developer Cos Lazouras reveals that players will be playing as Terminator hero John Connor, but…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 4, 2009 -
Game Studio Survives Economic Downturn By Being, Well, Tight
You wake up, you make a cup of joe, you read about a game studio laying people off. It’s an almost daily occurrence. But not at Certain Affinity, who are getting by pinching pennies. In the most literal sense. The studio – which has helped on the Halo series & Left 4 Dead, and is…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 3, 2009 -
Japanese RPG Ad With Added Golden Girl Bottom
Before Jaleco was purchased for one yen, the game company was working on Wii role-playing game Ougon no Kizuna ("Golden Bonds"). There are two ads — one pedestrian, the other anything but. The game’s tagline is: “Your way of life will change. Maybe.” Ougon no Kizuna goes on sale in Japan on May 28.
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 3, 2009 -
Have Microsoft Stopped Sending Out Boxes For 360 Repairs?
It’s been standard practice for a while now that, if your 360 broke, Microsoft would send you a box, so you could send your console back in. But a Consumerist report today claims otherwise. They cite the story of reader Zach, who says: My Xbox red-ringed for the second time this weekend. Which is almost…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 3, 2009 -
Wii Fit? More Like Weight Fat
Found in an arcade crane game machine by CheapyD from website CheapAssGamer. This is “Weight Fat.” This is not a video game, but a body mass checking device in a familiar package. The box totally rips off the Japanese Wii Fit box down to the green and white color scheme and Wii Fit-esque font. Also,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published March 3, 2009 -
Namco Bandai Cooking Up The Munchables For Wii
Publisher Namco Bandai isn’t shying away from the risk of original IP on the Wii, announcing The Munchables for Nintendo’s bestselling console today. Does fighting a Space Pirate onion interest you? If so, read on. According to the official announcement, the Wii game will put players in the shoes of the titular, happy-go-lucky Munchables, a…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 3, 2009 -
Utah Falls for Thompson Bill
Remember that bill Jack Thompson’s banking his post-lawyer career on? It passed by a landslide in Utah’s House of Representatives. The bill, HB 353, imposes even stiffer fines on video game retailers and movie theaters should they provide M- or R-rated products to minors in direct violation of their own store policies. Amendments to the…
By AJ Glasser Published March 3, 2009