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You'll Have to Wait to Get Your Chest Bursted...Again

Posted May 21, 2012 at 6:00PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: aliens: colonial marines, gearbox, Sega

Yes, Prometheus is coming out soon and, yes, it ties into the Alien franchise. Unfortunately, you'll have to wait 'til next year to get a new gaming fix in that vein.


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Pokemon Liquid Crystal! Killer Work By The Scene!

Posted May 20, 2012 at 4:18PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PSP Tags: honebrew, pokemon games, pokemon liquid crystal

One thing that is great about the gaming community is when members of one of the scenes come together and create something truly amazing. If you are a fan of Pokemon games or just want to see what dedication and hard work can create then Pokemon Liquid Crystal is something you won't want to miss...


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Gameloft Shows Off Some Graphical Muscle

Posted Apr 28, 2012 at 3:47PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: iPhone, iPad Tags: Gameloft, nova 3, unreal engine 3

Enjoy your impressive clones? Well here comes a pretty decent take on a popular franchise.


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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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What's Black and White and Got Some Goodies For 3DS Owners?

Posted Apr 21, 2012 at 9:15PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: estore, Nintendo, pokemon apps, pokemon black and white 2

Pokémon is getting all the handheld love this week, both official and not. Nintendo are sure not to leave 3DS owners left out with Pokémon Black & White 2 being a DS title, instead they get their own special treatment...


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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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On Shelves this Week: April 22 – April 28, 2012

Posted Apr 19, 2012 at 1:35PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: akai katana shin, bloodforge, dark waters, deus ex, fifa 12, Max Payne, prototype 2, risen 2, shifting world, uefa euro 2012

Pirates! Monsters! Blood! Forges! And other things! All ready to drop either digitally or physically in the next few days.


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NPD Report - Shitty Sales Overall, but at least someone doesn't totally suck!

Posted Apr 13, 2012 at 10:15AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Wii, PS3, PC Gaming, Xbox 360 Tags: mass effect 3, NPD Group, video game sales

Sales are down in the industry and things are rough all over. But hey, Mass Effect 3 has done well for itself.


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Wii U to cost only $180 in parts

Posted Apr 8, 2012 at 10:34PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii U Tags: wii u pricing, wii u production costs

With cheap parts from all over the world and a possible deadline, Nintendo might be skimping on it's consumers.


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The PS3 and Amazon?

Posted Apr 4, 2012 at 7:35AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: Amazon, amazon instant video, ps3 streaming video, Sony, video services, walking dead

Got Netflix? Well, you're about to spend a whole lot more money.


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Watch: What Do You Think of the Kingdom Hearts 2 HD trailer

Posted Apr 2, 2012 at 8:40PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Disney, Kingdom Hearts, kingdom hearts 2 hd, PS2, Square Enix, vita remake

Do we need another HD remake? Well, let's do the math. Disney + Square Enix + PS Vita + Kingdom Hearts = Perfection.


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QJ Homebrew and Download Round Up For March 30, 2012

Posted Mar 30, 2012 at 11:29AM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Nintendo DS, PSP Tags: nds homebrew, ps3 homebrew, psp hacks, psp homebrew

Welcome back to the QJ.net Homebrew and Download Round Up for March 30, 2012. This week we've got some great emulators and apps for your PSP as well as some cool stuff for your Nintendo DS Systems. So without further delay lets get right to it.


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Epic Mickey 2 Is 'Sorry'

Posted Mar 23, 2012 at 6:00PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: epic mickey 2, tale of two, Warren Spector

Had enough of Warren The Spectre for one week? Tough, he's back. And apologetic about Epic Mickey. With a trailer.


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Interview with Vita developers Drinkbox Studios

Posted Feb 29, 2012 at 12:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita, PS3 Tags: drinkbox studios, interviews, mba, minis, mutant blobs attack, Sony

The creators of Mutant Blobs Attack recently talked to Harrison E about their recent foray into developing for the Vita.


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Tackling Gaming Greats: Silent Hill 2

Posted Feb 25, 2012 at 9:30PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3, PoV Tags: hd collection, silent hill 2, tackling gaming greats

The colourful worlds of Ocarina Of Time are drained through a syringe as we enter Silent Hill...


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QJ Homebrew Roundup February 10, 2012

Posted Feb 10, 2012 at 3:40PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: apple assault, project citrus, showtime megaviewer, the catachthonic, yet another bypass

Today is Friday so you know what that means right? Yup...another QJ.net Homebrew Roundup for you to snag some cool homebrew games and apps created by some very talented devs.


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Nintendo Network Announced at Investor Briefing

Posted Jan 27, 2012 at 1:59PM EST by Listed in: Wii U Tags: nintendo network, Satoru Iwata, Super Mario, wii u

Nintendo takes another step into the present with its own digital delivery service.

The Nintendo investor briefing held early this morning in Japan was chock full of good news for the company. In addition to predicting that the 3DS will finally hit profitability in 2012 and announcing an all-new Super Mario side-scroller, the company had quite the bombshell to drop – a digital delivery service called the Nintendo Network.

Satoru Iwata, Nintendo president, offer up a few details on what gamers can expect from the new service. Expect the Communities system to return, which allows people who aren’t on each other’s friends lists to play together. There’s also full support for DLC, a feature on which Nintendo has been way behind the curve. You’ll also find a wide range of downloadable games, similar to the Nintendo eShop but more robust in both lineup and functionality.

All in all, it looks like Nintendo has finally realized that if it wants to stay competitive in the next console generation, it has to dramatically up its online game. The Wii’s online capabilities were decent, but friend codes and other unnecessary complexities dragged it down. Here’s hoping the new Nintendo Network will alleviate some of those problems and make the Wii U a more online-ready machine.

[Edge]

Nintendo takes another step into the present with its own digital delivery service.


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Nintendo Network Inbound

Posted Jan 21, 2012 at 11:40AM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Final Fantasy, nintendo logo, nintendo network, theatrhythm final

New logo spotted.


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Minecraft Pocket Edition Finally Getting an Update

Posted Jan 9, 2012 at 5:27PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: minecraft, minecraft pocket edition, mojang

Mobile Minecrafters, your time has finally come.

Minecraft: Pocket Edition has been a fairly big win for Mojang, but fans of the game have been relatively unhappy with the speed at which the game is progressing. Most downloaders are eagerly awaiting the addition of Survival Mode, one of the most popular ways in which to play the original PC title. Mojang has been quiet on the subject for a while, but released some official news over the weekend.

A new patch will be hitting Minecraft: Pocket Edition on February 8, 2012. This patch makes minor changes to the game and prepares the backend for the eventual addition of the Survival Mode people have been waiting for. It’s not exactly the best news in the world for clamoring fans, but it’s certainly better than nothing.

Additionally, the update will add some new creatures, new blocks and (finally) doors. You can check out the full update from Mojang here: The Plan for Minecraft

As for Survival Mode, it’s still scheduled for “sometime” in the future. This first update lays the groundwork, but full implementation of the game mode is still months away.

Do you have Minecraft: Pocket Edition? What do you think of it?

[DroidGamers]

Mobile Minecrafters, your time has finally come. Sort of.


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Miyamoto talks about life, death and his legacy

Posted Jan 8, 2012 at 12:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii, Nintendo 3DS Tags: Interview, mario kart 7, miyamoto, Shigeru Miyamoto, super mario land 3d

Miyamoto discusses life and working at Nintendo in new interview.


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Vita Sales Slump in Second Week

Posted Dec 28, 2011 at 4:04PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: 3ds sales, ps vita sales, ps3 sales, psp sales, wii sales

Despite getting off to a roaring start, the PS Vita has completely tanked at is rolls beyond the first seven days.

In Japan, PS Vita certainly made its presence known during its launch week. The device moved over 320,000 units – putting it on par with first-week 3DS sales and far outstripping the initial haul of the original PSP. But the momentum doesn’t seem to have carried beyond early adopters, as the device managed to sell only 72,000 units in its second week.

Now, 72,000 devices sold certainly isn’t a terrible number, but it’s worth noting that the Vita was outsold by the 3DS, Wii, PS3 and original PSP – not a great sign for a device that’s supposedly the next handheld revolution. Gamers just aren’t flocking to the system as Sony might have hoped.

The software numbers aren’t any better, with not a single Vita game breaking the top 20. Of course, it’s hard to get a bead on exactly how well Vita games are selling, since many are available for download through PSN and Sony has yet to release their sales figures.

Vita is still young and we’ll have to see how the whole thing plays out, but dropping from 320,000 sold to 72,000 sold in just one week (in the middle of the holiday rush) certainly isn’t a good omen.

What do you think? Do these numbers indicate a problem for Vita, or is it just the natural progression of a new device finding its feet?

[Joystiq]

Despite getting off to a roaring start, the PS Vita has completely tanked at is rolls beyond the first seven days.


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Sony Reports on Vita Game Sales

Posted Dec 26, 2011 at 2:56PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: ps vita, psp, vita downloads

The system is off to a strong start with excellent digital and retail game sales.

PlayStation Vita has had a solid launch over in Japan, selling well over 320,000 units and moving 300,000 launch games off shelves. While some news outlets are reporting the software totals as below par, what they don’t take into account are the digital downloads offered by Sony.

The Nintendo 3DS, for example, had a first-week attachment rate of 0.95, meaning almost everyone that bought a system bought a game. PSP’s was 1.06. Vita’s looks low, but without numbers on digital downloads, it’s hard to get a bead on exactly how well things are going.

Sony has confirmed that their in-store game sales are about what they were hoping for, but also that download versions are “exceeding expectations.” They didn’t drop an official number, though one will almost certainly be released in the coming weeks.

For now, it looks like Vita is having a relatively successful launch. First-week numbers are strong and the unit has fair momentum heading into the winter doldrums of entertainment properties.

Do you think these sales figures indicate a willingness on the part of gamers to shift to digital distribution? Steam and other services are already wildly successful, but what about for consoles and handhelds?

[CVG]

The system is off to a strong start with excellent digital and retail game sales.


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Homebrew roundup for Xbox PSP PS3 Wii and 3DS

Posted Dec 16, 2011 at 3:00PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: 3ds video 0.23 beta, daedlausx64 r736, nds homebrew, pimp my wii v2.29, ps3 homebrew, psp homebrew, umd dumper v2.2, wii homebrew, xbox homebrew, xebuild gui v1.1, yet another bypass v1.0

Its time again for another edition of the QJ.net Homebrew Download Roundup.


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Your free GBA games are now available to download

Posted Dec 16, 2011 at 9:30AM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: free game boy advanced games, free gba downloads, mario kart: super circuit, mario vs donkey kong, metroid fusion

Assuming you have 3DS Ambassador status.


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QJ Homebrew Review

Posted Dec 9, 2011 at 3:25PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3 Tags: 3ds explorer, jumping rectangle, ps3 homebrew, psp homebrew, textris, wii homebrew

Welcome back to this week's QJ.net Download Review. In case you missed any of these great homebrew games and apps we've got a recap of some great stuff for the PS3, PSP, Wii, Xbox and 3DS.


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3DS Firmware Update Live

Posted Dec 7, 2011 at 3:02PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3d videos, 3ds firmware, nintendo 3ds fw, streetpass

Nintendo updates the 3D handheld with 3D video recording and a few other new features.

Nintendo has finally updated their 3DS handheld with all new firmware in an update pushed live across the globe early this morning. So what’s in store for gamers that download the update? For starters, 3D video recording. But the list of changes certainly doesn’t end there.

The 3DS’s new video-recording software allows you to take up to 10 minutes of footage – Nintendo has even included settings that allow you to make stop-motion or time-lapsed 3D films. You’ll also find a new quest for StreetPass, new panels for Puzzle Swap, and a special geographical map that unlocks as you run into new Miis around your neighborhood and the world.

They’ve even added achievements, though they’re calling them “Accomplishments.” Plus, the eShop now allows for continued downloads in sleep mode, and features support for the addition of demos. All in all, it’s a pretty meaty update for the 3DS. The 3D video thing is cool, but all of the other features are handy as well.

What do you think of the new 3DS firmware? Are you more likely to buy a 3DS now that you can record videos?

[Edge]

Nintendo updates the 3D handheld with 3D video recording and a few other new features.


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Pushmo/Pullblox hits Nintendo’s European eShop

Posted Dec 6, 2011 at 3:35PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: advance wars, catherine, hiku-osu, nintendo eshop, pullblox, pushmo

The newest game from Advance Wars developer Intelligent Systems drops for Nintendo 3DS systems later this week.

Exciting news for European fans of the Advance Wars franchise: Intelligent Systems, the company behind those fun, time-eating games, is prepped to drop their newest title directly to Nintendo’s European eShop. The game, which goes by the name Hiku-Osu in Japan, Pushmo in North America and now Pullblox in the European market, should be available later this week for direct download.

The game is your basic puzzler with a story thrown in – Mallo, the hero of the game, must rescue kids from his Pushmo park by solving increasingly complex block puzzles. If you played Catherine (or its demo), you’ll probably find the puzzle mechanic familiar. Basically, you have to slide blocks through a semi-3D space in order to create a stairway to the top of the structure.

Actually, here, just watch this. It’s easier than explaining the thing:

Hiku-Osu/Pullblox/Pushmo is priced at £5.40 on the Euro eShop; not too shabby for a game with 250 levels and a level editor. It’s certainly not a brand new Advance Wars title, but it looks like an interesting puzzler from a company with a very solid track record.

What do you think?

[Edge]

The newest game from Advance Wars developer Intelligent Systems drops for Nintendo 3DS systems later this week.


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Want some Animal Crossing 3DS Details?

Posted Dec 5, 2011 at 12:58PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: animal crossing, animal crossing 3ds, tom nook

A recent dev diary drops a ton of information regarding the next installment in the “chop down trees, plant flowers” franchise.

Animal Crossing is a strange game. On the surface, you wouldn’t think it would be that interesting – get a mortgage, run errands, talk to neighbors and do a ton of landscaping. But something about the game’s cute design and free-roaming nature make it appealing, and Animal Crossing has become one of Nintendo’s biggest exclusive franchises.

Animal Crossing fans are waiting for Animal Crossing 3DS, but details were scant regarding what to expect. However, the developers have just posted a very long, very boring diary that has a few interesting tidbits scattered through it.

Here’s the important stuff:

In Animal Crossing 3DS, you play as the mayor of your city

You can choose what to put in your town, or what not to put in your town

You can paint your house and re-upholster your furniture with custom designs

Pants and shirts confirmed!

There are a few other small details in the video, if you have the time to sit through it and you’re an Animal Crossing fan. For example, Tom Nook will return, but this time as a respectable real estate dealer instead of the man to which you are an indentured servant.

[Destructoid]

A recent dev diary drops a ton of information regarding the next installment in the “chop down trees, plant flowers” franchise.


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3DS first year sales Surpass DS first year in only 8 months

Posted Dec 2, 2011 at 9:00AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds ambassador programme, 3ds gba, 3ds sales, 3ds vs ds, ds sales

And, in other good news for Nintendo, the 10 Gameboy Advance games owed to early 3DS purchasers as compensation for the recent 3DS price drop are due before year end.


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Angry Birds Seasons Update Now Available

Posted Dec 1, 2011 at 5:15PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: android market, angry birds, rovio, seasons

If you love playing the same game in different settings, head to the Android Market/iTunes Store and buy Angry Birds, again.

Angry Birds has long had a lock on the mobile gaming market, though it was recently dethroned by Scribblenauts. Still, no game has sold quite as well as the bird-flinging puzzler, possibly due to its simple but incredibly addictive gameplay. Sure, we’ve seen games like Angry Birds before, but Rovio seems to have distilled the experience into a fine solution that’s easy to drink and tasty to boot.

The game is ubiquitous, penetrating all layers of pop culture to the point where even your non-gaming parents have probably heard of it.

Christmas is almost here, which means it’s time for our obligatory Angry Birds update. Angry Birds Seasons: Wreck the Halls is now available for download on the Android Market and iTunes Store, boasting 25 new levels, with each one being made available day-by-day until the 25th. The final level promises a showdown with Big Pig, which I can only assume is the primary bad guy in the franchise (I never finished the original).

If Angry Birds is your game of choice, you may as well download Seasons. If you’ve never played the game and want to give it a shot, it’s better to stick with the original and then move on to the more niched versions. It’s the same game all around, but the seasonal versions feel pretty cheap compared to the much more robust original.

What do you think of seasonal Angry Birds updates? Fun way to celebrate, or sneaky way to cash in?

[Droid Gamers]

If you love playing the same game in different settings, head to the Android Market/iTunes Store and buy Angry Birds, again.


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QJ Homebrew Games and Utilities Showcase

Posted Dec 1, 2011 at 4:25PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: 3dsexplorer v0.89, ixtreme lt v2.0, my space invaders, nds homebrew, ps3 homebrew, psp homebrew, psp pluginmanager v4, wii homebrew, winskeet v111120, xbox 360 homebrew

There's a lot of great homebrew available for whatever console you choose to do your gaming on. Each and every week the QJ.net team will bring you a roundup of some of the most popular and useful homebrew downloads from our massive download vault.


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Nintendo Banks on Bieber Fever

Posted Dec 1, 2011 at 3:25PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds justin bieber, celebrity gamers, mariah carey 3ds

The games company is banking on the teen heartthrob to encourage new 3DS sales.

Black Friday treated Nintendo well, and the Nintendo 3DS has officially out-performed the original DS in terms of first year sales. But Nintendo isn’t one to rest on its laurels, and has a full-on media blitz planned to carry its products through the holiday season. One part of this blitz apparently includes spending what must have been a huge pile of money to have the 3DS prominently featured in a Justin Bieber/Mariah Carey video, which you can watch below.

Fair warning – Bieber is auto-tuned into oblivion and the video is absolutely obnoxious, so you can skip to the incredibly obvious product placement at 1:58 if you don’t want to sit through this whole thing.

Bieber is a big factor for parents with young teens, especially of the female variety. I’m not sure whether seeing young Justin load up on Nintendo 3DSs will encourage his fans to buy a few for themselves, but Nintendo certainly seems to think it’s a gamble worth taking. I can’t imagine they earned such a prominent position in the video without a sizeable investment.

One thing’s for sure – putting Justin Bieber on the same track as someone that can actually sing wasn’t the best idea. I’m sure his fans won’t care, but hearing that auto-tuned robot voice next to Mariah Carey makes it all the more obvious that this kid’s days in the industry are numbered.

Oh, and shame on whoever made that for ruining one of the few Christmas songs I actually (and embarrassingly) like.

What do you think of Nintendo’s idea? Will it generate more interest for the handheld?

[ZDNet]

The games company is banking on the teen heartthrob to encourage new 3DS sales.


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More 3DS Games Coming to eShop

Posted Nov 24, 2011 at 3:21PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds games, mario kart 7, metroid ii

What, like you’re actually going to spend time with your family this week?

A couple of interesting updates are headed to the Nintendo eShop over the next few weeks. As of the 24th, you’ll be able to download Metroid II: Return of Samus directly to your Nintendo 3DS, Pushmo is scheduled for December and Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword is aimed at January.

The new releases are likely intended to cement the 3DS as a system worth owning, although Pushmo and Sakura Samurai are pretty obscure titles. That being said, Metroid II was one of the best games that ever showed up on the original GameBoy, and it’s certainly worth a look.

Nintendo is making an effort to bring more content to the Nintendo 3DS in the hopes of making it more desirable - the primary complaint with the device (besides the lack of a second analog stick) is that there simply aren’t enough good games currently available.

While most 3DS owners would probably prefer to see some new games released, ports of old classics will just have to do for now – Mario Kart 7 is the last big release of the year.

Is Metroid II enough to sell you a 3DS? I doubt it.

What, like you’re actually going to spend time with your family this week?


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Cave Story Now Available on Steam

Posted Nov 23, 2011 at 5:50PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: cave story, Steam

The lovable indie game shows up on one of gaming’s biggest platforms, with a few upgrades to boot.

Cave Story is a simple but innovated platformer created by independent game developer Daisuke Amaya. The game was initially released for free, but its massive success gave it the opportunity to pop up in a few different mediums. Versions popped up all over the gaming world, but the two most high profile ports are likely the 3DS version and the one that has just dropped to Steam.

This latest iteration of Cave Story, now downloadable on Steam for around $10 depending on your region, has a completely remastered soundtrack and a slightly overhauled graphics engine. Nothing so serious that you won’t recognize the game, but just enough to make it worth shelling out a few bucks in lieu of downloading the free version.

Cave Story has seen high praise for its sheer size, causing many reviewers to compare it to classic platformers such as Castlevania and Metroid. The game features fast-paced shooting in tight spaces, with tons and tons of enemies attacking from all sides. The whole thing looks pretty chaotic, and reminds me of some of the more intense side-scrolling shooters of the old days.

Here’s a link to the game’s entry on Steam, if you’re interested in giving it a try: Cave Story

Do you like seeing indie developers spread their products out and make some money, or should free games stay free?

[PC Gamer]

The lovable indie game shows up on one of gaming’s biggest platforms, with a few upgrades to boot.


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Ever wanted a real life Mario Kart? Want no more!

Posted Nov 18, 2011 at 9:00AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: mario kart 7, Nintendo, real luigi kart, real mario kart, west coast customs karts

Both the original Mario Kart and Luigi's Bumble Kart have been made a reality thanks to West Coast Customs and Nintendo as a promotional activity to launch Mario Kart 7 for the 3DS.


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Nintendo: 3DS to invent "new genres"

Posted Oct 30, 2011 at 10:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3D, christmas sales, iwata, Nintendo

Last time I checked, "Headache" was not a type of genre.


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Micro Payments and Game Demos coming to Nintendo 3DS

Posted Oct 28, 2011 at 7:00AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3ds dlc, 3ds eshop, nintendo 3ds payment system, nintendo eshop

Nintendo held their annual earnings briefing in Tokyo on Friday, and despite some bad financial results, 3DS owners can expect a few exciting updates in November.


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Interview with Matti Larsson on style and indie games

Posted Oct 27, 2011 at 3:10PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Nintendo DS, iPhone Tags: dsiware, matti larsen, valet parking 1989, zordix

From the creators of the retro styled Valet Parking 1989, QJ.net talks to the creators about their new game, 1950's Lawn Mower Kids and their hopes for the future.


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Golden Joystick Awards Are In

Posted Oct 21, 2011 at 12:53PM EST by Listed in: PSP, PC Gaming Tags: gamesmaster, Golden Joystick Awards

Find out what games real gamers selected as the best of the year, from a contest that earned over two million votes.

GamesMaster’s Golden Joystick Awards are different from other award given out in the games industry, because the people who select the winners are the people that play the games. The Golden Joysticks compile their list of winners based exclusively on votes from players, which means there are not usually any big surprises when the winners list comes out.

One could note that since the votes really only represent the popular gaming mind, excellent but less-known games don’t have much of a chance of winning. Either way, the awards do help us get a pretty good idea of what gamers liked in the last few months, and what they’re still playing. You’ll notice a big wins for Mojang (Minecraft), Ubisoft (Assassin’s Creed) and Rovio (Angry Birds), but the year clearly belongs to Activision/Blizzard (StarCraft, World of Warcraft, Black Ops and Guitar Hero). It probably doesn’t hurt that most of the titles on the list seem to be available for more than one system.

Here’s the list, compiled by GamePro:

Action/Adventure Game of the Year: Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

Mobile Game of the Year: Angry Birds Rio

Roleplaying Game of the Year: Fallout: New Vegas

Massively Multiplayer Online Game of the Year: World of Warcraft

Fighting Game of the Year: Mortal Kombat

Racing Game of the Year: Gran Turismo 5

Sports Game of the Year: FIFA 11

Strategy Game of the Year: StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Music Game of the Year: Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock

Free to Play Game of the Year: League of Legends

Downloadable Game of the Year: Minecraft

Shooter Game of the Year: Call of Duty: Black Ops

One to Watch Award: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Innovation of the Year: Nintendo 3DS

Outstanding Contribution: Sonic the Hedgehog

Ultimate Game of the Year: Portal 2

I’m pretty surprised to see the 3DS on the list, since it gets a lot of flak from players and the press, but I guess there weren’t’ many other innovations to speak of.

Remember that winners are taken exclusively from games that game out within the last 12 months, so don’t throw a hissy fit if your favorite game isn’t there unless you’re sure it’s eligible.

That being said, do you see anything in this list worth throwing a hissy fit over?

Find out what games real gamers selected as the best of the year, from a contest that earned over two million votes.


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Nintendo Update; New DLC available for 3DS and WiiWare.

Posted Oct 21, 2011 at 10:30AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS Tags: double dragon, nintendo 3ds, nintendo dlc, WiiWare

Nintendo's DLC updates are not as exciting as their press conference announcements that have justtaken place today, but there a couple of gems that may be worth a purchase.


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On Shelves This Week: October 23 – October 29, 2011

Posted Oct 20, 2011 at 8:00PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: bf3, dance central, dragon ball z, heavy fire, infamous, kirby, on shelves, Pokemon

Find out what games are dropping next week so you can plan your fake sick days accordingly.

Next week belongs to Battlefield 3, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few other games coming out that may tickle your fancy. Here’s a quick list of a few of the more notable titles hitting shelves and digital downloads, starting this coming Sunday.

Battlefield 3

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

ESRB Mature

EA/DICE

inFamous 2: Festival of Blood

PSN

ESRB Teen

Sucker Punch

Stronghold 3

ESRB Teen

SouthPeak Games/Firefly Studios

Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi

Xbox 360, PS3

ESRB Teen

Kirby’s Return to Dreamland

Wii

ESRB E

Nintendo/HAL

Dance Central 2

Xbox 360

ESRB RP

Harmonix

Pokémon Rumble Blast

Nintendo 3DS

ESRB RP

Nintendo

Heavy Fire: Afghanistan

Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC

ESRB RP

Mastiff

That’s the bulk of them – if you’re not one of the million or so people picking up BF3, what game are you planning on picking up instead?

Find out what games are dropping next week so you can plan your fake sick days accordingly.


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Sonic Generations confirmed for PC release

Posted Oct 11, 2011 at 2:06PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Direct2Drive, green man gaming, Sega, sonic generations

Game's now up for pre-order.


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Japanese charts: New Legend of Heroes debuts on top

Posted Oct 8, 2011 at 10:26PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS3, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PSP Tags: Capcom, falcom, Japan, Media Create, Microsoft, news, Nintendo, sales, Sony

3DS continues to lead on the hardware side of things.


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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 first trailer

Posted Oct 8, 2011 at 7:38AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3, Nintendo DS, PC Gaming, PS Vita, Nintendo 3DS, PSP Tags: lego harry potter: years 5-7, TT Games, warner bros.

For the first time since it was announced, we will now be getting to see a glimpse of what awaits us in the final three years of Harry Potter and the gang's Lego-fied adventure, thanks to this very first trailer for the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-

Of course we all know how the story went. A lot of important characters died in the book, and shown in the movie as well, of course, such as Dumbledore and Snape. Heck, even Harry died. But he did go back to life and in the end defeeated Voldemort.

Oh, you didn't finish all the way to the end of the series? Come on, even the movie is finished already, and that's after the book came out some couple of years back! I suggest you go finish it before this game version comes out.

Not that it's going to matter in how you play the game, but am guessing it's just going to be more fun seeing the words from the book, and the scenes from the movie, transformed into these adorable building blocks.

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 comes out for all platforms conceivable (really!). As in, for the PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii, PS Vita, PSP, NDS and 3DS later this holiday season.

Via [CVG]

For the first time since it was announced, we will now be getting to see a glimpse of what awaits us in the final three years of Harry Potter and the gang's Lego-fied adventure.


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King of Pirates announced for 3DS

Posted Oct 5, 2011 at 8:35AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: intercept, Keiji Inafune, king of pirates

Intercept, Keiji Inafune's new company, has something up its sleeves, and it's headed towards the Nintendo 3DS.

Inafune-san himself made the reveal that their new title, King of Pirates, will be coming to the 3D handheld sometime at a yet unspecified date.

King of Pirates, so he explained, will take place in the middle of the ocean, which should only make sense because that is where pirates spend a good deal of their time, "where heroes fight for ambition, justic, and their lives."

Other reports on the game point out that it is actually going to be a trilogy - if all goes well according to plan - and will also feature the now-staple multiplayer mode.

To give you a clearer picture of these pirates, Intercept also sent out this teaser trailer. King of Pirats is slated as of now to come out only to Japan, but that's just for now. They might have word for other territories later on. It will be published by Marvelous AQL, the same guys behind the Harvest Moon franchise.

Via [Joystiq]

Intercept, Keiji Inafune's new company, has something up its sleeves, and it's headed towards the Nintendo 3DS.


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1.2 million downloaded Ace Combat demo

Posted Oct 5, 2011 at 5:19AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: ace combat: assault horizon, Namco Bandai

If the number of downloads for Ace Combat on both the PSN and XBL would be any indication, then the flight-fighter game is in good shape for its release next week.

Namco Bandai has released the information that the demo for Ace Combat: Assault Horizon hit the 1.2 million mark in downloads since its release last month. The demo featured two missions, coupled with jets and helicopters to further fuel the experience.

The aerial dogfighting series will not only be keeping busy with the consoles, but also on the handhelds, with it also heading to the Nintendo 3DS. That should provide for yet another option for you if in case the console versions and the Limited Edition do not cut it.

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon comes out in Japan next week, October 13th, for both the PS3 and Xbox 360.

Via [Andriasang]

If the number of downloads for Ace Combat on both the PSN and XBL would be any indication, then the flight-fighter game is in good shape for its release next week.


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Europe getting bonus news for BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II

Posted Oct 2, 2011 at 6:34AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Nintendo 3DS, PSP Tags: Arc System Works, blazblue: continuum shift ii

Europe will be getting BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II on November 4th, but even before that, some more big news is coming out for the PAL region soon.

So far, what we do know is that they will be getting all downloadable characters, same as the ones that the 3DS and PSP platforms for North America and Japan got. What's a sure bonus, however, is that there will be an upcoming surprise by way of a "bonus news" for the European release.

This was hinted at by the game's official European site, which dons a countdown clock. Since Europe is the last to get the game, then it could be an upcoming limited edition bundle, don't you think?

Via [Siliconera]

Europe will be getting BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II on November 4th, but even before that, some more big news is coming out for the PAL region soon.


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Team Fortress Arcade Out Now

Posted Sep 29, 2011 at 3:30PM EST by Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: eric ruth, free games, team fortress arcade, tf2

The incredible and often hilarious two-dimensional adaptation of Valve’s “Team Fortress 2” is now out and available for free download.

This week is truly the week of the free game. First, “The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures” drops on the Nintendo eShop, then “Monster Trouble” goes free to play on iOs devices, and now we’re graced with yet another free way to waste our valuable time: “Team Fortress Arcade.”

“Team Fortress Arcade” is a simple reimagining of the super-popular and often incredibly frustrating “Team Fortress 2.” In the arcade version, however, instead of capping points, sapping sentries and (if you play like me) healing the other team’s spies, you play the role of hero in a two-dimensional, 8-bit side-scroller.

The game was developed by Eric Ruth, who Valve fans may recognize as the mastermind behind a similar remake of Left 4 Dead. You can play “Team Fortress Arcade” alone, or you can grab up to three friends to triple-tag team the game’s enemies and bosses. Players are able to choose any of the nine classes from the original “Team Fortress 2,” though I would wager you’re insane to plan anything but Heavy.

Every player serves the Blu team, fighting off minor red bad guys until facing off with a class-based villain. Each villain strives to capture the most annoying parts of his representative class, so be prepared to shout some obscenities while the Scout bounces all over the screen.

Check out “Team Fortress Arcade” and read an interview with Eric Ruth on Piki Geek.

Also, if you’ve never played “Team Fortress 2” (shame on you!) it’s also free to download and play via Steam. Silly hats, however, are not included. You can check that out right here: Team Fortress 2.

Via PC Gamer

The incredible and often hilarious two-dimensional adaptation of Valve’s “Team Fortress 2” is now out and available for free download.


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Japanese charts: 3DS regains lead

Posted Sep 24, 2011 at 5:20AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PSP, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS Tags: Capcom, Japan, Media Create, news, Nintendo, sales, Sony, Square Enix

Dragon Quest Collection debuts on top of the software sales chart.


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Why Star Fox 64 3D lacks online multiplayer?

Posted Sep 21, 2011 at 11:36PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Nintendo, star fox 64 3d

See what's Nintendo's excuse this time...


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