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No One Cares News: What Robert Bowling is Doing

Posted Jun 1, 2012 at 3:41PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: human element, Infinity Ward, modern warfare 2, modern warfare 3, Robert Bowling, robotoki

Remember when the Call of Duty guy left Infinity Ward to start a company? Neither do we.


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Blizzard Preps the Diablo III Nerf Bat

Posted May 29, 2012 at 2:26PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, demon hunter, diablo iii, monk, nerfs, witch doctor, wizard

Because a decade of development time just isn’t enough to nail down class balance. Changes incoming!


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343 Has Enough Halo to Last You

Posted May 16, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: 343 industries, bungie, halo 4

It looks like 343 Industries took this Halo thing seriously when they inherited it from Bungie. So serious that they have ten years' worth of material in mind.


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Watch This: Instakills in Action

Posted May 15, 2012 at 2:44PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: energy sword, instakills, modern warfare 2, omni tool, watch this

The Energy Sword. The Omni-Tool. The Modern Warfare tactical knife. All your favorite/hated insta-kills, in one handy location.


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Sony Had a Rough Year; Vita off to “Good Start”

Posted May 10, 2012 at 2:12PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Kaz Hirai, ps vita sales, ps3, psp sales, Sony

A double-dose of news for Sony fans—a bit good and a bit bad. Actually, it’s mostly bad.


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Space Zombies and Race Cars Coming Soon...Just Not in the Same Game

Posted May 8, 2012 at 11:45AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: dead space, EA, need for speed

They may not be in the same game, but how cool would it be to have space zombies driving race cars? Anyway, they're both coming relatively soon.


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Binding of Isaac Scheduled for Huge Content Bump

Posted May 7, 2012 at 3:21PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: binding of isaac, edmund mcmillen, expansion dlc, wrath of the lamb

Upcoming DLC, titled Wrath of the Lamb, promises to increase the game’s size by 50%. Hooray for DLC that doesn't suck!


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Rejoice, Nerds: Elder Scrolls Online is Real

Posted May 3, 2012 at 2:12PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Bethesda, elder scrolls online, skyrim, tamriel

Bethesda confirms that soon, the time you waste in the Elder Scrolls universe won’t be spent alone. Let’s hang out in Tamriel, guys!


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Pre-Order Generic Shooter 2 and Get Content for Generic Shooter 3

Posted May 2, 2012 at 4:21PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: black ops 2, GameStop, modern warfare 3

GameStop announces a pre-order tie-in between brown, hazy Black Ops 2 and brown, hazy Modern Warfare 3.


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Apparently You Can Pre-Order DLC Now

Posted May 1, 2012 at 4:45PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: day one dlc, dlc, max payne 3, Rockstar, rockstar pass

Rockstar shows off Max Payne 3’s DLC—and give you a chance to purchase it before the actual game is even released.


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Protect Your Virginity with this Plants vs. Zombies Merch

Posted May 1, 2012 at 2:10PM EST by Todd B Listed in: iPad Tags: angry birds, Bejeweled, plants vs zombies, popcap, rovio

PopCap knows that success in gaming doesn’t come from high quality games, but from t-shirts. So here they come.


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Uninspiring God of War MP Details - A Solid "Meh"

Posted Apr 30, 2012 at 4:30PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3 Tags: god of war multiplayer, god of war: ascension, sony santa monica

I'm the biggest advocate for multiplayer, but these details are fairly underwhelming. That being said, it is God of War.


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Nintendo Gets All Digital on Us

Posted Apr 27, 2012 at 3:45PM EST by Todd B Listed in: Wii U Tags: nintendo digital distribution, origin, Steam

Move over, Steam , Origin and….okay just you guys. Nintendo has its eye on digital distribution.


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Mikami Kicks it Old-School

Posted Apr 25, 2012 at 1:52PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: Bethesda, resident evil, Shinji Mikami, ZeniMax, zwei

Remember when Resident Evil games fell under the “survival horror” category? So does the guy who invented the franchise.


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That Ex-COD Guy? He's Doing His Own Thing Now

Posted Apr 24, 2012 at 4:40PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: cod, Infinity Ward, Robert Bowling, robotoki

Everybody thought he'd turn up at Respawn, but he's doing his own thing. And he even managed to sorta work his name into the studio's title.


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Play Your Homebrew via Super Collapse Now

Posted Apr 23, 2012 at 12:25PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Exploit, half byte loader, hbl, ps vita hacks, psp hacks, super collapse 3, thecobra, vhbl, wololo

With a bit of delay, Wololo finally releases VHBL for the exploit hiding away in Super Collapse 3. Hopefully you purchased and transferred your copy of the game over to your Vita.


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Watch This: Wailing on Guitar, Game-Style

Posted Apr 20, 2012 at 3:46PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: halo, Kid Icarus, mega man, ocarina of time, star fox 64, Super Mario

This dude has some serious licks and/or chops. And they’re all from games you love.


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2K Sports Updates Us on the Most Boring Contest Ever

Posted Apr 18, 2012 at 4:41PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags:

Over 500,000 attempts have been made at throwing a perfect game in MLB 2K12. I fell asleep twice writing that sentence.


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Assassin’s Creed May Be a Rip-Off

Posted Apr 18, 2012 at 2:37PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: john beiswenger, link, Ubisoft

John Beiswenger is an author. More importantly, he may be the guy that invented the Assassin’s Creed universe.


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Halo 4 News - Did 343 Industries Shake Things Up Like They Said They Would?

Posted Apr 17, 2012 at 6:03PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: 343 industries, bungie, halo 4

All kinds of Halo 4 stuff is flying around today and Red vs. Blue return to make an announcement. They try to be funny.


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QJ Download and Homebrew Round Up for April 6

Posted Apr 6, 2012 at 1:15PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Nintendo DS, Wii, PSP Tags: nds homebrew, psp hacks, psp homebrew, wii homebrew

Welcome back to the QJ.net Download and Homebrew Round Up for April 6, 2012. Today we've got some cool homebrew games as well as some tools that will maximie your PSP and give you more functionality. So let's get right to it.


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Oh Snap, Take-Two's Talking Smack on THQ

Posted Apr 6, 2012 at 8:19AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: Take-Two Interactive, THQ, thq layoffs

There's a bit of a war of words between Take-Two and THQ. Kiss and make up, you guys.


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Infinity Blade is Super Cheap

Posted Apr 1, 2012 at 2:14PM EST by Todd B Listed in: iPad Tags: Epic Games, infinity blade, ios

Looking for something to play this lazy Sunday afternoon? Why not pick up Epic Games’ iOS masterpiece?


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ESRB Box Art Police Strike Again

Posted Mar 28, 2012 at 5:00PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: dark waters, dead island, ESRB, risen 2

The ESRB continues its quest to make decisions for gamers by demanding a change in Risen 2’s box art. Because, you know, blood is scary and stuff.


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Minecraft 360 Set for May Launch

Posted Mar 22, 2012 at 3:51PM EST by Todd B Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: bloodforge, fable heroes, minecraft, trials evolution, xbla

The long-awaited console version of Minecraft is headed your way. Also on deck: Trials Evolution, Bloodforge and a little game by the name of Fable Heroes.


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Uh-Oh! Ninja Gaiden III Online Passes are Broken

Posted Mar 20, 2012 at 3:22PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: battlefield 3, ninja gaiden iii, Team Ninja

A problem with Ninja Gaiden's registration codes is locking out some paid customers—and game reviewers.


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EA Gives Go Ahead On Fan Made Game

Posted Mar 18, 2012 at 6:00PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: ea games, fan made, wing commander

Fan dedication to titles is no longer being punished.


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Rumor: Shenmue HD is Already Finished

Posted Mar 16, 2012 at 12:34PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: crazy taxi, jet set radio, Sega, shenmue hd, shenmue ii, shenmue iii, sonic adventure

QJ hits the rumor mill again, this time in the spirit of HD remakes.


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Collectible Card Game Packed with Kid Icarus

Posted Mar 14, 2012 at 4:20PM EST by Todd B Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Kid Icarus, Nintendo, PAX, wondercon

Because what gamers need is more stuff to collect.


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EA Refutes Those "ME3 DLC Already on Disc" Claims

Posted Mar 13, 2012 at 8:15AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: BioWare, dlc on disc, EA, mass effect 3

The Mass Effect 3 disc only contains "certain framework elements" says they. Mmm-hmm.


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What is Crytek Cooking?

Posted Mar 12, 2012 at 3:28PM EST by Todd B Listed in: Tags: Crysis, Crytek, far cry, homefront, ryse

The developer teases a big announcement in April.


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Portal 2 was really different...

Posted Mar 10, 2012 at 11:45AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: eric wolpaw, Portal, portal 2, Steam, valve, writing in games

The multi-award winning Portal 2 story had a a lot of editing...


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Molyneux Leaves Lionhead

Posted Mar 7, 2012 at 3:56PM EST by Todd B Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: 22 cans, fable: the journey, Lionhead Studios, Microsoft, Peter Molyneux

Don’t worry--he’s taking his hyperbole with him.


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Lollipop Chainsaw gets their own Juliet

Posted Mar 4, 2012 at 5:35PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: cosplay, jessica, juliet starling, lollipop chainsaw, warner bros interactive

I honestly don't know who's hotter, the fake one or the real one?


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Nintendo Patent Case Decided

Posted Mar 4, 2012 at 2:15PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii U, Wii Tags: balance board, nintendo court case, patent trolls, wii fit

Wow, Nintendo won a case, good on them they can put that money to good use.


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XBLA to Eventually Fade Away

Posted Mar 2, 2012 at 2:44PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Live Arcade, Michael Wolf, Microsoft, xbla, xbox

The changing games market makes Live Arcade a redundancy.

Microsoft’s Xbox Live Arcade has long been a bastion for independent developers and young startups to push their games to the masses. Dozens of enormously popular independent games may have never existed if not for the Arcade platform. However, XBLA simply doesn’t represent the future of gaming, and Microsoft seems to know it.

Microsoft’s Michael Wolf recently went on the record regarding the future of XBLA. His take is simple: there isn’t a future of XBLA. This isn’t to say that Microsoft will stop hosting indie games, just that the increasing prominence of digital distribution, especially on AAA titles, indicates that the “Arcade” distinction will soon be unfitting for service’s titles.

Here’s Wolf’s full quote on whether XBLA will be phased out, for the sake of clarity:

“Personally, I'd say absolutely, yes. I think digital distribution has to be like that. I don't think XBLA will be leaving soon. It is an incredible platform. We have XBLA fans, I don't think it's going to be announced anytime soon. One thing Microsoft has proven is that we continue to try and adapt and innovate in experiences.”

Essentially, Wolf is saying that as the market shifts to digital distribution, Live Arcade will just be one more facet of game delivery instead of a separate, targeted service.

What do you think? Is the Live Arcade distinction destined to expire?

[Game Informer]

The changing games market makes Live Arcade a redundancy.


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Syndicate Dev has a Message for Pirates

Posted Feb 29, 2012 at 5:47PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: DRM, Starbreeze Studios, syndicate

And a job offer.

There’s no question that piracy is a major concern in the games industry. While some pirates do turn into customers and there’s something to be said for how much DRM sucks, it doesn’t change the fact that pirating a game is, on some level of the word, theft. However, game developers tend to take different approaches to the pirate community—some declare war and some, like Starbreeze Studios, hold out an olive branch.

If you download and install the company’s latest game, Syndicate, via Origin or any other legitimate means, you’ll notice an .nfo file hidden in the game’s directory. .nfo files are usually found in pirated software—they tell you how to go about setting up the illicit copy and who is responsible for the hack, crack or upload.

But this .nfo file is different, in that it was placed there by Starbreeze devs. The .nfo file contains a description of the game and some install directions. They even made an ASCII logo. And at the bottom, the devs dropped this message:

“Over a hundred people spent several years of their lives making this game.

If you like what you play, please consider purchasing it if you haven't

The studio also reached out to gamers with talents in game design, art, programming and sound design—perhaps some gifted game pirates will take the opportunity to switch sides to the development side of things. You can see the full file here.

What do you think of speaking directly to pirates? Better than restrictive DRM?

[Game Informer]

And a job offer.


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Bethesda Hiring Programmers for 'Future-Generation Consoles'

Posted Feb 28, 2012 at 12:01PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: Bethesda, fallout, skyrim

While the speculation continues about the next generation of consoles, Bethesda is quietly hiring and working on...something.


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Thatgamecompany Eyes Wider Markets

Posted Feb 27, 2012 at 5:32PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: flow, flower, Jenova Chen, journey, psn, thatgamecompany

The developer of Flower and Journey is ready to expand beyond PSN.

If you have a PS3 and you enjoy indie games, chances are good you’ve spent a little time with flow and Flower. Both titles, developed by thatgamecompany, were instant successes with both critics and players alike. Their next title, Journey, has just been given an official release date (March 13).

So what’s next for thatgamecompany? Well, for starters, they’d like to expand beyond PSN. According to co-founder Jenova Chen, the studio’s primary goal for their next titles is finding a wider audience. Chen noted that the studio had a three game, Sony-exclusive contract, but with Journey set for release, thatgamecompany is now free to pursue other methods of distribution.

Chen said that the studio is currently in negotiations to bring its games to other platforms, but that discussions were still in the early stages and no public announcements could be made quite yet.

Have you played any of thatgamecompany’s titles? Would you like to see them on Steam, or XBLA?

[Game Informer]

The developer of Flower and Journey is ready to expand beyond PSN.


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New Saints Row 3 DLC will be live soon

Posted Feb 27, 2012 at 9:15AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: bloodsuckers, dlc, saints row the third, sen, THQ, vampires, volition, xbla

New Saints Row 3 DLC will be live soon

What will it be and how much will it cost?

I loved the hell out of Saints Row the Third. I could go into detail about it's crazy storyline and how it's satire of American culture brought forward to a crazy extreme over GTA's overly gritty and serious approach, helps digest it's social criticism...but I shall just say two words: SHARK GUN. You need to pick up the game today, especially if you want to get the new DLC that was just launched. No, not Gangsta's in Space, that's old news, brother, this is Bloodsucker.

The vampire-centric title will have you in more of True Blood than Twilight role of killing, chilling and owning everyone that you can get your pale hands on. The Bloodsucker DLC will also give you access to new upgrades like an increase on all cash received by 25%, hourly city income of $2,500, 20% bonus to all respect earned, and four times as much cash dropped by people.

I think that after the whole glut of zombie work and then vampire's kicking in, but eventually there will be some new crazy people will jump on and I really hope it's dinosaurs or nazi's...or both like Dino D-Day.

What will it be and how much will it cost?


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Today’s Bundle Of Metal Gear Solid Fun

Posted Feb 24, 2012 at 4:30PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3 Tags: metal gear rex figure, metal gear solid cosplay, omi gibson

MGS fans are enjoying a tasty year so far, and I'm delighted. Even if I probably won't get either of the things on show today...


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South African Store Screws Sony Secret

Posted Feb 24, 2012 at 11:24AM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: black ops 2, bt games, god of war, Sony

BT Games accidentally a game announcement.

Hey, remember the God of War series? You know, the one that’s made a bazillion dollars but hasn’t been heard from in a while? Well, it turns out that there’s a new God of War coming your way, though you wouldn’t know it by talking to Sony.

Despite the company’s best efforts to keep the title under wraps, everyone pretty much knows that God of War 4 is happening. First, we had an accidental slip of the resume from the composer that worked on the game; now we have BT Games, a South African games store, taking pre-orders for the game despite the fact that it hasn’t been confirmed to exist.

Oops! Apparently, this isn’t the first time BT Games has dropped the bomb on an unannounced games. Anyway, it’s not like the existence of God of War 4 is some sort of huge mystery—anyone that knows the industry would guess that the thing is coming out sooner or later. Still, it’s a pretty big slip-up on the part of the retailer, especially after the Black Ops 2 debacle that unfolded last week.

What do you think about a new God of War?

[Game Informer]

BT Games accidentally leaks a game announcement.


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The Last Story Confirmed for North America

Posted Feb 22, 2012 at 5:51PM EST by Listed in: Wii Tags: fatal frame, Fire Emblem, mario tennis, nintendo direct, the last story, xenoblade chronicle

Deal with it, Brazil.

If you tuned in for Nintendo’s Nintendo Direct broadcast this morning, you were treated to yet another incredibly boring video with a few spread out game trailers. However, if you managed to stick through the thing until close to the end, you’re also aware of what we’re about to reveal here on the site: Mistwalker’s insanely popular RPG, The Last Story, is headed to North America.

The game, which was published by Nintendo in Europe and Japan, will be distributed by XSEED Games. There’s no official release date as of yet; all we know is that you can expect to see the game sometime in 2012. This is the second good bit of news for Nintendo fans, following the Xenoblade Chronicles release date announcement earlier today.

If you didn’t watch the Nintendo Direct broadcast, you can watch it below for information on Kid Icarus, Fire Emblem, Fatal Frame and – gasp! – Mario Tennis:

Are you amped to see more RPGs coming to the Wii in 2012? Also, how awkward is Reggie Fils-Aime?

[Game Informer]

Deal with it, Brazil.


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Bethesda notes the lack of understanding core gamers get

Posted Feb 22, 2012 at 11:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: Bethesda, core gamers, skyrim, todd howard

Bethesda is one smart cookie, but what do they have to say about core gamers?


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Watch This: SSX Trailer

Posted Feb 21, 2012 at 5:40PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: demo, EA, ssx

A brand new trailer marks the launch of the SSX demo.

SSX is just one week away from launch, and EA is doing everything it can to push the game to the front of people’s minds. If there’s one thing the company does better than any other, it’s marketing. Anyway, to celebrate the SSX demo that launched on PSN and Xbox Live early this morning, EA has released an all-new trailer featuring some previously unseen gameplay elements.

But you don’t have to take my word for it:

The trailer offers a few tips for the Race It mode, which challenges you to score the fastest time down a particular track by finding clean lines and slamming big tricks for boost. You know, the usual SSX stuff. The video is worth watching if you have a few minutes to spare, since the tips offered are universal to the game.

SSX drops February 28.

[Game Informer]

A brand new "tips" trailer marks the launch of the SSX demo.


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Nintendo 3DS Moves 5 million in Japan

Posted Feb 20, 2012 at 2:23PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: nintendo 3ds, ps vita

Suck it, Vita.

The Nintendo 3DS has quickly become the comeback kid of the games industry. Despite a weak launch that went so poorly Nintendo was forced to drop the price of the unit, the 3D handheld has surged in both western and eastern markets and dragged itself, somehow, to the top of the heap. 52 weeks after initially launching in Japan, the Nintendo 3DS has officially become the fastest system in history to land five million sales in Japan.

The previous record, naturally, belonged to the Nintendo DS, which moved five million units in 56 weeks. 3DS continues to perform well in Japan, even now that the Christmas holiday has passed and gamers are back to watching their wallets. The device moved 67,558 units last week, far outstripping new competitor PS Vita’s 13,939.

Things are a little different here in the west, with the PS Vita set for launch this week and a slightly less enthusiastic response to the Nintendo 3DS. We’ll just have to see how things play out over the next few weeks—can Vita stake its claim in a new market, or is the 3DS on its way to becoming yet another jewel in Nintendo’s increasingly heavy crown?

Given the choice, would you buy a Vita or 3DS?

[Game Informer]

Suck it, Vita.


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Cha-ching: Angry Birds Headed to Space

Posted Feb 18, 2012 at 6:34PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: angry birds, angry birds space, NASA, national geographic, rovio

Next up: Angry Birds in the Hood.

Angry Birds has become more than a game; it’s a cultural touchstone. So many people have played the game or been exposed to it through jokes, videos, friends and merchandise that it has transcended the world of gaming. And what’s the best thing to do with cultural touchstones? Milk them dry, of course!

Rovio has confirmed that it’s working on yet another version of Angry Birds, this one titled Angry Birds Space. As you can probably imagine, the game features the same Angry Birds gameplay you either love or hate, but this time set in space.

It’s worth noting that the game is being built from the ground up, with new physics and special features. NASA and National Geographic are listed as launch partners, whatever that may mean.

You can check out the trailer here:

Angry Birds Space hits digital devices March 22. Be honest, you’re totally going to buy it.

[Game Informer]

Next up: Angry Birds in the Hood.


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A Big Leap For Gaming

Posted Feb 18, 2012 at 2:35PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: the british library, videogame preservation

Preservation by The British Library is under way, of all your favourite sites and...fan art?


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Religion Returns to Civilization V

Posted Feb 16, 2012 at 4:58PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: 2K Games, civilization v, gods and kings

2K Games is sick of your people being godless heathens.

Civilization V stripped a number of elements from previous Civilization titles, resulting in an experience that was more streamlined and a little less intimidating for new players. While the result was no doubt a more accessible Civilization V, some hardcore players felt that Civ V offered less in the way of depth than its predecessors. 2K Games is looking to change that perception with the just-announced Gods and Kings expansion.

The days of orgies and vomitoriums are coming to a close, as religion is about to bounce its way back into the lives of your people. The Gods and Kings expansion brings promises of the afterlife and a few other familiar mechanics to your digital settlements.

Here’s a quick look at what you can expect to see when the expansion launches in spring:

13 new buildings

9 new wonders

27 new units

New tech

9 new civilizations

3 new scenarios

Religion returns

Smarter AI

Enhanced diplomacy

Espionage returns

New city-state types, Mercantile and Religious

Overall, it’s a pretty massive expansion (as is the norm for Civilization). The addition of religion and espionage will dramatically change the way in which conflicts and friendships unfold.

Now, to get started on my army of godless chariot archers. And godless trebuchets. Actually, just assume everything in my army is godless.

[Game Informer]

2K Games is sick of your people being godless heathens.


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Hulu Plus Available on Wii

Posted Feb 16, 2012 at 3:35PM EST by Listed in: Wii Tags: hulu plus, Nintendo Wii, ps3, wii u, xbox 360

Nintendo finally brings the Wii into 2011. Nice work, fellas.

Nintendo is usually the industry leader when it comes to innovative ideas and new tech, but has lagged sadly behind when it comes to online functionality. The Nintendo Wii, frankly, was never designed as a multifunctional device in the way that the PS3 and Xbox 360 were, and the console has fallen by the wayside when it comes to non-gaming activities.

Despite the fact that the Wii is on the way out, Nintendo is still working to bring it up to speed with current console competitors. And today they’ve taken another step in the right direction by adding Hulu Plus support to the device. As of this morning, the Hulu Plus channel is officially available for download.

You’ll need to pay the $7.99/mo subscription fee for the service, of course, and have your Wii connected to some sort of internet. If you can meet those requirements, you’ll be watching new episodes of House and whatever else you kids watch in no time.

Nintendo appears ready to address concerns over its multimedia failings with a full-on app store for the Wii U, but time will tell if it’s enough to drive gamers towards the Wii U and away from existing platforms during the console’s short head start this fall.

What do you think? Can Nintendo find a way to match the PS3 and Xbox 360’s robust multimedia functionality?

[Game Informer]

Nintendo finally brings the Wii into 2011. Nice work, fellas.


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05/25/2012 - 06/02/2012

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WiiFlow Mod 3.0 r431	05/31/2012
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True Blue Firmeware v2.7	05/24/2012
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Mobile Assault 1.8.2	05/24/2012
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